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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes - 1974/04/23 - RegularPLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 23, 1974 INITIATION 1. CALL TO ORDER I Commissioner Lawson called to order the regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Temple City at 7:30 p.m., April 23, 1974. 1 1 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Lawson led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 3. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Atkins, Breazeal, Clark, Stacy, Lawson Absent: Commissioners - None Also present: City Manager Koski, Asst. City Attorney White, Planning Director Dragicevich and Asst. Planner. Burnham. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of April 9, 1974: There being no additions or corrections to the minutes, Commissioner Breazeal moved they be approved as written. Commissioner Atkins seconded the motion which passed by roll call vote with Commissioners Atkins, Breazeal, Clark and Lawson voting affirmative .and •Commissioner Stacy abstaining. 5. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS TO AMEND THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MINOR LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS. Planning Director Dragicevich reported that this item had been before the Planning Commission for consideration several times at past meet- ings, and as a result of discussions with the Planning Commissioners and Regional Engineer and study sessions on this matter, the proposed . resolution was prepared. The minor lot line adjustment was proposed by staff to eliminate nonconformity in setback lines in order to build accessory structures, or add square footage to an existing lot from an adjacent one. He listed the conditions under which a final parcel map would not be required in granting such adjustments. He concluded his presentation by saying that a Negative Declaration on the Environmental Impact Report had been prepared. The public hearing was declared open. No one came forward to speak.. Commissioner Atkins moved to close public hearing, seconded by Commis- sioner Breazeal and the motion carried. In closed discussion the Commissioners were in agreement that the pro- posed resolution reflected the results of their discussions and recom- mendations. Commissioner Atkins moved to recommend to the City Council addition of Section 9605 to the Zoning Code with reference to Minor Lot Line Adjustments. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stacy and passed. unanimously. Asst. City Attorney White read title to Resolution 74- 553PC, A RESOLU- TION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE ADDITION OF NEW SECTION 9605 TO THE TEMPLE CITY ZONING CODE RELATING TO MINOR LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS. Commissioner Breazeal moved to waive further reading and adopt. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Atkins and carried unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MEETING OF APRIL 23, 1974 PAGE TWO 6. PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE 74 -413 Lee R. Hill Mortuary, Owner /Applicant Louis K. Randall, President 5800 Temple City Boulevard Temple City Location: 4800 North Temple City Boulevard The Planning Director stated notices, as required by law, had been sent, and then proceeded to give the staff report saying this applicant had been granted a zone variance recently with respect to parking re. quirements and expansion of existing business. However, the City's Zoning Ordinance did not permit apartment uses in the C -2 zone and it was necessary to amend the ordinance to include living quarters as an auxiliary use to mortuaries with conditional use permit approval. Now the applicant is before the Commission with a request to add living quarters for attendants in conjunction with the existing (mortuary) business facilities located in a C -2 zone. The Director referred to the plot plan marked Exhibit "A "showing existing and proposed develop - ment, gave the factual data on the property and staff proposals if the request is granted, He concluded his presentation by:saying.that a Negative Declaration on the Environmental Impact had been prepared for the proposed use. The public hearing was declared open. Mr. Louis Randall, 4800 Temple City Boulevard, President. of Lee R. Hi1L.. Mortuary, stated he had been working on this matter with the City for . over a year. He would be happy to answer any questions.•. There being no questions, and no one else to speak for or against the issue, Commissioner Breazeal moved to close. public hearing. Commissioner Stacy seconded the motion and it passed. In closed discussion the Commissioners agreed they had no objection. to the proposal, and Commissioner Breazeal made a motion,, seconded. by Commissioner Atkins, to grant request in Conditional Use Permit Case 74 -413 as it met the requirements for granting, and it passed unanimously. Asst. City Attorney White read title to.Re.solution No. 74- 554PC, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY GRANT - ING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN CASE NO. 74 -413. Commissioner Stacy made a - motion, seconded by Commissioner Clark and passed unanimously, to waive further reading and adopt: PUBLIC HEARING: RESIDENTIAL.PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CASE 74 -415 TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 32040 . C. Ray and Beulah L. Johnston ) Louise M. Ingram ) Maybelle Thompson ) Howard R. and Dorothy V..Spotts ) Thomas F. McI lroy ) Richard and Eve Janda ) Owners William R. and Mildred C. Boren ) Richard J. McQuesten ) Eugene H. Thompson ) Leland P. Tinkham ) James Baldwin - Baldwin Builders ) 1 1 James Baldwin - Applicant The Baldwin Company 16811 Hale Avenue Irvine , California PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MEETING OF APRIL 23, 1974 Site: PAGE THREE 10034 and 10040 Olive Street, on the south side of Olive Street, and 5204 Baldwin Avenue through 5312 Baldwin Avenue, on the east side of Baldwin Avenue; and 10017 through 10031 Green Street, on the north side of Green Street, and approximately the westerly half of 5311 through 5325 Zadell Avenue,.on the west side of Zadell Avenue. Request: A. Certify Environmental Impact Report . B. Change of zone from R -1, Single Family Residential to R.P.D., Residential Planned Development (12.8 units per acre.) 1 1 C. Approve Tentative Tract Map No. 32040 The Planning Director stated notices had been sent as required by law, and also published in the newspaper. He went on to say this case was presented before the Planning Commission in May of last year for the first time under a different application.procedure. The request before the Commission tonight is a change of zone from R -1, Single Family, to RPD, Residential Planned Development. With the assistance of Mr. Burnham, Asst. Planner, The Director explained the plot plan Exhibits "A ", "B" and "C" and "C -1 ", showing the proposed 79 unit condominium, the archi- tectural appearance of the proposed structures and the floor plans of the proposed units. He gave the factual data on the subject property and the surrounding area and zoning history, and concluded with the staff pro- posals. Director Dragicevich continued that Tentative Tract Map No.32040 on the subject project be recommended for approval with staff conditions as proposed, and highlighted for the Commission. He called attention to the request for new fire hydrants made by the Fire Chief, and upgrading of hydrants, at certain locations, and referred the Commission to the letters from the advisory agencies in connection with the preparation of proposed conditions. The Director next referred to the Environmental Impact Report, saying there were several areas where the project could have adverse environ- mental impact, consequently a detailed report was prepared and attached to the staff report. He stated it was felt there would be an increase in traffic, noise level, safety and air pollution. It would result in the displacement of a few families, there would be an increase in dust and there would be a higher residential density. Positive effects included the removal of existing older homes and ground areas will be landscaped in trees and greenery. Summing it up, he concluded there would be an adverse effect on the environment as described in the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. In answer to questions from the Commissioners, the Director said that on Parcels, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 as shown on Exhibit "A -1 ", it will be required to put in public works improvements inasmuch as the developer is changing the shape of these lots. The density of the previous plan submitted was 14.6 units per acre vs. 12.8 in the present case; there is a basic change in the interior circulation and type of buildings. The public hearing was declared open. Mr. James Baldwin, 16811 Hale Avenue, Irvine, said the present plan is 11 units less than the previous one. The present plan is a street - oriented frontage development; the previous plan was a mall- frontage oriented one and the public streets were at the back door. This plan provides more open space. He questioned the requirement for public works improvements on Zadell and Olive Streets and upgrading of the fire . hydrants on Olive. He said he had seen the requirements of the Los Angeles County, and the water, sewer and fire flows would present no problems. There was no one else to speak in favor of the development. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Meeti PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MEETING OF APRIL 23, 1974 PAGE FIVE The second item for consideration was the change of zone from R -1 to RPD. Commissioner Breazeal opened the discussion by saying the proposal is con- sistent with the General Plan for density in that area; open space is in • excess of requirements in similar developments; the project abuts a second.- ary highway. The fact that there are areas zoned for multiple density that are not developed to their zoned potential is not relevant to the considera- tion of this case. He informed those persons who requested a delay to study the RPD ordinance and secure petitions that the case would automatically . Igo before the City Council for a public hearing, giving them the additional . time they want. He was in favor of the project. Commissioner Atkins commented that he considered the project from a Planning Commissioner's viewpoint, and also from the viewpoint of a resident in that area for 12 years, and he has been concerned what would go in that area - shopping center, apartments, or houses. Commissioner Breazeal had expressed a Planning Commissioner's viewpoint, and he, as 'a resident, wished to add that he felt the residents in that area want houses; which is what is being proposed; something the people could live with Commissioner Clark said to divide the lots and build 2 -3 houses on each one would be expensive as land is costly in this area; he could see nothing against the plan, other than the higher density and that complies with the General Plan. • Commissioner Stacy considered the plan excellent -and an attractive addition to the community. The circulation . pattern and entrance -exits will prevent interference with adjacent land owners, with the, exception of Mr.. Lucas. With reference to Mr. Lucas' complaint of loss of privacy; this condition could occur with any new residential construction on the propertiessurround ing him. At the price level of the homes, it is unlikely the people who • buy them will be any problem, and many of them will be elderly - and there. is an equal possibility that the buyers will be assets to the community. He concluded by saying he objected to the two fire hydrants required to be . upgraded on the north side of Olive Street. Chairman Lawson stated when this case was originally submitted to the. Planning Commission to change the zone to R -3, he voted against it as he felt it was not the proper zoning for this property. With the RPD zoning the City has some latitude and restrictions on the builder for development of the property. He was in favor. Commissioner Clark.moved to recommend to the City Council a change of zone from R -1 to RPD in Case 74 -415 and that the Provisional Plan as presented, and in accordance with. Exhibits "A ", "A -1" and "B ", be approved and merged • into the zone change. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stacy and passed unanimously. Asst. City Attorney White read title to Resolution 74- 555PC, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RECOMMENDING A CHANGE OF ZONE IN RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CASE NO. 74 -415. Commissioner Atkins made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Breazeal and passed unanimously to waive further reading and adopt. The third item for consideration was the Tentative Tract Map 32040. Com- missioner Clark questioned the requirement for sidewalks on streets the project will not border. It was explained that portions of lots facing these streets will be included in the project and it is legal and within the Isubdivision ordinance to require public works improvements in such cases.. Conditions 8 and 22 of the staff report were deleted as not being applic- able to the case under consideration.. Commissioner Stacy felt the condition for fire hydrants required to be up graded on the north side of Olive Street, at Robinhood and Zadell Avenues, should be deleted as the remaining fire hydrant requests for this project • would provide adequate fire protection for the project. The other Commis- sioners,were in agreement. 1 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MEETING OF APRIL 23, 1974 PAGE SIX. Commissioner Atkins moved to approve Tentative, Tract Map No. 32040 with conditions as revised in the staff report (i.e. deletion of Items 8 and. 22, and deletion of upgrading of the two fire hydrants on Olive Street). Motion was seconded by Commissioner. Stacy and passed unanimously. Asst. City Attorney White read title to Resolution 74- 556PC, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 32040. Commissioner Stacy moved to waive further reading and adopt. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Breazeal and passed unanimo- usly. City Manager Koski advised the audience that both the zone change and Tentative Tract Map would be considered by the City Council automatically and that public hearing notices to all property owners woule again be sent as required by law. 8. COMMUNICATIONS - There were none. 9. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK Mr. Arthur A. Lochte, 10021 E. La Rosa Drive, expressed the opinion that the fire hydrants on Olive Street should be upgraded because of increase in density in the area when the project is completed. It . was explained that the Commission determined the fire hydrants along Olive Street are sufficient to serve the area with the addition of the other fire hydrants required on Green Street and in the project area. These improvements, it was explained, are at the developer's expense, as are all public works improvements made in connection with the project. A recess was called by Chairman Lawson.. at 9:40 p.m., and the meeting was called to order again at 9:50 p.m. 10. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS A. Establishment of the Relocation Appeals Board - Temple City Community Redevelopment Agency Planning Director Dragicevich informed the Commission this item is postponed for action .. to the next regular meeting on May 14, 1974. B. Conflict of Interest Statements Commissioner Stacy asked when these statements were due, and Asst. City Attorney said to withhold submission of them until .further notice. C. Seismic Safety Element Planning Director Dragicevich explained that the Seismic Safety and Noise Elements are required elements that must be included in the City's General Plan by September 20, 1974. Several cities in the San Gabriel.. Valley selected a professional firm to perform a study on geologic and seismic hazards for the West San Gabriel Valley, and Temple City has been invited to participate in contracting with this firm for a seismic safety study which will comply with the State guidelines, The cost for Temple City to participate will not exceed $1942, which compares favorably against the fees paid by cities acting alone in the prepara- tion of this Element. He concluded by asking the Commission to recommend inclusion in the 1974 -75 FY budget a sum of 1942 for the seismic safety . study to be performed by this consultant firm., Commissioner Stacy moved to recommend inclusion of .$1942 in the 1974-75 FY budget for the seismic safety study to be performed by a consultant firm. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Atkins and passed by roll call vote with Commissioners Atkins, Clark, Stacy and Lawson voting affirmative. Commissioner Breazeal abstained stating he felt that budget matters were not in thr pu v±ew of t-he Planning Commissioner's respons- ibilities, 1 • PTANNE COMMISSION MINUTES MR TING OF APRIL 23, 1974 PAGE SEVEN D. Property Nuisances Commissioner Atkins referred to properties at 6038 Rosemead and at 9044 Olive, both of which had been before the Planning Commission as property nuisances and the cases had been terminated. In each instance the properties were still in a deteriorating or unkempt condition. Staft was instructed to investigate. Commissioner Clark asked what progress could be reported on property nuisance case at 9661 Las Tunas Drive, and was informed the City Council had required certain improvements and if they were not done the City had the right to have those improvements made at the property owner's expense. 11. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Commissioner Breazeal made a motion seconded by Commissioner Atkins and passed unanimously, to adjourn to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission. Meeting ad- journed at 10 p.m. ATTEST: Secretary •