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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1015 Ai", I ..-,.\ . . 't- RESOLUTION NO. 1015 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A TEXT AMENDMENT ADDING REQUIREMENTS FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES. WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 11, 1977 before the Planning Commission to consider adding a section to the R-O, R-l, R-2 and R-3 zones setting forth standards for exterior lighting in said zones; and WHEREAS, all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence: NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RECOMMENDS TO THE CITY COUNCIL: SECTION 1. That Sections 9251.2.14, 9252.2.23, 9253.2.19, and 9255.2.20 be added to the Arcadia Municipal Code to read as follows: "EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Exterior lighting shall be hooded and arranged to reflect away from adjoining properties and streets. Light standards shall be a maximum of fifteen feet (15') in height and exterior light fixtures may be mounted a maximum of fifteen feet (IS') above grade on any wall or structure." SECTION 2. The Planning Commission finds that the proposed text amendment will provide uniform standards for exterior lighting and that the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice justify the above recommendation. SECTION 3. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption -1- 1015 ~ -------- ......--e; '. . .' 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 resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning commission of the City of Arcadia held on the 25th day of October, 1977, by the fOllowing vote: AYES: Commissione~Brink, Clark, Hegg, Huddy, Sargis, "Kuyper NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Perlis ATTEST: ~~~~ Secretary -2- 1015 ,- _,......~_.::.;-I . . . , October ll, 1977 TO: CITY OF ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT CASE NO.: TEXT AMENDMENT 77-5 PREPARED BY: DONNA L. BUTLER ASSISTANT PLANNER APPLICANT: City of Arcadia PROPOSAL: To add a section to the R-O, R-l, R-2 and R-3 zones relating to maximum height for light standards GENERAL INFORMATION Presently the Arcadia Municipal Code has no specific section in the residential zones which relate to light standards. Sections 9251.2.1 (R-O zone) and 9252.2.1 (R-I zone) state: "No building or structure shall . . . exceed 35 feet in height." Light standards are considered structures and, therefore, may be 35 feet in height. The R-2 and R-3 zones have no regulations applying to light standards. In the past year, there have been an increased number of tennis courts constructed with lighting. Because the City has no regulations regarding lighting other than that cited above, there have been no uniform standards which can be enforced. It is staff's opinion that residential lighting should be as restrictive as commercial lighting requirements. One of the purposes of the IS-foot height limit as set forth in commercial zones is to reduce illumination between commercial ~ . . . .; T.A. 77-5 2 uses and residential properties. Staff believes that light- ing in residential zones should meet these same requirements. Staff would recommend that the following be added to the R-O, R-l, R-2 and R-3 sections of the Code: "LIGHTING. Lighting shall be hooded and arranged to reflect away from adjoining properties and streets. Light standards shall be a maximum of IS feet in height." If a property owner wishes to have light standards in excess of IS feet, a modification would be necessary. The Modification Committee would then be able to determine the appropriateness of the applicant's request. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the Planning Department has prepared an initial study for the proposed project. Said initial study did not dis- close any substantial or potentially substantial adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the project including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise, and objects of historical or aesthetic signifi- cance. Therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project. Before the City Council takes action on this project, the Council should "move to approve and file the Negat i ve Declara- tion and find that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment." RECOMMENDATION The Planning Department recommends that the following sections be added to the R-O, R-l, R-2 and R-3 zones and read as noted below: R-O Zone add Section 9251.2.14 R-l Zone add Section 9252.2.23 R-2 Zone add Section 92s3.2.19 R-3 Zone add Section 9255.2.20 These sections shall read: "LIGHTING. Lighting shall be hooded and arranged to reflect away from adjoining properties and streets. Light standards shall be a maximum of fifteen feet (ls ') in height." DLB/at ./ . ,