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PC - Minutes - 03-06-61CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of March 6, 1961 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers, 3954 North Rosemead Boulevard. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wilt at 8 :06 o'clock p.m. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Wilt. 2. Present: Commissioners: Buchanan, Casares, Lieberg, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Absent: Commissioner Kunz. Ex officio: Boyko, Flanery, Pederson, Phillips. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chairman Wilt stated that on page 3, item 6, paragraph 2, add at the end "as a resident "; also in paragraph 3 add at the end "and has a residence ". Commissioner Buchanan stated that on page 2, item 5, para- graph 4, the word "from" should be in quotes. (MO) It was moved by McCaffree, second by Buchanan, and unani- mously carried that the minutes of February 20, 1961, be approved as corrected. 4. PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRING INSTALLATION OF CURBS AND GUTTERS ON NEW CONSTRUCTION. Chairman Wilt stated that on page 2, items 1, 2 & 3 should be sidewalks or curbs and gutters instead of sidewalk, curbs y or gutters. ^ Commissioner Buchanan questioned the wording regarding privately owned streets in Section "C ", page 1. Attorney Boyko answered that the ordinance may require curbs and gutters on new construction even on private streets, so long as the street is open for general public use. Attorney Boyko further explained Section "E" covered pro- cedures and Section "F" covered standards. Commissioner Casares stated this proposed ordinance would be very unfair, undemocratic and unnecessary. This ordinance would create many requests for variances, and he will go on record against the recommendation of this ordinance for adoption. Commissioner McCaffree stated that this ordinance would save time and problems for the Planning Commission as well as being advantageous to all concerned.. Commissioner Lieberg stated that this is an excellent ordi- nance and does what the Planning Commission has set out to do for the improvement of Rosemead. (MO) It was moved by Liebe.rg, second by McCaffree, that the Planning Commission recommend this proposed ordinance with the recommended changes to the City Council for adoption. * Commissioner Kunz arrived at 8 :18 o'clock p.m. - I - Attorney Boyko stated that in Section "F ", paragraph 2 after the word "commission ", "upon such application, or on its own motion'.', could be added for clarification if the commission so desired. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Kunz, Lie - berg, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: Casares. Absent: None. 5. PLOT PLAN NO. 44 - JACK WEBER - 4204 Rio Hondo Avenue Secretary Pederson stated that the Commission had received copies of the drainage report from the City Engineer and therefore it need not be read at this time. Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot plan. (MO) It was moved by Lieberg, second by Wilt, to approve Plot Plan No. 44, subject to the following conditions: 1. That curbs and gutters be installed on Rio Hondo Ave. 2. That if the distance of the garage to the closest edge of the driveway is 25' or more the additional guest parking space as indicated on the plot plan would not be required After further discussion Commissioner Wearden stated he would like the following conditions added to Commissioner Lieberg's motion: to provide a low center driveway in order to drain as much of this development as possible, and separate sewer lines be provided for each dwelling. Commissioner Lieberg stated these additional conditions would be acceptable to his previous motion, second also agreed. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. .Noes. None. Absent: None. 6. CALIFORNIA CHRISTIAN HOME - ZEC NO. 5 - REVISION TO EXHIBIT "A" Chairman Wilt explained the changes included in this revised plan, and stated that the safety devices on the stairwell had been provided as requested.. Attorney Boyko stated that the Commission may modify this setback without a hearing, by simply approving the revised Exhibit "A ". (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Kunz, that the Planning Commission approve the revision of Exhibit " A " on ZEC No. 5. Mr. Paul Kennedy, California Christian Home, stated that this is not a bomb shelter, but merely a storage area for a heater and other material which is required to have two exits. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. NEW BUSINESS 7. PLOT PLAN NO. 45 - WYBO CONSTRUCTION CO. - 4334 Rio Hondo Ave. Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot plan. - 2 - 0 Commissioner Wearden stated that this property is now in escrow. Wayne Bowe, Wybo Construction, 9240 East Valley.Blvd., applicant, spoke in behalf of this plot plan. He stated the guest parking areas would be 8' X 18 Chairman Wilt stated that this plot plan appeared to be a very good arrangement, and would be an improvement in this area. (MO) It was moved by Lieberg, second by Casares, that Plot Plan No. 45 be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That the driveways be paved with a minimum of 3 blacktop. 2. The guest parking dimensions will be a minimum of 10' X 20 but may be omitted on parcels B & C if the driveway area from the front of these garages to the edge of the main driveway be a minimum of 25' long. 3. That curbs and gutters on Rio Hondo be installed. 4. That no casement-be granted for use of this driveway by the property to the south. 5. That separate sewer lines be provided for parcels B & C. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Noes:. None. Absent: None. 8., PLOT PLAN NO..46 - Hugh Brady - 8635 East Mission Drive Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot plan.. Secretary Pederson stated that Mission Drive is a major city street and suggested that the Commission not recommend curbs and gutters since the City will be improving this street; and that dedication of additional right of way for widening might be considered as a condition for approval.:. Commissioner Wearden stated that it appeared the front porch is only 12' from the Mission Drive pavement. It was moved by Casares that plot plan No. 46 be approved subject to staff conditions and that a 10 easement be granted to the City for street widening purposes. Motion died for lack of a second. Commissioner Casares restated his motion and Commissioner Buchanan seconded it. Mr Brady, 8635 East Mission Drive, owner, stated he would object to this 10' dedication because of the proximity of his house to the street. Attorney Boyko stated that the widening of Mission Drive was scheduled for sometime in the future and therefore had no definite date as yet; this would be inviting a law- suit as there usually is a reasonable compensation for ac- quiring land for street widening purposes. Commissioner Casares stated he would like to withdraw his previous motion with agreement of second. Commissioner Buchanan agreed. (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Buchanan, that Plot Plan No. 46 be approved subject to the submission of a revised plot plan for the staff's approval and that mutual cross easements be required on driveway turn around area for the two rear parcels. - 3 - i • Mr. Brady stated that he would go along with the cross ease- ment requirement, although he felt it would be better to build a fence along the property line in this location so that no infringement on another's property could become a point of contention between (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. 9. PLOT PLAN NO. 47 - VON WALDROP - 9303 Glendon Way .Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot plan. Mr. Von Waldrop, 0 ,303 Glendon Way, owner, stated that there is an existing 3" thick concrete slab 22' X 98' which could be used as part of the driveway on the west side of the, property. (MO) It was moved by Wearden, second by McCaffree, that Plot Plan No. 47 submit a revised plot plan with the proper changes for consideration at the next regular meeting. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Lieberg, McCaffree, Wearden. Noes: Buchanan, Casares, Kunz, ',Jilt. Absent: None. Chairman Wilt stated that the motion did not carry and the floor is now open for a new motion. (MO) It was moved by Lieberg, second by Casares, that Plot Plan No. 47 be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That curbs and gutters be installed on Glendon Way: 2. That the 3' rear setbacks on parcels B & C be revised to 5' 3. That the 16' minimum width driveway extend to the north- ern edge of the driveway on parcel B. 4. Guest parking on parcel B as indicated may be eliminated if the length of the driveway serving the garage is 25', measured from the front of the carport to the easterly edge of the main driveway. 5. That the existing driveway in parcel A be suitably sur- faced with concrete or blacktop. 6. That driveways serving parcels B & C may be either concrete or blacktop or both. 7. Parcels B & C be served with separate sewer connections. Commissioner McCaffree presented an amendment to the motion as follows: That the driveways in parcels B & C be widened to the same width as the full driveway. Amendment died for lack of a second. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, Wilt. Noes: McCaffree, Wearden. Absent: None. 10. MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF. A. Secretary Pederson stated that the next regular meeting of the Southern California Planning Congress will be March 9, 1961, in Camarillo, California. B. Secretary Pederson stated that the next regular meeting of the West San Gabriel Valley Planning Council will be March 10, 1,961. C. Secretary Pederson read a'communication from the City of Glendora regarding a resolution urging the County to adopt an ordinance regulating the division of lots into four or less .parcels. - 4 - (MO) It was moved by Lieberg, second by Buchanan, and unanimously carried that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that the City of Rosemead adopt a similar resolution and transmit it to the County. D. Chairman Wilt stated that there was some bad publicity for the Planning Commission in the Rosemead Review. E. Chairman ';lilt announced the dates of meetings for the Southern California Planning Congress and the West San Gab- riel Valley Planning Council. Mr. Mansur is attending the Southern California Planning Congress meeting in Camarillo. F. Chairman Wilt stated he would like the Planning Commission to have an official representative of the Comm:;ssion attend all City Council meetings. G. Chairman Wilt stated that construction of a composte bin has been started by Mr. David M. Tillery without proper authorization. Attorney Boyko stated that this was thoroughly explained to Mr. Tillery at the last meeting and over the phone. This is in violation of the new ordinance. Commissioner Lieberg stated that we would be doing Mr. Tillery a favor if someone spoke to him regarding this composte bin. Advisor Flanery stated that we would call Mr. Tillery and check this out. H. Chairman Wilt stated that development in accordance with approved plot plans should begin within one year of such approval or the lot split should become invalid. I. Chairman Wilt stated that ZEC No. 10 was approved by the City Council subject to substantially the same conditions as the Planning Commission had setforth. J. Chairman 'wilt stated that the Plot Plan No. 36, Appeal, has been referred back to the Planning Commission for its next regular meeting. K. Commissioner Lieberg stated that he had asked for information regarding blacktop thickness requirements for surfacing, but the technical data was too voluminous for him to reach satis- factory conclusions, and would appreciate a report from Mr. Flanery regarding recommended policies on this matter. L. Chairman Wilt stated that he and Vice - Chairman Lieberg should be placed on the mailing list for City Council agendas and minutes to be properly informed as to forthcomming items for the Planning Commission to send a representative from the proper committee. It was moved by McCaffree, second by Lieberg, and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:26 o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting will be March 20, 1961. CHAIRMAN SECRETARY i�