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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0436 0--." . . ~ . . RESOLUTION NO. 436 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THE GRANTING OF A ZONE VARIANCE FOR THE ERECTION OF A CHURCH AND RELATED FACILITIES AT 110 AND 118 WEST DUARTE ROAD IN SAID CITY. l WHEREAS, there was filed with this Commission on the 27th day of November, 1961, the application of the Americ~ Lutheran Church of Arcadia by W. F. Danneman, Pastor, for a zone variance to permit the erection of a church, including Sunday School class- rooms, kitchen facilities and automobile parking, on property located at 110 and 118 West Duarte Road in the City of Arcadia, . County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as follows: The West 230.24 feet of the east 300.24 feet of Lot 4, Santa Anita Colony, except the south 400 feet thereof, as shown on map I recorded in Book 42,. page 87, Miscellaneous , Records of said County; and, WHEREAS, after notice required by the Zoning Ordinance of said C:l.ty, as amended, a public hearing was duly held on the matter by and before this Commission on the 12th day of December, 1961, at which time all interested persons were given, a full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; , NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY DETERMINES AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: . SECTION 1. That there were oral protests tp the granting of the variance on the grounds of possible detriment to the resi- dential property at the rear arising from the drainage of subject property, the height of the proposed building, increased traffic in the area resulting from the proposed us e of the prroperty, and on the ground that the granting of the requested vari~ce would in fact cOnstitute spot zoning. -1- 436 -- ~.. . . . . SECTION 2. That subject property is 230 fee;t wide, 319 feet deep, contains approximately 1.68 acres and compr.ises two lots which are too large for residential purposes. That the property across the street is owned by the Arcadia Unified School District and is developed with the Arcadia High School Buildin~s and an I athletic f'ield. That on the east subjectprop~rty adjoins property 1 recently purchased by the City as a site for i future audi- a possibJ;e torium. To the west of subject property are five large lots. That because of the depth of the lots in this area, much of! which is de- teriorating, the pr.operties can better be developed for publiC or semi-public use than for any residential use. That tile requested variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a sub- stantial property right of the applicant possessed by other prop- erty in the same zone and vicini,ty., SECTION 3. That a previous request of applicant for a variance for the construction of a church on properties just west of subject property was denied because of the proposed location; that subject property would better serve the needs of a church site; that the nature of church activities constitutes an exceptional or extraordinary circumstance applicable to the intended use of the property which does not apply generally to property in the.vicinity. That under certain conditions the granting of the variance requested will not be detrimental to public health or welfare ~d will not adversely affect the comprehensive general plan. That the church will be compatible with the school and city use and w+ll not be . harmful or detrimental to the residential property to the west or to the south. SECTION 4. That for the foregoing reasons, this Commis- recommends to the City Council of the City of Aryadia that a variance be granted, subject to the following coi?-ditions: I -2- 436 -41(-:--' . . . a. That 12 feet be dedicated for the widening of Duarte Road. b. That all existing structures be reflloved :from the site. c. That the driveways and parking)lot be paved and a 6- foot masonry wall separating the driveway and parking larea from ad- jacent residential property be constructed. d. That drainage from the parking area be provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. e. That a suitable landscaped strip and tree planting . along the south property line be provided. f. That the plans be submitted to and be approved by the I Planning Commission prior to the issuance of a buildi~g permit and shall be substantially in compliance with the plans and elevations submitted with the application. SECTION 5. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a copy to be forwarded to the City Council of the City of Arcadia. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolutfonwas adopted at a regular meeting of the City ,Planning Commission held on the 9th day of January ,1962, by the fOllowing vote: AYES: Commissioners Acker, Ferguson, Forman, Michler, Norton, Rutherford and Golisch None NOES: ABSENT: None . . . , , Chairman ATTEST: ;I!. YI<, ~L Secretary -3- 436