PC - Minutes 11-15-93CITY OF ROSEMEAD
8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 15, 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 Commissioner Ruiz.
The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Ortiz.
2. ROLL CALL - Present: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz
Ex Officio: Wagner, Price, Lyons,
Troyer, Pitzer
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting of November 1, 1993
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner
Breen, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November
1, 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. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-599 - Request from Mike Nhan to permit
the operation of a sewing factory at 8821 E. Garvey Avenue, #C-2
and C-3, dba G.J. Fashion.
Mr. Troyer presented the staff report with the recommendation to
approve.
The Chairman opened the public hearing. There was no one
wishing to address the Commission and the public hearing was
closed.
Discussion by the Commission:
Commissioner Lowrey ascertained that the applicant was present.
Commissioner Ruiz stated that he was in favor of approving the
request with the addition of Condition 16: "All work related to
the garment manufacturing business shall be performed inside the
building."
(MO) It was moved by commissioner Ruiz, seconded by Commissioner
Lowrey, to approve Conditional Use Permit 93-599 subject to the
original and added conditions. Vote resulted:
Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz
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7. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-600 - Request from Newton Tran to
permit the on-site sale of beer and wine in conjunction with a
restaurant located at 8450 Valley Boulevard, Unit #111 and 112,
dba Pho 54 Restaurant.
Mr. Lyons presented the staff report with the recommendation to
deny based upon failure to adequately demonstrate compliance
with the findings listed in Section 9184.2A & B of the Rosemead
Municipal Code.
The Chairman opened the public hearing.
Addressing the Commission in favor of the request was:
David Wu, 15122 Tungwood, Westminster. Mr. Wu stated that he
was representing the applicant, Newton Tran, and that all
conditions were acceptable. Mr. Wu asked for details about the
sign as required in condition #8 and how to obtain it.
There being no one else wishing to address the Commission, the
public hearing was closed.
Discussion by the Commission:
Commissioner Ortiz stated that he was in favor of denial based
on the staff recommendation and the overconcentration of
licenses in the area, and with the best interest of the
community in mind.
Commissioner Lowrey stated that he was in favor of the project
since the restaurant faces stiff competition in the surrounding
area, and suggested that the applicant be given a chance to
prove that no problems would result from the sale of beer and
wine with meals.
Commissioner Breen inquired if the request for a conditional use
permit was similar to the other two restaurants in the center
which already received a conditional use permit. Chairman Young
responded that all three cases were the same.
Commissioner Ruiz pointed out that at the time of approval of
the previous two requests, the Commission had discussed the
possibility of future applications and that it was his
understanding that no more conditional use permits would be
granted for businesses in the center.
Chairman Young stated that he was agains regulating business
except in cases where the privilege of selling alcohol is being
abused.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner
Ruiz to deny Conditional Use Permit 93-600. Vote resulted:
Yes: Ruiz, Breen, Ortiz
No: Lowrey, Young
OTHER BUSINESS
8. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-574 - Request to continue
the operation of an off-site sale liquor store at 8817 Valley
Boulevard, dba Doug's Liquor.
Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum and recommended a two
(2) year extension.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner
Ortiz to extend Conditional Use Permit 92-574 for a period of
two (2) years, subject to conditions 1 through 14.
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9. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 91-539 - Request to continue the
operation of a sewing factory at 9008 E. Garvey Avenue, #O and
P, dba MK Fashion.
Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum and recommended a two
(2) year extension.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner
Ruiz, to extend Conditional Use Permit 91-539 for a period of
two (2) years, subject to conditions 1 through 8. Vote
resulted:
Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz
10. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 78-124 - Request to continue
the sale of on-site alcohol at a restaurant located at 9632
Valley Boulevard, dba Paul's Steak House.
Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum and recommended a two
(2) year extension.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner
Breen, to extend Conditional Use Permit 78-124 for a period of
two (2) years, subject to conditions 1 through 9. Vote
resulted:
Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz
11. PC RESOLUTION 93-56 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 93-597
FOR AN ON-SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 888
SEAFOOD RESTAURANT LOCATED AT. 8450 VALLEY BOULEVARD, #121,
ROSEMEAD.
Mr. Price presented the resolution by title only.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Chairman Young,
to waive further reading and adopt. Vote resulted:
Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz
12. ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE - On any matter - None
13. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF
A. Mr. Lyons announced that Gary Chicots had fractured his heel
and will not be able to come to work for a while.
14. ADJOURNMENT
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There being no other business to come before the Commission, the
meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. The next meeting will take
place on December 6, 1993, at 7:00 p.m.
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