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PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
AUGUST 19; 1969
A regular meeting of the Rosemead Plahning.Commission was called to
order by Chairman I,arsdn..a 7136 P.M, in @he Council Chambers of
City Hall, 8838 Vallley Bou evard, Rosemead.
CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Hunter.
Assistant City Manager Steve Street delivered the Invocation.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Dauer, Hunter, Larson and Schymos
Absent: Commissioners: 'Ioe
Ex Officio: Director of Planning - Al Hersh
Assistant City Manager - Steve Street
City Attorney - Bob Joehnck
Secretary - Foy Burton
Chairman Larson stated that Commissioner Floe was absent due to
illness.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - August 5, 1969
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Hunter, second by Commissioner
Schymos, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of August
5, 1969 be approved as written.
4. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS
THE COMMISSION.
NONE
PUBLIC HEARING
5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 31 - PER URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 266 -
REQUEST FOR FOUR -PLEX THEATER IN ROSEMEAD SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER.
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 :47 P.M.
PROPONENTS
1. Mr. Paul Crane, Attorney for GRG and Associates, 9601 Wilshire
Boulevard, Beverly Hills, stated he had nothing to add to
his comments made at previous meetings and introduced Mr.
Jim Leroy, Manager of the Durwood Theaters for the Los
Angeles area and Mr. Lee Brettin, Real Estate Agent with
Newman and Associates.
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 31 (Continued)
2: Mr, Jim LeVoy addressed the Commission regarding control of
persons attending the theaters, type of persons employed in
the theaters, the strict supervision of the theaters, type
and rating of pictures shown in the theaters, and reasons
for locating theaters in shopping centers.
3. Mr. Lee Brettin presented the Commission with a number of
plot plans for various shopping centers with existing or
proposed multiple theaters and expounded on the growing
trend toward and desirability of such theaters.
OPPONENTS
NONE
Chairman Larson closed the public hearing at 8:20 P.M.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Schymos, second by Commissioner
Hunter, that in view of the new materials and facts which had
been presented to them that a decision on this matter be
deferred to the next regular meeting of the Commission.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: Commissioners: Dauer, Hunter, Larson and Schymos
Nos: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: Floe
6. PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF THE ROSEMEAD ZONING ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH
A C -C (CIVIC CENTER) OVERLAY ZONE.
Planning Director Hersh presented the proposed standards and
regulations of the proposed C -C Zone.
Chairman Larson asked that anyone who wished to testify to stand
and be sworn in. There was no response. Chairman Larson opened
the public hearing at 3:27 P.M. and there being no proponents
or opponents the public hearing was immediately closed.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Dauer, second by Commissioner Schymos
that the proposed C -C Overlay Zone be approved-as presented and
approval of the same be recommended to the City Council for
action including adoption of a Civic Center Area, and placement
of the new C -C Overlay Zone over the Civic Center Area.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: Commissioners: Dauer, Hunter, Larson and Schymos
Nos: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: Floe
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7. PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF ROSEMEAD ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER
"THEATERS,AUDITORIUMS AND DRIVE -IN THEATERS" AS A USE BY CONDI-
TIONAL USE PERMIT IN THE C -3 and M ZONES.
Planning Director Hersh briefly outlined the proposed amendment.
Chairman Larson asked that anyone wishing to testify to stand
and be sworn in. There was no response.
Chairman Larson opened the public hearing at 9:32 P.M. and there
being no proponents or opponents the public hearing was closed
immediately.
(MO) it was moved by Commissioner Schymos, second by Commissioner
Hunter that the proposed amendment to the Rosemead Zoning
Ordinance be approved and approval of the same recommended to
the City Council for public hearing and adoption.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: Commissioners: Dauer, Hunter, Larson and Schymos
Nos: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: Floe
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NONE
NEW BUSINESS
8. PYLON SIGNS - ROSEMEAD SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER - DISCUSSION AND
DECISION.
Planning Director Hersh presented the proposal of GRG and Associates,
developer of Rosemead Square, and the Montgomery Ward Company
for establishment of three pylon signs in the center, one to
be a large center identification and directory sign, and stated
the developers would like some indication as to the Commissio:i's
views regarding the establishment of the requested signs in
the shopping center.
After discussion by the Commission it was decided that a meeting
would be arranged between the Sign Committee, Mr. Hersh, the
Architectural Review Committee, Mr. Turner of Montgomery Wards,
the tenants of the shopping center, and Mr. Gil Gilbert of
GRG and Associates to discuss the matter and arr?ve at a
satisfactory solution.
MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF
9. SIGN COMMITTEE REPORT
Planning Director Hersh briefly outlined the Sign Committee's
proposed comprahr:nsive sign ordinance.
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SIGN COMMITTEE REPORT (CONTINUED)
The Commission requested the Committee's recommended sign
regulations be placed on the next agenda for discussion, and
that a public hearing be set for the meeting of September 16.
10. 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 9:16 P.M.
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