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PC - Minutes - 03-18-69PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 18, 1969 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 the City Hall, 8838 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Dauer. Commissioner Schymos delivered the Invocation. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 4, 1969 Commissioner Floe pointed out he had inadvertently voted "yes" on the second motion of Zone Variance No. 58 and that while the minutes were correct he wanted the record to show he had intended to vote "no ". Commissioner Dauer pointed out that on page two, condition number 2 should read ".....'Exhibit A - Revised' by May31, 1969. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Floe, second by Commissioner Schymos an unanimously carried, that the minutes of March 4, 1969 be approved as corrected., 4. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION. NONE PUBLIC HEARING 5. ZONE VARIANCE NO. 61 - 3119 San Gabriel Boulevard - Less than required parking - Big Top Furniture Store - Winkler Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data. Mr. Hersh administered the Oath to those persons wffshing to testify. Chairman Larson declared the Public Hearing open at 7:57 P.M. PROPONENTS 1. Mr. Michael H. Winkler, 3331 Burton, stated he was the owner of the property and would let his attorney speak 0 on his behalf. 2. Mr. Paul Elliott, Attorney at Law, 214 Garfield, Monterey Park, addressed the Commission concerning the history of the development of the property, the legal aspects of the situation, and gave required reasons for granting the variance. 3. Mr. Joseph Tittlebaum, former tenant of the building, stated there was never any problem with parking when he occupied the building. PC 3-18-69 Page two ZONE VARIANCE NO. 61 (Continued) OPPONENTS 1. Mr. Oren Markham, 8150 E. Whitmore, addressed the Commission regarding the types of businesses that could occupy the property if the furniture store vacated the premises and the number of cars parking on Whitmore. 2. Mr. Ten Sanger, 3107 San Gabriel Boulevard, addressed the Commission regarding his feeling that the structure next to his property was a potential fire hazard, and that customers from the furniture store were taking up the street parking in front of his property. 3. Mrs. Sanger, 3107 San Gabriel Boulevard, addressed the Commission stating that the roof of the furniture store was three inches over their property and that water runs onto their property. Attorney Joehnck pointed out the four points mentioned in the zoning ordinance to be considered in this variance. Chairman Larson closed the Public Hearing at 8 :23 P.M. Discussion by:the Commission included ability to enclose roofed structure in accord with Building Code, possibility of eliminating the 17' by 52' lean -to to provide two more parking spaces and possibility of renovating the lean -to structure making only nine parking spaces possible. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Schymos, second by Commissioner Hunter that Zone Variance No. 61 be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. Subject property shall be developed substantially as in- dicated on the approved plot plan marked "Exhibit A ". 2. Parking facilities shall be arranged and provided, including fencing and driveways, as shown on the approved plan, pro- viding nine (9) parking spaces, and the existing 17 foot by 52 foot overhang on the southeast end of the existing building shall be renovated and upgraded to City Standards per plan subject to Planning Director's approval. 3. The unlawfully established 37 foot by 58 foot roof area at the southwest end of the existing building shall be enclosed and completed with walls, and a glass show window on the east end, in accord with building code requirements and under a valid building permit, with the plan subject to Planning Director's approval. 4. The applicant shall provide three (3) street trees (Pitto- sporum Undulatum Victorian Box, 5 gallon size) in the San Gabriel Boulevard parkway and two (2) street trees (Magnolia grandiflora, Southern Magnolia, 5 gallon size) in the Whit- more Street parkway as specified in City regulations. The street trees to be planted within thirty (30) days of the date of approval. The arplicant to submit a refundable cash deposit or a certificate of deposit with the City Clerk, in the sum of $100.00, to guarantee installation of the required trees. PC 3-18-69 Page Three ZONE VARIANCE N0. 61 (Continued) 5. The tenant shall submit a request for an Occupancy Permit (fee of $25.00) to the Building Department within five (5) days of the approval. 6. 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. 7. This variance shall expire five (5) years from the date of approval and the owner, or his successors in interest, then provide parking facilities in accord with City regulations current at that time. 8. It is furt=her 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. 9. Applicant /owner shall submit of Conditions to the Planning of any+ building permits. a signed Affidavit of Acceptance Department prior to the issuance ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Commissioners: Dauer, Nos: Commissioners: None Absent: Commissioners: More Floe, Hunter, Larson & Schymos RESOLUTION NO. 69 -4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING A ZONE VARIANCE: CASE NO. 61 Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Floe, second by Commissioner Hunter, and unanimously carried that further reading of Resolution No. 69 -4 be waived. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Floe, second by Commissioner Hunter that Resolution No. 69 -4 be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Commissioners: Dauer, Floe, Hunter, Larson & Schymos Nos: Commissioners: None Absent: Commissioners: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. NONE PC 3 -18 -69 Page Four NEW BUSINESS 7. Report and discussion of C -M Zone Committee recommendations. Planning Director Hersh presented the report from the C -M Zone Committee and drawings of the six C -M -zoned areas with recommended changes, and presented staff suggestions for consideration by the Commission in the interest of good planning practices. Commissioner Hunter stated that since the C -M Zone Committee had just learned of the staff suggestions and the report was just presented to the Commission, that the item should be held up for one month to allow the Commission time to study the report and drawings. Brief discussion followed concerning portions of the report and drawings and the possibility of requesting the Planning Con- sultant, Larry Wise, to submit a recommendation, and the pos- sibility of a joint study session with the City Council after a study session review by the entire Commission within the next month. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Hunter, second by Commissioner Dauer that this item be set aside for 30 days to allow the Commission time to review the recommendations. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Commissioners: Dauer, Floe, Hunter, Larson & Schymos Nos: Commissioners: None Absent: Commissioners: None MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF 8. A. Discussion of exclusion of R -1 & R -2 uses from R -3 and R -4 zones. Commissioner Dauer raised the question and there was some discussion regarding the legality of any action to exclude R -1 and R -2 uses from the Multiple Residential Zones. Attorney Joehnck stated he would look into the matter and submit to the Commission any information he could find on the legal aspects of this matter. B. Commissioner Schymos stated he had gathered material regarding outdoor advertising and would like to have Outdoor Advertising placed on the next Commission agenda so he could submit a recommendation for action to the Commission. Mr. Hersh stated there had been no meeting of the Outdoor Advertising Committee, that it is inappropriate for a single member of any committee to make a presentative to the Commission without first presenting the matter to the Committee for consideration and committee action, and PC 3 -18 -69 Page five that he would like a chance to review the information that Mr. Schymos had collected. Mr. Hersh also stated that the Outdoor Advertising Committee had been invited to attend a special dinner meeting of the East San Gabriel Valley Planning Council, hosted by Pacific Outdoor Advertising Company, to participate in discussions relative to Outdoor Advertising. A Attorney Joehnck stated he would prepare a preliminary draft of California regulations on outdoor advertising and submit it to the committee. 9. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE WHO ( WISH TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION. NONE There being no further business Chairman Larson adjourried the meeting at 9: 48 P.M.