PC - Minutes - 04-07-25Minutes of the
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
April 7, 2025
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Chair Escobar
INVOCATION — Commissioner Tang
ROLL CALL — Commissioner Berry, Commissioner Tang, and Chair Escobar are present. Commissioner Lopez and
Vice -Chair Ung are absent.
STAFF PRESENT — Director of Community Development Valenzuela, Acting Planning and Economic Development
Manager Lao, Assistant Planner Jiang, and Commission Liaison Lam.
EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURES AND APPEAL RIGHTS
City Attorney Stephanie Gutierrez presented the procedure and appeal rights of the meeting.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
There being no comments, Chair Escobar opened and closed the Public Comment period.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 24.04 — Xiuru Dougherty has submitted a Conditional Use Permit
application, requesting to establish a massage services use within a 1,016 square foot vacant unit. The
subject site is located at 8632 E. Valley Boulevard, Unit C (Manor Plaza) (APN: 5390-001-058) in the
Medium Commercial Zone with Design and Freeway Corridor Mixed -Use Development— Block Ovedays
(C-3/D-O/FCMU-B). Per Rosemead Municipal Code Table 17.16.020.1, approval of a Conditional Use
Permit is required to establish a massage services use within the Medium Commercial (C-3) zone.
B. CEQA- Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines exempts projects
consisting of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of
existing public orprivate structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, ortopographical features, involving
negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. Accordingly, CUP 24-04 is classified as a Class 1
Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA guidelines.
C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION — It is recommended that the Planning Commission ADOPT Resolution
No. 25-04 with findings (Exhibit "A"), and APPROVE Conditional Use Permit 24-04, subject to the 34
conditions outlined in Attachment "A" attached hereto.
Acting Planning & Economic Development Manager Lao introduced Assistant Planner Candice Jiang.
Assistant Planner Jiang presented the staff report.
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Chair Escobar opened the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Tang, Berry and Chair Escobar had no questions.
Chair Escobar opened the floor for public comments.
Commissioner Tang had some questions for the applicant and asked the applicant to come speak before the Planning
Commission.
The applicant representative and property owner, Robert Leung, stated his name for the record. He is the property
owner located at 8632 E. Valley Boulevard. He designed the building in 1990 and constructed it the following year. He
reassured the Commissioners that he will comply with all City code requirements. He stated he will ensure that the
lighting in the parking lot is bright for safety purposes and that the parking lot meets ADA requirements. He further
explained that there will be security cameras inside the suite, a passenger lock to allow for inspections at any time of
the day, ADA -compliant restrooms with showers, storage rooms, locker rooms, a washer and dryer, and new flooring.
Commissioner Tang asked Mr. Leung if the two ladies that were in the audience with him were the owners.
Mr. Leung confirmed that they are the owners.
Commissioner Tang asked whether they would be operating this establishment and if they had operated a similar type
of establishment at another location.
Mr. Leung confirmed that they work at another establishment on Garvey Avenue, which is doing well, but would like to
open their own business.
Commissioner Tang acknowledged that this is not their first time opening an establishment like this.
Commissioner Berry thanked Mr. Leung and is glad he is excited.
Mr. Leung expressed that he loves Rosemead and he has been here for 35 years.
There being no additional questions or public comments, Chair Escobar closed the hearing period and requested a
motion and a second motion.
ACTION: Commissioner Berry motioned to approve the PC Resolution 25-04 and seconded by Commissioner Tang
Vote resulted in:
Ayes: Berry, Escobar, and Tang
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Lopez and ling
Vote resulted in 3 Ayes, 0 Noes, and 0 Abstain, 2 Absent.
Director of Community Development Valenzuela explained the ten-day appeal process
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Chair Escobar requested motions to approve the minutes.
ACTION: Commissioner Tang motioned to approve, and Commission Berry seconded the motion.
Vote resulted in:
Ayes: Berry, Escobar and Tang
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Lopez and Ung
Vote resulted in 3 Ayes, 0 Noes, and 0 Abstain, 2 Absent.
5. MATTERS FROM STAFF
Director of Community Development Valenzuela informed the Planning Commissioners that Public Works, in
partnership with the Beautification Commission and Republic Services, will host a Compost Day, which will take place
on April 26th from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. She added that it will also be a recycling event.
She also announced that there are a few grand opening events happening in the City. Starbucks recently held its soft
opening and will be hosting a grand opening soon. Da Vien Coffee and Bake & Che will also be opening soon. Staff is
very excited, as these businesses are a great addition to the City.
6. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIR & COMMISSIONERS
The Planning Commission thanked staff for all their hard work and bringing in these businesses. They also welcomed
Assistant Planner Jiang.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Escobar adjourned the meeting at 7:17 p.m. The next regular Planning Commission Meeting is scheduled for
April 21, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers.
ATTEST:
Linda Lam
Administrative Assistant
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Emma Escobar
Chair