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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDECEMBER 10, 1963 ~'.: .-.." ) ,-" " .J " " -< MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION, ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING December 10, 1963 The Planning Commission met in regulor session in the Council Chamber, City HolI, at 8:00 P.M., December 10, 1%3, with Chairman Ferguson presiding. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Farmon, Golisch, Hanson, Parker and Ferguson ABSENT: Commissioners Kuyper and Norton OTHERS PRESENT: City Councilman Conrad Reibold, City Attorney James A. Nicklin Assistant City Engineer Frank:Forbes Planning Director William Phelps Senior Planner Ernest Mayer, Jr. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance was led by Commissioner Parker. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the meeting held November 12, 1963 were approved as mailed. PUBLIC HEARING Variance V-63-23 Public hearing was held on the appl icatian of Westman Development Company and Thunderbird Homes, for a zone variance to permit the construction of 105 dwelling unit planned residential park develop- ment. The Staff report was presented by Ernest Mayer, Jr. The Planning Deportment recommended approval of the variance. A copy of said report is on file with the Planning Department. OPPONENTS: Mr. James Hair, 101 W. Magna Vista Ave. Mr. Ronald H. Cuess, 107 W. Magno Vista Ave. Mrs. Jackson L. Tillman, 117 W. Magna Vista Ave. Mr. Arnold T. Gunn, 145 W. Magna Vista Ave. Mr. Richard Beal, 127 W. Magna Vista Ave. Mr. Robert W. Blodgett, 85 W. Magna Vista Ave. Mr. F. Duncan Eader, 111 W. Magna Vista Ave. The general statements from the above were about the possible obscuring of the view they now enjoy because of the spl it level units; the oppearance of service yards if such were constructed; and also a concern of the sewerage and drainage problems. Some of the properties on Magno Vista Avenue are lower than the property on Duarte Road and have problems now from the run, off during storms. 12/10/63 Page 1 , ~ -- , ~ #j ~. -' PROPONENTS : Mr. Richard Weimer, Arch itect far the developers, answered some of the questions of the property owners and explained that all drainage and sewer construction would be in accordance with plans approved by the Public Works Department; that all garages would be underground; service and laundry facilities would also be underground; that the properties to the reor would not be affected because of the fact the ground would be "dished out" for the spl it level units; the kitchen and dining roams would face the rear. The Commission was of the opinion that the hearing should be continued until the next regular meeting so that a determination could be made before the Commission when all members were prllsent. MOTION Moved by Commissioner Forman, seconded by Commissioner Golisch, and unanimously carried, that the public hearing an the zone variance for the construction of a residential park development on property located on Duarte ROlld be continued until the next regular meeting of January 14, 1963. LOT SPLIT L-63-30 The Planning Commission considered Lot Split No. L-63-30, far property located at 379 West Las Flores Avenue. The Staff report was presented by Ernest Mayer. The Planning Department recommendation was for d isapprova I . Same consideration was discussed relative to the surrounding property being the last large area to be subdivided and the location of the street. Inasmuch as the exact location of the street is not determined at this time it was felt this spl it was premature. MOTION Moved by Commissioner Parker, seconded by Commissioner Forman and unanimously carried that Lot Split No. L-63-30 be denied. ZONING REVIEW The Planning Director reviewed the Zoning Committee's studies in connection with the Centrol Area Plan. Mr. August Goebel, Attorney, representing several clients in the Central Area, interrupted and objected to the report. He felt it might prejudice the Commission. The City Attorney advised that a review of matters that had previously been discussed was not illegal; that the matter had been continued to January 14, 1963 for further consideration before the Commission and that the review may be .timely in order to brief the Commission on the task before them. The Planning Director continued with the report as follows: "BASIC DECISIONS , , , , I I The Planning Commission has adapted the Central Area Plan. This plan proposes several functional I, land use areas. Eoch of the proposed areas are related to each other and to the entire community 'I in terms of community gools and compatibility. - ,: :! One of the ways to implement the plan is by tailoring regulations to fit the plan. " 12/10/63 Page 2 I. ~ < To this end the Commission oppointed three members to 0 Committee ond ossigned it the task of studying and recommending the zoning districts and regulations proper for the areo. To date this Commi.ttee has arrived at some general conclusions as fallows: 1. Most of the land area should be placed in Zone D to insure minimum architectural control. 2. The area classified for apartments is already appropriately zoned. Further action is not required. 3. The office area, the convenience center/and a part of the special use area on the south side of Huntington Drive betwe~n Santa Anita and Second Avenues and on both sides of First Avenue should be combined into one zaning district. 4. One of the Zoning Districts now in existence which could implement this portion of the plan is Zone C 1 - D. However / the Committee suggests that the rllgulations of Zone C 1 be changed as follows prior to placing property in it. A. Delete'Section 9262.1.1. This section presently permits in Zane C 1 all the land uses of Zone CO, R 3, R 2, R 1 arid RO. A mixture of such land uses would nat be in the best interest of the uses, the area, or the city. The references to residential uses should be deleted. B. Add to Zone C 1 the land uses listed in Zone CO, except R 3 uses. C. Add minimum standards for automobile parking areas. These standards should be incorporated in the ordinance either specifically or by reference. In any event, the existing parking lot standards should be review.ed and where required they should be changed. D. Add minimum standards for serVice stations if it ;s decided they are appropriate uses in Zone C 1. Without stondards the Committee has concluded the use of land in Zone C 1 for service stations is not appropriate. E. Permit bars and taverns only when the sale of intoxicating beverages is an accessory service to a restaurant. Consideration of these changes of the uses permitted in Zone C should be made prior to placing any properties in it . 12/10/63, Page 3. " . ~I ~. .J I 5. In addition some revision should be made to the regulations governing Zone C 1 as follows: A. Change section 9262.2.3 as it refers to R 3 uses. B. Delete section 9262.2.5 as it refers to R 3 uses. C. Delete the building or eo requirement specified in Section 9262.2.6 which now limits the size of commercial buildings to 5000 square feet. D. Limit the size of signs to 50squore feet in area. It is suggested thot if these changes are considered appropriote, the Commission should request the City Attorney to prepare the necessary legal instruments and present them for formal consideration in the immediate future. 6. The area designated on the plan for offices on the west side of Santa Anita Avenue between Huntington Drive and the extension of Santa Clara Street be placed in Zone C 1 - D. 7. The commerc ial recreation area between Huntington Drive and the ex- tension of Santa Clara Street be placed in Zone C 2 - D. In connection with Zone C 2 there appears to be a need to rev iew this portion of the Code to determine if the present uses permitted should be changed, and if standards for some uses are necessary. A. Section 9263.1.3 permits advertising sign boards or structures. If these are to continue as permitted uses perhops they should be regulated as to size, shape, area and color. B. Section 9263.1.4;.Automobile laundries, hand operated only. Standards for this type of use should also be developed if it continues as a permitted use. I C. Section 9263.1.5. Autamobile Service Stations. Changes in this will depend an the decision made in regards to Service Stations in Zane C 1. D. Section 9263.1.6. Bakeries. The number of employees is limited to .ten persans. Perhaps a/change to five peaple is more appropriate. E. Section 9263.1.8. Billiard Holls and Pool Holls. This use should be permitted only as an accessory use to a complete recreation center, if permitted at all. F. Section 9263.1.14. Electr ic Distributing Sub-stations should be permitted but standards to insure compatibility with other uses should be developed. 12/10/63 Page 4 .. .1. I r '.. \, 'J G. Section 9263.1.16. Feed Stores. Some controls should be developed to insure proper location. Normally, a use like this would not be permitted. However, Arcadia is unique with respect to horse ownership. H. Section 9263.1.17. Frozen Food Locker Plants. This type of use should be re-evaluated. I. Section 9263.1.19. Furniture Warehouses. This use should not be a perm itted use in Zone C 2. J. Section 9263.1.20. Garages. If this use remains standords similar to service stations ought to be considered. K. Section 9263.1.25. Motels. Standards for this use should be developed. L. Section 9263.1.35. Super Service Stations. A determination should be made as to the significance of the differences between super and"other service stations. M. Section 9263.1.39. Tinsmiths. This should not be a permitted use - more appropriately located in the industrial zone. N. 'Section 9263.1.42. Used Car sales Area. Pr.operty used for this purpose should require standards which would promote some sort of image other than that which presently typifies automo- bile alley. Perhaps buildings should be required. O. Sectron9263.2.7. Dwellings. Residential buildings should not be a permitted use in commercial or industrial zones. \8. The area designated os the Town Center should be placed in a zoning category especially designed for it. The uses permitted in this new district should be determined by their individual choracteristics as related to each other to insure the highest degree of compatibility. The Commission should remember that prior to any change there first must be placed in the ordinance a new zone with regulations. Secondly, that prior ta applying this zone on any property that the legal procedures governing zone changes must be followed. In the course of these proceedings the Commission and Council will have the opportunity to hear the public present information for and against such an action. To date there appears to be a consensus that a'Zoning District called "Community Commercial" should be created. If the Commission concurs with this suggestion it should request the City Attorney to prepare the necessary instruments for their consideration. 12/10/63 Page 5 ,," . . .' . .... -, ,--- ) The criteria for this dJstrict should be along the I ines set forth in the Wilsey, Hom ond Bloir report. In this report they state the purpose of the district as follows: "To stabilize, improve and protect the community business districts in the City. Uses are limited to pedestrian oriented retail shops, personal service shops, offices and cultural facilities. Small and harmonious signs will be harmonious with the orchitectural treatment of surrounding buildings to achieve unity in the ~enter. " I The uses suggested are: 1. Retail stores and shops including department stores. 2. Retail service establ ishments 3. Business and professional offices 4. Auditoriums, theaters, I ibraries, art galleries, meeting rooms and other cultural facilities. 5. Restaurants, including the incidental sale of alcoholic beverages 6. Signs 7. Any other use which the Planning Commission finds consistent with the purpose of this district. I 9. The uses and regulations for the Planned Industrial District have yet to be determined. However, it has generally been agreed that the precise plans for the area will have to be prepared delineating a varying degree of restrictiveness due to the specific location of the property. The Commission was informed of the death of Ethel Belle Rutherford, wife of E. E. Rutherford, a former member of the Planning Commission. MOTION Moved by Commissioner Forman, seconded by Commissioner Galisch, ond unanimously carried, that the meeting be adjourned at this time in memory of Mrs. Rutherford. ADJOURNMENT The meeting, therefore, adjourned at 9:45 P. M. d/~ WILLIAM PHELPS, Secretary 12/10/63 Page 6