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PC - Minutes - 03-19-680 PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 0 MINUTES OF MARCH 19, 1968 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Taylor at 7:36 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 Reverend Fred Harris, of theFirst Baptist Church, delivered the invocation. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Holmes, Larson, Pike and Taylor Absent: Commissioners: O'Hagan Ex Officio: Director of Planning - Al Hersh City Attorney - Bob Joehnck Admin. Asst. - Steve Street Secretary - Foy Burton 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 5, 1968 Commissioner Larson pointed out that Item 11 should read ".....that the property behind Rayco Auto Service Store......" (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Larson, and carried, that the minutes of March 5, 1968 be approved as corrected. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION. None PUBLIC HEARING 5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 18 - Hellman Avenue Baptist Church - 8141 Hellman Avenue - Expansion of existing church facilities. Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data. Chairman Taylor opened the public hearing at 7 :46 P.M. Mr. Hersh administered the Oath to those wishing to testify. PROPONENTS 1. Glendon L. Bowman, Bresnan Corporation OPPONENTS: None Chairman Taylor declared the public hearing closed at 7:48 P.M. Discussion by the Commission included size of parking spaces, availability of additional parking area, and walkways between buildings and parking lot. PC March 19, 1968 Page Two (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Pike, that Conditional Use Permit No. 18 be approved per Resolution No. 68 -4, subject to the followin 9 conditions: 1. The subject property shall be developed substantially in accord with the approved plot plan marked "Exhibit A ". 2. Necessary sidewalks and street trees shall be installed on the Hellman Avenue frontage as shown on the plot plan marked "Exhibit A ". 3. Install a six foot high decorative concrete block wall on the west, north and east of the subject site as indicated on the plot plan marked "Exhibit A ". 4. Install a hedge, not to exceed three feet in height, or a three foot high decorative concrete block wall parallel to the front of the property, as indicated on the plot plan marked "Exhibit A ". 5. The applicant shall post cash or a bond, in the amount of $400.00 with the City, to guarantee the proper installation and completion of sidewalks and street trees required to develop the property to city standards and as approved. 6. The property shall otherwise be developed and maintained in accord with applicable zoding ordinance standards and Planning Commission Policies and Standards. 7. This approval shall expire one year from the date of approval unless a building permit has been issued; construction has started on the proposed development; and construction is being diligently pursued prior to the stated expiration date. 8. Applicant /owner shall submit a signed Affidavit of Accep- tance of Conditions to staff. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Commissioners: Holmes, Larson, Taylor and Pike Noes: Commissioners: None Absent: Commissioners: O'Hagan 6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 19 - Whitold Muller, representing Alhambra Junior Chamber of Commerce - Three day carnival on Montgomery Ward parking area. Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data. Mr. Hersh administered the Oath to those who wished to testify. Chairman Taylor declared the public hearing open at 8:04 P,M. PC March 19, 1968 Page Three Conditional Use Permit No. 19.(Cont'd) PROPONENTS: 1. Mr. Withold Muller, Vice- President - Alhambra Junior Chamber of Commerce 2. Mr. Jim Crowe], President - Rosemead Junior Chamber of Commerce, 8925 Laurence, Rosemead. OPPONENTS: None Chairman Taylor declared the public hearing closed at 8 :09 P.M. Discussion by the Commission included necessity for requiring a bond be posted for liability and damage to property, and required insurance coverage. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Pike, seconded by Commissioner Larson that Conditional Use Permit No. 19 be approved per Resolution No. 68 -5, subject to the following conditions: 1. Carnival area shall be limited to the easterly 750 feet of the Montgomery Ward property southerly of the depart- ment store. 2. Carnival rides, shows and sales booths may in installed on the subject site on or after March 27, 1968, subject to applicant securing all necessary licenses and permits, including but not limited to business license, seller's permit, building permit, Fire Department and Health Department approvals. 3. All rides, structures, signs and equipment established for subject carnival shall be removed prior to April 1, 1968, and the site cleaned and restored to normal condition of the site prior to establishment of the carnival. 4. The applicants shall secure adequate insurance for liability and shall submit proof of same prior to establishment of the carnival. 5. All signs and lighting shall be so arranged as not to constitute a hazard to vehicular traffic on the abutting San Bernardino Freeway. 6. The proposed carnival shall be open and operate only between the hours of 9 A.M. and 1 A.M. the following morning. 7. Applicants shall submit an Affidavit of Acceptance of Condi- tions to the city prior to issuance of any permits for establishment of the proposed carnival. 8. This approval for the proposed carnival on the subject site is valid for five days, March 27, 1968 through March 31, 1968, and shall expire at midnight March 31, 1968. 0 PC March 19, 1968 Page Four Conditional Use Permit No. 19 (Cont'd) 0 ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Commissioners: Hol "mes, Larson, Pike and Taylor Noes: Commissioners: None Absent: Commissioners: O'Hagan 7. ZONE VARIANCE NO. 53 - Bluetone Mufflers - 9118 Garvey Avenue - request to allow outdoor muffler installation and to occupy an existing building located within the required five foot setback. Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data. Mr. Hersh administered the Oath to those wishing to testify. Chairman Taylor declared the public hearing open at 8:19 PROPONENTS: 1. Mr. Yuki Yamashiro, 9118 Garvey Ave nue OPPONENTS: None Chairman Taylor declared the public hearing closed at 8 :24 P.M. Discussion by the Commission included that the plywood fencing at the frontshould be painted, and the kennel area should be cleaned, and fencing of storage area. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Pike, seconded by Commissioner Holmes, that Zone Variance No. 53 be approved per Resolution No. 68 -6 subject to the following conditions: 1. Development of the subject property substantially in accord with the Plot Plan marked "Exhibit A ". 2. Subject property shall otherwise be developed in accord with city zoning regulations (Ord. 112) and the Planning Commission Policies and Standards. 3. There shall be no repair, assembly, or installation work done outdoors other than work necessary to be accomplished on the existing two outdoor hoists. 4. All outdoor storage to the east of the buildings on the site, or the open area to the rear of the buildings and two hoists shall be screened from public view by a solid screen fence or wall not less than eight feet high, except that no such fence or wall may be established within the first ten feet of the property south from/the front property line along Garvey Avenue. PC March 19, 1968 Page Five Zone Variance No. 53 1Cont'd) 5. Any further construction on the site shall be located not less than five feet off the front property line and shall be accomplished as required by the building code. 6. The applicant shall have the plywood fencing behind the chain link fencing at the front of the property painted within 45 days of the date of this approval. 7. The applicant shall have the watchdog area on the east side of the site cleaned within 45 days of the date of this approval. 8. Applicant /owner shall submit a signed Affidavit of Acceptance of Conditions to staff. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Commissioners: Holmes, Larson, Taylor and Pike Noes: Commissioners: None Absent: Commissioners: O'Hagan NEW BUSINESS 9. PLOT PLAN NO. 353 - 2441 Pine Street - Minor Divisio n of Land Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data. Mr. Marvin Wrigley was present to answer questions from the Commission. Discussion by the Commission included location of street trees in relation to future street widening, submission of plot plan when construction proposed, and what the applicant proposed for the property. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Holmes that Plot Plan No. 353 be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall submit a revised plot plan subject to staff approval, in accord with Planning Commission requirements and the property shall thereafter be developed substantially in accord with the epproved plan marked "Exhibit A - Revised ". 2. All existing buildings on parcels 1 and 2 shall be removed prior to any construction on either parcel. (Note: Building permit is required). 3. The applicant shall deposit $150.00 (refundable) with the City of Rosemead to assure the submission of 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 submit a check in the sum of $36.00, made out to the Los Angeles Cour.- County Engineer, to cover processing costs. • PC March 19, 1968 Page Six Plot Plan No. 353 (Cont'd) 4. No building permits shall be issued prior to the approval and recordation of the required Parcel Map. 5. Applicant shall install two appropriate street trees (Italian Stone Pine) on the Pine Street frontage, back where future parkway will be located. A permit and a $40.00 deposit are required. 6. The applicant shall dedicate to the City of Rosemead a five foot easement along the street frontage of parcels 1 and 2 to be used for future street widening. 7. Development of the subject property shall otherwise be in accord with the applicable standards and policies of the Planning Commission; and in accord with applicable regulations of the City Zoning Ordinance (Ord. 112). 8. This permit shall expire one year from the stated date of approval unless Parcel Map has been submitted and recorded as required herein. 9. Applicant /owner shall submit a signed Affidavit of Accep- tance of Conditions to staff. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Commissioners: Holmes, Larson, Pike and Taylor Noes: Commissioners: None Absent: Commissioners: O'Hagan Chairman Taylor declared a recess at 8:50 P.M. Chairman Taylor reconvened the meeting at 9:05 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. Proposed motel regulations Discussion by the Commission included a report on the motel in Los Angeles visited by Commissioners Larson and O'Hagan and Planning Director Hersh. After discussion of the proposed regulations and the information derived from the field trip, the Commission determined to delay further discussion until after the Plam Springs convention, suggesting that the Commission and City Council examine various motel situations in Palm Springs. (MO) It was moved Holmes, and City Council motels and a be held late consider the by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner tarried, that a recommendation be made to the for a one year extension of the mortorium on joint study session of the Commission and Council in May to review the information collected and recommended motel regulations. PC March 19, 1968 Page Seven . 10. TRACT 24918 - Modification of Grading & Drainage Plan Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data. Gordon Kriegel, County Engineer, presented information on the effect of altering the plan and revising the approved drainage plan. Mr. Kriegel suggested that technically it would be best to leave the drainage plan as had been approved. Mr: George Bach, Tudor Land Company, stated the benefits of the change and explained reasons for the request. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Pike, seconded, by Commissioner Larson and carried that it be recommended to the City Council that the tract be developed as approved, or, that the grade of Pueblo Street and the abutting lots be lowered, with a berm established at the westerly end of Pueblo Street, that drainage of said street be to the east] through a collector southerly across an easement, through an energy dissipator and spread into the natural drain area across the adjoining property to the southeast, subject to the satisfaction and approval of the City Engineer, and that the remainder of the tract be drained as previously approved. 11. Revocation of Building Permit— 8754 Steele Street Mr. Hersh pointed out that the staff is investigating the incompleted structure at 8754 Steele Street and requested the Commission to view the site and consider the peculiar problem posed for this Structdre. Chairman Taylor adjourned the meeting at 10 :37 P.M.