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PC - Minutes - 11-06-610 • CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of November 6, 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 7:35 o'clock p.m. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Advisor Flanery. 2. Present: Commissioners: Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz. Absent: Commissioners: Wearden, Lieberg. Ex officio: Boyko, Dato, Farrell, Flanery, Phillips. 3, APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 13 and 16, 1961. Commissioner McCaffree stated that on page 1, item 6, first motion should be McCaffree instead of Chairman Wilt. Commissioner Buchanan stated that on page 2, first paragraph, third line insert the word "may" after the word "there ". Also on page 2, item 8, paragraph 7, add at the end of the sentence "that the applicant left the room." (MO) It was moved by Buchanan, second by McCaffree and unamimously carried that the minutes of October 13 and 16 be approved as corrected. 4. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO THE NEW COMMISSIONERS Acting Secretary Farrell administered the oath to two new Commissioners, Stuart H. Maude appointed for a four year term and Bob Crabtree appointed to replace Charles Wearden who resigned: 5! ELECTION OF CHAiRMAN Chairman Wilt turned the chair over to Acting Secretary Farrell who declared that nominations for Chairman were open. (MO) It was moved by McCaffree, second Casares that Commissioner Wilt be nominated, (MO) It was moved by Kunz, second by Casares, and unanimously carried that nominations be closed. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Crabtree, Casares, Buchanan, McCaffree, Kunz, Maude. Noes: None. Absent: None. Chairman Wilt assumed the chair and stated he would be Chairman for approximately 90 days, at that time he would like to see someone else assume this position. 6. ELECTION OF VICE - CHAIRMAN (MO) it was moved by McCaffree, second by Kunz that Commissioner Buchanan be nominated for Vice - Chairman. After sufficient time Chairman Wilt declared the nominations closed. There were no objections. Motion was unanimously carried. Chairman Wilt stated that if there were no objections City Administrator Farrell would act as Secretary until such time as -1- 0 0 7. this position could be filled. There were no objections and it was so ordered. ADMINISTRATIVE: OLD BUSINESS ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 1 - PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Wilt declared the Public Hearing open at 8 :W o'clock p.m. 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. Chairman Wilt stated that there is a petition containing 14 signatures requesting this zone change. He also asked that the proponents speak first then the opponents and that the City Council will also have a Public Hearing. After the City Council's Public Hearing there will be the right to appeal if anyone so wishes. Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this Zone Change Case. Advisor Flanery pointed out:the boundaries involved on the land use map and stated that the boundaries should follow property lines to avoid lots having split zoning. Portions of this area are already zoned M -1 adjacent to the presently zoned A -1 which is being considered in this zone change case. According to studies, 6% developed industrial creates a good balance for a City the size of Rosemead. Industrial development aids employment and sets a more substantial tax base for the City. Advisor Flanery further stated that a CM (Restricted) Zone permits a very light type of manufacturing and would set requirements for sufficient parking, landscaping and loading and unloading. The commission would be required to take action for any special types of manufacturing not covered in the CM (Restricted) Zone. Planning Consultant Mansur pointed out that there are M -1 Zones located in four corners of the City which make about 3% developed industrial. The best possible way to increase the industrial areas is to add to the existing M -1 zones. The area under consideration tonight appears to be one of the most logical as it is adjacent to the Southern Pacific Railroad. Acting Secretary Farrell pointed out on the map the properties owned by the 14 persons who signed the petition. He also read a letter from the First City Bank favoring this Zone Change. A petition from school childred of the Roosevelt School on Walnut Grove north of the Railroad tracks was received opposing this zone change. The following persons spoke in favor of this zone change: Mr..Otto Bloom, 425 South San Gabriel Boulevard, owner of property at 5027 North Earle Street, stated he circulated the petition and would like to construct an Electronic Mfg. Company which manufacturers small electronic parts. This company would employ approximately 65 people. Lawrence McLarty 8639 East Grand Avenue. 14406neld Stone;. W9 North Ivar "Avenue., i-ir. Galvin., representing R4Wond Lewis... 4912 No. Walnut Grove. i•tr. and ?irs. bc.vins, ;1143 - Ncwth Earle Street. Thomas Danna, 4930 -38-42 and 43 North Earle Street. t -2- • The following persons spoke in opposition to the zone change: Charles Shipley, 9627 East Mr. Van Noy, 5306 North Delta Street, San Gabriel. John Page, 8443 East Grand Avenue, Mr. Bessex, 4042 and 56 North Earle Street. Mr. Collett, 0433 East Grand Avenue, stated he would be in favor, if it included his property, otherwise he was against the zone change. Mrs. McLarty, representing Mr. Fedderson, 8629 East Grand Avenue, stated that Mr. Fedderson would prefer the zoning to go all the way to Grand Avenue. Attorney Boyko stated that the Commission should not consider a zoning boundary that would create a zoning change in the middle of the street. After considerable discussion by the Planning Commissioners, Chairman Wilt declared the Public Hearing closed at 9:26 o'clock p.m. (m0) It was moved by McCaffree, second by Maude, that the present Territory which is under discussion be rezoned to M -1. (MO) After further discussion Casares presented a subsidiary motion, second by Kunz, that the Commission take this hearing testimony under advisement and postpone our decision until the next meeting. (RC) Roll call vote on the motion to postpone was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Kunz. Noes: Crabtree, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Maude. Absent: None. (RC) Roll call vote on Commissioner McCaffree's previous motion was as follows: Ayes: McCaffree, Wilt, Maude. Noes: Crabtree, Casares, Buchanan, Kunz. Absent: None. Commissioner Buchanan stated he would like to see a combination of M -1 and CM (Restricted) zones used.in this area. (MO) It was moved by Buchanan, second by Kunz, that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that this area be rezoned to M -1 with a southern C -M (Restricted) buffer strip with special details to be worked out by the staff and consultation with the property owners. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Crabtree, Casares, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz, Maude. Noes: None. Absent: None. Chairman Wilt declared a recess at 10:20 o'clock p.m. Meeting reconvened at 10 :25 o'clock p.m. (MO) It was moved by McCaffree, second by Kunz, that the staff make a study and report for a zone change on both sides of Grand Avenue. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Crabtree, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz, Maude. Noes: Casares. Absent: None. NEW BUSINESS 8. PLOT PLAN NO. 72 - WYBO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - 8636 East Grand Avenue (Jessie Herrera, Owner) Advisor Flanery presented the fatal data regarding this plot plan. out Commissioner Casares pointed/that this is near the zone change -3- s E area and would like to know if the owner would rather wait and perhaps he could use this property more advantageous. Jessie Herrera, owner, 8636 Grand Avenue, stated he would like to go ahead with the proposed plot plan. (MO) it was moved by Casares second by McCaffree, that plot plan No. 72 be approved subject to the following conditions: Submit five copies of a revised plot plan showing the sewer line to parcel "B" and that the driveway be extended 25 feet or more onto Parcel "B" and be a part of the covenants and easements to run with the land also show dimensions on the widths.of driveways on parcels "C" and "D ". (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Crabtree, Casares, . Buchanan, Wilt, Mc Caffree, Kunz, Maude. Noes: None. Absent: None. 9. PLOT PLAN NO. 73 - FAIRLANE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - 9433 RALPH STREET (EDMOND FOLTZER, OWNER) Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot plan. Commissioner Casares stated he would like to see this driveway have mutual easements instead of a separation of driveways. (MO) It was moved by McCaffree, second by Casares, that plot Plan No. 73 be approved subject to the submission of five copies of a revised plot plan complying with the following conditions: (1) That the community driveway be 16 feet in width except where there are existing trees and the drive shall be a minimum of 13 z ft. (2) That the driveway shall be surfaced with 2 inch premix over 4 inch aggregate base Type A. (3) Each Single family dwelling unit (R -1, R -A, or A -1 5,000) must be serviced by separate sewer, gas and water lines. (4) 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 property is located. (5) 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. (6) 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: (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Crabtree, Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz, Maude. Noes: None. Absent: None. 10. REQUEST FOR SIDEWALK VARIANCE - 9117 BENTEL AVENUE - Mr, and Mrs. G. Pinard. Acting Secretary Farrell read the communication requesting this variance. Mr. Pinard explained that this would be the only sidewalk on the block and further pointed out that the elevation is out of line from the rest of the street. -4- M (MO) It was moved by Buchanan, second by Wilt that the variance for sidewalks requirements at 9117 East Bentel be granted on the condition that the owner enter into an agreement with the City that he will construct sidewalks at such time a majority of property owners on this block make such an improvement. If at such time he does not comply the City will do the improve- ment at the owners expense and place a lien on the property. This contract to be recorded at the owners expense. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Crabtree, Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, ivicCaffree, Kunz, Maude. Noes: None. Absent: None. 11. ZONE CHANGE REQUEST - 8940 EAST MARSHALL STREET - IDA POST Acting Secretary Farrell read this communication in full. Chairman Wilt stated if there were no objections this matter would be referred to Mr. Mansur our Planning Consultant. There were no objections and it was so ordered. LEGISLATIVE: OLD BUSINESS 12. DISCUSSION - PROPOSED BUFFER ZONE ORDINANCE Chairman Wilt stated if there were no objections this item will be deferred until the next meeting on November 20, 1961. 13. MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF A. Southern California Planning Congress Acting Secretary Farrell stated there would be a meeting at the Gourmet Restaurant on Thursday, November 9, 1961 at 7 :00 o'clock p.m. Commissioners Kunz and Wilt stated they would be able to attend. B. West San Gabriel Valley Planning Council Acting Secretary Farrell stated that there would be a meeting at the Santa Anita Restaurant in Arcadia, at 12:00 Noon on Friday, November 10, 1961. It was requested that two reserva- tions be made for this meeting. C. City Hall Site Chairman Wilt stated it would be well to place this matter on the agenda of the next meeting. There were no objections and it was so ordered. (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Wilt and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:43 o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting will be November 20, 1961. CHAIRMAN SECRETARY -5-