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PC - Minutes - 06-17-69• • PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 17i 1969 A regular meeting of the Rosemead Planning Commission was called to of thee City Larson } Boul evard, Rosemead, Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Schymos The Invocation was delivered by Administrative Assistant, Steve Streeti 2, ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners: Dauer, Floe, Larson & Schymos ABSENT: Commissioners: Hunter EX OFFICIO: Director of Planning - Al Hersh Administrative Assistant - Steve Street Secretary - Foy Burton 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 3, 1969 (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Dauer, second by Commissioner Schymos, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of June 3, 1969 be approved as written. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION. NONE UNFINISHED BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUED 5. ZONE VARIANCE NO. 62 - 4527 North Delta Street - Mr. Bowen - Minor Division of Land - Each lot proposed with more than the maximum allowed square footage. 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 1. Mr. Richard Bowen, 1620 Melanie Lane, Arcadia, stated facts regarding the property and indicated he was willing to comply with any reasonable requirement imposed by the City. OPPONENTS NONE Chairman Larson closed the public hearing at 8:52 P.M. 0 0 PC JUNE 17, 1969 PAGE TWO. ZONE VARIANCE NO. 62 (Continued) (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Floe, second by Commissioner Schymos bat Zone,Variance No. 62 be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. Subject property shall be divided and developed substan- tially as indicated on the approved plot plan marked "Exhibit A ". 2. Applicant shall secure the necessary permits and install sidewalk, driveway approaches, two street trees, all to City Standards. A refundable deposit or Certificate of Deposit in the amount of $500.00 shall be submitted to the Planning Department prior to submission of the required Parcel Map or issuance of a building permit to guarantee the required improvements. 3. The applicant shall submit a Parcel Map of the approved division for processing, final approval and recordation in accord with the requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act; no building permit to be issu eshallorerecorda- tion of the Parcel Map. The applicant also submit a check in the sum of $36.00 (made out to the Los Angeles County Engineer) to cover processing and recordation fees. 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 ti-,at 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 Acceptance of Conditions to the Planning Department prior to the issuance of any building permits. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Commissioners: Dauer, Floe, Larson & Schymos Nos: Commissioners: None Absent: Commissioners: Hunter REOLUTION THE COMMISSION CASE NO. 62 Mr. Street presented this resolution by title only. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Dauer, second by Commissioner, Schymos, that further reading be waived and Resolution No: 69 -12 be adopted. 0 0 PC JUNE 17, 1569 PAGE THREE ZONE VARIANCE NO'. 62 (Continued) ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Commissioners: Dauer, Floe, Larson & Schymos Nos: Commissioners: None Absent: Commissioners: Hunter 6. PLOT PLAN N0. 411 - Revised - Eileen Feather Reducing Salon - Rosemead Square Shopping Center. Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data and the recommendation of the Architectural Review Committee. Discussion by the Commission included the location of the power transformer, proposed pylon sign, and possible land- scaping to soften the appearance of the base of the sign. Mr. Gil Gilbert, GRG & Associates, 9601 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, consulted with the architect and stated a solution could be worked out with the Architectural Review Committee as to the location of the transformer. (MO) Discussion involved two alternatives for locating the trans- former, either with temporary screening in the area to be used for a future building, or by placement underground. Mr. Stack, Director of Marketing and Development for Eileen Feather Salons, stated that the pylon sign is to serve as a convenience factor as well as for identity, and the company would willingly comply with any City standards. Mr. Paul Crane, Attorney for GRG & Associates, stated that his clients and the Eileen Feather Salon tenants felt the proposed use, the buildings, and the location would be a definite asset to the City. It was moved by Commissioner Schymos, second by Commissioner Dauer that Plot Plan No. 411 - Revised be approved excluding the pylon sign, and the power transformer to be placed under- ground. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Commissioners: Dauer & Schymos Nos: Commissioners: Floe & Larson Absent: Commissioners: Hunter Mr. Hersh suggested the Commission consider Plot Plan No. 411- Revised with regard to the salon, and require submission of revised plans for the pylon sign to be submitted for staff and Architectural Review Committee review, and a recommendation to the Commission, with the matter to be brought before the Commission at a later date. Commissioner Schymos moved that the case be deferred to the next regular meeting. The motion died for lack of a second. 0 0 PC JUNE 17, 1969 PAGE FOUR PLOT PLAN N0. 411 - REVISED (Continued) (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Floe, second by Commissioner Schymos that Plot Plan No. 411- Revised be approved subject to the following conditions, with the power transformer to be placed underground, and plans for the pylon sign to be reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee and staff and submitted to the Planning Commission for consideration: 1. The building, three (3) logo signs and area surrounding the building shall be developed and maintained sub- stantially as indicated and approved on the plan marked "Exhibit A and as otherwise required under the Rosemead '.'D" Zone regulations. 2. The requested Pylon Sign shall be redesigned and submitted to the Director of Planning and the Architectural Review Committee for consideration of design and location, and a recommendation to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission to consider and approve or reject submitted designs. 3. All building plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Planning, in accordance with the specific approvals of the Planning -ommission, prior to issuance of any building permits. 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. Applicant /owner shall submit a signed Affidavit of Acceptance of Conditions to the Planning Department prior to issuance of a building permit. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Commissioners: Dauer, Nos: Commissioners: None Absent: Commissioner: Hunter NEW BUSINESS 7. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 22586 - 28 South side Mission Drive, west vicinity of Halkett Avenue - B Floe, Larson & Schymos lot subdivision - A -1 Zone - of Edison Company powerlines, aldwin Builders. Mr. Hersh presented the factual data. Mr. James Baldwin and Mr. Bill Schultz were present to submit their case and answer questions from the Commission. Mr. Baldwin stated he felt that a fence along the rear of the lots abutting the Edison property, mentioned in the suggested conditions, was not necessary, and also requested that the tract be served by existing above - ground facilities. • • PC JUNE 17 1969 PAGE FIVE TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 22586 (Continued) Discussion by the Commi included the desirability of changing the zone to R -1, improvements on Mission Drive, possible further development of the property to the west, necessity of dedication of a one foot strip of land at the west end of the two cul -de -sac streets, the necessity of a fence along the rear of lots abutting the Edison Company property, and official policy and requirements for underground utilities. (MO) it was moved by Commissioner Floe, second by Commissioner Dauer that Tentative Tract 22586 be approved with approval of the tract recommended to the City Council, and subject to the following conditions: 1. This approval expires eighteen months from the date of the approval of this tentative tract by the City Council of the City of Rosemead. DESIGN 2. Provide sufficient area for all lots to conform with the requirements of the zoning on the subject property. 3.. Provide the necessary facilities and easements to eliminate the note of flood hazard from the final map of all lots in this tract to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 4. Dedicate, if not already dedicated, the necessary right - of -way for Mission Drive to provide the indicated width of 40 feet from the center line on the latest City Engineer's approved center line. 5. Dedicate complete access rights from Mission Drive directly to abutting residential lots. The City Engineer to appropriately note this restriction on cadastral maps of the City after final approval and recordation of the tract. 6. Construct a free standing masonry wall not less than five feet high along and within one foot (1') of the rear of lots abutting Mission Drive to design standards comparable with D -65 (Wall) Standards. If the wall is to be constructed subsequent to the recorda- tion of this tract, file a faithful performance bond and agreement with the City Clerk, insuring its construction prior to h e o o hereon. Thepenalsumofothepbond of hall be determi ned d ned by the City Engineer. 7. Provide street lights and all street improvements, in- cluding curb, gutter, and sidewalk, throughout the tract, including Mission Drive, in accordance with the require- ments of the Subdivision Ordinance and City Standards. 8. Provide 30 feet of paving between curbs in the 40 foot road right -of -ways and 36 feet of paving between curbs in the g 6 foot road right -of -way. 0 0 PC JUNE 17, 1969 PAGE SIX TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 22586 (Continued) 9. Provide and dedicate to the City a 5 foot wide easement on each side of street right -of -ways for planting and utility purposes. This area not to be construed as reducing the area of the lot. 10. Provide street trees and signs in accordance with the standards of the City of Rosemead. 11. The drainage indicated on the tentative map is subject to approval by the City Engineer and the Road Department. ROAD DEPARTMENT 12, a. Comply with the Road Department's requirements re garding street and drainage improvements and ease ments needed for street drainage. b. Easements shall not be granted or recorded within rights -of -way proposed to be deeded for dedicated for public streets, until after the tract is recorded, unless such easements are subordinated to the ,road easement by certification on the title sheet of the final map. CITY ENGINEER = DESIGN DIVISION 13: Portions of the property adjacent to lots 12 and 13 are subject to flood hazard. The property is subject to sheet overflow. Approval pertaining to local drainage is subject to the following requirements: 1. Provide drainage facilities to remove the flood hazard to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and dedicate the necessary easements, 2. No building permits shall be issued for lots subject to flood hazard until adequate drainage facilities protecting those lots are operable as determined by the City Engineer. 3. Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties. 4. Eliminate the sheet overflow or elevate the floors of the buildings with no openings in the foundation walls to at least 12 inches above the finished pad grade. CITY ENGINEER - SANITATION DIVISION 14. Approval of this tract is contingent upon the installation and dedication of local main line sewers to serve each lot of the subdivision. Easements are tentatively required, subject to review by the City Engineer to determine the final locations and requirements. The subdivider shall consult the Sanitation Division of the Department of City Engineer to determine the sewer design requirements. 0 PC JUNE 17, 1969 PAGE SEVEN TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 22586 (Continued) 0 CITY ENGINEER - WATERWORKS & UTILITIES DIVISION 15. 1. All lots shall be served by an adequate size water system. The water system shall include fire hydrants of the size and type and location as determined by the Fire Chief. 2. The water mains shall be of sufficient size to accomodate the total domestic and fire flows required for the tract. Domestic flows required are to be determined -by the City Engineer. Fire flows required are to be determined by the Fire Chief. The required water system shall be subject to confirmation by the City Administrator. 3. At the time the final tract map is submitted for checking, plans and specifications for the water mains shall be submitted to the City Engineer for checking and approval, and shall comply with the City Engineer's standards. 4 Approval for recordation of this tract is contingent upon approval of plans and specifications mentioned above, and the subdivider submitting to the City Engineer, either (a) an Agreement and a Faithful Performance Bond in the amount estimated by the City Engineer guaranteeing the installation of the water system, or (b) an agreement and other evidence satisfactory to the City Engineer, indicating that the subdivider has entered into a contract, with the serving -wafer utility to construct the water system as required, and has deposited with such water utility security guaranteeing payment for the installation of the water system. 5. The specifications shall include a certificate or statement from a water utility stating that the proposed system can be operated by the .,rater utility and that the system will in every respect meet the requirements of the City. CITY ENGINEER - BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION 16. Prior to recordation, submit a soils engineer's report on the expansive properties or soils on all building sites in the proposed subdivision. Such report shall be supported by sufficient test data to justify the findings. If expansive soils are found to exist at locations and depths likely to affect future structures, the report shall include specific recommendations for resisting the effects of differential movement of soils supporting structures. Soils compacted to a minimum of 90% of the optimum density and, exhibiting a swell of more than 3% from air dry to saturation under a surcharge loading of 60 pounds per square foot shall be considered expansive soils. 0 PC JUNE 17, 1969 PAGE EIGHT TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 22586 (CONTINUED) 0 FLOOD CONTROL DISTRIC 17. The subdivision is reasonably free of flood hazard from major channels and streams under the Flood Control District's jurisdiction. Refer to the flood hazard report from the office of the City Engineer, Design Division. HEALTH DEPARTMENT 18. Approved on the condition that sanitary sewers be in- stalled and used as the method of sewage disposal. The owner's statement indicates that domestic water will be supplied by San Gabriel County Water District. PLANNING DEPARTM 19. The average area of all lots in the tract shall be 6,000 square feet, with no lots to have an area of less than 5,8350 square feet. 20. The two- cul -de -sac streets paralleling Mission Drive shall terminate within one foot of the westerly boundary of the site, with a berm, metal guard rail with appropriate safety reflector, and as otherwise required for safety by the Road Department, 21. Two lots one foot deep and equal to the street right -of -way shall be established at the west end of the two cul -de -sac streets described in condition No. 20, and these two lots shall be subject to a Trust Agreement between the Sub- divider and the City of Rosemead written to arrange for future extension and completion of said streets to City standards, with specified costs and interest to be paid to the Subdivider by any future developer other than the City of Rosemead, in developing the projected cul -de- sac terminii on the adjoining property to the west. 22. Development of the adjoining propertles to the west of the subject tract shall be related to the subject tract. The City Engineer and Director of Planning shall appropriately note this on the cadastral maps of the City after final approval and recordation of the tract. 23. The bulb at the south end of the north -south cul -de -sac street shall either be replaced with a knuckle extension and new bulb en - to include additional lots on the abutting property west of lots 13 and 14, and subject to staff approval in accord with City Standards and all conditions of approval of Tentative Tract 29586, or, the stated bulb -end of the north -south cul -de -sac street shall be squared off parallel to westerly boundary lines of lots 13 and 14 and a one foot wide by 46 feet long lot estab- lished alongside said westerly boundary lines. Said lot (1 foot by 46 feet) shali be subject to a Trust Agreement between the Subdivider and the City of Rosemead written to arrange for future extension and completion of said streets to City standards, with specified costs and interest to be paid to the Subdivider by any future developer other than the City of Rosemead, in developing the projected cul -de -sac te.� on the adjoining property to _he west. 0 PC JUNE 17, 1969 PAGE NINE TENTATIVE TRACT NO 22586 (Continued) 24. The subdivider shall guarantee replacement and main- tenance of all required street trees for a minimum period of three (3) years, after final approval and recordation of the tract, dating from the completion of the tract and installation of the required trees. An agreement and Faithful Performance Bond in a sum acceptable to the City Engineer shall be submitted to the City Clerk. 25. The subdivider may establish four model homes on four sites abutting Mission Drive if indicated as acceptable to the City Engineer as future lots in the tract,and prior to final approval and recordation of the tract provided the Subdivider submits a signed and notarized Agreement and Consent to Judgment acceptable to and approved by the City Attorney. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners: Dauer, Floe, Larson & Schymos NOS: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Hunter (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Floe, second by Commissioner Dauer, that the Planning Commission initiate a change of zone from A -1 to R -1 on the property in Tentative Tract No. 22586, that the subdivider provide the necessary infor- mation and labels, and that the public hearing be arranged prior to consideration of final approval of the proposed tract by the City Council. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners: Dauer, Floe, Larson & Schymos NOS: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Hunter Chairman Larson declared a recess at 9 :46 P.M. Chairman Larson reconvened the meeting at 9 :58 P.M. MATTERS FROM COUNCIL COMMISSION AND STAFF 8. COUNCIL REQUEST - Theater Study - Ordinance No. 266 Mr. Hersh related the action of the City Council establishing a 90 day moratorium on cheaters and requiring a Conditional Use Permit for the use. Mr.. Hersh recommended a committee be formed to study the matter of theaters and appropriate controls, and to develop a recommendation for action to the City Council. Mr. Paul Crane Attorney, GRG & Associates, introduced Mr. Robert Goodfriend and Nir. Jim Leroy Isom Kansas City, Missouri, and here to represent the Durwood Theater Corporation. L PC , JUNE 1_7, 1969 PAGE TEN ITEM 8 (continued) 0 Mr. Gil Gilbert stated GRG & 'Associates were working with City Attorney Watson on the possibility of a tax on theater attendance to bring additional revenue to the:City. Mr. Goodfriend addressed the Commission explaining the background of the Durwood Theater Corporation operation, their expansion into multi - theaters, the success of the multi- theaters, the types of movies shown in the theaters, the unusual scheduling of the movies, and the benefits of such a theater to a shopping center. Mr. Goodfriend presented photos of existing theaters, charts showing the shopping center and number of cars parked at various times on two days,.using actual counts taken at the center, and indicating possible number of cars that might be parked around the proposed theater site, using statistical figures taken from the theater in Kansas City. Mr. Paul Crane presented written reports listing actual hourly counts of the cars parked in the Rosemead Square Shopping Center. The Commission requested that Mr. Goodfriend submit any additional information he had which might be helpful to the Committee in their study. Chairman Larson appointed Commissioners Schymos and Dauer, and Planning Director Hersh to form a Theater Study Committee. 9. REVISED SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE - Committee Report Commissioners Larson and Floe stated the revised Subdivision Ordinance seemed to be a good ordinance with reasonable controls, and that Mr. Hersh had done an excellent job in preparing the revised ordinance. It was agreed by the Commission that they would adjourn to a study session after this meeting to review the provisions in the revised Subdivision Ordinance. 10. REPORT FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ON CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT. It was agreed by the Commission that they would study the Committee's report and hold a joint study session with the sub - committee of the Economic Development Committee as soon as possible after reviews by the Planning Commission. 11. ADDITIONAL MATTERS A. Planning Forum. 'Suggestion and Discussion. Chairman of Planning Commission. Discussion deferred to next meeting by Chairman Larson 0 0 PC JUNE 17; 1x69 PAGE ELEVEN! ITEM 11 (Continued) B. committees: Status, progress, schedules. Discussion deferred to next meeting by Chairman Larson C. Nearing Aid. Chairman Larson opened discussion on this matter, indicating Commission Dauer has a hearing problem and cannot proper`:y hear the City Attorney and one or two C6mmissioners because of his hearing and the acoustic problems in the Council Chambers. After discussion of the matter, Commissioner Schymos, second by Commissioner Floe, that the City Manager be requested to call in the engineer for the company that installed the public address system in the Council Chambers.and determine if some method or equipment could be devised to improve or bolster the public address speaker system. The Commission unanimously approved the motion and Mr. Street was instructed to bring the matter to the attention of the City Administrator, Mr. Gunn. D. Chairman Larson stated that on behalf of himself and the Commission he wished to commend Mr. Hersh on the fine job that was done in organizing the June meeting of the Southern California Planning Congress. There being no further business, Chairman Larson adjourned the meeting to a study session at 11 :22 P.M.