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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
May 4, 1964
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, Clemson, Erickson,
Johnston, Beckley
Absent: Commissioners: None
Also Present: Cushman, Shatford, Woollett
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Commissioner Erickson
that the minutes of April 20, 1964, be approved as written,
seconded by Commissioner Briggs, and carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Erickson, Johnston,
Beckley
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: None
5. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE VARIUCE CASE NO. 64 -87
(Continued) Marty P. DiGiorgio
5333 Golden West Avenue, Temple City
Planning Advisor Cushman presented the map prepared in accordance
with the request of the Commission and explained the layout of
existing parcels using the community driveway involved in this
case. At the present time four separate lots are using the
subject driveway. Factual data presented at the previous meeting
was briefly reviewed at this time.
Mr. Marty DiGiorgio, owner - applicant, appeared before the Commis-
sion to answer inquiries directed to him.
A motion was made by Commissioner Erickson that the public hear-
ing be closed. Motion seconded by Commissioner Johnston and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Erickson, Johnston,
Beckley
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: None
Discussion followed among members of the Commission in regard to
granting this request on a non - severance basis, the relocation of
the existing garage, the development of the surrounding area, the
possibility of further requests for variances being received, and
the fact that granting this request would be creating an R -2 zone,
not a zone variance.
A motion was made by Commissioner Erickson that we grant this
variance with a non - severance restriction contained therein and
with the further restriction that the garage for the front house
be relocated to face upon Golden West Avenue; that we require
dedication of the front 30 feet for street purposes and the
counting of the owner's signature toward the improvement of said
street, and that we do not intend to waive the 20 foot front yard
setback. Motion seconded by Commissioner Johnston, and carried
by the following roll call vote:
Planning Commission Minutes Page Two
May 4, 1964
AYES: Commissioners: Clemson, Erickson, Johnston
NOES: Commissioners: Briggs, Beckley
ABSENT: Commissioners: None
Chairman Beckley interrupted the meeting at this point to publicly
welcome John Clemson as a new member of the Planning Commission.
6. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 64 -90
Charles L. & Virginia M. Ramsey
10533 E. Olive Street, Temple City
7. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 64 -95
Georgia M. Kohout
10555 Olive Street, Temple City
8. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 64 -114
Edward H. or Honda P. Baltutat
10525 Olive Street, Temple City
Chairman Beckley announced that due to the fact that the above
three cases were located on one street, in close proximity to one
another, that the cases would all be heard at one time, but that
separate motions would be made on resolutions covering each case.
The public hearing was opened at this time and the Planning
Advisor was requested to present the factual data pertaining to
each of the three cases. In all cases the applicants are request-
ing variances to create additional parcels lacking street front-
age as required by Ordinances 63 -103 and 104.
Appearing in favor: Mr. Charles Ramsey, 10533 E. Olive Street,
owner - applicant in Case No. 64 -90.
Appearing in favor: Mr. Kohout, 10555 Olive Street, owner- appli-
cant in Case No. 64 -95.
Appearing in favor: Mr. Edward H. Baltutat, 10525 Olive Street,
owner - applicant in Case No. 64 -114.
No one appeared in opposition to any of the above cases.
A motion was made by Commissioner Briggs that the public hearing
be closed. Motion seconded by Commissioner Clemson and carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Erickson, Johnston,
Beckley
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: None
Discussion followed among members of the Commission, City Attor-
ney, City Manager and Planning Advisor. Due to the fact that
Cases 64 -90 and 64 -114 are immediately adjoining, these two cases
will be discussed simultaneously, with Case 64 -95 following.
Discussion ensued at this point in regard to the fact that a time
limit has never been set on the length of time in which a person
may build under a variance. There is no stipulation in the County
ordinance or in our new ordinance which limits the time of a
variance. The question raised was whether a person could wait
as long as ten years and still build under an existing variance.
The City Attorney suggested that we set a policy in regard to a
time limit on variances, but that in each case the resolution
would include as a condition of the grant that the applicant
should build within a year or the variance would become null and
void, with the applicant having the opportunity to ask for an
extension of time if it becomes necessary.
Panning Commission Minutes Page Three
May 4, 1964
A motion was made by Commissioner Erickson that it be determined
to be the policy on all future resolutions covering variances
that the City Attorney shall include therein a condition that
unless the variance is acted upon by the obtaining of a building
permit and construction within one year, the variance shall be
null and void, except that the applicant may request for good
cause an extension of time for a period not to exceed one addi-
tional year. Motion seconded by Commissioner Briggs, and carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Erickson, Johnston,
Beckley
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: None
Discussion returned to Zone Variance Cases 64 -90 and 64 -114.
City Attorney Shatford ruled that the two cases should be tied
together in so far as the granting of the easement in regard to
the driveways is concerned. It was the general feeling of the
Commission that a number of problems could be avoided if the two
applicants would decide to install plumbing, sewer lines, and
construction of driveways at one time, regardless as to whether
or not the houses were constructed at the same time. It was
finally resolved that the City Attorney and Staff would draft
an agreement in regard to driveway ingress and egress and main-
tenance.
A motion was made by Commissioner Johnston that the City Attorney
be instructed to prepare a resolution granting application for
zone variance under Cases Nos. 64-90 and 64 -114 along the lines
as indicated above and that said resolutions be presented at our
next meeting for consideration. Motion seconded by Commissioner
Erickson and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Erickson, Johnston,
Beckley
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: None
Discussion now proceeded on Zone Variance Case No. 64-95. It
was the general feeling of the Commission that a more complete
plot plan should be presented for consideration and that the
width and location of the driveway might be changed.
After further discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner
Erickson that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a
resolution granting this variance with the two conditions,
driveway width and staff review of plot plan. Motion seconded by
Commissioner Johnston and carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Erickson, Johnston,
Beckley
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: None
9. PUBLIC HEARIC: ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 64 -91
Harland W. Avery
5413 & 541; E l honte Avenue, Temple City
Planning Advisor Cushman advised the Commission that this case
would not be heard tonight in accordance with a request from the
owner - applicant. Case will be rescheduled at a later date.
Planning Commission Minutes- Page Four
May 4, 1964
10. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 64 -92
Clyde E. e- Gertrude E. Beck
5312 Welland Avenue, Temple City
Chairman Beckley announced that now was the time and place for a
public hearing. Planning Advisor Cushman was requested to pre-
sent the factual data pertaining to the case. Applicant is
requesting a variance to create a second parcel having at least
5,000 square feet, but lacking street frontage as required by
Ordinances 63 -103 and 104.
Appearing in favor: Clyde Beck, 5312 Welland, owner - applicant;
0. Rambo, 5311 N. Farago.
No one appeared in opposition.
A motion was made by Commissioner Briggs that the public hearing
be closed. Motion seconded by Commissioner Clemson, and carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Erickson, Johnston,
Beckley
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: None
After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Briggs that
we instruct the City Attorney to draw a resolution with the
condition that the driveway size be increased. Motion seconded
by Commissioner Johnston.
At this time the applicant was asked if he would consider a
change in the driveway plan. Mr. Jim Palisimo, representing the
applicant, appeared before the Commission to answer further
design questions. City Manager Woollett suggested that the
Staff rework the plot plan for better development.
Commissioner Briggs withdrew the previous motion.
A motion was made by Commissioner Briggs that we instruct the,
City Attorney to draw a resolution granting this request for a
variance with the stipulation that the driveway be 16 feet back
to the first garage and ten feet back to the second garage, and
that the plot plan be rearranged at the discretion of the Staff.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Johnston and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Erickson, Johnston,
Beckley
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: None
11. RESOLUTION NO. 64 -76PC: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY GRANTING
APPLICATION FOR ZONE VARIANCE IN ZONE
VARIANCE CASE NO. 64 -88 OF DANIEL T.
AND ALMA L. DEUTSCHE PERTAINING TO THE
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10532 EAST
DAINES DRIVE, TEMPLE CITY, SUBJECT TO
CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Title to Resolution No. 64 -76PC was read by City Attorney Shat -
ford.
A motion was made by Commissioner Johnston that we waive further
reading and adopt. Motion seconded by Commissioner Briggs, and
carried by the following roll call vote:
Planning Commission Minutes Page Five
May 4, 1964
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Erickson, Johnston,
Beckley
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: None
12. RESOLUTION NO. 64 -77PC: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY GRANTING
APPLICATION FOR A ZONE VARIANCE IN ZONE
VARIANCE CASE NO. 64 -89 OF MR. AND MRS.
A. E. WOODRY PERTAINING TO THE REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10629 EAST DAINES
DRIVE, TEMPLE CITY, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN
CONDITIONS.
Title to Resolution No. 64 -77PC was read by City Attorney Shat -
ford.
A motion was made by Commissioner Erickson that we waive further
reading and adopt. Motion seconded by Commissioner Johnston,
and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Erickson, Johnston,
Beckley
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: None
13. COMMUNICATIONS: Planning Advisor Cushman apprised the Commis-
sion of the fact that we have received two additional variances,
one for First Baptist Church and one for American Savings, that
will be worked into the schedule of public hearings at the
earliest possible date.
14. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Erickson moved to adjourn, seconded
by Commissioner Briggs, and carried unanimously. Meeting
adjourned at 9:50 p.m. to the next regular meeting on May 18,
1964.
ATTEST:
Deputy
City Cler
JL
rman, Planning Commission