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PC - Minutes 1-3-94CITY OF ROSEMEAD 8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 3, 1994 MINUTES u 1. CALL TO ORDER - The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Rosemead was called to order by Chairman Young at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Rosemead City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Ortiz. The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Lowrey. 2. ROLL CALL - Present: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz Ex Officio: Wagner, Price, Chicots, Troyer Pickett 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting of December 20, 1993 (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Lowrey, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 3, 1994, as presented. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz 4. EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURES AND APPEAL RIGHTS - City Attorney Stanton Price explained the public hearing process and the right to appeal decisions of the Planning commission to the City Council. 5. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH - The secretary administered the oath to members of the audience wishing to speak. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-604 - 8606 E. Garvey Avenue - Request from Peter Hieng.for the transfer of an existing ABC license for the off-site sale of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a liquor store dba G. W. Liquor. Mr. Lyons presented the staff report with the recommendation to approve the project subject to the maintenance of the parking lot and the trash enclosure, and removal of the excessive signs as stated in the conditions of approval. The Chairman asked if there were any questions. Commissioner Ruiz wanted to know if the applicant was in the meeting for any questions that needed to be addressed. The applicant was. Addressing the Commission in favor of the request was: Peter Hieng, 8606 E. Garvey Avenue. Mr. Hieng stated taht he was the buyer of the liquor store; that he was aware of the trash at the back of the parking lot and that the seller is doing the cleaning of the trash due to fire damage at the adjacent market. Commissioner Ortiz inquired if the seller of the business was in attendance. PC Minutes 12-20-93 page 2. Mr. Lyons replied that the seller was not in attendance as he had lost interest in the business; that the buyer was the only one interested in cleaning the property. Commissioner Ortiz was concerned regarding the expansion of the site, and the conversion of the storage shed into an office. Another concern expressed by Commissioner Ortiz was the square footage of the building. Before acquisition is confirmed, the square footage should be checked to include the office; and that the conversion of the storage shed to an office be built according to City code. Mr. Lyons responded that one of the conditions would specifically state that the property shall comply with all Building and Fire Code requirements. Commissioner Lowrey inquired if the applicant was in agreement with the conditions and if he is fully aware of the circumstances. Applicant Peter Hieng stated that conditions of approval were acceptable. Commissioner Ruiz felt that the applicant was not well informed that the changes made inside the facility were not with City's approval; and does not have all the information he needs. There being no one else wishing to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed. It was recommended by Commissioner Ortiz to continue the request to the next meeting on January 17, 1994 with the assurance that both buyer and the seller would be in attendance. 7. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-605 - 7617 Fern Avenue - Request from Kwok Tien Wu to construct a 3,477 square-foot single family dwelling in an R-2 zone. Mr. Lyons presented staff memorandum attached with the applicant's letter requesting a continuance for the above subject application. Since public notices had already been posted and mailed prior to the letter being received, the item could not be removed from the agenda. Thus, staff recommended the item be continued to the next regular meeting of January 17, 1994. 8. DESIGN REVIEW 93-60 - 2739 Walnut Grove Avenue - Request from Terence Kwok to construct a 990 square-foot office building to operate an auto sales business in the M-1 zone with a Design Overlay. Mr. Gary Chicots presented the staff report with the recommendation to deny the project based on Design Review Criteria. Commissioner Breen commented that the lighting of the proposed car lot may affect the surrounding dwelling. Mr. Chicots agreed that if proper lighting is provided, it is very difficult to mitigate. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Addressing the Commission in favor of the proposal was: Terence Kwok, 109 E. Flora Drive, Monterey Park, architect for the project and speaking on behalf of the buyer. Mr. Kwok was requesting sufficient time to study the project due to the past holidays, and to continue the item to the regular meeting for a better solution to the problem. 0 PC Minutes 12-20-93 page 3. 0 Addressing the Commission in opposition was: M. Ramirez, 2743 Walnut Grove, owner of residential property located north of the applicant's address. Mr. Ramirez otated that his opposition was basically due to the fact that he had developed and upgraded his property and he is satisfied with his neighborhood. And that he would like to keep it the way it is. Given an opportunity to rebuttal, Mr. Kwok stated that the City had earlier approved the zone change with a Design Overlay sometime ago with development for an office building. He further stressed that his client's car lot business is not a large car dealership where it will create traffic problems since most of the customers are relative referrals and he just started this business with not much capital for expansion. Furthermore, both owners agreed that the 2 lots would be developed into an M-1 zone. Thus he saw no reason why the City had earlier approved this zone change with' no conditions to develop both properties. Commissioner Ortiz wanted to know the length of time the applicant had been operating the business in that particular location. Applicant replied they are not in operation yet. Commissioner Ortiz went on to say that there were cars in the location and a sign is already placed up. There being no one else wishing to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed: Discussion by the Commission: Commissioners were in agreement with staff in denying the proposed project as it does not meet the standards set forth in Section 9119.4. (MO) It was moved by commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz to deny Design Review 93-60. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz OTHER BUSINESS 9. PC RESOLUTION 93-61 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 23872 AND ZONE VARIANCE 93-261 IN ORDER TO SUBDIVIDE AN EXISTING PARCEL INTO TWO (2) LOTS FOR SINGLE FAMILY PURPOSES LOCATED AT 2518 DENTON. 10. PC RESOLUTION 93-62 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING APPROVAL OF ZONE VARIANCE 93-262 TO ALLOW A FIVE (5) FOOT SECOND STORY SIDE YARD FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3322 JACKSON AVENUE. Mr. Price presented the resolutions by title only. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Ruiz to waive further reading and adopt. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz 11. ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE - on any matter A. Mr. Terence Kwok still could not understand why his request was denied. The Applicant was then instructed to contact the Planning Director to address his concerns and fully discuss the matter during business hours at the City Hall. PC Minutes 12-20-94 page 4. 12. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF A. Mr. Lyons reminded the Planning Commssioners of the forthcoming West. San Gabriel Valley Council's January Meeting and to inform the secretary for reservations to attend by the 18th of January. B. A "Thank You" card was sent by Olga Pitzer to the Planning commissioners for the beautiful plant and for the thoughts and good wishes. C. Commissioner Lowrey directed staff to go and check PHO 54 Restaurant's liquor license which Planning Commission had denied and to see if they're operating without a beer and wine. City license. Mr Lyons explained that there was an appeal made to the City Council for the denial. He further stated that with ABC the process is that in spite of not having a CUP to operate a beer and wine sale on-site, it allows the applicant to apply for a liquor license. However, it is doubtful ABC will approve the license based on the City's decision. D. Commissioner Breen felt that staff should confer with the owners of, the shopping center for a better promotion and good public relations in order to attract diversified groups of people. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. The next meeting will take place on January 17, 1994, at 7:00 p.m. r,