LIGHT-POLE HEIGHT The City Council introduced an...

LIGHT-POLE HEIGHT

The City Council introduced an amendment to the zoning code that

would increase the height limit for light poles atop parking

structures adjacent to residential zones from 8 feet to 16 feet.

WHAT IT MEANS

While the current law was meant to limit the amount of spillover

of unwanted light onto surrounding homes, the 8-foot restriction has

necessitated a larger number of light poles to sufficiently

illuminate the structures, creating an adverse visual impact,

according to a city staff report. The amendment would allow higher

light poles, which would theoretically limit the amount of poles

needed.

ZONING STANDARDS

The council introduced several changes to the city’s zoning code

that it will vote to approve at its next meeting.

The changes are the result of numerous public workshops and

incorporate state Department of Housing and Community Development

recommendations.

WHAT IT MEANS

The changes would adjust third-floor setback guidelines and reduce

density limits in eight areas throughout the city.

PUMPING CONTRACT

The council voted to increase a contract with a firm that has been

removing contaminated oil from Glendale Water and Power’s electrical

equipment.

WHAT IT MEANS

The contract extension with United Pumping Service, which will

increase the cost to the city by $200,000 to a total of $520,000,

will allow the continued cleanup of department equipment,

contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls. The equipment is being

stored in a temporary storage yard.

VOTE: 5-0

FYI

WHAT: Next City Council meeting

WHEN: 6 p.m. Tuesday

WHERE: 613 E. Broadway, 2nd floor

CONTACT: (818) 548-2090