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PC - Minutes - 05-07-620 CITY OF'ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of May 7, 1962 1. 2 . 3. 11 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City -of Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers, 3815 East Valley Boulevard. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wilt at 7:40 o'clock p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Crabtree. Present: Commissioners: Buchanan, Casares, Kunz, Crabtree, McCaffree, Wilt. Absent: Commissioners: None. Ex officio: Boyko, Dato, Farrell, Flanery, Mansur, Phillips. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 2, 1962 April 16, 1962 (MO) It was moved by Buchanan, second by Casares, and unanimously carried that the minutes of April 2, 1962, be approved as printed. Commissioner Kunz stated that the third motion in the minutes of April 16, 1962, should have included the 6,000 sq. ft. minimum lot area. Commissioner Casares stated the City Council has already ec'opted an em3rgency ordinance regarding this matter. Attorney Boyko stated that this matter is to be studied by the Planning Commission with the assistance of the City Attorney and he will report on this matter later in the meeting. (MO) It was moved by Kunz, second by Casares that the minutes of April 16, 1962 be approved as printed. However, Commissioners Kunz and McCaffree requested to g0 on record to the effect that the third motion in the April 16 minutes show an addition requir- ing 6,000 sqi ft: limitation on R -1 lots. (RC) Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Casares, Kunz, Wilt, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree. Noes: None. Absent: None. 4. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO NEW COMMISSIONER Chairman Wilt stated that Paul S. Taylor had been appointed to the Planning Commission by the City Council to fill the unexpired term of Stuart H. Maude. Secretary Farrell administered the oath of office to Mr. Paul S. Taylor, Planning Commissioner. ADMINISTRATION: OLD BUSINESS 5. PLOT PLAN N0. 80 SANTINA CORDASCO - 8717 E. STEELE STREET 8 :00 p.m. Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot plan. This property is zoned C -3 on Valley Boulevard and R -1 on the Steele Street portion and the proposed development is for a new house on Steele Street, however there will need to be additional covered parking spaces. Mr, and Mrs. Cordasco, 8718 East Valley Boulevard stated they wanted to build the new smaller home for their use and the 0 storage building was being used for canning of foods, not as living quarters. (MO) After discussion it was moved by Casares, second by Crabtree, that Plot Plan No. 80 be approved subject to the Planning Commission Standard Requirements and the following conditions: 1. That condition No. 4 apply to the C -3 portion only. 2. That a minimum of 7 carports be erected. 3. That there be a dedication of the present access way to the 16 foot drive -way. 4. That the kitchen facilities be removed in the existing storage building. 5. That sidewalks be installed on Steele Street only. 6. That no Notice of Completion be issued until all conditions are met. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Kunz, Wilt, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree. Noes: None. Absent: None. Taylor abstained from voting. 6. PLOT PLAN NO. 91 (Revised) - JOHN SANTINO - 4225 RIO HONDO AVENUE 3 :55 P.M. Advisor Flanery presented the factual data on this revised plan. .Mr. Santino,owner, 5734 No. Sultana Avenue, Temple City, stated that they had prepared a new plan and would like the Commission to look at it. (MO) After short discussion it was moved by Casares, second by Wilt, and unanimously carried that Plot Plan No. 91 be postponed and replaced on the agenda between Items 14 and 15. 7. PLOT PLAN NO. 92 (Revised) - Ralph, Dorothy & Frederick Case, 4104 North Loma Avenue 9:05 p.m. Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding the revised plot plan. Attorney Boyko questioned the dotted line that is shown on the driveway. Mr. Harper, developer, for the owners, stated that the ordinance requires that there be an imaginary line showing that the parcels are 5,000 sq. ft. without using the drive -way area. Planning Consultant Mansur stated that this plan is much better and would comply with the proposed Zoning Ordinance. (MO) It was moved by Crabtree, second by Casares that Plot Plan No. 92 be approved subject to the Planning Commission's standard require- ments and show on the final map that parcel C is part of parcel B. (RC) Roil call vote as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz, Wilt, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree. Noes: None. Absent: None. 8. PLOT PLAN NO. 93 (Revised) - H. B. RICHARDS - NORTH WHITMORE STREET 287 FEET EAST OF SULLIVAN AVENUE - 9:22 p.m. Secretary Farrell read a communication from Harry B. Richards, M.D., owner of this parcel of land for development. Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot plan. - 2 - 0 Mr. Tamietti, Treadwell Engineering developer, stated that there was a new plan submitted showing the proposed houses and that the 3 easterly lots are under one owner and the 4th lot is part of Plot Plan No. 3. Lengthy discussion was held regarding the amount of easement to be dedicated by property owners on the east side as well as the west. (MO) it was moved by Casares, second by Crabtree that Plot Plan No. 93 be approved subject to the Planning Commission's standard re- quirements with special attention to conditions Nos. 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10. Also that 40 feet be dedicated for right -of -way through the centerof the property with a 30 foot surface and a 5 foot planting area, leaving it up to the property owner to locate this dedication. In addition, 1 foot at the north end of the right -of -way be deeded in:fce.to the City and that curb, gutters and sidewalks on Whitmore Street be required. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, !lilt, Kunz, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree. Noes: None. Absent: None. Chairman Wilt stated if there were no objections there would be a 5 minute recess. There were no objections and meeting recessed at 10:35 o'clock p.m. Meeting reconvened at 10 :40 o'clock p.m. 9. PLOT PLAN NO. 82 - (Relocation) - HELEN KRATOVIL - 80 MARSHALL ST. Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot plan. This plan was approved at the December 18, 1961 meeting and since then the owner has a new developer and would like to relocate the buildings. Parcel A was made larger, parcels B and C were made smaller and parcel D remained substantially the same. Commissioner Buchanan suggested that the property owner check with the adjacent properties as to the feasibility of making a larger and better development. Hr. Kratovil stated he would consider checking into this possib- ility and postpone his development for 30 days. (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Crabtree and unanimously carried that Plot Plan No. 82 for relocation be postponed until the meeting of ,tune 4, 1962, this is in agreement with the owner and will be the first item on the agenda. 10. TR 27012 - REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF FRONT YARD SETBACK - LOTS 5 THROUGH 10. - 10:55 p.m. Secretary Farrell read the communication requesting the setback modification for TR 27012 lots 5 through 10. "We would like to request a modification of the front setback for Lots 5 through 10 on Tract 27012 from 20 feet to 15 feet. This modification is required due to the problems involved with the relocation of the Edison Company pole lines to the rear lot power lines. The Edison Company is unable to relocate this power line closer than 20 feet to existing telephone line which are located just to the rear of the East boundaries of Lots 5 and 10. Therefore, in order to obtain additional clearance between the power lines and the proposed homes this modification is requested. By allowing a 15 foot front setback there would be 11 feet from the rear of the homes to the center line of the power lines." Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this request for modification and referred to Section 456 of the zoning Ordinance. - 3 - 0 •' Allen Lewis, Apollo Development Company, explained that the garages are all attached except one and that the high line wires go over residences further down the street. Attorney Boyko stated that perhaps some of the various County Departments could advise the Commission in regard to the safety factors involved in the close location of these poles to the residences. (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Kunz, that this request for setback modification on TR 27012 be postponed until the meeting of May 21, 1962, pending a study and report from various County Departments regarding the safety factor involved in this matter. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, i<unz, Wilt, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree. Noes: None. Absent: Hone. NEW BUSINESS 11. PLOT PLAN NO. 94 - G. H. & HELDA STRACK - 3603 NORTH TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD. - 11 :30 P.M. Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot plan. Commissioner Buchanan stated that in the E' ^. nt of rezoning this property could be developed to a much better use. Gerald Strack, 3611 Temple City Boulevard, owner, stated that he would be willing to comply with conditions placed on this plot plan. (MO) it was moved by Casares, second by Buchanan, that Plot Plan No. 94 be approved subject to the Planning Commission's standard require- ments, also that the paving on the existing driveway be a minimum of 10 feet in width, and that 10 feet be dedicated to the City for the future widening of Temple City Boulevard, and that the curb, gutter and sidewalk requirement be waived. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Wilt, Kunz, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree. Noes: None. Absent: None. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6. PLOT PLAN NO. 91 (Revised) - JOHN SANTINO - 4225 RIO HONDO AVENUE Commissioner Casares stated that Mr. Santino would withdraw his plot plan without prejudice. (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Kunz and unanimously carried that Plot Plan i1o. 91 be withdrawn without prejudice until the next meeting on May 21, 1962, at which time he will submit his revised plan. 12. PLOT PLAN NO. 97 - L. E. & D. D. PFISTER - 4320 NORTH RIO HONDO AVENUE - 11 :47 p.m. Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot plan. Mr. Pfister, 4320 North Rio Hondo Avenue, owner, stated that both existing homes have very nice trees and completed patios and it would be a shame to remove these. This is the most feasible plan to keep the existing development from being disturbed. (MO) It was moved by Buchanan, second by Casares, that Plot Plan No. 97 be approved subject to the Planning Commission's standard require- ments. - 4 - 0 (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Buchanan, Noes: Kunz, McCaffree, Crabtree., Wilt. Absent: None. Attorney Boyko stated that the applicant has the right to appeal to the City Council within fifteen days after the receipt of a written notice regarding the Planning Commission's action. Commissioner McCaffree requested to be excused from the meeting due to the late hour. Chairman Wilt conducted a poll to see if the Commissioners were in agreement to proceed with the meeting as there were two applicants in the audience waiting to have their matters of business heard. The Commission was in favor of proceeding with the meeting. 13. PLOT PLAN NO. 90 - ROY NAKAGAWA - EAST END STEELE STREET EAST OF GERNERT AVENUE - FRONT YEAR SETBACK MODIFICATION. - 12 :05 p.m. Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot plan and stated that the adjoining property owners have agreed to dedicate right -of -way and complete the cul -de -sac. Planning Consultant Mansur stated that this location comes under the Central Area Survey and that this home is too large for the size of the lot. Commissioner Casares stated that this home would be 2,200 sq. ft. and would be over building for the location. A smaller designed home on this lot would not need a front yard setback modification. Roy Nakagawa, owner, stated that he and his wife had the home designed this way as they wanted a large home. (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Crabtree, that Plot Plan No. 98 be withdrawn without prejudice subject to resubmission. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz, Wilt, Buchanan, Crabtree. Noes: None. Absent: McCaffree. 14. SPECIAL PERMIT CASE NO. I - REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION. Secretary Farrell read the communication from Mrs. Schill requesting an extension of time. Advisor Flanery stated that this Special Permit Case No. 1 had expired September 6, 1961, and that various County Departments have reported that compliance had not been met. Attorney Boyko stated that this special permit expired one year from the date of approval and that there is no permit existing at the present so it would not be possible to grant a time ex- tension. The only solution would be to renew the application. (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Wilt, that this communication be received and filed and that the request for an extension of time be denied. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz, Wilt, Buchanan, Crabtree. Noes: None. Absent: McCaffree. Attorney Boyko stated that the applicant has the right to appeal to the City Council within fifteen days after the receipt of a written notice regarding the Planning Commission's action. LEGISLATIVE: NEW BUSINESS - 5 - 0 Due to the length of the meeting and the late hour Items 15, 16 and 17 were not discussed. 16. COMMUNICATIONS B. Board of Supervisors. Secretary Farrell announced there will be a special mass meeting on Senate Reapportionment at 9:30 a.m., on Friday May 11, 1962 in the Board of Supervisor's Hearing Room, Room 381, Hall of Administration, 500 West Temple Street, Los Angeles. (MO) It was moved by Casares, second b.y Kunz, and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 12:40 o'clock a.m. Next regular meeting will be Monday, May 21, 1962 at 7 :30 o'clock p.m. CHAIRMAN SECRETARY