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PC - Minutes 9-7-93CITY OF ROSEMEAD 8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 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 Ruiz. The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Ortiz. 2. ROLL CALL - Present: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz Ex Officio: Wagner, Price, Lyons, Tarr, Troyer, Pitzer, 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting of August 16, 1993 (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Breen, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 16, 1993 as presented. Vote resulted: Yes: Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz Abstain: Lowrey (based on being absent on 8-16-93) 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 23843 & ZONE CHANGE 93-197 - 3343 San Gabriel Boulevard - Request from Ellis Lee Wynn to maximize commercial potential of an existing lot through enlargement thereof involving relocation of the rear property line and commensurate rezoning from R2, Medium Density Residential, to C3, Medium Commercial. Mr. Tarr presented the staff report with the recommendation to approve. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Addressing the Commission in favor of the request was: Ellis Lee Wynn, 952 S. Laverne, Los Angeles, owner of the property. Mr. Lee stated that over the years he had complied with all the City requirements for his property, including moving the block wall dividing the front and rear portions of the lot to its present location, constructing a wall on the south side, and a wrought iron fence in the front. Commissioner Lowrey asked Mr. Wynn if he was in agreement with all conditions of approval. Mr. Wynn stated that the conditions of approval were acceptable, but that the Fire Department's requirement to install a new water main and fire hydrant were financially beyond his ability. PC Minutes 9-7-93 page 2. Mr. Tarr responded that the Fire Department's recommendations dated May 27, 1993, call for the upgrade of two public fire hydrants at the property but felt that they would make an appropriate adjustment once they are satisfied with the fire safety, and recommended that Mr. Wynn take the matter up with the Fire Department. There being no one else wishing to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz, to aapprove Tentative Parcel Map 23843 & Zone Change 93-197. Commissioner Breen stated that he was against the project because of the resulting spot zoning on Alanreed. Mr. Tarr responded that the zone change involves only an area of 25 feet to the west as illustrated on the zoning map, attached to the staff report as page 31. Commissioner Breen withdrew his objection. The Commission voted on the motion with the following result: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz 7. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 93-5 & ZONE VARIANCE 93-258 - 1151 San Gabriel Boulevard - Request from Don Bosco Technical Institute to implement Phase 1 of renovation and expansion at Don Bosco Technical Institute; demolition of three existing classroom buildings; construction of two new classroom buildings; and installation of four temporary classroom trailers intended for use beyond the one-year maximum period for such trailers. Mr. Tarr presented the staff report with the recommendation to approve. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Addressing the Commission in favor of the project were: Father Nick Reina, 1151 San Gabriel Boulevard, Rosemead, President of Don Bosco Technical Institute. Father Reina introduced Ernie Vasquez, Architect with McLarand, Vasquez & Partners, Inc. and stated that the two new classroom buildings will be used for co-educational Jr. College classes. Ernie Vasquez, 695 Town Center Drive, Suite 300, Costa Mesa, illustrated the project with the help of pictures and renderings, and stated that he was in agreement with the proposed conditions of approval. Cory Ishida, 8245 Garibaldi Avenue, San Gabriel, Senior Pastor of Evergeen Baptist Church, located west of Don Bosco at 1255 San Gabriel Boulevard. Mr. Ishida stated that Don Bosco has been an excellent neighbor and that he was looking forward to the extension of their facilities. There being no one else wishing to address the commission, the public hearing was closed. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Ruiz, to approve Planned Development Review 93-5 & Zone Variance 93-258. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz PC Minutes 9-7-93 page 3. 8. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-596 - 8450 Valley Boulevard - Request from Heng-Fu Chen to permit the sale of beer and wine at Meize Restaurant. 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: Heng-FU Chen, 8315 Bevan Street, San Gabriel was represented by his son because he was overseas. Mr. Chen stated that his father already has a restaurant in Monterey Park; that he wants to open a new restaurant in Rosemead, and that the sale of beer and wine will add to the success of the restaurant. Commissioner Ruiz inquired if there would be counter service and was informed by Mr. Chen that there would be no counter service. There being no one else wishing to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed. Discussion by the Commission: Commissioner Ruiz inquired if staff anticipated other applicants for similar licenses. Mr. Lyons responded that one large restaurant is expected to apply, but that the center's representative was informed that staff would not support more than two liquor licenses for the entire center. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Breen, seconded by commissioner Ortiz, to approve Conditional Use Permit 93-596. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz OTHER BUSINESS 9. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 90-492 - Request to continue the sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption at 8412 E. Garvey Avenue (Roy's Liquor - continued from 8-16-93) Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum and recommended a three-year extension. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Ruiz, to extend Conditional Use Permit 90-492 for a period of three (3) years, subject to conditions 1 through 9. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz 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). Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum and recommended a one- year extension. Commissioner Ortiz stated that he had observed drinking in the parking lot; ascertained that the applicant was not in the audience, and suggested that this item be continued. There being no objection, the item was continued to the regular meeting of September 20, 1993. II • • PC Minutes 9-7-93 page 4. 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). Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum and recommended a two-year extension. Commissioner Ortiz expressed concern about employees working too close to the electrical power panel, and was informed by Mr. Lyons that a Building Department inspection could be arranged. The Chairman continued the item to September 20, 1993, to allow time for the inspection. 12. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 91-523 - Request to continue the operation of a sewing factory at 3012 Ivar Avenue (B&B Fashion). Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum and recommended a one- year extension. Commissioner Ruiz referred to condition 6 ("The building at 3020 Ivar Avenue shall not be used as a residence. No kitchen nor beds shall be placed there at any time") and inquired why this condition was included. Mr. Lyons responded that the history of the property warrants the condition and recommended to maintain the condition. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Lowrey, to extend Conditional Use Permit 91-523 for a period of one (1) year subject to conditions 1 through 7. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz 13. PC RESOLUTION 93-44 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF AN OPTIONAL ELEMENT REGARDING AIR QUALITY INTO THE ROSEMEAD GENERAL PLAN (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 93-4). 14. PC RESOLUTION 93-45 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 51586, ZONE VARIANCE 93-250 & ZONE CHANGE 93-194 TO CHANGE THE UNDERLYING ZONE FROM R2 (MEDIUM MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL) TO PD IN ORDER TO DEVELOP A 7-UNIT TRACT ON A SITE SMALLER THAN THE PRESCRIBED MINIMUM SIZE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7629-37 GRAVES AVENUE, ROSEMEAD. 15. PC RESOLUTION 93-46 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 93-59 FOR THE RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 8855 VALLEY BOULEVARD, 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: Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz Abstain: Lowrey (because he did not have a chance to read the resolutions). 16. ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE - On any matter - None PC Minutes 9-7-93 page 5. 17. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF A. Mr. Tarr announced that he had accepted the position of City Planner in the City of Bell, starting in October, and wished the Commission well. B. Commissioner Ruiz referred to Item #15 of the 9-7-93 meeting and stated that the fence at Lyons's Christmas Tree lot was still in need of repair. Mr. Troyer responded that he had spoken to a respresentative of Southern California Edison Company, the property owner, and that a letter will be sent to the lessee. C. Commissioner Breen suggested that the one-year limitation for temporary trailers be changed to three years in order to reduce requests for extension. Mr. Lyons responded that the City has a tough time controlling temporary trailers, but that staff will investigate a possible change to three years if the Commission so desired. Chairman Young was of the opinion that it is a good thing to have the applicants come back for extensions so that they know that trailers are not a permanent solution. Commissioner Ortiz preferred to maintain the one-year period. Commissioner Breen withdrew his request. D. The members of the Commission congratulated Brad Tarr on his new employment. 18. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. The next meeting will take place on September 20, 1993, at 7:00 p.m.