PC - Minutes - 08-01-67PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF AUGUST 1, 1967
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to
order by the Cha�?man, Commissioner Pike, at 7:38 P.M. in
the City Council Chambers, 3018 N. Charlotte Avenue, Rosemead.
1: CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Larson
Reverend Foreman delivered the invocation.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Larson, O'Hagan and Pike
Absent: Holmes and Taylor
Exofficio: Director of Planning - Al Hersh
City Attorney - Bob Joehnck
Admin. Asst. - Steve Street
Secretary - Foy Burton
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - July 18 1967
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner
O'Hagan and unanimously carried that the minutes of July 18,
1967 be approved as written.
4. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSOk'S IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS
THE COMMISSION.
Mr. Al Lewis, 1601
testified regarding
was approved by the
Mr. Lewis requested
provided for a wall
of the church.
N. Delta, So. San Gabriel. Mr. Lewis
Conditional Use Permit #12 which
Planning Commission on July 18, 1967.
the condition be deleted which
to be erected on the south boundary
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner O'Hagan, seconded by Commissioner
Larson that the erection of a wall on the south boundary of
the church be deleted from the conditions of Conditional Use
Permit #12.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Commissioners:
Larson, O'Hagan and Pike
NOES: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners:
PUBLIC HEARING
None
Holmes and Taylor
5. ZONE VARIANCE CASE #45 - Revised (2) - Antique Auto Parts -
9113 East Garvey
Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data.
Chairman Pike declared the public hearing open at 7:55 P.M:
Mr. Hersh administered the Oath to those persons wishing to
tes at this public hearing.
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Zone Variance Case #45 - Revised (2) (Continued)
PROPONENTS:
1. Mr. Dale Ingram, 10316 Asher Street, El Monte (representing
Mr. Gene Scott) testified regarding reasons and justification
for granting the proposed development.
2. Mr. B.H. Ranney, 1795 Wagner, Pasadena testified he was a
property owner in the area under consideration -and would
like to see the case approved as in accord with proper
development of similar property in the area.
OPPONENTS:
1. Elizabeth Houchen, 3027 Sullivan Avenue, testified that the
use and appearance justified denying the requested development.
2. Wallace Houchen, 3027 Sullivan Avenue, testified regarding
traffic on Sullivan Avenue and asked the request be denied.
3. Harry Aghbashian, 9063 E. Garvey testified regarding reasons
for denying the requested development.
Chairman Pike declared the public hearing closed at 8:48 P.M.
Discussion by the Commission
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner O'Hagan, seconded by Commissioner
Taylor, that (as Resolution 67 -11) Zone Variance #45 - Revised (2)
be approved subject to the following conditions:
1. Development of subject property shall be substantially in
accord with the plans marked "Exhibit A - Revised (2)" The
block wall indicated on the plans to north and west sides of
the parcel north of the alley, shall be erected within
thirty days of the date of this approval.
2. Signs in accord with City Standards subject to submission
of plans, and approval by the Director of Planning.
3. All development on the site shall be in accord with approved
plans and otherwise developed in accord with the City Zoning
regulations (Ord. 112).
4. All existing structures located on the site north of the
alley, in violation of city regulations shall be removed
within 180 days of the date of approval of this variance.
5. This approval shall not be effective for any purpose until
the owner of the property involved has filed an affidavit of
acceptance of conditions indicating he is aware of and
accepts all the conditions of this variance.
6. It is hereby declared to be the intent of this variance that
if any provision thereof is held and declared to be invalid,
the same shall be void and all of the privileges granted
hereunder shall lapse, unless the Planning Commission, upon
application and good cause appearing therefore, determines
otherwise.
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August 1 1967
Zone Variance #45 - Revised (2) (Continued)
7. It is further declared and made a condition of this
variance that if any conditions is violated or if any
other applicable law, statute, or ordinance is violated
by development hereunder, this variance shall be sus-
pended and the privileges granted shall lapse subject to
the applicant being given written notice to cease such
violation and he fails to do so within a period of thirty
days thereafter,.
8. This variance shall become null and void unless use
of this variance is commenced by clearance of the area
north of the alley within 180 days from the date of
approval of this variance; and once the land is cleared
this variance shall become null and void unless a valid
building permit has been secured and erection of the
proposed storage building has commenced and is being
actively pursued within one year of the date of this
approval.
9. If the parcel north of the alley is not cleared within
180 days, thirty days notice to clear shall be issued.
If the land is not cleared within said thirty days,
this variance shall be void, no building permit may be
issued, nor any outstanding permits used and the
Commission will not accept the filing of any further
cases on this property for a period of six months
thereafter.
10. The applicant shall arrange to have all weeds on the
subject properties cleared within thirty days of the
date of this approval.
ROLL_ CALL VOTE:
AYES: Commissioners: Larson, O'Hagan, Pike
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Holmes and Taylor
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. ZONE CHANGE CASE #21 - Modern Service Company - Council
requested Commission review of parking.
Discussion by Commission
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner O'Hagan, seconded by Commissioner
Larson,that Zone Change Case #21 be referred back to the
City Council for second reading with the recommendation that
the C - 3-D zone is adequate to control parking and other
facilities on the site.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Commissioners: Larson, O'Hagan, Pike
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Holmes, Taylor
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7. Proposed Service Station Ordinance
Mr. Hersh presented the revised service station ordinance
to the Commission. Mr, Stan Donovan, Atlantic - Richfield
Company, was present to answer questions the Commission
asked regarding service stations.
Discussion by the Commission.
The City Attorney and the Planning Director were requested
t6 make the necessary minor changes and return the revised
draft to the Commission for a final review before setting
a public hearing.
NEW BUSINESS
8, There was none
COMMUNICATIONS
9'. There were none
10; ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
..There were none
11. MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF
1' Planning Director Hersh reported staff findings regarding
service station at southeast corner of Lower Azusa and
Encinita Avenue. Letter sent requesting installation of
trees and proper maintenance.
2. Commission advised that letter had been sent to OLE'S
(valley Blvd,) requesting Earle Avenue cul -de -sac be
planted and maintained and indicating street improvement
requirement.
3'. The Commission.was advised that the home on the Morse
property is in the process of remodeling under valid
building permits, and authorized to continue to completion.
41. Mr. Hersh presented a request from the Modification
Committee regarding side yard requirement modification
at 2446 La Presa. Commission recommended Committee
approve request.
Chairman Pike adjourned the meeting at 11 :13 P.M.
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