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PC - Minutes 10-18-93• CITY OF ROSEMEAD 8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 18, 1993 MINUTES • 1. CALL TO ORDER - The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Rosemead was called to order by Vice Chairman Lowrey 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 Ortiz. The Invocation was delivered by Vice-Chairman Lowrey. 2. ROLL CALL - Present: Lowrey, Ruiz, Breen, Ortiz Absent (excused): Chairman Young Ex Officio: Wagner, Price, Lyons, Troyer, Pitzer 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting of October 4, 1993 (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 4, 1993, as presented. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz,.Breen, Ortiz Absent: Young 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. ZONE VARIANCE 93-259 - 3035 Brighton Avenue - Request from Calixto H. Hijar to allow 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. 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: Emanda Hijar, 3031 N. Brighton, speaking on behalf of her father, Calixto H. Hijar. Ms. Hijar stated that her father was in agreement with the conditions of approval. Commissioner Ruiz inquired what the white accessory building on the property was used for. Ms. Hijar responded that it was a garden tool shed and not part of the structure. Commissioner Ruiz commented that the front porch needed a lot of work. Ms. Hijar agreed and stated that the variance was part of the process to have the front porch legalized. There being no one else wishing to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed. PC Minutes 10-18-93 page 2. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ruiz, seconded by commissioner Ortiz, to approve Zone Variance 93-259. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Breen, Ortiz Absent: Young 7. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-598 - 8819 E. Garvey Avenue, A2, A3 - Request from Derrick Wong to operate and maintain a garment manufacturing business, dba Wonder 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. It was noted that the applicant was present. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ruiz, seconded by Vice-Chairman Lowrey, to approve Conditional Use Permit 93-598. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Breen, Ortiz Absent: Young OTHER BUSINESS 8. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 83-278 - Request to continue the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption at 7813 E. Garvey Avenue (Patricks, cont'd from 9-20-93). Mr. Lyons presented the staff memorandum and recommended a six (6) month extension. Commissioner Ortiz stated that the applicant repeatedly does not adhere to Condition #4 which requires that the front and rear doors remain closed at all times. Commissioner Ruiz suggested that the following condition be added: "The applicant shall post signs stating 'possession of open alcoholic beverages on the premises prohibited by law', along sidewalks and parking lots, both in English and Spanish. Size, location, and material of signs shall be to the satisfaction of the Planning Department." Vice-Chairman Lowrey suggested addition of the following condition: "Adequate lighting shall be provided in the parking area. Motion-activated lights shall be installed where deemed appropriate by the Director of Planning. All exterior lighting shall be directed away from adjacent properties." There being no objection to these conditions, they were added to the existing conditions. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz, to extend Conditional Use Permit 83-278 for a period of six (6) months, subject to conditions 1 through 9. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Breen, Ortiz Absent: Young 9. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-565 - Request to continue the sale of beer and wine for on-site consumption at 7621 E. Garvey Avenue (BBC Restaurant). PC Minutes 10-18=93 page 3. Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum and recommended a two (2) year extension. Commissioner Ruiz stated that he had observed that one of the gates of the trash enclosure was broken and that there was an unsecured ladder on the property, as well as a great deal of debris. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Ruiz, to extend Conditional Use Permit 92-566 for a period of two (2) years, subject to conditions 1 through 10. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Breen, Ortiz Absent: Young 10. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-566 - Request to continue the sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption at 9712 E. Valley Boulevard (Del Pueblo Market). 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 92-566 for a period of two (2) years, subject to conditions 1 through 16. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Breen, Ortiz Absent: Young 11. 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). Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum and recommended a two (2) year extension. Commissioner Ruiz stated that he counted 14 'people in the building. Condition #3 limits the occupancy load to eleven (11) personnel. Commissioner Ortiz recommended continuance of the item since the applicant was not present. There was no objection and the item was continued to the regular meeting of November 1, 1993. 12. PC RESOLUTION 93-52 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 23731 TO SUBDIVIDE AN EXISTING LOT INTO TWO PARCELS TO FACILITATE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7760 HELLMAN AVENUE, ROSEMEAD. 13. PC RESOLUTION 93-53 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 23864 & MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-573 TO CONSOLIDATE TWO PARCELS INTO ONE TO FACILITATE DEVELOPMENT OF A LIBRARY/MEETING ROOM ADDITION FOR THE EXISTING TEMPLE LOCATED AT 7833 & 7839 EMERSON PLACE, ROSEMEAD. Mr. Price presented the resolutions by title only. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz, to waive further reading and adopt. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Breen, Ortiz Absent: Young PC Minutes 10-18-93 page 4. 14. ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE - On any matter - None 15. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF A. Mr. Lyons informed the Commission that Associate Planner, Gary Chicots, took a two day leave of absence. B. Mr. Troyer reminded the Commissioners of the Red Ribbon Social to be held on 10-21-93 at 5:30 p.m. at the Little People Preschool. C. Mr. Lowrey inquired if staff had followed up on the use of surveillance cameras in 24-hour stores selling alcohol. Mr. Lyons reported that he talked to other cities and the Sheriff's Department and that the conclusion was that the Commission could ask for the installation of a surveillance camera when deemed necessary without the need of an ordinance to that effect. 16. 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 1, 1993, at 7:00 p.m.