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PC - Minutes - 04-18-60'\ r CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA ,omites pf April 18, 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 8:00 o'clock p.m. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Lieberg. 2; Present: Commissioners: Casares, Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Sandquist, Wilt. Absent: None. Ex officio: Watson, Woollett, Flanery, Armstrong. 3. APP.".^'.! ^.L OF MINUTES: After considerable discussion, it was moved by McCaffree, second by Lieberg that the minutes of April 4, 1960, be approved as written. Roll call vote as follows: Casares, Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Sandquist, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. 4. CALIFORNIA CHRISTIAN HOME - ZONE EXCEPTION CASE NO. 5, continued. Secretary Woollett advised the Commission that pursuant to their request that this matter had been carried over. C•.:blic hearing has been closed. Secretary Woollett suggested that as the proposed conditions were read and discussed that if the appli- cant would acknowledge acceptance or otherwise it would facilitate proceedings. Paul Kennedy, Director of Development for the Home agreed to respond after the reading of each condition. 1. Acceptable 2. This condition should be corrected to read Planning Commission. Acceptable. 3. Acceptable. 4. This condition to be referred back to after other conditions have been considered. 5. Mr. Kennedy stated they would like to provide curb and gutter to correspond with each phase of development rather than install curb and gutter around the entire property at one time. This item to be referred back to after other conditions have been considered. 6. Acceptable. 7. Acceptable. 8. Acceptable. 9. Acceptable. 10. Acceptable. 11. Typographical error in this condition to be corrected by striking all the words following the word assigns in line 4. 12 b 13. Standard conditions. Mr. Kennedy stated his only concern regarding these two con- ditions was that they be acceptable to FHA. The Commission stated they would permit applicant to request revision of these two conditions if they are not acceptable to FHA. After considerable discussion it was decided that Condition No.5 should read. That at the time the Health Center building and the adjacent parking area are constructed, curb and gutter shall be provided adjacent to subject property along Delta Street and the westerly 110' of Grand Avenue and thereafter curb and gutter shall be provided adjacent to the remaining frontage as the property is developed. Advisor Flanery stated he felt Condition No. 4 appeared to be reasonable. Mr. Kennedy stated it was acceptable. 5 It was moved by Sandquist, second by McCaffree that Zone Exception Case No. 5 be granted on the conditions shown in writing. Commissioner Rightmeier called the attention of the Commission to the 15' additional setback on the Christian Home property on Grand Avenue. After a short discussion concerning this setback, Chairman Wilt stated this discussion was getting away from the motion and roll call vote es follows: Ayes: Casares, Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Sandquist, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. RINKER DEVELOPMENT COMPANY - ZONE EXCEPTION CASE N0. 6, continued. Secretary Woollett stated the Public Hearing on Zone Exception Case No. 6 had not been closed. Edward J. Till, 144 North Painter, Whittier, representing Rinker Development Corporation stated that the only problem would be in landscaping on the adjacent property as requested by Dr. Price. Frank Whipple, 3635 North Rosemead Blvd. was sworn in by Advisor Flanery. Mr. Whipple stated that he owns an 8 unit court over 150 feet north of the property in question and that his property is on an alley that is unimproved and it is his feeling that the alley should be surfaced if a service station was permitted to be erected on this corner as it would undoubtedly increase traffic through the alley. Mrs. M. H. Cloud, 3621 North Rosemead Blvd., also felt that a service station at this location would increase traffic through this alley. Commissioner Casares asked if this was a dedicated alley. Secretary Woollett informed him that it was a dedicated alley and was approximately 500 feet long and 20 feet wide. Floyd F. Long, 3609 North Rosemead Blvd., was sworn in by Darrell nanery. Mr. Long stated that Mrs. Cloud's home was over 160' from the proposed service station and that his property is one of those being sold for this station and if he moved it would mean one less car using this alley. He stated farther that the majority of people using the alley are those whose garages face the alley. Mr. Till stated that his clients would be most happy to co- operate in allaying the dust in this alley by doing their pro rata share in cooperation with all adjacent property owners. Secretary Woollett stated that he had a report from the Traffic Engineer concerning this corner which was as follows for a 16 hour period: 4026 cars traveling south on Rosemead Blvd. and turning right on Glendon Way, at the peak hour moving and afternoon respectively 254 and 271. Cars turning off the freeway 4,472 in a 16 hour period, with the peak hour for morning 277 per hour and afternoon 319. Secretary Woollett stated further that this report does not give information concerning the alley but the Traffic Commission could be reguested to check the alley. It was moved by McCaffree, second by Lieberg that we ask the Traffic Commission for a complete report from the highway, bodies on the Traffic situation as to safety in this area including this alley. After considerable discussion this motion was amended to read as follows: That the Commission request information from the State Division of Highways, Traffic Department as to the effect of a service station regarding traffic safety as this location and the alley. Secretary Woollett advised the Commission that the Traffic Commission would not meet again until the - 2 - • 0 1 7. 9M 1st Thursday in May and therefore it would not be possible to have a report by the next meeting but would have by the following meeting. George Vercelli, 8839 East Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, was sworn in by Advisor Flanery. Mr. Vercellis stated he was the Realtor handling this property and that the installation of a service station at this location would increase visibility at this corner. After considerable discussion by the Commission, roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Lieberg, McCaffree, Sam, Sandquist, Wilt. Noes: Casares, Rightmeier. Absent: None. It was moved by Sandquist, second by Rightmeier that this hearing be continued until May 16th, 1960. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Casares, Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, - Sandquist, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. PLOT PLAN APPROVAL: NANCE, 8907 East Glendon Way. After a short discussion, it was moved by Casares that the Commission approve this plot plan as shown, subject to ordinance requirements and that the balance of the driveway be blacktopped. Motion died for lack of second. Attorney Watson advised the Commission that no one will buy without an easement. It was moved by Casares, second by Lieberg that the Commission approve the plot plan as shown subject to ordinance require- ments and that the balance of the driveway be blacktopped. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Casares, Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Sandquist, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. PLOT PLAN APPROVAL: BANBERRY 3845 North Earle Street. Advisor Flanery stated that approval of this plot plan is indicated. After a short discussion, it was moved by Sam, second by Rightmeier that the Commission approve this plot plan subject to ordinance requirements. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Casares, Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Sandquist, Wilt. Noes: none. Absent: None. RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING ZONING FOR PARKING: ROSEMEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Secretary Woollett advised the Commission that it had been his understanding that someone from the Chamber of Commerce would be present to present this recommendation. It was moved by McCaffree, second by Sandquist, that this item be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Casares, Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Sandquist, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Lieberg, second by Casares that the Secretary request the City Council, at its next meeting, to provide the Planning Commission with a suitable out of pocket expense fund to be used to cover incidental Commission and Commissioner expense incurred while performing City business. Such City business including, but not,-necessarily limited to, attending meetings of planning groups, sucscriptions to planning public- ations, membership in planning organizations, incidental sup- plies and /or services not covered by budgetary appropriations and other expenses incidental to better informing the Commis- sioners of existing thinkings and conditions so the Commissioners can more intelligently serve the City Council and the City as a whole.' - 3 - This Commission further rescinds its April 4th, 1960 action on a motion for the Secretary to request the City Council to approve an out of pocket expense fund. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Casares, Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Sandquist, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. Commissioner Lieberg stated that at the last meeting he had said there were 17 billboards but that now there were 18. After considerable discussion of the billboard problem, it was moved by McCaffree, second by Casares that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that the City Council adopt an amendment to the zoning ordinance as an urgency ordinance to prohibit any further use of property for bill- boards pending study by the Planning Commission and the City Council. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Casares, Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam,, Sandquist, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. Secretary Woollett advised the Commission that Everett Mansur would appear before them this coming Friday. It was moved by Rightmeier, second by Sam, and unanimously carried, that the speaker this Friday evening be the last. The Commission decided after a short discussion, that they would meet on Friday, April 29th, to narrow their choice of a Planning Consultant down to three. They will then meet again on May 6th, and make a final decision on a Planning Consultant. The City Council will be invited to attend this meeting. Chairman Wilt stated that he receives calla every day and with- out an up to date zoning map finds it very difficult to answer them. It was moved by McCaffree, second by Lieberg that the Commission request the City Council for a map showing the present zoning and enough copies for the Planning Commission and the City Council and possibly the Traffic Commission. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Casares, Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Sandquist, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. Commissioner Casares said he would be unable to attend next Friday's meeting. It was moved by Sandquist, second by Casares that the meeting adjourn. Next regular meeting May 2nd, 1960. Meeting adjourned at 10:55 o'clock p.m. CHAIRMAN SECRETARY - 4 -