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PC - Minutes 1-17-94CITY OF ROSEMEAD 8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 17, 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 Breen. The Invocation was delivered by Chairman Young. 2. ROLL CALL - Present: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen Absent (excused): Ortiz Ex Officio: Wagner, Price, Chicots, Troyer Pickett 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting of January 3, 1994 (MO) It was moved by commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Lowrey, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 3, 1994, as presented. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen, Absent: Ortiz 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 93-604 - 8606 E.,Garvey Avenue - Request from Peter Hieng for the transfer of an existing ABC license for the off-site sale of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a liquor store dba G. W. Liquor (cont'd. from 1-3-94). Mr. Troyer presented the staff report with the recommendation for a one (1) year approval. The Chairman opened the public hearing and there being no one wishing to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed. Discussion by the Commission: Commissioner Lowrey was concerned about video game arcades in a liquor store and that prohibition of these games should be added to the conditions of approval. Mr. Chicots explained that as of December 31, 1990, liquor stores are not allowed to display or operate any arcade game devices in the premises, and therefore, the code should cover this condition. Commission was in agreement that the owner of the inoperative forklift would be given 30 days to remove it from the property. PC Minutes 1-17-94 page2. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, and seconded by Commissioner Ruiz to approve Conditional Use Permit 93-604 subject to the conditions of approval. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen Absent: Ortiz 7. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-605 - 7616 Fern Avenue - Request from Kwok Tien Wu to construct a 3,477 square-foot single family dwelling in an R-2 zone (cont'd. from 1-3-94). Mr. Troyer presented the staff report with the recommendation to approve. The Chairman opened the public hearing and there being no one wishing to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed. It was ascertained that the applicant was present. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Ruiz to approve Conditional Use Permit 93-605. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen Absent: Ortiz 8. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-607 & ZONE VARIANCE 93-263 - 8450 Valley Boulevard, #122 - Request from Johnny Li to operate a family activity center with play apparatus, arcade and restaurant, and a Zone Variance to provide less than the required off-street parking spaces in the C-3D zone. Mr. Chicots presented the staff report with the recommendation to approve Conditional Use Permit 93-607 and Zone Variance 93-263 for one (1) year subject to the original conditions. Commissioner Young was concerned about billiard tables being on the premises. Mr. Chicots responded that the site plan does not show any billiard tables and if there is a need, it will be included in the conditions of approval that billiard tables will not be permitted in the area. Commissioner Ruiz inquired if any consideration had been given to a non-smoking area since this type of facility is known for smoking and having smoke could be present throughout the floor area. And if so, could this be added as a condition. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Addressing the Commission in favor of the proposed project was: Johnny Li, 1102 Kings Street, San Gabriel. He briefly explained the nature of the proposed project stressing that it is not only a fun center but more of an exercise center for the children. His proposed project is similar to Fun Dazzle of Montclair and Discovery Zone of Hacienda Heights where there are similarities in facilities and fees; and they offer some food and refreshments with game redemptions for children. In his proposal, there will an activity center with play apparatus normally seen in the parks and kindergarten schools. In addition, an area will be provided for arcade machines with supervision for older children. He further stressed that arcade machines will all be rated like the movies as some of the game videos are too violent or too explicit for children. Commissioner Breen inquired about the clear visibility of the modular tubes. PC Minutes 1-17-94 page 3. Mr. Li responded that the tubes were about 5-foot modules linked together with a total run of no more than 15 feet with most of the angles being visible. He will make sure that any blind corners will be opened for better visibility. Chairman Young stated his concern in respect to having the whole area a non-smoking one. Mr. Li responded that the restaurant would have a smoking section but the entire open space would be strictly non-smoking. He also assured the Commission that there will be no pool or billiard tables; that their equipment would solely be for exercise; that the arcade video games would be supervised; that the place would be clean and well maintained; and that it would have very good security systems for childrens' and patrons' safety. With regard to time limits and fees, for 2 hours of play for one parent and child, the fee will be $5.00. There will be an extension of an additional hour in cases where 15 minutes of late arrival are concerned. For an additional parent, an additional $5.00 charge would be added to the fee and for both parents and 2 children, the fee will be $15.00. Children would strictly be accompanied by an adult for liability purposes. With regard to parking space requirements, he presented a single line diagram of the entire parking facility of the center. The owners of the building at this time had entered into an agreement with another tenant of a restaurant regarding their parking and the tenant had not submitted their drawing to the City as of this date. Mr. Li stated that in order to provide more parking spaces, he was suggesting that employees park at the rear and leave their car keys to the secury guard for parking purposes. With regard to fire lanes alongside the building, the Fire Department approved it with the original lane of the center being 22 feet and as an architect he did not see any problem with that. Mr. Chicots explained that the center was originally designed for seven (7) restaurants, and currently has five (5). Staff was recommending restricting the remaining tenants for retail only for parking purposes. Commissioner Lowrey wanted to know the number of employees under his employment. Mr. Li replied that he will have at least 10 persons at the arcade and another 10 at the restaurant. He would also have a craft workshop with director/instructor, parents and children, so the total number of people would be somewhere around 25 which would be a lot less than a supermarket. Mr. Ko Chen, 1480 S. Marino, California. Mr. Chen stated that he has known Mr. Li and family for quite sometime. When he was approached for a family recreation center, he was elated since children needed this type of activity to divert their attention against crimes. Moreover, this type of project would be good for the City, as well as, the community. Therefore the Commission should support and approve this project. There being no one else wishing to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Chicots recommended this request be continued in order to review the proposed parking plan. Chairman Young stated that stipulations on no smoking and no billiard tables be included in the conditions of approval. There being no opposition, the Chairman ordered the item be continued. PC Minutes 1-17-94 page 4. OTHER BUSINESS 9. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-577 - 2664 Stingle Avenue #D - Reguest for a conditional use permit for the operation of a sewing factory dba Seven Stars Garment. Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum and recommended a two (2) year extension. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Ruiz, to extend Conditional use Permit 92-577 for a period of two (2) years, subject to the original conditions of approval. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen Absent: Ortiz 10. PC RESOLUTION 94-01 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DENYING DESIGN REVIEW 93-60 TO CONSTRUCT A 990 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE BUILDING TO OPERATE AN AUTO SALES BUSINESS IN THE M-1 ZONE WITH A DESIGN OVERLAY. Mr. Price presented the resolution by title only. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Chairman Young to waive further reading and adopt. Vote resulted: Yes: Lowrey, Ruiz, Young, Breen Absent: Ortiz 11. ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE - On any matter - None 12. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF A. Mr. Chicots informed the Commission that the Planning Director, Peter Lyons, was at a sister city conference in New Mexico with Mayor Bruesh and Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez and was unable to attend tonight's meeting. B. Through Commissioner Lowrey's kindness and thoughtfulness, he once again brought some lemons for everybody. C. Mr. Stan Price stated that in spite of the earthquake, the City is still in great shape. D. Mr. Don Wagner reported on an earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter Scale with the epicenter in Northridge. Staff members from different departments were on hand for the activation of the emergency center at about 5 a.m. and it was deactivated at 1:45 p.m. with no major damage anywhere except some minor collapse in tiles at one of the stores at Montgomery Ward Shopping Center; Garvey Park had slight damage due to the shaking; and a few ceiling tiles had fallen at the Community Center. Due to a brief power outage in some parts of the City, there were some signals out but were all on line by noon. Staff did a fantastic response to the emergency situation. 13. 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 Monday, February 3, 1994 at 7:00 p.m.