PC - Minutes - 12-21-65CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of December 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 Chairman Taylor at 7:40 o'clock P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Attorney Brown
Commissioner Pike presented the Invocation
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Buchanan, Kunz, Pike, Taylor
Absent: Commissioners: Holmes
Ex Officio: Brown, Davenport, Hersh, Meyer
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: DECEMBER 7, 1965- REGULAR
DECEMBER 14, 1965-ADJOURNED
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Buchanan, seconded by Commissioner
Kunz, and unanimously carried that the minutes of December. 1., 1965
be approved as written.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Kunz, seconded by Commissioner Pike,
and unanimously carried that the minutes of December 14, 1965 be
approved as written.
TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE
COMMISSION
4. None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 33
ALHAMBRA NEUROPSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
4644 Ivar Avenue (site)
Mr. Hersh, Director of Planning, presented the factual data.
Mr. Hersh administered the Oath to those persons wishing to testify
at this Public Hearing. 7:,s
1 6 Chairman Taylor declared the Public Hearing open at 4-s-Y o'clock P.M.
PROPONENTS:
James Conte, Administrator for Alhambra Neuropsychiatric Hospital
1 9 N. Rosemead Boulevard- Rosemead, California.
Lonnie r:yba -8876 Lansford - Rosemead, California
OPPONENTS:
Gordon Skinner -4628 N. Ivar- Rosemead, California
Frank Westgate -8868 Barrett - Rosemead, California
Chairman Taylor declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:07 P.M.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Pike, seconded by Commissioner Kunz,
that the Planning Commission approve Zone Variance Case No. 33
with the following conditions:
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1. That the old house existing on the subject property be
removed prior to completion of the proposed parking lot.
2. That ingress and egress to the parking lot be restricted to
Rosemead Boulevard.
3. That Applicant submit revised pains for parking and landscaping
for Staff consideration and approval.
4. That curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and street trees be installed
along the Ivar Avenue frontage of the subject property and
along the adjoining property approved per Zone Variance Case
No. 25, condition No. 4, of letter to applicant dated October 2,
1964. These required improvements shall be installed within
6 months of the date of acceptance of the conditions of this grant.
5. That the existing 6 foot high decorative masonry wall on the
adjoining parking lot to the north be extended along the entire
westerly and southerly boundaries of the proposed parking lot.
6. That parking spaces, paving and landscaping of the parking lot
be provided as required in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance.
7. That provisions for adequate drainage be provided to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
8. This acceptance 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 variance.
9. It is hereby declared to be the intent that if any provision
of the variance is held or declared to be invalidated, the
variance shall be void and the privileges granted herein shall
lapse.
. 10. It is further declared and made a condition of this variance
that if any condition hereof is violated, or if any otherA a .
1 to 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 variance shall be null and void unless used within one year
from the date of grant.
(RC) Roll Call vote as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners: Buchanan, Kunz, Pike, Taylor
Noes: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: Holmes
6. ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 34
Mrs. Maxine M. Micheli
4325 N. Rosemead Boulevard (site)
Mr. Hersh, Director of Planning, presented the factual data
Mr. Hersh administered the Oath to those wishing to testify at
this Public Hearing.
Chairman Taylor declared the Public Hearing open at 8:42 o'clock P.M.
PROPONENTS:
Anthony Micheli (applicant's §on) -22002 Redbeam- Torrance, California
OPPONENTS:
None
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Chairman Taylor declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:44 o'clock P.M.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Buchanan, seconded by Commissioner
Pike, that Zone Variance Case No. 34 be approved subject to the
following conditions:
1. The use of a trailer house or mobile home on the subject property
is limited to residential use for a valid caretaker and members
of his immediate family.
2. The subject trailer house or mobile home shall be removed from
the subject property within a reasonable period, not to exceed
six months, if the employment of a caretaker is discontinued,
3. The use granted by this approval shall expire on December 31,
1970, except that the Commission, within three months of this
date, upon receipt of a written request and valid proof of need
and compliance with the intent of the current grant, may approve
a time extension for such term as they consider appropriate.
4. This variance 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 variance.
5. It is hereby declared to be the intent that if any provisions
of this variance is held or declared to be invalidated, the
variance shall be void and the privileges granted herein shall
lapse.
6. It is further declared end made a condition of this variance
that if any condition hereof is violated, or if any other�w.
statute, or ordinance is violated, the permit shall be suspended
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1 and privileges granted herein shall lapse; provided that the
applicant has been given written notice to cease such violation
and has failed to do so for a period of 30 days.
7. This variance shall be null and void unless used within one
year from the date of grant.
(RC) Roll Call Vote as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners: Buchanan, Kunz, Pike, Taylor
Noes: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: Holmes
Chairman Taylor declared a recess at 8:53 o'clock P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 9:07 o'clock P.M.
ADMINISTRATIVE
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS : None
NEW BUSINESS
8. PLOT PLAN NO. 231
SCHULZ BROS.
3826 N. Delta Avenue (site)
Administrative Assistant Meyer made Staff recommendation of withdrawal
without predjudice to enable applicant to check feasibility of
having all houses on a dedicated street (per #16 of the Planning
Commission Policy and Standard Requirements for Approval of Plot
Plans and Lot Splits).
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(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Kunz, seconded by Commissioner Taylor,
that the applicant be allowed to withdraw proposed Lot Arrangement
No. 231 without predjudice and bring it back at the next Planning
Commission meeting after meeting Staff's recommendation.
(RC) Roll Call Vote as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners: Buchanan, Kunz, Pike, Taylor
Noes: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: Holmes
The applicant agreed to withdraw without predjudice:
9. MODIFICATION NO. 54
M.A; Russell
8838 Steele Street (site)
Mr. Hersh, Director of Planning, presented the factual data and
Exhibits 1,2,3,& 4 submitted by the applicant.
The applicant, Mr. Russell presented a revised plot plan.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Kunz, seconded by Commissioner Pike,
that the Planning Commission grant Modification No. 54 and permit
construction of the fireplace within the required side yard as set
forth in the revised plot plan.
(RC) Roll Call Vote as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners: Buchanan, Kunz, Pike, Taylor
Noes: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: Holmes
10. MODIFICATION NO. 55
Amos B. Miller
3521 Strang (site)
Mr. Hersh, Director of Planning presented the factual data.
Mr. Miller, the ,applicant, spoke for approval of Modification #55
(MO) It was.moved by Commissioner Pike, seconded by Commissioner Kunz,
to approve Modification No. 55 subject to its passing the Building
Department and the Building Code.
(RC) Roll Call Vote as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners:
Noes: Commissioners:
Absent: Commissioners:
LEGISLATIVE
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Buchanan, Kunz, Pike, Taylor
None .
Holmes
12. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Taylor, seconded by Commissioner
Kunz, that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council
that a study be made an an ordinance be prepared for Underground
Utilities.
(RC) Roll Call Vote as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners: Buchanan, Kunz, Pike, Taylor
Noes: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: Holmes
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COMMUNICATIONS
13. Mr. Hersh, Director of Planning announced that Mr. Larry Wise
will be able to come to Rosemead and would like to speak to the
Commission on January 12, 1966 (Wed.). He requested a 7:00 o'clock P.M
meeting.
The Commission agreed to the meeting and the City Council and Staff
will be invited to attend.
MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
14. Administrative Assistant Meyer requested the Planning Commission
to authorize Staff to prepare a standard policy for applicants
to study and comply with when applying for a lot split(possibility
of a street, joining neighbors, best use of property, etc.)
There was general discussion on the subject but no final action.
15. Everyone extended HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON GREETINGS'
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Taylor adjourned the
meeting at 10:23 o'clock P.M.
CHAIRMAN SECRETARY