PC - Minutes - 11-06-68PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 6, 1968
A regular meeting of the Rosemead Planning Commission was called
to order by Chairman Larson at 7 :35 P.M. in the Council Chambers
of the City Hall, 8838 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Director of Planning, Al
Hersh.
Commissioner Hunter delivered the Invocation.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners: Hunter, Larson and Schymos
Absent: Commissioners: Floe
Ex Officio: Director of Planning - Adolph E. Hersh
Administrative Assistant - Steve Street
City Attorney - Bob Joehnck
Secretary - Foy Burton
Mr. Hersh related a request from Mr. Floe that he be excused
from the meeting for business reasons.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 1, 1968
October 15, 1968
Chairman Larson pointed out an error on page four, paragraph
C of the minutes of October 1, 1968. The paragraph should
read " ..... proposed Subdivision Ordinance prepared by the..."
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Schymos, seconded by Commissioner
Hunter and unanimously carried, that the minutes of October 1,
1968 be approved as corrected.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Schymos, seconded by Commissioner
Hunter and unanimously carried, that the minutes of October 15,
1968 be approved as written.
4. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS
THE COMMISSION.
NONE
PUBLIC HEARING
5. ZONE CHANGE NO. 34 - A -1 to C -3 -d - Northwest corner Walnut
Brove and San Gabriel Boulevard - B. B. Maynard Company
Mr. Hersh presented the factual data, and reported a phone
call from a Mrs. Dillon, a property owner to the north of
the subject property. Mrs. Dillon indicated she did not ob-
ject to the zone change but did object to the wall proposed
to be erected to the north as it could affect future commercial
use of her property. Mr. Hersh pointed out the wall was re-
quired for the proposed use, but that the wall could be removed
if the adjoining R -zoned property was rezoned and used for
commercial purposes.
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ZONE CHANGE NO. 34 (Continued)
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Planning Director Hersh administered the Oath to those persons
wishing to testify.
Chairman Larson opened the public hearing at 7 :45 P.M.
PROPONENTS
1. Mr. John Maynard, 2415 West Avenue 30, Los Angeles,
addressed the Commission regarding reasons for granting
the requested zone change and willingness to comply with
all city regulations.
OPPONENTS:
1. Mr. Ralph De Cocker, 8625 Landis View Lane, addressed the
Commission regarding the provisions of the C -3 -d zone
and presented a petition with nine signatures of property
owners within 300 feet of the subject property, which
stated they would like the Planning Commission to request
lighting on the parking area, a portion of low wall along
Walnut Grove Avenue, and proper maintenance of the land-
scaped areas of the service station.
2. Mrs. Jean De Cocker, 8625 Landis View Lane, addressed the
Commission, stating she did not object to the change of
zone but would object to the service station landscaping
not being maintained in a neat and attractive manner.
Chairman Larson closed the public hearing at 8 :02 P.M.
Attorney Bob Joehnck reviewed the procedure of a zone change
case and methods of enforcing the provisions of the zoning
ord i r.ance.
Discussion by the Commission included reasonability of extending
the existing zone to the subject area, landscaping of the
subject property, maintenance of the landscaped areascf the
service station, lighting of the parking areas, and extending
low wall south on Walnut Grove Avenue.
Mr. Hersh informed the affected members of the audience that
the area of design of the subject property would be discussed
and acted upon when the applicants submitted their design
plans in accord with the Design Overlay provisions of the
ordinance. He also stated that the surrounding property owners
would be notified of that meeting if they so desired.
;MO) It was moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner
Hunter that Zone Change No] 34 be approved and approval re-
commended to the City Council, per Resolution No. 68 -15.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: Commissioners: Larson, Hunter and Schymos
Nos: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: Fioe
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. NONE
NEW BUSINESS
7. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 30546 - 5 unit subdivision - southeast corner
Ramona Boulevard and Muscatel Avenue - Peder Johnson
Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data.
Mr. Van Buren, representing Mr. Johnson's engineer, 228
Glendon Way, San Gabriel, was present to answer questions
from the Commission.
Discussion by the Commission included, grading of subject pro-
perty, water mains sufficient to meet requirements, street
trees, lights, existing garage bc6ing allowed to remain at
same location.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Schymos, seconded by Commissioner
Hunter that Tentativeiract No. 30546 be approved allowing the
existing garage to remain as it exists and recommended to the
City Council for approval subject to the following conditions:
1. This approval expires eighteen months from the date of
the approval of this tract by the City Council of the
City of Rosemead.
DESIGN
2. Provide sufficient area for all lots to conform with the
requirements of the R -1 - 6,000 zone.
3. Dedicate sufficient right -n.f -way to provide a width of 24
feet from centerline for Muscatel Avenue and improve with
curb, gutter and sidewalk.
4. Dedicate sufficient right -of -way for Ramona Boulevard '_o
provide 6 feet behind the curb and improve with -idewalk.
5. Provide a 5 foot wide planting and utility easement adjacent
to Muscatel Avenue and Ramona Boulevard.
6. Reconstruct the curb return at lot 2 to provide a 19 foot
property line return radius and provide a cross gutter to
the satisfaction of the Road Department.
7. Provide street trees, st! - eet lights and signs to the satis-
faction of the City of Rosemead.
ROAD DEPARTMENT
8. a. Comply with the Road Department's requirements regarding
street and drainage improvements and easements needed
for street drainage.
b. Easements shall not be granted or recorded within rights -
of -way proposed to be deeded or dedicated for public
street, until after the _Tact is recorded, unless such
easements are subordinated to the raod easement by
certification on the title sheet of the final map.
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TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 30546 (Continued)
CITY ENGINEER - DESIGN DIVISION
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9. Portions of the property are subjectto sheet overflow.
Approval pertaining to local drainage is subject to the
following requirements.
1. Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining pro-
perties.
2. El.iminate the sheet overflow or elevate the floors of
the buildings with no openings in the foundation walls
to at least 12 inches above the finished pad grade.
:i. Submit a drainage plan.
CITY ENGINEER - SANITATION DIVISION
10. Approval of this tract is contingent upon the installation
and dedication of local sewers to serve the subdivision.
Easements are tentatively required, subject to review by
the City Engineer to determine the final locations and
requirements.
The subdivider shall consult the Sanitation Division of
the Department of City Engineer to determine the sewer
design requirements.
CITY ENGINEER - WATERWORKS & UTILITIES DIVISION
11. 1. All lots shall be served by an adequate size water sys-
tem. The water system shall include fire hydrants of
the size and type and location as determined by the
Fire Chief.
2. The water mains shall be of sufficient size to accom-
modate the total domestic and fire flows required for
the tract. Domestic flows required are to be deter-
mined by the City Engineer. Fire flows required are
to be determined by the Fire Chief.
3. At the time the final tract map is submitted for
checking, plans and specifications for the water mains
shall be submitted to the City Engineer for checking
and approval, and shall comply with the City Engineer's
standards.
4. Approval for recordation of this tract is contingent
upon approval of plans and specifications mentioned
above, and the subdivider submitting to the City
Engineer either (a) and Agreement and a Faithful Per-
formance Bond in the amount estimated by the City
Engineer guaranteeing the installation of the water
system, or (b) an agreement and other evidence satis-
factory to the City Engineer, indicating that the sub-
divider has entered into a contract with the serving
water utility to construct the water system as required,
and has deposited with such water utility security
guaranteeing payment for the installation of the water
system.
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TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 30546 (Continued)
5. The specifications shall include a certificate or state-
ment from a water utility stating that the proposed
system can be operated by the water utility and that
the system will in every respect meet the requirements
of the city.
CITY ENGINEER - BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION
12. Prior to recordation, submit a soils engineer's report on the
expansive properties of soils on all building sites in the
proposed subdivision. Such report shall be Supported by
sufficient test data to justify the findings. If expansive
soils are found to exist at locations and depths likely to
affect future structures, the report shall include specific
recommendations for resisting the effects of differential
movement of soils supporting structures. Soils compacted
to minimum of 90% of the optimum density and exhibiting a
swell of more than 3% from air dry to saturation under a
surcharge loading of 60 pounds per square foot shall be
considered expansive soils.
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
13. The subdivision is reasonable free of flood hazard from
major channels and streams under the Flood Control District's
jurisdiction. Refer to the flood hazard report from the
City Engineer of the City of Rosemead.
HEA LTH DEPAR
14. Approved on the condition that sanitary sewers be installed
and used as the method of sewage disposal.
The owner's statement indicates that domestic water will be
supplied by Cal - American Water Company.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: Commissioners: Hunter, Larson and Schymos
Nos: Commissioners: None
Absent; :Commissioners: Floe
8. PLOT PLAN NO. 387 - Ninth dwelling on R -2 parcel - 2636 Gladys
Alta Builders
Planning Director Hersh presented a letter from a Mr. Dale
Ingram, consultant representing the applicant, stating he
had just been contacted to present this case and had not had
sufficient time to prepare and requested that this case be
placed on a future agenda.
Chairman Larson asked if there were any objections. There
were none and the delay was granted.
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9. PLOT PLAN NO. 392 - Los Angeles County Health Sub- Center-
7865 Emerson Place.
Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data, indicating
State Planning Law required the Commission to pass on the
location, purpose and extent of a public use; and stated that
a revised plan would have to be made to provide a driveway
connecting the health center with the adjoining Garvey Park.
Discussion by the Commission included consideration of the
location, possible future relocation to a proposed civic
center in the vicinity of Garvey and San Gabriel Boulevard,
the public purpose of the use as a vital necessity beneficial
to the area, and the extent of the use as appropriate.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Schymos, seconded by Commissioner
Hunter that Plot Plan No. 392 be approved as to location,
purpose and extent, and subject to the following conditions:
1. Development of the subject property substantially in
accord withkhe approved revised plot plan marked "Exhibit
A - Revised ".
2. The name of the health sub - center to be changed from "South
San Gabriel Health Sub - center" to the more appropriate name
of ''Los Angeles County Rosemead Health Sub- center ".
3. The damaged section of sidewalk be replaced prior to occu-
pancy of the proposed building.
4. Development of the subject property shall otherwise be in
accord with the applicable standards and policies of the
Planning Commission and in accord with the regulations of
the City Zoning Ordinance (Ord. 112).
5. Applicant /owner shall submit a signed Affidavit of Accep-
tance of Conditions to staff.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: Commissioners: Hunter, Larson and Schymos
Nos: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: Floe
10. PLOT PLAN NO. 395 - three dwellings on an R -2 lot - 8046
Emerson Place - Euclid Land and Construction Company.
Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data.
Mr. Jim Wilkinson, Euclid Land and Construction Company,
722 Valley Boulevard, San Gabriel was present to answer
any questions from the Commission.
The layout was considered in keeping with City Standards and
Planning Commission policies.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Schymos, seconded by Commissioner
Hunter that Plot Plan No. 395 be approved, subject to the
following conditions:
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PLOT PLAN NO. 395 (Continued)
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1. Development of the subject property substantially in
accord with the approved plot plan marked "Exhibit .A ".
2. Applicant shall install an appropriate street tree (Crape
Myrtle) on the Emerson Place frontage. A refundable
deposit of $20.00 shall be submitted to the City to
guarantee installation of the required tree.
3. Development of the subject property shall otherwise be in
accord with the applicable standards and policies of the
Planning Commission, and in accord with the regulations of
the City Zoning Ordinance (Ord. 112).
4. The approval shall expire one year from the date of approval
unless a building permit has been issued, and construction
has started and is being diligently pursued to completion
prior to the stated expiration date.
5. Applicant /owner shall submit a signed Affidavit of Accep-
tarice of Conditions to staff.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: Commissioners: Hunter, Larson and Schymos
Nos: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: Floe
11. PLOT PLAN NO. 397 - Modification of street improvement re-
quirements - 4606 Fendyke - Richard Olsen
Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data, including
photographs of the subject property and the surrounding neigh-
borhood and a newspaper clipping regarding El Monte's policy
on the installation of street improvements.
Mr. Richard Olsen addressed the Commission regarding his
problem, the financial situation preventing him from in-
stalling the required street improvements, the lack of side-
walks on his block, and the number of new constructions in
the surrounding area that had not installed the sidewalks,
after comparable additions to their homes.
Discussion by the Commission included City Council policies,
the limited basis for modification in the Municipal Code,
the lack of any justifiable hardship, and the existance of
walks in the same street one block north of the subject
property. Mr. Olsen was informed of his rights of appeal
to the City Council.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Schymos, seconded by Commissioner
Hunter that Plot Plan No. °,97 be denied on the basis that the
applicant had presented no evidence of hardship, or problems
of grade or location to justify modifications or relief from
ordinance requirements
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: C
Commissioners: H
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MAT TERS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF
12. Southern California Planning Congress meeting - November 14, 1968
Planning Director Hersh informed the Commission of this
meeting and urged the members to attend since the speaker is
to discuss the Why, Where, When and How of the required Housing
Element for a General Plan.
Commissioners Hunter, Larson, and Schymos and Administrative
Assistant, Steve Street indicated they would like reservations
made for this meeting.
13. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS
THE COMMISSION.
NONE
There being no further business, Chairman Larson adjourned the
meeting at Sc30 P.M.
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