01-30-1956 - Regular Meeting - Minutes. -Y
The meeting was
Hall.
S OF THE ADJOURNED PEGITLAR MEETING OF TILE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 30, 1956
fled to order by Mayor Hurst at 7.50 P.M. at the West Covina City
PrPsen,t: Mayor =rst, Councilmen Spekline, Kay, Van Horn, Bro,"m
Absent- None
Others-. City M nager, City Clerk and Asst. Administrative Officer, City Engineer,
City A torney, Mr. M. Gerschler, Planning Department, Mr. W. Nollac,
Sanita ton Department.
IOPPROVAL OF
MINUTES None for this meeting.
ORALL COW, FUIN�ICATXWNS None
WRITTEN
C04MUNICATIONS The City Clerk presented and read a communication from
B W., Huffer of 550 So. Glendora Avenue regarding damage to
Mr. Huffer's truck and injury to his son while traveling north on Valinda Avenue
between Vine Avenue and Cameron Aveuue, It was further stated in the communication
that no lights o barricade had been erected to mark a ditch in this area.
Motion by Counci man Sperline, seconded by Councilman Kay and carried that this.
matter be referr d to the City Manager and City Attorney for the necessary action
to be taken. I
The City Clark pflesen-ted and read a communication dated January 26, 1956 from the
City of Baldwin ark- This communication stated that the City of Baldwin Park was
desirous of effe ting an agreement concerning emergency or stand-by police protection
under the provis on of the Government Code of the State of California, Sections
55632 and 55633. This emergency police protection would be only for the brief
period during wh ch the Police Department of the City of Baldwin Park is undergoing
its formation an organization. It was further stated that such a contract would
provide:
That all cal s for assistance would be.for emergency and not routine police work.
b) That the cal 's would be authorized by a responsible official of the City of
Baldwin Par',
c) That the Citof West Covina would be remunerated an the basis of the total,
actual costs to the City.
d) That the Cit,of West would be held harmless from any liability resulting
from the so called police
lice assistance to Baldwin Park.
e) That, in the event that the City of West Covina shall agree to furnish said
service, a f)rmal, contract would be craw n,which would be similar to the contract
which police assistance is given to a city by the County of Los Angeles.
The City Attorne stated., "It is possible to enter into such a contract on an emer-
gency and tempos ry basis providing al.1 the details are in order."
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The City Manager
we would draft t
would only be on
The City Attorney
indicates that is
the details."
M
tated, "If the Council would indicate its favor to this arrangement,
s contract for the City Attorneys approval. It is understood it
temporary basis."
stated, "if the Council advises such a temporary arrangement and
the consensus, i would say that the City Manager could proceed with
Motion by Counacil. an Sperline, seconded by Councilman Brown, and carried, that author-
ization be given o the City Attorney and City Manager to drags up a contract for
temporary emergen y police relief to the City of Baldwin Park.
*ne City Manager Stated, "I think we should re -submit this contract to the, City
Council. The Sh .iff®s office is still giving help to Baldwin Park until some
temporary police arrangement can be provided."
PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Hurst stated that this; is the time and
PRECISE PLAN & R CLASSIFICATION place for public hearing on Precise Plan. & Re -
No. 66 (1.40`) classification No. 66 (1405). Location: SR side
.lack Hoyle, Re L Moyle, Jr., of Glendora Avenue between Vine Avenue and Wescove
Earl Peterson, A S. Ebbutt Place. Request: R-Po Existing zone: R®1,
APPROVED Rem maended for approval by the Planning Commission
on January 4, 1956. Maps were presented by the
City Engineer. ro M. Gerschler read Resolu.ti,on. No. 329 of the Planning Commission
approving this Precise Plan and Reclassification. Recommendations of the Planning
Commission were ead by Mr. Gerschler as follows:
to That all str et improvements outlined in Section 49 of Ordinance No. 225, includ-
ing utilities, be installed accordingly and meet the approval of the City Engineer.
Thisto include street lights, sidewalks and sanitary sewers.
20 That a.dequa,t water supply and fire protection be provided.
3. That all bon s, fees and deposits be posted before building permits are issued.
4. That the disposition of existing buildings be indicated.
Or. A. Jett sta.t d that he would represent persons involved and although there was
no testimony to e given, he would answer any questions which might be forthcoming.
There was no testimony presented in this matter, and the hearing was.declared closed.
Motion by Councilman Sperline, secon:ded,by Councilman Brown, and carried, that Pre-
cise Plaza and R classification No. 66 (1405) be approved subject to the recommenda-
tions of the P1 ning Commission and City Engineer..
PUBLIC HEAR NG Mayor Hurst stated that this is the time and place for
ZONE CHANGE N o 64 public hearing on Zone Change No. 64. Location: Soo
Tenmen Engerpri es, inco, side of Cortez St. and east of Barranca St. Request:
APPROVED Area District III. Present area.: District ITV. Denied
REFERRED TO P, WING CO . by Planning Commission and appealed to the City Council.
Mr. M. Gerschler read Resolution No. 330 of the Plann-
ing Commission enying Zone Change No. 64. All those wishing to present testimony on
this matter wer sworn in by the City Clerk.
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Mr. H. Citlen of
Enterprises state
question, the sur
was no district I
it was annexed un
develops this par
requirements unde
IV, the Cut and F'
asking for a Prec'
that Precise Plan
The additional l.t
of plan will ad
ent have been m i
atmosphere'. Hm
in, and that argun
0380 Dunlinger Drive, Los Angeles, speaking in favor for `Ienmen
as follows- "Whex;, Tenmen E*nterpri.zes purchased these acres in
ounding acreage of West Covina was zoned in District I110 There
so subsequently, when we asked ,for annexation of this property,
er a newly formed zoning district, No. IV. Now, no matter who
icular area, there are going to, be street lights, curbs and other
District III or District IV zoning, but in addition under.Dastrict
11 Ordinance has practically doubled the cost of development. In
se Lot Plan, we are asking for District III. However, no lot in
is under 16,000 square feet and they go as high as 20,000 sqo ft.
s will not spoil the beauty of West Covinao On the contrary, this
to the community. The residents who have been against this improve-
nly county residents. They are interested in maintaining 'country
ver, no matter who goes in here, street lights are going to be put
ent does not hold two much water.
We are asking fo approval of this Precise Plan for forty-seven (47) lots. I believe
it was the Councils attempt in creating District IV to limit it to two (2) lots per
acre. Actually hest. lots do average that, since there are only 47 lots out of 24
acres. The City of West Covina is the fastest growing community in the United States
you.ca.nnot stop rogress, and part of that progress is for the proper building up
of property and omes to serve the influx of people into the city."
Mr. F. De Tray, 1 253 E. Cameron Ave., spoke in favor- "At one time I owned a por-
tion of this 24 1cres of Lando One of the reasons for selling this land and obtain-
ing the price fo it Pas that it would be annexed, and annexed into District III.
I find that 40,0
home. My neighb
40,000 square fe
III has been ext
piece of ground
that were consid
it was a good de
annexed into Dis
denied, not beta.
interests,"
*ro R. Broadwell
area east of Cit
until reduced pr
has been develop
sq o f t o minimum
is a half -acre a
ing this particu
gardless of what
that all existin
except those wit
of this zone ch
Commission Beni
happy to bring i
ded District IV
is that he thin
have been throu 1
is given, the d
0 square foot lots are very unsightly to look out on from one's
r owns ducks, chickens, mules, etc., and I do not think that even
t is large'enough to keep such animal stock. I feel that District
emely good and I do not know what else you could expect. This
as been kicked around for well over a.yeara Two other annexations
red at the,'time of this one were placed in District III and I think
isiono Here we have a piece of land about 1300 ft. from a corner
rict.III and. yet it was denied the same zoning. I think it was
se it was to the interest of West Covina, but because of outside
25 Campana Flores Drive, spoke in opposition. "Everyone in the
us Avenue, which originally was zoned District III at 20,000 sqo ft.
or to the subdivision that Mr. De lay put in at '13,000 sqo ft.,
d at 20,000 sq. ft. Everything in Campa.na Flores Drive,is 20,000
nd mostly one acre. Everythin along Cortez St., east o'f Parranca
i1nine-tenths or one or two acres in the city. Everything surround-
ar piece of land, which is county territory, is acre zoning. Re-
name you give to the surrounding area, any Zone III, the fact is
property is in half acre or acre pieces. Everyone in the area,
financial interest in this development, is opposed to the granting
geo There. is no reason why it should be granted. The Planningit. At the time the property was annexed, the developers were
in under District IV. The Planni.ng.Consultant certainly re.commenm
or the area. The only reason that the applicant wants Zone III
he can make more money in District III than in.District IV. We
all this before in regard to other changes. No matter what zoning
eloper,wants to come: in a little bit udder the existing size lots.
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The people in our
reason that an'ou
come in and drop
county area to the
we feel this is a
step by step, fir
happen to the entl
larger size lots?
is developed to b
ion and the Coun I
their homes here i
this should be c 4
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area look to the Council to protect their wishes, and I see no
-of-town developer, who has no thought to remaining here, should
maller size lots in the midst of larger size lots. The entire
east will probably come into West Covina in the future, and so
important issue. If the developers can 'nibble' away consistently
t an acre, then District IV, them. District 111, what is going to
re area to the East which has been built up. and advertised as
Is it going to be necessary every time a new piece of property
ing your residents here for mass meetings, to the Plamning Commiss-
1 merely to protect existing rights? People have established
nder protection of existing zoning and! there is no reason why
nged."
Mr. F. Spencer o 3149 E. Cortez St. spoke in opposition, "I have about lk acres
of property surr unding my home, which is not many feet away froag the property
involved here. am also representing, by request, Mr. W. Gooding who owns property
adjoining this o the west at 3137 E. Oortez St. and Mr. and Mrs. W. Swf,nd,, who own
some six acres b ck of me and which is in the process of application to this Council
for subdivision. I represent them and myself in protesting most earnestly this
change in zoning conditions, in other words, permitting building lots to be smaller.
Now it strikes m that this is a matter of human justice. If one were to take a
plane and fly ov r this area, we would see several things. A nice business district,
considerable vas:, nt land and grove land, all of which, we will assume, will be sub-
division or business land. We would also see the roofs of a great many homes,
most of them in ubdivisions, and -a lot of level land without problems except the
matter of buying and building it up. A few years ago, we folks who enjoyed the
idea of'larger I is came into this area along Cortez and the general. area because
the City of West Covina, in its wisdom, had set out certain areas of its territory
as being the bee property and certain areas as subdivision property. Many houses
have been built a the result of this planning. The City of West Covina told us,
in effect, that hey were taking this area which we are speaking about and putting
it in certain minimum sized lots. We built here because we liked the larger lots
and we said that the City of West Covina has assured us that were we can have lots
thatcan only be a minimum of 20,000 sq. ft. On the faith of that and our faith
in the City of W st Covina, we have built on half acres and acres around this area.
We have built ou homes here and now are involved with the situation that the city
is being asked b purchasers of a certain tract of property, and remember there
was no rule they had to buy this property, to change the entire plan here and intro-
louce the small 1 t. There is no one in this room, except those having interest in
the development, who ' does not protest the idea that the City is being asked to pick
this.'small area o start to back down to smaller lots."
Mr. H. V. Calverly of 19266 E. Cortez spoke in opposition. "I am not a resident
of West Covina. The last time this subject was brought up, the Mayor stated that
the City of West Covina was interested in the opinion of its neighbors. We are
not completely utlanders because we live in the county. I am president of the
water company 9 pplying water to this area, so we have more than a. spectators
interest in thi area. We were thankful that the City called in a consultant to
consider these roblems because they realized that an. objective view is the proper
one. I understnd that this consultant recommended this being in Zone IV area.
We were gratefu for that. It was not all we wanted, but we were glad that the
City did not re uce the area any lower. If it is the wish of the City to have two
houses to the a.re, that would probably be al.1 right. If there is an area that is
going to have I rge lots, it seems to me it should be at Cortez St. because the
terrain justifi s this point. We are not here to engage in any particular argu-
ment with the a plicant and we are abiding by the suggestion that the Council has
made in that derision of two houses to the acre. We believe the City Council will
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adhere to its d
j ud.gment o "
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Lsion because we are your neighbors and we have faith in your
Mr. R. J. Herzig f 50 C-aapana Flores drive, and representing Mr. Goodwinof 10 Cam-
pana Flores Drive, spt.ke in opposition. "I live directly across the street from this
property in question and have two and three acres of land and wanted this for country
living. I believe there would be a great curtat.1ment in the; pleasures in living out
here f f the prop ty in question is zoned as requested. I ask consideration of our
feelings as resi ents of West Covina,"
Mr. Berkeley Suit , 2821 Mesa Drive spoke in opposi�ion- ".1. have 7-1./3 acres to the
�south of this pr etty, with road in between.. I questionn as to whether horses would
e able to be kept on 'tclialfmacre,-and, I fetl that many people have there: large lots
in the area in o der to have their horses and yet not have them near their own homes
or anyone else°s homes."
Mr. Gitlin state in rebuttal that he would be happy to rest,the ease.on the state -
meant of Mr. Caly rly regarding only two homes on an acre, as that would be what would
be developed on his property - only two houses to the acne.
There was no further testimony presented and the hearing was declared closed.
Councilman.Kay: in the testimony giventhere was reference made to evading
Gut and kill Ordinance No. 3€ 4 if this is in Area ill;.
However, this Cu and Fill still applies in Area Ill as well as Area IV. The Precise
Plan map handed g
us has not been before the Planning Commission and has no valid
effect on this ze change request.
Councilman Vann ha$rno Para Calverl.y, were .you aware that this map before us has
two Douses to the acre?
Mr. Calverlya No, I was not aware of this facto 1 am speaking from the
ordinance itself. That is the law now, so there would be no
object in. protes i,ng that, if it conforms there would be no need for this petition
at all.
Councilman Van h rno Mr. Gitlin, do you know what the average lost is on this map?
Ora Gitlin.. No, but 1 would quote around 17,500 sq. ft.
Councilman Vax?.H rno biro Smith stated in his testimony that large lots were prob-
ably wanted in the area so that horses could be kept on the
property. 1 do rot believe that in. Zone IV it would be feasible to keep horses.
However, there would be exceptions in regard to larger lots.
Mayor Hurst: The. original Zone III was 90 ft. with depth to awake a 20,000
sq. ft. area and other zones comparable sizes. It seemed
to be the conser-us that frontage made the lot valuable but not so much depth. In
analyzing the pi tore, it seemed to be that frontage was what you people wanted so
our Zone III was changed was changed and we added frontage and took off depth. We
started out with two lots to the acre. in Zone IV and frontage minimum of 110 ft
The map that is before us has, from all indication's,, 110 ft. minimum, which is the
minimum frontage on Zone IV. it is slightly deficient in depth. i state this so
you, know what we have before. us. I am in. agreement with those in opposition 1.in the.
way of feeling t at we should not have too small lots in this district.
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Councilman Kay:
property owners
on this plan.
Street down alo
to the west rez
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Regardless of lot size, I think we have a real obligation
to the property owners to the side of this property. These
a the west would be looking down on certain of these lots as. shown
are are many considerations to be given to thismap such as "AA°
the west property line. This type of development hurts people
[less of what the development is.
Mayor ]Hurst: I believe that perhaps a little more depth could be created
and leave the lots where they are. We have a map here before
us to go with a one change. It has been suggested that perhaps some other layout
could be made in cooperation with property owners. Such a plan might be favorable
if roads could b more favorably laid out.
4tayor Burst: Perhaps the developers could sit_ down with those present
in opposition and a co-operative road plan on the east and
west be develope .
Mr. Gitliq.: We have discussed this in, the past. However, the Engineer
and-An°chitetts report this as the best feasible plan for
the area sand.,I ' .inclined to take the experts opinion. However,, we would like to
do anything to m ke the surrounding property owners happy.
Councilman Kayo I think the point overlooked is that there have been very
strong statements in regard to the fact that Campana Flores,
Cortez and surro nding county property have developed at least at 20,000 sq. ft. or
larger. At the ime of this annexation, we had several developers who protested
the feasibility f developing their property in Zone IV. However, now the property
has been sold an is being developed economically under Zone IV. If this is granted
Zone I1:1:., you ar going to place within an area already developed considerably smaller
lots and for onl one reason, financial reasons. It is being proved that far tougher
terrain than thi can be developed well and economically. I think it is disgusting
how we handled t is thing tonight. When the other subdivisions costae before us, we
awake a clear-cut decision. Now we are talking about whether we can slip this thing
through. I thin this whole thing stinks from beginning to end,
Councilman Sperl�ne: I disagree with you.
Mr. Weitsman: If those in opposition will not object to 47 lots here no
matter how they are laid out, and give us a letter to
that effect, I w111 be glad to confer to see what might be worked out in regard to
other matters.
Motion by Counci shin Sperline, seconded by Councilman Van Horn, that Zone Change No.
64 be approved a d go into Area District III subject to the recommendations of the
Planning Commiss°on and City Engineer, and not to exceed two lots to the acre.
Motion passed
Ayes: C
Noes: C
Absent: N
Motion by Counc
64 be referred
Commission. Mo
Ayes._ Cou
Noes: Non
Absent: Non
roll call as follows:
ilmen Van horn, Sperline, Hurst
ilmen Kay, Brown
lman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Van horn, that Zone Change No.
ack to the Planning Commission recomkea ndi.ng approval by the Planning
ion passed on roll call as follows:
cilman Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, Brown, Hurst
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SECOND READING
ORDINANCE No 41'
Precise Plan No. �
Bong & Cummin&
ADOPTED
ORDINANCE NO. 147
(Bong & Cummings)
Councilman Brown,
body of the ordin
Sperline that Ord
• Ayes: Counc
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by'Councilman
4. Van Horn, and carried, that second and final reading be
,6 (Rev.) Given to Ordinance No. 454 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPT-
ING A PRECISE PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT -OF CERTAIN
PROPERTIES IN SAID CITY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 14 OF
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, AND AMENDING SAID ORDINANCE No.. 147
" ``Location: MAT corner of FuenCe' 'mod Azbsa XV�etniuend. M(-tion by
seconded by Councilman Van Horn, and carried, that radding'of the
,nce be waived. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman
nance No. 454 be adopted.. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
loran Kay, Van Horn, Spgrline, Brown, Hurst
FIRST READING City Attorney presented and read Ordinance No. 455
ORDINANCE No. 455 "AN' ORDINANCE. OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
West Covina So. Ainex. No. 137 COVI I NA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO,
Harry & Margot Langfus INCORPORATING IN AND MAKING A PART OF SAID CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY OUTSIDE
THE SAID CITY AND CONTIGUOUS THERETO, KNOWN AS 'WEST COVINA SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION
DISTRICT NO. 137". Location: South side of Vine Ave., west of Citrus Street.
Approx. 2 acres. Area District Ill. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Council-
man Sperline, and carried, that Ordinance No. 455 be given its first reading.
FIRST READI
ORDINANCE NO.
Revised Precise
Granada Develop
PRECISE PLAN UPO
Location: Betwe
Motion by C6unci
ance No. 456 be
PRELIMINARY SEWE
No. Lark Ellen A
Engineer, motion
Sanitation Engine
and estimate of
fb1low . s:
Ayes: Count
Noes. None
Absent: None
City Attorney presented and read Ordinance No. 456
16 1 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
an No. 67 WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 147
.t Co.' KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND THE LAND USE PLAN
THEREBY ADOPTED, BY THE MODIFICATION OF A CERTAIN
CERTAINPROPERTYIN SAID CITY (Granada Development Company)."
Barranca St. and Citrus St. and north of San Bernardino Freeway.
an Sperline, seconded by Councilman Kay, and carried, that Ordin-
ven its first reading.
REPORT Upon receipt of petition containing signatures
& Shamwood St. of 75% of home owners in area in favor of sani-
tary sewers and. recommendations of Sanitation
y Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Kay that Mr. Nollac,
r, proceed wifh and present to the Council a preliminary report
sts for this sewer installation. Motion passed on roll call as
loran Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, Brown, Hurst
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PRELIMINARY SEWER
Tract No. 178
Osborne, Vernness
APPROVED
Sanitation Engine
and estimate of -c
call as follows:
Ayes: Counc
•NI None
Absent: Nona
CITY MANAGER
general practice,
under the 1911 Ac
even 65% to 75%;
the general area
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REPORT Upon'r receipt of petition containing signatures of
39 62% of home owners in area in favor of installation
6 Lyle Sts . of sanitary sewers, and upon recommendation,of Sahi-
tationa Engineer, motion by Councilman Vann Horn,
seconded by Councilman Sperline that Mr. Nollac,
ar, proceed with and present to the Council,, a preliminary report
9sts for sewer installation in this area. Motion passed on roll
ilman Kay, V,an,Horn, Sperline, Brown, Murat
To obtain 60% of signatures of home owners in
regard to sewer installation,petition is the
; , b ,would suggest very,.,stronngly that you adopt a uniform policy
t. At least 60% in signatures should be obtained, but if possible,
ould be best. The general policy could be investigated throughout
but I believe it.is 60% to 75%.
MEETING City Clerk presented and read reminder from.the
CITY OF LYNWOO Parks and Recreation Commission to the Council
regarding visit toiLynwood on January 31, 1956.
HUDSON SCHOOL DI TRICT City Clerk questioned the position of City of West
Covina 'in regard to.inadebtedness to the Hudson
School District f incd06iated into the'City of'West Covina. This district is
remain ing in the County fn the south of oinr City" likitsp- And is ..mot in6luded in ,the
Puente incorpora ion.
Mayor Hurst stat d that he did not believe that ,the city would have any responsi-
bility.to this s hool district, and in any event, there would probably be some type
of meeting with urrounding school district-s'when necessary.
Qhere was no fur her business and the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M. until
February 6, 1956 at 8:00 P.M.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
.10E HURST
Joe'Hurst, Mayor, City of West Covina
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