PC - Mintues 09-06-77CITY OF ROSEMEAD
8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 6, 1977
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER -The regular meeting of the Rosemead Planning
Commission was called to order by Chairman DeTora at 7:30
p.m, in the Council Chambers of Rosemead City Hall, 8838
Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Ritchie'
Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Cleveland
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Cleveland, DeTora, Lowrey, Ritchie, Tury
Ex officio: Dickey, Dilkes, Sullivan, Burns
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner Tury, second by Commissioner
Lowrey to approve the minutes of August 15, 1977 as printed.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - On matters not on the
Agenda - None
5. PUBLIC HEARING
ZONE CHANGE 77794 -Request -from the Redevelopment Agency for
a change of Zone from R-2 and P, to C-3 (Medium Commercial),
for property located in the general area at the Southwest
corner of Garvey and San Gabriel Boulevard.
Mr. Sullivan presented the Staff Report
Chairman DeTora opened the Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m.
It was closed accordingly.
After discussion by the Commission, it was moved by Commi.ss:ioner,
Tury, second by Commissioner Cleveland to approve Zone Change
77-94, and the Negative Declaration, and to adopt the Resolution
77-29, subject to an inactment clause added.
ROLL CALL VOTE
AYES: Tury, DeTora, Cleveland, Lowrey
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Ritchie
* 6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 77-118 Consideration of a request by
Mollie Padilla to operate a Board and Care Facility for four
to six ambulatory Seniors, located at 7435 Garvey Avenue.
Mr. Sullivan presented the Staff Report
Chairman DeTora opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m.
Oath was administered
Proponent: Ms. Mollie Padilla -Applicant
3340 N. Evelyn
Ms. Padilla stated that before she would be able to operate
the facility, she would have to pass inspections by the .
Fire and Health Department, and assured the Commission that
everything would be brought up to Code prior to moving in.
=Planning Commission Wng •
September 6, 1977
Page 2
Opponent: Mr. Leroy Spregue- Businessman in neighborhood
7444 Garvey Avenue
Mr. Spregue was opposed to this use as he felt it was not
suitable due to inadequate electrical and plumbing conditions.
Chairman DeTora closed the public hearing at 7:50 p.m.
Discussion by Commission - Discussion ensued regarding safety
eatures involving the electrical and plumbing conditions, and
all around safety for the eldery people who would be residing
there.
Recess was called at 8:07 p.m. so that Mr. Sullivan could
review Ms. Padilla's file for any previous complaints at
the other Board and Care Facility she operates at 3340 N.
Evelyn.
Commission reconviened at 8:18 p.m.
Mr. Sullivan stated that as far as he could see, her records
showed that she had passed every inspection since 1975, in
accordance with the Health and Fire Departments, and could
see no record of any other complaints or actions against.her.
"Chairman DeTora stated, "We accept what Mr. Sullivan has read,
but there are still more to it."
DeTora closed the public hearing at 8:30 p.m.
It was moved by Tury, second by Ritchie to approve CUP 77-118
subject to the following Conditions and Findings and the
Negative Declaration:
1. Fill in or remove existing pool in rear yard.
2. Apply for appropriate licenses for Board and Care Facility.
3. Comply with any conditons set forth by County Building and
Safety, Fire and Health Departments.
4. Slip proof coverings on floors of bathrooms, showers and
bathtubs, and handrails in same areas in conformity with
State and County regulations.
5. All floor areas to be fully covered in conformity with
State and County regulations.
6. This permit shall be granted for a period of two years,
at which time another public hearing to be set.
7.. Comply with Section 5100-51057 of Rosemead Municipal Code
in regards to storage of trash.
8. Property and landscaped areas to be well maintained.
% 9. Applicant to sign an affidavit of agreement within ten days
of approval of CUP.
10. Install Fire detectors per Fire Department recommendations.
11. Replace cellar door with lock in rear yard.
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A. That the establishment, maintenance, or operation of the
use so applied for will not, under any circumstances of the
particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, peace,
morals, comfort or general welfare of persons residing or
working in the neighborhood thereof, not be detrimental or
injurious to the property and :improvemtns in the neighborhood
or to the general welfare of the City. 274-9-9-69.
ROLL CALL VOTE
AYES: 'fury, Ritchie, Lowrey
NOES: DeTora,.Cleveland
ABSENT: None
7. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 77-117 -Consideration of arequest by
Frederick anziger, MT-., for the establishment of a
Learning Center for approximately twelve educationally handi-
capped children,, located at 4509 Rosemead Boulevard, on the
Nest side o[ the street.
Mr. Sullivan presented the Staff Report
Planning Commission 4ng •
September 6, 1977
Page 3
Public Hearing opened at 8:35 p.m.
Oath was administered
Proponents: Ms. Virginia Fuller, 4519 Rosemead Boulevard
She state that the school had a written agreement with the
Bahooka Restaurant for the use of their parking lot. Also,
that there would be safe loading and unloading of the children
in the parking lot-located at 4519 Rosemead Boulevard.
Opponents: None
Public Hearing closed at 8:40 p.m.
Discussion by the Commission: Discussion followed regarding
close proximity o the sc ool to an establishment selling
alcoholic beverages.
Recess was called at 8:45 by Mr. Sullivan to look up Code
Meeting was reconviened at 8:55 P.M.
It was moved by Lowrey,. second by Tury to grant CUP 77-117
with the added stupulations to Conditions 1-5:
1. All conditions imposed by the Los Angeles County Fire
Department and Building and Safety Department, be met.
2. The proposed use be maintained and operated as described
by the applicant.
3. The applicant obtain all necessary permits from appropriate
Government agencies regarding school facilities.
4. All loading and unloading of the children for this school
to be at 4519 Rosemead Boulevard.
5. The applicant sign an affidavit agreeing to the preceding
conditions within 10 days.
6. Use not be otherwise prohibited by law as a result of its
proximity to a business selling alcoholic beverages.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Tury, Ritchie, Cleveland, Lowrey
NOES: DeTora
ABSENT: None
8. 'DESIGN REVIEW J.H. Hendrick and Company, 900 S. San Gabriel
Boulevard, San Gabriel.
Construction of an 11 unit apartment complex at 9225 Glendon Way.
Mr. Sullivan presented the Staff Report i.nEorming the Commission
that it would be a 22 unit building instead of the 11 unit complex
originally planned for.
Addressing Commission: Mr. Euye, Real Estate Agent
Discussion by Commission
It was moved by Ritchie, second by Lowrey to approve Design
Review as amended to include the New Plan and Conditions 1-6:
1. Install street improvements to County standards with a pave-
out to the existing edge of pavement.
2. Install a 6" AC concrete drive apron.
3. Driveway shall be constructed of 2" of AC over 3" base, and
contain a concrete feather drain.
4. Concrete wheel stops for parking spaces.
5. Install permanent sprinkler system in landscaping areas.
6. All electrical utilities to be underground within the project
area.
7. Leave decision of 6 ft. woodeih'fence, (cedar or redwood); to
the discretion.of the Planning Director.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Tury, Ritchie, DeTora, Cleveland, Lowrey
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. MODIFICATION OF PARCEL MAP 6718 - Applicant requesting that
Planning Commissio- Aing
September '6,'T977
Page 4
Conditions 2 and 3 of said Parcel Map be delayed, at property
located at 9200 Valley Boulevard.
Mr. Sullivan presented the Staff Report
Addressing
Mr. Dale L.
Ingram,
Consultant
Commission:
idr. Ingram
stated he
wished to defer, not waive,
the conditions
till such
time that
the property was sold.
Discussion by the Commission
It was moved by 'Lowrey to delay until written agreement from
Mr. Griegorian was received.
Motion died for lack of a second
It was moved by Cleveland to approve Modification of.Parcel Map
6718. DeTora second for discussion, DeTora dropped second.
It was moved by Lowrey, second by Ritchie that the Modification
for Parcel Map 6718 be delayed until written agreement from Mr.
Griegorian had been received by the City Attorney.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Tury, Ritchie, DeTora, Cleveland, Lowrey
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
10. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE- None
11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF
A. Poll taken on attendance for Southern California Planning
Congress Meeting.
B. Date set for Study Session meeting on September 20, 1977
at 7:30 p.m.
C. Chairman DeTora asked that the Commission have copies of
all public notices being sent out for Public Hearings.
Staff stated that this would be complied with.
D. Tury questioned a Pizza place on Valley Boulevard selling
beer in a C.B.D. Zone. Staff to check into.
12. ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business to come before
the Commission, it was adjourned.
Chairman DeTora adjourned the meeting at 10 p.m.
CORRECTIONS:
* 3 ury requested Roll Call Vote be inserted for approval of Minutes
of August 1S, 1977 meet1ng'AYES: Cleveland, DeTora, Lowrey, Ritchie,
Tury
NOES: NONE
6. Commissioner Ritchie requested that this statement be inserted in
the Minutes: Regarding CUP 77-118,"That if Chairman DeTora had any
other information involving ms. Padilla's operation, it should be
brought forward."