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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of March 5, 1962
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of
Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers, 6815 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 Commissioner kuni:
2. Present: Commissioner's: Crabtree, Casares, Buchanan, Wilt,
McCaffree, Kunz, Maude.
Absent: Commissioners: None;
Ex officio: Dato, Farrell, Flanery, Phillips.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 5, 1962
Commissioner Buchanan stated that on page 2, item 6, fourth
paragraph, third line, typographical error in the word "porch"
and a space between "add all should be changed. Also item 7,
last paragraph should read 11 8 and 9 as another."
(MO) It was moved by Buchanan, second by Crabteee and unanimously
carried that the minutes of February 5, 1962, be approved as
corrected.
ADMINISTRATION:
OLD BUSINESS
4. PLOT PLAN NO. 86 - REVISED - 4219 NORTH MUSCATEL - DEVELOPER,
COSTANZO - RAYMOND HOLMES, OWNER.
Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this
revised plot plan.
Secretary Farrell stated that this development would require
an 8 inch sewer line with a 6 foot easement to serve the four
proposed parcels and the two potential parcels. A 6 inch sewer
line would not be adequate to serve six parcels.
(MO) It was moved by McCaffree, second by Buchanan, that Plot Plan
No. 86 (Revised) be approved subject to the Planning Commission's
standard requirements and that there be an 8 inch sewer line
with a 6 foot sewer easement to be dedicated and meet all re-
quirements of the City of Rosemead.
(RC) After a lengthy discussion roll call vote was as follows: Ayes:
Crabtree, Casares, Buchanan, Wilt, McCaffree, Kunz, Maude.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
NEW BUSINESS
5. None.
LEGISLATIVE:
OLD BUSINESS
6. PROPOSED BUFFER ZONE ORDINANCE - RECOMMENDATION
Secretary Farrell stated this item was on the agenda per a
motion made at the February 5, 1962 meeting.
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Corvnissioner Kunz stated that she felt the present ordinance
is sufficient for the present time at least until Mr. Mansur
has presented his proposed ordinance regarding buffer zones.
(MO) It was moved by Crabteee that item No. 6 be put off until we
have a recommendation from Mr. Mansur.
It was pointed out that the Council has requested the Commission
to place the proposed buffer zone ordinance on the agenda each
month. Commissioner Crabtree withdrew his motion.
(MO) It was moved by McCaffree, second by Kunz and unanimously
carried that agenda item No. 6 be placed on the agenda after
Item No. 8.
NEW BUSINESS
7. REQUEST FOR STUDY REGARDING INDUSTRIAL PARKING REQUIREMENTS
Secretary Farrell explained that this request was from the
Economic Development Committee.
Commissioner Maude stated
poor planning in relation
developed properties. Th
when a building is built,
industrial parcel is sold
locate and as we all know
more parking than others.
that South El Monte is an example of
to off - street parking on industrial
present ordinance governs parking
however at a future date when an
a different type of business may
some types of businesses require
Chairman Wilt stated if there were no objections this matter
would be on the next agenda with a report regarding parking
and setback requirements from Advisor Flanery, Secretary Farrell
and Planning Consultant Mansur.
There were no objections and it was so ordered.
Commissioner Maude stated he would like to have copies of
ordinances f-om other cities regarding industrial parking and
setback requirements. He further questioned if there was
something that could be done about the loopholgs in regard to
the selling of industrial property by meets and bounds.
Secretary Farrell stated he would have Attorney Boyko check on
this and report at the April 2, 1962 meeting.
Chairman Wilt stated if there were no objections it would be
so ordered. There were no objections and it was so ordered to
have this report at the April 2, 1962 meeting.
MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF
�. A. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PLANNING CONGRESS.
Secretary Farrell announced the Southern California Planning
Congress meeting will be Thursday, March 8, 1962, at the Ford
Motor Company, corner of Rosemead and Washington Boulevards.
Program for the evening will be tours of the Ford plant and
Prof. Douglas speaking on "Developing the Inland Empire ".
B. WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY PLANNING COUNCIL
Secretary Farrell announced the next regular meeting of the
West.San Gabriel Valley Planning Council will be Friday, March
9, 1962 at 12:00 noon. Commissioner Buchanan will attend and
give a 5 minute informative talk which could be of valuable
aid to planning in other cities.
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C. BUILDING PERMIT REPORT
Chairman Wilt read the report for building permits issued
during January and February 1962. There was a decrease for
the month of February which was probably due to the rainy
season.
D. APARTMENT DRIVEWAY WIDTHS
Chairman Wilt pointed out that the new apartment on Mission
Drive had a very narrow drive and most of the cars were parking
on the street.
Secretary Farrell stated that he would check with Mr. Mansur
in regard to a discussion of driveway widths at the next
meeting.
E. TRANSFORMATION OF UTILITY EASEMENTS.
Commissioner Crabtree stated he would like a file made for
Planning Commission use regarding the beautification and trans-
formation of utility easements.
F. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE.
Commissioner Kunz stated that she had attended the Los Angeles
Chamber of Commerce Beautification meeting and was presented
with a gold shovel which in turn should be presented to the
Rosemead Beautification Committee. Commissioner Buchanan,
member of the Rosemead Beautification Committee accepted this
award for the Committee.
G. PLOT PLAN N0. 69
Commissioner Buchanan stated that development at 9304 East
Glendon Way was now completed and there were certain conditions
that had not been met nor had the Commission been notified of
same. Parcel " A " still requires a garage, the drainage is
not proper and the garages on the two rear parcels had been
rearranged.
Advisor Flanery stated that perhaps the building department
can answer some of these questions of rearrangement. The
requirement of a cash bond to insure proper development with
the release of same.upon notice of completion would be worth-
while to check into.
Secretary Farrell stated he will check with the building .
department and also check with Boyko in regard to the cash
bond procedure.
H. FUTURE APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT
Chairman Wilt stated he had talked with
located on the west side of Walnut Grove
Boulevard along the Rubio Wash in regard
apartment house with swimming pool, etc.
would require a zone change and perhaps
brought up at the next study session.
I. INDUSTRIAL AND BUSINESS INQUIRIES
the owner of property
south of Valley
to building a large
However, this location
this matter could be
Commissioner McCaffree stated the Chamber of Commerce has had
numerous inquiries from industrial and business firms in regard
to the possibility and advantages of locating in the City of
Rosemead.
J. LOS ANGELES PLANNING COMMISSION
Commissioner Buchanan stated that he attended a dinner meeting
in Los Angeles last week and during the program a publication
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was discussed which would be very useful to the City. There
are two volumes entitled "Metropolis I and 11 and the staff
is to check on the price of this publication for possible
purchase.
9. PROPOSED BUFFER ZONE ORDINANCE - RECOMMENDATION
(MO) It was moved by Kunz, second by Maude that the proposed Buffer
Zone Ordinance be the last agenda item of the April 2, 1962
meeting.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Crabtree, Wilt, Kunz,
Maude. Noes: Casares, Buchanan, McCaffree. Absent: None.
(MO) It was moved by Crabtree, second by Casares and unanimously
carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10 :10
o'clock p.m. Next meeting will be a study session, March 19,
1962 at 7:30 o'clock p.m.
CHAIRMAN SECRETARY
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