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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
City of Temple City
June 22, 1965
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission or the :ettt of temp e
City was held in the City Hall, 5938 Kauffman Avenue,.. temple C rty..;:;
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Johnston at 7 3O..P.M. t
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Fla-g.. was
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led by Chairman Johnston.
3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners:
Absent: Commissioners:
Also Present: R. Cushman, R.
Beckley, Briggs,.
Johnston
Clemson
Flandrick, Brysis Wh`i "tnall:
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Commissioner Garvin
that the minutes be approved with the following corrections :,
"Page 1 bottom portion "After hearing all those desiring to speak
a motion was made by Commissioner Briggs and seconded by Comm-
issioner Garvin; Page 3 motion above item No. 7 a motion was made
by Commissioner Beckley; Page 4, paragraph 5 that a site develop-
ment plan be required instead of presented and Page 7 item No. 10
a motion to adjourn by Commissioner Beckley, seconded by Comm-
issioner Clemson. Motion seconded by Commissioner Briggs that
the minutes be approved as corrected and carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Beckley, Briggs, Garvin, Johnston
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT :Commissioners: Clemson
5.
PUBLIC HEARING:
(continued from
June 8, 1965)
ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO, 65 -158
Baldwin Builders, Inc.
4116 North Baldwin Avenue
El Monte, California
Chairman Johnston announced that now was the time and place for
continuing the public •hearing.Planning Director Cushman received
the case as heard June 8th and commented on the proposed sign
elevations. The exhibits placed for public and Planning Commiss-
ion view was ordered marked Exhibit "C" and received in evidence.
The exhibits were then viewed by the Commission.
Appearing in favor: Mr. James Baldwin, applicant, 5559 Pal Mal
Avenue, Temple City. Mr. Baldwin stated that he feels there is
an adequate justification for the request of an enlarged sign
because of the unique problem on the size and type of project
being undertaken in reference to the Condominium. Questions were
directed to Mr. Baldwin by the Commission regarding the height of the building being constructed which is approximately 28 feet' `f from
the ground level.
No one appeared in opposition.
After hearing all those desiring to speak a motion was made by ,,r
Commissioner Beckley that the public hearing be closed. Motion
seconded by Commissioner Garvin and carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Beckley, Briggs, Garvin, Johnston
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT:Commissioners: Clemson
Planning Commission Minutes
Page Two June 22, 1965
A motion was made by Commissioner Beckley that the City Attorney
be instructed to draw a resolution granting this variance on the
plot plan as shown, for the real estate office location; that the
2 signs be approved with the exception that the sign on Temple
City Boulevard be 8 x 10 and the sign on Broadway be reduced to
64 square feet because it is a residential area and these signs
will give maximum advertising and will be more in line with the
City approach; that the time limitation on this variance be one
year from the adoption of the resolution or 15 days after the
sale of the last unit, whichever occurs first and that the Comm-
ission may, upon good cause shown by the applicant, extend the
time limitation 6 months to a year; that the sales office be
used only for the purpose of sales relating to the Temple Town
House, the staff to review the lighting, that the bottom sign
face be not less than 12 feet above finish grade. This motion
died due to a lack of a second.
A motion was made by Commissioner Garvin that the City Attorney
be instructed to draw a resolution granting this variance as
stated with restrictions that the double faced signs be limited
to 50 square feet in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance Reg-
ulations. Motion seconded by Commissioner Briggs and carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Garvin
NOES: Commissioners: Beckley
ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson
Assistant City Attorney Flandrick reviewed the conditions and
presented the proposed resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 65- 157PC: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE
CITY GRANTING A VARIANCE IN ZONE
VARIANCE CASE NO. 65 ®158.
Title to Resolution No. 65 -157PC was read by Assistant City
Attorney Flandrick.
A motion was made by Commissioner Briggs to waive further read-
ing and adopt. Motion seconded by Commissioner Garvin and carr-
ied by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Beckley, Briggs, Garvin
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson
ABSTAIN :Commissioners: Johnston
6. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 65 -156PC
Louise Bracken
4857 Glickman Avenue
Temple City, California
Chairman Johnston announced that now was the time and place for
the public hearing. Verification of public notice was given by
the Secretary. Planning Director Cushman presented the original
application. The Chairman ordered same marked Exhibit "A" and
made a part of the record. The Planning Director then orally
presented factual data pertaining to the case and his written
report, substantially as given orally, was received in evidence
by Chairman Johnston, marked Exhibit ''B ". The maps placed for
public and Planning Commission view were ordered marked Exhibit
"C" and received in evidence. The Exhibits were then viewed
by the Commission.
Planning Commission Minutes
Page Three June 22, 1965
Appearing in favor: Jay Stringham, Valley Craft Construction,
Inc., 10523 Lower Azusa Road, Temple City, representing the
owner and applicant Mrs. Bracken. Mr. Stringham stated that he
would like to have a 20.x 20 detached carport on the existing
parcel for now since'the existing dwelling will probably be
removed in the next 2 to 5 years and a new garage built in conj-
unction with the new house; that he feels this request will not
be detrimental to the surrounding area.
No one appeared in opposition.
After hearing all those desiring to speak a motion was made by
Commissioner Briggs that the public hearing be closed. Motion
seconded by Commissioner Garvin and carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Beckley, Briggs, Garvin, Johnston
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson
A motion was made by Commissioner Briggs that the City Attorney
be instructed to draw a resolution granting this variance based
on the fact that to deny it would be to deny a privilege enjoyed
by others in the area and that the proposed carport be approved
as shown on plot plan, Exhibit "A ". Motion seconded by Comm-
issioner Beckley and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Beckley, Briggs, Johnston
NOES: Commissioners: Garvin
ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson
Assistant City Attorney Flandrick reviewed the conditions and
presented the proposed resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 65- 158PC: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE
CITY GRANTING A VARIANCE IN ZONE
VARIANCE CASE NO. 65 -156.
Title to Resolution No. 65 -158PC was read by Assistant City
Attorney Flandrick.
A motion was, made by Commissioner Beckley to waive further read-
ing and adopt. Motion seconded by Commissioner Briggs and carr-
ied by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Beckley, Briggs, Johnston
NOES: Commissioners: Garvin
ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson
7. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 65 -157
Norman E. Knight
5248 Sereno Drive
Temple City, California
Chairman Johnston announced that now was the time and place for
the public hearing. Verification of public notice was given by
the Secretary. Planning Director Cushman presented the original
application. The Chairman ordered same marked Exhibit "A" and
made a part of the record. The Planning Director then orally
presented factual data pertaining to the case and his written
report, substantially as given orally, was received in evidence
by the Chairman, marked Exhibit "B ". The maps placed for public
and Planning Commission view were ordered marked Exhibit "C" and
received in evidence. The exhibits were then viewed by the
Commission.
Planning Commission Minutes
Page Four June 22, 1965
Appearing in favor: Mr. Norman E. Knight, 5248 Sereno Drive,
Temple City, owner- applicant. Mr. Knight stated that he pur-
chased the property about one year ago and would like the re-
quested time extension to complete the re- organization of the
business, that the manufacturing building is hidden from view
of the street, that they have maintained the restrictions placed
upon them regarding the hours of operation being 8 :00 to 5 :00.
Clarification was given on the dates of the 2 year time extension
request. Planning Director Cushman stated that the 2 year time
extension would be from September 3, 1965 to September 3, 1967.
Appearing in opposition: William LaPalia, 6121 Prospero Drive,
Glendora. Mr. LaPalia presented a notarized letter from Mr.
and Mrs. Clyde Davis, 5234 Sereno Drive, Temple City, expressing
their reasons why they feel this variance should not be granted,
among those being that the work has been done on Saturdays and
Sundays and sometimes until 7 :00 P.M.; that the existing build-
ing for manufacturing purposes is a fire hazard and too close
to the property line.
Also appearing in opposition were the following: Mr. Glade
Tolman, 5114 Sereno Drive, Temple City. Mr. Tolman stated that
the public hearing should be discontinued until the next meet-
ing of the Planning Commi ss i on saE= that the property owners out-
side of the 300 foot radius could; be so notified and could attend
the hearing and that he opposed to the Commission granting this
request for a time extension. Mrs. Henry Noelte, 5231 Sereno
Drive, Temple City. Mrs. Noelte stated that the hours approved
in the previous variance case have not been respected, trucks
load and unload before 8:00 A.M.; that the variance was granted
strictly to the Frickers and non - transferable; the people in
the area are opposed to the manufacturing and to the continuance
of this variance. Mrs. J. Dutton, 5126 Sereno Drive, Temple City,
Mrs. Dutton stated that she objects to the variance and also
believed the previous variance was granted only to the Frickers
and non- transerable. Mrs. Erma Tolman, 5114 Sereno Drive,
Temple City. Mrs. Tolman stated that along with her husband
who had previously sopken, she is against the granting of this
variance. Mr. Edwin Kiefer, 4905 North Baldwin Avenue, Temple
City. Mr. Kiefer also spole against the granting of this var-
iance. Mr. Glade Tolman, 5114 Sereno Drive, Temple City. Mr.
Tolman stated that the variance requested and approved was for
a three year time limitation and believed non - transferable and
that the hours of operation have not been complied with.
Appearing in favor: Mr. Norman E. Knight, 5248 Sereno Drive,
Temple City, owner - applicant. Mr. Norman Knight stated that
no violation of the hours has occured and no Saturday and Sunday
work has been done. Trucks do, on occassion, load in the early
morning, but the noise is at a very minimum. He also stated
that he was the manager for the Frickers when they applied for
the previous variance and that he was aware of the time stip-
ulation as a condition of variance.
After hearing all those desiring to speak a motion was made by
Commissioner Beckley that the public hearing be closed. Motion
seconded by Commissioner Garvin and carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Beckley, Briggs, Garvin, Johnston
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson
Planning Commission Minutes
Page Five June 229 1965
Discussion was held among the Commissioners regarding the time
limitation and the surrounding neighborhood in conjunction with
the manufacturing of greenhouses.
A motion was made by Commissioner Garvin that the City Attorney
be instructed to draw a resolution denying this variance and
that Mr. Knight comply with the 3 year time limitation granted
in the previous zone variance case by relocating the greenhouse
manufacturing by September 3, 1965 and noted that facts required
by Section 1802 of the Temple City Zoning Ordinance were not
present. Motion seconded by Commissioner Briggs and carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Beckley, Briggs, Garvin, Johnston
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson
Assistant City Attorney Flandrick reviewed the conditions and
presented the proposed resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 65- 159PC: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE
CITY DENYING A VARIANCE IN ZONE
VARIANCE CASE NO. 65 -157.
Title to Resolution No. 65 -159PC was read by Assistant City
Attorney Flandrick.
A motion was made by Commissioner Briggs to waive further read-
ing and adopt. Motion seconded by Commissioner Garvin and carr-
ied by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Beckley, Briggs, Garvin, Johnston
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson
8. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 65 -159
Richard K. & Samuel L. Haley
1033 Park Avenue
South Pasadena, California
Chairman Johnston announced that now was the time and place for
the public hearing. Verification of public notice was given by
the Secretary. Planning Director Cushman presented the original
application. The Chairman ordered same marked Exhibit "A" and
made a part of the record. The Planning Director then orally
presented factual data pertaining to the case and his written
report, substantially as given orally, was received in evidence
by the Chairman, marked Exhibit "B ". The maps placed for
public and Planning Commission view were ordered marked Exhibit
"C" and received in evidence. The exhibits were then viewed by
the Commission.
Appearing in favor: Samuel L. Haley, owner - applicant, 1033
Park Avenue, South Pasadena. Mr, Haley stated that all existing
dwellings, in the rear of the property, will be removed. The
only dwelling that will remain is the story and a half front
house, fronting on Baldwin Avenue. The house will be remodeled
and have further landscaping done. Discussion was held regarding
the front lot line, due to the fact that the dwellings were not
shown on the plot plan. Assistant City Attorney Flandrick
stated that the front lot line designation could be made as a
condition of the variance.
Planning Commission Minutes
Page Six June 22, 1965
Appearing in opposition: Mr. Edwin Kiefer, 4905 North Baldwin
Avenue, Temple City. Mr. Kiefer stated that they have lived in
their home for seven years. He also stated that he is against
the small parcelling in the area and would like the zone changed
to R -3 as proposed so that _single small parcellings would be
kept at a minimum.
After hearing all those desiring to speak a motion was made by
Commissioner Garvin that the public hearing be closed. Motion
seconded by Commissioner Beckley and carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Beckley, Briggs, Garvin, Johnston
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson
A motion was made by Commissioner Beckley that we instruct the
City Attorney to draw a resolution granting this variance based
on the fact that the driveway is more than the normal request,
that it is a lower grade of use in the area because of the pro-
posed R -3 zoning in the future; it is what the Commission likes
to see in the area due to existing circumstances; that the
front lot line by decided upon by the Planning Director and
then brought to the Commission for proposed development, that
the one year time limitation be a condition for issuance of
building permits and commencement of construction, and that the
25 feet needed for widening of Baldwin Avenue be dedicated for
that purpose. Motion seconded by Commissioner Garvin and carr-
ied by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Beckley, Briggs, Garvin, Johnston
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson
Assistant City Attorney Flandrick reviewed the conditions and
presented the proposed resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 65 -1 OPC: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE
CITY GRANTING A VARIANCE IN ZONE
VARIANCE CASE NO. 65 -159.
Title to Resolution No. 65 -160PC was read by Assistant City
Attorney Flandric;;.
A motion was made by Commissioner Briggs to waive further read-
ing and adopt. Motion seconded by Commissioner Garvin and carr-
ied by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Beckley, Briggs, Garvin, Johnston
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson
9. COMMUNICATIONS
a. Assistant City Attorney Flandrick presented Ordinance No.
65 -168 to the Commission for their review and possible
adoption:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING
SECTIONS 1822 AND 1915 TO THE TEMPLE
CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO
PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEDURE.
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Planning Commission Minutes
Page Seven June 22, 1965
A motion was made by Commissioner Beckley that the Planning
Commission recommend to the City Council the adoption of
Ordinance No. 65-168. Motion seconded by Commissioner Garvin
and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Beckley, Briggs, Garvin, Johnston
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Clemson
10. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Commissioner Garvin that the
meeting be adjourned to the next regular adjourned meeting
July 12th at 7:00 P.M. in the North Meeting Room. Motion sec-
onded by Commissioner Beckley and carried unanimously. Meeting
adjourned at 9:25 P.M.
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