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PC - Mintues 08-16-76MINUTES OF THE ROSEMEAD PLANNING COMMISSION ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 16, 1976 1. CALL TO ORDER. - 7:30 P.M. A Regular Meeting of:the Rosemead Planning Commission was held in the Council Chambers of the Rosemead City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Blvd. and called to order by Chairman DeTora. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Lowrey The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Revelles, 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Revelles, Cianciola, DeTora, Lowrey, _Ritchie Absent: None Ex officio: Dickey, Sullivan, Wallin, Young 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 19, 1976 - REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 2, 1976 - REGULAR 14EETING It was moved by Commissioner Ritchie, second by Commissioner Cianciola to approve the minutes of July 19, 1976 as printed. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Revelles, Cianciola, DeTora, Ritchie NOES: None ABSENT: None . ABSTAIN: Lowrey (due to absence at that meeting ..vacation) It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, second by Commissioner Cianciola to.approve the minutes of August 2, 1976 as printed. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cianciola, DeTora, Lowrey NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Revelles, Ritchie ( due to absence at that meeting..vacation) 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FRO14 THE)AUDIENCE - on items not on the agenda.. THERE WERE NONE.- 5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 76-5. Westbuilt Enterprises requests construction.of a neighborhood convenience market, including the sale of beer and wine at 9373 Valley Blvd. Planning Director Sullivan presented the factual data report and the Negative Declaration with the following staff recommendation: Denial of this project-however, should the Commission wish to approve Conditional Use Permit 76-5 the appropriate Action would be to adopt a Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit 76-5 subject to the conditions and findings in the Staff Report dated August 16, 1976. Assistant City Manager Dickey read the rules for this Public Hearing The Hearing Opened at 7:40 P.M. Chairman DeTora requested anyone wishing to address the Commission to please stand and be sworn: Secretary Young administered the Oath.. PROPONENTS: Mr..Stofle, 828 So. Nogales, Industry 91748..Realtor representing the owner and the buyer in this development for the Southland Corporation. Mr. Jerry Hook, 32296 Pacio Carolina, San Juan Capistrano..of Southland Corporation spoke of the Franchised Store Contract - with maintenance clause - and touched on the rules and regulations imposed by the ABC Board. • Page Two Planning Commission August..16,.1976 • Mr. Stofle - continued with reference to conditions of approval - requesting waiver of condition #11 which relates to a $2000 bond to be posted by the applicant to guarantee grounds maintenance. Mr. Donald Tucker, 10050 Fox Street, Riverside..Field Representative of Southland Corporation spoke on the efforts of Southland Corporation relative to crime prevention. Mr. Bob Garner, 817 Naple, Monrovla..Field Representative for Southland Corporation' spoke on maintenance of the store areas and enforcement of the franchise agreement. OPPONENTS: Mr. Leo Cosloff, 535 Montecito, San Gabriel..owner of the Mission/Valley Center:::''.'' spoke on over concentration of businesses license for alcohol sales - referring to property values and a traffic signal problem. Mr. David Pimentel, 130 W. Angeleno, San Gabriel..Owns business which would be adjacent to convenience store-stated concern of graffiti problem and of parking available.. Mr. Bill Weidemann, 8504 Turpin, Rosemead... spoke of possible sale of liquor to minors and the proximity of the proposed store to the High School. Ms. Gladys Newkirk, 9358 DeAdalena, Rosemead... stated opposition for sake of children. Mrs. Delores Weidemann, 8504 Turpin, Rosemead..stated opposition and referred to lack of cooperation with community events.. REBUTTAL BY PROPONENTS: Mr. Jerry Hook-Commented on the 3500 items carried by the 7-11 stores, the efforts to rid buildings of graffiti, the ABC regulations,and the 7-11 stores co-sponsorship of the Muscular Distrophy campaign. . Mr. Bob Garner..Responded to the community involvement statement referring to charities helped..and defended the need for the store. REBUTTAL BY OPPONENTS: Mr. Bill Weidemann..Responded to lack of control(in his opinion) for sale of alcoholic beverages and to support of youth of the community. Mr. Leo Cosloff.. Stated objections to the Franchise Operation.. Mr. David Pimentele.. Referred again to the parking problem for the adjacent Restaurant ADDRESSING THE-COMMISSION: Mr. Herman Boman (7), 226 Shadeydale, blest Covina.. owner/landlord of the subject property stated that Westbuilt Enterprises is buying the entire parcel including the apartments and restaurant. Mr. Stofle.. Referred to adequate parking for all the businesses concerned.. A Question and Answer Period Followed... The Hearing Closed at 8:42 P.M. Discussion by the Commission followed relative to saturation of alcoholic beverage outlets, management, police incidents, and need. It was moved by Commissioner Cianciola, second by Commissioner Lowrey to re-open the Public Hearing. Unanimously Carried.. The Public Hearing Re-opened at 8:52 p.m. Mrs. Betty Cosloff..535 Montecito, San Gabriel..(Owner of Mission/Valley Center) Stated opposition to the convenience store and referred to difference in operation of a franchise store. The Public Hearing closed at 9:00 P.M. • Page Three Planning Commission August 16, 1976 • Chairman DeTora asked Staff to check the possible traffic problem at the corner of Mission & Valley..Referring to location of driveways... It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, second by Commissioner Revelles to deny Conditional Use Permit.76-5 and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the Resolution . with.findings that the use would be detrimental to the public welfare and to the surrounding property and that there would be over concentration of the use in that area. After discussion, the foregoing motion was withdrawn with consent of the second. Planning Director Sullivan read the Negative Declaration. It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, second by Commissioner Cianciola to approve the Negative Declaration for the proposed project-being a one-story convenience market. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Revelles, Cianciola, DeTora, Lowrey, Ritchie NOES: None ABSENT: None It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, second by Commissioner Revelles to deny Conditional Use Permit 76-5 and direct the City Attorney to prepare the Resolution with findings that the use would be detrimental to the public welfare and to the surrounding property and that there would.be over concentration of the use in that area. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Revelles, Cianciola, DeTora, Lowrey, Ritchie NOES: None ABSENT; None 6. REGULATION OF ADULT BUSINESSES. Consideration of adoption of an Ordinance placing a 180 day moratorium on "adult businesses" in the City of Rosemead. The Meeting, Recessed at 9:05 P.M. The Meeting Reconvened at 9:15 P.M. Attorney.Wallin presented a memorandum relative to Regulation of Adult Businesses dated June 28, 1976 - and referred to procedure as outlined in Government Code Section 65855 (Recommendation to Legislative Body). Mr. Wallin presented a Proposed Ordinance for study. The Commission concurred that the wording: Section 9181.1 in the C-3 and M Zones should be added to Section 9103.10 C... thereby requiring a Conditional Use Permit which would be limited to the stated zones. Attorney Wallin advised the Commission that a Negative Declaration would need to be prepared... The Public Hearing Opened at 9:17 P.M. Chairman DeTora requested anyone wishing to address the Commission on this matter to be sworn. There were None... The Hearing Closed immediately... Discussion followed regarding the need for the negative declaration - a suggestion to consider a 360 day moratorium, and the effect of a urgency measure moratorium. The Commission Deferred this Item to the Next Regular Meeting No Objections... Page Four Planning Commission August 16, 1976 OTHER BUSINESS 7. PARCEL MAP 7027. Request to subdivide an existing 24,000 square foot lot into four parcels, located on Rosemead Place. Planning Director Sullivan, presented the Staff Report and the Negative Declaration with the recommendation that the Parcel Map be approved subject to recommendations of the County Engineer and to the conditions in the Staff Report. Mr. Nikoui, 6322 N. Avon, San Gabriel - representing the applicant Mr. Jalalat addressed the Commission. After discussion, the Commission concurred that they would like a basic plan presented... It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, second by Commissioner Cianciola to continue consideration of Parcel lisp 7027 to allow time for a basic plan to be brought before - the Commission on September 7, 1976. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Cianciola, DeTora, Lowrey, Ritchie NOES: Revelles ABSENT: None 8 SURVEY OF COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL ZONE SEPARATION. Planning Director Sullivan presented the Staff Report with.the recommendation that the Planning Commission set for public hearing an Amendment to Section 9121.17 to wit: " When any commercial zoned lot has a common side or rear lot line with any R-Zoned property; a 6' solid masonry wall shall be constructed and maintained along all such common side or rear lot lines and allowing for visual clearance when the property is located at a corner subject to the approval of the Planning Director." . It was moved by Commissioner Cianciola, second by Commissioner Revelles to set the Public Hearing for the foregoing Amendment for Tuesday, September 7, 1976. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Revelles, Cianciola, DeTora, Lowrey, Ritchie NOES: None ABSENT; None 9 8110 ROSE11FAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Evansport Drive to waive requirement of sidewalk Request by Mr. & Mrs. Yashuk, construction. Planning Director Sullivan presented the Staff Report - recommending that the modification requested to Section 8110 of the Municipal Code be granted - waiving the requirement for sidewalk construction. It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, second by Commissioner Ritchie to grant the requested modification. Roll Call Vote as follows: AYES: Revelles, Cianciola, DeTora, Lowrey, Ritchie (see change of vote in item #11) NOES: None ABSENT: None 10 11 12 Page Five Planning Commission August 16, 1976 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIE14CE A. Mr. Mervin Kennedy, 9139 Marshall, Rosemead... addressed the Commission regarding control of parking in private lots and enforcement of signs in these lots..: maintenance of parking lots (referring to the'Hobo Joe's lot'and the Wards lot) Staff advised tor. Kennedy and the Commission of current study by the Traffic Commission relative to enforcement on private property. MATTERS FRO14 CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF. Commissioner Cianciola: 1) Stated a misunderstanding on the vote on item f19. No Objections to change of No vote to Aye... Commissioner Ritchie: 1) Suggested an incentive for people constructing homes in Rosemead to use energy. conservation. Planning Director Sullivan referred to requirements in the Building Code and agreed to research the code... Commissioner Lowrey: 1) Suggested that the Commission recommend to Council the adoption of an ordinance providing for parking for the handicapped. Assistant City Manager Dickey agreed to include this suggestion with others that are currently under study by the Traffic Commission. ADJOURNMENT... Discussion of a Study Session for Amendment to the Relocation Ordinance followed... It was moved by Chairman DeTora, second by Commissioner Cianciola to adjourn this meeting to Tuesday, September 7, 1976 at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers for purpose of a study session. Unanimously Carried... Regular Meeting to follow'on Tuesday at 7:30 P.M. (due to Monday Holiday) Meeting Adjourned at 10:45 P.M. SECRETARY CHAIPIWI OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION