PC - Minutes 9-5-78CITY OF ROSEMEAD
8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER S, 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 the Rosemead
City Hall, 8838 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Ritchie
Invocation was delivered by Commissioner-Handy
2. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Handy, Ritchie, Lowrey,
Cleveland, DeTora
Ex officio: Wallin, Dickey, Christianson, Burns
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular meeting August 21, 1978
It was moved by Commissioner Ritchie, second by Com-
missioner Cleveland to approve the minutes of August
21, 1978 as,printed.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Handy, Ritchie, Lowrey,
Cleveland, DeTora .
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE On any matter-
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 78-132- A request by Salvador
cn Maria Sanc ez for t e o f-site sale of alcoholic
beverages in conjunction with a market located:.at
7735 east Garvey Avenue.
Ms. Christianson presented the Staff Report
Chairman Lowrey opened the public hearing at 7:4S p.m.
The Oath was administered accordingly.
Proponent:
Deloris Salcido.
809 N. Garfield Avenue
Alhambra, California
Mrs. Salcido is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jones,
the owners of the property where the market is to
be located.
Mrs. Salcido stated that at this time, the applicants
were not financially able to refurbish the entire
three rooms of the structure, but that the first
room would be brought up to Health, Fire and Safety
codes. (This would be the room where the actual
market would be).
Mr. Joe Sanchez, Son of the applicants
3409', Roseview, Los Angeles, California
Mr. Sanchez stated that after business picked up,
the other rooms would be brought up to code, but
in any event, they would be painted now.
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Chairman Lowrey closed the public hearing at 8:00 p.m.
Discussion by the Commission
Discussion ensued by the Commission regarding the
assurance that the other rooms would be brought up
to code.in conjunction with 7735 Garvey Avenue.
Chairman DeTora requested copies of permits for all
existing structures at the above mentioned address.
Recess was called at 8:35 p.m.- Reconvened at 8:50 p.m.
It was moved by Commissioner Ritchie, second by Com-
missioner Cleveland to approve Conditional Use Permit
78-132 as follows:
Conditional Use Permit 78-132 shall only be granted,
and not become effective, until the nine (9) conditions
are met, as.outlined in the Staff Report, and approve
the Negative Declaration and its findings. Condition
# S amended to read as follows:
Condition #S.
All existing trash,.:.debri and illegal structures
on the property shall be removed within 30 days
of this permit.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Handy, Ritchie,
Lowrey, Cleveland, DeTora
6. CONDITIONAL-USE PERMIT 78-133 -A request.by Mary
Flores for the off-site sale of alcoholic beverages
in conjunction with an existing market, (Angie's),
located at 3200 Del Mar Avenue.
Ms. Christianson presented the Staff Report
Chairman Lowrey opened the public hearing at 9:00 p.m.,
The Oath was administered accordingly.
Mr. Leon Nardoni (neither for nor against)
7831 E. Emerson
Rosemead, California
Mr. Nardoni stated that if this permit should be
granted, that Garvey Park and the school on Dorothy Avenue
should be taken into consideration. Fie stated
that there is consumption of alcoholic beverages
in the park and that signs should be posted in
more places than are present now, and perhaps .
even larger signs.
Recess was called at 9:10 p.m. (problem with the
tape recorder), reconvened at 9:15 p.m.
Mary Flores, Applicant
3354 Ivar,,Rosemead
Mrs. Flores stated that she could understand Mr. Nardoni's
concern for the consumption of alcohol in the parks, but
that she had.no control over that.
The public hearing was closed at 9:20 p.m,
Discussion by the Commission ensued regarding the fact
that there had been some complaints on the said property.
Commissioner Cleveland suggested that Staff obtain
police reports on any incidents that have occured.
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Ms. Christianson explained
Incident Report obtained,
had been reported.
that there had been an
and that no incidents
Mr. Dickey asked Mrs. Flores if she was using any-
thing on the outside of the structure, whereby any,
graffiti would be repelled.
Mrs. Flores stated that she didn't know of any such
treatment for this problem,,but that she would look
into it.
It was moved by Commissioner Cleveland, second by
Commissioner DeTora, to approve Conditional Use
Permit 78-133, subject to the conditions as listed.
in the Staff Report, and approve the Negative
Declaration. Condition #2 was amended to read as
follows:
Condition #2: Comply with the requirements
of the Building, Health and
Fire Departments.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Handy,_Ritchie,
Lowrey,.Cleveland, DeTora
7. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 78-134 - A request by the
Committee of Baha'i Faith to hold religious meetings
in a CBD zone, located at 4022 Rosemead Boulevard.
Ms. Christianson presented the Staff Report
Chairman Lowrey opened the public hearing at 9:4S p.m.,
The Oath was administered:-.accordingly.
Mr. James F. Nelson, Judge of the Municipal Court of
Los Angeles addressed the Commission.
Judge Nelson stated that he had read the Staff Report
and was,in agreement with the conditions listed.
Attorney Fred W. Bruning, also a member of the Com-
mittee of Baha'i Faith, stated that he would submit
a copy of the lease verifying the availability of
parking.
Discussion by the Commission ensued regarding seating
capacity. It was determined that the occupancy load'
would be determined by the Fire Department.
Chairman Lowrey closed the public hearing at 10:10 p.m
It was moved by Commissioner Ritchie, second by Com-
missioner Handy to approve Conditional Use Permit
78-134, and the Negative Declaration, subject to the
conditions as listed in the Staff Report. Condition
# 9 was added to read as follows:
Condition #9: The applicant shall document availa-
bility of and maintain parking meeting
or exceeding the requirements of
Sections 91.22.7 and. 9122.12 of the
Rosemead Municipal Code.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Handy, Ritchie, Lowrey
NOES: Cleveland, DeTora
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Commissioner Cleveland requested that the record show
the reason he voted no was due to the difference of
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opinion between the City Attorney and himself, in
the interpretation of the parking ordinance.
Commissioner DeTora requested the record to show
that the reason lie voted no, was that he did not feel
that there was ample availability of parking for this
use at this location.
OTHER BUSINESS
8. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 58 - Request by Mrs. Chandler
or an extension of "Little People Pre-School", located
at 4715 Rosemead Boulevard.
Ms. Christianson presented the Staff Report
Marlene MacRae, operator of said Pre-School
133 California, #5, Arcadia, California.
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Ms. MacRae requsted that Condition #2 of this Con-
ditional Use Permit be modified, due to the fact
that the State and County have such stringent'in-
spections before approval of new ownership.
Discussion by the Commission
It was moved by Commissioner Handy, second by Com-
missioner Cleveland to approve Conditional Use Permit
58 subject to the conditions as listed in the Staff
Report. Condition #2.modified to read as follows:
Condition #2: This permit is not transferable
to future purchasers or occupants
without the approval of the Planning
Commission; which approval may be
granted without a public hearing.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Handy, Ritchie, Lowrey, Cleveland,
DeTora
PARCEL MAP 11188 - Request by Ron Panich for a minor
subdivision to create three parcels located at 3148
Burton Avenue.
Ms. Christianson presented the Staff Report
Mr. Matthew Messier, Real.Estate agent representing
4177 E. Live-Oak the owner.
Arcadia, California
Mr. Messier discussed the location of the garage.
Staff assured the Commission that relocation of the
garage would have to be approved by the Planning
Department prior to issuance of building permits.
It was moved by Commissioner Ritchie, second by Com-
missioner Handy to approve Parcel Map 11188 subject
to the Conditions as listed in the Staff Report.an. f/
also the recommendations of the County Engineer. J
Added Condition # 3 to:.-read as follows:
Condition #3: The driveway Maintenance Agreement
be recorded on the final Parcel Map.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES:. Commissioners Handy, Ritchie,
Lowrey, Cleveland, DeTora
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - On items not on
the Agenda -,None
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11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF
a) Date for Study Session was set to review
the first draft of the Condominium Ordinance,
and Sign Ordinance.
b) Commissioner DeTora suggested that Staff
have a police report for all Conditional
Use Permits requesting the sale of alcoholic
beverages.
Ms. Christianson informed the Commission- that
we do obtain "Cafe Incident Reports" on such
matters.
c) Chairman Lowrey stated that he would be on
vacation starting the 1Sth of September and
requested Vice Chairman Ritchie to act as
Chairman for the next meeting to be held on
September 18, 1978.
12. ADJOURNMENT - There being no:-further business to come
before the Commission, Chairman Lowrey adjourned the
meeting to a Study Session meeting to be held at the
Community Center on September 11, 1978 at 7:00 p.m.