PC - Minutes - 03-18-630
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of March 18, 1963
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of
Rosemead Was held.in the Council Chambers, 88815 East Valley
Boulevard: The meeting was called to order by Ci Wilt
at 8 :16 o'clock p.m,
1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Wilt.
2. Present: Commissioners: Casares, Buchanan, McCaffree, Wilt.
Absent: Commissioners: Tayior,Aunz, Crabtree.
Ex officio: Boyko, Flariery, Phillips, Wroe,
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 4, 19631
(MO) It was moved by Buchanan, second by Casares, and unanimously
carried that the fifth paragraph, Item 5C on page 2 be deleted
from the minutes.
Commissioner Casares stated that the following should be added
to the motion in Item 5, on page 1: That the dismantling of
cars on parcel A should be investigated for a possible zoning
violation.
(MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Buchanan, and unanimously
carried that the minutes of March 4, 1963, be approved as
corrected.
ADMINISTRATIVE:
Chairman Wilt suggested that Item 5 be considered before Item 4.
There were no objections and it was so ordered.
OLD BUSINESS
4. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5 - MIKE'S HARDWARE MODERNIZATION - SOUTHWEST
CORNER ROSEMEAD AND VALLEY BOULEVARDS - REPORT
Advisor Flanery referred to the report he had presented to the
Commissioners and read the recommendations as follows:
1. The Planning Advisor recommends that applicant seek
relief through procedures provided by the Ordinance.
2. Planning Advisor recommends teat the Planning Commission
recommend to the City Council that an amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance be adopted permitting replacement or exchange of
certain uses within the zone without requiring compliance with
parking requirements or lot coverage as required by Section 749,
provided the building conforms to building codes, was built
prior to June 1953 and occupied by a use permitted in trie zone.
Mike Marcus, applicant an
that the parking will not
businesses were opened up
further stated he did not
Exception with the chance
would be for all types of
I merchant of Mike's Hardware, stated
be a problem once the rear of these
there would be plenty of parking. He
wish to go to the expense of a Zone
of it being turned down. This addition
glass, not for automobiles only.
Attorney Boyko explained that this is not a question of tie
plans, it is the changing of the type of business. This is a
C -3 property and a hardware business is permitted in C -1 & C -3
zones, however, the addition of a glass installation business
would not be permitted in a C -1 zone. A zone exception with a
public hearing would be necessary to permit the installation of
glass business. The present hardware business is a permitted
non - conformance use because of the lack of lot area and parking
requirements.
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Discussion was held regarding the possibility of leasing the
vacant adjacent building, however, the applicant stated this
would be financially impossible,
Commissioner Kunz arrived at 9:02 o'clock p,m.
Advisor Flanery explained that this same situation would apply
to other buildings on the block and that it would be wise to
consider-this problem at time.
(MO) It was moved by Wilt,,second by Casares, and unanimously carried
that applicant for modernization of Mike's Hardware may comply with
the approved recommendation No. 1, as submitted by'Advisor Flanery
and that Recommendation No. 2 shall be deferred for the present
time pending future study;
Commissioner Crabtree arrived at 9:10 o'clock p.m.
Commissioner Casares suggested that Agenda item No. 6 be con-
sidered at this time. There were no objections and it was so
ordered.
5. AGENDA ITEM NO. V - PLOT PLAN NO. 72 -B - 8636 E. GRAND AVENUE -
JESSIE HERRERA
Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot
plan as follows: This plan should be denied. T:rere has been
a violation of the Subdivision Map Act and also of the City Zoning
Ordinance. This resulted from the sale of four adjacent parcels
of land by Jessie D. Herrera in September and December of 1962,
and in not obtaining approval of the Planning Commission prior
to sale of the north part of Parcel B. The adjacent parcels
are Parcels "A ", 'C', 11 1)", and a portion of Parcel "B ", as shown
on an earlier plot plan approved by the Planning Commission on
November 6, 1961.
(MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Kunz, that Plot Plan No. 72 -B
be denied.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Kunz, Buchanan,
McCaffree, Crabtree, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: Taylor.
Attorney Boyko explained that the applicant may appeal this
action to the City Council within fifteen (15) days of written
notice of this denial.
6. AGENDA ITEM N0. 4 - S. V. HUNSAKER & SONS - PROPOSED APARTMENT
DEVELOPMENT - WEST SIDE ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD NORTH OF MISSION DRIVE
Secretary Wroe read a communication in full from Richard iiunsaker,
developer, whici: stated they have reduced the number of units
from 67 to 65 and have increased the parking to 117 spaces which
creates a 1.8 to 1 ratio.
Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this develop-
ment and recommended a 6' concrete block wall be constructed
along the westerly property line to separate residential from the
A -1 uses. The drainage should also be ckecked by the County
Engineer.
(MO) It was moved by McCaffree, second by Buchanan that the lot design
as submitted for an apartment development on the west side of
Rosemead Boulevard north of Mission Drive be approved subject to
the following conditions:
1. That the drainage be approved by
County Engineers office.
2. That the location and design of
by George Envall, Traffic Advisor, County
3. That a 6' concrete block wall be
westerly property line.
the Design Division,
accessways be approved
Road Department.
constructed along the
4. That the projection walls be removed along the laundry
rooms at the northeast corner.
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5. That fencing of.the 'swimming pool be provided in
compliance wit,i the County Sheriff's Department ordinance.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Kunz, Buc�anan,
McCaffree, Wilt, Crabtree. Noes: None. Absent: Taylor.
NEW BUSINESS
7. PLOT PLAN NO. 125 - 3641 BROOKLINE AVENUE - FANNIE SATTERFIELD
Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this plot
plan. He stated the existing sewer line siou1d be shown on the
final map.
iMrs.Satterfield, 3641 Brookline Avenue, owner, explained this
development to the Commission.
(MO) It was moved by McCaffree, second by Buchanan, that Plot Plan
No. 125 be approved subject toAthe Planning Commissions Standard
Requirements.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Kunz, Buchanan,
McCaffree, Crabtree, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: Taylor.
LEGISLATIVE:
OLD BUSINESS
3, None
NEW BUSINESS
9. GENERAL PLAN - REPORT BENTEL STREET EXTENSION
Secretary Wroe explained that tide City Council had referred this
matter to the Planning Commission for a report regarding the
deletion of the Bentel Street extension in the General Plan.
Commissioner Casares stated that lie would not be in favor of
deleting this portion of the General Plan.
Chairman Wilt stated he would like Mr. Mansur to make a report
on this particular location.
Commissioner Crabtree explained that this proposed extension was
to create a circular flow of traffic and would assist the com-
mercial areas.
Commissioner Buchanan stated that the property of this proposed
extension is in one ownership, and felt teat they could contact
the Planning Commission in regard to their plans for this prop-
erty to assist in determining if this extension would be of a
benefit to them or not.
(MIO) It was moved by McCaffree, second by Kunz, that the Planning
Commission recommends to the City Council t';at the Bentel Avenue
extension be left in the General Plan. A report containing the
reasons for this action to be prepared by the staff and presented
to the City Council.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Kunz, Buchanan,
McCaffree, Crabtree, Wilt. Noes: None. Absent: Taylor.
10. COMMUNICATIONS: None
11. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
A. MOVE -114 REPORT
Discussion was held in regard as to whether an ordinance should
be prepared or conditions /w could be placed on move -ins.
Advisor Flanery explained that an ordinance would be best to
obtain full control.
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Chairman Wilt stated that the Committee is working on this
problem and,this matter should be on the next agenda.
B. EXPIRED PLOT PLANS
Secretary Wroe reported that the investigation regarding undevelop-
ed plot plans has been completed and only four (4) plot plans
were found to be outstanding. The letters will be mailed this
week.
C. PROPERTY LOCATED WEST SIDE OF WALNUT GROVE SOUTH OF VALLEY BOULEVARD
Mr. Higley, owner of the above described property, was present
and questioned a zone change for this location.
Chairman Wilt referred Mr. Higley to contact Mr. Ray Cushman,
County Engineers to obtain tie necessary papers to file for a
zone change.
It was moved by Casares, second by Kunz, and unanimously carried
t the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:40 o'clock
p.m. Next regular meeting will be April 1, 1963, at 7:30 o'clock
p.m.
CHAIRMAN SECRETARY
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