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PC - Minutes 9-20-93CITY OF ROSEMEAD 8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 20, 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 Lowrey. The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Breen. 2. ROLL CALL - Present: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz Ex Officio: Wagner, Price, Lyons, Tarr, Troyer, Pitzer, 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting of September 4 , 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. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-580 - 7940 Garvey Avenue - Request from Jean Hung to continue the operation of a Karaoke (KTV) Studio dba Charming KTV. Mr. Troyer presented the staff report with the recommendation to approve. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Addressing the Commission in favor of the request was: Lucy Polo, Architecture & Radius Map Services, 160 N. Holliston Ave., #5, Pasadena, representing the applicant. Ms. Polo stated that she was in agreement with the conditions of approval. There being no one else wishing to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed. Discussion by the commission: Commissioner Lowrey suggested approval for a period of six months rather than the proposed one year, based on the number of incidents listed in the Sheriff's Report. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Breen, to approve Conditional Use Permit 93-580 for a period of six (6) months. PC Minutes 9-20-93 page 2. Commissioner Ruiz commented that there was nothing in the Sheriff's Incident Report that could be attributed to the KTV studio being in that location. He also commented on loitering in the area and inquired whether the Sheriff's could alleviate the problem. The Chairman polled the Commission and the majority was in favor of granting the conditional use permit for a period of one year. No vote was taken following the motion for a six (6) month approval, and a subsequent motion was made as follows: (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Ruiz to approve Conditional Use Permit 93-580 for a period of one year. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz 7. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 51321 - 3370 Bartlett Avenue - Request from Haro Engineering and Construction to subdivide three existing parcels into five parcels to facilitate single-family home development. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Addressing the Commission in favor of the request was:. Joe Haro, from Haro Engineering & Construction, 901 W. Arrow Hwy., Glendora. Mr. Haro stated that he was available to answer any questions the Commission might have. There being no one else wishing to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed. Discussion by the Commission: Commissioner Ruiz inquired if the proposed storage building would be a manufactured building. Mr. Haro responded that the building is already existing as a residence and will be converted into a storage area. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ruiz, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz, to approve Tentative Tract Map 51321. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen,,,Ortiz 8. 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. Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum which stated that the tentative map was not submitted to staff in final form by the deadline date and that it was recommended to continue the item to the next regular meeting of October 4, 1993. There being no objection, the Chairman so ordered. 9. 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. Mr. Tarr presented the staff memorandum which stated that the tentative map was not submitted to staff in final form by the deadline date and that it was recommended to continue the item to the next regular meeting of October 4, 1993. There being no objection, the Chairman so ordered. n • • PC Minutes 9-20-93 page 3. OTHER BUSINESS 10. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-569 - Request to continue the sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption at 3357 N. San Gabriel Boulevard (Al's Quality Meat Market - continued from 9-7-93). Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum and recommended a one-year extension. The business-owner, Faruque H. Skider, was informed by commissioner Ortiz that he had observed people drinking in the parking lot. Mr. Skider responded that he would keep a closer watch in the future and notify the Sheriff's Department each time such behavior is in progress. (MO) It was moved by commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Lowrey, to extend Conditional Use Permit 92-569 for a period of one (1) year, subject to conditions 1 through 10. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz 11. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 88-443 - Request to continue the sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption at 8729 E. Valley Boulevard (Kawa Supermarket) - continued from 9-7-93). Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum and recommended that the item be continued to the regular meeting of October, 4, 1993 to ensure compliance with the Uniform Building Code in respect to the location of computer equipment. Commissioner Ruiz reported that he had noticed compliance and recommended to approve the extension request. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ruiz, seconded by Commissioner Lowrey, to extend Conditional Use Permit 88-443 for a period of two (2) years, subject to conditions 1 through 10. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young No: Breen, Ortiz Commissioners Breen and Ortiz voted against granting the extension at this time based on observations that plastic hangers with clothing on them were hanging from the electrical panel. 12. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 83-278 - Request to continue the sale of alcohol for on-site consumption at 7813 E. Garvey Avenue (Patrick's). Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum with the recommendation to continue the item to the reguler meeting of October 4, 1993, due to the extensive incident report. Mr. Lyons stated that he preferred to extend the item to the second meeting in October, which will be held on the 18th, in order to allow more time to deal with existing problems. Commissioner Lowrey advised staff to inform the applicant to keep the doors closed at all times. There being no objection, the item was continued to the regular meeting of October 18, 1993. PC Minutes 9-20-92 page 4. 13. PC RESOLUTION 93-47 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE( PARCEL MAP 23843 AND ZONE CHANGE 93-197 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3343 SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD, ROSEMEAD. 14. PC RESOLUTION 93-48 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 93-5 AND ZONE VARIANCE 93-258 FOR THE RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF THREE EXISTING CLASSROOMS AND THE INSTALLATION OF FOUR TEMPORARY CLASSROOM TRAILERS AT DON BOSCO TECHNICAL INSTITUTE LOCATED AT 1151 SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD, ROSEMEAD. 15. PC RESOLUTION 93-49 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-596 ALLOWING THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A RESTAURANT DBA MEIZE RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 8450 VALLEY BOULEVARD, ROSEMEAD. Mr. Price presented the resolutions by title only. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Lowrey, to waive further reading and adopt. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz 16. ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE - On any matter - None 17. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF A. Brad Tarr bid farewell to the Commission as this was his last meeting before leaving the City on 9-22-93. B. Mr. Lyons took reservations for the West San Gabriel Valley Council Meeting of 9-29-93. C. Commissioner Lowrey commented on the many items that needed to be continued during the last few meetings, and encouraged staff to make sure that applications are complete prior to submittal. D. Commissioner Lyons Christi had mentioned E. Commissioner workroom at investigate. Ruiz reported that the hole in the fence of nas Tree lot was still in need of repair, as he during the previous two meetings. Ortiz inquired about the legality of a proposed 2414 Walnut Grove Avenue and directed staff to F. Good wishes, appreciation for a job well-done, and congratulations were expressed by all present as it was time to say goodbye to Brad Tarr. He will be missed. 18. There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. The next meeting will take place on October 4, 1993, at 7:00 p.m.