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PC - Minutes 01-19-81CITY OF ROSEMEAD 8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION JANUARY 19, 1981 MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER - The Study Session was called to order by Chairman Cleveland at 6:00 p.m. in the Conference Room of Rosemead City Hall, 8838 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. 2. ROLL CALL - Present: De Cocker, Lowrey, Cleveland, Ritchie, Mattern Absent: None Ex Officio: Kress, Dickey, Carmona, Fernandez 3. MATTERS DISCUSSED - Condominium Ordinance The discussion began with consideration of the parking requirements. Commissioner Mattern stated that he believed that the parking requirements recommended previously could be modified to require three parking spaces for up to 3 bedrooms, then add -j~ a parking space for each bedroom thereafter. The Commission was polled and it was the consensus of the Commission to accept Commissioner Mattern's suggestion. There was then a discussion with regard to the parking requirement being restrictive as far as the number of units on a property, and the effects this may have on the developer's construction loan,aporoval. Commissioner Mattern then requested that Mr. Carmona_specify.that prohibiting the use of shake or shingle roofs would be limited to those type of roofing made from wood. He stated that in the memorandum submitted to the Council this was not specified. Mr. Carmona then informed the Commission that he would like to bring some of staff's concerns with regard to the Condominium Ordinance before the Commission at a future date. Commissioner Ritchie stated that he would like to review the present Ordinance in conjunction with the changes and concerns already discussed. He suggested that the changes be incorporated into the present Ordinance and then reviewed by the Commission for accuracy and further concerns. Mr. Kress suggested that the Commission had provided the staff with adequate guidance as to the types of changes they wished to see incorporated, and stated that he would like to draft the new ordinance, and then submit the draft to the Commission for further study and approval. There was then a discussion regarding the language, cross-referencing of material. It was suggested by Commissioner Mattern that the ordinance should be reveiwed line by line and if there are any areas of concern, they could be dealt with. Commissioner De Cocker suggested utilizing the method whereby the changes are inserted above the deleted material, so that comparison can be made. Commissioner Mattern stated that there were some areas that had not been cleared up such as open space and whether or not this could be adjusted in light of the larger parking requirments. He also expressed his concern with the set back requirements. Commissioner Mattern also expressed his desire to review the entire ordinance and pick out the areas of concern. Commissioner Lowrey stated that he would like to refer the matter to staff, however, if any of the Commissioners had problems with the ordinance, he felt that they should be dealt with. Commissioner Ritchie stated that there were a number of other items to be, considered that had not been considered previously and would like to deal with these matters. He stated that, as an example, it had nbt been decided whether to allow commercial condominiums; and building height had also hot been addressed. Planning Commission Minutes Study Session - January 19, 1981 Page Two There was then a discussion regarding whether or not these items. should be addressed at this time. Commissioner Ritchie then stated that since there were so many separate copies of the changes proposed by the Commission,.perhaps it would be easiest to allow staff to draft the Ordinance, incorporating the changes, then hold another study session to review the draft Ordinance. Mr. Kress and Mr. Carmona stated that it would be possible for them to draft the Ordinance within approximately four weeks. Mr. Carmona sug- gested that the open space, adjustment of open space for more parking, and other concerns of the Commission be dealt with for the remainder of the study session. Commissioner Ritchie then restated his opinion that having a first draft submitted for the Commission's review and consideration would be more productive. There was then a discussion by the Commission with regard to the open space requirement. Among the matters discussed in this regard were the definitions of open space, the amount of open space to be required, and possible trade-off of parking for open space. Commissioner Mattern stated that perhaps the definition of open space should be clarified prior to discussion of open space requirements. Commissioner Ritchie stated that the definition of common open space in the existing Ordinance reads as follows: "Land area set aside for the residents of a condominium project which is owned by the condominium association." He further suggested that private open space be defined as follows: "Land area designed and maintained for the exclusive use of the appurtenant dwelling unit." Commissioner Ritchie stated that in the present Ordinance, it sets forth a minimum of 400 square feet of private and/or common open. space per dwelling unit, which would allow a developer to provide 400 square feet of private open space and no common open space. He stated that he would like to set forth a minimum of common open space and private open space. Commissioner Mattern suggested that perhaps they could set forth a minimum of open space, then specify that a certain number of feet could be used for common open space and private open space. There was also a discussion regarding the possibility of allowing parking to count as open space and the possible restrictions on design by allowing a percentage of open space for private use or common use. Following this discussion, it was decided to schedule a date for the next study session at the regular meeting. 4: ADJOURNMENT The Study Session was adjourned by Chairman Cleveland to the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. CITY OF ROSEMEAD 8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 19, 1981 MTNI7TF.S 1. CALL TO ORDER - The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Rosemead was called to order by Chairman Cleveland at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Rosemead City Hall, 8838 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner De Cocker. The invocation was delivered by Commissioner Lowrey. 2. ROLL CALL - Present.: De Cocker, Lowrey, Cleveland, Ritchie, Mattern Absent: None Ex Officio: Kress, Dickey, Carmona, Fernandez 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting, December 15, 1980 Study Session, December 15, 1980 Regular Meeting, January 5, 1981 Commissioner Mattern.recuested that in the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 15, 1980, Page 5, Paragraph 7 be amended as.follows: 11 . . .Commissioner Mattern then stated his belief that this structure was not safe for this type of use and stated that he would like to have agencies concerned with with the health and safety of the occupants inspect the premises." He stated that the Minutes as printed indicated that he believe the structure to be safe; however, the insertion of the word "not" would make the Minutes accurate. Staff was directed to make the appropriate change in the Minutes of December 15, 1980. It was moved by Commissioner Mattern, seconded by Commissioner Mattern, seconded by Commissioner Ritchie, to approve the Minutes of December 15, 1980, subject to the insertion of the word "not" in Paragraph 7 of Page 5, as requested by Commissioner Mattern. ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: De Cocker, Lowrey, Cleveland, Ritchie, Mattern Noes: None it was moved by Commissioner De Cocker, seconded by Commissioner Lowrey, to approve the Minutes of the Study Session, December 15, 1980, as printed. ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: De Cocker, Lowrey, Cleveland, Ritchie, Mattern Noes: None It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner De Cocker, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting,,-January 5, 1981, as printed. ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: De Cocker, Lowrey, Cleveland, Ritchie, Mattern Noes: None 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - On items not on the Agenda. Chairman Cleveland asked if anyone present wished to address the Commission. No one came forward. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. PREZONING OF LANDS - REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTER: Prezoning of jurisdictional territory to be adjusted between the City of Montebello and the City of Rosemead to C-3D, Medium Commercial, Design Overlay. The subject area is Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting, January 19, 1981 Page Two located south of the Pomona Freeway, generally west of San Gabriel Boulevard and the existing southwest City of Rosemead boundary. The Staff Report was presented by Mr. Carmona, and the. recommendation for approval was made. - Chairman Cleveland opened the Public Hearing at 7:40 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to address the Commission with regard to this matter, the Public Hearing was closed accordingly. Chairman Cleveland then referred the matter to the Commission for discussion. It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Ritchie, to accept the Environmental Findings and'that a previously approved supplemental Environmental Impact Report was approved according to CEQA, and that minor changes or alterations to the project are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and not the agency making the find- ings. ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: De Cocker, Lowrey, Cleveland, Ritchie, Mattern Noes: None 5A. PC RESOLUTION 81-2 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, A PREZONE DESIGNATION OF C-3,D, MEDIUM COMMERCIAL, DESIGN OVERLAY, FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY SOUTH OF THE POMONA FREEWAY, GENERALLY WEST OF SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD, AND THE SOUTHWEST EXISTING CITY OF ROSEMEAD BOUNDARY, OR MORE SPECIFIALLY SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "A". (PREZONING OF LANDS -.REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTER) Mr. Kress read the Resolution by title only. Commissioner Lowrey asked what would happen to the land if the shopping center was not constructed. Mr. Kress stated that the City of Rosemead would have five years in which to utilize the land for development im- provements of at least 100,000 square feet. If the City of Rosemead failed to to so, within the specified time, both cities would jointly apply to the Local. Agency Formation Commission to revert the land back to the City of Montebello. It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner De Cocker, to waive further reading and adopt PC Resolution 81-2. ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: De Cocker, Lowrey, Cleveland, Ritchie, Mattern _ Noes: None OTHER. BUSINESS 6. PC RESOLUTION 81-1 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 80-207 FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NURSERY/GROWING GROUND ON PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA;. EDISON RIGHT-OF-WAY, SOUTHWEST OF KLINGERMAN STREET AND DELTA AVENUE. Mr. Kress read the Resolution by title only. Commissioner Ritchie asked who owned the subject property. He was informed that the property was owned by Southern California Edison. He then re- quested that the Resolution be amended to reflect that Southern California Edison was the property owner: Staff was directed to make the appropriate changes in the Resolution. It was moved by Commissioner De Cocker, seconded by Commissioner Lowrey, to waive further reading and adopt PC Resolution 81-1, subject to the changes requested by Commissioner Ritchie. ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: De Cocker, Lowrey, Cleveland, Ritchie, Mattern Noes: None 7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - On any matter. Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting - January 19, 1981 Page Three Chairman Cleveland asked if anyone present wished to address the Commission: No one came forward. 8. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS,AND STAFF A. Commissioner Ritchie requested that staff submit a report on the safety of the Stor-MOr Warehouse on Valley Boulevard. He stated his concern with the safety of the building for band practice. Mr. Carmona stated that there was an application pending for expansion of the conditional use permit for the warehouse. He stated that the expansion would be for the band practices, and that the Commission would receive ar:full report at that time. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Cleveland adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.