PC - Minutes - 07-01-69PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
JULY 1, 1969
A, regular meeting of the Rosemead Planning Commission was called to
order by Chairman Larson at 7:35 P.M. in the Council Chambers of
the City Hall, 8838 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
1, CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Larson
Commissioner Floe delivered the Invocation.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners: Dauer, Floe, Hunter, Larson & SChyix>s
Absent: Commissioners: None
Ex Officio: Director of Planning - Al Hersh
Assi.stant City Manager - Steve Street
City Attorney - Bob Joehnck
Secretary - Foy Burton
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 17, 1969
Commissioner Dauer stated that on page 1, last paragraph, the
item should read "Chairman Larson closed the public hearing
at 7:52 P.M.
Chairman Larson stated that in the conditions of approval for
Tentative Tract No. 22586, the provision for underground
utilities had been omitted. Mr. Hersh stated this was a
typographical error in the minutes.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Floe, second by Commissioner Dauer
and unanimously carried that the minutes of June 17, 1969 be
approved as corrected.
4. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS
THE COMMISSION.
NONE
PUBLIC HEARING
5. ZONE CHANGE NO. 38 - Southern California Edison Company -
A -1 (Light Agriculture) to P -D (Planned Development)
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 7:58 P.M.
PROPONENTS
1. Mr. Carl 0. Wedberg, District Manager, Southern California
Edison Company, 16 North Second Street, Alhambra, briefly
explained Edison Company's plans for this development.
2. Mr. Jack George, Planning Consultant with William Periera
and Associates, presented a series of slides depicting the
proposed development and made brief comments about each,
- explaining the details of the proposed development.
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ZONE CHANGE NO
38 (Continued)
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O PPONENTS
NONE
Chairman Larson closed the public hearing at,8 :12 P.M.
(MO) it was moved by Commissioner Schymos, second by Commissioner
Hunter that Zone Chanae No. 38 and the attendant Tentative
and Precise Development plan be approved subject to the condi-
tions below, with approval of same recommended to the City
Council:
1. The subject property, Parcel A and Parcel 3, shall be
developed substantially in accord with the layouts, d
s tandards and controls included and listed as an app rove
portion of the Precise Plan for the portions of Parcel A
and B marked as Precise Plans as indicated on "Exhibit All and
"B". The maps and other exhibits included in the Precise
Plan shall be marked for reference, the approved exhibits
signed as approved by the Director of Planning and the
City Clerk, and made a part of the City maps.
2. The approved uses, the height limits, the building site,
the building elevations, the grading plan, the parking
plan, the street system and circulation plan, the land-
scaping plan, the drainage plan and all pertinent documents
relevant to the approved Precise Plan shall be appro-
priately labeled, signed as approved and retained as.a
part of the City Maps.
3. The applicant shall dedicate for street purposes all areas
required for the iiidening of Klingerman Street, Rush
Street, and Walnut Grove Avenue, and abide by written
agreements with the City with regard to the design and
installation of required street improvements and the agent
responsible for the installation of street improvements
including curbs, gutter, sidewalks, median strips, land-
scaping, watering systems, landscape maintenance, street
signs and street lights, and traffic signals.
4. Sewage and drainage shall be handled by written agreements
with the City in regard to design and installation of
facilities and responsibility for installation and main-
tenance.
S. All utilities shall be dlaced underground.
6. All documents relating to the approved Precise Plan
shall govern the uses and development in the P -D Zone.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: Commissioners: Dauer, Floe, Hunter, Larson & Schymos
Nos: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: None
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ZONE CHANGE NO. 38 (Continued)
RESOLUTION NO. 69 -13 A.RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY, ZONE CHANGE NO. 3 0 0,
BE CHANGED FROM A -1 TO P -D, SUBJECT TO STATED CONDITIONS
APPLYING TO THE ZONE AND THE PRECISE PLANS.
Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only.
(MO) , hunter thatdfuurthermreadingrbecwarivved andoResol Commissioner
Resolution No.
69 -13 be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: Commissioners: Dauer, Floe, Hunter, Larson & Schymos
Nos: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: Pone
6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 30 - Pacific Telephone Company -
7840 Garvey Avenue - Second story addition to existing
building.
Mr. Hersh advised the Commission that this case had been
withdrawn on request of the applicant and would be resubmitted
at a later date.
7. ZONE VA:IANCE NO. 63 - Schultz Brothers Construction - 3203
North Willard Avenue - Minor Division of Land.
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 8:24 P.M.
PROPONENTS
1. Mr. Willard Schultz, 9203 DeAdalena, stated he had no
immediate comments but would be available to answer
any questions the Commission might ask.
OPPONEN
NONE
Chairman Larson closed the public hearing at 8 : 25 P.M.
(10) Hunter thatdZone CVariancen Floe,
No. 63b second Commissioner r
to the
following conditions:
1. The subject property shall be divided and developed
substantially in accord with Plot Plat marked
"Exhibit A" as approved.
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ZONE VARIANCE N0. 63 (Continued)
2. !'applicant shall submit a Parcel Map and five prints in
accord with the requirements of the State Subdivision Map
Act and as approved for division, together with a check
in the sum of.$39.00 (made out to John A. Lambie, County
Engineer) to cover the processing and recordation costs.
3. Applicant to install sidewalks, driveway approaches, and
one street tree each for the two northerly lots, prior
to occupancy of either proposed new dwelling. Applicant
to deposit a Certificate of Deposit in the sum of $340.00
with the Planning Department to guarantee installation of
the required improvements. Deposit refundable upon proof
of performance.
4. 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.
5. It is further declared and made a condition of this
variance that if any condition hereunder is violated or
if any 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 so
within a period of thirty (30) days.
6. Applicant /owner shall submit a signed Affidavit of Accep-
tance of Conditions to the Planning Department prior to
the recordation of the Parcel Map or issuance of any
building permits.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: Commissioners: Dauer, Floe, Hunter, Larson & Schymos
Nos: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: Mone
RESOLUTION NO. 69 -14. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSIO`•!
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING A ZONE VARIANCE: CASE NO. 63
Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by Title only.
i4U) It was moved by Commissioner Floe, second by Commissioner
Hunter that further reading be waived, and Resolution No. 69 -Ii:
be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: Commissioners: Dauer, Floe, Hunter, Larson & Schymes
Nos: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: None
Chairman Larson stated that if there were no objections Items
8 and 9 would be taken up after consideration of Items 10 and 11.
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N EW BUSINESS
10. PLOT PLAN NO. 420 - Loyal Order of Moose - 9325-933 East
Valley Boulevard - Minor Division of Land,
Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data.
Mr. Russell Lancaster was present and answered questions
from the Commission.
(MO) it was moved by Commissioner Fioe, second by Commissioner
Schymos that Plot Plan No. 420 be approved, subject to
the following conditions:
i. Subject property shall be divided substantially in
accord with the plot plan marked "Exhibit A" as approved,
2. Applicant shall summit a Parcel Map
tentative plan as approved, and the
State Subdivision Mao Act, together
of the map and check in the sum of
John A. Lambie, County Engineer; to
and recordation costs.
in accord with the
requirements of the
with five prints
$36.-00 (made out to
cover processing
3. No building permits for constructic she!! be issued
prior to approval and recordation of the required
Parcel Map,
4. Applicant shall provide sidewalks to City Standards
where required.
5.. Subject property shall otherwise be developed in accord
with applicable standards and policies of the Planning
Commission and the regulations of the Zoning Ordi-
nance. Use of the east portion of Lot 2 for parking
requires submission of a parking and landscape plan and
Planning wpertment approvals.
6. Applicant /owner shall submit a signed ,Affidavit of
Acceptance of Conditions to the Planning Department:
prior to the recordation of the required Parcel Vap.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: Commissioners: Dauer, Floe, Hunter. Larson G Schymos
Nos: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: None
11, PLOT PLAN NO. 422 - Mr. Richard Bowen 1129 Walnut Grove
Avenue •- Minor Division of Land.
Planning Director Hersh presented the `actual data.
Mr. Bowen,wns present and answered questions from the
Commission.
( „0) It was moved by Commissioner Dauer, second
by Commissioner
Schymos, that Hot Plan No. 422 be approved, subject to the
Following conditions:
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PLOT PLAN N0. 422 (Continued)
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Applicant shall divide subject property as approved
on the plot plan marked "Exhibit A ".
2. Applicant shall submit a Parcel Map and five prints
prepared by a licensed Engineer or Surveyor in accord
with the requirements of the State Subdivision Map
Act. Applicant shall submit a check in the sum of
$36.00 (made out to John A. Lambie, County Engineer)
to cover the costs of processing and recordation of the
Parcel Map.
3. Applicant shall dedicate a ten (10) foot depth of
frontage for street purposes on Walnut Grove Avenue,
and shall install two (2) street trees to City
Standards. A refundable deposit in the sum of $40.00
shall be submitted to the Planning Department to
gu<,rantee installation of the required street trees.
Walnut Grove Avenue will be improved on a City Select
System street project but the applicant will be required
to pay for driveway approaches.
4. No building permits shall be issued until the required
Parcel Map has been approved and recorded.
5, ;object property shall otherwise be developed in accord
with applicable standards and policies of the Planning
Commission and the regulations of the City Zoning
Ordinance.
6. Applicant /owner shall submit a signed Affidavit of
Acceptance of Conditions to the Planning Department
prior to recordation of the required Parcel Map.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: Commissioners: Dauer,
Nos: commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: None
Floe, Hunter, Larson & Schymos
Chairman Larson declared a recess at 8:55 P.M. Chairman
Larson reconvened the meeting at 9:07 P.M.
U NFINISHED BUSINESS
e. Planning Forum - Suggestions and Discussion - Chairman Larson
Chairman Larson related his idea of having a Planning Forum
possibly once in a month or six week period, inviting persons
from the surrounding cities, to secure a guest speaker or
have a panel discussion, to review the many aspe of
planning.
After discussion, the Commission agreed that they would like
to try this idea on an experimental basis and asked that
Mr. Hersh arrange a meeting for some time in September.
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a, PLAM MING COMMISSION COMMITTEES - STATUS, PROGRESS AND SCHEDULE
Chairman Larson stated he would like a brief progress report
from each of the Committees:
1. R -1 and R -2 Uses in Multiple Residential Zones - Com-
. missioners Dauer & Hunter and Mr. Hersh.
There have been no meetings of this committee to date
but there was some discussion regarding the scope of
the Committee and the legality of the matter. Attorney
Joehnck stated he had done some research and submitted
a report, and that he could find no legal objection to
restricting establishment of single and duplex dwellings
in multiple residential zones: The Committee members
stated they would try to meet and have a recommendation
ready in mid - August after they had completed their
recommendation for the C -M Zone Committee.
2. C -ff F_oning Committee - Commissioners Dauer & Hunter and
Mr. Hersh.
There have been several meetings and discussions concerning
this matter and a recommendation could be made to the
Commission at the next meeting, excluding the area of C -M
zoning just north of Garvey Avenue, east of Charlotte
Avenue,
3. Move -In Committee - Commissioners Dauer and Schymos.
This standing Committee is active only when an application
for a move -in is submitted.
4. Lot Split & Subdivision Committee - Commissioners Floe
and Larson and Mr. Hersh.
A number of meetings have been held by this Committee
and the proposed ordinance is being readied and corrected
for presentation to the Commission in August.
5. Animal Regulations - Commissioners Hunter & Schymos and
Mr. Hersh.
No progress - waiting for copy of Los Angeles County
regulations. Mr. Hersh stated he is reviewing the new
County Animal Regulations for presentation to the
Committee since there are some county regulations that
would not be workable for the City. Since there is no
urgency for this committee to complete a recommendation,
.the staff was directed to work on the County ordinance
and present a report to the committee in the near future.
6. General Plan Revisions Committee - Commissioners Floe &
Larson and Mr. Hersh
No meetings held to date and no meeting planned until
after the Subdivision Ordinance is adopted.
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ITEM 9 (continued)
7. Zoning & Regulation Amendments - Commissioners Floe &
Schymos and Mr. Hersh.
No meetings held to date - staff has done some review
of the existing and proposed ordinance but there is a
considerable amount of work that must be done before
staff can submit any material to the Committee.
8. Commission Policies and Standards - Commissioners Larson
& (vacancy) and Mr. Hersh.
An inactive committee to be activated after completion
of the subdivision ordinance. Policies and standards
will then have to be revised. The committee will then
be activated.
9. CED and CC Zones Committee - Full Commission and Mr. Hersh
Discussion of the activities and recommendations of this
committee was held over to be discussed later in the
meeting.
10. Outdoor Advertising & Sign Committee - Commissioners
Schymos and Floe and Mr. Hersh
Several discussions and meetings held. Much material
gathered but nothing concrete prepared yet. Committee
will try to present something to the Commission prior
to the first meeting in September.
11. Theater Study - Commissioners Schymos & Dauer and Mr. Hersh
This new committee will meet in the next three or four
weeks, and will try to complete a study prior to the
expiration of the moratorium imposed on theaters.
12. Parking Study - Commissioners Schymos & Hunter and Mr. Hersh
New committee. No meetings to date.
It was the opinion of the Commission that as Mr. Hersh is the
only staff member on all the above mentioned committees, that
perhaps another staff member should become involved with
several of the committees to aleviate some of the work load.
Mr. Street stated he would be happy to work on some of the
committees, and that Mr. Hersh and himself would determine
which committees he would work with.
MATTERS FROM CO AND STA
12. CIVIC CENTER ZONE
Planning Director Hersh presented the findings of the Economic
Development Committee and a staff report concerning a possible
Civic Center Zone. Mr. Hersh explained what the zone might
include and one location in the city where this type of
zoning would_' be desirable.
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Item No. 12 (Continued)
Discussion by the Commission concerned a moratorium on the
area from Muscatel to Ivar, and Valley to Steele to prevent
im ?roper development in this area until a study of the zone
could be completed, a recommendation made to the City Council,
and proper action pursued.
(Mc) it was moved by Commissioner Floe, second by Commissioner
Schymos recommending the City Council adopt and urgency
ordinance concerning establishment of a Civic Center area
in the Mock containing the City Hall and a limitation on
n=.w uses other then for public or governmental purposes.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: Commissioners: Dauer,
Nos: Commissioners: None
Absent: Commissioners: None
Floe, Hunter, Larson E. Schymos
13. ZONING OF ANNEXATION N0. 35 - SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 15, 1'369,
I
Chairman Larson stated that if there were no objections, staff
would be instructed to advertise this matter for public
hearing on July 15, 1969. There were no objections.
14. STUDY POTENTIAL RECREATION AREA ON LAND AVAILABLE FROM LOS
ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT.
Mr. Hersh stated that the Flood Control District was willing
to release to the City a niece of surplus property south
of Garvey Avenue along the Rio Hondo River, a little less
than two acres in size. The City would receive the property
f-ee if used for recreational purposes and would
pay a small amount if used for other purposes. Mr. Hersh
suggested a committee to include two members of the Commission,
Mr. Laudenslayer, Director of Recreation and Parks and Mr.
Street. Chairman Larson appointed Commissioners Hunter and
Dauer to a committee to work with Mr. Laudenslayer and Mr.
Street to study the possible uses of this land.
:5. Discussion of Pylon Signs in Rosemead square Shopping Center.
Mr. Hersh stated that 'Since the application for a Pylon Sign
for the Eileen Feather Salon another request for a Pylon
Sign had been made by the Montgomery Ward Company. Mr.
Hersh stated the Commission should discuss the type or
controls the Commission might desire to place on Pylon
Signs in Rosemead Square.
it was agreed by the Commission that one large directional
Pylon sign depicting all the businesses in the square would
be. more appropraite than many separate Pylon signs.
16. Southern California Planning Congress - Thursday - July 10, IS ""`
Paramount - 7:00 P.M.
Commissioners Hunter, Larson, Floe, Schymos and Dauer indi-
cated they would like reservations made for this meeting.
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17. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE WHO 1,41SH TO ADDRESS
THE COMIsiISSION.
NOME
There being no further business, Chairman Larson adjourned the
meeting at 10:23 P.M.