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PLANNING COMMISSION
C I T`,' OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF APRIL 30 1968
An adjourned meeting of the Rosemead Planning Commission was called
to order at 7:35 P.M. by Acting Chairman, Commissioner Larson, in
the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 8838 Valley Boulevard, Rosen—'
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Larson
Administrative Assistant, Steve Street, delivered the invocation.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Holmes, Larson, O'Hagan
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 - March 19, 1968 - April 2 and April 16, 1968.
YO; It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commiss'oner
O'Hagan and unanimously carried that the minutes of March 19,
1968 be approved as written.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner O'Hagan, seconded by Commissioner
Holmes and unanimously carried that the minutes of April 2 and
April 16, 1968 be approved as written.
4. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS
THE COMMISSION.
1. Mrs. Steve Lagacy, 8757 Steele Street, addressed the Com-
mission concerning the property at 8754 Steele. Mrs.
Legacy stated that the property had an uncompleted structure
on it for the past five years; that the owner only worked
on the structure periodically; that the structure was a
fire hazard and a hazard to neighborhood children and that
it depreciated the surrounding area.
Mr. Hersh informed Mrs. Lagacy and the Commission that the
staff, the Beautification Committee and the Sheriff's Depart
ment were investigating the property. Mr. Hersh stated that
the Beautification Committee had declared this site unsightly
and that the Commission was to take action very shortly.
5. ZONE VARIANCE NO. 54 - 4526 -28 Muscatel - conversion of garage
to bedroom - C -1 Zone - Finch
Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data.
Acting Chairman Larson opened the pubic hearing at 7:55 P.M,
Mr. Hersh administered th° Oath (:c ihcx6� wishing to testify.
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ZONE VARIANCE NO,
PROPONENTS
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54 (Continued)
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1. Me. Donald Finchf 116 North Third Street_, Alhambra
regarding reasons and justification for granting the
variance.
OPPONENTS
None
Acting Chairman Larson declared the public hearing closed a
8:02 P.M.
Discussion by the Commission included installation of street
'rees and the number of parking spaces needed to meet city
standards.
.3' It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner
O'Haggen that Zone Variance No. 54 be approved per Resolutic.l
?o. 68 -7, subjec* to the following conditions:
1. The applicant shali submit a revised plan for sta apr::-•�
in accord with Planning Commission requirements for ester,=
lishment -of 3 new carport automobile storage spaces; th
property shall thereafter be developed in accord with 02
approved revised plans marked "Exhibit A- Revised ".
Z. gr,iveway shall be paved in accord with City standards.
3. Applicant shall install a street tree in accord with City
standards, depositing a sum in the amount of $20.00 with
the City to cover the cost of the tree and instal' ^tion.
4,.. Subject property shall otherwise be developed in accord wit;-;
the city zoning regulations (Ord. 112) and the Planning
Commission Policies and Standards.
5, This approval shall expire one year from the date of
approval unless and building permit has been issued; con-
struction has started, and is being diligently pursued
to completion prior to the stated expiration date.
6. Applicant /owner shall submit a signed Affidavit of Accr-t
of Conditions to staff.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: Commissioners: Holmes, Larson and O'Hagan
Noes: Commissioners: None
Abs-.-i ~: Commissicners. hone
6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 20 = Super Slide amusement fcciIi :y
Rosemead Square Shopping Center - Bauman
Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data.
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0, 20 (Continued)
Acting Chairman Larson opened the public hearing at 8ill P.M.
Mr. Hersh administered the Oath to those wishing to testify.
PROPONENTS!
1. Mr. Arthur Bauman, P.O. Box 1201 Arcadia, testified regarding
reasons and justification for granting the requested permit,
OPPONENTS:
The following persons testified regarding reasons to deny the
requested permit:
1. Mrs. Alice Horeish, 9239 Ramona, Rosemead
2. Mrs. Mildred Bench, 9249 Ramona, Rosemead
3. Mr. Steven Monks, 9211 Ramona, Rosemead
4. Mr. Herbert Finley, 9221 Ramona, Rosemead
Acting Chairman Larson declared the public hearing closed at
8:30 P.M.
Mr. Hersh presented a letter from Mr. Jay of Montgomery Ward
Real Estate Department stating they opposed the proposed
development.
Mr. Steve Street stated that the staff did not feel that this
development would be in the best interest of the city.
Discussion by the Commission included pedestrian and vehicular
traffic that would be cuased by the development, parking
facilities, and the appearance of such a structure. '
jM0) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner
O'Hagan that Conditional Use Permit No. 20 be denied per
Resolution No. 68 -8 on the basis that the proposed development
was not in accord with existing and proposed uses in the
shopping center and the neighborhood, would detrimentally
affect the area, and was not appropriate to the general welfare
of the citizens of the area.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: Commissioners: Holmes, Larson and O'Hagan
Noes: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. None
NEW BUSINESS
8. PLOT PLAN NO. 310 - Beach's Market - Drug store building -
Design Overlay approval
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PLOT PLAN NO. 310 (Continued)
Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data.
Mr. Max Beach, Beach Grocery Company, Mr. Harold Meek, Robert
H. Peterson and Associates, and Mr. Freedman, Hea Sign Company
were present to answer questions from the Commission.
Mr. Street stated that the staff felt the proposed height of
the sign was too high and recommended 35 feet a suitable
height.
Discussion by the Commission included sign height landscaping
of the drug store building, materials to be used for the ex-
terior and landscaping of the market building under constructic.n..
(MO). It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner
O'Hagan that Plot Plan No. 310 be approved subject to the
following conditions:
1. The subject . property shall be developed substantially
in accord with the approved plans marked "Exhibit B ".
2. A H planters adjoining a parking space shall have a
widened curb area to allow adequate ingress and egress for
onrmm�F+: 1P nacccnnarG.
3. The property shall otherwise be developed and maintained
in accord with applicable zoning ordinance standards and
Planning Commission Policies and Standards..
4,. 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 to completion
prior to the stated expiration date.
5.. Applicant /owner shall submit a signed Affidavit of Acceptance
of Conditions to staff.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: Commissioners: Holmes, Larson, and O'Hagan
Noes: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: None
9, PLOT PLAN NO. 361 - 4537 Delta - 2 car carport and storage room -
Johnson
Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data.
Mr, Alfred Johnson was present to answer questions from the
Commission.
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Pi-OT PLAN NO. 361 (Continued)
Discussion by the Commission included paving of the driveway,
piumbing facilities in storage room, and installation of a
wall or doors on the carport structure to assure the buildng
would not house more than three autos.
;i :'., 1` was moved by Commissioner O'Hagan, seconded by Commissioner
Holmes that Plot Plan No. 361 be approved subject to the
following conditions:
1. Development of the subject property substantially in accord
with the approved plot plan, with the driveway as modified,
end market' "Exhibit A ".
2. Applicant shall install a sidewalk on the Delta Street
frontage, and shall submit a bond or refundable cash
dc�osit: in the sum of $120.00 to guarantee the installation
of said side:a :alk to City standards.
3. Applicant shall secure a building permit for the partially
completed carport and storage room building.
4. A.ppiican` shall place a wall or doors on the west end of
the 5cu'h side cf '--he carport structure to assure the
building will rot house more than three autos.
5, ApplicE�nt shall install a concrete floor to City standards
ir, the subject carport and storage building.
6. Applicant_ shall install an 18 foot wide driveway to City
standards from the street front of the site to the subject
} building, as shown on the modifiEd plot plan marked "Exhibit
A
7. Applicant shall submit a bond or refundable deposit in the
mount of 1250 to guarantee the installation of the required
drivewway.
'. property shall otherwise be developed and maintained
in accord with applicable zoning ordinance standards and
'lnr,ing Commission Policies and Standards.
:). ? "his 2aprevcl shall expire one year from the date of
approval unless a building permit has been issued; con -
s`rucl:ior '. - .E :s started and is being diligently pursued
o ccmpletion prior to the stated expiration date.
0 . Ar- pi1 cant kl!ner s h a l l submit a signed Affidavit of Accep-
. :arice of ;.ond l t i ons to staff.
CALL VC
Ay - C. i ;;;icners: Holmes, Larson and O'Hagan
i'oes: Commissioners: done
A'- Corrmi s? i oners: None
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10. PLOT PLAN NO. 362 - Minor Division of Land - two parcels -
Northwest corner Del Mar and Graves Avenues - Lovell and Gelgur.
Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data.
Mr. Gelgur was present to answer questions from the Commission.
Discussion by the Commission included proposed use of existing
buildings on property, dedication of street easements for
street improvements, parking requirements for existing buildings,
and temporary use of 10 foot easement on Del Mar Avenue for
parking.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner
O'Hagan that Plot Plan No. 362 be approved subject to the
following conditions:
1. The subject property shall be divided into two parcels,
I and 2, as approved on the tentative map.
2. Applicant shall dedicate the front ten (10) feet of the
property facing Graves Avenue and the front five (5) feet
of the property facing Del Mar Avenue as an easement for
street pruposes to widen the streets in accord with the
Circulation Element of the General Plan. Street improve-
ments and street trees on each parcel shall be installed
by the property owner or developers at such time as develop-
ment occurs on the site as provided in the zoning ordinance.
3. The property owner of Parcel • may use the dedicated
frontage on Del Mar Avenue, in front of the two existing store
buildings, for parking purposes on a temporary basis, sub-
ject to submission of a parking plan and the approval of
the Planning Director; the use of the area for parking
to be discontinued and an equivalent parking space provided
on the site at such time as the anticipated curb, gutter,
sidewalk and street trees are required to be installed.
4. Applicant shall submit a Parcel Map in accordance with the
1968 State Subdivision Map Act and to City standards, for
processing, approval and recordation, with a check in the
sum of $36.00 made out to the Los Angeles County Engineer
to cover processing fees.
5. Applicant /owner sha
tance of Conditions
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: Commissioners:
Noes: Commissioners:
Absent: Commissioners:
1 submit a signed ,Affidavit of Accep-
to staff.
Holmes, Larson, and O'Hagan
None
None
11. Recommendations from Beautification Committee - Sites declared
unsightly - 8754 Steele Street and 9802 Valley Boulevard.
Commission agreed to place these items on the agenda of the
Planning Commission for May 21, 1968 to allow time for the
Commissioners to view the two sites.