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C I T Y O F T E M P L E C I T Y
P L A N N I N G C O M M I S S I O N
D E C E M B E R 1 2 , 1 9 8 9
I N I T I A T I O N :
1 . C A L L T O O R D E R
P u r s u a n t t o t h e A g e n d a p o s t e d D e c e m b e r 8 , 1 9 8 9 , C h a i r m a n M u t o
c a l l e d t h e m e e t i n g t o o r d e r a t 7 : 3 0 p . m . i n t h e C o u n c i l
C h a m b e r s .
2 . 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
C h a i r m a n M u t o 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 B u d d s , G r i f f i t h s , F l o y d , S e i b e r t
a n d C h a i r m a n M u t o
A l s o P r e s e n t : C i t y M a n a g e r K o s k i , C i t y A t t o r n e y M a r t i n ,
C o m m u n i t y D e v e l o p m e n t D i r e c t o r D a w s o n a n d
A s s o c i a t e P l a n n e r K a t e s
4 . C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R :
A . A P P R O V A L O F M I N U T E S - M e e t i n g o f N o v e m b e r 2 8 , 1 9 8 9
B . M O N T H L Y C O D E E N F O R C E M E N T R E P O R T - M o n t h o f N o v e m b e r
C . S I G N A P P R O V A L
S i t e : 9 4 4 9 - 1 / 4 L A S T U N A S
A p p l i c a n t : E & T T A I L O R & M E N ' S W E A R
D . E X T E N S I O N O F T E N T A T I V E T R A C T M A P 4 5 8 0 8
S i t e : 5 2 4 8 - 6 2 S E R E N O A V E N U E
C o m m i s s i o n e r S e i b e r t m o v e d t o a p p r o v e t h e C o n s e n t C a l e n d a r , .
s e c o n d e d b y C o m m i s s i o n e r B u d d s a n d a p p r o v e d u n a n i m o u s l y .
Planning Commission Minutes Page 2
December 12, 1989
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. PUBLIC HEARING: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 21431
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 89 -1011
Site: 5542 N. SULTANA AVENUE
Owner /Applicant:
Engineer:
Architect:
Request:
FRANK & SUSAN SUN
4748 VALLEY BLVD., STE. L
ROSEMEAD, CA 91770
PAUL D. SHIPLEY
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
P.O. BOX 479
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91778
HINH & ASSOCIATES
8748 N. VALLEY BLVD.
ROSEMEAD, CA 91770
To allow a three (3) unit
condominium project on pro-
perty zoned R -3, high density
residential.
Director Dawson stated that the public hearing was continued
from the Planning Commission meeting of November 28, 1989 and
continued with the presentation of the background information
stating corrected plans had been submitted. He also stated
that Condition 10 was changed to prohibit work on Sundays and
on Condition 51 the 5' dedication requirement was deleted.
Ed DeVrieze, 1320 S. Gladys Ave., San Gabriel, stated that
the applicant has no objections to any of the conditions.
Commissioner Seibert moved to close the public hearing,
seconded by Commissioner Budds and unanimously carried.
None of the Commissioners objected to the project.
Commissioner Griffiths moved to approve Tentative Parcel Map
21431 and Conditional Use Permit 89 -1011 based upon the
findings and subject to the Conditions as contained in the
attached draft Resolution No. 89- 1535PC, seconded by Commis-
sioner Seibert and unanimously carried.
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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 P a g e 3
D e c e m b e r 1 2 , 1 9 8 9
6 . N E W B U S I N E S S :
A . P U B L I C H E A R I N G :
S i t e :
O w n e r / A p p l i c a n t :
T E N T A T I V E P A R C E L M A P 2 1 7 0 8
4 9 4 1 D O R E E N
C H R I S C O N S T R U C T I O N C O M P A N Y
9 0 9 S O U T H S A N T A A N I T A , F - 1
A R C A D I A , C A L I F O R N I A 9 1 0 0 7
E n g i n e e r : G I L B E R T E N G I N E E R I N G
3 8 2 0 E . C O L O R A D O B L V D , # 1 0 9
P A S A D E N A , C A L I F O R N I A 9 1 1 0 7
R e q u e s t : T o s u b d i v i d e a n R - 1 z o n e d
p a r c e l o f l a n d i n t o t w o p a r -
c e l s , o n e b e i n g a f l a g l o t .
D i r e c t o r D a w s o n s t a t e d t h a t t h e n o t i c e s o f t h e p u b l i c
h e a r i n g h a d b e e n m a i l e d a n d c o n t i n u e d w i t h t h e p r e s e n t a -
t i o n o f t h e b a c k g r o u n d i n f o r m a t i o n . D i r e c t o r D a w s o n
s t a t e d t h a t b e t w e e n L o w e r A z u s a a n d K e y W e s t , o n l y t h i s
l o t w a s l a r g e e n o u g h t o s u b d i v i d e . B e t w e e n K e y W e s t a n d
F r e e r t h e r e w e r e a p o s s i b l e 8 l o t s t h a t c o u l d b e s u b d i -
v i d e d . H e a l s o s t a t e d t h a t a l e t t e r w a s r e c e i v e d f r o m
M r . F r a n c i s B i l l i e w h o l i v e s a t t h e p r o p e r t y s o u t h o f
t h e p r o p o s e d l o t . H e w a s c o n c e r n e d a b o u t h i s a v i a r y
u s e . A v i d e o o f t h e p r o p o s e d p r o j e c t w a s s h o w n .
C o m m i s s i o n e r F l o y d a s k e d h o w c l o s e t h e h o u s e o n H a l i f a x ,
b e h i n d t h e p r o p o s e d f l a g l o t , w o u l d b e t o t h e p r o j e c t .
D i r e c t o r D a w s o n s t a t e d t h a t i n f o r m a t i o n w a s a v a i l a b l e ,
b u t t h a t t h e n e w h o u s e w o u l d h a v e t o b e 1 5 ' o f f t h e b a c k
p r o p e r t y l i n e a n d i s r e q u i r e d t o b e s i n g l e s t o r y .
C h r i s B a d e , 9 0 9 S a n t a A n i t a A v e . , A r c a d i a , s t a t e d t h a t
t h e p r o p o s e d s u b d i v i s i o n m e e t s a l l o f t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
a n d a s k e d f o r t h e C o m m i s s i o n ' s a p p r o v a l .
M r s . H i n t z , 4 9 2 7 D o r e e n , s t a t e d t h a t t h e p r o j e c t w o u l d
c a u s e m o r e t r a f f i c a n d c r o w d i n g o f t h e n e i g h b o r h o o d . S h e
f e l t t h e p r o j e c t s h o u l d b e d e n i e d .
F r a n c i s B i l l i e , 4 9 3 5 D o r e e n , s t a t e d t h a t h e p u r c h a s e d
h i s p r o p e r t y s p e c i f i c a l l y f o r t h e r a i s i n g o f b i r d s . H e
s t a t e d t h a t t h e a v i a r i e s n e e d t o b e 4 0 f e e t f r o m a n y
d w e l l i n g . H e w a s c o n c e r n e d t h a t a n y n e w d w e l l i n g w o u l d
b e c l o s e r t h a n 4 0 f e e t t o t h e a v i a r i e s . H e f u r t h e r
s t a t e d t h a t h e p r e s e n t l y h a s c r a n e s a n d f l a m i n g o s w h i c h
a r e v e r y n o i s y .
Planning Commission Minutes Page 4
December 12, 1989
Dorcus Hooker, 4924 Doreen, stated she opposed the
subdivision because it was not in conformance with the
other lots.
Mr. Bade, stated that the driveway would be on the south
side of the lot adding additional space between the
aviary and the dwelling. The issue is whether this
property can been subdivided into two legal lots.
Commissioner Budds moved to close the public hearing,
seconded by Commissioner Floyd and unanimously carried.
Commissioner Seibert agreed with those who spoke against
the project. The project does meet the requirements,
but this would be the only flag lot within the block.
Commissioner Seibert felt this was not consistent with
the General Plan and would not be in favor of the pro-
ject.
Commissioner Budds stated that he personally does not
like flag lots, but this is a legitimate split. He
would approve the request.
Commissioner Floyd stated that it did meet the require-
ments, but that there were no other flag lots in the
area. She could not approve the request.
Commissioner Griffiths appreciated the comments made,
but could find no reason to deny this request.
Chairman Muto stated that it did meet the requirements
and he would approve the request.
Commissioner Budds moved to approve Tentative Parcel Map
21708 based upon the findings and subject to the Condi-
tions as contained in the attached draft Resolution No.
89 -PC, seconded by Commissioner Griffiths and unani-
mously carried.
Chairman Muto advised the audience of the 10 day appeal
period in which this case could be appealed to the City
Council for action.
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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 P a g e 5
D e c e m b e r 1 2 , 1 9 8 9
B . P U B L I C H E A R I N G : Z O N E V A R I A N C E 8 9 - 1 0 0 9
S i t e : 5 8 3 2 A L E S S A N D R O
O w n e r / A p p l i c a n t : C H U N - M O & F U N G - D W A N W O N G
5 8 3 2 A L E S S A N D R O A V E N U E
T E M P L E C I T Y , C A 9 1 7 8 0
D e s i g n e r :
R e q u e s t :
A P O L L O D E S I G N S
P . 0 . B O X 3 0 3 1
A L H A M B R A , C A L I F O R N I A 9 1 8 0 3
T o a l l o w t h e d e v e l o p m e n t o f a
s e c o n d d w e l l i n g u n i t o n t h e
l o t w i t h a n 1 1 ' - 6 " d r i v e w a y
r a t h e r t h a n t h e r e q u i r e d 1 6 '
w i d e d r i v e w a y i n t h e R - 2
Z o n e .
D i r e c t o r D a w s o n s t a t e d t h a t t h e n o t i c e s o f t h e p u b l i c
h e a r i n g h a d b e e n m a i l e d a n d c o n t i n u e d w i t h t h e p r e s e n t a -
t i o n o f t h e b a c k g r o u n d i n f o r m a t i o n . H e a l s o r e a d a
l e t t e r f r o m W i l l e n a S c h e r w i n a s k i n g t h e C o m m i s s i o n t o
d e n y t h e r e q u e s t .
C o m m i s s i o n e r F l o y d a s k e d w h a t t h e d e s i r a b l e e m e r g e n c y
a c c e s s i s .
D i r e c t o r D a w s o n s t a t e d t h a t t h e F i r e D e p a r t m e n t r e q u i r e s
a 2 0 ' w i d e d r i v e w a y , b u t a r e a w a r e t h a t t h e C i t y h a s
s o m e v e r y n a r r o w l o t s . I f t h e r e i s a n a r r o w d r i v e w a y o n
a r a t h e r n a r r o w l o t , t h e F i r e D e p a r t m e n t w i l l p e r m i t t h e
i n s t a l l a t i o n o f f i r e s p r i n k l e r s t o m i t i g a t e t h e c i r c u m -
s t a n c e s .
C o m m i s s i o n e r F l o y d a s k e d i f a l l t h e p r o p e r t i e s i n t h e
a r e a w e r e s i m i l a r i n s i z e .
D i r e c t o r D a w s o n s t a t e d t h e y w e r e .
G a r y T s e , 1 4 2 7 S . E c h o , A l h a m b r a , s t a t e d t h a t i n a d d i -
t i o n t o a l l o f t h e c o n d i t i o n s s t a t e d i n t h e r e s o l u t i o n ,
t h e a p p l i c a n t w o u l d e n h a n c e t h e f r o n t u n i t t o m a k e i t
m o r e c o m p a t i b l e w i t h t h e r e a r u n i t .
D o n M c G i n n i s , 5 8 1 2 A l e s s a n d r o , s t a t e d t h a t b e f o r e t h e
a p p l i c a n t p u r c h a s e d t h e h o m e , i t w a s a d u p l e x w i t h t w o
f u l l k i t c h e n s a n d o n l y a d o o r . s e p a r a t i n g t h e u n i t s . H e
a s k e d i f t h e r e a r e t w o e x i s t i n g u n i t s , c o u l d t h e a p p l i -
c a n t p u t a t h i r d o n t h e l o t .
Planning Commission Minutes Page 6
December 12, 1989
Director Dawson stated that after reviewing the building
permits, it appears that there were permits pulled for a
single family dwelling. At one time there were possibly
two units, but the permits show only a single family
dwelling.
Commissioner Budds asked if there was a way to ensure
that it is a single family house.
Director Dawson stated that a specific condition requir-
ing an interior inspection of the existing dwelling
could be imposed.
Joseph Paconi, 5837 Oak Ave., stated that Mrs. Scherwin
added a second unit on her property. She was required
to have a 12' driveway and a 20 x 20 garage. She met
these requirements. Since there seems to be a number of
requests for variances on driveways, the Commission
should take a closer look at the driveway requirements.
Mr. Paconi felt that the variance should be denied.
Commissioner Budds moved to close the public hearing,
seconded by Commissioner Seibert and unanimously car-
ried.
Commissioner Griffiths did not have any objections to
the concept, but did object to the variance. He stated
that the Planning Commission did recommend to the City
Council a change to the Zoning Code to accommodate a
second unit on narrow lots. He asked what action is
being taken on these recommendations by the City Coun-
cil.
Director Dawson stated that Council requested that staff
meet with the Fire Department and further review the
matter. Staff has met with the Fire Department; their
policy is to permit the installation of fire sprinklers
if the minimum driveway widths cannot be provided. This
is consistent with the way City staff has addressed the
matter in the past. Fire sprinklers are routinely
required as a condition of approval if minimum driveway
widths are not met.
Commissioner Floyd stated that improving the front unit
is desirable, but felt the Commission would be setting a
precedent if they approved this variance.
Commissioner Budds agreed with Commissioner Floyd and
would not approve the request.
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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 P a g e 7
D e c e m b e r 1 2 , 1 9 8 . 9
C o m m i s s i o n e r S e i b e r t h a d n o p r o b l e m w i t h t h e r e q u e s t a n d
a g r e e d t h a t i n t h e p a s t m o r e v a r i a n c e s o f t h i s t y p e h a v e
b e e n a p p r o v e d t h a n d e n i e d .
C h a i r m a n M u t o h a d n o o b j e c t i o n t o t h e r e q u e s t e d v a r i -
a n c e .
C o m m i s s i o n e r S e i b e r t m o v e d t o a p p r o v e Z o n e V a r i a n c e
8 9 - 1 0 0 9 b a s e d u p o n t h e f i n d i n g s a n d s u b j e c t t o t h e
C o n d i t i o n s a s c o n t a i n e d i n t h e a t t a c h e d d r a f t R e s o l u t i o n
N o . 8 9 - 1 5 3 7 P C , s e c o n d e d b y C o m m i s s i o n e r G r i f f i t h s .
R O L L C A L L :
Y e s : G r i f f i t h s , S e i b e r t a n d M u t o
N o : B u d d s a n d F l o y d .
C h a i r m a n M u t o s t a t e d t h a t t h e r e q u e s t w a s a p p r o v e d a n d
t h e r e i s a 1 0 - d a y a p p e a l p e r i o d i n w h i c h t h i s c a s e c o u l d
b e a p p e a l e d t o t h e C i t y C o u n c i l .
C . P U B L I C H E A R I N G : Z O N I N G C O D E A M E N D M E N T S
G E N E R A L P L A N A M E N D M E N T 8 9 - 3
S i t e : R - 1 , R - 2 , & R - 3 Z O N E S
A p p l i c a n t :
R e q u e s t :
C I T Y O F T E M P L E C I T Y
9 7 0 1 L A S T U N A S D R I V E
T E M P L E C I T Y , C A 9 1 7 8 0
T o c o d i f y p r o v i s i o n s o f U r -
g e n c y O r d i n a n c e 8 9 - 6 4 8 U ,
8 9 - 6 5 1 U - A 1 , a n d 8 9 - 6 5 1 U - A 2
i n t o t h e T e m p l e C i t y Z o n i n g
C o d e a n d t h e G e n e r a l P l a n . T h e
c h a n g e s t o b e c o n s i d e r e d
i n c l u d e t h e f o l l o w i n g :
R - 1 Z o n e -
A . T h a t t h e m a x i m u m F l o o r A r e a
R a t i o b e . 3 5 p l u s t h e
g a r a g e a r e a .
B . T h a t t h e s e c o n d s t o r y l e v e l
o f a d w e l l i n g n o t e x c e e d
7 5 % o f t h e f i r s t s t o r y .
C . T h a t a l l d w e l l i n g s w i t h
f o u r ( 4 ) o r m o r e b e d r o o m s
h a v e a t h r e e c a r g a r a g e .
Planning Commission Minutes Page 8
December 12, 1989
D. That a Conditional Use
Permit be required for any
single family dwelling with
more than 3,500 square feet
of living area.
Chairman Muto stated that he would present each zone sepa-
rately and allow the Commission and audience to comment after
Director Dawson presented the background information for each
area.
Director Dawson stated that the public notice was published
in the Temple City Times and continued with the presentation
of the R -1 zone background information.
Commissioner Floyd asked if a three car garage was needed for
more than 4 bedrooms or 4 or more bedrooms.
Director Dawson clarified that the requirement is for dwell-
ings with more than 4 bedrooms.
Dave Moore, 5930 N. Loma Ave., stated that his home is 895
square feet and he would like to add on. He met all the
criteria to add on until the moratorium was imposed. A 2850
square foot house is what he would like to build. This code
amendment would limit him.
Arnold Groecz, 6029 Alessandro, was also opposed to the 35%
FAR. He felt it should be 50% as it is for single story and
felt that even excluding the garage was still very restric-
tive.
Gregory Butler, 218 E. Longden, Irwindale, stated that his
company has done many project in Temple City. He felt the
proposed ordinance was negative in that it encourage resi-
dents to cover more land and create another problem for the
City. He suggested making the ratio 45% for two story. He
asked how the garage would be handled if a laundry room was
put in and a 3 car garage. What do we do with the extra
square footage. He also stated that Arcadia is considering
using a sliding scale to determine buildable area. He said
that the City has a lot of smaller lots and the scale would
go down as the size of the lot went down.
Chairman Muto asked if Mr. Butler wanted an increase on the
35 %.
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Mr. Butler stated yes.
Commission Budds commented that he would prefer to see single 40
story instead of two story homes.
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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 P a g e 9
D e c e m b e r 1 2 , 1 9 8 9
M r . G u t i e r r e z , 9 6 2 2 E . O l i v e , w o u l d a l s o l i k e t o a d d o n t w o
b e d r o o m s . H e s t a t e d h e c o u l d n o t d o t h i s i f t h e g a r a g e w a s
i n c l u d e d i n t h e p e r c e n t a g e . H e s t a t e d t h a t h i s p r o p e r t y i s
1 1 0 x 5 3 a n d b u i l d i n g a s i n g l e s t o r y w o u l d t a k e u p m o s t o f
h i s p r o p e r t y .
R o n B r o w n , 9 8 3 7 M i l o a n n , a g r e e d w i t h t h e t w o p r e v i o u s g e n t l e -
m e n . H e f e l t t h e p e n a l t y o f 1 5 % w a s v e r y e x c e s s i v e a n d t h a t
t a k i n g m o s t o f l a n d w a s r i d i c u l o u s .
R - 2 Z o n e -
A . T h a t t h e m a x i m u m p e r m i t t e d
F l o o r A r e a R a t i o ( F . A . R . )
b e . 5 0 .
B . T h a t n o d w e l l i n g e x c e e d a
h e i g h t o f t w o s t o r i e s o r 3 0
f e e t .
D i r e c t o r D a w s o n p r e s e n t e d t h e b a c k g r o u n d i n f o r m a t i o n f o r t h e
R - 2 z o n e . T h e r e w e r e n o c o m m e n t s f r o m t h e C o m m i s s i o n o r t h e
a u d i e n c e .
R - 3 Z o n e -
A . T h a t t h e m a x i m u m p e r m i t t e d
F l o o r A r e a R a t i o ( F . A . R . )
b e . 7 0 .
B . T h a t n o d w e l l i n g e x c e e d a
h e i g h t o f t w o s t o r i e s o r 3 0
f e e t .
C . T h a t t h e m a x i m u m G e n e r a l
P l a n d e n s i t y b e r e d u c e d
f r o m 2 4 d u / a c t o 1 8 u n i t s
p e r a c r e .
D . T h a t a m i n i m u m o f 2 , 4 0 0
s q u a r e f e e t o f l a n d a r e a
p e r d w e l l i n g b e r e q u i r e d .
E . T h a t n o s u b t e r r a n e a n o r
s e m i - s u b t e r r a n e a n p a r k i n g
b e p e r m i t t e d .
F . T h a t n o t h r e e - s t o r y b u i l d -
i n g s b e p e r m i t t e d .
D i r e c t o r D a w s o n p r e s e n t e d t h e b a c k g r o u n d i n f o r m a t i o n f o r t h e
R - 3 z o n e .
Planning Commission Minutes Page 10
December 12, 1989
Louis W. Merritt, 5418 Cloverly, stated that for security
reasons the subterranean driveway is good. Residents can
drive directly into a garage and walk up to their condo or
apartment from the garage. He also stated that with subter-
ranean parking the City would have more open space.
John Cambatka, 6161 Temple City Blvd., also stated that if
the developer was allowed to go three stories, the developer
would then be required to provide more open space. He also
asked about the guest parking space requirement.
Commissioner Seibert moved to close the public hearing,
seconded by Commissioner Budds and unanimously carried.
Commissioner Seibert had no problems with the amendment in
any of the zones. He had some concern about the height
limitation. He felt the lack of the ability to build that
additional 5 feet would make a difference in projects.
Commissioner Budds asked Director Dawson if it would actually
increase the green space if we allowed three stories in R -3.
Director Dawson stated that it would increase green space,
but he also stated that Council had a safety concern in
semi - subterranean parking.
Commissioner Budds asked if what Commissioner Seibert pro-
posed eliminate the problem.
Director Dawson stated that the City would have taller struc-
tures with less lot coverage.
City Manager Koski stated you will have two floors on stilts.
If you don't allow these 8 foot fills to make an entry way,
you will still need to have the proper parking.
Commissioner Budds stated that if that's the case, why not
restrict it to two stories. He also stated that there is an
overwhelming objection to these large structures in the
neighborhood. He basically liked all three of the recommen-
dation as written.
Chairman Muto stated that residents were allowed to come for-
ward and let the City know what they did not like. The
comments were heard; they did not like the bulk or the height
recommendations.
Commissioner Griffiths had no problem with the R -2 and R -3,
but felt that 15% in the R -1 was enough. It is very limiting
for smaller lots. Holding to 50% on single story as an
incentive . Is there a way to put that 35% to 50 %, a little
bit closer. Possibly going to 40% including the garage.
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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 P a g e 1 1
D e c e m b e r 1 2 , 1 9 8 9
C o m m i s s i o n e r B u d d s s t a t e d t h a t i t d o e s n ' t a p p e a r t h a t t h e r e
i s a p r o b l e m w i t h t h e 5 0 % f o r s i n g l e s t o r y . T h e p r o b l e m h a s
a l w a y s b e e n t h e t w o s t o r i e s .
C o m m i s s i o n e r F l o y d a s k e d a b o u t t h e p e r s o n w h o w a n t s a l a r g e r
t h a n n o r m a l g a r a g e f o r h o b b i e s o r r e c r e a t i o n v e h i c l e s , b u t
h a s a s m a l l e r l o t .
D i r e c t o r D a w s o n s t a t e d t h a t a d e t a c h e d a c c e s s o r y s t r u c t u r e i s
n o t h a b i t a b l e s p a c e .
C o m m i s s i o n e r S e i b e r t m o v e d t o a p p r o v e r e c o m m e n d e d Z o n i n g C o d e
A m e n d m e n t s a n d G e n e r a l P l a n A m e n d m e n t 8 9 - 3 a n d N e g a t i v e
D e c l a r a t i o n , b a s e d u p o n t h e f i n d i n g s a n d s u b j e c t t o t h e
C o n d i t i o n s a s c o n t a i n e d i n t h e a t t a c h e d d r a f t R e s o l u t i o n N o .
8 9 - P C 1 5 3 8 P C , s e c o n d e d b y C o m m i s s i o n e r B u d d s a n d u n a n i m o u s l y
c a r r i e d .
C h a i r m a n M u t o s t a t e d t h a t t h e P l a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n a p p r o v e d
r e c o m m e n d e d c o d e a m e n d m e n t s . T h e s e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s w o u l d b e
s c h e d u l e d f o r a p u b l i c h e a r i n g b e f o r e t h e C i t y C o u n c i l a t
t h e i r r e g u l a r m e e t i n g .
D . P U B L I C H E A R I N G C O D E A M E N D M E N T / H A Z A R D O U S W A S T E
S i t e : C I T Y O F T E M P L E C I T Y
A p p l i c a n t : C I T Y O F T E M P L E C I T Y
9 7 0 1 L A S T U N A S D R I V E
T E M P L E C I T Y , C A L I F O R N I A 9 1 7 8 0
R e q u e s t :
R e v i e w a n d a d o p t s t a f f r e c o m -
m e n d a t i o n r e g a r d i n g H a z a r d o u s
W a s t e M a n a g e m e n t .
D i r e c t o r D a w s o n s t a t e d t h a t t h e n o t i c e w a s p u b l i s h e d i n t h e
T e m p l e C i t y T i m e s a n d c o n t i n u e d w i t h t h e p r e s e n t a t i o n o f t h e
b a c k g r o u n d i n f o r m a t i o n .
C o m m i s s i o n e r S e i b e r t m o v e d t o a p p r o v e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n r e g a r d -
i n g H a z a r d o u s W a s t e M a n a g e m e n t b a s e d u p o n t h e f i n d i n g s i n
t h e S t a f f R e p o r t , s e c o n d e d b y C o m m i s s i o n e r B u d d s a n d u n a n i -
m o u s l y c a r r i e d .
7 . C O M M U N I C A T I O N S : N O N E
8 . T I M E F O R T H O S E I N T H E A U D I E N C E W H O W I S H T O S P E A K : N O N E
" 9 . M A T T E R S F R O M C I T Y O F F I C I A L S :
C L A R I F I C A T I O N O F A M B I G U I T Y : T O W I N G S E R V I C E I N C - 2 Z O N E
Planning Commission Minutes Page 12
December 12, 1989
Director Dawson presented the background information stating
that an application to establish a towing business in the C -2
Zone was denied because a towing service is not a listed
permitted use. The applicant disagrees with staff's inter-
pretation that it is not permitted.
Commissioner Seibert asked if the Pit Stop was operating
under a Conditional Use Permit.
Director Dawson stated it was a use that was "grandfathered"
in.
Commissioner Seibert asked if there were some restrictions on
the hours of operation.
Director Dawson said no.
Commissioner Seibert asked if there was any way we can con-
trol the hours.
Director Dawson stated an ordinance could be proposed re-
stricting all hours of auto repair shops.
Commissioner Budds asked if there are any other towing serv-
ices in the C -2 zone.
Director Dawson stated no.
Commissioner Floyd asked if there was a restriction on keep-
ing vehicles out of sight and if the applicant performs body
work or just repairs.
Director Dawson stated that the applicant just does automo-
bile repairs. There also have been property nuisance prob-
lems with the amount of time vehicles are being stored on the
property.
Commissioner Seibert stated that the property has been a
problem.
Ron Little, 9901 Las Tunas Drive, stated that the property
has been a problem and a thorn in the City's side, but in the
2 -1/2 years he has made a lot of changes. There is quit a
bit of turn over. He stated that the towing service was for
pick up and delivery of cars only. This use is not under M -1
zone, but under C -2 zone, a taxi service could be used to
classify a towing service. He did not feel the business
should be placed in a "storage" zone if he is not storing
vehicles.
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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 P a g e 1 3
D e c e m b e r 1 2 , 1 9 8 9
C o m m i s s i o n e r G r i f f i t h s a s k e d i f t h e v e h i c l e s a r e f l a t b e d
t r u c k s .
M r . L i t t l e a n s w e r e d t h a t o n e i s a f l a t b e d .
C o m m i s s i o n e r B u d d s a s k e d w h y t h e b u s i n e s s e s a r e s e p a r a t e i f
t h e t o w i n g i s u s e d f o r t h e o r i g i n a l b u s i n e s s .
M r . L i t t l e s t a t e d t h a t t h e y a r e t w o s e p a r a t e b u s i n e s s e s . H e
i s t h e s o l e o w n e r o f t h e t o w i n g b u s i n e s s a n d a p a r t n e r i n t h e
a u t o r e p a i r b u s i n e s s . H e a l s o s t a t e d t h a t a c a r m i g h t c o m e
i n f o r r e p a i r s a n d n e e d p a r t s w h i c h s o m e t i m e s t a k e s u p t o 7 2
h o u r s t o o b t a i n . H e a g r e e d t h a t i t i s u n s i g h t l y a n d t h a t h e
h a s t r i e d t o p u t t h i n g s b e h i n d t h e f e n c e , b u t h a v e h a d p r o b -
l e m s a c c o m p l i s h i n g i t .
C o m m i s s i o n e r G r i f f i t h s s t a t e d t h a t h e s e e s i t a s a c o l l e c t i o n
b u s i n e s s .
M r . L i t t l e s t a t e d t h a t h e d i d n o t w a n t t o d o a s t o r a g e b u s i -
n e s s .
C o m m i s s i o n e r B u d d s a s k e d i f i t w o u l d i n c r e a s e M r . L i t t l e ' s
b u s i n e s s .
M r . L i t t l e s t a t e d t h a t i t w o u l d i n c r e a s e h i s t o w i n g b u s i n e s s .
C o m m i s s i o n e r B u d d s a s k e d i f t h e l a r g e g a s s t a t i o n a t O a k a n d
L a s T u n a s w a n t e d t o b e c o m e a t o w i n g s e r v i c e a n d b y c l a r i f y i n g
a m b i g u i t y , w o u l d t h a t n o a l l o w h i m t o t o w a l s o .
D i r e c t o r D a w s o n s t a t e d t h a t i t w o u l d .
C o m m i s s i o n e r S e i b e r t f e l t t h a t i f t h e C o m m i s s i o n a g r e e s t o
a l l o w t o w i n g i n t h e C - 2 z o n e f o r M r . L i t t l e , t h e n w e a r e
o p e n i n g i t t o a l l b u s i n e s s e s i n t h e C - 2 z o n e . H e a g r e e d w i t h
S t a f f ' s r e c o m m e n d a t i o n .
C o m m i s s i o n e r B u d d s a g r e e d , s t a t i n g t h a t t h e C o m m i s s i o n n e e d e d
t o l o o k a t t h e C - 2 z o n e i n t h e m a c r o - s e n s e a n d n o t j u s t a t
h i s i n d i v i d u a l b u s i n e s s .
M r . L i t t l e s t a t e d t h a t t o w i n g i s l i k e a t a x i s e r v i c e .
C o m m i s s i o n e r S e i b e r t s t a t e d t h a t i t i s a t a x i s e r v i c e .
C o m m i s s i o n e r B u d d s s t a t e d t h a t m a y b e t h e t a x i s e r v i c e s h o u l d
b e l o c a t e d i n t h e M - 1 z o n e .
C o m m i s s i o n e r S e i b e r t m o v e d t o c l a r i f y t h a t a t o w i n g s e r v i c e
i s n o t p e r m i t t e d i n t h e C - 2 z o n e , s e c o n d e d b y C o m m i s s i o n e r
B u d d s a n d u n a n i m o u s l y c a r r i e d .
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December 12, 1989
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City Manager Koski stated that this will be heard by the City
Council at their regularly scheduled meeting.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
As there was no further business, Chairman Muto adjourned the
meeting at 9:51 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Plan-
ning Commission will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 1990, at
7:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber, 5938 North Kauffman Avenue,
Temple City.
Chairman
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