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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1030 , . RESOLUTION NO. 1030 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DETERMINING THAT A BULK CORN DISTRIBUTING PLANT IS AN APPROPRIATE USE IN ZONE CLASSIFICATION M-2 WHEREAS, there is an interest in establishing a bulk corn distributing plant within the City of Arcadia, and WHEREAS, there is some ambiguity as to whether the pro- posed facility is appropriate in zone classification M-l or M-2, and WHEREAS, on January 10, 1978, at the Planning Commission's regular meeting, all the pertinent faets relative to the proposed facility were ascertained; NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA HEREBY RESOLVES, FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS: . SECTION 1. That predominant use of the faeility would be as a distributing plant for the distribution of bulk corn, the storage of which would be incidental to said distribution; and SECTION 2. That a bulk eorn distributing plant and draying, freighting or trueking aetivities incidental thereto may be obnoxi- ous or offensive by reason of emission of odor dust smoke .gas , , , , vibration or noise; and SECTION 3. The Planning Commission finds that the proposed use would not be consistent with the objectives and principles for M-l Industrial Areas as set forth in the City's General Plan; and SECTION 4. For the foregoing reasons, that a bulk corn distributing plant is an allowed use in Zone Classification M-2. SECTION 5. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a copy to be for~arded to the City Couneil of the City of Arcadia. . -1- 1030 . . . , 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 10th day of January, 1978, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Brink, Clark, Hegg, Huddy, Kuyper, Sargis, Perlis None NOES: ABSENT: None ~' ~....... hairman -.../ ATTEST: (Mfif/4/~J~ Seeretary -2- 1030 . . . , January 10, 1978 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: DETERMINATION OF THE APPROPRIATE ZONE FOR BULK CORN STORAGE Representatives of Valley Grain Products, Inc., have approached the Planning Department and Redevelopment staff regarding the acquisition of the A.T.& S.F. Railroad property northwest of the intersection of Huntington Drive and Second Avenue for the purposes of providing a site for the receipt, storage and distribution of processed corn. Site improvements would consist of a 20-foot wide, 70-foot long and 3S-foot high painted metal storage bin, weigh scale and small office. The proposed improvements are estimated to be over $200,000. Corn would be delivered to the site by rail and transferred to the bin by means of an elevator. The corn would subsequently be transferred to trucks for delivery to various corn product manufacturers within the Southern California area. According to a letter from the applicant, the delivery trucks would be tractor-trailer units with a loading time (in and out time per unit) of 20 to 45 minutes each. The number of units (frequency) would be approximately four to six units per day (based on current sales level). Inbound routing of trucks would be the 210 Freeway to the Huntington Drive off ramp, west on Huntington to Second Avenue. Outgoing routing of trucks could be the reverse of the inbound routing. Huntington Drive and Santa Anita Avenue are both designated as truck routes and could be used as possible routes for the delivery trucks. The zoning of the subject site is M-l, in which storage is a per- mitted use. The proposed use would be in compliance with the M-l Zone Performance Standards, according to the developers. However, in the Arcadia Municipal Code, distribution plants and . Bulk Corn Storage January 10, 1978 Page 2 truck terminals are listed as uses permitted in an M-2 Zone. The Planning Department believes that there may be a certain degree of ambiguity within the Code with respect to this particular proposed development. The use of the subject site could be considered a short-term storage facility (two weeks) but could also be considered a distribution plant due to the size and frequency of the delivery trucks at the site and the fact that the bulk corn is picked up at the site and distributed throughout the Southern California area. The following are the Objectives and Principles contained in the General Plan for industrial areas, which should also be considered by the Commission in reaching its decision. INDUSTRIAL AREAS . In order to achieve the community goals related to industrial areas, the following objective and princi- ples are established: Objective To maintain and improve the industrial areas of the City in ~ manner that will encourage their compatibility with adj~cent areas. Principles Encourage the use of the industrial park concept for the development of the land. Promote the general visual improvement of industrial are~s by encouraging professional architectural and landscape architectural design and the careful signing of industries so that these areas contribute to the betterment of the total community. Prevent the intrusion of incompatible uses which would reduce the efficiency of the industries and impair opportunities for growth and expansion. . Ensure properly designed and adequately improved streets, off-street loading, service and parking area. ~ Bulk Corn Storage January 10, 1978 Page 3 Protect residential areas from nonresidential intru- sion by requiring industries to provide proper screening, landscaping space, buffer strips and similar services in the areas immediately adjacent to more restrictive uses. The Planning Commission should determine whether the proposed use is appropriate in Zone M-l or M-2, and adopt a resolution setting forth the Commission's findings. The Commission's resolution will subsequently be forwarded to the City Council and, if approved by the Council, such interpre- tation would govern. PLANNING DEPARTMENT ~~~~ . ASSISTANT PLANNER BNL/at Attachments . SEE SHEET 607 aD' Z -'L.. <C ,\ 0\ \"., .. ... U) '" '" .-; " i <) ""p , of " .., - \ or. I ~I=-T-l , V .., -,", .l -1 ~ . ~. (>;0 f'("\ --I ". J, ~ :; ,~ v ec: -- o .'~ ., .. ", ." .- .,..... ~:' ~ ' , ' , ~, ~- ~ "" >...' 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U '. ,.,..- ,- ~ ." , " ,..",' '-i '': , I z~ ~~ '" ,:,,1 ~...) _..~J I ~~:'. I'" ~, I ~, -'(of' , .5-. "'"' 1/.0) ~~I ,'.,-~ t/./fa/ 1'''''- t" . " .~~~ .c,.y':,....~ 'i j I ,"~I I ; , ! i ,I , ....;:;" " '. 1. 3T r /'0 " - - ~- - .. . h\~ '. '" .. -- .. I ., ~ ., - . , 1 . r /\ I ~ f , . , , .,"0 I:' -- :->~ :'" . - .. I :~, 4 . ~ !,J ~ I ~ I '0 I ' Ill'- ::t, " .. ~ "'--;.: -0-. .~': ')~ "1 .. ... VALLEY GRAIN PRODUCTS. INC. po. Bo, 1107-20157 Hwy. 99. Madero. California 93637 Phones: (2091 67J.9271/665-4356 December 30, 1977 ~.. -,,, ::2IVf:::D ~ . " - ,') Planning Commission City of Arcadia 240 West Huntington Dr. Arcadia, CA. 91006 c " " ,',.pr;2, - '.~ .. . Gentlemen: . Valley Grain Products, Inc. is interested in acquiring the property owned by Santa Fe Railroad in Arcadia, California located on Second & Wheeler streets (refer to Map enclosed) . Valley Grain Products is a California corporation with its main office in Madera, California. Since 1959, Valley Grain Products has been, and still is, doing business in the Los Angeles area under the name California Corn Distributors. Valley Grain Products (dba California Corn Distributors) is a primary supplier to the Snack and Mexican Food Trade in the Los Angeles County area. California Corn Distributors is the distribution system and marketing arm for Valley Grain Products and is headquartered in Monrovia, California at 820 South Magnolia. The Monrovia loca- tion would remain the distribution office and truck terminal for our distribution. Valley Grain Products is in need of storage facilities for bulk recleaned and graded corn for human consumption. We need approximately two weeks supply of corn on hand in order to better serve our Los Angeles area customers. This proposed Arcadia location would receive railcar shipments of corn (previouslv recleaned and graded) and this corn would then be unloaded and placed into the storage bins. As required, the corn would be loaded into a truck and delivered to the customer. The type of trucks would be tractor-trailer units. The load- ing time (in and out time per unit) would be 20 to 45 minutes each. The number of units (frequency) would be approximately 4 to 6 units . Researchers & Processors of Pre~iLJm Qualitv Corn PmduCl~ Masa Mixta j Planning commission City of Arcadia -2- 12/30/77 per day ( this is based on our current sales level). Inbound routing of trucks would be Freeway 210 to the Huntington off- ramp, down Huntington to Second Street. This would be a direct, effective route with minimurnArcadia traffic. Outbound routing of trucks could be just the opposite of the ir~ound traffic pattern, for example, out Second to Huntington Drive, east on Huntington to Freeway 210. The proposed storage facilities are to be built contigious to the rail spur to the rear of the property to be acquired. The facilities would blend well into the elevated rail bed and provide an aesthetic value to the area. Our proposed storage facilities will meet all the criteria of an Ml zoning. We anticipate your favorable consideration and are open to any suggestions you may have in regards to this project. Thank you. . Sincerely, . ~~ft~~ William B. Pitman Executive vice President VALLEY GRAIN PRODUCTS, INC. WBP/jb encl. .