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PC - Minutes - 05-01-61CITY OF ROSEMEAD, PLANNING Minutes of ROSEMEAD CALIFORNIA COMMISSION May 1, 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 :04 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 Buchanan stated that on page 1, item 4, para- graph 3, he would like to add at the end "and aside from this fact there are many other serious problems connected with this plot plan ". (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Buchanan, and unani- mously carried that the minutes of April 17, 1961, be approved as corrected. ADMINISTRATIVE: OLD BUSINESS 4. PLOT PLAN NO. 52 - WILLIE 0. BROWN - 4214 Bartlett Avenue - SHOREWOOD INC. Secretary Pederson stated that a revised plot plan has been submitted for this meeting. Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot plan. Mr. W.O. Brown, 4214 Bartlett Avenue, owner, stated he is not too familar with this revised plan, but would try to answer any questions the Commission had. Chairman Wilt asked if there were any future plans for further development in the large area between the house on Parcel "A "•and the proposed house on Parcel "B ". Mr. Brown answered he had no intentions of any further development. Attorney Boyko stated that the owner should be advised of the policy of this Commission to require separate sewer lines to each dwelling. Chairman Wilt discussed the drainage problem here and wondered if the driveway could be moved to be on the other side of the house. (MO) It was moved by Lieberg, second by Casares, that Plot Plan No. 52 be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That the dimensions of the parking areas be shown on the final plot plan. 2. That the driveway be 4 type " A " base and 2" premix blacktop. 3. That the driveway be so constructed to provide drain- age runoff to Bartlett Avenue. Attorney Boyko stated that the deed should include mutual easements for use of the driveway and covenants for its maintenance. This was added to the conditions. 0 0 (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. NEW BUSINESS 5. PLOT PLAN NO. 57 - JERRY WALKER - 9547 East Guess Street - MESA GABLES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot plan and further stated that this property slopes to Guess Street and there is no drainage problem. Chairman Wilt stated that the sewer lines for Parcel "B" would be better located on the driveway side. Jerry Walker, 9547 E. Guess Street, owner, stated that he would not like to move the sewer line as it would have to be under paved walkways which are now in existence; further more it is his policy not to place sewer lines under drive- ways in case of future problems with same. Commissioner Casares asked if there was any objection to leaving the sewer line where it is and requiring an ease- ment for maintenance of same. Attorney Boyko stated that this could be in the deed and recorded. Commissioner Lieberg stated that the apron on Parcel "B" does not extend across the full front of the garage. Mr. Walker stated he is planning on having full pavement in front of the garage on Parcel "B ", and that the exist- ing garage on Parcel " A " will be moved and the existing concrete slab will be used as a recreation area. (MO) It was moved by Lieberg, second by Casares, that Plot Plan No. 57 be approved subject to the submission of a revised plot plan for staff approval: 1. That the revised plot plan show a minimum of 5,000 square feet on Parcel "A" excluding the driveway. 2. That the garage on Parcel " A " be a minimum of 25 feet from the easterly line of the driveway easement. 3. That there be a separate sewer line to serve the dwelling on Parcel "B ". 4. That there be a full apron in front of the garage in Parcel "B" to be the full width of the garage opening. 5. That the driveway be surfaced with 4" type A base and 2 premix blacktop. 6. That the driveway be so constructed to drain toward Guess Street. 7. That the deed require.mutual easements for use of the driveway and covenants for its maintenance, and an ease- ment be provided for maintenance of the sewer line serv- ing Parcel "B" across Parcel "A" Commissioner Wearden stated he would like to have this revised plan at the next meeting. Mover died not object but second did object. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. (MO) It was moved by Lieberg, second by Casares, and unanimously carried to %'iscuss Plot Plan No. 55, which was approved at the last meeting on April 17, 1961. - 2 - r • Commissioner Lieberg stated that Plot Plan No. 55 was approved at the last meeting when he was absent, but that he found the garage on Parcel "B" being converted and used as a bedroom and there is no garage. Attorney Boyko stated it is not possible to rescind the action taken on this plot plan as the applicant has in- vested money in this plan in good faith on the action of this Commission. Secretary Pederson stated.that he will check into this matter for a possible building violation and report at the next meeting. LEGISLATIVE: OLD BUSINESS 6. ZONING RECOMMENDATIONS: ANNEXATIONS NO. 14 AND 15. Secretary Pederson explained briefly the proposed zone changes in the areas for those in the audience who were interested. Property owners voiced no objection-to the higher zoning as proposed. Commissioner Wearden felt these suggested zone changes were very good. Mrs. Hoekstra, Jack Trailer Sales on Garvey Avenue, 2732 Stingle Avenue, South San Gabriel, stated this zoning sounded very reasonable and would like to know what the tax rate is in Rosemead. . Secretary Pederson stated that since the Commission is concerned strictly with zoning considerations at this time he would meet with persons affected, at their con- venience, to discuss the merits of annexation. (MO) It was moved by McCaffree, second by Kunz, that the Plan- ning Commission recommend the following zoning for Annexa- tion 14 as per map presented tonight: 1. The area from the Rio Hondo River west to River Avenue be zoned M -12. 2. The area from River Avenue west to a prolongation of the center line of Stingle Avenue be zoned M -1. 3. The area west.of said prolongation of the center line of Stingle Avenue be zoned C -M. There was considerable discussion regarding Buffer Zones and the part they play separating M -Zones from R- Zones. It was suggested that this be taken up again at the next meeting as Secretary Pederson is making a survey as to the use of Buffer Zones in other cities. Attorney Boyko stated that this recommendation is for the purpose of assisting the City Council at the Public Hear- ing on May 9, 1961. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. (MO) It was moved by Lieberg, second by Casares, that the zoning in Annexation No. 15 remain as currently zoned in the County. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Casares, Kunz, L.ieberg, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. - 3 - 0 0 Chairman Wilt stated if there were no objections the Com- mission would consider agenda Item No. 9 at this time. There were no objections and it was so ordered. 7. AGENDA ITEM NO. 9 - TENTATIVE POLICIES RE: ORDINANCES NO. 62 AND 63. Secretary Pederson stated that the Commission has a memo regarding these tentative policies and these are not a recommendation, but merely a list taken from the past meetings and actions of the Commission. Attorney Boyko stated it would be well to have a pamphlet with these policies listed which would cover many of the questions that the Commission is faced with at each meet- ing. He further stated that there should be a preface stating that these are general policies and shall be ad- hered to, but that modifications will be possible.. Attorney Boyko was excused at 10 :20 o'clock p.m. Chairman Wilt declared that AGENDA A TEM NO. 7 - REPORT RE: RECOMMENDATION FOR MINIMUM PAVEMENT THICKNESS would be discussed in con unction with Agenda Item No. 9 as this pertains to No. on the list of tentative standards if there were no objections. There were no objections, and it was so ordered. (MO) It.was moved by Lieberg, second by McCaffree that the mini- mum pavement thickness be introduced into No. 4 of the policies to read as follows: (a) 2 premix over 4 aggregate base Type A, for those areas north of the Freeway and, ('b) 4 premix over 4 aggregate base Type A, for those areas south of the Freeway. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan,'Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. Chairman Wilt declared a recess at 10:55 o'clock p.m. Meeting reconvened at 11 :08 o'clock p.m. The Commission set forth the following list of policies to be included in the pamphlet by poll on each item: 1. When a portion of the accessway is shown as a part of the minimum area, not less than 80% of the minimum area shall be building area and yard. 2. Driveways must be a minimum of 10 feet in width. 3. Community driveways must be a minimum of 16 feet in width where the driveway serves,or has the potential of serving three dwellings or more. 4. All driveways serving more than one residence, must be surfaced in accordance with the following minimum standards: (a) Adopted above by Lieberg's motion. ( b ) 11 11 11 11 It 5. In cases where more than one dwelling per lot or parcel of land exists or is to be constructed,the follow- ing minimum paved guest parking area will be required.. (a) Dwellings of two bedrooms or less must have a minimum of one 10 X 20 (minimum size) guest parking space. - 4 - 0 (b) Dwellings of three or more bedrooms must have a minimum of one 20 X 20 (minimum size) guest parking space (c) In lieu of items (a) and (b) above, guest parking space may be provided by locating the garage a minimum of 25 feet from the nearest edge of drive- way, such space to be a minimum of 20 feet wide. go 9. 6. Each single family dwelling unit (R -1, R -A, or A -1 5,000) must be serviced by separate sewer, gas, and water lines. 7. On parcels of land where drainage is a problem the driveway must be so constructed as to drain as much run off from the lot as possible to the street on which the property is located. 8. Where to or more lots share a common driveway, mutual easements and maintenance covenants shall be recorded.' 9. Plot plans must be submitted as finished copies with no added markings, and must contain all dimensions, plus the signature of the owner. Commissioner Casares would like to postpone Items No. 8 and No. 10 on the agenda until next meeting. Commissioner Lieberg stated that Item No. 8, Budget dis- cussion, is necessary at this time as the staff is in the process of preparing the 1961 -62 Budget. AGENDA ITEM NO. 10 - DISCUSSION - HOUSE MOVE -INS. CHAIRMAN WILT.' Chairman Wilt stated if there were no objections Agenda Item No. 10 would be placed on the agenda for May 15, 1961. There were no objections and it was so ordered. Advisor Flanery was excused at 11:50 o'clock p.m. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8 - BUDGET 1961 -62 -WORK SHEETS Chairman Wilt reviewed the discussion of this item at the last meeting and thought that approximately $1,000.00 would be adequate to meet expenses for the coming year. Commissioner Lieberg asked CA Farrell if he thought this budget recommendation would be adequate? CA Farrell stated that these items should not be shown as simply a lump sum. He would like to know how many would attend and where. Mileage and around town expenses can be estimated, but to have any control we must have an idea as to how to distribute these expenses. Commissioner Lieberg stated that there would be an average of 20 meetings per plus 2 conventions (I in Palm Springs and V in San Francisco), with an average of three attending meetings and two to each convention. Chairman Wilt asked if there was any other equipment needed for the Planning Commission. Secretary Pederson stated that a map holder, and aerial photo holder were being considered. - 5 - IR NEW BUSINESS 10. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION RE: AGENDA ITEM NO. 11. DESIGNATION OF MARSHALL STREET AS A MAJOR CITY STREET (Referred by the City Council) Commissioner Buchanan stated that Marshall Street from San Gabriel Blvd. to Muscatel Avenue is in very poor con- dition and the traffic is heavy as this is an alternate to the freeway for some traffic. Marshall School has a great problem resulting from this substandard roadway. Secretary Pederson referred to a memo the Commission re- ceived and further stated that Marshall Street is the only other east and west street other than Valley Blvd. that traverses most of the width of the City. He gave a June 1958 traffic count at Marshall Street and Walnut Grove 'Avenue, for a six hour period. West Walnut Grove 3130 East Walnut Grove 4930 East Bound 2810 West Bound 2120 Commissioner Lieberg stated that major street status would solve a financial problem for curbsand gutters and street construction. This street should be widened if it is to become a major City street. Secretary Pederson stated that Marshall Street would have 16 feet per lane if improved to it's proper width. (MO) It was moved by Lieberg, second by McCaffree that Marshall Street within the confines of the City limits, be recommen- ded to the City Council for designation as a Major City Street. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. 11. MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF. A. Secretary Pederson stated that the Southern California Planning Congress will have it's next regular meeting on Thursday, May 11, 1961, at the Petroleum Club of Long Beach, 3636 Linden Avenue, Long Beach. The subject will be "California Public Outdoor Recreation Plan ". (MO) It was moved by Wilt, second by Wearden, and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 12:50 o'clock A.M. Next regular meeting will be May 15, 1961. CHAIRMAN SECRETARY