PC - Minutes 02-21-95•
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
February 21, 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 Commissioner Ruiz.
The Invocation was delivered by Chairman Lowrey.
2. ROLL CALL - Present:
Ex Officio:
Loi, Ruiz, Lowrey, Breen
Wagner, Karger, Lyons,
Holm, Pickett
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting February 6, 1995.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner
Ruiz, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February
6, 1995. Vote resulted:
YES: Loi, Ruiz, Lowrey, Breen
NO: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Ortiz
4. EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURES AND
Attorney Michael J. Karger explained the
and the right to appeal decisions of the
the City Council.
Commissioner Ortiz arrived at 7:10 p.m.
5. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH - The Commission
the oath to members-of the audience wishin
PUBLIC HEARINGS
APPEAL RIGHTS - City
public hearing process
Planning Commission to
Secretary administered
3 to speak.
6. ZONE VARIANCE 94-269 - 2438 Bartlett Avenue - Request from Tong
Tran to construct a 462 square foot addition without providing
an additional parking space (cont'd. from 2-6-95).
Mr. Holm presented the staff memorandum with the recommendation
to deny.
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:
Tong Tran, 8745 Hovey Street, Rosemead, applicant for this
project was seeking approval for several reasons, that he will
be retiring soon and that he intends to sell another property to
be able to move to this smaller place for a lower payment. He
also gave the reason that due to being unemployed, there was a
financial burden. He felt that additional bedrooms are not
needed, although the addition was needed to accomodate family
gatherings. He stated also that at the moment, the construction
of the second story is not feasible due to finances.
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There being no one else wishing to address the Commission, the
public hearing was closed.
Discussion by the Commission:
Commissioner Loi requested clarifications on the staff report
where staff recommends to continue this item should the Planning
Commission vote to approve it.
Mr. Lyons responded that if the Commission should choose to
approve the variance, staff recommends to continue this item to
the next meeting and defer the Commission's vote until staff
drafts and presents conditions of approval that would mitigate
potential problems.
Commmissioner Breen expressed his opinion for staff to come up
with other alternatives or options that may be available to
avoid putting up a two-story building and without removing the
swimming pool.
(MO) It was moved by commissioner Ruiz to deny Zone Variance 94-269.
The motion died for lack of a second.
Commissioner Ortiz stated that the intent of the applicant was
to have a family room and a dining room. However, the garage
was being utilized as a dwelling unit. He instructed staff to
investigate if the garage could be expanded for two (2) cars.
Mr. Lyons responded to Commissioner Ortiz' concern that if
approved, the applicant would be required to maintain, repair
and repaint the garage and use it for parking. Another option
would be for the applicant to pursue the original plan check
which was submitted but unfortunately the approval expired in
1992. Original approval was for demolition of the existing
garage and addition of a second story with a two-car garage at
the rear of the property. This was a feasible way to add on to
the house without a variance. If the Commission agrees to
continue the item for a reduced version of the applicant's
proposal for a family room and dining room, the proposal would
still need an approval for a variance.
Commissioner Ruiz stated that he was in favor of denial based on
the staff recommendation and that he does not agree to continue
the item. Based on the information presented, if the Commission
approves this variance, it will be setting a precedent for other
applicants to come with the same type of work plan.
(MO) Commissioner Breen moved to continue the item for the next
meeting of March 6.
The applicant was agreeable to continue the item in order to
study other options.
Chairman Lowrey polled the Commission and the majority was in
favor of continuing Zone Variance 94-269 to March 6, 1995
meeting.
7. ZONE VARIANCE 95-270 - 7625 E. Columbia Street - Request from
Oleta A. Knight to maintain an existing 6.5 foot rear yard
setback in lieu of the required twenty (20) feet for an existing
dwelling.
Mr. Lyons stated that due to a discovery after this item was
noticed and upon request from the applicant, this item was
removed from the agenda.
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OTHER BUSINESS
8. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 87-392 - Request from Hari
Alipuria for a conditional use permit extension for the on-site
sale of beer and wine dba Chameli Restaurant, for property
located at 8752 Valley Boulevard.
Mr. Lyons presented the staff memorandum and recommended a three
(3) year extension.
Discussion by the Commission:
Commissioner Loi stated that this particular restaurant does not
operate solely as a food establishment, but it operates with
several businesses like a retail outlet for clothings and an
office at the second level.
It was ascertained that the applicant was not in attendance but
he was sent a reminder letter for this particular meeting.
Commissioner Ortiz recommended continuance of the item since the
applicant was not present to answer the Commission's concerns..
There was no objection, and the item was continued to the
regular meeting of March 6, 1995.
9. MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 79-163 - A request by
Thrifty Oil Company to modify conditions in order to lease
existing service bays for independent auto repair in the C-3
zone for property located at 3302 N. Del Mar Avenue.
Mr. Holm presented the staff memorandum and recommended approval
subject to conditions 1 through 25.
Gerald Greenberg, 10000 Lakewood Boulevard, Downey. Mr.
Greenberg, a representative from Thrifty Oil Company requested
amendment to condition #11 relating to the hours of operation,
clarification of #20 requiring all new businesses/tenants to
contact Southern California Air Quality Management District and
amendment to condition #25 stating no vehicles shall be stored
outside the building overnight.
Mr. Lyons responded to Mr. Greenberg's concern with condition
#11. He stated that the hours of operation must be regulated
for auto related businesses, since auto work sometimes goes
beyond the business hours and also to control the impact of
noise for the benefit of the surrounding areas. He felt that
the hours of operation are appropriate for auto repair services
and are not applicable to the gasoline sales or the mini market.
With regards to condition #20, Mr. Holm stated that for some
types of auto repair businesses, verification of permits or a
letter of exemption must be submitted before occupany. This
condition is to alert the tenants or business owners to contact
the SCAQMD for information in relation to their business if they
do need one or not. With regards to condition #25, currently,
auto repair businesses in the City sometimes stack up cars which
become partly storage yards as well as auto repairs. This
particular property is an open corner lot and very visible from
Del Mar Avenue and staff was concerned that if cars are allowed
to be stored outside, the lot can become unsightly.
Discussion by the Commission:
Commissioner Ortiz expressed concern in relation to the hours of
operation in this particular area. He commented on the grounds
being very clean. However, if cars would be repaired, stored
and parked he was concerned on a specific area where this would
occur.
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Mr. Lyons responded that if the Commission approves the
modification of the condition, an area will be designated for
them.
The Commission discussed further the conditions relating to the
hours of operation and the number of cars allowed for storage.
Mr. Lyons stated that staff's main concern is the overnight
storage and the lot becoming an auto grave yard.
Chairman polled the Commission and the majority agreed that the
hours of operation be limited to: Monday through Friday from 7
a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m and Sunday 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. And also to allow two vehicles (maximum) for
overnight storage with no vehicles stored in the alley or on the
public street.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commisioner
Breen to approve Modification of Conditional Use Permit 79-163,
subject to the amended conditions of approval. Vote resulted:
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YES: Loi, Ruiz, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz
NO: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
10. PC RESOLUTION 95-03 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-632 TO
CONSTRUCT A 3,186 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO AN EXISTING DWELLING
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9241 ROSE STREET, ROSEMEAD.
Mr. Karger presented the resolution by title only.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commisioner
Ortiz, to waive further reading and adopt. Vote resulted:
YES: Loi, Ruiz, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz
NO: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
12. ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE - On any matter - None
13. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF
A. Mr. Lyons reminded the Commission about the West San Gabriel
Valley luncheon meeting. Also, he informed them on a couple
of Municipal Code Amendments with regards to
Adult-Businesses and an ordinance that would control the
amount of cement in the front yard for the R-1 and R-2
properties; that the amendments will be introduced sometime
in the latter part of March. He also congratulated Mr.
Michael Karger for a job well done.
B. Commissioner Loi commented on a
with regards City investments.
Commissioner Loi's statement,
like more information on this,
to give each a copy of the staff
article was somewhat inaccurate.
newspaper article regarding
Mr. Wagner appreciated
but 'if the Commission would
he would be more than happy
report, since the newspaper
B. Commissioner Ortiz had some concerns regarding overnight
parking on San Gabriel and Garvey. Cement trucks parked
over two hours with no parking citations, and also with
trucks being parked overnight. Mr. Wagner instructed Mr.
Lyons to contact Doug Jewett from the Sheriff's Dept.
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C. Chairman Lowrey and the Planning Commission discussed
further, auto related businesses and storage in the City.
14. ADJOURNMENT
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 March 6, 1995, at 7:00 p.m.
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