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CITY OF
ROSEMEAD,
PLANNING
Minutes of
ROSEMEAD
CALIFORNIA
COMMISSION
March 3, 1964
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 Recording Secretary
Phillips.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners: Casares, Taylor, Buchanan, McCaffree,
Crabtree, Wilt.
Absent: Commissioner Kunz.
Ex officio: Cushman, Hassenplug, Phillips, Wroe.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 11, 1964
(MO) It was moved by McCaffree, second by Buchanan, and unanimously
carried that the minutes of February 11, 1964 be approved as
printed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 18, 1964
Commissioner Buchanan stated on page 2, paragraph 2, fourth
line, change southwest to "southeast" and fifth line change
southeast to "southwest ".
Attorney Hassenplug stated on page 2, item 7, second line
after "construction" insert "and final approval ".
(MO) It was moved by Taylor, second by Casares, and unanimously
carried that the minutes of February 18, 1964, be approved
as corrected.
Commissioner Kunz arrived at 7 :50 o'clock p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE
OLD BUSINESS
4. None
NEW BUSINESS
5. PLOT PLAN NO. 145 - RAYMOND HOLMES - 4215 N. MUSCATEL AVENUE
Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this
plan. This is a revision of plot plan No. 86, and all legal
requirements have been met concerning the one year time
limit.
Raymond Holmes, owner, 4215 N. Muscatel Avenue, explained
the details regarding his proposed development.
(MO) It was moved by Casares, second by McCaffree that Plot Plan
No. 145 be approved subject to the Planning Commission
Standard Requirements that apply and that the five final
maps show the elevations to provide proper drainage to the
street.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows:
Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz, Buchanan,. McCaffree, Crabtree,
Wilt.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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6. PLOT PLAN NO. 151 - WILLIAM KNIGHT - 8718 EAST GRAND AVENUE
STRECKER ASSOCIATES
Advisor Cushman presented the factual data and explained that
the drainage easement would need to be 5 feet instead of the
1 foot shown on the plan.
Mr. William Knight, owner, stated that he would be able to
obtain the 5 foot easement and that he is trying to purchase
the property to the east.
(MO) It was moved by McCaffree, second by Buchanan, that Plot
Plan No. 151 be approved subject to the applicable Planning
Commission's Standard Requirements and that the driveway
approaches be curved.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows:
Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree,
Wilt.
Noes: None.
Absent: None
7. PLOT PLAN NO. 152 - WILL C LORETTA ODEN (owners)
3802 N. RIO HONDO AVENUE -
BILL /EARL CARLISLE (Developer)
Advisor Cushman presented the factual data and stated that
there is no proposed development, this is for the purpose
of selling these parcels independent of one another.
Mr. Carlisle representing the owners, stated that there are
separate sewer and gas lines, however the water is on one
meter.
Considerable discussion was held as to the possibility of
bringing these properties up to code, even if there is no
construction planned they will still need garaging and off
street parking.
(MO) It was moved by McCaffree, second by Crabtree, that Plot
Plan No.152 be approved subject to the applicable Standard
Requirements, and that the garage on Parcel A be moved back
25' or provide adequate off street parking spaces. Also
curbs, gutters and sidewalks to be installed.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows:
Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree,
Wilt.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
8. PLOT PLAN NO. 153 - CHARLES WHITLOCK - 9248 E. PITKIN STREET
CHARLES J. SACHEL (Applicant)
Advisor Cushman presented the factual data pertaining to this
plan and explain ed that the drainage plans and elevations
should be shown on the plot plan.
Jay Stringham, representing the owner, stated that they would
need to obtain a drainage easement from the rear property to
provide proper drainage.
Considerable discussion was held regarding the drainage prob-
lem and the inadequacy of water service which prevails in
this area. The water sufficiency report was not prepared as
yet and there.are adjacent properties which will eventually
become lot splits.
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Jay Stringham stated he would withdraw his plot plan without
prejudice and try to join the adjacent property with this
plan,
(MO) It was moved by Casares, Second by Taylor, that Plot Plan
No, 153 be withdrawn without prejudice upon applicants
request.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows:
Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree,
Wilt.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Chairman Wilt declared a recess at 9:05 o'clock p.m. Meeting
reconvened at 9:20 o'clock p.m.
9. PLOT PLAN NO. 154 - SANTINA CORDASCO (Owner & applicant)
8713 East Steele Street
Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this
plan. Plot Plans Nos. 4 and 80 were prior plans on the
same property. This property faces on Valley Blvd. and
also on Steele Street. It is C -3 zone on Valley Blvd, for
180' southerly then it is R -1 for 101' to Steele Street.
Additional data should be obtained to determine construc-
tion dates, lot sizes, etc. to consider this request properly.
(MO) It was moved by Kunz, second by Crabtree, that Plot Plan
No. 154 be held over until April 7, 1964, pending further
information regarding this plan.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows:
Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree,
Wilt.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Chairman Wilt requested that Vice - chairman Crabtree assume
the chair for the remainder of the meeting.
10. PLOT PLAN NO. 155 - HENRY G. ARKEBAUR (Owner) - 3210 N.
ROSEMEAD PLACE - M.E. CARTER (Applicant)
Advisor Chusman presented the factual data regarding this
plan and explained that Plot Plan No, 156 is adjacent at the
rear of Plot Plan No. 155 with only a 40' offset, The drain-
age plans would need to be submitted to the City Engineer
for approval,
Vice - chairman Crabtree suggested that Plot Plan No. 156 be
discussed jointly with the possibility of creating a sub-
division. There were no objections and it was so ordered.
11. PLOT PLAN NO. 156 - LOUIS A. & RUTH CARMICHAEL (Owners) -
3229 N. AVE. - LUN DEE INVEST-
MENT COMPANY (Applicant)
Chuck Guida, representing Marvin Carter, stated this would
not be economically feasible to join these properties.
Forrest Lundstrom, applicant, explained that they were not
interested in developing the north lot at this time and
agreed that financially this would be impossible.
Mrs. Carmichael, owner, explained there is illness in the
family and they would like to sell immediately.
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Considerable discussion was held regarding the pros and cons
of joining these plot plans.
(MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Crabtree, that Plot Plan
No. 155 be disapproved according to Item 15 of the Standard
Requirements.
After further discussion Casares withdrew his motion with
agreement of second.
(MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Taylor, that Plot Plan
No. 155 be taken under submission until the next meeting
to allow the owner an opportunity to appear and withdraw
his plot plan without prejudice.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows:
Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree,
Wilt.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Owner Carmichael and applicant Lundstrom of Plot Plan No. 156
both agreed they did not wish to withdraw, they wanted
action taken on their plot plan at this time.
(MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Kunz, that Plot Plan
No. 156 be denied according to Item 15 of the Standard
Requirements.
(RC) Roll call vote was as follows:
Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree,
Wilt.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Attorney Hassenplug advised the applicant that they have the
right to appeal this decision to the City Council within
fifteen (15) days of receipt of written notice.
LEGISLATIVE
OLD BUSINESS
12. ZONING ORDINANCE ANALYSIS
(MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Kunz, and carried that
Agenda Item No. 12 not be considered at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
13. RESET APRIL 21st MEETING DATE - DUE TO CITY ELECTION.
Secretary Wroe explained it will be impossible to conduct a
meeting the evening of April 21, as it will be a City Council
meeting.
After discussion it was agreed to adjourn the April 21st
meeting for lack of a quorum to the next regular meeting
which will be May 5, 1964.
14. COMMUNICATIONS
A. WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY PLANNING COUNCIL
Secretary Wroe stated the next meeting will be Friday,
March 13, 1964, 12 noon at the Derby Restaurant.
Attorney Hassenplug was excused at 11 :02 o'clock p.m.
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B. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PLANNING CONGRESS -
Secretary Wroe stated that the next dinner meeting will be
Thursday, March 12, 1964, at the Montebello Country Club,
the subject will be "Advanced Planning on Water Supply'.
Vice- chairman Crabtree declared the meeting adjourned at
11:12 o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting will be Tuesday,
March 17, 1964, at 7:30 o'clock p.m.
CHAIRMAN S CRETA Y
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