Loading...
PC - Minutes - 09-07-65CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of September 7, 1965 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held in the Council Chambers at 8815 E. Valley Boulevard. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Taylor at 7:38 o'clock p.m. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Administrative Assistant Meyer. Councilman Jackman give the Invocation. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Kunz, Pike, Taylor Absent: None Ex officio: Farrell, Flanery, Lands, Meyer Skophammer, Watson 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 17, 1965 Commissioner Kunz referred to page 5, item 9, and stated there is only one motion of record and that the minutes be corrected accordingly. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, second by Commissioner Pike, that the minutes be corrected accordingly. After considerable discussion, City ;attorney Watson recommended a deferment of the approval of the minutes of August 17, 1965 to the meeting of September 21, 1965. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Taylor, second by Commissioner Holmes, and unanimously carried that approval of the minutes of August 17, 1965, be deferred to the meeting of September 21, 1965. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION Dr. H. Finley, 9504 E. Ralph, addressed the Commission and stated he believed the architecture of the proposed shopping center should be of the mission or Spanish type. Chairman Taylor advised Dr. Finley he was out of order as the public hearing on the proposed shopping center was on the agenda. ADMINISTRATIVE: Public Hearing 5. ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 32 Victor /Pearce Realty (0 /A) Regional Shopping Center Advisor Flanery presented the factual data regarding this request for a zone variance to establish, operate and maintain a regional shopping center including_a major department store, junior department store, major market, satellite stores and shops and appurtent facilities in the existing R -1, R -3 and C -1 zones. Advisor Flanery referred to a zoning map, architectural renderings, plot plan of proposed development, and a map showing the findings on a poll taken relative to the feelings of those persons residing on the northerly side of Marshall Street. 0 PC 9/7/65 -2- 0 Advisor Flanery administered the oath to those persons wishing to testify at this public hearing. Chairman Taylor declared the public hearing open at 8:01 o'clock P.m. Speaking for this request for a zone variance were the following persons: Lester Boxer, Attorney for the applicants William Bryant, 9121 Ramona Dr. H. Finley, 9504 E. Ralph Speaking in opposition to this request for a zone variance were the following persons: Dave Whidden, 9242 Marshall Zig Rafferty, 9224 Marshall William Anton, 9243 Marshall E. 0. Hogue, 9260 Glendon Way Questions regarding the zone variance request were asked by the following persons: Stan Bruno, 9340 Marshall Al Smith, 9433 E. Valley Mrs. Richard Redding, 9237 E. Marshall There being no further testimony, Chairman Taylor declared the public hearing closed at 8:28 o'clock p.m. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Kunz, second by Commissioner Holmes, that request for Zone Variance Case No. 32 be approved according to the specifications as set up by the official planner and that the applicants pursue diligently their plan for development. (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 8:40 o'clock p.m. Meeting reconvened at 8:59 o'clock p.m. OLD BUSINESS 6. PLOT PLAN NO. 211 Revised William J. Knight (0 /A) 4134 Walnut Grove (Site) Advisor Skophammer presented the factual data regarding this revision to Plot Plan No. 211 approved at the meeting of June 15, 1965. Revision necessitated return of the plot plan to the Planning Commission for approval. Discussion followed regarding front yard setback Parcel 4 due to the fact that proposed dwelling is on a corner lot and could face on either one of two streets. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Buchanan, second by Commissioner Holmes, that Plot Plan No. 211 Revised be approved subject to the standard requirements that apply. 545 0 0 PC 9/7/65 -3- (RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Pike Noes: Commissioner Kunz Absent: None 7. PLOT PLAN NO. 212 Revised Vivian Forst (0) Schulz Brothers (A) 4048 Rio Hondo (Site) Advisor Skophammer presented the factual data regarding this revised plot plan. Mr. Burl Blue, 9046 Valley Boulevard, represented the owner Mrs. Forst. Attorney Watson advised the Commission that development of the subject property would constitute a subdivision, and in his opinion, could not be legally dealt with under the lot split ordinance. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Buchanan, that Plot Plan No. 212 - Revised be denied on the grounds that this is not the best development of the property. Motion died for lack of second. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Taylor, second by Commissioner Holmes that Plot Plan No. 212 Revised be denied, that upon advice of legal counsel development of the property would constitute a subdivision. (RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Pike, Taylor Noes: Commissioner Kunz Absent: None Attorney Watson advised representative of owner's right to appeal to the City Council. 7A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3 Valley Rehabilitation Center 3345 North Bartlett (Site) Advisor Skophammer reviewed the factual data regarding this request for a Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Lyle Larson, 9047 E. Garrett, owner of the subject property, presented a letter dated September 3, 1965, read by Administrative Assistant Meyer, from the County Health Department specifying that the proposed facility could accommodate a maximum total of eleven persons, and that a periodic inspection would be made with ,regard to general sanitation and compliance with applicable housing laws. Chairman Taylor advised the Commission of receipt of a petition of protest signed by 54 persons. Upon advice of the Attorney petition was filed. Commissioner Buchanan suggested that Staff could check to see what other cities are doing regarding establishments of this nature. 0 PC 9/7/65 -4- 0 (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, second by Commissioner Buchanan, that Conditional Use Permit No. 3 be denied, that intended use is detrimental to this residential area. (RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Pike, Taylor Noes: Commissioner Kunz Absent: None 8. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 4 Foster & Kleiser (A) 8960 E. Valley (Site) Advisor Skophammer reviewed the proposed plot plan and factual data pertaining to this request for a Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Donald Davis, representing Foster & Kleiser answered questions relevant to this request. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Pike, second by Commissioner Kunz, that request for Conditional Use Permit No. 4 be denied. (RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners: Kunz, Pike Noes: Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Taylor Absent: None (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Buchanan, second by Commissioner Holmes, that approval be granted for the proposed Valley Boulevard billboard, that proposed Rosemead Boulevard billboard is denied. The back of the approved billboard on Valley Boulevard could be used or latticed at owner's option and approved billboard must be properly maintained and kept in good repair. (RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Taylor Noes: Commissioners: Kunz, Pike Absent: None Staff was requested to check billboard ordinances of other cities. Chairman Taylor declared a short recess at 10:43 o'clock p.m. Meeting reconvened at 10:45 o'clock p.m. 9. PLOT PLAN NO. 220 Revised Ralph Vogel & Charlotte Sipple (0 /A) 3914 N. Muscatel Mrs. Sipple addressed the Commission and corrected the address shown on the agenda. Advisor Skophammer reviewed the factual data pertaining to this revised plot plan. Discussion followed regarding parcelling, and easements. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Pike, second by Commissioner Kunz, that Plot Plan No. 220 Revised be approved subject to the installation of curbs, gutters and sidewalks across the front of Parcel "A ", a safety check is made of the existing residence on Parcel "A ", and standard requirements that apply. 5 47 0 PC 9/7/65 -5- w (RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Kunz, Pike, Taylor Noes: None Absent: None NEW BUSINESS 10. PLOT PLAN NO. 223 Walter & Marie A. Trotechand (0) Euclid Land & Construction (A) 3750 Ellis Lane (Site) Advisor Skophammer presented the factual data regarding this plot plan. Discussion followed regarding undimensioned guest parking, condition of and possible relocation of garage on existing Parcel "C ". Mr. Lew Webb, 9102 DeAdalena, applicant, and Mr. Gerald Ramey, Victor /Pearce Realty, both spoke regarding proposed lot split development. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, second by Commissioner Pike, that Plot Plan No. 223 be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That the garage on Parcel "C" be moved southerly to within one foot of the property line. The 25 ft. setback requirement is waived and modified to 22 ft. 2. Five copies of plot plan indicating dimensions of guest parking Parcels " A " and "B" to be approved by Staff. 3. A cash deposit shall be paid by the applicant sufficient to cover the cost of required curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements. 4. 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 11. COMMUNICATIONS None 12. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF League of California Cities 67th Annual Conference - San Francisco October 10 -13, 1965 (MO) It was moved by Commissioner and unanimously carried that to the City Council that the the 67th Annual Conference at Taylor, second by Commissioner Kunz the Planning Commission recommends Chairman and Vice Chairman attend the r: of the City. 13. ADJOURNMENT (MO) There being no further business, it was moved by Commissioner Kunz, second by Commissioner Buchanan, and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:38 o'clock p.m. CHAIRMAN – - -- — SECRETARY CITY OF ROSEMEAD • PLANNING COMMISSION ADDENDUM: Minutes of September 7, 1965 Agenda Item No. 5 - ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 32 The following conditions are to be added to the motion on page 2, of Zone Variance Case No. 32. 1. That the applicant shall submit for approval of the City Administrator five copies of a revised plot plan showing development similar to that presented at the public hearing and incorporating such of the following conditions as can be shown on a plan. The property shall thereafter be developed and maintained substantially in conformance with such approved revised plan. 2. Dedicate 25 feet of right -of -way along the north property line adjacent to Marshall Street between Rosemead Boulevard and the proposed north -south street to provide for the widening of Marshall Street to four (4) lanes with a median divider strip, and construct the necessary improvements to the satisfaction of the City of Rosemead. 3. Dedicate 68' feet of right -of -way and construct the proposed north - south street between Ramona Boulevard and Marshall Street to City specifi- cations and in addition, provide a 2 foot utility easement,adjacent to the west side of the proposed street. 4. Construct standard sidewalks adjacent to the curb on the south side of Marshall Street and both sides of the proposed north -south street. 5. Construct a masonry wall a minimum of 42" high located 5 feet inside the property line along the west, north, and east sides of the proposed development and install approved landscaping between the required wall and sidewalk. 6. Submit a parking and landscaping plan and ground plans and elevations to the City for approval prior to starting construction, and all areas used by automobiles shall be paved and a minimum of 2% interior landscaping shall be required for parking areas. 7. Dedicate such additional right -of -way and construct improvements as may be required by the City to facilitate traffic movement at the entrance to the proposed subject shopping center at Rosemead Boulevard, Glendon Way, and the San Bernardino Freeway off -ramp. 8. Reimburse the City of Rosemead for any traffic signal construction cost attributable to the proposed shopping center. 9• All utilities within the proposed shopping center shall be underground. 10. Signs are permitted as approved by the City Administrator. 11. Those portions of Ramona Boulevard and Glendon Way within the proposed shopping center shall be vacated. 12. The developer shall comply with all other rules, regulations, and ordinances of the City of Rosemead. 13. That this variance shall expire on September 7, 1967, unless an exten- sion of time has been granted by the Commission in accordance with Section 9123.5 of the Ordinance. 14. This variance shall not be effective for any purpose until the owner, or duly authorized representative of the owner, of the property involved has filed at the office of the City Planning Commission his affidavit stating that he is aware of, and accepts, all the conditions of this variance. 15. It is hereby declared to be the intent that if any provision of this variance is held or declared to be invalid, the variance shall be void and the privileges granted hereunder shall lapse. 16. It is further declared and made a condition of this variance that if any condition hereof is violated, or if any law, statute, or ordinance is viola- ted, the variance shall be suspended and the privileges granted hereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicant has been given written notice to eease such violation and has failed to do so for a period of thirty (30) days. 5 4h