PC - Minutes - 05-16-60CITY.OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
Minutes of May 16, 1960
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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 8:00 o'clock p:m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Sam:
Absent: None.
Ex officio: Boyko, Wooliett, Flanery, Armstrong.
Present: Commissioners Casares, Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier,
Sam, Sandduist, Wilt.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
After comments by Commissioner Rightmeier the following was
stricken from page 2, item 8, paragraph 2, line 4, "this
amendment was agreeable to both the maker and the second."
The following to be insertdd. "lt was moved by McCaffree
and duly seconded that this motion be amended to include
report next meeting."
It was moved by Sandquist, second by Sam that the minutes of
May 2, 1960, be approved as corrected.
E!NKER DEVELOPMENT COMPANY - ZONE EXCEPTION CASE NO. 6, PUBLIC
K7AR I NG CONTINUED.
Secretary Woollett advised Chairman Wilt that the Public Hear-
ing in this matter is still open. Advisor Flanery stated he
had no additional data concerning this matter.
Edward J. Till, representing Shell Oil and Rinker Development
C.nmpany stated that the proposed openings on Rosemead Blvd.
Glendon Way had been processed by the State.
Chairman Wilt asked that anyone in the audience who desired
to be heard this evening to please stand and be sworn in.
Oath was administered by Advisor Flanery.
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Frank Whipple, 3635 North Rosemead Blvd., stated that /petition
;::d been circulated concerning the alley located between
Marshall Street and Glendon Way, and further stated that he
ws still opposed to the granting of this zone exception
unless the alley is improved.
Mabel Whipple, 3635 North Rosemead Blvd:, Apt. B., stated
that this alley definitely needs maintenance. Chairman Wilt
stated that this alley does not affect this zone exception
c-se.
Mabel Cloud, 3621 North.Rosemead Blvd., stated that dust
from this alley is a nuisance and the installation of a
service station will increase the problem.
Floyd Long, 3609 North Rosemead Blvd., stated that this dust
is created primarily by persons whose garages open on this
alley.
Commissioner Lieberg stated that a request for information
by this Commission to the Traffic Commission had not yet
been received and did not see how any decision could be made
until this report has been received and studied.
Mr. Till stated that he wanted the Commission to have the
necessary facts and would certainly like to avoid additional
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delay. Chairman Wilt asked Mr. Till if any attempt had been
made to include the property to the west. Mr. Till stated
that attempts had been made, and the elderly person owning
this property does not oppose the installation of a service
station but does not want to move at this time.
Secretary Woollett stated the Traffic Commission report should
be available by the next meeting. On the suggestion of Attorney
Boyko the Publ:c Hearing was not closed.
It was moved.by Sam, second by Lieberg that this matter be
continued to the next meeting of the Commission on June 6,
1960. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Casares, Lieberg,
McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Sandquist, Wilt. Noes: None.
Absent: None.
5. PLOT PLAN NO. 12: ARLAND DUNN.
Factual data concerning this Plot Plan was presented by Advisor
Flanery.
After considerable discussion concerning the narrow driveway
and only five garage, parking spaces and eleven (11) bedrooms,
It was moved by Casares, second by Lieberg that this Commission
disapprove Plot Plan No. 12 as presently submitted. This Plot
Plan may be re- presented subject to revision by the planning
staff. Roll call vote as follows: ,Ayes: Casares, Lieberg,
McCaffree, Sandquist, Sam, Wilt. Noes: Rightmeier. Absent:'
None.
6. PLOT PLAN NO. 13: T.D. ATKINS.
Factual data concerning this Plot Plan was given by Advisor
Flanery.
Dr. Tom D. Atkins, 434 North Garfield Avenue, Alhambra, stated
he would be willing to have the requirement that the old '
dwelling be brought up to code standards as a condition to the
approval of the plot plan.
It was moved by Sandquist; second by Sam, that this.Plot Plan
be approved subject to staff recommendations. Roll. call vote
as follows: Ayes: Casares, Lieberg, McCaffree; Rightmeier;
Sam, Sandquist, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None.
7. PLOT PLAN NO. 14: R. M. HOLMES.
Factual data concerning this Plot Plan was presented by Advisor
Flanery.
Chairman Wilt and Commissioner Sandquist both stated that they
had looked over this location and it appeared to be an ideal
setup.
It was moved by Sandquist, second by Lieberg that Plot Plan
No. 14 be approved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Casares,
Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Sandqui'st, Wilt. Noes:
None. Absent: None.-
8. PLOT PLAN N0, 16. J. G. HOCH.
Factual data concerning this Plot Plan was presented by Advisor
Flanery.
Joe Hoch, 226 Olivera Lane, Sierra Madre, stated he wished the
Commission could check his past performances in the Temple
City and Arcadia areas. The home which he plans to move in
is 5 or 6 years old and he feels that it will be an asset to
the area.
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It was moved by Casares, second by Lieberg that Plot Plan
No. 16 be approved and the building to be moved to be brought
up to code. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Casares,
Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Sandquist, Wilt. Noes:
None. Absent: None.
A. Secretary Woollett advised the Commission th t Frank DiNoto,
Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Committee on Parking
wished to address the Commission. Mr. DiNot3 stated that
the survey being conducted at the present time indicates a
large majority of the people contacted seem to favor the
adoption of this proposal.
Harry S. Buchanan, 4113 North Ivar Avenue, stated he had
received calls from a number of people who did not clearly
understand this proposal.
Hettie Koch, 4103 North Ivar Avenue, stated hat she did not
wish to be forced to sell her property.
After lengthy discussion Attorney Boyko advi ed the Commission
that there are three methods of initiating a zone change;
1 - by the Council's own motion, 2 - by the lanning Commission's
own motion or 3 - by petition.
Commissioner Lieberg asked Attorney Boyko iflthe Commission
were required to take any further action. Attorney Boyko
stated that no action was required.
It was moved by Sam, second by Rightmeier the t upon cooperation
with the City Council that they hire a Planning Consultant,
that this be one of the first programs undertaken. Roll call
vote as follows: Ayes: Casares, Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier,
Sam, Sandquist, Wilt.
B. Secretary Woollett recommended that the Com I ission formalize
their choice of a Planning Consultant. It qas moved by
McCaffree, second by Sandquist that the Com fission requests
the City Council to approve Everett Mansur s a Planning
Consultant for the Planning Commission if h is available
After a short discussion as to the possibility of including
a request for funds in this motion this itenj was set -aside to
enable the Deputy City Clerk to obtain Mr, f�ansur's proposal.
The preceding motion was withdrawn.
C. After a short discussion it was moved by Sa
Casares that the City Attorney prepare a dr
emergency ordinance for submission to the C
the recommendation that it is to be adopted
eliminate the erection of more than one sin
in the zones enumerated in Sections 727 to
Zoning Ordinance. Roll call vote as follow
Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Sandqu
None. Absent: None.
D. It was moved by Casares, second by Sandquis
Commission formally select Everett Mansur a
Consultant subject to ratification by the C
call vote as follows: Ayes: Casares, Right
quist, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. C
Lieberg and McCaffree abstained from voting
E. Chairman Wilt stated that due to the
he felt that Commissioners should be
sibilities.
Casares stated that due to the volum
different categories this work falls
Commission would be a more efficient
dquist, second by
ft of a proposed
ty Council with
to temporarily
le family dwelling
30 of the present
Ayes: Casares,
st, Wilt. Noes:
that the Planning
our Planning
y Council. Roll
ier, Sam, Sand -
missioners
increase in responsibilities
assign d specific respon-
of wo k and the number of
in, it is felt that this
organization if the chair
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assigned specific categories to
responsibility of investigating
each time the assigned category
business. After investigating,a
recommendations would be made.
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each Commissioner with the
without er assignment,
comes up,ih ormal order of-
report of findings and
This should be in addition to our planning advisors report
but may be coordinated with his information.
This procedure would in no way relieve each Commissioner of
his responsibility of becoming informed on all items of busi-
ness that come before us so that decisions reached here are
always in the best interest of the City of Rosemead.
It the chair feels that this assignment of duties requires'
a motion to that effect I am prepared to make such a motion.
It was moved by Casares, second by McCaffree that the chair
assign to each Commissioner or groups of Commissioners certain
specific Commission duties and responsibilities.
Duties and assignments to be made at the chairs discretion
taking into consideration the particular facilities available
to each Commissioner. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes:
Casares, Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Sandquist, Wilt.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
The following appointments were made by Chairman Wilt:
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Roy Casdress i1 (Ei Paul Liebe'e`):
uti1id es, and pipe l.inev parkways,
trees, plantings, curbs and gutters, pave -out, street
lighting.
R. K. McCaffree; (L. Rightmeier):
Annexations, R -2, R -3, R -4; lot splits, Chamber of
Commerce, zone exceptions.
E. Paul Lieberg; (Roy Casares):
Signs, billboards, posters, stickers, publicity,
equipment, maps, ordinances, beautification, C -1, C -2, C -3.
L. L. Rightmeier; (R.K. McCaffree):
Walls, fences, pools, M -1, M -2, M -3.
Frank Sam; (L.F. Sandquist):
Subdivisions, street widening, R -1 condemnation,
architectural and engineering, streets and alleys.
L.F. Sandquist; (Frank Sam):
Schools, churches, lodges, etc., on and off street
parking, acquisitions, move -ins, plot plan approval.
Joseph C. Wilt; (E. Paul Lieberg):
A1) contacts with City Council, L.A. County, Planning
Consultant, Planning Advisor, City Administrator, Agenda,
City Attorney, Flood Control.
Commissioner Lieberg requested Advisor Flanery to indicate the
present zoning on all plot plans submitted to the Commission.
It was moved by Casares, second by Sandquist and unanimously
carried that the meeting adjourn to Friday, May 20th at 7:30
o'clock p.m.. Meeting adjourned at 11 :45 o'clock p.m.
CHAIRMAN
SECRETARY
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