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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0920 ..... . . . l' . . " RESOLUTION NO. 920 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RELATIVE TO THE PRACTICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNI'NG COMMISSION OF APPROVING FLAG LOTS AND LOTS OF LESS THAN MINIMUM AREA WITHIN THE CITY OF ARCADIA'S SPHERE OF INFLUENCE. WHEREAS, within the past several years, the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission has approved lot splits creating "f,lag" lots with minimum access driveways, less than the County minimum of 5,000 square feet area due to the County~s practice of giving credit for a portion of the street right-of-way, and con- taining areas substantially less than the 7,500 square foot require- ment of the City of Arcadia; and WHEREAS, said lot splits have been approved im areas assigned by the Local Agency Formation Commission to the City of Arcadia's sphere of influence, so that at some future date the City of Arcadia will most likely assume control 0; areas containing such lot splits; and WHEREAS, the City of Arcadia does not approve lot splits or subdivisions containing flag lots as such lots have many detri- mental and undesirable effects, among which are included: (A<) Long and narrow access drives, often 'inadequately protected by deed restrictions and requiring the City to cope with the problems. of maintenance, adequate access" and disputes between property own,ers. (B) Difficulties in providing emergency services, such as fire, police and ambulance. -1- 920 . . . . (C) A tendency for such areas to become blighted due to the fact that maintenance requires the joint action of property owners. (D) Problems of proper assessment of benefits relative to the creation of improvement dis,tricts. (E) Increased congestion caused by guests and visitors being required to park at the curb; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City ,of Arcadia is unalterably opposed to the creation of any further flag lots within the sphere of influence of the City of Arcadia, and by this resolution desires to make recommendations to the Los Angeles County Planning Commission relative to eliminating said problem; NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia hereby recommends to the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commis- sion that the following steps should be taken with regard to flag lot type lot splits and subdivisions: (A-) That the Regional Planning Commission should immediately place a moratorium on such flag lots until such time as the County staff has completed a study of the flag lot development and viable alternatives; (B) That immediately following said study', the Regional Planning Commission should adopt a policy precluding such develop- ments in unincorporated County territory within the sphere of influence of the City of Arcadia and other cities; . (C) That the Regional Planning Commission should up-date and review the policies used in determining minimum lot area with -2- 920 .' .. . . a view towards increasing the County's required minimum lot size to a minimum size more in keeping with adjacent cities, particularly the city assigned as a sphere of influence. SECTION 2. Copies of this resolution should be sent to the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and planning commission of all cities adjacent to the City of Arcadia, the Los Angeles Di~isipn of the League of California Cities, and the West San Gabriel Valley Planning CounciL SECTION 3. The Secretary. shall certify to the adoption of this resoiution. 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 25th day of November, 1975, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Clark, .coghlan, Huddy, Kuyper, perlis, Reiter, Hegg NOES: None ABSENT: None '--71'( A-14~~/ ChaJ.rma ' ATTE;d#w~ ~tarY . -3- 920 . . . . .. . 'CITY OF SAn GABRIEL trClUNDED n7t INCORPORATCO 1013 53Z"WEST MISSION DAIVE. SA'" GADA:EL,CALln)F!NIA 81770. CJ:131 282-4104. 2U-aS',. P.'D. eox 130'. S....N GA6RIEL,CAL1FOANIA itl778 Ctrv WITH A MISSION February 23, 1976 TO THE FOLLOWING CITIES: Alhambra .AI'" Arcadia"'- Duarte El Monte Monterey Park Monrovia Pasadena Rosemead San Mari.-lo South El Monte Temple City ATTACHED IS A LETTER WRITTEN BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SAN GABRIEL PLANNING COMmSSION PROTESTL\lG THE CONTINUL\lG APPROVAL OF FLAG TYPE LOT SPLITS. THIS LETTER IS TO KEEP YOU INFORMED OF OUR ACTIONS. ~ R#2L{,,,~ Frank F. Forbes, Director San Gabriel Planning Commission LiECEIVED FEB 2 51976 CITY OF ARCADIA PLANNING DEPT. :J . ' , . . . , , .. . ,.-1., __I"~ ~1""'~"" f - -'l.t-~.:.:.. i ~i-"tl~J ,,;i~4~~h. ' CITY OF SAn GABRIEL rOUNDED 1711 INCORPORATED Ulil3 PLANNING COMMISSION THEOD9RE R. ANDERSON DAVID C. ARMIJO .JULIAN R. GALLEGOS OWEN E. ~UPFER -'ERoME. ,.. LIPP &31 WEST'WIS$ION ORIYI!:. SAN GABRIEL.eALlI'ORNIA liJlnS . U!13t 282..104.28:1-2581 P.O. BOX l30,. SAN GA8RI~L;CALI"ORNI'" 91718 ~/TY WITIf A MISSIOU February 10, 1976 Mr. Norman Murdoch, Planning Director County of Los Angeles Department of Regional Planning 320 West Temple Street Los Angeles, California 90012 Subject: Proposed Tentative Parcel Map No. 6~30 Dear Mr. Murdoch: Your notification of February 2, 1976 was received and referred to th~ San Cabriel Planning Commission for recommendations. The Planning Commission , considered this matter at their regular meeting on February 9th and unani- mously approved protesting this lot split. The City of San Gabriel has on numerous occasions gone on record opposing this type of lot split in our sphere of influence. This type of subdivision creates long, narrow access drives which result in problems of ~aintenance, inadequate access and in disputes between property owners. The City also has difficulty in providing emergency services, such as fire, police and ambulance. This type of development also encourages the tendency of an area to become blighted. ,There is also increased congestion caused by guests and visitors who are required to park in the street. The Ci-::y of San Gabriel does not approve this type of lot split and is unalterably opposed to the creation of further flag lots. These objections have been duly noted in Resolution No. 1045, adopted in September, 1975, and forwarded to the Regional Planning Corrmission. The Planning Commission is very distressed about this type of subdivision still be'ing proposed in unincorporated territory in the City of San Gabriel's sphere of influence. It is our understanding that this type of lot spiit under current county policy requires a minimum of ten feet of access for each parcel being developed. This subdivision dues not meet that criteria. Furthermore, setback lines for the existing structures appear to be sub- standard. The San Gabriel Planning Commission strongly recommends that this subdivision be denied as not being the highest and bes:t use of 'the land, and that this type of development be prohibited in this area. .. , . .' . . . - , . Mr. Norman ~lurdoch . -2- February 10, 1976 The City Planning Commission. would also appreciate receiving a written communication as to the recommendations of the Subdivision Committee, and also wllat final action is taken by the Regional Planning Commission. We are requesting this response so that we may evaluate the actions because ,qe follow ,dth a great deal of interest the proceedings of the Regional Planning Commission regarding this very important planning matter. Very truly youJi' , _ / fi/,.: D rhdlttr;n,,/ "l.-U...L'~/ }I 9" J Julian Gallegos, Chainman San Gabriel Plan~ing Commission JG/vf cc - Regional Planning Commissioners Board of Supervisors San Gabriel City Council Adjacent Interested Cities j ,~. '" ..~.. . . . . November 25, 1975 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMIS- SION TO PLAGE A MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL OF FLAG LOTS AND MINIMUM AREA LOTS Attached is a letter and a resolution from the City of San Gabriel Planning Commission which are self-explanatory. . If the Planning Commission concurs with the concerns expressed by San Gabriel, the Commission may wish to adopt the attached resolution, PLANNING, DEPARTMENT WILLIAM WOOLARD DIRECTOR OF PLANNING WW!::it Attachments . , . . . . ,... . . CITY OF SAn GABRIEL FOUNDED 17'1i INCORPORATED 1813 532 weST MISSION DRIVE;. SAN G"'8AltL,~LI"ORNI;' 01778.12131282.4104.283-11501 P;O. BOX 130 . SAN GABRlCL,eAl-'''ORNIA G1778 CITY WITH,A MISSION October la, 1975 City of Arcadia 24-0 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, California RECEIVED OCT 13 1975 Attention: Planning Director CITY 'Of' ARCADIA PL^"JNtNG DEPT. SUBJECT: Flag and Minimum Area Lots in County Subdivisions Gentlemen: The City of San Gabriel has adopted the enclosed Resolution No. 104-5 ,relative to flag lots and lots of less than minimum area within sub- divisions granted in a city's sphere of influence. The City of San Gabriel in recent years' has received a great number of proposed subdivisions within unincorporated county territory, which includes lots of less than' the niinimum 5,000 square foot County standard. These lots are justified by the County staff based on an interpretation of allO\~ing a portion of the street right...of..way to' be considered as a portion of the lot area. This is not an inter- pretation that we would permit. These types of lots create, problems when the area is annexed to the city. Furthe~ore, the County has granted new subdivisions and parcel maps using flag lot configurations. These are also contrary to policy within the City of San' Gabriel and many other cities. We do not feel that it ,is in the best planning practice for the County. It is requested that your Planning Conunission consider this resolution, review the subdivisions which have come to your attention and if pos- sible, to support the City of San Gabriel in this overture to the Regional Planning Commission. Copies of this resolution have been' forwarded to the Regional Planning Commission and the ,Board. of Super- visors for their consideration. . . . '. . . Planning Director -2- October 10, 1975 If you have any further questions or information, please contact the San Gabriel Planning Department" and we will attempt ,to assist you if possible'. ~~y t:Uly yours/, ~. ~fta1"lf2 i1:tf:& Julian Gallegos, Chairm'n ' San Gabriel Planning Commission JG/vf cc - League of California Cities West San Gabriel Planning Council . . . CITY COUNCIL CHARLES E. GIL.B MAYOR FLORETTA K. LAUBER "'AYOR PRO TEMPORE JAMES R. HELMS. JR. JACK ,SAELID DR. ALTON E. SCOTT LYMAN H..COZAD CITY,MANA-OER Subject: Gentlemen: . . City of Arcadia -I 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA ~CHRISTINE VAN MAANEN CITY Cl..li:RK Flag Lots The Arcadia Planning Commrssion at its regular meeting o~ November 25, 1975 adopted Resolution 'No. 920 recommending to the Los Angeles Regional Planning Commission that a study be conducted on development o,f County territory within the spheres of influence of the City of Arcadia and other cities. The aforementioned study should include a moratorium on the develop- ment of flag lots while the study is under way. If you have any questions, please feel free to cO,ntact our department. JFW/at Enclosure Yours truly, ~b~~I~~~ Associate Planner MAILING ADDRESSES CITY HALL P. O. BOX eo 91006 LIBRARY 2.0 W. DUARTE ROAD 91006 POLICE DEPARTMENT P. O. BOX 60 91006 FIRE DEPARTMENT 710 S. SANTA ANITA AVE. 91006 TELEPHONES 446-4471 . 681.0278 446.7111 447-2121 446.2128 1- . .' . October 28, 1975 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: C.U.P. 75-18 107 NORTH SANTA ANITA AVENUE APPLICATION This application was fUed on October 13, 1975 by' Gary S. Gayle and proposes to operate a gym with a self defense studio at 107 North San.ta Ani taAvenue. LAND USE AND ZONING . The subject site is zoned C-1 & D and developed with a vacant building. Properties to the north are zoned C-l & D and de- veloped with mixed commercial uses an<i a vacant lot. Properties to the west are zoned C-l & D and developed with mixed commer- cial uses and the Arcadia Dome; properties to the south across Morlan Place are zoned C-l & D and developed with mixed comn,er- cial and office uses; and properties to the west across Santa Anita Avenue are zoned C-2 & H and developed with the Great Scot Restaurant and the Towne Center building. (See the attached Land Use and Zoning Map.) PROPOSAL ,AND ANALYSIS . The proposed gym and self defense studio will be located in a building 19 feet by 90 feet 6 inches with a total floor area of 1,719.5 square feet. This use occupies one-third of the building located on the subject property. The applicant propo'ses gym classes of approximately six to 10 people. Hours of operation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. weekdays and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays. Half the bUiiding will be occupied wi th a work-o,ut room which will in- clude body bags, weight.lifting equipment, punch bags, etc. The other half will be used for the self defense studio. The applicant will supervise the entire operation. One restroom is provided. . . . C . u . P. 75- 18 2 The subject site shares parking with the property to the south and has a total of fourteen parking spaces. All the existing spaces measure 9 by 20 feet and are hairpinned striped., Nine parking spaces are required for the proposed gym and approximately 48 parking spaces are required for all the uses on the site. Ingress aIid egress to the lot is from Morlan Place. The Planning Department does not believe that the proposed use af the gym would create a parking problem inasmuch as the hours of operation are not during normal business hours. There is no landscaping on the subject site, nor is there an enclosed trash area. . Pursuant to the provisions of the California Envi,ronmental Quality Act, the Planning Department reviewed the proposed con- ditional use permit and determined that the proposal would not have a significant effect on the environment. A Negative Declaration has been prepared and filed for this project. The Planning Commiss ion in its approval or denial of the pro- posed conditional use permit must make the determination that the proposed project would or would not have a substantial adverse impact on the environment. RECOMMENDATIONS The Planning Department be!i,eves that the proposed gym is a compatible use for the area, and, therefore, recommends approval of C.U.P. 75-18 subject to the follo~ing conditions: 1. That all outside trash and garbage areas shall be paved and enclosed on at least three vertical sides by a five foot high solid impact resistant wall constructed of easily cleanable material. 2. That a minimum of three percent of the interior of the parking area shall be permanently landscaped and irri- gated; said plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review,and approval. 3. That the hours of operation shall be limited to 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. . 8" . . C.U.P, 75-18 3 4. 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