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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of July 1, 1963
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission 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 Chairman Wilt.
2. Present: Commissioners: Taylor, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree,
Wilt.
Absent: Commissioners: Casares, Kunz.
Ex officio: Flanery, Hassenplug, Wroe, Armstrong.
Ex officio: Absent: Boyko.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 17, 1963
Commissioner McCaffree requested that page 3, paragraph no. 5,
line 2, be corrected to read "along the westerly boundary."
Commissioner Taylor requested that on page 2, paragraph 11,
line 2, the name Pettinger be changed to Tyndall.
Attorney Hassenplug requested that page 2, paragraph 7, the first
word "Attorney ", be stricken.
Commissioner Buchanan requested that on page 4, Item 8, immediate]
preceeding the motion, that a paragraph be inserted stating that
"The applicant was advised that this plot plan could be withdrawn
without prejudice."
:It was moved by Commissioner Buchanan, second by Chairman Wilt,
and unanimously carried that the minutes of June 17, 1963 be
approved as corrected.
ADMINISTRATIVE:
Chairman Wilt requested Secretary Wroe to read in full a communica-
tion from the R -3 Study Committee.
This communication requesting a 90 day moratorium on all multiple
residence construction was read in full by Secretary Wroe.
Chairman Wilt advised the Seuaoiiri that this communication was
addressed to the Council and was presented to the Commission for
information only at this time.
OLD BUSINESS
4. None.
NEW BUSINESS
5. HEARING
APPLICANT) - 4715 N. ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD R AUB, ET AL.
(OWNER AND
Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding Zone Change
Case No. 2.
1. Each of the parcels within the subject property is
developed with at least one single family residence; the second
and fourth lots from the north each has two residences.
Topography: The subject property is relatively level.
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2. The surrounding area is predominantly developed with
single family residences except that a hospital is adjacent to
the south and a sanitarium is to the southeast, across Rosemead
Boulevard. There are a few additional commercial uses fronting
on Rosemead Boulevard in the vicinity of Lower Azusa Road, while
to the north, beyond the railroad right of way there is some
apartment development on the west side of Rosemead Boulevard.
The lots on the east side of Ivar Avenue, which backs up
to the subject property, are 200 feet in depth;
several of them are developed with two or more residences.
3. A -1 zoning on the subject property was established in
June,,1947 and C -4 zoning adjacent to the south was establi.uhed
in February, 1952:
R -3 zoning to the north, in the unincorporated area, was
established in June, 1959.
4. East Grand Avenue is a 60 feet wide local street. North
Rosemead Boulevard is a fully dedicated variable width major
highway with a service road which separates the subject property
from the main street, which is depressed at this point to
accommodate the underpass at the railroad trestle.
5. Ninety -four notices of this hearing were mailed to
property owners within the area on June 14, 1963. Legal notice
of the hearing was published in the Rosemead Review on Thursday,
June 13, 1963.
Chairman Wilt declared the Public Hearing open at 8 :05 o'clock p.m.
The Oath was administered by Advisor Flanery.
M.A. Peterson, Jr., San Gabriel Valley Land Holding and Develop-
ment Co., advised the commission that,at the present time only
one lot was proposed for R -3 development with a 14 unit apartment.
Considerable discussion was held regarding the narrow access
road on which this property faces.
Marcella Bray, 5644 N. Rosemead Blvd,
George Raub, 4750 N. Rosemead Blvd. and
J. J. Doherty, 4705.N. Rosemead Blvd. addressed the Commission
favoring this proposed change.
Chairman Wilt declared the public hearing closed at 8 :42 o'clock
p.m.
(MO) It was moved,by Commissioner Taylor, second by Chairman Wilt,
that Zone Change Case No. 2 be taken under submission for a
period of not less than 30 days, nor more than 90 days, that the
Traffic Engineer be instructed to make a study of the problems
which could be expected to arise from R -3 Zoning on this restricted
roadway and a report on estimated cost to property owners to
correct said restriction and that the staff be instructed to set
this matter for public hearing when it again comes before the
Commission.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows:
Ayes: Taylor, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree, Wilt.
Noes: None.
Absent: Casares, Kunz.
6. PUBLIC HEARING, ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 3 - R. T. SIMERLY, ET AL.
(OWNER AND APPLICANT) - 8729 E. MISSION DRIVE 8 :53
Advisor Flanery presented the following factual data regarding
proposed Zone Change Case No. 3:
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1. The westerly ownership of the subject property, which
is developed with one signle family residence, has a frontage
on Mission Drive of 74 feet but a width of 60 feet, measured
perpendicular to its northerly depth of 360 feet.
The easterly ownership, which is developed with six single
family residences, has a frontage on Mission Drive of 156 feet
with a width of 140 feet as measured perpendicular to its northerly
depth of 360 feet.
Topography: The subject property is relatively level.
2. The surrounding area is predominantly developed with
single family residences except that a plant nursery is adjacent
to the north and west, and one church is across Mission Drive
to the sou;.:iwest, with two more churches further west.
There are two apartments to the east within the C -1 zone;
one adjacent to the subject property with a frontage on Muscatel
Avenue and cne further east fronting on the north side of Mission
Drive. There are also several duplexes, a service station on
the northeast corner of Mission and Muscatel, and a beauty shop
within an e.-cisting residence on the southwest corner; all within
the C -1 zor:.
3. A -' zoning on the subject property and C -1 zoning
adjacent to i:he east were established in June, 1947.
Zonir- Case No. 3645 was initiated by the County Planning
Commission, in July, 1958 as a result of a study requested by the
Rosemead Chamber of Commerce, for R -3 zoning for a large area
which extends on both sides of Mission Drive between Willard
Avenue and the C -1 zoning at Muscatel Avenue and which included
the subjel': property.
After a hearing which went unattended by proponents of the
issue, the Planning Commission recommended no change of zone in
October, 1958; however, the case was reheard and in January, 1959,
the Commis3ion recommended R -3 zoning.
I'n March, 1959, the Board of Supervisors approved the
change on the condition that the necessary right of way be
acquired on Mission Drive but in July, 1959, the case was
abandoned cs a result of the incorporation of the City of
Rosemead.
4. Eest Mission Drive is a 60 feet wide Master Plan
secondary highway which will require ten feet of widening from
the subject property in order to bring it to planned width.
5. One hundred and twenty -eight notices of this hearing
were mailed to property owners within the area on June 14, 1963.
Legal notice of the hearing was published in the Rosemead Review
on Thursday, June 13, 1963.
Chairman Wilt declared the public hearing open at 9:01 o'clock p.m.
The Oath was administered by Advisor Flanery.
R. T. Simerly, 8729 E. Mission Drive, and Jim Floe, 5206 Acacia,
San Gabrie: addressed the Council favoring this proposed change.
John Roth, 4602 Bartlett Street,
Mary 011iver, 8645 Mission Drive,
Lawrence L. Schintz, 4613 Bartlett Street, addressed the
Commission in opposition to this proposed change.
Mr. Simerly and Mr. Floe advised the Commission that they would
dedicate the necessary right -of -way for the widening of Mission
Drive and would improve at their cost if necessary.
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Chairman Wilt declared the public hearing closed at 9:37 o'clock
p.m.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner McCaffree, second by Commissioner
Taylor that Zone Change Case No. 3 be taken under submission for
a period of not less than 30 days, nor more than 90 days, and the
staff instructed to set this matter for public hearing when it
again comes before the Commission.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows:
Ayes: Taylor, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree, Wilt.
Noes: None.
Absent: Casares, Kunz.
Chairman Wilt declared a short recess at 9:40 o'clock p.m.
Chairman Wilt reconvened the meeting at 9:57 o'clock p.m.
7. PLOT PLAN NO. 136 (REVISED) - CHARLOTTE SIPPEL (OWNER) - RALPH
VOGEL (APPLICANT) - 3914 N. MUSCATEL AVENUE
Secretary Wroe advised the Commission that this revised plot
plan had been delayed.
3. PLOT PLAN NO. 133 - MILTON EGLEY (OWNER AND APPLICANT) - 4722 N.
IVAR AVENUE.
Chairman Wilt asked Mr. Egley when the last building was completed
on his property.
Mr. Egley advised the Commission that the last building was
completed two years ago.
(MO) it was moved by Commissioner Buchanan, second by Chairman Wilt,
that Plot Plan No. 133 be approved subject to standard require-
ments.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows:
Ayes: Taylor, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree, Wilt.
Noes: None.
Absent: Casares, Kunz.
LEGISLATIVE:
OLD BUSINESS
9. SETTING PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING ORDINANCE
Secretary Wroe advised the Commission that the City Council
recommended that the Commission delay their hearing as recommended
by the City Attorney until all study and recommendations regarding
the proposed zoning ordinance have been completed.
Following considerable discussion of this matter, Commissioner
Buchanan suggested that the Council be requested to take care
of the R -3 matters which are pertinent to planning and to come
up with these recommendations at the earliest possible date as
this delay is causing the Commission very serious embarrassment
and is not conducive to good public relations.
'MO) It was moved by Chairman Wilt, second by Commissioner Crabtree,
that the motion of June 17, 1963 setting the public hearing for
the zoning ordinance on July 15, 1963 at Muscatel School be
rescinded.
'RC) Roll call vote was as follows:
Ayes: Taylor, Crabtree, Wilt.
Noes: Buchanan, McCaffree.
Absent: Casares, Kunz.
10. STAFF REPORT - COUNCIL ACTION RE: CHANGE OF MEETING.
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Secretary Wroe advised the Commission that the proposed change
of meeting nights had been approved by the City Council, legal
counsel, staff and Planning Advisor.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner McCaffree, second by Commissioner
Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the Planning Commission
meeting nights be changed to the first and third Tuesdays of
the month beginning August 6, 1963.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner McCaffree, second by Commissioner
Crabtree, that the Public Hearing on the proposed Zoning Ordinance
be held Tuesday, August 6, 1963 at the Muscatel School of the
High School at 8:00 o'clock p.m.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows:
Ayes: Taylor, Buchanan,McCaffree, Crabtree, Wilt.
Noes: None.
Absent: Casares, Kunz. r ✓
At this time Chairman Wilt polle the Commission regarding
Commissioner Buchanan's remarks to the Council. The Commissioners
with the exception of Commissioner Crabtree approved of these
remarks. Commissioner Crabtree suggested that the August 6th
date be set as a deadline.
NEW BUSINESS_
11. None.
12. COMMUNICATIONS
A. WEST SAN GABRIEL PLANNING CONGRESS.
Secretary Wroe advised the Commission that this was notification
of the meeting to be held at the Derby Restaurant in Arcadia,
Friday, July 12, 1963.
B. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PLANNING CONGRESS
Secretary Wroe advised the Commission that this was notification
of the meeting to be held Thursday, July 11, 1963,, Oxnard, and
reservations must be made by Monday, July 8, 1963.
13. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF.
A. Chairman Wilt requested that the changes in the proposed zoning
ordinance made by the Council be placed on the next Commission
agenda.
B. Chairman Wilt appointed Commissioner Taylor to serve on the
Cemetery Study Committee. Commissioner Taylor agreed to serve
with the understanding that if he were unable to attend the meeting
Chairman Wilt would substitute.
There being no further business to come before the Commission
Chairman Wilt declared the meeting adjourned at 11:16 o'clock p.m.
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