PC - Minutes - 01-07-63CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of January 7, 1963
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 7:36 o'clock p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Secretary Wroe.
2. Present: Commissioners: Casares, Taylor, Buchanan, McCaffree,
Crabtree, Wilt.
Absent: Commissioners: Kunz.
Ex officio: Flanery, Hassenplug, Mansur, Phillips, Wroe.
Chairman Wilt stated that Commissioner Crabtree would take his
turn as Acting Chairman of this meeting. Chairman Wilt turned
the chair over to Commissioner Crabtree at this time.
Commissioner Kunz arrived at this time.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: DECEMBER 17, 1962.
(MO) It was moved by Buchanan, second by McCaffree, and unanimously
carried that the minutes of December 17, 1962, be approved as
printed.
ADMINISTRATIVE:
OLD BUSINESS
4. REPORT ON LEGAL OWNERSHIP - PLOT PLAN NO. 113 - 9314 EAST GLENDON
WAY.
Secretary Wroe stated that this item is a request from the Dec-
ember 3, 1962, meeting, and that S. P. Van Petten, President,
Artesia Investment Company is the legal owner of this parcel at
this time.
5. PLOT PLAN NO. 52 - RE: EXPIRATION DATE
Secretary Wroe stated that this item of business was a request
from the December 3, 1962, meeting and that the original applicant
and owner had been contacted sometime ago and they assumed this
plot plan had expired. They have no plans to proceed with this
development.
Discussion was held in regard to the proper procedure of
notification for plot plans that have been approved, but never
developed, prior to the policy establishing a one (1) year time
limit.
(MO) It was moved by Wilt, second by Casares, that the Attorney
phrase this motion to cover notification to owners of undeveloped
plot plans.
The Commissioners discussed various periods of time to be used
in this matter.
After further discussion Commissioner Wilt withdrew his motion
with agreement of second.
1 -7 -63
(MO) It was moved by Buchanan, second by McCaffree, that the Secretary
be instructed to notify applicants of outstanding plot plans
approved prior to June 1961, that these plot plans will be con-
sidered revoked within 60 days of this meeting if the applicant
does not appear or notify the Commission at that time of any
plans for development.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz,
Buchanan, McCaffree, Wilt, Crabtree, Noes: None. Absent: None.
Commissioner Casares stated that a list of these outstanding
plot plans should be prepared and at the March 4, 1963 meeting
action should be taken to clear these up.
NEW BUSINESS
u. PLOT PLAN 140. 114 - NOEL BALDWIN - 4708 NORTH MUSCATEL AVENUE.
Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot
plan and stated that all of the existing buildings will be re-
moved.
Discussion was held regarding the size of parcel D. There is
room for one more house therefore sewer lines should be put in
now, rather than tearing the driveway up at a future date.
Noel Baldwin, 5017 North Baldwin Avenue, Temple City, owner and
applicant, stated that the additional sewer line could be laid
at the present time.
Advisor Flanery pointed out that if the rear lot is split it
would come before the Commission at that time.
(MO) It was moved by Buchanan, second by McCaffree, that plot plan
No. 114 be approved subject to the Planning Commission's Standard
Requirements and the following conditions:
1. That the five final maps show the driveway widths and
sufficient turn around area to be approved by staff.
2. That the sewer and utility lines be installed for the possible
lot split of Parcel D.
3. That all existing structures be removed.
4. That utility and driveway easements be recorded for parcels
B, C, and D.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Buchanan,
McCaffree, Wilt. Noes: Kunz, Crabtree. Absent: None.
7. PLOT PLAN NO. 115 - ROBERT SHAPIRO - 4016Z N. LOMA AVENUE.
Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot
plan. This is for a house and garage move -in on a R -2 zoned lot.
Robert Shapiro, 2343 S. 5th Ave, Arcadia, owner, stated that he
had planned on paving all of the driveway and parking areas.
The house to be moved -in had been approved by this committee
of the Planning Commission.
Mr. Mansur stated that this type of development would not comply
with the proposed zoning ordinance.
!MO) It was moved by McCaffree, second by Kunz, that Plot Plan No. 115
be approved subject to the Planning Commission's Standard
Requirements and the following conditions to be shown on five
final maps:
- 2 -
F 0 •
1 -7 -63
1. That all parking spaces be paved.
2. That the proposed sewer line on parcel A be placed along
the driveway.
3. That the relocated house on parcel A be moved 10 feet to the
east and that a 3 car garage or carport be constructed to the
west of the house providing for a 20 foot driveway in front of
the garage.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz,
Buchanan, McCaffree, Wilt. Noes: Crabtree. Absent: None.
8. PLOT PLAN NO. 116 - OLIVER BRYAN - 9239 EAST RIO DELL STREET.
Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot
plan stating that a revised plan had been presented to the
Commissioners. The utility lines should not be placed under
the garage.
Secretary Wroe read a report in full on the Adams Ranch Mutual
Water Company as follows:
" As per request, the following information is submitted on the
Adams Ranch Mutual Water Company;
Boundary - The Adams Ranch Mutual Water Company is bounded on
t e west by Encinita Avenue, on the north by Lower Azusa Road
and the Southern Pacific Railroad right of way, on the east at
a point half way between Arica and Rio Hondo, and the south by
Rose Street.
Subscribers - The secretary of the company indicated thate are
appro xi mately 150 hook -ups. Where there is more than one housing
unit on a parcel of land, the company counts each unit as a
hook -up.
Size of Mains - From the company wells in the north central
section of the area the line running to Pitkin Street is a six
inch main. A four inch main extends down Pitkin Street. Rio
Dell and Arica have two three inch mains.
Pressure - The company secretary indicates sixty pounds of
pressure at the well and pressure comparable to the consumer.
Reserve Supplies - The company has a contract with California
Water�or stan3 =by service. California Water is tied into the
Adams Ranch System.
Improvement Plans - Plan to replace pressure tank during the
current year. Want to replace mains, but finances will not
permit at the present time.
Reserve Monies - The company now has approximately $6,000.00 in
reserve fu n s. The new pressure tank will deplete that reserve.
Any activity on the replacement of mains will have to wait for
a build -up of additional reserve funds or through a loan.
Future Plans - The company does not have any plans in the
oreseea a future to dissolve or sell to a larger company.
Subscribers are apparently happy with the unmetered, flat
water rate and do not want to become part of a metered system."
Mr. Mansur stated the homes in this area receive only about 45
lbs. pressure at their faucets and this company could serve
only 12 to 15 more homes with water as the saturation point is
nearing.
(MO) It was moved by hlcCaffree, second by Kunz, that plot plan No. 116
be approved subject to the Planning Commission's Standard Require-
ments and that the five final maps show the utility lines laid
- 3 -
F - • •
1 -7 -63
around the garage.
(RC) Buchanan, McCaffree, Wilt, Crabtree. Noes: None. Absent: None.
9. PLOT PLAN NO. 117 - ARTESIA INVESTMENT CORPORATION - 9314 EAST
GLENDON WAY.
Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot
plan, and stated that the owner was present.
Commissioner Buchanan stated that this location has a very bad
drainage problem as the houses built to the west of this pro-
posed development suffered in the rain last winter.
Commissioner Casares stated the dimensions of the houses in
connection to the lots need to be corrected.
Considerable discussion was held in regard to a fire hydrant
located sL the west of the proposed driveway and the drainage
problem.
(MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Taylor, that Plot Plan No.
117 be approved subject to the Planning Commission's Standard
Requirements and that the final maps show the following
special conditions: .
1. That the driveway be 16 feet wide along parcel A, then 12
feet wide to Parcel C.
2. That the floors of the houses be constructed a minimum of
12 inches above the finish grade.
3. That the garage on Parcel C be moved to the north side of
the proposed residence.
4. That the City Engineer approve the design for the drainage
of excess flood waters.
5. That sidewalks be constructed by developer across the full
frontage of parcel A and community driveway, before final notice
of completion can be given.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz,
Buchanan, McCaffree, Wilt, Crabtree. Noes: None. Absent: none.
LEGISLATIVE
OLD BUSINESS
10. GENERAL PLAN DISCUSSION:
Discussion was held as to whether or not the General Plan is
ready for recommendation to the City Council.
Acting Chairman Crabtree stated if there were no objections the
Commission would have a recess. There were no objections and
meeting recessed at 11 :10 o'clock p.m. Meeting reconvened at
11 :20 o'clock p.m.
Mr. Mansur stated there is a possibility that the M.T.A. would
use a large area by the San Bernardino Freeway and Rosemead
Boulevard for a Rapid Transit System station. If this should
take place a change would be necessary in the General Plan.
(MO) It was moved by Wilt, second by Casares, and unanimously carried
that the Planning Commission hold a study session meeting on
Monday, January 14, 1963, at 7:30 o'clock p.m.
- 4 -
F� .. 0 0
1 -7 -63
After further discussion regarding the study session Acting
Chairman Crabtree stated it would be well to first discuss the
General Plan, then if time permits the proposed zoning ordinance
and lot split report.
NEW BUSINESS
11. None.
12. COMMUNICATIONS
A. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PLANNING CONGRESS
The next meeting will be a dinner meeting on Thursday, January 10,
1963, at the Cockatoo Inn. The topic for the evening will be
"The Civic Center.' Four reservations will be made.
B. WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY PLANNING COUNCIL
This meeting will be at noon on Friday, January 11, 1963, at
Woody and Eddy's. The subject for this meeting is "Procedure
for Esthetic Control of Signs. It was requested that Secretary
Wroe attend making notes and report to the Commission. Four
reservations will be made.
13. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
A. ROSEMEAD P.T.A. COUNCIL:
Commissioner Casares stated that he had tickets to sell for the
Variety Show which will be Thursday, January 17, 1963.
B. BUILDING PERMIT REPORT:
Commissioner Wilt read the report for building permits issued
during December 1962 and compared the number issued a year ago.
C. PETITION FOR CURBS AND GUTTERS:
Commissioner Wilt stated that a petition should be prepared for
curb and gutter installation on the north side of Glendon Way
from Linda Lee to Rio Hondo Avenue.
D. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
Commissioner McCaffree announced that the Rosemead Chamber of
Commerce would hold their annual installation dinner on Saturday,
January 19 1963 at 7:UO o'clock p.m. in the Rosemead High School
Cafeteria.
E. SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
Commissioner McCaffree stated there would be a meeting Tuesday,
January 8, 1963, at noon in Pomona. Mr. Allen G. Cooley will
speak on "Can Ontario Become a Major Airport Center ?"
(MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Crabtree and unanimously
carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:45
o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting January 21, 1963, at 7:30
o'clock p.m.
SECRETARY CHAIRMAN
- 5 -