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PC - Minutes - 06-01-65CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSE:•;EAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of June 1, 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 Administrative Assistant Douglas Meyer. Commissioner Pike Gave the Invocation. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Pike, Taylor Absent: Commissioner Kunz Ex officio: Brown, Cushman, Lands, Meyer 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 18, 1965 (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, second by Commissioner Buchanan, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of May 18. 1965, be approved as written. Commissioner Kunz arrived at 7:34 o'clock p.m. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WISHING'TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION There were none. ADMINISTRATIVE: OLD BUSINESS 5. PLOT PLAN NO. 201 E. Clio & Louise E. Curry (0 /A) 8769 E. Ralph (Site) Advisor Cushman reviewed the factual data pertaining to this plot plan which was brought back to the Commission from the meeting of May 4, 1965. At that meeting, Mr. Curry was asked to check to see if a record of vacation had been filed on the future street. Mr. Curry addressed the Commission and stated that the County Engineer advised him that if the street had been abandoned, Notice of Vacation had never been filed as such. Further, that he had paid for his portion of the paving, had been paying taxes on it for 17 years, and if the street did not belong to him, shouldn't he receive some tax relief. Discussion followed regarding a possible appeal to the City Council by the owners of properties affected, that the City abandon the street. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, second by Commissioner Kunz, that request for lot split, Plot Plan No. 201, be continued for 90 days, that the Planning Consultants be instructed to make a detailed study and racnmme e_ Comm.iss- Lon_tae_b�a is follow. It was suggested, that in the meantime, the applicant and neighbor involved file for abandonment of the street. 0 PC 6/1./65 9 (RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows:- Ayes: Commissioners: Buchanan,.Holmes, Kunz.,. Pike, Taylor Noes: None Absent: None 6.. PLOT PLAN NO. 205 Nomeriano & Pinosko Castillo (O /A) 9267 E, Pitkin (Site) Advisor Cushman reviewed the factual data pertaining to this request for a lot split held over from the meeting of May 18,, 1965. Mr. Leon Payne of Shannon Homes,- representing the owners,. gave an explanation of four sketches indicating alternate plans for the property. Discussion followed regarding availability of water,. condition of existing residence,, development with adjacent properties, rumor of possible rezoning to R -3, and mutual easements.. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Pike, second by Commissioner Buchanan,, that Plot Plan No. 205 be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That the existing 10' wide paved driveway, will be widened and paved to 1.6' when and if the property to the west is developed.. That the applicants will grant an easement for ingress and egress to the parcel to the west over the entire 16' driveway. This would be in exchange for rights over a similar 16 ft. driveway on adjacent land. 2. That the existing dwelling on front of property is to be painted on the interior and exterior, masonry stone facing to be placed across entire exterior of dwelling to wainscoting height, with effective shuttering and landscaping of property. 3. Standard requirements that apply. (RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Kunz, Pike, Taylor Noes: None Absent: None Commissioner Kunz stated that the work Shannon Homes had done in preparation for this meeting, was very much appreciated. 7. MODIFICATION COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 37 Paul Souma (Applicant) 9036 Hershey (Site) At the meeting of May 18, 1965, Advisor Cushman presented a plot plan showing only that portion of the property involved in this request for a modification to convert an existing garage into a den, and to construct a 20' x 30' garage in the rearyard setback. The Planning Commission at that time, requested that the applicant be advised to submit at the meeting of June 1, 1965, a plot plan showing the entire parcel. This was done, and Advisor Cushman reviewed the new plot plan showing the entire lot arrangement. Discussion followed regarding the width of the proposed driveway, the existing driveway, and soil compaction. PC 6/1/65 (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, second Buchanan, that request for modification be to the following conditions: garage. 3. A soil compaction test made to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 0 by Commissioner approved subject 1. Old driveway is removed. 2. New driveway is to be 30' wide or entire width of proposed (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 8:45 o'clock p.m. Meeting reconvened at 8:57 o'clock p.m. NEW BUSINESS 8. PLOT PLAN NO. 206 Rae M. & Lauequetta W. Kawamoto (0 /A) 3728 Bartlett (Site) Advisor Cushman presented the factual data pertaining to this plot plan. Discussion followed regarding the applicant's right to build in the Flood Control easement. Mrs. Ray Alvarez, 3728 Bartlett, Mr. Harold Bishop, 3726 Bartlett, and Mr. Glen Baylor, 3724 Bartlett, all spoke regarding this proposed lot split. Points of discussion were parking problems, street conjestion, traffic hazard to children, possibility of ingress and egress via Marshall, size of proposed dwelling, and proof from Flood Control that an easement is in effect and that the property could be built upon in this easement. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, second by Commissioner Kunz, that the applicants be permitted to withdraw without prejudice, that a more suitable plot plan be resubmitted, and that the applicants obtain written proof from Flood Control that they will allow development of property in this easement. (RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Kunz, Taylor Noes: Commissioner Pike Absent: None 91 PLOT PLAN NO. 208 Blaine J. Montgomery (A) 3231,3233,3235 & 3239 Bartlett (Site) Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this plot plan. Blaine J. Montgomery, Jr., 1002 League, LaPuente, and Blaine J. Montgomery, Sr., 1202 So. San Gabriel, answered questions pertaining to size of guest parking, possibility of joining with adjacent properties, and fencing. 519 PC 6/1/65 1] (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, second by Commissioner Kunz, that the applicant be permitted to withdraw without prejudice in order that he may have sufficient time in which to work out an alternate plan whereby the proposed dwellings all front on a half street. (RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Kunz, Pike, Taylor Noes: None Absent: None 10. PLOT PLAN NO. 209 Virgil C. McCallon (O /A) 9215 Guess Street (Site) Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this plot plan. Mr.'Fred Reynolds of Alert Construction, and Mr. McCallon answered questions pertaining to the accessory building on Parcel "A ", guest house on Parcel "B ", and the garage and storage on Parcel "B". (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Buchanan, second by Commissioner Holmes, that Plot Plan No. 209 be approved subject to standard requirements that apply, and that the kitchen stove and sink in the existing guest house on Parcel "B" are removed. (RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Kunz, Taylor Noes: Commissioner Pike Absent: None 11. COMMUNICATIONS There were none. 12. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS & STAFF (a) Administrative Assistant Meyer called the Commissions attention to the Planning Commissioners' Symposium, June llth and 12th at Founder's Hall, University of Southern California. (b) City Administrator Farrell referred to the Hart Street Study, and stated that a public hearing should be set. Public Hearing set for July 6, 1965. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Commissioner Holmes, seconJ by Commissioner Kunz, and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:05 o'clock p.m. SECRETARY CHAIRMAN X29