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PC - Minutes - 11-20-610 • CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of November 20, 1961 1 . 2. 3. 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 :32 o'clock p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Maude. Present: Commissioners: Buchanan, Casares, Crabtree, Maude, McCaffree, Wilt. Absent: Commissioner: Kunz. Ex officio: Boyko, Dato, Farrell, Flanery, Phillips. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 6, 1961. Chairman Wilt stated that on page 5, first paragraph, fourth line after the word "time" add "as!'. Advisor Flanery stated that on page 3 second to last paragraph the word "fatal" should be "factual ". Commissioner Buchanan stated that on page 2, third paragraph from the last, fourth line a typographical error should be "children ". Also on page 5, first paragraph, line 5 after the word "ownerS'add "counting the applicant ". Attorney Boyko stated that on page 3, fourth paragraph should read as follows: "Attorney Boyko stated that the reasons why it is the usual policy not to consider a zoning boundary that would create a zoning change in the middle of the street, should be explained." (MO) It was moved by Buchanan, second by Maude and unamimously carried that the minutes of November 6, 1961 be approved as corrected. ADMINISTRATIVE: OLD BUSINESS 4. None. NEW BUSINESS 5. PLOT PLAN NO. 74 - BRUCE PRENTICE - 4324 Arica Street (Ruby Satterwhite) Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot plan and that the applicant had presented a new plot plan showing more detail. Bruce Prentice, 9861 Lower Azusa Road, applicant, stated that on parcel " A " the old garage will be removed and a new one constructed. Also, the driveway could be 16 feet wide instead of 20 feet. (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Buchanan, that Plot Plan No. 74 be approved subject to the Planning Commission's standard requirements and that the existing garage on Parcel " A " be torn down and a 2 car garage be erected. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Crabtree, Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Maude. Noes: None. Absent: Kunz. • 0 6. PLOT PLAN NO. 75 - T.F. F, R.E. SCHRAMM - 4205 North Walnut Grove Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot plan. Mr. Ted Schramm, 4205 North Walnut Grove, owner and applicant stated that the reason for the long 10 foot driveway is to leave enough room on the front lot for another house in the future. (MO) It was moved by McCaffree, second by Wilt, that Plot Plan No... 75 be approved subject to the Planning Commission's standard requirements with the additions of the following conditions: (1) that the driveway be widened to 16 feet to the garage on parcel " A " (2) that a 10 feet right of way be dedicated for the future widening of Walnut Grove Avenue, and the curb and gutter requirement will be waived, but sidewalks will be required by the property owner at the time of road improvement. (3) That there be a recorded declaration of easement as the sewer line is under the driveway.. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Crabtree, Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Maude. Noes: None. Absent :. Kunz. 7. PLOT PLAN NO. 76 - SANTA ANITA CON.. - 9270 East Pitkin Street (John William and Meta Davis, Owners) Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot plan., (MO) It was moved by Buchanan, second by Casares,.that Plot Plan No. 76 be approved subject to the Planning Commission's standard requirements and that the garage on parcel " A " be set back 25 feet instead of 20 feet. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Crabtree,.Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, Maude. Noes: McCaffree, Absent: Kunz. 8., PLOT PLAN NO. 77 - LA COSTA BUILDERS - 4222 North Bartlett Avenue (Joseph & Caroline Goss,' Owners) Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot plan. (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by McCaffree, that Plot Plan No. 77 be approved as presented subject to the Planning Commission's standard requirements.. (RC) Roll Call vote was as follows: Ayes: Crabtree, Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Maude. Noes: None:. Absent: Kunz. 9. PLOT PLAN NO. 78 - GARVEL VAUGHAN - 3710 North Muscatel (Mary Maloof, Owner) Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot plan. Jerry Sandusky, Realtor, representing Mr...Vaughan, stated that Mr. Vaughan purchased parcel " A " from Parcel "B" and the escrow is completed., -2- 0 0 0 Commissioner Casares stated that Parcel "B" has two residences that have no garages or parking facilities which constitutes a legal non - conformance use. As this parcel is part of the plot plan it would be necessary to bring parcel "B" up to code standards. . Attorney Boyko stated the Commission has three alternatives: (1) would be to approve as is; (2) that the Commission may deny approval on the condition that it is a non - conformance use; and (3) it may be approved on condition that the remaining parcel be brought up to standard parking requirements. (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Cra No. 78, Parcel " A " be approved subject standard requirements also that Parcel to conform with the City of Rosemead's guest parking ordinance. tree, that Plot Plan to the Planning Commission's "B" be brought up to Code garage, driveway and After considerable discussion Mr. Garvel Vaughan, owner of Parcel " A " stated that he would like to withdraw his application for development at this time. 10. REQUEST FOR CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK VARIANCE - 9030 East Ncwby Avenue Acting Secretary Farrell read the communication requesting curb, gutters and sidewalks variance on property located three lots from Rosemead Boulevard. (MO) After short discussion it was moved by McCaffree, second by Buchanan, that the property at 9030 East Newby Avenue be allowed a variance for curb, gutter and widewalks with an extension of six months from the date of original application. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Crabtree, Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Maude. Noes: None. Absent: Kunz. I]. REQUEST FOR CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK VARIANCE - 9222 East Marshall Street Acting Secretary Farrell read the request for curbs, gutters and sidewalks variance at 9222 East Marshall Street. He further stated that the City should hear from the State in 30 to 60 days as to the status of Marshall Street. (MO) It was moved by McCaffree second by Wilt, that the property at 9222 East Marshall have a 60 day extension on the curbs, gutters and sidewalks compliance with the right to bring this matter up again. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes; Crabtree, Casares, . Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Maude. Noes: None. Absent: Kunz. 11A. REQUEST FOR CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK VARIANCE - 4555 North Delta - Plot Plan No. 59 Acting Secretary Farrell read the communication requesting curbs, gutters and sidewalk variance as,there is a petition being circulated for improvements on Delta Street. Mr. Howard Towney, applicant for Plot Plan No. 59 stated he would like to make the improvements when the whole block installs same. . (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Crabtree, that a 6 month extension be granted for curbs, gutters and sidewalks variance -3- 0 on Plot Plan No' 59: (RC) Roll call vote was as follows Ayes: Buchanan, Casares, Crabtree, Maude, McCaffree, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: Kunz. 12. PETITION FOR ZONE CHANGE ON NORTH IVAR AVENUE BETWEEN MISSION DRIVE AND GRAND AVENUE - G. J. Skinner Acting Secretary Farrell explained that this zone change request is one the Commission had about 2 years ago and has been await- ing the Master Plan. After further discussion it was decided that the City Administrator assist Mr. Skinner in preparing a new and up to date petition. Mrs. Simerly, 3729 East Mission Drive stated they had requested a"zone change in June 1960 and has had no answer to date. Chairman Wilt stated if there were no objections this matter would be on the next agenda. There were no objections. LEGISLATIVE: OLD BUSINESS 13. BUFFER ZONE ORDINANCE - DISCUSSION Commissioner Kunz arrived at this time. Commissioner Casares stated he would like to have this matter handled now, and questioned if the two new Commissioners were prepared to make a decision on this proposed buffer zone ordinance. Commissioners Crabtree and Maude both stated yes. (MO) After considerable discussion by the Commissioners it was moved by McCaffree, second by Wilt, that this matter be deferred until January 2, 1962 at which time action should be taken in regard to the proposed Buffer Zone ordinance. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Crabtree, Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz, Maude. Noes: None. Absent: None. 14. CITY HALL SITE - DISCUSSION Planning Consultant Mansur stated there were three feasible plans all adjacent to the new Regional Library site, and that most civic centers are best located at the edge of the business district. After lengthy discussion Chairman Wilt stated that this matter would be on the next agenda for action. There were no objections and it was so ordered. (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Buchanan and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:35 o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting will be December 4, 1961 at 7:30 o'clock p.m. SECRETARY -4-