PC - Minutes 09-04-80J
i+ AMENDED - .OCTOBER..6,..1980
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD
-ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
STUDY SESSION
SEPTEMBER 4, 1980
MTNTITFS
1. CALL TO ORDER: The Study Session was called to order by Chairman Cleveland
in the Conference Room of Rosemead City Hall, 8838 Valley Boulevard,
Rosemead, California.
2. ROLL CALL - Present: Handy, Lowrey, Cleveland, Ritchie, Mattern
Absent: None
Ex Officio: Gutierrez, Carmona, Fernandez
3. MATTERS DISCUSSED:- Land Use Element, Areas 13., 14, and 15
The discussion began with the presentation of two additional areas of con-
cern.and the findings of studies conducted by Mr. Carmona and Mr. Bitterly.
The two new areas of concern are: Mission Drive, in the vicinity of
Rosemead Boulevard (Area 14); and, Garvey Avenue, in the vicinity of
Rosemead Boulevard (Area 15).
AREA 14.- Mission Drive
The recommendation is to change the zoning of this area to R-3, with the
exception of the northeast corner of Muscatel and Mission, (presently
zoned C-1 and developed with a convenience market); and the northwest
corner of Muscatel and Mission, (presently zoned C-1 and developed with
a residential use). The Commission concurred with the recommendation.
It was also determined that the northeast corner of Muscatel and Mission
should remain C-1, and the northwest corner should be changed to R-1.
Also, the areas north of the convenience market will be designated as R-1.
There was also a discussion regarding the southwest corner of Rosemead
Boulevard and Mission Drive, and the areas west, fronting on Mission
Drive. The Commission considered what type of zoning would be most
suitable, since it is presently partially commercial and residential. No
decision was reached on this area.
AREA 15 Garvey Avenue
Mr. Bitterly and Mr. Carmona stated that much of this area is developed
with industrial uses; however, many abutt.residential areas. It was
recommended that this area.be designated as M-1 with a Design Overly, to
control the appearance and to minimize the detrimental effects on the
adjacent residential areas as much as possible.
Commissioner Ritchie inquired regarding the possibility of stating in the
Zoning Ordinance that any M-1 area abutting a residential area would be
subject to design review by the Planning Commission. Mr. Carmona agreed
to investigate this possiblity.
AREA 13 - Southwest corner of the City
It was recommended. to the Commission that,. because of.the large size of the
area, it be divided into smaller sections and each section be studied
separately.
The area from Hellman Avenue to the San Bernardino Freeway, between New
Avenue and Del Mar Avenue was discussed. In this discussion, the Commission
considered re-zoning the_area.of Columbia Street to R-1, to reduce the traf-
fic congestion in the area. However, the possibility of designating this
area as high-density residential was also considered, and.it was pointed out
that high-density developments would provide off-street parking, thus
alleviating the traffic:.congestion on Columbia Street. The Commission did
not reach a decision on this matter.
Planning Commission Minutes
Study Session - September.4, 1980
Page Two
*Hellman Avenue to Emerson Avenue, between New and Del Mar was also dis-
cussed. The recommendation.isto designate this area as R-1, to promote
.the improvement of the existing properties in the area. The-Ee ins ea
The development of high-density residential along New Avenue in Monterey
Park was discussed and the.Commission requested that staff contact the
City of Monterey Park to request information on this area. In addition,
staff was directed to supply the Commission with a summary of Zoning
laws, and to. investigate the legality of the P-Parking zone.
The Commission.then.scheduled the next study session for September 18, 1980,
at 6:00 p.m., in the.Conference Room.
4. ADJOURNMENT
There being.no.further business.to come before the Commission, Chairman
Cleveland.adjourned.the.meeting.to the Study Session, September 18, 1980
as 6:00 p.m.
*Amended by the Planning Commission, October 6, 1980, to read as follows:
Hellman Avenue to Emerson Avenue, between New and Del Mar was also dis-
cussed. The recommendation by the.consultants was to designate this
area as R-2; however, after discussion, it was the decision of the Com-:
mission that this area be designated as R-1.
**Deleted by the Planning Commission, October 6, 1980.