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PC - Minutes 2-16-93CITY OF ROSEMEAD 8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSI REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 1993 MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER - The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Rosemead was called to order by Chairman Ortiz 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 Young. The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Ruiz. 2. ROLL CALL - Present: Lowrey, Ruiz, Ortiz, Young Absent (excused): Breen Ex Officio: Wagner, Price, Lyons, Tarr, Troyer, Pitzer 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of February 1, 1993. (MO) It was moved by commissioner Lowrey, seconded by commissioner Young, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 1, 1993, as presented. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young Absent: Breen Abstain: Ortiz (based on his absence on 2-1-93) 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. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-575 - 8629 Garvey Avenue - Request from L.A. Cellular Telephone Co. to erect a 60-foot monopole antenna for cellular telephone service (continued from 1-4-93 & 2-1-93). Mr. Lyons presented the staff memorandum with the recommendation to approve. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Addressing the Commission in favor of the project was: Linda Paul, representing Los Angeles Cellular Telephone Co., 17785 Center Court Drive, Cerritos. Ms. Paul stated that she had been in contact with the property owner by letter and in person; that some progress had been made concerning the outstanding deficiencies, that the car, in the rear is still there, that she will continue to press for more improvements, but would like to progress with the project as well. Commissioner Young ascertained that the property owner was not present. Chairman Ortiz expressed concern about the conditions at the south-west corner of the property behind the sewing factory. PC Minutes 2-16-93 page 2. a (MO) Based on significant improvement at the center, it was moved by Commissioner Ruiz, seconded by Commissioner Lowrey, to approve conditional Use Permit 92-575 subject to conditions. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Ortiz, Young Absent: Breen At this point Mr. Hugh Foutz, City Treasurer and Rosemead Sister City Committee member, introduced five visiting engineers and planners from Rosemead's Sister City, Zapopan, Mexico, who are here for a two-week inspection of the engineering facilities of the County and the immediate area. 7. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-578 - 2547 San Gabriel Boulevard - Request from~Dung Kim Phu to construct a commercial mini-mall. 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 was: Michael Chen, designer of the project, 642 E. Dewey Avenue, San Gabriel. Mr. Chen stated that he had no problem with the proposed conditions and was willing to answer questions. Commissioner Ruiz inquired what would happen with the trees in the southwest corner of the property. Mr. Chen responded that they will be removed. There being no one else wishing to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed. Discussion by the Commission: Commissioner Young expressed concerns about the proposed location of the trash enclosure. Following discussion, he suggested addition of the following condition: "The trash enclosure shall be located at the south-west corner south of the handicapped parking space." There was no opposition and the Chairman so ordered. (MO) It was moved by commissioner Ruiz, seconded by Commissioner Young, to approve Conditional Use Permit 92-578 subject to the conditions as added. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Ortiz, Young Absent: Breen 8. ZONE VARIANCE 92-249 - 4437 Dubonnet - Request from Michael & Elisa Douglass to allow the continued use of a room addition constructed without permits which encroaches into the minimum rear yard setback. 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: Michael Douglass, 4437 Dubonnet, Rosemead. Mr. Douglass stated that his garage was temporarily housing all the construction materials and that the shed on the property will be removed as soon as the garage becomes available. • • PC Minutes 2-16-93 page 3. There being no one else wishing to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed. (MO) Without further discussion it was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Young, to approve Zone Variance 92-249. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Ortiz, Young Absent: Breen OTHER BUSINESS 9. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 87-400 - Request to continue the sale of beer and wine at 8818 Garvey Avenue (Rosi's Meat Market - continued from 1-18-93). 10. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 84-309 - Request to continue the sale of alcohol at 8812 Garvey Avenue (Tonia's Market - continued from 1-18-93). Mr. Lyons presented items 9 and 10 together as the businesses are located on property under a single ownership. The recommendation was conditional approval for a period of six (6) months. The Commission discussed the proposed added condition regarding a security guard on the premises, and decided on the following wording: "The property owner shall provide a uniformed security guard, licensed by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs. Said security guard shall be present on the premises from opening time until one half hour after closing to discourage public drinking." Commissioner Ruiz suggested that the extension be approved for a period of nine (9) months rather than six (6) months, since the property owner has entered into the CDBG commercial rehabilitation program, and may need more time to show improvement on the property. There was no opposition and it was so moved. The Chairman requested that the property owner come forward. Dah Jin Huang, 36 Country Lane, Rolling Hills Estates, addressed the Commission and stated that he could not afford a security guard, and that he did not like the sale of alcohol in his shopping center. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Chairman Ortiz, to extend Conditional Use Permits 87-400 and 84-309 for a period of nine (9) months, subject to conditions 1 through 14 and 1 through 12 respectively. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Ortiz, Young Absent: Breen 11. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 91-526 - Request to continue the operation of a garment manufacturing business at 8942 E. Garvey Avenue (Center Fashion). Mr. Lyons presented the staff memorandum with the recommendation to approve. Chairman Ortiz stated that he was concerned about the security of the cage used for the guard dog. PC Minutes 2-16-93 page 4. (MO) It was moved by Ruiz, to extend two (2) years, resulted: Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Conditional Use Permit 91-526 for a period of subject to conditions 1 through 12. Vote Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Ortiz, Young Absent: Breen 12. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 89-485 - Request to continue the sale of alcoholic beverages at 8606 E. Garvey Avenue (Leonard's Liquor). Mr. Tarr presented the staff memorandum and recommended a three (3) year extension. Commissioner Lowrey requested that a condition requiring motion detection lights be added. There was no opposition and it was so moved. Chairman Ortiz expressed concern about the accumulation of trash on the property; the obstruction of the windows; trucks and a fork lift parked in the rear, and suggested that the item be continued to allow time to address these issues. There being, no objection, the item was continued to the regular meeting of March 15, 1993. 13. PC RESOLUTION 93-7 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 93-57 TO CHANGE THE SIGN LOGO AT THE MAY COMPANY DEPARTMENT STORE LOCATED AT 1900 TOWN CENTER DRIVE, ROSEMEAD. 14. PC RESOLUTION 93-8 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-572 & ZONE VARIANCE 92-245 ALLOWING AN EXPANSION OF MANNA RESTAURANT WITH A SHORTAGE OF PARKING SPACES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2111 SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD, ROSEMEAD. Mr. Price presented the resolutions by title only. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Young, seconded by Commissioner Lowrey, to waive further reading and adopt. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Ortiz, Young Absent: Breen 15. REORGANIZATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION Chairman Ortiz thanked staff and his fellow Commissioners for their support during the past year. He then turned the gavel over to the secretary of the Planning Commission. Assistant City Manager Donald Wagner, acting as Secretary of the Planning commission, entertained nominations for the position of Chairman. Commissioner Lowrey nominated Commissioner Young. There being no further nominees for the position of Chairman, Commissioner Young was announced Chairman of the Planning Commission., Chairman Young thanked the Commission for their vote of confidence and announced that nominations were open for the office of Vice Chairman. Commissioner Ortiz nominated Commissioner Lowrey for Vice Chairman. There being no further nominees for the position of Vice Chairman, Commissioner Lowrey was announced Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission. Vice Chairman Lowrey thanked the Commission for their vote of confidence. PC Minutes 2-16-93 page 5. 16. ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE - On any matter Dolly Leong, 9554 Ralph Street, Rosemead. Ms. Leong handed out information on community economic development meetings planned by the City of San Gabriel, and encouraged that similar meetings be held by the City of Rosemead. 17. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF A. Announcement by Mr. Tarr that distribution of a draft copy of the proposed Air Quality Element is being delayed due to pending AQMD comments, but will shortly be,available and will be forwarded to the Commission. B. Announcement by Mr. Lyons on the WSGV Planning Council's February meeting, hosted by Southern California Edison. 18. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. The next meeting will take place on March 1, 1993, at 7:00 p.m.