PC - Minutes - 12-16-69PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
DECEMBER 16, 1969
A regular meeting of the Rosemead Planning Commission was
called to order at 7:34 P.M. by Chairman Larson in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, 8838 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Street led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Invocation was led by Commissioner Hunter.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Dauer, Floe, Hunter and Larson
Absent: Commissioners: Schymos
Ex Officio: City Manager - �. Leland Gunn
Assistant City anager - Steve Street
Administrative Aide - Howard Chambers
City Attorney - Bob Joehnck
Secretary - Foy Burton
Chairman Larson stated that Commissioner Schymos was absent
due to a death in his family.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 2, 1969
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Hunter, second by Commissioner
Dauer, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of
December 2, 1969 be approved as printed.
4. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO
ADDRESS THE COMMISSION.
NONE
PUBLIC HEARING
5. ZONE VARIANCE NO. 65 - Mrs. Mary Malvic - 3024 Walnut Grove
Avenue - Relocation of single family dwelling to replace
old dwelling removed to allow for widening of the street -
C -M Zone.
Mr. Street presented the report from the Move -In Committee.
Mr. Chambers administered the Oath to those persons wishing
to testify.
Chairman Larson opened the public hearing at 7:39 P.M.
PROPONENTS
1. Mrs. Mary Malvic, 3024 Walnut Grove Avenue, addressed
the Commission stating the proposed move -in would be an
asset if approved.
2. Mr Ray Uyeshima, Kechter House Moving Company,,addressed
the Commission stating the applicant was in agreement
with the suggested conditions.
OPPONENTS
NOME
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ZONE VARIANCE NO. 65 (Continued)
Chairman Larson closed the public hearing at 7 :42 P.M.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Hunter, second by Commissioner
Dauer, that Zone Variance No. 65 be approved subject to the
following conditions:
1. The applicant shall develop and maintain the property
substantially in accord with the approved plot plan
marked "Exhibit A ".
2. The driveway which served the three car garage shall
be widened to twenty (20) feet.
3. The house shall be sandblasted and color coated and
all trimming shall be painted.
4. The roof shall be repaired and oil treated.
5. The house must pass inspection of the Building Depart-
ment as to structural soundness and other pertinent
sections of the Building Code.
6. There shall be a minimum of six (6) feet between
buildings maintained and a minimum of twenty -five (25)
feet be maintained in turning radius north of the new
garage.
7. Curbs, gutters, sidewalk and street trees shall be
installed to City Standards.
8. All conditions of this variance shall be met and all
necessary work be completed within six (6) months from
the date of issuance of the building permit.
9. - property shall otherwise be developed in accord
with applicable standards and policies of the Planning
Commission and the regulations of the City Zoning
Ordinance (ORd. 112).
10. It is further declared and made a condition of this variance
that if any condition hereunder is violated or if any
other applicable statute or ordinance is violated in
the development hereunder, this Variance shall be sus-
pended and the privileges granted hereunder shall lapse
provided that the applicant has been given written
notice to cease such violation and has failed to do so
within a period of thirty (30) days.
11. Applicant /owner shall submit a signed Affidavit of
Acceptance of Condition to the Planning Department
prior to the issuance of any building permits.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: Commissioners: Dauer, Floe, Hunter and Larson
Noes: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: Schymos
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ZONE VARIANCE NO. 65 (Continued)
RESOLUTION NO. 69 -21. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING A ZONE VARIANCE: CASE
NUMBER 65.
Attorney Joehnck presented this Resolution by title only.
(MO)
It was moved by Commissioner Hunter, second by Commissioner
Dauer that further reading be waived and Resolution No.
69 -21 be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes:
Commissioners:
Noes:
Commissioners:
Absent:
Commissioners:
Dauer, Floe, Hunter and Larson
None
Schymos
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NONE
NEW BUSINESS
6. PROPOSED SIGN REGULATIONS - Request from City Council to
reconsider sign ordinance.
Mr. Street explained that the City Council requested consider-
ation of free standing signs for freeway oriented businesses,
specifically in regard to height of such signs above freeway
levels and proximity to freeway.
Chairman Larson stated that Commission Schymos had requested
that this matter be continued until his return as he has
comments on the matter. It was agreed by the Commission
that the matter should be held until Commissioner Schymos
could be present.
Mr. John Glyn, Foster & Kleiser, addressed the Commission
stating there were several items in the proposed ordinance
that he and Mr. Don Harper, from Pacific Outdoor, would
like to discuss with the Commission and perhaps a study
session would be beneficial.
After discussion, a study session was scheduled for Tuesday,
December 30th at 7:30 P.M. at City Hall.
MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF
7. Contract Zoning - proposal to authorize staff study.
Mr. Street explained that a court case, mentioned at a
recent meeting, concerned zone changes with conditions
applied.
Attorney Joehnck explained this type of zoning for the
Commission.
Chairman Larson requested staff to investigate this matter
and report back to the Commission.
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8A. Underground Utilities - Communication from League of
California Cities.
Mr. Street outlined the contents of a communication from
the League of California Cities stating the Public Utilities
Commission decision that all utilities in new residential
subdivisions should be placed underground and outlining
the general standards for such undergrounding that will
apply.
Chairman Larson instructed the staff to study the
implications of the decision and report back to the
Commission.
8B. Commissioner Hunter announced that the result of the United
Crusade campaign in the hest San Gabriel Valley was 118 %,
18% above goal.
9. 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 8 :06 P.M. to a study session, December 30th
at 7:30 P.M.