HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes - 1966/02/22 - RegularPLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
February 22, 1966
1. A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of
Temple City was held in the City Hall, 5938 :forth Kauffman
Avenue, Temple City. The meeting was called to order by
Chairman Johnston at 7:30 P.M.
2e PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
was led by Chairman Johnston.
3o ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: Briggs, Garvin,
Johnston
Absent: Commissioners: Beckley, Clemson
Also Present: Ray Cushman, George Dragicevich,
Bob F l andr i ck, Karl Koski
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Commissioner Briggs
that the Regular Adjourned Meeting Minutes of January 24, 1966,
be approved as mailed. Motion seconded by Commissioner Garvin
and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners: Briggs, Garvin, Johnston
Commissioners: None
Commissioners: Beckley, Clemson
A motion was made by Commissioner Garvin that the Regular
Meeting Minutes of January 25, 1966, be approved as mailed.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Briggs and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners: Brigs, Garvin, Johnston
Commissioners: Nene
Commissioners: Beckley, Clemson
5. PUBLIC HEARING: MODIFICATION OF ZONE VARIANCE CASE N0, 64 -80
William B. Wood, Owner - Applicant
9658 Live Oak 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 Dragicevich presented
the original application. The Chairman ordered same marked
Exhibit "A" and made a part of the record. The Planning D i r -
e c t o r then orally presented the factual data report and h i s
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 Director Dragicevich stated that the request is to
increase Par ce l "3" and reduce Parcel "A" and build a single
residence with a two -car garage as approved by Resolution No.
64 -67PC on March 2, 1964.
Appearing in favor: ivir, William B. Wood, 9658 Live Oak Avenue,
Owner-Applicant. Mr. Wood stated that the subject property in
question was divided by the County in regards to the two lower
sections and the two upper sections was the portion o;' the lot
that was grenked the previous zone variance. There was no
time limitation set in the Resolution of grant; he would like
to have the proposed parcel front on the street and this is
the reason traey have filed fo r this modification. The driveway
and garage servicing Parcel "A" cannot be moved satisfactorily
be;::euse of various trees and landscaping i n the area and it
would be a hardship to have to beck onto Live Oak Avenue.
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Planning Commission Minutes
Page Two February 22, 1966
Also appearing in favor: Mr. Charles Dickens, 9654 Live Oak
Avenue. Mr. Dickens stated that he would like the circle drive
to remain as is for safety reasons entering and exiting onto
Live Oak Avenue and if the garage was moved it would tend to
spoil proposed Parcel "C ". He was against moving the garage
and also stated that the landscaping would give a nice view
from the street.
Discussion was held on the removal of the existing walnut tree;
the existing garage and the circle driveway.
Flo one appeared in opposition.
After hearing all those desiring to speak a motion was made by
Commissioner Garvin that the public hearing be closed. Motion
seconded by Commissioner Briggs and carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Garvin, Johnston
NOES: Commissioners: None
ASSENT: Commissioners: Beckley, Clemson
Discussion was held among the Commissioners regarding the
jogged parcel line and the front and rear yard landscaping.
A motion was made by Commissioner Briggs to instruct the City
:attorney to draw a resolution granting this request with the
express stipulation that this variance shall expire and be of
no effect unless exercised within a period of one year from
and after the date of adoption of this resolution and in accord-
ance with plot plan, Exhibit "B "., Motion seconded by Comm-
issioner Garvin and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Garvin, Johnston
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Beckley, Clemson
City Attorney Flandrick stated that the resolution of grant
will be prepared and submitted at the end of the meeting for
approval.
6. PUBLIC HEARING: ZO9E VARIANCE CASE NO. 66 -19
Ken and Virginia Baker, Owners
292 East Foothill Boulevard
Arcadia, CaHfornia
Eugene A. Richard, Applicant
1427 South Atlantic Boulevard
Los Angeles, California
SITE: 4945 Persimmon 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 Dragicevich presented
the original application. The Chairman ordered same marked
Exhibit "A" and made a part of the record. The Planning Dir-
ector then orally presented the factual data report 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 Three February 22, 1966
Planning Director D rag i cev i ch stated that the Applicant's
proposal is to divide the subject property into two side -by-
side parcels each containing 7,650 square feet and each having
a non - conforming width of 45 feet. The plot plan marked Exhibit
"A" shows existing and proposed development. Existing residence
in Parcel "A" is mar'.:ed "to be demolished" and new single dwell-
ing residences with detached two car garages are proposed in
each parcel. Driveway access is proposed from a 20 foot wide
alley.
(-appearing in favor: Mr. Eugene A. Richard, Applicant, Fortune
Homes, 1427 S. Atlantic Boulevard, Los Angeles. Mr. Richard
stated that he is the builder for the proposal property and is
at the public hearing mainly to observe.
No one appeared in opposition.
After hearing all those desiring to speak a motion was made by
Commissioner Briggs to close the public hearing. Motion seco-
nded by Commissioner Garvin and carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners: Briggs, Garvin, Johnston
Commissioners: None
Commissioners: Beckley, Clemson
Commissioner Garvin stated that he had observed the subject
property and is sure this request would be an improvement for
the area; it would be unfair to the parties involved not to
grant this request; curbs and cutters should be a condition of
grant to be constructed along with the development of the sub-
ject property.
A motion was made by Commissioner Garvin that the City Attorney
draw a resolution granting this request in accordance with the
plot plan, Exhibit "A "; that curbs and gutters be constructed
in conjunction with the development of the subject property;
this variance shall expire and be of no effect unless exercised
within a period of one year from and after the date of adopt-
ion of this resolution. Motion seconded by Commissioner
Briggs and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners: Briggs, Garvin, Johnston
Commissioners: None
Commissioners: Beckley, Clemson
City Attorney Flandric:: reviewed the conditions and presented
the proposed resolution.
RESOLUTION N. 66- 192PC: A RESOLUTION OF THE ?LANNING COMM-
ISSION OF THE CITY TEMPLE CITY
GRANTING A VARif, :ICE IN ZONE VARIANCE
CASE NO. 66 -179PC .
Title to Resolution !o. 66 -192PC was read by 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:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners: Briggs, Garvin, Johnston
Commissioners: None
Commissioner's: Beckley, Clemson
Planning Commission Minutes
Page Four February 22, 1966
7. PUBLIC HEARING: Z0'E VARIANCE CASE NO. 66 -180
Clyde H. & Norma K. Harp, Owner - Applicant
9812 Longden 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 Dragicevich presented the
original application. The Chairman ordered same marked Exhibit
"A" and made a part of the record. The Planning Director then
orally presented the factual data report 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 Exbibit "C" and
received in evidence. The Exhibits were then viewed by the
Commission.
Planning Director Dragicevich stated that the request is to
change parcel dimensions reducing parcel one from 6,900 square
feet to 6,600 square feet and increasing parcel two from
5,700 square feet to 6,120 square feet. The access driveway
to parcel two contains about 1,326 square feet.
Appearing in favor: Mr. Clyde Harp, Owner -R plicant. Mr.
Harp stated that he has owned this property for 23 years; that
because of the locations of the existing building the property
cannot be separated for separate ownerships under the present
zoning requirements. This will change the Front lot dimension
from 115 to 110 feet; he would like the property line moved
back to the existing wall which would be moving the property
line 5 feet to the north, 6 feet to the bac of parcel two
and the garage would be approximately 12 to 15 feet from the
house.
No one appeared in opposition.
After hearing all those desiring to speak a motion was made
by Commissioner Garvin to close the public hearing. Motion
seconded by Commissioner Briggs and carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs;' Garvin, Johnston
HOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Beckley, Clemson
Discussion was held among the Commissioners. It was a consensus
that this request should be granted.
. notion was made by Commissioner Briggs to instruct the City
Attorney to draw a resolution granting this request in accord-
ance with plot plan, Exhibit "A ". Motion seconded by Commiss-
ioner Garvin and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Garvin, Johnston
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Beckley, Clemson
City Attorney Flandrick reviewed the conditions and presented
the proposed resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 66- 193PC: A RESOLUTION OF THE 'LANNING COMM-
ISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
GRANTING A VAR I ANC E I N ZONE VARIANCE
CASE NO, 66- 180PC.
Planning Commission Minutes
Page Five February 22, 1966
Title to Resolution No. 66 -193PC was read by City Attorney
Flandrick.
A motion was made by Commissioner Garvin to waive further read-
ing and adopt. Motion seconded by Commissioner Briggs and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Garvin, Johnston
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Beckley, Clemson
8. PUBLIC HEARING: POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE
PERTAINING TO MINIMUM LOT AREAS FOR CHURCHES
IN "R" ZONES.
Planning !advisor Cushman stated that many of the churches in
Temple City are located in "R" zones and the question is would
it be better to remove the specific zoning requirements for
churches and require a Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Cushman
also stated that the staff recommends that serious considera-
tion be given to the removal of these regulations and place
Churches in a Conditional Use Permit Category and that this
matter should be brought up at a study session and then on to
the Council or possibly decided at this meeting.
Appearing in favor: Mr. William B. Wood, 9658 Live Oak Ave.
Mr. Wood stated he is the'E1d:er at the Church of Christ, 5272
Sereno Drive, Temple City. The Church for some time has been
formulating plans for a large addition to its present facili-
ties which include sevent.een.= chIssrooms, a large fellowship
hall, enlargement of office and ministers study, and improve-
ments to the present auditorium. The expenditure amount will
be between 125,000 and 150,000 dollars. The present zoning
regulations require a minimum of two acres for a church in
order to obtain a building permit. The present building was
built in 1952 and has an area of about 1.90 acres, with more
than the required amount of off - street par;: i :: Because of
the two acre requirement for churches, most existing churches
are unable to improve or expand.
Also appearing in favor: Mr. Charles Dickens, 9654 Live Oak
Avenue, Temple City. Mr. Dickens stated that he is a member
of the Congregation at the Church of Christ and is also a
member of the Board of Trustees. Mr. Dickens said that this
proposed expansion will help to provide better services for
the area; that their parking needs do meet the ordinance and
would appreciate it if the Commission could taken any action
tonight so that there would be no further delay to the Church
expansion program.
City Attorney Flandric:; clarified that it would be 60 -90 days
before this matter could be expedited and would advise that
they apply for a zone variance.
1'r. William Grasham, 10 °26 Freer Street, Temple City, Minister
for the Church of Christ. Mr. Grasham stated that the present
classrooms are 17 years old and the new facilities proposed are
needed very badly.
No one appeared in opposition.
After hearing all those desiring to speak a motion was made by
Commissioner Garvin to close the public hearing. Motion sec -
onded by Commissioner Briggs and carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
0ES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners: Briggs, Garvin, Johnston
Commissioners: None
Commissioners: Beckley, Clemson
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Page Six February 22, 1966
Commissioner Garvin felt that this matter should be handled
on an individual basis; that being every request considered
separately. Discussion followed among the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Briggs to instruct the City
Attorney to draw a resolution on an ordinance amendment to
the zoning regulations to eliminate the specific zoning require -
ments for churches and require a Conditional Use Permit and
recommend same to the City Council for adoption. Motion sec-
onded by Commissioner Garvin and carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
".BS ENT :
Commissioners: Briggs, Garvin, Johnston
Commissioners: None
Commi ss Loners : Beckley, Clemson
9. PUBLIC HEARING: POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS TO THE M! 'ING ORDINANCE
PERTAINING TO GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS AND
OTHER DRIVE -IN BUSINESSES.
Planning Advisor Cushman stated that a recommendation will be
prepared by himself and presented to the Commission,
After noting there was no one in the audience to speak for or
against these possible amendments to Gasoline Service Stations
and Drive -In Businesses a motion was made by Commissioner
Garvin that the public hearing be closed. Motion seconded by
Commissioner Briggs and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Garvin, Johnston
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commiss ioners: Beckley, Clemson
Discussion. was held on the Monterey Park and San Marino
Service Station- `Regi,t'iations. City Attorney flandrick stated
that the Western Oil and Gas Association has drawn an ord-
inance pertaining to this and it is quite rigid. He stated
he would obtain a copy so that the Commission could review it.
Planning Director Cushman stated that a ticht procedure instead
of changing the zone would be to go to a Conditional Use
Permit, therefore a public hearing before the Planning Comm-
ission. Mr. Cushman stated that he has had several inquiries
regarding a service station in the area of Lower Azusa Road
and Hallowell and that the residents in the area are very
concerned and not in favor of another gasoline station in the
area; and they also have been a sore point with many other
communities.
City Attorney Flandrick stated that the Commission should read
the ordinance prepared by the Western Oil and Gas Association,
study the Conditional Use Permit standards and possible change
of zone and then make the recommendation. It was decided by
the Commission to place this item on the Study Session Agenda,
March 1966, and bring a possible recommendation to the
regular meeting of March 0, 1966.
10.. OLD BUSINESS
a. City Attorney Flandrick recommended to the Commission that
a public hearing be held on Dog Kennels and the permitted
uses in C -M or M -1 and then recommend to the Council a
90 -120 moratorium on the issuance of licenses for kennels.
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Page Seven February 22, 1966
A motion was made by Chairman Johnston, seconded by
Commissioner Garvin that this item be set for public
hearing at the meeting of March 22, 1966. Motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Garvin, Johnston
JOES: Commissioners: None
A SENT: Commissioners: Beckley, Clemson
b. City Attorney Flandrick presented Resolution go. 66- 191PC:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING CUMI SS I0N
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY r'.LLC 1NG A
MODIFICATION OF THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
IMPOSED UPON ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 64 -80.
A motion was made by Commissioner Garvin to waive further
reading and adopt. Motion seconded by Commissioner Briggs
and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Briggs, Garvin, Johnston
TOES: Commissioners: None
:ABSENT: Commissioners: Beckley, Clemson
c. City Attorney Flandrick presented Resolution No. 66- 194PC:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RECOMMENDING AMEND-
MENTS TO THE ZONING REGULATIONS RELATING TO
CHURCHES.
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: Commissioners: Briggs, Garvin, Johnston
HOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Beckley, Clemson
d. NUISANCE ORDINANCE
Discussion was held among the Commissioners and it was
decided that this would be discussed and a possible rec-
ommendation made at the next regular adjourned meeting
of March 7, 1966.
I 1 . MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
as The Commission expressed their well wishes to Mr. Cushman,
who is returning to the County and thanked him for his
friendliness, patience and perserverence. Mr. Cushman also
expressed his gratitude to the Commission and stated that he
has thoroughly enjoyed working with them and considered
this a very inspirational time for him.
12. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Briggs, seconded
by Chairman Johnston to adjourn to the next regular adjourned
meeting, February 26, 1966 at 7 :00 P.M. Motion carried unan-
imously. Meeting adjourned at 9 :13 P.M.
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