PC - Minutes - 03-02-650
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of March 2, 1965
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A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was
held in the Council Chambers, 8815 E. Valley
Boulevard. The meeting was called to order by
Chairman Taylor at 7:31 o'clock p.m.
1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Administrator
Farrell.
2. ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Ex officio:
3. APPROVAL OF
Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Kunz, Pike,
Taylor
None
Brown, Cushman, Farrell, Lands
MINUTES: February 16, 1965
Commissioner Buchanan referred to page 2, paragraph 1, and
stated that the statement made by Commissioner Holmes should
be stricken from the minutes.
Commissioner Holmes referred to page 3, paragraph 1, and
stated the word "should" be changed to "to be".
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Kunz, second by Commissioner
Holmes, that the minutes of February 16, 1965, be approved
as corrected.
(RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Kunz, Pike, Taylor
Noes: None
Absent: None
4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS
THE COMMISSION.
There were none.
ADMINISTRATIVE:
NEW BUSINESS
5. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 13 - Public Hearing
A. H. Bernstone
8939 Glendon Way (Site)
Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this
request for a change of zone from R-1 to R-3.
Advisor Cushman administered the oath to those persons
wishing to testify at this public hearing.
Chairman Taylor declared the public hearing open at 7:43
o'clock p.m.
Robert Stevens, 2456 Huntington Drive, San Marino, attorney
for the applicant A. Bernstone, stated the proposed develop-
ment would provide an excellent buffer zone between
commercial and multiple residential uses on Rosemead Boulevard
and R -1 residential developments to the west. Further, that
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the alley would provide an excellent entry way into the
backs of the lots, and that Mr. Bernstone plans a very
high type own - your -own condominium development.
Mrs. Mabel Whipple, 3635 Rosemead, stated that she has
no objection to the condominium, but she believes something
should be done about the alley.
City Administrator Farrell stated that if 60% of the property
owners on either side of the alley desire to improve the
alley and sign a petition for the improvements, the City
would pay for the asphalt if the property owners pay for
the concrete gutters.
Mrs. Brit Mechsner, 8932 E. Marshall, raised the question
as to the proposed height of the development.
Mr. Stevens answered the development would be a two -story
towne house type of structure.
There being no further testimony, Chairman Taylor declared
the public hearing closed at 7:57 o'clock p.m.
Discussion followed regarding width and improvement of the
alley, and the possibility of a planning study of the area.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Pike, second by Commissioner
Buchanan, that the Planning Commission recommends to the
City Council approval of Zone Change Case No. 13, and that
the request be changed to R -3-D, with the requirement that the
alley be widened to 20 ft, and fully improved to City
standards.
Attorney Brown stated that it should be noted that it was
the desire of Mr. Bernstone to dedicate and improve the entire
alley.
(RC) Roll call vote on the above motion was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Pike, Taylor
Noes: Commissioner Kunz
Absent: None
6. PLOT PLAN NO.. 196
James Lewis (Owner /Applicant)
3107 Burton Avenue (Site)
Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this
plot plan.
Discussion followed regarding opening, location and possible
relocation of garage, width of lots, turnaround area, utility
lines, dedication of 4 ft: along Burton frontage for street
improvements, area of lattice roof, and the exchange of
mutual easements between the owners.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Pike, second by Commissioner
Buchanan, that the Commission approve Plot Plan No.' 196 subject
to the Standard Conditions, dedication of 4 ft. for street
improvements, mutual easement recordation of 25 ft. with
property owner to the north for ingress and egress, and that
the garage opening on Parcel " A " open to the north.
(RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
Ayes:. Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Kunz, Pike, Taylor
Noes: None
Absent: None
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7. PLOT PLAN NO. 198
Harry G. Arkebauer (Owner /Applicant)
3210 Rosemead Place (Site)
Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this
plot plan.
Discussion followed regarding front and rear setbacks,
access over a dedicated street, guest parking and driveway
area.
(MO) it was moved by Commissioner Holmes, second by Commissioner
Buchanan, that Plot Plan No. 198 be approved subject to the
provisions that the garage entrance on Parcel " A " open to the
south, drive and turnaround on Parcel " A " be same as shown
on Parcel "C ", that Parcels "B" and "D" are not to be
developed until such time as the development of the street
on Plot Plan No. 182 is completed, at which time the City
should open 'the 'I foot strip now being held by the City
as shown on Plot Plan No. 182, and the Standard Conditions
that apply.
(RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
Ayes Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Kunz, Pike, Taylor
Noes: None
Absent: None
Chairman Taylor declared a recess at 9:00 o'clock p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 9:13 o'clock p.m.
LEGISLATIVE:
NEW BUSINESS
8. PLOT PLAN NO. 20935
3338- 40 -42 -44 No. Bartlett (Site)
S.C.M. Construction (Owners)
Request to Waive Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Improvements.
Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this
County approved (August 28, 1964) plot plan, and the owners
request to waive improvements.
Discussion followed regarding the merits of curb, gutter
and sidewalk improvements along the width of the property
which under City ordinance requires the installation.of
improvements.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Pike, second by Commissioner
Kunz, that the request to waive curb, gutter and sidewalk
improvements be denied.
(RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Kunz, Pike, Taylor
Noes: None
Absent: None
9. COMMUNICATIONS
None
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10. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
A. WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY PLANNING COUNCIL
Derby, Arcadia - March 12, 1965
Advisor Cushman stated it would benefit the members of the
Commission to attend this meeting as Mr. Gore has some
magnificant slides and it should be a rather interesting
and enjoyable meeting.
B. PLOT PLAN NO. 181 -- Revised
Joseph Ritschel
9238 Pitkin (Site)
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, second by Commissioner
Kunz, that the staff advise Mr. Ritschel that the legal
objections to his proposed development (PC Mtg. 2/16/65)
have been removed and that if he so desired, Mr. Ritschel
could resubmit Plot Plan No. 181- Revised at the meeting of
March 16 1965 for consideration.
(RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Kunz, Pike, Taylor
Noes: None
Absent: None
C. CONTRACT CITIES CONVENTION
E1 Mirador - Palm Springs
May 20 through May 23, 1965
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, second by Commissioner
Pike, that the Commission recommends to the City Council
that appropriate funds be available to enable all members
of the Commission to attend this meeting if they so desire.
(RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Kunz, Pike, Taylor
Noes: None
Absent: None
D. STUDY SESSION
H. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Taylor adjourned
the meeting at 10:20 o'clock p.m.
SECRETARY
CHAIRMAN