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PC - Minutes 03-21-77i • • CITY OF ROSEMEAD 8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 21, 1977 STUDY SESSION 1. CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 p.m., in Council Chambers 2. STUDY SESSION - Ordinance on "Storage in Yards." Chairman DeTora called a 5-minute recess so audience could study photos taken at random throughout the City of various types of storage in yards. When the study session was recalled to order, Chairman DeTora asked the audience for their comments. Addressing Kenneth Jones Commission: 2504 Falling Leaf Mr. Jones said he felt the Ordinance as written was a good one, Addressing Harry Allen Commission: 2528 N. Denton Mr. Allen stated that lie felt no length limits should be imposed in the ordinance, or at least not less than 35 feet. Addressing Glen Clanton Commission: 3244 Leyburn Dr. Mr. Clanton stated he felt city should maintain discipline for keeping front'yard clean. He commented that a camper may not,be an eyesore to the owner, but may be to his neighbor. Addressing Ed Peterson Commission: 3437 N. Gaydon Mr. Peterson commented how important hobbies (such as recreational vehicles) were to retired persons, and he hoped that the City would not make it difficult for such hobbies to be maintained. Addressing Ellen Lundquist Commission: 2518 Denton Mrs. Lundquist inquired how new ordinance might effect parking on a vacant lot. Discussion ensued by Commission regarding the proposed ordinance. It was the consensus of the Commission that there was much work to be done, specifically separating the ordinance to distinguish storage of trash, rubbish, etc., from wheeled vehicles. Commission debated continuing the study session to another date or after this evening's meeting. Addressing Kenneth Jones Commission: 2504 Falling Leaf Mr. Jones stated that many members of the Good Sam Club could not attend the study session this evening, and would prefer having it another night. Addressing Mervin Kennedy Commission: 9139 Marshall Mr. Kennedy suggested the next Monday evening as a good time. It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Cianciola and carried to continue discussion of the Ordinance until Monday, March 28, 1977, 7:30 p.m., at the Community Center. 9 0 Planning Commission Minutes March 21, 1977 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lowrey, Cianciola, DeTora, Tury NOES: Ritchie The Study Session was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. REGULAR MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:48 p.m. Page 2 Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Ritchie Invocation was delivered by Chairman DeTora. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Cianciola, DeTora, Lowrey, Ritchie, Tury Ex officio: Dickey, Dilkes, Sullivan, Christianson, Herman, Young 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Cianciola requested the following change be made in the minutes of March 7, 1977: Item #7,, fifth paragraph, to read: "Commissioner Cianciola stated that he felt the homes could be brought up to Code and be made into nice residences and would be worth money. He also stated that he felt homes were more desirable than a vacant lot" It was moved by Commissioner Ritchie, seconded by Commissioner Lowrey, and carried to approve the minutes of rlarch 7, 1977, as corrected. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lowrey, Cianciola, DeTora, Ritchie, Tury NOES: None Public Hearings 5. ZONE CHANGE 77-84 - Consideration of a request by Arakelian Investments City of Rosemead for a change of zone from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Single Family Residential for property located southwest of Intersection of Pomona Freeway and San Gabriel Boulevard. Mr. Sullivan presented the Staff Report. Chairman DeTora opened the Public Hearing at 7:53 p.m. Oath was administered. Proponent: Mike Wagner, Lockman $ Assoc., representing Applicant 249 E. Pomona Blvd., Monterey Park Mr. Wagner commented that Applicant and Lockman and Assoc. were anxious to have Zone Change approved. There being no further proponents or opponents, Chairman DeTora closed the Public Hearing at 7:54 p.m. Discussion by Commission, including noise attenuation measures. It was moved by Commissioner Tury, seconded by Commissioner Ritchie, and carried to approve Zone Change 77-84. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lowrey, Cianciola, DeTora, Ritchie, Tury NOES: None Planning Commission Mites • Page 3 March 21, 1977 6. ZONE VARIANCE 77-82 - Consideration of a request by Arakelian Investments for a variance of front yard setback for garage and house for property located southwest of intersection of Pomona Freeway and San Gabriel Boulevard. . Mr. Sullivan presented the Staff Report. Chairman DeTora opened the Public Hearing at 8:03 p.m. Oath was administered. Addressing Glen Clanton Commission: 3244 Leyburn Drive Mr. Clanton advised caution in granting setbacks of less than 20 feet. Proponent: Mike Wagner, Lockman & Assoc., representing Applicant 249 E. Pomona Blvd., Monterey Park Mr. Wagner stated he believed all requirements for approval of the variance were met. There being no further opponents or proponents, Chairman DeTora closed the Public Hearing at 8:06.p.m. Discussion by Commission. 7 It was moved by Commissioner Cianciola, seconded by Commissioner Tury, and carried to approve Zone Variance 77-82, changing the setbacks on Lots 3, 4, 12, 19, and 22 to twenty feet; and directing Staff to prepare a Resolution. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Cianciola, DeTora, Ritchie,'Tury NOES: Lowrey Commissioner Lowrey explained his reason for voting no as follows (verbatim): "We ask for 25 foot setbacks. We've given variances to 20 feet. Now we're back to 18 feet. We just had a study session tonight worried about parking, storage in yards, and it wasn't the storage of recreational vehicles, it was storage, period, in yards; and that was my reason. You're getting to 18 feet, and the next one's going to be 17 feet. If you're going to set a rule, you've got to follow it somewhere. I mean, you keep giving variances all the way down the line - 20 feet in some and here you have seven locations that want 18 feet, eight of them down to 20 feet. The 20 feet I can go along with, but 18 feet is just too much. There are just too many homes and too small of property as far as I can see." Attorney Dilkes stated that as developer was anxious for progress on these matters, Resolutions could be Prepared by the next meeting. 7. PARCEL MAP 7922 - Consideration of a request to subdivide two lots from one existing parcel of land (8926 Emerson Place). Mr. Sullivan presented the Staff Report. Addressing Fred Pausch, representing Applicant Commission: 850 Arcadia Avenue, Arcadia Mr. Pausch commented the Applicant was anxious to build and was hopeful of Commission approval of Parcel Map. Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 March 21, 1977 Addressing Mrs. Gladys Reed Commission: 8945 Emerson Place Carl Canzano 8937 Emerson Place Both Mrs. Reed and Mr. Canzano commented that they had no objection to approval of the Parcel Map. They stated they both would like to subdivide their own property. Addressing Manuel Alvarez Commission: 8936 Emerson Place Mrs. Juanita Mashmeyer 8946 Emerson Place Mr. Alvarez and Mrs. Mashmeyer stated they did not want approval of the Parcel Map as there was already too much traffic on their dead- end street. Addressing Bob Cook Commission: 8922 Emerson Place. Paul Hausler 8929 Emerson Place Mr. Cook and Mr. Hausler stated they did not want a cul-de-sac to be constructed on Emerson Place. Mr. Sullivan stated there would be'no construction of a cul-de-sac. It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Cianciola, and carried to approve Parcel Map 7922 and the Negative Declaration. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lowrey, Cianciola, DeTora, Ritchie, Tury NOES: None 8. RESOLUTION 77-6 - AMENDMENT OF GENERAL PLAN FOR AREA BOUNDED BY VALLEY BOULEVARD, GUESS STREET, ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD, TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD AND ELLIS LANE. It was moved by Commissioner Ritchie, seconded by Commissioner Lowrey, and carried to approve Resolution 77-6. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lowrey, Cianciola, DeTora, Ritchie NOES: None ABSTAIN: Tury Commissioner Tury explained his abstention as being due to the fact that he was not on the Commission at the time this amendment was passed. .9% MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF a. Commission and Staff were .polled regarding attendance at the West San Gabriel Valley Planning Council Meeting on .3/24/77. b. Commissioner Lowrey asked Staff for status of truck business on Pitkin Avenue, and was advised that business had been given 30 days to abate. c. Commissioner Cianciola suggested Commission consider requiring smoke detectors be installed in new construction. d. Commissioner Ritchie asked about a block wall for the 7-11 Store on Mission and Muscatel. Ms. Christianson stated it would probably take official action by Commission to do this, as 7-11 is not required to put up a block wall. Planning Commission Mines • Page 5 March 21, 1977 Regarding the same 7-11, Commissioner Tury questioned whether landscaping was going to be kept maintained. Ms. Christianson stated 7-11 hired someone to maintain the grounds. e. Commissioner Ritchie asked City Attorney whether there' was any way to make the p'ronosed location of domes on-approved Parcel 'taps permanent. Attorney ')il'<es stated he would investigate. f. Commissioner Ritchie commented on preparation of minutes. g. Commissioner Cianciola commented on improved appearance of Valle Inn. Commissioner Lowrey concurred. h. Commissioner Tury requested that Commission be sent a copy of public hearing notices at the time they are posted. i. Commissioner Tury stated his opinion that Commission should hold a study session prior to a public hearing for any change in the Zoning Ordinance. Commissioner Ritchie concurred. j. Mr. Sullivan brought to the Commission's attention the symposium on Neighborhood preservation and Rehabilitation in California Communities. Commission will be polled at next meeting regarding attendance. k. Chairman DeTora asked that Staff investigate the burned garage on the corner of Mission and Muscatel. 10. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Addressing Mervin Kennedy Commission: 9139 Marshall Mr. Kennedy had further comments to make regarding the Storage in Yards Ordinance. 11. ADJOURNMENT Chairman DeTora adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m. to Monday, March 28, 1977, at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Center..