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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes - 1963/05/20 - RegularPLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES CITY OF TEMPLE CITY May 20, 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 :32 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Chairman Harker. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: Beckley, Johnston, Harker. - Absent: Commissioners: Holm, Pursley. Also Present: Cushman, Shatford, Woollett. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Beckley moved to approve the minutes of May 6, 1963, as written, seconded by Commissioner Johnston, and carried unanimously. 5. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 63 -50 Norman J. & Anne C. Retherford 10051 East Green Street, Temple City Chairman Harker announced that now was the time and place for a public hearing. Verification of public notice and property post- ing 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 -1 to divide a parcel into four lots, each with less than the required area. Appearing in favor of the variance were: Norman J. Retherford, 10051 E. Green, owner-applicant; Vern Martin 4846 Halifax Road (owner of property located at 10031 E. Green). Appearing in opposition: Dick Lucas, 5301 Zadell; E. V. Brown, 10039 E. Green; Beth Hughes, 6227 Loma. A motion was made by Commissioner Beckley that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Johnston, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Beckley, Johnston, Harker. NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Holm, Pursley. After discussion among members of the Commission, Planning Advisor, City Attorney, and City Manager, a motion was made by Commissioner Johnston that this request for a variance be denied and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw a resolution to that effect. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Beckley and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Beckley, Johnston, Harker. NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Holm, Pursley. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 63 -32PC: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DENYING APPLICATION OF ROBERT E. GRAY FOR ZONE VARIANCE IN CASE NO. 63 -49. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 2 May 20, 1963 Title to Resolution No. 63 -32PC was read by City Attorney Shat - ford. A motion was made by Commissioner Beckley that Resolution No. 63 -32PC be adopted, seconded by Commissioner Johnston, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Beckley, Johnston, Harker. NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Holm, Pursley. 7. PLOT PLAN #341: Request for six month extension of time. Appli- cant, Glenn B. Whiting, 10224 Green Street, appeared before the Commission and described his property and his future plans for development. Discussion followed among members of the Commission, City Manager and Planning Advisor. A motion was made by Commissioner Beckley that we grant the requested extension for six months. Motion died for lack of a second. After further discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Johnston that we carry this matter over to the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Beckley and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Beckley, Johnston, Harker. - NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Holm, Pursley. 8. DISCUSSION ITEM: Ray Cushman. PLOT PLAN #424. Subject plot plan was described by Planning Advisor Cushman. Discussion followed among members of the Commission. A motion was made by Commissioner Beckley that we deny approval of Plot Plan #424 based on a ruling by the City Attorney that this could be a matter of avoiding the Subdivision Act of the State and that we would do it in the best interest of providing better housing building at this location. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Johnston and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Beckley, Johnston, Harker. NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Holm, Pursley. PLOT PLAN #441. Subject plot plan was described by Planning Advisor Cushman. Discussion followed among members of Commission, City Attorney, and City Manager. It was the decision of the City Attorney that this is purely an intention to evade the Subdivi- sion law. A motion was made by Commissioner Johnston that we deny Plot Plan #441, seconded by Commissioner Beckley, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Beckley, Johnston, Harker. NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Holm, Pursley. 9. COMMUNICATIONS: TRACT NO. 28317 - Industrial Subdivision. Planning Advisor Cushman brought to the attention of the Commis- sion that the forty day time limit on the subject tract would not be sufficient time for the Commission and Council to consider the tentative tract. A request from Mr. Paul Beckey for a one month extension on the tract was presented. It was the opinion of the City Attorney that the Planning Commission could grant the requested time extension. A motion was made by Commissioner Johnston that this request be granted, seconded by Commissioner Beckley, and carried by the following roll call vote: 1 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 3 May 20, 1963 AYES: Commissioners Beckley, Johnston, Harker. NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Holm, Pursley. A reminder was given by the City Manager that the regular Tuesday night meetings will resume on May 28, 1963. Chairman Harker announced that the appeal on the Gubler case will be heard before the Council at their meeting of May 27, and that members of the Commission are welcome to attend. Announcement was made that the Civic Forum would be tomorrow, May 21, and anyone that can attend will be welcome. Commissioner Beckley presented questions in regard to the sub- division ordinance and the procedure of the Council in approving this ordinance. 10. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Johnston moved to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Beckley, and carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8 :32 p.m. to the next regular meeting on June 3, 1963. ATTEST: City Clerk Chairman, P 1 ann i ng om�y s �on�