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PC - Minutes - 05-02-60CITY OF ROSEMEAD, Minutes of ROSEMEAD CALIFORNIA May 2, 1960 Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this proposed exception. He further stated that no communications had been received concerning this matter and the only question he would have, would be regarding the 5' high wall it might obstruct visability as numerous school children use this street. Chairman Wilt declared the Public Hearing open and instructed all those persons who wished to testify to please stand and be sworn in. Advisor Flanery administered the oath. George W. Roach, Jr., 869 North Garfield Avenue, Montebello, Architect, Universal Savings b Loan, advised the Commission that since a power pole was located in the center of the pro- posed driveway, that the driveway would be moved south. Since there was no one else in the audience who wished to ad- dress the Commission, Chairman Wilt declared the Public Hearing closed. After a discussion it was moved by Lieberg, second by McCaffree that this zone exception be granted in accordance with existing requirements including modification of setback, plus two ad- ditional requirements. 1. a 5' high wall be erected across the front of the property and back to the normal 20' setback. 2. The egress lane of the drive be posted with a stop sign. After a short discussion by the Commission it was decided that it would be permissable to have the stop sign painted on the blacktop. Roil call vote as follows: Ayes: Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Sandquist, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: Casares. Attorney Boyko stated that there were no protests of record and that the findings of fact was such exception will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare nor to the pro- perty of other persons located in the vicinity thereof. 6. PROPOSED SUBDIVISION. TREADWELL COMPANY. Secretary Woollett read a communication requesting that the requirement of sidewalks be waived. 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. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Wilt. 2. Present: Commissioners: Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Sandquist, Wilt. Absent: Commissioner Casares. Ex officio: Boyko, Woollett, Flanery, Armstrong. 3. It was moved by Sam, second by McCaffree and unanimously carried that the minutes of April 18, 1960, be approved as printed. 4. RINKER DEVELOPMENT COMPANY - ZONE EXCEPTION CASE N0. 6. PUBLIC HEARING continued. Secretary Woollett explained that this item appeared on the agenda in error as it had been continued to May 16, 1960. 5. UNIVERSAL SAVINGS AND LOAN. ZONE EXCEPTION CASE NO. 7. PUBLIC HEARING. Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this proposed exception. He further stated that no communications had been received concerning this matter and the only question he would have, would be regarding the 5' high wall it might obstruct visability as numerous school children use this street. Chairman Wilt declared the Public Hearing open and instructed all those persons who wished to testify to please stand and be sworn in. Advisor Flanery administered the oath. George W. Roach, Jr., 869 North Garfield Avenue, Montebello, Architect, Universal Savings b Loan, advised the Commission that since a power pole was located in the center of the pro- posed driveway, that the driveway would be moved south. Since there was no one else in the audience who wished to ad- dress the Commission, Chairman Wilt declared the Public Hearing closed. After a discussion it was moved by Lieberg, second by McCaffree that this zone exception be granted in accordance with existing requirements including modification of setback, plus two ad- ditional requirements. 1. a 5' high wall be erected across the front of the property and back to the normal 20' setback. 2. The egress lane of the drive be posted with a stop sign. After a short discussion by the Commission it was decided that it would be permissable to have the stop sign painted on the blacktop. Roil call vote as follows: Ayes: Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Sandquist, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: Casares. Attorney Boyko stated that there were no protests of record and that the findings of fact was such exception will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare nor to the pro- perty of other persons located in the vicinity thereof. 6. PROPOSED SUBDIVISION. TREADWELL COMPANY. Secretary Woollett read a communication requesting that the requirement of sidewalks be waived. 7 Ll Noel Tcnietti, representing Fitzgerald and Treadwell Engin- eering, also requested this modification to reduce cost. Advisor Flanery stated that sidewalks were definitely a part of a subdivision and recommended the place to start requiring sidewalks was on this first case. Commis `oner Lieberg asked if this request for sidewalk modi- fication had been r, -.`ore the subdivision committee. Advisor Flanery stated that it had. It was moved by Sandquist, second by Sam that the Commission approve this proposed map conditionally. Conditionally on compliance with recommendations made by the staff and contained in the report. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Lieberg, MCCaffrea, Rightmeier, Sam, Sandquist, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: Casares. PLOT PLAN: FLOYD E. TURNER. This item withdrawn from the agenda by the applicants request. PLOT PLAN: BENTON WINNINGHAM. Factual data concerning this plot plan presented by Advisor Flanery. Benton Winningham, 123 North Alhambra Avenue, Monterey Park, told the Commission he was the applicant. It was moved by McCaffree, second by Lieberg that the Commission approve this plot plan subject to a setback which corresponds to the setback of the house to the south. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Sandquist, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: Casares. 9. ROSEMEAD CHAMBER OF COMIMERCE: PARKING RECOMMENDATIONS. Dr. S;uart Maude, 9639 East Valley Blvd., President of the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce stated that Frank DiNoto would present this proposal. It was moved by Lieberg, second by Rightmeier that the Commission study this proposal of the Chamber of Commerce. It was rec- commended by McCaffree that the motion be amended to include rep next meeting. This amendment was agreeable to both the maker and the second. Roll call vote on the amendment was as follows: Ayes: Lieberg, McCaffree, Sandquist, Wilt. Noes: Rightmeier, Sam. Absent: Casares. Roll call vote on the motion as amended was as follows: Ayes: Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sandquist, Wilt. Noes: Sam. Absent: Casares. Advisor Flanery advised the Commission that on May 12, 1960, there will be a meeting of the Southern California Planning Congress, the topic will be Community Appearance and he has requested that literature and invitations be sent to this Commission. Commissioner Sam stated that he had noticed a great many streets and alleys which were unpaved and many streets with inadequate street lighting, therefore he would like to move that the Secretary make a request of the Traffic Commission to undertake the study of this as a project. This motion was second by Rightmeier. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Lieberg, Mc- Caffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Sandquist, Wilt. Noes; None. Absent: Casares. Chairman Wilt stated he had one more item he would like to - 2 - V • • place before the Commission, that of condemned buildings. That if we are to have a successful beautification this problem should be corrected Secretary Woollett advised the Commission he would be happy to investigate this problem and would like to have Advisor Flanery assist him in this investigation. It was moved by Rightmeier, second by Sam and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:59 o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting May 16, 1960. CHAIRMAN SECRETARY - 3 -