PC - Minutes 01-07-80CITY OF ROSEMEAD
8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD
-ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 7, 1980
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER - The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City
of Rosemead was called to order by Chairman Ritchie 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 Chairman Ritchie.
The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner De Tora.
2. ROLL CALL - Present: Handy, Lowrey, Ritchie, Cleveland, De Tora
Absent: none
Ex Officio: Dickey, Kress, Sullivan, Fernandez
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting, December 3, 1979.
Commissioner Lowrey stated that item No. 12d was incorrect-in that the
disturbance reported by Commissioner De Tora was on Olney Street instead of
Rio Hondo. Commissioner De Tora agreed and staff was directed to make the
necessary amendment.
It was then moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Handy,
to approve the foregoing Minutes, subject to the amendment to Item No. 12d.
Roll Call Vote - Ayes: Handy, Lowrey, Cleveland, De..Tora
Noes: None
Abstain: Ritchie
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - On items not on the Agenda.
Chairman Ritchie asked if anyone present wished to address the commission.
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No one came forward.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairman Ritchie informed the audience that Item.-NO. 6, Conditional Use
Permit 79-170, had been withdrawn by the applicant and would not be heard
at this evening's meeting. '
5. ZONE CHANGE 79-114: A Commission-initiated zone change for properties located
_ on Bartlett Avenue, north of Valley Boulevard, from P-Parking to R-1, Single-
family residential.
Mr. Sullivan presented the Staff Report.
Chairman Ritchie opened the Public Hearing at 7:40 p.m. Seeing no one
wishing to address the Commission, the Public Hearing was closed accordingly.
There was a short discussion.by the Commission.
It was moved by Commissioner Cleveland, seconded by Commissioner De Tora, to
approve zone Change 79-114 and the Negative Declaration, and to adopt PC
Resolution 80-1.
Roll Call Vote - Ayes: Handy, Lowrey, Ritchie, Cleveland, De Tora
OTHER BUSINESS
6. TENTATIVE TRACT 38455: Consideration of a 3.14 acre subdivision located at
1100 Walnut Grove Avenue, Rosemead.
The Staff Report was presented by Mr. Sullivan. During his presentation, he
requested that the Commission amend No. 11 of the Engineer's Report from
"Regional Planning Department" to "Rosemead Planning Department".
Planning Commission Minutes
Regular Meeting - January 7, 1980
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TENTATIVE TRACT 38455;(continued)
There was a lengthy discussion regarding the feasibility of utilizing solar
energy for this, and future projects. Mr. Jock Sewell, architect, stated
that he would investigate this matter. Chairman Ritchie requested that Mr.
Sewell report his findings to the Commission.
It was moved by Commissioner De Tora, seconded by Commissioner Cleveland, to
approve Tentative Tract 38455, subject to the amendment to No. 11 of the
Engineer's Report.
Roll Call Vote - Ayes: Handy, Lowrey, Ritchie, Cleveland, De Tora
7. PARCEL MAP 12877: Request by Louis and Marcella Acuna to subdivide their
lot at 3213 Burton Avenue, Rosemead.
The Staff Report was presented by Mr. Sullivan.
The was a lengthy discussion regarding the possibility of requiring a
Maintenance Agreement and the applicants' intentions with regard to the
development of the flag lot.
It was agreed by the Commission that this matter should be continued at the
January 21, 1980 meeting to allow the applicant to submit a site plan for the
review of the Commission.
Chairman Ritchie called a recess at 8:25 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:35 p.m.
8. PARCEL MAP 12743: Request by Bill Coffman to resubdivide existing parcels
into two lots at 9300 Valley Boulevard.
Mr. Sullivan presented the Staff Report.
There was a discussion by the Commission regarding the parking requirements.
and the drainage pattern for this parcel of land. The possibility of
requiring a drainage easement was discussed; however, no action was taken on
this matter, since a land survey would be necessary to determine the natural
drainage pattern.
Lighting in the carport area was also discussed. In order to alleviate this
problem, Condition No. 11 was added. This condition read as follows:
"Lighting is to be installed in the carport area."
in addition, Condition No. 9 was amended to require the applicant to file for
a zone change,to bring the parcel of land under a single zone; and Condition
No. 3 was amended to require the parking area to be restriped and bumpered to
the satisfaction of the Planning Director.
it was moved by Commissioner De Tora, seconded by Commissioner Lowrey, to
approve Parcel Map 12743, along with the Negative Declaration, subject to the
addition of Condition No. 11, and the amendments to Conditions 9 and 3.
Roll Call Vote - Ayes: Handy, Lowrey, Ritchie, Cleveland, De Tora
9. EXTENSION REQUEST: Request by Loren Phillips and Associates to-grant a six-
month extension for Parcel Maps 11716 and 11188.
The Memorandum was presented by Mr. Sullivan.
There was a short discussion regarding whether or not six-months would be
sufficient time.
It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Handy, to approve
a six-month extension for Parcel maps 11716 and 11188.
Roll Call Vote - Ayes: Handy, Lowrey, Ritchie, Cleveland, De Tora
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Regular Meeting - January 7, 1980
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10. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - On any matter.
Chairman Ritchie asked if anyone present wished to address the Commission.
No one came forward.
11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF
a. Mr. Sullivan requested that the Planning Commission schedule a date for
a Study Session to complete the review of the zoning ordinance.
The Commission scheduled January 28, 1980, at 6:15 p.m. as the date for
the Study Session.
b. Mr. Kress requested that'the Commission make a motion recommending to the
City Council. that they adopt the "Procedures for Public Hearings" he had
given the Commission before the meeting.
The Commission requested time to review the procedures before .voting on
this matter. Staff was directed to place this item on the next Agenda.
C. There was a short discussion regarding the rules and procedures for
Commission reorganization.
Staff was directed to provide the Commission with a copy of the minutes
of the meeting where the rules and procedures were adopted.
d. Chairman Ritchie stated that he believed that the Stor-MOr Warehouse,
8635 Valley Boulevard, had not complied with the Conditions of approval
for their Conditional Use Permit.
Staff was directed to investigate this matter and provide the Commission
with a report of their findings so that-it could be determined whether or
not this matter should be brought.before the Commission for further action.
12. ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business to come before the Commission,
the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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