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PC - Minutes - 12-17-63CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of December 17, 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. Z. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: Casares, Taylor, Kunz, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree, Wilt. Absent: Commissioners: None Ex Officio: Cushman, Hassenplug, Phillips, Wroe. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - DECEMBER 3, 1963 Commissioner Buchanan stated that on page 1, item 5, should read as follows; Secretary Wroe stated there are several people in the audience this evening who would like the Commission's opinion regarding matters that.have come up ". Also on page 3, item 11, section A should read "1963 ". Commissioner McCaffree stated , on page 2, item 6, paragraph 4, line 1, change "was" to "were ". (MO) It was moved by Taylor, second by Casares, and unanimously carried that the minutes of December 3, 1963, be approved as corrected. ADMINISTRATIVE: OLD BUSINESS 4. TENTATIVE TR.. 29002 - BARTLETT AVE. - DNAL DEVELOPERS COMMUN- ICATION. Secretary Wroe read the letter from Dnal Developers in full as follows: "Please withdraw our request for a hearing on tenta- tive Tract No. 29002 from the Agenda of December 17, 1963. "A different proposal is being prepared for consider- ation.. It will be submitted in time for your next meeting." (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Kunz, and unam.imously car- ried that Tr.. 29002 be tabled. NEW BUSINESS 5. PLOT PLAN NO. 143 - BONNIE BUSCH & GEORGE MENROY - 3902 NO. RIO HONDO AVE. Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this plot plan. It was explained that Parcel "C" did not have the proper rear yard setback which should be 21 feet. Dale Blue, 8906 East Valley Blvd., spoke representing the owners of this plot plan. Discussion was held regarding the rear yard setback of 1.7' on Parcel "C ". (MO) It was moved by McCaffree, second by Casares, that Plot Plan No. 143 be approved subject to the Standard Requirements that apply, and that Condition No. 13 be waived. Also the modi- fication of the rear yard setback to 17' be granted. (A MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Kunz to amend the motion that the Planning Commission finds the rear yard setback modification to be an unsubstantial change in the plot plan as submitted. After further discussion concerning this minor modification, Commissioners Casares and Kunz withdrew their amendment.. (RC) Roll call vote on the original motion was as follows: Ayes. Casares, Taylor, Kunz, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crab- tree, Wilt Noes: None Absent: None 6. PLOT PLAN NO. 146 - LEJAC HOMES - RICO ALANIZ - 9317 EAST ROSE STREET Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this plot plan. Secretary Wroe reported that this proposed development is located in the Adams Ranch Mutual Water District, The water company is planning on upgrading their facilities by installing larger water mains, pressure tanks, hydrants, etc:_. He further suggested that in the future plot plans should have a letter from the water company stating that there wil.l be sufficient service available for the additional develop- ment. (MO) It was moved by Wilt, second by Kunz, that the Planning Com- mission act on Plot Plan No. 146 and all other plot plans in the City Hall that are in the Adams Ranch Mutual Water District,, however, before any more plot plans are submitted, a request is made to the City Council to furnish the Plan- ning Commission with an Engineers report regarding the service and facilities of this water company. Attorney Hassenplug explained that this motion in its en- tirety is not necessary. Maker and second agreed to with- draw their motion. Discussion was held concerning the rear and side yard set- backs on Parcel "B" and that one driveway would be better than two separate driveways. (MO) it was moved by Crabtree, second by McCaffree, that Plot Plan No. 146 be approved subject to the Standard Require- ments that apply with the exception of Conditions 8 and 13. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows Ayes: Taylor, Kunz, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree, Wilt.. Noes: Casares. Absent: None 7. PLOT PLAN NO. 147 - A. H. LARKIN (OWNER) - SCHULZ BROS.-(AP.- PLICANT) - 9432 EAST RALPH STREET Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this plot plan and further explained the new State Subdivision Act governing the splitting of lots. The County Counsel is in the process of preparing a legal opinion regarding this new Subdivision law. Burl Blue, 9046 East Valley Blvd., representing the owner, Mr. Larkin, explained the proposed development. Mr, Schulz, developer, explained that the two front houses -2- could be made to drain to the street, however the.rear house would create some drainage problem but the house will be con- structed 12" above grade. Discussion was held concerning the property to the east and west of this property and that this would be a very good subdivision situation. (MO) it was moved by McCaffree that Plot Plan No. 147 be approved subject to the Standard Requirements with the exception of Conditions 6 and 13, and that the driveway on Parcel "B" be paved 16' wide. Motion died for lack of a second. (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Buchanan, that Plot Plan No. 147 be approved subject to the Standard Requirements that apply with the exception of Condition No. 6, and that the City Engineer approve the drainage plans. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz, Buchanan, Wilt. Noes: McCaffree, Crabtree. Absent: None LEGISLATIVE: OLD BUSINESS 8. MOVE -IN ORDINANCE - ATTORNEY'S REPORT Attorney Hassenplug stated he however he would suggest that ings from now. has started on this project, his report be heard two meet- There were no objections and it was so ordered that the move - in report be on the Agenda of January 21, 1964. NEW BUSINESS 9. ADAMS RANCH MUTUAL WATER COMPANY (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Taylor, that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that an investiga- tion be made of the Adams Ranch Mutual Water Company to deter- mine the normal and emergency capacity to service the present and any future developments in this area. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree, Wilt.. Noes: None Absent: None (M0.) it was moved by Kunz, that any further lot splits in this area be held in abeyance pending the outcome of the investigation and report. Motion died for lack of a second. Advisor Cushman suggested he be given a map of the area ser- viced by the Adams Ranch Mutual Water Company and he will check for any lot splits in this area to explain the problems. COMMUNICATIONS 10. None MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF -3- r r 11. A. PARKWAY SHRUBBERY RESTRICTIONS Commissioner Casares questioned the enforcement of shrubbery in the parkways becoming traffic hazards especially on Rio Hondo between Valley Blvd, and De Adalena Street. (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Buchanan, and unamimously carried that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that this problem regarding parkway shrubbery restric- tions be referred to the Traffic Commission for further study. B. PLANNING COMMISSION MAPS Commissioner Taylor reported that they will wait for the new annexation to become final before maps are ordered. C. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS 1. Commissioner Crabtree questioned the status of Alley No. 13 (between Marshall Street and Glendon Way - west of Rosemead Blvd.). A meeting was to be called by the Chair- man. 2. Commissioner Crabtree questioned the driveway serving R -3 property which goes through R -1 property between Ivar Ave. and Rosemead Blvd, north of Mission Drive. 3. Chairman Wilt asked if the Attorney had checked into the matter regarding the sale of a lot within a year or so as being a violation. 4. The Commissioners asked when they would receive the indexes for their zoning ordinances. D. ANNEXATION ZONING Chairman Wilt stated that planning of the zoning in the annexation area and adjacent areas should be studied. Advisor Cushman stated he would prepare a report and present it at the next meeting (January 7, 1964). E. EVERETT MANSUR'S ZONING ORDINANCE ANALYSIS Secretary Wroe reported that Mr. Mansur's analysis is com- pleted and copies will be mailed. This matter will be on the next agenda. Chairman Wilt declared the meeting o'clock P.M. Next regular meeting uary 7, 1964, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. adjourned at 11 :25 will be Tuesday, Jan- R AR