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PC - Item 3A - Minutes 3-15-2010Minutes of the PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING March 15, 2010 The regular meeting of the Rosemead Planning Commission was called to order by Chairwoman Herrera at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chairwoman Herrera INVOCATION - Commissioner Eng ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS PRESENT: Commissioners Eng, Hunter, Vi~Chairman Alarcon, Chairwoman Herrera. OFFICIALS PRESENT: City Attorney Greg Murphy, Community Developmerit Director Wong, Principal Planner Bermejo, Senior Planner Garry, Assistant Planner Trinh; andCommission Secretary Lockwood. 1. EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURES AN Greg Murphy, City Attorney, presented the procedures 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Brian Lewin stated that he has questions regarding the City of Rosemead. He asked if the municipal, there is a business located at 8547 Valley Boulevari signage is not in the English,language; He also ask kL RIGHTS \ I rights of:the meeting. iirements fornew businesses operating in guage requirements. He also stated that ness operation is not clearly identifiable as forcement enforces signage issues. Principal Planner Benneio stated the business at 8547wse to be a tire company. She stated that Code Enforcement was notifed thafthere was a business operating at the location without proper permits. She further indicated that staff wilkfollow=up,with Code Enforcement, regarding this matter. She also said that the Planning,Division tries to have,businesses-identity,their products and services in the English language. she thought the beauty shop that had bought that property was using the Principal Plariner-Bermejo stated that Code Enforcement will be contacted to review the site, as conditions of approval regulate the, Beauty School. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR/ c/ A. Approval of Minutes - March 1, 2010 Commissioner Eng stated she had one correction on page 4 last paragraph. Vice-Chairman Alarcon made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Eng, to approve the Minutes of March 1, 2010 with the correction. Vote resulted in: Yes: No: Abstain: Absent: 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS Alarcon, Eng, Herrera, Hunter None None Ruiz A. DESIGN REVIEW 09.06 - Coast Signs, Inc has submitted an application for a Design Review to replace all exterior signage on an existing Jiffy Lube automobile repair facility, located at 9655 East Valley Boulevard in the C3-D (Medium Commercial witha Design Overlay) zone. PC RESOLUTION 10.06- A RESOLUTION OF THE Pt ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE REVIEW 09.06, TO PROVIDE NEW EXTERIOR Slr AUTOMOBILE REPAIR FACILITY AT 9655 VALL'E' COMMERCIAL WITH A DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE (AI Recommendation - Staff recommends that tt Review 09.06 and ADOPT Resolution No. 10.06 (25) conditions outlined in Exhibit~A". Senior Planner Garry presented the staff Chairwoman Herrera asked the Commissioners if tt Commissioner Eng asked to clarify the purpose of behind the letterinq and asked if\the concern Senior Planner the sign that co Commissioner Eng confirmed with ste Senior Pla\r e\Garrry replied yes it'is. t: Commissioner Hunt( close to the building. `COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF -[FORMA APPROVING DESIGN ON AN,EXISTING JIFFY LUBE EVARD IN~THE C3-D (MEDIUM >mmission APPROVE Design and subject to the twenty-five staff. She asked if there was a strip of lighting the lettering to be lit up individually. raceway. He said it is a white, solid box behind conduit, ording to the sign renderings it appeared that the billboard was very staff if that is acceptable. Senior Planner Garry replied that the billboard was built with a building permit, approximately the same time as the building. He also stated it is not uncommon to see billboards extend over structures. Commissioner Eng stated she noticed barbed wire on the billboard, and asked staff if that was necessary. City Attorney Murphy stated that he would like to remind the Planning Commission that the billboard is not under review tonight, and that we need to stay focused on the Jiffy Lube application with respect to how they may or not be in compliance with the municipal code. Commissioner Eng questioned staff if the exterior lights are going to be replaced around the building. Senior Planner Garry replied that he spoke with the applicant and he confirmed the lights will remain on the walls. Commissioner Eng questioned staff if condition of approval number 17 will allow the business to still have the ability to advertise specials or promotions. Senior Planner Garry replied condition of approval number 18 addresses that future banners and temporary signs will be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division prior to installation. He also stated they still have the right to request future banners as any other business. Chairwoman Herrera opened the public hearing. Dennis Stout stated he is representing Coast Signs, Inc. He also stated'that he and Jiffy Lube have read the conditions of approval, and that Jiffy Lube has an issue with condition of approval number 25. He also stated that although raceways are discouraged in the city and flatlletters~are,preferred, he explained the difficulty of drilling through the wall to install individual letters. He stated'that,the raceway will be a cleaner installation. He also stated the raceway will not be-lit up, it will be painted,to match the wall. He also stated the other issue is visible on the sign elevations (Sign D, page 4). He stated that the picture shows that there is large shelving behind the wall where Jiffy Lube is.propping to install the sign, which would make the installation cumbersome.. He stated that they are proposing to reface the smaller sign on the pole with a reader board which will allow them to promote their specials. V.-~, Commissioner Eng questioned Mr. Stout if each Jiffy.Lube busines\ owned by a franchise or if it is a national chain. Dennis Stout replied they are both franchise or Commissioner Eng Jiffy Lube is a corporate or franchise owned business. Dennis Stout stated difference between the raceway and the ind Dennis Stout replied it is more costly to instal hard and thick. 'He also stated thatiwith a cor mounted. Commissioner Eng asked how bib the box is. Dennis Stout replied it is;T X 7". individual channel letters, especially when the wall this mise we could have sign D on a raceway and sign G flush Commissioner Eng asked how deep the shelves are. Dennis Stout replied he did not know he has not seen them. Chairwoman Herrera asked if there was anyone in favor of this project. None Chairwoman Herrera asked if there was anyone against this project. None Chairwoman Herrera closed the Public Hearing. Vice-Chairman Alarcon asked staff for their opinion on the applicant's compromise. Community Development Director Wong stated the cinderblock it would create a hardship, but the staff prefers the channel letter sign. He also stated that in this particular case, we do not mind going with the raceway. Vice-Chairman Alarcon asked staff if they were going with C or D. Staff replied with D. Chairwoman Herrera asked the Planning Commission do we have a motion. Greg Murphy, City Attorney, stated for the record the motion to approve the Resolution with. Conditioi Number 25 amended to exclude sign D from the flush mounting. 4/ Vice-Chairman Alarcon made a motion, seconded by Co m>ssioher Eng, to APPROVE Design Review 09.06 and ADOPT Resolution No. .10-06 with findings; and'subject to the twenty-five (25) conditions outlined in Exhibit "A". . Vote resulted in: Yes: No: Abstain: Absent: Community Development ,Di final unless.itis aooealed wi Hunter, 10 days to the City Council. Herrera that for clarification the decision is B. <;-TENTATIVE PARCE\MAP 071159 Steven Van has submitted an application for a Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide one (1) existing parcel totaling 13,950 square feet into two (2) parcels for the development oflone (1) new single-family home. An existing home on one parcel will remain and anew garage is proposed on each lot. The subject site is located at 8403 Marshall Street n.the,0 (Single Family Residential) zone. PC RESOLUTIO00-07• A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 071159 REQUESTING TO SUBDIVIDE ONE EXISTING PARCEL INTO TWO PARCELS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ONE (1) NEW SINGLE-FAMILY HOME. AN EXISTING HOME ON ONE (1) PARCEL WILL REMAIN AND A NEW GARAGE IS PROPOSED ONE EACH LOT. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 8403 MARSHALL STREET IN THE R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE (APN: 5371.007.032). Recommendation - Staff recommends that the Planning Commission APPROVE Tentative Parcel Map 071159 and ADOPT Resolution 10.07 with findings, and subject to thirty (30) conditions outlined in Exhibit "B" attached hereto. Chairwoman Herrera stated that she would like to recluse herself from this item and left the room. Assistant Planner Trinh presented the staff report. Vice-Chairman Alarcon asked if Planning Commissioners had any questions for staff. Commissioner Eng stated there is not a grading plan and questioned staff when the applicant is required to submit a grading plan. Assistant Planner Trinh stated the applicant is using the existing topography the parcel map shows that the building pad is not being raised and that then: so grading is not proposed. Principal Planner Bermejo stated that typically the grading plan is Commission for planned developments. She also stated when sc is reviewed during Building plan check. Commissioner Eng stated, so there is a grading plan for=review for Principal Planner Bermejo replied yes there is. Vice-Chairman Alarcon opened the public Kamen Lai stated that he is representing Steven he would like to thank staff for all there help. He available for questions. ` Vice-Chairman Alarcon*ked if there'were any None - Kevin Tsai representative re •Cal Lan J" f Vice=Chairman Alarcon asked if there None , Vice-Chairman public hearing. project. She said that tural flow to the street, -:viewed by the Planning are submitted, the grading plan able to attend tonight. He also stated eectddescription and stated he was J stated he is available for any questions. in favor or against this project. Commissioner Nancy Eng made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Joan Hunter, to APPROVE Tentative Parcel Map 071159 and ADOPT Resolution 10.07 with findings, and subject to thirty (30) conditions outlined in Exhibit "B" attached hereto. Vote resulted in: Yes: Alarcon, Eng, Hunter No: None Abstain: Herrera Absent: Ruiz Community Development Director Wong stated to Chairwoman Herrera that for clarification the decision is final unless it is appealed within 10 days to the City Council. 5. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIRWOMAN & Chairwoman Herrera stated she would like to send condolences in behalf of the Planning Commission to Commissioner Ruiz and his family. Vice-Chairman Alarcon stated that shopping carts are a problem on the corner of Sullivan and Whitmore. He also stated that he does not know what the solution is but feels we need to address this issue. He also stated that maybe they could do some public relations for this neighborhood/ and he does not know if this problem is city-wide. /i'__\ Principal Planner Bermejo replied that she will discuss this with Code Chairwoman Herrera stated that shopping carts are a a solution. Commissioner Hunter requested that staff look into Walnut Grove and Garvey. She also stated she is co Principal Planner Bermejo stated she will have.Code Vice-Chairman Alarcon stated that E-Waste pickup is Commissioner Eng asked staff, when the city's Principal Planner Bermejo replied; th;City has in 1996. we shobld address this and find Taiwan Center on ttie corner of of business thatimay be there. once and several portions were amended Commissioner Enq asked with businesses on the sign ordinance. Principal Planner Bermejo stated that when a new business comes into the City for a Certificate of Occupancy application, part of the process is that the Planning Division informs them of the sign ordinance and sigmreview at that time. She`also st fed that one of the City's goals is to do a complete overhaul of our sign code Commissioner Ehg.asked staff what about existing businesses. Principal Planner Bermejo replied that Code Enforcement works with us, and as new ownership takes over a business and if new signage is going in, they inform us. She also stated we then make sure the proper permits have been processed for that signage. Commissioner Eng stated that she has two sites that are questionable; one is on the west side of the Jiffy Lube. She stated that there is a sign on the pole and requested that staff please confirm that this is a permitted sign. Principal Planner Bermejo replied we will confirm with the Building Division and Certificate of Occupancy records, as well as discuss with Code Enforcement. Commissioner Eng stated the second site is the business behind Jiffy Lube on Temple City Blvd. She also requested from staff to please contact the business owner, there are signs all over the place and it should be cleaned up. . Commissioner Eng asked staff about the status of the wall construction to reduce noise issues near the transformer at Wal-Mart. Principal Planner Bermejo replied that Wal-Mart has submitted a plan, which has been reviewed and approved by the Planning Division, and permits will be issued soon. She also stated that staff has asked Wal-Mart to post a sign with project and contact information to notify nearby residents that construction will be taking place. She also stated that construction would take 3 - 4 weeks. She also said staff has not received any complaints regarding the noise issue since the last Wal-Mart review. 6. MATTERS FROM STAFF A. Planning Commission attendance confirmation for the 2010 Plan ners'Institute & Mini Expo at the Monterey Conference Center (Wednesday, March'24, 2010 - Friday,, March 26, 2010. Principal Planner Bermejo stated she would like to inform.the Planning, the League of California Cities, 2010 Planners Institute;&M\•Exp, o in t confirmed. C 7. ADJOURNMENT The next regular Planning Commission p.m. Meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m. 5, I _Dana Herrera that registration has been April 5, 2010, at 7:00 Rachel Lock Commission