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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes - 1979/03/13 - RegularPLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 13, 1979 411 INITIATION 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., March 13, 1979, by Chairman Lawson. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Lawson led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 3. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Abraham, Breazeal, Seibert, Stacy, Lawson Absent: Commissioners: None Also present: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Planning Director Dragicevich and Asst. Planner Alexanian. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Meeting of February 27, 1979 There being no additions or corrections to the minutes, Commissioner Seibert moved to approve them as written. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Breazeal and carried by roll call vote with Commission- ers Abraham, Breazeal, Seibert and Stacy voting affirmative, and Chairman Lawson abstaining. 5. Request for beer and wine license Golddigger's Bar - 9022 Las Tunas Drive Director Dragicevich reported that this item was continued by the Planning Commission from their regular meeting of February 27, 1979, to allow applicant to furnish more evidence to substantiate his claim that the use was in operation until late August or September of 1978. The business in question is considered nonconforming since 'a conditional use permit has never been requested or approved in the past, and if the use is abandoned for more than 180 days, according to the Zoning Code, a conditional use permit must be applied for. Applicant has submitted a payroll sheet for August 13, 1978, and several utility bills and a bill for merchandise ordered on July, 25, 1978. Mr. Gary Garr, owner of the bar when it was open previously, said it was he who submitted the evidence to support the claim the bar had not been closed for 180 days. He was willing to answer any questions. City Attorney Martin said that, based on the evidence, which indicates the bar was not abandoned for a period of six months, he suggested that the proceedings be terminated. Commissioner Breazeal so moved, seconded by Commissioner Stacy. Motion carried by a roll call vote with Commissioners Abraham, Breazeal, Seibert and Stacy voting in favor, and Chairman Lawson abstaining. 6. PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 79 -550 Temple City Church of Christ - Owner 5272 North Sereno Drive Temple City, Ca. Stanley Knapp - Applicant Temple City Church of Christ 5272 North Sereno Drive Temple City 91780 Location: 5272 North Sereno Drive Zone: R -2, Light Multiple residential Director Dragicevich stated applicant proposes to use existing classrooms for junior high age students Monday through Friday, in PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MEETING OF MARCH 13, 1979 PAGE TWO addition to Sunday School activities. He explained the plot plan marked Exhibit "A" showing existing facilities. Classrooms are located on the second floor, as shown in Exhibit "B" (floor plan). Exhibit "C" indicates the various exterior elevations of the Social Hall building, he continued. He further gave the factual data on the subject property and surrounding area, the zoning history and said a zone variance was granted in 1966 for expansion and alteration of the then existing facilities. The church facilities have been in existence since 1947. Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, the Director said a Negative Declaration has been prepared indicating that the proposed use will not have a significant adverse impact upon the environment. He reviewed the staff proposals if the request is granted. The basic issue in this case is that churches and educational facilities are under the conditional use permit category. Replying to inquiry from Commissioner Breazeal, the Director said the parking is adequate, and in this case is based on the number of fixed seats in the facility. Mr. Tim Burlingame, 3510 Baldwin Park Boulevard, Baldwin Park, repre- senting the applicant, said he would be happy to answer any questions. 8 The negative impact, if any, would be very slight, and the school would be an asset to the community. Responding to question from Com- missioner Seibert, he said that, although the school is based in Baldwin Park, only a small percentage of the students will be from Baldwin Park, as the students are from the Temple City area and west, predominantly. There being no one else to speak to the issue, Commissioner Seibert moved to close public hearing, seconded by Commissioner Breazeal and the motion carried. Commissioner Seibert moved to certify filing of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact as the proposed use will not have an adverse impact upon the environment. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Breazeal and carried. Commissioner Seibert, in closed discussion, said the proposed use would be an asset to the community, that private education is a practical alternative to public education. He was strongly in favor of granting. Commissioner Breazeal complimented applicant on the way the application was completed. He further said the request meets the criteria for granting under Section 9203 of the Zoning Ordinance as the site is ade- 41P for the use, has sufficient access to streets and highways, and will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent property or the public welfare. The absence of public testimony indicates the public does not object to the use. He, too, was in favor of granting. Commissioner Stacy agreed, as did Commissioner Abraham and Chairman Lawson, who added that the Fire Department recommendations should be adhered to. Commissioner Breazeal moved to approve Conditional Use Permit Case 79 -550 with staff conditions as it meets criteria for granting as stated pre- viously. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Seibert and carried. City Attorney Martin read title to Resolution No.79- 838PC, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY GRANTING A CONDI- TIONAL USE PERMIT IN CASE NO. 79 -550. Commissioner Seibert moved to waive further reading and adopt, seconded by Commissioner Breazeal and the motion carried. 7. COMMUNICATIONS The Planning Director referred to letter sent by staff to the Los Angeles Regional Planning Commission opposing a proposed tentative parcel map 411 on Acacia near the Southern Pacific Railroad Tracks, in the County area. Notice from Regional Planning arrived in City Hall on March 6, 1979, on the date conditional approval was to be made by the Regional Planning Commission. 8. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK - No one Mr. John Shaw, 5816 Temple City Boulevard, said he was representing the Chamber of Commerce this evening. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MEETING OF MARCH 13, 1979 PAGE THREE 9. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS (a) Environmental Quality and Code Enforcement Program Report The report was reviewed, received and filed. Commissioner Breazeal referred to letter from the City to the YMCA regarding overgrown vegetation, and he asked that properties on either side of that one be checked for the same condition. Staff assured him it would be investigated. (b) Minor Zoning Modification Committee Meeting of March 13, 1979 Director Dragicevich gave a report on Minor Zoning Modification Case No. 79 -87, 9224 Longden Avenue, wherein applicant proposes to build a two -story addition with less than the required side setback for the second story at that address. The Committee granted the request, with conditions. The minutes are set forth in the full records of the Committee. (c) Director Dragicevich informed the Planning Commission that a budget session with the City Council would be held Monday, March 19, 1979, at 7:30 p.m. 10. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Commissioner Seibert made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Breazeal and carried, to adjourn. Time of adjournment was 7:50 p.m. ATTEST: 1 • C . Chairman