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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of October 1, 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 Advisor Flanery.
2. Present: Commissioners: Taylor, Kunz, Buchanan, McCaffree
Crabtree, Wilt.
Absent: Commissioners: Casares.
Ex officio: Flanery, Phillips, Tepper, Wroe.
Absent: Ex officio: Boyko, Farrell.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 17, 1962.
Commissioner Buchanan stated that on pages 1 and 2, Item 5,
address should be "3714 and 3714- North Muscatel Avenue."
Commissioner Taylor stated that on page 1, Item 3, motion was
made by Taylor instead of Casares.
(MO) It was moved by Buchanan, second by Taylor, and unanimously
carried that the minutes of September 17, 1962, be approved as
corrected.
ADMINISTRATION:
OLD BUSINESS
4. PLOT PLAN NO. 78 - MALOOF - 3714 and 37142 NORTH MUSCATEL
DISCUSSION OF MINUTE ORDER OF SEPTEMBER 17, 1962.
Administrative Assistant Wroe explained that the City Attorney
gave his opinion of the action taken at the last meeting and
that it was not necessary to use Section 649A. Possibly the
Commission would like to reword this motion.
Commissioner Casares arrived at this time.
(MO) After short discussion it was moved by Crabtree, second by
McCaffree, that notices be sent by certified mail to the Maloof's,
Vaughans, and Monte's to appear before the Planning Commission
to show cause why plot plan no. 78 should not be revoked.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz,
Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Mrs. Blair, 3728 North Muscatel Avenue, property owner to the
north of the Maloof property stated that they would like to
proceed with the same development as originally planned by
Mr. Potter.
Chairman Wilt stated that Advisor Flanery would work with the
Blair's in this development.
NEW BUSINESS
5. PLOT PLAN NO. 109 - R. ALEXANDER - 9223 E. RIO DELL STREET.
Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot
plan.
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Raymond Alexander, owner and applicant, stated that they planned
on using the guest house as a rumpus room and would sign an
affidavit to this effect. Also he is trying to clean this prop-
erty up and plans on removing the house on Parcel "A" within the
next few years, as soon as finances permit.
Commissioners discussed the possibilities of moving the proposed
garage on Parcel "B" to the rear of the house instead of the
front. Also the existing house on Parcel "A" would need to be
brought up to code.
Commissioner McCaffree asked the applicant if he would like to
check into the cost of bringing the existing house up to code and
withdraw his application at this time.
Raymond Alexander stated he would withdraw his application with-
out prejudice.
(MO) It was moved by Kunz, second by Taylor, and unanimously carried
that Plot Plan No. 109 be withdrawn without prejudice.
6. PLOT PLAN NO. 111 - PFISTER - 4320 NORTH RIO HONDO AVENUE.
Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot
plan. This is a revision of Plot Plan No. 97 which was denied
in June, 1962. Parcel ''B" should have a separate sewer line
installed at this time.
(MO) It was moved by McCaffree, second by Kunz, that Plot Plan No. 111
be approved subject to the Planning Commission's Standard
Requirements and the following conditions: That the final plot
plan show a separate sewer line serving Parcel "B" and that the
existing houses be brought up to code.
Commissioner Crabtree stated that the house in the rear has no
view and does not care for this arrangement.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz,
Buchanan, McCaffree, Wilt. Noes: Crabtree. Absent: None.
7. ZONE EXCEPTION CASE NO. 15 - PUBLIC HEARING - C & H SALES CO.
9131 EAST GARVEY AVENUE
Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this zone
exception as follows:
APPLICANT'S PROPOSAL: To provide less than the required
in conjunction with a proposed new warehouse, in the M -1 Zone
(Light Manufacturing).
The existing and proposed developments are shown on the plot
plan of the subject property marked Exhibit "A ". The proposed
structure would contain 12,300 square feet, and the existing
structure contains 4,914 square feet, for a total of 17,214
square feet. This would require 35 parking spaces. Eleven
proposed parking spaces are shown on a portion of the subject
property which is separated from the major postion of the property
by a paved alley.
FACTUAL DATA:
The subject property is a relatively flat, triangularly
shaped interior parcel which has a 15 -foot access easement
to Garvey Avenue. In addition, a paved 20 -foot wide alley
separates its southerly tip from the remainder of the prop-
erty, providing access from Sullivan Avenue to the west.
it is occupied by a warehouse as shown on Exhibit "A ", and
outdoor storage of materials. These uses are confined to
the portion of subject property north of the alley, which
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is surrounded by a 6 -foot chain link fence. The remainder
of the property south of the alley is vacant, paved and
moderately sloped toward the alley.
The area surrounding the subject property is developed with
residential, commercial and industrial uses as shown on the
Land Use Map. There is a large flood control channel to
the southeast.
(MO)
2. The subject property has been zoned M -1 since June 13, 1952,
when the subject property was located within the unincorporated
area of the County known as the South El Monte Zoned District.
3. Fifty -three notices of this hearing were mailed by first -
class mail, postage prepaid, on September 17, 1962, to those
persons whose names and mailing addresses appeared on the
latest available assessment roll of the County Assessor as
property owners of record within a 500 -foot radius of the
boundaries of the property under consideration.
Legal notice of this hearing was published in the Rosemead
Review on September 13, 1962.
Chairman Wilt declared the Public Hearing open at 9:00 o'clock p.m.
Advisor Flanery administered the oath to those persons who wished
to give testimony at this public hearing.
R. Leslie Sparks, Attorney, 458 South Spring Street, L.A. 13,
representing C & H Sales Co., reported as follows: This property
is used exclusively for warehouse and storage pusposes with 4 to
6 employees who handle the materials as they are brought in or
shipped out. Easements regarding this property are a matter of
record. A petition with 45 signatures of adjoining properties
in favor of this Zone Exception and map showing these properties
was submitted.
Glen Clanton, 3141 North Heglis Avenue, representing property
owners in the subdivision to the north of C & H Sales stated
that if this tone Exception were granted it should be kept
for this particular use only, then these parking spaces would
be adequate. However, if this large warehouse were changed to
a manufacturing company in the future there would not be enough
parking.
Chairman Wilt stated that as there were no more persons wishing
to speak on the matter the Public Hearing was declared closed at
9:37 o'clock p.m.
General discussion was held by the Commission in regard to the
erection of a masonry wall to the north to act as a buffer for
the residential area and possible ways to limit this Zone Exception
to storage and warehouse use only.
It was moved by Casares, second by Crabtree that Zone Exception
Case No. 15 be approved subject to the following conditions:
1. That the property be developed substantially as shown on
the Plot Plan marked Exhibit "A ".
2. That a minimum of 11 parking spaces be provided and in the
event the number of employees exceed 11, additional parking
spaces shall be required on a one for one basis.
3. That the parking spaces be marked off and maintained for use
by employees of this company.
4. That subject property be used for warehousing and storage of
surplus material and that no sales be made from the premises.
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5. That this exception does not permit the storage or sale of
used automobiles, automobile parts or junks.
6. This exception shall be valid for ten (10) years. The
applicant shall then reappear before the Commission at
which time the exception shall be extended for another
ten (10) years if the Commission determines that the
applicant has complied with all conditions.
7. That a 6' masonry wall be constructed along the entire
northerly boundary of subject property and that no open
storage be maintained above the wall height within 20'
of the northerly boundaryy of subject property. The wall
shallbe erected within 1P,0 days after a permit for occupancy
of the Building has been issued.
8. This exception shall not be effective for any purpose until
the owner of the property involved has filed at the office
of the Planning Commission his affidavit stating that he is
aware of and accepts all the conditions of this exception.
9. It is hereby declared to be the intent of this Zone Exception,
that if any provisions thereof are held and declared to be
invalid, the same shall be void and all of the privileges
granted hereunder shall lapse, unless the Planning Commission,
upon application and good cause appearing therefore, deter-
mines otherwise.
10. It is hereby further declared and made a condition of this
Zone Exception, that if any condition hereunder is violated
of if any other applicable law, statute or ordinance is
violated in the operations hereunder, this Zone Exception
shall be suspended and the privileges granted hereunder shall,
lapse, provided that the applicant has been given written
notice to cease such violation and has failed to do so for
a period of thirty (30) days.
11. This exception shall become null and void unless use there
of is commenced within one year from date of approval
(October 1, 1962) hereof and continuously maintained thereafter,
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz,
Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree, Wilt. Noes :, None. Absent: None.
Advisor Flanery presented the Findings of Fact:
1. Factual data Items 1 through 3.
2. There were protests to the granting of this exception.
3. Under the conditions noted such exception will not be
materially detrimental to the public welfare nor to the
property of other persons located in the vicinity thereof.
4. There are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships
in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the ordinance,
and in the granting of such exception the spirit of the
ordinance will be observed, public safety secured, and
substantial justice done.
LEGISLATIVE:
OLD BUSINESS
8. ORDINANCE RE: OFF STREET PARKING - FOOD AND BEVERAGE BUSINESSES.
Chairman Wilt stated that this matter had been taken care of by
the City Council and the Planning Commission has nothing to add.
if there are no objections this item will be received and filed.
There were no objections and it was so ordered.
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NEW BUSINESS
$. None.
10. COMMUNICATIONS
A. PACIFIC OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPA14Y
Administrative Assistant Wroe read this communication in full.
(MO) After short discussion it was moved by McCaffree, second by Kunz,
and unanimously carried that this matter be deferred for thirty
(30) days.
11. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
A. BUSSES IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHURCH USE:
Advisor Flanery asked the Commission their opinions regarding
the use of busses as part of church activities being permitted
in A -1 Zones.
Chairman Wilt stated that study of this type of use should be
prepared. If there are no objections this report will be made
and mailed to the Commissioners for their next meeting. There
were no objections and it was so ordered.
B. MOVE -IN - QUONSET HUT:
Commissioners Buchanan and Casares stated that they went to
inspect a quonset but which was to be moved onto a riding stable
on River Street, however, it had been sold, therefore no inspection
was necessary.
C. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
Commissioner McCaffree thanked the Commission for their participa-
tion at the Los Angeles County Fair on Rosemead Day.
D. BUILDING PERMITS:
Chairman Wilt reported on the August 1962 building permits issued
for that period compared to 1961.
E. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PLANNING CONGRESS:
Chairman Wilt stated that the next meeting would be in Santa
Monica, topic "Mountain Study" which would not be of much interest
to this area.
F. VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE STAMP:
Commissioner Crabtree stated that a stamp for verification
signatures would be much better than stapling these certificates
on the plot plans.
Chairman Wilt asked the staff to have a stamp made for this use.
(MO) It was moved by Wilt, second by Casares, and unanimously carried
that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11 :07 o'clock p.m.
Next regular meeting will be Monday, October 15, 1962, at 7 :30
o'clock p.m.
CHAIRMAN SECRETARY
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