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Home My Public Portal AboutMinutes - 1963/08/05 - Regular1 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES CITY OF TEMPLE CITY August 5, 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 Beckley at 7:30 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Chairman Beckley. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: Briggs, Erickson, Harker, Beckley. Absent: Commissioners: Johnston Also Present: Cushman, Shatford, Woollett. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Erickson moved to approve the minutes of July 15, 1963, as written, seconded by Commissioner Harker, and carried unanimously. 5. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 63 -55 Robert C. E- Rojeane L. Bitten 6237 N. Encinita, Temple City Chairman Beckley 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 Beckley requested Planning Advisor Cushman to present the factual data pertaining to the case. Applicant is requesting a variance to create a second parcel not having frontage on a public street as per Temple City Ordinance Nos. 63 -103 and 104, Commissioner Johnston arrived at approximately 7 :33 p.m., not having been present at the time of roll call. Appearing in favor of the zone variance were: Robert C. Bitten, 6237 N. Encinita, owner - applicant. Applicant read sections of the subdivision ordinance 63 -107 which he felt applied to his request for a zone variance in the belief that his request fell within a minor subdivision. Appearing in opposition were: Beth Hughes, 6227 N. Loma; William Drake, 6043 N. Loma (this party was interested in lot width exclusive of the driveway, not actually in opposition). At this point applicant presented a rebuttal and answered ques- tions presented by the Commission in regard to driveway width and location. A motion was made by Commissioner Briggs that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Johnston, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Erickson, Harker, Johnston, Beckley. NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None Commissioner Johnston withdrew from d i scusslon due .t.o t that he had contemplated buying the subject property an arrived at a decision before the meeting began. fact r�aa Discussion followed among the other members of the Commission, City Manager, Planning Advisor, and City Attorney. City Attorney Shatford requested that this matter be held over to the next meeting, at which time he will render a decision. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 2 August 5, 1963 A motion was made by Commissioner Erickson that we carry this matter over to the next meeting, seconded by Commissioner Briggs, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Erickson, Harker, Johnston, Beckley. NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None 6. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 63 -56 L. G. McFadden, et al 4527 N. Ellis Lane, Temple City Chairman Beckley 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 Beckley requested Plan- ing Advisor Cushman to present the factual data pertaining to the case. Applicant is requesting a zone change from Zone A -1 to Zone R -3, covering eight parcels of land. City Manager Woollett read a petition protesting the zone change containing the following signatures: Harold J. Edney, M. Jeanette Edney, Bernard F. Brenner, Verna M. Brenner, H. V. Roberts, Mabel M. Roberts, Harry E. Josett, Pearl M. Josett, Mikol J. Ciepluch, Orren N. Burt, Marion C. Burt, Josephine E. Gray, Frank and Saro Sapone, Irene Ciepluch, Ruth L. Hamm, Ted Miller, M. Miller, W. H. Kennington, Laverne Kennington, Mrs. Laura Grover, John S. Grover, Mrs. Pauline E. Murphy, G. R. Murphy, Mary J. Laby, E. S. Matthews, Cora E. Matthews, Harry Apel. A letter of protest was also read from Mr. & Mrs. H. J. Edney. Appearing in favor of the zone change were: Keith Shadduck, 908 S. Summit Drive, South Pasadena, representing Mr. L. G. McFadden; Harry Josaid, 4504 Temple City Boulevard, not against, but requested that this matter be set aside until the master plan is completed; Carol Raybeck, 4533 Ellis Lane; and Mr. Charles Morgan, 4521 Ellis Lane. Appearing in opposition: Verna Brenner, 4420 N. Temple City Boulevard, feels that the whole area should be rezoned at the same time. Mr. Shadduck reappeared to present a rebuttal. A motion was made by Commissioner Erickson that the public hear- ing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Briggs, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Erickson, Harker, Johnston, Beckley. NOES: Commissioners: None _ ABSENT: Commissioners: None Discussion followed among members of the Commission. It was the unanimous decision of the Planning Commission that this matter should be held up until the master plan is completed. A motion was made by Commissioner Briggs that the City Attorney be requested to prepare a resolution recommending to the City Council a denial of the zone change Without prejudice to a further hearing in respect to the area at the time the master plan hearings are conducted for this particular location. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Johnston and carried by the following roll call vote: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 5, 1963 Page 3 AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Erickson, Harker, Johnston, Beckley. NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None RESOLUTION NO. 63 -38PC: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF THE APPLICATION OF BEVERLY L. MEEK, ET AL, FOR A CHANGE OF ZONE OF THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF ROSEMEAD BETWEEN HERMOSA DRIVE AND GARIBALDI AVENUE. Title to Resolution No. 63 -38PC was read by City Attorney Shat - ford. A motion was made by Commissioner Harker that further reading be waived and that Resolution No. 63 -38PC be adopted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Erickson and carried by the following roll call. vote: AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Erickson, Harker, Johnston, Beckley. NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None 8. TENTATIVE TRACT #28607: Noel Baldwin, Developer Planning Advisor Cushman presented the recommendations of the Los Angeles County Subdivision Committee from their meeting July 22, 1963. Mike Leach, Strecker Associates, 10250 Randwick, representing Noel Baldwin, explained to the Commission location of houses on adjoining lots, location of existing houses to remain in the new tentative tract, and reasons for designing the tract as it is presented. Also appearing were Noel Baldwin, developer, and Mr. Winthrope Owen, 5541 Pal Mall, owner of one of the existing houses to remain in the tract. Considerable discussion ensued in regard to particular items in the Subdivision Committee's report. The following changes were suggested: DESIGN Item 3. Change to read, "Dedicate 42 feet for "A" and "BU Streets and provide 36 feet of pavement between curbs. Item 7. Change to read, "Provide street trees, lights and the necessary energy costs until the subdivision can be annexed to the lighting district, and signs in accord- ance with City standards. Item 9. Change the width of 53 feet to 54 feet. Item 10. Specifically refer to prreiiminary.map dated August 2, 1963. Change maximum fi,om 15 to ;20 feet and lots 7, 23 and 25 to` lots 22 and 24. Item 11. Delete Item 11. Add. It will be the responsibility of the subdivider to secure staff approval prior to submission of this map to the City Council. 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 4 August 5, 1963 A motion was made by Commissioner Harker that the Los Angeles County Subdivision Committee report be amended per the discus- sions taking place here tonight, that a new tract map be drawn accordingly, and that the subdivider secure staff approval prior to submission to the City Council, and if these recommendations are accepted by the Council, the Commission recommends approval of the tract. Motion seconded by Commissioner Briggs and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Erickson, Harker, Beckley. NOES: Commissioners: Johnston ABSENT: Commissioners: None 9. DISCUSSION ITEM: Current Progress of Development of Comprehen- sive General Plan. City Manager Woollett has been informed by the Whitnall's that the Comprehensive General Plan Report will be received next week. The re -draft of the zoning ordinance should be completed next week, also. Chairman Beckley suggested that we have a meeting with the Whitnall's the night after the ordinance goes to the Council to be introduced. Meeting was set for Tuesday evening, August 27, 1963. Due to the fact that the first meeting in September falls on Labor Day, Chairman Beckley suggested that our first September meeting be held on Tuesday evening, September 10, 1963. 10. COMMUNICATIONS: Planning Advisor Cushman presented Plot Plan #454 for consideration by the Commission, in regard to rear yard setback. It was unanimously agreed that the Planning Advisor could rely on his own judgment in this matter. Planning Advisor Cushman presented a plot plan for the addition of one unit to an existing nine unit bungalow court in an R -3 zone. After considerable discussion, it was agreed that the plan could be approved as is. 11. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Johnston moved to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Erickson, and carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10 :25 p.m. to the next regular meeting on August 19, 1963. ATTEST: 1 City Clerk mac// C airman, P arming Commtss