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PC - Minutes - 09-02-69PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2, 1969 0 A regular meeting of the Rosemead Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Larson at 7;40 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 8838 Valley Boulevard. 1. CALL TO ORDER Planning Director Hersh led the Pledge of Allegiance. 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 - AUGUST 19, 1969 (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Hunter, second by Commissioner Schymos, and unanimously carried that the minutes of August 19, 1969 be approved as written. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION. Mr. Paul Herber 3642 Brookline, addressed the Commission con- cerning a letter he had received from the City stating he must remove doves, quail, ducks, pigeons and a rabbit from his property in the R -1 Zone. Mr. Herber stated he was aware of the ordinance regarding household pets, but that his animals are quiet and clean and he felt the complainant was someone who Just didn't like him. Mr. Herber inquired as to whether some provision could be made to enable him to keep the animals.' Attorney Joehnck suggested that a meeting be arranged between Mr. Herber, Mr, Hersh and himself to discuss the matter. This was agreeable to Mr. Herber and he was referred to Mr. Hersh. PUBLIC HEARING NONE UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 31 Request for four plex theater in Rosemead Square Shopping Center - GRG and Associates: i PC September 2, 1969 Page Two Conditional Use Permit No. 31 (Continued) 0 Attorney Joehnck stated that in view of possible iitiga ion concerning this mattet he would advise that the Commission defer action on this matter unt':i the next meeting to ailcv his office time to study the legal aspects. Mr. Paul Crane, attorney for GRG and Associates sta'i :ed ; -hey felt there was no reason to proiong a decision, that this was the fifth time the matter had been before the Comrnission, and that he could find no valid reason for '-he Commission not to take a favorable action on the requested theater. Attorney Joehnck stated that if action were not taken on the requested theater at the next meeting, it would, in accord wi _. the Toning code, be automa denied as the 35 day irn° limit for a decision expired, and that the applicant may su' -m :: an appeal 'Co the Council. With all this in mind, Mr. .Joehnck repeated tha; his recommendation to defer the mater still s' :ood o was moved by Commission that action on Conditional the r ;ext regular meeting. Commissioner loe'abstaine he had not been present at Dauer, second by Commissioner i :unter Use Permit No. 31 be d:eferred un i J from voting cn this matter bece.isa the public hearing. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ales: Commissioners.: Dauer, Hunter, Larson & Schvmo Nos: Commissioners: None Abstain: Commissioners: i-ioe Absent: Commissioners: none 6. REVIEW OF PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE SIGN ORDINANCE -- REPORT AF:> RECOMMENDA' ?ON OF SIGN COMMITTEE. Mr. Hersh presented the report anal recemmendat`on of the C Committee, the sign ordinance, and a 'eiter frcrn Mr. Don Harper of Pacific Outdoor Advertising; - .-I nitir.n ou!_ surge s� -d revisions to the proposed. ordinance. Mr. Hersh stated Mr . Harper and tir. Siyn mere present to off.. ^.r come comments and to answer' �_.ny questions frm the Commission, Mr. Don Harper, Pacific Outdoor Advertising, 1;40 Narva, Lc Angeles requested several minor modifications of ehc p­-.posed reguiations, inciudlno a 5 y amo rcization period, reduced landscaping requirements, and a greater dig? :ance between "; ?=wo face:: of a double faced sign. Mr. John G:yn, Foster & Kleiser, 1550 Washington b)ulevard- Los Angeles, asked if th.a 'iogo method of identificat;on by the i company be acceptable in ii(-,u of _he identi: "i- cation tag mentioned in the proposed ordinance. Mr. Glvn also inquired as to the purpose of ,_he proposed ten fo fror`: yard setback for a billboard. PC September 2, 1969 Page Three Proposed Sign Ordinance (Continued) Discussion by the Commission included time limit of signs on newly constucted homes, maximum size of.signs on uses such as drive -in theaters, landscaping of billboards, overhang of billboards over sidewalk, amortization time limit, type of covering for the rear of single faced signs, and the distance between double faced signs. Attorney Joehnck suggested the public.hearing be set for October 7, to allow him time to explore the possibilities of any state or federal regulations which may conflict with the proposed ordinance. This was agreeable to the Commission. Chairman Larson asked that the staff send copies of the pro- posed ordinance to members of the Economic Development Committee for their comments. Chairman Larson declared a recess at 8 :48 P.M. and reconvened the meeting at 9 :04 P.M. NEW BUSINESS 7. PLOT PLAN NO. 425 - Request for plot plan approval and modifi- cation of several front and rear yard setbacks, and the appli- cation of two street names for proposed development of 35 lot residential tract - Tentative Tract No. 22586 - Site south of Mission Drive and west of Walnut Grove - Baldwin Company. Mr. Hersh presented the factual data. Mr. Jim Baldwin was present to answer questions from the Com- mission. Discussion by the Commission included the possibility of moving some houses back on the lots to create a larger front yard, the possibility of creating a curved driveway on a few of the lots, and a type of driveway on the homes on Mission Drive to prevent the cars backing onto Mission Drive. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Floe, second by Commissioner Hunter, that Plot Plan No. 425, and the requested street names be approved, with Halkett Avenue for the north -south street, and Turpin Street for the east -west street. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Commissioners: Dauer, Floe, Hunter, Larson & Schymos Nos: Commissioners: None Absent: Commissioners: None MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF 8. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PLANNING CONGRESS MEETING - Thursday - September 11, 1969. All the Commissioners and Mr. Hersh indicated they would like reservations made for this meeting. 0 0 PC September 2, 1969 Page Four 9. WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY PLANNING COUNCIL MEETING - Friday - September 5, 1969 Mr. Street and Mr. Hersh indicated they would like reservations made for this meeting. 10. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION. Mr. Everett Gibson, 8830 Steele Street, addressed the Commission concerning the forthq public hearing on the Civic Center Overlay Zone. It was explained that this is to be a public hearing before the City Council on September 9, 1969. There being no further business, Chairman Larson adjourned the meeting at 9:29 P.M.