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ADJOURNED MEETING
June 21, 1965
The Adjourned Meeting of the Planning Commission was called to
order at 7 :00 P.M. by Chairman Johnston.
Those in attendance: Commissioners: Beckley, Briggs, Garvin,
Johnston
Not in Attendance: Commissioners: Clemson
Also Present: W. F. Shirley, Ray Parady, Carl Wood,
Charles Henry, Realtors and Joe Adashek,
Property Owner
Discussion was held on the possible Lot Split Regulation Amend-
ments. Planning Director Cushman reviewed the existing require-
ments and suggested amendments. Following discussion, it was the
unanimous decision of the Planning Commission that lot split
approval be delegated to the Planning Director with appeal to the
Planning Commission.
Driveway requirements were then discussed. The Planning Commission
decided on the following:
1. Minimum driveway width of 12 feet for drives serving
one or two dwelling units. Minimum setback from drive-
way of 2 feet.
2. For driveways serving more than 2 dwelling units or
greater than 125 feet in length a minimum width of
16 feet shall be required.
3. A maximum of 10% of the required lot area may be in
driveway. In no case shall the building site be less
than 6480 square feet. On mutual easement drives, the
driveway allowance shall be equally distributed among
the parcels served thereby.
The proposed changes were referred to the Whitnalls and Ray Cushman
to prepare and submit in form suitable for recommendation to the
City Council. This information is to be ready for the Adjourned
Meeting of July 12, 1965.
On staff recommendation at 8 :55 P.M. i; e Plpnrliqg Commission agreed
to defer discussion of existing z,orlingd (�,��no��t`�Qn No.
8 and begin
discussion of the General Plan rrpgrem
GENERAL PLAN
Planning Director Cushman briefly provided the background inform -
ation on state requirements. Gordon Whitnall stated he believed
the circulation element s;{ould be the first item for Commission
consideration. This shoul'd'be related to the potential land load
of population under the existing zoning plan. Particular study
emphasis should be placed on the City's most important highway
intersections.
Major Intersections: Las Tunas and Rosemead; Las Tunas and Temple
City Boulevard; Las Tunas and Baldwin Avenue.
Secondary Intersections: Lower Azusa Road and Las Tunas; Lower
Azusa Road and Baldwin Avenue.
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The City's comparative economic picture and daminishing sales
tax picture should focus attention on the commercial area. All
factors are inter - related and Commission should strive for State-
ment of Policies for City's growth.
It was agreed the Whitnalls and Ray Cushman would prepare for
July 13th specific procedural and agenda program for Commission
review and discussion.
Commissioners were given copies of the proposed Ordinance No. 65-
165, relating to the tie -vote procedure. Planning Director Cushman
gave a brief review on the proposed Ordinance No. 65 -163 Conditional
Use Permits for Bars.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned to the next regular meeting
of the Planning Commission on June 22, 1965. Meeting adjourned at
10 :10 P.M.
ATTEST:
Deput
City Clerk
Chairman, /P,1ahn ng.Commission