PC - Minutes - 02-16-65CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of February 16, 1965
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
7:32 o'clock p.m.
1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Pike.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Kunz, Pike, Taylor
Absent: None
Ex officio; Brown, Cushman, Farrell, Lands
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 2, 1965
(MO) It was moved by Holmes, second by Buchanan, and unanimously
carried that the minutes of February 2, 1965, be approved as
written.
4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS
THE COMMISSION
There were none
ADMINISTRATIVE;
OLD BUSINESS
5. PLOT PLAN NO. 181 - REVISED
Josef Ritschel (Owner /Applicant)
9238 Pitkin (Site)
Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this
plot plan, Attorney Brown stated that he would agree with
item 1, paragraph 2 of Advisor Cushman's factual report
that the proposed plan does constitute a subdivision.
Mr, Josef Ritschel, owner, stated his proposal as shown on
the plot plan, is for three parcels, that this revision to Plot
Plan No. 181 discussed at the meeting of September 1, 1964,
was redrawn and is submitted for consideration of the three
parcels only.
Mr. Jim Mitchell, Arcadia Engineering, representing Mr..
Ritschel, pointed out to the Commission the fact that a
similar plan had been approved by the Commission for develop-
ment of property located on Rio Dell. He further stated that
the development under discussion is on a very narrow street
and in his opinion, not feasible for a subdivision.
(MO) It was moved by Holmes, second by Buchanan, that Plot Plan
No. 181 Revised, be denied, that this plan in the opinion of
legal counsel constitutes a subdivision and could not be
considered as a lot split by the Commission.
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(RC) Roll call votc on the motion was as follows!
Ayesi Bach nan, H-2 mes Taylor
Noes: Kunz, Pike
Absent:
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Commissioner I;.lrr ^s stated, "I hink the Commission is more
than willing cn.'. wants to help this applicant very much. We
are not trying io deny him something he is entitled to. As
advised by legal counsel, it is our right to deny this lot
split as it is & potential subdivision under law ".
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6. PLOT PLAN NO. 19
California Christian Home (Applicants)
4902 North Earle Street (Site)
Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this
plot plan.
Mr. Paul Kennedy represented the applicants. Mr. Kennedy
stated that the applicants also own a lot across the street
from the subject property and are attempting to acquire as
many parcels as possible on the North side of Grand to act
as a buffer between the Christian Home and the manufacturing
zone.
Discussion followed regarding parking and location of M and
C zones in relation to'the subject property.
(MO) It was moved by Pike, second by Holmes, that Plot Plan No.
194 be approved subject to the Standard Conditions and that
off - street parking on Parcel "A" be moved back 6 ft. from
the Grand Avenue property line.
(RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
Ayes: Suchanan, Holmes, Kunz Pike, Taylor
Noes: None
Absent: None
Chairman Taylor eclared a recess at 8:50 o'clock p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 9:04 o'clock p.m.
7 Q PLOT PLAN NO. 195
Gordon J., Euphemia M., and Dorothy M, Skinner (Owners /Applicants)
4628 N. Ivar Avenue (Site)
Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this
plot plan.
Discussion followed regarding driveway width, access into
garages on Parcels "B" and "C ", length of garage on Parcel
"A ", possibility of relocating dwellings or property lines
Parcels "B" and "C" to facilitate easy access into garages
on these parcels.
(MO) It was moved by Pike, second by Holmes, that Plot Plan No.
195 be approved subject to Lhe Standard Conditions that
apply and with the stipulation that the Commission give Mr.
Skinner the option of either (1) switching garages to the
southerly end of Parcels "B" and "C ", or (2) rounding the
corners of the driveway ler,ving garages where they are,
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and moving the easterly property line of Parcel " A " to the
West sufficient to provide the minimum 5,000 sq. ft. lot
size for each J In addition, if option (2) is chosen
the driveway (�be tapered from 18' at Parcel "All to
12' at the property line between Parcels "B" and "C" and a
Mutual easement be given for the enlarged mutual use of the
driveway area.
(RC) Roll call vote on
Ayes: Buchanan,
Noes: None
Absent: None
the motion was as follows:
Holmes, Kunz, Pike, Taylor
POMONA FREEWAY DISCUSSION (Not on the Agenda)
Mr. Ralph DeCocker, 8625 Landis View Lane, South San Gabriel, .
rose and was recognized by the Chair. . He stated he owns
property located at the proposed egress from the Pomona
Freeway. He had an alternate egress route, and asked if
the Commission could consider his proposal.
City Administrator Farrell stated that th
Division of Highways matter and suggested
attend a meeting of the Regional Planning
Thursday, February 18, 1965, with Advisor
proposed Pomona Freeway was to be a topic
DeCocker said he would do this..
is was a State
that Mr. DeCocker
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LEGISLATIVE:
OLD BUSINESS
8, MOVE -IN ORDINANCE STUDY
Discussion followed regarding proposed application form
submitted by Advisor Cushman.
(MO) It was moved by Kunz, second by Pike, that the Planning
Commission recommend that the City Council adopt, in
addition to the existing ordinances effecting Move -Ins
an ordinance amending the Rosemead Municipal Code, Zoning
Regulations, to provide that a Planning Commission inspection
of all buildings proposed to be moved into the City shall be
required before the Building Department grants approval.
Further, that the City approve a minimum fee of $15.00 for d1010
such inspection by the Planning Commission for Move -Ins.
(RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
Ayes: Buchanan, Holmes, Kunz, Pike, Taylor.
Noes: None
Absent: None
9. COMMUNICATIONS
None
10. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
None
11: ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Taylor adjourned
the meeting at 9:57 o'clock p.m.
CHAIRMAN SECRETARY
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