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Home My WebLink About0488 ~ - , , . . . ~ . RESOLUTION NO. 488 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THE AMENDMENT OF DIVISION 2 OF PART 5 OF CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY PROHIBITING THE CONSTRUCTION OF MORE THAN ONE DWELLING ON LOTS IN ZONE R-l. WHEREAS, pursuant to Division 3 of Part 9 of Chapter 2 of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code, the City Planning Com- mission of the City of Arcadia did, on June 25, 1963, pass, approve and adopt its certain Resolution No. 481 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING AND MAKING ... RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING THE AMENDMENT OF DIV+SION 2 OF PART 5 OF CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY PRO- HIBITING THE CONSTRUCTION OF MORE THAN ONE DWELLING ON LOTS IN ZONE R-l," pursuant to which notice was duly published and given and a public hearing duly held on the 9th day of July, 1963, at which time all interested persons were given a full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence relative to such proposed amendment of the Zoning Ordinance; and, WHEREAS, said Planning Commission has fully reviewed and considered the subject generally; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AND RECOMMEND AS FOLLOWS: . SECTION 1. That the publiC necessity, convenience and general welfare require, and this qommission hereby recommends to the City Council of the City of Arcadia, that Division 2 of Part 5 -1- 488 . ~, ., . . ~ . of Chapter 2 of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code be amended by prohibiting the construction of more than one single family dwell- ing on all lots in Zone R-l. SECTION 2. That Sections 9252.2.10, 925~.2.15 and 9252.2.17 should be repealed, and that Sections 9252.2.16 and 9252.2.18 should be amended to read respectively as follows: 9252.2.16. ONE DWELLING MAXIMUM. No more than one (1) single-family dwelling shall be permitted on anyone (1) lot or parcel of land in Zone R-I. 9252.2.18. LOCATION OF STRUCTURES. No main building may hereafter be erected, constructed or established other than sub~ . stantially at the front building line, except upon approval secured in accordance with Division 1 or 2 of Part 9 of this Chapter. Such approval shall not be given if the proposed location will interfere with the opening or development of any street or alley, the location of which has been approved by the Planning Commission and the Council, or if such location will prevent uniformity of development of the area. SECTION 3. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this resolution. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Planning Commission held on the 23rd day of July , 1963, by the following vote; . AYES: Commissioners Forman, Golisch, Hanson, Kuyper, Norton, Parker and Ferguson NOES: None ABSENT: None .~~~ ~7,'~~e;- Chairma ATTEST: -2- 488 - ~- .' . . , , . . .~ ca'" c......,.. J.~ ". :Jli,3 1''')6 ~_ 5.... ~Rl.. '" "lIojgpMll. ..Ill. ,..11 t....... Pk .. ~_. t Hf .1. \1- 'I" ... _A..... __ arrv-" ..../tIL .11 chreIl......- a-I i-. u.u... ............-11, I) rot"'''''r~l)' $l klL..-W.."", '-- t... I.' ..,. t'~ .1..... l_"'''' ... wWIIl __.... ,..Jtt.d. 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July 5, 1963 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: NUMBER OF HOUSES PERMITTED IN ZONE R-l Arcadia is one af the few cammunities that permits mare than ane dwelling unit per lat in Zone R-l. Basically, Zone R-I, in most communities, is an exclusive single-family district. Mast of the new residents of Arcadia wha have purchased homes in the recently approved subdivisians probably believe that their particular tract, as well as the surrounding property being Zane R-l permits only one hause an a lot. Under this assumption they prabably have been surprised to find out that their neighbors could have more than one house on a lot in Zone R-l provided the conditions governing for granting a permit were filled. Originally, three dwelling units were permitted in Zone Rl. Each unit was required to have a ,minimum site of 7500 square feet. . Later amendments ta Zone R-l provided for Modification Committee approval af additianal building if located at other than the main building I ine. Approval could not be given if the additianal dwell ing interferred with the opening of an appraved street, or if such construction would prevent uniformity af improvement in the area. Ordinance 990, adapted in 1957, required 60% of the lots in the block on the same side of the street to have additionCll dwellings if the Modificatian Committee were to approve an app~ication. Subsequently Ordinance No. 1060 was adopted an July 7, 1959, which established the present conditions which must be complied with prior to Madificatian Committee approval of additional dwellings in Zone R-l. These canditions are: (1) The lot area must exceed 18,750 sq. ft. for one odditianal dwelling and 30,000 sq. ft. for two additional dwellings; (2) the rear portion of the property must have been subdivided since June 2, 1949; (3) 25% of the lots in the black on the same side of the street must have additional dwelling units; (4) additional buildings shall not interfere or prevent the opening of new approved street ar alleys; and (5) additional buildings shall not prevent uniformity of impravement of the area. Since Ordinance 990 was adopted up to the present time, the Planning Department records indicate 25 appravals have been given for additional dwell ings on R-l lots. . Usin~ the same date pSI a bench mark, approximately 70 subdivision tracts have been appraved, contpining 1030 lots. Two af the lats which have been permitted a second hause have an assessed value (land and .. improvements) of $7,870 and $7,800. Immediately to the back of these lots on land recentlyi ~~ divided from them are two new lots with a new home on each. These praperties have an assessed J . . . . . Zone R-l July 5, 1963 Page Two value of $8,/90 and $6,690. By comparing these figures, it is obvious a lot with two dwelling units does nat produce twice the amount of taxes. Indeed, in one case less taxes are produced. Yet municipal services may be increased because of the added people. This is particularly Inore probable in terms of school services. The abave data indicates develapment trends. If these trends, i. e., the development af deed lots by subdividing produces the desired result, then the zoning ordinance should be changed. In making this recommendatianthe Department is aware that in same cases two houses shoul~ be permitted but feels that relief for these exceptians is provided in the ordinance by the variance procedure. In fact, under the present regulations some lots in the city which appear entitled to rei ief cannot be granted a variance because by so doing other properties not presently entitled to second dwellings will receive automatic permission. In some instances, the character af a block could be changed without intent. One such block is between Holly Avenue and EI Monte Avenue an the north side of Le Roy. There are probably other blocks in the city with the same characteristics. d;~t?~ WILLIAM PHELPS, Planning Directar WP:ma