PC - Minutes - 03-05-68PLANNING COMMISSION
CI:TY'OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES MARCH 5, 1968
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A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order
by Chairman Taylor at 7:38 P.M..__in the City Council Chambers,.
3018 North Charlotte Avenue, Rosemead...
1.. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner - Larson.
Commissioner Holmes delivered the invocation.,
2.. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners:. Holmes, Larson,,O'Hagan,,Pike and Taylor
Absent: Commissioners: None
Ex Officio: Director of Planning - Al Hersh
City Attorney - Bob Joehnck
Admin. Asst. - Steve Street
Secretary - Foy Burton
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 12, 1968
February 20, 1968
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner O'Hagan, seconded by Commissioner
Pike and unanimously carried that the minutes of February 12,,
1968 be approved as written.
(MO) I.t was moved by Commissioner Pike, seconded by Commissioner
O'Hagan and carried that the minutes of February 20,, 1968
be approved as written. Commissioner Holmes,absent on
February 20, abstained from voting on the minutes of that date.
4. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSONS IN THE AUDI.,ENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS
THE COMMISSION.
None
PUBLIC HEARING
5. None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. PLOT PLAN #351 - John J.. Theis - Mi.nor Division of Land -
3228 Muscatel Avenue.
Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data.
Mr. John Theis was present to.answer questions from the Commission.
Discussion revolved on the fact that with the lot to the
south of the subject property and the two lots to the north
it would be possible to provide a subdivision with a cul de
sac street that could provide street frontage for every lot.
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PLOT PLAN #351 (Continued)
Mr. Theis agreed this solution might be possible, but he
had no time, money or interest in such a development.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Pike, seconded by Commissioner
Larson that Plot Plan No. 351 be denied on the basis that
a better division providing street frontage lots could be
arranged.
ROLL CALL VOTE as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners Holmes, Larson, O'Hagan, Pike and Taylor
Noes: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: None
NEW BUSINESS
7. PLOT PLAN NO. 355 - Building Layouts for 82 lots with yard
modifications for 4 lots ( # 31, 36, 47, 58) in Tract 24918 -
Tudor Land Company.
(MO)
Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data.
Mr. Hollander, representing the Tudor Land Company, was
present to answer questions from the Commission.
Discussion by the Commissioner included the need and desirability
of a retaining wall along the Rose Glen Avenue property lines
of lots 36 and 47, the necessity and reasonability of the
modified setbacks of lots 58 and 31.
It was moved by Commissioner Pike, seconded by Commissioner
Larson that Plot Plan No. 355 be approved subject to the
following conditions:
1. All lots to be in accordance with plans and lots as
approved in Tract 24918.
2. All setbacks to be in accord with zoning requirements and
Planning Commission standards except for lots 31, 36, 47 & 58.
3. Lot 31 - at end of cul -de -sac on East Villa Park Street -
garage entry to be at an average distance of 23 feet from
the front property line.
4. Lots 36 and 47 - corner lots south and north of east Silver
Ridge Drive at Rose Glen Avenue - with modified side yard
at six feet on the Rose Glen Avenue side, with a decorative
masonry wall not over four feet high (measured from sidewalk
level) along the Rose Glen Avenue property line. This
wall may also be a retaining wall.
5. Lot 58 - at end of cul -de -sac on East Pueblo Street -front
yard setback may not be less than 15 feet at point of
house closest to front property line.
6. Owner /applicant must submit a signed Affidavit of Accep-
tance of Conditions to staff.
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PLOT PLAN No
355 (Continued)
ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Ayes: Commissioners: Holmes, Larson, O'Hagan, Pike and Taylor
Noes: Commissioners:
Absent: Commissioners:
8. None
None
None
MATTERS FROM COMMISSION . AND STAFF
9. PLOT PLAN No. 314
Avenue - Approved
Remove dedication
(MO)
10.
- Minor Division of Land - 2567 b 2571 Denton
November 15, 1967 - Dedication not required -
from Condition No. 3.
Planning Director Hersh explained that the dedication require-
ment was not necessary on the basis that widening of Denton
Avenue to 60 feet per Los Angeles County standards is not
required in accord with the newly adopted General Plan that
accepts the existing 50 feet of Denton Avenue as the correct
right -of -way.
It was moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner
Holmes that the dedication requirement be removed from
Conditions No. 3 of Plot Plan No. 314.
ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Ayes: Commissioners: Holmes, Larson, O'Hagan, Pike and Taylor
Noes: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: None
MOTEL REGULATIONS - proposed.
Planning Director Hersh presented the proposed motel regulations
to the Commission for review and discussion.
Discussion by the Commission included means to determine
reasonable and sufficient parking facilities, enforcement
methods, location of registration desk, relationship of
registration desk to driveway, parking facilities for pro-
spective tenants, location of parking to rooms, and kitchen
units with connecting doors.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Taylor, seconded by Commissioner
Holmes and unanimously carried, that the Commission review the
proposed regulations, check on some motels, and continue dis-
cussion at the next regular meeting.
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11. Commissioner Pike asked Planning Director Hersh if a time
limit was involved in the installation of street improvements
at the property located on the northwest corner of
Ralph and Hart Streets (Plot Plan 243).
Commissioner Pike also mentioned that Rayco Autoservice
Store at the corner of Rosemead Boulevard and Valley
Boulevard was unsightly. Mr. Hersh stated he would
investigate these matters.
12. Mr. Hersh reminded the Commissioners of the Southern California
Planning Congress meeting on March 14, 1968 at the
Chalon Mart, and urged them to attend.
Chairman Taylor adjourned the meeting at 9:25 P.M.