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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1245 i' .::.. . . - ( ( ~ .~ ~ S I S'f PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 1245 A resolution denying Conditional Use Permit Co~ for the operation of a church and church-relatea activities at 141 West Las Tunas Drive. WHEREAS, on July 29, 1983 an application was filed by Parkview Christian Church to allow the operation of a church and church-related activities, Planning Department Case No. C.U.P. 83-16, on the properety commonly known as 141 West Las Tunas Drive, more particularly described as follows: Lot 30 of Tract No. 13540 as per map recorded in Book 277, pages 11 and 12 of Maps in the Office of the County Recorder of said CountyHEREAS, a public hearing was held on September 13, 1983 at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and 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 that: 1. The granting of a Conditional Use Permit as hereinafter provided will not be detrimental to the public health or welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or vicinity. 2. The use applied for at the location indicated is properly one for which a Conditional use Permit if authorized. 3. The site for proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use including all yards, spaces, walls, fences, parking, loading, landscaping and other features required to adjust said use with the land and uses in the neighborhood. 4. The site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use. 5. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan. 6. The use applied for will not have a substantial adverse impact on the envi ronment Page 1 1245 . '~ J', . - ( ( Section 3. Based on the foregoing findings of fact the Planning Commission hereby denies the application for C,U.P, 83-16. Section 4. The decision, findings and conditions contained in this resolution reflects the Commission's action of September 13, 1983 and the following vote: AYES Commiss ioners Fee, Harbicht 0 Sargis 0 Jahnke NOES: Commissioner Dixon ABSENT: Commissioners Hedlundo \-Iells Section 5. 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 HERESY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adoDted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 13th day of Septemoer, 1983. rr/7; ~L ATTEST: Cha i rman , City of Commission liJlM~l{J~ta<d--. Secretary, Planning Commission City of Arcadia Page 2 . ,,~ - "'.....:J . c. . . . DECEMBER 6, 1983 HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA SUBJEct: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1245 141 WEST LAS TUNAS DRIVE GENTLEMEN: i The Planning Commission at its September 13, 1983 meeting voted 4 - 1 with two members absent to adopt Resolution 1245 denying Conditional Use Permit 83-16 for a church at 141 West Las Tunas Drive. The Commission in its consideration expressed concern that there was not adequate on-site parking space, and the proposed off-site parking was too far from the church. It was also felt the proposed use was too intensive for the site, and the Commission noted that the Conditional Use Permit could be transferred to any church which might purchase the, property. The applicant, Dr. John Gottuso, appealed the Planning Commission's denial and the initial public hearing was conducted on October 18, 1983. At the October 18, 1983 Council meeting, Council tentatively approved C.U.P. 83-16 subject to provision of a revised plot plan showing at least nine parking spaces. Because of Council's concern regarding parking and the size of the proposed use in relation to subject property, concern was also expressed regarding the ability to limit the C.U.P. to this applicant's proposed use and to properly police and enforce conditions. Accordingly, no final decision was rendered and any final decision was to be only on Council's adoption of a Resolution with findings and conditions. At the City Council meeting of November 15, 1983 additional concerns were expressed by the Council and a motion was passed to defer consideration of the resolution and to reopen the public hearing, which is scheduled for tonight's meeti ng. I In regard to parking, staff has generally treated churches as comparable to a place :of assembly. In 1973 staff had recommended parking requirements for "places of assembly" at a ratio of one parking space for every four fixed seats. The Planning Department has used two methods for calculating the parking requirements for churches: (1) the one for every four fixed seats ratio and/or (2) the parking requirement for "other permitted uses". "Other permitted uses" contained in Section 9269.5 of the Arcadia Municipal Code specifies no less than 5 parking spaces per 1001 square feet of gross floor area. Based upon the ratio of one parking space for every four fixed seats and Res. 1245 CoU.P. 83-16 12/6/83 Page 1 . . . a maximum attendance of fifty people, a minimum of thirteen parking spaces would be required. Based upon Section 9269.5, when applied to C.U.P. 83-16, assuming at least 2,246 square feet of floor area (current improvements without garage), the minimum parking would be twelve (12) spaces. Attached are Resolution 1245, Dr. Gottuso's letter of appeal, the revised parking layout, the staff report, and the September 13, 1983 Planning Commission Minutes. PZA ~ING DEPAR~~ENT , / /.9':' / ~- vtUn/;ttV') fat?;; DONNA L. BUTLER ASSOCIATE PLANNER ATTACHMENTS Res. 1245 C.V.P. 83-16 12/6/83 Page 2