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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes - 1964/06/15 - RegularPLANNING COMtMISSiON MINUTES CITY OF TEMPLE CITY June 15, 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 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, Johnston, Beckley Absent: Commissioners: Clemson Also Present: Shatford, Cushman, Woollett. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Commissioner Briggs that the minutes of June 1 be approved as written, seconded by Commissioner Johnston, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Johnston, Beckley NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson ABSTAIN: Commissioners: Erickson Approval of Special Minutes of June 8 to be given at close of meeting. 5. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 29678: Walter A. Sawyer, 9417 Garibaldi Avenue, owner. Discussion and Staff Recommendation. Planning Advisor Cushman announced that the tract had been rescheduled at the owner's request. The previous Subdivision Committee Report will still apply, and the owner has requested that the tract be considered under the original application. City Manager Woollett informed the Commission that staff had contacted the property owners immediately to the east of the subject tract and that they are violently opposed to any change being made to their private drive. AppearinY in behalf of the owner: Noel Tamietti, Hillcrest Engineering, engineer of subject tract. Mr. Tamietti explained that there was no choice _other than to follow the original tract presentation due to the fact that cooperation in creating a dedicated street is impossible. It was the general feeling of the Commission, due to the fact that cooperation cannot be gained for utilization of the alter- nate plan, that the original plan should be accepted. Also, the original tract plan is a great improvement over the lot split that was originally presented. After further discussion, the following changes were suggested to be made in the Subdivision Committee Report: DESIGN Item 2. Delete, and change all numbering accordingly. Item 6. Delete. - item 7. Change to read, " Item 5. to the satisfaction of the City." Planning Commission Minutes Page Two June 15, 1964 Item 8. Change to read, "item 6. Provide standard sidewalks on all streets adjacent to the curb." Item 9. Add, "Item 7. Provide street lights and energy until the subdivision can be brought into the lighting dist- rict, street trees, and street signs in accordance with the requirements of the City." A motion was made by Commissioner Erickson that we recommend to the City Council the approval of Tentative Tract 29678 with the conditions as amended. Motion seconded by Commissioner Johnston, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Erickson, Johnston, Beckley NOES: Commissioners: Briggs ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson 6. PUBLIC HEARING: Reopened: ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 64 -96 William E. & Ervina C. Graham 5434 Temple City Boulevard, Temple City Planning Advisor Cushman apprised the Commission of the fact that the applicant had submitted new plot plans in accordance with their request. Two plans werw submitted, one on a three unit non - severance basis, and the other as a two parcel lot split. Appearing in favor: Mrs. Ervina Graham, 9217 Garibaldi. Mrs. Graham stated that her choice would be the three unit non- sever- ance plan. Appearing in opposition: Mrs. Bell, representing Mr. J. Kinch- low, 9633 Nadine, priperty owner immediately behind the Graham property. Asked questions in regard to lot size. 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, Erickson, Johnston, Beckley NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson Discussion followed among members of the Commission. Commission- er Johnston stated that he felt this application for a variance would be acceptable if the applicant would move the existing house to the rear of the lot to increase lot footage. Commis- sioner. Briggs stated that he felt that we sould be granting a privilege not enjoyed by others and asked the question as to how a non - severance is enforced. Commissioner Erickson felt that the lot size of 4800 square feet would be acceptable, but that the size of 4000 square feet would be too small. it was the opinion of both Commissioners Briggs and Erickson that Exhibit B would be the best application, and explained that the property would not need to be split if this was not desirable. Chairman Beckley stated that he was also in favor of Exhibit B. A motion was made by Commissioner Johnston. that we instruct the City Attorney to draw a resolution granting this variance using Exhibit B in conformance with the plot plan, with a, with .a one year time limit applying. Motion seconded by Commissioner Erickson and carried by the following roll call vote :.. AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Erickson, Johnston, Beckley NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson Planning Commission Minutes Page Three June 15, 1964 7. PUBLIC HEARING: Reopened: ZONE RIANCE CASE NO. 64 -100 Herman W. or Alice G. Frank 4932 Arden Drive, Temple City City Manager Woollett apprised the Commission that considerable discussion had ensued between the representative for the appli- cant and himself in regard to the subject variance. Appearing in favor: Mr. Louis Richardson, 11412 La Rica, Baldwin Park, representing owner - applicant. Mr. Richardson explained that he had ordered a title report on the strip of land adjacent to Mr. Frank's property. It is owned by California Water Association and is available for sale, but at a highly prohibitive price. Also, that the strip of property is only 6 3/4 feet wide, not 15 as previously reported. Applicant has adequate footage for three parcels, exclusive of driveway, with- out the addition of this strip. No one appeared in opposition. A motion was made by Commissioner Johnston that the public hear- ing be closed. Motion seconded by Commissioner Erickson, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Erickson, Johnston, Beckley NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson City Manager Woollett suggested that in considering this case, that we consider only the property shown on the plot plan, not the area covered by the easement. Chairman Beckley felt that this application should be considered as presented since the Water Company is not making it easier to acquire the easement adjoining subject property. A motion was made by Commissioner Johnston that the City Attorney be instructed to draw a resolution granting this application for a variance in conformance with the plot plan. Motion seconded by Commissioner Beckley and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Johnston,, Beckley NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson ABSTAIN: Erickson 8. 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. Verification of public notice and property posting was given by the secretary. Planning Advisor Cushman was requested to present the factual data pertaining to the case. Applicant requesting variance to establish a third parcel having the required area, but lacking the required street frontage. Appearing in favor: Todd Peterson of L. A. Scott Contracting, 10313 Lower Azusa Road, El Monte, representing owner - applicant. Mr. Peterson explained that a revised plot plan had been sub - mitted in accordance with his request for a continuation from the previous meeting. No one appeared in opposition. Planning Commission Minutes`'' Page Four June 15, 1964 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, Erickson, Johnston, 3eckley NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson Discussion followed among members of the Commission. It was the general feeling that the plot plan as submitted met requirements in regard to size, driveway width, and the fact that the surrounding area is developed in a like manner. A motion was made by Commissioner Erickson that we instruct the City Attorney to draw a resolution granting this request for a variance. Motion seconded by Commissioner Johnston and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Erickson, Johnston, Beckley NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson 9. PUBLIC HEa ING: ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 64 -102 Mavis Blanchard 9420 E. Lemon Avenue Temple City, California Chairman Beckley announced that now was the time and place for a public hearing. Planning Advisor Cushman was requested to present the factual data pertaining to the case. Applicant requesting variance to create a fourth parcel having the required area, but lacking the required street frontage. Appearing in favor: Albert Blanchard, 9420 E. Lemon, husband of owner - applicant. Mr. Blanchard explained that they origin- ally had planned to develop this piece of property at a later date, but with the adoption of the new ordinance, they were compelled to file a variance at this time in order to meet the lot size requirement. No one appeared in opposition. 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: Brigcs, Erickson, Johnston, Beckley NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson Discussion followed among members of the Commission. Chairman Beckley stated that he felt that this lot was a good size, drive- way is adequate, and that he would be in favor of granting this request. Commissioners Johnston and Briggs agreed with Chairman Beckley. Commissioner Erickson asked what had been done to merge this property with the adjoining property. City Attorney Shatford answered that this matter had been discussed several months ago, and that it had not been possible to merge the two properties. Commissioner Erickson further stated that he felt the resolution . should make provision for adequate drainage. Planning Advisor Cushman advised the Commission that this could be required as a condition of the requirements to be checked by the City. Commissioner Erickson also felt that garage requirements in regard to the front house should be included as a condition. Planning Commission Minutes Page Five June 15, 1964 A motion was made by Commissioner Erickson that we instruct the City Attorney to draw a resolution granting this variance with the conditions that the front house meet the garage requirements and that drainage be to the satisfaction of the City. Motion seconded by Commissioner Johnston and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Erickson, Johnston, Beckley NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson 10. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 64-108 Richard J. - Simone Waite 9507 Olema, Temple City Variance: 6426 & 6430 Oak (Rear of properties) Chairman Beckley announced that now was the time and place for a public hearing. Planning Advisor Cushman was requested to present the factual data pertaining to the case. Applicant is requesting a variance to create a parcel having the required area, but lacking the required street frontage. Appearing in favor: Albert Blanchard, 9420 Lemon, appearing in behalf of owner - applicant. Mr. Blanchard explained to the Commission that development of this parcel would greatly improve the condition of the neighborhood. No one appeared in opposition. A motion was made by Commissioner Johnston that the public hear- ing be closed, Motion seconded by Commissioner Erickson and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Erickson, Johnston, Beckley NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson Planning Advisor Cushman explained to the Commission that the Waite application would join onto the Blanchard property, and would be served by the same community drive. Comment was made in regard to the fact that applicant Waite had not indicated size or location of his proposed dwelling. Commissioner Briggs stated that he felt we should not grant a variance without seeing a plot plan. City Manager Woollett stated that he also felt a plot plan should be brought in. A motion was made by Commissioner Erickson that the public hear- ing be reopened and that the matter be continued to the next meeting. Motion seconded by Commisioner Johnston and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Erickson, Johnston, Beckley NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson 11. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 64 -110 Richard C. Sneary 9433 E, Lemon Avenue, Temple City Chairman Beckley announced that now was the time and place for a public hearing. Planning Advisor Cushman was requested to present the factual data pertaining to the case. Applicant is requesting a variance to establish a fourth single- family resi- dence lacing the required street frontage on a parcel having the required area. Planning Commission Minutes Page•Six • June 15, 196k Planning r,dvisor Cushman explained that a revised plot plan had been submitted moving the proposed unit to the back of the property, rather than in the center as had been originally pro- posed. Appearing in favor: Richard Sneary, 417 E. Victoria, Rialto. Mr. Sneary explained that since filing the variance, he had sold the property to Mr. & Mrs. Baker. Mr. Baker came forward at this time and explained why he preferred his revised plan over the plan submitted by Mr. Sneary. He desires to make a community play area to be used by all tenants, and this can be done by moving the proposed house to the rear of the property. No one appeared in opposition. City Attorney Shatford was asked if there was any legal problem involved by the sale of this property in regard to the variance. He stated that the applicant had the right to sell and that the new buyer could legally reserve the use of the variance. 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, Erickson, Johnston, Beckley NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson Discussion started with Planning Advisor Cushman requesting that a definite provision be made in regard to the modification of the garage requirement. Applicant is contemplating only a single garage, and the requirement is a double. Chairman Beckley felt that granting this variance would be a definite violation of what we are trying to accomplish under our ordinance. Commissioner Johnston felt that this should be granted because there would be no problem to correct the garage situation and the addition of one more rental unit would not further congest the area. City Manager Woollett stated that the matter of the garage could be included as a condition of the resolution. A motion was made by Commissioner Erickson that we request the City Attorney to draw a resolution granting this request for a variance with the conditions that the proposed house have a double garage and be constructed in accordance with the revised plot plan. Motion seconded by Commissioner Johnston, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Erickson, Johnston, Beckley NOES: Commissioners: Briggs ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson 12. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 64-128 American Savings U Loan Association 15725 E. Whittier Boulevard, Whittier Variance: 964 E. Las Tunas Drive, Temple City Chairman Beckley announced that now was the time and place for a public hearing. Planning Advisor Cushman was requested to present the factual data pertaining to the case. Applicant requesting variance for proposed construction of a commercial building with over 50% coverage and less than the required parking. Planning Commission Minutes Page Seven June 15, 1964 Appearing in Favor: Charles Brewster, 1305 N. Louise, Glendale, representing applicant. Mr. Brewster explained the proposed building and the parking available, and answered questions directed to him by the Commission. Discussion ensued at this point and certered mainly on the deficient parking. Applicant feels that the amount of parking provided on the plot plan would be adequate. City Manager Woollett stated that the lot proposed for parking has been used for parking since 1952 and that the lot is filled continuously at the present time. Planning Advisor Cushman explained that under the old ordinance they would be deficient three spaces, but under the new ordinance they would have only 1/3 the required parking. No one appeared in opposition. 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, Erickson, Johnston, Beckley NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson Discussion followed, and again returned to the parkin; problem. The question was raised as to whether or not a second lot has been discussed. City Manager Woollett apprised the Commission that discussions were held several months ago in regard to parking and there has never been any indication that less than the required number of spaces would be requested. Commissioner Erickson felt that this application should not even be considered with such deficient parkins. Commissioner Johnston felt that there was also too much of a deficiency. There was a general feeling that the City needs the new building and that the request shouldnit be denied; that the matter should be held over to try to encourage more parking to be brought in. City Manager Woollett concurred that he felt it would be a good idea to continue this matter with the provision that the staff` meet with Mr. Brewster and work out some type of proposal that would meet with approval of the Commission. A motion was made by Commissioner Johnston that we reopen the public hearin, and that this matter be continued to whatever time Staff should indicate. Motion seconded by Commissioner Erickson and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Erikson, Johnston, Beckley NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson 13. RESOLUTION O. 64 -86PC: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY GRANTING APPLICATION FOR A ZONE VARIANCE IN ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 64 -93 OF BYRON J. AND CAROLINE S. HAYES PERTAINING TO THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4840 CLOVERLY AVE- NUE, TEMPLE CITY, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS. Title to Resolution No. 64 -86€PC 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 Eight June 15, 1964 AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Johnston, Beckley NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson ABSTAIN: Commissioners: Erickson 14. RESOLUTION MO. 64 -87PC: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY GRANTING APPLICATION FOR A ZONE VARIANCE IN ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 64 -94 OF RALPH C. AND ANNA C. SPELLMAN PERTAINING TO THE REAL PRO ?ERTY LOCATED AT 4900 CLOVERLY AVE- NUE, TEMPLE CITY, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS. Title to Resolution No. 64 -8 ?C 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: AYES: Commissioners: Brigs, Johnston, Beckley NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson ABSTAIN: Commissioners: Erickson 15. RESOLUTION ;'!O. 64 -88PC: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY GRANTING APPLICATION FOR A ZONE VARIANCE IN ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO.. 64 -99 OF HAYAO AND GRACE YOSI-IIMURA PERTAINING TO THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6151 NORTH SULTANA DRIVE, TEMPLE CITY, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS. Title to Resolution No. 64 -83PC 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 3riggs and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Johnston, Beckley NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson ABSTAIN: Commissioners: Erickson 16. RESOLUTION No. 64 -89PC: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY GRANT I NG APPLICATION FOR A ZONE VARIANCE I N ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 64 -101 OF JOSEPH AND TERES!1 D I NGRANDO PERTAINING TO THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4850 GLICMAN AVE- NUE, TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS. Title to Resolution No. 64 -09PC 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 Beckley and not carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Johnston, Beckley NOES: Commissioners: Briggs ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson ABSTAIN: Commissioners: Erickson Planning Commission Minutes Page Nine June 15, 1964 17. RESOLUTION NO. 64 -90PC: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DENYING APPLICATION FOR A ZONE VARIANCE IN ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 64 -98 OF LOUIS E. AND ROSE MARIE ALLEN PERTAINING TO THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9057 EAST HERMOSA DRIVE, TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA. Title to Resolution No. 64 -90PC was road 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: AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Johnston, Beckley NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson ABSTAIN: Commissioners: Erickson 18. RESOLUTION NO. 64 -91 PC: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLAN'! ING .COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY GRANTING APPLICATION FOR A ZONE VARTANCE IN.ZONE VARIANCE.CASE NO. 64 -127 OF THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PERTAINING TO THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5946 NORTH ROWLAND AVENUE, TEMPLE CITY, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS. Title to Resolution No. 64 -91PC 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 calf vote: AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Johnston, Beckley NOES: .Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson ABSTAIN: Commissioners: Erickson 19. COMMUNICATIONS: a. Approval of Special Minutes of June 8, 1964. A motion was made by Commissioner Johnston that the Special Minutes of June 8 be approved as written. Motion seconded by Commis- sioner Briggs and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Johnston, Beckley NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson ABSTAIN: Commissioners: Erickson b. Commissioner Erickson asked why the new zoning map wasn't on display during the meeting. City Manager answered that there wasn't anything strong enough to hold it up. Situation will be remedied in the near future. c. Reminder given of meeting scheduled for Thursday evening, June 18. d. Mr. Smith from Orange County appeared before the Commission to commend the Commission and Commissioner Johnston, in particular, on their efforts in behalf of the City. Planning Commission Minutes June 15, 1964 Page Ten 20. ADJOUUMENT: Commissioner Ericson moved to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Johnston, and carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10 :30 p.m. to the next regular meeting on July 6, 1964. 1 ATTEST: 1 Chairman, Planing Commission