PC - Minutes 12-20-93CITY OF ROSEMEAD
8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 20, 1993
MINUTES
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 Chairman Young.
The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Ruiz.
2. ROLL CALL - Present: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz
Ex Officio: Wagner, Price, Lyons, Chicots,
Troyer, Pickett, Pitzer
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting of December 6, 1993
(MO) It was moved by commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner
Breen, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December
6, 1993, 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. TENTATIVE PARCEL, MAP 23872 & ZONE VARIANCE 93-261 - 2518 Denton
Avenue - Request from Larry R. and Eileen R. Lundquist for a
tentative parcel map and zone variance in order to subdivide an
existing parcel into two (2) lots for single family purposes.
Mr. Chicots presented the staff report with the recommendation
to approve.
The Chairman opened the public hearing.
Addressing the Commission in favor of the proposed subdivision
were:
Romeo Ligason, speaking on behalf of L&D Engineering, 111 N.
Melrose Avenue, Suite #101, Monrovia. Mr. Ligason stated that
the property owner is in agreement with the proposed conditions
of approval with the exception of condition #12, and asked the
commission to consider granting permission to reconstruct the
illegal unit.in the rear of 2518 Denton as a guest house.
Larry Lundquist, 15942 Padora Drive, Hacienda Heights. Mr.
Lundquist stated that he is the owner of the property, and
inquired if the existing dwelling could remain if the sink was
removed.
In response Mr. Lyons stated that the covenant for the property,
which has to be recorded, states that the dwelling can not be
lived in, which means that the bathroom and kitchen facilities
need to be removed. The sink, with hot & cold water, are allowed
to remain.
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There being no one else wishing to address the Commission, the
public hearing was closed.
Discussion by the Commission.
Commissioner Ruiz was in favor of approval as long as the
applicant was in agreement with the conditions of approval and
the covenant.
Commissioner Ortiz felt that it was important to identify what
kind of structure is to remain on the property.
Mr. Lyons stated that the sturcture as currently conditioned can
be used as a storage or as a workshop with no bathroom and
kitchen facilities as stated in the covenant.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ruiz, seconded by Commissioner
Lowrey, to approve Tentative Parcel Map 23872 and Zone Variance
93-261 subject to the conditions as stated in Exhibit A. Vote
resulted:
Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz
7. ZONE VARIANCE 93-262 - 3322 Jackson Avenue - Request from
Wellington Soo Hoo to allow a five (5) foot second story side
yard setback in lieu of the required ten (10) foot side yard and
a ten (10) foot rear yard setback in lieu of the required twenty
(20) foot rear yard setback in order to legalize and complete an
existing dwelling.
Mr. Lyons presented the staff report and recommended approval.
The Chairman opened the public hearing.
Addressing the Commission in favor of the proposal was:
Wellington Soo Hoo, 16402 Emberglen Road, Hacienda Heights. Mr.
Soo Hoo stated that he would like to improve the area by
finishing the project.
There being no one else wishing to address the Commission, the
public hearing was closed.
(MO) Without further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Lowrey,
seconded by Commissioner Breen, to approve Zone Variance 93-262
subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit A. Vote resulted:
Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz
8. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-603 - 7740 E. Garvey Avenue, #C, -
Request from Brian Lam to operate a Fashion College, dba Likie
Fashion Training Center.
Mr. Troyer presented the staff report with the recommendation to
deny the project due to parking deficiency.
Commissioner Breen inquired about the possibility of shared
parking and was informed by Mr. Lyons that the Code does not
allow shared parking, so that a parking variance application
needs to be filed by the applicant in order for the Commission
to take shared parking into consideration.
The Chairman opened the public hearing.
Addressing the Commission in favor of the request were:
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Brian Lam, 7740 E. Garvey Avenue, #C. Mr. Lam stated that he
was the applicant; that during the past seven days he had
randomly counted the available parking spaces; that the count
had been between 14 and 26 each time; that he had taken pictures
to illustrate his opinion that the available parking was
adequate for his proposal; and requested approval to present the
pictures and count results as evidence.
Chairman Young informed Mr. Lam that the Commission could not
accept such evidence at this time, but that Mr. Lam could
present the pictures to staff for future consideration by the
Commission.
Christopher Cheng, 2304 Huntington Drive, #222, San Marino.
Mr. Cheng stated that he was the property manager; that it is
difficult to find good tenants, and that there are no businesses
in the center that operate at night time.
Lisa Deng, 3117 Sullivan Avenue, Rosemead. Ms. Deng stated that
she intends to attend the proposed fashion school, which would
allow her to find employment in that field in the future.
Addressing the Commission in opposition to the project was:
Andy Wang, representing LS Fashion
Avenue, #201, Rosemead. Mr. Wang state,
unfair competition to open a school
taught as in his school which is
vicinity; that the proposed school
since they have not obtained the
requested that the application for a
denied.
Given an opportunity for rebuttal,
stated that Mr. Wang is his long-time
do anything to prevent him from opening
The Chairman closed the public hearing.
Discussion by the Commission:
School, 8811 E. Garvey
3 that he felt it would be
where the same skills are
located in the immediate
is illegally advertising
necessary permits, and
conditional use permit be
the applicant, Mr. Lam,
competitor who will try to
his business.
Commissioner Ruiz was in favor of tabling the matter until such
time that the applicant could submit an application for a
parking variance.
Mr. Price preferred a continuance to a specific date.
There being no opposition,
the Chairman ordered the item to be
continued to
the second
meeting
in February, 1994. The
applicant was
asked to contact staff
to address the Commission's
concerns, such
as parking,
hours
of operation and number of
students.
OTHER BUSINESS
9. PC RESOLUTION 93-59 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-601 FOR
THE TRANSFER OF AN EXISTING ABC LICENSE FOR THE OFF-SITE SALE OF
BEER AND WINE AT AL'S QUALITY MEAT MARKET LOCATED AT 3357 N. SAN
GABRIEL BOULEVARD.
10. PC RESOLUTION 93-60 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-602 FOR
THE TRANSFER OF AN ABC LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR AT DOUBLE
8 LIQUOR MARKET LOCATED AT 8205 HELLMAN AVENUE.
Mr. Price presented the resolutions by title only.
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page 4.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner
Lowrey, to waive further reading and adopt. Vote resulted:
Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz
11. ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE - On any matter - None
12. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF
A. On behalf of the entire Planning Commission, the Chairman
presented a beautiful plant to Olga, along with a card and
good wishes for a happy retirement. The Commissioners all
added their best wishes and thanks.
B. Wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year were
exchanged by all present.
13.
There being no further business to come before the Commission,
the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. The next meeting will
take place on January 3, 1994, at 7:00 p.m.
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