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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1946-01-30 - CC24~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JAI~UARy 30= 1946. The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a joint adjourned session with the Planning Commission in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 11331 Plaza Street, on above date, at ?:30 P. M. Mayor Wiggins in the Chair. Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Willard and Wiggins ans~~ered the roll call. Councilman LQOney vu~~ absent. The City Clerk sta.te8 that a Mr. Voge desires a quitclaim deed from the City of Lynwood covering a portion of Lot '8, Downey & Hellman Tract, as~there seems to be a cloud on the title on the proposed subdivision that he is proposing. Thereupon a Corporation Quitclaim Deed, whereby the City of Lynwood proposes to convey its interest in the North 133.5 feet of Lot 8, Downey and Hellman Tract, was ~su~itted. Thereupon RESOLUTION N0. 1900, entitled: "RESOLUTION SELLING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DEED UPON PAYMENT OF THE CONSIDERATION NAMED THEREIN," was read. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman Meyer that said Resolution No. 1900 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Willard and Wiggins. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Looney. The hour of 8 o'clock P. M. having arrived, said time being the hour fixed for hearing any and all protests or objections in 'connection with the proposed new land use Map and Ordinance on Zoning within the City of Lynwood. Said hearing having been duly published as required by law. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for hearing in connection with said matter and if any one desired to address the City Council on the matter they may do so at this time. Thereupon Mr. Audley Lytal addressed. the Council on behalf of his client Dr. Herter regarding the proposed subdivision of that portion of the Wm. McGrindle Tract lying northerly of Imperial Highway and westerly of Century Boulevard, submitting a Map showing Lots numbering from 1 to 13, inclusive, with an opening of Los Flores Boulevard to Imperial Highway and a parking area in the rear of said lots which it is proposed to dedicate to the City of Lynwood. Mr. Lytal stated that they are desirous of having said property reclassified to C-2 and the subdivision approved. After due consideration of the matter, it was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman Willard that said matter be referred to the City Planning Commission for action. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. . Mr. Earl A. Barbee addressed the City Council requesting that Orchard Avenue be zoned to C-2 on account of the erection of a store by Sears Roebuck Company gust south thereof, stating that they have several lots on Orchard Avenue and desire to construct business buildings. thereon. Mr. Matthews addressed the Council stating that he would request the City Council to ratify the action of the City Planning in providing Orchard Avenue as an R-1 zone, stating that he, together with other residents in that area bought with the understanding that it would be a residential district; also stating that the street is too narrow for business enterprises. Mr. Townsend also addressed the Council against estab- lishing Orchard Avenue as a C-2 district: Mrs. Barbee addressed the Council for commercial zoning (C-2). After due consideration of the matter, it was moved by Councilman Willard and seconded by Councilman Shrock that the City Council deny the application for commercial zoning on Orchard Avenue and the action of the Planning Commission as shown on the map be ratified by the City Council. All members of the ~~~_ City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Mr. L. B. Thompson addressed the Council on what zoning is proposed on Barlow Avenue. Mr. Thompson was informed that it is proposed as a multiple residential district (R-3). Dr. Burgess addressed the Council to the effect that he has purchased Lot 2, Block ~, Tract 9288 on the corner of Century Blvd. and Elm Street where he proposes to erect a bull~ding suit- able for an optician and medical doctor, stating that he is now having plans drawn for the building, inquiring if present zoning would permit the operation of such business at said location. In reviswthe the proposed Ordinance, it was determined that said location is R-3 Zone that would not permit such business, however, that in view of the circumstances and nature of the business and the location of the property that a variance may be made which would make such eonstructlon possible. It was moved by Councilman Dillard and seconded by Councilman Meyer that the City Council recommend to the City Planning Commission that in view of the understanding that the proposed building of Dr. Burgess reill resemble a residence, on account of its location, and the nature of the business, that the case is such a one that it would constitute a valid use to apply the vari- ance provision of the proposed ordinance. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Therefore, Dr. Burgess was informed to make .application to the Planning Commission for such use of said property under the variance provisions of the proposed Ordinance, when the Ordinance becomes eff active. Mr. George Kennedy addressed the.Council on proper zoning of the northeast corner of Norton Avenue and California. Street where the Cat}~.olic Church has purchased a treat of land approximately 358 feet wide north of Norton Avenue and 520 feet east of California Street on Norton Avenue, said property to be used for the erection of a church, school, and hall. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman 1~eyer and seconded by Councilman ~3hrock that the City Council direct that the Map.be amended by changing said land at said location to R-3_which will ~--- permit the use requested, and that,the City Planning Commission be requested to make a report thereon. ,All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly, carried. Mr. Townsend addressed the Council ob3ecting to zoning as it affects Bullis Road on Orchard Avenue, stating that he loins the property to the west of the R-3 zone. After due consideration of the matter, it was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Willard that the City Council direct that the map be amended by changing the zone from R-3 to R-2 covering all I00 foot lots bordering Bullis Road in Lynwood in Tract 3172, and that the City Planning Commission be requested to make a report thereon. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. ,. Mr. Lucian Pratt addressed the Council making application that California Street, between Imperial Highway and century Blvd. be shown on the use map as commercial (C-2 ), submitting a petition in support of his application signed by Lucian S. Pratt and 18 other petitioning the Council for such zoning. , After due consideration of the matter when it was deter- mined that the City now has more property zoned for commercial use than can be profitably used for such purpose; also thatthe Lots on California fact the side streets which would make a bad condition for key lots if zoned for commercial, it was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman Meyer that in the matter of appli- cation of Lucian Pratt and the other petitions that i~ be denied and that the recommendation of the Planning Commission as shown on the proposed use map be ratified. All members of.the pity Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Mr.. Largent addressed the Council opposing the zoning of California Street for commercial use, stating that he believes that it should be left as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Plunkett addressed the Council on the matter of zoning as it affects Agnes Avenue and Bullis Road, stating that he believes that zoning on the northeast corner should ?fie provided eo that a market could be constructed thereon, ®~ After due consideration of the matter, it was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman Willard that the application as made by Mr. Plunkett be denied and that the recommendation made by the Planning Commission on the use map be ratified. All members of the Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Mr. C.G. Krahm addressed the Council on the matter of making application to use the best 50 Peet of Lot 166, Tract 5222 for a shop in the rear of said Lot where he would do wood craft work,-stating that he was contemplating on leasing a portion of Lot 165, Tract 5222 on State Street, in a commercial zone, but that he could not be assured of ingress and egress as it would be in the rear of the Lot, supporting his verbal application by a written communication. After a•review of the matter it was found that the west half oP said Lot would be directly east of a commercial zone, and if it were changed to C-3 it would be in line with the property line oP such zone on the south side of Tenaya Avenue, therefore it was moved by Councilman Willard and seconded by Councilman Meyer that the City Council direct that the map be amended by changing said Lot 166, West 50 feet, Tract 5222 Prom R-1 to C-3, and that the Planning Commission be requested to make a report thereon. All members of the City Council present voting ays, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Mr. Walter MacAdams addressed the Council on zoning a8 it affects Tract 5418, stating that he has a number of lots in said area, and that he would suggest that the zone as affecting the frontage on Alameda Street and Century Blvd. be changed from M-1 to C-3, as Century blvd. is the entrance to Lynwood arad should be kept as presentable as possible. After due consideration of the matter, it was moved by Councilman Willard and seconded by Councilman Meyer that the City Council direct that the map be amended by changing the Lots in Tract 5418 from M-1 to C-3 fronting on Alameda Street and Century Boulevard. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Mr. M. R. Mueller-addressed the Council regarding zoning as affecting Lot 10, Tract 5103, the West 60 feet thereof, stating that the Lot is 535 feet long. Mr. Mueller was informed by Planning Consultant Whitnall that the lot is question is in Zone R-1 District, and.that the proposed ordinance provides that each 7000 square feet above 14,000 square feet an additional unit may be constructed. The City Council informed Mr. Mueller that he should pre- sent a plan of what he has in mind and submit it to the Planning Commission, and that in view of the depth of the lots that perhaps a variance may be worked ou t. Mr. Akers addressed the Council regarding his building ;on Atlantic Avenue that he constructed with the understanding that ''~ he could operate a screw machine shop therein, stating that he wants to know what his statue will be under the Ordinance.. Mr. Akers was informed that he should clear through the Planning Commission after the ordinance is effective to determine if he may operate thereat. Mrs. Justice addressed the Council on what would be permitted in the way of additional construction at Caress and Walnut Avenues, where there is now a small residence in the rear. Mr. Whitnall informed Mrs. Justice that it would be permitted under _ the proposed new ordinance to ~onstruet a house in the front where there is a small house in the rear, and it is al$o permitted under pre sent zoning. Mr. DeLuca addressed the Council on building on the rear of the East 50 feet of Lot 1193, Tract 3335 in the form of a guest house. Mr. DeLuca was informed that this would be permitted under present and new proposed ordinance with no kitchen facilities. Mrs. Louch addressed the Council on what the zoning is on the first lot east of Long Beach Blvd on Seminole Avenue. Upon investigation it was determined that the-lot in question is proposed as a P-1 district, which would permit parking or for multiples. Mrs. Bush desired to know the zoning on Seminole in the middle of the block. She was informed by Mr. Whitnall that this is ~~~ set up as single resident3a3 area{R-1). A petition was received signed by John A. Young and 14 other property owners requesting that Lugo Avenue between Spruce Street and Bullis Road be included in the multiple district (R-3). After due consideration of the matter, it was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman Willard that the application. as made by said Petitioners for Multiple zone be denied and that the action and recommendation of the Planning Commission as made on the use map be ratified. All members of the Gity Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. it was moved by Gouncilman Willard and seconded by Councilman Shrock that the meeting adjourn to February 4, 1946, at ?:30 P. M. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor, declared the motion duly carried.~~ LE , OF 0 Approved by the City Cou neil on February 4, 1946. 0 0 I LYNOD