PC - Minutes - 12-01-640
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of December 1, 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 Kunz at 7:38 o'clock p.m.
1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Farrell.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Buchanan, Farrell, Kunz, Pike, Taylor
Absent: None
Ex officio: Brown, Cushman, Lands
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 17, 1964
It was moved by Farrell, second by Buchanan, and unanimously
carried, that the minutes of November 17, 1964, be approved
as written.
4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH. TO ADDRESS THE
COMMISSION
The following students of Rosemead High School attended the
meeting:
Norm Allport, 1631 Millet, El Monte
Ann Buist!', 3831 H. Ellis Lane, Rosemead
Polly Cox, 9439 E. Guess, Rosemead
Dan Fairman, 9559 E. Guess, Rosemead
Bob Gesick, 1517 N. Durfee Avenue, El Monte
Anita Jaime, 8850 E. Valley, Rosemead
John Madison, 4650 Ranger, El Monte
Doyle Metz, 10517 Venita, E1 Monte
Rick Orban, 10589 Fieldcrest, El Monte
David Pysher, 4508:;x. Fendyke, Rosemead
Anna Severson, 4426.3. Walnut, Rosemead
Vaughn Smith, 4 '134 id. Ivar, Rosemead
Tommy Thompson, lo-51 N. Livia, Rosemead
ADMINISTRATIVE:
OLD BUSINESS
5. PLOT PLAN,NO. 184 - HOWARD & IRIS REED (OWNER /APPLICANT)
t 9263 RIO DELL (SITE)
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PLOT PLAN NO. 185 •- RUSSELL W. & BERTHA B. MORRISON (OWNER /APPLICANT)
9269 EAST RIO DELL (SITE)
Advisor Cushman reviewed the factual data regarding these two
plot plans.
(MO) After considerable discussion regarding drainage and sewer
easements and the possibility of obtaining street frontage for
all lots, it was moved by Taylor, second by Pike, that Plot Plans
No. 184 and 185 be approved subject to standard requirements
and that a main line sewer be constructed to serve all lots, and
that a drainage and sewer easement be provided from Rio Dell to
the north property to serve possible future lot split developments
of property facing Pitkin Street.
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(RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
Ayes: Buchanan, Farrell, Kunz, Pike, Taylor
Noes: None
Absent: None
7. PLOT PLAN NO. 187 REVISED - D. B. & NAOMI A. BLAIR,
3728 MUSCATEL AVENUE (SITE)
Advisor Cushman reviewed the factual data regarding this plot
plan.
Considerable discussion followed regarding the installation
of sidewalks. Mr. Seth Grafke of Wybo Construction Company
representing the owners, stated they would be willing to
dedicate an additional 5 foot right -of -way for sidewalk
installation if the Commission so requested.
(MO) It was moved by Buchanan, second by Taylor, that Plot Plan
No. 187 Revised be approved subject to standard requirements
and conditions that apply, and that curbs, gutters, and side-
walks be installed on the north side of the proposed street as
well as on Muscatel, and that five foot of additional right-of-way
along the north side of the proposed street be dedicated to the
City.
(RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
Ayes: Buchanan, Farrell, Kunz, Pike, Taylor
Noes: None
Absent: None
ZONE CHANGE CASE IJO. 9 - 3363 & 3373 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE
Public Hearing
Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this
request for a Chanze of Zone from R -2 to C -3.
Chairman Kunz declared the public hearing open at 8 :10 o'clock
p.m.
Advisor Cushman administered the oath to those persons wisgiing
to testify at this public hearing.
Advisor Cushman stated that the City had received a letter from
the Pilgrim Holiness Church on the N.E. corner of Walnut Grove
and Hellman supporting the rezoning.
Mr. Thomas Butterworth, 3649 Gibson Road, E1 Monte, represented
Mildred Butterworth, and Mr. & Mrs. James Bettles, owners of the
property involved, in their request for a change of zone for the
purpose of constructing a service station. Mr. Butterworth said
he and his wife had to move from this location due to traffic
noise, e'tc. Mr. Juan Garcia, 8603 Ramona, stated his property
was near the location of the freeway off ramp also, and said
he has never been bothered by noise. Mr. V. Sappenfield,
3360 N. Walnut Grove, and Mr. N. K. Masten, 5327 Santa Monica,
Hollywood, real estate broker, also testified in favor of this
zone change.
Chairman Kunz asked if there were any persons present wishing
to oppose this request for a zone change. There were none, and
Chairman'Kunz declared the public hearing closed at 8 :33 o'clock
p.m.
(MO) It was moved by Taylor, second by Pike, that the Commission
recommend to the City Council, that the change of zone requested
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by the applicants in Zone Change Case No. 9 be approved changing
the existing R -2 zone to C -3 -D.
(RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
Ayes: 'Buchanan, Farrell, Pike, Taylor
Noes: Kunz
Absent: None
NEW BUSINESS
9. PLOT PLAN NO. 106 - ROSS MORGAN (APPLICANT), EDWARD S. & LYLA
SAUNDERS (OWNERS) 3435 NORTH IVAR (SITE)
Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this
plot plan.
Mr. Mcllvenna, Surveyor, 2499 Huntington Drive, San Marino,
represented the owners.
(MO) After considerable discussion, it was moved by Taylor, second by
Farrell, that a decision on this plot plan be delayed until such
time as Mr. Ficlivenna could make a study relating to the
possibility of a subdivision arrangement for this and adjacent
property, and report his findings to the Commission,
(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 :10 o'clock p.m. Mee
reconvened at 9 :32 o'clock p.m.
10, DESIGN PLAN - SERVICE STATION - SAIN GABRIEL & WALNUT GROVE
Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this
design plan.
Mr. Stanley Tract, 605 W. Olympic, Los Angeles, represented
Standard Oil Company, and presented a sketch to show type of
construction and landscaping for proposed service station.
(MO) After considerable discussion regarding landscaping, displays,
etc., it was moved by Pike, second by Taylor, that the "D"
Overlay Design be approved as presented with the condition that
any displayed merchandise be placed adjacent to the building,
or under cover.
(RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
Ayes: Buchanan, Farrell, Kunz, Pike, Taylor
Noes: None
Absent; None
LEGISLATIVE:
NEW BUSINESS
11, BILLIARD PARLORS ° CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL
Advisor Cushman read a letter from R. Shapiro, owner of this
rental property, requesting inclusion of billiard parlors in
Section E of the City Code.
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Discussion followed regarding park=ing requirements, and it
(MO) was moved by Bucianan, second by Taylor, and unanimously carried,
that the request to place billiard parlors under Section X124.4
Section''E of the City Code, be denied.
12. COMMUNICATIONS
Southern California Planning Congress, Thursday, December 10, 1964
City of Glendale, Verdugo Club, 'Desirability of Underground
Utilities in Community Development ".
i3. MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF
Commissioner Buchanan led a discussion regarding lot splits
in relation to dedicated streets.
(MO) It was moved by Taylor, second by Kunz, that the front yard set-
back on the dedicated street should be complied with on all
lot splits, and that the requirement be listed as item no. 13
of the Standard Requirements.
(RC) Roll call vote on this motion was as follows:
Ayes Buchanan, Farrell, Kunz, Pike, Taylor
Noes: None
Absent None
Chairman Kunz declared the meeting adjourned at 10:31 p.m.
CHAIRMAN
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