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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 12, 1961 ROLL CALL MINUTES ZONE VARIANCE Guarrlalabene r, , ~j M IN U T 'E S PLANNING COMMISSION OF 'THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING September 12, 1961 The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8:00 o'clock P.M., September 12, 1961, with Chairman Golisch presiding. PRESENT: Commissioners Acker, Ferguson, Forman, Michler, Norton, Rutherford and Golisch. ABSENT: None OTHERS PRESENT,: C"ity Councilman Elton Phillips, City Attorney James A. Nicklin, Director of Public Works C. E. Lor.tz, and Planning Director William Phelps. The minutes of the meeting of August 22, 1961 were approved as written and mailed. The Chairman expressed thanks and appreciation on behalf of the Commission for the leadership of Commissioner Acker in his capacity as Chairman during his many years of service. The application of.!. Guardalabene and Hazel M. Guardalabene for a zone variance to allow the 'construction of one additional dwelling unit on a lot located at 517 to 519~ South Third Avenue was considered. The Planning Director presented a map and discussed the characteristics of the area. The property is located in R-2 zoning and the surrounding properties are rentals. The total area of the lot is 22,121 sq. ft. and is developed with four units . To build another duplex or two single family residences would require only an additional 380 sq. ft, of land. The applicant is requesting a variance for only one more single family dwelling. The Planning Director read the sta.ff report as follows: "Thi~ is the application of 1. Guardalabene for a zone vari"ance to allow one additional dwelling on. the property located at 517 to' 5l9~ South Third Avenue. The pr!?perty is an ilL" shaped piece on the west side of Third Avenue between Eldorado Street and Genoa Street. It has a frontage of 87.11 feet on Third Avenue and an area of 22,120 square feet. It is in Zone R-2 and is short 380 square feet for a total of six liv- ing units. It is now improved with four living units, with covered park;ng space for five cars. Paved parking area for three additional cars now exists. There is ample room for the additional house to be placed aod conform with all yard requirements. It is proposed to erect a two bedroom, stucco dwelling, containing 880 square feet of floor area.." September 12, 1961 Page One ZONE VARIANCE Church 'J The Chairman announced that this was the time and place for the hearing on the application of Ignazio Gua'rdaiabene and Hazel M. Guardalabene and requested those in favor of the application to present ,supporting material. Mr. Ignazio Guardalabene addressed the Commission. He stated the lot is in R-2 zone and has four units which use 15,000 sq. ft. There is still 7120 sq. feet of vacant land. This is 380 sq. feet short of two singles or one duplex. He, is requesting a single family house - not another duplex. There would be 10 feet from the rear line; 25 feet on the,west side, five feet on the east property line, 34' 7" between the existing house and the proposed house. There is a 10 I driveway with a 4" planting space in between with another 8' driveway leading to the existing carport. It is entirely possible to create a driveway l2~ feet to the rear. There is pro- vided l~ spaces for cars. Mr. Freemont C. Bishop, 511 South Third Avenue, stated his property adjoins the above property, and it was his opinion the area would be improved with the development as proposed. Those opposed to the variance were requested to come forward. There was no opposition. Discussion followed: The proposed dwelling would be-constructed within, the required set- back lines. There is no provision in the Code,where a lot has less than the required 7500 sq.. ft. for two single family dwellings and the owner desires to place one single family dwelling on the property. The matter of the driveway was discussed. The present driveway does not meet the code. The density factor was also considered. Motion by Commissioner Forman, seconded by Commissioner Norton, and unanimously carried, th~t the hearing on the variance be closed. Motion by Commissioner Forman, seconded by Commissioner Ferguson, that the application of Ignazio and Hazel M. Guardalabene, 517 - 5l9~ South Third Avenue for a zone variance to allow the erection of one additional dwelling unit on a lot that contains 380 sq. ft. less than the required area be recommended for denial. The application of the American Lutheran Church, for a zone variance to allow the erection of a church, including Sunday School class- rOOll\8, kitchen facilities and automobile parking on property located at 130 West Duarte Road ,was considered. The Planning,Director presented a map of the area and outlined the property requesting the variance and the property owners who had signed in favor of the zoning. A communication was read from Mrs. Lornetta C. Platford, 152 West Duarte Road, who had originally,signed in favor of the variance, but who wished to have her name withdrawn bec.ause she understood the balance of the property on Duarte Road would not be considered for an R"3 type of development. The application states the purpose is to erect a new house of wor- ship at 130 West Duarte Road. This will also include kitchen facilities and classrooms for Sunday ,School. A parking lot 'will also be provided to the rear with sufficient space to meet the code requirements. The present zoning of this property is R"l arid in September 12, 1961 Page Two 1'---\ order to erect a church, the zoning should be R-2. The property is directly across from the High School and west of the Library and the property recently acquired by "the City. The present condition of this property is rundown due to the uncertainty of what will happen to the area. The lots are too large'for residential purposes, and public buildings would enhance the appearance and value of surrounding properties. The granting of such variance'would not adversely affect the comprehensive general plan inasmuch as the character of this street is changing in such a way that public build- ings are being erected and the present proposed use would conform to the surrounding area under consideration. The Planning Director read the Staff report as follows: "This is the application of the American Lutheran Church for a zone variance to allow the erection of a church with its related activities, at 130 West Duarte Road. The proposed site has a frontage of 160 feet on Duarte Road, with an average depth of 346 feet and an area of, 54,696 sq. ft. and is in Zone R-1. Property at the,southwest corner of Duarte Road and Santa Anita Avenue is owned by the City and used as a library,site. The City is also purchasing more property to the west of its present holdings. When this acquisition is completed there will remain three large deep lots between the City property and the proposed church site. They have a frontage of approximately 310 feet on Duarte Road. West of the church site are three large, deep lots with a frontage of approximately 380 feet. All of these lots are presently zoned R-l. The effect of a church on the future development of these lots should be ,considered. The Church plan shows seating capacity of 320 in the sanctuary, not counting those in the choir. It shows 41 parking places, which probably will not meet the minimum requirements of one space for each 8 seats, and there is very little area on the site to expand the parking places. By<scale, the main portion of the building is 43 feet high. The height limit in Zones R-l, R-2 and R-3 is 35 feet, The staff has .been informed that it is very doubtful that actual building operations could be started within the six month period specified in the zoning ordinance. If this variance is to be recommended for approval, the following items should be given consideration: 1. Dedicate' 12 feet, for widening Duarte Road. 2. Remove all existing structures from the <site. 3. Pave the driveways and parking lot. Construct a masonry wall separating the driveway and parking area from adjacent residential property. 4. Provide drainage from the parking area to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. 5. Consider the time within which the improvements will be erected." The Chairman announced that this was the time and place for the hearing on the application of the American Lutheran Church, and September 12, 1961 Page Three requested those in favor of the' application to present their case. Mr. Elton Jacobson, 2303 Graydon, Chairman of the American Lutheran Church of Arcadia, s,tated they need the variance for the reason that the present church is inadequate to fulfill the needs of the commun- ity. The structure contemplated will add to the attractiveness of the area and would add more to the area than many other contemplated uses. The question had arisen as to 'whether or not the property had been purchased. The property is in escrow, but the zoning is a condition of the sale. Mr. W. F. Dannaman, Pastor of the Church, stated the church needs to relocate from the Baldwin Avenue site.; 'the plans for which have been discussed for a number of years. As to the prospect as to how soon the building would be erected, he would state in all probability they could break ground 'within a year. They felt very strongly that this type of structure would tie in with the general character of Duarte Road which seems to be developing. This would be advantageous to the development of this street, and would tend to increase prop- erty values. Mr. Ward Sanford, the brother of Mrs. Joel Easton, present owner of the property, stated this property was purchased over 20 years ago when the area was a nice residential area. The land was usable and had a low rate of taxes. This has now become a burden both from the 'standpoint of use, as well as excessive expense. When they ,were approached for the widening of Duarte Road, the idea come to them to sell. The condition of the.sale would be on a monthly install- ment basis which would provide ,her with an income. Each move has taken from the ar.ea its former use as residential property. Taxwise, this has become a considerable burden to her, since the' loss of her husband. It was her wish that the Church have the property. Pur- chasing it on this basis would make it possible for the church to acquire it. Those opposed were requested to .come forward. Mr. Richard Beale, 127 Magna Vista Avenue, stated he was not opposed to thech!lrch,' but ,was very' much' concerned about 'the use of the property to the rear of his. The, three intervening lots between the church and the city-owned property ,were of definite conc'ern as it would affect his property. He felt this would be considered as "spot zoning". He was concerned that the zoning be in keeping with the development and the, area. He and his neighbors were desirous of some reassurance that the zoning would be compatible. to the area, not two-story apartments. The Chairman stated that this was a public hearing and there,would be further discussions on the entire area. The use'of the interven- ing lots should be considered during the course of the hearing. If the entire area were to be rezoned R-2, :the ,church could build its structure and the balance could be duplexes. This, however, is not being discussed at this time, but would be considered before a decision is made on the property under consideration. Discussion followed: It was determined that this was a very important matter in so far as planning is concerned and that it was not certain that this was September 12, 1961 Page Four ZONE VARIANCE Girl Scouts the proper location for the church; that perhaps it should be located nearer the city-owned property in order to avail themselves of addition- al parking that would be present. This could act as, a buffer from the existing city-owned property. Moved by Commissioner Forman, seconded by Commissioner Norton and car- ried the matter be referred to the Zoning Committee and staff for a further study and recommendation. The hearing was continued until the meeting of September 26, 1961. The application of the Santa Anita Girl Scout Council for a zone variance to erect a covered :patio" arid to use the property at 590 South Third Avenue as a meeting place for Girl Scouts and similar groups was considered. The Planning Director presented a map of the area and outlined the property under discussion. Several letters of protest were received from the following: Mr and Mrs W. R. Bennett" 523 S. Third Avenue. A. R. and F. W,. Fletcher of 60,0 S. Third Avenue. Addison and Kathryn S. Brown, 300 El Dorado Street. They stated that they were given to understand this was for headquarter activity; larger groups now would participate. They had no objections to use per se, but felt it should be confined to residents of Arcadia. Objections raiSed were fire hazard, depreciation of property value; crowded parking on Third Avenue and noise to dIsturb tenants. The Planning Director presented the Staff report as follows,:, The property is 80 feet by 227.2 feet containing 18,176 sq. ft. and is a part of Zone R-2. In 1954, by Resolution No. 2533, a zone variance was granted to the Arcadia Council of Girl Scouts to use the property as headquarters for the local council and as a meeting place ,for intermediate and senior girl scouts. This activity was conducted in the dwelling that existed on the property. In 1958, by Resolution No. 3012" a variarice was granted to allow the erection of a new building. One of the conditions of this variance was the removal of the old building, which had a concrete floor. .It is over this concrete slab that the proposed covered patio would be erec ted. In addition they propose 'a raised fire ring and a Fores try type outdoor stove. The plot plan also shows shrubbery to be placed along the south lot line and along the north edge of the patio. The Chairman announced that this was the time and place for the hearing on the application of the Santa Anita Girl Scout Council. Those in favor were requested to come forward. Mrs. Frank Reynolds of the Area Council s,tated this program had been studied and undertaken several years ago. Much thought had' been given before joining the Santa Anita Council, which consists of Duarte, Mon- rovia, Temple City, San Gabriel,', Alhambra, Rosemead, Monterey Park and a portion of East ,Los Angeles, which constitutes the San Gabriel Valley Council of Girl Scouts. The building was constructed knowing they were going into the area council but not knowing how it would change the use of the building. No office was needed because of, one being on Valley Boulevard in San Gabriel. There are approximately 9,91 registered scouts September 12, 1961 Page Five '---,/ as of June. This is 19% of available girls in Arcadia between the ages of 7 and 17. The building has been made available to related activity to' other groups who have wished to use it that did not have a place of their own.. This was not done on a regular bas'is. They had checked with the Fire Depart- ment and with the U. S Forestry for the approved type of equipment for beginning cookouts. To date they had used the "bean pot" type of cookery. The purpose now is to secure permission for overnight encampments. Many of the leaders had the girls at their own residences, but there were leaders in this area'with homes inadequate because of size to accomodate this type of development. She stressed the 'fact, that many times the girls were with groups overnight and learned group living and, to care for themSelves with proper supervision. 'This is for girls mainly in this area. Mrs. Reynolds was asked as to the extent the Wilderness Area Park was used. ,She stated the gf-rls had their own camp, Bona Cord, in Monrovia Canyon but outside of a day camp one year she was unable to state. The Chairman asked if the type of activ.ity on Third Avenue could be accomplished in the Wilderness area as provided by the City. Mrs,. Reynolds stated that it could, but there was 'a transportation problem. Most of the children could walk to the Third Avenue area, but would have to be transported to the Wilderness area. It has been difficult to get transportation. The activity is generally for the .Arcadiagroups but could be used by others. The 'troups from Monrovia have been meeting there because half of the girls live in Arcadia and half in Monrovia. During the school term the building is used at least twice a day by two differ.ent groups. One group right after school and through at 3 :.30; the intermediate $;roup is there from 3: 30 to 4 :"30. There is also a senior. troup that might meet a"t night. This troupmeets occasionally but the building is no.t in use every night.. No troups on the weekends,. If it isa troup meeting, the building is closed about 9:00 ,P.M. If it is a social affair, it must break up by 11:30 ,P.M. so that the cleanup can be done and lights out by midnight. It could not be determined how much the building would be used for over- night sleepouts, but this would be over the weekends. Mrs. Robert Solomon, Director of Community Relations for the Council and is a resident of Arcadia had information pertaining to the use of the Wilderness Area. The girls do use the Wilderness Area a great deal; there are two camp sites very close to Arcadia, Hidden Valley, and the other is Bona Cord. These are used by the troups during the time of the year when the Forestry Departmen~ will permit it. So much of the time the restrictions are enfor.ced so that another area is a necessity. There is also the program of progression. The young girls are not taken to the wilderness areas to learn the first steps of camp outs and fire making. They have a cleared ,area where there is no danger of fire and this is done under careful supervision, Those opposed were requested to come forward. ,Mrs. Pauline 'Fletcher" 320 Eldorado Street, stated the front of her property .faces Eldorado. She. is opposed to the addi,tional use. They are directly affected because they abut the property under consideration.. The fires worry and irritate her tenants. The smoke from the fires have been so severe that the houses have to be closed tight. 1'he house of one of her tenants was completely filled with smoke. Her bedroom was covered with residue ,from the smoke. The noise is aho a detriment to the neighbors and tenants. Mr. A. R. Fletcher, 600 S. 3rd Avenue, which is one property .removed from I the property under consideration stated he was no relative of Mrs. Fletcher who had just spoken. He concurred with the statements made. He was very much in favor of the organization, he had noticed recently that the place had been used by peopl,e from all over the valley. This was not a con- Septe~ber 12, 1961 Page Six MODIFICATION DECISION vention hall. He objected to the place being used on the wide scale that is now occurring. ,The p'arking is also bad. He fen' tliat anything that would tend to increase the activities in this area shoutd' b~ denied. He desired to go on record that he has absolutely nothing against the organizl\tion, but did not approve of the extended use as pr9Posed. Mr. I.. Guatda18bene, 5l7~ S. Third Avenue stated he lived' across from ,the' Girl Scout building. They were under the opinion the variance was ,for .a patio and increasing parking. space . No other ac tivi ty was men- tioned. He had signed for tbe Girl Scouts but was opposed to the increased activity and desired to have his name withdrawn. He did not approve of this type of activity in the R-2. area. He was o,pposed to" the overnight use.. Mr. Howard Allen of 515 S. Third Avenue stated tha t he had- signed the petition for the patio and for additional parking space, not knowing they were to have outside ,fires. They had had an experience with a fire in the area a year ago and the water at the Scout property was not ade- quate to even use. The neighbors had rushed over to try to put out the fire but cO,uld not get water. In his opinion, it is the night meetings from the outside areas that give problems. These' should be curtailed. The Scouting program should be permitted with the excepUon of the fire hazard. Mrs. Reynolds asked to be heard relative to the nuisances. The disturbances' mentioned had never corne to her attention. She had been cons tantly in touch with the Fire Department and Captain Dick who had made periodical inspections. The .Girl' Scout is taught that she is a sister to all J;\t.her scouts irrespective of area or location; that were other scouts denied the privileg,e of using the house, it would be rather a selfish attitude as the girls are taught to share. The activity b'eingcarried on now has existed since, 1954, inasmuch as Bonita School has' been built and the girls had no place to meet. She also stated that the use was brought out at the hearing, but it was an oversight. that it had not been 'reduced to writing and that is the reason for including. Moved by Connnissioner Acker ,seconded by Connnissioner Nor,ton and unani- mously carried that the ,matter be referred to the Zoning Connnittee for study and. a report. The Chairman requested the Planning Director to contact the Recreation Director as to the use of the Wilderness Area for the purposes brought out in this hearing; and for the' purposes outlined in the R-2 area. ::The modif:l.cation application of Dr. C. M. Baxter, for a modification from front setback requirements on placing of two duplexes at 920 South Second Avenue was referred to the Planning Connnission from the Modifi- 'cation Connntttee for a decision.. This matter was before the Planning Connnj,Cssion for a variance sometime ago at which time a decision was given granting the variance. The City Council acted favorably on this variance. ,At that time the exact di- mensions of the building were not properly stated to Dr. Baxter and as a result the buildings will not sit on the lot 'precisely as indicated in the initial plans. The' next step to alleviate the situation was to file an application for modification of yard requirements. The request was for a modification in the front setback of 2 feet; the required front yard is 23 feet from the property line on Second Avenue; the building would extend so that the setback would be ,21 feet; another modification was required from the existing side yard requirements as the required distance from the property line to the eave overhang is 30 inches on both sides of the lot,; the request is for modi'fication to 2linches from the eave over- hang. The distance to the wall is 3 ~eet. Several residents in the area opposed the granting of the modification. September 12, 1961 Page Seven "--~/ . Commissioner Forman 'stated that two things had come up, at the modifi- cation 'committee meeting; fir,st" was 'the violation of the setback ordinance which amounts to two fltet,; this because of the bay window extending into the, front yard, ,second, some of the people stated that they had been away at the time of the variance hearings,. 'In order to be fair the Commi'ttee had referred the matter on to 'the Planning Commission. These people should be heard. The Chairman requested those in the audience to speak' on behalf' of the modification to come forward. Dr. C. M. Baxter, 460 E. Duarte Road, stated the hearing is limi ted to the front and side yard requirements, and inadvertently the dimensions o,f the buildings were given to him incorr!!ctly and dif,fered ,from the plans as submitted at the zoning hearing;. A corr,ectmeasurement proved the shortage of 9-7/8 inches exists in the front yard, plus the 15 inch bay window or :a total of '24-} /8 inches. The seller did not consider the bay window in his measurements. There would still be a shortage if the bay windows were removed. The excess eave overhang is 9~ inches; this would be ,in the front section,only. Dr. Baxter stated he had tried to purchase additional ground at the rear but ,it is ,to ,be a parking, area; that is' not available. This will be a public parking area. This may have some bearing. The Building Inspector had found the 'shortage. Theliouse abutting ,this property "is apprOXimately 27 feet from his south ,line. He also' presented a rendering showing ,the landscaping, etc.." when the building is lowered and completed. He Jel t this would greatly enhance, the neighborhood. He also presented pic tures of the entire stt'eet.. It 'is difficult to visualize a building when it is extending three or ,four feet above ground level.. Mr. James Cunningham, architectural draftsman, residing in La Mesa but when in Arcadia' resides with relatives in the adjoining property repre- sented the two residents to the south.. He had prepared a plot plan which he, presented. He said the buildings wer.e iIi. violation of the building code. They should be set back as 'far as possible to give the abutting prClperty an the light, air and circulation possible . The garages were also' located where it would be difficult to use them. His measurements were different from those presented. The set back on the 1004 South Second fairly well lined, up wfth the balance of the houses on the 'street. Mrs. Helen Lark, 1004 South Second Avenue, the adJoining proper,ty owner, stated vari'ances had been issued and modifications issued and that this building is crowdi!)g the property. The regulations under the Zoning . Ordinance sets up 7500 sq.. ft. of land for a duplex; this would be a fire hazard and this .does not help the City 'in any way. There are four small apartments next to one family residential home. In addition to the statements made by Mr. ,Cunningham she ,felt this would be very mu'ch of a problem. Discussion followed. The corner is commercial and buildings could extend to the property line. The R-2 is a buffer between the cOlllll1ercial and the residential area to the south. Because some of the dimensions given'were incorrect and had gone through the variance with the'se e'rrors; Cotnmissio,ner Norton opposed the granting ,of the modification. ,Commissioner Michler stated he felt this was a natural error. The build- ings should not have been allowed to be moved had the dimensions been incorrectly sta.ted in the beginning, but that is done. He felt the September 12, 1961 Page Eight LOT SPLITS i ...../ buildings should be completed a's soon as possible. Dr. Baxter does not seem to be at fault. The measurementa perhaps were taken a t the ground level ,and the overhang was not considered. The buildings are an eye-sore at this time and something has to be done. Commissioner Acker concurred with Commissioner Nor,ton,. Commissioner Forman stated the buildings could not be placed together because of the code wh, ch requires a certain distance between the 'two ,structur,es. It is ,not possible to push the bui'~dings closer together. The proposal to move the buildings back wo,uld interfere with the driveway and the garage approaches. In, the past, bay windows have presented a problem and the Modification Conunittee has :felt that a small projection did not interfer. This building is in transit and he felt perhaps it would be better to reduce the driveway approach or permit the two feet in front. He preferred the two feet in front. The setback from the commercial to the, R-l ,where the setback starts at zero at ,the property line in the commercial area and may' go back as ,far as 50 feet in the R-l and in the past in some i!l,stances it ha~ been permitted to step down, a type of progression, in' the front yard, so there would not be the vast difference between the two . Commissioner Forman felt Dr. Baxter had acted ,in good faith. His evidence as a landlord ~nd resident is established. Moved by Commissioner Forman, seconded by Conunissioner Ferguson as to the front setback and the' eave overhang that the two items of the modi- fication of the 'property at 920 S. ,Second Avenue qn the duplexes be apP,roved . AYES: Commissioner Ferguson, Forman, Michler', Rutherford and Golisch NOES': Commissioners Acker" Norton Lot Split No. ,340 - Myrtle' W. Null, 1202 S. Eigth A\,enue which had been referred to Mr. Michler and Mr. Golisch was 'again considered. This lot split had been considered by the Commission on August 22, but did not recei.ve a majori ty vote.. Mr. Michler had reviewed the property and based on his repor,t favored the lot split. He felt that there was no question bU,t that the property would be enhanced by the, proposed development and ,moved that Lot Split No. 340 - of Myrtle W,. Null, 1202 S. Eighth Avenue be approved subject to the follqwing recommendations. 1,. File a final map with the City Engineer. 2. Provide a sewer lateral for parcel 2. 3; Pay $25.00 r,ecreation fee. 4. ,Water Service shall comply with the Uniform Plumbing Code. .5. Move the 'existing' dwelling 'to comply with new lot lines or remove it from the property. 6. C,onstruct curb through all curb cuts not used for new driveways. Said motion was seconded by Commissioner Forman and was approved on the ,follOwing roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Ferguson, Forman, Michler and Golisch. ,NOES: Commissioners Acker, Norton and Rutherford. September 12, 1961 Pa~e Nine . . , LOT SPLIT NO. 343 (Egan) RESOLUTION NO. 418 PUBLIC PAR- TICIPATION " '.- '... : LOT SPLIT ,NO.. 102, A. H. Rude / " ~. Lot SpIrt No. 343 - John W. Egan -202 W. La~ Flores Avenue, which had been referred to Mr. Michler and 'Mr. Forman was 'considered. .The report by the Director of Publ,ic Works stated' that i'r-.the lot split were granted the following would be requtred.: L Fiile a final map wi th the City Engineer. 2. Pay $25.00 recreation fee. ,3. Water Services shall comply with the Uniform Plumbing'Ordinance. 4. Remove all existing buildings.. Discussion followed. It was the concensus of opinion that it had been the usual procedure to deny lot splits that were in an area where a possible subdivision could be developed. It was moved by Commissioner Michler, seconded by Commissioner Norton and unanimously carried that Lot Split No. 343 - John W. Egan - 202 W. Las Flores Avenue be denied. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 418 ,entitled: "A Resolution Of The City Planning Commission Of The City Of Arcadia, California, Recommending Interim Emergency Zoning of R-3 arid D, (Architectural Overlay), Concurrent With Its AnneXation to the City of Arcadia, of Certain Property Known as "Annexation No. 26, West Arcadia Uninhabited." Motion by Commissioner Forman, seconded by Commissioner Acker that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 4-1.8 be waived. Motion by Commissioner Norton, seconded by Commissioner Michler that Resolution No .418 be adopted.. Said motion was carried on the fol,lowing roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Acker, Ferguson, Forman, Michler, Norton, Rutherford and Golisch. NOES: None. ABSENT: None There was no Public participation. A communication was received from W. T. Beckwith requesting an exten- sion of time for completing the requirements imposed on property located north of Sycamore Avenue between Oakglen Avenue and Oak Haven Lane. The date of approval was August 16" 1960.. There has been a great deal of controversy between the School Board and the residents on Oak Haven in connection with the street that, is to be developed. This has finally been worked out, but it was impossible to complete the requirements of the lot split untfl such time as this was determined. He is now re- questing a 90 or 120 day extension in order to complete the requirements. Moved by Commissioner Acker, seconded by Commissioner Forman and unani- mously carried tha,t an extension of time of 120 days be granted A. H. Rude to complete the requirements imposed fora lot split on property located north of Sycamore Avenue between Oak Glen Avenue and Oak Haven Lane. September 12, 1961 Page Ten . . . .' It was requested that in this connection a written request be obtained frqm A. H. Rude as well ,as the req ues t from Mr. Beckwith,. TRACT NO. 26295 This Tract No. 26295, located on Foothill Boulevard', just east of the proposed Baldwin Avenue extension, has been before the Commtssion and the proposed date of September 12, 1961 was fixed as the time' 'for con- sideration because the area lies within the ,area proposed for, the Foothill Freeway. A communication was received from the State Division of Highways. It is difficult to act on the acquisition of the property until the Freeway Agreement can be reached with the City of Arcadia. Mr. ,George A. Hill of the State Division of Highways had expected that the Baldwin Avenue interchange would be settled between the Division of Highways and the City of Arcadia prior to this meeting. That is the reason for the information in the letter dated April 5, 1961. Discussions have been conducted with the Director of Public Works and tentative free- way plans haye been submitted that will lead to an agreement. On September 6, a further meeting is being held relative thereto. It is anticipated a freeway agreement could be completed with the City. Since the Foothill Freeway is an. interstate highway and is subject to federal controls, it is difI"icult to take action now to acquire the necessary property which is included in the proposed Tract No. 2629'5. Upon con- summation of the freeway agreement action toward the purchase would be iniUlited. A co~unication was also presented from the City Manager pertaining to the subject matter. The agreement is anticipated sometime in October. Prior to the signing of the agreement the only property being purchased is' on a hardship basis. It was pointed out that up to this date no City along the entire route has progressed to this stage. Arcadia will be the first Ci ty to accomplish this. The lands involved in Tract No. 26295 are primarily included in the plans for the Baldwin Avenue interchange and the Foothill Freeway, it is therefore recommended that, this tract, be denied. Moved by Commissioner Acker, seconded by Commissioner Rutherford and unanimously that the tentative map of Tract No. 26295, on Foothill Boulevard be recommended for denial, without prejudice. HOUSE MOVING CONCEP:rs \. The Planning Direc,tor had prepared housemoving concepts to be presented preliminary to the preparation of an ordinance to be adopted by' the City. Due to the lateness of the hour, the matter was continued until September 26, as the first item on the agenda. WES T ARCADIA ZONING The determination of the area boundaries, type of zoning reclassification and the date of public hearing on the area south of Duarte Road, west of Lovell Avenue and nor,thof Camino Real was discussed. This matter had been discussed 'with property owners in the area and there was ,some agreement as to the boundaries to be considered. The Planning Director discussed fully the area and the study made arid it was determined that the boundaries should be fixed in accordance with a plan outlined ,by th,e Director which would be south of Duarte Road. west of Lovell Avenue and the south side of Naomi, also including the one lot on Baldwin Avenue which is now occupied by the Lutheran Church.. .Discussion followed. The area along the ,south side of Naomi to be con- sidered is approximately six acres'; ,on the north side is approximately six acres including that which has already recently been rezoned with about 7 acres to be developed as R-3-R or equivalent . The public hear- ingshould be precise as to the exact proper.ty under consideration as well as the precise zoning to be applied. September 12, 1961 Page Eleven - . . ADJOURNMENT " '\.J Moved by Commissioner Formsn, seconded by Commissioner Ferguson and carried that the boundaries to be defined in the Public Hearing on the change .of zone in the West Arcadia be defined as that. property on Naomi Avenue ly~ng northerly of the rear lot line of property facing Camino Real and approximately 283.56 ,feet west of Lovell Avenue to be changed from Zones R-I and R-2 to Zones C-3 and D; that the property lYing westerly of Lovell Avenue fora distance of approxi- mately 283.56 feet be changed from Zone R-l to Zone R-3-R or some more res~rictive zone: that the property facing Baldwin Avenue, now occupied by the Lutheran Church be changed from Zone R-2 to Zone C-2; that the Planning Secretary be instructed to give notice as required by law; public hearing 4ate to be October 10, 1961,at 8:00 P.M. There being n9 further business to come before the Commission, the meeting adjourn~d. w ~ rJVr Acting Secretary September 12, 1961 Page Twelve