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PC - Minutes - 09-19-60CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION. Minutes of September 19, 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 8:05 P.M. o'clock. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Casares. 2. Present: Commissioners: Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree Rightmeier, Sam, Wilt. Absent:. Commissioners: None. Ex officio: Boyko, Flanery, Pederson, Lazzarino. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Casares stated that on Page 3, Paragraph 2, the word "descending" should be "dissenting ". Chairman Wilt stated that on Page 4, Paragraph 9, a comma should be placed between the words "link fence" and "cement block ". Commissioner Sam stated that on Page 1, Item 4 of Old Business, "Proposed Unsightliness Ordinance" should be changed to "Proposed Ordinance Relating to Unsafe Building, Housing, and Building Rehabilitation ". t was moved by Casares, second by Kunz and unanimously parried that the minutes of September 6, 1960 be approved as corrected. it was moved by Casares, second by McCaffree and unanimously carried that Item 4 on the agenda be transposed and placed 'between Item 6 and Item 7. L REPORT ZONE EXCEPTION CASE AND PLOT PLAN FOLLOW - THROUGH Secretary Roy Pederson stated that City Administrator Farrell had presented information on this subject at the last regular meeting, September 6, and that he could only repeat this information. Secretary Pederson stated that the City had made arrangements with the Building and Safety Division of the County Engineering Department to have them carry on regular inspections, or special inspections whenever necessary, to check on all conditions placed on Zone Exception Cases and Plot Plan matters by the Commission. 1henever a special inspection is necessary which requires more time, the City Administrator or his Assistant will submit a written request to the County Engineering Department or will inspect the matter themselves. Chairman Wilt asked if there were not some conditions placed by the Commission which pertained to the Road Department and requested information as to how this matter would be handled. Advisor Flanery stated that there were some conditions pertaining to the Road Department such as dedications and upon the Commission notifying the Road Department of such a request of a road dedication from an applicant, the Road Department would then follow- through on the matter. Commissioner Lieberg requested that the above information be put in writing. 0 • 5. PLOT PLAN NO. 26 CHARLES J. SACHELI 9253 ROSE STREET Advisor Flanery presented the factual data and recommended approval as shown on the Plot Plan. Chairman Wiit stated that the Plot Plan had been submitted in careless form, having additions drawn in after the printing of the plan and asked Advisor Flanery if the plan were legally acceptable. Advisor Flanery stated that a copy of the plan as presented to the Commission would go to the Building Department, the Chairman, and the City Offices; therefore, it would be acceptable. After further discussion it was moved by Casares, second by Lieberg that Plot Plan No. 26 be approved as recommended by the staff. Roll call vote as follows: 'Ayes: Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Wilt. Noes: Sam. Absent: None. At the request of Attorney Boyko, Chairman Wilt ruled a recess, 8:30 P.M. o'clock. Meeting was called to order 8:35 P.M. o'clock. ZONE EXCEPTION CASE NO. 9 Chairman Wilt asked that the report be given based on the findings of Commissioner Kunz and Sam. Commissioner Sam presented this report recommending that Zone Exception Case No. 9 be denied on the findings of the committee. Chairman Wilt declared the Public Hearing still open. Advisor Flanery administered the oath to those in the audience who wished to testify at this hearing. Marvin Carter, 1416 South San Gabriel Boulevard stated that owning this property with its present zoning was a hardship on the owner mainly due to the fact that it was zoned agricultural and the owner had been paying taxes on this land for many years, but inadequate access denied him use permitted under this zoning. Mr. Carter also stated that no attempt for subdividing the property was made nor was contemplated for the future. It was also stated that no attempt had been made by the school board to secure this land for school property. Chairman Wilt asked if anyone else in the audience would care to speak for or against Zone Exception Case No. 9. There being no further speakers the Chair ruled the Public Hearing closed. Secretary Pederson read a letter addressed to Milton R. Farrell, dated September 13, 1960, from Rodney S. Mahoney, District Superintendent of Rosemead School District, in which the procedure for acquiring the property located at 8460 E. Wells Street was disclosed. After further discussion in which certain commissioners stipulated some of the conditions under which they might approve this Plan, it was moved by Lieberg, second by Casares that Zone Exception Case No. 9 be denied as it is now submitted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. Findings of Fact: (1) The exception is not necessary for the preservation of a substantial property right of the owner. (2) Such exception would be materially detrimental to the public welfare and to the property of other persons located in the vicinity thereof. -2- 0 E 7. PLOT PLAN N0. 27 DONALD SHOOP, 4543 N. DELTA Advisor Flanery presented the factual data and recommended that the Commission approve this Plot Plan. Mr. Donald Shoop, 4543 N. Delta, owner of the property, stated that he would be willing to go by the Commission's recommenda- tions. After further discussion, it was moved by Casares, second by Lieberg that Plot Plan No. 27 be approved subject to the condi- tion of the staff excluding curbs, gutters and sidewal,ks, but including a carport on Parcel "A" Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Wilt. Noes: Sam. Absent: None. Chairman Wilt then called a short recess, 10:00 P.M. o'clock. Meeting called to order 10 :04 P.M. o'clock, PLOT PLAN NO. 23 DANIEL HANDY'9027 E. WHITMORE Advisor Flanery presented the factual data and recommended that the Commission approve this Plot Plan.. After a short discussion it was moved by Sam, second by Kunz that Plot Plan No. 23 be approved as presented. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, �cCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Wilt. Noes: None., Absent: None. 9. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF it was moved by Rightmeier, second by Lieberg and unanimously passed that the Chair be approved to present New Business at this time. Advisor Flanery gave a brief report concerning problems of providing Rights of Way for future highway extension. Chairman Wilt suggested that the Commissioners avail themselves of the information on this subject at the City Hall. Secretary Pederson reminded the Commissioners of the meeting of the West San Gabriel Valley Planning Council to be held September 23, 1960 at 12:00 noon and instructed those interested to contact him that evening. Pederson stated that Temple City had instituted an annexation in an unincorporated area not contiguous to Rosemead and presented information on this subject. He also presented information regarding a contiguous annexation filed by the City of El Monte. It was moved by Casares, second by Kunz that "Matters from Commissioners and Staff" be included on every agenda between the last item of regular business and adjournment. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Wilt. Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, -3- Commissioner Lieberg presented a report on Standard Procedure of Rosemead Planning Commission for consideration of proposed ordinances other than emergency ordinances, and stated that after revision he would make a motion to have the Commission accept this report as standard procedure. It was moved by Sam, second by Casares and unanimously carried that a special meeting be held Friday, September 30, 1960 at 7 :30 P.M., at which time the contents of Ordinance Relating to Unsafe Building, Housing and Building Rehabilitation as drafted would be discussed. It was moved by Chairman Wilt, second by Kunz and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned 10:35 P.M. o'clock. Next regular meeting October 2, 1960. CHAIRMAN SECRETARY -4-