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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 12,1996 - 6:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in adjourned regular session at the above
date and time in the Library Auditorium.
Mayor Alexander called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: IIARDISON, NARANJO, BEEBE,
ALEXANDER
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID
ALSO PRESENT:
City Administrator Garcia, City Attorney Deitsch, Community Development Director
Bruckner, Senior Planner Watrous, Planning Commissioners: Grosser, Moritz, James,
Martinez, Prado, Representatives of Cotten/Beland Associates, Deputy City Clerk
Toscano.
Community Development Director Bruckner addressed Council and Planning
Commissioners detailing the activities that have been conducted to accomplish the
zoning code revision and the remaining issues to be discussed by Councilmembers and
Planning Commission members. He then introduced Senior Planner Watrous to
provide information regarding the Planned Residential Development Zone.
Senior Planner Watrous addressed Council and Planning Commissioners explaining
that in order for developers to build a Planned Residential Development they would
have to meet certain standards as well as have certain qualities in the project. lie
described some of the specific areas of the Planned Residential Development that the
Planning Commission will need to consider when approving such a development, such
as: view fi-om public right -a -way, circulation, lot size, adequate parking, driveways,
traffic, pavement textures, walkways, recreational and green belts, buildings, privacy,
traffic noise, yard size fences/walls and trees. 1 -le stated that the intention was to allow
developers to have flexibility to design, but, to make sure standards are met.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Also Present
Com Dev Dir
comments
revision of
Zoning Code
Sr Planner
comments
Lengthy discussion was held between Councilmenhbers, Planning Commissioners, and Discussion
staff regarding some of the above specific areas of development.
Mr. Edward Hlava and Ms. Marianne Miasnik, residents of Citrus Cove addressed E. Hlava &
Council and Planning Commissioners presenting the many problems that they have M. Miasnik
encountered since purchasing their home at Citrus Cove, with parking, children comments
playing in the street, parking problems, and many problems relating to communication
with homeowners association. They warned Councilmembers and staff to anticipate
the worse scenario when creating the standards for development.
A representative of Lewis Homes addressed Council and spoke about the differences Rep Lewis Homes
between the Planned Residential Development, Condominiums and Town Homes.
Ms. Austin, a resident of the Mirador Homes, addressed Council expressing her Res Mirador
views on the concept of the Planned Residential Development, the developers and Homes comments
regulations.
After further discussion, it was consensus of Council that staff be allowed to move Staff to proceed
ahead with the Public Hearing process in order to approve the revisions of the Zoning with Public
Code. Hearing process
' Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue of outdoor festivals Com Dev Dir
and detailed the events that led up to the review of that section of the Azusa Municipal re: outdoor
Code. He proposed that the code be amended to allow up to three (3) outdoor events festivals
on any one parcel during a calendar year, using the Temporary Use Permit procedure
and for any additional events in excess of the 3 outdoor events, every person
conducting, managing or carrying on the festival shall first procure a separate permit
issued by the City Council, for each additional event.
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Lengthy discussion was held between Councihnember, staff, and Planning Discussion
Commissioners regarding the criteria for outdoor festivals. Additional discussion
included current code regulations, tickets for events, parking, noise -maximum
decibels, prior violations, civic groups versus businesses having festivals, number of
people attending the event and use of alcohol.
Council suggested the following criteria for outdoor festivals: alcohol to be within a Council
controlled area in accordance with an ABC permit, notification to residents, appeals Suggestions
process when request is denied, 30 days in advance to submit application, with list of
labels for notification to residents.
Councilmember Madrid requested a staff report on Fireworks stands regarding the Madrid comments
number of stands. Fireworks
Naranjo requested staff report on gross receipts from Fireworks stands.
It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:52 P.M.
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 96-C112.
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 96-08.
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Naranjo comments
Fireworks
Adjourn