PC - Minutes 7-19-93CITY OF ROSEMEAD
8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 19, 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, Tarr, Troyer,
Pitzer
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting of June 21, 1993
Regular meeting of July 6, 1993
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner
Ortiz, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 21,
1993, as presented. Vote resulted:
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Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner
Ruiz, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 6,
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 93-592 - 8232 E. Garvey Avenue - Request
from Sandy M. Tran to obtain transfer of an existing ABC license
for on-sale beer and wine at the Pho 79 restaurant.
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:
Sandy Tran, 8232 E. Garvey, Suite 101. Ms. Tran stated that she
was in agreement with the conditions of approval, and that
karaoke would be discontinued when the new restaurant is open
for business.
Commissioner Ruiz asked if the elimination of karaoke would mean
a different clientele. Ms. Tran responded that karaoke tends to
attract more young people.
There being no one else wishing to address the Commission, the
public hearing was closed.
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(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner
Ortiz, to approve Conditional Use Permit 93-592 for a period of
six (6) months. Vote resulted:
Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz
Commissioner Ruiz inquired if the portable sign in front, which
was mentioned in the staff report, would be allowed to continue
or designated for removal. Mr. Tarr responded that the Code
prohibits portable signs and that the removal of the sign was
required in Condition #11 of the conditions of approval.
7. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-593 - 7913 Whitmore Street - Request
from Wing Lew to construct a 3,257 square foot dwelling unit.
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:
Wing Lew, 7913 Whitmore Street, applicant and property owner.
Mr. Wing asked clarification of Condition #11 regarding second
floor windows. Mr. Tarr responded that the Uniform Building
Code requires that the maximum sill heigth is 44 inches when
there is only one window.
There being no one else wishing to address the Commission, the
public hearing was closed.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner
Lowrey, to approve Conditional Use Permit 93-593. Vote
resulted:
Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz
8. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-595 - 7822 Garvey Avenue - Request
from Camilla Lim for the transfer and reclassification of an ABC
license for the sale of beer and wine at Del Mar Farmers Market.
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 were:
Harry Lim, 7771 E. Garvey, owner of the property. Mr. Lim
stated that he bought the property approximately three years
ago; that the original tenant had been unsuccessful in cleaning
up the property; and that the present tenant had made great
improvements to the site and will continue to do so.
Commissioner Lowrey commented that he had noticed improvements
inside the market, but that outside, behind the market, he had
observed piles of cardboard and other items.
Commissioner Ruiz stated that much of the trash had been
removed.
Commissioner Ortiz stated that in spite of the accumulation of
cardboard outside, the site has never looked better.
Camilla Lim, 7822 Garvey Avenue, applicant. Ms. Lim stated that
she accepted the proposed conditions of approval; apologized for
the accumulation of cardboard and explained that it was waiting
there for a contractor to pick it up; that the video machines
and public telephone had been eliminated for safety reasons; and
offered to answer any questions the Commission might have.
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There being no one else wishing to address the Commission, the
public hearing was closed.
Discussion by the Commission:
Commissioner Breen suggested that the Chairman poll the
Commission in favor of a two-year approval instead of the
proposed one-year approval.
Commissioner Lowrey was opposed to the suggestion in fairness to
other applicants and the Commission's habit to not grant more
than one year for new beer and wine applications.
Commissioner Breen withdrew his request to poll the Commission.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner
Ortiz, to approve Conditional Use Permit 93-595 for a period of
one (1) year. Vote resulted:
Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz
OTHER BUSINESS
9. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-570 - Request to continue
the operation of a sewing factory at 8819 Garvey Avenue, #A-5
(Shein Fashion).
Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum and recommended a one
(1) year extension.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner
Ruiz, to extend Conditional Use Permit 92-570 for a period of
one year, subject to conditions 1 through 17. Vote resulted:
Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz
10. EXTENSION
OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-552 -
Request to
continue
the use
of three
temporary trailers at
1255 San
Gabriel
Boulevard
(Evergreen
Baptist Church).
Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum and recommended a two
(2) year extension.
(MO) It was moved by commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner
Ortiz, to extend Conditional,Use Permit 92-552 for a period of
two (2) years, subject to conditions 1 through 9. Vote
resulted:
Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz
11. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 90-498 - Request to continue
the sale of beer and wine at 9726 Valley Boulevard (La Pinarena
Market).
Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum and recommended to
continue the item for a period of one (1) month in order to
allow time to address deficiencies on the property.
The Commission was in agreement with the staff recommendation
and the Chairman continued the item to the regular meeting of
August 16, 1993.
12. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-568 - Request to continue
the on-site sale of alcoholic beverages at 8772 Valley Boulevard
(Rose Room).
Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum and recommended a six
(6) month extension.
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Commissioner Ortiz expressed concern about the trash surrounding
the building and the hazard it causes to pedestrians.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner
Ortiz, to extend Conditional Use Permit 92-568 for a period of
six (6) months, subject to conditions 1 through 11. Vote
resulted:
Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz
13. PC RESOLUTION 93-37 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DENYING ZONE VARIANCE 93-257 TO ESTABLISH
AN AUTO PAINTING BUSINESS WITHIN THE MINIMUM 200 FEET SETBACK
FROM RESIDENTIAL USE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4013 TEMPLE CITY
BOULEVARD.
14. PC RESOLUTION 93-38 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING ZONE VARIANCE 93-255 ALLOWING TO
EXTEND THE USE OF THREE (3) TEMPORARY TRAILERS BEYOND THE ONE
(1) YEAR PERIOD ALLOWED BY SECTION 9121.32 B FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1255 SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD.
15. PC RESOLUTION 93-39 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 51299, ZONE
CHANGE 93-195 AND ZONE VARIANCE 93-254 TO CHANGE THE UNDERLYING
ZONING FROM R1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO PD (PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT) ON A LOT LESS THAN THE ONE-ACRE MINIMUM SIZE FOR
SUCH ZONING IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT A SIX-UNIT SINGLE FAMILY
HOUSING TRACT LOCATED AT 3122 AND 3134 BARTLETT AVENUE.
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. Mr. Tarr announced that he successfully completed the
,American Institute of Certified Planners test, which allows
the designation "AICP" to follow his name on business
correspondence, etc.
Congratulations from the Commission followed.
B. West San Gabriel Planning Council monthly luncheon: Mr.
Lyons reminded the Commission of the July 26 deadline for
reservations.
•5 C. Commissioner Ortiz suggested that the Traffic Commission
look into the parking situation at Diamond Square at San
Gabriel and Garvey.
D. Commissioner Ortiz requested that the "no parking" sign on
Pine street be investigated and possibly be placed in a more
strategic location.
E. Commissioner Lowrey inquired if staff had had a chance to
check on the signs at Tony's Liquor. Mr. Troyer responded
that many signs have been removed and that the situation is
now up to Code.
18. ADJOURNMENT
' 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 August 2, 1993, at 7:00 p.m.