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PC - Minutes - 07-10-610 CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CA IFOR71 A PLANNING CAMISSON Minutes of July 10, 1961 i 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 7:40 o'clock p.m. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Wilt. 2. Present: Commissioners: Buchanan, Casares, Kunz, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Absent: Commissioner: Lieberg. Ex officio: Boyko, Flanery, Pederson, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 19, 1961. Commissioner Casares stated that Page 6, Item D paragraph 4, should be corrected to show Casares present and McCaffree absent. Commissioner Buchanan stated he did not feel the minutes went into enough detail on paving requirements for Plot Plan No. 52. Chairman Wilt stated more detail would be in- cluded in the future. Attorney Boyko stated that Page 3, Paragraph 3, Line 2, should be corrected to read "item will be tabled until the Commission decides to act ". (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Kunz, and unanimously carried that the minutes of June 19, 1961, be approved as corrected. ADMINISTRATIVE: OLD BUSINESS 4. PLOT PLAN NO. 36 - WINIFRED N. SAUNDERS - 3853 N. Muscatel Ave. Secretary Pederson read in full a communication from Mrs. Winifred Saunders, dated June 27, 1961, withdrawing her plot plan application. Chairman Wilt ordered this communication noted and filed, if there were no objections. There were no objections. LEGISLATIVE: OLD BUSINESS 5. BARRETTE AVENUE REPORT - ATTORNEY BOYKO Attorney Boyko advised the Commission that he had contacted Mr. Stoehr, the Attorney who wrote to the Commission on be- half of Mr. John Barr. Attorney Boyko stated that the whole question regarding ownership of this 27' strip was quite con- fused. It would appear at the present time, however, that the property belongs to Mr. Barr. Attorney Boyko recommended that Mr. Barr and the two property owners abutting this 27' strip get together and work out a solution. He stated no further action was required of the Commission at this time. 0 • 6. BUFFER ZONE ORDINANCE - COMMITTEE REPORT Chairman Wilt advised the Commission that action by the Council was tabled due to the Council not having a clear understanding on just what was.to be accomplished. Chair- man Wilt stated he had received a communication from Com- missioner Lieberg, Chairman of this Committee regarding this matter. Secretary Pederson read this communication in full. (MO) After considerable discussion, it was moved by Casares, second by Kunz, that this Commission recommend to the City Council that the tabled ordinance of the last Council meet- ing, be placed on the agenda for tomorrow nights meeting and be recommended for approval. (MO) After short discussion, it was moved by Casares, second by Kunz, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing motion be tabled. (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Kunz, and unanimously carried that Item 8 be considered ahead of Item 7. 7, REPORT FROM CONSULTANT - EVERETT MANSUR - (AGENDA ITEM NO. 8) Planning Consultant Mansur stated that the report he was about to present to the Commission should not be taken as definite recommendations, that this report would simply inform the Commission of some of the things he was considering. Chairman Wilt called a recess at 9:20 o'clock p.m. Chairman Wilt reconvened the meeting at 9:35 o'clock p.m. 6. BUFFER ZONE ORDINANCE (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Kunz, and unanimously carried that the motion concerning the buffer strip ordinance recommendation be taken from the table. Commissioner Casares stated that this ordinance was clearly written, that the intent of the Planning Commission was clear and if this matter were properly presented to the Council, there should be no opposition. Attorney Boyko advised the Commission that in compliance with the changes recommended during their discussion he was now prepared to read the proposed ordinance as changed. These changes were read in full by Attorney Boyko. Attorney Boyko suggested that the motion as originally made should have the additions, "and the Planning Commission further recommends the following changes." 1. The word "Temporary" following Section 277.5, and 2. The following sentence to be inserted following Section Title. "For a period of days from and after the date of adoption hereof, and su - 5ject to prior rights accrued pursuant to existing building permits or valid, pending applications therefor, ". Chairman Wilt asked Commissioner Casares if this suggestion of Attorney Boyko was in accordance with the intent of his motion. Commissioner Casares replied that it was. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Casares, Kunz, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: McCaffree. Absent: Lieberg. - 2 - 8. CONSOLIDATED CABINET & FLOOR COVERING - (Not an Agenda Item) (MO) It was moved by Casares; second by Kunz, and unanimously carried, that the Secretary be instructed to request the Council to go on record requiring that the electrical per- mit for Consolidated Cabinet & Floor Covering not be fin- alized until a 6' masonry wall has been erected as per the Council's previous orders Chairman Wilt excused Attorney Boyko at this time, 10:04 o'clock p.m. 9. ZONE CHANGE POLICIES - STAFF MEMO - Agenda Item No. 7. This memo including an excerpt from the January 11, 1960, minutes establishing Commission policy on this subject, was read in full by Secretary Pederson. It stated that zone changes would be considered only under exceptional circum- stances or when the land use study was completed. Secretary Pederson stated that some clarification was needed from the Commission as to just what consititutes "exceptional circumstances ", and that the land use study was now completed. Planning Consultant Mansur advised Secretary Pederson that just the land use survey has been completed, but the land use study is not yet complete. Planning Consultant Mansur stated that the definite recom- mendation he would make tonight would be that the property north of Grand Avenue, with the exception of the southerly 150', be rezoned MI and that the Planning Commission or City Council on its own motion initiate this zone change. (MO) It was moved by Kunz, second by Buchanan, that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that the Council initiate proceedings immediately for zone change in that area of the City north of Grand Avenue, except the southerly 150' of the area. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Kunz, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: Casares, Lieberg. 10. REPORT FROM CONSULTANT - EVERETT MANSUR - Agenda Item No. 8. Planning Consultant Mansur stated he would like to know the opinion of the Commission regarding the proposed extension of Lower Azusa Road to Mission Drive and the possibility of Steele Street being extended from Ivar Avenue to Muscatel Avenue, and from Gernert Avenue and Muscatel Avenue. The discussion that followed brought up consideration of street widths. Secretary Pederson advised the Commission that the Cityy is currently having the Steele Street plans redrawn at 36' width, and since several contractors and many property owners are on the verge of having curbs and gutters installed and that the Commission should take prompt action on the matter. (MO) It was moved by Kunz, second by Wilt, and unanimously car- ried that the matter of discussing street widths of Steele Street and Loma Avenue be placed on tonights agenda. (MO) After a short discussion, it was moved by Wilt, second by Buchanan, that the matter of widening streets be laid over to the next meeting for further study, at which time the Secretary would submit a report on costs involved in estab- lishing 36 foot street widths. - 3 - 0 0 Secretary Pederson advised the Commission that this matter was quite urgent, so the Staff would know how to proceed especially with regard to Steele Street. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Kunz, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: Casares, Lieberg. 11. COMMUNICATIONS:: A. Southern California Planning Congress: This communication regarding the meeting on Thursday, July 13, 1961, was read in full by Secretary Pederson. B. West San Gabriel Valle Plannin Council: Secretary Pe erson advise the Commission he had one more communication from the W.S.G.V.P.C. regarding a meeting to be held at 12 Noon, Friday, July 14, 1961, regarding all night parking problems. Three Commissioners indicated they would attend. 12. MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF The possibility of delaying the regular meeting of July 17 to the 24 was broughtup by Commissioner McCaffree. Secretary Pederson advised the Commission that proper procedure does not permit the adjourning of a meeting to a date later than the next regular meeting. Thus the meeting would simply be adjourned by a member of the staff to the 24th. There were no objections. It was moved by Wilt, second by Kunz, and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 11:52 o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting will be July 17, 1961, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. CHAIRMAN SECRETARY - 4 -