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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0964 ) . . . . , . . 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. -1- 964 . . . 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 4It -2- 964 . . . . . 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 ~~/~~ I Chairman ATTEST: ~J~ Secretary -3- 964 . . .\ . . 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. . . . . . V-76-6 2 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. . . V-76-6 3 . 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. . 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. . 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 '. . . . . V-76-6 4 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 ~b:~T~ ASSOCIATE PL~NER JFW/at Attachments i II !i Ii i \\ ;j . . memotanJum 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 rTY at-=" ARCADIA 'f.... """ "~Ir:. DEPT. 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. . 4. Close all existing driveways not to be used. 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