PC - Mintues 03-15-76CITY OF ROSEMEAD
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
MARCH 15,1976
The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead Planning Commission was
called to.order by Chairman DeTora at 7;30 p.m. in the Counci
Chambers of the Rosemead City Hall, 8838 Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, CA.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Lowrey.
The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Revelles.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners: Present: Revelles, DeTora, Lowrey, Ritchie
Absent: Higuchi
Ex officio: Durham, Sonju, Dilkes, Christianson
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 1, 1976 - Regular Meeting
It was moved by Commissioner Ritchie, second by Commissioner
Lowrey and carried to approve the minutes as printed.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: DeTora, Lowrey, Ritchie
NOES: None
ABSENT: Higuchi ABSTAIN: Revelles (due to absence at last meeting)
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
David Cross, 2385 Hill Drive, Los Angeles, requested clarification
of the P-0 Zoning on Rosemead Boulevard .(3925 Rosemead) and
.requested consideration of amending the P-O Zone to include'
additional professions.
Bob Williams, 9137 Arcadia Avenue, San Gabriel, Realtor for
3925 Rosemead Boulevard discussed the P-O Zone.
Ms. Sonju stated this matter would be taken under study and
a report would be forthcoming at the next Planning Commission
meeting.
Juan Nunez, 2704 Del Mar, questioned the zone under discussion.
PUBLIC HEARINGS .
5. AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE. Amendment to.Section 9106.1,
the R-3 Zone.
Ms. Sonju presented the staff report.
Chairman DeTora opened the public hearing, there being no
proponents or opponents the hearing closed accordingly.
Discussion by the Commission.
it was moved by Commissioner Revelles, second by Commissioner
Lowrey and carried.to approve the Negative Declaration for
the amendment to Section 9106.1 of the Rosemead Municipal
Code and direct the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Revelles, DeTora, Lowrey, Ritchie
NOES: None
ABSENT: Niguchi
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It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, second by Commissioner
Ritchie and carried to recommend to the City. Council approval
of the amendment to Section 9106.1; R-3 Zone, of the -
Rosemead Municipal Code. .
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Revelles, DeTora, Lowrey, Ritchie
NOES: None
ABSENT: Higuchi
6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 76-2. Request by the Fonda Pimentel
Restaurant for the sale of on-site beer and wine with
meals at 9351 Mission Drive in Rosemead.
Ms. Sonju presented the staff report.
Chairman DeTora opened the public hearing.
Oath was administered.
Proponents: David R. Pimentel, 130 W. Angelino, San Gabriel
Owner, operator.
Opponents: None
Public hearing closed.
Discussion by the Commission.
The City Attorney polled the Commission on whether they
inspected the site prior to the public hearing.
It was moved by Commissioner Revelles, second by Commissioner
Ritchie to approve Conditional Use Permit 76-2.
The foregoing motion was withdrawn with the consent of the
second.
It was moved by Commissioner Ritchie, second by Commissioner
Revelles to approve Conditional Use Permit 76-2 subject to
the following conditions:
1. Approval of electrical work be secured.
2. Approval of restroom facilities by the
Industrial Waste & Health Department be
secured.
3. Supply trash containers and maintain the
property, parking area, and sidewalks in a
clean and litter free state.
9. The subject property shall be operated as
a restaurant and-food made available,on the
premises.
5. There shall be no use of flashing or blinking
lights or signs.
6. The occupancy capacity of the restaurant shall
not exceed 30 persons at any time.
7. This permit shall expire two years from the
date of this approval, except that the owner may
apply for an extension of time, and the Commission
may consider and grant such extension of time as
they then consider appropriate.
8. This Conditional Use Permit shall not become
effective until the owner/applicant of the property
involved has filed with the Planning Department a
sign~>_d Affidavit of Acceptance of Conditions.
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9. This permit shall not become effective until all
the conditions of the Building Department are
satisfied concerning restroom standards and
electrical standards.
10. Eight parking spaces shall be striped.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES:
Revelles,
NOES:
DeTora
ABSENT:
Higuchi
OTHER BUSINESS
Lowrey, Ritchie
7. PLOT PLAN 76-2 - RELOCATION. Relocation of a single-
ami y rest once from -11792nd Street, Los Angeles
to 8856 Turpin, Rosemead. This was continued from the
3/1/76 meeting of the Commission.
Addressing the Commission: Mr. George McHose, applicant
Ms. Sonju presented the staff report.
Discussion by the.Commission.
it was moved by Commissioner Revelles, second by Commissioner
Ritchie and carried to approve Plot Plan 76-2, Relocation,
subject to the following conditions:
1. Install full street improvements to the
specifications of the Public Works
Department.
2. Comply with the requirements of the
Building Department as per relocation
Correction List.
3. Building to be relocated substantially
in compliance with the plot plan.
4. Within 10 days of approval of this permit
submit a signed, and notarized affidavit of
agreement to the Planning Department of the
City of rosemead.
5. Submit a $1000 Bond for completion of the
construction within 6 months of approval.
6. The proposed structure to be moved shall
have a termite inspection with certificate
filed with the Building Department.
7. Remove the existing structure and foundation
within six (6) months.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Revelles, DeTora, Lowrey, Ritchie
NOES: None
ABSENT: Higuchi
8. City council decision on public noticing.
The City Attorney stated that at the, City Council meeting
of March 9, 1976 it was his understanding that the City
Council voted to authorize the Planning commission to
expend money to place notice in the newspaper, posted in
public places as set forth in Section 2800 of the
Rosemead Municipal Code, and posting every 300' where
Land Use Amendments to the General Plan and zone Changes
were involved and where matters of the General Plan
amendments which specifically effected identifiable
pieces of property.
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Mr. Durham stated the above decision for public noticing
was a temporary decision as the City Council will hold
a study session on the matter..
Chairman DeTora requested the Commission be given copies
of the City Council minutes relative to the action on
this matter.
9. Oral Communications from the Audience - None
10. Matters From City Officials and Staff
a. Commission was polled on attendance at the
East San Gabriel Valley Planning Committee.
b. Commissioner Ritchie requested that the report
on the shopping cart situation and the Planning
Commission minutes be placed on the next Agenda.
c. Mr. Durham stated that this was his last Planning
Commission meeting and commented that he enjoyed
working with the Planning Commission.
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Commission, it was moved by Commissioner Ritchie,
second by Commissioner Lowrey and carried to adjourn.
The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.