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PC - Minutes 1-7-94CITY OF ROSEMEAD 8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING November 7, 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 2. ROLL CALL - Present: Ex Officio Commissioner Breen. Loi, Ruiz, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz Stewart, Price, Lyons, Troyer, Pickett 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting October 17, 1994. (MO) It was moved by commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commission Breen to approve the minutes of October 17, 1994. Vote resulted: Yes: Loi, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz Abstain: Ruiz Commissioner Ruiz's abstain vote was based on being not in attendance at the said meeting. 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 Commission Secretary administered the oath to members of the audience wishing to speak. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. MODIFICATION OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (94-7) AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 51544 - 8445-8463 Mission Drive - Request from Dolly Leong to modify a previously approved Tentative Tract Map and Planned Development by adding two hundred (200) square feet of floor area to the dwellings on Lots 8 & 9 and to install a 5' wrought iron perimeter fence with electric gate (cont'd. from 10-17-94). Mr. Lyons presented the staff report with the recommendation for denial of the modification request and that applicant be required to adhere to the original plans as previously approved on 3-1-93. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Addressing the Commission in favor of the project were: Darrell M. Flanery, 138 N. San Gabriel Boulevard, San Gabriel. Mr. Flanery, a planning consultant and realtor, was speaking in behalf of the applicant Dolly Leong. Mr. Flanery explained the history of the property and that as the construction progressed, Ms. Leong found that the vaulted ceilings do not serve any purpose at all. Ms. Leong intended to improve it by cancelling the vaulted ceilings and by putting in a floor thus • PC Minutes 11-7-94 page 2. producing a room with no door on the front and no closet. There's no intention of converting it into a bedroom except to use it as a study room or library or entertainment room. Mr. Flanery with the help of a drawing explained the proposed modification and adjustment of the roof line. The purpose of the setback is to provide light and air. In this case, the affected area happens only to be a garage or a part of the building where there are no windows. He also cited that Ms. Leong had submitted signed petitions from the neighbors who are agreeable to the change and are supportive of this project. Mr. Flannery hope that the Commission would consider the modification request favorably as the new design would give a better appearance and would consequently benefit the city. He felt that the modification is justified. Lawrence W. Speight, 9101 E. Slauson Avenue, Suite C, Pico Rivera, stated that the front view was the view for the proposed east elevation for Lots 8 & 9, as shown by the submitted exhibits. He explained further that the additional height for this proposal was a roof line adjustment, with the addition of a second floor bay window for each dwelling unit. He stated that PD zone ordinance (9120), allows flexibility in reviewing modifications. He felt that the project does not increase the bulk of the dwellings, and primarily is an interior modification. He thanked staff for their assistance with the project and hoped that the Commission approve this favorably. Rose Hager, 4716 N. Willard, Rosemead. Ms. Hager stated that she lives directly across from the units, and that she was speaking in behalf of the signed petitioners who are all in favor of this modification plan. Chairman Lowrey inquired if there were any problems with parking or driving and Ms. Hager replied that there was none. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, was concerned with the safety and stability of the construction of the chimneys in case of an earthquake. In response, Mr. Lyons stated that these chimneys would be built according to building codes to ensure the safety of these chimneys. There being no one else wishing to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed. Discussion by the Commission. Commissioner Ruiz felt that granting approval of the request would not have any negative impact, and anything that will enhance the project should be considered. He felt that this project merits approval and therefore made the motion to approve. The motion to approve died for lack of a second and discussion by the Commission continued. Commissioner Ortiz stated that Planned Development criteria need to be maintained as far as floor area ratio is concerned. He felt opposed to the modification as it would not be conducive to the street and the neighborhood. He concurred with staff's recommendation and moved for denial of the modification. Commissioner Breen seconded the motion to deny based on the floor area ratio. • PC Minutes 11-7-94 page 3. • (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Breen to deny Modification of Planned Development (94-7) and Tentative Tract Map 51544. Yes vote would be for denial of the project. Vote resulted: Yes: Loi, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz No: Ruiz Commissioner Ruiz clarified his no vote. He deemed that the project is worthy of approval and the impact would be very minimal. 7. MODICATION OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 49136 - 8835 Mission Drive - Request from Thomas Wallo to modify the conditions of approval of a previously approved Tentative Tract Map. Mr. Troyer presented the staff report with the recommendation to approve. It was ascertained that the applicant was in the audience. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Addressing the Commission in favor of the project was: Thomas Wallo, representing Janstar Development, 9312 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead. Mr. Wallo stated that his modification request was minor and that he was available for any concerns the Commission may have. Addressing the Commission in opposition to the project was: Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead. Mr. Nunez stated that he was not in opposition of the project. He wanted to know if this project conforms to the 45% floor area ratio. Mr. Lyons responded that this project had been approved for quite sometime prior to the floor area ratio and the six homes are currently under construction each on its own lot. Tonight's modification request was for changes of two conditions of approval. One is to maintain the two existing palm trees to qualify as street trees, and the other request was for a name change to the private street. Mr. Lyons stated that Mr. Nunez is more than welcome to come to the City for clarification. There being no one else wishing to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed. l Discussion by the Commission: Commissioner Loi felt that the modification of the project does not create any negative impact and upon his inspection of the project found the palm trees were well maintained. He moved - for the approval of the project. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Loi, seconded by Commissioner Ruiz to approve Modification of Tentative Tract Map 49136. Vote resulted: Yes: Loi, Ruiz, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz No: None 8. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-621 - 2732 Stingle Avenue - Request from Sau Ping Kan and Pei Zhen Li to establish a sewing factory, dba K K Garment Company, in an M-1 zone. • 0 PC Minutes 11-7-94 page 4. Mr. Troyer presented the staff report with the recommendation to continue the item to December 5th meeting to allow sufficient time to comply with the landscaping condition. The Chairman opened the public hearing. There was no one wishing to address the Commission, and the public hearing was closed. It was noted that the applicant was present. Upon site inspection, commissioner Loi found that the landscaping problem had already been complied with. He felt that the project is worthy of approval as it will develop more jobs in the community and therefore he moved for its approval. Commissoner Ortiz seconded the motion. Except for his concern about the size of the signage, he commends the management of the sewing factory. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Loi, seconded by commissioner Ortiz, to approve Conditional Use Permit 94-621, subject to added condition. Vote resulted: Yes: Loi, Ruiz, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz No: None 9. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-619 - 8819 E. Garvey Avenue, #A4 - Request from Man Piu Yan to operate a garment manufacturing business, dba Yan's Sewing Contractor, in an M-1 zone. Mr. Troyer presented staff report with the recommendation to approve subject to the attached conditions of approval. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Addressing the Commission in favor of the request was: Man Piu Yan, 1708 S. Granada Avenue, Alhambra. Mr. Yan reiterated his request to allow operation of a garment manufacturing with ten (10) employees. Commissioner Ruiz inquired if the applicant understood the restrictions as far as parking requirement is concerned. Mr. Lyons responded that the applicant understands the requirement but refuses to accept the condition. The parking calculation was based on all the parking spaces in the entire complex. Mr. Yan responded that not all employees in the complex drive as most of them take the bus in going to work. And with only six (6) employees it would be difficult for him to continue the business specially during peak season. Mr. Lyons stated that the three parking spaces allotted were accurate. There being no one else wishing to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed. Discussion by the Commission: Commissioner Ruiz stated that he was in favor of denial based on staff's recommendation of a maximum of six (6) employees which the applicant had indicated that he cannot work with. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ruiz, seconded by Chairman Lowrey to deny Conditional Use Permit 94-619. Yes vote would be for denial, vote resulted: i PC Minutes 11-7-94 page 5. Yes: No: OTHER BUSINESS Loi, Ruiz, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz None 10. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-598 - Request to continue the operation of a garment manufacturing business located at 8819 E. Garvey Avenue, #A2 & #A3 dba Wonder Fashion (continued from 10-17-94). Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum and recommended a two (2) year extension, subject to the attached conditions of approval. Discussion by the commission: Commissioner Loi wanted to know if the applicant was responsible for the graffiti on the wall, facing opposite the street. Mr. Stewart responded that if the graffiti faces the street or public parking lot area, the City would be responsible in cleaning the graffiti. However, if it's in the interior realm of the building, it will be the property owner or the tenant's responsibility to remove the graffiti. Mr. Lyons also added that condition #6 states that any new graffiti shall be removed within 24 hours. Mr. Lyons reminded the applicant of this condition and inquired if he understood it. The applicant answered he understood the problem. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Loi, seconded by Commissioner Breen to extend Conditional Use Permit 93-598 for a period of two (2) years, subject to conditions of approval. Vote resulted: Yes: Loi, Ruiz, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz No: None 11. PC RESOLUTION 94-24 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DENYING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 24045 & ZONE VARIANCE 94-266 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9318 RALPH STREET, ROSEMEAD. Mr. Price presented the resolution by title only. (MO) It was moved by commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz, to waive further reading and adopt. Vote resulted: Yes: Loi, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz Abstain: Ruiz 12. ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE - On any matter - None 13. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF - None 14. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. The next meeting will take place on November 21, 1994, at 7:00 p.m.