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PC - Minutes - 02-04-69PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 1969 0 A regular meeting of the Rosemead Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Larson at 7 :37 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 8838 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. 1. CALL "TO ORDER Commissioner Schymos led the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Dauer delivered the Invocation. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Dauer, Floe, Hunter, Larson and Schymos Absent: Commissioners: None Ex Officio: Director of Planning - Al Hersh Administrative Assistant - Steve Street City Attorney - Bob Joehnck Secretary - Foy Burton 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 21, 1969 Chairman Larson pointed out that on page 2, conditions No. 3, the sentence should read " ....light meter switches to turn the lights on automaticall Chairman Larson also pointed out that on page 2, condition No. 7, the sentence should read ".....approved and developed for commercial purposes....." Commissioner Dauer pointed out on page 3, third paragraph, the sentence should read " ....requesting some type of light activated timing switch....." (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Floe, second by Commissioner Hunter and unanimously carried that the minutes of January 21, 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. 58 - 2602 San Gabriel Boulevard - Less than required parking or tandem parking - Frank Owen. Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data and history of the development of the property, and a plan prepared by the staff suggesting a more suitable parking arrangement for the property. Planning Director Hersh administered the Oath to those persons wishing to testify. Chairman Larson declared the Public Hearing open at 7:59 P.M. 0 PC Eebruary 4, 1969 Page Two ZONE VARIANCE NO. 58 (Continued) PROPONENTS 1. Mr. Frank Owen, 2602 San Gabriel Boulevard, addressed the Commission concerning parking arrangements for the property, stating the plan the staff had prepared was not workable since the area on the south side of the property was.needed for an outdoor work area involving the spraying of bonding material, processing of camper body parts, and storage of materials. OPPONENTS NONE Chairman Larson declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:10 P.M. Discussion by the Commission included plans submitted by appli- cant in 1966 which was approved, previously approved parking spaces being used for the storage of materials, a time extension agreement with the City Council, possibility of the spraying of glue to be done inside the building, air pollution controls, straight in parking versus angle parking, and need for requested additional office building space. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Schymos that Zone Variance No. 58 be denied on the grounds that there is no justification for a variance. Motion died for lack of a second. City Attorney Joehnck suggested the public hearing be continued to the next meeting to allow Mr. Owen and staff time to work out details and a reasonable parking plan to be submitted to the Commission. Discussion by the Commission ':, inside storage of materials, necessity for outdoor spraying and work operation, and a delay of action on this case in the best interest of the applicant. Chairman Larson reopened the Public Hearing at 8:40 P.M. and continued Zone Variance No. 58 to the next meeting. 6. ZONE VARIANCE NO. 59 - 3658 Walnut Grove Avenue - proposed Sunday School addition, entry addition to existing auditorium penetrating front yard setback, temporary relief of wall re- quirements in parking lot - Hope Union Church. Planning Director Hersh presenhed the factual data. Planning Director Hersh administered the Oath to those persons wishing to testify. Chairman Larson opened the Public Hearing at 8:55 P.M. PROPONENTS 1. Mr. Rollin Maddox, 8228 Sheffield Road, San Gabriel, addressed the Commission stating the church was in agreement with the staff suggested conditions, that use is in accord with General Plan, front yard setback in the area 10 feet more than other property up the street, and that the church might eventually secure properties adjoining parking lot. 0 PC February 4, 1969 Page Three ZONE VARIANCE NO. 59 (Continued) is 2. Mr. Ernest St. George, 2306 Nutwood, Fullerton, addressed the Commission stating he owns the property at the north- east corner of Walnut Grove and Marshall and is in favor of the development, but would like to see a block wall installed along the west side of the parking facility for safety reasons. OPPONENTS 1. Mr. Joseph Hackett, 3667 Walnut Grove Avenue addressed the Commission regarding the possibility of more cars parking on the street, the use of the proposed Sunday School building, and the time element involved in construction of the proposed development. Chairman Larson closed the Public Hearing at 9:05 P.M. D.i.scussion by the Commission included use of the Sunday School building, fencing of parking facilities on the north side of Marshall, fencing between playground and parking lot, reason- able setback for the building, rezoning of the church property to avoid future variances. Mr. Gerald Beaman, 9537 Wedgewood, Temple City addressed the Commission regarding the use of the exist -ing and proposed , school building. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Floe, second by Commissioner Dauer and c-� ried that Zone Variance No. 59 be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. The subject property shall be developed substantially as indicated for Phase 1 on the plan marked "Exhibit A with a ten foot modification of the required twenty (20) foot front yard setback and modified fencing as approved herein. 2. That all buildings and structures in Phase 1 marked to be removed shall be removed prior to completion and occupancy of the proposed new structures. No occupancy permit to be granted until compliance with this condition has been ob- t:ained. 3. That the remaining ten foot front yard setback on the church site be landscaped with large trees and shrubs in all unpaved areas, to maintain the attractive appearance of the area. 4. That the parking area lout% of the church be restriped, fitted with wheel stops and landscaped to City standards subject-to a revised parking plan. 5. That the parking lot north of Marshall Street be developed substantially as indicated on the plan marked "Exhibit All except that on or before February 1, 1974 the church, if it has not purchased the properties abutting the southerly tongue of the indicated parking lot, shall remove the existing wire and wood screen fencing and install masonry walls in accord with City and ordinance standards. 0 PC February 4, 1969 Page Four ZONE VARIANCE NO. 59 (Continued) 6. The applicant shall deposit with the Planning Department .cash or a certificate of deposit in the sum of sixty ($60) dollars to guarantee installation of three (3) street trees (Bottlebrush) to City standards, two trees in front of parking lot on Walnut Grove Avenue, and one tree on Marshall Street east of the entry to parking lot. 7. Applicant shall install a three (3) foot high masonry wall along the walk in landscaped area of parking lot abutting the north side of Marshall Street, east of the entry to parking lot. 8.. All walls and landscaping required herein, shall be installed as indicated prior to any occupancy of the proposed new building in Phase 1 of this request.. 9. The existing wire and chain link fences on the south line of the northerly portion of the parking lot, and the east and west lines of the southerly tongue of the parking lot shall be screened with wood or metal lath, or appropriate wood fencing. 10. Development of the subject property shall otherwise be in accord with the applicable standards and policies of the Planning Commission, and in accord with the regulations of the City Zoning Ordinance (Ord. 112). 11. This approval shall expire one year from the date of approval unless a building permit has been issued; construction has started and construction is being diligently pursued to completion prior to the stated expiration date. 12. 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 suss pended 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 days. 13. Applicant /owner shall submit a signed Affidavit of Accep- tance of Conditions to the Planning Department. RESOLUTION NO. 69 -.1t A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING A ZONE VARIANCE: CASE NO. 59 Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Floe, second by Commissioner Dauer that further reading of Resclution No. 69 -1 be waived and the resolution be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners: Dauer, Floe, Hunter and Larson NOS: Commissioners: Schymos ABSENT: Commissioners: None Chairman Larson declared a recess at 9:30 P.M. Chairman Larson reconvened the meeting at 9:41 P.M. 0 PC February 4, 1969 Page Five 0 7. ZONE VARIANCE NO. 60 - 2445 San Gabriel Boulevard - Sale of bulk petroleum products in conjunction with an existing service station - Dean Sweeney Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data. Mr. Hersh administered the Oath to those persons wishing to testify. Chairman Lareon declared the Public Hearing open at 9;49 P.M. PROPONENTS 1. Mr. Pat Gaffney, 865 Linda Vista, Pasadena, representing Mr. Sweeney, addressed the Commission regarding details of the proposed development, including conformance to the General Plan, large odd- shaped area of lot,condition of business and industrial area on the street in the area, limited nature of the proposed use, no establishment of large, above ground storage tanks, and the proposed time limits on the use. 2. Mr. Dean Sweeney, 1000 Walnut Avenue, Pasadena, addressed the Commission regarding the proposed use and his willing- ness to agree to a five year time limit, but that a ten year period was more realistic. OPPONENTS 1. Mr. Bill Lujan, 2451 Gladys, addressed the Commission stating that five, not ten, years was a more reasonable amount of time to grant to this variance. Chairman Larson closed the Public Hearing at 10 :03 P.M. Discussion by the Commission included gas station use of the prope.rty, gasoline storage facilities on the property at present, proposed parking facilities for trucks, practability of applicant being given time at the expiration of five years to apply for a time extension without further public hearing. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Floe, second by Commissioner Dauer an unanimously carried that Zone Variance No. 60 be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. Development and maintenance of the subject property sub- stantially in accord with the approved plot plan marked "Exhibit 'A". 2. That the subject property not be otherwise developed or the approved use expanded, or any other use of the site es- tablished without specific approval of the Planning Commission 3. That any storage of accessory vehicles behind the proposed building will require submission of a revised plan as "Exhibit B ", subject to approval of the Director of Planning, and the area to be paved to City standards and maintained as approved. PC February 4, 1969 Page Six ZONE VARIANCE NO. 60 (Continued) 11 4, That the requested use shall be limited to a five year period, the Zone Variance to expire on February 1, 1974, and the applicant agree specifically in writing and notarized, to remove the subject building and all accessory equipment and vehicles from the site at his own expense within sixty (60) days of and upon request from the City at said date, except that the applicant may, within sixty (60) days of the February 1, 1974 expiration date, request Planning Commission consideration of a reasonable time extension, without further public hearing. 5. All signs shall be in accord with zoning ordinance standards and regulations. 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 (Ord, 112), 7. 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 sus- pended 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 days. 8. Applicant /owner shall submit a signed Affidavit of Acceptance of Conditions to the Planning Department. RESOLUTION NO. 69 -2. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING A ZONE VARIANCE: CASE NO. 60 Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Floe, second by Commissioner Dauer that further reading of Resolution No. 69 -2 be waived and the resolution be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners: NOS: Commissioners: ABSENT. Commissioners: UNFINISHED BUSINESS Dauer, Floe, Hunter, Larson and Schymos None None 8. PLOT PLAN NO. 401 - 2643 Strathmore - Minor Land Division - Euclid Land and Construction. Planning Director Hersh presented the revised factual data. Mr. Lew Webb, Euclid Land and Construction Company, Mr. George Robinet, the property owner, and Mr, W. C. Gorman, the realtor, were present to answer any questions from the Commission. 0 PC February 4, 1969 Page Seven PLOT PLAN NO. 401 (Continued) (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Dauer, second by commissioner Schymos, that Plot Plan No. 401 be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. The subject property shall be divided and developed sub- stantially as indicated on the approved plot plan marked "Exhibit A ". 2. Drainage on Parcel A §hall be arranged to the satisfaction 0 of the City Engineer. 3. The applicant shall secure necessary permits and shall install a sidewalk, driveway approach, and a street tree on Brighton. Street, and shall deposit $290.00 cash or a certificate of deposit with the Planning Department, prior to submission of a Parcel Map or issuance of a building permit, to guarantee installation of the sidewalk, approach and tree. This deposit to be refunded after installation of the improvements to City standards. The sidewalk and a needed street tree, on the Strathmore frontage may be delayed to procede with the pending curb and gutter installation. The owner of the duplex and east portion of the subject parcel shall deposit $170.00 cash or a certificate of deposit with the Planning Department prior to submission of a Parcel Map or issuance of a building permit, to guarantee installation of the required improvements. 4. 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 shall be issued before recordation of the Parcel Map. The applicant shall submit a check in the sum of $36.00 (made out to Los Angeles County Engineer) to cover processing and recordation fees. 5. Future development of the subject property shall otherwise be in accord with the applicable standards and policies of the Planning Commission, and the regulations of the City Zoning Ordinance (Ord 112). 6. This approval shall expire one year from the date of approval unless the required Parcel Map has been processed, approved and recorded in accord with the requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act. 7. Applicants/ owners shall submit a signed Affidavit of Accep- tance of Conditions to the Planning Department. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Dauer, Floe, Hunter, Larson and Schymos NOS: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None 9. Commission recommendation to the City Council regarding Public Weighing Scales return to Commission for clarification. 1] PC February 4, 1969 Page Eight Planning Director Hersh presented the request from the Council to the Commission asking clarification of the previous recom- mendation to the Council regarding including Public Weighing Scales as a permitted use in the M -1 Zone subject to a Condi- tional Use Permit. Discussion by the Commission including the existing ordinance provisions, rarity of the proposed use requested to be added to the ordinance, problems of location, size, facilities, access, parking, buildings, signs, compatability, and traffic problems, The Chairman requested Mr. Hersh to prepare and submit a report to the Council explaining Commission findings and deter- minations, and reaffirming the previous recommendation for affirmative action. NEWBUSINESS 10. PLOT PLAN N0. 406 - Minor Division of Land - 2440 Kelburn Avenue - Euclid Land and Construction Company. Planning Diretor Hersh presented the factual data. Mr. Lew Webb, Euclid Land and Construction, was pres ent to answer questions from the Commission. (NO) It was moved by Commissioner Floe, second by Commissioner Hunter that Plot Plan No. 406 be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. Subject property shall be divided and developed substantially as indicated and approved on a revised plot plan marked "Exhibit A revised" 2. The applicant shall submit an Offer to Dedicate and shall dedicate the front five (5) feet of the subject property to the City of Rosemead for street purposes. 3. The applicant shall secure the necessary permits and shall install curbs, gutters, sidewalk, driveway approaches and two street trees to City standards, on the Kelburn Avenue frontage. A refundable deposit in the amount of $350.00 shall be submitted to the Planning Department prior to sub- mission of a Parcel Map or issuance of a building permit, to guarantee installation of the required improvements. 4. 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 shall be issued before re- cordation of the Parcel Map, The applicant shall also submit a check in the sum of $36.00 (made out to the Los Angeles County Engineer) to cover processing and recordation fees. 5. Future development of the subject property shall otherwise be in accord with the applicable standards.and policies of the Planning Commission, and the regulations of the City Zoning Ordinance. PC February 4, 1969 Page Nine PLOT PLAN NO. 406 (Continued) 6. This approval shall expire one year from the date of approval unless the required Parcel Map has been processed, approved and recorded in accord with the requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act. 7, Applicant /owner shall submit a signed Affidavit of Accep -• tance of Conditions to the Planning Department. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Dauer, Floe, Hunter, Larson and Shymos NOS: Commissioners None ABSENT: Commissioners None 11. California State Outdoor Advertising - Letter requesing revision of current City regulations and procedure regarding Outdoor Advertising signs. Planning Director Hersh presented and explainr::i the letter to the Commission. Mr. John Glyn, Foster and Kleiser, and Mr. Don Harper addressed the Commission expressing their illingness to work with the Commission and any committee in the establishment of reasonable sign regulations and standards for the City. Chairman Larson stated he would review the s and appoint a committee at the next meeting to ;..,dy the subject. MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF 12 . A. West San Gabriel Valley Planning Council meeting - Friday February 7, 1969, Commissioners Dauer and Schymos indicated they would like reservations made for this meeting. B. Southern California Planning Congress meeting - Thurs.'3y February 13, 1969. Commissioners Larson, Hunter, Dauer, Floe and Schym ^s indicated they would like reservations made for this meeting. 13. TIME RESERVED FOR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE WHO !•%!ISH TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION. NONE There being no further business, Chairman Larson adjou:;ed the meeting at 11 :12 P.M.