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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
May 10, 1977
1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of
Temple City was called to order at 7:30 p.m., May 10, 1977, by
Chairman Stacy.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Stacy led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Atkins, Breazeal, Lawson, Seibert, Stacy
Absent: Commissioners - None
Also present: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Planning
Director Dragicevich and Asst. Planner Richards.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of April 26, 1977:
There being no additions or corrections to the minutes, Commissioner
Breazeal made a motion to approve them as written. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Seibert and carried by roll call vote with
Commissioners Atkins, Breazeal, Seibert and Stacy voting for, and
Commissioner Lawson abstaining.
5. PUBLIC HEARING: DETERMINATION OF EXISTENCE OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE
9554 Las Tunas Drive
Temple City, Ca.
The Planning Director gave the staff report, saying the Commission,
on April 12, 1977, adopted Resolution No. 77 -746PC declaring its
intent to conduct a public hearing to determine existence of a public
nuisance, and set the case for public hearing for May 10, 1977. In-
spection by staff on May 5, 1977, revealed that the objectionable
conditions listed in said resolution had been corrected, i.e.,
weeds cut down and removed, loose papers and debris eliminated, abandoned
display case, window decals and wire rolls removed from the property.
He continued that the remaining signing is required to be removed by
June 24th, and the bamboo screening remains on the rear walls. How-
ever, staff feels sufficient progress has been made to terminate
further action in this case.
Commissioner Seibert made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Atkins,
and passed unanimously, to terminate proceedings to determine existence
of a public nuisance at 9554 Las Tunas Drive.
6. PUBLIC HEARING: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 565 (L.A. County No. 8115)
Golden State Health Center, Inc. - Owner
5522 North Gracewood Avenue
Temple City, Ca.
Site:
Zone:
David Heeb, Manager - Applicant
Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital
5522 North Gracewood Avenue
Temple City, Ca.
5522 North Gracewood Avenue
R -1, Single Family residential
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The Planning Director said, in staff report, that the applicant pro-
poses to divide the subject property into two parcels, and explained
the plot plan marked Exhibit "A ". Lot 1 will have 305 feet of street
frontage and consist of a proposed sanitarium and parking facilities,
and Lot 2 will have 596 ft. street frontage and consist of the exist-
ing convalescent hospital and attendant structures and facilities.
Lot 1 is basically vacant. He then gave the factual data on the sub-
ject property and surrounding area, and reviewed the staff proposals if
the request is granted. He said a draft Environmental Impact Report
had been prepared on this request and also a request for modification
of a zone variance (the latter to be considered by the City Council,
which was the granting body originally).
Commissioner Breazeal referred to p. 13 of the Environmental Impact
Report, which states there will be 200 car trips per day, and asked if
that was for the total development of Parcels 1 and 2, or only Parcel
1, and what will be the impact on circulation when both parcels exit onto
Gracewood. Mr. Dragicevich said the Traffic Engineer reviewed the pro-
posed parcel map and concluded there would be no significant impact on
the environment because of traffic.
The Public Hearing was declared open.
Mr. David Heeb, Manager of Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital, 1024 E.
Palmdale, Orange, California, said the lot split is being requested
in order to finance the project. He had read the proposed conditions
if his request is granted, and was agreeable to them.
There was no one else to speak in favor.
In opposition:
Mr. Roger Cunningham, 5511 Hallowell, whose lot backs up to the subject
facility (Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital), said this use is not
compatible with the residential area at the present time, and asked
that the request be denied. He took issue with the Environmental Impact
Report which he had read. He cited the noise emanating from the laundry
room which backs up to the rear of his property, which noise is greater
than 45 -50 dBA indicated in the Report, and since the facility operates
seven days a week, the Report does not state the increase of sound on
weedends and holidays in that area. Expansion as proposed would require
additional machines for the laundry.
Sound emitting from sanitary cleaning of kitchen and room equipment
in the driveway is 75 dBA, and from the public address system is 72
dBA when used.
He spoke of the air pollution from the laundry, and the heavy odors and
lint from the laundry exhausts. He stated this facility has no sanitary
facility for cleaning kitchen and room equipment. The metal serving carts
and racks are washed in the main driveway area and the waste water is
flushed onto Daines Drive.
He claimed the present structures are substandard, that the laundry
building is not insulated, has hollow wall construction, is not fire-
proof and there is no buffer between this building and private property.
He claimed that the sump for the laundry is inadequate, and when it
fills up the overflow water inundates his property and sometimes flows
onto Hallowell Street. The buffer of trees, some planted by Mr. Collins,
former owner of the facility, and the majority planted by Mr. Cunning-
ham, are dying because of overwatering.
He spoke of the conditions of the building and grounds on the south side
facing Daines Drive, which he said were a disgrace, and the management
has shown no sensitivity to the people in the area.
In reply to Commissioner Breazeal's question on what basis he considered
the building constructed to substandard requirements, Mr. Cunningham re-
plied it is a garage -type structure housing heavy -duty machinery and
equipment, operating 8 -9 hours a day, in an R -1 zone,.
Commissioner Stacy asked if the laundry was installed at the time the
hospital was built, and the Planning Director said the hospital was
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built prior to the laundry facilities which were installed in about 1969
when a conditional use permit and ;gone variance were applied for.
.Mr. Cunningham, in response to questions from Commissioner Stacy, said
he had sound readings taken and findings signed and certified by a
professional sound engineer. The sound readings of the public address
system were taken inside the building, in his backyard and at the property
line and the property north of him.
IMr. John Stacey, 5626 Gracewood, spoke about the dust emanating from
the vacant property to the south of him, which belongs to.the applicant.
He said he was told the property was to be developed in 1970, and won-
dered if, with the proposed lot split, that parcel would be sold off. He
would like some conditions imposed when construction would start. The
Planning Director said the project is subject to approval of modification
of a zone variance granted for the project originally in 1969. The con-
struction can proceed without the parcel map as it is being requested
only for purposes of financing. Furthermore, Mr: Dragicevich added, to-
night only the tentative parcel map is being considered, and applicant
will have to file a final parcel map which takes two to three months, and
is still subject to City regulations. Mr. Stacey said he was badly
affected by the dust from that lot. He further commented on a large
truck that services the facility every Saturday morning at 5:45 and which
is very disturbing. He was not aware of any odors from the facility.
. Mr. Heeb, in rebuttal, said he, too, had employed a professional
sound engineer for readings on the facility and his readings are
different from those submitted by Mr. Cunningham. The laundry was built
with permit and according to Code in force at that time. No machinery
has been moved in that was not in the original plans. The laundry has
been there only a short time in comparison with the total project. If
the property is developed Mr. Stacey will not have a dust problem from
the vacant lot. The building is going to house retirement type individuals
and not nursing patients. ,Presently the convalescent hospital handles
Ipatients requiring skilled nursing care. The proposed retirement center
would accommodate people who contribute to the community. Construction
is scheduled to start as soon as approval and permits are obtained.
In reply to question from Commissioner Breazeal, he said he was not
acquainted with the sump Mr. Cunningham referred to. He continued that
there is a spray system to cut down lint, noise and odor coming from the
laundry. He had only heard from Mr. Cunningham once prior to this evening.
There being no one else to speak to the issue, Commissioner Seibert
moved to close public hearing, seconded by Commissioner. Lawson and the
motion carried.
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City Attorney Martin instructed the Commissioners that . they must first
consider the Environmental Impact Report and the challenges raised
this evening to that report. The Commissioners were in agreement that
the charges made should be investigated by staff re noise, drainage,
odor, substandard structures, and asked the developer if it would
work a hardship to continue the hearing. Mr. Heeb said it would not.
Commissioner Atkins moved to reopen public hearing, seconded by Com-
missioner Seibert and the motion carried.
Commissioner Atkins made a motion to continue the public hearing to
the regular Planning Commission meeting of June 14, 1977, seconded
by Commissioner Breazeal, and the motion carried.
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7, PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 63 -45
Mr. and Mrs. Hans Gubler - Owner /Applicant
9441 East Broadway
Temple City, Ca,
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Site: 9441 East Broadway
Zone: R -1, Single Family residential
Director Dragicevich gave the staff report, saying the applicant
proposes to continue with the existing plant nursery (nonconforming
use) in an R -1 zone beyond the 10 -year abatement period as specifie
in Resolution No. 63 -289. He exhibited the plot plan marked Exhibi
"A" showing the proposed development with structures in existence at
the time of the original application for a zone variance in 1963.
The variance was requested to conduct retail sales of nursery plants
in an existing plant nursery in the then zoned R -A (Residential -
Agriculture) zone. He gave the factual data on the subject property
and surrounding area, reviewed the Planning Analysis, and said that
an Initial Study, in accordance with California Environmental Quality
Act of 1970, as amended, had been nrepared, and a Negative Declaration
completed. Notices had been nathli.shed and posted as required by law.
If the request to extend the : ibatement period is approved, he reviewed
the staff proposals to be imposed.
In referring to the plot plan, he explained the current usage of the •
subject parcel.and the existing facility and said none of the resi-
dential units to the west on an adjacent parcel is being used as a
residence but are being used in conjunction with the nursery. In re-
sponse to question by Commissioner Atkins, the Director said to his
knowledge no complaints had been received from neighbors about this
operation. In conclusion, the Director said the applicant had never
signed an affidavit of acceptance of conditions of Zone Variance
63 -45 because he never exercised the variance.
The Public Hearing was declared open.
Mr. John Shaw, 6161 Hart Street, Temple City, attorney for the appli-
cant, stated that applicant was under the impression that, if he did
not exercise the variance granted him in 1963, he would not be limited
by the 10 -year abatement.
City Attorney Martin pointed out that, if the applicant did not exer-
cise right granted by the variance, it never became effective. The
amortization of 10 years, from 1967, is what: is being appealed, and
finally, if there has been expansion of this nonconforming use on thigh
property which, at one time since incorporation was conforming, this
would have to be considered.
Mr. Shaw replied one building was always used for nursery operation
and had been a portion of the nursery, but he didn't have information
about the other building. Mr. Martin asked if the 30 -day notice to
abate the use was not considered adequate. Mr. Shaw replied that,
with respect to the location of the nursery, there are several other
nonconforming uses in the immediate area, plus two churches and two
schools. The subject property is unique in size, 50 x 290 ft., for
a residential lot. Currently most of the lots in the area are con-
siderably shallower, and many "flag" lots. In square footage it is
double what the City requires for a single- family parcel (being 14,5
sq. ft.). The buildings were built prior to the present zoning regu
Lions and people who moved into this area surrounding the nursery
knew it was there at the time they moved there. It has been there
since 1949 -1952, and at that time the. area was zoned R -A. Mr. Gubler
has not changed the property.as far as adding or expanding the struc-
tures. The property is well maintained. There have been no complaints
about this operation. He is willing to comply with any recommendations
to upgrade any portion of the property if he is allowed additional
time. He has reduced his staff from 20 workers in 1975 to approximatlE.y
7 workers at this time, and currently there are no retail sales from
his office and all signs have been removed, only the address indicat-
ing his property. Mr. Shaw then showed slides of the property.
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Mr. Hans Gubler, 9441 E. Broadway, said in 1961 the operation was retail
and wholesale. After one year it was decided to build a sales room and •
offices, but after the public hearing, he felt that, by not exercising
•the variance the time limit would not apply. He was not aware of the
1967 decision, and he was surprised to learn he would have to abate the
use.
He has expanded over the years, he continued, and has bought a large
nursery and is currently moving to the new location. However, it takes
Itime to train the personnel in his highly specialized field. With re-
gards to using additional buildings on the lots for the nursery, he
has not altered the structures either inside or out, but the buildings
are used for storage and laboratory and for employees' lunchroom. With
reference to a period required for moving, it takes two -three years to
train an employee in the process of raising orchids from seeds, and five
years for the transition would be agreeable. He replied, in answer to
Commissioner Breazeal's question, that he is the owner of the parcel to
the west also, and has been at the new location in the desert 14 months.
There being no one else to speak to the issue, Commissioner Lawson made
a motion, seconded by Commissioner Breazeal and carried, to close Public
Hearing.
City Attorney Martin instructed the Commissioners to confine themselves
to whether there shall be an extension granted for the nonconforming use
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in conforming buildings, and if so, how long.
Commissioner Breazeal said there were unusual circumstances in that the
individual applied for and was granted a variance, and applicant was of
the opinion that, if he didn't exercise the variance he could continue
the use which has been in existence since 1959. There has been no one
speaking in opposition, this is not a public nuisance operation. To
remove the greenhouses, according to the applicant, would create a loss
of $90,000, which is imposing an economic hardship. Inasmuch as it takes
I2 to 3 years to train an employee, and he has been at the new location
14 months, he was in favor of a 3 -year extension, and under no circum-
stances should the use change, that it operate five days a week, no signs
permitted, and with conditions by staff.
Commissioner Lawson stated that a church and school, called nonconform-
ing by Atty. Shaw, are permitted in residential areas. He was in favor
of extending the abatement period,without the 6 ft. high view - obscuring
fence on the eastern property line (staff proposal), and for five years
rather than three, as the fence is a considerable investment.
•Commissioner Atkins expressed concern about abating the nonconforming
structure at the end of five years. He would be in favor only if that
commercial -type building is removed within 90 days after the end of the
5 -year period, and make other structures for residential use again.
Commissioner Seibert felt there was no need for fencing on the easterly
property line. He was in favor of a 5 -year extension.
Chairman Stacy agreed, saying the operation is maintained very well. He
was in favor of a 5 -year period, with no requirement for a fence, and
discontinuing the use of residential structures for nursery purposes,
and that the commercial -type structure must be removed within 90 days
after the 5 -year abatement period. He added that, with both parcels
Ithere is a 70 ft. frontage, which is not substandard.
Commissioner Seibert moved to certify the Negative Declaration. Com-
missioner Lawson seconded and the motion carried.
Commissioner Atkins moved to extend the nonconforming use for five years,
until 1982, with staff conditions 1, 2 and 4, that there shall be no
extension of commercial activity, with operations restricted to five -day
0 week, with no additional signs, and that the buildings shall be removed
from the premises and adjoining property ninety days after abatement,
and the properties be used for residential use only. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Breazeal and carried.
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Attorney Martin read title to Resolution 77- 746PC, A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY GRANTING A CONTINUATION
OF A NONCONFORMING USE IN CASE NO. 63 -45. Commissioner Atkins moved to
waive further reading and adopt, seconded by Commissioner Breazeal and •
the motion carried.
Chairman Stacy called a recess at 8:55 p.m., and reconvened the meeting
at 9:05 p.m.
8. PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 77 -502
John L. Ragsdale et al - Owner
4521 Lasheart Drive
La Canada, Ca.
Earl R. Koon - Applicant
6333 Longmont Street
San Gabriel, Ca.
Site: 6404, 6406 and 6412 North Rosemead Blvd.
Zone: C -2, General Commercial
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The Planning Director gave the staff report, saying . applicant proposes
to construct and operate an automotive repair center on the subject
property which consists of two parcels. He explained the plot plan •
marked Exhibit "A" which shows the automotive center containing six
service bays. Attendant facilities would include a machine shop, office,
waiting room, restroom and shower, with a 19 -car parking lot and enclosed
trash area. Exhibit "B ", next referred to, showed various elevations. He
gave the factual data on the subject property and surrounding area, plann-
ing analysis, and reviewed the staff proposals if the request is granted.
In conclusion, he said a Negative Declaration had been prepared and sub -
mitted in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970, as amended, and that a written protest had been received from one
of the property owners protesting the Negative Declaration and entire
development. In conclusion he said the parcels involved presently had t
residential structures on them, which were about 40 -50 years old and not
in good repair. The site is adjacent to residentially zoned properties,
which does not usually develop into good neighborhood relationship when
a commercial use.abutts it. Applicant is flexible in the placement of the
proposed building. Hours of operation, listed by the applicant in the
application, were to be 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Public Hearing was declared open.
Mr. Earl R. Koon, 6333 Longmont Street, San Gabriel, applicant, in answeAl,
to question from Commissioner Breazeal, said that, to counteract noise,
he planned to put a wall across the rear of the property, and the building
would be of concrete. In response to Commissioner Seibert, he said the
extent of the machine shop would be for small parts, small machines,
and they would not be running after hours. Mr. Koon said he does not plan
to open on Saturdays. Presently he is located on the corner of Las Tunas
Blvd. and Rosemead. He had read the staff proposals and was in agreement
with them. He wanted to know where the water main was on Rosemead for
the required fire hydrant. Commissioner Atkins asked if he had investigated
the cost of putting in a fire hydrant, and Mr. Koan said he had not dis-
cussed it with the water company. He added he would prefer not to put in
the hydrant, but if necessary, he will comply.
There was no one else to speak for the issue.
In opposition:
Mr. Laurence Rhodes, 6343 Rosemead, living in one of the apartments, ob-
jected to the proposal as it would create an eyesore for residential and
commercial property consisting of apartment complexes and single - family •
areas. Eighty percent of area around the subject property is apartment
complexes. The proposed use could lead to an auto body and painting shop.
It would be more appropriate in an industrial area. There will be tow
trucks and other equipment adding to the traffic on Rosemead. The proposed
6 ft. high wall across the rear of the property is not adequate to keep
out the noise from the properties to the rear. Also, gas stations and
body shops often "fold up" and the property is left vacant, and becomes
an eyesore.,
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Donald Buchanan, 9018 Emperor Ave., expressed concern about whether the
proposed parking would be adequate, about the noise the use would generate,
and about the safety hazard to the neighborhood, and that cars being re-
•paired would be test driven down Rosemead Blvd., onto Emperor Ave., and
then Sultana Ave, He would like hours of operation a condition of grant-
ing, and had no objection to the facility being open half -day Saturday.
Mr. Donald Baumann, 6438 Sultana Ave., was concerned about the noise and
Iair pollution from the proposed use, and asked that, if the use is approved,
landscaping be required, and that it be maintained.
Mrs. Louise Mejia, 6439 Sultana Ave„ was concerned about safety, saying
there have been numerous accidents on Rosemead Blvd. caused by vehicles
pulling out from property on Rosemead to get into the flow of traffic.
School children cross Rosemead Blvd. at Emperor Ave. daily. She also ex-
pressed concern about the noise problem.
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Mr. Arthur W. Oliver, 6401 Sultana Ave., was concerned about the water
supply to the facility, as he stated the easement for water was across his
property, and that easement right expired five years ago.
Lila Ragsdale, 4521 Lasheart Drive, La Canada, said there are two easements
on this property, one of which has no expiration date. The City Manager
said the water supply is a problem for the applicant to reconcile.
James Roig, 6371 Saultana Ave.., backing up to the subject: property, was
concerned about the safety of his,children playing in his rear yard as he
said this use would pose a potential fire hazard and also create noise.
Mrs. Gayle Knode, 6417 Sultana Ave., was concerned about the dirt and
odors from the facility both during construction and when it is in operation.
Mrs. James Roig, 6371 Sultana Ave., said they bought north of Las Tunas
IDrive because they felt it was a better residential area, and she felt this
type of use should be limited to south of Las Tunas,
In rebuttal, Mr. Earl Koon said he had a business in Temple City for five
years and there were no complaints from his operation. He has had no
vehicle accident of any type in 15 years he has been in business, in-
volving customer cars. He maintains fire equipment in excess of what the
Fire Marshall requires. Cars will be test driven on Rosemead Blvd. This
property is zoned for a commercial use, which permits garages. The land-
scaping on his present facility is well maintained. With proper equip-
ment, well maintained, there is a minimum of noise. He has never had a
noise complaint.
Commissioner Atkins made a motion to close Public Hearing, seconded by
Commissioner Seibert and the motion carried.
City Attorney Martin said the Negative Declaration was to be considered
first, and since there were a number of challenges about the effect of
the use on the environment, including the letter from Marie L. Sawyer,
6421 Sultana Ave., and the Commissioners should consider these also.
Commissioner Seibert said that, with the uses presently on Rosemead Blvd.,
a market and shopping complex, a restaurant, apartments across the street
from the subject property, and the traffic on this State highway, he could
see no adverse effect from this use that is not already existing. This
use would not create an adverse effect.
Commissioner Atkins concurred, adding that any number of businesses could
locate in that zone and would not be required to come before the Planning
Commission for approval, and might be more objectionable. This use will
not create an adverse effect.
Commi_ssio.ic : t.;..; .�1. �.ridcn t t;it. some uses that could locate there could
have more in -and -out traffic than the proposed use. He also asked the
width of Sultana Ave., and the City Manager said it had a. 60 ft. right -
of -way, which is standard for a residential street. Commissioner Seibert
said the City has no control over who can use the streets, except to regulate
the weight of vehicles. Commissioner Breazeal continued that applicant
has submitted a number of noise abatement procedures, and is willing to
locate the building in any position acceptable to the City.
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Commissioner Atkins moved to certify the Negative Declaration of Environ-
mental Impact inasmuch as the Commission finds the charges made against
it could apply to any other use that might locate in this zone, and as
this use requires a conditional use permit, measures can be imposed, and
are being implemented by the applicant, to reduce any impact the use
might have on the environment. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Seibert
and carried.
Commissioner Lawson said the proposed use, in considering conditional use
permit approval, meets the burden of proof, as the site is adequate in
size and shape, with ample parking, and with landscaping it will be a goo
site. The location has sufficient access to streets, and will carry the
quantity and quality of traffic to be generated by the use as Rosemead B1
is a State highway. The amount of traffic from this use will be incidenta
to traffic presently there. The proposed use will not have an adverse
effect on use, enjoyment or valuation of adjacent properties,and it will
be an improvement over what is there. Commissioner Atkins added that hours
of operation should be set for 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., six days a week.
His reasoning for this condition was that, during the week, people are
active and will not be affected by any intrusion of noise as they would
be evenings and Sundays. The Saturday hours would not be objectionable.
People who buy property close to a major roadway must expect development
of commercial uses along that roadway. And some of the uses permitted in
the zone of the subject property could be more objectionable than this one.
Commissioner Breazeal added this is not "spot zoning" as the property is
already "strip commercial ". The building will not be an eyesore, and
there will be a 6 ft. high wall across the rear property line.
Chairman Stacy was concerned about the location of the building. The City
Manager suggested locating the business at a 90 degree angle to the south
property line. He further added that no one had complained about the noise
of traffic on Rosemead Blvd., which is quite heavy. Regarding the accidents
on that street referred to this evening, he said there have been accidents,
but the incidence of them should be reduced when the signal is installed
at Rosemead Blvd. and Emperor St. It was suggested that a right -turn onl
sign be posted at the site of the business.
The Commissioners 'agreed that the location of the building be worked out
between applicant and staff, and in accordance with recommendations of
the Traffic Engineer.
Commissioner Atkins moved to approve conditional use permit in Case 77 -502
as the proposed site is adequate, has sufficient access to streets and
highways, and will have no adverse effect on the community, and in addi-
tion to staff proposals, that the hours of operation be limited to 7:30 •
a.m. to 6:00 p.m., six days a week, that the recommendations of the
Traffic Engineer regarding the right -turn only sign posting be incorporated,
and that the Planning Director and applicant work out the orientation of
the building to provide environmental protection for adjacent properties.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Breazeal and carried.
City Attorney Martin read title to Resolution 77- 747PC, A RESOLUTION OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY GRANTING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT IN CASE NO. 77 -502. Commissioner Breazeal moved to waive fur-
ther reading and adopt, seconded by Commissioner Seibert and the motion
carried.
9. COMMUNICATIONS - There were none.
10. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO
Mrs. William Tolman, 5033 Sultana, addressed the
of restricting parking of overweight vehicles on
She was advised this matter was on the agenda on
SPEAK
Commission on the problem
residential properties.
the next item.
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