PC - Minutes - 07-02-680
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF JULY 2, 1968
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A regular meeting of the Rosemead Planning Commission was called to
order at 7:37 P.M, by Chairman Larson, in the Council Chambers of
the City Hall, 8838 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Administrative Assistant,
Steve Street.
The invocation was delivered by Commissioner Holmes.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Floe, Holmes, Hunter, Larson & Schymos
Absent: Commissioners: None
Ex Officio: Director of Planning - Al Hersh
Admin. Asst.- Steve Street
Secretary - Foy Burton
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 18, 1968
Commissioner Holmes stated that on Page Three, under Discussion
by the Commission, third line from the bottom of the paragraph,
the word "remarks" should be replaced with the word "discussion".
The item should read "....and discussion concerning lack of
consideration...."
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner
Schymos, and unanimously carried that the minutes of June 18,
1968 be approved as corrected.
4. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS
THE COMMISSION.
NONE
PUBLIC HEARING:.
5. NONE
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. PROPOSED MOTEL REGULATIONS
Chairman Larson set this item back on the agenda to be heard
after Item No. 8.
NEW BUSINESS
7. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 28167 - John Marshall Construction Company
Eight Unit subdivision - Northwest corner Wells and Walnut
Grove Avenue - R -1
Rlanning Director Hersh presented a drawing prepared by the
staff indicating the potential northerly extension of the
street in the proposed tract so that the four parcels north
of the subject tract could be included in the development,
creating a total of twenty -two lots from the existing six
parcels.
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TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 28167 (Continued)
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Mr. Hersh informed the Commission that the applicant, Mr. John
Marshall, requested the case be held over to the next regular
meeting, in order to provide an opportunity to present a
revised plan if the adjoining property owners agree to cooperate
with the suggested extension of the tract.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner
Floe that Tentative Tract No. 28167 be placed on the agenda
of the next regular meeting to allow the applicant time to
poll the property owners and submit a revised proposal.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: Commissioners: Floe, Holmes, Hunter, Larson it Schymos
Nos: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners:None
8. REQUEST FOR ONE YEAR TIME EXTENSION - NARRAMORE CHRISTIAN
FOUNDATION - ZONE VARIANCE NO. 39
Mr.. Hersh presented the background of this case and reasons
discussed with the applicant in submitting their request for
a time extension., It was stated the Foundation desires to re-
tain the right to erect the proposed housing facility while
they pursue a request for a change of zone to.Planned Develop -
ment so the future expansion of the institution can proceed
in accord with an approved master plan.
Dr. Narramore substantiated this request and answered several
questions of the Commission.
(MO) I:t was moved by Commissioner Holmes,.seconded.by Commissioner
Floe that Zone Variance Case No.. 39 ( Narramore Christian
Foundation) be granted a one year time extension.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: Commissioners: Floe, Holmes, Hunter, and Larson
Nos: Commissioners: None
Abstain: Commissioners: Schymos
Commissioner Schymos abstained from voting, stating he felt
he lacked sufficient knowledge of the existing case to vote
on the matter.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. PROPOSED MOTEL REGULATIONS
Planning Director Hersh presented the proposed motel regulations
to the Commission.
Discussion by the Commission included the definition of motels,
landscaping of motel sites, walls to be required along access
ways, location of entrances to each quest unit, State
regulations, and utility metering..
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PROPOSED MOTEL REGULATIONS (Continued)
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by,Commissioner
Floe, that the,proposed motel regulations be approved, and
adoption of the regulations recommended to the City Council,
ROLL CALL `IOTEI
Ayes: Commissionerst Floe, Homes, Larsoni and Schymos
Nos: Commissioners: None
Abstain! Commissioners! Hunter
Commissioner: absta'ned from voting, stating he felt
he lacked sufficient knowledge of the matter to vote.
MATTERS FROM COMMISSION.Akb STAFF
9. Commissioner Floe asked when action would be taken on the
recommendation of approval to the City Council Concti•ning the
vacation of part of Newmark Avenue and the amendment to the
General Plan for a park site on Jackson Avenue, in regard
to the proposed school site in that area. Mr. Hersh stated
these matters had been brought to the attention of the Council
and would be set for action before the Council after the
Garvey School District acquired the land for the school.
10. Mr. Hersh announced the next meeting of the Southern California
Planning Congress on July 11, 1968 in Long Beach; the subject
to be Port of Long Beach - Home of the Queen Mary ".
Commissioners Floe, Hunter, Larson and Schymos, and Administrative
Assistant „ Steve Street indicated they would like reservations
made for them to attend the meeting.
11. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS
THE COMMISSION.
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Chairman Larson adjourned the meeting at 9:25 P.M.