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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 26, 1960 ROLL CALI.. ZONE VARlANCE Pelt proc:ess (~ /-', MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING APRIL 26, 1960 The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8: 00 0 'clock P.M.., April 26, 1960. In the' absence of the regular Chairman, Mr. Acker, the Vice-chairman, Mr. George Forman presided. PRESENT: Commissioners Forman, Golisch, Michler and Nor,ton ABSENT: Commissioners Acker', Davison and Stout OTHERS PRESENT: City Councilman Jess Balser: Assistant City Engineer Frank F. Forbes: Planning Secretary L.M. Talley The commission held a public hearing on the application of Rico Land and Investment for a zone variance to allow pelt processing at 126- 128 Wheeler Avenue. The applicant requests permission to store and dress nutria skins on the premises; the building has been used for clothing manufacture for the past 12 years. The building will be remo.delled with no struc- tural changes. Pelts would be .shipped from varioUs parts of the country, and they would be stored and processed at the Wheeler Ave- nue address. ~ There wilbe no manufacturing done on' the premises. Because of lack of foot traffic and display centers this property although zoned C-2, does:rot lend itself to retail use.+ The Planning Secretary read the staff report which stated this is the application of Rico Land and Investment, Incorporated for a zone variance to allow the property to be used for the dress'ing and storage of Nutria skins. The lot is 50 feet by 160 feet, containing 8000 square feet area, and abuts an alley at the rear. It is presently' ~roved with a masonry building, which'is two stories in front and one story in the rear. The building was erected in 1945 and'added to in 1950 before parking for commercial buildings was required. It has loading space at the rear but practically no parking space. The property is in Zone C-2, although for the past few years it has been used for clothing manufacture. Next door east of this property is a public garage, and a public parking lot east of the garage. To the west is the post office bui1dipg, the post office parking lot, and a public parking lot. Across the street on the north side of Wheeler Street there is a wood working shop. Across the alley to the south are the commer- cial businesses facing Huntington Drive. Page One April 26, 1960 ._~/. The Planning Secretary then read the following communications: Mr. Henry Bertolotti, 512 ~gelita Drive, Corona Del Mar, California, The letter protested strongly the granting of this variance on the grounds that. the storing and dressing of nutria skins, which actually are big rats, would create an undesirable odor. Mr. Bertolotti is a joint owner of the Post Office Building located at 122-124 Wheeler Avenue, Arcadia. C. M. Millwork Company, 115 Wheeler Avenue, submitted a letter pro- testing the granting of the vatiance, considering it a potential nuisance to the area, mainly from offensive odors, which might be obnoxious to patrons and employees of the lumber company. . A cOlIllllUnication from Hilliam and Jane So ckman , 153 Alta Stree't, pro- tested permitting the variance because such a business would not .tend to be beneficial to the progress of the downtown shopping area, which desperately needs new retail businesses. The Arcadia Garden Center, 145 E. Huntington ~rive, protested that the establishment of this of business at this location would be detri- mental to the business district. the signer, Mr. Pike felt that it belonged in a manufacturing zone. There belng no further communications, the Chairman announced the time and place for public hearing and asked for those who wished to speak in favor of this variance to come forward and give their names. Mr. R. B. Rice, the applicant, s,tated there will be no odor inside or outside of the building, and there will be no noise inside or out- side of the building. He added that this operation wili create no noise or odor where the 'lumber company across the street causes odor from sawed wood and would produce noise as well. Mr. Rice stated that this particular building is not located in a retail section, because the foot traffic past the building does not exceed more than 5 pe'ople a day. The skins are cured before they receive them by mail; he went on to explain in more detail the actual processing which would be in operation at the site. Mr. Rice continued stating there would be 12 girls in the office. They might expect some wholesale trade,' but most of their wholesale trade is handled at their downtown Los Angeles location; all in all he might expect. about 15 people each day. ~e rear of this building would not be closer than 85 feet to the building Un e of the next building to the rear. Mr. Bob Toussant, stated he is the owner of a hardware store near the location of this building, and he could not see how the opera- tion of such a business could damage his business in any way. There is.no foot traffic on that street now. Mrs. Rice, wife of the applicant, stated that most of the 12 girls employed in the office would patronize the stores and businesses in the immediate area. She also displayed and passed for commission perusal a nutria fur muff, the finished product, stating that this is the "rat" referred to in one of the letters of protest. She reemphasized that there is no offenave odor of any kind in the stor- age of these pelts. Mr. 'tom' Sullivan, the owner of property at 26, 28 and 30 N. First Avenue, wished to say that 'one of the letters of protest was from Page Two April 26, 1960 ZONE VARIANCE Bowling Alley Mr. Sockman, who has opposed 'many things that others have felt were good for the downtown area. He would strongly urge that the commission grant this variance and help the downtown area progress. Mr. Hobson, owner of property' near the area in question, wished to second Tom Sullivan's remarks, and go on record,as favoring this zone variance. The Chairman stated that 'in view of the fact the meeting is short three commissioners, 'he wouid prefer to delay this decisicn for the next regular meeting. Mr. Norton questioned the parking facilities which would be pro- vided for the employees. The Planning Secretary explained that this building was completed before there was any parking'requir~d. Any new building in that area today still must provide its own parking, one space for each 500 square feet of building area, even though it has paid 'its share of the assessment in the parking district. Mr. Tom Sullivan stated that these parking requirements do not affect this building, because it is non-conforming. He did not'be- lieve this was the matter before the Planning Commission at this time because this is not new construction. The Chair.man announced that this public hearing would be continued until May 10, 1960, for a report from the Zoning Committee. The commission held a public hearing on the application of John W. Huhter and G. M. Shumaker for a zone variance to allow a bowling alley at 1020-1030 S. Baldwin Avenue. The Planning Secretary displayed and explained to the commission the location and plot plan of the proposed bowling alley which pro- vided for 32 lanes. Part of the proposed structure projects over into the rear portion of the property which is Zone PR-3; this is the reason for the request for a variance, to allow the building in the PR-3 portion. The Planning Secretary read from the application which stated the applicant purchased the property in December, 1959.. The Planning Secretary read the staff report which stated this is the application of John W. Hunter and G. M. Shumaker for a zone variance to permit the erection of a 32 lane bowling alley encroach- ing into Zone PR-3. When this .portion of Baldwin Avenue was commercially zoned a depth of 150 feet was established. In recent years15 feet was dedicated for widening Baldwin Avenue, leaving 135 feet in Zone C-2 and the rear of the lot in Zone PR-3. The average depth of this site is 325.43 feet. It has. a width of 212.40 feet and an area of 69,122 square feet. Plans are being prepared for the opening of Arcadia Avenue and Ordinance No. 1049 prohibits any building on the south 30 feet of the subject property. The proposed plot plan shows this area to be left free of buildings. The plot plan submitted shows a one-story building with an area of Page Three April 26, 1960 /--, approximately 34,000 square feet. About one third of the building is in the PR-3 Zone, The area of this building will require a minimum of 68 parking spaces. The plot plan shows 85 spaces, of which 22 are within the area pro- posed for future Arcadia Avenue. The Planning Secretary read communications in opposition to the zone variance as follows: Mr! L. F. Oxender, 720 Fairview Avenue, protested because rather than a bowling aHey he fel.t the improvement of C-2 property with retail stores would be more advantageous .to the' area. The lettercoritinued that although bowling alleys have their place in the community t~ey should be located further away from residential property be- cause of their late hour noise. Edward A. Heiss, 2164 Canyon Road, owner of property at 652 Fairview Avenue, protested bec3use of the noise and added traffic which would tend to dr.ive out present tenants and keep others from coming in; all this could result in devaluation of adjacent property. A petition signed by 20 people representing 12 properties was pre- sented in protest to the granting of the variance for the reasons that this development would not be in the best interests of the over- all development of the R-3 zone, particularly in view of the recently enacted R-3requirements to upgrade the apartment development; because of the excessive noise resulting from the increased traffic, and because it would be contrary to the concept of the City of Arcadia being a city of fine homes. Rancho Santa Anita Incorporated submitted a letter to the commis- sion which stated that it is their intention to construct a bowling alley'on 4-1/2 acres lying just north of their present El Rancho Shopping Center. It concluded by requesting that the commission defer a decision until they have had an opportunity to study the plans of the proposed Baldwin Avenue project, particularly in regard to the parking facilities in this area. Mr. Granville Shumaker, the applicant and owner of property at 650 W. Duarte Road, stated that he has entered in~o a contract. with A.M.F., manufacturers of bowling equipment, and have entered into a partnership agreement with a man by the name of Duke Snider, well known member of the Los Angeles Dodgers' team. Mr. Snider's name will help advertise Arcadia, a community of which we are all proud. Mr. Shumaker added that they are faced with the necessity of speedy action on this matter, because they have already booked for winter leagues, and they are anxious to complete the building in time for this activity. With the granting of the variance the architect would have the needed latitude to give the best possible design. He presented to the Planning Secretary the bowling news which des- cribed the plans to build a bowling alley with Duke Snider as one of the partners. A.M.F. has picked this location as the best possible for such development; the operators would welcome all the apartment houses possible, since they are the greatest source of bowling enthusiasts. Mr. Jacobson, one of the architects engaged to design the proposed bowling alley, stated that there is not a restriction in zoning which would prevent this type of improvement from being realized. He stated that the land is diagonally adjacent to the commercial develop- ment on Duarte Road, owned by the applicant, and therefore there is no difficulty in providing parking facilities for such an improve- ment. In his experience he has never found that such a business is Page Four April 26, 1960 J noisy or detrimental to a residential area; the large majority of bowlers come from apartment developments. The Architect, Mr. Jacobson, then displayed a preliminary' floor plan and plot plan of the proposed improvement to the commission. The building would contain 32 lanes with a coffee shop and lounge and a nursery room ~orchildren who would be supervised While their parents are bowling. The Chairman asked for those opposed to the granting of the variance to come forward. Mr. Lawrence Bourquin, 645 Fairview Avenue, stated that he recently purchased this property from the City of Arcadia with the intention of building a very modern apartment house which would meet all the stringent requirements recently adopted 'in the R-3 zone. He won- dered if a bowling alley should be allowed so close to, his R-3 pro- perty; whether it would be advisable for him to proceed with plans to build an apartment house. He added that he'is one of the signers of the petition read by the Planning Secretary, and all of the signers are people who live within the 300 foot radius of the proposed bowl- ing alley. Mr. Bourquin felt that the general plan of R-3 development in the area was a comprehensive plan, and the bowling alley Would be an upsetting factor in this consideration. The type of C-2 which should go in should not be one that is incompatible with the surrounding R-3 area. A bowling alley in order to be successful should have certain factors present to operate (1) A well known name such as Duke Snider (2) A restaurant (3) a cocktail lounge and bar and (4) to remain in operation for 24 hours a day. He strong~y urged the commission to recommend the denial of this zone variance request. Mr. Heiss, owner of property at 652 Fairview Avenue, stated that. the occupants of the R-3 development Wiluld not be given to strenuous exercise; the bowling alley would have to depend largely on patron- age from people beyond the immediate vicinity. The resulting noise at night, would not be conducive to a good R-3 development. Mr. D. H. Johnson, 250 W. Camino Real, stated that this same appli- cant opened a parking lot in violation of the zoning ordinance, and as punishment the City Council re~arded him by granting him a variance. He felt that the land is. inadequate for the proposed bowling alley; he proposes to use parking area originally designated for the Gateway Shopping Center Mr. Johnson added that unless this bowling alley is different than the average it will also house a pool room and a cocktail bar; this type of activity is offensive to many people in Arcadia, because it is con- sidered a poor environment to the young citizens of Arcadia. The granting of this variance would indicate that the planning of this city lies in the hands of one developer, not in the hands of the Planning Commission and the City Council. The only way this variance should 'be granted would be if a restriction were to be signed by the owner wherein hard liquor or the operation of pool tables or billiards should not be installed. Mr. Dick Callaway, 804 Fallen Leaf Road, stated he was neither for nor against the granting of this variance; he asked about the dimen- sions of the C-2 area. The Planning Secretary answered that there is a 135 foot depth from Baldwin Avenue which is zoned C-2. Mr. Callaway stated that the actual building area of 135 feet would Page Five April 26, 1960 result in a rather narrow cockta'il lounge and a long skinny rest- aurant; he did not believe there is room for a bowling alley with all its accompanying facilities. Mr. Granville Shumaker addressed the commission again stating he would like to answer some of the statements which had been made. There is no particular reason why he cannot build a four story building with a cocktail lounge and a restaurant over the alleys. Commissioner Norton asked Mr. Shumaker about his earlier statement regarding the A.M.F. survey showing that this is the most desirable location for such a development. Mr. Shumaker answered that he didn't seek the business venture, that the A.M.F. came to him because he owned the property; they asked if he would be interested in building a bowling alley on this site. Commissioner Michler stated that he was reminded of one other bowl- ing alley matter in the city to which there was considerable opposi- tion. To his knowledge there has not been any derogatory reaction since its completion; as a matter of fact, he felt that the area had been improved fro.m the addition of this particular improvement. The Planning Commission has. nothing . whatsoever to do with the cock- tail lounge aspect of this proposed structure; this is a matter for the State Board of Equalization, as he understood it. He had been under the impression that a number of 'church groups use this alley., ~ere are a great many fine people in the City of Arcadia who enjoy the'sport of bowling a great deal; in fact, the familiee take their children to participate'. He felt the matter should go back for further study to the Zoning Committee and staff. Commissioner Golisch asked about how the extension of Arcadia Avenue would affect the proposed parking situation. This would result in taking. away 22 perking spaces as shown, which would not provide adequate parking. for the facility. Commissioner Forman stated that on this matter also the commission is somewhat handicapped by the absence of three commissioners, and he felt this matter should be reviewed in a little more detail, and a report made by the Zoning Committee and Planning Staff. He declared the matter held until the next regular commission meeting of May 10, 1960. ZOO ING ORD !NANCE AMENDMENT The commission held a public hearing on the proposed amendment of Sections 15 and 16 of the Zoning Ordinance concerning structural alterations of non-conforming buildings. The Planning Secretary explained to the commission and others pre- sent that there are in the downtown area buildings which were con- struc~ed before the zoning ordinance required any parking what- ever. Some of those buildings have some parking and others have none; a few do conform with the present ordinance. The Zoning Ordinance also states any building that does not conform to all the requirements of the zone in which it is located shall be consid- ered non-conforming, and may not be structurally altered, added to, etco, etc. The matter has been discussed with the City Manager and the City Council. The City Council appointed a committee to study the matter composed of Councilman Balser, Planning Commissioner Michler and Planning Commissioner Norton and Mr. Mel Pratt from the Vehicle Parking District, along with members of the staff. This committee went into this matter quite thoroughly, and have .come up with some recommendations as a starting point. Page Six April 26, 1960 ZONE VARIANCE Car Storage The Planning Secretary read from a report to the City Council from the committee which investigated this problem. The Chairman announced the time and place for public hearing. Mr. Mel Pratt, 21 E. Huntington Drive, stated tha~ at one time the property behind Huntington Drive was a large weed' patch until the first Vehicle Parking District in Arcadia was established. He felt that it is rather foolish to hold back a building program which could benefit both the landlonls and business peoplep as well as the city. He atated that if a business doesn't have a back'door it is handicapped, because people don't want to walk any further than they must. It is the desire of some of the tenants to move the building out far enough so that as much benefit as possible could be realized from making the improveiDent. Commissioner Norton explained and described a drawing which depict- ed the possible proposed improvement of the rear of the commercial- buildings on Huntington Drive; rather than individual-store develop- ment, it is possible to realize continuity of deSign-of the struc- tures. He felt this is one of the most progressive programs that has ever come before the commission to help this area. Mr. Pratt stated that the only statement in the report read by the Planni~g Secretary to which he might take exception is the recommend- ed 7-1/2 foot limit the building could be extended; he understood that it was not much more expensive to bring the building. out 25 feet which would be more advantageous to the property owner to add building area for display, etc. A. landlord would be much more likely to invest additional capital in the improvement of his property if he felt that the maximum could be realized from his investment. Mr. Pratt went on to say in answer to queries that in discussing. the situation with other landlords',in the area there seemed to be en- thusiasm for the possibility of making these improvements, and he felt that the continuity of design Commissioner Norton referred to could be worked out satisfactorily. Mr. Tom Sullivan, 28 N. First Avenue, agreed with Mr. Pratt that limiting the moving of buildings out 7-1/2 feet to the rear when for the same amount of investment an owner could realize 25 feet was impractical. In today's business world a merchant either gets bigger or he cannot survive; insofar as the parking problem is con- cerned the merchants will find the parking to take care of its cus- tomers if business should cause them to be overflowing. After considerable discussion the Chairman declared that this matter WOuld be continued until the Planning Commission meeting of May 24, 1960 to allow time for further study. The commission considered a decision on the application of William A. Behrens for a zone variance for; mew car storage at 151 Alta Street. The Planning Secretary read from the Zoning Committee report which stated this is the application of William A. Behrens for a zone var- iance to permit the property at 151 Alta Street, in Zone PR-3, to Page Seven April 26, 1960 be used for storage of new automobiles and a variance from the wall requirements, In the opinion of the committee this type of proposed land uSe is not incompatible with the parking uses permissible in Zone PR-3. In Zone PR-3 ~ entire lot may be used for parking purposes under specified cond1J: ions; however, we feel that a definite front set- back and a higher wall should be' established for automobile stor- age as it applies to this application. Therefore, it' isrecom- mended that a 5 foot high orn~ental concrete block wall be con- structed across the width of the lot at the 30 foot front setback line, and the set back area be landscaped and maintained. The application is recommended for approval, .subject to the follow- ing conditions: 1. Remove the existing buildings ~rom the lot. 2. Construct a 5 foot high ornamental concrete block wall across the lot at the front set back line. 3. Landscape and maintain the 30 foot front setback area and the parkway on Alta Street. 4. Construct new curb on Alta Street at the present driveway. 5. Construct a 6 foot chain link fence along the east and west lines of the lot from the rear property line to the front set back line. 6. Pave the lot and conduct the drainage to the alley or street. 7. Direct all floodlighting away from residential pro~ perty. The Planning Secreta~y then read two petitions both of which ex- pressed approval of ~he granting of t~is variance. One had 14 sig~ natures and the other had 8 signatures from various businessmen in the Huntington Drive area. Mr. Behrens, the applicant, stated that he would not be willing to accept the recommended 30 foot setback condition, because he wollld lose too much property and defeat the purpose for obtaining a variance. Mr. Tom Sullivan, stated when you take 1/5th of the area of a lot and put it to no practical use whatsoever, you must figure that it cost the purchaser roughly $3,000.00 Nobody would gain any- thing from this 30 foot setback; the cost of the maintenance of the landscaping which would serve no one would be wasted. He felt that there must be some other solution to the problem besides , the condition of the 30 foot setback. Commissioner Michler stated that since the addition to the record of the petitions, in favor of the granting of this variance, and since the entire commission is not present tonight, he would recommend that this matter be held for further consideration. , Page Eight April 26, 1960 Commissioner Golisch stated that he thought the principal idea seemed to be whether the entire street should be rezoned; 'if there is one granted a var~ance, then this will lend itself to rezone the entire street. The Planning Secretary stated that the proper zone for storage of cars in conjunction with an automobile agency would probably be C-2. Moved by Commissioner Norton, seconded by Commissioner Golisch and carried to close the public hearing .on the application of William A. Behrens for a zone variance for new car storage at 151 Alta Street. Commissioner Norton concurred with Commissioner Michler in that he felt this matter requires further review. The Chairman announced that he believed the full commission should have the opportunity to pass on this decision, 'and' he therefore declared the matter be held until the meeting of May 10., 1960. for a decision, and requested that the Zoning Committee reconsider the matter. TRACT NO.. 2580.3 The commission reconsidered the tentative map of Tract No. 2580.3 located on Santa Anita Terrace containing 16 lots. The Planning Secretary explained that this is a revised map, sub- mitted after a meeting with the SUbdivision Committee and the sub- divider. On the first map presented two weeks ago the easterly portion of the tract was not included; namely lots 12, 13, 14, IS, 16 and 17 which were not in the previously submitted map. The street dead ended about the center of lots 11 and 18; the developer has shown what can be the eventual development in the hope that he will be able to obtain that land. Commissioner Golisch stated that the only problems which the Sub- division Committee was concerned about were on lot 24, which seem to be corrected on this revised map, along with other items which have been improved. All in all it would seem to be a good use of the land. Mr. Arthur Bauman, the subdivider, stated that he had done every- thing possible to attempt to obtain this additional land, but there is such a wide difference in the asking price and the offered price; these property owners are asking for $34,0.0.0..0.0. more than the price he had offered them,and he felt that he had made a generous offer. Mr. Bauman was prepared to proceed with the tract, and believed that eventually the remainder of the development will be realized, but he would not estimate' when. Commissioner Norton questioned the length of the cuI de sac which was proposed to be 80.0. feet long; he was in complete sympathy with the subdivider's problems in this matter, but the commission turned down a similar tract because of a long cuI de sac, and in all fairness he could not approve this map. The Assistant City Engineer brought to the attention of the com- mission the existence of a drainage channel developed almost to its full width. It will not be an inexpensive thing to cross; it will take a good size sJ;ructure. Page Nine April 26, 1960. There are large quantities of water Which flow in the drain, which would require a type of. bridge. Such a structure would be necessary to realize a continuation of Santa Anita Terrace. Commissioner Norton stated that tliis cuI de sac is' quite in ex- cess of the limit set by the Subdivision ordinance, and if the cOlIDDission permits one 'it is predisposed to approve another. The subdivider, Mr. Bauman, stated' that wlien they ask for 2 and one-hBlf times what you offer them, you do not have the oppor- tunity to explain the costs to them. He felt that the expense' of the bridge would not be large'enough to make any difference. There is 20 feet to cross, and if it costs $100.00 per foot it wOuld only'be $2,000.00 He felt that if the cClImnission turned down his proposal, this. could cause the three people to hold out for even more money; because they would know the commission was holding it up on account of them. COlIDDissioner Forman asked Commissioner Norton if he would dis- approve a tract with a cuI de sac of 500 feet, if approved, to lot 6; then the subdivider wo~ld have the right to come ahead in the future and finish the tract. Commissioner Norton reemphasized that he is not t~ying to stop tliis tract from being accomplished, but the fact is that the 800 foot cuI de sac is non-conforming, which has been denied in the past. Mr. Bauman stated that to a builder the 500 foot cuI de sac is not practical. There is no. hazard in a longer cuI de aac by any stretch of the imagination; this cuI de sac would permit them to throw a 500 foot beam for ,the Police Department or Fire Department. Mr. Bauman stated further that there have been other tracts which have been approved with longer than a 500 foot cuI. de sac. There was a tract which was approved at the last City Council meeting which had a cuI de sac street of 675 feet; it was also recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. The Planning Secretary identified this tract as Tract No. 25439, Winnie Way and EighlhAvenue; this was a revised tentative map, and was recommended:for approval 'by the Planning CODllDission on April 12, 1960. He explained that this will be a permanent dead end street; it will never go through to Sixth Avenue. CODllDissioner Norton wished it understood that he believed this is a flexible cODllDission, and that in eSSence they are trying to work with this subdivider as the cODllDlssion hss,..always tried to work with other developers. Moved by CODllDissioner Golisch, seconded by Commissioner Norton tD recommend the denial of Tract No. 25803. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners GOlisch, Michler and Norton NOES: Commissioner Forman ABSENT: Commissioners Acker, Davison and Stout The' Planning Secretary .informed the cODllDission that the "three" vote is not sufficient to carry. Page Ten April 26, 1960 Mr. Bauman explained .to the commission that they were acting upon the revised tentative map before them, which showed the street as coming through; they must ei~her approve it or disap~ . prove it as submitted. Moved by Commissioner GOlisch, seconded by Commissioner' Norton to approve the revised tentative map of Tract No. 25803, subject to the following conditions: 1. Dedicate a lOftlot wide drainage easement instead of the proposed 6 foot easement. 2. Remove all buildings within the tract and any trees within the street right of way. 3. Provide all necessary rear line utility easements. 4. Install all street improvements, including drainage facilities, required by the Subaivision Orainance in accordance 'with plans and to grades to be approved by the City Engineer. 5. Pay all fees and deposits required by the Subdivisim Ordinance. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Forman, Golisch, Michler and Norton NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Acker, Davison and Stout, TRACT NO. 25782 The commission reconsidered tentative map of Tract No..25782, located on Sandra Avenue west of Sixth Avenue containing 11 lots. The Planning Secretary read the staff report which stated at the Planning Commission meeting of April 12, 1960 the meobers of the Subdivision Committee agreed to meet on the site of Tract No. 25782 in order to review the problems connected with the pro- posed development, On April 19, 1960 the committee met with the developer as re- quested. It is noted that there are 3 major factors to be considered in this matter: (1) the sub-standard widths of lots I, 2, 3, 4 and lots 7, 8, 9, 10 (2) the 800 foot long cuI de sac (3) the proposed 43 foot right of way for Sandra Avenue. . It is our understanding that the property immediately north of lots 10 and 11 is now available for subdivision. This would appear to solve the problem of the 800 foot cuI de sac. The tract is recommended for approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. Secure additional land to make each lot a minimum of 75 feet wide at the building line. 2. Dedicate all of the streets a minimum of, 50 foot right of way with an additional 5 foot planting and sidewalk easement on each side. 3. Provide all necessary rear line utility easements. 4. Install all street improvements required by the Sub- division Ordinance in accordance with plans and Page Eleven April 26, 1960 grades to be approved by the City Engineer. 5. Pay all fees and deposits required by the Sub- division Ordinance. 6. Extend Lenta Lane north to Rodell Place and the present dead end of Lerita Lane and include the property north of lots 10 and 11 in the subdiv- is ion. After considerable discussion it was moved by Commissioner Golisch, seconded by Commissioner Norton to recommend the approval of Tract No. 25782, subject to the following conditions: 1. Secure additional land to 'make each lot a minimum of 75 feet wide at the building line. 2.. Dedicate all of the s'treetsa minimum of 50 foot right of way with an additional Sfoot planting and sidewalk easement on each side. 3. Provide all necessary rear line utility easements. 4. Install all street improvements required by the Sub- division Ordinance in accordance with plans and grades to be approved by the City Engineer. 5. Pay all fees and deposits required by the Subdivision____ Ordinance. 6. Extend Lenta Lane north to Rodell Place and the pre- sent dead end of Lenta Lane and include the property north of lots 10 and 11 in the subdivision. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Forman, Golisch, Michler and Norton NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Acker, Davison and Stout ~~;~O. L-l The Planning Secretary informed the commissio~ that.he had received a request from the subdivider that Tract No.. 21701 be removed from the agenda to a later date. LOT SPLITS No. 291 - William Cracknell-1212..Highland Oaks Drive, referred to Commissioners Davison and Forman. The Planning Secretary read from the Engineer's report. Commissioner Forman stated he hsd viewed this property. He felt that parcel No. 2 had possibilities of being another building site, but he could not see that parcel No. j could be an adequate building site. He felt that parcel 2 and 3 could be combined to become one lot instead of two, with the possibility that parcel 1 could be expanded. This could be accomplished by moving the lot line north. Page Twelve April 26, 1960 RESOLUTION No.. 373 TRACT NO. 21618 - Tillle Extension COUNCILMAN Jess Bslser -' After considersble discussion it was moved by Commission~ Norton, seconded by Commissioner Golisch and carried for the approval of Lot Split No.. 291, subject to the fOllowipg conditions.: 1. Parcell, with the existing dWelling to be 109 foot frontage. 2, Parcel 2 to include the balance of'the property., having a frontage of 275 fee.t. 3. File afiilal map with the City Engineer. ~ 4. Install a sewer lateral to parcel 2. 5. Pay $25.00 recreation fee. ,/6. Secure release of the easement to the Flood Control District to a line approximately 16 feet from the channel wall. " No. 373 - In the absence of the City Attorney, the Planning Secretary read the full body of Resolution No. 373, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF TIlE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF TIlE ,CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TIlE GRANT- ING OF A REQUESTED ZONE RECLASSIFICATION FROM ZONE R-l TO ZONE R-3 OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1602- 1616 SOUTH BALDWIN AVENUE IN SAID CITY." Moved by Commissioner Norton, seconded by Commissioner Michler to adopt Resolution No. 373. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Forman, Golisch, Michler and Norton NOES: None ABSENT: Cl)mmiss:loners Acker, Davison snd Stout The Planning Secretary stated that two years ago a tract was approved which had changed hands several times, it is now right near a final map being filed, and the developer is asking for an extension of one year because it will be pressing them to record a final map before June 4, 1960. Moved by Commissioner Michler, seconded by Commissioner Norton and carried to allow an extension of time of 6 months for Tract No. 21618. . Before the meeting adjourned, City Councilman Jess Balser informed the commission that this would be his last meeting as Council Repre- sentative on the commission. He expressed his regret at leaving, and commended the commission for its fine accomplishments. The Chairman stated the commission would certainly miasMr. Balser, that his suggestions' and comments have always been helpful. Page Thirteen April 26, 1960 , ~ .. - ,--j Commissioner Norton wished to second the comments made by the Chairman stating that, it had been a real pleasure having Mr. Jess Balser as the Council representative on the commission; ADJOURN There being no further'business to come before the commission the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 P.M. 'f 110. Cf\~' L. M. TALLEy'---l Planning Secretary Page Fourteen April .26. 1960