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PC - Minutes - 08-21-610 0 CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of August 21, 1961 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers, 881.5 East Valley Boulevard. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wilt at 7:38 o'clock P.M. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Casares. 2. Present: Commissioners: Casares, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz, Lieberg Absent Commissioners: Wearden, Buchanan Ex officio: Watson, Flanery, Pederson, Phillips. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 7, 1961 (mo) It was moved by Lieberg, second by Casares, and unanimously carried that the minutes of August 7, 1961, be approved as printed. ADMINISTRATIVE: OLD BUSINESS 4. PLOT PLAN N0. 64. WYBO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (7:45) 4520 North ivar Avenue (Final Map) Secretary Pederson presented the map and stated that this was the map as regolred by the lot split ordinance. (mo) It was moved by Lieberg, second by McCaffree that the final map for Plot Plan No, 94 be accepted as printed. (amo) After further discussion, Commissioner Lieberg stated he would like to amend his previous motion as follows: that the final map be approved and that such approval shall not constitute a waiver of conditions with the tentative map. Commissioner McCaffree agreed to this amendment. Wayne Bowe of W bo Construction stated that this requirement of a linen final map and the time element involved for final approval in the City of Rosemead is imposing an undue hard- ship for developers and builders in this City. Commissioner Lieberg suggested Mr. Bowe write a letter to the Planning Commission to this effect and the Secretary will start a file on this matter for further study. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz, Lieberg. Noes: None. Absent: Wearden, Buchanan. 5. PLOT PLAN N0. 65 - JESSE HERRERA (8 :13) (TENTATIVE MAP) 4634 North Ivar Ave. -Santa Anita Construction Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot plan. (mo) After short discussion regarding guest parking and turn around areas, Lt was moved by Lieberg, second by Casares that Plot Plan No. 65 be approved subject to the following standard requirements: Nos. 3, 4A, 6 9 7, 8, 9, and 10. 3. Community driveways where the driveway three dwellings or must be a minimum of 16 feet In width serves or has the potential of serving more. • 4A. 2 premix over 4 aggregate base Type A, for those areas north of the Freeway and, 6. Each single family dwelling unit (R -1, R -A, or A -1 5000) must be serviced by separate sewer, gas and water lines. 7. On parcels of land where drainage is a problem the drive - way must be so constructed as to drain as much-run off from the lot as possible to the street on which the prop- erty is located. 8. Where two or more lots share a common driveway, mutual easements and maintenance covenants shall be recorded. A form with recommended wording is available at City Hall. 9. Plot plans must be submitted as finished copies with no added markings, and must contain all dimensions, plus the signature of the owner and applicant. If the owner will not appear before the Planning Commission his signature should be notarized. 10. All plot plans and other approvals granted by the Rosemead Planning Commission shall be considered revoked one year from approval date unless otherwise specified in the approval or unless the owner or applicant can show con- tinuous progress towards completion over the twelve (12) month period. A request for extension of time by the applicant in writing will be considered by the Commission at any time within 18 months of the approval date. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz, Lieberg. Noes: None. Absent: Wearden, Buchanan. NEW BUSINESS 6. PLOT PLAN NO. 66 - WYBO CONSTRUCTION CO. (8 :30). 4527 North Ivar Avenue - John Parker, Owner (Tentative Map) Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot plan. These proposed parcels would be undersized and located on both sides of the proposed extension of Lower Azusa Road. After discussion, Commissioner Casares asked if it would be possible to deny this plot plan due to the planned extension of Lower Azusa Road. Attorney Watson referred to Section 729 of the Rosemead Zoning Ordinance which states that any plan contrary to the Master Plan which is under study at the present time may be denied on this basis. (mo) It was moved by Lieberg, second by Kunz, that Plot Plan No. 66 be tabled with a request that the Secretary contact the County and obtain the timetable for the extension of Lower Azusa Road and also request the City Administrator and Planning Consultant to add any additional information on this particular item at the time we take this plot plan from the table. Secretary Pederson stated that the County has no projected timetable on this matter and that a recommendation should come from Mr. Mansur's study. -2- 0 0 Commissioner Lieberg withdrew his motion with agreement of second. (mo) It was moved by Lieberg, second by Kunz, that Plot Plan No. 66 be denied in accordance with Section 729 of the Rosemead Zoning Ordinance. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz, Lieberg. Noes: None. Absent: Wearden, Buchanan. 7. PLOT PLAN N0. 68. MARVIN CARTER (8 :45) 4402 North Muscatel Avenue (Tentative Map) Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot plan. Commissioner Casares stated this plot plan looked like a very good development. (mo) It was moved by Casares, second by Lieberg, that Plot Plan No. 68 be approved subject to the following conditions: 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. 4A. 2 premix over 4 " aggregate base Type A, for those areas north of the Freeway and, 5C. 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 driveway, such space to be a minimum of 20 feet wide. 6. Each single family dwelling unit (R -1, R -A, or A -1 5000) must be serviced by separate sewer, gas, and water lines. 7. On parcels of land where drainage is a problem the drive- way must be so constructed as to drain as much run off from the lot as possible to the street on which the prop- erty is located. 8. Where two or more lots share a common driveway, mutual easements and maintenance covenants shall be recorded. A form with recommended wording is available at City Hall. 9. Plot plans must be submitted as finished copies with no added markings, and must contain all dimensions, plus the signature of the owner and applicant. If the owner will not appear before the Planning Commission his signature should be notarized. 10. All plot plans and other approvals granted by the Rosemead Planning Commission shall be considered revoked one year from approval date unless otherwise specified in the approval or unless the owner or applicant can show con- tinuous progress towards completion over the twelve (12) month period. A request for extension of time by the applicant in writing will be considered by the Commission at any time within 18 months of the approval date. (RC) Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Casares, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz, Lieberg. Noes: None. Absent: Wearden, Buchanan. 8. PLOT PLAN NO. 69. LUNDEE HOMES, INC. (9:00) 9304 East Glendon Way (Tentative Map) Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this -3- 0 0 plot plan and further stated that Parcel A does not have an area for guest parking to meet specifications. (mo) It was moved by Lieberg, second by Casares, that Plot Plan No. 69 be approved with the following conditions: (1) that the driveway on Parcel A be a minimum of 20 feet wide; (2) that the revised map indicate clearly the width of driveways on Parcels B, C and D. Also, conditions: , 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. 4A. 2 premix over 4" aggregate base Type A, for those areas north of the Freeway and, 6. Each single family dwelling unit (R -1, must be serviced by separate sewer, ga 7. On parcels of land where drainage is a way must be so constructed as to drain from the lot as possible to the street erty is located. R -A, or A -1 5000) s, and water lines. problem the drive - as much run off on which the prop- 8. Where two or more lots share a common driveway, mutual easements and maintenance covenants shall be recorded. A form with recommended wording is available at City Hall. 9. Plot plans must be submitted as finished copies with no added markings, and must contain all dimensions, plus the signature of the owner and applicant. If the owner will not appear before the Planning Commission his signature should be notarized. 10. All plot plans and other approvals granted by the Rosemead Planning Commission shall be considered revoked one year from approval date unless otherwise specified in the approval or unless the owner or applicant can show con- tinuous progress towards completion over the twelve (12) month period. A request for extension of time by the applicant in writing will be considered by the Commission at any time within 18 months of the approval date. (RC) 9. (mo) (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz, Lieberg. Noes: None. Absent: Wearden, Buchanan. Chairman Wilt declared a recess at 9 :10 o'clock. Meeting reconvened at 9:25 o'clock P.M. SIDEWALK REQUIREMENTS VARIANCE REQUEST. (9:25) 9008 East Bentel Avenue. Secretary Pederson read a letter from Arthur Bowles requesting the sidewalk requirement be waived in front of 9014 East Bentel Avenue. Chairman Wilt stated that this property is only one parcel away from adjoining sidewalks on Bentel Avenue and Rosemead Boulevard and that eventually sidewalks will go in on this block as it is very close to the central business district. It was moved by Lieberg, second by Wilt that this request be denied. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Kunz, Lieberg. Noes None. Absent: Casares, Wilt, McCaffree, Wearden, Buchanan. -4- ! 0 LEGISLATIVE: OLD BUSINESS 10. BUFFER REGULATION - REPORT - COMMISSIONER CASARES (9:35) Commissioner Casares presented his report with the following recommended provisions for a Buffer Zone Ordinance. 1. The present 30 foot setback and 10 foot planter strip be maintained along with the six foot masonry wall as required in the interim ordinance. 2. Broadleaf evergreens spaced a maximum of 20 feet apart be planted in the strip. 3. Require that conditional use permits be obtained if an operation is objectionable due to smoke, fumes, dust, odors and /or hazard. 4. A general provision be incorporated into the ordinance to the effect that the Planning Commission determines whether a use would be detrimental to the general welfare or would deprive someone of a property right. 5. That certain operations be conducted wholly within an enclosed building. Such building must have no openings on the sides facing a residential area. 6. Borderline cases which may require a conditional use permit must be referred to the Planning Commission for determination. (mo) After many comments, suggestions and lengthy discussion, it was moved by Lieberg, second by Wilt that the City Attorney be instructed to draw an ordinance providing for all permits for construction in manufacturing zones adjacent to any residential zone or agricultural zone within 100 feet from the zone boundary be referred to a Review Board consisting of the -staff which may issue a permit or shall refer it to the Planning Commission if the Review Board feels the need for a conditional use permit. Also, that the right for appeals shall be heard by the City Council. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Wilt, Kunz, Lieberg. Noes: McCaffree. Absent: Wearden, Buchanan. H. MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF A. Compensation for Commissioners Chairman Wilt stated that at the last City Council meeting the question arose as to what is the feeling of the Commissioners in regard to a monthly compensation payment in place of the reimbursed mileage and meeting expenses as is now the procedure. The feeling of the Commissioners was as Wilt stated he would prefer the present bursement. Commissioners Casares, Kunz agreed with Chairman Wilt's statement. McCaffree said he would agree with what Commissioners' decided as a whole. follows: Chairman status of reim- and Lieberg all Commissioner aver the Secretary Pederson was requested to present the feelings of the Commissioners to the next City Council meeting. -5- (mo) It was moved by Casares, second by lieberg and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:15 o'clock P.M. Next regular meeting September 5,'1961. CHAIRMAN CR TAR -6-