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Home My Public Portal AboutMinutes - 1963/05/06 - RegularPLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES CITY OF TEMPLE CITY May 6,, 1963 1. A regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Temple City was held in the City Hall, 9664 E. Las Tunas Drive, Temple City. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Harker at 7:30 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Chairman Harker. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: Beckley, Holm, Johnston, Pursley, Harker. Absent: Commissioners: None Also Present: Cushman, Shatford, Woollett. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Beckley moved to approve the minutes of April 15, 1963, as written, seconded by Commissioner Pursley, and carried unanimously. 5. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 63-48 Mr. Gabriel G. Janus 6156 N. Rosemead Boulevard, Temple City Chairman Harker announced that now was the time and place for a public hearing. Verification of public notice and property posting was given by the secretary. Chairman Harker requested Planning Advisor Cushman to present the factual data pertaining to the case. Applicant is requesting a variance to legalize an existing upholstery business and continue to maintain a second residence on property having less than the required area. Appearing in favor of the variance were: Gabriel Janus, 6156 N. Rosemead, owner - applicant; Mrs. Luttrell, original owner of subject property; Damie Lindeman Welter, 6202 Rosemead; Howard Inlay, 6148 Rosemead; Horace Singleton, 6165 N. Rosemead; Frank DisDisney, 6002 Reno (formerly at 6156 N. Rosemead); G. C. Moore, 9 Rosemead. Appearing in opposition: Also appearing - neutral: Charles Oakley, 6164 N. Rosemead. B. L. Meek, 6004 N. Rosemead. A motion was made by Commissioner Holm that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Pursley, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Beckley, Holm, Johnston, Pursley, Harker. NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None After discussion among members of the Commission, Planning Advisor, City Attorney, and City Manager, Commissioner Beckley presented a motion that we hold this matter in abeyance until our first meeting in June to allow the applicant time to learn what requirements he will have to fulfill. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Holm and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Beckley, Holm, Johnston, Pursley, Harker. NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 6, 1963 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 63 -49 Robert E. Gray 5021 E. Cloverly, Temple City Chairman Harker announced that now was the time and place for a public hearing. Verification of public notice and property posting was given by the secretary. Chairman Harker requested Planning Advisor Cushman to present the factual data pertaining to the case. Applicant is requesting a variance in Zone A -1 to create three single- family dwelling sites on a parcel of 17,426 square feet; two of the sites to be on a total of about 7,300 square feet, exclusive of access; the third on about 8,600 square feet; the total development to remain in a single ownership. Appearing in favor of the variance: Robert Gray, 5021 N. Cloverly, owner - applicant. Appearing in opposition: Mrs. William Henson, 5004 N. Heleo; Mrs. Glenn Crandall, 5013 N. Heleo; Mrs. Robert Rogers, 5016 N. Cloverly; Mrs. James R. Griffith, 5004 N. Cloverly. Letters received in opposition from the following: Mr. & Mrs. James R. Griffith, 5004 N. Cloverly; Mr. & Mrs. Robert Besser, 5022 N. Cloverly; Mr. & Mrs. F. Ferrari, 5038 N. Cloverly; Mr. & Mrs. Carlo B. Giufurta, 5030 Cloverly; Helen L. & Ray E. Kuhn, 9450 La Rosa Drive; Frank L. & Yvonne L. Arden, 9458 La Rosa; John W. & Inez L. Green, 5003 N. Cloverly; W. R. & Emma Z. Key, 5018 Heleo; R. A. & Doris G. Wells, 9436 La Rosa Drive. A petition in opposition was presented, signed by the following: James W. & Martha E. Carr, 5027 N. Fiesta; Mrs. Mary G. Vett, 5024 N. Fiesta; Edward H. & Mary Mandau, 5005 Fiesta; Gladys Stone, 4948 Fiesta; Harold S. Stone, 4948 Fiesta; Roy A. & Betty J. Workman, 5004 N. Fiesta; Marie S. & Chris L. Redondo, 5039 N. Fiesta; Walter W, & Evelyn F. Parsons, 5012 N. Fiesta; Douglas & Margaret Longacre, 5020 N. Fiesta. Also appearing - neutral: Mr. G. B. Dean, 5013 N. Cloverly. A motion was made by Commissioner Holm that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Beckley, and carried by the following rol 1 ' call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Beckley, Holm, Johnston, Pursley, Harker. NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None After discussion among members of the Commission, Planning Advisor, City Attorney, and City Manager, a motion was made by Commissioner Holm that the applicant's request for a zone variance be denied. The motion died for lack of a second. Further discussion followed among members of the Commission. The motion was again made by Commissioner Holm that this zone variance request be denied. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Pursley and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Beckley, Holm, Pursley NOES: Commissioners: Harker ABSTAIN: Commissioners: Johnston ABSENT: Commissioners: None PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 3 May 6, 1963 7. RESOLUTION NO. 63 -30PC: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY GRANTING A ZONE VARIANCE TO MRS. CARL LARGE AT 5837 NORTH OAK, SUBJECT TO SPECIFIED CONDITION, Title to Resolution No. 63 -30PC was read by City Attorney Shat - ford. A motion was made by Commissioner Pursley that Resolution 63 -30P,C be adopted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Johnston and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Beckley, Holm, Johnston, Pursley, Harker. NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None 8. RESOLUTION NO, 63 -31 PC : RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY GRANTING A ZONE VARIANCE TO HELEN M. KRATOV I L, 9816 LOWER AZUSA ROAD, SUBJECT TO SPECI- FIED CONDITIONS. Title to Resolution No. 63 -31PC was read by City Attorney Shat - ford. A motion was made by Commissioner Beckley that Resolu- tion 63 -31PC be adopted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Johnston and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Beckley, Holm, Johnston, Pursley, Harker. NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None 9. PLOT PLAN #343: Request for six month extension. Mr. & Mrs. E. Finke, 5715 N. Rowland, Temple City. Chairman Harker read a letter received from Mr. Finke requesting a six month time extension on their plot plan. After delibera- tion, a motion was made by Commissioner Holm that this request be denied. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Pursley, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Holm, Pursley, Harker. NOES: Commissioners: Beckley, Johnston. ABSENT: Commissioners: None 10. TRACT #27787. Sideyard setback, Broadway and "A" Street: Planning Advisor Cushman presented a plot plan showing the subject sideyard setback. After discussion with the members of the Commission, a motion was made by Commissioner Pursley that the request for a 10 foot sideyard setback on Broadway be granted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Beckley and carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Beckley, Holm, Johnston, Pursley, Harker,. NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None 11. COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Carl Bertram, 5004 N. Doreen, appeared in regard to his Plot Plan #317 Revised. After considerable discussion, by ruling of the City Attorney, Mr. Bertram was requested to refile his plot plan, as is, due to the fact that his six month time limit had expired. Chairman Harker announced two forthcoming meetings: Dinner meeting at Mission Inn, May 8, 1963, Southern California Planning PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 4 May 6, 1963 Congress; West San Gabriel Valley Planning Council, luncheon meeting, Woody's & Eddies, May 17, 1963. Planning Advisor Cushman presented Plot Plan #409 for discussion. A ruling was made by the City Attorney that this plot plan should not be approved because it is a violation of the State Subdivi- sion Map Filing Act. 12. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Pursley moved to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Johnston, and carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. to the next regular meeting on May 20, 1963. ATTEST: City Clerk 1 1 / Chairman, P anning omm ssion