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PC - Minutes - 06-06-60CITY OF ROSEMEAD, Minutes of ROSEMEAD CALIFORNIA June 6, 1960 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Rosemead was held in the City Hall, 3964 North Rosemead Boulevard. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wilt at 8 :03 o'clock p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Chairman Wilt. 2. Present: Commissioners Casares, Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Sandquist, Wilt. Absent: Commissioners: None. Ex officio: Boyko, Woollett, Flanery, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Sandquist called attention to the approval of minutes of the last meeting, line 2 should read Item 9. It was moved by Sandquist, second by Sam and unanimously that the minutes be approved as corrected. 4. RINKER DEVELOPMENT COMPANY - ZONE EXCEPTION CASE N0. 6 - PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUTED. Attorney Boyko advised those in the audience who wish to address the Commission to stand and be sworn In. The oath was administered by Advisor Flanery. Secretary Woollett read the following recommendations from the Traffic Commission concerning this proposed Zone Exception. That the Traffic Engineers report shows too much traffic to warrant the installation of a service station at this location and the Traffic Commission recommends a denial of the request for zone exception. The reports show that a total of 1,285 cars travel this intersection in a six hour period Edward J. Till, 145 N. Painter, Whittier, representing Rinker Development stated permission had been received from the State for the curb openings as shown on the plot plan. Mr. Till further stated that when possible to do so additional land would be acquired, but at the present time the elderly lady who owned the property did'not dish to sell. Mr. LaFave, 1085 N. Palm Ave., Anaheim, representing Shell Oil Company stated that it was estimated that a station at this location would delivf:r approximately 30,000 gallons per month or 1,000 gallons per day, serving approximately 150 cars in a 16 hour day. Frank Whipple, 3635 N. Rosemead Blvd. addressed the Commission regarding the alley way from Glendon Way to Marshall Street. Chairman Wilt advised Mr. Whipple that this alley has no bearing on this item of business. Public Hearing in this matter was declared closed by Chair- man Wilt. After considerable discussion it was moved by Casares, second by Rightmeier that this Zone Exception be granted subject to the conditions as set forth by Advisor Flanery. 0 0 5 5. Sec. WoollZ. asked Mr. Till if there were any objections to the proposed conditions. Mr. Till stated there were no objections. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Casares, Rightmeier, Sam. Noes: Lieberg, McCaffree, Sandquist, Wilt. Absent: None. Advisor Flanery stated the findings of fact: 1. The property can be used for the purposes for which it is zoned and an exception is not necessary for the preservation of any sub- stantial property right of the owner. 2. There aie no practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the ordinance. If the exception were granted, the spirit of the ordinance would not be observed, public safety secured and substantial jus- tice done. It was moved by McCaffree, second by Sandquist and unanimously carried that the foregoing findings of fact be incorporated into the motion. Advisor Flanery advised the applicants that they had fifteen (15) days in which to appeal to the City Council. PLOT PLAN N0. 9 - EDWARD & SHIRLEY ANDREWS, 8325 Glendon Way. Mr. John D. Wilson stated he was the builder representing Mr. Andrews. After discussion it was moved by Sam, second by Casares that this Plot Plan be approved subject to resubmission of a revised plot plan showing the owners intent and subject to staff approval. The conditions discussed were the addition of a 10 X 10 turn around area and drive areas to meet ordinance requirements requiring paving. It was moved by McCaffree, second by Sandquist that the foregoing motion be amended to include a double car port and double car garage as a condition. Roll call vote on the amendment was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Sandquist, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. Roll call vote on the motion as amended was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Sand - quist, Wilt. PLOT PLAN NO, 17 - KELLY HOLLOWELL, 9332 E. Marshall Street. Factual data concerning this Plot Plan was presented by Advisor Flanery. After a short discussion it was moved by Casares, second by Sandquist that Plot Plan No. 17 be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That the car port shown on the plot plan be increased to 20 foot width and, 2, that the driveway be surfaced over the entire length. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Casares, Lieberg, McCaffree,. Rightmeier, Sam, Sandquist, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. A. Commissioner Lieberg stated that in view of Secretary Woollett's leaving the City of Rosemead he would move that the Commission declare the office of Secretary vacant by abandonment, motion was seconded by McCaffree and unanimous- ly carried. - 2 - 0 0 It was moved by Lieberg that Mrs. Armstrong be appointed Secretary to the Commission. Motion died for lack of a second. It was movee by McCaffree, second by Casares and unanimously carried that Milton R. Farrell be appointed Secretary of this Commission effective at the next regular meeting. B. Secretary Woollett stated that a communication had been re- ceived from Everett Mansur including estimated costs. Commissioner Sam requested that this Commission be read in full. This communication was read in full by Secretary Woollett. C. Commissioner Lieberg recommended that the Commission request the Council when considering the budget to consider the hiring of Everett Mansur and the possibility of a man in the City Hall being assigned half time to the Planning Commission work, and a girl to handle office details and recommend that the City Council set aside a amount for City Hall development. Commissioner McCaffree stated he would so move Commissioner Lieberg's recommendation additionally including the $10,000.00 item for the hiring of Everett Mansur as Planning Consultant. Motion was second by Lieberg and roll.call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Sandquist, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. D. Clyde Clemmons, 507 San Pasquale Drive, Alhambra, addressed the Commission concerning property at 3131 Rosemead Place. Mr. Clemmons was advised to file a plot plan and proceed through regular channels. Mr. Dewey Hardcastle, 4019 -3/4 N. Muscatel Ave., stated that property owners on Muscatel are installing curbs and gutters under private contract and there was some difficulty con- cerning gas pipes in the area. E. Commissioner Lieberg stated that a billboard had been erected at 9424 East Valley Blvd. since the passage of Ordinance . No. 25. Secretary Woollett advised Commissioner Lieberg that this had been called to the attention of Advisor Flanery and it is being checked at the present time. It was moved by McCaffree, second by Sandquist that the meeting adjourn to 6:00 o'clock p.m., Wednesday, June D, 1960. Motion carried with Commissioner Rightmeier casting a di- cinding vote. Meeting adjourned at 11 :02 o'clock p.m. - 3 -