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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1039 '. ~ " . RESOLUTION NO. 1039 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF T.A. 78-2 AMENDING THE C-O, C-l, C-2 AND C-M SECTIONS OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUILDING HEIGHTS, REAR YARD SETBACKS AND SIDE YARD SETBACKS. WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on February 14, 1978 before the Planning Commission to consider amending the C-O, C-l, C-2 and C-M sections of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to building heights, rear yard setbacks and side yard setbacks; 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 9261.2.1, 9262.2.1, 9263.2.1 and 9265.2.1 be amended to read as follows: "BUILDING HEIGHT. No building hereafter erected, con- structed or established shall exceed three (3) stories or forty (40) feet (12.19 meters) in height, except as provided in Division 6 of Part 7 or in Division 2 of Part 8 of this Chapter." SECTION 2. That Section 9261.2.3 shall be amended to read as follows: "SIDE YARD. There shall be a side yard on each side of every building of a width not less than three (3) feet (.92 meters); provided, however, that when such side yard abuts a residential . zone, a minimum side yard of ten (10) feet (3.05 meters) shall be maintained, except that no portion of any structure shall encroach -1- 1039 "-" . through a plane projected from an angle of fifty-five (55) degrees as measured from the ground level of the side property line adjacent to the residential zone." SECTION 3. That Sections 9262.2.3 and 9263.2.3 be amended to read as follows: "SIDE YARD. No side yard shall be required; provided, however, that when such side yard abuts a residential zone, a minimum side yard of ten (10) feet (3.05 meters) shall be maintained, except that no portion of any structure shall encroach through a plane projected from an angle of fifty-five (55) degrees as measured from the ground level of the side property line adjacent to the residential zone." SECTION 4. That Sections 9261.2.4, 9262.2.4 and 9263.2.4 . be amended to read as follows: "REAR YARD. There shall be on every lot or parcel of land, a rear yard having a minimum depth of twenty (20) feet (6.10 meters); provided, however, that no portion of any structure shall encroach through a plane projected from an angle of fifty- five (55) degrees as measured from the ground level of the rear property line. For the purpose of this Section, the rear line of the lot abuts a dedicated alley, the rear yard shall have a minimum depth of twenty (20) feet (6.10 meters), and such rear yard and fifty-five (55) degree angle may be measured from the center of said alley." . SECTION 5. That Section 9261.2.5 of the Arcadia Municipal Code shall be deleted. SECTION 6. The Planning Commission finds that the -2- 1039 . . . , proposed text amendment will allow more flexibility in building design; will provide greater control of commercial construction adjacent to residential properties; and that the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice justify said text amendment. SECTION 7. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a copy to be forwarded to the City ~ouncil 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 28th day of February, 1978, by the following vote: AYES: commissioners Brink, Clark, Huddy, Sargis, Perlis NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: None Commissioner Hegg None ....... Chairman ATTEST: I/~~~// Secretary -3- 1039 . . . ,. February 14, 1978 TO: CITY OF ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: CASE NO.: PLANNING DEPARTMENT TEXT AMENDMENT 78-2 PREPARED BY: DONNA L. BUTLER ASSISTANT PLANNER APPLICANT: City of Arcadia To amend the CoO, C-l, C-2 and CoM sections of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to building heights, rear yard setbacks and side yard setbacks. REQUEST: GENERAL INFORMATION At the present time, the CoO, C-l, C-2 and CoM codes allow a three-story, maximum 35-foot high building. Towers, chimneys, spires, gables, mechanical equipment and other roof structures may protrude 10 feet above the roof of any building. This would, in effect, allow a 45-foot structure in these zones. The CoO zone requires a 30-foot rear yard setback and a 10-foot side yard setback when it abuts a residential zone. The C-l, C-2 and CoM zones require a 20-foot rear yard setback and zero side yard setback. The Planning Department is proposing to allow a maximum building height of 40 feet. A 40-foot height maximum would allow for larger mechanical space between floors. Many buildings are constructed for lease purposes and, at the time of construction, a builder is not always aware of the needs of prospective lessees. A three-story, 35-foot high building must be designed with only a minimal mechanical space between floors, which often prohibits redesign to the specifications of a lessee. The Arcadia Municipal Code does not permit modifications for height of commercial structures. The maximum number of stories permitted will remain the same (three stories). . T.A, 78-2 2 The Planning Department is also recommending that the side and rear yard setbacks be changed as shown on the following table: Current Zoning Proposed Change Side Yard Rear Yard Side Yard Rear Yard Zone Setback Setback Setback Setback CoO 10'* 30' 10'* 20' 3'** 3'** C-l 0 20' 10'* 20 ' 0** C-2 0 20' 10' * 20' 0** CoM 0 20' 10'* 20' 0** *Adjacent to residential . **Adj acent to commercial The aforementioned setbacks are minimum requirements. and building heights will vary based upon an angle of as measured from the ground level of the side or rear line. (See Diagram 1) Presently a 35-foot high building with 10 additional feet of accessory structural items may be constructed 30 feet from the rear property line. The new formula would allow a 43-foot high structure, including mechanical equipment, to be constructed 30 feet from the rear property line. Setbacks 55 degrees property It is staff's opinion that approval of this text amendment would provide a developer more flexibility in building design and, at the same time, provide control of commercial construction adjacent to residential properties. . 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 disclose 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 significance. 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 Negative Declaration and . T.A. 78-2 3 find that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment." RECOMMENDATION The Planning Department recommends that the CoO, C-l, C-2 and CoM zones be amended as follows: . CoO Zone 9Z61.2.1. BUILDING HEIGHT. No building hereafter erected, con- structed or established shall exceed three stories or 40 feet in height, except as provided in Division 6 of Part 7 or in Division 2 of Part 8 of this Chapter. 9261.2.3. SIDE YARD. There shall be a side yard on each side of every building of a width not less than three feet; provided, however, that when such side yard abuts a residential zone, a minimum side yard of ten feet shall be maintained, except that any portion of any structure shall not violate an angle of 55 degrees as measured from the ground level of the side property line adjacent to the residential zone. 9261.2.4. REAR YARD. There shall be on every lot or parcel of land, a rear yard having a minimum depth of 20 feet; provided, however, that any portion of any structure shall not violate an angle of 55 degrees as measured from the ground level of the rear property line. For the purpose of this Section, the rear yard shall be measured from the rear lot line. Where the rear line of the lot abuts a dedicated alley, the rear yard shall have a minimum depth of 20 feet, and such rear yard and 55 degree angle may be measured from the center of said alley. Section 9261.2.5 shall be deleted. C-l Zone . 9262.2.1. BUILDING HEIGHT. No building hereafter erected, con7 structed or established shall exceed three stories or 40 feet in height, except as provided in Division 6 of Part 7 or in Division 2 .of Part 8 of this Chapter. 9262.2.3. SIDE YARD. No side yard shall be required; provided, however, that when such side yard abuts a residential zone, a minimum side yard of ten feet shall be maintained, except that any portion of any structure shall not violate an angle of 55 degrees as measured from the ground level of the side property line adjacent to the residential zone. 9262.2.4. REAR YARD. There shall be on every lot or parcel of land, a rear yard having a minimum depth of 20 feet; provided, however, that any portion of any structure shall not violate an . . . T.A. 78-2 4 angle of 55 degrees as measured from the ground level of the rear property line. For the purpose of this Section, the rear yard shall be measured from the rear lot line. Where the rear line of the lot abuts a dedicated alley, the rear yard shall have a minimum depth of 20 feet, and such rear yard and 55 degree angle may be measured from the center of said alley. C-2 Zone 9263.2.1. BUILDING HEIGHT. No building hereafter erected, con- structed or established shall exceed three stories or 40 feet in height, except as provided in Division 6 of Part 7 or in Division 2 of Part 8 of this Chapter. 9263.2.3. SIDE YARD. No side yard shall be required; provided, however, that when such side yard abuts a residential zone, a minimum side yard of ten feet shall. be maintained, except that any portion of any structure shall not violate an angle of 55 degrees as measured from the ground level of the side property line adjacent to the residential zone. 9263.2.4. REAR YARD. There shall be on every lot or parcel of land, a rear yard having a minimum depth of 20 feet; provided, however, that any portion of any structure shall not violate an angle of 55 degrees as measured from the ground level of the rear property line. For the purpose of this Section, the rear yard' shall be measured from the rear lot line. 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