PC - Minutes 01-03-95CITY OF ROSEMEAD
8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
January 3, 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 Breen.
The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Lowrey.
2. ROLL CALL - Present:
Ex Officio:
Loi, Ruiz, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz
Wagner, Price, Troyer,
Holm, Pickett
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting December 19, 1994.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner
Ruiz, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December
19, 1994. Vote resulted:
YES: Loi, Ruiz, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz
NO: 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 94-268 - 8730 E. Garvey Avenue - Request from
Gilberto V. Espinoza to construct a second story storage area in
an existing warehouse with a parking deficiency of three (3)
parking spaces.
Mr. Troyer presented the staff report with the recommendation to
approve.
The Chairman opened the public hearing.
Addressing the Commission in favor of the proposal was:
Joe Espinoza, 3356 Greendale Avenue, Rosemead. Mr. Espinoza,
the son of the applicant and speaking on behalf of his father
stated that the proposed addition would only be used as a
storage area and that since the majority of their clientele are
motorcycle riders, they do not expect the parking facility to be
impacted. He was in attendance to answer any questions that the
Commission may have.
There being no one else wishing to address the Commission, the
public hearing was closed.
Discussion by the Commission:
Commissioner Ruiz suggested to add condition #8 as part of the
conditions of approval that states "The second story addition
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will not at any future date be converted wholly or partially in
any form or manner to a mezzanine lounge for either employees or
for private use and that such conversion shall constitute
violation of the conditions of approval".
(MO) It was moved by Commisioner Ruiz, seconded by Commissioner
Breen, to approve Zone Variance 94-268, subject to the amended
conditions of approval. Vote resulted:
YES: Loi, Ruiz, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz
NO: None
OTHER BUSINESS
7. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 87-391 - Request to continue
the operation of a game arcade, located at 3939 Rosemead
Boulevard, dba Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour.
Mr. Troyer presented the staff memorandum and recommended a two
(2) year extension, subject to the conditions of approval.
Commissioner Ortiz expressed concern about flammable merchandise
around the electrical panel which is a fire hazard.
Martin A. Jones, 7660 Columbia, Rosemead. Mr. Jones, manager of
the restaurant and speaking on behalf of the applicant was in
agreement that the area will be cleaned up and maintained in a
legal and safe manner.
Commissioner Loi stated that upon inspection, he found only
fifteen (15) machines were being used with three (3) riding
machines for children. He wanted clarification as to the number
of video machines requested and permitted as per the conditions
of approval.
Mr. Jones replied that the machines are rotated depending upon
popularity and need, but the store actually has eighteen (18)
game machines.
Mr. Troyer replied that the horse game machines for children
were counted as part of the total number of eighteen (18)
machines. Mr. Troyer suggested to change condition #5 to read
as "...eighteen (18) coin operated machines", and to eliminate
the word "video" machines.
(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner
Ortiz, to extend Conditional Use Permit 87-391, for a period of
two (2) years, subject to conditions of approval as amended.
Vote resulted:
YES: Loi, Ruiz, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz
NO: None
8. PC RESOLUTION 94-36 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
94-625 TO ALLOW FOR THE ON-SALE (TYPE 41) OF BEER AND WINE IN
CONJUNCTION WITH A RESTAURANT, DBA BON BON SUSHI, LOCATED AT
8450 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD.
9. PC RESOLUTION 94-37 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
94-627 TO TRANSFER AN EXISTING OFF-SALE (TYPE 20) BEER AND WINE
LICENSE IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EXISTING MARKET, DBA CIRCLE.K
#5221, LOCATED AT 8609 E. GARVEY AVENUE.
Mr. Price presented the resolutions by title only.
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(MO) It was moved by Commissioner Loi, seconded by Commisioner Ruiz,
to waive further reading and adopt. Vote resulted:
YES: Loi, Ruiz, Lowrey, Breen, Ortiz
NO: None
10. ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE - On any matter - None
11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF
A. Commissioner Loi commented about an article he read on
Community Enterprise. Mr. Wagner responded that the City
was not designated as one of the enterprise zones but he
will inform the Commission of any future development.
12. 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 January 16, 1995, at 7:00 p.m.
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