PC - Minutes 12-4-78CITY OF ROSEMEAD
8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 4, 1978
MINUTES
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 Cleveland
Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Handy
2. ROLL CALL - Commissioners Handy, Ritchie, Lowrey,
Cleveland, DeTora
Ex officio: Dilkes, Dickey, Sullivan & Burns
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting November 20, 1978
Study Session- November 29, 1978
It was moved by Commissioner DeTora, second by Commissioner
Ritchie, 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 - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5. AN A14ENDMENT TO SECTION 9122.1 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL
CODE. (Guest Parking for Multiple Family Dwellings).
Mr. Sullivan presented the memorandum regarding this
Amendment.
Chairman Lowrey opened the Public Hearing and inquired if
there was-anyone in.the audience wishing to speak on this
matter.
No one came forward. The Public Hearing was closed.
Discussion by the Commission
Commissioner Ritchie suggested that the P-D Zone be included
in this Amendment.
It was moved by Commissioner Cleveland, second by Commissioner
Handy to approve this Amendment, along with the Negative
Declaration and adopt Planning Commission Resolution 78-29.
The Amendment to read as follows:
"In the R-3, R-4, P-0 and P-D Zones, one (1) guest parking
space shall be provided for each three (3) dwelling units
in a multiple family dwelling project".
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Handy, Ritchie, Lowrey, Cleveland,
DeTora
6. ZONE CHANGES 78-99 & 78-102 - Continued from November 20,
ITIT meeting.
Mr. Sullivan presented the memorandum regarding this matter.
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Chairman Lowrey opened the Public Hearing and inquired
if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on
this matter.
No one came forward. The Public Hearing.was closed.
Discussion by the Commission
It was moved by Commissioner Ritchie, second by Commissioner
DeTora to approve Zone Changes 78-99 & 78-102, the Negative
Declaration, and directed Staff to prepare a Resolution.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Handy, Ritchie, Lowrey, Cleveland,
DeTora.
7. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 78-137 - Request by Wen-Yu Hsieh.
an i a Hsie or t e sa e of alcoholic beverages for
off-site consumption in conjunction with an existing
liquor store, formerly known as "Doug's Liquor", located
at 8817 Valley Boulevard.
Mr. Sullivan presented the Staff Report
Chairman Lowrey opened the Public Hearing and inquired if
there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on this
matter.
No one came forward, the Public Hearing was closed.
Discussion by the Commission
Commissioner DeTora requested that the Public Hearing be
re-opened so that Mr. Doug Hirai, who was in the audience,
could answer some questions.
Chairman Lowrey re-opened the Public Hearing;. the Oath was
administered accordingly.
Addressing the Commission:
Mr. Doug Hirai; Previous owner of "Doug's Liquor"
1428 Long Hill Drive
Monterery Park, California
Commissioner DeTora directed his questions to Mr. Hirai.
Mr. Hirai..answered accordingly.
Chairman Lowrey closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion by the Commission
It was moved by Commissioner DeTora, second by Commissioner
Cleveland, to approve Conditional Use Permit 78-137, along
with the Negative Declaration, subject to the five (5) con-
ditions and findings as listed in the Staff Report. This
Conditional Use Permit to be approved for a two-year period.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Handy, Ritchie, Lowrey, Cleveland,
DeTora.
Recess was called at 8:00 p.m. - Reconvened at 8:10 p.m.
OTHER BUSINESS
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MODIFICATION OF SECTION 9121.24 OF THE ROSEMEAD ZONING
ORDINANCE.
Mr. Sullivan presented the memorandum
Discussion by the Commission ensued regarding the vacant
lot adjacent to the "In & Out Burger" establishment and
possible ingress and egress to the facility through the
Karate parking lot and the Water Company's vacant lot.
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The Commission felt that too many problems would arise
if a block wall was not constructed on the easterly
property line of the "In & Out Burger" facility.
It was moved by Commissioner Ritchie, second by Commissioner
Handy, to deny this request for modification of Section
9121.24 of the Rosemead Zoning Ordinance.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Handy, Ritchie, Lowrey, Cleveland,
DeTora.
9. RESOLUTION 78-28 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
78-136. ("E1 Gallo de Oro" bar).
It was moved by Commissioner Cleveland, second by Com-
missioner Ritchie to waive further reading and adopt
Planning Commission Resolution 78-28.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Handy, Ritchie, Lowrey, Cleveland,
DeTora.
10. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - On items not on
the Agenda. - None
11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF
a). The.Commission was polled by the Secretary for
attendance at a dinner meeting to be held by
the Southern California Planning Congress.
b) Robert Dickey introduced Marty Lomeli, our new
Administrative Assitant, to the Commission.
c) Mr. Sullivan informed the Commission that the
draft of the Sign Ordinance was given to our
City Attorney, and would be back before the
Commission for their review, possibly by the
next meeting.
d) Commissioner Cleveland.mentioned a Study Session
meeting to discuss a policy for the Commission to
follow. It was decided that possibly before or
after the next Planning Commission meeting, this
matter would be discussed.
e) The City Attorney informed the Commission that
the City Council has authorized a new Zoning Code,
and that his office has already started the first
draft. He suggested that the Commission direct
any input they might have, to his office.
12. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before
the C-ommission, Chairman Lowrey adjourned the meeting at
9:00 P.M.