Buck Wargo
CITY HALL -- Glendale rooftops may look a little less cluttered in the
future.
The Glendale City Council will consider adopting an ordinance tonight
that would prohibit putting new equipment such as air conditioners on
roofs.
Residents would still be allowed to repair or replace existing
equipment without seeking formal approval.
The ordinance was developed in response to complaints about the
appearance of rooftops in some neighborhoods. Glendale requires the
equipment be screened, but many people consider the screening to be
unsightly, said city Planner Kim Christensen.
Residents could apply to the city for an administration exception if
they want to install new equipment on the roof.
IN OTHER ACTION
The Glendale City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the council
chambers of City Hall, 613 E. Broadway. The council will hold a budget
study session at 9 a.m. The Glendale Housing Authority will meet at 2:30
p.m. and the Redevelopment Agency at 3:30 p.m. The meetings will be
televised live on Charter Cable Channel 6. In other action, the council
will consider:
* as the Housing Authority, approving the general plan amendment to
the 2000-2001 Housing Element.
* an overview from Ken Emanuels, the city's lobbyist, of pending state
legislation.
* the second quarter budget report.
* funding the replacement of the microwave communication system at a
cost of $450,000.
* a presentation from one of Glendale's Airport Authority
commissioners.
