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PC - Minutes - 01-03-61CITY OF ROSEMEAD, PLANNING Minutes of J� ROSEMEAD CALIFORNIA COMMISSION 3nuary 3, 1961 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Rosemeas was held in the Council Chambers, 3954 North Rosemead Boulevard. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wilt at 8:08 o'clock p.m. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Buchanan. 2. Present: Commissioners: Buchanan, Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Absent: Commissioners: None. Ex officio: Boyko, Flanery, Pederson, Phillips. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner McCaffree stated that on page 7, the last paragraph, the word adjourn needs a "j ",also the time 1 :03 o'clock was p.m. instead of a.m. Attorney Boyko stated that the last paragraph on page 1 should be changed to read as follows: "Attorney Boyko stated he felt the purpose of the Subdivision Ordinance was not to control construction on an area of five or more parcels only, but to prevent inadequate provisions for any area capable of being so subdivided. Mr. Boyko added the City was in the process of considering an ordinance covering small scale subdivision problems." Chairman Wilt asked if there were any further corrections or additions to the minutes. There were none. It was moved by McCaffree, second by Kunz and unanimously carried that the minutes of December 19, 1960, be approved , as corrected. 3A. At this time Commissioner Buchanan stated he would like to make a presentation. He presented Chairman Wilt with a gavel which was made of eucalyptus wood grown in Rose- mead and made in Rosemead. It was moved by McCaffree, second by Lieberg and unanimously carried that the Secretary of the Planning Commission write a letter to Mr. Buchanan explaining thanks of the Commission for this gavel. A. PLOT PLAN NO. 26 - Charles Sachelli, 5019 Farago Avenue, Temple City, Calif. Secretary Pederson stated that this item did not appear on the agenda at this time, however, Mr. Sacheli requested that this item be presented now, as he would like to leave by 9 :00 o'clock p.m. He further stated that this is an urgency as they are ready to install the driveway and Mr.Sacheli would like to waive the sidewalk requirement. It was moved by Kunz, second by Casares and unanimously carried that this item be put on the floor at this time between Items 3 and 4 on this agenda. Charles Sacheli, 5019 Farago Ave., Temple City, stated that he has presented 4 plot plans and each time the plot plan has been changed, which has cost him $2,300 over the original estimate. He thought it very unfair to require sidewalks at this location due to the fact that the neigh- boring plot plan recently approved did not require side- walks. M After lengthy discussion it was moved by Kunz, second by Casares that Plot Plan No. 26 as approved on September 19, 1960, be modified so as to eliminate the requirement of sidewalks. 4. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 26231 Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Casares, Kunz, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: Lieberg, McCaffree. Absent: None. OLD BUSINESS: Advisor Flanery presented the factual data concerning this tentative tract. The following questions were brought up by the Commissioners and answered by Mr. Potter and Mr. Tamietti of Treadwell Engineering. How wide would the street be? 30 foot wide. How wide would the cul de sac be? 60 foot wide. Would this be a dedicated street? Yes Will the drainage of water be good? Yes Would the 5' high block wall remain? Yes Mr. Potter stated he would prefer this wall to remain and he would retain title to same. Advisor Flanery stated that all the conditions in the letter of December 6, 1960, to the Planning Commission for approv- al are being complied with. After considerable discussion it was moved by Lieberg, second by Casares that Tentative Tract No. 26231 be recom- mended to the City Council for approval per Mr. Flanery's letter of December 21, 1960; and in addition the Tentative Tract plan map that is being discussed is the one dated December 21, 1960; and that the wall on the southerly por- tion of this tract extend from the propertyy line at Musca- tel Avenue to the southwest corner of Lot 4; and that owner shall deed to the City the fee title to that portion of the land which underlies the wall just mentioned, subject to such title reverting, upon dedication of the remaining proposed portion of the cul de sac street indicated on the tentative tract as "A" street, being that portion south of the present southerly boundary line to an additional 10' width, such conveyance shall be subject to a covenant to the effect that the grantor, his successors and assigns, shall be required to maintain such wall in good repair un- til title reverts upon completion of the street. Upon reversion of title to the strip the same shall be dedicated as part of the public street and the existing wall shall at that time be removed without cost to the City. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. 5. ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE PROTECTION AND REGULATION OF PUBLIC SIDEWALKS. It was moved by Casares, second by Kunz and unanimously carried that this item of business be tabled until the next regular meeting on January 16, 1961. 6, ZONE EXCEPTION CASE NO. 2 (HUMBLE OIL SITE) Secretary Pederson explained that Commissioners Casares and Lieberg were to check this property and report back to the Commission. The aforementioned Commissioners' report was that this location has been restored to good condition, how- ever, they were unable to locate Mr. Clark the owner of this property. - 2 - W • • Chairman Wilt declared a recess at 10:20 o'clock p.m. Meeting reconvened at 10:22 o'clock pim. It was moved by Lieberg, second by McCaffree that the Planning Commission approve the releasing of this bond up to the approval of Mr. Clark and the Road Department as to the condition of this property, and report same to the City Council. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent:None. NEW BUSINESS: 7. MEMO FROM ROY PEDERSON - RE: ROAD DEPT. RECOMMENDATIONS.. Secretary Pederson suggested that perhaps at this time the Commission should revise the agenda and consider this item after the plot plans have been discussed. With unanimous approval Item 7 was placed after Item 9. 8. PLOT PLAN NO. 37 - Dr. Michael Papay, 3844 N. Earle Street. Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot plan. Clyde Clemmens, Jewel Construction Company, 4722 North Peck Road, E1 Monte; explained some of the details concerning the plot plan and further stated Mr. Papay, the owner, would be willing to make any revisions the Commission felt neces- sary. It was moved by McCaffree, second by Lieberg that this plot plan be referred back to the Planning Advisor and Building Contractor, and that they try to come up with a plan that would be acceptable to the Commission including a 20 foot driveway as discussed. After considerable discussion Lieberg presented a substi- tute'motion, seconded by McCaffree that Plot Plan No. 37 be approved except garage and existing roofed patio in. lot "A" be moved to permit a 20 foot wide drive, a mini- mum of 120' long running from street towards lots "C" and "D ", running between lots "A" and "B ", with the proviso also that off street parking not in the driveway include a minimum of two off street parking spaces to each dwell- ing. All lots to have necessary minimum of 5,000 square feet. on the substitute motion was Roll call vote /as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: Casares. Absent: None. 9. PLOT PLAN NO. 38 - Carl Grant, 8836 East Ramona Blvd. Advisor F:lanery presented the factual data regarding this plot plan. Commissioner Lieberg was excused at 11 :30 o'clock p.m. Commissioner Buchanan stated that this location was defin- itely a hazardous condition. After considerable discussion it was moved by McCaffree, second by Buchanan that Plot Plan No. 38 be deferred until February 20, 1961, when we obtain a report from the Traffic Commission and the State Division of Highways if possible. Frank Foster, 4216 North Rosemead Blvd, representing the owners stated that the delay on this plot plan has been almost a year. -'3 - 7. 11 Roll call on the above motion was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Casares,. Kunz, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: Lieberg. MEMO FROM ROY PEDERSON. RE: ROAD DEPT. RECOMMENDATIONS. Chairman Wilt stated that Item 7 should be discussed at this time. Commissioner Casares suggested this Memo be filed and taken up another time when the agenda is not crowded. Commissioner Buchanan stated that we should not wait too long to discuss this Memo. It was moved by McCaffree, second by Wilt that we place this item on the agenda of the next regular meeting on January 16, 1961. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: Casares, Kunz. Absent: Lieberg. )0. MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF A. Chairman Wilt stated that the Southern California Planning Congress business and dinner meeting would be held January 12, 1961. The reservations need to be sent in by January 9, 1961. It was moved by McCaffree, second by Kunz and unanimously carried that we send three representatives to this meeting plus City Administrator Farrell and Secretary Pederson. B. Commiss:�ner McCaffree extended an invitation to all Com- missioners and Staff to attend the annual installation dinner of the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce which will be January 14 at 7 :00 o'clock p.m., the cost is $2.50 per person. C. C.A. KLCSTER, 3800 North Walnut Grove Avenue. Chairman Wilt explained that a 2' setback modification was regUaS - -d by Mr. Kloster for a development on Norwood Place. After short discussion it was the consensus of the Commis- sion that no modification should be granted and the Commis - sion took no action. It was moved by Kunz, second by Casares and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 12:25 o'clock a.m. Next regular meeting will be January 16, 1961, CHA I RM, SECRETARY - 4 -