HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes - 1971/03/07 - RegularPLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
March 9, 1971 PAGE FOUR
The public hearing was declared open.
Owner of the subject property was not present to discuss the issues
with the Planning Commission,
Mr. Kurt 0. Grosser of Kurt's Imported Car Service, 9437 Las Tunas
Drive, was interested in knowing what the City was going to require
at this site, as his business is located behind the gas station.
He rents only the building behind the gas station for his operations.
There being no one else to speak, Commissioner Garvin moved to close
public hearing. Commissioner Lawson seconded, and the motion passed.
Commissioner Garvin stated he felt all available means .should be
employed to correct the situation at this corner. He did not think
the station could be rehabilitated. I f other buildings on the
property can be made compatible with surrounding property, they
could remain, otherwise they, too, should be removed. The other
Commissioners were in agreement,
Planning Director Dragicevich called attention to letter from the
Building Department stating the buildings probably were built prior
to establishment of Los Angeles County Building laws in 1933, and
that the buildings could.be - repaired.to be acceptable to that depart-
ments
Commissioner Garvin moved to recommend Public Nuisance Case Noe 7
to the City Council. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Dennis and
passed,
Asst. City Attorney White read -title to Resolution Noe 7J ®410pC, A
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
DETERMINING THE EXISTENCE OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND RECOMMENDING
ABATEMENT THEREOF, Commissioner Garvin moved to waive further read-
ing and adopt. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lawson and
carried.
Chairman Atkins declared a recess at 9 :00 porn.
Chairman Atkins called the meeting to order again at 9 :10 p.m.
9e PUBLIC HEARING:
ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 71 -341
Orville E. Mapes.- Owner - Applicant
9638 Gidley Street, Temple City
Director Dragicevich stated notices had been sent as required
by. law, He stated applicant proposes to expand existing noncon-
forming uses in the M ®2 zone by constructing ,a workshop on one par-
cel, and converting,a portion of existing residence into a garage.
The Director gave the factual data on the subject property, zoning
history, and explained the plot plan which showed the proposed
development to be accomplished in three phases. He concluded by
giving staff recommendations which are on file in the Planning.De-
partment,
In answer to questions from the Commissioners, he stated that no
detailed plans for the proposed construction were available at
this time, that no time limit was set for completion of the project,
if granted, as long as he started work within one year and continued
working on it, The applicant owns three lots at this location, and
the most westerly one is sold to Natter Manufacturing Co,,.and it is
on this lot that the workshop is located which the applicant wishes
to relocate on one of the remaining lots. There are other property
owners in the vicinity who have residential and manufacturing uses
on one piece of property,
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The public hearing was declared open.
Mr. Orville Mapes, 9638 Gidley Street, stated the property, to be
sold is in escrow pending the outcome of this hearing. He could
not indicate completion date on the entire proposal as funding
for it depended on the sale of property; located elsewhere. He
answered questions Ey the Commissioners as to the various phases
of the proposed development.
Mrs. Ted Miller, 4425 Temple City Boulevard, asked to have Phase
II explained, and how she could have her property rezoned, The
Planning. Director showed her the General Plan Map and the direction
her area was destined.
Mr. Tom Miho, 9641 Gidley Street, lives across the street from the
subject property and wanted assurance that the ultimate outcome of
the improvement will be attractive, and that the project would
have a time limit.
Mr. Mapes, in rebuttal, stated he did not intend to change the
appearance of the front of his property. He explained how he in-
tends to add to the existing residence on the corner, add fire
III walls, and that he intends to use buildings erected in Phases
and II even , after completion of Phase III, that he has more busi-
ness than he. can :accommodate. He was also concerned about his City
license if he would change the address on it,
Commissioner Garvin moved to close public hearing. Commissioner
Dennis seconded and the motion passed.
Commissioner Garvin, in closed discussion, ,.said he was not against
the applicant, who .wou l d be losing his shop I n the sale
of one lot, replacing that .shop: on his property so he could continue_
enjoying that use; however, he was against the disorganized develop-
ment of Phase 1 1 , and the :.fact that no time limit was: - proposed. By,
granting the request the City would be. extending :a condition they
hoped would be phased out as provided in the ordinance regarding .non
conforming uses. He was in' accord . with granting Phase•I on Parcel 1',
only.
Commissioner Dennis stated he was in .favor of Phase I, allowing the
continuance of a business already existing, and Phase 111 can be
developed without variance. He was. against Phase I1. Commissioner
Lawson agreed.
Chairman Atkins stated that .a new shop on Parcel I was a reasonable
use. He objected .to.expanding use on the corner as not being good
planning, and would prolong the City's problems, He was against
mixing , shop building and residential use, even with fire' wall .
Commissioner Garvin said that, if only Phase 1 is granted, it would
be unjust to impose all the public works improvements as listed in
the staff proposals. In reviewing the staff proposals it was deter'. '
mined to impose only Items 1, 7, 8. and 9. Commissioner Garvin
moved to grant Zone Variance Case No. 71-341 with relation to Phase
I only, and with staff proposals as modified, Commissioner Lawson
seconded, and the motion passed.
Asst, City Attorney White read title to Resolution No, 71- 411PC, A.
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
GRANTING A VARIANCE I N ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 71-341. Commissioner
Garvin, moved to waive further reading and adopt. Commissioner Dennis
seconded and the motion carried,
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10. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Report on Zoning and Building Records of Residential Structures:
The Planning Director stated the City Council, at their meeting
of March 2, 1971, referred this matter back to the Planning Com-
fitission for further study and recommendation. The Planning Commis-
sion, in general discussion, felt that the proposed requirement
would put a burden on the staff, the cost would be high for the
inspections, and that several lending agencies now require these
records before completion of a lending transaction. Further, the
records are available to any citizen interested in obtaining
them. Staff was instructed to inform the City Council of the
Commission's decision not to pursue this item further.
B. Proposed Zone Modification Committee
The Commissioners suggested.a study session with the City Council
was i n .order, or at', the time the budget .would be discussed for
the Fiscal Year 71-72.
C. Control : of Service Stations
The Planning Director referred to memorandum from the City Attorney
referring to a court case involving the subject item. Kemorandum
was received and filed.
11. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK
Mr. Bernard Cook, 5736 Rowland, inquired about the reduced police
protection in Temple City. He was instructed to address the City
Council at their regular meeting as this matter is under their juris-
diction.
12. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
A. The Planning Director .informed . the Commission that a public hear-
ingto amend the ordinance with respect to billboards was in
order, . and the Commission : set public hearing for April 13, 1971.
B. The Los Angeles City Planning Commission sent notice to announce
the dates and "locations of discussion on their General Plan.
Item was received and filed.
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C. Planning. Director introduced to, the Planning Commission Mr. Terry
Lantz, Administrative Assistant, who was, in the audience.
D. Chairman Atkins informed the Commission: that he would be absent
from the next Planning Commission meeting as he would be out of
town on business.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Commissioner Garvin moved, and
Commissioner Lawson: seconded, that the meeting be adjourned to the
next regular meeting of the Planning Commission on March 23, 171,
7 :30 p. m. i n the Council Chamber et i on pa ed, i. nd meeting d-
journed at 10:30 p.m.
ATTEST/:
Sec etary
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Chairman