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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,- 0 6 PC Page Two November2l. 1967 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. 0 PC Page Three November 21, 1967 ZONE VARIANCE #52 (MO) It was moved O'Hagan that. per Resoluti, 0 (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. PC Page Four November 21, 1967 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. PC PAGE Five November 21/ 1967 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. PC Page Six November 21, 1967 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. i (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 PC Page Seven .November 21, 1967 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.