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PLAANING COMMISSION MINUTES
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
September 14, 1965
1. A regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Temple
City was held in the City Hall, 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Johnston at 7:30 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was
led by Chairman Johnston.
3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Garvin,
Johnston
Absent: Commissioners: Beckley
Also Present: R. Cushman, K. Koski, R. Flandrick
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Commissioner Clemson
that the minutes of August 10, 1965, be approved as written..
Motion seconded by Chairman Johnston and carried by the . following
roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Clemson, Johnston
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Beckley
ABSTAIN: Commissioners: Briggs, Garvin - vacation at this time
5. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 65-165
T.L. Mary E.L. Knipscheer
2016 South 9th Street, Alhambra
Site: 9537 Garibaldi Avenue
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 Comm-
ission.
Questions were directed to Planning Director Cushman regarding the
6 inch setback of the attached garage; driveway area for the pro-
posed dwelling being 10 feet wide and the proposed turn - around
area being a 25 foot maximum.
Appearing in favor: i'ir. T.L. Knipscheer, owner - applicant, 2016
South 9th Street, Alhambra. Mr. Knipscheer stated that the exist-
ing garage in the front will be moved to the back and the home
there now, will be torn down and a new one will be built for
rental purposes in the future. The proposed home shown on the
plan will be a single family dwelling which will cover the bigger
portion of the lot; the proposed new garage will have a heavy
shingle roof.
Appearing in opposition: Mr. John Anderson, 9549 Garibaldi Ave.
Mr. Anderson lives on the property to the east of the subject
property and he wondered how close the dwellings would be to his
house on the east. Mr. Cushman stated that a 5 foot setback is
shown for the building and the fireplace is shown as 3 feet from
the property line. Mr. Anderson stated that his only objection
is if this is in variance with the zoning up against his property;
that his driveway runs along the proposed new development and the
driveway will run between the new development and his home.
Planning Commission Minutes
Page Two September 14, 1965
Appearing in rebuttal: Mr. T.L. Knipscheer, owner - applicant,
2016 South 9th Street, Alhambra. Mr. Knipscheer stated there
is a large tree in front of the lot and this would possibly
give him trouble trying to put the driveway on the west side of
the house; he also stated that he may have to move the house
farther and put the driveway on the opposite side. Mr. Knipscheer
also stated that he wants to conform in all ways to the law.
Commissioner Clemson stated that he could possibly shift the devel-
opment east and move the house west and run the driveway on the
east the same as the driveway on Mr. Anderson's property.
Appearing as neutral: Mr. Malcolm Haywood, corner of Primrose
and Flaherty. Mr. Haywood asked what the required setback is for
the sideyard on the north end of the property. Mr. Cushman stated
that as a detached accessory building there is no required set-
back:. Mr. Haywood also wondered how the garage would affect the
property to the north.
After hearing all those desiring to speak a motion was made by
Commissioner Clemson that the public hearing be closed. Motion
seconded by Commissioner Garvin and carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Garvin, Johnston
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Beckley
Acting City Manager Koski stated at this time that there is a
lack of curbs and gutters along Garibaldi and suggested this might
be a condition of grant if the Commission decided to approve this
request.
Commissioner Briggs stated that there are too many requests made
here and the setbacks to him make a lot of difference especially
in that the existing house and garage are combined together; this
is why an Ordinance was passed when the garage is connected; it
is a large lot and too much for one home, but not enough for two
homes. Commissioner Clemson stated that there are two variances
to look at; one being the lot size and the other the setbacks.
Chairman Johnston stated that the corner lot is a transitional
lot and should be looked at as such.
Discussion was held on the permitted transitional use of the prop-
erty for a two - family dwelling and if as a condition of grant the
Commission could state the applicant would lose this right. City
Attorney noted owner would be restricted to structures on approved
plot plan.
Planning Director Cushman stated that the west sideyard setback
is 10 feet for the existing house on the subject property and if
the home to the north was originally part of the total ownership,
it would have had a normal frontyard setback of 10 feet, but as
a separate parcel and shown as such it carries a standard 20 foot
frontyard setback. Discussion was held on the house next door in
relation to this property and the garage proposed to be attached
to the existing house.
It was felt by the Commission they should re -open the public hear -
ing to ask further questions of the applicant.
A motion was made by Commissioner Garvin that the public hearing
be re- opened. Motion seconded by Commissioner Clemson and carried
by the following roll call vote:
Planning Commission Minutes
Page Three September 14, 1965
AYES:
NOES
ABSENT:
Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Garvin, Johnston
Commissioners: None
Commissioners: Beckley
City Attorney Flandrick stated that no one had left the room
since the public hearing had been closed.
Appearing in favor: Mr. T.L. Knipscheer, owner- applicant, 2016
South 9th Street, Alhambra. Mr. Knipscheer stated that from the
front of the house it would be about even to the edge of the
house that is now existing. Mr. Knipscheer also noted that the
back end of the old house has had an addition of two rooms and
that they could be torn down so that the garage could be removed
and moved closer to the house; that in the future a new home
would be built which would be moved farther away from the garage
which would then be detached.
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:
"OES:
ABSEt1T:
Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Garvin, Johnston
Commissioners: None
Commissioners: Beckley
A motion was made by Commissioner Clemson that the particular
circumstances surrounding this property the City Attorney be
instructed to draw a resolution granting this variance in accord
with plot plan Exhibit "A" as shown and that construction of
curbs and gutters along that portion of Garibaldi also be a con-
dition of grant. ;otion seconded by Commissioner 3riggs and
carried by the Following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Garvin, Johnston
Commissioners: None
Commissioners: Beckley
Assistant City Attorney Flandrick reviewed the conditions and pre -
sented the proposed resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 65 -1 3PC: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY GRANT I NG A
VARIANCE IN ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 65-
165,
Title to Resolution . 65 -173PC was read by :-assistant City Att-
orney Flandrick.
A motion was made by Commissioner Briggs to waive further reading
and adopt. Motion seconded by Commissioner Garvin and carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Garvin, Johnston
Commissioners: None
Commissioners: Beckley
6. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 65 -166
Charles and Mary M. Bruere
5/61 North Primrose Avenue
Temple City, California
Planning Commission Minutes
Pace Four September 14, 1965
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 marred 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 "3 ". The maps placed for
public and Planning Commission view were ordered Exhibit "C" and
received in evidence. The Exhibits were then viewed by the Comm-
issioners.
Chairman Johnston asked if the owner-applicant was present to
appear in favor of this variance, but no one appeared and no one
wished to speak 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, Garvin, Johnston
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Beckley
Upon learning from a gentlemen in the audience that Mr. Bruere
the owner - applicant was in the hospital and therefore unable to
attend, it was a consensus of the Commission that this variance
be held over to the next regularly scheduled meeting September
20, 1965.
A motion was made by Commissioner Briggs, seconded by Commissioner
Garvin that the public hearing be re- opened and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Garvin, Johnston
Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Beckley
City Attorney Flandrick stated that as a matter of record no one
had left the room since the public hearing had been closed.
Appearing as neutral: Mr. Edwin Huban, 5;55 , ±orth Primrose Avenue,
Temple City, neighbor to the south of the subject property. Per.
Huban asked what the setback on Workman Avenue from the proposed
building would be. Mr. Cushman stated that a 20 foot minimum is
required on the frontyard setback and that the plot plan shows
a 15 foot minimum rearyard setback.
After hearing all those desiring to speak a motion was made by
Commissioner Clemson that the public hearing be continued to the
next regular meeting September 28, 1965, so that the applicant
could be contacted by staff and attend the meeting if feasible.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Briggs and carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Garvin, Johnston
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Beckley
Planning Commission Minutes
Page Five September 14, 1965
9. OLD BUSINESS
1. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMEND-
MENT AFFECTING HEIGHT OF SIGNS AND
STRUCTURES,
Planning Director Cushman reviewed the information sheets prepared
for the Commissioners on the proposed height limitations on signs
and advertising structures in the City ofTemple City. Planning
Director Cushman also stated that he had toured the City and that
a height limitation of 50 feet would be feasible for signs adv-
ertising premises.
Discussion was held and the Commissioners agreed that the 35 foot
height limitation would be in line with other Cities.
Appearing as neutral: Mr. Jay Kingry, Represent i ng Pacific Out-
door Advertising, 1740 °arva Street, Los Angeles. Mr. Kingry
stated that the height limitation of 35 feet is in conformity to
other cities in the area,
/ -\fter hearing all those desiring to speak a motion was made by
Commissioner Clemson that the public hearing be closed. Motion
seconded by Commissioner Briggs and carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Garvin, Johnston
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Beckley
Discussion was held among the Commissioners regarding the average
height of buildings in the area. Planning Director Cushman
stated that the average height is 35 feet.
A motion was made by Commissioner Briggs that the City Attorney
be instructed along with the Planning Director to draw a resol-
ution recommending amending the City's Zoning Ordinance to read,
" 35 foot height sign limitation ". Motion seconded by Commissioner
Garvin and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Garvin, Johnston
NOES: Commissioners: None
ASSENT: Commissioners: Beckley
11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
1, Assistant City Attorney Flandrick stated he had 2 items to
bring to the Commissions attention; one being the request of
Planning Director Cushman to prepare a resolution recommending
to the City Council the adoption by the Council an ordinance
requiring a special use permit for the en -sale liquor est-
ablishments within a 200 foot area of residential zones,
Mr. Cushman stated that for an existing establishment which
might be sold to a new owner as an existing establishment,
they would not fall under this special use of conditional
use permit, they would stay as it.
Assistant City Attorney Flandrick reviewed the resolution
and presented it to the Commission.
RESOLUTION NO, 65 -1 r 4PC : A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANK L COM-
I SS I ON OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
RECOMMENDING THE ADOPTION OF CERTAIN
ZONING REGULATIONS RELATING TO CON-
DITIONAL USE PERMITS,
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Planning Commission Minutes
Page Six Septembe r 1, 1965
A motion was made by Commissioner Clemson that Resolution
'do. 65 -174PC be adopted and that recommended Ordinance N°o,
65 -163 be forwarded to the City Council for adoption. Motion
seconded by Commissioner Garvin and carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Clemson, Garvin, Johnston
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Beckley
2. Discussion among the Commissioners was held regarding
receiving copies of the Planning Commission Resolutions in
their packets. Commissioner Briggs requested copies of all
resolutions concerning the Planning Commission be included
in his packet.
Discussion was also held on the Commissioners each receiving
copies of the plot plans to be presented at the meeting in
their packets. It was a consensus of the Commissioners to
receive copies of the plot plans so that they may have time
to review them prior to the 'meeting.
3. Commissioner Briggs asked for a clarification from the Asst.
City Attorney on the procedure to follow when a member of
the Commission has a personal interest in a particular case
before the Planning Commission, if he should disqualify
himself or to vote. Assistant City Attorney Flandrick
stated that you should disqualify yourself or abstain, either
one.
12. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Commissioner Clemson,
seconded by Commissioner Briggs that the meeting be adjourned
to the next regular meeting September 28, 1965, at 7 :30 P.M.
Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9 :15 P.M.
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