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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: r 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. • 0 PC Minutes 7-19-93 page 2. (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. PC Minutes 7-19-93 page 3. 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. 0 s PC Minutes 7-19-93 page 4. 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.