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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of May 5,1964
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 7:39 o'clock p.m.
1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Wilt.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners: Casares,Taylor, Kunz, Buchanan,
McCaffree, Crabtree, Wilt.
Absent: Commissioners: None.
Ex officio: Cushman, Hassenplug, Wroe, Armstrong, Phillips.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 21, 1964
Commissioner Casares stated that on page 3, first motion,
third line change the "R-3" to "R -4".
Commissioner Buchanan stated that on page 2, B. Sign Re-
quirements - R -1 - Delete 4 square feet.
(MO) It was moved by Buchanan, second by Casares, and unanimously
carried that the minutes of April 21, 1964, be approved as
corrected.
4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS
THE COMMISSION.
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE:
OLD BUSINESS
5. PLOT PLAN NO. 78 - MALOOF et.al. - 3714 NORTH MUSCATEL AVENUE,
Secretary Wroe reviewed the previous action taken concerning
the conditions and lack of compliance regarding this Plot
Plan.
(MO) After general discussion it was moved by Crabtree, second by
Casares, that Plot Plan No. 78 be granted a ninety (90) day
extension (August 4, 1964) in order to comply with the original
conditions of approval. In the event of non - compliance at
the end of the ninety day (90) day period this Plot Plan shall
be automatically sent to the District Attorney's office for
proper action.
(RC) Roll call on the motion was as follows:
Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Crabtree, Wilt.
Noes: Kunz, Buchanan, McCaffree.
Absent:.None.
6. TR 29002 - BARTLETT STREET REDESIGN
Advisor Cushman presented a staff analysis of this subdivision
Kenneth Bonne]] spoke representing the developer.
Alex Eleff, 8655 East Mission Drive, spoke in accord with
this redesign.
(MO) It was moved by Kunz, second by Taylor, that the modified
design of roadway for TR 29002 be recommended to the City
Council for approval.
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(RC) Roll call on the motion was as follows:
Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree,
Wilt.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
7. PLOT PLAN NO. 87 (Revised) - M. MONTGOMERY & D.R. JARRETT
(Owners) - CAPRI HOMES, INC. (Applicant) - 9534 E. RALPH STREET
Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this
plan. This plan was originally submitted January 12, 1962,
however, a letter requesting withdrawal was received in
February, 1962, therefore no action was taken by the Planning
Commission.
General discussion was held regarding the two driveways,
turn around area, etc.
Mr. Jarrett, owner, stated he would withdraw this plan and
resubmit at a later date.
(MO) It was moved by Kunz, second by Casares, that Plot Plan No.
87 (Revised) be withdrawn without prejudice.
(RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree,
Wilt.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
8. PLOT PLAN NO. 157 (Revised) - GILBERT KEAS (Owner) - GEORGE
DUFF FINLEY (Applicant) - 9306 E. GUESS STREET
Advisor Cushman presented the factual data and .stated that
this plan was withdrawn at the April 7th, 1964, meeting.
Mr. Finley, applicant, stated that the front house would be
redecorated and cleaned -up to be an asset to the neighborhood.
(MO) It was moved by Taylor, second by Kunz, that Plot Plan No.
157 (Revised) be approved subject to the Standard Require-
ments that apply.
(RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree,
Wilt.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Chairman Wilt declared a recess at 8:55 o'clock p.m. Meeting
reconvened at 9:07 o'clock p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
9. PLOT PLAN NO. 162 - 'N.J. KNIGHT (Owner & Applicant)
9215 EAST GLENDON MAY
Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this
plan.
Secretary Wroe stated that this proposed development would
tend to establish a precedent or pattern in conflict with
the extension of Hart Street and proposed Loftus Drive which
are presently under study as additions to the City's General
Plan.
(MO) It was moved by Casares, second by Kunz, that Plot Plan No.
162 be denied as this plan would be in conflict with the
General Plan.
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(AMO) Commissioner Crabtree offered an amendment to the motion
that would include denial based on Condition No. 15 of the
Standard Requirements also.
Commissioners Casares and Kunz agreed to this amendment.
W.J. Knight, owner and applicant, stated he would like to
withdraw this plan and try to work out a better plan to
include the street extensions.
Commissioner Casares withdrew his motion with agreement of
second.
(MO) It was moved by Casares, second by McCaffree, and unanimously
carried, that Plot Plan No. 162 be withdrawn without prejudice.
10. PLOT PLAN NO. 166 - EMMA D. FISH (Owner) - CERTIFIED CONSTRUC-
TION COMPANY (Applicant) - 3867 NORTH RIO HONDO AVENUE
Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this
plan.
Commissioner Casares stated that this plan should be re-
drawn to include sewer & utility lines and that the existing
house should be brought up to safety standards.
Considerable discussion was held as to the historical value
of the existing house and that the proposed carport should
not be on the property line.
(MO) It was moved by McCaffree, second by Wilt, that the applicant
be required to make a revision of Plot Plan No. 166 and sub-
mit it at the second regular meeting (June 2, 1964 - Election
Day). Also, the Chairman is to appoint a Committee of three
to investigate this property and report back to the Commis-
sion at the same meeting.
(RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
Ayes: Casares, Taylor, Kunz, Buchanan, McCaffree, Crabtree,
Wilt.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
LEGISLATIVE:
OLD BUSINESS
11. ZONING ORDINANCE ANALYSIS
(a) Sign Requirements
Commissioner Casares stated that the Sign Committee met and
the following is a copy of their recommendations:
"I. In C -3 - C -M and M Zones
A. One sign, unlimited footage, provided that it be
limited to the name of the owner and shall contain
no other form of advertising. Additional signs
shall be permitted under the following conditions
and limitations.
1. As otherwise provided in the ordinance.
2. By conditional use permit.
3. Front footage up to 50 ft, one sign limited to
the principle product or service manufactured
or sold on the premises and not to exceed 42 sq.'.
4. For each additional 50 ft. of front footage one
sign under the above limitations.
5. Each side of a double faced sign shall be consid-
ered as contributing to the total permitted sign
area.
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6. Any sign or combination of signs exceeding 42
sq. ft. must have Planning Commission approval
on size, design, contents, and location on
Premises."
Attorney Hassenplug stated that the ordinance needs a defini-
tion of a sign, and that he would work on this.
(MO) It was moved by Casares, second by McCaffree, and unanimously
carried that the report from the Sign Committee be referred
to the staff for proper wording and returned to the Plan-
ning Commission.
(b) Attorney Report
Attorney Hassenplug stated that he would need to check back
in the minutes in order to compile all the proposed changes
in the zoning ordinance. These amendments to the ordinance
should be ready for the June 16th meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
12. None.
COMMUNICATIONS
13. (a) Secretary 'sdroe announced that the next regular meeting
of the Southern California Planning Congress will be Thursday,
May 14, 1964, in Beverly Hills. Topic for the meeting will
be "Legislative Angles in Planning" by Thomas Rees.
(b) Secretary Wroe announced that the next regular meeting
of the West San Gabriel Valley Planning Council will be at
the Derby Restaurant, Friday noon, May £l, 1964.
14. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
(a) Commissioner Crabtree suggested that an amendment to
the zoning ordinance be made to provide for all R -1 zones
to have garages instead of carports.
Advisor Cushman advised that in R -1 and R -2 zones garages
have 4 sides enclosed and in the R -3 zone 3 sides enclosed.
Staff will prepare the necessary wording for a presentation
of this proposed amendment at the next meeting.
Commissioner Casares was excused at 10 :00 o'clock p.m.
Advisor Cushman stated that he would be on vacation for the
next two meetings, therefore, rather than have an unfamiliar
staff member attend the Planning Commission meetings, Secretary
4roe will act as Advisor at the next two meetings.
Chairman 'Milt declared the meeting adjourned at 10 :12 o'-
clock p.m. Next regular meeting will be May 19, 1964, at
7 :30 o'clock p.m.
CHAIRMAN SECRETARY