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P L A N N I N G C O M M I S S I O N M I N U T E S
N o v e m b e r 2 7 , 1 9 7 3
I N I T I A T I O N :
1 . C A L L T O O R D E R
C o m m i s s i o n e r L a w s o n c a l l e d t o o r d e r t h e r e g u l a r m e e t i n g o f t h e
P l a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n o f t h e C i t y o f T e m p l e C i t y a t 7 : 3 0 p . m . ,
N o v e m b e r 2 7 , 1 9 7 3 .
2 . P L E D G E O F A L L E G I A N C E
C h a i r m a n L a w s o n l e d t h e P l e d g e o f A l l e g i a n c e t o t h e F l a g .
3 . R O L L C A L L
P r e s e n t : C o m m i s s i o n e r s A t k i n s , B r e a z e a l , C l a r k , S t a c y , L a w s o n
A b s e n t : C o m m i s s i o n e r s - N o n e
A l s o p r e s e n t w e r e C i t y M a n a g e r K o s k i , A s s t . C i t y A t t o r n e y W h i t e ,
P l a n n i n g D i r e c t o r D r a g i c e v i c h a n d A s s i s t a n t P l a n n e r B u r n h a m .
" 4 . A P P R O V A L O F M I N U T E S : R e g u l a r M e e t i n g o f N o v e m b e r 1 3 , 1 9 7 3 .
T h e r e b e i n g n o a d d i t i o n s o r c o r r e c t i o n s t o t h e m i n u t e s , C o m m i s s i o n e r
C l a r k m o v e d t h e y b e a p p r o v e d a s p r e s e n t e d . C o m m i s s i o n e r B r e a z e a l
s e c o n d e d t h e m o t i o n a n d i t p a s s e d u n a n i m o u s l y .
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5 . P U B L I C H E A R I N G : C O N S I D E R A M E N D M E N T T O T H E G E N E R A L P L A N
R E L A T I N G T O I N C O N S I S T E N C I E S O F Z O N I N G
M A P W I T H G E N E R A L P L A N
D i r e c t o r D r a g i c e v i c h e x p l a i n e d t h a t t h e C a l i f o r n i a G o v e r n m e n t C o d e
r e q u i r e s t h e C i t y ' s z o n i n g o r d i n a n c e b e c o n s i s t e n t w i t h t h e C i t y ' s
a d o p t e d G e n e r a l P l a n , a n d i n t h e e v e n t a z o n i n g o r d i n a n c e b e c o m e s i n -
c o n s i s t e n t w i t h a g e n e r a l p l a n , t h e o r d i n a n c e s h a l l b e a m e n d e d w i t h i n
a r e a s o n a b l e t i m e s o i t i s c o n s i s t e n t w i t h t h e p l a n . H e r e v i e w e d
t h e p r e s e n t d e n s i t y s t a n d a r d s i n t h e C i t y , a n d t h o s e p r o p o s e d b y t h e
G e n e r a l P l a n , a n d r e f e r r e d t o t h e e x h i b i t s c o n s i s t i n g o f t h e Z o n i n g
M a p , G e n e r a l P l a n M a p a n d L a n d U s e M a p . T h e i n c o n s i s t e n c i e s w e r e
p o i n t e d o u t , a n d h e c o n c l u d e d b y s a y i n g t h e p r o b l e m c o u l d b e s o l v e d
b y e i t h e r a m e n d i n g t h e G e n e r a l P l a n a n d / o r i n i t i a t i n g z o n e c h a n g e
p r o c e d u r e s .
C i t y M a n a g e r K o s k i p o i n t e d o u t t h a t i n t h r e e o f t h e a r e a s i n v o l v e d
t h e r e w e r e c a s e s f i l e d w h e r e t h e p r o p o s e d d e v e l o p m e n t w a s i n c o n f l i c t
w i t h z o n i n g . T h e C i t y C o u n c i l i s c o n t i n u i n g a h e a r i n g o n a c o n d o -
m i n i u m p r o j e c t p r e s e n t l y , l o o k i n g f o r r e s p o n s e f r o m t h e C o m m i s s i o n
o n t h i s s u b j e c t , a n d w i l l h o l d h e a r i n g s o n t h e G e n e r a l P l a n z o n e
c h a n g e a n d p u b l i c h e a r i n g o n t h e p r o j e c t a t t h e s a m e m e e t i n g . S o m e
o f t h e a r e a s b e i n g c o n s i d e r e d t o n i g h t , h e c o n t i n u e d , d o n o t h a v e t o
h a v e a c t i o n u n t i l a f t e r J a n u a r y 1 , 1 9 7 4 . I t w a s r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t
A r e a s 3 , 5 , 6 , 9 , 1 0 , 1 5 a n d 1 6 , a s i l l u s t r a t e d o n t h e G e n e r a l P l a n
m a p , b e p o s t p o n e d f o r s t u d y a f t e r J a n u a r y 1 , 1 9 7 4 .
I n r e f e r r i n g t o A r e a N o . 7 , t h e P l a n n i n g D i r e c t o r s t a t e d a . s u r v e y w a s
m a d e o f t h a t a r e a e a r l i e r t h i s y e a r , w i t h 5 0 % r e s p o n s e . P r o p e r t y
o w n e r s o f s m a l l e r p a r c e l s a r e i n f a v o r o f L o w M e d i u m d e n s i t y , h o w -
e v e r , t h e y o w n o n l y 4 0 7 o f t h e l a n d i n t h a t a r e a . T h e l a r g e r p a r c e l
o w n e r s c o m p r i s e 6 0 % i n a r e a a n d a r . e , i n f a v o r o f h i g h e r d e n s i t y . H e
s u g g e s t e d u p g r a d i n g t h e d e n s i t y t o 1 7 - 2 5 d w e l l i n g u n i t s p e r a c r e
w h i c h w i l l s o l v e t h e e x i s t i n g p r o b l e m a n d t a k e c a r e o f s e v e r a l l a r g e
a p a r t m e n t h o u s e s a l r e a d y t h e r e .
H e c o n c l u d e d t h a t t h e C o m m i s s i o n m i g h t c n n s i d e r r e d u c i n g d e n s i t y
p a t t e r n f o r R - 3 a n d R - 4 f r o m 4 3 u n i t s p e r a c r e t o a m o r e r e a s o n a b l e
a n d r e a l i s t i c f i g u r e .
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
MEETING OF November 27, 1973 PAGE TWO
The public hearing was declared open.
•Mr. Eldon Bowen, 5912 North Encinita, stated he had an interest in Area.
No. 7 as he has a pending development (condominium) there, that would not
be in conformance with the General Plano It is next to a major artery
and has full facilities there. The 6 -15 unit per acre density will not
warrant much development and that area would run down. .People-in that
area don't realize that if you don't amend the General Plan they are
IIIsetting on R -a land which is going to be down -zoned by R -2 if it is not
changed, and this would lower the value of that land.
There being no one else to speak to the issue. Commissioner Breazeal moved
the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner 'Clark, and the
motion carried,
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Commissioner Atkins expressed a desire for a more leisurely and in -depth
look at the areas involved; residents don't want increased density. It
is still necessary to work out rolling back zoning in large segments of
the City. He was not in disagreement with the proposals, and realizes
it is mandated by the State, but felt it was a "band -aid" action.
Commissioner Clark rent' "rked that- making the proposed changes doesn't
close the door: if something came up compatible to the Commission's
thinking and the City's rules and regulations, the Plan could be
changed. He feels Lower Azusa and along Rosemead the property will go
pretty much commercial or high density. He doubted the borders of the
City would go to high density. He is against apartments going into
neighborhoods,
Commissioner Stacy agreed with Commissioner Atkins, and felt where there
was any question the Commission should look into the area in depth. He
was in agreement with staff proposals.
Chairman Lawson reviewed the areas for amendment and those to be held in
abeyance for further study, and the Commissioners were in 'agreement.
Commissioner Stacy moved to recommend to the City Council certain amend-
ments to the General Plan of the City. Motion was seconded by Commis-
sioner Breazeal and passed - unanimously.
Asst. City Attorney White read title to Resolution 73- 535PC, A RESOLUTION
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RECOMMENDING TO THE
CITY COUNCIL CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY. Com-
missioner Stacy moved to waive further reading and adopt, seconded by
Commissioner Breazeal, and the motion carried.
6. PUBLIC HEARING: MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 72 -375
Standard Oil Company of California - Owner /Applicant
444 West Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, California
Site: 9425 Las Tunas Drive
Asst. Planner Burnham stated applicant had a conditional use permit
approved by the Planning Commission on August 12, 1972, to build a new
automobile service station at the subject location, and now is request-
ing installation of a recreational vehicle sanitary disposal facility
in the planter area along the north property line. He explained
Exhibits "A ", "B" and "C" and concluded with the staff proposals if the
request for modification is granted, and that a negative Environmental
Impact Report was prepared on the modification.
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MEETING OF NOVEMBER 27, 1973 PAGE-THREE
In answer to questions from the Commissioners, Mro Burnh.anrsaid'there are
no plans to advertise the facility; the two signs shown on the exhibit
• are required by the law. The nearest similar facility is in El Monte.
The public hearing was declared open, -
Mr. Keith White, 5016 Daleview, said there is nothing objectionable about
a facility o this type. The oil company is going beyond what is required
in installing the facility. He has used the facility in El Monte, where
he also fills up his trailer with gas, and reasons that the installa-
tion of the facility in Temple City will bring business to Temple City
as well.
Mr. Carl Berme, 5523 Burton, Temple City, said that, as a realtor, he
gets many calls from people for property that can accommodate storage
of a recreational vehicle. He would like to see the facility installed
to accommodate the owners of these vehicles.
Mr. R. J. Silva, 444 'West Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, representing the
applicant, stated the company has such facility in Mission Viejo and has
had no complaints. The ,Auto Club requested this installation in this
area. Such a facility does help the service station business.
40 There being no one else to speak to the issue, Commissioner Atkins made
a motion, seconded by Commissioner Clark, and passed, to close the public
hearing.
The Commissioners were in agreement that the facility would not be
detrimental to the City or surroundings, and that a need exists for its
installation. Commissioner Atkins made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Breazeal and passed unanimously, to grant modification in Conditional
Use Permit Case No. 73 -375.
IAsst. City Attorney White read title to Resolution 73- 534PC, A. RESOLUTION
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY GRANTING MODIFICATION
OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 72 -375. Commissioner Breazeal made a
motion, seconded by Commissioner Clark and passed, to waive further read -
ing and adopt.
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7e COMMUNICATIONS - There were none.
S. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK
Mr, Carl Berge, 5523 Burton, asked the Commission to consider any
request they might receive for recreational vehicle parking areas
in the City, as there is a real need for such areas. He was told
the Planning Commission did recently grant a conditional use permit
for such a use. He was also invited to attend the study session
following the meeting to discuss this matter further,
9. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
A. Chairman Lawson announced the regular meeting of the West San
Gabriel Planning Council would be held on December 7, 1973, and
asked those Commissioners who wished to attend to get in touch
with the staff to make reservations.
B. Asst. Planner Burnham reported on the cases considered by the
Minor Zoning Modification Committee on November 26, 1973:
Minor Zoning Modification Case 73 -29 was a request to develop an
R -2 zoned property with reduced square footage per dwelling for
one of the parcels. Property is located at ,6127 and 6131 North
Golden West Avenue. Asst. Planner Burnham referred to plot plan,
and said in review of the case it was determined also this de-
velopment would be considerably short of legal open space,. The
Committee determined it would be best to bring it before the
Planning Commission for their review. City Attorney White said
the applicant had the alternatives of joint ownership and lot
combination, or applying for zone variance,
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Minor Zoning Modification Case 73 -30 was a request to construct
a 10 -unit apartment complex in an R -3 zone with less than required
open space. Mr. Burnham referred to Plot Plans Exhibits "A ",
"B" and "C ". At issue was the useable open space. After discussion,
the Committee determined the case should be presented to the
Planning Commission as it was not a minor project, and further,
they wanted the City Attorney's opinion regarding density con -
sistency with the General Plan. Mr. White said a request must
be compatible with the General Plan in order for the Committee
to grant it.
Minor Zoning Modification Case 73 -31 was a request to construct
an addition to a single- family residence which would encroach l2
ft. into the rear yard area in an R -1 zone. Mr. Burnham explained
Plot Plan Exhibit "A ", The Committee had no objection to the
request and granted it,
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Commissioner Atkins made a motion,
. seconded by Commissioner Clark and carried unanimously, to adjourn
to a study session. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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Secretary J
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Chairman