PC - Minutes 11-1-93CITY OF ROSEMEAD
8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 1, 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 Breen.
The Invocation was delivered by Chairman Young.
2. ROLL CALL - Present: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz
Ex Officio: Wagner, Price, Lyons,
Troyer, Valderrama
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting of October 18, 1993
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Breen,
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 18, 1993,
as presented. Voted 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 HEARING
6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-597 - 8450 Valley Boulevard - Request from
Henry Wang to permit the sale of beer and wine at 888 Seafood
Restaurant.
Mr. Lyons presented the staff report with the recommendation to
approve.
The Chairman opened the public hearing.
Addressing the Commission in favor of the request was:
Mr. Kuo - 310 Prima Avenue, West Covina, Interior Project Manager
stated that in the 7 or 8 year history of the Monterey Park
restaurant there have been no violations and that the Building
Official from the City of Monterey Park wrote them a letter of
recommendation. He also stated that they would do the modifications
for the west elevation facade within the next few days.
Commissioner Lowrey commented that this operation is very nice and
is competitive with other places in surrounding cities.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Breen,
to approve Conditional Use Permit 93-597. Vote resulted:
Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz
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OTHER BUSINESS
8. EXTENSION OF
CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT 91-527
- Request
to continue the
operation of
a sewing
factory at 8515
E. Garvey
Avenue #A (Hong
Quyen Fashion,
continued
from 10-81-93).
Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum and recommended a one (1)
year extension in order to monitor the occupancy level.
Commissioner Ortiz inquired if the applicants use of suites #A and
#C are the same business.
Mr. Troyer stated that they are and the the occupancy level for
suite C is 5 or 6.
Commissioner Ruiz suggested addition of the following condition:
"All work to be done indoors". He observed work being done outdoors
near parked cars.
Quen Ha, 8515 Garvey Avenue, #A and #C, stated that the outdoor work
may have been from another suite, all their work is done indoors and
is basically cutting and ironing.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ruiz, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz to
extend Conditional Use Permit 91-527 for a period of one (1) year.
Vote resulted:
Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz
8. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 90-503 - Request to continue the
operation of a family day care home at 3229 Walnut Grove Avenue
(Mar's Family Day Care).
Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum and recommended a four (4)
year extension as outlined in Exhibit "A".
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Ruiz to
extend Conditional Use Permit 91-517 for a period of one (1) year.
Vote resulted:
Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz
9. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-564 - Request to continue the
operation of a cultural center at 8450 Garvey Avenue #201 (L.A.
Chinese Cultural Service Center).
Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum and recommended a two (2)
year extension as outlined in Exhibit "A".
Commissioner Lowrey inquired if the Certificate of Occupancy has
been approved.
Mr. Troyer stated a Certificate of occupancy has been approved but
not issued yet.
Commissioner Ortiz stated that he had some concern over the wrought
iron gate on the northwest perimeter of the second floor walkway.
If the gate is closed permanently, does this present a potential
hazard for fire equipment accessibility.
Mr. Lyons responded that the Building Inspectors would check the
fence or gate while conducting the Certificate of occupancy
inspection. If it hampered the occupancy of the building, the gate
would have to be removed.
PC Minutes 11-01-93
page 3.
Johnny Lee, Architect for cultural center stated that the Building
and Fire Departments have reviewed and approved all plans. The gate
is openable any time when there is an emergency situation.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz
to approved the extension of Conditional Use Permit 92-564 for a
period of two (2) years. Vote resulted:
Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz
10. PC RESOLUTION 93-54 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING ZONE VARIANCE 93-259 FOR A THREE (3) FOOT
SIDEYARD SETBACK IN LIEU OF THE REQUIRED FIVE (5) FOOT SIDEYARD IN
ORDER TO CONSTRUCT AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING DWELLING LOCATED AT
3035 BRIGHTON AVENUE, ROSEMEAD.
11. PC RESOLUTION 95-55 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A GARMENT MANUFACTURING BUSINESS DBA WONDER
FASHION LOCATED AT 8819 E. GARVEY AVENUE, A2, A3, ROSEMEAD.
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
12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - On any matter - None.
13. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF
Mr. Lyons stated that Gary Chicots had an excused absence due to the
shortness of the agenda. If anyone is planning to attend the next
West San Gabriel Planning Luncheon let him know.
Commissioner urged everyone to vote tomorrow.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the Commission, the
meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. The next meeting will take place
on Monday, November 15, 1993, at 7:00 p.m.