PC - Minutes 04-04-77CITY OF ROSEJ74EAD
I 8833 VALLEY BOULEVARD
I ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
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PLANNING COT-0.ISSION R?EETING
APRIL 4, 1977
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:33 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was'led by Commissioner Cianciola
Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Ritchie
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Cianciola, DeTora, Lowrey, Ritchie, Tury
Ex officio - Dickey, Dilkes, Sullivan, Christianson,
Herman, S. Young
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by.COmmissioner
Cianciola, and carried to approve the minutes of the Regular Ad-
journed Meeting of March 28, 1977.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lowrey, Cianciola, DeTora, Ritchie, Tury
NOES: None
4. ORAL CO111.1UNICATIC7dS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
Public Hearings
5. AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINA?1CE - Consideration.of Amendment to
Zoning Ordinance regarding Storage in Yards.
As this was a continuation from the previous meeting, Chairman DeTora
reopened the Public Hearing at 7:40 p.m. Oath was administered.
Addressing Ed i4ilane
Commission: 2609 Bartlett
Mr. Milane commented that the matter should be tabled for further
study.
Addressing Howard Andrews
Commission: 2439 La Presa
Mr. Andrews had some questions to ask regarding the proposed
ordinance. Attorney Di7.'ces was able to respond to the questions.
Chairman DeTora closed the Public Hearing at 7:56 p.m.
It was moved by Commissioner Tury, seconded by Commissioner Cianciola,
and carried to table the ordinance as written, remand it back to
Staff for further study, and have them prepare.a new ordinance
which shall contain two sections: one referring to trash in yards,
and one referring to the storage of vehicles, with a subsection
regarding recreational vehicles. It shall also contain a paragraph
giving the Commission authority to modify the regulations in some
necessary cases. Staff shall also publish and post for a new public
hearing when the new ordinance is prepared.
Commissioner Lowrey commented that a Study Session by the Commission
might be a more expedient way to handle preparation of the new
ordinance, but such was not the consensus of the Commission.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lowrey, Cianciola, DeTora, Ritchie, Tury,
NOES: None
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6. ZONE CHANGE 77-85 - Consideration of a request for a change of zone
from C-3 Medium Commercial and P Parking to R-3 Medium lultiple
Residential for property located on the east side of Del Mar,
north of Garvey.
Mr. Sullivan presented the Staff Report.
Chairman DeTora opened the Public Hearing at 8:03 p.m.
Proponent: Louis Salazar, Applicant
2191 S. Garfield, 71onterey Park.
Mr. Salazar expressed his hope that the Zone Change would be
approved. He also made a minor correction of some information in
the Staff Report.
Addressing John Babakitis
Commission: 3046 Del Mar
Mr. Babakitis is a neighbor, and wondered what effect the zone change
would have on his property.
Opponent: Millie Babakitis
3046 Del Mar
Mrs. Babakitis was under the false impression that her property's
zone was being changed also. Commission provided'her with correct
information.
Chairman DeTora closed the public hearing at 8:09 p.m.
Discussion by Commission.
It was moved by Commissioner Ritchie, seconded by Commissioner
Lowrey, and carried to approve Zone Change 77-85 and the Negative
Declaration.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lowrey, Cianciola, DeTora, Ritchie, Tury
NOES: None
7. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 113 - Consideration of a request to allow the
sale of antiques in.CBD Zone (8940 Valley Boulevard).
Mr. Sullivan presented the Staff Report.
Chairman DeTora opened the public hearing at 8:18 p.m,
Proponent: Eldon Beezley, Applicant
8527 Marshall St.
41r. Beezley commented on his experience and expertise in the antique
business, and expressed his desire that the Commission approve the
Conditional Use Permit.
Chairman DeTora presented, and Attorney Dillces read, an article
re;.arding "fake antiques."
Chairman DeTora closed the public hearing at 8:33 p.m.
Discussion by Commission.
Commissioner Ritchie felt a condition should be added to the CUP
making it non-assignable.
Chairman DeTora felt that Applicant should be required to post a
bond to repair the parking lot.
It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Ritchie,
and carried to approve Conditional Use Permit 113, subject to
the following conditions:
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April.4, 1977
1. Subject property shall be operated.as a bona fide antique
store.
2. Signs shall meet the requirements of the CBD Ordinance.
3. This Conditional Use Permit shall expire one year from issuance
except that the owner shall be entitled to a two year extension,
if the Director of Planning finds the Applicant's operation to be
in conformity with the goals and purposes of Rosemead Municipal
Code Section 9181 (last paragraph). Such extension shall be
granted in accordance with Rosemead Municipal Code Section
9183.2
4. Within five days after approval of this Conditional Use Permit,
Applicant shall submit a signed, notarized "Affidavit of
Acceptance of Conditions" to the Planning Department.
5. This Conditional Use Permit shall be a personal permit issued
to Eldon D. Beezley and Barbara D. Beezley (hereinafter the
"Beezleys") and shall not be assignable voluntarily or
involuntarily and shall terminate upon asssignment or upon
the of business by the Beezleys at the location
described herein.
6. All display of merchandise for sale on the premises shall be
wholly enclosed within the building.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lowrey, Cianciola, Ritchie, Tury
NOES: DeTora
Chairman DeTora stated his reasons for voting "No" were (1) that he
was not in favor of antique stores in the City as they led to
used furniture stores; and (2) that he felt that the Applicant
should be required to re-surface and/or repair the parking area.
Recess was called at 8:50 p.m.; Commission reconvened at 9:05 p.m.
8. AMENDTIENT TO ZONING OP.DIUNTCE - Consideration of Amendment to Zoning
Ordinance regarding Relocations.
Addressing Eileen Walsh
Commission: 15236 Burbank Blvd., Van Nuys
Robert Simpson, President
House Movers Assn.
Pls. Walsh, an attorney, and ^Ir. Simpson had questions about various
aspects of the proposed Ordinance. Through discussion with Commission
and the City Attorney, these matters were resolved to satisfaction.
Chairman DeTora closed the Public Hearing at 10:44 p.m.
Attorney Dilkes read through the corrections as approved by the
Commission, including Resolution 77-12, Declaring a Policy with
Regard to Illegal Building Relocations.
It was moved by Commissioner-Ritchie, seconded by Commissioner
Cianciola, and carried to approve the Amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance Section 9192, as modified, and the Negative Declaration.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lowrey, Cianciola, DeTora, Ritchie, Tury
NOES: None
It was moved by Commissioner Tury, seconded by Commissioner
Cianciola, and carried to approve Resolution 77-12.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lowrey, Cianciola, DeTora, Ritchie, Tury
NOES: None
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Recess was called at 10:55 p.m.; Commission reconvened at 11 p.m.
9. PARCEL MAP 8001 - Consideration of a request to subdivide' three
lots from one parcel of land (Northwest corner of Mission and
r:iuscatel) .
Mr. Sullivan presented the Staff Report.
Discussion by Commission.
It was moved by Commissioner Ritchie, seconded by Commissioner
Lowrey, and carried to approve Parcel Map 8001, subject to the
conditions and findings, and the Negative Declaration.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lowrey, Cianciola, DeTora, Ritchie
NOES: Tury
10. NIATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF
a. Commission and Staff were polled regarding attendance at a
symposium sponsored by UC Irvine - "Neighborhood Preservation
and Rehabilitation in California Communities."
b. Commission and Staff were polled regarding their attendance at
the Southern California Planninq Congress meeting on April 14.
c. A Study Session regarding the proposed Subdivision ordinance
was set for Tuesday, April 19, 1977, at 7:30 p.m. Commission
and Staff discussed the ordinance.
d. Commissioner Ritchie commented on progress of the McHOSe
relocation.
e. Commissioner Cianciola commented that the Uniform Building Code
(in regard to installation of fire warning devices) was not
being adhered to.
11. ORAL C XIMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
12. ADJOURNPIENT - Chairman DeTora adjourned the meeting at 11:30 p.m.
Next Regular Neeting - April 18, 1977