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PC - Minutes - 10-17-60CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION . Minutes of October 17, 1960 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Rosemead was held in the City Hall Council Chambers, 3954 North Rosemead Boulevard, The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wilt at 8:25 p.m, o'clock. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Wilt. 2. Present: Commissioners: Casares, Lieberg, McCaffree; Rightmeier, Wilt. Absent: Commissioners: Kunz. Ex officio: Boyko, Pederson; Flanery, Lazzarino. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Lieberg stated that on Page 1, Paragraph 2, of Item 4 the last sentence should be.changed to read: "After considerable discussion, Mr. Boyko recommended to the Commission that eventually they recommend to the City Council the establishing of recommendation of cost and procedure as standard policy. Attorney Boyko suggested that this be changed to read: "After considerable discussion, Mr. Boyko recommended to the Commission that they recommend to the Council the establishing of a standard policy on handling expense on vacation procedings." Commissioner Lieberg stated that on Page 1, Paragraph 3 of Item 4 should read: "After discussion, it was decided that the Commission would give consideration to the applicant's making a forma No approval or action would be taken on this matter at this time." Commissioner Lieberg stated that Paragraph 5 of Item 5 should read: "At the request of the Board of Trustees of the Rosemead School District, Vice Chairman Lieberg appointed Commissioners Casares and Kunz to inspect the proposed site and submit a written report with recommenda- tions regarding this land on the basis of legal require- ments stipulated by our attorney." Commissioner Lieberg stated that on Page 3, Item 7, Paragraph 2, the word "Valley" should be changed to "Rosemead ". Commissioner Lieberg also stated that on Page 3, Item 7 Paragraph 4, the words "clean and" should be inserted between "sidewalks" and "free" in the last line. It was moved by Casares, second by Rightmeier and unanimously carried that the minutes be approved as corrected. 4. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO NEW COMMISSIONERS. Deputy City Clerk Edyth Armstrong administered the oath to new Commissioner Wearden. Mr. Wearden then took his place at the table. Commissioner Wilt thanked Mr. Rightmeier for his service and cooperation. Mr. Rightmeier thanked the Commission for their cooperation and also thanked the Council for the appointment which gave him the opportunity of having served during this period. 5. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN Chairman Wilt then turned the Chair over to Attorney Boyko. it was moved by McCaffree, second by Lieberg that Commissioner Wilt be nominated Chairman. It was moved by Casares, second by Lieberg and unanimously carried that nominations be closed. Mr. Wilt assumed the Chair. 6. ELECTION OF VICE- CHAIRMAI•d It was moved by Casares, second by McCaffree that E. Paul Lieberg be nominated Vice - Chairman. It was moved by Casares, second by Wilt and unanimously carried that nominations be closed and Commissioner Lieberg be declared Vice - Chairman. 7. ELECTION OF SECRETARY It was moved by Lieberg that Roy Pederson be nominated Secretary. It was moved by McCaffree, second by Wearden that nominations be closed and Roy Pederson be declared Secretary. Motion was c:;nimously carried. 8. PLOT PLAN NO. 32 ERNEST LONG 4531 and 4533 DELTA Mr. Flanery presented the factual data and recommended approval. After a short discussion it was moved by Casares, second by Wilt that Plot Plan No. 32 be approved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Casares, Lieberg, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: Kunz. 9. LETTER REQUESTING VACATION ON STREET LOCATED AT 8779 RALPH STREET. Secretary. Pederson announced that he had a letter to read regarding a proposed vacation at P779 Ralph Street. Chairman Wilt asked if this were not "Old Business" and reminded Advisor Flanery of a previous inspection of this property at which time Advisor Flanery was instructed to obtain legal information. Commissioner Lieberg stated that he recommended the vacation of any street be denied until the Planning Consultant had the opportunity to look into the matter. Secretary Pederson stated he had discussed this property with CA Farrell and they both had supported the afore mentioned suggestion of Commissioner Lieberg. Secretary Pederson then read the letter from Lloyd A. and Alberta M. Caywood which requested that the proposed future street abutting the west property line of their lot at 8779 Ralph Street, Rosemead; lot 5 of Tract No. 12549 be vacated. Commissioner McCaffree moved that the Planning Commission recommend that the Council not approve of the vacation of this street. -2- w 0 0 Commissioner Lieberg seconded this motion with the comment that vacation of this street would cut -off access to certain garages located 90 feet back from Ralph Street. Attorney Boyko suggested that excerpts of the Planning Commission's meeting minutes containing the - remarks of the Commissioners on this subject, accompany the recommenda- tion of the Commission along with the application; so that the Council will know the reasons behind the Planning Commission's recommendation. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Casares, Lieberg, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: Kunz. 10 MATTERS FROM C01 I SS I OV! AND STAFF. Chairman Wilt stated that Commissioners Kunz and Casares had a written report to deliver but that Mrs. Kunz would be arriving late and had the report with her. Mr. Casares stated that Secretary Pederson would be able to give an oral report based on this written report. Secretary Pederson stated that this report recommended that the Commission recommend that the land be used by the School District for purposes of expanding,the Wells School. Chairman Wilt questioned whether the Commission would be able to act on this due to the fact that the written report was not available. Attorney Boyko stated the Commission had until October 28, within which to make a written recommendation to the School Board on this matter. Secretary Pederson stated that the School Board was veryr interested in having action on this matter tonight as they were in the position to call in the necessary authorities and the appraisers as soon as possible. Attorney Boyko stated that the Commission, since it knows the recommendation of the Committee, may approve the report of the Committee. It was moved by Lieberg, second by McCaffree, that the Commission accept, in lieu of a written report of the Committee, and until such time as that report may be filed, the oral report given by Commissioner Casares. Further, that on the basis of this report the Commission authorize Chairman Wilt to submit on behalf of the Commission, the necessary letter and report to the Rosemead Elementary School District, stating the Commission's findings and recommendations in favor of the proposed school use of the S subject property. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Casares, Lieberg, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: Kunz. Mr.Casares delivered an oral report on the findings of the Committee in which he stated an investigation of the property had disclosed it to be suitable and appropriate for acquisi- tion by the School District and development for school uses. Commissioner Casares further stated that it was the Committee's conclusion that the Rosemead City Planning Commission should recommend to the Board of Trustees of the Rosemead Elemen- tary School District, that this property be acquired and developed for school use. SIC Attorney Boyko suggested that a motion be made to approve or disapprove the recommendation of the Committee on behalf of the Planning Commission. It was moved by McCaffree, second by Lieberg and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Committee on behalf of the Planning Commission be approved. Chairman Wilt asked Mr. McCaffree about the transportation arrangements being made for the Commissioners participating in the Holloween Parade. Mr. McCaffree supplied this informa- tion. Chairman Wilt asked Attorney Boyko about the sidewalk ordinance he was drafting. Mr. Boyko stated that he would try to forward copies of this ordinance one week prior to the next meeting so that the Commissioners would have the opportunity of examining this material before the next reguiar meeting of the Planning Commission. Chairman Wilt made an informal announcement notifying the Commission that the 11 701 Plan" had been approved by State and Federal Governments. It was moved by Commissioner and unanimously carried that adjourned 9;10 p.m. o'clock. Casares, second by McCaffree the meeting adjourn. Meeting Nex regular meeting November 7, 1960. CHAIRMAN SECRETARY -4-