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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD,CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of November 7, 1960
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City
of Rosemead was held in the City Hall Council Chambers,
3954 Rosemead Boulevard. The meeting was called to
order by Chairman Wilt at 8:02 p.m. o'clock.
1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Advisor Flanery.
Attorney Boyko administered the oath to new Commissioner
Buchanan. Mr. Buchanan took his place at the table.
2. Present: Commissioners: Buchanan, Kunz, Lieberg,
McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt.
Absent: Commissioner: Casares.
Ex officio: Boyko, Flanery, Pederson, Lazzarino.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Chairman Wilt stated that on Page 4, Paragraph 3 the
name "McCaffree" mentioned in the first and third lines
should be changed to "Lieberg ".
Attorney Boyko stated that on Page 2, Item 5, the last
paragraph should read "Mr. Wilt was declared unanimously
elected and assumed the Chair."
Commissioner Casares arrived at this time.
Commissioner Buchanan asked that the date be entered along
with the "Approval of Minutes" item on the Agenda.
It was moved by Lieberg, second by McCaffree and unanimously
carried that the Minutes of October 17,.1960 be approved
as corrected.
4. PLOT PLAN NO. 29 D. THOMAS 4426 EARLE STREET, ROSEMEAD
Advisor Flanery presented the factual data and recommended
that the Commission approve this Plot Plan.
After a short discussion, Contractor Harry Sparks,
4919 St. Mall, Covina spoke on behalf of the owners.
After discussion, it was moved by Buchanan, second by
Casares that Plot Plan No. 29 be approved with no exceptions.
Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Casares, Kunz,
Wilt. Noes: Lieberg, McCaffree, Wearden.
5. PLOT PLAN NO. 30 WANEITA BARNETT, 4132 RIO HONDO AVENUE
6. PLOT PLAN NO. 31 DONALD WALKER, 4204 RIO HONDO AVENUE.
Advisor Flanery presented the factual data on Plot Plans
30 and 31 and stated both plans presented together repre-
sented a subdivision. Mr. Flanery stated he had advised the
applicants of ways to avoid the subdivision problem.
After a lengthy discussion, Commissioner Lieberg presented
suggested conditions for approval of these Plot Plans
as follows:
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1. Drop the proposed house on rear of each lot.
2. Provide two car garages for each house.
3. Provide garage set back minimum of 25 feet from
roadway
4. Roadways are to be 15 feet wide.
5. Roadway will be put in with a minimum of 6 inches
drainage sub - surface and 6 inches black top,structu-
rally comparable thickness of concrete.
6. Blacktop rolled or concrete curbs and gutters to be
provided.
7. Roadways to be engineered to drain onto Rio Hondo.
8. A perpetual Reciprocity easement is to be given to
the property owner of adjacent property to the North
(South) for use of the Roadway for ingress and egress
and service.
9. Sewers, Gas and Water mains to supply the new dwellings
are to be located in the reedway easement area or
adjacent roadway easement area.
After discussion, Jack Weber 8732 Las Tunas Drive, Con-
tractor, presented his views regarding these Plot Plans.
After further discussion it was moved by Lieberg, second
by Casares that Plot Plan No. 30 and 31 be approved sub-
ject to the provisions previously indicated.
Mr. Weber was questioned as to his acceptance of the
proposed provisions and stated he felt several of these
conditions were too severe.
Legal question arose concerning subdivision requirements;
after discussion, Commissioner Lieberg withdrew his
orginal motion with the consent of second and moved that
Plot Plan No. 30 and 31 be tabled until the next meeting,
November 21, 1960, at which time Attorney Boyko and
Advisor Flanery will present legal findings on this matter.
Mr. Casares seconded the motion:
Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Casares, Kunz,
Lieberg, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
PLOT PLAN NO. 33 J. L. SHAFFER, 9148 RALPH STREET
Advisor Flanery presented the factual data and recommended
that this Plot Plan be approved.
It was noted at this time that water was backing up against
the dike on Hart Street and flooding this property. Chair-
man Wilt asked that Secretary Pederson check into and
provide a means of handling this matter.
It was moved by Lieberg, second by McCaffree that Plot
Plan No. 33 be approved.
Roll Call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Casares,
Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE PROTECTION AND REGULATION OF
PUBLIC SIDEWALKS.
After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Lieberg, second
by Casares that Attorney Boyko study the corrections and
additions and present a new proposed ordinance at the
next meeting November 21, 1960.
Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Casares, Kunz,
Lieberg, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None.
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MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF
Chairman Wilt suggested that those items which needed the
attention of the Planning Advisor and Attorney be
presented immediately.
A. Secretary Pederson read a letter from the Christian
Home regarding the incinerator required in Zone
Exception Case No. 5. Advisor Flariery stated that
no further approval was necessary.
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B. Chairman Wilt asked information of Advisor Flanery
concerning set -back rules regarding a "bay window"
extended beyond the wall of a house.
There being no further advice or information needed from
Attorney Boyko or Advisor Flanery, Chairman Wilt allowed
them to leave.
C. Secretary Pederson read a letter from the Christian
Home regarding location of curbs and gutters as
required in Zone Exception Case No. 6.
It was moved by Lieberg, second by Casares that
Secretary Pederson advise the Christian Home in
writing that the Planning Commission will consider
an application for vacation of that 15 feet section
by the City.
Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Casares,
Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: None.
Absent: None.
D. Secretary Pederson read an excerpt from the Council
Meeting of October 25, regarding Zone Exception Case
No. 6 which the Council referred back to the Commission.
This matter was placed on the December 19, Agenda.
E. Secretary Pederson stated that a set of aerial prints
had been received at City Hall.
F. Secretary Pederson announced that a monthly report
has been instituted composed of the activities of
City Administration, Planning and Traffic Commissions,
and Summary of Road Department Activity, etc. This
report was compiled primarily to inform the City
Council of these activites; however, copies of this
information will be supplied to the Planning Commis±
sioners.
G. it was stated by Secretary Pederson that a notice
of Public Hearing to be held by and before the E1
Monte City Planning Commission in the Council Chamber
of the El Monte City Hall, 511 E. Valley Blvd. at
7:30 o'clock p.m. concerning matters of interest to
Rosemead, had been forwarded to City Hall.
H. Secretary Pederson presented three maps and asked that
the Commission examine these locations for library
and possible City Hall building sites.
After considerable discussion it was moved by Lieberg,
second by Casares, that this matter be taken up on
Wednesday November 9, at 7:00 p.m, o'clock at
3964 Rosemead Boulevard, at which time Everett Mansur
be present if possible.
Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Casares,
Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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After further discussion it was moved by Lieberg,
second by Casares and unanimously carried that
the previous matter be reconsidered.
It was moved by Lieberg, second by Casares and unani-
mously carried that this matter be adjourned to Wed-
nesday November 9, at 6 :00 p.m, at 3954 Rosemead
Boulevard at which time Everett Mansur be present if
possible.
It was moved by Casares, second by Lieberg that the
meeting of November 7, be adjourned to Wednesday
November 9, at 6 :00 p.m. at 3954 Rosemead Boulevard.
Meeting adjourned 11:45 p.m. o'clock
Next regular meeting November 21, 1960..
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