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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of September 21, 1965
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held
in the Council Chambers at 8815 East Valley Boulevard. The
meeting was called to order by Vice - Chairman Buchanan at
7:33 o'clock p.m.
1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice- Chairman Buchanan
Vice - Chairman Buchanan presented the Invocation
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Kunz
Absent: Commissioners: Pike & Taylor
Ex Officio: Brown; Meyer, Phillips, Skophammer
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 17, 1965
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes and seconded by Commissioner
Kunz that the minutes of August 17; 1965, be approved as corrected.
(RC) Roll call_ vote on the motion was as follows:
Ayes: Buchanan, Holmes; Kunz
Noess none
Abs: Commissioners Pike & Taylor
APPROVAL OF MINUTES; September 7; 1965
There was considerable discussion regarding these minutes, and
an addendum was added.
(MO) It was moved.by Commissioner Holmes, second by Commissioner
Kunz that the minutes of September 7, 1965 be deferred to the
meeting of October 5, 1965, due to the absence of two Commissioners.
(RC) Roll call vote on.the motion was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners Buchanan, Holmes; & Kunz
Noes: None
Abs. Commissioners Pike & Taylor
4. TIME RESERVED. FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS
THE COMMISSION : There were none...
ADMINISTRATIVE:
Public Hearing
5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.5
PACIFIC TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH
8629 & 8639 EAST GRAND AVENUE
° Advisor Skophammer presented the factual data as follows:
To establish, operate, and maintain a building for offices,
training rooms; storage, vehicle maintenance with vehicle
parking.
The plot plan marked "Exhibit A" shows a one story customer
service center 163 sq. ft: X 40 sq. ft: and an approximate
20 foot X 40 foot storage building, a covered wash rack and
parking spaces for 163 motor vehicles.
Vice - Chairman Buchanan opened the Public Hearing at 7:55 o'clock p.m.
Attorney Brown administered the oath to those persons wishing
to testify at this public hearing.
Mi. Earl H.iler., Pacific Telephone & Telegraph; 39 N; Raymond
Avenue, Pasadena; representing the applicant explained the
development and proposed uses in detail.
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The following persons asked various questions regarding the
landscaping, fencing, and proposed construction of the building
and were not in opposition:
James Burgess, 8636 E. Grand Avenue
Razzerio Pollifrone, 8658 E. Grand Avenue
John Wilson, 8626 E. Grand Avenue
There being no further testimonies, the Public Hearing was
declared closed at 8:09 o'clock p.m.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, second by Commissioner
Buchanan that Conditional Use Permit No. 5 be granted subject
to standard requirements that apply and the following conditions:
1. Development of the subject property shall be substantially
in accord with the plot plan, Exhibit "A ".
2. Minimum of 25 foot setback from Grand Avenue.
3.
Set
back
area to
be landscaped.
4.
A 6
foot
masonry
wall on Grand Avenue at 25 foot setback.
5.
A 6
foot
masonry
wall to 25' beyond wash rack. Total of 118 ft.
6. The 2% interior landscaping requirements per ordinance.
7. All conditions subject to review and approval by the City
of Rosemead.
8. This l i a shall not be effective for any purpose until
the owner of the property involved has filed at the office
of the City Clerk an affidavit stating that he is aware of
and accepts all the conditions of this G &
9. It is hereby declared to be the intent that if any pro-
visions of th� vsr�iear�is held or declared to be inval-
idated, the '..Fiance shall be void and the privileges
granted herein shall lapse.
10. It is further declared and made a condition of this
GAv.:t- r-a -envcf that if any condition hereof is violated, or
if any other law, statute, or ordinance is violated,
the permit shall be suspended and privileges granted
herein shall lapse; provided that the applicant has
been given written notice to cease such violation and
has failed for a period of 30 days to do so.
11. This v= arrance shall be null and void unless used within
one year from the date of grant.
(RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners Buchanan, Holmes, and Kunz
Noes: None
Abs.: Commissioners Pike & Taylor
6. OLD BUSINESS
PLOT PLAN NO, 206 (Revised)
Rae M. & Lauequetta Kawamoto
3728 N. Bartlett Avenue
Secretary Meyer reported that this plan was appealed to the
City Council on September 14, 1965. The Council took action
to defer this appeal to the second meeting which would be
October 26, 1965.
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7, NEW BUSINESS
Request to waive Sidewalk Requirement
8922 E. Lawrence Avenue
James & Mary Ogle - ZVC No. 21
Secretary Meyer read this request in full.
Discussion was held concerning the fact that the owners were not
present and also two Commissioners were absent.
(Mp) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes., second by Commissioner Kunz
that the request for a waiver of sidewalk requirements be deferred
until the next regular meeting.; and that a letter be written to
the owners stating same..
(RC) Roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners Buchanan, Holmes, & Kunz
Noes: None
Abs.; Commissioners Pike & Taylor
LEGISLATIVE
$ OLD BUSINESS: None
9 0 NEW BUSINESS:
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
It was moved by Commissioner Kunz that the Planning Commission
recommend to the City Council that an ordinance be drafted to 1
require the installation of underground utilities in all new
subdivisions and large commercial or industrial developments.
Advisor Skophammer stated this matter is being studied by the
Regional Planning Commission and he would obtain a copy of the
report for the Commissioners,
After discussion, Commissioner Kunz withdrew her motion and it
was decided by all to defer this matter until the next meeting
when all the Commissioners would be present.
10 COMMUNICATIONS
Secretary Meyer read this communication in full as follows:
3225 Big Dalton Ave.
Baldwin Park, Calif.
September 20, 1965
Gentlemen;
This is to respectfully request clarification, or your
approval, permitting the use of the property located on the
South -East corner of the intersection of Mission Drive and
Ivar Street,, in the city of Rosemead, California.. The property
is zoned C -1 and contains a building 18' X 20' which will be
remodeled to meet the city requirements for building and health
standards. The undersigned intends to lease said property, with
option to purchase, for a period of years and use premisis as a
small lunch - counter, with a carry -away service for the public
offering hot - dogs, Italian- grinders, coffee,, milk, ice - cream,
malts, etc, for the many school children in the area, and also
to the working public who find such service beneficial.
This letter is to request approval so that undersigned
may proceed to secure proper city - license and secure necessary
permits for remodeling of building to conform to standards for
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the above descrived place of business.
Sincerely Yours,
Paul E. Hinton
3225 Big Dalton St.
Baldwin Park, Calif.
After discussion, Attorney Brown advised Paul Hinton that this
request could only be handled by a Zone Variance Request as the
requested use is not permitted in a C -1 zone. It would require
C -3 zoning,
MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAPP
Attorney Brown presented a proposed resolution of the Planning
Commission to cover Zone Variance Case No..32,
Attorney Brown also advised that this type of Resolution be
used in the future on all Zone Variance Cases and Conditional
Use Permits.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, second by Commissioner
Kunz and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 o'clock p.m.
CHAIRMAN SECRETARY
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