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PC - Minutes - 07-06-65CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of July 6, 1965 0 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 7:30 o'clock p.m. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Administrative Assistant Meyer. Commissioner Holmes gave the Invocation. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Kunz, Taylor Absent: Commissioner Pike Ex officio: Brown, Cushman, Lands, Meyer 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 15, 1965 Commissioner Buchanan referred to agenda item 6, page 2, paragraph 4, and stated he would like to include the words "psychiatric treatment ". ..He stated that he is a licensed medical doctor desirous of practicing medicine including psychiatric treatment, with an outpatient program in this dignified, semi - residential location. Commissioner Kunz referred to agenda item 6, page 2, paragraph 10,.and asked that the word "dignity" be stricken and "residential character" be inserted. - Commissioner Buchanan referred to agenda item 9, page 3, paragraph 3 (MO) and asked that the word "is" be stricken and word "be" inserted. Chairman Taylor referred to agenda item 6, page 2, and stated that he had received a communication from Mr. William B. Paul, 3925 North Rosemead Boulevard, stating that he and Mrs. Paul would be out of town at the time of the June 15 public hearing and that they were in favor of this proposed zone variance. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Kunz, second by Commissioner Holmes, and unanimously carried that the minutes of June 15, 1965, be approved as corrected. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION There were none. ADMINISTRATIVE: OLD BUSINESS 5. PROPOSED HART STREET EXTENSION Advisor Cushman reviewed action to date and reported that the Planning Consultant suggested Hart Street extension could be removed from the plan. 527 PC 7/6/65 - 2 - (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Kunz, second by Commissioner Holmes, that the proposed extension of Hart Street be recommended to the City Council for removal from the proposed master street plan of the City of Rosemead. (Note: The City Council on April 28,, 1964, voted unanimously to add the Hart Street extension to the City's Street Plan. Hence, Commission's action must be a recommending motion. GRC) Attorney Brown asked if there was anyone in the audience who would be opposed to the extension of Hart Street being withdrawn from the proposed master street plan of the City of Rosemead. There were none. Commissioner Buchanan stated that the proposed extension should be taken off the master street plan, but in the event it is ever needed, the City would go ahead and do whatever is necessary. Further, that the property owners should not be disturbed and could go ahead and develop their property the same as any other property owner. (RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Kunz, Taylor Noes: None Absent: Commissioner Pike Commissioner Pike arrived at 7:45 o'clock p.m. NEW BUSINESS 6. ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 31 Public Hearing Henry C: & Erika 9133 E. Whitmore A. Tanklage (Owners) (Site) Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this request for a zone variance to provide off - street parking for the employees of La Victoria Foods, Inc. Advisor Cushman presented two alternate layouts for the parking and landscaping arrangement of the property prepared at the request of the City Administrator. Plan No. 1 - proposed landscaping and parking spaces for 19 employees. Plan No. 2 - proposed .landscaping, parking spaces for 27 employees, curbs, gutters and sidewalks. Plan No. 2 arrangement is dependent upon the City Council vacating portion of Whitmore Street which runs through property ownership of La Victoria Foods easterly to the Rubio Wash. Vacation of the street would provide for simple driveway access into a unified parcel of property. Advisor Cushman administered the oath to those persons wishing to testify at this public hearing. Chairman Taylor declared the public hearing open at 7:55 o'clock P.M. Speaking for this request for a zone variance were the following persons: G. A. Pingle, 6830 Will Rogers Lane, Los La Victoria Mrs. Alice Herrera, 3151 N. Driggs Mr, Richard Haglund, 9134 E. Whitmore Mrs. Doris Ochoa, 3147 North Driggs Mr. Ernest Pope, 10931 Crossdale, Downey, Angeles, Sales Manager Plant Mgr., La Victoria PC 7/6/65 - 3 - 9 In addition to off - street parking for the employees of La Victoria, testimony indicated that the proposed plan would provide for easier school bus, automobile and truck transit. Further testimony indicated concern for sidewalks, adequate turnaround, and proper drainage. There being no further testimony, Chairman Taylor declared the public hearing closed at 8:04 o'clock p.m. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, second by Commissioner Pike, that request for Zone Variance No. 31 as shown on Site Plan No. 2 be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. Providing City Council vacates Whitmore Street. 2. Drainage is approved subject to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 3. Standard requirements that apply. (RC) Roll call Vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Pike, Taylor Noes: Commissioner Kunz Absent: None 7. PLOT PLAN NO. 212 Vivian Forst (Owner) Schulz Bros. (Applicants) 4048 Rio Hondo (Site) Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this plot plan. Mr.,Burl Blue, 9046 Valley Boulevard, represented Mrs. Forst. Mr. Blue showed a plan indicating Mrs. Forst's entire ownership. He stated that at the present time, Mrs. Forst had no desire to move her home, that sometime in the future there might be the possibility of running a street through the residual property in order to develop a subdivision on the property. Discussion followed regarding access to the interior parcels through the dedicated, but unimproved alley, commercial and industrial properties on Valley Boulevard, possibility of rezoning property to commercial use, and fencing or masonry wall separating residential and commercial properties. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Buchanan, second by Commissioner Pike, that the applicant be permitted to withdraw without prejudice and return with an alternate plan at a later date. (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 8:57 o'clock p.m. Meeting reconvened at 9:15 o'clock p.m. 8, PLOT PLAN NO. 215 George M. Raub (Owner) Craft Built Homes (Applicants) 4715 N. Rosemead (Site) Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this plot plan, and referred to Zone Change Case No. 2 requesting R -3 Zoning, which was denied because of limited access. 529 0 0 PC 7/6/65 - 4 - Mr. Sharpe of Craft Built Homes represented the owner. Discussion followed regarding difficulty of access and turnaround Parcels "B" and "C', driveway against property line, possibility of developing with property to the south, condition and age of existing and adjacent dwellings, and the feasibility of R -3 zoning. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Buchanan, second by Commissioner Holmes, that Plot Plan No. 215 be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. Modification of 1 ft. rearyard setback Parcel "A ". 2. Driveway Parcels "A" and "B" paved to 14 ft. width with a 2 ft. planting strip entire length to rear property line Parcel "B". 3. Extend proposed driveway and turnaround Parcel "C" northwesterly 5 ft. 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 LEGISLATIVE: OLD BUSINESS 9. None NEW BUSINESS 10. None COMMUNICATIONS A. West San Gabriel Valley Planning Council Administrative Assistant Meyer read a communication regarding a luncheon meeting scheduled for July 9 at the Derby in Arcadia, and assessing each City belonging to the West San Gabriel Valley Planning Council $5.00 to cover expenses. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Kunz, second by Chairman Taylor, and unanimously carried that the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that the $5.00 assessment be paid by the City to the West San Gabriel Valley Planning Council. B. League of California Cities Administrative Assistant Meyer announced the 67th Annual Conference of the League of California Cities to be held in San Francisco, October 10 through October 13, 1965. 12. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF A. Planning Advisor Cushman Planning Advisor Cushman announced that effective July 15, 1965, he will no longer be working for the City of Rosemead, and will be assigned full time to the City of Temple City. 530 0 PC 7/6/65 - 5 - B. Zone Variance - Standard Conditions Form Advisor Cushman explained that this form was for the convenience of the Commissioners in outlining the conditions of approval of zone variance cases, that the form was merely a work sheet to be used by the individual Commissioners and would be retained by them. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Kunz, second by Commissioner Holmes, that the Commission accept the recommendation of Planning Advisor Cush:-an regarding the zone variance work sheet and the specific standard requirements contained therein. (RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Kunz, Pike, Taylor Noes: None Absent: None C. Discussion Regarding Subdivisions D. Short Agenda Meetings - Utility Company Speakers (MO) It was moved by Chairman Taylor, second by Commissioner Kunz, and unanimously carried that guest speakers from the utility companies : . invited to speak on underground utilities at those meetings having a short agenda. E. Commendation - G. Raymond Cushman (MO) It was moved by Chairman Taylor, second by Commissioner Kunz, and unanimously carried, that the Planning Commission of the City of Rosemead expresses its appreciation to Advisor Cushman for his assistance, patience and understanding, in helping the City of Rosemead's Planning Commission through a period of orderly development in our City. We shall attempt to carry forward the plans which he has helped us to set in motion. 13. ADJOURNMENT (MO) There being no further business, it was moved by Commissioner Holmes, second by Commissioner Kunz, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 10:29 o'clock p.m. CHAIRMAN SECRETARY 531