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PC - Minutes 10-4-93CITY OF ROSEMEAD 8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 4, 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, Pitzer 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting of September 20, 1993 (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Breen, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 20, 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 23731 - 7760 Hellman Avenue - Request from Bang Bach Trinh to subdivide an existing lot into two parcels to facilitate single-family home development (cont'd from 9-20-93). 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: Tom Cao, 735 W. Emerson, Monterey Park. Mr. Cao stated that he was the project engineer and accepted the conditions of approval on behalf of the property owner. There being no one else wishing to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed. Discussion by the Commission: Commissioner Ortiz inquired if the project adhered to the City's second story setback requirements, and was informed by Mr. Lyons that it did. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Lowrey, to approve Tentative Parcel Map 23731, subject to the conditions of approval. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz PC Minutes 10-4-93 page 2. 7. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 23864 & MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-573 - 7833 & 7839 Emerson Place - Request from Godakalana Gunaratana to consolidate two parcels into one to facilitate development of a library/meeting room addition for the existing temple (cont'd from 9-20-93). Mr. Chicots presented the staff report with the recommendation to approve. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Addressing the Commission in favor of the request was the applicant, Godakalana Gunaratana, 7833 Emerson Place, Rosemead. Mr. Gunaratana stated that he had reservations about the requirement of a six-foot high masonry wall along the easterly and northerly perimeter property line, based on possible graffiti problems, and also the requirement to save the existing eucalyptus trees, based on loss of parking spaces and liability problems, but that he was willing to do whatever the City required. Mr. Gunaratana assured the Commission that the proposed library would be a unique asset to the City. Henry Wan, 4541 N.Darlow Avenue, Rosemead, engineer of the project. Mr. Wan stated that the plans are in conformance with local and state requirements and that the conditions of approval are acceptable. Addressing the Commission in opposition to the project was: Lino Nardini, 7831 E. Emerson Place. Mr. Nardini stated that the project could be the cause of possible devaluation of his property; that the six-foot block wall on the west side of his property is blocking his view into the neighbor's yard, which reduces the safety of both properties; that the block wall interferes with the drainage in the back of his yard; and that the proposed project would increase traffic on Emerson. Mr. Lyons responded that the block wall was legally built in an effort to cut down on possible noise originating from the temple; that proper seepholes were installed in the block wall at the time of construction; that although problems about the wall are a civil matter between the property-owners, the City Engineer inspected the wall and recommended correction; and that the problem with this wall is unrelated to the proposed project, which will drain completely to the street. Given an opportunity for rebuttal, Mr. Gunaratana stated that the location of Emerson between Garvey and the #10 freeway is the cause of heavy traffic. There being no one else wishing to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed. Discussion by the Commission: Commissioner Breen stated his opinion that the project would not negatively affect the traffic on Emerson compared to regular R-2 development. Commissioner Breen asked for clarification about the Edison right-of way mentioned in the staff report. Mr. Chicots responded that the applicant was made aware that the two power poles on the property not only serve the proposed temple/library, but also the adjacent school, and that the applicant understands that the standard condition is that all utilities shall be underground. s PC Minutes 10-4-93 page 3. Commissioner Ortiz expressed his preference on construction,of a six-foot block wall around the easterly and northerly perimeter property line rather than other types of fencing, based on safety and noise factors. (MO) It was moved by commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz, to approve Tentative Parcel Map 23864 and Modification of Conditional Use Permit 92-573, subject to the conditions outlined in Exhibit A as amended. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz OTHER BUSINESS 8. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-557 - Request to continue the operation of a game arcade at 8150 E. Garvey Avenue #118 (Diamond Square Funland). Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum and recommended a two (2) year extension. Commissioner Ortiz was in favor of the extension, but asked for clarification on the legality of the center's security guards placing notices on illegally parked vehicles and the towing procedures. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz, to extend Conditional Use Permit 92-557, subject to conditions 1 through 21. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz 9. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 80-195 - Request to continue the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at 8807 Mission Drive (7/Eleven). Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum and recommended a three (3) year extension. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Ruiz, to extend Conditional Use Permit 80-195, subject to conditions 1 through 9. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz 10. EXTENSION OF ZONE VARIANCE 92-238 - Request from Van Pham to extend for one year a shared parking variance for a deli restaurant located at 8632 E. Valley Boulevard Ste. J & K (BBQ 11 Restaurant). Mr. Lyons presented the staff memorandum and recommended a one (1) year extension. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Ruiz, to extend Zone Variance 92-238 for a period of one (1) year, subject to conditions 1 through 7. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz 11. PC RESOLUTION 93-50 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-580 ALLOWING THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF A KARAOKE (KTV) STUDIO DBA CHARMING KTV LOCATED AT 7940 GARVEY AVENUE, ROSEMEAD. oil 0 0 PC Minutes 10-4-93 page 4. 12. PC RESOLUTION 93-51 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 51321 TO SUBDIVIDE THREE EXISTING PARCELS INTO FIVE PARCELS TO FACILITATE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3370 BARTLETT AVENUE, ROSEMEAD. Mr. Price presented the resolutions by title only. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz, to waive further reading and adopt. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz 13. ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE - None 14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF A. Commissioner Lowrey inquired if at 7/Eleven and other 24-hour operations that sell alcoholic beverages, the Commission could require that security cameras be installed in the'interest of security. Staff will conduct a survey to find out what surrounding cities require and check with the Sheriff's Department. B. Commissioner Ortiz inquired if an update was available regarding the workshop at 2414 Walnut Grove Avenue. Mr. Lyons responded that the Building Department had inspected the site and handed Commissioner Ortiz a written memorandum on the subject. C. The Commission welcomed Gary Chicots back to the Planning Department. 15. There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. The next meeting will take place on Monday, October 18', 1993, at 7:00 p.m.