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RESOLUTION NO. 511
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THE DENIAL
OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A
DRAG STRIP FOR AUTOMOBILE RACING AND
RELATED PURPOSES ON PROPERTY LOCATED
IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA.
WHEREAS, there was filed with this Commission on the 16th
day of January, 1964 the application of Soland Corporation as Lessee
for a special use permit to allow the construction and operation of
a drag strip for automobile racing and related purposes on property
located in the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State of Cali-
fornia, described as follows:
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That portion of Lot 1 of Tract No. 10369, in the
City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State of
California, per map recorded in Book 149, pages
95 and 96, of Maps, in the office of the County
Recorder of said County, lying westerly and
northwesterly of the westerly line of the land
described in the condemnation Action Case No.
574211 Superior Court of said County, a certified
copy of the Decree had in said action was
recorded in Book 38373, page 153, Official Records
of said County;
EXCEPT ,an undivided 75 per cent of all oil, gas
and other hydrocarbon substances in and under
said land, with right of ingress and egress
necessary for the mining and removal of same,
as reserved by Martin Wunderlick, E. Murielle
Wunderlick, George P. Leonard and Wilma Leonard,
by deed recorded February 4, 1955, as Instrument
No. 470, in Book 46821, page 149, Official Records;
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WHEREAS, after due notice as required by the Zoning Ordinance
of said City, a public hearing originally scheduled for February 11,
1964 and duly continued, was held on the matter by and before this
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Commission on March 24, 1964, at which time all interested persons
were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY DETER-
MINES AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. That the site proposed is partially in Arcadia
and partially in the City of Irwindale. That the portion of the drag
strip proposed in Arcadia is located just north of the intersection
of Lower Azusa Road with the Los Angeles County Flood Control Channel.
That the entrance to the site is located in Arcadia approximately 650
feet easterly of, the intersection of Roseglen street, Durfee AVenue
and Lower Azusa Road. That in the unincorporated territory both to
the West and Southwest of subject property, there are substantial
residentially dev.eloped areas adjacent to the subject site. That the
granting of the r.equested special use permit will be extremely detri-
mental and harmful to the public health or welfare and particularly
injurious to such properties and improvements in the vicinity in which
the property is located. That according to the applicant's testimony
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the racing facility will parallel and be immediately adjacent to the
proposed County Equestrian Trail. That when the proposed drag strip
is in use it would be extremely dangerous to horses and horsemen.
That SUbject property is presently zoned M-2 with a special use per-
mit for the development of natural resources, particularly rock, sand
and gravel. That at the time such property was granted such special
use permit it was alleged and found by this Commission to be true
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that the material in subject property is prime aggregate in high de-
mand and very valuable. That the granting of the special use permit
is not necessary to prevent financial hardship to the property owner
and if anything the presently proposed use of the property will only
tend to postpone the profitable extraction of the natural resources
contained therein. That there appears to be no exceptional or extra-
ordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property in-
volved that do not apply generally to the property or class of use
in the same zone. That the granting of the requested special use
permit is not necessary for the preservation or enjoyment of a sub-
stantial property ~ight possessed by other property in the same zone
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r vicinity; on the contrary the denial of the requested special use
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permit is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of the sub-
stantial property rights of the immediately adjacent residential
properties.
SECTION 2. That for the foregoing reasons, this Commis-
sion recommends to the City Council that the requested special use
permit for the construction and operation of a drag strip for auto-
mobile racing and related purposes on the above-described property
be denied.
SECTION 3. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption
of this resolution and shall cause a copy of the same 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 City planning Commission held on the 14th
day of April, 1964, by the following vote:
AYES:
Commissioners Golisch, Hanson, Kuyper, Norton,
Parker, Forman and Ferguson
NOES:
None
ABSENT: None
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ATTEST:
Secretary
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TO: THE HONORABLE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA
FROM: ROBERT R. STEVENS
RE: APPLICATION FOR ZONE VARIANCE BY
SOLAND CORPORATION
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Inasmuch as the hearing on Tuesday, March 16, 1964 was
so lengthy and I did not have the op~ortunity of adequately
rebutting the opponents to,the application of Soland
Corporation, ,1 am sending you my comments to the opposition's
remark's in writing in hopes that you will consider them in
making your'determinations in this matter.
One thing must be clearly borne in mind
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the property and area in which they are seeking this zone
variance. The area is a quarry and heavy manufacturing area,
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which industries could be all,owed to operate in this area
daily with heavy deisel trucks' and equipment, rock crushers,
bull dozers and other equipmerit which is both noisy and
dirty in the sense of raising dust. The ordinary use .of
this property for which it is zoned would be'a continuous
operation and not one such as the d'rag strip which woul.d h~
one day per week.
In my opinion I can see no liability whatsoever to the City
of Arcadia, Irwindale or Soland Corporation,for, noiSe
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nuisance on one afternoon a week. Furthermore, Soland Cur-
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liability of $200,CDO per persvn and $400,000 pPI." OCt'lIlTt't1Cl'
which should more than (lover any contemplated lialjillty.
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The decrease in property value was made an issue by one of
the opponents. He mentioned the drop in Inglewood of property
values due to the airport and race tracks. It was entirely
a different situation in Inglewood, the integration of certain
neighborhoods had an effect upon the property values and
also the continuous noise factor, i.e., airplanes, is unique
in itself. Furthermore, the reference to the Ascot Race
Track involves a different type of continuous car racing.
These facts regarding property values can be substantiated
by savings and loan appraisers with whom I have talked re-
garding this matter.
The horse trail problem was raised by various members of the
opposition. At the old drag strip the trail was not fenced
and the horses and riders were straying onto the drag strip
property. In fact, I am informed that many riders of horses
would stop and observe the race as they would pass rather
than avoid the use of the trails during the operation of the
drag strip. Soland is not aware of any incident involving
a horse that shied from the operation of t~e strip endangering
the life of' 'the rider or any other person. The beer cans
and debris referred to along the trails are not an incident
to the drag strip but I believe, are'a result, of other
people parking there and riding up and down the trails.
Reference was made to dairymen within the area who would
object to the drag strip operation. I believe the absence of
any objection from a dairyman would indicate their tacit
approval or at least ~ their disapproval of the application
before' you.
Much noise was made by housewifes concerning the.present and
speculated future of drag racing up and down, the residential
area of Norwood Village. We are seeking by the operation of
the drag strip to control this drag racing snd I believe the
'proll lem chat thl! housewifes have expll1:f encud woul d cl,.-l ,11 11'1 Y
be reduced by allowing the teenagers to have a controlled
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place to race their cars. We do not propose to use any
residential streets as ingress or egress to the track and
the speculation about increased traffic in the residential
areas, I believe,'i's' unwarranted and without foundation.
The gentleman in oppqsition who spoke concerning the fact
that he is awakened by a pin dropping and moved away from
freeways, will be greatly surprised by the San Gabriel Valley
Freeway which is on the drawing boards to be placed in the
area along the San Gabriel Valley Wash. Suffice it to say,
you gentlemen can always find a hypersensitive person
~posing any legitimate business.
The gentleman in opposition whose name was "Fur,. like a fur
coat and then add a couple of Rah Rahs"., seemed to be
present just to find out what was going on and was so
educated in the hearing by the economics of the drag strip
that he would like to buy stock,in it. However, speaking
of economics, the drag strip would be gener,ating about
$3,000 per year in a 1% of the admission fee tax to the City
ot: Arcadia.
The other persons who ,objected seem to be concerned with the
controlling of traffic, including the installation of stop
signs ,and lights in the area. I believe this could be very
well. provided for in a joint venture with the Soland Corporation
and the City of Arcadia if they were necessary. As a
fin~l1 objection, a' lady brought up the point that there were
sorne deaths at the drag strip before. It is I11Y understanding
that drag racing is somewhat dangerous, and if deaths occur,
they will occur at any drag strip wherever they will be. It
should be pointed out that these deaths were not due to !:iots,
fighting or anything of this nat'ure" but were due to accidents
on the drag strip while racing.
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In conclusion, I believe if you gentlemen will seriously
consider the nature of this area, the uses that C4n be made
of the property as it is now zoned, the traffic generated by
quarries and heavy industry. the objectionable fellttll'(~S of
quarrying and heavy industry, and the real lack of any
substantial objection to the drag strip operation, you
should find in favor of the application. In fact, the
opposition to it. seems to be mainly a hysterical reaction to
what used to be a bad ward, namely, drag racing. I believe
you gentlemen are better informed, than the people who
opposed this application.
As a final point, it has come to my' attention that my position,
in relation to the City of Irwindale and Soland Corporation
was not made too clear. I have no financial interest whatso-
ever in Soland Corporation. I hac;! nothing whatsoever to do
with'the, filing of the application for a conditional use permit,
in Irwindale. In fact I was .not even present during the
lrwindale hearing. However, when the decision was being made
I was present and disqualified myself. I am representing
, " Soland Corporation before your honorable body because of my
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strong conviction that this would be of great benefit to the
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San Gabriel Valley and to OUr younger generation.
"I will not be aL~e to be present at your March 24, 1964 meeting.
But the officer's of Soland Corporation will be present to
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answer any questions you ha,ve have.
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March 24, 1964
TO:
~LANNING COMMISSION
FROM:
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: SPECIAL USE APPLICATION V-64-2
DRAG STRIP - LOWER AZUSA ROAD
The purpose of this report will be two...fold:
I. To provide the Commission with an up-to-date report describing the
proposed use;
2. To provide the Planning Department's recommendations and appropriate
development conditions.
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APPLlCA TION:
This is the application of Soland Corporation seeking a Special Use Permit to
allow the construction of a Drag Strip for automobile racing purposes.
SUBJECT PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING LAND USES:
The site is proposed partially in Arcadia and partially in Irwindale. The
portion of the Drag Strip proposed in Arcadia is located just north of the
intersection of Lower Azusa Road with the L.A.County Flood Control channel.
The entrance to the site is locoted in Arcadia approximately 650 ft. easterly
of the intersection of Roseglen Street, Durfee Avenue ond Lower Azuso Rood
(See maps attached).
The property owned by Rodeffer Industries is presently vacant and is not
being osed for quarrying purposes. There are substantial county residentially
developed areas bath to the west and to the southwest of the subject site.
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PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT:
The following uses describe the activities which are proposed to take place
within Arcadia's portion of the Drag Strip:
A. Ingress and egress roads for spectators and participants,
B. Pit entrances.
C. Classifying area.
D. Trailer parking.
E. De-acceleration strip with return road to pit area.
The balonce of the proposed development, including the major activity areas,
are located within Irwindale's baundaries. These consist of:
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A. Spectator parking area - 3200 automobiles.
B. Spectator bleachers - 5000 seats.
C. Snack bars and rest rooms.
D. Observation tower.
E. Pit areas.
F. The race track (1/4 mile) itself.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE USE:
The following outline represents the major characteristics of the total proposed
Drag Strip development:
A. Use
Once weekly, generally Saturdays
2:00P.M. to 10:30 P.M. -
Apri I through November
(2:00 P. M. to 7:00 P. M. practice)
(7:00 P.M, to 10:00 P.M. trials)
Sundays - 9:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
December through March
(9:00 A. M. to 1 :00 P. M. practice)
1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. trials}
2 day meets - five yearly
3 day meet - one yearly
B. Charges: 25(: to park - no incame to city
$1. 50 per person admission charge
(NOTE: City will be given 1%
of gross receipts.)
There will be no alcohol ic beverages sold on entire site.
Total racing time 8.9 seconds along 1/4 mile track - Engines
are then cut ond auto's de-accelerate with chutes.
C. Genera I
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Between the dragster races, hot rod races will take place on
the track.
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ANALYSIS,
Zoning is essentially a means of insuring that land uses are properly situated to
one another.
As an exercise of the police power, it must be based upon reasonable and substantial
relationship to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare.
A prime requisit in the consideration in the granting of relief from the established
zoning is that such relief will not be detrimental to public health or welfare or
injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or vicinity.
It is considered opinion of the Planning Department that the Drag Strip is proposed
in a location where there is not sufficient space for buffering the noise of the
activities proposed thereon from the substantial residential areas nearby.
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The Planning Department, although in full sympathy with the needs of such a
faci I ity in the San Gabriel Valley, considers the proposed Drag Strip incompatible
and unacceptable for this reason and, therefore, recommends its denial.
If, however, the Planning Commission decides to approve Special Use Application
No. V-64-2, the following conditions should be made a part of such approval:
1. The payment of a set fee to the City of Arcadia based upon a percentage
of the gross receipts shall be determined by mutual agreement of the
City Manager and the operators of the Drag Strip. Such agreement
shall be in a form meeting with the approval of the City Attorney.
2. Disposal of drainage from this site shall be into the San Gabriel River,
in a manner approved by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District
and the City of Arcadia.
3. The entrances and exists shall be designed at right angles to Lower
Azusa Road, and meet with the approval of the Department of Public Works.
4. All driveways, parking areas and roadways shall be paved with asphaltic
concrete. ProvIsions shall be made to confine all traffic to the paved
driveways and roadways, subject to the approval of the Department of
Ilubli c Works.
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5. The portion of Lower Azusa Road abutting the project shall be improved
with curbs, gutters and street light, as required by the Department of
Public Works.
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6. All lighting of these facilities shall be shielded and directed away
from nearby streets and residential areas.
7. All signs on the site shall be approved by Planning Department.
Signs shall be so located as to provide no sight restrictions to
internal or external traffic.
8. Complete working drawings, specifications, including landscaping
plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning COrl)mission
prior to the start of construction. Such plans shall include improve-
ments for the entire site.
9. The City Planning Commission shall reserve the right without
necessity of further notice or hearing to make minor modifications
of any of the foregoing conditions, if such modification will
achieve substantially the same results and will in no way be
detrimental to adjacent properties or improvements than will the
strict compl iance with said conditions.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
WILLIAM PHELPS, Planning Director
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Senior City Planner
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February 11, 1964
TO:
PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM:
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: SPECIAL USE APPLICATION - V-64-2 DRAG STRIP
LOWER AZUSA ROAD.
APPLlCA TION:
This is the application of Solond Corporation seeking a Special Use Permit to
allow the construction and operation of a Drag Strip for automobile racing
purposes.
SUBJECT PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING LAND USES:
The site is proposed partially in Arcadia and partially in Irwindale. The portion
of the Drag Strip proposed in Arcadia is located just north of the intersection of
Lower Azusa Road with the L. A. County Flood Control channel.
The entrance to the site is located in Arcadia approximately 650 ft. easterly
of the inteniection of Roseglen Street, Durfee Avenue and Lower Azusa Road
(See maps attached).
The property owned by Rodeffer Industries is presently vacant and is not being
used for quarrying purposes. There are substantial county residentially developed
areas both to the west and to the southwest of the subject site.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT:
The following uses describe the activities which are proposed to take place within
Arcadia's portion of the Drag Strip:
A. Ingress and egress raads for spectators and participants.
B. Pit entrances.
C. Classifying area.
D. Trailer parking.
E. De -accelerqtion strip with return road to pit area.
The balance of the proposed development, including the major activity areas, are
located within Irwindale's boundaries. These consist of:
A. Spectator parking area - 3200 automobiles.
B. Spectator bleacheni - 5000 seats.
C. Snack bars and rest,rooms.
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D. Observation tower.
E. Pit areas.
F. The race track (1/4 mile) itself.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE USE:
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The following outl ine represents the major characteristics of the total proposed
Drag Strip development:
A. Use
Once weekly, generally Saturdays
2:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. -
April through November
Sundays - 9:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
December through March
2 day meets - five yearly
3 day meet - one yearl y
B. Charges
.25~ to park - no income to city
$1.00 per person admission charge.
(2:00P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
practice)
(7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
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(9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
practice)
(1:00 P. M. to 4:00 P.M.
trials)
NOTE: City may be given 1% of gross admissions receipts.
C. General
There will be no alcoholic beverages sold on entire site.
Total racing time 8.9 seconds along 1/4 mile track -
Engines are then cut and auto's de -accelerate with chutes.
RECOMMENDA TlONS:
The Planning Department hesitates at this time to make recommendations regarding
Special Use Application V-64-2 until the City of Irwindale has made its decision
regarding the proposed Drag Strip.
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Since the major portion of the Drag Strip activity takes place in Irwindale
their decisions and conditions of approval are likely to affect Arcadia's
course of action.
The Planning Department, for this reason, recommends that no action be
taken and that the Public Hearing be continued.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
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ERNEST MA'YE~, JR. 1'"'
Senior City Planner
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nANNING COMMISSION
'LANNING DEPARTMENT
SUlJECT: SPECIAL USE APPLICATION V-64-2
bRAG STRIP - rowER AZUSA ROAD
1M puIpIIM of this NpIII1 will be t..~Id:
I. To prowlde the c-Ialon with on up-lo-dlIte NpIII1 clescrlblng the
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2. To plOY" the '1aM11lI Dip fI....1t'. n: ......tlonl_ H +late
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APPUCA TIONs
Thll II the appllGGtIan of SoIeN C.IIrpcrratlan ...... a Special u.. Pennlt to
allow the _tructlon of a DI'CII Strip lot automobll. racing PUIpClMl.
SUlJECT PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING LAND USES:
Th. ,Ite II t" ..1111I part""y In Arcadia and partially In Irwlnclal.. Th.
portion of the Drag Strip pGpDledln Arcadia I. located lust north of the
Interuc:tlon of ~ Azusa Ilaad with the L.A.County Flood Control chann.l.
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The ..hanCe to the .Ite II located In Arcadia approximately 650 ft. __Iy
of the InterHCtlon of 1l.oMg1.. StNet, Durfn Av.... and c.-. Azusa Ilaad
ts-1lllIplI attached).
The ....t..lft)' 0WMlt by Id.". IndUItrl. II "'I...tly YClcant 9ftd I. not
being 0Md far quarry'llI plIfJl.lllII. Th.. are substantial county ,.Identlally
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A pMe .......It In ... cailIl"'"In... In .... ~ fII relief ,.. 1M .tablbhed
lIOn'" Ii ht IUCfr ,.".,. will not he detr,_to' to public health or _If.. or
ilIfurl-1O ... .........I~ or hn,..A>"WO\b In lUdlaane or .Iclnlty.
It " CIIIIItfoNd .,t-kIn of .... ,laMIng D~ ~.t Ihot .... Dq Strtp .. P'~ _
in a 1oclIt1cft whMe dun It not IUfRcl..t ~ for buff.11lI 1M noise of the
.ctIf1t1a fit Jr..1I ...... _ 1M _tanlleal f'IIIchntIal CINlII r....b,-. .
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2. D....I fII dial.... fftlIIlllds alte dIaIl lie IJUo the San GcdIra.1 II..,
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from nlMlrby ,tree" and t'IiIldlll'ltlal areal,
7. Alllians on ttt. lit. shall ~ oppro".d by Planning Department.
5.. ahall ~ 10 local.d as to provide no light reslTlctlool to
Intwnal or elltwnal frame.
8. Camplet. wanelng chwlnSl', IptIClflculions, indudlng tcmcXcoping
plllM thall be submitted 10 ancl OflPl'O".d by the Planning Cammluion
prlar fa tn. ltort of construction. Such plans sholl In"Jude impTov,,~
lMftll for the enllre lite.
9. The Cfty Planning CommiAlon thall ~rv' the right witnout
"",.Ity of furth. notk, ar h_lng to male, minor modific;otlom
of any of the foregoing c:ondltl_, If IUch modification wilt
caclll..." subatlmtlallll tn. IOme r.ulll and will In <lO woy b.
ct.fTlll\8rl\la1 to adJacent prapertl. or improv4lfl'llll'lll than will the
strict compliance with laid ~lllons.
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TO:
~LANNING COMMISSION.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
FROM:
SUBJECT: SPECIAL USE APPLICATION V-64-2
DRAG STRIP - roWER AZUSA ROAD
The purpose of this report will be twq-fald:
1. To provide the Commission with an up-to-date report describing the
proposed use;
2. To provide the Planning Department's recommendations and appropriate
development conditions.
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APPLlCA TION:
This is the application of Soland Corporation seeking a Special Use Permit to
allow the construction of a Drag Strip for automobile racing purposes.
SUBJECT PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING LAND USES:
The site is proposed partially in Arcadia and partially in Irwindale. The
portion of the Drag Strip proposed in Arcadia is located just north of the
intersection of Lower Azusa Road with the L.A. County Flood Control channel.
The entrance to the site is located in Arcadia approximately 650 ft. easterly
of the intersection of Roseglen Street, Durfee Avenue and Lower Azuso Road
(See maps attached).
The property owned by Rodeffer Industries is presently vacant and is not
being used for quarrying purposes. There are substantial county residentially
developed areas both to the west and to the southwest of the subject site.
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PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT:
The following uses describe the activities which are proposed to take place
within Arcadia's portion of the Drag Strip:
A. Ingress and egress roads for spectators and participants,
B. Pit entrances.
C. Clossifying area.
D. Trailer parking.
E. De-acceleration strip with return road to pit area.
The balance of the proposed development, including the major activity areas,
are located within Irwindale's boundaries. These consist of:
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A. Spectator parking area - 3200 automobiles.
B. Spectator bleachers - 5000 seats.
C. Snack bars and rest rooms.
D. Observation tower.
E. Pit areas.
F. The race track (1/4 mile) itself.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE USE:
The following outline represents the major characteristics of the total proposed
Drag Strip development:
A. Use
Once weekly, generally Saturdays
2:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. -
April through November
(2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. practice)
(7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. trials)
Sundays - 9:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
December through March
(9:00A.M. to 1:00 P.M, practice)
1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. trials)
2 day meets - five yearly
3 day meet - one yearly
B. Charges: 25~ to park - no income to city
$1 .50 per person adm ission charge
(NOTE: City will be given 1%
of gross receipts.)
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C. General There will be no alcoholic beverages sold on entire site.
Total racing time 8.9 seconds along 1/4 mile track - Engines
are then cut and auto's de-accelerate with chutes.
Between the dragster races, hot rod races will take place on
the track.
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ANALYSIS:
Zoning is essentially a means of insuring that land uses are properly situated to
one another.
As an exercise of the police power, it must be based upon reasonable and substantial
relationship to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare.
A prime requisit in the consideration in the granting of relief from the established
zoning is thot such relief will not be detrimental to public health or welfare or
injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or vicinity.
It is considered opinion of the Planning Department that the Drag Strip is proposed
in a location where there is not sufficient space for buffering the noise of the
activities proposed thereon from the substantial residential areas nearby.
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The Planning Department, although in full sympathy with the needs of such a
foci I ity in the San Gabriel Valley, considers the proposed Drag Strip incompatible
and unacceptable for this reason and, therefore, recommends its denial.
If, however, the Planning Commission decides to approve Special Use Application
No. V-64-2, the fallowing conditions should be made a part of such approval:
1. The payment of a set fee to the City of Arcadia based upon a percentage
of the gross receipts shall be determined by mutual agreement of the
City Manager and the operators of the Drag Strip. Such agreement
shall be in a form meeting with the approval of the City Attorney.
2. Disposal of drainage from this site shall be into the San Gabriel River,
in a manner approved by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District
and the City of Arcadia.
3. The entrances and exists shall be designed at right angles to Lower
Azusa Road, and meet with the approval of the Department of Public Works.
4. All driveways, parking areas and roadways shall be paved with asphaltic
concrete. Provisions shall be made to confine all traffic to the paved
driveways and roadways, subject to the approval of the Department of
Rubli c Works.
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5. The portion of Lower Azusa Road abutting the project shall be improved
with curbs, gutters and street light, as required by the Department of
Public Works.
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6. All lighting of these facilities shall be shielded and directed away
from nearby streets and residential areas.
7. All signs on the site shall be approved by Planning Department.
Signs shall be so located as to provide no sight restrictions to
internal or external traffic.
8. Complete working drawings, specifications, including landscaping
plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission
prior to the start of construction. Such plans shall include improve-
ments for the entire site.
9. The City Planning Commission shall reserve the right without
necessity of further notice or hearing to make minor modifications
of any of the foregoing conditions, if such modification will
achieve substnntially the same results and will in no way be
detrimental to adjacent properties or improvements than will the
strict compl iance with said conditions.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
WILLIAM PHELPS, Planning Director
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TO:
PlANNING COMMISSION
FROM:
PlANNING DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: SPECIAL USE APPLICATION - V-64-2 DRAG STRIP
LOWER AZUSA ROAD.
APPLlCA TlON:
This is the application of Soland Corporation seeking a Special Use Permit to
allow the construction and operation of a Drag Strip for automobile racing
purposes,
SUBJECT PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING lAND USES:
The site is proposed partially in Arcadia and partially in Irwindale. The portion
of the Drag Strip proposed in Arcadia is located just north of the intersection of
Lower Azusa Road with the L. A. County Flood Control channel.
The entrance to the site is located in Arcadia approximately 650 ft. easterly
of the intersection of Roseglen Street, Durfee Avenue and Lower Azusa Road
(See maps attached).
The property owned by Rodeffer Industries is presently vacant and is not being
used for quarrying purposes. There are substantial county residentially developed
areas both to the west and to the southwest of the subject site.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT:
The following uses describe the activities which are proposed to take place within
Arcadia's portian of the Drag Strip:
A. Ingress and egress roads for spectators and participants.
B. Pit entrances.
C. Classifying area.
D. Trailer parking.
E. De -accelerqtion strip with return road to pit area.
The balance of the praposed development, including the major activity areas, are
located within Irwindale's boundaries. These consist of:
A. Spectator parking area - 3200 automobiles.
B. Spectator bleachers - 5000 seats.
C. Snack bars and res t rooms.
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D. Observation tower.
E. Pit areas.
F. The race track (1/4 mile) itself.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE USE:
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The following outl ine represents the major characteristics of the total proposed
Drag Strip development:
A. Use
Once weekly. generally Saturdays
2:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. -
April through November
Sundays - 9:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
December through March
2 day meets - five yearly
3 day meet - one yearly
B. Charges
.25~ to park - no income to city
$1.00 per person admission charge.
(2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
practice)
(7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
trials)
(9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
practice)
(1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
trials)
NOTE: City may be given 1% of gross admissions receipts.
C. General
There will be no alcoholic beverages sold on entire site.
Total racing time 8.9 seconds along 1/4 mile track -
Engines are then cut and auto's de -accelerate with chutes.
RECOMMENDA liONS:
The Planning Department hesitates at this time to make recommendations regarding
Special Use Application V-64-2 until the City of Irwindale has made its decision
regarding the proposed Drag Strip.
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Since the major portion of the Drag Strip activity takes place in Irwindale
their decisions and conditions of approval are likely to affect Arcadia's
course of action.
The Planning Department, for this reason, recommends that no action be
taken and that the Publ ic Hearing be continued.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
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ERNEST MA'YE~, JR. ~
Senior City Planner
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