PC - Minutes - 02-01-60CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of February 1, 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 8:08 o'clock p.m.
1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Deputy City Clerk, Edythe C. Armstrong.
2. Present: Commissioners Casares, Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam,
Sandquist, Wilt.
Absent: None.
Ex officio: Boyko, Woollett, Flanery, Armstrong.
3. It was moved by Casares, second by Sam, and unanimously carried that the
reading of the minutes be waived.
Commissioner Lieberg called attention to the fact that in Item 6, Paragraph 2,
that Commissioner Sam had voted twice and Commissioner Casares was not marked
absent. It was then moved by Lieberg, second by Casares, and unanimously
carried the minutes stand approved as corrected.
4. REQUEST FOR REPORT CONCERNING BILLBOARDS:
Mr. Flanery at the request of Chairman Wilt reported that the State licenses
some billboards. That a building and safety permit is required only if the
sign or billboard is lighted. Secretary Woollett stated that it is in the
purview of the City to have some form of regulation.
Attorney Boyko stated that the Commission could establish some regulations
containing a compliance provision which would give owners of signs and bill—
boards a reasonable time to conform.
Commissioner Lieberg wished to know if a Genera!'Law City can require a person
obtaining permit or license'for'a sign or billboard to carry insurance.
Secretary Woollett stated thatthis problem could be handled within a business
licensing ordinance and many cities do so.
Commissioner Lieberg wished to know if it were a duty of the Planning Commis—
sion to recommend to the City Council some provision for insurance when it
seems to be a necessity concerning possible hazards. Secretary Woollett
stated that this could be covered in the Building Code in which heights and
projections are covered and that he will bring a report of the current re—
gulations to the Commission, and using this as a basis the Commission could
recommend additions to it.
It was moved by Lieberg, second by McCaffree, that Secretary Woollett make
such a report to the Planning Commission in thirty (30) days. Roll call
vote as follows: Ayes: Casares, Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam,
Sandquist, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Commissioner Casares stated that before continuing with the agenda, he would
like to ask some advice concerning the Humble Oil Company hearing scheduled
for February 15, 1960. He wished to know if, due to the fact that he worked
with an oil company, if he should abstain from voting at this exception
hearing.
Attorney Boyko stated that there was no conflict of interest unless the company
with which he was associated was Humble Oil Company.
Chairman Wilt stated that to rule out the possibility of conflicting interests,
that Humble Oil had quit claim• leases held by Councilmen and Planning
Commissioners. Commissioner McCaffree stated his lease had not been qt».t claimed
and was advised to contact Humble Oil immediately.
5. SPEAKER: MILTON BREIVOGEL, DIRECTOR, REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION.
Secretary Woollett explained that Mr. Breivogel was appearing this evening
as a Planning Consultan' representing the County, who is also willing to a�§ist in
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"the development of a Master Plan for'•.the City of Rosemead.
Mr. Breivogel gave a very interesting and informative presentation including
cost estimates for the City of Rosemead. He also called to the attention of
the Commission the possibility of applying for and receiving Federal funds.
6. Secretary Woollett stated that the Simon Isner Company would be the firm
who would address the Commission in one month. A discussion concerning
the Commissions policies especially concerning the, 'preparation of the agenda .
followed.
Commissioner Sandquist stated that he felt the present procedure is excellent
and that the Commission has the privilege of acting or putting off for
further study as it so desires.
Chairman Wilt stated that Secretary Woollett and the Planning Advisor shall
continue to prepare the agendas.
7. Chairman Wilt stated that he understood it in his talk with the Building In—
spector/vy + 'the present time the County is maintaining a "hands off" policy
concerning the use of trailers as an additional residence.
Commissioner Lieberg stated that it was his understanding that violations of
this type were handled on a complaint basis. It was moved by Casares, second
by Lieberg that the Secretary investigate with the Building Inspector and
find out if he is enforcing the ordinance as it existed before our becoming
a City and if not, why not. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Casares,
Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Sandquist, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None.
S. Bruce Prentice, 5245 Buffington Road, E1 Monte, California, stated that he had
a problem with which the Planning Advisor.A.s acquainted and he requesting
the Commission to consider his problem concerning a lot on Wells St,
Mr. Flanery stated that he felt that if the setbacl odification w e granted
it should be on the conditions that signatures ;of property owners the east ,
are obtained expressing no objection to modification, and that the garage entrance
should be turned to the side.
It was moved by Casares, second by Sandquist, that the eommission grant this
setback modification based on Mr. Flanery's conditions. Roll call vote as
follows: Ayes: Casares, Rightmeier, Sam, Sandquist. Noes: Lieberg, McCaffree,
Wilt. Absent: None.
It was moved by Casares, second by Lieberg, and unanimously carried that the
meeting adjourn. Next regular meeting February 15, 1960. Adjourned at
10 :53 o'clock P.M.
C'" TRMAN SECRETARY
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