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PC - Minutes - 10-15-62CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of October 15, 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 7:43 o'clock p.m. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Wilt. 2. Present: Commissioners: Casares, Taylor, Kunz, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree, Wilt. Absent: Commissioners: None. Ex officio: Boyko, Flanery, Farrell, Phillips. Absent: Ex officio: Wroe. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October I, 1962. Commissioner Buchanan stated that on page 2, Factual Data, paragraph 1, should read as follows: "1. The subject property is a relatively flat triangularly shaped interior area divided into two parcels by a 20' wide alley which separates its southerly tip from the major portion. In addition, the access to both parcels by means of the alley is a 15 foot easement along the southeast side of the southerly parcel which provides access to Garvey Avenue. The northerly portion of the property is occupied by a warehouse as shown on Exhibit A and devoted to the outdoor storage of materials. It is surrounded by a 6 foot chain link fence. The property south of the alley is vacant,'paved and moderately sloped to the alley." Commissioner. Buchanan stated that on page 4, condition No. 7 should be "That a masonry wall with a minimum of 6 feet in height be constructed." Al.so third line should read "masonry" wall. Attorney Boyko stated that on page 1, Item 4, first paragraph change to "Section 638," and strike last sentence. (MO) alt was moved by Buchanan, second by McCaffree, and unanimously carried that the minutes of October 1, 1962, be approved as corrected. 4. APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS Secretary Farrell stated that the City Council had reappointed Commissioners Kunz and McCaffree to serve on the Planning Commission for four year terms each. He congratulated the Commissioners on their reappointment and stated that they had previously taken the oath,of office. 5. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN Chairman Wilt turned the chair over to Secretary Farrell who then declared that nominations for Chairman were open. Commissioner Casares moved to nominate Bob Crabtree for chairman. Commissioner Crabtree stated he would decline as he felt that he had not been on the Commission long enough to accept this, position. (MO) It was moved by McCaffree, second by Taylor, that Joe Wilt be nominated to serve as Chairman. (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Kunz, and unanimously carried that nomination for chairman be closed. P 10 -15 -62 • 0 Chairman Wilt was elected to serve as Chairman by acclamation. 6. ELECTION OF VICE - CHAIRMAN. (MO) It was moved by McCaffree, second by Casares that Harry Buchanan be nominated for Vice- Chairman. (MO) It was moved by Kunz, second by McCaffree, and unanimously carried that nominations be closed. Chairman Wilt stated that Harry Buchanan was elected to serve as Vice - Chairman. (MO) It was moved by Kunz, second by McCaffree, and unanimously carried that Duane F. Wroe be appointed as Executive Secretary to the Planning Commission. Chairman Wilt stated that Duane Wroe was appointed to serve as Executive Secretary to the Planning Commission. ADMINISTRATIVE: OLD BUSINESS 7. PLOT PLAN NO. 78 - MALOOF - 3714 and 14z NORTH MUSCATEL AVENUE. Attorney Boyko summarized the events which have taken place to date regarding Plot Plan No. 78 and that the property owners involved were present at this time to show cause why the approval of this plot plan should not be revoked. Mary Maloof, 2640 North Walnut Grove Avenue, South San Gabriel, stated that the agreement was not executed because it was not what they wanted, however, she will put in a driveway, garage or carport, and curb, gutter, and sidewalks on her property. Jerry Sandusky, representing Jay D. Buck, owner at 3714 North Muscatel Avenue, stated that he was sure Buck's would install garage, driveway, curb, gutter and sidewalk. Mr. Garvel Vaughan, 11635 McCormick, North Hollywood, developer and past owner of Parcel " A " stated that his parcel meets all the requirements of the ordinance. (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Kunz, that a revised Plot Plan No. 78 be submitted to the Planning Commission at the meeting of November 5, 1962. This revised plan to show all three parcel lot lines and the proposed garages and driveways. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None. NEW BUSINESS M. OF None. LEGISLATIVE: OLD BUSINESS REPORT ON BUSSES IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHURCH ACTIVITIES. The following is a report prepared by the staff regarding the use of busses if considered part of a church plant in zones A -1 and R -3. "If the Commission is of the opinion that the storage of busses is a use permitted as part of a church plant, Staff suggests the following conditions; - 2 - P 10 -15 -62 0 0 1. That the bus storage is conducted on property on which the church is situated or on property immediately adjacent. For purposes of this opinion, property across a street, highway, or alley shall be considered adjacent. 2. That the bus or busses be maintained solely for use by the church owning, renting, or leasing the bus and it shall not be loaned, based, rented or used by other institutions or organizations. 3. That when not in use, the bus be stored in a building enclosed on at least three sides. 4. That all areas used by the bus or busses be sur- faced with blacktop or concrete. 5. That there be no repair or servicing (including washing, tire changing, motor adjustment) conducted on the premises at any time. A survey of surrounding cities indicates that most of said cities would require a zone variance application - with conditions similar to the above five items and an additional condition - 6. That there be no dispensing or storage of petroleum products on the property." Attorney Boyko stated that the Commission should have an opinion from the City Attorney on this matter as it is either in the ordin- ance or not. (MO) It was moved by Taylor, second by Casares, that this matter be post poned until the next meeting at which time Attorney Boyko will give a written interpretation of the ordinance governing the use of busses in conjunction with church activities in A -1 and R -3 Zones. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None., 10. PLOT PLAN NO. 109 - RAYMOND ALEXANDER - 9223 R10 DELL. (Not an agenda item) Commissioner Buchanan explained that this plot plan had been withdrawn at a previous meeting. This area needs the water district to be brought up to standard. The Planning Commission should not approve any more lot splits in this area until the property owners get together to improve the water district. There is vacant property to the rear and to the east., Secretary Farrell stated that the staff would investigate this problem and make a written report on the water district. 11. NEW BUSINESS None. 12. COMMUNICATIONS None. 13. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF A. GENERAL PLAN Secretary Farrell stated that the time is nearing for the proposed General Plan and the Commission should complete their studies and start setting up public hearing dates. - 3 - P 10 -15 -62 • 0 B. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Chairman Wilt stated that registrations for three Commissioners had been made, however, any others that are interested may attend. A program of the sessions is available in the City Hall. C. INDUSTRIAL SETBACKS Chairman Wilt stated that the curb and gutter development on Earle Street had a few problems, but looks very nice by the L. A, Drug Company. It seems that setbacks and landscaping in industrial areas needs to be covered in an ordinance to prevent future problems. Commissioner McCaffree stated that he preferred a 10 foot setback with a 5_foot planting area in industrial areas. D. REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION ADVISOR Secretary Farrell stated that Mr. Ray Cushman had been appointed to serve as Advisor for Rosemead, South El Monte and Temple City. He will maintain his office in Temple City, all day, 4 days a week. However, Monday night is also Temple City's Planning Commission meeting night, therefore one of the cities need to change their meeting. It was the Commission's feeling to try to work this out with Temple City, as any other night in the week was almost impossible for the entire Commission. (MO) It was moved by Wilt, second by Taylor and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10 :20 o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting will be November 5, 1962, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. It was agreed to try and hold a study session meeting on October 29, 1962. CHAIRMAN SECRETARY - 4 -