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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 27, 1960 . ROLL CALL MINUTES ZONE CHANGE Arlinic MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 1960 The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Cham!>er of the City Hall at 8:00 o'clock P.M., September 27, 1960, with Chairman Acker presiding. PRESENT: Commissioners Acker, Ferguson, Forman, Golisch, Michler, Norton and Rutherford ABSENT: None OTHERS PRESENT: City Councilman Edward L. Butterworth Director of Public Works C, E. Lortz Planning Secretary L. M. Talley Since the minutes of the meeting of September 13, 1960 were not com- pleted, the Planning Commission could not approve them at this .time. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the application of Arlinic Properties for a zone change from ZonePR-2 to Zone C-2 on pro- perty at the rear of 1104 and 1108 S. Baldwin Avenue. The Planning Secretary ~ead from the application Which stated that the development of West Arcadia has created a demand for more office space and/or retail businesses; the lots immediately to the north are pre- sently zoned C-2 and .PR-3 and the construction of the bowling alley has commenced'. The applicant felt that the change of zone WDuld not in any way be de- trimental to surrounding property. The Planning Secretary at the request of the Chairman pointed out the location of property concerned while reading the staff report which stated this is the application. of Arlinic Properties, signed by Dr. J. Kendall McBane, for a change of zone from Zone PR-2 to Zone C-2. The front portion of the property, including property to the north and south, is now in Zone C-2: Property to the east is now in Zone C-3 and developed as the Gateway Market. Considerable thought has been given to the idea of opening Arcadia Avenue to provide access to parking areas at the rear of this property and the bowling alley to the north, as well as to that portion of Arcadia Avenue now dedicated .further east. It is the understanding of the staff that Mr. Shumaker, owner of the bowling alley property to the north, has .verbally offered to dedicate Page One September 27, 1960 '"' one half of Arcadia. Avenue through his property and install curb, gutter and sidewalk, if the city will install the pavement.. We further understand that this applicant has made a similar offer pro- vided the area dedicated will be counted as area devoted to automo- bile parking. The area that should be dedicated is 333.35 feet by 30 feet, contain- ing 10,000 square feet. At 250 square feet per car, this would amount to 40 spaces. If the available curb parking only along this portion of Arcadia Avenue were considered, using the so-called "buddy system", 14 spaces are involved. Some years ago Baldwin Avenue in this area was widened. Only a portion of the sidewalk area in front of the subject property was dedicated. If a zone change on this property is to be granted, consideration should be given to requiring the full dedication of the sidewalk area on Baldwin Avenue, as well as to the opening of Arcadia Avenue. The Planning Secretary read a communication signed by M. Fildes, 1431 S.Baldwin Avenue, which stated that on behalf .of the owners of the West Arcadia Hub on the west side of Baldwi~ Avenue bewteen Duarte Road and Camino Real we feel that necessity .of maintaining a proper ratio. of parking area to building area on the land that is up for re- zoning should be given serious consideration; since we have attempted to provide sufficient parking for our own establishments. The letter concluded that this ~atter should be given every consideration by the commission. The Chairman stated that this was the time and place for public hearing, ana asked for those in favor of the ,granting of this zone change to please come forward and give their names. ~k. Henry Hege, 651 W. Duarte Road, represented Dr. McBane the appli- cant. He stated that he had very little to add to the application and the information contained in the staff report, but would be happy to answer any questions that the commission might have. Dr. McBane is willing to go along With the dedication for the extension of Arcadia Avenue, providing he is allowed equivalent parking space for the amount that is dedicated for street purposes. Mr. Hege stated that the sidewalk area of 10 feet on Baldwin Avenue was built by Arlinic Properties and is being maintained by Arlinic Properties, and it is the desire of Dr. McBane that he be allowed to retain this sidewalk, and he would not like to have this area become part of public property. Mr. Rege pointed out with reference to the parking problem, that the Gateway Market area is .immediately adjacent to the east" and then there would be the parking at the bowling alley which is now under construction. He believed that there could be an arrangement with Mr. Shumaker to use this parking area for the proposed development. Considerable discussion ensued in connection with parking. Commissioner Golisch wished to have some idea of what the cost of pav- ing Arcadia Avenue might 'be. The Director of Public Works estimated roughly that for the 333 feet of street involved, he would say the city would have an expense of between $5,000.00 and $6,000.00. This would only include the paving; no curbs, gut ters or sidewalks. Page Two September 27, 1960 ZONE VARIANCE 1218 S. Second "~, -" The Planning Secretary stated, in answer to questions,that the agreement with Mr.. Shumaker to install curb, and gutter was verbal. The Chairman asked for those opposed to the granting of this variance application to please come forward. No one responded. The Chairman stated that questions which have come up during the dis- cussion tonight W9uld, he thoug~ indicate the necessity for referring this matter to the Zoning COllllllittee and staff for further study and a .report. Moved by COllllllissioner Forman, seconded by COlllllli$sioner Norton and carried to refer this matter to the Zoning Committee and staff for study and a report. The Planning CQmmission held a public hearing on the application of Albert R. Schoof for a zone variance to permit a second dwelling at 1218 S. Second Avenue. The Planning Secretary read from the application Which stated that the existing house has a deep setback, which does not conform. The proposed residence would be built to conform with the other houses on the street. The Planning Secretary read the staff report which stated this is the application of Albert H. and Edna C. Schoof for a zone variance to allow a second dwelling on the lot at 1218 S. Second Avenue. The lot is 60 feet by 285,92 feet containing 17,155 square feet, and is in Zone R-l. It is presently improved with one single family dwell- ing located 135 feet back of the front line. It meets all the require- ments of the zoning ordinance for a second dwelling except that it is 1595 square feet shori: of the required area. The proposed new dwelling will be the minimum 1000 square feet area .withan attached one-car garage, and will be located at the building line. Seven .surrounding property owners have signed their consent to the granting of the variance. Two other signatures are on the application, but they do not show as property owners on the tax roll. If this request is grante~ consideration should be given to dedicating 12 feet for widening Second Avenue. The Chairman declared that this is the time and place for public hear- ing, and asked for those in favor of granting this variance to come forward and give their names. Mr. Albert Schoof, the applicant, 1218 S. Second Avenue, stated he was under the impression that any additional ground to be dedicated for the widening of Second Avenue had been discontinued, since the widening of Santa Anita Avenue was taking place. The Planning Secretary stated that dedications have been contlnued and had been required of subdivisions and lot splits all along Second Avenue; and he explained that the present setback is 35 feet from the present property line, and that building line, or setback line would remain the same; it would set back 23 feet from the new pro- perty line. Mr. Schoof continued that the existing home is approximately 900 square fee!:, and was builtin 1947; he had intended to build another dwelling in front of this present dwelling. He stated that he is Page Three September 27, 1960 ~ no longer physically able to take care of the large front yard, and he is not in a position financially to pay someone to take care of the landscaping; the best way he could preserve the appearance of the pro- perty would be to build a house there. The Planning Secretary displayed plans for the commission's considera- tion. He explained tha~ this plan shows a garage attached to the front of the house, but the floor plan indicates that the garage has been moved to the back of the house, resulting in a slightly different elevation than the one on display. There is plenty of area to pro- vide additional parking. Mr. T. R. Bousman, 1224 S, Second.Avenue, who lives immediately south of the property in question spoke. He was in favor of the granting of this variance; in justice to the man's problem the commission should look favorably on this application. The Planning Secretary stated that several property owners had signed in favor of this variance which was indicated on the map by light green. There are 25% of the properties in the block already developed with more thall one dwelling,and the onl.y condition the applicant does not meet is the r~quired lot area. Commissioner Michler stated that he would like to have the opportunity of viewing this property and the surrounding area himself, and he moved that the public hearing be continued until the next regular meeting to allow further study and a report from the Zoning Committee and staff. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rutherford and carried unani- mously, Commissioner Michler .requested that the Chairman set aside item No. 3 on the Planning Collllilission Agenda in the interest of expediting the proceedings. He suggested that the commission consider the lot splits fiu.t. .The Chairman so acted and the commission consider the. lot splits next. LOT SPLITS No, 303 - F. C. McIntosh, 76 W, Palm Drive, The Planning Secretary read the engineer's report which stated that this is a request to divide a 100 foot lot into two 50 foot lots, in an area where lots are predominately much wider; an existing garage extends across the line on parcel 2. In 1954 a similar request on this street was denied be- cause of the 50 foot width. Commissioner Forman stated that he and Commissioner Ferguson had viewed this property, and actually with one or two exceptions all of the lots in the vicinity are from 75 to 100 feet in width. He felt that it would be doing. a disservice to the community in general to start a small lot development .in an area where the majority of the lots are 90 feet to 100 feet wide. Commissioner .Forman moved that lot split No. 303 be recommended for denial. His motion was seconded by Commissioner Ferguson who con- curred with the analysis; the motion was carried unanimously. No. 304.- 1428. S. First Avenue - Mabel pinter The Planning Secretary read the Engineer's report, after which Commis- ,sioner Ferguson stated that he and Commissioner Forman checked this lot, and he felt that there would be no objection to th:ls split. Page Four September 27, 1960 ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT CammissianerFarman stated that this split is actually increasing the size .of the lat to the rear and all awing far a better building site. Althaugh there has been same discuss.ian in the past regarding the keeping .of straight rear lat lines, there is already a fairly irregular line belaw this praperty, therefare this split would nat re creating same thing that daes nat already exist. Maved by Cammissianer Farman, secanded by Cammissianer Nartan and carried ta recammend the. appraval .of Lat Split Na. 304, subject ta the fallawing canditians: 1. File a final map with the City Engineer. 2. Remave all existing buildings from parcel Na. 2. 3. Remove the 6 foot high chain link fence fram the front .of lat4, or lawer it ta meet code require- ments. Na. 305 - Paul Schmidt - 220 W. Foothill Boulevard The Planning Secretary read fram the engineer's repart; in 1955 and 1956' llppl ications ta divide this lat inta 3 parcels were denied as nat can forming with tqe surrounding properties. Mr. Bill Faith, 126 E. Colarado, Monravia, representing Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt, submitted a proposed hause plan to be constructed an the newly created lot. The hause waulrl face Rancha Raad. It would con- tain approximately 2500 square feet. Cammissianer Farman stated that he and Cammissianer Fergusan viewed this prapased lat split alsa, and he fel t that any hause buil t in the area wauld be an impravement over what is there naw; he wandered if it would be possible ~o in~rease the new lat in depth by 10 feet, which would result in a lat 100 feet by appraximately 145 feet facing an Rancho Road. The .owner stat~d that this would be agreeable. Moved by Cammissianer Farman, secanded by Cammissianer Fergusan ta recammend the appraval of Lat Split Na. 305. Commissioner Narton des'ired ta cautian the commissian against estab- lishing a pal icy which cauld bring farth additianal requests far similar type lat splits in an area where wide, deep lats prevail. ROLL CALL AYES: Cammissianers Fergusan, Forman, Ga1i.sch, MiChler, Rutherfard and Acker NOES: Cammissianer Nartan .ABSENT: Nane The Planning Cammission cantinued the public hearing an the praposed amendment .of Sectians 15 and 16 .of the Zaning Ordinance cancerning structural alteratians .of nan-confarming buildings. The Planning Secretary painted aut at the baard the location .of the Page Five September 27. 1960 /-- '--.j particular properties involved in this hearing. He stated that the staff and commission have met a number of times with the owners and various members of the Downtown Arcadia Business Association and the Chamber of Commerce. Recently, Mr. Wentworth of the Chamber of Commerce met with the City Attorney and the Plan- ning Secretary and they have suggested a definite recommendation, in the form of a letter signed by Mr. Wentworth. The Planning Secretary read the communication which accompanied the points of suggested procedure, and then read the 10 points which were: 1. No new buildings to be constructed .and. no existing building to be extended to a line nearer than 25 feet from the south line of the alley. 2. Buildings now existing and encroaching into this 25 foot area may not be further extended or en larged into that area. 3. When buildings are constructed, extended or altered, an R foot wide sidewalk shall be constructed the full width of the lot and at the 25 foot line. 4. Concurrent with the building construction, a marquee 8 feet wide will be required. 5. The 17 foot strip of land between the sidewalk and the alley shall be used as a loading zone only. 6. One-story buildings may be constructed, enlarged or al~ered as specified above without any further con- tribution for parking, 7. Any construction or enlargement of a building more than one-story will require a contribution to the parking fund for all the floor area in excess of the area of the first floor in compliance with the present require- ments of the zoning ordinance. 8. Additions and alterations allowed by this variance are for the sole purpose of providing additional entrance and display area for customers entering from the pub- lic parking lot. Such entrances. shall provide con- tinuous access for customers through the building to Huntington Drive. It is definitely not to provide area for a separate and independent tenant unless such continuous customer access to the front portion of the building is provided. 9. Any addition or extension of the main building on lot 8 shall require the removal of the existing independ- ent building now located within the rear 25 feet of the lot. 10. Plans for all such additions shall be subject to approval by the Planning Commission. The Planning Secretary read a communication from the City Manager which, stated in brief, that it is the. opinion of the office of the City Manager that the compromise procedures as outlined in the re- port :dated September 21 would eventually contribute much to the area. Page Six September 27, 1960 , Any pracedure which wauld require simultanea.us. actian by an the pro- perty awners would seem to. be do.amed to. failure; hawever, actian by a few af the merchants wauld lead to. eventual co.mpletian as planned. The letter cancluded by strangly urging that actian be taken to. make it passible far the merchants to. praceed in accardance with the suggested pracedures. The Chairman stated he thaught it would be wise to. take this suggested pracedure item by item Sa that the cammissian cauld camment an each suggestian. Cammissianer Michler stated that he had nathing at all to. questian abaut any af the items cantained in the repart, he thaught he would need a little more time to. study it mare tharaughly. Discussian ensued an the ten paints cantained in the repart. Cammissianer Nartan braught up the subject af signs; no. mentian is made af signs in the ten paints under discuss ian, and he wondered if cansideratian shauld nat be given to. same type af cantral by the cam. mission aver the signs to be installed. The Planning Secretary stated that the suggestians which had been made by the staff cancerning signs had nat been received with much enthu- siasm by the merchants; there are no. particular regulatians an the signs an the frant af the. building, but they prapased no. raaf signs an the rear. That regulatian daes nat apply an the frant; the way this suggested pracedure is drawn naw, it would leave the back af the building the same as the frant; the sign wauld have to. camply with the Building Cade insafar as being safe, etc. Cammissianer Nartan stated that withaut Same stipulatian af cantral the cammissian leaves itself wide apen. The Planning Secretary stated that if the cammissian wished cantral af the signs., item No. 10 shauld be madHied to. include the erectian and installatian af signs. The Chairman annaunced the time and place far public hear~ng and . asked thase in favar .of the suggestians to. please came farward and .give their names. Mr.. Mel Pratt, 21 E. Huntingtan Drive, stated he cauldn't be happier than he was with the campramise presented tanight, and wished to. thank the cammissian and the staff far their effarts tawards the salu- tian af the. merchant I s prablem. He was /!load that the idea af having parking alang the backs afthe cammercial. establishments had been abandaned, due to. the heavy flaw af traffic which exists an the alley. He didn't think the merchants hawever, would be taa happy abaut the cantral af signs. Cammissianer Michler explained to. Mr. Pratt that the idea wauld be to. assure same sart af unifarmity in the signs. Dr. Kramb, 19 E. Huntingtan Drive, stated that he awns the lat at the carner af Wheeler and Santa Anita, which is also. included within the Municipal Parking District. He thaught the cammissian recammenda- tians were wanderful, but he did nat feel that they went far enaugh. Dr. Kramb cantinued tbat if he were to. came into. City Hall with a set Page Seven September 27, 1960 ZONE VARIANCE Hinshaw's of plans for a building on the corner of Santa Anita and Wheeler he would have to provide all of the parking spaces which the code required for a new building within a parking district; he had paid $1,600.00 into the parking district, yet if he wanted to build a" new building, he would have to provide additional parking spaces. He did not feel that it would be quite fair that properties which are already improved could eliminate additional parking, and yet on a new construction within the parking district, that,the individual would have to provide parking spaces. Mr. Harry McMahon, owner of property at 33 E. Huntington Drive, wished to go on record as being in favor of the proposals. Moved by Commissioner Forman, seconded by Commissioner Norton and carried to close the public hearing on this matter. The Chairman declared that he thought this matter was ready to be forwarded to City Council for action with full commission recommenda- tion of the 10 points considered with a slight modification relating to signs. Commissioner Michler withdrew his motion to refer tbis matter back to the Zoning Committee and staff for further study, and it was moved by Commissioner Nor,ton, seconded by Commissioner Golisch to request the City Attorney to draw up a resolution on the 10 points recom- mended by the commission affecting property on the north side of Hunt- ington Drive between Santa Anita Avenue and First Avenue with the addition of "Signs" to item No. 10. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Ferguson, Forman, Golisch, Michler, Norton, Rutherford and Acker NOES: None ABSENT: None The Planning Commission continued the public hearing on the application of Elrovia Corporation and Hinshaw's Department Store for a zone vari- ance to permit a customer service building and annex at the rear of 1429 S. Baldwin Avenue. The Planning Secretary read the Zoning Committee and staff report which stated this is the application of Elrovia Corporation and Hin- shaw's Department Store for a zone variance to allow a customer ser- vice building and annex at the rear of property located at 1429 South Baldwin Avenue. . A public hearing on this application was held on september 13, 1960, at which time there was some support for the petition, and also con- siderable protest. A protest petition bearing 20 signatures was filed. These represented 13 parcels of property. Of these, 1 is from property now zoned C-2, 1 from property which has requested C-2 zoning, and 2 from outside the 300 foot line from the subject ,property. The protest was on the basis that the establishment of this use would reduce residential property values. Mr. Don Ehr, representing Hinshaw's stated that the building would be Page Eight September 27, 1960 one-story, concrete construction; would face east into the present parking lot; with no openings on the north, west or south abutting the residential property. Also that .no deliveries would be made before 8:00 A.M. and normally none after 5:00 P.M. The building plan shows some landscaping, In the opinion of this committee a building such as shown on the plan submitted and used for the purposes requested in the application, is needed for servicing the department store, which is a definite asset to the area and the city at large, Also, that if the building is properly screened and landscaped, and the hours of use regulated, that its establishment will not be detrimental to surrounding resi- dential property, most of which abuts the site only at the rear line of the lots. We, therefore, recommend that the variance be granted, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the building be constructed substantially in accord- ance with the plan submitted and at the location shown on the plot plan. 2, .That no openings be permitted in the north, west and south walls. 3. That an ornamental concrete block wall, 6 feet high, be constructed at or adjacent to the north, west and south property lines, and returned to the build- ing at the northeast and southeast corners. 4. That the area between the building and the wall~ along the north, west and south sides of the building, be landscaped with trees or tall shrubs, , 5. That the building be used only for the purposes set out in the application. 6. .That the delivery of goods to and from the building be limited to not earlier than 8:00 A.M., and not later than the regular closing hours of Hinshaw's Department Store. The Planning Secretary in answer to the request of Conunissioner Norton explained the previous discussions and reconunendations on this matter. Mr. Don Ehr, representing Hinshaw's Department Store, stated that the'.' planting definitely would be on three sides of the building; they would be acceptable to a concrete block wall around the property, if this is a necessary condition for the granting of the variance, how, ever he would l-ike to point out if a chain link fence were in good repair, he believed it wOuld appear to lengthen the property of the adjacent resiaences. If they put up a block wall then the adjacent properties would end at the block wall; he believed that to view the concrete building with the planned landscaping would be a more attractive sight than a concrete block wall, landscaping which would probably not be seen, and then another concrete wall of the building. Conunissioner Forman wished to make certain that whatever landscaping would be planted would be kept in good maintenance at att times. Page Nine September 27, 1960 ,---.., Mr. Don Ehr stated that he would have to refer to Hinshaw's years of experience on Mr. Clayton's property, and he believed that the com- mission would find that whenever trees have died, they have been re- placed in some cases as many as five times, and he believed that Hinshaw's could stand on its record in this regard. Commissioner Norton wished to clarify the times of anticipated deliv- eries, The Planning Secretary interposed by saying that due to the possibility of the store being opened during the evening, there should be a modi- fication in the tillle limit so that del iveries or pick ups could be made after 5:09 P..M. Mr. Don Ehr stated that normally deliveries are not made after 4:30 P..M.; however, in the conduct of their business they should have access to the cuSComer service building until after the closing of the store which would be 9:00 P.M. or 9: 30 P..M. at n;l,ght. He stated that if they were opened during the evening hours, they would probably find it nec- essary to make one or two trips down to the proposed new building du~ ing an evening. Normally, during the year they are opened three nights a week, Monday, Thursday and Friday; however, from Thanksgiving until Christmas they are open six nights a week probably until 9:30 P.M. Mr. Henry Cordelius, who owns jincome property at 747 W. Camino Real, stated that he had built this income property at considerable expense, and he was very concerned about the noise which might have its source from the proposed building, particularly if the noise were continued during the evening houllS. He def1nite~y felt that the concrete wall should be made a condition of granting this variance rather than a chain link fence being allowed. He made reference to the $1,400.00 a year he paid in taxes to the City of Arcadia, ,and he believed he was entitled to consideration. Chairman Acker recommended the possibility of a compromise which would limit activity at at the customers service building to 3:00 P.M. Moved by Commissioner Michler, seconded by Commissioner Forman and carried to close the public hearing on this matter. Commissioner Golisch wished to be certain that the commission would not be ,doing a disservice by not considering the parking problem by allowing this building in an area now paved for parking, particularly in relation to future development. The other members of the commission did not believe it would cause any future detriment to business development if the proposed building were allowed. There is plenty of space between the proposed building and the future buildings anticipated along Baldwin Avenue for future parking. Commissioner Golisch also wished to know if there would be any selling on the ouside of the building. Mr. Don Ehr stated that they intend to use possibly an area about 20 x 20 which would be set aside for the display of garden or outdoor furn- iture. Moved by Commissioner Rutherford, seconded .by Commissioner Forman to instruct the City Attorney to draw up a resolution recommending the granting of this variance, subject to the conditions outlined in the Zoning Committee and staff report, dated September 22, 1960, with. the Page Ten September 27, 1960 '- modification to Item No. 6 to read that the delivery of goods to and from the building be limited from 8:00 A.M. and not later than 8:00 P.M., and also the addition of "and maintained" to item No.4. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Ferguson, Forman,Golisch, Michler, Rutherford and Acker ABSTAIN: Commissioner Norton NOES: None ABSENT: None WEST DUAATE ROAD The Planning Commission considered a communication from Carl Pearson 427 W. Duarte Road, regarding the zoning of his property. The Planning Secretary pointed out on the map the location of the pro- perty under consideration which is on Duarte Road between La Cadena and Holly; it is an area on Duarte Road which has been under consid- eration for zoning for two years or more. The Planning Commission recommended R-3 zoning on both sides of Duarte Road with the condition that Arcadia Avenue would be opened; also that a street be opened on the south side of Duarte Road. The only action which had been taken on property in this vicinity are two parcels which have been rezoned for the Methodist church on the south side. Now the opening of Arcadia Avenue has been abandoned, consequently the request from Mr. Carl Pearson for reconsideration. of. the rezoning of Duarte Road at this location. The Planning Secretary read the communication signed by Carl Pearson which stated, i~ brief, that he had in the past been in favor of open- ing Arcadia Avenue behind his property, and had cooperated fully towards this end. . Since it was apparent that action on the opening of Arcadia Avenue was abandoned, he was requesting rezoning of his property from R-l to R;3 in order that his property could be developed to its fullest,. The Planning Secretary also .read a communication from the City Manager addressed to Mr. Carl Pearson which outlined the action of the City Council in the abandonment of the proceedings for the opening of Arcadia Avenue, and also stated that it was the intention of the council in the passage of the resolution that all pending zoning matters should be reviewed again by the Planning Commission in light of the action taken. The letter concluded by informing Mr. Pearson that this matter would be brought to the attention .of the Planning Commission by the Planning Secre tary. The Planning Secretary stated that to date Mr. Pearson had not filed any formal application requesting a zone change. In talking to Mr. Pearson over the phone., the Planning Secretary stated that he expre ssed the opinion that to rezone one lot would certainly constitute spot zoning, and that the Planning Commission would look upon such zoning unfavorably. Within the past week, Mr.. Sorg, who lives at 457 W. Duarte Road and who was the actua'l signer of the application in past proceedings, was in the office requesting information as to the pos- sibility of rezoning to R-3"R rather than to R-3. The Planning Sec- retary stated he gave Mr.Sorg the application forms; that if the people in the area were interested and .he could get enough of them Page Eleven September 27, 1960 ~. . " /---., to show a majority .interest in a zone R-3-R, or even a Zone R-3 if that's what they still wanted, that he would bring the application to the Planning Commission and see whether or not they might wish to institute proceedings by its own motion due to the fact that these people paid' quite a considerable filing fee two years .ago on their application, and had still had no definite action. The Planning Secretary stated that in his opinion .the commisst on could not take any definite action outside of instructing the Plan- ning Secretary what course to follow. After considerable discussion t~e Planning Secretary was instructed 00 notify Mr. Pearson of the possibll.ity of Zone R-3-R and ask him to work with Mr. Sorgo ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 P..M. ;f-wv L, M. TALLEY Planning Secretary Page Twelve September 27, 1960