HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes - 1979/05/08 - RegularPLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
. MAY 8, 1979
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., May 8, 1979, by Chairman Pro
Tem Breazeal.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Chairman Pro Tem Breazeal led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Abraham, Seibert, Stacy, Breazeal
Absent: Commissioner: Lawson
Also Present: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Planning
Director Dragicevich and Assistant Planner Alexanian.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of April 24, 1979
There bein g no additions or corrections to the minutes, Commissioner
Seibert made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham and carried,
to approve them as written.
5. PUBLIC HEARING: DETERMINATION OF EXISTENCE OF PUBLIC NUISANCE
5038 Doreen Avenue (Case No. 79 -49)
Temple City, California
The Planning Director gave the staff report, itemizing the objection-
able conditions on the property which prompted its being brought to
the attention of the Planning Commission, and the methods of abate-
ment. Inspection by staff this morning revealed that the property
is being cleaned up. The realtor handling the property informed
staff there is a new owner and the property will change hands. Under
these conditions, and since the new owner is showing signs of
improving the site, staff suggests postponement of legal action.
The Public Hearing was declared open. No one came forward. Commissioner
Seibert made a motion to close Public Hearing, seconded by Commissioner
Stacy and the motion carried, to continue the case for 30 days, or until
the regular meeting of June 12, 1979.
6. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 79 -556
Bryce Young - Owner /Applicant
9860 Lemon Avenue
Arcadia, California
Location: 9860 Lemon Avenue
Zone: R -1, Single Family residential
Director Dragicevich gave the staff report, saying applicant proposes
to build an addition, connecting the residence to the garage, the .
latter having less than the required side yard setback. He referred
to the Plot Plan marked Exhibit "A" showing subject property with
a 1310 sq. ft. single family residence oriented in a northerly
direction. A private easement provides access to an existing detached
two-car garage located 6 ft. from the residence, 1 ft. 3 in. from the
west property line and 4 ft. 5 in. from the south property line.
property immediately to the west maintains a swimming pool approximately
8 ft. from the subject garage, and a rear yard of the property to the
south abuts the subject property. The Director then gave the factual
data, zoning history, and said the request is categorically exempt from
the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as
amended. He reviewed the staff proposals if the request is granted,
stating one of the conditions was that the front property line shall be
the northerly property line of the subject site. At issue were the
setbacks of a nonconforming accessory structure: Existing - 1 ft. 3 in.,
and 4 ft. 5 in.; required - 5 ft.
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The Director concluded his presentation by saying that letters from _
three property owners were received stating no objection to the request:.
The properties were located at 9846 E. Lemon, 9849 E. Val Street, and
9855 E. Val Street.
The Public Hearing was declared open.
Mrs. Leo Alberto, 9855 East Val Street, said she agreed to the request„
but wanted to know if the proposed development would hang over into her
backyard. Commissioner Breazeal said it would not affect the backyard
in any degree.
There being no one else to speak to the issue, Commissioner Seibert made
a motion, seconded by Commissioner Stacy and carried, to close Public
Hearing.
In closed discussion the Commissioners were in favor of granting the
zone variance. Commissioner Abraham said the parcel is unique and,
under the circumstances the applicant has no other way to build, Com-
missioner Seibert added applicant is not altering any structure, just con-
necting two of them. He, too, felt the property unique in size, shape
and topography, and moved to grant zone variance in Case No. 79 -556 as
it met the requirements of Section 9201 of the Zoning Code. Motion was
seconded by Couuuissioner Stacy and carried.
City Attorney Martin read title to Resolution No. 79- 845PC, A RESOLUTION
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY GRANTING VARIANCE
IN CASE NO. 79 -556. Commissioner Seibert made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Stacy and carried, to waive further reading and adopt.
7. PUBLIC HEARING: TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 35982
R.H. and Gertrude Meyer - Owner /Applicant
9063 East Broadway
Temple City, California
Site: 9063 -69 East Broadway and
5518 -20 North Sultana Avenue
Zone: R -3, Heavy Multiple residential
Director Dragicevich gave the staff proposal, saying applicant proposes
a nine -unit condominium project, including conversion of existing four
units, in an R -3 zone. He referred to the plot plan marked Exhibit "A ",
showing existing and proposed development. The existing three units
facing Broadway, were approved in December, 1977. The existing house to
the rear was built in 1955, the Planning Director continued in giving
his report. They are 900 to 1300 sq. ft. in size. The parcel facing
Sultana Avenue contains two single family dwellings which will be demolished
and removed. Proposed are five units. the easternmost of which will be a
single -story structure, and the remaining four, two —story structures.
Each unit will have a two -car garage and there will be an additional five
open parking spaces. A 16 -ft. wide driveway is provided off Broadway and
a 26 ft. wide driveway will be built on the parcel off Sultana Ave.
Approximately 3,000 sq. ft. of open space is provided. He referred to
Exhibits "B" and "C ", floor and elevation plans of the proposed five -unit
condominium project. The factual data were reviewed,zoning history given,
and staff conditions summarized. He concluded that a draft Environmental
Impact Report had been submitted, and referred to p. 10, Item 6, the loca-
tion of parksites in the City, which is not precisely described, and p. 19,
referring to drainage, mentioned the site drained to Sultana. The engineer
stated drainage will be on Broadway. Conditions under No. 18 refer to
existing units, and are conditions imposed on a similar situation in the
past. The 6 ft. high masonry wall, required under condition 15, refers
to the perimeter of the new units only as there is an existing wooden
fence on the parcel facing Broadway. Totally there are 28 conditions
proposed by staff.
Commissioner Breazeal questioned Exhibit "A" showing a 20 ft. driveway, and
Exhibit "B: - 26 ft. driveway. The Director said it should be 26 ft. and
Exhibit "A" should be modified to Exhibit "B ".
The Public Hearing was declared open.
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Mr. Bob Meyer, 9063 East Broadway, Applicant /Owner, asked if the masonry
block wall was a code requirement, as he was considering a wooden fence,
on the north and east side. The Director responded there is nothing in
the ordinance. The policy in the past has been to require a block
wall to mitigate noise. The Planning Colmaission has the right to alter
that condition. Mr. Meyer further questioned the requirement for 200
cu. ft. with a minimum horizontal surface of 25 sq. ft. of enclosed,
weatherproof, lockable storage space for the existing four units on
Broadway. This requirement is not part of the City Code. For apartment
building the minimum is 60 ft. The 200 cu. ft. 'requirement seems ex-
cessive in addition to the requirement for open space. 'Mr. Meyers
continued his address to the Planning Commission by saying that the
CC &R's and budget requirements are reviewed and approved by the State
of California Real Estate Division. Is this a requirement of the tract
map, he asked, and the Director said it is recommended by the Subdivision
Committee of Los Angeles County and the staff that the City Planning Com-
mission and /or City Council review the CC &R's. Commissioner Breazeal
pointed out the City was concerned only with the CC &R's, not the budget.
Commissioner Stacy asked if the tenants in the existing units had been
notified, and Mr. Meyer responded he will give them 120 days' notice.
However, he is not planning to sell these units at the present time.
They will remain as rentals for the next couple years, and he will be
the owner of those units.
Responding to question from Commissioner Seibert, Mr. Meyer said that,
18 months ago, when he built the three new units facing Broadway, he had
no intention of converting to condominiums. However, it became opportune
to obtain the property to the rear and combine, and it seemed an ideal
situation.
Reviewing the existing and proposed structures, one built in 1955, three
built 18 months ago, and five more to be built, Commissioner Abraham
asked if Mr. Meyers was upgrading the plumbing, wiring and basic structure
of the older structure, and applicant responded he had upgraded the
kitchen, bathroom, but not pipes or wiring. He was led to believe it was
only 15 years old (the older structure). The sewer, water and gas
facilities have been upgraded. Commissioner Seibert commented that
the units to be converted will be required to have 200 cu. ft. of storage
and the new units only 60 cu. ft. The Director said that was correct.
Mr. James Nelson, Civil Engineer forthe applicant, 2965 Lorain Road, San
Marino,referred to the discrepancy in drainage, saying when the plan was
reviewed by the County Subdivision Committee they recommended it be to
Broadway because of the fill that would be required to drain to Sultana.
City Manager Koski asked the parking spaces provided for existing units,
and was told there would be eight enclosed, each unit having a two -car
garage, and with the 5 open spaces proposed there would be a total of
18 enclosed and 5 open which will meet requirements.
Commissioner Seibert moved to close Public Hearing, seconded by Com-
missioner Stacy and the motion carried.
Commissioners Seibert and Stacy both expressed displeasure with the plan,
although it meets the Code. Commissioner Abraham said he did not like
the aesthetic layout, it was a hodgepodge. The basic principle of con-
dominium ownership is that people share in the maintenance to make that
maintenance less expensive. Different units of different ages sharing
maintenance would not be equal to all. Regarding the block wall, he had
no objection to that, rather than a fence. Buyers are looking for more
permanent structures in condominiums. Such buyers want certain quality.
He was disappointed to learn that condominium construction does not re-
quire more shelving and storage space than apartments. Apartment dwellers
tend to be more transient, and condominium owners are more permanent and
have more belongings. They expect air conditioning and better construc-
tion.
Commissioner Breazeal agreed, adding that this case points out the need
for standards for condominium conversions. Applicant has met the letter
of the law as it exists. There is no legitimate reason for denial.
Commissioner Seibert disagreed. The older home in the rear has not been
brought up to standards for the health and safety of the community.
Commissioner Breazeal said this could be made a condition of granting.
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Commissioner Stacy continued that actually there are two condominium proj-
ects, one isolated. One of our findings is whether the, size is suited
for the proposed development. He had misgivings about the plan as
presented.
Commissioner Seibert moved to certify filing of the Environmental Impact
Report with corrections as discussed, as it meets requirements and will
not be detrimental to the environment, Moticn was seconded by Commissioner
Abraham and carried.
Commissioner Seibert moved to deny tentative tract No. 35982 for the
reasons stated previously, Commissioner Stacy seconded the motion
and it carried.
City Attorney Martin read title to Resolution 79- 846PC, A RESOLUTION OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DENYING TENTATIVE TRACT
IN CASE NO. 35982. Commissioner Stacy moved to waive further reading and
adopt, seconded by Commissioner Seibert and the motion carried,
8. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 79 -552
and
9. PUBLIC HEARING: TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 36739
Roy Robertson et al )
3333 Alanreed Avenue )
Rosemead, California ) Owners
John Anderson et al )
9549 Garibaldi Avenue )
Temple City, California )
Lee Valentine - Applicant
4177 East Live Oak Avenue
Arcadia, California
Location: 9547 -53 East Garibaldi Avenue
Zone: R -3, Heavy Multiple residential
Director Dragicevich said applicant proposes to build an 18 -unit condo-
minium project in an R -3 zone with reduced land area per unit. He re-
ferred to the plot plan marked Exhibit "A" showing the proposed development
with a 25 ft. driveway leading to a subterranean garage containing 46
spaces. A 15 ft. rear and side yard setback is provided. There will be
four buildings, two of which will contain five units each, and two, four
units each. The buildings will be separated, in the north -south direction,
by a 15.6 ft. open space area. All units will be two stories high con-
taining
approximately 1500 sq. ft. of floor area. The proposed develop-
ment lacks 40 sq. ft. of the required 1800 sq. ft. of land area
for each unit. He gave the factual data on the subject property,
said the property is currently zoned R -3, and prior to incorporation was
R -2. He reviewed the staff proposals for both the zone variance and the
25 proposals for the tentative tract. A draft Environmental Impact Report
has been prepared and submitted in accordance with the California Environ-
mental Quality Act of 1970, as amended. He concluded by saying the zone
variance will not become effective until the final tract map is approved,
and the tract map will not be approved unless the zone variance is approved.
Responding to question from Commissioner Breazeal, the Director said the
maximum height of the buildings is 22 ft., and the subterranean parking
area will be drained with sump pumps.
The Public Hearing was declared open.
Mr. Michael Klipa, 8135 Arroyo Drive, So. San Gabriel, Civil Engineer
representing the applicant,said the County Engineer would require adequate
sump pump drainage for the subterranean garages. The garages would be
enclosed with automatic garage doors. Since this project is rather costly,
the interior and exterior is more than just adequate. The 15 ft. setbacks
on the rear and side yard will afford people living in the units of adequat
side and rear yard from neighbors and afford present residents adjoining
a certain amount of better feeling for the new development, a rear yard to
rear yard relationship.
The actual dwelling unit portion will be at grade level. Garages are
completely subterranean. The architectural break in units from north to
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Leona Knipscher, 9541 E. Garibaldi, opposed the two -story concept,
and to the additional cars. Presently there is a 2- residential unit
where occupants have to obtain on- street parking permits. The pro-
posed development will cut off her view of the mountains. She,too,
expressed concern for the children going to school because of increased
traffic.
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Mr. John Stacy, 5626 Gracewood, asked how many parking spaces there
would be, and was told 46, or 22 per unit. He was further told there
were 25 proposed conditions for granting the request. He was further
told guest parking would be subterranean. There are only two possible
parking spaces on street for the development, he said.
Chairman Breazeal asked that the record show that Mr. Stacy is not related
to Commissioner Stacy on the Planning Commission.
Mr. Gerald Carroll, 6109 Primrose, said his neighbor at 6115 Primrose,
had also expressed opposition to the request, but was unable to attend
this evening. He further expressed concern about availability for
fire protection to the units in the rear, particularly on the second
story. Chairman Breazeal informed him the Fire Department had reviewed
the plans and made recommendations for an additional hydrant on Garibaldi.
There being no one else to speak to the issue, Mr. Michael Klipa, in 111
rebuttal, said the public testimony did not address itself to the issue
of the variance, but mostly opposition to the two -story structures, The
developer, for this reason, had provided the 15 -ft. side and rear set-
backs and subterranean parking, keeping the buildings as low as possible.
Reducing the project to 16 larger units, as proposed at one point, would
enlarge the units and accommodate families with more children. Regarding
additional traffic, the one additional unit will add only six average
daily trips a day to the 280 average daily trips anticipated for the
development, which is negligible. Regarding the concern that this project
will affect property values, it has been his experience that a well - planned
and aesthetic development will increase property values in that area.
Commissioner Abraham made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Stacy and
carried, to close Public Hearing.
Commissioner Stacy said the residents in the City must realize that two -
story construction is permitted in the City. The developer is adding
amenities to offset the negative effect of this type of construction on
the adjacent residents. However, he sees no evidence of special circum-
stances applicable to the subject property to grant the variance. It
could be developed under present zoning regulations. He moved to deny
Zone Variance Case 79 -552 as it does not meet the burden of proof under
Section 9201 of the Zoning Code, there are no special circumstances or
uniqueness to the property, and it can be reasonably used under present
regulations. Commissioner Seibert seconded the motion and it carried.
City Attorney Martin read title to Resolution 79- 847PC, A RESOLUTION OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DENYING ZONE VARIANCE
IN CASE NO. 79 -552. Conintissioner Stacy moved to adopt by title only,
seconded by Commissioner Seibert and the motion carried.
Mr. Michael Klipa approached the podium and asked the City Attorney
if it would be possible for the Planning Commission to consider the.
Tentative Tract, revising it to 17 units, eliminating the northerly—
most one on the east side, and enlarging all others on that side to
maintain the balance of the development. There would be a reduction of
two parking spaces. The City Attorney said it was agreeable, by changing
Exhibit "A" and thereafter referring to it as Exhibit "A -1" or Revised
Exhibit "A ". All conditions proposed for the original application, Mr.
Klipa said, would apply and were acceptable for the revised request.
Mrs. Carla Carroll, 6109 Primrose, said she was still opposed to the
project for reasons stated previously, particularly the safety of childre
Mr. Don Gross, 240 West Longden, Arcadia, replied that in most single-
family residences the cars are backed out onto the street, whereas in
this development the cars will exit in forward motion onto the street from the
subterranean garage, a distinct safety feature.
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Respnnding to questions from the Commissioners, Mr. Klippa explained
the security measures for residents and guests in the subterranean
parking area and access to the units.
Commissioner Seibert moved to close Public Hearing, seconded by Com-
missioner Stacy, and the motion carried.
Commissioner Seibert said applicant has given consideration to adjacent
residents by increasing setbacks and keeping the building as low as
possible and second- story windows as high and as minimal as possible
on the outside walls. He found no reason to deny the revised request.
He requested a 6 ft. block wall on the perimeter of the project, as
an additional condition.
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Commissioner Stacy said he concurred the developer was offering some
amenities. The developer could come up with 5 ft. setbacks in a differ-
ent plan if this plan is denied. He was in favor of approval.
Commissioner Abraham agreed. He expressed concern about overnight
parking permits when the guest parking has been filled, which may pose .
a future problem with adjacent neighbors.
felt had made every Breazeal elt y effort to meet require-
ments and was in favor of the project.
Commissioner Stacy recommended approval of Tentative Tract No. 36739
per Revised Exhibit "A ", with staff conditions and additional condition
of a 6 ft. high perimeter block wall, as the request meets requirements
for granting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Seibert and carried.
City Attorney Martin read title to Resolution No. 79- 848PC, A RESOLUTION
OF' THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 36739. Commissioner Stacy moved to waive
further reading and adopt, seconded by Commissioner Seibert and the motion
carried.
City Attorney Martin was excused from the meeting.
Chairman Breazeal called a recess at 9:35 p.m., and reconvened the meeting
at 9:45 p.m.
10. COMMUNICATIONS - There were none.
11. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK - No one came
forward.
12. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
(a) Condominium Conversions
It was suggested that a moratorium be recommended to the City
Council for condominium conversions and staff should be in-
structed to develop standards and guidelines.
The Commissioners were in agreement with the suggestion, adding
that the request for conversion this evening emphasized the need
for guidelines and standards. Commissioner Stacy moved to recom-
mend to the City Council the imposition of a moratorium on con-
dominium conversions in Temple City, and staff be instructed to
develop standards and guidelines. Motion was seconded by Com-
missioner Seibert and carried.
Chairman Breazeal read title to Resolution No. 79- 849PC, A RESOLUTION
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RECOMMENDING
A MORATORIUM ON CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS. Commissioner Stacy moved td
waive further reading and adopt, seconded by Commissioner Seibert and
the motion carried.
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