PC - Minutes - 08-05-69II .
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
AUGUST 5, 1969
A regular meeting of the Rosemead Planning Commission was called to
order at 7:36 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 Chairman Larson
Commissioner Dauer delivered the Invocation.
2. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Present: Commissioners: Dauer, Hunter, Larson it Schymos
Absent: Commissioners: Floe
Ex Officio: Director of Planning - Al Hersh
Assistant City Manager - Steve Street
City Attorney - Bob Joehnck
Secretary - Foy Burton
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - July 15, 1969 and July 29, 1969
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Schymos, second by Commissioner
Dauer, and unanimously carried that the minutes of July 15, 1969
and July 29, 1969 be approved as written.
4. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS
THE COMMISSION.
NONE
PUBLIC HEARING
5. MINOR CORRECTIONS AND AMENDMENTS OF ROSEMEAD ZONING ORDINANCE.
Planning Director Hersh presented the proposed amendments and
corrections with brief explanations as to the reasons for the
changes.
Chairman Larson asked that anyone wishing to testify stand and
be sworn in. There was no response.
Chairman Larson opened the public hearing at 7:39 P.M. and there
being no opponents or proponents the public hearing was immediately
closed.
Attorney Joehnck suggested that the words "the City Attorney ands'
should be deleted from Section 18 - 9122 -9-C. This was
agreeable to the Commission.
Commissioner Dauer suggested, and the Commission agreed, that
Section 6, Section 9111.1 -B -11 be reworded to read "Cocktail
lounge or bar, provided no portion of the property is located
within 200 feet .........'
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Item 5 (Continued)
(MO) it was moved by Commissioner Dauer, second by Commissioner
Schymos that the proposed amendments and corrections of the
Rosemead Zoning Ordinance be approved and approval of the same
recommended to the City Council for action.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: Commissioners: Dauer, Hunter, Larson & Schymos
Nos: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: Floe
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. C -C (Civic Center) Overlay Zone
Mr. Hersh presented the proposed standards and regulations
for the proposed zone prepared by the Planning Department in
accord with the directive of the Council and the Planning
Commission.
Chairman Larson instructed staff to advertise a public
hearing on the matter to be held at the next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
NONE
MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF
7. THEATER COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. Hersh presented the Committee report as follows:
The Planning Commission Theater Committee (Commissioners
Schymos and Dauer and Mr. Hersh) report that after investiga-
tion and consideration they find that:
1. Theaters and auditoriums are specialized uses established
in buildings constructed to suit the peculiar needs of
the use and not readily convertible for other commercial
or industrial uses.
2. Location of theaters is vital if the business is to be
successful. A conspicuous site, extensive public exposure,
and easy assessability are prime considerations for
location of any theater or auditorium.
3. Relationship to main traffic arteries, to other theaters
or aduitoriums, to heavily used commercial areas, and to
densely populated area are other vital factors considered
in establishing a theater or auditorium.
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Theater Committee Report (Continued)
4. Establishment of a theater or auditorium should be care-
fully considered.by the City authorities to prevent
improper placement of the peculiar type of large, expen-
sive building required for the subject use, since both
the building and the use might be objectionable and
detrimental to other uses and future developments if
incorrectly located.
The Theater Committee therefore recommends the Planning Commission
consider,and after public hearing, approve and recommend
approval to the City Council the amendment of the Rosemead
Zoning Ordinance (Ord. 112) to remove from the C -3 Zone regula-
tions "Section 9111.1 -B -39 Theaters or auditoriums except
drive -in theaters). ", and to add to "Section 91 - Con 1_
tional Uses Permitted in Specific Zones ":
18. Theaters and auditoriums in the C -3 and M -1 Zones.
Chairman Larson instructed staff to advertise this matter for
a public hearing at the next meeting.
8A. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PLANNING CONGRESS MEETING - August 14, 1969 -
Fullerton - Graphics in Planning - 7 :00 P.M.
Commissioners Dauer, Schymos, Larson and Hunter, and Steve Street
and Al Hersh indicated they would like reservations made for
this meeting.
8B. Chairman Larson received and presented a copy of a letter written
to Mr. O.K. Christenson, Director of the Los Angeles County
Regional Planning Commission by William and Dorothy Heavelin,
supporting the proposed name change of a portion of San Gabriel
Boulevard. Chairman Larson instructed staff to receive and
file the correspondence.
9. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS
THE COMMISSION.
Miss Evelyn Kirby, 9130 Newby, Rosemead inquired as to the
reason for Commissioner Floe's absence.
Chairman Larson stated Commissioner Floe was absent due to
business reasons.
There being no further business, Chairman Larson adjourned
the meeting.at 8 :18 P.M.