PC - Minutes - 01-21-63CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of January 21, 1963
A regular meeting of the Planning Commisfl'on of the City of
Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers, 8815 East Valley Boule- vard. 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, Mansur, Phillips, Wroe.
There were two students visiting the Commission meeting from the
Civics class at Rosemead High School: DeAnn Witt and Linda Krantz.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 7, 1963.
Commissioner Crabtree stated.that on page 4, first motion; con-
dition 1, should add after Parcel A "to the driveway on Pareel
B"
Commissioner Casares stated that on page 4, item 9, paragraph 3,
add '.'.on the ".
(MO) it was moved by Buchanan, second by Crabtree and unanimously carc.ied
that the mi_nu of January 7, 1963, be approved as corrected.
ADMINISTRATIVE:
OLD-BUSINESS
4. None.
NEW BUSINESS
5A. REQUEST FOR SETBACK MODIFICATION:. PERRY H: FREEMAN - PROPOSED
APARTMENT IN C -1 ZONE - 9019.E. Glendon Way.
Secretary Wroe explained the request for a 15 foot setback modi-
fication.
Advisor Flanery presented the facts that a C -1 Zone requires a 20
foot.setback when used for residential uses. The property to the
east of this proposed development is in the A -1 Zone which requires
a 20 foot setback. He referred to Section 456 - Exceptions-- _of,the
Rosemead Zoning Ordinance.
Perry Freeman, developer, stated the only reason for this request
is to provide a better floor plan, exterior bathrooms for 12 units.
If a 20 foot setback were ma6ntained this would not be possible.
There will be a -.10 1 bedroom and.18 - 2 bedroom apartments. The
lZ to 1 parking spaces and adequate turn around area will be pro -
vided.
(MO) It was- moved,by Casares, second by Buchanan that the request for
a 15 foot setback modification at 9019 East Glendon Way be granted.
General discussion was held in regard to this modification and
several sites with similar setback situations in the City were
pointed out.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz,
Buchanan, Wilt. Noes: McCaffree, Crabtree. Absent: None.
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PLOT PLAN NO.. 119 - MICHAEL ZANGARA — 8834 EAST MARSHALL STREET.
Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot
plan. This plan i,s designed to tie into Plot Plan No. 82, pro
viding for a 8" sewer main, a 28 foot easement on Plot Plan No.
82 and.a 2 foot easement on Plot Plan No. 119, total of 30 foot
easement for ingress and egress purposes.
Michael Zangara, owner stated that he is sharing the costs of the
private street improvements.
Mr. Bruce Prentice, owner of adjoining development stated that he
is going to install curb, gutter and sidewalks on Marshall Street
with a cross gutter instead of a driveway approach to serve the
private street.. If the Commission so desired he would also install
curb and gutter on the private street with a dry well on the south
end, however; if a cul de sac is desired curb and gutter would note
be .feasible because of the drainage problems. This street could
then be offered for dedication to the City.
Discussion was held in regard to the undersized lot areas on parcel.
C if a cul de sac were developed. Advisor Flanery referred to
Sections 722.5 and 736 which cover modification of lot size for
public uses.
The Commission discussed which type of street would be the best
solution to the drainage problem, the cul de sac or the curbed
and guttered full length street.
(MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Kunz, that Plot Plan No. 119
be approved subject to the P.l'anning Commissions Standard Require.'
ments and the following conditions to be shown on five final maps:
1. That a private street not less than 30 feet in width be provided
by the owner of Plot Plan No. 82, Bruce Prentice, and the owner of
Plot Plan No...119, Michael Zangara, and that said private street
be offered for dedication to the City of Rosemead. Said street
shall extend from Marshall Street south to the southerly property
lines of parcel Don Plot Plan No. 82 and Parcel C on Plot Plan
No. 119.
2.. That curbs and gutters be constructed for the full length of
the private street..,
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3. That a catch basin and sump as approved by the County Road
Department be provided for drainage at the southerly end of said
street. .
4..,That a separate easement for the sewer line be recorded and
dedicated to the City. :
5. That a variance of the required lot area on Parcel C not to
exceed 3% or not less than 4,850 sq. ft, be granted if necessary
for street purposes.
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz,
Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None.
LEGISLATIVE:
OLD BUSINES
GENERAL PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS.
Secretary Wroe stated that Mr..Mansur had prepared and presented
a suggested form of resolution for adoption of the General Plan.
Attorney Boyko stated that these forms appeared to be in order and
if the Commission so wished a motion could be made at this time.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING A PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN FOR
SAID CITY.
(MO) It was moved by Wilt, second by Casares, that the Planning Commis-
sion adopt Resolution No. 63 -1P.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz,
Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: None.
NEW BUSINESS
7. None
COMMUNICATIONS
8. None
9. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
A. MARSHALL STREET CURB AND GUTTER PETITION:
Chairman Wilt stated that a Mrs. Whiddon on Marshall Street
between Rosemead Boulevard and Rio Hondo Street had contacted
him in regard to the status of Marshall Street being a major
city street, She questioned if a petition is necessary for
improvements on a major city street.
Secretary Wroe stated there is a petition being circulated at
this time on Marshall Street. He further stated he would report
back at the next meeting;
B. UNSAFE BUILDING ORDINANCE:
Chairman Wilt stated that one of the past commissioners had pre-
pared an ordinance in regard to unsafe buildings, however, nothing
was done. This matter is still a problem and he questioned the
Commission to see.if they wished to restudy this matter.
C. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES-
Commissioner Casares referred to the "Legislative Bulletin" of
January 11, 1963, which had a statement concerning billboards.
D. MEETING ON INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT:
Commissioner McCaffree stated there would be a meeting at noon
on January 22, 1963 at the Santa Fe Inn with the speaker being
the President of Space General Corporation:
E. COORDINATING COUNCIL 'MEETING:
Commissioner Kunz stated there would be a meeting at Muscatel
School on Monday, January 28, 1963, at 8 :00 o'clock p.m. The
speaker will talk about "Juvenile Delinquent Prevention" and
"Juvenile Court."
F. MOVE - INS:
Commissioner Buchanan questioned the authority of the Move -in
Commettee inspecting and giving their okay for any move =ins to
the City of Rosemead. It was requested that this matter be on
the next agenda.
G. MEETING DATE:
(MO)
Chairman Wilt requested that the staff prepare a report and submit
next meeting regarding the possibility of arranging a meeting date
that would permit Mr. Cushman to attend Rosemead's meetings;
It was moved by Kunz, second by Casares and unanimously carried that
the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:40 o'clock p.m.
CHAIRMAN 3 - SECRETARY