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PC - Minutes 11-21-94• • CITY OF ROSEMEAD 8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING November 21, 1994 MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER - The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Rosemead was called to order by Chairman Lowrey 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 Commissioner Breen. 2. ROLL CALL - Present: Loi, Ruiz, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz Ex Officio: Wagner, Price, Lyons, Troyer, Pickett 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting November 7, 1994. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ortiz, to approve the minutes of November 7, Yes: Loi, Ruiz, Lowrey, No: None 4. EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURES Attorney Stanton Price explained the the right to appeal decisions of the City Council. seconded by Commission Ruiz 1994. Vote resulted: Breen, Ortiz AND APPEAL RIGHTS - City public hearing process and Planning Commission to the 5. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH - The Commission Secretary administered the oath to members of the audience wishing to speak. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-618 - 8815 E. Garvey Avenue - Request from Hoi Loong Hy to permit the operation of a sewing factory, dba Hy Ly Fashion (contd. from 10-3-94). Mr. Troyer presented the staff report with the recommendation for a six (6) months approval, subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit A. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Addressing the Commission in favor of the project was: Hoi Coong Hy, 2443 Johnston Street, Los Angeles. Mr. Hy, the applicant, stated that he was transferring his garment business from Los Angeles to Rosemead. Upon moving in, he found the property to be in poor condition, and he would like to inform the Commission that these conditions have been addressed. Commissioner Ruiz was concerned about a gate on the west side of the property. He wanted to know if this gate would be used as a primary entrance or exit, or be used as a main thoroughfare for trucks coming in for deliveries. If so, he suggested a stop sign within the gate for safety purposes. Commissioner Loi inquired about the parking spaces. Mr. Troyer responded that the striping for the parking spaces was difficult to assess until plans indicate the exact number of PC Minutes 11-21-94 page 2. parking spaces intended to be used at the site. This is one of the reasons why the recommendation for approval was only for six (6) months in order to make the necessary adjustments when needed. Another concern of Commissioner Ortiz was the wash basin on the wall with an electrical panel. Mr. Troyer responded that the previous tenant used it for an auto repair business. As part of the conditions of approval, the new applicant would be required to comply with all the building and fire codes. Commissioner Ortiz asked the applicant if there will be other offices and storage areas, and what would be the use of the second floor. In response, Mr. Hy stated that the second floor area will be used as a lunch room for the employees and would not be used as a storage area. 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 Ruiz, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz to approve Conditional Use Permit 94-618. Vote resulted: Yes: Loi, Ruiz, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz No: None 7. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-622 - 8927 E. Garvey Avenue - Request from Wan Yuen Tan to establish a sewing factory, dba Tai Pan Fashion. Mr. Troyer presented the staff report with the recommendation to approve. It was ascertained that the applicant was present. The Chairman opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed. Discussion by the Commission: Commissioner Ruiz stated that he was in favor of approving the request with the addition of a condition that "motion activated or regular lighting be installed at the parking area". There being no objection to the added condition, the Chairman so ordered. Commissioner Loi instructed staff to inspect the inside of the property to ensure that everything adheres to code. Mr. Lyons responded that upon approval, the applicant would be required to apply for an occupancy permit. Both Planning and Building departments would do a site inspection for safety purposes as listed in condition #6. Commissioner Ortiz expressed concern about the total number of employees. As per applicant's floor plan and layout, it showed a total of twenty eight (28) work stations whereas the condition of approval limits the applicant to a maximum of PC Minutes 11-21-94 page 3. thirteen (13) employees. He wanted to know if the applicant was in agreement with thirteen (13) employees. The applicant 'or his representative was asked to come forward to answer Commissioner Ortiz' concern. M. Tan, 353 N. Moore Street, Monterey Park, approached the podium, but due to the language barrier, the commission secretary interpreted the question and stated the condition limiting the work force to thirteen (13) employees. Mr. Troyer also stated that, staff worked with the property owner more than the tenant because of language problem. The property owner indicated that the applicant has only ten (10) to thirteen (13) employees. Commissioner Loi in chinese language clarified to the applicant the Commission's concern and reiterated that he was only allowed to have a maximum of thirteen (13) employees. The applicant responded that he would like to have twenty eight (28) employees. Commissioner Loi continued that tonight's approval was only for thirteen (13) employees, however, if there was a need for more employees, the applicant would need to come back to the commission for another hearing. Chairman Lowrey inquired if the number of employees would affect the parking situation. Mr. Lyons responded that parking requirement calculations were based on the parking spaces available at the site. The applicant, with the help of the property owner's translation, was made aware of this parking requirement as shown in the application form. Chairman Lowrey suggested continuing the item. Applicant was advised that his request would be continued to the next Commission meeting. Without any objection, the Chairman so ordered the item be continued to December 5, 1994 meeting. 8. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-623 - 8150 E. Garvey Avenue, #101 - Request from Sin Nga and Sin Quoc Hue to provide for the on-site sale of beer and wine at an existing restaurant, dba Full Kee B.B.Q. Seafood Restaurant. Mr. Lyons presented the staff report with the recommendation to approve. It was ascertained that the applicant was in the audience. Addressing the Commission in favor of the request was: Adam Lau, 9500 Brockway Street, E1 Monte, speaking in behalf of his uncle, the applicant, and that he was available to answer any questions the Commission might have. The Chairman opened the public hearing. There was no one wishing to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed. Discussion by the Commission. Commissoner Ortiz expressed concerns over the size and height of the kitchen door. He suggested that a condition be added as PC Minutes 11-21-94 page 4. condition #9, that the kitchen door be sealed and all materials near the electrical area be removed and adhere to Fire codes. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Ruiz, to approve Conditional Use Permit 94-623, subject to conditions 1 through 10. Vote resulted: Yes: Loi, Ruiz, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz No: None 9. DESIGN REVIEW 94-64 - 3506 Rosemead Boulevard - Request from R. Pernecky Management Corporation to provide for a fast food express restaurant, dba McDonald's Restaurant. Mr. Lyons presented the staff report with the recommendation to approve. Chairman Lowrey inquired if tables are placed outside, would the applicant come back for another hearing. In response, Mr. Lyons stated that the applicant would need to come back for review of any exterior improvements. It was ascertained that the applicant was in the audience for any questions the Commission may have. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Addressing the Commission in favor of the request was: Mike Pernecky, 1150 Foothill Boulevard, La Canada. Mr. Pernecky, representing McDonald's Restaurant and R. Pernecky Management Corporation, stated that he would be more than happy to answer any of the Commission's questions and clarify the McDonald's food express concept. It is actually called street retail in a strip center location. Mr. Pernecky explained that express does not necessarily mean lots of cars, but express in the sense of limited menu, limited hours of operation, limited seating. The reason for their being in that center was not to draw more customers but to strictly service those customers who are already in the Mall who would like to pick up limited menus like hamburgers or french fries. A dining area of approximately 30 seats would be in the restaurant. Because of the unique location of this particular restaurant being in a remote and isolated portion of the lot, they were able to propose an express drive through. There being no one else wishing to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed. Discussion by the Commission: Commissioner Ortiz was concerned with the parking spaces immediately adjacent to the front parking spaces for the photo express business. Mr. Lyons responded that a condition could be added that parking for the adjacent tenant is maintained to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. Mr. Pernecky addressed this parking concern, that with the express concept, only 25 to 30 transactions an hour is anticipated which is about a customer every two to three minutes. He also stated that the bulk of their business approximately 50% comes from the drive-through. The current location is now well parked and the typical McDonald's customers rarely sit down mainly because of the limited menus. The customers would only pick up something on their way home. PC Minutes 11-21-94 page 5. commissioner Ortiz stated that he was in favor of approving the request with the addition of condition #9, that sufficient parking spaces shall be maintained to the satisfaction of-the Planning Director. There being no objection, the Chairman so ordered. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Loi, to approve Design Review 94-64, subject to the original and added condition. Vote resulted: Yes: Loi, Ruiz, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz No: None 10. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-624 - 8412 E. Garvey Avenue - Request from Hamid Sayari for a transfer of an existing ABC license for the off-site sale of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a liquor store, dba Roy's Liquor. 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. Discussion by the Commission: Commissioner Ortiz stated that he had observed children loitering around the area at all times of the day. Jay Chandi, 9412 Pitkin Street, Rosemead. Mr. Chandi, the former owner of the business, responded to Commissioner Ortiz' concern that these children are at the area for phone use to call their friends as they are restricted for phone use at home. But as far as the operation of the store, it has always been according to law. Cigarettes or alcoholic beverages are never sold to minors. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Breen to approve Conditional Use Permit 94-624. Vote resulted: Yes: Loi, Ruiz, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz No: None OTHER BUSINESS 11. PC RESOLUTION 94-25 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DENYING MODIFICATION OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (94-7) AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 51544 TO MODIFY A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT. Mr. Price presented the resolution by title only. Based on commissioner Ruiz' vote for this resolution, a separate reading and adoption was requested. (MO) It was moved by commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz, to waive further reading and adopt. Vote resulted: Yes: Loi, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz No: Ruiz 12. PC RESOLUTION 94-26 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING MODIFICATION OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 49136 TO MODIFY THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8835 MISSION DRIVE. PC Minutes 11-21-94 page 6. 13. PC RESOLUTION 94-27 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-621 ALLOWING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SEWING FACTORY IN AN M-1 ZONE, DBA K K GARMENT COMPANY, LOCATED AT 2732 STINGLE AVENUE. 14. PC RESOLUTION 94-28 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-619 TO OPERATE A GARMENT MANUFACTURING BUSINESS IN AN M-1 ZONE, DBA YAN'S SEWING CONTRACTOR AT 8819 E. GARVEY AVENUE, #A4. Mr. Price presented the resolutions by title only. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ruiz, seconded by Commissioner Breen, to waive further reading and adopt. Vote resulted: Yes: Loi, Ruiz, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz No: None 15. ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE - On any matter Dolly Leong, 9554 Ralph Street, Rosemead. Ms. Leong wanted direction from the commission for any omissions, or additions on November 7, 1994 minutes specifically for item on Modification of PD 94-7 and Tentative Tract Map 51544. City Attorney, Stan Price, responded that questions regarding the minutes may be raised in the course of an appeal at the City Council meeting. 16. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF - None A. Commissioner Loi took the opportunity to thank Mr. Lyons for the documents he received that were of great help to him. B. Commissioner Ortiz expressed items: (1) At the east side of the food delivery vehicle is he would like to know if the City for loading and concerns on the following building of Beach's Market, a currently parked on the curb, an approval was obtained from unloading purposes. Mr. Lyons responded that the problem will be addressed as soon as possible. (2) At Diamond Square on Garvey, day labors are harassing female pedestrians. For the safety of the residents, this type of problem needs to be checked. Mr. Wagner responded that on several occasions in the past, the Immigration and Naturalization Service had done sweeps at the area and that had done some good. Problems of this nature need to be brought to the attention of City Council. ' 17. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. The next meeting will take place on December 5, 1994, at 7:00 p.m.