PC - 2009-08 - Approving Conditional Use Permit 93-591 to Expand an Existing Market Located at 8150 Garvey Avenue11
PC RESOLUTION 09-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-591 (MODIFICATION),
TO EXPAND AN EXISTING MARKET, LOCATED AT 8150 GARVEY
AVENUE, UNIT 121 IN THE C-3 (MEDIUM COMMERCIAL) ZONE.
(APN: 5284-001-030)
WHEREAS, on February 26, 2009, The Square Group, LLC filed an application
to modify Conditional Use Permit 93-591, to expand an existing market located at 8150
Garvey Avenue, Unit 121; and
WHEREAS, 8150 Garvey Avenue is located in the C-3 (Medium Commercial)
zone; and
WHEREAS, Section 17.112.020(9) of the Rosemead Municipal Code (RMC)
allows "off-sale alcohol licenses in the C-1, C-3, CBD and M zones upon the granting of
a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)." Section 17.112.010 sets criteria required for granting
such a permit. These criteria require that the proposed use is deemed:
The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the proposed use so applied
for will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health,
safety, peace, morals, comfort or general welfare of persons residing or working in the
neighborhood thereof, not be detrimental or injurious to the property and improvements
in the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the City.
WHEREAS, Sections 65800 & 65900 of the California Government Code and
Section 17.112.010 of the Rosemead Municipal Code authorize the Planning
Commission to approve, conditionally approve or deny conditional use permits; and
WHEREAS, on March 26, 2009, eighty-seven (87) notices were sent to property
owners within a 300-foot radius from the subject property, in addition to notices posted
in five (5) public locations and on-site, specifying the availability of the application, plus
the date, time and location of the public, hearing for Conditional Use Permit 93-591
(Modification); and
WHEREAS, on April 6, 2009, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed and
advertised public hearing to receive oral and written testimony relative to Conditional
Use Permit 93-591 (Modification); and
WHEREAS, the Rosemead Planning Commission has sufficiently considered all
testimony presented to them in order to make the following determination.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City
of Rosemead as follows:
SECTION 1. The Planning Commission HEREBY DETERMINES that Conditional
Use Permit 93-591 (Modification) is Categorically Exempt from environmental review as
a Class 9 Exemption pursuant to Section 15309 of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA).
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES
that facts do exist to justify approving Conditional Use Permit 93-591 (Modification)
according to the Criteria of Chapter 17.112.010 of the Rosemead Municipal Code as
follows:
A. The Conditional Use Permit applied for is authorized by the provisions of this
title and that the granting of such conditional use permits will not adversely affect the
established character of the surrounding neighborhood or be injurious to the property or
improvements in such vicinity and zone in which the property is located.
FINDING: Staff finds this request to be consistent with land uses in the general
area with no foreseeable negative impacts to the adjacent neighborhood. The proposed
interior expansion includes demolishing the demising wall located between the
supermarket and the produce market that is currently under construction. The
demolition of this wall will add 6,300 square feet of floor area to the existing
supermarket, totaling the floor area of the supermarket to 29,376 square feet. This site
will be operated in accordance with applicable City regulations, and is in conformity with
the development in and around the project site. Regular inspections by the Planning
Division, State ABC and the Sheriffs Department will ensure that the location is
monitored for compliance with conditions of approval and ensuring that the business of
selling alcohol at this site does not become detrimental to the persons residing or
working in the area.
B. The establishment, maintenance or conduct of the use for which the
conditional use permit is sought will not, under the particular case, be detrimental to the
health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience or welfare of persons residing or working in
the neighborhood.
FINDING: The site is designated in the General Plan as Mixed Use
(Residential/Commercial). The proposed use is located within an established
commercial district of the City. The proposed use is in conformity with the General
Plan, in that the policies of the General Plan encourage complementary uses that will
contribute to the economic well being of the commercial areas of the City. Conditions
have been added to protect the adjacent residential neighborhoods from being affected
by this commercial establishment. Therefore, the project is not anticipated to be
detrimental to the health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience or welfare of persons
residing or working in the neighborhood.
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C. The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the proposed use so
applied for will not, under the circumstances of the particular case will not be detrimental
or injurious to the general welfare of the City.
FINDING: The proposed use will not be detrimental or injurious to the general
welfare of the City as conditions of approval have been incorporated upon the issuance
of this permit. The City of Rosemead Public Safety Center has found no unusual
situation or concern at the subject site. Staff feels that the market expansion will not
create negative impacts to the general welfare of the City.
SECTION 3. The Planning Commission HEREBY APPROVES Conditional Use
Permit 93-591 (Modification), to allow the existing market expansion located at 8150
Garvey Avenue, Unit 121, subject to conditions listed in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 4. This resolution is the result of an action taken by the Planning
Commission on April 6, 2009, by the following vote:
YES: GAY, KUNIOKA AND LOPEZ
NO: NONE
ABSENT: CAM AND VUU
ABSTAIN: NONE
SECTION 5. The secretary shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and
shall transmit copies of same to the applicant and the Rosemead City Clerk.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 6th day of April, 2009.
0
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CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rosemead at its regular meeting, held on the 6th day of April,
2009 by the following vote:
YES: GAY, KUNIOKA AND LOPEZ
NO: NONE
ABSENT: CAM AND VUU
ABSTAIN: NONE
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SECTION 5. The secretary shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and
shall transmit copies of same to the applicant and the Rosemead City Clerk.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 6m day of April, 2009.
' Sheri Bermejo, Se etary
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EXHIBIT "B"
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-591 (MODIFICATION)
(APN: 5284-001-030)
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
April 6, 2009
1. Conditional Use Permit 93-591 (Modification) is approved to expand the
existing market, to be developed in accordance with the architectural plans
marked Exhibit "C", dated March 30, 2009. Any revisions to the approved
plans must be resubmitted for review and approval by the City of Rosemead
Planning Division.
2. Conditional Use Permit 93-591 is approved for an off-sale general (Type 21)
license in conjunction with a bona fide supermarket from the California State
Alcohol Beverage Control Board. All requirements and appropriate license
of the California State Alcohol Beverage Control Board shall be complied
with and maintained at all times. A copy of the current license shall be
provided to the Planning Division prior to occupancy.
3. Approval of Conditional Use Permit 93-591 (Modification) shall not take
effect for any purpose until the applicant has filed with the City of Rosemead
a notarized affidavit stating that he/she is aware of and accepts all of the
conditions of approval as set forth in the letter of approval and this list of
conditions, within ten (10) days from the Planning Commission approval
date.
4. Conditional Use Permit 93-591 (Modification) is approved for a period of six
(6) months from the Planning Commission approval date. The applicant
shall initiate the proposed use, or request an extension within 30-calendar
days before expiration of the initial 6 month approval period. Otherwise,
Conditional Use Permit 93-591 (Modification) shall become null and void.
5. The Planning Commission hereby authorizes the Planning Division to make
or approve minor modifications to the approved plans where necessary.
6. Conditional Use Permit 93-591 (Modification) is granted or approved with
the City and its Planning Commission and City Council retaining and
reserving the right and jurisdiction to review and to modify the permit,
including the conditions of approval, based on changed circumstances.
Changed circumstances include, but are not limited to, the modification of
the use, a change in scope, emphasis, size, or nature of the use, or the
expansion, alteration, reconfiguration, or change of use. This reservation of
right to review is in addition to, and not in lieu of, the right of the city, its
Planning Commission, and City Council to review and revoke or modify any
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permit granted or approved under the Rosemead Municipal Code for any
violations of the conditions imposed on this Conditional Use Permit 93-591
(Modification).
7. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of
Rosemead or its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or
proceeding against the City of Rosemead or its agents, officers, or
employees to attack, set side, void, or annul, an approval of the Planning
Commission and/or City Council concerning the project, which action is
brought within the time period provided by law.
8. All conditions of approval must be complied with to the satisfaction of the
Planning Division, prior to final inspection.
9. The conditions listed on this exhibit shall be copied directly onto any
development plans subsequently submitted to the Planning and Building
Divisions for review.
10. The applicant shall comply with all Federal, State and local laws relative to
the approved use including the requirements of the Planning, Building, Fire,
Sheriff and Health Departments. Prior to occupancy, all requirements and
appropriate licenses of the State of California shall be complied with and
maintained at all times.
11. Construction activities shall be limited to take place between the hours of
7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. No construction shall
take place on Sundays or any legal holidays.
12. The onsite public hearing notice posting shall be removed within 30 days
from the end of the 10-day appeal period of Conditional Use Permit 93-591
(Modification).
13. No portion of the lot, outside of the building, shall be used for storage of any
type. All trash and debris shall be contained within approved trash
enclosure.
14. The site shall be maintained in a clean, weed and litter free state in
accordance with Sections 8.32.010-8.32.040 of the Rosemead Municipal
Code, which pertains to the storage, accumulation, collection, and disposal
of garbage, rubbish, trash, and debris. All trash containers shall be stored
in the appropriate trash enclosure at all times. All trash, rubbish, and
garbage receptacles shall be regularly cleaned, inspected, and maintained
in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition. The trash enclosure doors shall be
closed at all times.
15. The applicant shall maintain a minimum clearance of five (5) feet (free of
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any debris, storage, furniture, etc.) from any electrical/mechanical
equipment and/or emergency exits.
16. The numbers of the address signs shall be at least six (6) inches tall with a
minimum character width of'A inch, contrasting in color and easily visible at
driver's level from the street. The location, color and size of such sign shall
be subject to the approval of the Planning Division.
17. All open area not covered by concrete, asphalt, or structures shall be
landscaped and maintained on a regular basis.
18. The applicant shall comply with Ordinance No. 567, which requires the
posting of a sign prohibiting consumption of alcoholic beverages adjacent to
the premises within the parking lot and public sidewalks. Said signs are
subject to the approval of the Planning Division.
19. All trash, rubbish and garbage receptacles shall be regularly cleaned, and
inspected and maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. Food and
liquid waste shall be packaged in a manner to prevent leakage.
20. Signs shall comply with the master sign program and Chapter 17.104 of the
Rosemead Municipal Code.
21. The parking area, including handicapped spaces, shall be paved and re-
painted periodically to City standards to the satisfaction of the Planning
Division. In accordance with Chapter 17.84 of the Rosemead Municipal
Code, all designated parking stalls shall be double striped and have wheel
stops. Such striping shall be maintained in a clear, visible, and orderly
manner.
22. At least two (2) percent of the required parking shall be designated for
handicap space pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 22511.8. A
letter by the property owner shall be given to the City authorizing
enforcement.
23. All graffiti shall be removed from the site. The site shall be maintained in a
graffiti-free state. Any new graffiti shall be removed within twenty-four (24)
hours. A 24-hour, Graffiti Hotline can be called at (626) 569-2345 for
assistance.
24. Adequate lighting shall be provided in the vehicle parking area. All exterior
lighting shall be directed away from adjacent properties and shielded on all
sides.
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25. Any changes to the conditions of operation listed in this Exhibit "B" must first
be approved by the Planning Commission through a modification
application.
26. The floor plan shall not be altered or deviated in any form from the approved
floor plan, shown in Exhibit "C" (on file).
27. Applicant shall be compliance with the requirements of and maintain in good
standing a City issued business license.
28. The hours of operation shall be posted in the front window or door. Hours of
operation shall be limited to 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., daily.
29. No new doors shall be installed on the west side of the building, adjacent to
Pine Street.
30. All new ground level mechanical/utility equipment (including meters, back
flow preservation devices, fire valves, A/C condensers, furnaces, utility
cabinets and other equipment) shall be located away from public view or
adequately screened by landscaping or screening walls so as not to be
seen from the public right of way or other public space within the
development. The City Planner shall approve said screening prior to
installation.
31. All holiday lighting shall be removed from the parking lot area.
32. All landscaped areas on the subject site shall be maintained with adequate
landscaping on a regular basis, including the removal of trash and litter, the
replanting of dead or missing shrubs and plants, as well as periodic pruning
of dead limbs and branches as necessary.
33. The painted wall sign on the northwest corner of Building A and the
southeast corner of Building B shall be removed.
34. All roof top appurtenances and equipment shall adequately be screened
from view to the satisfaction of the Planning Division.
35. Violation of the conditions of approval may result in citation and/or the
initiation of revocation proceedings.