PC - Minutes - 06-01-65CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSE:•;EAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of June 1, 1965
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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.
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(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.
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(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.
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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
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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.
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(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
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