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PC - Minutes - 03-17-64i CITY OF ROSEMEW' ROSEMEAD,. CALI FORN I A y PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of March 17, 1964 2 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held in the Council Chambers, 8815 East Valley Boulevard. The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Crabtree at 7:38 o'clock p.m. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Secretary Wroe. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: Casares, Taylor, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree. Absent: Commissioners: Kunz, Wilt. Ex officio: Cushman, Hassenplug, Phillips, Wroe. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 3, 1964 (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Taylor, and unanimously carried that the minutes of March 3, 1964, be approved as printed. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION: The following students of Rosemead High School attended the meeting: Penny Hoornbeek, 10680 Elmcrest, El Monte, Vic Laidlaw, 10524 Haverty, E1 Monte, Ruth Smart, 9048 DeAdalena, all attended the March 3, meeting. Sandi Robinson, 10519 Fieldcrest, E1 Monte, Judy Allen, 2554 Potrero Avenue, El Monte, and Phil Truman, 9520 E. DeAdalena, attended this meeting. ADMINISTRATIVE: OLD BUSINESS 5. PLOT PLAN NO. 155 - HENRY ARKEBAUR - 3210 N. ROSEMEAD PLACE - MARVIN E. CARTER (APPLICANT) Secretary Wroe announced that applicant Marvin E. Carter phoned the City Hall and requested that this plot plan be withdrawn without prejudice. (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Buchanan, that the request to withdraw Plot Plan No. 155 without prejudice be accepted. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree. Noes: None. Absent: Kunz, Wilt. NEW BUSINESS 6. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 20 - WILLIAM D. HUBER (OWNER- APPLICANT) - 4328 N. MUSCATEL AVENUE Advisor Cushman presented the factual data as follows: "I. The subject property is a rectangularly shaped parcel, fronting approximately 100 feet on the east side of North Muscatel Avenue and containing approximately 34,400 square feet. The surrounding area is developed predominently with single - family residences. 2. The subject property was zoned R -1 by Ordinance No. 112, effective Octover 24, 1964. 3. North Muscatel Avenue is a local street with a 60 -foot right -of- way." 0 3 -17 -64 Advisor Cushman administered the oath to those persons wishing to testify at this public hearing. Vice Chairman Crabtree declared the Public Hearing open at 7:45 o'clock p.m. William Huber, owner, stated he would like to be able to use this lot to its fullest. Marvin Thompson, Alert Construction Company, developer, explained the existing and proposed development. Mrs. Redona, 4329 Muscatel, stated that this development would only create more parking problems and unsightliness as this prop- erty is in bad shape now. Mrs. Wm. Huber, co- owner, stated this development would improve the property. Mr. Alexander, Northwest corner Edmond Drive and Muscatel, stated he did not object to the development but it is a rcai prebIc-.i now without adding more units. Vice Chairman Crabtree declared the Public Hearing closed at 8 :04 o'clock p.m. Staff brought out the fact that this development would not meet the R -2 Zone requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Taylor, that Zone Variance Case No. 20 be denied as there has not been sufficient evidence shown to warrant this variance. Attorney Hassenplug read the requirements that would be required in this case, and this proposed development would not comply. Advisor Cushman stated that this development would be 600 sq. feet short to meet R -2 requirements and 12 parking spaces short. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree. Noes: None. Absent: Kunz, Wilt. Attorney Hassenplug advised the applicant that according to Section 9126.6 of the Zoning Ordinance he has the right to appal this decision to the City Council within ten (10) days of written notice of this decision. 7. PLOT PLAN NO. 144 (Revised) - LeROY JENNINGS (OWNER) - 8837 E. MARSHALL STREET - A. J. TAMBE (APPLICANT) Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this plan: This plot plan is one that was held over for a long period of time due to the moratorium last fall and now there is a new applicant. Commissioner Buchanan stated that after investigating the area it is all developed to the east and west and that the property which was TR 26231 has never been developed and the subdivision is null and void. Bill Davis, Santa Anita Construction, explained the proposed development and the situation of the driveway. (MO) It was moved by Taylor, second by McCaffree, that Plot Plan No. 144 - Revised, be approved subject to the applicable Standard Re- quirements. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree. Noes: None. Absent: Kunz, Wilt. - 2 - 3 -17 -64 8. PLOT PLAN NO. 158 - GEORGE & LOUISE HORSPOOL (OWNERS) - 9256 E. GLENDON WAY - JAMES FLOE (APPLICANT) Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this plan. Secretary Wroe explained that this plot plan would adjoin the adjacent development and create a dedicated half street. James Floe, 5206 Acacia, San Gabriel, stated there would be 31' dedicated of which 'there would be a 5' planting and utility ease- ment. Considerable discussion was held regarding the procedure of obtain- ing the necessary right of way from the existing development to create this dedicated cul de sac. (MO) It was moved by Buchanan, second by McCaffree that Plot Plan No. 158 be approved subject to the applicable Standard Requirements and the following conditions: 1. That the applicant secure the necessary grant deeds to dedicate the cul de sac street prior to the issuance of the building permits. 2. That a 5' utility and planting easement be dedicated to the City. 3. That occupancy permits not be issued until the cul de sac is completed and meets City requirements. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree. Noes: None. Absent: Kunz, Wilt. LEGISLATIVE: OLD BUSINESS 9. ZONING ORDINANCE ANALYSIS (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Buchanan and unanimously carried that Agenda Item No. 9 not be considered as there are two Planning Commissioners absent. This item of business to be on the agenda for April 7, 1964. NEW BUSINESS 10.. CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL - EARLE STREET CUL DE SAC DESIGN. Secretary Wroe read a memo from the City Council to the Planning Commission regarding the proposed cut de sac for Earle Street south of Ole's which will require dedication by the property owners involved. He also explained the plans prepared by the Road De- partment. Considerable discussion was held as to what action is necessary from the Planning Commission. (MO) It was moved by McCaffree, second by Casares that the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that necessary steps be taken to acquire the necessary dedication to create a full cul de sac on Earle Street as designed by the Road Department. (RC) Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree. Noes: None. Absent: Kunz, Wilt. COMMUNICATIONS 11.. None. - 3 - 0 • 3 -17 -63 Mrs. Pete Miller, 9026 East Guess Street, explained a building problem they were having with their property in trying to make some minor improvements. Advisor Cushman advised Mrs. Miller to see him at the Building and Safety office in Temple City. 12. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF. Commissioner Casares recommended that High School students attending the Commission meetings be mentioned in the minutes and that a letter be sent to the school showing the attendance at the meetings. Commissioners McCaffree and Buchanan reported on the meeting they attended regarding "condominium" developments. Vice Chairman Crabtree stated that the Maloof Plot Plan should be checked into as the time element has lapsed. (MO) It was moved by Casares, second by McCaffree and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting will be April 7, 1964 at 7:30 o'clock p.m. CHAIRMAN SECRETARY - 4 -