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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
March 13, 1973
INITIATION
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of
Temple City was called to order by.Chairman Garvin at 7:30 p.m.,
March 13, 1973.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by.Chairman Garvin.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners - Atkins, Collister, Lawson, Garvin
Absent: Commissioner — Beckman
Also present were Asst. City Attorney White and Planning Director
,Dragicevich.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of February 27, 1973:
Commissioner Lawson referred to para. 9, pg. 3, which should read
"applicant's request would result in 42% coverage of lot area ".
Commissioner Collister moved to approve the minutes as corrected.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Atkins and passed with no
objection.
5. PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE 73 -388
Edward M. Posso Owner
3001 Coolidge Avenue
Los Angeles, California
Guillermo & Alicia Rey - Applicants
10403 Tujunga Canyon Boulevard
Tujunga, California
Site: 9100 Las Tunas Boulevard (Mr. Burrito)
Planning Director stated public notices had been sent as required
and that applicant proposes to serve beer and wine for consumption
on premises of existing restaurant within 200 feet of R.-zoned
property. The Director then referred to the plot plan marked
Exhibit "A" showing existing development of the property and the
layout of the existing restaurant, gave the factual data and the
staff proposals if the Commission grants the request, all of which
are on file in the Planning Department.
There were no questions of the Planning Director, and the public
hearing was declared open.
Mr. Guillermo Rey, 10403 Tujunga Canyon Boulevard, Tujunga, Ca.,
stated he was familiar with the proposals by the staff and had no
objections to them.
Mr. Ernest Loredo, 6424 Day Street, Tujunga, said beer and wine would
be served only with meals, and not alone as this establishment is not
a bar. The hours of operation are 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The kitchen
closes at 8:30 p.m.
There was no one speaking against the request. Commissioner Atkins
moved to close public hearing, seconded by Commissioner Collister
and motion passed.
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The Commissioners, in closed discussion, were in agreement that
beer and wine were consistent with this type of operation, not
injurious to surrounding properties. Other restaurants in the
area serve beer and wine with no problem. The request meets the
requirements for granting a conditional use permit.
Commissioner Atkins moved to grant conditional use permit in Case
73 -338 with staff proposals, as it meets the conditions for grant-
ing. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lawson and passed.
Asst. City Attorney White read title to Resolution 73- 490PC, A
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN CASE NO. 73-388. Commissioner
Atkins moved to waive further reading and adopt, seconded by Com-
missioner Colllster and motion passed with no objections.
PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 73 -389
Robert Kukurin - Owner
1434 Finegrove Avenue
Hacienda Heights, California
In -N -Out Burgers, Inc. - Applicant
1404 West Covina Boulevard
San Dimas, California
Site: 4804 Doreen Avenue
Planning Director stated notices had been sent as required, and said
the applicant proposes to establish a drive -in (drive -thru) restaurant
on a vacant C -2 zoned parcel. He described the plot plan marked
Exhibit "A ", gave the factual data and staff proposals if the Planning
Commission grants the request. Two additional proposals were added
to the staff report: (a) perimeter low walls between driveway and
sidewalk or parkway, with landscaping area outside the wall, and (b)
that outside lighting be shielded away from adjacent properties and
public thoroughfares.
Chairman Garvin suggested that, instead of having two curb cuts on
Doreen Avenue, an alternative would be to have a 30 ft, driveway in
the middle of the property. The Planning Director agreed that one
driveway would be better, however, there was a problem with the loca-
tion of the drainage basin. If it was agreeable with the applicant,
the staff would work with him on this suggestion.
The public hearing was declared open.
Mr. Henry Snyder, President, In -N -Out Burger, 1404 W. Covina, San
Dimas, said he had hoped they could change the drainage ditch and
provide a better traffic flow. Commissioner Atkins asked if the
rendering supplied to the Commission of the subject facility was an
exact copy of what would be built. Mr. Snyder said it would be
identical except the canopy in the picture is next to the building.
The pictured facility is identical to one in Hacienda Heights.
In the event of a back-up on Lower Azusa Road, Mr. Snyder continued,
he suggested a sign "Please pull around rear ". The problem with
traffic piling up in the Pasadena facility is that the lot is much
smaller. He said he cooperates with City officials in every way he
can to avoid problems. Also, when lanes are full people will drive
to the back and use the walk -up window. The hours of operation are
10:30 a.m, to 1:00 a.m., with a closing of 1:30 a.m, on Friday and
Saturday. Mr. Snyder had no disagreement with the staff proposals,
except for installing a wall between lawn and driveway. If someone in
a car in the driveway wants to get out it could present a problem.
He prefers curbing. However, he will comply if it is required.
Mr. Robert Kukurin, 1434 Finegrove Avenue, Hacienda Heights, owner
of the subject property, said the site had been vacant for eight
years and the taxes have increased yearly. He did not feel there
would be a traffic or back -up problem. The other two drive- through
food stands on Lower Azusa Road, the Jack -in -the -Box and the taco
stand, have no problems. This is a business area, and progress is
inevitable. He was in favor of the proposal.
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III In opposition:
Mr. Daniel Giordani, 10619 Lower Azusa Road, east of the subject
property, said the proposed canopy would be against his wall, and
his bedrooms are directly on the other side of that wall. He also
spoke of the traffic on Lower Azusa Road and was concerned about
increased traffic problems.
Mrs. Hazel Whi erman, 4810 N. Doreen Avenue, to the north of the
subject property, was concerned that the storage area of the pro-
posed project would cut off light and air to her home, and she
asked that the developer consider sliding this storage area to the
east. Also, ice crushing machines and trash areas in the storage
area would be next to her bedroom window.
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Mr. Daniel Giordani Jr., 10619 Lower Azusa Road, spoke of the traffic
problem the proposed use would add to on Lower Azusa Road, and the
late hours and noise of the facility, and the possibility of trash
and litter.
Mr. John Bloechle, 4832 N. Doreen, said the cities of El Monte and
Temple City were planning to improve Lower Azusa Road and he wondered
how much of the subject property would be dedicated at that time for
right-of-way purposes. It was explained that the street is 80 ft. at
this location presently, and that is full width. He was concerned
about traffic exiting from the shopping area on the south side across
from the proposed facility, and the fact that there is no east-bound
turning lane at this point.
In rebuttal, Mr. Snyder read the traffic counts at two other facilities
and also at Lower Azusa Road, which was considerably lower. It was
pointed out that, with the improvement of Lower Azusa Road the traffic
is expected to increase 50 %. This project is expected to begin in the
next fiscal year. He doubted that moving the storage area east would
be desirable as it is part of the building design. He was not against
moving the canopy away from the wall. He felt the canopy was a necess-
ary item as people like to sit out there. His organization does not
encourage loiterers and has no problem with the abuse of the canopy
area.
Chairman Garvin complimented Mr. Snyder on the clean appearance of the
facilities he had observed. He was told the operators of the establish-
ment were required to clean up the litter each hour. He has two shifts
of employees and to change the hours of operation would not be accept-
able. The men who work there participate in the profits and this
accounts for employees staying with his organization for many years.
The number of employees working at any one time would be, at most, 8
or 9. They would have to park on Doreen, or arrangements might be
made to park in the Midway Shopping Center.
Mr. Snyder had no objection to additional landscaping. Chairman
Garvin asked if he would object to continuing the hearing for two weeks
so applicant could check the drainage basin with the Engineering Dept.
to determine if the driveways on Doreen could be altered to one 30-ft.
driveway, and to show additional landscaping, a sign, location of
speakers and the decorative wall separating landscaping area on Lower
Azusa Road from the southerly driveways. Mr. Snyder had no objections.
Chairman Garvin noted that no one had left the room, and suggested
this matter be continued as an open public hearing.
Mr. Kukurin, 1434 Finegrove Avenue, Hacienda Heights, addressed the
Commission and said the wall on the eastern side of subject property
was put up by him, although he and the neighbor to the east shared
the expense of the materials.
Commissioner Collister moved to continue the open public hearing to
March 27th Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Commissioner
Atkins and the motion carried with no objections.
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0 7. PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 73 °390
Dr, Denver D. Coleman - Owner /Applicant
248 S. San Rafael Avenue
Pasadena, California
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Site: 8925 East Las Tunas Drive
Public notices had been sent as required, the Planning Director
stated, and added that the applicant proposes to expand an exist-
ing vacant restaurant and modernize the appearance of the present
facilities located in a C -2, General Commercial zone. He explained
the plot plan marked Exhibit "A ", showing existing and proposed
development, and referred to a rendering of the final project (Ex-
hibits "B" and "C "). The Director gave the factual data on the
property and the staff proposals if the request is granted. Property
from Elm Street to Las Tunas at this location is under one ownership,
he informed the Commission. The subject property and other parcels
in this area are part of the Community Redevelopment Agency area and
the present and proposed development comply with the Rosemead Boule-
vard Redevelopment Plan. The proposed addition is 340 sq, ft., however,
the seating capacity will decrease because of interior remodeling. The
parking lot has been resurfaced and restriped, Director Dragicevich
concluded.
The public hearing was declared open,
D.r. Denver Coleman, 248 S. San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, said the
plans call for improvement of the building so it will be a pleasing
addition to the corner where it is located. The storage shed will
be demolished, and other accessory building will be improved to
appear like an integral part of the main building. He was aware, he
said, if a development were to come in as part of CRA, his development
might have to be demolished. There were no questions and Commissioner
Lawson moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Commissioner
Collister and the motion passed with no objections.
In closed discussion the Commissioners were in agreement that the
proposal would be an addition to the neighborhood and increase the
value of adjoining properties. The streets are adequate to handle
any increase in traffic caused by the proposed use, and the request
meets the requirements for granting a conditional use permit. Com-
missioner Atkins moved to grant Conditional Use Permit 73 -390 with
staff recommendations as it meets requirements for granting, seconded
by Commissioner Collister and passed with no objections.
Asst. City Attorney White read title to Resolution 73 -491, A
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN CASE NO. 73 -390. Commissioner
Lawson moved to waive further reading and adopt, seconded by Com-
missioner Atkins and passed with no objection.
8. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Director Dragicevich referred to two communications from the Los
Angeles Regional Planning Commission regarding subdivisions:
(1) Parcel Map 3645, subdividing property on Wildflower Road
and Tyler. Commissioners viewed the map and instructed
staff to receive and file.
(2) Parcel Map 3601, located on Acacia Avenue. The staff had
sent a letter of objection because of creation of a land°
locked parcel. The Commission were in agreement with staff's
action.
9. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK - No one came forward,
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10. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
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A. A report on the result of the survey of property owners in the
McCulloch- Daines- Welland -City boundary area was presented, and
the Commission was informed that Councilman Dennis would dis-
cuss this matter with the Planning Commission in the near
future.
B. A report on the Environmental Quality and Code Enforcement
. program was 'presented, received and filed.
C. Letter sent by staff to Mrs. Angela Rose re. i 1 lega l parking
on her property, was presented to the Commission for information.
D. Letter sent by staff to Ms. Vera Sherman, was referred to, answering
Questions raised in her letter to the Chairman of the Planning
Commission.
E. Environmental Impact Statement requirements were explained by
Asst. City Attorney White who said that AB 889 requires all
local agencies to adopt objectives, criteria and procedures
for evaluation of public projects and those private projects
which are publicly approved in terms of their impact on the
environment. These procedures, expected to be adopted by
Apri 1 5, 1973, must be consistent with the "Guidelines for
Implementation of Calif. Environmental Quality Act of 1970."
He referred to summary of regulations for processing these
reports prepared by the City Attorney's office.
There would be ministerial and discretionary projects. Zone
variances, conditional use permits would require a report.
Commissioner Atkins asked if a developer of a large project,
who met all the City requirements, would have to file such a
report, and was told he would not, but that the developer with
a small project, who required a conditional use permit or
variance, would require the filing of such report.
Commissioner Atkins moved to recommend to the City Council
adoption of the proposed procedures, and added he was concerned
about the inequity of small projects requiring a report versus
large projects which may be constructed without filing such
report. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Collister and passed
by roll call vote with Commissioners Atkins, Collister and Law-
son voting affirmative. Chairman Garvin abstained as he had
not studied the background material.
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Commissioner Lawson moved to
adjourn to the next Planning Commission hearing on March 27,
1973. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Collister and passed
with no objections. Meeting adjourned at 9.15 p.m.
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