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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 i PC Minutes 11-01-93 Page 2. 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.