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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1034 . . . ~ RESOLUTION NO. 1034 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF A VARIANCE FOR TWO SUBSTANDARD LOTS AT 220-224 SOUTH SANTA ANITA. WHEREAS, on January 5, 1978, Herbert Herscher filed an application for division of an existing R-3 lot, Planning Department Case No. Variance V-78-1 and Lot Split L-78-2, on property located at 220-224 South Santa Anita Avenue, more particularly described as follows: A subdivision of Lots 1, 2, and 3 of Block 66, Arcadia Santa Anita Tract, in the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, as recorded in Book 15, page 89 of Mis- cellaneous records, in the office of said County. WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on said matter on January 24, 1978, 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 Pla~ning Department in the attached staff report is true and correct. SECTION 2. This Commission finds: 1. That there are no 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. 2. That such variance is not necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant possessed by other property in the same zone and vicinity. -1- 1034 . . . ,.,i SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons, this Commission denies V-78-1 and L-78-2 for a division of an existing R-3 lot into two R-3 lots which would be substandard in width. SECTION 4. 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 resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia held on the 14th day of February, 1978, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Brink, Clark, Huddy, Sargis, Perlis NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Hegg ~AM4 C a~rman - ATTEST: W~d_ Secretary -2- 1034 . . . .; January 19. 1978 TO: FROM: CASE NO. : PREPARED BY: CITY OF ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION PLANNING DEPARTMENT LOT SPLIT L-78-2 ZONE VARIANCE V-78-l JEFFREY F. WITTE ASSOCIATE PLANNER GENERAL INFORMATION APPLICANT: Herbert Herscher LOCATION: REQUEST: EXISTING LAND USE AND ZONING: AREA: FRONTAGE: 220-224 South Santa Anita Avenue Lot split to divide one existing lot into two new lots, and a zone variance to permit substandard lot widths of 72.50 feet and 87.50 feet in lieu of 100 feet required by Code. In addition, numerous modifications of the Arcadia Municipal Code are also requested. The subject site is developed with 14 apartment units and an existing medical office building, all zoned R-3 H. The property to the west is developed with the County Park and is zoned S-2. The property to the north and east is developed with residential uses and is zoned R-3 H. The property to the south is developed with First Avenue Junior High School and is zoned R-3 H. 24,256 square feet 160 feet on Santa Anita Avenue 151 feet on California Street GENERAL PLAN: Multiple Family 7+ dwelling units an acre . L-78-2/V-78-1 2 ANALYSIS The applicant's request for a lot split and zone variance would result in the division of one R-3 lot into two new lots with the following characteristics: 72.5' 151.6' Area (sq. ft.) 13,386.3 10,869.7 Lot Width 1 2 87.5' Depth 151. 6 I . The apartment building constructed in 1954 would remain on the northern lot and the medical office constructed in 1946 would remain on the southerly lot. The new property line between the lots would have a 2.5-foot offset and follow an existing curb and gutter that now forms a separation between the apart- ments and the medical office building. The medical building at 224 S. Santa Anita is considered a legal nonconforming use. In addition to the variance request for substandard lot widths, an approval of the following modifications would also be required. 9255.2.3. Front Yard. The existing building now has a 10-foot front yard in lieu of 25 feet required. 9255.2.4. Side Yard. The existing building now has a 5~foot side yard setback on the north side and the applicant is request- ing a new 2.5-foot side yard setback for the apartment building in lieu of 10 feet required. 9255.2.5. Rear Yard. The existing covered parking spaces occupy the rear yard setback area in lieu of a 10-foot rear yard setback required. 9255.2.7. Dwelling Unit Density. The existing apartment unit now exceeds the Code in permitted density. For a lot the size of the one the applicant proposes to retain for the existing apartment building, 6.69 units would be allowed in lieu of the 14 existing units. 9255.2.8. Floor Area. Based on the applicant's parcel map, it appears the average existing unit size is well below the minimum required by Code and would be required to have a modifi- cation. . 9255.2.9. Parking. The existing apartment has 15 parking spaces in lieu of 30 parking spaces required. . L-78-2/V-78-1 3 9255.2.11. Open Space. The existing apartment building does not comply with Code standards for open space. In addition to the modifications required for the apartment building, the existing office building does not meet Code in several areas and is a nonconforming use in an R-3 zone. Should the Planning Commission wish to grant this lot split and zone variance, the Planning Commiss ion mus t es tab lish factual data to support each of the following statements: a. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances 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 welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or vicinity in which the property is located. . c. 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 or vicinity. d. That the granting of such variance will not adversely affect the comprehensive general plan. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the Planning De~artment 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 and filed for this project. RECOMMENDATION The Planning Department does not believe that the applicant has demonstrated: . a. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances 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. . L-78-2/V-78-1 4 c. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of ~ substantial property right of the applicant possessed by other property in the same zone or vicinity. . Therefore, the Planning Department recommends denial of 1-78-2 and V-78-1. . Should the Planning Commission approve this application, the Commission should: 1.' "Move to approve and file the Negative Declaration and find that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment." 2. Make specific findings relative to the following: 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 welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or vicinity in which the property is located. c. 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 or vicini ty. d. That the granting of such variance will not adversely affect the comprehensive general plan. 3. Grant approval of the modifications required for the continuation of the existing uses. 4, Impose the following condition of approval: a. 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. JFW/at Attachments . . . . January II, 1978 TO: PLANNING DEPARTMENT FROM: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SUBJECT: LOT SPLIT 78-2 - 220-224 S. SANTA ANITA AVENUE The following conditions of approval are recommended: I. The preparation and recordation of a parcel map in accordance with the requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act. The map shall be sub- mitted to the County Engineer for checking, and after checking, the County Engineer's letter recommending approval and map shall be submitted to the City Engineer for map certification. Concurrent with the map being submitted to the County Engineer for checking, the applicant should submit a copy of the City's conditional requirements to enable the County Engineer to check for applicable conditions. 2. Dedicate a 15 ft. radius corner cut-off for street purposes at the northeast corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Califurnia Street. 3. Plant two IS gallon holly oak parkway trees in California Street. 4. Fees required: Final approval fee Map fee $ 25 . 00 SIO.OO $35.00 The above items shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works in accordance with applicable provisions of the Arcadia Municipal Code. (k;.t, )/ /%;" a ,/ CHESTER N. HOWARD Director of Public Works CNH:JD:ms . . . <r iiiiii I I """"~ ARCADIA COUNTY iA~ PARK (X)()O ~~ lj) . I CJ) -N I 1 r N N )> ~. 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()ole - 4 - -1J./~itj"j :Id.~2 CkL ~.i'1flql"f(' Ilf j\[q,l;cnnt Add'ess: -3;;. _,. n ~~... ~_~ Si1ltJnhHr. of Properly Owner Addrcss ~ .. . AFFIDAVIT STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) CITY OF ARCADIA ) SS. COUNTY OF LOS ~~GELES) I.IA)~ rJ). Qt+e.A'Ul~ (pnnt nameT hereby certify that the attached list contains the names and addresses of all persons to whom all property is assessed as they appear on the latest available equalized assessment roll of the County of Los Angeles, within the area described on the attached application and for the required distance of . notification from the exterior boundaries of the property described on the attached application. I also certify that the subject site described on the attached application con- tains no illegal lot splits or other divisions of land not specifically authorized by the City of Arcadia. I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. c:::_ (signed) ~~ .~~ (()'. ' (date) (application #) .