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PC - Minutes - 11-18-69PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 18, 1969 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 Rosemead City Hali,8838 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Larson. The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Floe. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Dauer, Floe, Hunter, Larson & Schymos Absent: Commissioners.: None Ex Officio: Director of Planning - Al Hersh Assistant City Manager - Steve Street City Attorney - Bob Joehnck Secretary - Foy Burton 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 4, 1969 Commissioner Dauer stated he would abstain from voting as he was not present at this meeting. Commissioner Schymos stated the motion on Item -7:A incorrectly included the statement that the "Commissioners at the next meeting of the City Council when the matter pre- sented" Commissioners Hunter and Larson disagreed, g they had understood that this statement was to be included in the motion. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Hunter, second by Commissioner Schymos and carried, that the minutes of November 4, 1969 be approved as written. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE WHO W1SH TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION. NONE PUBLIC HEARING NONE UNFINISHED BUSINESS NONE NEW BUSINESS 5. ZONE CHANGE NO. 39 P to C -3 - Returned Council for review, to C -3-d and R -1 to standards to be app Mr. Hersh presented the suggestions the for consideration. Murray Zwick - Toytown - R -1 to P and to Planning Commission by the City with a recommendation to consider P P -d with suggested Design Overlay lied. the request of the City Council and Council had directed to the Commission 0 0 PC November IQ, �` Y69 Page Two ZONE CHANGE NO. 39 (Continued) Mr. Murray Zwick addressed the Commission stating he wished to withdraw his case at this time and presented a letter to the Commission to that effect. Chairman Larson conferred with the City Attorney and stated that if there were no objections Mr. Zwick would be allowed to withdraw Zone Change No. 39 without prejudice. There were no objections. The Commission requested Mr. Street to convey their action to the City Council with no further recommendations to be made to the Council. 6. PLOT PLAN NO. 437 - 2602 Willard Avenue - R -2 - Duplex on lot with existing single family dwelling unit - Design Construction Company Mr. Hersh presented the factual data. Mr. Del Classon, from Design Construction Company, and Mr. and Mrs. Loiacano, owners of the property, we °e present to answer questions from the Commission. Discussic, by the Commission included possible relocation of the existing garage, and yard requirements in the zoning ordinance. (MO) Floe ot 437 y subject C om m is sioner th following conditions: 1. Development of the subject property substantially in accord with the approved plot plan marked "Exhibit A ". 2. Applicant shall install curb, gu <ter and sidewalk, and four (4) street trees on the Fen Avenue frontage, and one (1) street tree on the Willard Avenue frontage, to City standards. 3. Applicant shall submit a bond or certificate of deposit in the amount of $950.00 to insure lnst,�llaticn of the required street improvements. 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. This approval shall expire one year from the date of approval unless a building permit has been issued, construction started on the property development, and construction is being diligently pursued to completion prior to the stated expiration date. 6. The owner /applicant shall submit a signed Affidavit of Acceptance of Conditions to staff prior to issuance of any building permits. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Commissioners: Dauer, Nos: Commissioners: N Absent:Commissioners: None Floe, Hunter, Larson & Schymos o • PC NOVEMBER 18, 1969 Page Three MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF 7A. Request to Council for attendance at Educational Seminar in December.. Chairman Larson reported that the Council had taken no action on this matter. Commissioner Schymos apologized to the Commission for not attending the Council meeting when this matter was pre- sented since he had misunderstood and did not know it was a part of the motion that the Commissioners attend the meeting. 7B. Commissioner Schymos stated that with respect to Council- man Pike's request to Study service station signs that he had driven the San Bernardino and Pomona Freeways to observe the visibility of service station signs from the freeways and that he had found signs 100 to 125 feet high very difficult to see during the day, but quite visible at night. Mr. Schymos reported talking to the owner of the Shell Station on Rosemead Boulevard and had received no complaints about the heighth of their sign. The Texaco dealer across the street was not available to talk to but an employee indicated the manager had complaints about the heighth of his signs. Commissioner Schymos stated he felt there was no necessity to make a special provision for these stations, since the ordinance now provides for modification of the regula- tions, and that it is up to the owner of the station to request a modification, and then up to the Commission to consider each proposal individually on its merits. It was the general opinion of the Commission that no change be made in the existing regulations at this time. 7C. Chairman Larson announced that Commissioner Schymos had been reappointed to a two year term at the November 11th meeting of the City Council. 7D. Chairman Larson reported an article in the paper discussing the proposed RTD Bus way on the San Bernardino Freeway and stated he felt it would be in the interest of good planning to look into the matter of possible locations of Rapid Transit District stations in the city. After discussion, it was agreed that the City should have a representative of the RTD address the Commission and Council on the subject, outlining their plans for stations in Rosemead. Mr.. Hersh stated he would speak to someone from the RTD and try to arrange to have someone explain the situation, possibly at the next meeting. 8. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION. Mrs. Claudia Foster, 8932 Nevada addressed the Commission stating that even though Zone Change No. 39 had been withdrawn, she would like some questions answered regarding the Zwick properties. Mrs. Foster inquired as to whether the Commission recommendation to the City Council is PC November 18, 1969 Page Four ITEM 8 (Continued) supposed to be presented as approved at the Commission meeting. Mr. Hersh answered this question stating the reason no mention was made regarding the elimination of ingress or egress on Nevada in presenting the recommenda- tion to the City Council was that it is not lawful to apply conditions on a zone change, and that he had not been aware the motion for approval included conditions. Mrs. Foster stated that the residence at 8921 Nevada is being used for storage for Toytown and one -half of the vacant lot at 8925 Nevada is being used as a parking lot. Chairman Larson replied that Mrs. Foster could come into the City Hall and file a complaint about these two properties and that the staff would then investigate the case and take appropriate action. Mrs. Foster inquired whether the building at 3950 Ivar would continue to be used for storage. Mr. Hersh stated that Mr. Zwick has reported that the building would shortly be demolished. There being no further business, Chairman Larson adjourned the meeting at 8:33 P.M.