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PC - Minutes - 02-05-62• 0 CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of February 5, 1962 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 Chairman Wilt. 2. Present: Commissioners: Crabtree, Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Maude. Absent: Commissioners: Kunz. Ex officio: Boyko, Dato, Farrell, Flanery, Phillips. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 15, 1962. Chairman Wilt stated that on Page 4, motion should end after the word "denied ", and a new sentence as follows: "Casares further stated he believed there were no causes shown to present a hard- ship on the applicant." He further stated that on page 3, fourth paragraph from the bottom should read as follows: "Robert Shapiro, 3803 North Rio Hondo Avenue stated he bought the property at 4022 North Loma Avenue with the hopes of future R -3 zoning ardis very pleased to see new development." (MO) It was moved by Casares second by Wilt and unanimously carried that the minutes of January 15, 1962 be approved as corrected. Commissioner Casares stated that he felt the forthcoming school bond d ection is part of planning and he would like the Planning Commission to recommend to the City Council a resolution favoring this school bond election. Chairman Wilt called for a poll to be taken as to whether or not this matter should be placed on the agenda at this time. Ayes: Casares, Wilt, McCaffree. Noes: Crabtree, Buchanan, Maude. Poll resulted in a tie thus deferring this matter for the present time. ADMINISTRATION: OLD BUSINESS 4. None. NEW BUSINESS 5. PLOT PLAN NO. 86 - RAYMOND HOLMES - 4219 North Muscatel - Wm. Costanzo Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot plan. Raymond Holmes, 4615 North Muscatel Avenue, owner, stated that he planned on using these homes for rentals only and that according to the County Engineers the sewer line would be adequate. He further explained that he would like to use the existing building behind the house for a shop and laundry room. After further discussion it was pointed out that Mr. Holmes also owns a parcel of land 82 feet by 130 feet to the north of this plot plan which should have been shown on this plan. Commissioner Buchanan suggested it might be well to hold this 0 0 6. matter over to another meeting in order for the applicant to rearrange the plot plan showing the additional adjacent property. Mr. Holmes stated he would withdraw his application at this time and he would meet with Darrell Flanery to rearrange this plot plan showing the additional parcel of land. Commissioner Kunz arrived at 8 :40 o'clock p.m. PLOT PLAN N0.88 - SHELDON MITCHELL - 3766 North Strang Avenue - Request for Setback Modification Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this matter. This is a request for modification of the 20 foot front yard setback to permit maintenance of a portion of the existing residential structure within the set back area. The portion of the structure for which modification is sought was built within the past several years without benefit of an approved building permit. Secretary Farrell stated that Mr. Mitchell purchased this property and the porch was already built in the setback area, however he took out permits to enclose the porth and adda fireplace which improved this property. He just sold this property, and the new owner now would like this setback modification to be approved. (MO) It was moved by Buchanan, second by Maude, that Plot Plan No. 88, a request for Setback Modification at 3766 Strang Avenue be granted. However it should be understood that the Planning Commission is not establishing a precedent of violating the law in cases of this nature. (RC) Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Crabtree, Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz, Maude. Noes: None. Absent: None. 7. TR 27012 - APOLLO DEVELOPMENT - SULLIVAN AVENUE Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this subdivision, Tentative Tract No. 27012, which contains 18 lots, east of Sullivan Avenue 250 feet south of Whitmore Street. Recordation of the final map of this tract is contingent upon the vacation of the existing Flood Control easement along the easterly tract boundary and the inclusion of the vacated area within the lots of this tract. Secretary Farrell stated that Item No. 6, second part should include 11 5 foot wide planting and utility easement" so that they will not be in the sidewalk area. Allen Lewis, Apollo Development, 2123 West Ball Road, Anaheim, representing the developers, stated it would take about 5 months to complete the recordation of the final map showing the vacation of the Flood Control easement along the easterly tract boundary. Perhaps the subdivision could be approved excluding Lots 6 thru 9 until such time the easement is vacated. Advisor Flanery suggested that the Commission might grant a modification of lot requirements and restrict building on these lots until the vacation is completed. Secretary Farrell stated he would rather see these lot lines removed and combine 6 and 7 as one and 8 and 9 and another. There would then be 16 lots instead of 18. (MO) It.was moved by McCaffree, second by Kunz, that Subdivision Tract No. 27012 be recommended to the City Council for approval subject - 2 - �s s� to the conditions recommended by the Subdivision Committee with the exception of Item 2 which would be modified as follows: That the final map be recorded showing the existing status of the Flood Control easement along the easterly ti:act boundaries, in the event the same is still in effect. Developer is to modify the boundaries of Lots 6, 7, 8 and 9 so as to combine the areas not subject to the easement to provide the required square footage. (RC) Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Crabtree, Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz, Maude. Noes: None. Absent: None. 8. PLOT PLAN NO. 90 - LOT SPLIT PRIOR TO'INCORPORATION - 9254 East Marshall Street - E. A. Daniels Construction Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plan. This lot was split and approved prior to incorporation, now the owners would like to develop the lot with one residence. The 8 foot driveway should be 10 feet wide and the garage moved to provide future access to the rear as this is a 260 foot lot.' Mrs. Lara and Mrs. Contree, owners of this property, stated that the large rear yard would be used as a play area for the children. However, they would be very glad to relocate the garage and move the house 2 feet to provide a 10 foot driveway. (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Crabtree that Plot Plan No. 90, lot split, be approved subject to the standard Planning Commission requirements and that 5 revised plot plans be submitted to the staff for approval showing the following conditions: 1. Relocate the garage to provide access to the rear of the lot. 2. Move the house 2 feet to provide a 10 foot driveway. 3. That the existing building at the rear of the lot be removed. (RC) Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Crabtree, Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz, Maude. Noes: None. Absent: None. LEGISLATIVE: OLD BUSINESS 9. BUFFER ZONE ORDINANCE RECOMMENDATION Chairman Wilt stated if there were no objections this item would be placed as the last item on the agenda. There were no objections and it was so ordered. NEW BUSINESS 10. POLICY REGARDING MINOR VARIANCES OF LOT REQUIREMENTS (SEC. 526.3) DARRELL FLANERY Advisor Flanery stated there has been a request for a minor variance of the 5,000 square foot requirement and according to the County Zoning Ordinance Section 526.3 this would be possible with or without a public hearing providing: 1. Such exception will not alter the character of the area or be detrimental to other property in the vicinity, and 2. The spirit of the ordinance will be upheld, public safety secured and substantial justice done. The County accepts up to a 5% reduction however 3% would be more logical. Attorney Boyko explained that a person can always come before the - 3 - 0 0 Commission to ask for a minor variance and establishing a percent- age figure would assist the staff in these cases. (MO) It was moved by McCaffree, second by Maude that the Planning Commission can consider the granting of up to a 3% variance of the 5,000 sq. ft. requirement (4,850 sq. ft.) so that a Public Hearing would not have to be held. (RC) Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Crabtree, Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz, Maude. Noes: None. Absent: None. 11. CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK VARIANCE REQUESTS - Report - Attorney Boyko Attorney Boyko stated he had checked into the action taken by the Planning Commission on December 4, 1961, item "K", last page of the minutes regarding curb, gutter and sidewalk variance requests. The policy should be changed to read "grants" instead of "consider ". Attorney Boyko further stated that the ordinance provides specific reasons for a variance or appeal and it is mandatory for the Commission to hear any request for a variance. Chairman Wilt stated if there were no objections to the change made in the December 4, 1961 minutes it would be so ordered. There were no objections and it was so ordered. CORRESPONDENCE 12. ZONE EXCEPTION CASE NO. 13 - MRS. DOROTHY CASE Secretary Farrell read in full a communication from Mrs. Dorothy Case,. in regard to the denial of Zone Exception Case No, 13. Chairman Wilt reported that Mr. Mansur is making a study of this area and hopes to have it ready for the next study meeting. 13. BUFFER ZONE ORDINANCE RECOMMENDATION (MO) It was moved by Maude, second by Casares, and unanimously carried that this item be placed on the agenda for the March 5, 1962 meeting. MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF A. California Christian Home Dedication Mayor Andersen stated he received a communication from the California Christian Home announcing their dedication program for the addition made possible by Zone Exception Case No. 5. The Commission is invited to attend a luncheon on Wednesday, March 14 at 12:00 noon. Commissioners Casares, Buchanan, McCaffree, Kunz, and Maude stated they would be able to attend. B. Building Permit Report Chairman Wilt read the report for building permits issued in December 1961 and for the total year 1961. There was a definite increase over 1960 permit issuance. C. Metropolitan Traffic Association Secretary Farrell stated that a representative in regard to the Rapid Transit System would be very glad to attend an early evening meeting to explain the plans and status of the system. Members of the City Council, Planning Commission, Traffic Commission and Economic Development Committee will be notified and urged to attend. - 4 - (MO) It was moved carried that o'clock p.m. 7 :30 o'clock CHAIRMAN 0 by Casares, second by the meeting adjourn. Next regular meeting p.m. Crabtree, and unanimously Meeting adjourned at 11 :01 will be March 5, 1962 at SECRETARY - 5 -