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PC - Minutes 10-16-78• -21 • CITY OF ROSEMEAD 8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 16, 1978 MI14UTES 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 the Rosemead City Hall, 8838 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. Pledge of Allegiance was led by.Commissioner DeTora Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Cleveland 2. ROLL CALL - Commissioners Handy, Ritchie, Lowrey, Cleveland, DeTora. Ex officio: Dilkes, Dickey, Sullivan, Burns 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting October 2, 1978 Study Session - October 2, 1978 It was moved by Commissioner DeTora, second by Commissioner Cleveland to approve the minutes of October 2, 1978, as printed. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Handy, Ritchie, Lowrey, Cleveland, DeTora. 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE.AUDIENCE - On any matter: Mr. Terragas 304 S. Broadway Los Angeles, California Mr. Terragas, representative for the California Campaign for Economic Democracy, addressed the Commission and re- quested permission to hold a fund raising party for 600 guests, with on-site sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages on Saturday, October 14, 1978 at 3922 Delta. Avenue, in the City of Rosemead. Mr. Dickey referred to Planning Commission Resolution 77-34, relating to requirements for a Conditional Use Permit in order to sell alcoholic beverages. Mr. Terragas was informed by the Commission that in order to sell alcoholic beverages, he would have to,apply for a Conditional Use Permit. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 78-135 - A request by Victor Fotia or sale o a co o lc everages for on-site consumption in conjunction with an existing bar, "Victor's", located at 9422 E. Valley Boulevard. Mr. Sullivan presented the Staff Report Chairman Lowrey opened the public hearing, the Oath. was administered accordingly. Mr. James White, Accountant for Mr. Fotia, was present and representing Mr. Fotia. Mr. White was asked by Commissioner Ritchie if the applicant had read and understood the Staff- Report and all the Conditions listed. Mr. White answered "yes". P.C. Meeting • - • October 16, 1978 Page 2 5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 78-135 (cont'd) Commissioner DeTora asked the Staff if a "Cafe Incident Report" had been made on "Victor's Mr. Sullivan re- plied "no". Mr. White explained that if there had been any complaints regarding this establishment, that they were in reference to the previous owners, that Mr. Fotia had only been opera- ting this bar for a period of three weeks. Chairman Lowrey closed;the public hearing Discussion by the Commission ensued regarding the merits of this request by Mr. Fotia. It was moved by Commissioner Cleveland, second by Com- missioner Ritchie to approve Conditional Use Permit 78-135 with the conditions and findings as listed in the Staff Report, and the four additional conditions: ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS: 7) Automatic'door closing devices be installed to the satisfaction of Fire Marshall. Doors to be closed during all hours of operation.- _ 8) Safety shield to be constructed to surround compressors. 9) .,All waiters, waitresses, entertainers and other employees shall be fully clothed. 10) Property to the east shall be-secured by lease or covenant.to provide five (5) parking spaces for the patrons of "Victor's Bar". ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Handy, Ritchie, Lowrey, Cleveland, DeTora. 6. ZONE CHANGE 78-99 - Request by John Lovato for a Change o 'Lone from R- to R-3, located at 4445 Walnut Grove Avenue. (cont'd from August 21, 1978 meeting). Mr. Sullivan reviewed the Zone Change Chairman Lowrey opened the public hearing, it was closed . accordingly. Discussion by the Commission It was moved by Commissioner DeTora, second by Commissioner Cleveland to defer this matter until November 20, 1978. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Handy, Ritchie, Lowrey, Cleveland, DeTora. 7. ZONE CHANGE 78-102 - Request by Edward Mueller for a Change o Zone From R- to R-3; located at 4213-4221 Walnut Grove Avenue. (cont'd from August 21, 1978 meeting). Mr. Sullivan reviewed the Zone Change. Chairman Lowrey opened the public hearing,it was closed accordingly. Discussion by the Commission It was moved by Commissioner DeTora, second by Commissioner Cleveland to defer this matter until November 20,.1978. The Staff requested continuations on both of these Zone Changes until the.Condominium Ordinance could be completed. P.C. Meeting • • October 16, 1978 Page 3 7. ROLL CALL, VOTE: AYES: Handy, Ritchie, Lowrey, Cleveland, DeTora. Recess was called at 8:10 p.m. -Reconvened at 8:20 p.m. OTHER BUSINESS 8. PARCEL MAP 11354 - Request by George Susan Kotchnik or a minor su ivision of two lots into three separate parcels, located at 3182, 3186 & 3188 Rosemead Place. Mr. Sullivan presented the Staff Report Discussion by the Commission ensued regarding the fact that this subdivision did not meet the zoning require- ments regarding area and parking area. The Commission felt that this lot split should be brought up to standards. It was moved uy Commissioner DeTora, second by Commissioner Cleveland to deny Parcel Map 11354. 'Commissioner Cleveland withdrew his second and made a Substitute motion to table Parcel Map 11354. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Ritchie. Commissioner Cleveland then withdrew his substitute motion. It was moved by Commissioner DeTora, second by Commissioner Cleveland to deny Parcel Map 11354. ROLL CALL VOTE:: AYES: Handy, Ritchie, Lowrey, Cleveland, DeTora. 9. RESOLUTION 78-25 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 330.4 OF THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE. It was moved by Commissioner Ritchie, second by Commissioner Handy to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 78-25. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Handy, Ritchie, Lowrey, Cleveland, DeTora.. 10. RESOLTUION 7 RECOMMENDING AN AMENDMENT FOR THE AREA ARROYO DRIVE THE WEST. 3-26 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF.ROSEMEAD TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN BOUNDED BY THE POMONA FREEWAY ON THE SOUTH, ON THE NORTH AND SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD ON It was moved by Commissioner Handy, second by Commissioner Cleveland to waive further reading and adopt Resolution 78-26. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Handy, Lowrey, Cleveland, DeTora NOES: Ritchie ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 11. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - On items not on the Agenda: Mr. Terracini, Building Contractor addressed the Commission and requested information on the moratorium on condominiums. He suggested that the amount of sq, ft. required for each unit be lowered. The Commission invited Mr. Terracini to the Study Session meeting to be held on the Condominium and Sign Ordinances on October 19, 1978. They also informed Mr. Terracini that no'definite , decisions have been rendered pertaining to the Condominium Ordinance. Oct • • Meeting October, 1.6, 1978 Page 4 11. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE (cont'd) Mrs. Hill 4503 Walnut Grove Avenue Rosemead, California Mrs. Hill addressed the Commission and requested to know the City's philosophy in reference to the mora- torium on both reconversion and new construction of condominiums. Mr. Sullivan explained that it would not be a piece- meal type Ordinance, that the reason the two were tied together, was to set up standards for both the conversions and new construction of condominiums in the City of Rosemead. Mrs. Hill was also invited by the Commission to attend the Study Session regarding this matter, on October 19, 1978. 12. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF 1) The Commission was polled for a luncheon meeting to be held on Friday, October 20, 1978, 2) Attorney Edward Dilkes informed the Commission of the results of the Doerkin vs. City of Rosemead case. He also stated that a memorandum would be sent to the City Council and, also to the Planning Commission, relating to both, the outcome of the case. 3) Chairman Lowrey suggested that the Staff obtain a "Cafe Incident Report" for each Conditional Use Permit requested for the sale of alcoholic beverages. 13. ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Lowrey adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m., to the Study Session to be held on October 19, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of Rosemead City Hall. This Study Session will be held to study and review the Sign and Condominium Ordinances.