HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 23, 1963
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ROLL CALL
MINUTES
PUBLIC
HEARING
Zoning
Reclassi-
ficotion
Annexotion 30
MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION, ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA
April 23, 1963
The Planning Commission of the City of Arcodio, Cal ifornia, met in regular session on
April 23, 1963, ot 8:00 P. M. " in the Council Chomber of the City Hall, with Chairman
Forman presiding.
Chairman Forman led in the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENT: Commissioners Ferguson, Golisch, Hanson, Kuyper
Norton, Porker ond Forman
ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Councilmon Jess Balser
City Attorney Jomes A. Nicklin
Asst. City Attorney Frank Forbes
Planning Director Will iam Phelps
,Senior Planner Ernest Mayer, Jr.
The minutes of Morch 26, 1963 were held over to the May 14 meeting, the minutes of
ApriL 9, were opproved as written and moiled.
Pursuant to Resolution No. 476, the Plonning Commission held a public heoring for the
purpose of determining the zone for the property included in Annexotion 30, which is
located on the south side, of Clark Street, east of Durfee Avenue,
STAFF REPORT
On February 21, 1963, the City of Arcodia received a request from 0 property owner
within Annexation No. 30, seeking to hove the zoning on soid area reclassified from on
automotic R-l to Zone M-] and 0, <:lr ,other appropriate zone.
The previously onnexed land adjocent to, and east of the subject areo under considerotion,
was placed in Zome M-] ond 0 (Architectural controL overlay) with further variances
grontedfor quorrying operations.
Other property owners within Annexation No. 30 have been contacted and ore in favor
of such zone reclassification.
The Planning Department believing that such zone reclassification is in the best interests
of Arcadio, recommends thot the land known os Annexation No. 30 be reclossified and
ploced in Zone M-l with architectural controls os set forth in City Council Resolution
No. 3323.
PROPONENTS
No one desired to speok infovor of the zoning
OPPONENTS
Mr. John Dort, 12060 Clark St. stated he lived across the street from the property ond
objected to ony type of manufacturing in the areo. He had purchased his property as
residential, and there were a number of children in the orea. It would be hasardous to
these children with trucks, etc. in Clark Street.
April 23, 1963
Poge One
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MOTION
MOTION
LOT SPLIT
No. L-63-11
MOTION
LOT SPLIT
No. L-63-13
Moved by Commissioner Golisch, seconded by Commissioner Ferguson, and unanimously
corried, that the public hearing be closed.
The Senior Planner presented a communication from the Fire Department relotive to the
present use of the property asllo dump site for wood chips which from time to time hos
presented 0 fire hozard. It was the opinion of the Commission thot this use should be
cdiscontinued.
Moved by Commissioner Golisch, seconded by Commissioner Norton, and unonimously
carried, that the reclassification of property within the boundories ofAnnexotion No. 30,
for property locoted on the,south side of Clark Street, eost of Durfee Avenue, be zoned
os M-l with the opplicable conditions in the D (Architecturol control) now imposed upon
other property in the City of Arcadia, south of Live Oak ond eost of Peck Road; with the
further condition thot the present use of the property for dumpsite be restricted and that
the present materials be removed or covered and compocted in occordance with the report
from the Arcadia Fire Deportment. This to be done to the satisfaction of the Fire Depart-
ment and the Director of Public Works.
This matter was corried over from the April 9, 1963 meeting because of lack of majority
vote. Mr. AI Coke had presented additional prints showing two different loyouts of the
street. It was felt thot eventhough the cul-de-sac hod been removed, this was still creoting
a series of lots not fronting on a public streetond contrary to the policy of the Commission
in the past. However, it wos brought out that this was on unwieldy lot and development
had occurred to the north and to the eost so that any further development was problemmQ-
tkol. This brought .0,,' the contentions of the Subdivision Committee that in the design of
cul-de-sac streets the areo should be considered so thot problemdots would not be left
undevelopable.
Moved by Commissioner Norton, seconded by Commissioner Golisch, that Lot Split
No. L-63-11 be denied.
ROLLCALL:
AYES: Comm issioner Gol isch, Kuyper, Norton, Parker and Forman
NOES: Commissioners Ferguson and Hanson
ABSENT: None
Mt. AI Coke, 1050 Singingwood Drive, represe,nted the owner, and stated that several
pions hod been presented. There wos no way to develop this lorge lot. It wO,uld'be on
asset to the area and to the city, in general, to clear the lot and develop with new homes.
The Planning Commission considered Lot Split No. L-63-13, San Gabriel Volley'Develop-
ment Co., 132 .'E. Live Oak Avenue, for property locoted at 2112,2130,2126 and 2130
Louise Avenue.
The Planning Department recommends the lot split be approved, subject to the following
conditions:
I. File 0 finol map
2. Provide sewer laterals to each lot
3. Provide water services to comply with the Uniform Plumbing Code
April 23, 1963
Page Two
MOTION
LOT SPLIT
No. 63-14
MOTION
TENTATIVE
TRACT NO.
28273
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These lots were created in the recent subdivision No. 27444, and this is a rearrongement
of the north property lines of eoch of the four lots fronting on Louise Avenue, north af
Longden Avenue.
Moved by Commissioner Ferguson, seconded by Commissioner Parker, and unanimously
carried, thot Lot Split No. L-63-13 be opproved, subject to the conditions in the Staff
Report.
The Planning Commission considered Lot Split No. 63-14 - Richard D. Briggs, 139 West
Oronge Grove Avenue.
The Plonning Department recommends approvol, subject to the following conditions:
I. File 0 finol map
2. Provide sewer loterals to each of the newly created lots
3. Pay 0 $50.00 recreotion fee
4. Provide water services to comply with the Uniform Plumbing Code
5. Remove that portion of existing drivewoy which overlaps proposed
new lot line
6. Relocate existing gorage to location approximately as shown on plot
plan ond reconstruct drivewoy occordingly.
7. Construct curb and gutters along Oronge Grove Avenue.
8. Dedicate corner cutoff to the sotisfaction of the Department
of Public Works
It wos brought out thot this division would creote a situotion,similor in nature to the .lot
previously considered - of a landlockec parcel which could not be developed. The
praperty under consideration is in theR-O zone, ond the adjoining property is R-l. The
appl icant's agent brought out that with the development of the lot to the east no room was
left for consideration. A large house is to the front with 0 pool and cabana to the rear,
olmost totolly restricting future development.
Moved by Commissioner Kuyper, seconded by Commissioner Honson, ond unanimously
odopted thot the application of Richard D. Griggs, 139 West Orange Grove Avenue be
denied.
Mr. Fred Griesinger, represented the applicant, and stated thot a visit to the areo would
disclose the intense development on the lot to the east of this porceli that the applicant
has met all of the requirements for the R-O standards and that the porcel adjoining is in
on R-I zone which requires lesser frontoge and area.
The Plonning Commission considered Tentative Troct Map No. 28273, on 0 six lot
subdivision located between Christina St. and Le Roy Ave. on the east side of Santa
Anita Avenue.
STAFF REPORT:
"The subject troct is recommended for approval. It is located between Christi no Street
on the north and Le Roy Avenue on the south on the existing R-l properties at 1100, 1104,
1110 South Santa Anita Avenue.
This troct proposes to develop six (6) lots on a cul-de-sac street on the eost side of Santa
Anita Avenue.
April 23, 1963
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MOTION
TENTATIVE
TRACT NO.
28312
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The following items should be made conditions of approval of the subject subdivision:
1. Install all standard street improvements required by the subdivision ordinonce.
Improvements, grodes ond drainage sholl be to the sotisfaction of the
Director of Public Works. No opening will be permitted in the center
..'_.... C':'" ,'medion of Santo Anito Avenue.
2. Provide 011 easements required for reor line utilities. Delineate easements on the
final map
3. Remove all trees and structures from the street right of way
4. Remove 011 structuresond buildings within or across the tract boundary. These
removols or relocations sholl comply to all City Ordinances, Codes and
regulations
5. Reduce the rodius of the cul-de-sac from 45 ft. to 40 ft.
6. Fees, and deposits required:
Street I ight installation
Street sign installation
Street tree installation
Recreation fee - 6 lots @ $25.00
TOTAL
230.00
70.00
93.50
150.00
$ 543.50
7. Indicate on the title sheet ond note on the Finol map that the vehiculor access rights
to Santo Anita Avenue, except ot the street intersection is dedicoted to
the City of Arcadia. (This condition is to prevent curb cuts for the two
lots focing Santo Anita Avenue on to Santo Anito Avenue).
8. All lots sholl hove no less than 7500 sq. ft. of orea.
9. Prior to the recordotion of the final mop a plan showing the size, shape ond location
of the houses on these newly created lots sholl be submitted for approval
by the Planning Commission.
10. The front setbock I ine on Santo Anita Avenue for the two lots focing Sonta Anito
Avenue.shall be 25 feet.
11. A covenont in 0 form approved by the City Attorney sholl be recorded ogreeing thot
for the purposes of Article IX of the Arcadio Municipal Code the exterior
boundory I ine of said troct shall constitute the reor lot I ines of Lots 3 ond 41'
C.onsideration hod been made os to the location of the improvements on the two lots
obutting Santa Anita Avenue. It wos felt that with the recent beautificotion of Sonta
Anita Avenue and the type of development along the street, the R-l areo shou Id be
maintained. The concensus of opinion wos thot the improvements on these lots should
be fronted on Santa Anito Avenue and should maintoin a 25 ft. setback.
Moved by Commissioner Norton, seconded by Commissioner Golisch, and unanimously
carried, that Tentotive Tract No. 28273, located on Santo Anita Ave. between Christi no
St. and Le Roy Ave., be recommended for approval, subject to the conditions os
outlined in the Staff Report ond the'further condition that the fron.t setbock on lots
1 ond 6 be fixed at 25 feet so that the improvements on these two lots would front on
Sant 0 Anita Avenue.
The Planning Commission considered Tentative Tract Map. No. 28312, seven lot subdivision
located on Longden Avenue. A revised map had been presented with six lots which more
neorly conformed to the standards required.
April 23, 1963
Page Four
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MOTION
STAFF REPORT.
The subject troct is recommended for approvol, It is locoted on the south side of Longqen
Avenue between Baldwin and Holly Avenues. The properti,es to be divided are ot 612 .
and 560 West Longden Avenue. '
The following items should be mode conditions of opproval of the, subject subdivision:
I. Install all standard street improvements required by the subdivision
ordinance. Improvements, grodes ond droinoge sholl be to the
satisfoction of the Director of Public Works. A groding pion
approved by the Director of Public Works shall be submitte:;l
prior to approvol of finol mop.
2. Provide 011 easements required for rear line utilities. These eosements
sholl be del ineoted on Hie final map.
3. Remove all trees ond structures from the street right of way.
4. Remove all structures and buildings within or ocross the troct boundory.
These ,removals or relocations shall comply to 011 City Ordinances,
Codes and regulations, ond be done to the satisfaction of the
Deportment of Public Works.
5. Prior to recordation of the finol mop 0 plan showing the size, shape
and locotion of the houses on these new lots shall be submitted
for approval by the Plonning Commission.
6. Fees and deposits required:
Street light installation 230.00
Street sign instollotion 70.00
Street tr,ee installotion 76.50
Recreation Fee - 6 '@ $25.00 150.00
TOTAL $ 526.50
7. A covenont in a form approved by the City Attorney shall be recorded
ogreeihg thot for the purposes of Article IX of the Arcadio
Municipal Code the exterior boundary line of said tract shall
constitute the rear lot I ines of Lots 3 and 4.
Considerotion was given to Item 4 of the report. One 'house was to be relocated rather
than removed. It was also decided that the i,nprovemaj1l:s to be located on Lots I and 6
should be made to foce on Longden Avenue;' and that the required setback should be 25
feet. The improvements should be designed in such 0 manner thot the oppearance of each
should front on Longden Avenue with special considerotion given to the sideyard so that
each would have appropriate sideyards on the newly created streets, not confl icting with
front yords on the same street.
Moved by Commissioner Norton, seconded by Commissioner Kuyper, ond unanimously
carried that Tentative Tract No. ';28312, located on Longden Avenue, between Baldwin
Avenue and Holly Avenue be recommended for opprovol, subject to the omendment of
Item 4 of the Staff Report which relotes to removal of 011 structures; and to the further
condition that the improvements to be locoted on Longden Avenue on lots I and 6 sholl
front on Longden Avenue with 025 ft. front setback but constructed in such a manner as to "
l,ook well on the new street.
April 23, 1963
Page Five
PLANS FOR
APPROVAL
(R. G. Horris -
Live Oak Ave.)
MOTION
REPORTS:
ZONING
COMMITTEE
Appointment
RESOLUTION
NO. 475
MOTION
Plans has been presented to the Planning Deportment for check under the D - overlay
requirements on the property located at 300 East Live Oak Avenue.
The plot plan wos exhibited.
STAFF REPORT
The property is owned ond proposed to be developed by R. G. Harris, 300 Eost Live Oak
Avenue and proposes to construct a 26,000 sq. ft. building on the site.
The submitted plans hove been checked by the Stoff one the Planning Deportment with the
recommendation that the plon~ be approved, subject to the following coj,difions:
A. That o revised plot plan be submitted which sholl show groding
and drainage on the proposed site; decorotive woll detail;
five foot woll to screen the entire pClrking and looding
areo; and a full width 12 foot sidewolk along live Ook
Avenue; such pion to be submitted to ond be approved by
the Department of Publ ic Works ond the Planning Department
prior to the issuance of 0 building permit.
Moved by Commissioner Ferguson, seconded by Commissioner Kuyper, and 'unaf,limously
corried that the pions os submitted by R. G. Horris for construction of 0 26,000 sq. ft.
building at 300 E. Live Ook Avenue be recommended for approval, subject to the conditions
outlined in the Stoff report.
The Planning Director reported Council action on the proposed chonges in Zone R-3.
The public hearing was continued to Thursday, April 25, 1963. The Council also approved
the poy scole and position for Senior Planner and Assistant Plal},ner instead of the old
positions of Plonning Technicion and Planning Droftsmon.
Off Street parking stondards were forworded to each Commissioner. This wos presented last
yeor but never completed pending completion of the study of the R-3 orea. A suggestion
was mode thot the draft as mode be ,:,sed os policy in applying the newR-3 Regulations.
This subject was referred to the Zoning Committee for study and report bock to the next
Planning Commission meeting.
The Chairman announced that Commissioner Carl F. Honson, recently appointed to the
Planning Commission would serve: on the Zoning Commit.tee.
The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 475, entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING THE SERVICES
OFH. T. MICHLER".
Moved by Commissioner Golisch, seconded by Commissioner Kuyper that the reading of the
full body of Resolution No. 475 be waived and that said resolution be adopted; that the some
be spread upon the minutes. Soid resolution reads os follows:
April 23, 1963
Page Six
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RESOLUTION
NO. 476
MOTION
MOTION
PUBLIC
PARTlCI-
PA TlON
R-l (Second
Fomily)
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"WHEREAS, H. T. MICHLER wos first appointed to the Planning Commission of the City of
Arcodia on June 18, 1957, ond since thot time has continuously served the City os 0 member
of thot Commission; ond,
WHEREAS, H. T. MICHLER ,has worked consistently and diligently os 0 member of said
Planning Commission in solving the many problems presented to this Commission by 0 rapidly
growing community; and,
WHEREAS, H. T. MICHLER, ofter nearly six years of continuous and conscientious service
has resigned from said Plonning Commission;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, Californio,
does hereby extend to H. T. Michler the appreciotion of its members for his long years
of faithful service os 0 member of !aid Commission, ond does hereby thank and commend
him For the time, effort and experience he has devoted to the planning, development
and improvement of the City of Arcadia during his seryice on said Commission.
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The Secretory sholl certify to the adoption of this resolution and :shall couse 0 suitable
copy hereof to be presented to H. T. Michler,"
Soid resolution was signed by each Commissioner, the City Manager, City Attorney and
the Secretory of the Planning Commission.
The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 476 entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
THE RECLASSIFICATION FROM ZONE R-l TO ZONE M-l AND
D (Architectural Overlay) of PROPERTY WITHIN ANNEXATION
NO. 30."
Moved by Commissioner Norton, seconded by Commissioner Kuyper, and unanimously
carried that the reading of the full body of said resolution be waived.
Moved by Commissioner Norton, seconded by Commissioner Ferguson that Resolution
No. 476 be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Ferguson, Golisch, Honson, Kuyper, Norton,
Porker and Forman
NOES: None
ABSENT: None.
No one in the audience desired to be heord.
Problems hod occurred because of the present requirements for 0 second house in on R-l
Zone. The Zoning Committee odvised that this was the next motter of the ogenda for study
after the completion of the R-3 Zone.
April 23, 1963
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COUNCil
LIAISON
COUNCil-
MAN BALSER
ADJOURN-
MENT
Commissioner Norton odvised thot this ,would be the last meeting Councilman Balser
would attend as Council liaison, inasmuch as 0 new Mayor hod been elected and
new Council representatives designated for the various Boards and Commissions. He would
like to express, on behalf of the Commission, the appreciation for his services and his
interest in the matters before the Commission; that he had chompioned many of the matters
as they had reached the City Council, expressing to the Council the feeling and dttitude
of the Commission.
Councilmon Balser expressed appreciation for the hard work of the Commission and the
numerous studies and recommendations thot hod been mode 011 of which, in his opinion,
would raise the standards of construction and development within the City. He had enjoyed
working with the Commission.
The meeting adjourned at 10: 15 P.M.
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WilLIAM PHELPS,
Planning Secretary