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PC - Minutes - 09-15-64CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of September 15, 1964 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held in the Council Chambers., 8815 East Valley Boulava,^d, The meeting was called to order by Chairman Kunz at ts35 o'clock p.m. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Farrell. 2; ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: Buchanan, Farrell, Kunz, Pike, Taylor Absents None Ex officio: Cushman, Lands, Phillips 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 1, 1964 Chairman Kunz stated on page 7, Item B. No. 2, add after the word day "not later than the next regular meeting day to the holiday ". (MO) It was moved by Taylor, second by Pike Bnd ynanimously c cried that the minutes o¢ September i, 19d , be approved as corrected. 4 TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE -WHO WISH TO ADDRESS S=HE COMMISSION. There were none. ADMINISTRATIVE: OLD BUSINESS 5. TR 26231 - COMMITTEE REPORT Commissioners Buchanan and Taylor served on this committee and reported that year's approval on TR 26231 has expired, there- fore a new application should be submitted to develop this property. (MO) It was moved by Farrell, second by Kunz, that the staff send Notice of Expiration of TR 26231 and that the owner may prepare a better plan to be submitted at a later date, and that the report be accepted. Roll call vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Farrell, Kunz, Pike, Taylor Noes: None Absent: None NEW BUSINESS 6, ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 24 - PUBLIC HEARING - NARRAMORE CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION - WALNUT GROVE, 103.36' NORTH OF DRAYER LANE. PROPOSAL: To establish, operate and maintain a religious foundation headquarters and appurtenant facilities, including counseling, administrative and accounting offices, in the A -1 Zone Light Agriculture). • M PC 9/15/64 The plot plan marked Exhibit "A "shows the existing and proposed development of the subject property. A two -story office building containing approximately 16,990 square feet is shown, and two additional building pads are indicated. On the basis of one parking space per 250 square feet in the one building shown, 67 spaces would be required. 167 are shown, with access being taken from Walnut Grove Avenue. No signs are indicated. This use is permitted in the C -1 Zone (Neighborhood Commercial) as a matter of course. FACTUAL DATA BEARING ON THIS CASE ARE NOTED AS FOLLOWS: 1. The subject property is a rectangular parcel fronting approximately 660 feet on the westerly side of Walnut Grove Avenue. It contains approximately ten acres and is presently developed with a single- family residence. It slopes downward generally to the east and north, with a maximum difference in elevation of approximately 70 feet. The area to the south and west of the subject property is developed with single- family residences. A golf course exists to the east, and a water pumping station to the north. 2. The subject property is zoned A -1 as established by Ordinance No. 121, effective on December 9, 1963. 3. Walnut Grove Avenue is a 60 -foot wide Secondary Highway which requires ten feet of widening from subject property to bring it to standard width. Advisor Cushman administered the oath to those persons wishing to testify at this Public Hearing. Chairman Kunz declared the Public Hearing open at 7:53 o'clock P .M. Mr. C. William Sloat, 944 N. Hollister, Pasadena, represented the Narramore Christian Foundation in their application for this zone variance. Mr. Sloat, with the aid of Mr. John Aussenhoffer and Dr. Narramore, gave a summary of the functions of the foundation, and presented a proposed sketch of their development plans. The following persons had various questions regarding the development: Michael Lara, Jose Gonzalez, David Hughes, 3458 E. Sara U'527 Drayer Lane 8531 Drayer Lane (MO) It was moved by Pike, second by Farrell, that since the area is new and still under study, and since there are many un- answered questions in the minds of the Commission members, that Public Hearina on this zone variance be continued at the October 20, VIA, meeting of the Planning Commission. ROLL CALL vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Farrell, Kunz, Pike, Taylor Noes: None Absent: None - 2 - 0 0 PC 9/15/64 7. ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 25 - PUBLIC HEARING - ALHAMBRA NEUROPSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL - 4652 NORTH WAR AVENUE Advisor Cushman presented the factual data as follows: PROPOSAL: To expand an existing hospital with less than required parking, and to establish, operate and maintain a 21 -space parking lot with setback encroachments, in the adjoining R -1 Zone (Single- Family Residential). The plot plan marked Exhibit " A " shows the proposed development of the parking lot, and the hospital which the proposed parking lot would serve. The parking lot would have 6 -foot high block walls on the northerly and westerly property lines, and a chain link fence on the southerly property line. No interior land- scaping is shown on the parking lot, although a 2 -foot planting strip is shown along the northerly boundary. Access would apparently be taken through the hospital property rather than to Ivar Avenue. The existing hospital has 31 beds. The proposed addition would contain 30 beds. On the basis of one parking space per bed, 61 spaces would be required. A total of 29 spaces is indicated. FACTUAL DATA BEARING ON THIS CASE ARE NOTED AS FOLLO�dS: 1. The subject property is a trapezoidal, interior parcel easterly of Ivar Avenue. The area along Ivar Avenue is developed with single- family residential uses, and the hospital exists along Rosemead Boulevard. 2. The subject property has been zoned R -1 since April 23, 1930, when it was part of the unincorporated area of Los Angeles County. 3. Ivar Avenue is a 60 -foot wide local street. Rosemead Boulevard is a 100 -foot wide major highway. Advisor Cushman administered the oath to those persons wishing to testify at this Public Hearing. Chairman Kunz declared the Public Hearing open at 8:40 o'clock p .m. Mr. James Conte, 4 619 N. Rosemead, Administrator of the Alhambra Neuropsychiatric Hospital, represented same in their application to increase parking facilities. The following persons raised various questions regarding the pro- posed increase in parking facilities: Frank C. Westgate, 8868 Barrette Michael E. Timrott, 8874 Barrette Arnold Behnke, 8867 E. Lansford John Doherty, 4705 N. Rosemead Mr. Donald Neptune, Architect, 5060 W. Colorado, Pasadena, explained that final plats would indicate an 8' rear yard setback instead of the 4' shown on the proposed plan. - ,3 - 0 PC 9/15/64 0 There being no further testimonies, the Public Hearing was closed at 9 :00 o'clock p.m. (MO) It was moved by Pike, second by Taylor, that the Planning Commission grant approval of Zone Variance Case No. 25, subject to the following conditions: 1. That this variance be for a five year period, at w;,ic;i time the Planning Commission shall review this variance and extend the time without a Public Hearing. 2. That the existing property on Ivar Avenue be cleaned L , a to meet safety standards. 3. That ingress and egress be from Rosemead Boulevard. 4. That curbs, gutters, and sidewalks be installed on Ivar. (RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Farrell, Kunz, Pike, Taylor Noes: None Absent: None Chairman Kunz declared a recess at 9:17 o'clock p.m., Meeting reconvened at 9:45 o'clock p.m. LEGISLATIVE: OLD BUSINESS 8. LAWRENCE AVENUE AREA STUDY Advisor Cushman explained this study resulted from a Zone Variance Change and recommended the area be extended to include both sides of Ivar to Mission Drive, Lawrence, and Bentel. (MO) It was moved by Buchanan, second by Taylor, that the Lawrence Avenue Study be continued to the October 20, 1964, meeting of the Planning Commission.. (RC) Roll Call vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Farrell, Kunz, Pike, Taylor Noes: None Absent: None 9. MARSHALL- GLENOON- ROSEMEAD BLVD.- MUSCATEL AREA STUDY Advisor Cushman explained that this study is not yet complete. He will proceed with study and present a preliminary report at the October 6, 1964, meeting of the Planning Commission. 10. ANNEXATION NO. 26 - ZONING (MO) It was moved by Taylor, second by Buchanan, that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council the rezoning of the two corner lots at San Gabriel Boulevard and Walnut Grove Avenu_- from A -1 to C -3, upon annexation, and that the remaining propert;- remain A -1. (RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Farrell, Kunz, Pike, Taylor Noes: None Absent: None (MO) It was moved by Taylor, second by Buchanan, to recommend to the City Council that there be a "D" overlay zone on the entire property recommended for C -3 Zone in Annexation No. 26. PC °!:5/64 (RC) Ro'.l call vote on the motion was as follows: A yes: Buchanan, Farrell, Kunz, Pike, Taylor :!one None n" +r' il!S I NESS 11 a 11 1 C ^•" C ATIONS 12. Ncne FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF 13. P,. A "NE)IATION HO. 24 - ZONING C!ty Administrator Farrell explained that Annexation :c %': tl ^ir election and voted 2 to 1 to come into the City, thare,=c;c, zcning for this area should be considered. (MO) It wzs moved by Taylor, second by Buchanan, that the Planning Cc7rnission recommend to the City Council that Annexation 24 zoning remain as is except that the R -A zone be changed to R -l. (RC) Rol' call vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Farrell, Kunz, Pike, Taylor Nocs: None Abscnt: None B. W :'ST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY PLANHI NG COUNCIL Chairman Kunz explained the functions, etc., of this orgciiz�*io -: and that unless Cities take action to request this organization continue, it will cease its services. (MO) it was moved by Kunz, second by Farrell, and unanimously car,` e >1 that the Rosemead Planning Commission is in favor and requests that the West San Gabriel Valley Planning Council continue to ; operate for the same goals and objections as they have in the past. (MO) It was moved by Farrell, second by Kunz, and unanimously carried that the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council go en record favoring this organization and appoint a rc' - ,�:i::ni:ative to attend these meetings. Harry Buchanan was nominated unanimously to serve as the Planning Commission's representative to this organization. C. ZONING ORDINANCE - SECTION 9121.136 .-sion was held regarding the wording of this Section in the Ordinance and it was agreed that Advisor Cushman will work on this matter to be studied at the meeting of September 29, 1964. (MO) It was moved by Taylor, second by Kunz, and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10 :48 o'clock p.m Next regular meeting will be October 6, 1964, at 7 :30 o'cloc!c p.m. jkA i k AAN SECRETARY 5 -