HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes - 1964/06/01 - RegularPLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
June 1, 1964
1. A regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of
Temple City was held in the City Hall, 5938 N. Kauffman Avenue,
Temple City. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Beck-
ley at 8:02 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, Johnston,
Beckley
Absent: Commissioners: Erickson
Also Present: Shatford, G. Whitnall, Woollett
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Commissioner Briggs
that the minutes of May 18 be approved as written, seconded by
Commissioner Clemson and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Johnston, Beckley
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Erickson
5. PUBLIC HEARING: Reopened: ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 64 -93
Byron J. & Caroline S. Hayes
4040 Cloverly Avenue, Temple City
At the request of the Planning Commission, new plans were
presented by the applicant for consideration. Mr. Hayes explain-
ed that he was submitting three alternate plans, but that he
definitely preferred Plan B over A or C. °
Mr. Harold Kreeble, 4823 Fiesta, appeared in behalf of the
applicant.
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, Johnston, Beckley
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Erickson
Discussion followed among members of the Commission, City
Manager and City Attorney in regard to lot sizes and whether it
would be possible for the Commission in acting on something like
this to indicate where the parcel line should be without requir-
ing that the applicant actually divide the property at this time.
City Attorney Shatford stated that it would be possible and that
this could be made a condition of the resolution.
A motion was made by Commissioner Briggs that we instruct the
City Attorney to draw a resolution granting this request for a
variance and to consider the proposed line of severance and
other stipulations that were discussed at this time. Motion
seconded by Commissioner Johnston, and carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Johnston, Beckley
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT :`, Commissioners: Erickson
Planning Commission Minutes Page Two
June 1, 1964
6. PUBLIC HEARING: Reopened: ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 64 -94
Ralph C. & Anna C. Spellman
4900 N. Cloverly, Temple City
At the request of the Commission, Mr. Spellman presented revised
plot plans for consideration and answered questions directed to
him.
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, Clemson, Johnston, Beckley
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Erickson
Discussion followed in regard to a possible future severance
line,and it was the general feeling that this case should be
handled in the same manner as the previous one.
A motion was made by Commissioner Briggs that we instruct the
City Attorney to draw a_ resolution granting this request for a
variance, that there be a one -year time limit applied, and that
a line of possible severance be indicated on the plot plan.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Clemson and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Johnston, Beckley
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Erickson
7. PUBLIC HEARING: Reopened: ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 64 -96
William E. & Ervina C. Graham
5434 Temple City Boulevard,
Temple City
City Manager Woollett informed the Commission that this appli-
cant had not submitted the requested revised plot plan and that
he felt the matter should be carried forward.
A motion was made by Commissioner Johnston that this matter be
carried over to the next meeting and that Staff check into the
situation. Motion seconded by Commissioner Briggs, and carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Johnston, Beckley
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Erickson
S. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 64 -98
Louis E. & Rose Marie Allen
8057 Hermosa Drive, Temple City
Chairman Beckley announced that now was the time and place for
a public hearing. Verification of public notice and property
posting was given by the secretary. City Manager Woollett was
requested to present the factual data pertaining to the case.
Applicant is requesting a variance to create a second parcel of
less than the required area.
Appearing in favor: Louis E. Alien, 8057 Hermosa Drive, owner -
applicant.
No one appeared in opposition.
Planning Commission Minutes Page Three
June 1, 1964
A motion was made by Commissioner Clemson that the public hear-
ing be closed. Motion seconded by Commissioner Johnston and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Johnston, Beckley
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Erickson
Discussion proceeded after a thorough review of the subject plot
plan. It was the general feeling that we would not be justified
in granting the creation of a Iot this small, that the subject
parcel was not surrounded by lot splits, and that further time
should not be taken on this matter.
A motion was made by Commissioner Johnston that the City Attorney
be instructed to draw a resolution denying this request for a
variance. Motion seconded by Commissioner Briggs, and carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Johnston, Beckley
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Erickson
At this point a general discussion ensued in regard to, whether
or not we could set a definite limit on applications to be filed
containing lots of less than the required area. It was suggested
that this discussion be continued at the close of the meeting.
9. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO, 6499
Hayao or Grace Yoshimura
6151 Sultana, Temple City
Chairman Beckley announced that now was the time and place for
a public hearing. City Manager Woo l l ett was requested to
present the factual data pertaining to the case. Applicant is
requesting a variance to create a second parcel having the
required area, but lacking the required street frontage.
Appearing in favor: Grace Yoshimura, 6151 Sultana, owner- appli
cant; Howard Imlay, 614E Rosemead, property owner directly
behind the applicant's property.
No one appeared in opposition.
A motion was made by Commissioner Johnston that the public hear-
ing be closed. Motion seconded by Commissioner Briggs, and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Johnston, Beckley
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Erickson
Discussion followed among members of the Commission. It was the
general feeling that this application would be the best use of
the land due to the fact that the existing house is at the back
of the property, and the construction of a house on the front
portion would better align this lot with the surrounding parcels.
There was considerable discussion on driveway width, and it was
the general consensus of opinion that the driveway should be
widened as much as possible. It was also noted that there were
lot splits on .both sides of the subject property.
A motion was made by Commissioner Johnston that we instruct the
City Attorney to draw a resolution granting this request for a
variance with driveway width changed according to the plot plan.
Planning Commission Minutes Page Four
June 1, 1964
Motion seconded by Commissioner Clemson, and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Johnston, Beckley
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Erickson
10. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 64 -100
Herman W. or Alice G. Frank
4932 Arden Drive, Temple City
Chairman Beckley announced that now was the time and place for a
public hearing. City Manager Woollett was requested to present
the factual data pertaining to the case. Applicant is request-
ing variance to create two additional parcels having the required
area, but lacking the required street frontage.
Appearing in favor: Louis Richardson, 14112 La Rica, Baldwin
Park, representing the owner - applicant. Questions were directed
to Mr. Richardson in regard to the 15 foot easement adjacent to
the north side of the subject parcel.
No one appeared in opposition.
A motion was made by Commissioner Briggs that the public hearing
be closed. Motion seconded by Commissioner Johnston, and carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Johnston, Beckley
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Erickson
Discussion followed which consisted mainly of a further discus-
sion of the 15 foot easement, its availability, condition, etc.
Mr. Frank, owner of the subject property, appeared at this time
and stated that the property was available for sale, and that
he would purchase it if this was the only way in which the
variance would be granted, however, he would prefer to keep his
parcel as is. The 15 foot easement is presently covered by
weeds, huge trees and an abandoned, filled -in well. The possi-
bility of creating a cul -de -sac street was also discussed. City
Manager Woollett brought to the attention of the Commission the
fact that a proposal had been received concerning a possible use
of the school site immediately adjoining the subject property
that could materially affect consideration of this case. He
suggested, for this reason, that we hold this matter over to the
next meeting and that we ask the applicant to indicate to us by
whatever necessary research is required which way the property
would go or, in fact, had gone (meaning the easement).
A motion was made by Commissioner Briggs that we reopen the
public hearing. Motion seconded by Commissioner Johnston, and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Johnston, Beckley
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Erickson
After further discussion in regard to the matter of whether the
applicant or the City should secure the additional information
required on the easement, a motion was made by Chairman Beckley
that this matter be held over to the next meeting and that the
staff be of guidance to the applicant to insure that the
necessary information is obtained. Motion seconded by Commis-
sioner Johnston, and carried by the following roll call vote:
Planning Commission Minutes Page Five
June 1, 1964
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Johnston, Beckley
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Erickson
11. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 64 -113
Donald G. & Olive E. Roberts
4915 -19 Arden Drive, Temple City
Chairman Beckley announced that now was the time and place for
a public hearing. City Manager Woollett was requested to present
the factual data pertaining to the case. Applicant is request-
ing a variance to establish a third parcel having the required
area, but lacking the required street frontage.
Appearing in favor: Charles Gould, 10103 Lower Azusa Road,
El Monte, representing the owner - applicant.
Mr. Gould requested that this case be held over to the next
meeting to allow the applicant time to submit a revised plot
plan.
A motion was made by Commissioner Johnston that this matter be
carried over to the next meeting. Motion seconded by Commis-
sioner Clemson, and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Johnston, Beckley
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Erickson
12. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 64 -101
Joseph & Teresa Dingrando
4850 Glickman, Temple City
Chairman Beckley announced that now was the time and place for
a public hearing. City Manager Woollett was requested to
present the factual data pertaining to the case. Applicant
requesting a variance to establish a second parcel having the
required area, but lacking the required street frontage.
Appearing in favor: Louis Richardson, 14112 La Rica, Baldwin
Park, representing Mrs. Dingrando, owner - applicant.
No one appeared in opposition.
A motion was made by Commissioner Johnston that the public hear-
ing be closed. Motion seconded by Commissioner. Briggs, and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Johnston, Beckley
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Erickson
Discussion followed among members of the Commission in regard to
the possible creation of a community driveway, size of lot, and
the fact that only one house existed on the property at the
present time. It was the general feeling that this request
should be granted.
A motion was made by Commissioner Johnston that the City Attor-
ney be instructed to draw a resolution granting this variance
based on the plot plan as presented. Motion seconded by
Commissioner Clemson, and carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Clemson, Johnston, Beckley
NOES: Commissioners: Briggs
ABSENT: Commissioners: Erickson
Planning Commission Minutes Page Six
June 1, 1964
13. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 64 -127
First Baptist Church
5946 N. Rowland, Temple City
Chairman Beckley announced that now was the time and place for
a public hearing. City Manager Woollett was requested to present
the factual data pertaining to the case. Applicant is requesting
a variance to establish, operate and maintain additions to an
existing church in the R -2 zone.
Appearing in favor: Mr. Stewart, 1129 S. 9th, Arcadia, Chairman
of Building Committee. Mr. Stewart explained the location and
nature of the additions proposed and the parking situation.
Discussion centered on the available parking and parking require-
ments for this use. Planning Consultant Whitnall apprised the
Commission that the ordinance stipulates one parking space for
each four seats, or 22 inches of pew as representing the equiva-
lent of one seat. He also explained that an existing establish-
ment can be deficient on parking as a non - conforming use, and
that it would not be necessary to bring the parking up to the
requirements of the present ordinance. Only additional parking
would be required to serve the additional buildings.
Mr. Stewart stated that in addition to the property shown on the
plot plan, the church also owns another parcel across the street
on Baldwin.
Kenneth Dunkleburger, Pastor of First Baptist Church, appeared
before the Commission at this time to present further informa-
tion in regard to use of present buildings and intended use of
new buildings. Also appearing at this time was Mrs. James
McLaughlin, owner of property immediately adjoining the church
property. After further discussion, it was the general feeling
of the Commission that they were not sure what the intended
purpose of the variance was, and that they were in definite need
of more facts before arriving at a decision.
City Attorney Shatford indicated that there were two legal issues
involved. First, Gordon Whitnall's opinion is that if they have
a non - conforming use and add additional facilities, that you do
not consider the non - conforming part. Second, from a factual
legal standpoint, we do not have the facts to make a decision.
These two issues need to be clarified.
A motion was made by Commissioner Johnston that this matter be
held over to Monday, June 3, at 7 :15 p.m. Motion seconded by
Commissioner Briggs, and carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Johnston, Beckley
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Erickson
14. RESOLUTION NO. 64 -84: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY GRANTING
APPLICATION FOR A ZONE VARIANCE IN ZONE
VARIANCE CASE NO. 64 -107 OF ROBERT E.
GRAY PERTAINING TO THE REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 5021 CLOVERLY AVENUE, TEMPLE
CITY, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Title to Resolution No. 64 -34 was read by City Attorney Shatford,
A motion was made by Commissioner Johnston that we waive further
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June 1, 1964
reading and adopt. Motion seconded by Commissioner Clemson, and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Johnston, Beckley
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Erickson
15. RESOLUTION NO. 64 -85: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY GRANTING
APPLICATION FOR A ZONE VARIANCE IN ZONE
VARIANCE CASE NO. 64 -97 OF RICHARD F.
WALTER PERTAINING TO THE REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 6161 N. ENCINITA AVENUE, TEMPLE
CITY, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Title to Resolution No. 64 -85 was read by City Attorney Shatford.
A motion was made by Commissioner Briggs that we waive further
reading and adopt. Motion seconded by Commissioner Clemson, and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Johnston, Beckley
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Erickson
16. COMMUNICATIONS:
a. City Attorney Shatford presented Resolution No. 63 -50PC and
stated that the applicant had requested certain changes be
made to the Resolution. Resolution will be amended to change
the time referred to in Section 2, Item a, to 7 :00 a.m.,
rather than 7:30 a.m.; and Section 2, Item d, change to read
wheeled equipment..,..," rather than "equipment."
A motion was made by Commissioner Johnston that the resolu-
tion be amended pursuant to the corrections mentioned above.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Clemson, and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Johnston, Beckley
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Erickson
b. Chairman Beckley asked City Attorney Shatford if it would be
possible to get copies of the resolution prior to the meet-
ing. City Attorney Shatford said that he would make every
possible effort to prepare the resolution at an earlier date
in the future.
c. City Manager Woollett read a communication from the El Monte
School District in regard to obtaining an appraisal on a
school site located at 4949 Hallowell, Temple City. The
School District needs approval of the Planning Commission
before they can apply to the State for location of a school
in this area. It was suggested that the staff prepare a
letter in behalf of the Planning Commission.
A motion was made by Commissioner Beckley that we instruct
the Staff to prepare a document to be mailed to the El Monte
School District indicating whether there are any known
factors which would have a bearing on location of a school
in this area. Motion seconded by Commissioner Clemson, and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Johnston, Beckley
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Erickson
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June 1, 1964
d. At this point, the discussion returned to the lot size
problem previously started as a discussion matter in Item 8
of the minutes. The question raised was as to whether or not
it was possible to make a decision in regard to acceptable
lot sizes? City Manager tioollett stated that the staff would
counsel with people when asked, and when it appears appro-
priate, indicate what actions of the Commission or Council
have been to help determine whatever technique the applicant
should use.
e. Lewis E. Allen, Case No, 64 -93, above, reappeared at this
time and stated that he definitely felt that the City should
provide some definite rules to set standards of limits for
variances.
17. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Briggs moved to adjourn, seconded by
Commissioner Johnston, and carried unanimously. Meeting adjourn-
ed at 11:02 p.m. to the next regular meeting on June 15, 1964.
harrman, Planning Commission
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