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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. 0 PC 3 -13 -63 0 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. - 2 - PC 3 -18 -63 0 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. -3- PC 3 -10 -63 • 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 - 4 -