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PC - Minutes 3-7-94• 9 CITY OF ROSEMEAD 8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING March 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 Young 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 Lowrey. The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Breen. 2. ROLL CALL - Present: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz Ex Officio: Wagner, Price, Lyons, Chicots, Pickett 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting of February 7, 1994 (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Breen, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 7, 1994, as presented. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, 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. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-608 - 3313 N. San Gabriel Boulevard - Request from Tong Yeu Chea to transfer an ABC license to sell beer and wine at the Tai Siu Restaurant. Mr. Peter Lyons presented the staff report and recommended a one (1) year approval subject to the conditions outlined in Exhibit A. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Addressing the Commission in favor of the proposed project was: } Steve Chea, 3315 N. San Gabriel Boulevard, Rosemead. Mr. Steve Chea is the brother and representative of the applicant of the said project. He stated that the owner is in agreement with all the conditions and he was requesting approval of the proposed project. Chairman Young asked if the representative of the applicant understood all the conditions that were necessary to approve this project. Mr. Chea replied that there were a number of conditions and he would like to clarify as to which of the conditions were being referred to. PC Minutes 3-7-94 page 2. Chairman Young conditions must all of them. reiterated that all of the eighteen (18) be met and he asked Mr. Chea if he understood Mr. Lyons responded that Mr. Chea had been very responsive and at this time the property owner needs to be contacted as some of the conditions involve the owner of the property. Commissioner Ortiz commented that he had some concern with regards to condition #9 that pertained to the maintenance of the site; that it shall be maintained in a clean, weed and litter-free state; that oil, grease and old displays must be cleaned up. Mr. Chea requested.some time to do the clean up and he was given thirty (30) days to do so. 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 Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Breen, to approve the Extension of Conditional Use Permit 82-246. A vote was taken with the following result: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz No: None Abstain: None Absent: None 7. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 23797 & CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-589 - 3027 Del Mar Avenue - Request from Martin Lin to consolidate four (4) lots into one (1) and to expand an existing church in the C-3 and P zones located at 3027 Del Mar Avenue and 3026 Evelyn Avenue (dba Buddhist Ortho-Creed Association). Mr. Gary Chicots presented the staff report with the recommendation to approve the Negative Declaration and approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 23797 and Conditional Use Permit No. 93-589, subject to the conditions of approval outlined in Exhibit A. Commissioner Ruiz inquired about Condition #19 that states all roof tile shall be a silver or gray color to match the color of the existing temple subject to the approval of the Director of Planning. Mr. Lyons responded that there had been some discussion about the color of the roof tile on the new temple since the existing temple is similar to European or New England type of architecture and there should be some way to incorporate the proposed design with the existing structure. Chairman Young likewise expressed that the color should match or conform with some of the existing buildings around it. Commissioner Ruiz wanted to know if the color of the roof was under the scope of the Planning Director's approval or if it was just based on conformity. Mr. Lyons presented a picture of a similar structure to the Commission and stated that tile color is subject to the Planning Director's approval, the reason being that the color should enhance and match the existing structure. PC Minutes 3-7-94 page 3. Mr. Chicots continued asphalt shingle roof. that the roof on the existing temple is Chairman Young opened the public hearing. Commissioner Lowrey asked if the gold color has any significance to the religion? Addressing the Commission in favor of the proposed project was: Martin Lin, 1944 Avenida Del Canada, Rowland Heights. He was in agreement with all the conditions except with Condition #19 that refers to the color of the tile. He stated that gold color is the spirit of the oriental temple, but this does not mean that this is their only choice since their second preference would be dark green and the third would be dark blue. And if the City approves the project, it will be an opportunity for them to re-roof the existing building or even to modify the front of the existing structure so as not to have a negative effect to the whole neighborhood. Commissioner Ruiz asked the applicant if he was willing to change the color of the existing building, would he have any problem with condition #19. Mr. Lin responded that he had no problem with the rest of the conditions except with condition #19, silver or gray is not their choice of color. Commissioner Ruiz inquired if it was a question of conformity of the color of the two buildings or of the entire neighborhood. Peter Lyons replied that both buildings should blend together to look as one. Another concern was not only interpretation of color but whether this type of tile would look good in the neighborhood. Given an opportunigy for rebuttal, Mr. Lin stated that the roof section can be designed and constructed whereby both would look the same. The only problem would that the existing building's structural front facing the street is made of brick materials and gives the look of an institution or school house but there would be no problem modifying it so as to look like the new structure. Mr. Peter Lyons suggested the Commission continue this item to the next meeting as he had two (2) concerns about this project, one was to let the applicant submit and provide definitive floor plan and submit this to the Building Department for approval to ensure that the modifications of the existing structure adhere to Municipal Building codes. And finally, the total occupancy of 183 people for the whole project could possibly be increased. Mr. Lin stated that their regular attendance (occupancy) is a lot lower than 183 people but for some special rare occasions the attendance could be a lot higher and a special permit could be applied for to provide sufficient parking. Regarding the Building Department, he saw no problem in meeting their requirements and would, therefore, request approval of the project. Commissioner Ortiz saw no problem with the color tone of the tile aesthetically, but recommended a continuance to allow the applicant to present a detailed floor plan. • PC Minutes 3-7-94 page 4. 0 Mr. Lyons suggested that all he wanted was the applicant to show how both structures could conform with each other so that staff would have a solid recommendation two weeks from tonight. The Chairman polled the Commission regarding continuing the project for two (2) weeks or continuing the discussion. Commissioners Lowrey and Ruiz were in favor of continuing the discussion. Commissioners Ortiz, Breen and Chairman Young were all in favor of continuing the project. There being no one else wishing to address the commission, the public hearing was continued to the 21st of March, 1994. OTHER BUSINESS 8. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 82-246 - Request to continue the on-site sale of alcoholic beverages at 9341 E. Valley Boulevard, dba Mission Valley Liquor. Mr. Peter Lyons presented the staff memorandum and recommended a three (3) year extension subject to conditions outlined in Exhibit A. Commissioner Lowrey wanted to know if the applicant was in agreement with all the conditions. Philip Liu, the applicant, answered that he was in agreement with all the conditions. Commissioner Ortiz was concerned about paper signs in right of way and on the windows. Mr. Lyons assured the Commission that staff would investigated Commissioner Ortiz's concern. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz, to extend Conditional Use Permit 82-246 for a period of three (3) years subject to the original conditions. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz No: None Absent: None Abstain: None 9. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 90-498 - Request to continue the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at 9726 Valley Boulevard dba La Pinarena Market. Mr. Peter Lyons presented the staff memorandum with addition of condition #8 that signs will be posted at the building stating that no consumption of alcoholic beverages are allowed on the premises and the deletion of condition #10 which refers to Design Review No. 91-55. Staff recommended a one (1) year approval subject to the conditions outlined in Exhibit A. Commissioner Lowrey wanted condition #10 replaced with motion sensor detector lights in the parking area. There being no opposition to the new condition, the Chairman then ordered this condition added. PC Minutes 3-7-94 page 5. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Breen, to extend Conditional Use Permit 90-498 for a period of one (1) year subject to conditions 1 through 10. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Ortiz No: None Abstain: None Absent: None 10. PC RESOLUTION 94-04 - THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ZONE VARIANCE 93-263 PLAY APPARATUS,' ARCA IN THE C-3D ZONE DBA #122, ROSEMEAD. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-607 AND TO OPERATE A FAMILY ACTIVITY CENTER WITH DE AND RESTAURANT AND FOR ATTENDANT PARKING FUN ZONE LOCATED AT 8450 VALLEY BOULEVARD, 11. PC RESOLUTION 94-05 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-609 TO OPERATE A FASHION TRAINING CENTER DBA LIKIE FASHION TRAINING CENTER LOCATED AT 7960 E. GARVEY AVENUE, #A, ROSEMEAD. Mr. Stanton Price presented the resolutions by titles only. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Chairman Young to waive further reading and adopt. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen No: None Absent: None Abstain: None 14. ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE - On any matter - None 15. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF A. Mr. Peter Lyons informed the Commission that James Troyer had an excused absence for tonight's meeting and that he would be taking some time off to study for his forthcoming Master's Degree examination. Because of this and the fact that Josie will be training the new receptionist, the next agenda will be relatively light. B. Commissioner Lowrey wanted to know staff's comment regarding motion detector lights, are they helpful or worthwhile to put in. Mr. Lyons responded that there are advantages and disadvantages to putting them in as they are functional only if they are placed in a spot where people shouldn't be and will go on but they are not as functional if they are put in places where people park and walk around a lot. These places need to be lit all night long. C. Commissioner Ruiz reported on the Contract Cities seminar that he attended. It was a long and tedious but interesting, he handed out some brochures regarding the seminar. The speaker spoke on the Brown Act. Gang violence and graffiti were the main topics of the seminar. It was a very informative and good program. 16. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will take place on Monday, March 21, 1994 at 7:00 p.m.