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RESOLUTION NO; 964
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA GRANTING A ZONE VARIANCE
FOR USE OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AT 900 SOUTH
SANTA ANITA AVENUE FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES AND
AS A WAREHOUSE.
WHEREAS, on October 25, 1976, Charles Nichols filed an
application for a parking lot, egg sales and a general warehouse
use, Planning Department Case No. V-76-6, on the property located
at 820-900 South Santa Anita Avenue, more particularly described
as follows:
Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Lots 5 and 6, Block 2, Tract 101,
in the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State
of California, as recorded in Book 13, page 52, of Maps,
in the office of the Reccrder of said County.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on said matter on
November 9, 1976, at which time all interested persons were given
full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the factual data submitted by the Planning
Department in the attached staff report is true and correct.
SECTION 2. This Commission finds:.
1. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circum-
stances or conditions applicable to the property involved, or to
the intended use of the property, that do not apply generally to
the property or class of use in the same zone or vicinity.
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2. That the granting of such variance will not be
materially detrimental to the public health or welfare or injurious
to the property or improvements in such zone or vicinity in which
the property is located.
3. That such variance is necessary for the preservation
and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant
possessed by other property in the same zone and vicinity.
4. That the granting of such variance will not adversely
affect the comprehensive general plan.
SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons, this Commission
grants a zone variance to use the existing building at 900 South
Santa Anita Avenue for commercial purposes and as a warehouse,
subject to the following conditions:
1. The property shall be improved and maintained in
accordance with the plans which are on file in the subject Case
No. V-76-6.
2. A IS-foot radius corner cut-off shall be dedicated
at both corners.
3. A full parkway width sidewalk shall be constructed where
none exists or the existing is less than full parkway width on Santa
Anita Avenue and Lucile Street. A handicap ramp shall be constructed
at the southeast curb return.
4. All existing driveways not to be used shall be closed.
Any existing driveway to remain in service shall be removed and
reconstructed per City Standard.
4It 5. Grading and drainage plan for proposed parking lot
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shall be submitted for approval of the Director of Public Works.
6. That plans for a new trash area and relocation of the
propane gas tank shall be submitted for the review and approval of
the Planning Director.
7. That a final parking lot plan and landscaping plan
shall be submitted for the review and approval of the Planning
Director.
8. That a covenant approved by the City Attorney as to
form and content shall be recorded in the office of the County
Recorder guaranteeing that 820 South Santa Anita and 900 South
Santa Anita will not be sold separately as long as the present
building remains on 900 South Santa Anita.
9. That this variance shall be granted only for the
sale of eggs, uses incidental to the sale of eggs and general
storage.
SECTION 4. The Secretary shall certify that the fore-
going resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the .23rd day of November, 1976, by the following
vote:
AYES:
Commissioners Hegg, Huddy, Kuyper, Perlis,
Reiter, Clark
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Commissioner Coghlan
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ATTEST:
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Secretary
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November 9, 1976
TO: PLANNING COHMISSION
FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: ZONE VARIANCE V-76-6
820-900 SOUTH SANTA ANITA AVENUE
APPLI CAT! 011
This application was filed on October 25, 1976 by Charles
Nichols. It proposes to use the property at 820 South Santa
Anita for a parking lot and 900 South Santa Anita. for retail
sale of eggs and a general warehouse. A zone variance is
required for the proposed warehouse use in a C-2 H zone.
LAND USE AND ZONING
The property at 820 South Santa Anita is zoned C-2 Hand
developed with two existing wood frame buildings constructed
in the early 1900's. The property at 900 S. Santa Anita is
zoned C-2 H and developed with a 17,630 square foot building
originally constructed for the United Parcel Service. The
property to the south is zoned C-2 H and developed with a gas
station. The property to the north is zoned C-2 H and developed
with an auto repair shop. The property to the west is zoned C-2
and developed with a vacant building. The property to the east
is zoned R-3 H and developed with residential uses.
PROPOSAL
The applicant proposes to demolish his existing buildings at
820 S. Santa Anita and replace them with a parking lot. The
existing building at 900 S. Santa Anita would then be used for
the applicant's egg business and warehouse space. Two separate
uses are proposed for the building. The front portion, containing
approximately 9,000 square feet, will be devoted to retail egg
sales. The remaining 8,300 square feet will be leased out for
storage space.
The proposed parking plan for the property at 820 S. Santa Anita
includes clearing the applicant's present 13,800 square foot.
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lot of two structures and constructing a parking lot with 29
parking spaces. Five of the proposed 29 spaces could be
designated for handicapped parking. The proposed parking plan
submitted by the applicant is a tentative plan and, if approved,
the applicant would be required to submit a final parking lot
plan for drainage and landscaping. The two existing pine trees
on the lot will be incorporated into the landscaping scheme.
ANALYSIS
The proposed plan to move the C. B. Nichols Egg Company to the
existing building at 900 S. Santa Anita is consistent with the
General Plan and the present zoning of C-2. Staff feels the
proposed storage or warehouse use in a portion of the existing
building would not injuriously affect the adjacent properties.
The proposed warehouse use for a portion of the aforesaid building
requiring limited parking would provide a better interface with .
the adjacent residential property than a commercial use which
utilizes the entire building.
The Arcadia Municipal Code requires 89 parking spaces for a
building with 17,630 square feet. The proposed parking lot plan
could provide for 30 parking spaces on the north side of Lucille
Street without retaining one of the large pine trees, or 29
parking spaces with both pine trees remaining. The proposed
parking lot could be redesigned to eliminate the drive-through
feature and. thus .provide for an additional six parking spaces.
The proposed plan which saves both pine trees would result in
a parking deficiency of 60 parking spaces. However, due to the
size of the existing building at 900 S. Santa Anita, it appears
unlikely that additional parking can be found in the area
without developing a parking structure or clearing presently
developed land. The majority of the applicant's sales at his
present location are of a short duration and patrons usually park
at the curb along the side of Lucille Street without any problems.
The proposed plans provide for a parking area. next to the build-
ing which, in the opinion of staff, will further alleviate
concerns over parking.
If approved, this zone variance would limit the applicant to the
uses proposed in his application and control the amount of parking
needed for this site. A change in use would require a new
variance.
The site at 900 S. Santa Anita is currently void of any land-
scaping with the exception of a few bushes situated along Santa
Anita Avenue, and the applicant's present lot which contains two
mature pine trees. The proposed parking lot will add approximately
3,140 square feet of landscaping to the site which is 8% of the
total area with an additional 816 square feet of landscaping on
the property at 900 S. Santa Anita. The aforementioned landscaping
will visually improve the appearance of the subject property.
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The existing trash area and propane gas tank are in the open and
do not meet Code standards. Both the trash area and propane
gas tank should be relocated.
Pursuant to the provision of the California Environmental Quality
Act, the Planning Department reviewed the proposed variance and
conducted an initial study which revealed that the proposal
would not have a significant effect on the environment. A
Negative Declaration has been prepared and filed for this variance.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Department recommends approval of V-76-6 subject to
the following conditions:
I. Conditions as outlined in the attached report from the
Department of Public Works shall be complied with to the
satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
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2. That plans for a new trash area and relocation of the propane
gas tank be submitted for the review and approval of the
Planning Director.
3. That a'final parking lot plan and landscaping plan be
submitted for the review and approval of the Planning
Director.
4. That a covenant approved by the City Attorney as to form and
content shall be recorded in the office of the County
Recorder guaranteeing that B20 S. Santa Anita and 900 S. Santa
Anita will not be sold separately as long as the present
building remains on 900 S. Santa Anita.
5. That this variinceshall be grant~d ONLY for the sale of
eggs, uses incidental to the sale of eggs and general
storage.
6. That the Commission make the following findings:
a. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circum-
stances or conditions applicable to the property
involved, or to the intended use of the property,
that do not apply generally to the property or class
of use in the same zone or vicinity.
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b. That the granting of such variance will not be
materially detrimental to the public health or wel-
fare or injurious to the property or improvements in
such zone or vicinity in whichtne property is located.
c. That such variance is necessary for the preservation
and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the
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applicant possessed by other property in the same
zone and vicinity.
d. That the granting of such variance will not adversely
affect the comprehensive general plan.
If the Planning Commission wishes to approve this application,
the Commission should move to approve and file the Negative
Declaration, and find that the project will not have a substan-
tial adverse impact on the environment and approve Zone
Variance V-76-6.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
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Date ~_C?~:,,~L1:.,976 ____
TO: PlANNING DEPARTMENT
RE eEl V E 0
I~OV 2 1976
FROM: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
SUBJECT: ZONE VARIANCE V76-6 820-900 S. SANTA ANITA
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The applicant should be advised that concurrent with the development of the property
all concurrent improvements, as required by Section 7212 of the Arcadia Municipal
Code shall be installed and will include the following:
l~ Grading and drainage plan for proposed parking lot to be submitted for approval
of the Director of Public Works.
2. Dedicate a 15 foot radius corner cut-off at both corners.
3. Construct full parkway width sidewalk where none exists or the existing is less
than full parkway width on Santa Anita Avenue and Lucile Street. A handicap
ramp shall be constructed at the southeast curb return.
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4. Close all existing driveways not to be used. Any existing driveway to remain
in service shall be removed and reconstructed per attached City Standard.
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CHESTER N. HOWARD
Director of Public Works
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