PC - Minutes - 10-16-61•
CITY bF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD; CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minptes of October 16, 1961
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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 7:43 o'clock p.m.
1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Casares.
2. Present: Commissioners: Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree,
Kunz, Lieberg.
Absent: Commissioner Wearden.
Ex officio: Boyko, Farrell, Flanery, Phillips.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 2, 1961.
(MO) It was moved by Buchanan, second by Casares, and unanimously
carried that the minutes of October 2, 1961, be approved as
printed.
NEW BUSINESS
4. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO NEW COMMISSIONER
Chairman Wilt stated that due to the absence of the new
commissioner to take his oath this item would be deferred
until next meeting with Commissioner Lieberg remaining on
the Commission until such time. There were no objections
and it was so ordered.
5. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN
6. ELECTION OF VICE - CHAIRMAN
(MO) it was moved by Chairman Wilt, second by Casares to defer
the election of officers until the next regular meeting,
November 6, 1961.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Buchanan,
Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz, Lieberg. Noes: None. Absent: Wearden.
ADMINISTRATIVE:
NEW BUSINESS
7. PLOT PLAN NO. 70 - MARVIN CARTER - 9244 Glendon Way.
Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this
plot plan. Parcel 4 contains a large portion of land which
could be developed in the future.
Attorney Boyko stated that the Commission could require that
an easement be recorded for the rear parcel.
Marvin Carter, 1416 S. San Gabriel Blvd., stated that the
Commission requires a mutual easement for maintenance agree-
ment on approved plot plans.
(MO) It was moved by Casares, second by McCaffree, that Plot
Plan No. 70 be approved subject to standard requirement
conditions 4, 5C, 6, 7, 8, and 10. Also the present owner
should sign to the acceptance of this development, and
that there be a recorded declaration for ingress and egress,
utilities and maintenance of lots 1, 2, 3 & 4, or any other
lot which may be split from lot 4.
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(AMO) Commissioner Casares stated he would like to add an amend-
ment to his motion to include that in lieu of separate
sewer lines there be a dedicated common utilities main of
sufficient capacity to serve at least five (5) parcels in
accordance with the Los Angeles County Department's stan-
dards may be required with proper dedication to the City.
Second agreed to this amendment.
Commissioner Lieberg stated items 4, 5C, 6, & 8, no longer
apply to the original motion as 4 & 5 are indicated on the
plot plan and 6 & 8 are included in the original and amended
motion.
Commissioners Casares and McCaffree agreed to eliminate
these conditions from the original motion.
Mr. Harding, present owner of this property agreed to the
conditions as set forth.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Buchanan,
Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz, LieLarg. Noes: None. Absent: Wearden.
8. PLOT PLAN N0. 71 - E. WM. MAIR - 9419 East Steele Street -
L. KNEPPER, Owner.
Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this
plot plan.
Actir:g Secretary Farrell stated that this is a 20 foot
unpaved alley and that there had been a request to vacate
this alley some time ago, but no action had been taken.
Mr. L.V. Knepper, 9421 Steele Street, owner, stated that
there is a sewer man hole located on this alley for con-
nection uses.
(MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Lieberg, that Plot Plan
No. 71 be approved subject to the resubmission of a revised
plot plan and conditions 6 & 10 of Planning Commission
policies be met. Also, that the driveway be paved with
3 black top and that this proposed garage be an approved
structure.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Kunz,
Lieberg. Noes: Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree. Absent: Wearden.
(MO) It was moved by Buchanan, second by McCaffree, that Plot
Plan No. 71, be resubmitted showing the sewer connection
and rearrange to permit ingress and egress to Steele St.
After further discussion Commissioner Buchanan withdrew
his.motion with agreement of second.
(MO) It was moved by Buchanan, second by McCaffree, to disapprove
Plot Plan No. 71.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Buchanan,
Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz, Lieberg. Noes: None. Absent: Wearden.
Attorney Bo ko stated that the right to appeal within
fifteen (15� days should be included in the letter to the
applicant.
LEGISLATIVE:
OLD BUSINESS
9. CONSIDERATION OF R -C -M ZONE
10. CONSIDERATION OF BOUNDARIES OF ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 1.
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Acting Secretary Farrell stated that items•9.and 10 were
discussed and acted upon at a special adjourned meeting
held Friday, October 13, 1961, which was after the prepar-
ation of this agenda.
11. MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF
A. Halloween Parade
Acting Secretary Farrell read a communication from the
Rosemead Chamber of Commerce regarding the Planning Com-
mission participation in the Halloween Parade which will
be October 28, at 3:00 p.m.
Chairman Wilt asked Commissioner Kunz to work with the
Commissioners and the Chamber to arrange for transportation
and any other details involved.
B. Consolidated Cabinet & Floor Covering
Acting Secretary Farrell stated that Mr. Lem Ward repre-
senting Mr. Ted Tatge, owner, was before the Commission
tonight to discuss the parking problems at their new de-
velopment.
Chairman Wilt called for a Roll Call of the Commissioners
to discuss this matter at this time. Ayes: Casares,
Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz, Lieberg. Noes: None.
Absent: Wearden.
Advisor Flanery stated that they had spaces for 29 cars
but would need an exception for the ordinance requirements.
The appropriate procedure would be to file a zone excep-
tion for a variance of this requirement.
After short discussion it was recommended that a zone ex-
ception be filed in regard to this matter.
(MO) It was moved by McCaffree, second by Casares, that the
meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:32 o'clock p.m.
Next regular meeting will be November 6, 1961.
CHAIRMAN C AR