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PC - Mintues 12-05-77• CITY OV ROSEMEAD • 8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 5, 1977 MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER- The regular meeting of the Rosemead Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman DeTora at 7:35 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Rosemead City'Hall, 8838 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead,.California. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Tury Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Ritchie 2. ROLL CALL - Present: Commissioners: Tury; Ritchie, DeTora Cleveland, Lowrey Ex officio: Dilkes, O'Conner,'Sullivan, Burns 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting November 21, 1977 It was moved-by Commissioner Lowrey, second by Commissioner Cleveland to approve the Minutes of November 21, 1977 as printed. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Tury, Ritchie, DeTora',,Cleveland, Lowrey APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Study Session Meeting, November 29, 1977 It was moved by Commissioner Tury, second by Commissioner Ritchie and carried to approve the Minutes as printed. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Tury, Ritchie, DeTora, Cleveland, . Lowrey 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE- On items not on the Agenda--None 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 77-121- (Cont'd) A request by J.P.' Grim/ Finkle Properties, Inc., to establish a storage facility at 8635 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead. Mr. Sullivan presented a review of the applicant's request. The Oath was administered accordingly; public hearing continued PROPONENTS.... Theodore Bentley, Manager/Partner, 525 Wilcox Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90004. Mr. Bentley introduced the next proponent Mr. Robert Ridgley, Architect, 5100 Gloria Avenue, Encino, California. Mr. Ridgley discussed revisions made in the plot plan and copies were distributed to the Commission.. Mr. Ridgley' stated that at a later date this facility could be used for any commercial use, by removing the inside of the building and by adding windows. Planning Conunissioo+eeting • December 5, 1977 Page 2 Mr. Bentley addressed the Commission again regarding the use of the building. He stated that there would be 600 spaces for rent, average turnover, twice annually. Mr. Paul Schymos, 8555 Marshall, Rosemead, President Building Association of Masonic Lodge. He felt this use would be in conformance with the surrounding uses,in the neighborhood. He -l' also stated that the lot has been vacant for fifteen 'years and has become an "eyesore". OPPONENTS... Carol Shan; 4549 N. Muscatel Avenue, Rosemead. She asked Mr. Sullivan to explain how far back from Valley Boulevard the building.would begin. She felt that this building would dwarf the surrounding structures in the area. Mr. Daniel Spadaro, 4113 N. Muscatel Avenue, Rosemead. He stated that it would take the view away from Rosemead. Mr. Anthony Polizze, 4627 Fendyke, Rosemead, presented a petition to the Commission signed by over sixty people who were against this-site being used for this purpose. Mr. Frank DiNoto, President of Universal Savings and. Loan Association, 8855 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead made the following points in opposition: 1. The use of the "P" zone to store recreational vehicles was in violation of the intent of that zone. The intent being the transient parking of vehicles as an accessory requirement for commercial development. 2. The 77 spaces proposed, even if not used for storage of recreational vehicles, would be far below the required amount of parking under the parking requirements in relationship to the square footage in the building. 3. The proposed use is permitted in the M-1 zone, under Section 9114.1, "B", #'s 43 and 47. 4. Section 9111.1, "B" #16, refers.to warehousing of personal household goods only as an accessory use to a commer- cial development in the C-3 zone. 5. To allow the applicants to build a portion of the structure in the "P" zone is not permitted under the "P" (parking) Ordinance. Mr. Walter Benke, 4717 N. Fendyke Avenue, Rosemead-stated that he would rather see a market there. REBUTTAL... Mr. Bentley summarized the discussion by saying that the land could not be aggregated for other uses..also asked Mr. Dilkes regarding #16, Conditional Use Permits in the Ordinance. He felt that the tax money that the City of Rosemead would derive from this use would be beneficial to the City for schools, etc. PROPONENTS... Lewis C. Finkle, 40 Admiralty Cross, Coronado, owner. Mr. Finkle stated that he has been trying to sell this land for over fifteen years. He felt that this facility would be an improvement for the City. Planning Commissi--) eeting • December 5, 1977 Page 3 Mr. Daniel Spadaro asked the Commission if any money was being made by the owners of this land even though it was a vacant lot. Mr. Bingham "again addressed the Commission to respond. He stated that other than the $400 in rent he receives for the Xmas trees sold there, no income is derived. Chairman.DeTora closed the Public Hearing at 9:00 p.m. Recess called at.9:00 p.m.- Reconvened at 9:08 p.m. Discussion by the Commission... Discussion ensued regarding certain conditions to be added if approved. Motion was made by Commissioner Lowrey to table the issue till further investigation was made. Motion died for lack of a second It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, second by Commissioner Cleveland to dissaprove the Negative Declaration because of the public controversy, and that an Environmental Impact Report be prepared. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioner Tury, Ritchie, DeTora, Cleveland, Lowrey 6. VARIANCE 77-84- Variance of a five foot setback for industrial structures adjacent to R-zoned property. Mr. Sullivan presented the Staff Report Chairman DeTora opened the Public Hearing at 9:43 p.m. and the Oath was administered accordingly. PROPONENTS... Mr. Thomas Aleto, owner of the property, 300 E. Liveoak Avenue, San Gabriel, California Chairman DeTora closed the Public Hearing at 9:45 p.m. Discussion by the Commission It was moved by Commissioner Tury, second by Commissioner Lowrey to dissaprove the Variance due to no extenuating circumstances. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Tury, Ritchie, DeTora, Cleveland, Lowrey 7. ZONE AMENDMENT- Consideration of an amendment to the Zoning ordinance regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site or off-site consumption, and adoption of Resolution 77-34• Mr. Sullivan.presented the amendment Chairman DeTora opened and closed the Public Hearing accordingly at 10:12 p.m.. It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, second by Commissioner Tury to approve the Amendment and direct the Staff to prepare stand- ards as an attachment to the amendment. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Tury, Ritchie, DeTora, Cleveland, Lowrey Planning Commissi~ -eting • December 5, 1977 Page 4 OTHER BUSINESS 8. PARCEL MAP 10059- Consideration of a request for minor division of an existing lot into two parcels/variance for lot size. Mr. Sullivan presented the Staff Report Addressing the Commission:. Mr. Anthony Cappuccio, 3346 San Gabriel Boulevard, Rosemead. Mr. Cappuccio was asked by the Commission to submit a plot plan. It was moved by Commissioner Tury, second by Commissioner Ritchie to continue the hearing until the applicant submitted his plot plan. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Tury, Ritchie, DeTora, Cleveland, Lowrey 9. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT- Renewal of Conditional Use Permit for "TOP HAT" Bar. Mr. Sullivan presented the Staff Report Addressing the Commission: Mr.' John Hutton, 9613'Cortada Street. Mr. Hutton is the proposed new owner of the Top Hat Bar. Discussion by the Commission It was moved by Commissioner Ritchie, second by Commissioner Tury to grant the Conditional Use Permit for a period of two years. Such permit, (CUP 77-122), is a personal permit to Mr. Hutton, which is not transferrable. 10. RESOLUTION 77-33- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO AMEND SECTION 89 OF THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE REGARDING FEES. Mr. Dilkes, City Attorney, presented Resolution 77-33 by,Title Only., It was moved by Commissioner Tury, second by Commissioner Ritchie to waive further reading and adopt. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Tury, Ritchie, DeTora; Cleveland, Lowrey 11. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE- None 12. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF Commission was polled on a Dinner Meeting sponsored by the Southern California Planning Congress to be held on December 8, 1977. 13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman DeTora adjourned the meeting at 10:55 p.m.