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PC - Minutes 6-21-93CIITY OF ROSEMEAD 8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 21, 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 7:05 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 June 7, 1993. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 7, 1993, with a correction in the date of the next meeting from July 6, 1993, as stated on page 4, last sentence, to June 21, 1993. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz 4. EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURES AND APPEAL RIGHTS - City Attorney Stan 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 HEARING ITEMS 6. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 51586 &_ZONE VARIANCE 93-250 & ZONE CHANGE 93-194 - 7629-37 Graves Avenue - Request from Rosemead Country Estates to change the underlying zone from R2 (Medium Multiple Residential) to PD (Planned Development) in order to develop a 7-unit tract on a site smaller than the prescribed minimum size (continued from 6-7-93). Mr. Tarr presented the staff report with the recommendation to continue the project to the August 2, 1993 meeting in order that the tentative map be amended to include the additional adjacent property at 7665 Graves. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Addressing the Commission in favor of the project were: Edmond Cheng, 1108 S. Garfield, Alhambra, project engineer and architect of the project, and representing Mr. Wu, the developer. Mr. Cheng stated that he had no problems with the majority of the conditions of approval; that one of the homes on the property still has tenants in it and that the owner wants to cancel the escrow at this time; that the owner/developer is not in town; that plans for the development at 7665 were never received; and that past efforts to develop the properties together have failed. Mr. Cheng asked for the Commission's understanding and requested a decision rather than a continuance. PC Minutes 6-21-93 page 2. Commissioner Ortiz expressed concern about the driveway length at Lot #3 which appeared to be only 17.5 ft.; the total width of Lot 7 and the catch basin on Lot #4. Mr. Lyons assured Commissioner Ortiz that his comments will be incorporated in the plans to be presented to the Commission on August 2, 1993. Wenny Young, 2434 W. Main Street, Alhambra, respresenting the developer. Ms. Young stated that the developer is willing to work with the owner of 7665 Graves Avenue, and that since 1988 efforts have been made to work with various adjacent property owners, without the desired result. Ms. Young further stated that the present project is the best they have been able to present and that it does not seem fair that the developers should be victimized by the process of incorporating a proposal presented by the neighboring property owner. Addressing the commission in opposition to the project were: Hershel Zahab, 9101 E. Slauson Avenue, Pico Rivera. Mr. Zahab stated that he spoke on behalf of Ms. Dolly Leong, property owner of 7665 Graves Avenue, and requested a continuance so that a program that is beneficial to both parties can be worked out. Dolly Leong, 9554 Ralph Street, Rosemead. Ms. Leong stated that her property at 7665 is zoned R-2 and is surrounded by PD zoned properties; that she has tried since 1988 to cooperate with the developers; that she and Benson Wu have signed a contract in 1989 with Edmond Cheng as their architect/engineer/subdivider; and that she paid him, retained him and still has a valid contract. Ms. Leong asked for a continuation. Given an opportunity for rebuttal, Edmond Cheng stated that he has been working with the neighbors since 1988 without result, and that his clients are under pressure to close escrow. The Chairman closed the public hearing. (MO) Without further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz, to continue the project to the August 2, 1993 Planning Commission meeting. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz 7. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 23780 - 2664 and 2704 Stingle Avenue - Request from Tom Y. Lee for a lot line adjustment between two properties for purposes of providing additional parking spaces for a future garment manufacturing business. Mr. Lyons presented the staff report with the recommendation to approve. Commissioner Ruiz expressed concern about two employees working on garments prior to conditional use permit application/ approval, and the requirement of a sump pump. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Addressing the Commission in favor of the project was: Tom Cao, 735 W. Emerson, Monterey Park, project engineer. Mr. Cao stated that a sump pump was needed to make the lot drain and sewer work better. Commissioner Ortiz inquired about the diameter of the tubular pipe to be used for the sump pump. Mr. Cao replied that he was not sure since he did not have the plan with him. There being no one else wishing to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed. PC Minutes 6-21-93 page 3. Discussion by the Commission: Based on concerns expressed by Commissioners Ruiz and Ortiz regarding the sump pump and the diameter of the pipes, the Commission discussed and agreed on addition of the following condition: "If the subject property can not drain naturally to Stingle Avenue, a sump pump shall be installed to remedy a drainage deficiency in the parking lot. Said sump pump shall be equipped with 6" pipes." (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ruiz, seconded by commissioner Breen, to approve Tentative Parcel Map 23780 subject to the amended conditions. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz 8. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-591 - 8150 E. Garvey Avenue, Suite 121 - Request from T&T Supermarket to accept transfer of an existing liquor license. Mr. Troyer presented the staff report with the recommendation to approve. The Chairman opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Breen to approve Conditional Use Permit 93-591. Commissioner Ruiz expressed concern about the location of the liquor and tobacco display next to an exit door which has to remain unlocked during business hours. Allen Lee, Vice President of T & T Supermarket, 6281 Regio Avenue, Buena Park was asked to address commissioner Ruiz' concern about the location of the tobacco and liquor. Mr. Lee stated that he was not concerned about theft based on the fact that there are always employees present at the customer service desk right next to it. The Commission agreed on adding the following condition: "The liquor and tobacco display shall be located in an area which will reduce the potential for crime and theft." Commissioner Ruiz seconded the motion with the inclusion of the above condition, and Commissioner Breen stated agreement with the addition of the condition. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz 9. ZONE VARIANCE 93-256 - 2709-2711 Pine Street - Request from Marty Ritchie to construct a room addition and obtain a waiver from the minimum open space clearance between buildings as regards an associated requisite parking upgrade. 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 were: Marty Ritchie, 2709 Pine Street, applicant. Mr. Ritchie explained the need for the proposal. Commissioner Ruiz inquired if it was feasible to convert the existing carport into a garage. Mr. Tarr responded that the Building Department will go out and make a site inspection. PC Minutes 6-21-93 page 4. Henry Gebhardt, 2705 S. Pine Avenue. Mr. Gebhardt stated that as a nextdoor neighbor he had no problems with the project. There being no one else wishing to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed. Discussion by the Commission: (MO) It was moved by commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Ruiz, to approve Zone Variance 93-256. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz OTHER BUSINESS 10. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 86-352 - Request to continue the operation of a day school in conjunction with the First Baptist Church located at 8618 Mission Drive. Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum and recommended an eight (8) year extension. (MO) It was moved by Chairman Young, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz, to extend Conditional Use Permit 86-352 for a period of eight (8) years, subject to conditions 1 through 11. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz 11. PC RESOLUTION 93-32 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 23768 TO CONSOLIDATE TWO PARCELS INTO ONE TO FACILITATE DEVELOPMENT OF A CHURCH LOCATED AT 9200 GLENDON WAY. 12. PC RESOLUTION 93-33 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-590 ALLOWING THE OPERATION OF A BANQUET ANNEX TO THE EXISTING CASA LATINA RESTAURANT, LOCATED AT 2749 MUSCATEL AVENUE. 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: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz 13. ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE - On any matter - None 14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF A Mr. Tarr announced that he is concluding his memorandum to accompany the public hearing on the Air Quality Element, which is expected to take place in August. B. Commissioner Ruiz referred to item No. 6 on the agenda, page No. 4 of the staff report, stating "The Commission has shown a consistent willingness to grant a zone change when there is such a small difference in size" and pointed out that he had expressed disapproval of such a statement at the previous meeting. Planning Director Lyons agreed to omit such language in the w future. 15. There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. The next meeting will take place on July 6, 1993, at 7:00 p.m.