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PC - Minutes - 11-04-69M • PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 4, 1969 40 A regular meeting of the Rosemead Planning Commission was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Chairman Larson in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 8838 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Hunter led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Schymos Z. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners: Floe, Hunter, Larson & Schymos ABSENT: Commissioners: Dauer EX OFFICIO: Director of Planning - Al Hersh Assistant City Manager - Steve Street Secretary - Foy Burton 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 21, 1969 Mr. Hersh pointed out that on page 8, Item No. 8 should read ". .. had been brought before the Council and the Council took no action ". (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Schymos, second by Commissioner Hunter and unanimously carried, that the minutes of October 21, 19 9 be approved as correotod. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION. NONE PUBLIC HEARING NONE UNFINISHED BUSINESS NONE NEW BUSINESS NONE MATTERS FROM COUNCIL, COMMISSION AND STAFF 5A. Commissioner Hunter stated he would like to hear the Commission's feelinv regarding submitting a request to the City Council for authorizat to attend the educational seminar in San Fran- cisco in December. It was the opinion of the Commission that this seminar would be of benefit to the Commission. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Hunter, second by Commissioner Schymos, and unanimously carried that the City Council be requested to authorize the Planning Commissioner's attendance at the seminar in San Francisco on December 5th and 6th, that Chairman Larson be appointed to present this request to the City Council, and that the Planning Commissioners attend the next meeting of the City Council when the matter is presented. PC November 4, 1969 PAGE TWO 0 0 5B. REQUEST FROM COUNCILMAN PIKE - HEIGHT LIMITS ON SERVICE STATION SIGNS. Mr. Hersh explained the request, stating that Councilman Pike requested the Planning Commission to study the height limit on service station signs, particulary in the vicinity of freeways, and perhaps allow a higher height limit. Mr. Hersh stated that at this time there are only four service stations in the city that might desire a taller sign, and that this is currently a provision in the service station ordinance which provides for modification of the ordinance that would be sufficient to allow consideration of any requests for a sign higher than the permitted height. After discussion, Chairman Larson instructed the Sign Com- mittee to study this matter and report back to the Commission. 6. REQUEST FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - PARKING REQUIRE_ MENTS - JOINT SESSION. Mr. Hersh stated the Economic Development Committee is forming a Parking Committee and requested a joint meeting of their committee with the Planning Commission. After discussion, it was agreed a joint meeting would be beneficial in deriving new ideas, and Mr. Hersh s -jas requested to arrange an evening meeting after the Economic Development Committee has formed their committee. 7A. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS Mr. Hersh stated that due to the surge of various activities and developments in the City, it would be advisable for the General Plan Amendment Committee to meet and consider recom- mendations to present to the Commission and Council. Commissioner Schymos suggested a joint study session with the Council to discuss the recommendations offered by the Committee. Chairman Larson stated that before setting any further definite meeting dates he would like some of the other committees to complete their studies and present their recommendations for Commission consideration and action. 7B. Chairman Larson presented an announcement of the Southern California Planning Congress meeting, Thursday, November 13, 1969 - 7:00 P.M. Commissioners Floe, bunter, Larson and Schymos and H-. Street and Mr. Hersh indicated they would like reservations made for this meeting. 8. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION. Miss Cheryl Hamilton, 3537 Marybeth, inquired as to the validity of a rumor that Marshall Street would be extended through the property where Savanna.'i School now stanc':�. Mr. Hersh explained that the rumor is probably based on the fact that the Circulation Element of the General Plan adopted by the City Council in November, 1967, indicates that the street should go through and that City Manager Gunn at a recent joint meeting of the School Board and the City Council made a statement regarding the need for the street to go through. There being no further business, Chairman Larson adjc;rned the meeting at 8 :20 P,M.