PC - Minutes 4-3-78J..
CITY OF' ROSEMEAD
8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 3, 1978
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CALL TO ORDER- The regular meeting of the Planning
Commission was called to order by Vice Chairman
Ritchie at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the
Rosemead City Hall, 8838 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead,
California.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Ritchie
Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Cleveland
ROLL CALL: Present: Ritchie, DeTora, Cleveland
Absent: Chairman Lowrey (excused)
Ex officio: Dickey, Dilkes, Sullivan,
.Burns
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting March 20, 1978
PUBLIC HEARING
It was moved by Commissioner DeTora, secpnd by Commissioner
Cleveland to approve the Minutes of March 20, 1978, as
printed.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Ritchie, DeTora, Cleveland
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chairman Lowrey
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE- On items not on
the Agenda- None
ZONE CHANGE 78-1 A request by Eugene and Patricia Clark
for a change of zone from R-1 to R-3 to construct an
apartment complex at 4328 Muscatel Avenue, Rosemead.
Mr. Sullivan explained to the Commission that this item
should be deferred until the next Planning Commission
meeting on April 17, 1978, for submission of further
data from the County.
Vice Chairman Ritchie opened the Public Hearing at
7:45 p.m.
Discussion by the.Commission ensued regarding the
re-notification of the people in the 300' radius of
this Zone Change.
Attorney Dilkes stated that it was not legally necessary
for the Staff to re-notify.
It was moved by Commissioner Cleveland, second by'Commissioner
Ritchie to continue this Zone Change until the next meeting
on April 17, 1978.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Ritchie, Cleveland, DeTora
Commissioner DeTora wanted the record to show that even
though he voted Yes on this continuation, that he still
felt that the people should be re-notified.
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6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 78-1- This is a request by the
American Legion to convert a beer bar into an American
Legion Club, with the sale of alcoholic beverages for
on-site consumption at 8942 Garvey Avenue, Rosemead.
Mr. Sullivan presented the Staff report and showed
the map.
Vice Chairman Ritchie opened the Public Hearing at
7:50 p.m., and the oath was administered accordingly.
Proponents
Mr. William Henley, Commander of American Legion Post
#425.
Mr. Victor Nutt
2262 N. Kayes Place
Rosemead, California
Vice Chairman Ritchie closed the Public Hearing at
8:15 P.M.
Discussion by the Commission ensued regarding the
Conditions to be added for this Conditional use-
Permit.
It was moved by Commissioner DeTora, second by Commissioner
Cleveland to approve this Conditional Use Permit 78-1,
and the Negative Declaration, subject to the following
Conditions and Findings:
CONDITIONS:
1. The applicant shall comply with the requirements
of the Building Department in remodeling the
structure.
2. The applicant shall comply, with the requirements
of the Los Angeles Fire Department.
3. Applicant to remove debri, clean and re-stripe
parking lot.
4. Install concrete bumper stops in all parking
spaces except the two tangent parking spaces
on the west side of the building.
5. Applicant to have the billboard on the west side
of the building removed within one year or submit
evidence that the sign cannot be removed because
of lease or other entitlement is not fully amortized.
6. Repair or restore fence on east property line with
.six ft..chain link fence, with slats to make fence
opaque.
7. The applicant will comply with Section 5401 and
5415 of the Rosemead Municipal Code which deals
with storage, collection, accumulation and disposal
of garbage and trash.
8: The applicant will install lighting for the parking
areas to the satisfaction of the Planning Director.
9.. This permit to expire two years and after from the
date of issuance and may be extended without the
benefit of a public hearing.
10. This permit is granted as a land use entitlement
to American Legion Post #425. Because the propriety
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of the use is largely a function of the realibility
and capability of the applicant, this permit is not
transferrable to future purchasers or occupants of
the property. The applicant agrees that it is the
party responsible for all conduct on the premises.
11. The applicant will sign a notarized affidavit within
ten days after approval, agreeing to the Conditions.
FINDINGS:
1. The project is in harmony with the various
elements and objectives of the General Plan.
2.' The project will not be detrimental to the
surrounding property.
3. The project is deemed essential or desirable
to the public convenience or welfare.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Ritchie, DeTora, Cleveland
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chairman Lowrey (excused)
OTHER BUSINESS
7. PARCEL MAP 10575- A request-by Chris Construction
Company, a minor subdivision of a lot into four
residential lots, and the construction of three
single family homes located at 3126 and 3130 Burton
Avenue, Rosemead.,
Mr. Sullivan presented the Staff Report
Discussion by the Commission ensued regarding possible
different driveway designs.
It was moved by Commissioner Cleveland, second by
Commissioner.DeTora to approve Tentative Parcel Map
10575, and the Negative Declaration subject to
Conditions #1 & 2 as listed in the Staff Report,
with the exception of Paragraph #3 under "Mapping",
in the County Engineer's report.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Ritchie, Cleveland, DeTora
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chairman Lowrey (excused)
8. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE- On any matter
Mrs. Neola Ritchie- 9355 Glendon Way, Rosemead
Mrs. Ritchie expressed her feelings as to the Commissions'
course of conduct in relation to people who address the
commission.
9. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF
a) The Commission was polled for attendance at a
dinner meeting sponsored by the Southern California
Planning Congress on April 13, 1978-
1b) Water supply in conjunction with new developments
was discussed. Mr. Sullivan to follow up with the
Water Master and present findings at next meeting.
10. ADJOURNMENT- There being no further business to come
before the Commission, Vice Chairman Ritchie adjourned
the. meeting at 9:00 p.m.