PC - Minutes 09-05-950
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 5, 1995
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER - The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of
the City of Rosemead was called to order by Chairman Ruiz at 7:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Rosemead City Hall, 8838 E.
Valley Boulevard.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Lowrey.
Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Breen.
ROLL CALL - Present:
Ex Officio:
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Commissioners Loi, Lowrey, Breen
Ortiz and Chairman Ruiz
Wagner, Price, Lyons, Troyer,
Bernica, Saavedra
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting of August 21, 1995.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by commissioner
Breen to approve the minutes of August 21, 1995.
YES: LOI, LOWREY, BREEN, ORTIZ,. RUIZ
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.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH - The Commission Secretary
administered the oath to members of the audience wishing to
speak.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 52002 - 7503-27 Hellman Avenue - Request
from Chi-An Wang to subdivide five (5) parcels into eleven
(11) single family residential lots.
Mr. Lyons gave the staff report with the recommendation to
approve subject to the conditions in Exhibit A.
The chairman opened the public hearing.
There being no one wishing to address the Commission on the
subject, the public hearing was closed.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Loi, seconded by Commissioner
Lowrey to approve Tentative Tract Map 52002. Vote resulted:
YES: LOI, LOWREY, RUIZ, BREEN, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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B. DESIGN REVIEW 95-65 - 9632 E. Valley Boulevard - Request
from David Ruggles to add a facade to an existing building
in an M-1 Design Overlay Zone, dba Paul's Steak House.
Mr. Troyer gave the staff report with the recommendation to
approve the Categorical Exemption for Design Review 95-65
and approve Design Review 95-65, subject to the conditions
listed in Exhibit A.
The Chairman opened the public hearing.
There being no one wishing to address the subject. The
Chairman then asked the Commissioners if they had any
questions or concerns.
Commissioner Breen asked if the facade would effect the
driveway?
Mr. Troyer responded no, just the front of the building.
Commissioner Ortiz inquired if any part would be on the City
walkway?
Chairman Ruiz asked the applicant if he would like to
address that question?
Mr. Troyer stated that he was not sworn in.
The Commission Secretary sworn in the witness and asked him
to state his name and address for the record.
Mr. Butch Mackey, 2604 Mayflower Avenue, Arcadia, contractor
for the project.
Commissioner Ortiz stated that the front parking lot was
blacked top and the curbing was blacked top and is that
going to be concrete?
Mr. Mackey stated that everything will be as it is
currently. The project does not encroach or hinder any
portion of the immediate area. All that is happening is
that the building is being expanded by 6 1/2 inches only.
Commissioner Ortiz inquired if this project will affect the
business adjacent property? Lloyds?
Mr. Mackey stated not at all. That property is 22-23 feet
away from the actual location of the facade.
Commissioner Ortiz also stated that he observed a couple of
beer bottles in the parking lot area.
Mr. Mackey stated that he was only the contractor, but he
will address this concern with the owner.
Commissioner Ruiz then closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Breen stated that Paul's has a high volume and
quantity of business and that he feels they do a good job of
keeping order and seldom have anyone get out of hand and
that the facade will enhance the building.
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(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner
Lowrey to approve Design Review 95-65. Vote resulted:
YES: LOI, LOWREY, RUIZ, BREEN, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
C. MODIFICATION 95-01 (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 94-07) - 8445-8463
Mission Drive - Request from Ms. Dolly Leong to modify the
approved Planned Development Review 94-07.
Mr. Lyons gave the staff report with the recommendation to
approve Modification 95-01 (Planned Development 94-07)
subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit A.
Chairman Ruiz asked the Commissioner if they had any
questions for staff regarding this project.
Commissioner Loi asked if these trees could be transfered to
any City property?
Mr. Wagner stated that these trees were very expensive to
move.
Mr. Lyons stated that Ms. Leong was looking for someone to
give them to.
Chairman Ruiz asked if anyone would like to speak on behalf
of this project.
Ms. Dolly Leong, 9554 E. Ralph, Rosemead, came forward and
addressed the Commission. She thanked the Commissioners and
staff. She also stated that the project was in the final
stage and that the trees had a negative impact on the
appearance of the homes, do to the small yard areas. She
also stated that she is willing to donate the trees to any
church, to the City or business.
Chairman Ruiz asked if anyone would like to speak against
this project. There being no one wishing to address the
Commission, the public hearing was closed.
Chairman Ruiz asked if any Commissioner's had anything to
say on this project.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by
Commissioner Breen to approve Modification 95-01 (Planned
Development 94-07). Vote resulted:
YES: LOI, LOWREY, RUIZ, BREEN, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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5. OTHER BUSINESS
A. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 72-46 - Request from
George Pelonis to continue an on-sale beer and wine (Type
20) license for the property located at 7637 E. Garvey
Avenue, dba Chris' & Pitt's Restaurant.
Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum with the
recommendation to approve the extension request for three
(3) years, subject to the conditions in Exhibit A.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Chairman
Ruiz to approve the extension of Conditional Use Permit
72-46, subject to the conditions in Exhibit A. Vote
resulted:
YES: LOI, LOWREY, RUIZ, BREEN, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
B. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 87-371 - Request from
Chung Mei Sun to continue the sale of beer for the property
located at 7968 E. Garvey Avenue, dba Daiyu Market.
Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum with the
recommendation to approve the extension request for three
(3) years, subject to the conditions in Exhibit A.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Loi, seconded by Commissioner
Ortiz to approve the extension of Conditional Use Permit
87-371, subject to the conditions in Exhibit A. Vote
resulted:
YES: LOI, LOWREY, RUIZ, BREEN, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
C. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 87-383 - Request from
Eun Suk Lewandowski to continue an off-sale beer and wine
(Type 20) license for property located at 2124 San Gabriel
Boulevard, dba Altadena Dairy.
Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum with the
recommendation to approve the extension request for three
(3) years, subject to the conditions in Exhibit A.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by
Commissioner Breen to approve the extension of Conditional
Use Permit 87-383, subject to the conditions in Exhibit A.
Vote resulted:
YES: LOI, LOWREY, RUIZ, BREEN, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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D. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-596 - Request from
Chen Fung Chang to continue an on-sale beer and wine/eating
place (Type 41) license for the property located at 8450 E.
Valley Boulevard, #119 & #120, dba Meize Restaurant.
Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum with the
recommendation to approve the extension request for two (2)
years, subject to the conditions in Exhibit A.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner
Loi to approve the extension of Conditional Use Permit
93-596, subject to the conditions in Exhibit A. Vote
resulted:
YES: LOI, LOWREY, RUIZ, BREEN, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
6. CONSENT CALENDAR - These items are considered to be routine
actions that may be considered in one motion by the Planning
Commission. Any interested party may request an item from the
consent calendar to be discussed separately.
A. PC RESOLUTION 95-30 - A RESOLUTION
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COU1
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DENYING CONDITIONAL
FOR AN ON-SALE BEER AND WINE (TYPE
CONJUNCTION WITH A RESTAURANT, LOCATED
AVENUE, #B (APN: 5284-001-030).
OF THE PLANNING
4TY OF LOS ANGELES,
USE PERMIT 95-646,
41) LICENSE, IN
AT 8118 E. GARVEY
B. PC RESOLUTION 95-31 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DENYING ZONE VARIANCE 95-273, REQUESTING
FOR A REDUCED SECOND STORY SIDE YARD SETBACK, LOCATED AT
9346 PITKIN STREET (APN: 8592-014-029).
C. PC RESOLUTION 95-32 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF
ZONE CHANGE 95-200, CHANGING ZONING DESIGNATIONS FROM
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) TO R-2; LIGHT MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL
LOCATED AT 7629, 7637 GRAVES AVENUE (APN: 5285-026-052,
5285-026-024 AND 5285-026-014)
Mr. Price presented the resolutions by title only.
(MO) It was moved by commissioner Lowrey, seconded by
Commissioner Ortiz to waive further reading and adopt. Vote
resulted:
YES: LOI, LOWREY, RUIZ, BREEN, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
7. ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE - This is the time for
the public to address the Planning Commission on any matter not
on the Agenda.
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8. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF
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A. Mr. Lyons explained that Josie was back in the hospital at
City of Hope in Duarte. It was his understanding the she
will be in for three weeks undergoing bone marrow surgery.
Chairman Ruiz then closed the meeting in Josie's honor.
There being
no other
business to
come before the Commission, the
meeting was
adjourned
at 7:45 p.m.
The next meeting will take place
on September
18, 1995,
at 7:00 p.m.
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