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PC - Minutes 12-18-78CITY OF ROSEMEAD 8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 18, 1978 MTNTTTFq 1. CALL TO ORDER - The regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Lowrey at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Rosemead City Hall, 8838 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Ritchie Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Cleveland 2. ROLL CALL - Commissioners Handy, Ritchie, Lowrey, Cleveland, DeTora Ex officio: Kress, Dickey, Sullivan and Burns 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting December 4, 1978 It was moved by Commissioner DeTora, second by Commissioner Handy to approve the foregoing minutes as printed. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Handy, Ritchie, Lowrey, Cleveland, DeTora 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - On any matter - Prone. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 78-138 - A request by Edrosa Develop- ment Corporation or t e continued sale of beer and wine for on-site consumption in conjunction with an existing estab- lishment, "Golden Flame Restaurant". Mr. Sullivan presented the Staff Report Chairman Lowrey opened the Public Hearing; the oath was administered accordingly. Addressing the.Commission: Bert Edrosa, (Applicant's son) 13210 Woodruff, Downey, California Mr. Edrosa explained to the Commission that the business was not doing as well as it should, and hoped that the sale of beer and wine would help the business. . He was concerned about the cost of complying with conditions #6 and #7 of the Staff Report. He did not feel that the owner of the property would pay for these improvements. Chairman Lowrey closed the Public Hearing. Discussion by the Commission: Since the Commission was not sure that the applicant could take care of all of the conditions, it was suggested that this Conditional Use Permit only be approved for a six month period, rather than two years. Commissioner DeTora made a motion that this Conditional Use Permit be continued until all the conditions had been met. CI Commissioner DeTora withdrew his moti.on.for the lack of a second. P.C. Meeting • December 18, 1978 Page 2 Commissioner Ritchie suggested that this matter be held over until the next regular meeting of the Planning Com- mission, so that the applicant would have time to discuss financial matters with the owner of the property regarding the fence and parking lot improvements. Mr. Edrosa then stated that he would comply with all of the conditions as setforth in the Staff Report. It was moved by Commissioner Handy, second by Commissioner Ritchie, to approve Conditional Use Permit 78-138 for a period of six months, along with the Negative Declaration. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Handy, Ritchie, Lowrey, Cleveland NOES: DeTora ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 78-139 - A request by Rachel and John Atencior -t ie continued sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in,conjunction with an existing cocktail lounge, "Wagon Wheel". Mr. Sullivan presented the Staff Report Chairman Lowrey opened the public hearing; the Oath was administered accordingly. Addressing the Commission Mr. Winston Lynn, owner of the property 3306 San Gabriel Boulevard, Rosemead Mr. Lynn stated that he had spoken to two Commissioners when they were inspecting the property, and was told of the con- ditions that the Staff was recommending. Commissioner DeTora requested that the record show that although he had inspected the property with Commissioner Cleveland, he had not discussed the conditions with Mr. Lynn. Mr. Lynn explained to the Commission that he was agreeable to all of the conditions, but that it would.take time, as he was not financially able to have all of the work done at once. He also stated that he was aware that the vacant lot on Dorothy and Gladys Avenues was presently under rehabilitation, and that the shack and boat would have to be removed. Chairman Lowrey closed the public hearing. Discussion by the. Commission: Mr. Sullivan suggested that Condition #3 on the Staff Report, regarding the boat and shack on the adjacent lot, be struck. It was unanimously agreed upon by the Commission to delete Condition Jr'3, and add the following conditions: 3.. Repair the depressions in the parking lot; slurry seal and re-stripe parking lot. 4. Repair the wall in the parking lot along San Gabriel Boulevard. 5. Self closing, spring operated doors to be installed. It was unanimously agreed upon by the Commission to continue this matter until the next: regular meeting of the Planning Commission to be held on January 2, 1979, at which time the applicant would be present. Chairman Lowrey reopened the public hearing for the Continuation. P.C. Meeting December 18, 1978 Page 3 Recess was called at 8:30 p.m. - Reconvened at 8:45 p.m. OTHER BUSINESS 7. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #73 - A request by Herbert Finley or an extension of this Conditional Use Permit, for the sale of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with an existing bar, "Valle Inn". Mr. Sullivan presented the Staff Report. Discussion by the Commission Commissioner DeTora stated that the doors have been open during business hours, and that the sidewalk was cluttered --with debris. Addressing the Commission: Herbert Finley, owner of the.property Mr. Finley stated that although this Conditional Use Permit was in his name, he did not operate the bar, nor was the ABC license in his name. He informed the Commission that the operator of the bar was in Mexico, and that a manager was operating the bar in his absence. Discussion by the Commission ensued regarding whether to grant a Conditional Use Permit in the owner's name or the operator's name. It was unanimously agreed upon by the Commission that a letter be sent, (registered, return receipt), to the operator of the bar, informing him that this Conditional Use Permit has lapsed, and that a..new permit would have to be applied for. Also, that he or a representative of his would have to be present at the time this renewal is heard by the Commission. The letter will also state that a period of sixty days will be given for him to respond to this letter. . 8. PARCEL MAP 10219 - A request by James Laing for a six month extension o time in order to comply with the conditions and record his final map. Mr. Sullivan presented the memorandum Discussion by the Commission It was moved by Commissioner Cleveland, second by Commissioner Ritchie to grant a six month extension for Parcel Map 10219. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Handy, Ritchie, Lowrey, Cleveland, DeTora 9. PARCEL MAP 11716 - A request by Chris Construction Company or a subdivision of an existing R-1 lot, into two parcels, located at 3540 Ellis Lane. Mr. Sullivan presented the Staff Report Discussion by the Commission ensued regarding a diseased tree noted by Commissioner DeTora at the time of his inspection.. Also discussed, was the house on parcel "A". The Commission felt that this house should also be brought up to building code, along with the garage. It was moved by Commissioner Ritchie, second by Commissioner Handy to approve Parcel Map 11716, along with the Negative Declaration, subject to the following modifications in the conditions: P.C. Meeting December 18, 11;.8 0 • Page 4 Condition # 2: Garage and house on parcel "A" to be brought up to building code. Condition 5: Remove diseased tree at rear of existing . house. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Handy, Ritchie, Lowrey, Cleveland, DeTora 10. RESOLUTION 78-30 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 78-137. (Doug's Liquor"). It was moved by Commissioner Ritchie, second by Commissioner DeTora to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution 78-30. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Handy, Ritchie, Lowrey, Cleveland, DeTora 11. RESOLUTION 78-31 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-1 TO R-3, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4445 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE. (ZONE CHANGE 78-99). It was moved by Commissioner Cleveland, second by Commissioner Handy to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution 78-31. POLL CALL VOTE:' AYES: Handy, Ritchie, Lowrey, Cleveland, DeTora 12, RESOLUTION 78-32 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-1 TO R-3, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4213-4221 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE. (ZONE CHANGE 78-102). It was moved by Commissioner Handy, second by Commissioner Cleveland to waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution 78-32. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Handy, Ritchie, Lowrey, Cleveland, . DeTora 13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - On items not on the Agenda. None 14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF a) Commission DeTora shared with the Commission, letters received from the Fern School children, thanking the Commission for letting them participate in a mock Planning Commission meeting in December. 15. ADJOURNMENT - The Commission unanimously agreed to adjourn this meeting in memory of Joan Glickman's mother, Rose Mahr, who passed away December 17, 1978. Time of Adjournment: 9:45 p.m.