PC - Minutes - 01-16-68PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF JANUARY 16, 1968
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by
the Chairman, Commissioner Taylor, at 7:35 P.M., in the City Council
Chambers, 3018 North Charlotte, Rosemead.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Administrative Assistant
Steve Street.
Commissioner Pike delivered the invocation.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Holmes, Larson, Pike, O'Hagan and Taylor
Absent: Commissioners: None
Ex Officio: Director of Planning - Al Hersh
Admin. Asst. - Steve Street
City Attorney - Bob Joehnck
Secretary - Foy Burton
3. -APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 2, 1968
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner
Holmes, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of January
2, 1968 be approved as written.
4. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS
THE COMMISSION.
None
PUBLIC HEARING
5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 17 - City of Monterey Park - establish-
ment of water well to supplement established water supply for
the City of Monterey Park.
Planning Director Hersh presented factual data.
Chairman Taylor declared the public hearing open at 7:47 P.M.
Mr. Hersh administered the Oath to those persons wishing to testify.
PROPONENTS
1. Mr. Harry Wills, Director of Public Works, City of Monterey
Park, 320 West Newmark, Monterey Park.
OPPONENTS
None
Chairman Taylor declared the public hearing closed at 7:49 P.M.
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 17 (Continued)
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Discussion by the Commission included the proposed walls, fencing,
area for well or wells, area to be used for park purposes and
parking.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner
O'Hagan, that Conditional Use Permit No 17 be approved per
Resolution No. 68 -3, subject to the foliowing conditions:
1. The applicant shall submit revised plans'; subject to staff
approval; and the subject property shall thereafter be
developed; landscaped' fenced, walled and maintained sub-
stantially in accord with the approved, revised plot plan
marked 'Exhibit A - revised" and "Exhibit B - revised ".
2� The applicant shall provide an area twenty feet deep at
the front or northerly end of the property, along the
westerly ninety (90) feet of the subject property for use
as an entry drive to the site, and for eight (8) head -in
type, off - street parking spaces; the applicant shall install
six inch curbing along the perimeter of the inset area and
shall pave the area to City Standards.
3. All mechanical and electrical equipment shall be enclosed
and soundproofed to prevent noise in the surrounding area.
The enclosure subject to Planning Department approval of
the design for the structure.
4. A decorative masonry wall, with gate, not less than six
(6) feet high shall be constructed within 150 feet of the
rear property line, across the width of property; the rear
approximately 150 feet of the subject property to be used
for the proposed well, circular driveway, maintenance
facilities, and interior landscape of the well site proper;
the remaining front portion of the site to be permitted to
be used for park purposes by the City of Rosemead except
for the necessary twelve (12) foot driveway to provide
access to the well site at the rear of the property. The
City of Monterey Park is to provide the landscape plantings,
minor park facilities, and general maintenance for the
area, and shall be held free of liability in the area used
for park purposes.
5. The City of Monterey Park may locate or relocate their water
wellhead within the 112 by 150 foot well site area within
the rear 150 feet of the subject property as required to
secure the best well location, subject to staff approval
of the selected site.
6. No work, except of an emergency nature, shall be performed
on the site between the hours of 8 :00 P.M. and 8:00 A.M.
7. No trucks or other vehicles shall be stored on the site;
and no vehicles shall be parked on the driveway outside
the walled enclosure.
8. The property shall otherwise be developed and maintained
in accord with applicable Zoning Ordinance standards and
Planning Commission Policies and Standards.
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January 16, 1968
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 17 (Continued)
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9. This permit shall become null and void unless use thereof
is commenced within one year from the date of approval
hereof.
10. Owner /applicant shall submit a signed Affidavit of Accep-
tance of Conditions to staff.
ROLL CALL VOTE as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners: Holmes, Larson, O'Hagan, Pike and Taylor
Noes: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: None
6. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE (Hearing continued from November 21, 1967
and December 19, 1967)
Chairman Taylor set this item back on the agenda to allow com-
pletion of the other agenda items.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. None
NEW BUSINESS
8. PLOT PLAN NO. 342 - Euclid Land and Construction Company -
duplex and single family dwelling on R -2 lot - 3240 Rockhold Ave.
Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data.
Mr. Lew Webb of Euclid Construction was present to answer any
questions from the Commission
Discussion by the Commission included the layout of the site,
the regulations concerning fire protection of a dwelling unit
over a garage, and parking provisions.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Pike, seconded by Commissioner
Larson, that Plot Plan No. 342 be approved subject to the
following conditions:
1. Development of the subject property substantially in accord
with the approved plot plan marked "Exhibit A ".
2. Applicant shall install sidewalks and an appropriate street
tree (Jacaranda) on the Rockhold Avenue frontage. A deposit
of twenty ($20) dollars shall be made to guarantee instal-
lation of the required street tree.
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PLOT PLAN NO. 342 (Continued)
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3. 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).
4. This approval shall expire one year from the date of approval
unless a building permit has beenissued, construction has
started on the proposed development, and construction is
being diligently pursued prior to the stated expiration date.
5. Owner /applicant shall submit a signed Affidavit of Accep-
tance of Conditions to staff.
ROLL CALL VOTE as follows:
Ayes! Commissioners: Holmes, Larson, O'Hagan, Pike and Taylor
Noes: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners; None
9. PLOT PLAN NO. 343 - Mayer Construction Company - Design overlay
plans for motel - 8617 -8635 Valley Boulevard.
Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data.
Mr. Dale Ingram, representing Mayer Construction Company, was
present to answer any questions fromkhe Commission.
Discussion by the Commission included parking arrangements,
reserved parking for prospective tenants,. buffer areas, land-
scaping, proper lighting, signs, motel office and its location,
front setback, walks, appearance of building, stairways and
elevators, proper usage of the motel, and enforcement of
conditions.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner
O'Hagan that Plot Plan No. 343 be approved subject to the
following conditions:
1. The applicant shall submit revised plans indicating addi-
tional landscaping in the planter at the rear of the sub-
ject property, including Canary Island Pine trees spaced
at twelve (12) foot intervals; showing six (6) foot orna-
mental masonry walls at the sides and rear of the site
adjoining the parking area where no masonry walls now
exist; plans indicating the motel sign or signs, including
dimensions, the name of the motel, and the message on the
sign; and lighting in the parking area to City standards.
The property shall thereafter be developed and maintained
strictly and only for motel use and purposes substantially
as indicated and approved herewith in accord with the
approved plot plans marked "Exhibit A - Revised ", pages
1 through 4.
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PLOT PLAN NO. 343 (Continued)
2. The motel shall not establish
or cooking facilities for more
approved on the plan.
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or maintain kitchen facilities
than 25% of the total units
3. The parkin gg area shall be enclosed by a decorative masonry
wall six (6) feet in height, except that at the easterly
line of the site, the first twenty (20) feet of the wall
shall not exceed a height of four (4) feet.
4. The motel may have a two- faced, free standing motel sign,
48 square feet in area per face, in accord with Condition
No 1. Signs may indicate "Vacancy" and "No Vacancy" but
shall contain no references to weekly or monthly rates.
5. Building plans and construction shall be substantially in
accord with the plans and intent of this approval as indi-
cated herein and approved as "Exhibit A - Revised" (Four
pages).
6. Not less than the first four parking spaces at the entry
to the parking lot at the east side of the motel, acces-
sible to the registration office, shall be reserved for
parking of potential motel tenants.
7. The applicant shall install sidewalks and landscaping with
an appropriate sprinkler system, in accord with the City
Boulevard Beautification program, and a plan prepared by
the City Landscape Architect. A bond or deposit to
guarantee installation shall be submitted to the Planning
Department in an amount estimated as the approximate cost
of the project.
8. Development of the subject property shall otherwise be in
accord with the regulations of the City Zoning Ordinance
(Ord. 112).
9. This approval shall expire one year from the date of
approval unless a building permit has been issued; con-
struction has started on the proposed development; and
construction is being diligently pursued prior to the
stated expiration date; the applicant /owner shall there-
after be required to submit new plans for Planning Com-
mission consideration.
10. Failure to comply with the plans and conditions as approved
herein shall be cause to suspend operation of the motel.
11. Owner /applicant shall submit a signed Affidavit of Accep-
tance of Conditions to staff.
ROLL CALL VOTE as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners: Holmes, Larson, O'Hagan, Pike and Taylor
Noes: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: None
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Chairman Taylor declared a recess at 9:04 P.M.
Chairman Taylor reconvened the meeting at 9:15 P.M.
MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AN S TAFF
10. Suggested action - Kennels, Second u3 nd Stores
a. KENNEES
Planning Director Hersh presented the suggested changes and
regulations to the Commission.
Discussion by the Commission included. definitions, inclusion
of veterinarians and animal hospitals; walls; runs and en=
closures, conditions for approval, and appropriate zones.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner
Holmes, that the following changes and regulations be approved
and be recommended to the City Council for consideration and
enactment as additions and alterations to the Rosemead Munici-
pal Code:
1. Revise the definition of Kennels (Section 9102.26) to:
Any lot, building, structure, or premises in or on which
two (2) or more dogs or cats, over four (4) months of age
are kept for the primary purposes of sale, breeding;
boarding or training, or where four (4) or more weaned
dogs or cats over four (4) months of age are kept, main-
tained or lawfully permitted for any reason or purpose,
whether commercial, non - commercial or otherwise.
2. In Part XXIV - Conditional Use Permit - Section 9124.2 -
Uses Permitted in Specific Zones; Use No. 1 - Animal
hospitals, kennels and veterinaries in the C -2 and C -3
Zones -- delete "Kennels ".
In Part XIV - M- 1.Zone - Permitted Uses Section B -2 -
Animal raising and training -- delete ":animal raising and
training ".
In Part XIV - M -1 Zone - Permitted Uses - Section 9114:.1 -B -46-
Veterinaries, animal hospitals and kennels -- Alter "46"
to read: " Veterinaries and animal hospitals, including
boarding of animals."
In Part X,XIV - Conditional Use Permits - Section 9124.2 -
Uses Permitted in Specific Zones - Add:
#15. Kennels and A:.Ima_raising and training.. All
facilities shall be confined to the parcel of land
on which the use is no facility shall be
so maintained as to constitute a nuisance or to be
detrimental to the health or safety of persons
residing in the immediate vicinity; all facilities
shall be within a building, except that all outdoor
cages or runs shall be completely enclosed by chain
link fencing; and a six (6) foot masonry wal'1 shall
enclose the parcel of lan'd.in the M -1 Zone; and such
other conditions as the Planning Commission may impose.
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ITEM NO. 10 (Continued)
ROLL CALL VOTE as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners
Noes: Commissioners:
Holmes, Larson, O'Hagan, Pike and Taylor
None
Absent: Commissioners: None
b. SECOND HAND STORES AND SALE OF USED GOODS
Planning Director Hersh presented the suggested changes and
regulations to the Commission.
Discussion by the Commission included meaning of "genuine
antiques ", sale of used goods taken in trade on new goods,
appropriate zoning, sale of equipment and machinery, sale
and display inside or outdoors, and effects of regulations.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner
Pike, that the following changes and regulations be approved
and be recommended to the City Council for consideration and
enactment as additions and alterations to the Rosemead Munici-
pal Code:
1. Add the following regulations to the list of uses permitted
by Conditional Use Permit in Specific Zones - Section 9124.2:
" #14. Second hand stores engaged primarily in the sale
of used goods, furniture and appliances, other
than used cars and the primary sale of genuine
antiques, in the C -3 Zone. All sales, display
and storage to be within a building."
" #15. Sale of used equipment and machinery in the C -3
and M Zones."
2. Add the following paragraph as "e" in the list of conditions
stated after the list of uses in the C -1 Zone, Section 9109.1,
and as " E " in Section 9111.1 - Uses Permitted, in the C -3
Zone.
"Used goods, furn.i:ture, appliances, equipment and machinery
may not be displayed or sold unless the goods have been
taken in trade on new sales; that all sales are incidental
to permitted uses in the zone; and that such sales are a
strictly minor part of all business conducted on the pre-
mises."
ROLL CALL VOTE as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners: Holmes, Larson, O'Hagan, Pike and Taylor
Noes: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: None
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11. After discussion by the Commission regarding the control of
animals in the City, Chairman Taylor appointed Commissioners
Pike and Holmes to work with the Planning Director in the
matter of animal controls.
PUuLIC HEARING
6. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
Planning Director Hersh presented the revised, proposed.
ordinance to the Commission.
Discussion by the,Commission included corrections suggested and
approved by technical experts from Edison Company, Telephone
Company; County Engineer's Subdivision Section, City Engineer,
Larry Wise, and staff; the validity of regulations in latest
revision;�need for subdivision of commercial properties and
review of the ordinance again before recommending approval.
(MO) It was moved by.Corimissioner Holmes, seconded by,Commissioner
Larson, and unanimously carried, that the hearing be held over
to February 6, 1968 to allow further review of the ordinance.
12. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS
THE COMMISSION,
None
l3. Mr. Hersh informed the Commission of the upcoming Southern
California Planning Congress meeting which is being hosted
by the City of Rosemead. The meeting to be held at the
Santa Fe Inn on February 6, 1968.
Chairman Taylor adjourned the meeting at 10:.40 P.M.