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PC - Minutes 05-01-95CITY OF ROSEMEAD 8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MAY 1, 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, Rosemead. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Ruiz. The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Ortiz. ROLL CALL - Present: Loi, Lowrey, Ruiz, Breen, Ortiz Ex Officio: Wagner, Price, Lyons, Pickett 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting April 17, 1995. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Lowrey to approve the minutes of April 17, 1995. Vote resulted: YES: LOI, LOWREY, RUIZ, BREEN, ORTIZ NO: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE 2. 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. 3. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH - The Commission Secretary administered the oath to members of the audience wishing to speak. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 95-637 - 8968 E. Garvey Avenue - Request from Tuyet Nga Thi Vuu to transfer ownership of an existing on-sale general (Type 41) beer and wine license in conjunction with an existing restaurant dba Thy Xuan Restaurant. Mr. Lyons presented the staff report with the recommendation for the Planning Commission to review all of the conditions and to approve Conditional use Permit 95- 637, subject to the conditions of approval outlined in Exhibit "A". It was ascertained that the applicant was in the audience. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Addressing the Commission in favor of the request was: Tuyet Nga Thi Vuu, 4029 Penn Mar Avenue, El Monte. Ms. Vuu, the applicant was requesting for the approval of her project. She stated that she was agreeable to all of the conditions and that she was ready to answer any questions or concerns of the Commission. PC Minutes 5-1-95 Page 2 of 4 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 Loi, seconded by Commissioner Lowrey to approve Conditional Use Permit 95-637, subject to the conditions of approval. Vote resulted: YES: LOI, RUIZ, LOWREY, BREEN, ORTIZ NO: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Chairman Ruiz and Commissioner Ortiz commented that the restaurant was a very well- organized and well-maintained establishment and would be an asset to the community. 5. OTHER BUSINESS A. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-610 - Request from Southern Califronia Edison Company to continue the operation of an electric vehicle charger testing station for property in the C-3 zone located at 2244 Walnut Grove Avenue. Mr. Lyons presented the staff report with the recommendation to approve the extension request for three (3) years, subject to the conditions of approval outlined in Exhibit "A". It was ascertained that neither the applicant nor his representative were available for tonight's meeting. They have called to apologize for not being able to attend but they were agreeable for continuance if the Commission so decide. Discussion by the Commission: Commissioner Loi inquired as to the current status of the electric cars. Mr. Wagner responded that the cost of one electrical vehicle is about $40,000 to $50,000. And there has been no breakthroughs in battery technology. Mr. Lyons commented that there had been discussion in creating electric commuter vehicle, something like a little snow mobile that would run on the bike lane next to the freeway. But there's been no news about it lately. The Commission was in agreement that the layout of the area was nice and clean. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Breen to extend Conditional Use Permit 94-610 for three (3) years, subject to the conditions of approval. Vote resulted: YES: LOI, RUIZ, LOWREY, BREEN, ORTIZ NO: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE B. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 88-403 - A request from Lawrence Lee to continue the on-site sale of beer and wine at 2101 San Gabriel Boulevard dba Manna Restaurant. j. • • PC Minutes 5-1-95 Page 3 of 4 Mr. Lyons presented the staff memorandum with the recommendation to approve the extension request for three (3) years, subject to the conditions of approval outlined in Exhibit "A". It was ascertained that the applicant was in the audience. Discussion by the Commission: Commissioner Ruiz stated that he had difficulty entering the restaurant premises inspite of proper identification. He recommended to continue the item until such a time when access and inspection to the restaurant site is done. Commissioner Lowrey concurred with Chairman Ruiz and recommended continuance of the item to the next Planning Commission meeting of May 15, 1995. Lawrence Lee, the applicant, apologized for the unfortunate incident. He stated that the place had been established since 1988 with no problem except for last year's robbery incident. He explained that since he does not frequent the restaurant, the employees were hesitant to let people in the store due to the past robbery. But they have hired security from start of business hours up to closing time for everyone's protection and safety. Chairman Ruiz stated that advance notification of the request for hearing date was given to the applicant, and he should have anticipated that the Commissioners would go and inspect the premises. The applicant should advise his employees or whoever is in charge of the place of what to expect. City Planning Commissioners, after proper identification, should be allowed access to the establishment. Mr. Lee agreed and promised to advise his subordinates to allow the Commissioners access and entry to the restaurant at any time. It was unanimously agreed by the Commission to continue this item to the next regular Planning Commission meeting of May 15, 1995. 10. PC RESOLUTION 95-13 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,' COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-635, TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF AN EXISTING ON-SALE GENERAL LIQUOR (TYPE 47) LICENSE IN. CONJUNCTION WITH AN EXISTING RESTAURANT, DBA LOVE'S RESTAURANT AT 3514 N. ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD (AP#: 8594-023- 037). Mr. Price presented the resolutions by title only. (MO) It was moved by Chairman Ruiz, seconded by Commissioner Lowrey, to waive further reading and adopt. Vote resulted: YES: LOI, LOWREY, RUIZ, BREEN, ORTIZ NO: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE 13. ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE - On any matter not on the Agenda - None PC Minutes 5-1-95 Page 4 of 4 14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF A. Mr. Lyons reminded the Commission of the annual West San Gabriel Valley Planning Council dinner meeting for Commissioners and Staff on Thursday, May 11th at the Arcadia Community Center, and to inform the secretary for reservation by Wednesday or Thursday. B. Josie Pickett congratulated the new incoming Chairman and Vice-Chairman, and she's looking forward working with them, as well as, the other members of the Commission. C. Commissioner Loi informed the Commission of his unavailability to attend the CCCA conference in Palm Springs. D. Commissioner Lowrey also informed the Commission that: (1) he will not be able to attend the Palm Springs conference, and (2) he will not be able to attend the next Planning Commission meeting because his wife was taking him for a European holiday. E. Chairman Ruiz reported on his successful fishing expedition where he was able to bring home about 30 lbs. of fish fillets. He also thanked the Commission for making this meeting a real breezy one. 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m. The next meeting will take place on May 15, 1995, at 7:00 p.m.