PC - Minutes - 10-02-61CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of October 2, 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 Recording Secretary Phillips.
2. Present: Commissioners: Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree
Absent: Commissioners: Wearden, Kunz, Lieberg
Ex officio: Boyko, Farrell, Flanery, Phillips.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 18, 1961.
Chairman Wilt stated that on page 2, last paragraph, first
line, after the word "that" the words "the request that"
be inserted, also on page 3, item 8, paragraph 3, the name
"Lieberg" be inserted.
Attorney Boyko stated that on page 3, third line, the last
sentence be stricken.
Advisor Flanery stated that on page 3, item 9, paragraph 4
change "2%" to 11 47. 11 , also paragraph 6, last line, add the
word "and" before the word "upon ".
(MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Buchanan,.and unanimousl.y
carried that the minutes of September 18, 1961, be approved
as corrected,
Commissioner Casares stated that it would be wise to take
no action on Items 4 and 5 as there are three commissioners
absent.
ADMINISTRATIVE:.
OLD BUSINESS
PLOT PLAN N0. 65 - J. D..HERRERA, 4634 NORTH [VAR AVENUE..
SANTA AANTA CONSTRUCTION..
Acting Secretary Farrell stated that the office had received
a request for modification on plot plan No. 65, too late to
place on the agenda, but should be acted upon tonight in
order to avoid any further delay to the applicant. The
applicant and owners would like to relocate the garage on
parcel " A " to a better location for all concerned.
(MO) After short discussion it was moved by Casares, second by
McCaffree, that the request for modification of plot plan
No. 65 be approved subject to a revised final map showing
the driveway.a minimum of 10 feet wide starting at the
front of the property and extending back to the garage
where it will be 18 feet wide..
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Buchanan,
Wilt, McCaffree.- Noes:: None.. Absent: Wearden, Kunz,
Lieberg.
LEGISLATIVE: OLD BUSINESS
4. PROPOSED BUFFER ZONE ORDINANCE - DISCUSSION..
Commissioner Buchanan suggested the Commission discuss this
proposed ordinance paragraph by paragraph for any possible
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suggestions and complete study.
Commissioner Wearden arrived at 8 :13 o'clock p.m.
(MO) After a very lengthy discussion with no recommendations
or charm; -a to the proposed ordinance it was moved by McCaffree
second by Buchanan, that this item be placed on the agenda
for the first meeting in November as per Council's recommen-
dation to ccnsicier this matter each month until a conclusion
is reached,
(RC) Roll cc; ?1 vote was as follows: Ayes: Wearden, Buchanan,
Wilt ri•a ++ +'free. Noes: Casares. Absent: Kunz, Lieberg.
5. MODiFiCAT ON OF CM ZONE USES - DISCUSSION
Chairman W t stated that Advisor Flanery had presented a
report c••: s_q ested used for a zone R -C -M and the Commission
Would d11'. tiiese i tem by item.
Acting Secretary Farrell stated if the Zone change public
hearing is going to be at the next meeting, some decision
must be reached in regard to the proposed R -C -M Zone.
Chairman Wilt stated this could be done-at the study session
meeting scheduled for October 13.
Advisor Flanery stated that the boundaries should be de-
cided at this meeting and the public hearing would be set
for November 6.
(MO) After fur0ler discussion it was moved by Casares, second
by Chairman Wilt and unanimously carried that the Planning
Commission adjourn to Friday, October 13, 1961 for a study
session cn the proposed R -C -M Zone and consideration of
the City ':a11 site. Also, that at the meeting of October
16 the pubiic hearing for the zone change case No. t be
scheduled `or November 6, 1961.
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6. DISCUSSIC°N TO ESTABLISH DESIGN ZONES IN BUSINESS DISTRICT
ROSEMEAD tit =-D.UT 1 F %CATION COMMITTEE.
Acting Secretary Farrell stated that this item is a request
from the •e,�utification Committee for discussion and study.
Advisor Flanery *_ated the Commission cannot legally use
a design _one.
Chairman Welt asked Acting Secretary Farrell to check this
matter with other cities as to how they handle this problem
and report back.
7. MATTERS FROM COMI%!;_ AND STAFF
A. Southerr, California Planning Congress
Acting Secretary Farrell stated that the next meeting will
be Thur3day, October 12, 1961 at the Huntington Sheraton
Hotel, s:bject "The Southern California Metropolis - 1980 ".
Chaim,n Wit stated anyone interested in attending should
contac'& t�:e staff for reservations.
B. The R Planning Commission Report - County of Los Angeles
Advisor Flanery stated that he brought each Councilman and
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Commissioner a copy of the Regional Planning Commission
Report - "The Southwest Area".
C. 701 Program
Attorney Boyko stated he was not prepared to report on
Commissioner Casares' question of last meeting.
(MO) It was moved by McCaffree, second by Casares that the
meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10 :40 o'clock
p.m. to Friday, October 13, 1961 at 7:30 o'clock p.m.
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