PC - Minutes - 10-19-65CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD,, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of October 19, 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 Chairman Taylor at 7:38 o'clock p.m..
1,. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Buchanan
Commissioner Pike presented the Invocation
2, ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Buchanan., Holmes„ Kunz, Pike, Taylor
Absent: None
Ex Officio.: Davenport., Farrell, Hersh, Meyer., Phillips, Watson
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 5, 1965
The minutes were corrected as follows-: Page 2, #7, MO- -Kunz
seconded. "Page 2, #7, AMEND - -Kunz amended. Page 2, #6., MO -- strike
out word and and insert word on in next to last line. Page 3, #9,
after Mr. Harold Bishop, add words: an employee of Edison Company.
Page 3., #12, par. 2, insert words Land Use before Ordinance and
word Section before 9104.1 -F. In same paragraph., change word
domestic to household. Page 3., #9, 3rd paragraph, change word
company to utility companies.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Buchanan, second by Commissioner
Holmes and unanimously carried that the minutes of October 5, 1965 -,
be approved as corrected..
4.. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE
COMMISSION: There were none
ADMINISTRATIVE::
PUBLIC HEARING
5,. ZONE VARIANCE CASE 32(a)
Victor /Pearce Realty (0 /A)
Regional Shopping Center
Al Hersh, Director of Planning, presented the factual data as follows:
A Fequest to amend variance granted in Zone Variance Case No. 32
and 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
appurtenant facilities.
Mr. Hersh administered the oath to those persons wishing to testify
at this public hearing.
Chairman Taylor opened the Public Hearing at 7:55 o'clock p.m..
Speaking FOR this request for a zone variance were the following
persons:
Victor Schmuch, 9106 E. Las Tunas, Temple City, California.
He made statement that p.roposed zone variance has nothing to do
with purchase or sale of any properties that have been obligated
by Victor /Pearce Realty.
Speaking in OPPOSITION to this request for a zone variance were the
following persons: There were none
QUESTIONS regarding the proposed zone variance were asked by the
following persons:
Mrs. Rafferty, 9224 E. Marshall, Rosemead, California
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There being no further testimony, Chairman Taylor declared the
Public Hearing closed at 7:59 o'clock p.m.
Mr. Hersh, Director of Planning, read the letter from Mr. Wise of
Hahn, Wise and Associates, Inc., Planning Consultants hired by the
City.which was addressed to the Planning Commission. In the letter,
Mr. Wise stated he felt that it is a much needed -and highly desirable
development for the convenience and economy of the people of
Rosemead.
Attorney Matson recommended that item 3 on the plot plan be deleted
or words be added: with the appr oval of the City It was decided to
add words above and state i� n con its tions.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, second Kunz, to direct the
preparation of a resolution granting the variance in Zone Variance
Case No. 32(a) and adopting the findings as stated by the Director
of Planning and approving conditions 1 through 17 inclusive.
It was decided to omit the words, if the Commission so desires, in
condition #12.
Commissioner Holmes amended his motion with the agreement of the
second to add to the conditions as #18, a time limit of two (2) years.
(RC) Roll, Call Vote on the motion was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Kunz, Pike, & Taylor
Noes: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: None
Chairman Taylor declared a recess at 8:15 o'clock p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 8:25 o'clock p.m.
Proposed Resolution PC 65 -3 was discussed and Attorney Watson made
necessary revisions.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Pike, second by Commissioner Kunz,
to adopt Resolution PC 65-3 of the City of Rosemead as revised.
(R6) Roll Call Vote on the motion was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Kunz, Pike, & Taylor
Noes: Commissioners: None
Absent. Commissioners: None
Attorney Watson had a previous engagement so the following was
discussed at this time in order to have him advise: Land Ordinance
Use 9122.11 - Cash Payment in Lieu of Parking Space...
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Kunz, second by Commissioner Holmes
that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that an
urgency ordinance be drawn suspending or revising the wording of
Section 9122.11 of the Land Use Ordinance.
After discussion, the motion was withdrawn by Commissioner Kunz
with agreement of second.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Kunz, second by Commissioner Holmes
that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that an
urgency ordinance be prepared to nullify the wording in Section
9122.11 of the Land Use Ordinance regarding Cash in Lieu of Parking.
Commissioner Kunz withdrew her motion with agreement of second.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Kunz, second by Commissioner Holmes
that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that an
urgency ordinance be adopted either suspending Section 9122.11 or
providing for its use only on a finding of hardship by the Planning
Commission.
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Attorney Watson suggested recommending a suspension of the section.
The person would then need a variance and it would be
presented to the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Kunz withdrew the motion with agreement of second.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Kunz, second by Commissioner Holmes
that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that they
adopt an urgency ordinance to suspend Section 9122.11 of the Land
Use Ordinance.
A date will be set for study to existing ordinance.
(RC) Roll Call Vote on the motion was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners: Buchanan, Holmes, Kunz; Pike, & Taylor
Noes: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: None
ADMINISTRATIVE:
6. OLD BUSINESS: There was none.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
LEGISLATIVE:
OLD BUSINESS:
There was none.
8. Since Attorney Brown did not attend the meeting, the subject of
car -ports in R -1 zone will be discussed at a later date.
NEW BUSINESS:
9. Ordinance No. 65 -163 (Temple City) Council referral for consideration
and recommendation.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, second by Commissioner Pike,
and unanimously carried that the Ordinance be studied by Attorney
Watson and brought back at next regular meeting.
Attorney'Watson was excused at 9:10 o'clock p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS:
10. Secretary Meyer read correspondence from Lida Mae Kirk - Realtor,
dated October 6, 1965, and addressed to Mr. Paul Taylor, Chairman
of the Planning Commission with regard to re- zoning an area recently
annexed by the City of Rosemead that it could be developed by owner
who would build 100 to 150 two and three bedroom apartments.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Kunz, second by Commissioner Holmes
and unanimously carried that the letter be turned over -to the
Director of Planning for further consideration and reported at a
later date.
It was suggested that the Planning Consultant be included in
study of letter subject. Also suggested a letter be written to
Realtor informing of study.
11. Secretary Meyer read communication from South Gate City Hall informing
the Commission that the Southern California Planning Congress is
holding its October meeting on October 21, 1965. It will be hosted
by Ventura County and held at the Los Robles Inn, in Thousand Oaks.
12. Secretary Meyer read correspondence of a 1 day regional planning
conference to be held October 27, 1965, at the Statler- Hilton Hotel
in Los Angeles. Reservations are now due.
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MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
13. Commissioner Pike asked for a show of hands of Commissioners who
would like to ride in the parade Saturday. He needed information
in order to arrange for cars. Commissioner Kunz said she would
like to ride.
14. Commissioner Kunz reminded everyone that the ground breaking for the
new library (across from City Hall) will be held Monday morning at
9:30 o'clock a.m.
There being no further business, Chairman Taylor declared the
meeting adjourned at 9:22 o'clock p.m.
CHAIRMAN SECRETARY
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