PC - Minutes - 06-04-62CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of June 4, 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 7:45 o'clock p.m.
1. The.Pledge of Alleg.iance.was led by Advisor Flanery.
2. Present: Commissioners: Taylor, Kunz, Wilt, McCaffree, Crabtree.
Absent: Commissioners: Buchanan, Casares.
Ex officio: Boyko, Farrel), Flanery, Mansur, Phillips.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 21, 1962
(MO) It was moved by Crabtree, second by Kunz, and unanimously
carried that the minutes of May 21, 1962, be approved as printed.
ADMINISTRATION:
3A. PLOT PLAN NO. 97 - 4320 NORTH RIO HONDO AVENUE - PFISTER
Secretary Farrell explained that this plot plan should have
been on the agenda tonight for final action.
Attorney Boyko stated that approval of this plot plan was voted
down at the meeting of May 7, 1962, therefore, this matter is
still on the floor and some action should be taken. If there
is a denial a reason should be given for such action.
Advisor Flanery resubmitted the factual data regarding this
plot plan.
Commissioner Casares arrived at 7:55 o'clock p.m.
Mr. Pfister, applicant and owner, 4320 North Rio Hondo Avenue,
addressed the commission in regard to this plan.
Commissioner Crabtree stated that the house in the back was too
close to the house in the middle and there is no view.
(MO) it was moved by Crabtree, second by Kunz, that Plot Plan No. 97
be denied according to Section 729A of the Rosemead Zoning
Ordinance.
Attorney Boyko read Section 729A of the ordinance in full.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Taylor, Kunz, McCaffree,
Crabtree, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: Buchanan. Commissioner
Casares abstained from voting.
Attorney Boyko stated that the applicant has the right to appeal
this decision to the City Council within 15 days after written
notice of this action.
Commissioner Casares stated that on page 2, third from last
paragraph should read as follows: "Commissioner Casares stated
that just because Mr. Santino owns both parcels is no reason to
deny. The owner has agreed to meet all conditions set to this
plan by the Commission and that while we should plan for the
future we should not use dictatorial methods."
OLD BUSINESS
4. PLOT PLAN NO. 82 - RELOCATION - 8834 MARSHALL STREET - HELEN
KRATOVIL
Secretary Farrell stated that this plan was approved December 18,
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1961, and the applicant now wished to rearrange the plan.
Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this
plot plan. This plan was on the agenda of May 7, 1962, and
was postponed for this meeting.
Mr. Johnson, developer, Post Office Box 93, Temple City, stated
that he is not the owner and does not live on the property. To
date he has not talked with anyone in regard to making this a
larger development.
Attorney Boyko stated that this is an approved plot plan and
can be developed under the original approval. However, it
seems to be the general feeling that this is a much better plan
then the original.
(MO) It was moved by Crabtree, second by Casares, that Plot Plan No.
82, relocation be approved subject to the Planning Commission's
standard requirements.
Attorney Boyko stated that Section 649(b) Revocation of the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Rosemead -that this use is not
being exercised.
After further discussion Crabtree withdrew his motion with
agreement of second.
(MO) It was moved by McCaffree, second by Crabtree, that Plot Plan
No. 82, relocation, be postponed until the meeting of June 18,
1962, pending the contacting of the owner.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz,
McCaffree, Crabtree, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: Buchanan.
5. PLOT PLAN NO. 94, RELOCATION - 3603 NORTH TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD -
C. H. STRACK
Secretary Farrell stated this plan had been approved on May 7,
1962, and that the applicant and owner wished to relocate
buildings different from the original approval.
Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this
relocation.
Gerald Strack, 3611 North Temple City Boulevard, owner and
Larry McCann, 10114 Scott, Whittier, developer, addressed the
Commission in regard to the size of the garage on parcel A.
Attorney Boyko stated it would be well to adopt a standard
stating the size of a 2 car garage.
Advisor Flanery stated that the two front parcels will be under
sized when 10 foot is dedicated for right -of -way. He suggested
that the rear lot line of parcels A and B be moved back to
provide sufficient square footage.
(MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Taylor, that Plot Plan No. 94
for relocation be approved subject to the Planning Commission's
standard requirements and that the rear lot lines on parcel A
and B be moved to provide the minimum, or more, square footage
due to the 10 foot dedication of right -of -way on Temple City
Boulevard.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz,
McCaffree, Crabtree, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: Buchanan.
NEW BUSINESS
6. PLOT PLAN NO. 100 - 4549 NORTH IVAR AVENUE - E. A. ROLLINS
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Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot
plan. This property has 3 existing and 3 proposed homes.
Mr. E. A. Rollins, present owner, stated that the property is
in escrow now subject to Planning Commission approval. The
new owner would be Mr. Edward Poore, 312 West Garvey, El Monte.
(MO) After general discussion it was
Wilt, that Plot Plan No. 100 be
June 18, 1962 at which time.the
present.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows:
Crabtree, Wilt. Noes: None.
abstained from votingi
moved by Casares, second by
postponed until the meeting of
owner and purchaser should be
Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz,
4bsent: Buchanan. .McCaffree
LEGISLATIVE:
OLD BUSINESS
7. INDUSTRIAL SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
Secretary Farrell stated that the City Council by its action of
May 22, 1962, referred this proposed ordinance back to the
Planning Commission for further study.
Attorney Boyko stated that Sections 274.7 and 274.8 could read
"adjacent to any street or highway ". He also referred to a
letter from the County Counsel in regard to this matter.
(MO) After further discussion it was moved by McCaffree, second by
Kunz, that the proposed Industrial Setback Requirement Ordinance
be recommended to the City Council for approval with the follow-
ing revisions:
1. That Sections 274.7, 274.8, 466.7 and 466.8, fourth
line read "adjacent to any street or highway ".
2. That Sections 274.7 and 466.7 read "setback of not
less than 40 feet ".
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Taylor, Kunz, McCaffree,
Crabtree. Noes: Casares, Wilt. Absent: Buchanan.
NEW BUSINESS
8. None.
COMMUNICATIONS
9. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PLANNING CONGRESS
Secretary Farrell announced the next meeting of the Southern
California Planning Congress will be Thursday, June 14, 1962,
at the Lakewood Country Club.
Planning Consultant Mansur stated that this would be a most
enlightening meeting.
Chairman Wilt stated if there were no objections the Commission
would make 3 reservations. There were no objections and it was
so ordered.
Attorney Boyko and Advisor Flanery were excused at 10 :12 o'clock
p.m.
10. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
A. STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
Chairman Wilt stated that the Planning Commission's standard
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requirements should be revised to include No. 11 covering
House Move -ins.
Secretary Farrell stated that the second paragraph of Item
No. 10 should read 12 months instead of 18 months.
(MO) After short discussion it was moved by Casares, second by Kunz,
that the Planning Commission's Standard Requirements be amended
by adding No. 12 to read as follows:
That the minimum exterior size of a two car garage or
carport shall not be less than 20 feet x 20 feet.
Planning Consultant Mansur stated that in the proposed Zoning
Ordinance a parking space is defined as 10 feet x 20 feet.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz,
McCaffree, Crabtree, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: Buchanan.
(MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Kunz, and unanimously carried
that the meeting adjourn to a study session. Meeting adjourned
at 10:35 o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting will be June 18, 1962,
at 7 :30 o'clock p.m.
CHAIRMAN SECRETARY
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