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PC - Minutes 1-18-93CITY OF ROSEMEAD 8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 18, 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 Ruiz. The Invocation was delivered by Chairman Ortiz. 2. ROLL CALL - Present: Lowrey, Ruiz, Ortiz, Breen, Young Ex Officio: Price, Lyons, Tarr, Jarrin, Pitzer 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of January 4, 1993. Commissioner Breen requested the following correction: page 3, item 12.B. - change the date for the Boy Scout reunion from February 10 to February 28, 1993. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Young, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 4, 1993, as corrected. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Ortiz, Breen, Young 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 92-577 - 2664 Stingle Avenue, Suite D - Request from Tom Y. Lee to establish a garment manufacturing business in an existing tenant space. 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: Tom Lee, 1807 San Gabriel Boulevard, San Gabriel. Mr. Lee stated that all conditions of approval were acceptable to him. Commissioner Breen referred to the drainage deficiency on the site and asked Mr. Lee if he expected any problems in complying with condition #14. Mr. Lee responded that he would contact the City Engineer and work out a solution. Commissioner Ruiz commented on the debris in the parking lot. Mr. Lee responded that the necessary trash enclosures will be installed. Commissioner Ruiz requested to add a condition requiring graffiti removal. There was no objection. PC Minutes 1-18-93 page 2. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ruiz, to approve Conditional conditions as amended. Vote res Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Ortiz, Breen, 7. ZONE VARIANCE 92-247 - 9540 Sunshine Car Wash to permit outside a building. Breen, seconded by Commissioner Use Permit 92-577 subject to the alted: Young Valley Boulevard - Request from auto maintenance work to be done 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: Saul Vaystev & Alex Yuspraikh, applicants, 9540 E. .Valley Boulevard, Rosemead. Mr. Vaystev stated that the steam cleaning operation was vital to the business, and requested permission to continue it as part of the car wash. In response to questions from the Commission, Mr. Vaystev stated that the structure where the steam cleaning takes place had been installed by the previous business owner approximately ten years ago; that his partner, Alex Yuspraikh, and he bought the business approximately two years ago; that they planned to use the hoist for steamcleaning only, and not for any mechanical work; that no improvements to the steamcleaning area had been made since they took over the business; that all waste products are disposed of in accordance with California law; and that a new trash enclosure will be installed per City regulations. Addressing the Commission in opposition of the project were: Paul Mathans, 9517 Steele Street, Rosemead. Mr. Mathans stated that his official complaint to the Building Department had resulted in demolition of a portion of the structure where the steamcleaning takes place, and that he contacted the Fire Department several times about oil leaking underneath the wall onto his property. Pictures illustrating the situation were handed to the Commission. Paulette Battering, 9527 Steele Street, Rosemead. Mrs. Battering stated that she had called the Fire Department, the Sheriff's Department, and Code Enforcement, because of dumping of sludge right behind her block wall, causing the grass to die; that the trees are damaging the block wall; and that from time to time trash from the business ends up in her yard. Mary O'Halloran, 9521 Steele Street, Rosemead. Mrs. O'Halloran stated that she concurred with the previous speakers. Given an opportunity for rebuttal, Mr. Vaystev stated that he was never contacted by the Fire Department or Sheriff's Department and that the illegal dumping of oil was not done by the Car Wash but by a tenant living on the property, who was operating an illegal car repair business from his home. There being no one else wishing to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Young stated that he would like to find out from the opponents if they could come to an agreement on listing their complaints. The Chairman re-opened the public hearing; asked that a spokesperson for the opponents make a statement; called for a five-minute recess, and reconvened the meeting accordingly. PC Minutes 1-18-93 page 3. Addressing the Commission as a spokesperson for the opponents was: Paul Mathans, 9517 Steele Street. Mr. Mathans stated that the opponents would like to see the following changes made: 1) remove the trees that are endangering the wall, 2) fix the planter and maintain it, 3) cease the loud music, 4) maintain regular business hours of Monday through Friday for the steam cleaning operation. Given an opportunity for rebuttal, Mr. Vaystev stated that he was in agreement with the requests expressed by Mr. Mathans. The Chairman closed the public hearing. Discussion by the Commission: The Commission agreed on the following addition to condition #5: "The entire area, including the residential home,. shall be maintained clear of any hazardous materials.", and add the following conditions: "The hours for the steam cleaning operation shall be limited to regular business hours, 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday." "No mechanical work'"shall be allowed in the area designated for steam cleaning." "No external music shall be allowed." "The planter area shall be maintained with new plants; the existing trees shall be removed, and the existing wall shall be repaired and sealed 18 inches below the surface." "Notices shall be posted on the wall stating that dumping of oil is illegal." "Motion-activated lights shall be installed where deemed appropriate by the Director of Planning." (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Young, seconded by Commissioner Breen, to approve Zone Variance 92-247 subject to the original, the added, and the amended conditions. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Ortiz, Breen; Young. 8. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 23538 - 2628 Kelburn Avenue/2653 Falling Leaf Avenue - Request from John Abell, Inc. to subdivide a through lot into two (2) lots. Mr. Jarrin presented the staff report with the recommendation to approve. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Addressing the Commission in favor of the request was: Cathy Connen, representing John Abell's office, 104 W. Orange Street, Covina. Ms. Connell stated that she was present to answer any questions the Commission might have. There being no one else wishing to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed. (MO) Without further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Ruiz, seconded by Commissioner Breen, to approve Tentative Parcel Map 23538. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Ortiz, Breen, Young. PC Minutes 1-18-93 page 4. 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). Mr. Jarrin presented the staff memorandum and recommended a six (6) month extension. Chairman Ortiz expressed concerns about the unsanitary conditions existing on the parking lot; the need for restriping of parking spaces; and the continued public drinking of beer and wine; stated that these concerns pertain to item #10 on the agenda ' as well; that the landlord has neglected his responsibilities for the parking lot, and recommended that a security guard for the 'parking area be considered. Commissioner Ruiz was in favor of continuing the extension request for both Conditional Use Permit 87-400 and 84-309 (Agenda Item #10.) The Commission was unanimously in agreement of continuation and requested that the landlord be present to answer questions. The Chairman ordered items nos. 9 and 10 to be continued to the regular meeting of February 16, 1993. 10. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 84-309 - Request to continue the sale of alcohol at 8812 Garvey Avenue (Tonia's Market). (See discussion on Item 9, above.) 11. PC- RESOLUTION 93-3 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-573 ALLOWING THE ADDITION OF A LIBRARY TO AN EXISTING BUDDHIST TEMPLE LOCATED AT 7833 EMERSON PLACE. Mr. Price presented the resolution by title only. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Young, seconded by Commissioner Breen, to waive further reading and adopt. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Ortiz, Breen, Young 12. ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE - On any matter - None 13. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF A. Introduction by Mr. Lyons of student-intern Mike Monteleone from Rosemead High School, who was in the audience. B. Announcement by Mr. Lyons that Planning Intern, Jay Jarrin, will be leaving at the end of the week to start a new job in West Covina. C. Suggestion by Commissioner Ruiz to change the standard condition regarding graffiti to: "The site shall be maintained in a graffiti-free state. All graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours." There was no objection. D. Commissioners and staff thanked Jay for a job well done, and wished him well in his new position. E. Mr. Jarrin thanked the Commission for their support. 14. ADJOURNMENT -There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p'.m. The next meeting will take place on February 1, 1993, at 7:00 p.m.