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COMPLIMENTARY COPY VOLUME 20, NO. 36
RESIDENTS OBJECT TO PROPOSED PORTLY PROJECT BY KATTA HULES
The project, located at 920 S. Fifth Street, was set to be discussed this week.
The Arcadia Chamber Welcomes Breeders' Cup cord ninth time at Santa Anita Park. On Sept. 1, the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce welcomed Sr. Director for Ticketing & Horsemen Relations
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Constitution Week
Breeders' Cup Preview at Government Affairs Breeder's Cup World Championships stands as one of the world's greatest and most prestigious horse racing events. It commences this year Nov. 4 and 5 for the re-
- Photo by Terry Miller
The design for another home is up for review by the city council. The project, located at 920 S. Fifth Street, was set to be discussed this week but the property owner requested a continuance, claiming not enough notice. Though this was granted, the council still had a hearing on the matter. Three residents spoke up against the project. The first was Brett Mitluski who said it was “an attractive design and would be appropriate in many other parts of Arcadia, however it is too large for this particular street.” He pointed to the project’s proposed size of 6,090 square feet with attached 726 square foot garage and “nearly forty-two percent” floor area ratio (FAR) as the major problems. The City Staff Report on the matter says the houses in the area range from “1,260 to 2,546 square feet.” He cited consistency in design as one of the appealing features of 5th Street. “Unlike many other streets in the South Arcadia area
of Breeder's Cup Brandy Stoekinger, who gave attendees of our Government Affairs Forum a comprehensive look SEE PAGE 12
In celebration of Constitution Week, the Santa Anita Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is presenting an exhibit in the children’s section of the Arcadia Public Library. The exhibit features a copy of Howard Chandler Christy’s “Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States,” a replica of the USS Constitution, two authentic
copies of revolutionary era ladies’ day dresses, and more. The dresses are on loan from Karla Stahlman and Meg Stahlman, mother and daughter members of the Santa Anita Chapter, and are worn on special occasions and for commemorative events. The Resolution to designate Sept. 17 SEE PAGE 12