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PC - Minutes - 09-18-610 • CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of September 18, 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 7:40 o'clock p.m. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Acting Secretary Farrell. 2. Present: Commissioners: Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz, Lieberg. Absent: Commissioner Wearden. Ex officio: Boyko, Farrell, Flanery, Phillips. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 5, 1961. Attorney Boyko stated that page 2, item 8, paragraph 3, should read as follows: "Attorney Boyko stated that if there was a change of facts, information, area or boundaries. etc. there would have to be a public hearing ". (MO) It was moved by Wilt, second by Casares, and unanimously carried that the minutes of September 5, 1961, be approved as corrected. ADMINISTRATIVE: NEW BUSINESS 4. SETBACK VIOLATION'ON NEW CONSTRUCTION - 3766 STRANG AVENUE Acting Secretary Farrell read a letter from the County Engineers regarding this violation. In December 1959, a permit was issued for alteration of a front porch, again in May 1961, an additional permit was issued for a fire- place. Instead of an alteration to the front porch, the porch was enlarged and extended into the front setback and completely enclosed, making a room. All notices of violation left by the Inspector have been ignored. Attorney Boyko stated this is an enforcement problem and sees no reason for this to come before the Planning Com- mission at this time, this can be handled administratively. (MO) It was moved by Wilt, second by Casares that this matter be referred to the City Administrator to handle completely through the staff. Commissioner Casares stated he would like to have a report of the outcome on this enforcement problem. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz, Lieberg. Noes: None. Absent: Wearden. 5. REQUEST FOR SIDEWALK REQUIREMENT VARIANCE - 3817 HART STREET Acting Secretary Farrell read a communication in full from Mr. J. C. Ashley, 3817 Hart Street, regarding this request. This location is at the dead end of Hart Street and it is felt sidewalks would be of little use at this location. (MO) It was moved by Buchanan, second by Kunz, that this request be granted to waive the sidewalk requirement at 3817 Hart Street. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz. Noes: Lieberg. Absent: Wearden. 6. REQUEST FOR CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK REQUIREMENT VARIANCE 4120 NORTH WALNUT GROVE AVENUE. Acting Secretary Farrell read a communication in full from Mr. & Mrs. Herman S. Ott regarding this matter. Walnut Grove Avenue is planned for widening at a future date and this property owner is offering dedication of right of way in lieu of curb, gutter; and sidewalk installation at this time. It was pointed out that sidewalks are a property owners responsibility and expense. (MO) It was moved by Lieberg, second by Casares, that this re- quest have relief from the requirements of the City Ordinance with respect to the installation of curbs, gutters and side- walks at this time be granted on conditions that a dedication of right of way be made to the City as proposed. Commissioner Lieberg wished to point out that this in no way relieves the property owner of the construction of side- walks at a future date and that a letter stating same be attached to the file. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz, Lieberg. Noes: None. Absent: Wearden. Acting Secretary Farrell stated at this time there is an urgent item that is not on the agenda and requires Planning Commission action. (MO) It was moved by Wilt, second by Kunz, that the Commission consider this item of business before Item 7 on the agenda. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz, Lieberg. Noes: None. Absent: Wearden. 7. REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK RE- QUIREMENTS AT 9325 EAST MARSHALL STREET. Acting Secretary Farrell read a communication in full from Mr. J. R. Laube regarding the removal of pepper trees to permit the installation of curbs, gutters and sidewalks at his newly constructed home.. This undue delay is holding up the occupancy of his home which is now completed. Mr. Thomson, 9317 East Marshall Street, stated he would like to keep the pepper trees at his residence. The Department of Roadside Trees reports that the removal of these pepper trees would be necessary to install curbs, gutters and sidewalks, as the root work is a good 2' above the curb line. (MO) It was moved by Lieberg, second by Casares, that this item be tabled until the next meeting at which time the Commission will have had time to look over this matter and the staff would have a more complete report. Mr. Laube, 9325 East Marshall Street, stated he would like to be permitted to occupy his new home now and install curbs, gutters and sidewalks after the tree removal. After further discussion Commissioner Lieberg withdrew his motion with consent of second. (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Lieberg, that the re- quirement for curbs, gutters and sidewalks.at 9325 East Marshall Street be deferred until after removal of necessary trees be granted on condition that the owner enter into an agreement with the City to the effect that he will install curbs, gutters and sidewalks upon notification that the trees have been removed and failing to do so, same may be installed - 2 - 9 by the City at the owners expense, such charges to become a lien on the property: This contract to be recorded at the owners expense. Trees will not be removed until City Council approval. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz, Lieberg. Noes: None. Absent: Wearden. LEGISLATIVE: OLD BUSINESS 8. Agenda Item 7. BUFFER ZONE ORDINANCE - ATTORNEY Attorney Boyko presented the Commissioners with copies of the proposed buffer zone ordinance, and suggested the Com- mission study this draft before any action is taken. (MO) It was moved by McCaffree, second by Kunz, that this item be postponed until such time that we have a recommendation on the zoning ordinance from the Planning Consultant. (MO) Commissioner presented an amendment to the previous motion, Second by Buchanan, that this item of business be postponed until the next meeting of the Planning Commission. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, Kunz, Lieberg. Noes: McCaffree. Absent: Wearden. 9. Agenda Item 8.. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 1. Acting Secretary Farrell stated we had received petitions with 18 signatures requesting the :reopening of a public hearing for a zone change in this area. Commissioner Lieberg asked if any information had been re- ceived regarding the sewer lines and utility service in this area. Acting Secretary Farrell answered that the present sewer lines are very adequately supplied for this area. The utility companies are also prepared to supply any type of service needed if this area were rezoned. He further stated it would be wise to make the boundary by property lines instead of the original 150' back from Grand Avenue. Advisor Flanery presented and read in full a report prepared by the head of the zone change section for Regional Planning. He further stated that Rosemead has only about 2% developed in industry and an average community of this size can expect to have 6% developed in industry. Chairman Wilt declared a recess at 9 :40 o'clock p.m. Meeting reconvened at 9:55 o'clock p.m. (MO) After considerable discussion it was moved by Casares, second by Kunz, that the Planning Commission advise the staff to set the machinery in action for a new public hearing for a Com- mission sponsored zone change including the various possibil- ities discussed including a notice of an amendment to the CM zone, and that the initiation is due to the City Council request upon receipt of petitions by the property owners in the area. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz, Lieberg. Noes: None. Absent: Wearden. Advisor Flanery stated it would be about a month for the necessary procedure to set a public hearing. - 3 - 0 174 Commissioner Buchanan was excused at 10:20 o'clock p.m. It was requested that an item entitled "Discussion of Modification for CM Zone uses" will be on the agenda next meeting. 10. MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF A. 701 Program Commissioner Casares asked the feasibility of terminating the 701 program. Attorney Boyko stated he would check into this matter and report at the next meeting. B. Expiration of Two Planning Commissionex's Terms Chairman Wilt stated that the City Council should be aware that two Planning Commissioner's terms would expire next month. Also election of officers should be on the agenda. C. Off Street Parking Chairman Wilt stated that Mr. Mansur would like the Com- missioner's opinion on this matter and perhaps a special meeting could be setup. D. Southern California Planning Congress Commissioners Lieberg and Casares reported on the meeting they attended in Long Beach. The topic for the evening was "Urban Renewal" and they found it very interesting. E. Zone Exception Case No. 11 Advisor Flanery stated that one of the conditions on this exception was to provide landscaping along the block wall. These should be kept low or they will exceed the height, of the wall. After short discussion,Casares suggested that Advisor Flanery inform the applicant to plant a low growing Juniper not to exceed 30 in height at maturity. (MO) It was moved by McCaffree, second by Kunz, and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:05 o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting will be October 2, 1961. CHAIRMAN SECRETARY -- - 4 -