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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. r, - 1~ 6 It PC Minutes 12-20-93 page 2. 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: PC Minutes 12-20-93 page 3. 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. PC Minutes 12-20-1993 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. i