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PC - Minutes 04-17-95CITY OF ROSEMEAD 8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING APRIL 17, 1995 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 Ruiz. 2. ROLL CALL - Present: Loi, Ruiz, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz Ex Officio: Wagner, Price, Lyons, Troyer, Valderrama 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting April 3, 1995. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Breen to approve the minutes of April 3, 1995. Vote resulted: YES: LOI, LOWREY, BREEN, ORTIZ NO: NONE ABSENT: NONE' ABSTAIN: RUIZ Commissioner Ruiz' abstain vote was based on his excused absence last April 3rd meeting. 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 Commission Secretary administered the oath to members of the audience wishing to speak. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 95-634 - 9726 E. Valley Boulevard - Request from Chul Hoon Lee to transfer ownership of an existing off-sale general liquor (Type 21) license, dba La Pinarena. Mr. Lyons presented the staff report with the recommendation for the Planning Commission to review all of the conditions (existing and proposed) and to continue the item for thirty (30) days, and to allow time to direct the applicant to address existing deficiencies as outlined in the report. It was ascertained that the applicant was in the audience. The Chairman opened the public hearing. PC Minutes 4-17-95 Page 2 of 5 Addressing the Commission in favor of the request was: Chul Hoon Lee, 4200 S. Rosemead Boulevard, Pico Rivera. The applicant, stated that he was agreeable to all of the conditions. He was questioning the hours of operation from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., since he stated that his request was from 8:00 a.m. to 9 p. M. Mr. Lyons responded that Mr. Lee's application stated that the hours of operation was from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. However, the hours of 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. would not be a problem. Mr. Lyons suggested to meet with the applicant and the current owner of the business to discuss adherence to all the conditions of approval. There being no one else wishing to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed. Discussion by the Commission: Commissioner Ortiz concurred with staffs findings and recommendation to continue the item for thirty (30) days to addressed all the issues. He expressed concern with the electrical panels on the northeast corner where there is no safe access for the employees. He suggested to amend and correct the hours of operation to read from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mr. Lyons' response was that the applicant would need to adhere to condition #2 referring to the building codes which would address the electrical panel problems and an amendment to the hours of operation would be made. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Breen to continue Conditional Use Permit 95-634 to May 15, 1995 Planning Commission regular meeting. Vote resulted: YES: LOI, RUIZ, LOWREY, BREEN, ORTIZ NO: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE 7. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 95-635 - 3514 N. Rosemead Boulevard - Request from Rasheed Khan to transfer ownership of an existing on-sale general liquor (Type 47) license in conjunction with an existing restaurant, dba Love's Restaurant. Mr. Troyer presented the staff report with the recommendation for one (1) year approval, subject to the conditions in the attached 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: Rasheed Khan, manager-owner of Love's Restaurant. He stated that he had been with Love's for twelve years and that he had been managing restaurants all his life and this is his first opportunity to take over the franchise of the business. There being no one else wishing to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed. PC Minutes 4-17-95 Page 3 of 5 Discussion by the Commission: Commissioner Ruiz felt that Love's Restaurant had always been a very well maintained establishment and had always complied with all conditions. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ruiz, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz to approve Conditional Use Permit 95-635, subject to conditions of approval. Vote resulted: YES: NO: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OTHER BUSINESS LOI, RUIZ, LOWREY, BREEN, ORTIZ NONE NONE NONE 8. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 87-380 - A request from Edward Sunseri to extend a conditional use permit allowing off-sale of general liquor ('T'ype 21) license on property located at 8400 E. Valley Boulevard, dba Sunseri's Market. Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum with the recommendation to approve the extension 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 Ortiz had some concern with the store's storage of merchandise not well designed and the aisles are not cleared for safety purposes. Mr. Lyons replied that staff together with the building inspector will work with the owner to keep the aisles clear and make sure that the electric panel is accessible. Chairman Lowrey mentioned that this establishment is also in the catering business, hauling a lot of merchandise to and from locations and that they do get a lot of shipments of merchandise. He also mentioned that the parking lot had been re-stripped. Commissioner Ruiz commented that he observed Delta has only one (1) entrance and Valley Boulevard has two (2) entrances. He wanted to know the reason for this particular design. Michael Sunseri, 8400 E. Valley Boulevard. The applicant responded that when the store was originally built some sixteen (16) years ago, the traffic flow was designed to to go in on Delta and to go out on Valley. Chairman Lowrey wanted to know if the yellow zone had ever been used. Mr. Sunseri responded that with some deliveries, the yellow zones are utilized for loading and unloading zones. These yellow zones hinder some of the parking as some people do not understand its usage. Chairman Lowrey recommended the Traffic Commission to study this particular zone. Mr. Sunseri responded to Commissioner Ortiz' concern on the electrical panels. He stated he would try to keep and maintain a clear access. PC Minutes 4-17-95 Page 4 of 5 (MO) It was moved by Chairman Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Breen to extend Conditional Use Permit 87-380 for three (3) years, subject to the conditions of approval. Voted resulted: YES: LOI, RUIZ, LOWREY, BREEN, ORTIZ NO: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE 9. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 91-545 - A request from Seung Su Yu to extend a conditional use permit allowing off-sale of general liquor (Type 21) license on property located at 2125 N. San Gabriel Boulevaed, dba Vito's Liquor. Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum and recommended a three (3) year extension, subject to the conditions of approval outlined in Exhibit A. It was ascertained that the applicant was in the audience. Discussion by the Commission: (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ruiz, seconded by Commissioner Loi to extend Conditional Use Permit 91-545 for three (3) years, subject to the conditions of approval. Vote resulted: YES: LOI, RUIZ, LOWREY, BREEN, ORTIZ NO: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE 10. PC RESOLUTION 95-11 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-636, TO OPERATE A SEWING FACTORY IN THE M-1 ZONE AT 8823 E. GARVEY AVENUE, SUITES #B3 & #B4. 11. PC RESOLUTION 95-12 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT NO. 95-01 AMENDING CHAPTERS 9104 AND 9105 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING STANDARDS FOR MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE OF FRONT AND SIDE YARD AREA IN THE R-1 AND R-2 ZONES. Mr. Price presented the resolutions by title only. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz, to waive further reading and adopt. Vote resulted: YES: LOI, RUIZ, LOWREY, BREEN, ORTIZ NO: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE 12. REORGANIZATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION Chairman Lowrey turned the gavel over to the Secretary of the Planning Commission. PC Minutes 4-17-95 Page 5 of 5 • 11 Assistant City Manager, Don Wagner, acting as Secretary of the Planning Commission, entertained nominations for the position of Chairman. Commissioner Ortiz nominated Commissioner Ruiz for Chairman of the Planning Commission.. Commissioner Breen seconded the motion made by Commissioner Ortiz and there being no further nominees for the position of Chairman, Commissioner Ruiz was announced Chairman of the Planning Commission. Chairman Ruiz thanked the Commission for their vote of confidence and announced that nominations were now open for the office of Vice-Chairman. Commisssioner Lowrey nominated Commissioner Ortiz for Vice-Chairman. It was moved by Commissioner Loi, seconded by Commissioner Breen to elect Commissioner Ortiz as Vice-Chairman. There being no further nominees for the position of Vice- Chairman, Commissioner Ortiz was announced Vice-Chairman of the Planning Commission. 13. ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE - On any matter not on the Agenda - None 14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF A. Mr. Lyons notified the Commission of Josie Pickett's absence due to her husband's serious health condition and he thanked Nancy Valderrama for helping out in tonight's meeting. Mr. Lyons also reminded the Commission on the upcoming events: (1) The CCCA Conference in Palm Springs - to inform Jan Saavedra for reservations. (2) WSGV monthly luncheon meeting this Wednesday at the Old Mill, San Marino. (3) CCCA Annual Commissioners Workshop this Saturday, April 22nd. B. Mr. Troyer congratulated the new incoming officers and likewise thanked the outgoing officers. C. Chairman Lowrey thanked staff and fellow Commissioners for their support during his term of office. D. Mr. Wagner thanked Chairman Lowrey for a job well done and for his committment as part of the Commission for many years. He also reiterated his appreciation on the Commission's role in giving the audience and applicants due process and expediting the issues. E. Commissioner Lowrey stated that Rosemead currently has one of the finest Commissions and he was grateful for being a part of it. 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. The next meeting will take place on May 1, 1995, at 7:00 p.m.