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RESOLUTION NO, 936
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION QF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
OF TEXT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW ADMINISTRATIVE
MODIFICATION IN AN R-2 ZONE AND TO ALLOW
ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN
EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED PRIOR
TO THE ENACTMENT OF THE PRESENT CODE IN
ZONES' R-O, R-l and R- 2.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on April 13, 1976
before the Planning commission to consider expanding the authority
of the administrative modification procedure to include R-2 lots
containing one single-family dwelling and to include administrative
modifications of existing improvements whioh do not comply with ,
present Code requirements.
WHEREAS, all interested persons were given full oppor-
tunity to be heard and to present evidence.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA RECOMMENDS TO THE CITY COUNCIL:
SECTION 1. That Section 9292.2.2 of the Arcadia Municipal
Code be amended to read as follows:
"9292.2.2. CREATION. There is hereby created a procedure
whereby certain modifications to lots containing one single-
family dwelling and accessory buildings in Zones R-O, R-l and
R-2 may be granted upon the joint approval of the Planning
Division and Building D{v;i.sion. II'
SECTION 2. That Section 9292.2.3 of the Arcadia Municipal
Code be amended to read as foilows:
"9292.2.3. AUTHORITY. Administrative modifications as
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may be necessary to secure an appropriate improvement mar be
granted upon the joint approval of the Planning Division and
Building Division. Administrative modification may permit such
modification of the side yard, rear yard, ,distance between
buildings, existing garage size, existing front yard setback,
existing building height, existing floor area of accessory
buildings, existing accessory buildings occupying more than
25 percent of the rear yard, existing garage openings less than
20 feet from the street side lot line and .existing lot coverage.~
SECTION 3. The Planning Commission finds that the
,public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning
practice justify the ,above recommendation.
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 27th day of April, 1976, by the
following vote:
AYES:
Commissioners Coghlan, Kuyper, perlis,
, Reiter, Clark
None
NOES:
ABSENT: commissioners Hegg and Huddy
Chairman
ATTEST:
Secretary
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April 13, 1976
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: TEXT AMENDMENT NO. T.A. 76-4
REVISIONS TO, ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATION
PROCESS
In the past two years, the Modification Committee has received
seVeral applications for modifications of ~xisting legal
improvements constructed prior to the present code.
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Because of the large number of older dwellings in Arcadia there
are a substantial number of homes which do not meet the current
code standards and must apply for and receive a modification
for these deficiencies prior to any new construction on the lot.
This action takes a minimum of three weeks in processing,
hearing and appeal period time,
Staff feels a solution to this, situation would be to include
in the Administrative ,Modification process the following existing
improvements which do not comply with present code requirements:
1. Front building setback.
2. Building height.
3. ,Floor area of accessory buildings.
4. Garage openings less than 20' feet from the
street side lot line.
5. Lot coverage.
6. Accessory buildings occupying more, than 25%
of the rear yard.
The Planning Department is also recommending that R- 2 lots. con-
taining one single-family dwelling be included in the Administra-
tive Modification process since a single-family dwelling is a
permitted use in an R~2 zone.
The Administrative Modification process requires all adjacent
property owners to review anclapprove the applicant's proposed
plans before they are accepted ahd reviewed by the Planning
4It Department arid Building Division. .
By adding the aforementioned existing conditions and including
the R-2 zone under the Administrative Modification procedure, the
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total processing time could be reduced to seven days in most
cases.
The Planning Department recommends that the following sections
of the Arcadia Municipal Code be amended:
"9292.2.2 CREATION. There is hereby created a procedure
whereby certain modifications to lots containing one single-
family dwelling and accessory buildings in Zones R-O, R-I and
R-Z may be granted upon the jOint apptoval of the Planning
Division and Building Division."
"9292.2.3. AUTHORITY. Administrative Modifications as
may be necessary to secure an appropriate improvement may be
gran~ed upon the joint approval o~ the Planning Division and
Building Division. Administrative Modification may permit such
modification of the side yard, rear ya-rd, distance between
buildings, existing-garage size, existing front yard setback,
existing building height, existing floo'r area of accessory
buildings, existing accessory buildings occupying more than
25 percent of th'e rear yard, existing garage openings less than
20 feet from the street side lot line and existing lot coverage."
DONNA L. BUTLER
ASSISTANT PLANNER
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