PC - Minutes 12-18-78CITY OF ROSEMEAD
8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 18, 1978
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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.
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Commissioner DeTora withdrew his moti.on.for the lack of a
second.
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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.
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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:
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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.