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PC - Minutes - 02-02-65f • CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of February 2, 1965 0 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.Taylor at 7:30 o'clock p.m. 1.. The Pledge of,Allegiance was led by Commissioner Holmes. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Kunz, Pike, Taylor Absent: None Ex officio: Brown, Cushman, Farrell, Lands. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 19, 1965 (MO) It was moved by Holmes, second by Pike, . and:. unanimously carried that the minutes of January 19, 1965, be approved as printed. 4.. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION Edward Mueller, 4217 Walnut Grove, addressed the Commission and stated he had received a letter requesting dedication of 10 ft. right -of -way for street improvements. He asked was the City or property owners responsible for the cost of the improvements. City Administrator Farrell stated that since Walnut Grove is part of the select City street system, the City would pay for the improvements from gas tax funds when right -of -way is voluntarily dedicated for necessary widening. ADMINISTRATIVE: NEW BUSINESS 5. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 12,. Public Hearing 3953 N. Muscatel Avenue Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this request for a zone change from R -1 to R -1 -P. Advisor Cushman administered the oath to those persons wishing to testify at this Public Hearing. Chairman Taylor declared the Public Hearing open at 709 o'clock p.m. Mr. B. Peterson, Executive Secretary of the Rosemead Mortgage Company, 8780 Valley, explained that his business was in dire need of additional parking space, that the parking lot would alleviate the congestion caused by people parking their cars on both sides of Muscatel. He further stated that a masonry wall would be constructed separating the parking area from the residential properties, and that he would do all, he could to make this an attractive site.. • - • PC 2/2/65 Speaking in opposition to the request for a zone change was Mrs. Teresa Huetter, 3943 N. Muscatel, who stated that the proposed parking area would be too close to residential properties, and would cause a dust and noise problem to nearby residents. Mrs. Huetter also asked what effect the proposed parking area would have on property taxes and zoning for the area. Advisor Cushman stated that the parking area would be separated by a screening wall which would not only help to alleviate noise, but dust as well. City Administrator Farrell stated that zoning and taxes would not be affected. There being no further testimony, Chairman Taylor declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:47 o'clock p.m. (MO) It was moved by Kunz, second by Buchanan, that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that request for Zone Change Case No. 12 be approved, and that the request be changed from R -1 -P to P -D zone. (RC) Roll call vote on Ayes: Buchanan, Noes: None Absent: None the motion was as follows: Holmes, Kunz, Pike, Taylor Mr. Roy Casares addressed the Commission and asked if agenda item 8 couldn't be heard before agenda item 6. The Commission was polled and voted to adhere to the original agenda. 6. PLOT PLAN NO. 191, Bruce L. & Helen L. Taggart (0 /A) 3749 Strang (site) Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this plot plan. Mr. Montgomery, representing the owners, and Mrs. Taggart, answered questions asked by the Commission regarding the condition of the existing dwelling and garage on Parcel "C", widths of proposed and existing driveways, and location of proposed property line. (MO) It was moved by Holmes, second by Buchanan, that Plot Plan No. 191 be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. Main drive serving Parcel " A " and "B" be widened to 12 ft. Existing driveway Parcel "C" be widened to 10 ft. 2. Property line between Parcel "C" and " A " be moved 4 ft. south from existing property line on north side of Parcel "C". 3. Existing house on Parcel "C" subject to Building Department safety inspection. 4. Existing garage on Parcel "C" be moved 10 ft. west, brought up to code or demolished and rebuilt. 5. That curbs, gutters and sidewalks be installed across the front of Parcels "A" and ilcit. �8v PC 2/2/65 • (RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Holmes, Pike, Taylor Noes: Kunz Absent: None 7. PLOT PLAN NO. 192 - Schulz Brothers (0 /A) 9514 E. Deadalena (Site) Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this plot plan. Mr. Willard Schulz, 9203 Deadalena, answered questions from the Commission regarding this property with respect to location of garage, width of existing driveway, condition of existing house, and black top area. (MO) It,was moved by Pike, second, by Kunz, that Plot Plan No. 192 be approved subject to the Standard Requirements. (RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Holmes, Kunz, Pike, Taylor Noes: None Absent: None LEGISLATIVE: OLD BUSINESS 8. HART STREET EXTENSION (City Council Referral) Mr. Sancez, 9147 Deadalena, read a letter dated January 12, 1965, to Mr. & Mrs. Youngblood from Mr. Farrell explaining the reason for recent survey work being done in their area. Advisor Cushman said this proposed extension was brought on by the exceedingly deep parcels, and the recent requests for lot splits in the area adjacent to the Hart Street extension. A map has been prepared to give the public an idea of what the City proposes for the area. Speaking in opposition to the proposed extension of Hart Street were the following persons: Leslie Page, 9142 E. Deadalena Lois Page, 9142 E. Deadalena Mervyn.Kennedy, 9139 Marshall Roy Casares, 9513 E. Guess Herman Keller, 9135 Deadalena Marie Keller, 9135 Deadalena W. D. Youngblood, 9141 Deadalena Tony Olmos, 9151 E. Marshall John Morgan, 9136 E. Deadalena Victor Younger, 9134 Marshall Douglas Stone, 3622 Dubonnet Points of the discussion were: (a) cost to property owners for improvements (b) extension would wipe out some of the nicest homes it Rosemead (c) question whether work done in increments (d) owners of the properties involved wanted large parcels when they purchased the properties and, (e) suggested removal of proposed extension from General Plan. . 489 (MO) It was moved by Holmes, second by Pike, that the secretary advise the City Council the recommendation by the Planning Commission that the newly appointed Planning Consultants give the study of the Hart Street extension top priority, that a Public Hearing be set when the study is completed, and that the property owners involved be notified of the date and time set for the Public Hearing. (RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Holmes, Kunz, Pike, Taylor Noes: None Absent: None 9. MOVE -IN ORDINANCE STUDY 10. SERVICE STATION STUDY PC 2/2/6 • • Chairman Taylor declared a recess at 9:28 o'clock p.m. Meeting reconvened at 9 :48 o'clock p.m. Discussion followed regarding application forms and fees. Advisor Cushman will put together a suggested set of City requirements regarding Move -Ins. Study to be continued February 16, 1965. Discussion followed regarding the location of service stations in the business district. (MO) It was moved by Holmes, second by Pike, that the Commission recommend to the City Council that a 90 day moratorium be placed on service stations in C -1 and C -3 zones pendiing survey and study undertaken by newly appointed Planning Consultants together with the Planning Commission__ (RC) 11. 12. Roll call vote on Ayes: Buchanan, Noes: None Absent: None COMMUNICATIONS None MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF the motion was as follows: Holmes, Kunz, Pike, Taylor A. Executive Secretary Vacancy (MO) It was moved by Buchanan, second by Holmes, that Milton Farrell be appointed temporary Acting Secretary until a new Assistant City Administrator is hired. (RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Holmes, Pike, Taylor Noes: Kunz Absent: None • 1 i PC 2/2/65 • B. Modification Committee - Application No. 29 Virgil McCallon (applicant) 1st. lot east of 9112 Newby Street (site) Variance from 20 ft. requirement between buildings. (MO) It was moved by Holmes, second by Buchanan, and unanimously carried that this modification be denied, and that the applicant be notified to file for a zone variance. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Taylor adjourned the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 10:55 o'clock p.m.. CHAIRMAN SECRETARY i y ,