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PC - Minutes - 07-16-62CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of July 16, 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 7:38 o'clock p.m. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Casares, 2. Present: Commissioners: Casares,.Taylor,' Kunz, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree, Wilt. Absent: Commissioners: None. Ex officio: Boyko, Farrell, Flanery, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 18, 1962 Commissioner Buchanan called attention to page 4, item roll call, the word "Ayes" was omitted. Attorney Boyko stated that he would like the minutes of this meeting to show that in the past on occasion it has appeared in the minutes as though he were stating policy, and the minutes should show that he is summarizing for the benefit of the applicant or to clarify legal points for the Commission. Commissioner Casares stated that a good example could be found on page 2, paragraph 5, of the minutes of June 18, 1962. This paragraph should read, "At the request of Commissioner Casares, Attorney Boyko stated etc." (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Buchanan, that the minutes of June 18, 1962; be approved as corrected. Motion carried with Commissioner Kunz abstaining. ADMINISTRATION: OLD BUSINESS 4. PLOT PLAN NO. 78 - 3710 N. MUSCATEL AVENUE = EXPIRATION OF CONDITION OF APPROVAL. Secretary Farrell addressed the Commission that the six month time limit has expired on this Plot Plan and on Item 5 - TR 26231. These are adjacent properties and the delay has been caused by repeated delays in a pending court action. Advisor Flanery advised the Commission that if the subdivision has been recorded there is no problem, but if it has not been recorded, the matter cannot be extended. The Commission discussed Items 4 and 5 jointly. J.W. Potter offered to answer any questions the Commission might have regarding this matter. Secretary Farrell stated that it would be to the benefit of the applicant of Plot Plan No. 78 to wait for the outcome of this matter and therefore, decision on Plot Plan No. 78 should be witheld at this time. (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Crabtree, that Item No. 4, Plot Plan No. 78, be postponed to the regular business meeting of August 6, 1962. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. 7 -16 -62 0 0 5. TR 26231 - REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Taylor, that the approval granted on TR 26231, be extended for a period of six (6) months to and including January 16, 1963, on condition that the applicant furnish the Planning Commission, by August 6, 1962, with: I. Adequate proof that the subdivision map has been recorded, and, 2. A letter from the attorney or other similar party showing explaining reasons for the delay. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. 6. PLOT PLAN NO. 92 - 4104 LOMA AVENUE - REVISED PLOT PLAN Advisor Flanery advised the Commission that this plot plan was being brought back as a revision. The owner is submit- ting this request to maintain the existing home along the front parcel and add a 4 car garage with a rental unit up- stairs. Staff had ,recommended that this plot plan be resubmitted to the Commission as the revision is a substantial change from the approved plot plan. Previous application was a Zone Exception for the development of a 5 unit multiple which was denied. Plot Plan No. 92 was submitted and approved on April 26, 1962. Secretary Farrell read excerpt of minutes approving this plot plan. Mrs. Case, owner, advised the Commission that they had been forced to change their previous plan due to excessive costs. (MO) Following additional discussion, it was moved by Buchanan, second by Casares, that the Planning Commission approve this revised Plan Plan No. 92, subject to previous conditions on which approval was granted. Grant Barton, Fortune Homes advised the Commission that all work will be done in a workmanlike manner. (AMO) It was moved by McCaffree, second by Crabtree, that the motion be amended, that the older building be brought up to code. (RC) Roll call on the amendment was as follows: Ayes: Taylor, McCaffree, Crabtree, Wilt. Noes: Casares, Kunz, Buchanan. Absent: None. (RC) Roll call on the motion as amended was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. NEW BUSINESS 7. PLOT PLAN NO. 105 - 4225 N. RIO HONDO AVENUE - SANTINO Advisor Flanery advised the Commission that the applicant requests the existing residence and carport on Parcel A (6625') and a proposed new single family residence and attached garage on Parcel B (5625). Also, submitted, in addition to the plot plan was a drawing showing possible future develop- ment of the adjacent property to the south. This property has been previously considered on February 27, March 12, and April 13, under a different plot plan number. - 2 - 7 -16 -62 (MO) It was moved by Taylor, second by Casares, that the Planning Commission approve Plot Plan No. 105, subject to the Planning Commission's Standard Requirements, and that there be a dedi- cation of easement on Parcel A as shown on Plot Plan No. 105. Attorney Boyko advised the Commission that he would question the legality of the dedication of easement in this case due to the conflicting use. Commissioner Buchanan suggested that, "dedication of easement on Parcel A as shown on Plot Plan No. 105 be stricken from the motion. This was agreeable to the maker of the motion and second. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz, Buchanan, Wilt. Noes: McCaffree, Crabtree. Absent: None. Attorney Boyko stated that the minutes should reflect that the Commission based their decision upon the blueprint exhibit submitted with the plot plan. Mr. Santino, applicant, stated he would comply with the exhibit in the event of future development. Commissioner McCaffree stated that he had a matter which he would like the Commission to consider at this time. (MO) It was moved by McCaffree, second by Kunz, that consideration of a zone change request from O.A. Phillips, on Garvey Avenue, be placed on this evening's agenda between Items 7 S 8. (SMO) A substitute motion was made by Casares,'second by Taylor, that the motion be amended to place the matter on the agenda, as Item 12. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree, Witt. Noes: None. Absent: None. LEGISLATIVE: OLD BUSINESS 8. INDUSTRIAL SETBACK REQUIREMENTS - PROPOSED ORDINANCE (MO) It was moved by Crabtree, second by Casares, that this matter be set over to a study session. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. NEW BUSINESS 9. None. COMMUNICATIONS 10. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PLANNING CONGRESS - MEETING NOTICE Secretary Farrell advised the Commission that the meeting in this notice had already passed, so there was no need to read the communication. 11, LOT SPLIT COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FRANK DINOTO This communication regarding the progress of the Lot Split Committee was read in full by Secretary Farrell. - 3 - 0 0 7 -16 -62 ROSEMEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Secretary Farrell read in full a communication from the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce requesting the Planning Commis- sion to participate in the Halloween Parade. Chairman Wilt requested Commissioner- Crabtree who is a member of the Parade Participation Committee to keep the Commission informed. HOUSE MOVE -IN APPROVAL - PLOT PLAN No. 104. A report from Commissioners Buchanan and Casares, approving the proposed move -in on Plot Plan No. 104 was read in full. by Secretary Farrell. 12. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF. Secretary Farrell advised the Commission that O.A.Phillips, 8724 East Garvey Avenue, South San Gabriel, has filed a number of letters from adjacent property owners stating they have no objections to the change in use desired by Mr. Phillips. Discussion brought out that at the request of Secretary Farrell Mr. Phillips had contacted Advisor Flanery who recommended that he file for a zone exception, but Mr. Phillips had some reservations regarding an exception and had expressed prefer- ence for a zone change. Chairman Wilt stated that this matter seemed to indicate a hardship case, and requested the staff to cooperate fully with Mr. Phillips to alleviate his problem. Following discussion, a study session was set for next Monday, July 23rd, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. Commissioner McCaffree announced that September 24, 1962 is to be City of Rosemead day at the Los Angeles County Fair and August 21, 1962 is Rosemead night with the Angels. (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by McCaffree, and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting will be August 6, 1962, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. CHAIRMAN SECRETARY - 4 -