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PC - Minutes - 08-20-68PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF AUGUST 20, 1968 A regular meeting of the Rosemead Planning Commission was called to order at 7 :18 P.M. by Acting Chairman Holmes, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 8838 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Floe. The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Holmes. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Floe, Holmes, Hunter and Schymos Absent: Commissioners': Larson Ex Officio: Director of Planning - Al Hersh Administrative Assistant: Steve Street Secretary - Foy Burton 4. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION. Mr. Lavasco, 4121 Walnut Grove, addressed the Commission re- garding the necessity of street lights on Walnut Grove Avenue. Mr. Street advised Mr. Lavasco to come into City Hall to see him since this is a matter for the Public Works Department rather than the Planning Commission. PUBLIC HEARING S. NONE UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. NOME NEW BUSINESS 7. PLOT PLAN NO. 381 - Modification - Price Signs on Banjo Sign - Southwest corner Rosemead and Valley Boulevards - Mobil Service Station. Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data. Mr. Thomas Atkinson, Real Estate Representative for Mobil Oil Corporation, was present to answer questions from the Commission. Discussion by the Commission included size of columns, specific height of sign, illumination of sign, possible State or Federal standards on size of sign, and possible conflicts with city standards. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Schymos, seconded by Commissioner Floe, that Plot Plan No. 381 be approved, subject to the following conditions: PC August 20, 1968 Page Two PLOT PLAN NO. 381 (Continued) 1. The two price and promotional signs, 3 feet by 5 feet each, to be welded to the existing banjo sign steel support column at a height of eight (8) feet above grade, substantially as shown and approved on the plan marked "Exhibit B ". 2. No flashing or blinking lights shall illuminate the signs. 3. This approval shall expire one year from the date of approval unless the two approved signs have been in- stalled prior to the expiration date. 4. Applicant /owner shall submit a signed Affidavit of Acceptance of Conditions to staff. ROLL -CALL VOTE Ayes: Commissioners: Floe, Holmes, and Schymos Nos: Commissioners: Hunter Absent: Commissioners: Larson MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF 8. Discussion of Setbacks in Industrial Zones. Planning Director Hersh presented maps and facts concerning the existing 25 foot front setback, the five foot setbacks on Valley Boulevard, Garvey Boulevard, Abilene and Lorica, the need to include San Gabriel Boulevard annexed to Rosemead after the zoning ordinance was adopted in 1963, the use and purpose of setbacks, and uniform application of requirements. The matter was discussed and returned to the Industrial Setback Committee (Commissioners Schymos and Floe) for further consideration and a recommendation for action. 9. Discussion of C -M Zone. Planning Director Hersh indicated the purpose of the zone, the origin of the zone by the County, the difficulties and shortcomings of the zone, the need for more appropriate and useful zoning, and the directives of the General Plan in areas where the zone is now applied. Indication was made of potential changes in the large open area in the vicinity of Rush and Walnut Grove Avenue that would affect uses in the vicinity of Garvey Avenue, the area with the largest application of the C -M Zone. Mr. Hersh suggested a committee be appointed to study the problem in depth and report to the Commission. Acting Chairman Holmes asked Commissioners to consider matter and continued subject to next meeting for further discussion. PC August 20, 1968 Page Three 10. Discussion of Planning Commission Policies and Standards. Commission agreed to set this matter off until the committee could submit a report and recommendation. 11. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION. NONE Acting Chairman Holmes adjourned the meeting at 9:30 P.M.