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PC - Mintues 06-7-76CITY OF ROSEMEAD . PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 7, 1976 A Regular Meeting of the Rosemead Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Rosemead City Hall, 8838 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead California. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Cianciola The Invocation was delivered by Chairman DeTora. 2. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Present: Revelles, Cianciola, DeTora,,Lowrey, Ritchie Absent: None Ex officio: Dilkes, Sullivan, Dickey, Christianson 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 17, 1976 , Regular Meeting Commissioner Cianciola asked that under item 9d, Insurance Man be deleted from the verbatim statement inasmuch as he was not an insurance man. It was moved by Commissioner Ritchie, second by Commissioner Revelles and carried to approve the minutes of May 17, 1976` as corrected. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Revelles, Cianciola, DeTora; Lowrey, Ritchie NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None Chairman DeTora stated that because of the public concern over Item #7, TT 31238, he would like to have the Commission consider hearing this matter prior to #'s 5 & 6. It was moved by Commissioner Revelles; second by Commissioner Cianciola and carried to hear Item #7 prior to #'s 5 & 6. . ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Revelles, Cianciola, DeTora, Lowrey NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Ritchie 7. TENTATIVE TRACT 31238 - CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT. Proposed project is a 22 lot residential subdivision to be located on 5.5 acres southwest of the intersection of the Pomona Freeway and San Gabriel Boulevard. Mr. Sullivan presented the staff report. Chairman DeTora requested Mr. Dilkes to poll the Commission as to their reading the EIR. The Commission was polled. PC Minutes Page 2 6.7.76 Chairman DeTora requested Mr. H.M. Scott to read selected paragraphs on pages 6, 7 and 12 of the EIR for Tentative Tract 31238 for clarification. Mr. Scott did so. Addressing the Commission: Mr. Atsuyoshi Hosokawa, 8522 Silver Ridge Dr. Mr. Hosokawa stated he represented residents on Silver Ridge Drive who wished to register their opposition to the opening of Silver Ridge Drive into Tentative Tract 31238 reasons being; (1) They would like to avoid any increase in traffic volume and; (2) Cul-de-sacs eliminate transient traffic and are a crime deterrent. Mr. Mike Galitzen,-8529 Silver Ridge Drive. Mr. Galitzen stated there were over 20 children on Silver Ridge drive and by extending the road through it would tend to increase traffic speed. Chairman DeTora asked the aforementioned gentlemen if they were in fact opposed to the development or just Silver Ridge Drive being extended and they both stated they were not opposed to the development of the 22 homes just the extension of their street. Mr. Willie Lockman, Representative of Lockman 8 Asso, 249 Pomona, Monterey Park, California Mr. Lockman summarized on the progress of Tentative Tract 31238 from its initial filing to the present and gave his views on the recommendations of staff and the County Engineer. Discussion followed. Mr. Ed Daley, Environmentalist, 249 Pomona Blvd., Monterey Park, discussed noise dba's along the freeway. Mr. Bill Takeuchi, 8522 Villa Park Drive told of his experience living in such close proximity to the freeway. Recess was called at 9:05 p.m. Commission reconvened at 9:20. Commissioner Lowrey abstained from voting due to the personal relationship he had with the owners of subject property. Discussion followed and it was the consensus of the Commission. to have more information submitted regarding dba contours and further investigation on lead and noise pollution. In accordance with Section 66452.1 (b) of the Subdivision Map Act, the Commission requested a time extension from the applicant for consideration of the Tentative Map. Mr. Lockman granted the Commission's request. It was moved by Commissioner Revelles, second by Commissioner Cianciola and carried to continue approval of TT 31238 to the July 21, 1976 meeting of the Commission at 6:30 p.m. PC Minutes • • Page 3 6.7.76 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Revelles, Cianciola, DeTora, Ritchie NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Lowrey Continuation of regular agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. REVISION OF THE P-0, PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ZONE. The proposed, amendments to the zone constitutes additional professional uses and provides provisions for landscaping, signs, parking and trash. Mr. Sullivan presented the staff report. Chairman DeTora opened the public hearing at 9:45 p.m. There being no opponents or proponents the hearing closed accordingly.. Discussion by the Commission. It was moved by Commissioner Ritchie, second by Commissioner Cianciola to amend Section 9108.10. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Cianciola, DeTora, Lowrey, Ritchie NOES: Revelles ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, second by Commissioner Revelles and carried to incorporate the City Attorney's additions to.Sections 9108.2 and 9108.3. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Revelles, Cianciola, DeTora, Lowrey, Ritchie NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN:None Chairman DeTora called a five minute recess at 10:05. The Commission' reconvened. It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, second by Commissioner Ritchie and carried to approve the Negative Declaration for the Revision of the P-0 Zone. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Revelles, Cianciola, DeTora, Lowrey, Ritchie NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, second by Commissioner Cianciola and carried to instruct the City Attorney to draft a Resolution recommending to the City Council approval of the Revised P-0 Ordinance. PC Meeting, • Page 4 6.7.76 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Revelles, DeTora, Cianciola, Lowrey, Ritchie NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 6. ALLEY VACATION . Consideration of vacating the alley located approximately 500` north of Garvey Boulevard between Jackson Avenue and Isabel Avenue. Mr. Sullivan presented the staff report Chairman DeTora opened the public hearing at 10:20 p.m. PROPONENTS:, None OPPONENTS: Ted Blondell, 3059 Isabel,.suggested a hump in the alley to slow traffic down. Carl Herald, 3055 Isabel, stated concern over speed in alley Armando Sienz, 3048 Jackson, felt vandalism would increase. Chairman DeTora closed the public hearing at 10:30 p.m. Discussion by Commission. It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, second by Commissioner Cianciola to deny vacation of the alley and instruct the City Attorney to draft a Resolution recommending to the City Council denial of the vacation and in addition recommend the Traffic Commission study feasibility of traffic control in this alley. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Revelles, Cianciola, Lowrey NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: DeTora, Ritchie Chairman DeTora stated he abstained from voting because he was appointed as temporary Commissioner. 8. RESOLUTION 76-8 PC Resolution for Zone Change 76-77 C-1 to R-3 at 8907 E. Mission Drive, Rosemead, ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Revelles, DeTora, Cianciola, Lowrey, Ritchie NOES: None ABSENT: None 9. RESOLUTION 76-9 PC Resolution recommending revision to the P-D, Planned'Development Ordinance of the Rosemead Municipal Code. 10. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE -None PC MINUTES Page 5 6.7.76 11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF a. Mr. Sullivan requested an extension on the report regarding alternate uses in commercial zones. It was moved by Commissioner Revelles, s--cond by Commissioner Lowrey and carried to defer this matter to the last meeting of July. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Revelles, Cianciola., Lowrey, DeTora, Ritchie NOES: None ABSENT: 'done b. Commissioner Lowrey questioned status of signs on produce stands in the City. Mr. Dickey stated information would be submitted to the Commission as far as the City's action on this matter. C. Commissioner Cianciola stated that he was in no way involved or connected with the Tentative Tract 31238 development. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission it was moved by Commissioner Lowrey,second by Commissioner Cianciola to adjourn the meeting in memory of Francine Trujillo, Mrs. Bob Govella, and Mrs. Walter Lowrey. Chairman DeTora adjourned the meeting at 11:00 p.m. Next Regular'meeting to be called to order at 6:30 p.m. June 21, 1976.