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PC - Minutes - 09-06-600 CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of September 6, 1960 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Rosemead was held in the City Hall Council Chambers, 395 North Rosemead Boulevard. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wilt at 8 :13 p.m. o'clock. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commi- ssioner Kunz. 2. Present.. Commissioners: Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Wilt. Absent: Commissioners: None Ex officio: Boyko, Flanery, Farrell, Pederson, Armstrong Lazzarino. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Rightmeier stated that in Paragraph 7 of Item 7, Page 4, Line 4, the word "waved" should be changed to "would'. It was moved by McCaffree, second by Rightmeier and unanimously carried, that the minutes of August.15, 1960 be approved as corrected. 4. OLD BUSINESS PROPOSED UNSIGHTLINESS ORDINANCE It was moved by Sam, second by Rightmeier that a special meeting be held Friday, September 16, 1960 at 7:30 P.m., at which time the contents of this Ordinance as drafted, would be discussed. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, Rightmeier, Sam, Wilt. Noes: None. Abstentions: McCaffree Absent: None. Chairman Wilt suggested that Item 7 and Item 8 on the agenda be discussed later in the meeting due to the fact that Attorney Boyko was not present and would be delayed in attending the meeting. It was moved by McCaffree, second by Lieberg and unanimously carried that Item 5 and Item 6 on the agenda be placed after Item 7 and Item 8. 5. NEW BUSINESS PLOT PLAN NO. 24 ALBERT KOHLMETZ 3830 N. DELTA STREET Advisor Flanery presented the factual data and recommended that the Commission approve this Plot Plan under certain conditions. Chairman Wilt asked if there was someone in the audience wishing to speak on this Plot Plan. E. A. Richards, representing Harmony Builders, Inc., 8635 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, stated that he was "sure that the owners would comply with the conditions the Advisor suggested. Commissioner Lieberg stated that he had discussed possible changes with the owners and that they had indicated the present arrangement was satisfactory to them. After considerable discussion, McCaffree moved and Casares seconded that the Commission approve Plot Plan No. 24 in accordance with Advisor Flanery's conditions as set forth at this time; two car ports and two additional parking spaces to be provided for duplex; the drive area to be paved for a 16 foot width and parcel - "A" garage access to be from the central driveway. After further discussion it was moved by Lieberg, second by Sam to "amend the main motion to read that curbs and gutters be required on this property contingent upon the City providing the necessary engineering service. Roll -Call Vote as follows: Ayes: Lieberg, Rightmeier, Sam, Wilt. Noes: Casares, Kunz, McCaffree. Absent: None Roll Call Vote on Main Motion as follows: Ayes: Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None 6. PLOT PLAN NO. 25 ESTEBAN BETANCOURT AND ANTONIO CASTELLI 3643 NORTH MUSCATEL AVENUE. Advisor Flanery presented the factual data, and recommended certain conditions. Chairman Wilt asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on this Plot Plan. Lawrence Rogers, 4124 North Rosemead Boulevard, representing the owners stated that the garage and storage building would be torn down. Commissioner Sam asked Mr. Rogers to justify the building located 1.8 feet away from the property line. Commissioner Lieberg pointed out that the home was approxi- mately 50 years old and probably a building code did not exist at'the time of construction. It was moved by McCaffreey, second by Kunz that the Commission approve this Plot Plan subject to the recommenda- tions a 10 foot wide paved drive be provided; and tearing down of old garage as indicated before permit is issued and that car ports as indicated on this Plot Plan each be 10 foot by 20 foot. It was moved by Lieberg, second by Sam that the original motion be amended to include curbs and gutters on this property. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Lieber, Sam, Wilt. Noes: Casares, Kunz, McCaffree, Rightmeier. Commissioner San moved that the original motion include two additional parking spaces. Commissioner Casares seconded. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Casares, Kunz, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Wilt. Noes :. Lieberg. Absent: None. It was moved by Casares, seconded by Rightmeier that the Commission reconsider the restriction on Plot Plan No. 24 requiring curbs and gutters. Attorney Boyko ruled the motion out of order as Commissioner Casares had cast a descending vote on the motion concerning curbs and gutters. It was then moved by Rightmeier, second by Casares that the Commission reconsider the restriction on Plot Plan No. 24 requiring curbs and gutters. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Casares, Kunz, Lieberg McCaffree, Rightmeier, Wilt. Noes: Sam. Absent: None 7. PLOT.PLAN.NO. 22 CHARLES E. BABLER 3723 NORTH MUSCATEL AVE. Advisor presented the factual data and recommended that the Commission deny this Plot Plan. It was moved by Sam, Second by Lieberg that the Commission disapprove Plot Plan No. 22 as per the staff recommendation. Chairman Wilt asked if anyone in the audience would care to speak on this matter. Mr. J. Every Potter, licensed 'real estate salesman, 242 N. Bradoak, Monrovia, California spoke on behalf of the owners pointing out the advantages to the City if this plan were authorized. After discussion roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, Rightmeier, Sam, Wilt. Noes: McCaffree. Chairman Wilt then ruled a recess, 10 :07 p.m. Meeting was called to order 10 :13 p.m. 8. PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL PERMIT CASE NO. 1 CHILD NURSERY SCHOOL 8756 MISSION DRIVE Chairman Wilt declared the Public Hearing opened. - Advisor Flanery administered the oath to those in the audience who wished to testify at this hearing. Elsie Schill opened the discussion stating her reasons for wishing to open this school. Pearl Soland spoke of the disturbance the school would cause. Attorney Boyko stated that for the benefit of the parties envolved and for assistance to the Commission, the legal ruling on petitions for special issue permits is that a use permit shall be granted under ordinance unless the commission finds that the erection, construction, occupation, or using of the buildings, structure, improving the premises for business occupation or purposes requested in the application for a permit will or will not be a menance to, or endanger the public health, safety or general welfare. Lita Greeks, 4420 Du Bonnet; Hazel Walmsley, 4417 N.,Muscatel; Louis Frost, 8744 Edmond Drive; George Hadley, 8745 E. Edmond Drive; Mrs. Louis Frost, 8744 Edmond Drive; all supported the first speakers remarks that the school would be noisy and a general nuisance to the neighborhood. Hazel Walmsley stated that a petition protesting a zone change had been filed with 27 names on it. At the request of Mrs. Pearl Soland, Attorney Boyko stated that if the decision of the Commission was adverse to the opinion of the previous speakers, a transcrip would be available at the City Clerks office consisting of a summary of the hearing. Chairman Wilt stated that those in the audience wishing to make requests for certain conditions placed on this permit could do so at this time. Mrs. Louie Frost asked that should the permit be issued, a restriction of a 6 foot cement block wall surround the school on the sides boardering resident properties. Chairman Wilt then closed the Public Hearing at 10:50 p.m. o'clock. It was moved by Lieberg, second by Casares that this Special Permit No. 1 be granted under certain conditions dictated by the Commission. After further discussion,it was moved by McCaffree, second by Sam to amend the original motion to read: 6 foot cement block wall fence be placed around this property in lieu of the fence and planting. R11 call vote as follows: Ayes: ivicCaffree, Sam, Wilt. Noes: Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, Rightmeier. Absent: None. It was moved by Kunz, second by Casares to amend the main motion to modify paragraph 5 to read: A 6 foot high chain link fence cement block wall or its equivilant. Roll call vote: Ayes: Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. Roll Call Vote on main motion as follows: Ayes: Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam,Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. Chairman Wilt asked that a motion be placed approving new business. It was moved by Casares, second by Lieberg and unanimously carried that the Chair be approved to place new business at this time. Commissioner Wilt stated that the Planning Commission was interested in learning the measures taken by the City , enforcement of'conditlons placed on Zone Exception Cases. City Administrator Farrell stated that action was being taken by the Building Department to check on compliance with conditions placed by the Commission. Copies of conditions are furnished by the City to the local Building and Safety Division. Chairman Wilt then suggested that this discussion be put off until the next regular meeting. It was moved by Wilt, second.by Kunz that the Mayor call a special meeting of the Council to reconsider their action regarding the "701" Program. After a brief discussion, roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Casares, Kunz, McCaffree, Sam, Wilt. Noes: Lieberg, Rightmeier. Absent: None. Commissioner Rightmeier asked that he be given an opportunity to read material to the Commission. Vote was called and unanimously carried. Commissioner Rightmeier related material supporting previous discussion on the inadequate checking measures being taken on the follow- through of Commission conditions. It was moved by Lieberg, second by Kunz and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned 12 :05 a.m, o'clock Next regular meeting September 19, 1960. CHAIRMAN SECRETARY