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PC - Minutes - 08-07-610 9 CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of August 7, 1961 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers, 8815 East Valley Boulevard. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wilt at 7:37 o'clock p.m. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Casares. 2. Present: Commissioners.- Casares. Kunz, Lleberg, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Absent: Commissioners: None. Ex officio: Boyko, Flanery, Pederson, Armstrong 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 24, 1961 Secretary Pederson stated the date of the minutes was July 24, 1961, rather than July 25 as shown. (MO) It was moved by Lieberg, second by Casares, and unanimously carried that the minutes of July 24, 1961, be approved as printed. ADMINISTRATIVE: OLD BUSINESS 4. PLOT PLAN NO. 48 - MILLER - 3620 North Ellis Lane - Request for Modification of Sewer Requirements. Commissioner Wearden stated he had contacted Mr. Miller, who had indicated he would go ahead and install two sewer lines. Mr. Miller had also informed him that the water company would not install two water meters under a single ownership. Commissioner Lieberg stated he had visited this property last Sunday and that both sewer lines were being installed under the driveway of lot No. 2. Secretary Pederson advised the Commission that in checking into the issuance of the permit for this installation he had been informed that the permit only gives the right to install, the burden of where installed falls on the applicant and in- spector. (MO) It was moved by Lleberg, that the Commission drop Item 4 from the agenda. Attorney Boyko advised the Commission that since the applicant was not present and with no more information than was at hand, the Commission had nothing before them and no further action was required. This matter should be dropped and the Commis- sion should proceed to the next item. 5. PLOT PLAN NO. 63 - TREADWELL ENGINEERING - TR 26273 - Request for Setback Modification Secretary Pederson advised the Commission that this was a request for modification of setback on five lots in this subdivision. Vernon Jones, President of Treadwell Engineering Corp,, and George Meeker, Builder, addressed the Commission regarding this request. 0 9 (MO) After lengthy discussion, it was moved by McCaffree, second by Wilt, that the Planning Commission approve lot No. 23 with the garage facing Bartlett Avenue and be placed 3 feet from the rear lot line, with 20 feet between the front of the garage and the property line; a 15 foot front setback was also approved. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Casares, Kunz, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: Lieberg. Absent: None. (MO) It was moved by Lieberg, second by Wearden, that the Commis, sion grant a setback modification to 15 feet on Lot 10 and the request for modification of setback on Lots 11 and 12 be denied. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. (MO) After further discussion, it was moved by Lieberg, second by Buchanan, that the Commission approve the 15 foot front setback facing DeAdalena on Lot 14 and require that the garage be relocated to provide a minimum of 20 feet set- back from the property line at DeAdalena Street. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. NEW BUSINESS 6. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 1 - PUBLIC HEARING Advisor Flanery presented the following report regarding this proposed rezoning. Location and Description: "An irregu ar y shaped 18 acres in three parcels bounded by the Southern Pacific Railroad on the northeast, by a line parallel to and 150 feet north of Grand Avenue on the south and a line 3i6 feet west of Earle Street, excluding therefrom those properties already zoned M -1. Pro o�sa On July 11, 1961, the City Council initiated this cas o consideration of a change of zone from A -1 to M -1. General Factual Data 1. The portion of the subject property lying west of Walnut Grove Avenue is developed with single family residences. The area east of North Walnut Grove Avenue, consisting of the rear of deep parcels fronting on Grand Avenue, is developed with an Edison Company substation, a powerline right of way, and a water pumping company facility which fronts on the north side of Grand Avenue, partially within the subject prop- erty and extending beyond to the east. Topography: The subject property is relatively level. 2. Adjacent on the north in the area now zoned M -1, are several contractors yards and warehouses and a railroad right of way beyond which are single family residences. A flood control channel is located parallel and 150 feet west of the west line of the subject property. There are primarily single family residential uses in the area to the south ex- cept for the previously mentioned electrical substation, a transmission line and a water tank and pumping station. - 2 - L] 3. The subject property was zoned A -I in June, 1947. The M -1 adjacent on the north was established in March, 1952 and December, 1955. This zoning was adopted by City Ordinance No. 11, on January 1, 1959, The M -1 north of the railroad was established in November, 1940. 4. North Earle Street is a 60 feet wide local street and North Walnut Grove Avenue is a variable width secondary highway adjacent to the subject property requiring 10 feet of widening on the west side and on the southerly 80 feet of the east side. 5. On Monday, July 24, 1961, 166 notices of this hearing were mailed to property owners within the area. Legal notice of this hearing was published in the Rosemead Review on Thursday, July 27, 1961." Chairman Wilt declared the Public Hearing open and requested those in the audience wishing to address the Commission to please stand and be sworn in. The Oath was administered by Advisor Flanery. John Collet, 8433 East Grand Avenue Robert A. Alexander, 8417 East Grand Avenue Steve Onderco, 4857 North Willard Avenue Arthur R. Vannoy, 5306 North Delta Avenue Gloria Mecurio, 4846 N. Willard Avenue Larry Martin, 8449 East Grand Avenue Robert M. Chaney, Jr., 5316 North Delta Avenue Jesse Jordan, 4849 North Willard Avenue Nadine Onderco, 4857 North Willard Avenue John A. Page, 8443 East Grand Avenue L. E. Moore, 8455 East Grand Avenue Warren Bessex, 4852 North Earle Street Joe Yokahoma, 4946 North Earle Street Jane McLarty, 8639 East Grand Avenue Rose Romano, 4855 North Willard Avenue Mrs. Manuel Navarro, 4922 North Earle Street Jenny Lewis, daughter, of a property owner (Price) on Walnut Grove Avenue. The above mentioned persons addressed the Commission expres- sing varying degrees of opposition to this change as proposed. Otto Bloom,424 San Gabriel Blvd., San Gabriel, advised the Commission he has purchased the property at 5027 North Earle Street and that he would like to move his factory to this address if a zone change is granted. His business is Turbo - Jet Products. Secretary Pederson advised the Commission that two communi- cations had been received regarding this hearing. The first, from the Air Pollution Control District, signed by James R. Taylor, Senior Analyst stating that A.P.C.D. had no objection to this proposed change. The second, from Mrs. Vern Allen, owner of property located at 4929 North Earle Street, favored this change of zoning. These communications were read in full by Secretary Pederson. Planning Consultant Mansur advised the Commission that he was not prepared to make a recommendation at this time. Chairman Wilt declared the Public Hearing closed at 10:33 o'clock p.m. (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Kunz, that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that this proposed zone change not be effected. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: McCaffree. Absent: None. - 3 - 0 0 Chairman Wilt declared a recess at 10:52 O'clock p.m. Chairman Wilt reconvened the meeting at 11 :02 o'clock p.m. 7. PLOT PLAN NO. 65 - J.D. HERRERA - 4634 N. Ivar Avenue Santa Anita Construction Company (MO) It was moved by Lieberg, second by Casares, that in as much as this plot plan does not meet with certain policy require- ments such as having the owner's signature and no one being present to talk on the plan, that this item be tabled until requirements are fulfilled. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. 8. REQUEST FOR SETBACK MODIFICATION AT 3817 HART STREET Mr. J. C. Ashley, 3371 Corrida Drive, Covina, presented his request to the Commission. (MO) After short discussion, it was moved by Casares, second by Kunz, that this request for setback modification be granted. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. 9. PLOT PLAN NO. 67 - HUGH FOUTZ - 8664 Grand Avenue Mr. Hugh Foutz, owner of the property, advised the Commission regarding ownership and plans for this parcel. (MO) After discussion, it was moved by Lieberg, second by McCaffree, that the Planning Commission approve this plot plan for Parcel " A " only. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Casares, Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree, Wearden, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. 10. MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF A. Lea ue of California Cities Conference Secretary Pederson advised the Commission that the Commission should decide which two of its members would be authorized to attend the 63rd Annual League of California Cities Conference in San Francisco in October. Commissioners Casares, Kunz, and Wearden indicated they would be unable to attend. Commissioners Buchanan, McCaffree and Wilt indicated they would be free to go. Commissioner Lieberg did not know whether or not he would be able to attend. B. Mailin�c of Notices, Hearings, etc Commissioner Lie erg state at shortly after the Planning Commission was appointed, a motion was adopted that all Com- missioners would be mailed copies of notices of all hearings, and said notices to be on Commission letterhead, and he wish- ed to know why this had not been done in this zone change matter. Advisor Flanery stated that this had been an oversight and would would be corrected. Commissioner Lieberg stated that some time ago he had turned over to the Commission a number of sign ordinances and sign ordinance requirements and requested that this matter be placed on the agenda for the next meeting to determine what progress has been made. - 4 - 0 C. Traffic Commission Requested to investigate co Chairman Wilt requested that the Traffic Commission be re- quested to investigate the corner of Strang Avenue and Loftus Avenue as a possible blind corner. D. Lea ue of California Cities Conference Commissioner asares suggested that names of Commissioners able to attend the League of California Cities Conference in San Francisco be chosen by a drawing and proceeded with Mrs. Kunz drawing the names. Commissioners Buchanan acid McCaffree were chosen in this manner to attend. Commissioner Lieberg's name was chosen as alternate. It was moved by Lieberg, second by Wilt, and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:54 o'clock p.m. CHAIRMAN SECRETARY - 5 -