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PC - Minutes 7-18-94CITY OF ROSEMEAD 8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING July 18, 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 Chairman Lowrey. The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Breen. 2. ROLL CALL - Present: Loi, Ruiz, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz Absent: None Ex Officio: Wagner, Price, Lyons, Pickett 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting of July 5, 1994 (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Vice-Chairman Ruiz, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 5, 1994. Vote resulted: Yes: Loi, Ruiz, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz No: None Abstain: None Absent: None 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 secretary administered the oath to members of the audience wishing to speak. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 51727 & ZONE CHANGE 93-198 - 8723-8729 Mission Drive - Request from Bill Lau for a tentative tract map and zone change in order to subdivide an existing parcel into 19 single family dwellings utilizing a zero lot line concept (cont'd. from 6-20-94). Mr. Lyons presented the staff memorandum and recommended that the item be continued until the regular meeting of August 1, 1994, in order to allow the applicant sufficient time to submit a new site plan for the Commission's approval. There being no objections, Chairman Lowrey suggested that the item be continued to the next regular meeting so that certain problems with the project could be taken into consideration. The public hearing will remain open and be continued to the next regular meeting of August 1, 1994. With no new proposals or informations regarding the project, Mr. Lyons suggested. that testimonies from the audience be deferred to the next meeting. Addressing the Commission for some comment was Mr. John Rauth, 4528 Bartlett Avenue, Rosemead. Mr. Rauth informed the Commission that he canvassed the neighborhood with regards to this matter, and property owners in this particular area have expressed some concern and opposition to the density of the proposed project. Since the hearing was postponed, he wanted PC Minutes 7-18-94 page 2. to know if the City has the intention of informing the residents of the next public hearing on this item. Mr. Lyons responded that for August 1st meeting, a re-notice of the public hearing will not be given unless directed by Commission to do so. However, when and if the project gets approved by the Commission, by law it goes to the City Council for ratification whereby property owners are notified of the date and location of the Council meeting regarding this project. Mr. Rauth continued that since this project is turning into a highly sensitive matter, he is hopeful that the layout is satisfactory for the benefit of all concerned. Mr. Lyons assured Mr. Rauth that he will be notified when the new set of plans are submitted for review. OTHER BUSINESS 7. MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-615 - 8923 Mission Drive - Request from Long Fu Kao to modify condition No. 11 to permit a chain link fence in lieu of a wooden fence for Rose Market. . Mr. Lyons presented the staff memorandum and requested direction from the Commission on the appropriate type of fence. It was ascertained that the applicant's representative was in the audience for.any question or concern. Discussion by the Commission: Commissioner Ruiz was concerned about the type of chain link fence to be used; whether the applicant was considering on upgrading the existing one or installing a brand new one; and if he was, what would be the height of the fence, and would it be possible to put slats in there? Mr. Philipp Lau with Golden Star Realty, 330 So. Garfield Avenue, Alhambra, representing the applicant. Mr. Lau was asked by Commissioner Ruiz if he understood the question in regards to the fence. He responded that they are agreeable and will support whatever the Commission decides. Commissioner Ruiz felt that the fence needed to be replaced, and he also suggested to put slats in between for some privacy. Commissioner Ort resulted in the fence on Mission a new chain link and that the area Chairman Lowrey set in cement. iz' concern with the height of the fence addition of the condition : "The chain link Drive parking lot be removed and replaced with fence built to 6 ft. and installed with slats, will be maintained in a graffiti free state." requested that the fence contain steel posts (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Vice-Chairman Ruiz to approve Modification of Conditional Use Permit 94-615 with the conditions as amended. Vote resulted: Yes: Loi, Ruiz, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz No: None Abstain: None Absent: None 8. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-562 - Request from Eric Au to continue the operation of a garment manufacturing business at 2746 Stingle Avenue, #A dba Heidi's Factory. PC Minutes 7-18-94 page 3. Mr. Lyons recommendation year, subject A. presented the staff memorandum with the to approve the extension request for one (1) to the conditions of approval outlined in Exhibit Mr. Lyons continued that the new owner or current operator of the business must come, in to the City Hall and sign the affidavit of agreement and conditions of approval. Discussion by the Commission: (MO) It was moved by Vice-Chairman Ruiz, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz to approve Extension of Conditional Use Permit 92-562, subject to the conditions of approval outlined in Exhibit A. Vote resulted: Yes: Loi, Ruiz, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz No: None Abstain: None Absent: None 9. PC RESOLUTION 94-15 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-615 ALLOWING THE TRANSFER OF AN EXISTING ABC LICENSE FOR THE OFF-SITE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN CONJUNCTION WITH A MARKET LOCATED AT 8923 MISSION DRIVE DBA ROSE MARKET. Mr. Price presented the resolutions by title only. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commission Ruiz to waive further reading and adopt. Vote resulted: Yes: Loi, Ruiz, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz No: None Abstain: None Absent: None 10. ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE - on any matter A. Mr. John Rauth, 4528 Bartlett Avenue, wanted to discuss the project on 8723 - 8729 Mission Drive. However, since the public hearing on this particular matter had already been closed, he was advised by the Chairman to come and attend the public hearing for this project or see staff at the City Hall regarding his concern. 11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF A. Ms. Pickett reminded the Commission of the West San Gabriel Valley Planning Council luncheon meeting on Tuesday, July 26, 1994. Commissioners Loi and Ortiz expressed their intent to attend. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. The next meeting will take place on August 1, 1994, at 7:00 p.m.