PC - Minutes - 06-15-650
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of June 15, 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 Commissioner Holmes.
Attorney Brown 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: June 1, 1965
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, second by Commissioner
Buchanan, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of June 1,
1965, be approved as written.
4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WISHING TO ADDRESS THE
COMMISSION
There were none.
ADMINISTRATIVE:
OLD BUSINESS
5. PLOT PLAN NO. 208 REVISED
Blaine J. Montgomery (A)
3231, 3233, 3235, 3239 No. Bartlett (Site)
Advisor Cushman reviewed the revised lot arrangement for the
subject site.
Discussion followed regarding developing with adjacent property,
size of parcels and length of proposed street.
Mrs. John Quiroz, 3245 North Bartlett, stated that she could not
afford to move her home, or develop the other half of the street.
Further, that she had heard of the possibility of the properties
on Bartlett being rezoned to R -3.
Chairman Taylor stated that there was no plan to rezone the area.
Commissioner Kunz arrived at 7:43 o'clock p.m.
Mr. Blaine Montgomery, Sr, showed the Commission photographs of
a site they had developed on Muscatel. He stated that engineering
was the big cost item in developing property with street frontage
for each dwelling.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, second by Commissioner
Buchanan, that Plot Plan No. 208 Revised, be approved subject to the
approval of the revised plot plan by Staff, dedication of property
for street purposes, and standard requirements that apply.
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(RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Kunz, Taylor
Noes: Commissioner Pike
Absent: None
NEW BUSINESS
6. ZONE VARIANCE NO. 30
Public Hearing
John T. Gilfillan, Jr. (Applicant)
3907 North Rosemead (Site)
Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this
request for a zone variance to practice medicine in an existing
residence with no major outside changes except to provide parking
facilities and a masonry wall at the rear of the property.
Advisor Cushman administered the oath to those persons wishing
to testify at this public hearing.
Chairman. Taylor declared the public hearing open at 8:09 o'clock
P.m.
Dr. John T. Gilfillan explained the functions of the proposed clinic.
He stated that he is a licensed medical doctor desirous of
practicing medicine including an outpatient program in this
dignified, semi - residential location. �c
Mrs. Lawrence Brownell, 8938 Guess, raised the %q estion of the
adequacy of the parking spaces provided.
Dr. Gilfillan explained that patients would be scheduled by
appointment; that eight patient parking spaces, and five staff
parking spaces had been provided as shown on the plot plan.
Considerable discussion followed regarding the length of the
masonry wall separating the proposed clinic from adjacent
residential property.
Mrs. Robert Templin, 8945 Guess, stated that the construction
of the masonry wall abutting her property would make i.t almost
impossible for her to enter or leave the family automobile if
the masonry wall was constructed as proposed on the plot plan.
Dr. Gilfillan assured Mrs. Templin that an agreement could be
worked out with respect to the proposed buffer wall.
Mrs. Clyde Sharon, 8939 Guess, stated she was opposed to rs��
request for a zone variance because she believed the ' ended use
of the property would take away from the g it -y-2 t he street.
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Speaking for the request for a zone variance were -the following
persons:
Mrs. Lawrence Brownell, 8938 Guess
Mr.. Robert Templin, 8945 Guess.
Mrs. A. M. Lagree, 8920 Guess
There being no further testimony, Chairman Taylor declared the
public hearing closed at 8:34 o'clock p.m.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Pike,
that request for Zone Variance Case
to the following conditions:
second by Commissioner Kunz,
No. 30 be approved subject
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1. That the requirement for the masonry wall separating the
properties be modified to set back 30 ft. from Guess
Street, and that no wall be required between parking area
and Guess Street frontage.
2. That sidewalks be installed across property fronting on
Rosemead Boulevard,
3. Safety check of existing residence.
4. Standard requirements that apply.
(RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners: Holmes, Kunz, Pike, Taylor
Noes: Commissioner Buchanan
Absent: None
Chairman Taylor declared a recess at 8:45 o'clock p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 8:59 o'clock p.m,
8. PLOT PLAN NO. 207
Ronald C. it Carol A. Hauerwaas (Owners)
Thomas Juarez (Applicant)
4325 Rio Hondo (Site)
Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding the
proposed development.
Discussion followed regarding accessibility to proposed garage on
Parcel "D ".
Mr. Juarez stated that since submittal of the proposed plan, he
had revised same. He asked for the Commission's permission to
leave and return to the meeting with revised plan in order that
the Commission could get a clear picture of what is now proposed.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Buchanan, second by Commissioner
Kunz, and unanimously carried that Plot Plan No. 207 and 210 be
tabled for one -half hour to allow the applicant sufficient time
to get the revised plan for presentation and consideration.
9. PLOT PLAN NO. 211
William J. Knight (o /A)
4134 Walnut Grove (Site)
Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this plot
plan.
Discussion followed regarding property line Parcel 3 extending
Parcel 4, fencing, and sidewalks.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, second by Commis - ner Pike,
that Plot Plan No. 211 be approved subject to .tan d requirements
that apply, and that the sidewalk requiremen is aiv d on Sarilee.
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(RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Pike, Taylor
Noes: Commissioner Kunz
Absent: None
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10. PLOT PLAN NO. 213
Narciso b Alvina M. Sandoval (0 /A)
8920 Emerson Place (Site)
Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this plot
plan.
Discussion followed regarding length and the condition of
the mutual driveway, undersized garage on Parcel "B" which the
owner has indicated that he would like to convert into an
additional bedroom. Further, that he will construct a 20 x 20
garage and adequate guest parking per City requirements.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, second by Commissioner
Pike, that Plot Plan No. 213 be approved subject to the following
cond it ions:
1. Mutual driveway is to be widened southerly to 13 ft. and
paved extending easterly to-property line Parcel "A'.
Planting strip on northerly side of driveway to remain.
2. That a new garage be constructed on Parcel "A" with
provision for guest parking according to City requirements.
3. Safety check of existing residence on Parcel "A ".
4. Revised plot plan subject to Staff approval.
(RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Kunz, Pike, Taylor
Noes: None
Absent: None
11. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 23595
Subdivision Committee Report
Advisor Cushman briefly reviewed the Subdivision Committee's
Report.
Mr. Noel Tamietti, representing Hillcrest Engineering, asked for
approval of Tract No. 23595 with minor revisions.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Pike, second by Commissioner Buchanan,
that the Planning Commission recommends approval of Tract No.
23595 to the City Council with the following recommendations:
DESIGN
Item 4: Reduce width of "A Street" from 42 ft, to 40 ft, right -
of -way
Item 4: Reduce 5 ft. width of sidewalk to 4 ft, adjacent to curb
Design of or disposition of intersection at "A Street" and Ivar
within right -of -way to be worked out by Staff.
ROAD DEPARTMENT
Item 8 "d" Permit minimum length less than 100 ft. on centerline
curve of "A Street"
(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. 207
Ronald C. & Carol A. Hauerwaas (Owners)
Thomas Juarez (Applicant)
4325 Rio Hondo
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Advisor Cushman reviewed the revised arrangement showing the
relocated garage, and the enlarged proposed dwelling for
Parcel "D ",
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, second by Commissioner
Buchanan, that Plot Plan No. 207 Revised be approved subject to
the following conditions:
1. Approval by Staff of the revised plot plan.
2. Mutual driveway easement being granted to Lot 41
4333 Rio Hondo.
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
8. PLOT PLAN NO. 210
Conrad & Myrtle W. Hauerwaas (Owners)
Thomas Juarez (Applicant)
4333 Rio Hondo
Discussion followed regarding access to existing garage, size
of Parcel "A ", and condition of existing residence.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, second by Commissioner
Pike, that Plot Plan No. 210 be approved subject to:
1: Safety check of existing residence.
2. Mutual driveway easement being granted to Lot 39,
4325 Rio Hondo.
3: Waive garage requirement of existing garage. Garage to
remain 18' x 18'
4, 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
12. COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
13. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Kunz, second by Commissioner Pike, and
unanimously carried that agenda item No. 3 be reopened for
discussion.
Commissioner Kunz referr. -d to the minutes of June 1, 1965, page 1,
item 5 (MO) and stated she wished to object to the last sentence
of the motion, and that she believed this sentence should not be
a part of the motion.
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Commissioner Holmes stated that the sentence referred to
by Commissioner Kunz was part of his motion and was added
following discussion of the original motion. City Attorney
ruled motion and minutes would have to stand as made and
approved. However, for the record, the objections of
Commissioner Kunz to being party to recommending a petition
requesting abandonment of street right -of -way is hereby noted.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Commissioner
Pike, second by Commissioner Holmes, and unanimously carried
that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:15 o'clock
p.m.
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