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PC - Minutes - 12-18-610 0 CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of December 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 :38 o'clock p.m. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Crabtree. 2. Present: Commissioners. Crabtree, Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz: Absent: Commissioners: Maude. Ex officio: Boyko, Dato, Farrell, Flanery, Phillips. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 4, 1961. Commissioner Buchanan stated that on Page 4, third paragraph (MO), strike the last word "improvement" and add "extension through to Muscatel ". Attorney Boyko stated on Page 3, Item 8, fourth paragraph, third line to end of paragraph should read as follows: "whereby they will agree either (1) to make the necessary dedication and improvements to complete the cul de sac to the north within six (6) month from this date; or failing to do so, (2) to report back to the Planning Commission and, if required to do so at that time,to complete the standard requirements on Parcel "B "." Also on Page 3, item 7, fourth paragraph, second line after the word "plan" add "without prejudice ". Commissioner Casares stated on Page 5, Item K, second motion third line after the word requirements should read as follows: ilonly those that are accompanied by a petition of 60% of the property owner on one side of the street requesting such improvements will be considered for discussion, unless there are extraordinary circumstances." (MO) it was moved by Casares, second by Buchanan and unanimously carried that the minutes of December 4, 1961 be approved as corrected. Attorney Boyco stated that he would check the legality of the requests for waiver of curb, gutter and sidewalk re- quirements motion which was made at the December 4 meeting after he had been excused. He further stated he would report on this matter at the next meeting. ADMINISTRATION: OLD BUSINESS PLOT PLAN NO. 81 - MILTON EGLEY - 4728 North Ivar Avenue Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this revised plot plan which appears to be a much better arrange- ment. However, the driveway on Parcel "B" could be made 16 feet wide for approximately 40 feet and the garage be moved to the rear to provide for more parking area. • (MO) It was moved by Buchanan, second by Casares that Plot Plan No. 81 be approved subject to the Planning Commissions standard requirements with the following additional con - ditions: 1, that a Declaration of Mutual Easements be recorded providing for utility, ingress and egress easements to serve any future.lot split which might occur off Parcel "D" and that the revised Plot Plan show the location of such utility easement. 2. that the driveway on Parcel "B" be widened to 16 feet width from the street to the first driveway. 3. that the garage be moved back on Parcel "B" to provide parking area. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Crabtree, Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz. Noes: None. Absent: Maude. NEW BUSINESS 5. PLOT PLAN NO. 82 - HELEN KRATOVIL - 8834 East Marshall Street Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this Plot Plan and suggested that the garage on Parcel " A " be set back 25 feet instead of 20 feet. (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Buchanan that Plot Plan No. 82 be approved subject to the Planning Commissions Standard Requirements with the following additional conditions: . 1, that the driveways on Parcels "B" and "C" be a minimum width of 16 feet for the entire width to the garages. 2. that the setback on Parcel " A " be 25 feet instead of 20 feet. Commissioner McCaffree presented an amendment to the motion that the driveway on Parcel "A" be 20 feet wide for the full width. Maker and second agreed to this amendment. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Crabtree, Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz. Noes: None. Absent: Maude. 6. PLOT PLAN NO. 83 - MR. & MRS. L. VAN IERSEL - 4210 North Rio Hondo Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this Plot Plan and that Parcel "C" could be rearranged to provide more turn around area. (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Buchanan that Plot Plan No. 83 be approved subject to the Planning Commission's Standard Requirements with the additional condition that parcel "C" be rearranged on the revised Plot Plan to provide adequate turn around area. This condition to be staff approved. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Crabtree, Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz. Noes: None. Absent: Maude. 7. ZONE EXCEPTION CASE N0. 12 - PUBLIC HEARING - CONSOLIDATED CABINET AND FLOOR COVERING - 8300 East Valley Boulevard. Chairman Wilt declared the Public Hearing open at 8:32 o'clock - 2 - 0 1 p.m. Chairman Wilt asked that anyone desiring to be heard concerning this matter stand and be sworn in. The oath was administered by Advisor Flanery. Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this. Zone Exception. This request is for an exception to the M -1 Zone in order to extablish, operate and maintain a facility for the manufacture of plastic sink tops and cabinets while providing less than the required off street parking on property located at 8300 East Valley Boulevard. Paved park- ing of one space for each 2 employees and one space for each company vehicle are the ordinance requirements. Mr. Ted Tatge, owner, Consolidated Cabinet and Floor Covering Co., explained the plot plan and pointed out the various departments and uses., He further stated that there are 27 employees and 28 company owned vehicles. The company vehicles usually report in at 6:30 a.m. to load for the day and leave by 7 :45 a.m. Most of the employees take these vehicles home at night and many are out of town for a few days at a time. Mr. Lem Ward, developer, for Mr. Tatge stated that they have tried to purchase the property to the east and south but to no avail as yet. However they have acquired the property across the street on Charlotte Avenue to provide the maximum parking spaces. Mr. Benjamin Bontempo, 3947 North Delta, stated that he is in favor of this development but would like to see the plans changed so he would not have to face a large blank building blocking out his air. Mayor Andersen stated that Mr. _Sam Miliacca, 820 East Valley Boulevard, San Gabriel had contacted him that he would be unable to attend the Public Hearing but would like the Commission to know he is in favor of this exception. Attorney Boyko stated that this exception is for the waiver of parking requirements. However, it would be wise to limit this exception to the proposed use and if the use changes this would then be a violation. Mr. Tatge further stated that he would like to construct curb, gutters and sidewalks on the east side of Charlotte Avenue. Chairman Wilt stated that there being no opposition in writing and all persons so desiring had been heard the Public Hearing would be closed at 9:32 o'clock p.m. (MO) It was moved by McCaffree, second by Casares that Zone Exception Case No. 12 for variance of the off - street parking requirements be granted subject to the following conditions: 1. That at least the number of off - street parking spaces now proposed in the plan submitted by the applicant be provided. 2. That the zone exception terminate automatically if there is a substantial change in the use of the property resulting in any permanent increase in parking require- ments. 3. That the lot now proposed to be used for off - street parking be developed in accordance with the City of Rosemead's requirements for such parking lot, including curbs, gutters and sidewalks. Advisor Flanery added to the motion the following conditions - 3 - 0 0 1. That the paint booth be made to the specifications of the Fire Department and Air Pollution Control District. 2. That all areas being used by automobiles and trucks be surfaced with asphalt. 3. That provisions be made for all natural drainage to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Drainage plans and two grading plans shall be submitted to the City Engineer prior to the grading and construction. 4. That two parking spaces be provided on the subject property to serve the proposed apartment. 5. That there be no windows on the easterly 100 feet of the southerly portion of the structure, nor along the southerly portion of the structure. (RC) Roll call vote was a follows: Ayes: Crabtree, Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz. Noes: None. Absent: Maude. Advisor Flanery presented the Findings of Fact as follows: 1. There were limited protests to the granting of this exception. 2. That there were no practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the ordinance and in the granting of such exception the spirit of the ordinance will be observed, public safety secured and substantial justice done. Attorney Boyko stated that anyone dissatisfied with the ruling may appeal to the City Council within fifteen (15) days. 8. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME SUBDIVISION TR 26231 Acting Secretary Farrell stated that this subdivision was approved by the City Council on January 10, 1961, subject to expiration one year from that date. This agenda item is a request for an extension of time due to unusual circum- stances. Mr. J. W. Potter, 424 Broadoaks, Monrovia, developer, stated that while this property was in escrow the seller sold it again thus creating a legal problem. He further stated that the court trial is set for February 15, 1962 at which time he hopes this situation is cleared up and he can proceed to develop the property as planned. (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Kunz that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council the approval of a 6 month extension for TR 26231 dating from December 4, 1961, expiring on June 4, 1962. The June 4 date is being used so that Mr. Potter and Mrs. Maloof will appear before this Planning Commission on the same date so that Mrs. Maloof's agreement is contingent on the development of this subdivis- ion TR 26231. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Crabtree, Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz. Noes: None. Absent: Maude. LEGISLATIVE: OLD BUSINESS 9. VACATION REQUEST - 8847 and 8850 East Barrette Avenue - 4 - • • Acting Secretary Farrell read the communication in full from Mr. and Mrs. H. Lewis requesting the vacation of a 27 foot strip on Lot 14, Tract 12694to provide additional room to construct a swimming pool.; This matter has been before the Commission at previous meetings with no action taken. After considerable discussion and legal explanations the following motion was made: (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Buchanan that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that so much of the easement for a future street not heretofor accepted on the west end of Barrette Street be vacated to leave subject to the street easement sufficient land to permit either the creation of a cul de sac at the west end of Barrette Street or the westerly extension of Barrette or both, on condition however that there first be,obtained from the owners of the two adjacent lots,namely, 1 and 14 a dedication of sufficient portion to complete the cul de sac heretofor prepared for the Planning Commission. Also that each property owner grant in fee to the City of Rosemead a strip of land on the east side of their property 25 feet long and 6 inches wide extend- ing away from the center line of Barrette Street. This will preserve the City's right to extend Barrette Street in the future, if desirable. The costs of the vacation proceedings to be borne proportionately by the owners of Lots 1 and 14 and that an agreement be entered into by the owners of Lots 1 and 14 to bear the costs of curbs, gutters and paving. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Crabtree, Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz. Noes: None. Absent: Maude. 10. PETITION FOR ZONE CHANGE REQUEST A -1 to R -3 - IVAR AVENUE BETWEEN MISSION AND GRAND AVENUE Acting Secretary Farrell stated that a petiton had been received from Mr. Skinner regarding a zone change request from A -1 to R -3 on Ivar Avenue from Mission Drive to Grand Avenue. Attorney Boyko stated that the Commission is not required to take any action at this meeting. However, the Commission could request the staff to prepare a study of factual data to determine if the Commission would like to initiate a zone change or they could initiate a zone change at this time. Advisor Flanery pointed out that consideration should be made in regard to the proposed extension of Lower Azusa Road. Acting Secretary Farrell stated that Mr. Mansur would like to see this petition and study the area from an overall planning point of view. (MO) It was moved by Buchanan, second by Crabtree that the staff prepare a report and recommendation for this requested Zone Change area to be presented at the second meeting in January,, 1962. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Crabtree, Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz. Noes: None. Absent: Maude. 10. MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF A. UTILITY EASEMENT GREENWAYS Advisor Flanery presented the Commission with brochures obtained from the County of Santa Clara in regard to the transformation of utility easements from trash collecting - 5 - 0 9 weed patches to park like walkways. B. BUILDING PERMITS Chairman Wilt stated that the building permits issued for November 1961, had increased considerably over prior months. C; STUDY SESSION MEETING Chairman Wilt stated that it would be well to have an addition- al meeting to meet with Mr. Mansur so that the Commission might be informed as to what has transpired to date. (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Buchanan and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:20 o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting to be Tuesday January 2, 1962 at 7:30 as Monday is New Years Day. CHAIRMAN - 6 - SECRETARY 0