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January 26, 1971
INITIATION
1. The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Temple
City was called to order by Chairman Atkins at 7:40 p.m., January
26, 1971.
2, The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Chairman Atkins.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners: Dennis, Garvin, Atkins
Absent: Commissioners: Beckman, Lawson
Also Present: City Manager Koski, Asst. City Attorney White, Planning
Director Dragicevich.
Chairman Atkins stated Commissioner Lawson would be late, and Com-
missioner Beckman would be absent for business reasons. Commissioner
1110 Garvin moved to excuse Commissioner Beckman's absence for cause.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Dennis and carried.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of January 12, 1971.
There being no corrections or additions, Commissioner Garvin moved
the minutes of the regular meeting of January 12, 1971, be approved
as written. Commissioner Dennis seconded, and the motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO AMEND THE
TEMPLE CITY ZONING CODE RELATING TO
ZONING MODIFICATION COMMITTEE
The Planning Director stated this item had been discussed with the
Commission in the past. This committee, composed of the City
Manager, Planning Director and Chairman of the Planning Commission
or member of the Commission, would have the right to grant modifica-
tions of requirements of the zoning code covering driveways, height,
yard and lot area, parking space requirements, fence, wall, hedge
or sign requirements. There would be a $25.00 fee, and an appeal
would be possible to the Planning Commission and thence to the City
Council. If modification is granted, and not used within six months,
said grant would become null and void.
The Commissioners debated the three -day appeal period, and the City
Manager stated a letter of information regarding decision of the
Committee would be sent to each Commissioner immediately following
hearing by that Committee. If no appeal is made in three days, the
decision would be considered final. If a majority of the Commission
disagrees with the decision of the Committee the case would be
brought to the regular meeting.
The public hearing was declared open.
Mr. Robert Bock, 5328 Encinita, spoke on subject recommendation, say-
ing it was a step in the right direction, and while it did not go
far enough, it would encourage people in Temple City to upgrade their
property. He said further the Committee decision should stand on its
own merits without the Planning Commission's being able to change
that decision.
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There beina na one else to speak, Commissioner Garvin moved to
close public hearing. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Dennis
and carried.
In Commission discussion it was stated that any arbitrary issue
would be sent to the Planning Commission. The majority of cases
would not need too much Committee review to decide. Commissioner
Garvin felt the Commission would have to have faith and trust in
the integrity of the Committee. Commissioner Atkins agreed.
Commissioner Dennis added that the Commission has the option to
set down procedure that the Committee would have to follow.
Commissioner Garvin moved to recommend to the City Council adoption
of Zoning Modification Committee, eliminating item referring to
granting extension of time. Commissioner Dennis seconded the motion
and it carried.
Asst. City Attorney White read title to Resolution 71- 401PC, a
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE ADDITION OF NEW PART IIIA TO
ARTICLE IX OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A ZONING
MODIFICATION COMMITTEE. Commissioner Garvin moved to waive further
reading and adopt. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Dennis and
carried.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. "Regional Development Guide"
The Planning Director referred to three books sent by SCAG
to the City for review by the Planning Commission, City
Council and City staff. The books present an analysis for
55 areas in the region, the needs of recreation and open
spaces, and standards and policies, and, finally, they
present a program for water supply and distribution, re-
clamation, and solid waste distribution. He gave a review
of each book, adding that they were available for perusal
by the Commissioners. The main purpose of the report is
the distribution of information on a regional level for
better coordination of local plans with regional plans.
The Commissioners did not have any particular comments
since the report is too general with respect to ourcom-
munity.
B. Review of Commercial Zones - Downtown Area
The Planning Director stated the City Council, at their meet-
ing of January 19, 1971, expressed a desire to see a specific
zone in the downtown area which would exclude certain uses
from the main business district. It would mean the creation
of an overlay zone or new zoning district. The City Manager
said the City Council would like some kind of recommendation
as soon as possible, such as an interim ordinance which
would be in effect for 90 days. A presentation on this matter
will be made to the Chamber of Commerce on the following
Thursday morning, along with the General Plan.
In Commission discussion it was determined that this item
would be studied in the adjourned meeting to followithe
regular meeting.
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C. Proposed Ordinance Relating to Conditional Use Permits
for Restaurants and Similar Establishments
The Planning Director said that, under the provisions of
the present code, drive -in restaurants require a conditional
use permit, but often it is questionable whether a restaurant
is a drive -in or walk -in, and suggested that public hearing
be set to consider all restaurants under the conditional use
permit category. It was determined by the Commission to set
public hearing on this item on February 23, 1971.
D. The Planning Director informed the Commission that the City
Council had adopted the General Plan at their regular meeting
of January 19, 1971, and it is now in effect. The staff will
prepare the Plan for publication for public consumption.
7. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK - There was no one.
8, MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
A. Planning Director Dragicevich referred to letter received
from Mr. Arthur Perlenfein at 9729 Wedgewood Street regard-
ing sidewalks constructed in his neighborhood which were not
placed where required by the Planning Commission. Developer
erected sidewalks adjacent to the property line rather than
the curb. The City Manager suggested a further Investigation
be made and report prepared. Commissioner Garvin moved to
continue this item to the next regular meeting of the Planning
Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Dennis and
passed.
B. City Manager Koski referred the Commission to pictures taken
of property at the northwest corner of Oak Avenue and Las
Tunas Drive. Complaints as to condition of the property have
been received from time to time. This is an unoccupied
structure, in bad state of disrepair, and not suitable for
service station operation. The Commission had the choice
of handling this item as a Public Nuisance Case, or under
the Rehabilitation Board. Director Dragicevich said a
report on this item and the proposed course of action would
be presented at the next regular meeting on February 9, 1971.
C. Commissioner Garvin asked what action was being taken to en-
force the Pet Ordinance. Director Dragicevich replied that
six applications for aviaries have been received, all of
them were investigated by staff and found to comply with the
ordinance. Mr. Brown's application could not be approved
because he is located in an R -4 zone. In answer to queries
about Billie's Bird Farm, the Planning Director stated it
complied with the regulations, that the Health Department
recently made an inspection there with respect to rats. It
was pointed out that no abatement period was provided in
the Pet Ordinance, after mention was made that Mr, Billie
has presently over a hundred birds.
9. ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business Commissioner Garvin moved to
adjourn to an adjourned meeting in the North Meeting Room. Com-
missioner Dennis seconded, and the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.