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PC - Minutes - 02-18-69• PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 18, 1969 A regular meeting of the Rosemead Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Larson at 7 :38 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 8838 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER Director of Planning Hersh led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Larson delivered the Invocation. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Dauer, Floe, Hunter, Larson & Schymos Absent: Commissioners: None Ex Officio: Director of Planning - Al Hersh Administrative Assistant - Steve Street Secretary - Foy Burton 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 4, 1969 Commissioner Schymos stated the item on page three concerning Zone Variance No. 59 should read that he voted "no" on the motion on page three and "yes" on the motion on page four. There was some discussion regarding the voting that had occurred, and the staff was instructed to review the tape recording of that meeting, make a transcript and report to the Commission at the next meeting. The approval of the minutes of February 4, 1969 was placed on the agenda of the next meeting. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION. NONE BLIC HEARING 5. ZONE VARIANCE NO. 58 - 2602 San Gabriel Boulevard - Less than required parking or tandem parking - Frank Owen Planning Director Hersh presented the supplemental factual data, the revised proposed plan submitted by Mr. Owen, and a possible plan prepared by staff. Planning Diractor Hersh administered the Oath to the person wishing to testify. Chairman Larson opened the Public Hearing at 8 :17 P.M. PROPONENTS 1. Mr. Frank Owen, 2602 San Gabriel Boulevard, addressed the Commission stating the staff proposed plan was not a work- able one in that the indicated number of spaces required were unwarranted since they would not be used, and that if he was not allowed an outdoor work space as shown on his proposed plan he would be forced to close his business. V J PC February 18, 1969 Page Two ZONE VARIANCE NO OPPONENTS NONE 58 (Continued) i Chairman Larson closed the Public Hearing at 9:14 P.M. Discussion by the Commission included practical aspects of the applicant's plan and the staff proposed plan, the possibility of setting a time limit if the variance was approved. Administrative Assistant Street pointed out that each of the four required conditions listed in the Zoning Ordinance for approving a variance must be met before a variance could be granted. There was discussion concerning the possibility of action on the variance being improper if there was a self- imposed hardship and that it would be necessary to readvertise the request if action were to be taken regarding work done in the open when the variance had been advertised for reduced parking only. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Schymos that the public hearing for Zone Variance be continued to the next meeting, so the City Attorney could be present to advise the Commission regarding proper procedures. The motion died for lack of a second. Discussion by the Commission included possible perusal of the applicant's lease to determine whether or not the conditions of the lease concerning outdoor work or parking could be con- sidered as a hardship, and the possibility of a three year time limit on the expiration of the lease would be proper , and the possibility of the applicant securing additional property in the area to provide parking. (MO) -It was moved by Commissioner Floe, second by Commissioner Larson that Zone Variance No. 58 be denied on the grounds that the property does not conform to existing laws, that sufficient evidence of hardship had not been shown, and that the applicant be advised of his right to appeal his case to the City Council. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Commissioners Nos: Commissioners: Floe and Larson Dauer, Hunter and Schymos Absent: Commissioners: None Discussion by the Commission included the proposed office addition be used instead for parking spaces, a reasonable amount for a performance bond, if required, the possibility of a time limit regarding the installation of required improvements if approved, and the possiblity of the case being readvertised at the applicant's expense to include use of a portion of the property as an outdoor work area with a substantial reduction of required parking facilities. • r I PC February 18, 1969 Page Three ZONE VARIANCE NO. 58 (Continued) (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Dauer, second by Commissioner Hunter, that Zone Variance No. 5b oe approved subject to approval of a revised plan showing 36 parking spaces with the proposed office space to be used for parking, a $1,000 performance bond be required, and the applicant be given 60 days to install required improvements after approval of a revised plan by the staff. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Commissioners: Dauer and Hunter Nos: Commissioners: Floe and Larson Abstatn: Commissioners: Schymos Absent: Commissioners: None Commissioner Schymos stated he had abstained from voting as he felt the matter should be held over to the next meeting when the City Attorney could be present to advise the Commission, and the Commission agreed to place the matter on the agenda of the next meeting and to continue the public hearing to that meeting. Chairman Larson reopened the public hearing at 9 :40 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. NONE NEW BUSINESS 7. NONE MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF 8. A. American Institute of Planners - four day Planning Seminar - San Francisco - March 12, 13, 1 -: & 15. Planning Director Hersh presented information on the Seminar as requested by the Commission, indicating the educational value and .expansion of views offered by active participation in planning programs and discussion with commissioners and planners of other cities. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Schymos, second by Commissioner Floe, and unanimously carried, that a letter be submitted to the Council requesting authorization for the Commissioners and the Director of Planning to attend the seminar. B. Chairman Larson appointed Commissioners Schymos and Floe to the Outdoor Advertising Committee. 0 • PC February 18, 1969 Page Four C. Commissioner Floe stated there was a LACAPO meeting on Thursday, February 27, 1969 at 7:OO P.M. Mr. Hersh related the details of the meeting. Commissioners Floe, Hunter, Larson and Schymos indicated they would like tentative reservations made. Mr. Hersh stated they would be contacted later in the week to check those who wanted reservations made. 9. 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 9:45 R.M.