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PC - Minutes - 09-16-69PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 16, 1969 A regular meeting of the Rosemead Planning Commission was called to order at 7:37 P.M. by Chairman Larson in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 8838 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Dauer. The Invocation was delivered by Chairman Larson 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: Dauer, Floe, Larson and Schymos Absent: Commissioners: Hunter Ex Officio: Director of Planning - Al Hersh Assistant City Manager - Steve Street City Attorney - Bob Joehnck Secretary - Foy Burton 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 2, 1969 Commissioner Dauer pointed out that on page two, item No. 6, second paragraph, the item should read ".....were present to offer some comments....." (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Floe, second by Commissioner Schymos, and unanimously carried that the minutes of September 2, 1969 be approved as corrected. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION. c NONE PUBLIC HEARIPI 5. PRECISE PLAN USE PERMIT NO. 10. - Request to establish a municipal water well and appurtanent facilities - City of Monterey Park - Site located along east side of Alhambra Wad below Metropolitan Water District Plant, north of Rush Street. 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 7:50 P.M. PROPONENTS Mr. Harry C. Wills, Director of Public addressed the Commission regarding the facility, anticipation of a successful and that the suggested conditions were would like to request retention of acc Street. OPPONENTS Works, Monterey Park, importance of this well on this site, acceptable but they ass rights to Rush NONE 0 • PC SEPTEMBER 16, 1969 PAGE TWO PRECISE PLAN USE PERMIT N0. 10 (Continued) Chairman Larson closed the public hearing at 7.52 P.M. Discussion by the Commission included type of pump to be located on the site, arrangements to be made with Edison Company for access to the site, and relinquishment of access rights to Rush Street. (MO) it was moved by Commissioner Schymos, second by Commissdoner Floe, that Precise Plan Use Permit No. 10 be approved subject to the following conditions and a recommendation for approval of the same be sent to the City Council. The subject property shall be developed and main- tained substantially as indicated and approved on a revised precise plan marked "Exhibit All (Land- scaping, walls, well and paved area), and per approved plan "Exhibit B" (Location map of well site) and the Development Schedule marked "Exhibit C ". 2. Landscaped area shall be provided with an acceptable permanent and automatic watering system, and the area shall be continuously maintained substantially 'is as approved. 3. The applicant shall dedicate to the City of Rosemead for street purposes a ten (10) foot depth of frontage on the north side of Rush Street, and shall relinquish all vehicular and pedestrian access rights to Rush Street, and shall further dedicate a thirty (30) foot depth of the property, north of the stated 1.0 foot street right -of -way for slope easement purposes. Any surplus of slope easement area may later be vacated and returned to the subject property owner. 4. The applicant shall secure a written and appropriately signed statement from an authorized agent of the Edison Company guaranteeing an irrevocable right of access across the Edison Company property from the subject property to a City of Rosemead authorized driveway onto either Walnut Grove Avenue or Rush Street. The agreement to become effective upon approval of a Precise Plan of development, by the City of Rosemead, for the Edison Company property east of the subject property. 5. The existing roadway over the Metropolitan Water District water line on the Edison Company property, east of the subject property may be.used for temporary interim access to the subject property until such time as the required access across the Edison Company property is provided subsequent to the City of Rosemead approval of a Precise Plan of Oevelopment for the Edison Company property. 6. Standard conditions that apply. 0 PC SEPTEMBER 16, 1969 PAGE THREE PRECISE PLAN USE PERMIT NO. 10 (Continued) ROLL CALL VOTE: 9 Ayes: Commissioners: Floe, Dauer, Larson and Schymos Nos: Commissioners: None Absent: Commissioners: Hunter UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 31 - Request for four plex theater in Rosemead Square Shopping Center - GRG and Associates. Mr. Paul Crane, attorney for GRG and Associates addressed the Commission outlining the proposed development and referred to his letter sent to Chairman Larson, regarding the applicant's willingness to permit Commissioner Floe to vote on the matter despite the fact that he had not been present at the public hearing. Mr. Warren Freeman, owner of property at 9206 Glendon Way, presented a petition to the Commission listing 300 property owners or tenants surrounding the shopping center who are in favor of the theater. Attorney Joehnck informed the Commission and audience that this petition was informational matter only and not evidence as it had not been presented during the public hearing. Mr. Joehnck also stated that he had done some research and there was no objection on the part of the City to Commis- sioner. Floe's being able to vote on the matter if there was no objection from the attorney for GRG and Associates. Mr. Crane stated again that the applicant had no objection. Chairman Larson informed Commissioner Floe that he may vote on this matter if he desired to do so. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Floe, second by Chairman Larson, that Conditional Use Permit No. 31 be approved on the basis that the proposed development would not be detrimental to the surrounding area and would be a definite asset to Rosemead, subject to the suggested staff conditions. In discussion, Commissioner Dauer stated that he felt that the size of Rosemead Square Shopping Center was not sufficient for this theater. Chairman Larson stated he could find no reasonable objection in locating the theater in the shopping center. After further discussion the matter was called to a vote: ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Commissioners: Floe and Larson Nos: Commissioners: Dauer and Schymos Absent: Commissioners: Hunter 0 ., PC SEPTEMBER 16, 1959 PAGE FOUR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 31 (Continued) ! , Chairman Larson asked if there were any further discussion or possible motions. Mr. 1 Crane addressed the Commission stating that in answer to CominissionervDauer's statement that a large amount of research and study had r. -one into the location of this theater, and on advice ;from various shopping center authorities, including the Bullocks department store officials, the owner and developer are certain the center is a desirable location. Mir. Lee Brettin, Real Estate Representative with Newman and Associates" addressed the Commission regarding the success other such theaters are having in shopping centers. I Jim Leroy, Los An;eles representative for Durwood Theaters stated careful research indicates Rosemead Square Shopping Cent=:r +could be very suitable in size and location ar,d that aio"h ^r of their successful theaters is located iri a shopping, center of about the same size as Rosemead Mrs. Morgan, 3700 Rosemead Boulevard, stated she was in favor of the proposed theater, felt it would provide a re::esse:ry facility for the children and adults of the City and wov e be an asset in the community. Mr. Gil Gil:`.er':, of GRG and Asseciates, stated that if t h i s Felon w a den i a l he had heard no basis for denying the theater and would like to know the reasons for this action. Attorney .; stated that since the Planning Commission failed to arrive at a decision, failure to reach a decision shall be construed as the equivalent of a denial and advised the applican_ of their right to appeal this matter to the C i ty Co?.:;ic i 1 . Chairman Larson declared a recess at 8:49 P.M. and reconvened the meeting at 9:02 P.M. NE BUSI ESS 7. MODIFICATION - ZONE VARIANCE NO. 35 - 3917 North Earle Street - Request for modification of requirement regarding sidewalk and street tree - Misses Gladys and Mary Shupe. Planning Director Hersh presented the history and factual background of this matter. Mr. 0. K. Secrist, 3864 Rosemead Boulevard, representing the Shupes, addressed the Commission stating that the Shupes were under the impression that everything in the conditions of the case had been taken care of and that they were not in a financial position at this time to undertake the great expense of putting in the sidewalk. He stated that no other home on the block had sidewalks, that they would be willing to put in the sidewalk if it would be an asset to the block, and that the large, beautiful tree in the front yard would have to be removed to put in the sidewalk. . 11 PC SEPTEMBER 16 1969 PAGE FIVE MODIFICATION - ZONE VARIANCE NO 0 35 (Continued) Discussion by the Commission included cost of installing the sidewalk, possible removal of the tree, willingness of the applicant posting a $250 bond to guarantee installation of the sidewalk within one year, and the possibility of the applicant circulating a petition on the block for the installation of sidewalks. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Floe, second by Commissioner Dauer, that the applicant be required to post a $250 bond and be granted a one year time extension in which to install the sidewalk, and, on advice of City Attorney Joehnck, an affidavit of acceptance of conditions to be recorded with the title of the property. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Commissioners: Dauer, Floe, Larson and Schymos Nos: Commissioners: None Absent: Commissioners: Hunter MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF 8. Recommendation of Planning Commission regarding Zoning Code amendment - Theaters, drive -in theaters and auditoriums - returned by City Council for further consideration involving standards. Planning Director Hersh advised the Commission of the action of the City Council extending the urgency ordinance on theaters fo-P one year and requesting the Planning Commission and staff provide guides for the public and Commission with regard to the use permit for said uses. Chairman Larson instructed the Theater Committee to study this matter and submit its recommendations to the Commission. 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 9:55 P.M.