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PC - Minutes 02-06-95CITY OF ROSEMEAD 8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING February 6, 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 The Invocation was delivered 2. ROLL CALL - Present: Ex Officio: 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regula led by Chairman Lowrey. by Commissioner Breen. Loi, Ruiz, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz Wagner, Price, Lyons, Troyer, Holm, Pickett r meeting January 16, 1995. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Ruiz, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 16, 1995. Vote resulted: YES: Loi, Ruiz, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz NO: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 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. ZONE VARIANCE 94-269 - 2438 Bartlett Avenue - Request from Tong Tran to construct a 462 square foot addition without providing an additional parking space. Mr. Lyons presented the staff memorandum with the recommendation to continue -the item to the regular meeting of February 21, 1995, in order to allow time for various issues to be addressed. The Commission was in agreement with the staff recommendation and the Chairman continued the item to the regular meeting of February 21, 1995. 7. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-632 - 9241 Rose Street - Request from Humberto and Irma Polanco to construct a 3,186 square foot addition to an existing dwelling. Mr. Troyer presented the staff report with the recommendation to deny. It was ascertained that the applicant was in the audience. The Chairman opened the public hearing. PC Minutes 2-6-95 Page 2 of 4. Addressing the Commission in favor of the request were: Irma Polanco, 9241 Rose Street, applicant and owner of the property. Ms. Polanco stated that the request for the addition of the dwelling was mainly due to her husband's illness and also her own personal health problems which need a lot of attention. By living close to her children, it would give them the opportunity to reciprocally help each other. And at the present time, they are not financially in a position to purchase another property. She was hoping that the Commission considers her request favorably. Juan F. Goldstein, 737 N. Sierra Bonita Avenue, Los Angeles. Mr. Goldstin stated that the existing house was too small for the need and size of the family. The requirements and the needs of the family of the Polanco, compel the addition to the dwelling unit. With the proposed design of the dwelling, it may appear to be a huge and divided house, but this is not the intention. The intention is only to be able to keep the family together. The lot coverage is actually less than 45% of the Floor Area Ratio with sufficient parking spaces. And also because of the City's requirements with regards to setbacks, Mr. Goldstein stated that the structure of the house was designed with conformity and compatibility of the surrounding neighborhood. Because of the needs of the family, the square footage addition to the dwelling is a necessity and with their proposal, the house would still remain as one single-family dwelling. Marco Quezada, 259 Monterey Road, South Pasadena. Mr. Quezada, the general contractor and nephew of the applicant, stated that the situation of this request is quite unique. The lot is measurably large but in comparison with the neighboring lots with two or three units in them, it is not feasible to have the lot subdivided into three units because of the need of the family. In comparison with other large monolithic homes in the City, which are built right up to the front, the design of the proposed addition was more on the rear of the property which is within the limitation of the square footage. The request was not to put two houses in the property but to keep the houses as compact as possible with the need of the family in mind. Mr. Quezada also stated that based on the unique situation where the applicant purchased the property way back in 1973 and prior to this purchase has been a resident of Rosemead, and also because of the compassionate situation of the family, he encouraged the Commission to vote for approval. There being no one else wishing to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed. Discussion by the Commission: (MO) Commissioner Breen stated that the property's proximity to the public park was too close and with a nine bedroom five bathroom house, parking need to be addressed. And for this reason, he moved for the denial of the project. Commissioner Ruiz concurred with Commissioner Breen and with respect to Section 9181.1, he stated that this project does not meet its requirements and is not in harmony with its neighboring area. Commissioner Ruiz seconded Commissioner Breen's motion for denial. Vote resulted: YES: Ruiz, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz NO: None ABSTAIN: Loi ABSENT: None PC Minutes 2-6-95 Page 3 of 4. Mr. Stan Price, the City Attorney, explained the applicant's right to appeal in writing the Commission's decision within ten (10) days to the City Council. He also instructed the applicant to discuss with Mr. Lyons any outstanding questions they may have. OTHER BUSINESS 8. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-604 - Request from Peter Hieng to continue the on-site sale of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a liquor store dba G. W. Liquor, for property located at 8606 E. Garvey Avenue (cont'd. from 1-16-95). Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum and recommended a one (1) year extension, subject to the attached conditions of approval. Discussion by the Commission: (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commisioner Loi, to extend Conditional Use Permit 93-604 for a period of one (1) year, subject to the conditions of approval. Vote resulted: YES: Loi, Ruiz, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz NO: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 9. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-568 - Request from Joyce Chen to continue the on-site sale of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with ,a restaurant/bar dba Rose Room, located at 8772 E. Valley Boulevard (cont'd from 1-16-95). Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum and recommended a six (6) month extension, subject to the amended conditions. Chairman Lowrey asked Ms. Chen if she was in agreement with the amended conditions of approval and if she would adhere to them. Ms. Chen stated that the conditions of approval were acceptable and she understands and agrees to adhere to them. Chairman Lowrey inquired about the hours of operation of the business. Mr. Troyer responded that the business hours for the restaurant are from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and the cocktail lounge hours are from 9:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (MO) It was moved by commissioner Ruiz, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz, to extend Conditional Use Permit 92-568 for a period of six (6) months, subject to the amended conditions of approval. Vote resulted: YES: Loi, Ruiz, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz NO: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 10. PC RESOLUTION 95-01 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 24136 TO SUBDIVIDE AN EXISTING PARCEL INTO THREE (3) LOTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3450 BARTLETT AVENUE, ROSEMEAD. PC Minutes 2-6-95 Page 4 of 4. 11. PC RESOLUTION 95-02 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-631 TO OPERATE A SEWING FACTORY IN THE M-1 ZONE AT 8819 E. GARVEY AVENUE, SUITE #A4, ROSEMEAD. (MO) It was moved by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commisioner Ruiz, 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. Troyer wished everyone a Happy Valentine's Day and hopefully to see all at the next Commission meeting after the President's Day. B. Mr. Price reminded the Commission that the next meeting would be on a Tuesday instead of a Monday because of the holiday on President's Day being on a Monday. 14. There being no other business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. The next meeting will take place on February 21, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. i