PC - Mintues 11-1-76CITY OF ROSEMEAD
8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 1, 1976
1. CALL TO-ORDER - 7:34 p.m.
Louis Tury, Jr. was sworn in as a member of the Planning
Commission.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Cianciola.
Invocation was delivered by Commissioner DeTora.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Cianciola, Lowrey, Tury, DeTora
Absent: Commissioner Ritchie (excused, recovering from
operation)
Ex officio: Dickey, Dilkes, Sullivan, Herman, Young
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting October 18, 1976.
Commission discussed misunderstanding in the motion for
Parcel Map 6718. After discussion with the City Attorney,
the matter was resolved.
It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey and seconded by Commissioner
Cianciola and carried to approve the minutes of October 18, 1976
with the following changes:
8. (Fourth Paragraph)' . . If conditions were not met
and relocation work not completed, the deposit could
be used to demolish the structure."
8. (Seventh Paragraph)"Mr. Dickey commented that it
might be desirable that Planning Staff meet again
with Mr. McHose on a personal basis. He continued
to state that the Planning Commission acted pursuant
to the Law."
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lowrey, DeTora, Cianciola
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Tury
ABSENT: Ritchie
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. ZONE CHANGE 76-80 - Applicant requested a change of zone on
property located at 8614 Valley Blvd,
from R-1 Single Family Residential to
C-3 Commercial.
Mr. Sullivan presented the Memorandum dated November 1, 1976,
wherein the applicant requested that the Zone Change not be
heard at this meeting; but since the Staff had already posted
and advertised for public hearing, the Commission could open
the public hearing and hear testimony.
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November 1, 1976
Chairman DeTora opened the Public Hearing at 7:50 p-m.
Oath was administered.
Addressing the Commission: Kenneth Willer
3860 Walnut Grove
Mr. Willer wanted more information on what the zone change
would involve.
Mr. Sullivan reviewed the Staff Report for the Commission.,
It was moved by Commissioner Tury and seconded by Commissioner
Cianciola and carried to continue the Public Hearing to
November 15, 1976.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lowrey, DeTora, Cianciola, Tury
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ritchie
6, AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE - Consideration of Amendment to
Zoning Ordinance regarding the
outdoor display and storage of
merchandise.
Mr. Sullivan presented the Memorandum dated 'November 1, 1976.
Chairman DeTora opened the Public Hearing at 8:02 p.m. There
being no proponents or opponents, the Public Hearing closed
accordingly.
Discussion by Commission.
It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner
Tury and carried to approve the amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance and the Negative Declaration subject to the
revisions set forth by the Commission at this meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lowrey, DeTora, Cianciola, Tury
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ritchie
7. LAND USE AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN
Mr. Sullivan presented the Memorandum dated November 1, 1976.
Chairman DeTOra'opened the Public Hearing at 8:23 p.m. There
being no proponents or opponents, the Public Hearing closed
accordingly.
Discussion by Commission.
It was moved by Commissioner Cianciola, seconded by Commissioner
Lowrey and carried to adopt a resolution recommending to the
City Council approval of the Amendment to the Land Use Element
of the General Plan and recommend approval of the Negative
Declaration.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lowrey, DeTora, Cianciola, Tury
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ritchie
Planning Commission Minutes Page 3
November 1, 1976
OTHER BUSINESS
8. DESIGN REVIEW - Applicant requested approval for a single-
faced sign to be erected at 3925 Rosemead Blvd.
Mr. Sullivan presented the Staff Report dated November 1, 1976.
Discussion by the Commission regarding the zone violation on
the property.
It was moved by Commissioner Cianciola, seconded by Commissioner
Tury and carried to continue this matter until a complete report
is submitted from Zoning Enforcement and to allow applicant to
be present at the meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lowrey,'DeTora, Cianciola, Tury
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ritchie
Recess called at 8:30 p.m. - Commission reconvened at 8:42 p.m.
9. MODIFICATION OF SECTION 8110 - 8659 Edmond Drive
Mr. Sullivan presented the Staff Report dated November 1, 1976
Addressing the Commission, the applicant: Mrs. Hettman,
8659 Edmond Drive
Mrs. Hettman explained her reasons for not wanting to install
sidewalks and that she would be willing to do so at a future date
when the entire street installed them.
Discussion by Commission.
It was moved by Commissioner Tury, seconded by Commissioner
Cianciola and carried to grant the request for a waiver for the
installation of sidewalks.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lowrey, DeTora, Cianciola, Tury
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ritchie
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-A RESOLUTION 76-18 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING TO THE.CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL
OF THE ZONE CHANGE IN PRE-ANNEXATION ZONE
CHANGE NO, 78 FOR ANNEXATION AREA 45.
After a discussion by Commission where it was determined that
people living in the affected areas owning horses would have
up to three years to comply, it was moved by Commissioner
Cianciola and seconded by Commissioner Lowrey and carried to
approved Resolution 76-18 as printed.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lowrey, DeTora, Cianciola, Tury
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ritchie
Planning Commission Minutes Page 4
November 1, 1976
CC-B RESOLUTION 76-19 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOM-
MENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE
ZONE CHANGE IN PRE-ANNEXATION ZONE CHANGE
NO. 79 FOR ANNEXATION AREA 46
It was moved by Commissioner Cianciola, seconded by Commissioner
Tury and carried to approve Resolution 76-19 as printed.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lowrey, DeTora, Cianciola, Tury
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ritchie
11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF
a. Planning Department Activities
It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner
Cianciola and carried to receive and file the memorandum on
Planning Department Activities from October 1975 to October
1976.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lowrey, DeTora, Cianciola, Tury
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ritchie
b. Clothing Manufacturing in C-3 Zone
Mr. Sullivan read the Memorandum dated November 1, 1976.
Discussion by Commission.
It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner
Tury and carried to direct the Staff to amend the Zoning
Ordinance and advertise for a public hearing to permit
clothing manufacturing.in the C-3 Zone subject to a Conditional
Use Permit.
ROLL CALL VOTE:,
AYES: Lowrey, DeTora, Cianciola, Tury
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ritchie
C. Relocation Ordinance
It was the decision of the Commission to set January 17 for
further discussion of this matter.
d. January 17 set as date for Commission elections and
reorganization.
e. Discussion regarding the amount of bond legally permissible
to obtain
f. Commissioner Tury suggested forming of a new Rosemead
Beautification Committee. Commission concurred that
consideration of this matter could be discussed at a
later date.
g. Commissioner Cianciola asked the status on boarded-up home
at 3880 Walnut Grove. Mr. Sullivan commented that owner of
this condemned home did not want it demolished but wanted
to re-do the foundation. Staff will look further into the
matter.
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h. Chairman DeTora brought up the fact that 10 years ago
this date, plans were completed for the Rosemead City
Hall.
i. Chairman DeTora reminded everyone to vote in the following
day's election.
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12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Addressing the Commission: Glen Clanton, 3244 Leyburn Drive
Mr. Clanton recommended the formation of a Rosemead Beautifica-
tion Committee.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission,
it was moved and seconded to adjourn. Chairman DeTora adjourned
the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
Next Regular Meeting - November 15, 1976