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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of February 4, 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 7:42 o'clock p.m.
1. The pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Kunz.
2. Present: Commissioners: Taylor, Kunz, Buchanan, Crabtree, Wilt.
Absent: Commissioners: Casares, McCaffree.
Ex officio: Flanery, Hasenplug, Phillips, Wroe.
Chairman Wilt turned the meeting over to Commissioner Kunz who
would be the Acting Chairman for this meeting..
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 21, 1963•
(MO) was moved
minutes 1963, be
approvedmassprinted. carried
ADMINISTRATIVE:
OLD BUSINESS
4. PLOT PLAN N0. 46 - REVISED - SANTA ANITA CONSTRUCTION - 8635 EAST
MISSION DRIVE - HUGH BRADY, OWNER.
Secretary Wroe explained that this plan had been approved on
March 6, 1961, and has not been developed as yet. The owner is
the same, however, the applicant is Santa Anita Construction Co.
Owner, Hugh Brady, 8635 East Mission Drive, requested that this
plot plan be withdrawn permanently.
(MO) it was moved by Buchanan, second by Taylor, and unanimously carried
that Hugh Brady, the owner request to permanently withdraw Plot
Plan No. 46- Revised be accepted.
J.W. Davis, Santa Anita Construction Co., 8717 East Las Tunas
Drive, San Gabriel, stated that there is no contention in this
matter.
Acting Chairman Kunz requested the Secretary to write a letter
verifying that this is a permanent withdrawal.
NEW BUSINESS
5. PLOT PLAN NO. 109 - WITHDRAWN AND REVISED - 9223 RIO DELL STREET
RAYMOND AND PARTICIA ALEXANDER.
Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot
plan. This plan was before the Commission on October 1962, and
withdrawn without prejudice at that time.
Lengthy discussion was held in regard to the sewer line serving
parcel A.
Raymond Alexander, owner, stated the sewer line for parcel A was
located as shown on the plan by the County to provide for better
drainage and easier access to join at the main line.
Commissioner Buchanan stated he has worked with Mr. Alexander on
this plan, and parcel will be cleaned up in a few years and
probably rebuilt in the future. The owner is trying to develop
so that his family can have a new home.
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(MO) It was moved by Taylor, second by Wilt, that Plot Plan No. 109
be approved subject to the Planning Commission's Standard Re-
quirements and that there be provided a recorded eo s�wnent of
maintenance and covenants for the sewer line on- Parcel,"'A ".
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Taytor, hilt; Buchanan,
Crabtree, Kunz, Noes: None. Absent: <G'asares, McCaffree.
6. PLOT PLAN NO. 118 - WYBO CONSTRUCTION t0. - 9232 E. MARSHALL
STREET - LEO SHEEHAN, OWNER.
Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot
plan.
Mr. Thornberry, Wybo Construction Co., stated that the owner was
not present at this time, but he could go get the owner if necessary.
(MO) It was moved by Crabtree, second by Wilt, and unanimously carried
that Item Nov 6 be deferred until after Item No. 7 at which time
the owner could be present.
7. TR 27479 - WEBER DEVELOPMENT CO. - REQUEST TO ADD ADDITIONAL LOTS.
Secretary Wroe explained that this request is for two additional
lots to be added to TR 27479 which creates no major change.in the
original approval of this subdivision..
Advisor Flanery stated that Condition No. 10 of the Conditional
Letter of Approval would apply to this addition only that the
lot numbers would be changed.
(MO) It was moved by Wilt, second by Crabtree that the Planning
Commission recommend to the City Council that the request to add
two additional lots to TR 27479 is hereby approved and the staff
is authorized to assist in moving any obstacles in the nature of
a 1 foot or 6 inch strip of land which was originally reserved to
the City heretofor set forth in the original approval. Said lots
being subject to the original Conditional Letter of Approval.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Tyalor, Wilt, Buchanan,
Crabtree, Kunz. Noes: None. Absent: Casares, McCaffree.
6. PLOT PLAN NO. 118 - 9232 EAST MARSHALL STREET.
Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plan.
Commissioner Crabtree questioned who would be responsible for
maintaining the 2 foot utility easement. The Attorney answered
that Parcel A would still own this strip with an easement granted
for ingress, egress and utility line service to parcel B.
Acting Chairman Kunz stated that the location of this property
would create a drainage problem for parcel B. She also stated
the proposed house on parcel B should be moved forward, thus making
a larger rear yard.
(MO) It was moved by Buchanan, second by Taylor, that Plot Plan No. 118
be approved subject to the Planning Commission's Standard Require-
ments and that the floor of the proposed house on Parcel B be not
less than 12" above finish grade.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Taylor, Buchanan. Noes:
Wilt, Crabtree, Kunz. Absent: Casares, McCaffree.
Motion d :i,d;not pass and the floor was clear for further action.
(MO) It was moved .by Buchanan, second by T6y1J'r,,, 'that Plot Plan No.
118 be approved.subject - to the Planning Commission's Standard
Requirements and than the fi,Le;(5) f,ina1 maps b'e� rev ised to show
"'(1) that the floor of the proposed house on Parcel B be not less
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than 12 irich ®s above finisp grade, anm (2) that the house on
Parcel B be moved to 40 feat from the rear property line.
(RC) Roll call vote was as folDows: Ay ®s: Taylor, Wilt, Buchanan,
Kunz. Noes: Crabtree. Absent: casgires, McCaffree.
Discussion was held by the Commission in regard to a future street
in the vicinity of this plot plan.
LEGISLATIVE:
OLD BUSINESS
8. MOVE -IN DISCUSSION
(MO)
It was mMed by
Wilt,
second by (Crabtree, and unaimously carried
that agenda Item
No. 8
be placed under Item
No. 13.
9.
MARSHALL STREET
- CURB
AND GUTTER PETITION
- REPORT
Secretary Wroe reported that the City is planning to improve
Marshall Street only between Walnut Grove Avenue and Bartlett
Avenue due to the school and the widening of Walnut Grove Avenue.
Any other projects on MarshaQl Street would be approximately 10
years away.. Therefore, it is in order to circulate petitions for
said improvements on Marsha$1 Street.
Acting Chairman Kunz requegted the Secretary to inform the person
circulatBng this petition of the plans for Marshall Street.
10. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE REPORT.
Secretary Wroe stated thpt Temple City is presently meeting on
every Monday of the montlh and it would be impossible for them to
change their meetings.
Further discussion was held in regard to this problem and Acting
Chairman Kunz asked thOt a questionaire be prepared and sent to
Councilmen, Commissioners, City Attorney, Mr. Cushman and Mr..
Mansur to determine wfoich nights for meetings would be the most
desirable.
Acting Chairman Kunz declared a recess at 1005 o'clock p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 10 :36 o'clock p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
11. PROPOSED APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT - 4300 and 4400 BLOCK ROSEMEAD
BOULEVARD
Secretary Wroe explained that according to County legal counsel
this development would need to comply with the subdivision map
act because there is more than 4 buildings. According to our
City legal counsel the filing of a subdivision map would not be
necessary.
Richard Hunsaker, developer, 15855 Edna Place, Irwindale, stated
they have developed this type of plan before and did not need to
file a subdivision map. He further explained that they would
submit plot plans to the Commission at the next meeting, however
at this time he would like the Commission's approval on not filing
a subdivisio@1 map.
Secretary Wr a read the City Attorneys legal opinion on this
matter in f�o�l.
Considerable discussion was held by the Commissioners regarding
the fact th�pt they did not have enough information to take any
action at this time.
(MO) It was moved by Crabtree, second by Taylor, and unanimously carried
that this roposed development be deferred until the meetinS of
February l�,' 1963, at which time plot plans with substantial
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information and copies of County Counsel, and City Attorney's
opinions be presented to the Commissioners.
Advisor Flanery stated that he would check on the conditions of
a similar development and report at the next meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS
12. J.B. WEBER COMPANY - REQUEST FOR VARIANCE OF SIDEWALK REQUIREMENT
9559 EAST GUESS STREET.
Secretary Wroe read a communication from J.B. Weber requesting
that sidewalks not be required on the property located at
9559 E. Guess Street.
Jack Weber, 5926 Temple City Boulevard, owner stated that there
are no sidewalks installed in this area and if sidewalks are
required he would need to rebuild the driveway.
Attorney Hasenplug read Section 9103 of Ordinance No. 62 in
regard to variance procedure for sidewalk requirements.
(MO) After general discussion it was moved by Buchanan, second by
Wilt, that the request for a sidewalk variance at 9559 East
Guess Street be deferred until the meeting of February 18, 1963.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Taylor, Wilt, Buchanan,
Crabtree, Kunz. Noes: None. Absent: Casares, McCaffree.
13. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS 'AND STAFF
A. MOVE -IN DISCUSSION
(MO) It was moved by Wilt, second by Crabtree, and unanimously carried
that discussion of move -ins be deferred until the meeting of
February 18, 1963.
B. STUDY SESSION - PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE
It was agreed unanimously that the Planning Commission have a
study session on Monday, February 11, 1963 at 7:30 o'clock p.m.
to study the proposed zoning ordinance and if time permits the
lot split report and subdivision ordinance.
C. ACCEPTANCE OF ATTACHE CASES:
(MO) It was moved by Wilt, second by Kunz, and unanimously carried
that the Planning Commission accept the attache cases with the
understanding that these cases are City property and will be
returned by the Commissioners at the end of their term of office.
D. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES CONFERENCE:
Commissioner Wilt stated that the dates are May 2 through 5, 1963,
to be held in Palm Springs. He questioned the number of Commissioner-,
to attend and what expenses are allowable.
Mayor Andersen stated that this matter is on the next council
agenda and they would like to know how many to plan for. Staff
could check the attendance and expenses of last year.
(MO) It was moved by Crabtree, second by Buchanan that the meeting
adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:37 o'clock p.m. Next regular
meeting will be February 18, 1963, at 7:30 o'clock p.m.
CHAIRMAN SECRETARY
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