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PC - Minutes - 10-21-690 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 21, 1969 0 A regular meeting of the Rosemead Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Larson at 7:38 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 8838 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Floe. The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Dauer. 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 - October 7, 1969 (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Schymos, second by Commissioner Dauer and unanimously carried, that the minutes of October 7, 1969 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. 39 - P Zone to C -3 Zone (3950 Ivar Avenue) and R -1 Zone to P Zone (8921, 8925, and 8931 Nevada Avenue) - Murray Zwick - Toytown. Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data. Mr. Hersh administered the Oath to those persons wishing to testify. Chairman Larson opened the public hearing at 7 :48 P.M. PROPONENTS 1. Mr. Murray Zwick, 8914 Valley Boulevard, addressed the Commission outlining the purpose of the requested zone change and proposed development for the area. OPPONENTS. 1. Mrs. Marylyn Morano, 8933 Guess Street, addressed the Commission stating she was opposed to this requested change of zone, that it was customary for a change of zone to benefit a large group but this would only benefit one person, and that the increased traffic on Nevada would be detrimental and hazardous to the neighborhood. 0 PC OCTOBER 21, 1969 PAGE TWO ZONE CHANGE NO. 39 (Continued) 0 2. Mr. Miguel Morano, 8933 Guess Street, addressed the Commission stating he was opposed to the requested zone change and in addition to the comments his wife made he felt the property value of the homes surrounding the area would decrease if the proposed zone change were granted. 3. Mr. W. B. Foster, 8932 Nevada, addressed the Commission stating the requested change of zone would create increased traffic on Nevada which would be hazardous to the residents on the street, it would decrease their property value, and that Toytown displays merchandise on their parking area now and he would not want to see the proposed parking area on Nevada used in the same manner. 4. Mr. Andy Kasick, 8909 Nevada, addressed the Commission stating this change of zone would isolate the four properties on the corner of Ivar and Nevada, this making the properties difficult to sell and that the zone change should involve the entire area. Mr. Kasick then presented a petition to the Commission signed by nineteen residents in the area opposing the requested change of zone. 5. Mr. Edward Fehredsen, 8902 Nevada, addressed the Commission stating that there would be an unfavorable increase in traffic flow on Nevada if the proposed zone change were granted. Mrs. Edith O'Reilly, 1215 Linda Flora Drive, Los Angeles, addressed the Commission stating she was neither for or against the proposed zone change but was merely an interested party as she owns the property on the southwest corner of Valley Boulevard and Ivar. Chairman Larson asked Mr. Zwick if he had any comments to make in rebuttal. Mr. Zwick pointed out that the General Plan indicates that this area is to be commercially developed and that what he has planned for the area is consistent with the General Plan. Mr. Zwick further stated that he would do nothing that would be detrimental to the surrounding area. Mr. Morano stated he had bought his horreabout a year ago and improved the property and did not plan to move and thought the concern of the Commission should be with the residents of the area as this was one of the better residential areas of the city. Mr. Foster stated that Mr. Zwick's property on Ivar is not properly maintained, that it is a disgrace to the area, and that possibly the area on Nevada would not be properly maintained also. Chairman Larson closed the public hearing at 8 :30 P.M. l PC OCTOBER Z1, 1969 PAGE THREE ZONE CHANGE NO. 39 (Continued) Discussion by the Commission included the possibility of not ingress or egress on that part of the property fronting on Nevada to prevent increased traffic on the street and eliminate any possible hazards to the residents. Commissioner Schymos stated that the City does not initiate zone changes but that they must be requested by the property owners, and that the removal of the residential structure re on Ivar being used for storage would be a benefit to the area. Chairman Larson stated he was not in favor of spot zoning although he was in favor of commercial development on Ivar, and would prefer that the entire area be rezoned and not leave an island zoned R -1. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Schymos, second by Commissioner Dauer, that Zone Change No. 39 be approved provided there be no ingress or egress on the Nevada Street property and adequate barricades installed at the southerly end of the parking area, and approval of the same be recommended to the City Council. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Commissioners: Dauer, Floe, Hunter and Schymos Nos: Commissioners: Larson Absent: Commissioners: None RESOLUTION N0. 69 -17. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY, ZONE CHANGE NO. 39, BE CHANGED FROM P TO C -3 AND FROM R -1 TO P. Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Dauer, second by Commissioner Schymos, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 69-17 be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Commissioners: Floe, Dauer, Hunter, Larson & Schymos Nos: Commissioners: None Absent: Commissioners: None .j Chairman Larson declared a recess at 8:55 P.M. and reconvened the meeting at 9:06 P.M. 6. ZONE VARIANCE NO. 60 - REVISED - 2445 San Gabriel Boulevard - expansion of use - Sweeney Oil Company. Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data. Mr. Hersh administered the Oath to those persons wishing to testify. Chairman Larson opened the public hearing at 9:15 P.M. 0 PC OCTOBER 21, 1969 PAGE FOUR ZONE VARIANCE NO. 6C- REVISED (Continued) PROPO NENTS 0 1. Mr, Dean Sweeney, Sr., 1245 Wentworth Avenue, Pasadena, addressed the Commission stating he was in agreement with the suggested conditions. 2. Mr. Dean Sweeney, Jr., 1284 Eastlyn Place, Pasadena, addressed the Commission outlining the proor— ' development. OPPONENTS NONE Chairman Larson closed the public hearing at 9:17 P.M. (MO) After discussion by the Commission, it was moved by Commissioner Hunter, second by Commissioner Dauer, that Zone Variance No. 60-Revised be approved subject to the following conditions: i. Deve'opment and maintenance of the subject property shall be substantially in accord with the approved plan marked "Exhibit A - Revised ", 2. No other use of the subject property shall be established or exp< without specific approval of the Planning Commission. 3. The requested use be limited to a five year period, the variance to expire on February 1, 1974, and the applicant agrees specifically to remove the subject building and al' accessory equipment and vehicles from the site at his own expense upon request from the City at said date. 4. All signs shall be in accord with zoning ordinance standards and regulations. 5. Subject 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). 6. It is further declared and made a condition of this variance that if any condition hereunder is violated or if an other applicable statute or ordinance is violated in the development hereunder, this Variance shall be suspended 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 ro within a period of thirty days. 8. Applicant /onwer shall submit a signed Affidavit of Acceptance of Conditions to the Planning Department prior to issuance of any building permits. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Commissioners: Dauer, Floe, H::nter, Larson & Schymos Nos: Commissioners: None Absent: Commissioners: None PC OCTOBER 21, 1969 PAGE FIVE ZONE VARIANCE NO. 60- REVISED (Continued) 0 RESOLUTION NO. 69-18. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING A ZONE VARIANCE: CASE NO. 60 - REVISED. Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Hunter, second by Commissioner Schymos, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 69-18 be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Commissioners: Dauer, Floe, Hunter, Larson and Schymos Nos: Commissioners: None Absent: Commissioners: None 7. ZONE VARIANCE NO. 64 - Psychologist's office - 7543 Hellman Avenue - John Hoffman, Ph.D. Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data. Mr. Hersh administered the Oath to those persons wt; king to testify. Chairman Larson opened the public hearing at 9:26 P.M. PROPONENTS 1. Mr. Mike Lee, 565 Segovia, San Gabriel, the real estate broker in this matter, addressed the Commission regarding the property involved and presented a letter from Dr. Vernon Bohr of Ingleside Hospital recommending Dr. Hoffman. 2. Dr. John Hoffman, 5313 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, addressed the Commission giving some of his background and outlined the type of operation he proposed. OPPONENTS 1. Mr. Charles Parker, 7545 Hellman Avenue, addressed the Commission stating he owns a six unit apartment adjacent to 7543 Hellman and felt the proposed development would depreciate the value of his property, would disturb his tenants thereby causing vacancies, and create increased traffic on his driveway. 2. Mr. Harold Miller, 4937 Coles Avenue, Los Angeles, owner of a 17 unit apartment at 7559 Hellman Avenue addressed the Commission stating the proposed development would create increased traffic in the area and would cause a parking problem.. 3. Mr. Elsworth L. Talmon, 7534 Columbia, addressed the Commission stating he is a licensed civil engineer and surveyor, that he had surveyed the property and the driveway is only eight feet wide instead of eleven feet as stated on the plot plan, that increased traffic would be hazardous to the many children in the area, that parking facilities are inadequate, and the proposed development would be detrimental to the property owner to the east. 0 PC OCTOBER 21, 1969 PAGE SIX ZONE VARIANCE NO 64 (Continued) 9 W. H. Newell, 20051 Tobermory Circle, Huntington Beach, addressed the Commission stating he was neither for or against the proposed development but he was affiliated with the Ingleside Hospital and had come to offer any information that may be useful to the Commission. Chairman Larson asked Mr. Lee and Dr. Hoffman if they had any comments to make in rebuttal. Mr. Lee stated that if it would please the neighbors to the east, a chain link fence could be placed on the easterly property line to prevent joint usage of the driveway. Chairman Larson closed the public hearing at 10 :09 P.M. After some general disucssion, Commissioner Schymos stated that the possible detrimental effect of any proposed d6/elopment upon surrounding properties should be considered as adjacent property owners might have more to lose than the owner of the proposed development has to gain. Chairman Larson stated that this development would be in accord with the General Plan and that variances have been granted in this area for similar uses. Commissioner Floe stated that Dr. Hoffman seemed to have no relationship with the Ingleside Hospital and that the proposed parking facilities seemed inadequate. Upon the request of Commissioner Schymos, Attorney Joehnck read the four requirements that must be met in granting a zone variance. (MO) It was moved.by Commissioner Schymos, second by Commissioner Dauer, that -one Variance No. 64 be denied on the basis that it does not meet all four requirements listed in the zoning ordinance. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Commissioners: Dauer, Floe, Hunter, and Schymos Nos: Commissioners: Larson Absent: Commissioners: None RESOLUTION NO. 69 -19. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DENYING A ZONE VARIANCE: CASE NO. 64. Attorney Joehnck presented this Resolution by title only. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Dauer, second by Commissioner Schymos, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 69 -19 be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Commissioners: Dauer, Floe, Hunter and Schymos Nos: Commissioners: Larson Absent: Commissioners: None PC OCTOBER 21, 1969 PAGE SEVEN UNFINISHED BUSINESS NONE 0 NEW BUSINESS 8. PLOT PLAN NO. 431 - 3148 Jackson Avenue - Relocation - R -2 Zone - Mr. Frank Zych Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data. Commissioner Schymos presented the Move -in Committee's report. Mr. Frank Zych was present to answer any questions from the Commission. (MO) After discussion by the Commission, it was moved by Commissioner Dauer, second by Commissioner Schymos, that Plot Plan No. 431 be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. Subject property shall be developed substantially in accord with the approved plot plan marked "Exhibit A ". 2. Applicant shall dedicate five (5) feet of street frontage and improve with new curb, gutter and sidewalk and one (1) street tree to City Standards; and shall record with the title of this property, a statement guaranteeing said dedication and improvements. 3. Applicant shall replace necessary portions of the existing six foot high masonry wall where needed after necessary destruction required to place new building on lot. 4. Applicant shall provide one additional off - street parking space for the existing residence using the driveway approach and driveway adjacent to the existing garage. This parking space need not be covered. 5. Applicant shall pave driveway to City Standards. 6. Subject property shall otherwise be developed in accord with applicable standards and policies of the Planning Commission and the regulations of theCity Zoning Ordinance (Ord. 112). 7. Applicant /owner shall submit a signed Affidavit of Acceptance of Conditions to the Planning Department prior to issuance of any building permits. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes. Commissioners= Dauer, Floe, Hunter, Larson S Schymos Nos: Commissioners: None Absent: Commissioners: None MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF A. Commissioner Schymos stated that he felt it was important that the City Council have the Planning Commission minutes before their regular meeting. After discussion, it was moved by Com- missioner Schymos, second by Commissioner Hunter, that the Chairman of the Planning Commission request that the City Manager instruct the individual responsible for the Planning Commission minutes deliver the minutes to the Planning Com- mission and the City Council no later than 3:00 P.M. on the Monday following the Planning Commission meeting. 0 .; , 1 PC OCTOBER 21, 1969 PAGE E GHT MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF - ITEM A (Continued) ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Commissioners: Dauer, Floe, Hunter, Larson 6 Schymos Nos: Commissioners: None Absent: Commissioners: None B. Commissioner Floe inquired as to what action had been taken on the Planning Commission's request to be authorized to attend the two day seminar in San Francisco. Mr. Hersh reported that the request had been denied by the Council. There being no further business, Chairman Larson adjourned the meeting at 10:54 P.M.