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PC - Minutes - 08-15-60i 0 PLANNING C0I1+NISSION CITY OF ROSEt BEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA Minutes of August 15, 1960 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Rosemead was held in the City Hall, 3954 North Rosemead Boulevard. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wilt at 8:00 o'clock p.m. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dr. Stuart H. Maude. 2. Present: Commissioners: Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, ,. Wilt. Absent: Commissioners: None Ex officio: Farrell, Boyko, Pederson, Flanery, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Comnissib)PrCasares stated that the sppelling of the word "moved" should be corrected in Item 4, paragraph 5, line 1. Commissioner McCaffree stated that on page 3, Item 8, line 1 the spelling of the word "reported" should be corrected, and in the same item, paragraph 3, sub - section 2, the spelling of the word "setback" should be corrected. Advisor Flanery stated that on page 4, paragraph 5, line 3, the third word "change" should be corrected to read "exception ". Commissioner Rightmeier stated on Page 4, paragraph 3, line 7, there should be a comma between the names of Commissioners Sam and Wilt. it was moved by Casares, second by McCaffree, and unanimously carried that the minutes of August 1, 1960 be approved as corrected. 4. OLD BUSINESS ZONE EXCEPTION CASE NO. 9 PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUATION Chairman Wilt stated that the Public Hearing regarding this case had been continued pursuant to a request from the Rosemead School District. A letter from the,Rosemead School District was read in full by Secretary Farrell. Advisor Flanery administered the Oath to those in the audience who wished to testify at this hearing. Horace Stringham, Administrative Assistant of the Rosemead School District addressed the Commission regarding this zone exception. Commissioner Kunz stated that she had attended the School Board Meeting and heard the discussion,concerning this proposed zone exception and had also requested some addition- al information which she did not have as yet. Commissioner Kunz requested additional time before making a recommendation to the Commission. Marvin E. Carter, 1416 San Gabriel Boulevard, San Gabriel, applicant, requested the Commission to put this matter over until the Commission can take action, but also requested that the matter not be delayed month after month. Mr. Carter further stated that at the time the Wells School was built that this property had been offered to the school and the school had refused it. 5 6. Attorney Boyko advised the Commission that this exception could not be denied on the grounds that at some future date the School District might want to acquire it. Attorney Boyko further stated the Commission could not lawfu lly with- hold action simply to allow the School Board time to make up its mind. After lengthy discussion, it was moved by McCaffree, second by Rightmeier that we defer action until our Planning Consultant can give us advice on the use we should put the property to. Attorney Boyko suggested that this motion should include a date for action by the Commission, preferably no more than two meetings from now. At the request of Casares, McCaffree withdrew.his motion with the consent of second. It was moved by Casares that on the basis of no hardship and following the procedure of no zone changes, that this application be denied without prejudice. Motion died for lack of second. After considerable discussion, it was moved by McCaffree, second by Kunz, that the Chairman set up a committee to report back to the Commission at the meeting of September 19. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Writ'.° Noes: None Absent: None. Chairman Wilt stated that Mr. Harry Tullar was in the audience and wished to address the Commission at this time. Commissioner Lieberg reminded Chairman Wilt that a unanimous vote of the Commission was necessary to consider any matter not on the agenda. It was moved by Wilt, second by McCaffree, and unanimously carried that Mr. Tullar be given two minutes to address the Commission. Mr. Tullar extended a cordial invitation to the Commission to participate in the Annual Halloween Parade on October 29, 1960 at 3 o'clock p.m. MODIFICATION OF ZONE EXCEPTION BOYD Factual data regarding this item was presented by Advisor Flanery. After some discussion by the Commission during which condi- tions were discussed, Attorney Boyko advised the Commission that this matter was before them simply to give guidance to the staff and that the Commission can only find that this request does not conform to the exception granted previously and is therefore not permissable; that no conditions can be placed on this request if it is granted because to grant it indicates that it complies with the previous exception granted and is subject to the conditions placed on it at that time only. Mr. Boyd answered a number of questions,put to him by the Commission and stated that this canopy would be on wheels so that it could be easily moved. Mr. Boyd also indicated that he would be willing to dedicate 10 foot frontage for street widening purposes. -2- 9 0 Advisor Flanery stated that a set back modification should be granted so that Mr. Boyd would not lose the use of his property due to the dedication of frontage. It was moved by Casares, second by McCaffree that the Commission instruct the staff that automatically on sub- mission of a revised plot plan showing various items discussed here, to consider this an automatic alteration under the existing zone exception. Roll Call Vote as follows: Ayes: Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Wilt.' Noes: None. Absent: None. Chairman Wilt on suggestion of Commissioner McCaffree, declared a five minute recess. Meeting reconvened at 9:50 o'clock p.m. Chairman Wilt asked Attorney Boyko if he had anything to report to the Commission regarding the Commissions study. as to a possible amendment or addition to the present zoning ordinance concerning the number of animals on a piece of property. Attorney Boyko advised Chairman Wilt that before anything can be prepared it would be necessary to know what is desired - regulation, limitation or elimination. Secretary Farrell stated he would be happy to refer back to the Council for more specific instructions. 7. DISCUSSION OF "701" PROGRAM Secretary Farrell advised the Commission that the City Council had requested a summary of the 11 701" program (which had been submitted) and had adopted a resolution for appli- cation and referred the matter back to the Planning Commission :. for reconsideration. Secretary Farrell further stated that he had just learned that the length of time necessary for approval was quite short. Elton Andrews, State Planning Officer had advised Mr. Farrell that if application. was. submitted in time, it would be placed on the agenda for the meeting of August 26, 1960 and considered for approval. After approval by the State, it would be submitted to the Federal Government for approval which could take from one to ten weeks. Commissioner Kunz stated that she had been informed that all decisions concerning the choice of a Planning Consultant and Planning.for the City had been made prior to her appoint- ment. Commissioner Kunz stated that she did not favor any type of Federal Aid for the City of Rosemead. Commissioner Rightmeier stated that any delays or additional costs should be tied directly to the City Council by action of the Administrator. Secretary Farrell apologized to the Commission if he had stepped on their toes and stated that he wished he-had been present during the preliminary discussions. Chairman Wilt also expressed displeasure over the approval of the "701" program and asked Secretary Farrell if he had used the 11 701" program when he was in the north. Secretary Farrell advised Chairman Wilt that the "701" program had not been used in Colusa County but only because Counties are not eligible. -3- Mayor Andersen was recognized by The Chair and stated that since a number of charges had been made which he would like to clarify and also that some charges had been made which were so silly he waved not dignify them with an answer. Mayor Andersen emphasized that the Council's action was not a hasty decision as has been charged but that the Council had thoroughly studied this program. Mayor Andersen stated further that Commissioner Rightmeier's charge that the "701" passed only by the barest majority was incorrect. It passed by a unanimous vote as only three members of the Council voted and each voted aye - the fourth councilman present abstained. Attorney Boyko stated that Mayor Andersen was correct, anyone wishing to vote no should do so as an abstention is considered an assenting vote. Commissioner Sam stated he felt the difficulty arose due to the fact that the present City Council and City Administra- tor do not have the background that the Commission has. Commissioner Lieberg read a prepared statement outlining his views concerning the present differences of opinion between the Planning Commission and the Council. Councilman Lowrey was recognized by The Chair and stated that Commissioner Lieberg had stated most of the things he wished to say with one exception; Commissioner Rightmeier had stated that any additional cost would be the responsibility of the Council and he wished to call attention to the fact that any money spent by the City, large or small, was the sole responsibility of the Council. Commissioner McCaffree stated he was not sure he wanted the floor when called upon by Chairman Wilt. He stated further that his voting in opposition to the "701" program was not aimed at the program but rather toward speeding up the program for the City and avoiding delays. Commissioner Casares stated that the choice of Everett Mansur had not been his choice, that he had anything but a favorable reaction to Mr. Mansur's work and Commissioner Casares further stated he had a personal prejudice against Federal Funds but recommended that the Commission ratify the action taken by the City Council. Commissioner Lieberg requested Chairman Wilt to have the Commission polled as to their feelings regarding ratifica- tion of the Councils action. The Commission was polled and each commissioner indicated his willingness to ratify the Councils action. It was moved by Lieberg, second by Casares that this Commission indicate its willingness to go along with the "701" program for the City of Rosemead. Roll Call Vote as follows: Ayes: Casares_, Kung, Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, WFIt. r' Noes: None Absent: None It was moved by Lieberg, second by Casares that a special meeting for the purpose of considering whom we would select to carry out the "701" program. Roll Call Vote as follows: Ayes: Casares, Lieberg, Wilt. Noes: McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam. Abstentions: Kunz. -4- It was moved by Casares, second by Lieberg, that we with- draw our recommendation on Mr. Mansur as Planning Consultant for the Master Plan. Roll Call Vote as follows: Ayes: Casares, Lieberg. Noes: McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Wilt. Abstentions: Kunz. Commissioner Casares requested a revote. Roll Call Vote as Follows: Ayes: Casares, Lieberg. Noes: Kunz, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Wilt. It was moved by Rightmeier, second by McCaffree, that the recommendation remain as it was and if the Council does not choose to select Mr. Mansur, they make their own selection. Mayor Andersen stated that the motion seemed to contain sarcasm and recommended that it might be changed. Commissioner Rightmeier stated no sarcasm was intended, he merely wished to avoid any further delays. Commissioner Casares stated he was against this motion as it placed the Commission in a bad light. Roll Call Vote as follows: Ayes: Kunz, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Wilt. Noes: Casares, Lieberg. Mayor Andersen commended the Commission for ratify:i.ng the Councils action. Commissioner Sam stated he had an item which he would like to place before the Commission at this time; and moved that he be given time to speak on this unsafe Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Wilt. Casares requested that due to the the lateness of the hour that this be put over till the next meeting. Commissioner Sam said no. Roll Call Vote.as follows: Ayes: Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Wilt. Noes: None Commissioner Sam stated that the Commissioners had all received rough draft copies of this proposed Ordinance on unsafe buildings and requested that they study these and that this item be placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting and at that time he would appreciate the Commission's setting a special meeting to consider this Ordinance so as not to take up time during a regular meeting needed to study the matters coming before them. It was moved by Lieberg, second by Casares and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11 :3u p.m. Next regular meeting September 6, 1960. AIRMAN SECRETARY -5-