PC - Minutes - 11-21-67PLANNING COMMISSION .
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 21, 1967
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order
by the Chairman, Commissioner Pike at 7:35 P,M, in the City Council
Chambers, 3018 North Charlotte Avenue, Rosemead`
1; CALL TO ORDER
the Pledge of Allegiance As' led by Chairman Pike
Chairman Pike delivered the invocation.
2., ROLL CALL
Present: Holmes, Larson, Pike, O'Hagan and Taylor
Absent: None
Ex Officio:: Director of Planning - Al Hersh
City Attorney - Bob Joehnck
Admi.n.. Asst.. - Steve Street
Secretary - Foy Burton
3.. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 7, 1967
Commissioner Larson pointed out that under Item 7 Proponent
No.`.'3 it should read %. .....and with some clean- up....."
(M0) It was moved by Commissioner O'Hagan, seconded by Commissioner
Taylor,.and unanimously carried that the minutes of November
7, 1967 be approved as corrected.
COMMISSION <RE - ORGANIZATION
4., Election of. Commission Chairman. Chairman Pike relinquished
the gave to Acting Commission Secretary Steve Street.
Mr..Street declared the nominations open for the office of
Commission Chairman..
Commissioner. Holmes nominated Commissioner Taylor.
Commissioner Pike nominated Commissioner Larson.
There being no further nominations Mr. Street declared the
nominations closed and instructed the Commission to cast their
ballots..
Ballots were counted by Mr..Street.. Results were as follows:
Taylor: 4 votes
Larson :. I vote
5. Election of Commission Vice Chairman. Chairman Taylor declared
nominations open for the office of Commission Vice Chairman.
Commissioner O'Hagan nominated Commissioner Larson.
Commissioner Pike moved the nominations be closed and the
Commission cast a unanimous ballot for Commissioner Larson.
Commissioner Holmes seconded the motion,-
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Election of Commission Secretary
Chairman Taylor declared nominations open for the office of
Commission Secretary,
Commissioner Holmes nominated Administaative Assistant eve
Streets
It was mpved by Commissioner secohded by tommissfoner Taylor,
and unanimously carried that the nominations be closed and
the Commission cast a unanimous ballot.
6. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE WHO 1 41SH TO ADDRESS
THE COMMISSION.
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
7. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE,
Chairman Taylor ordered this item be set back on the agenda
to allow the completion of the other items.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. ZONE VARIANCE #52 (Revised) - Reliable Lumber Company - 8600-
8614,Valley Boulevard - Storage of lumber in a residential zone.
Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data.
Chairman Taylor declared the public hearing open at 7:56 P.M.
Mr. Hersh administered the Oath to those persons wishing to
testify at this public hearing.
PROPONENTS
1. Mr. Jerry Higman, 110 W. Winnie Way, Arcadia, testified
regarding reasons andjustification for granting the
requested variance.
2. Mrs. Ann Higman, 3910 Walnut Grove, Rosemead, testified
regarding reasons and justification for granting the
requested variance.
OPPONENTS:
1. Marie Connelly, 8554 Guess Street, testified regarding
reasons for denying the requested variance.
2. Marie Ladyman, 8555 Guess Street, testified regarding reasons
for denying the requested variance.
3. Roy Ladyman, 8555 Guess Street, testified regarding reasons
for denying the requested variance.
4,. Minnie Bucola, 8561 Guess Street, testified regarding reasons
for denying the requested variance.
Chairman Taylor declared the public hearing closed at 8:15 P.M.
Discussion by the Commission.
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ZONE VARIANCE #52
(MO) It was moved
O'Hagan that.
per Resoluti,
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(Continued)
by Commissloner P1ke, seconded by Commissioner
Zone Variance Case No, 52 (Revised) be approved
in No. 67 =22, subject to the following conditions:
1; Development of the subject property substantially in accord
with a revised plot plan marked !'Exhibit A - Revised!'
showing buildings to be removed, landscaping along the
boundary of the property along the flood control channel
consisting of Acacia trees planted every 12 feet along the
side of the wash as necessary$ subject to approval by
the Director of Planning.
2. All unpainted buildings on the Walnut Grove Avenue side
of the property, other than residential buildings, shall
be appropriately painted within thrity (30) days of the
date of approval of this case+
34 The driveway entrance to the lumber. yard alongside the
'storage building shall be paved to City Standards. The
chain link fencing along the Walnut Grove frontage shall
be woven With metal blind strips.
4.' No storage of lumber shall be permitted until the f qu,iced
eight foot fence enclosure is completed and inspected.
5e This variance shall expire five years from the date of
approval herewith, except that within six months of the
date of expiration the applicant may apply, and the
Planning Commission may, without public hearing, consider
and grant a time extension of this grant, not to exceed
five years.
6, Owner /applicant shall submit a signed Affidavit of
Acceptance of Conditions to staff,
7. Development of the sub J'ect property shall otherwise be
in accord with the applicable standards and policies of
the Planning Commission; and in accord with the regula-
tions of the City Zoning Ordinance (Ord. 192):.
8.. if any condit,loos Imposed hereunder are violated or if
any other applicable law, statute, or ordinance is ,violated
in the development hereunder, this variance shall be
suspended and the privileges granted hereunder shall lapse
provided that the applicant has been given written notice
to cease such violation and has failed to do so within a
period of thirty days.
ROLL CALL VOTE as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners: Holmes, Larson, Taylor, O'Hagan and Pike
Noes: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners :' None
9. SERVICE STATION ORDINANCE - Study Session
Chairman Taylor ordered this item be set back on the agenda
to allow the completion of other agenda items.
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NEW BUSINESS
10. PLOT PLAN #322 - Relocation to 8935 Cortada Street of a single
family dwelling - H. L. Lane, agent for owners.
Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data.
Commissioner Holmes presented the report of the Move -in Committee.
Mr. H. L'. Lane and the Campbells were present to answer questions
from the Commission.
(MO)
Discussion by the Commission.
It was moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner
Pike that Plot Plan #322 be approved, subject to the following
conditions:
1. The applicant shall submit a revised plot plan in accordance
with Commission requirements; the property shall thereafter
be developed substantially as indicated on the approved
plot plan marked "Exhibit A- Revised ".
2. The applicant shall submit a Parcel Map in accord with
the plan as approved, for processing, approval, and
recordation in accord with the requirements of the State
Subdivision Map Act, and shall pay the required engineering
and recordation fees'. A refundable cash deposit or certifio
Cate of deposit, in the amount of $150.00, shall be sub-
mitted to the City to ensure the Parcel Map requirements.
3. Sidewalks and an appropriate street tree , to City Stan-
dards, shall be installed on the Cortada Street frontage.
4. 'Owner /applicant shall submit a signed Affidavit of
Acceptance of Conditions to the Planning Department.
5. Development of the subject property shall otherwise be
in accord with the applicable standards and policies
of the Planning Commission; and in accord with the regula-
tions of the City Zoning Ordinance (Ord'. 112).
6. This approval shall expire one year from stated date of
approval unless a valid building permit has been issued,
construction has started and is being diligently pursued
prior to the expiration date.
ROLL CALL 'DOTE as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners: Holmes, Larson, Taylor, O'Hagan and Pike,
Noes: Commissioners: Nonc
Absent': Commissioners: None
11. PLOT PLAN #324 - Minor Land Division - 2413 Stevens - Mr. James
Graham - applicant.
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PLOT PLAN #324 (Continued)
Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data.
Discussion by the Commission.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner
Larson, that Plot Plan #324 be approved subject to the
following conditions:
1. The subject property shall be developed and maintained
substantially as indicated on the plot plan marked "Exhibit A ".
2. The existing residence and garage be demolished and
removed; and the property not be sold prior to recordation
of the required Parcel Map,
3. The applicant shall submit a Parcel Map of the property
in accord with the plan as approved, for processing,
approval; and recordation in accord with the requirements
of the State Subdivision Map Act, and shall pay the
required recordation fees to the County Engineer. The
applicant shall also submit to the City a refundable cash
deposit or certificate of Yeposit� in the sum of $150.00,
in order to ensure submission of the required Parcel Mapd
4. Curbs, gutters, sidewalks and street trees to City Stan-
dards shall be installed on the Stevens Avenue frontage.
5. Development of the subject property shall otherwise be
in accord with the applicable standards and policies of
the Planning Commission; and in accord with the regulations
of the City Zoning Ordinance (Ord. 112).
6 Owner /applicant shall submit a signed Affidavit of
Acceptance of Conditions to staff.
7. This approval shall expire one year from stated date of
approval unless a valid building permit has been issued,
and construction has started and is being diligently pursued
prior to the expiration date.
ROLL CALL VOTE as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners: Holmes, Larson, Taylor, O'Hagan and Pike
N Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: None
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR declared a recess at 8:55 P.M.
CHAIRMAA TAYLOR reconvened the meeting at 9 :07 P.M.
12. PLOT PLAN #325 - Relocation of a,single family dwelling to
4121 Walnut Grove Avenue - Mr. Lovasco, applicant.
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PLOT PLAN. #325 (Continued)
Mr.- Lovasco was present to answer questions from the Commission.
Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data.
Commissioner Holmes presented the report of the Move -in Committee,
Discussion by the Commission.
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(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Pike, seconded by Commissioner
O'Hagan that Plot Plan #324 be approved subject to the following
conditions:
1. The applicant shad submit a revised plot plan in accordance
with the Commission's requirements and the property shall
thereafter be developed substantially as indicated on the
approved plot plan marked "Exhibit A - Revised ",
2. A sidewalk and two appropriate street trees! to City
Standards, shall be installed 6n the Walnut Grove frontages
3. Owner /applicant shall submit a signed Affidavit of Acceptance
of Conditions to staff.
4. Development of the subject property shall otherwise be in
accord with the applicable standards and policies of the
Planning Commission; and in accord with the regulations of
the City Zoning Ordinance (Ord. 112).
5. This approval shall expire one year from the stated date of
approval unless a valid building permit has been issued, con-
struction has started and is being diligently pursued prior
to the expiration date.
ROLL CALL VOTE as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners: Holmes, Larson, Taylor, O'Hagan and Pike
Noes: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: None
13. Land Use Element of General Plan - Ratification of City Council
Adopted Land Use Element of the General Plan.
Discussion by the Commission.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner
Larson that Resolution No. 67 -23 be adopted approving the
Land Use Element of the General Plan, as revised in conformance
with the changes made by the City Council.
ROLL CALL VOTE as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners: None
Noes: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: None
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7. PUBLIC HEARING
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE.
Chairman Taylor declared the public hearing open at 9:58 P.M,
Planning Director Hersh presented a letter from the Los Angeles
County Engineer, Maurice Lloyd, making several suggested
revisions in the ordinance.
Mr. Don.Tallon from Pacific Telephone addressed the Commission
concerning his views of the ordinance, indicz3ting additional
review of some provisions is necessary.
Chairman Taylor declared the public hearing closed at 9:59 P,M.
Discussion by the Commission.
Chairman Taylor declared the public hearing of the Subdivision
Ordinance adjourned until the meeting of December If, 1967, to
allow time to study suggested revisions,
9.. SERVICE STATION ORDINANCE - Study Session
Planning Director Hersh presented the ordinance.
Minor alterations were discuss-' and approved and the proposed
ordinance was set for public hearing on December 5, 1967.
MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AND STA
14, hone
15. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO
ADDRESS THE COMMISSION.
'lone.
Chairman Taylor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M.