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PC - Minutes 07-06-82CITY OF ROSEMEAD I~ 8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 6, 1982 MINUTES 9~D E ' hv" 1 60 1. CALL TO ORDER - The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Rosemead was called to order by Chairman Ritchie at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of Rosemead City Hall, 8838 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Mattern. The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner De Cocker. 2. ROLL CALL - Present: De Cocker, Schymos, Ritchie, Lowrey, Mattern Absent: None Ex Officio: Kress, Dickey, Carmona, de Zara 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting, June 21, 1982 It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Mattern, to approve the Minutes of June 21, 1982 as printed. ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: De Cocker, Schymos, Ritchie, Lowrey, Mattern Noes: None 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - On items not on the Agenda 1 Chairman Ritchie asked if anyone present wished to address the Commission. No one came forward. PUBLIC HEARINGS *5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 81-240: Request by the Church in Los Angeles for an amendment to the conditions of approval in the granting of Conditional Use Permit 81-240, which allows the establishment of a church on property located at 2454 North San Gabriel Boulevard and 2451 Gladys Avenue, Rosemead, California. The staff report dated June 29, 1982 was presented by Mr. Carmona and the recommendation for denial was made. During his presentation, Mr. Carmona addressed the Commission with regard to the scope of the modifications proposed in this request. Chairman Ritchie opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. The witnesses were administered the oath by the secretary. PROPONENTS: Mr. David Wang, Civil Engineer Don Hardy, Elder 4416 Franklin Avenue 2451 Gladys Avenue Los Angeles, California Rosemead, California Mr. Wang addressed the Commission regarding the reasons for the requested in- crease in capacity. He cited building economy and use of the structure as two of the reasons. Further, he stated that since the services would be conducted in three different languages, the attendance at the church would probably be increased. Mr. Wang also explained the increased off-street parking, and answered questions by the Commission with regard to the reduction of the play area and the clarification of the sizes of the proposed parking spaces. Mr. Hardy further clarified the reduction in space by adding that the space reduction had occurred in the landscaped area rather than the play area. In addition, he stated that the 400 seating capacity was only a five year projection of future attendance. *Amended by the Planning Commission, July 19, 1982 - See Page Five for amendment. Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting - July 16, 1982 Page Two OPPONENTS: Loretta Olea 2449 Gladys Avenue Rosemead, California Rosa Ochoa 2341 Joan Drive Hacienda Heights, California Mrs. Olea addressed the Commission with regard to her opposition to the in- creased number of classrooms and seating capacity due to the additional noise that would be generated by the increased number of persons attending services. Mrs. Olea also requested clarification of the number of persons projected to attend the church, including the children. This number was estimated to be 450 to 460 persons. Mrs. Ochoa stated her objection to the church. She also requested further information regarding the mease of transportation to be used by the church members, and stated her belief that the additional fumes from the exhaust of the additional cars will be detrimental to the surrounding residents. She also expressed her concern that the patrons of the church would eventually find it necessary to utilize Gladys Avenue for ingress and egress to the property. REBUTTAL: Mr. Hardy stated that the Rapid Transit District bus line passed in front of the church and many of the members were planning to utilize this as a means of transportation to attend services. In addition, Mr. Hardy stated that the noise attenuation had been dealt with in the original proposal, and those plans had not changed. Chairman Ritchie closed the public hearing at 8:05 p.m. There was a discussion by the Commission regarding the applicability of small car parking to a church use, and the Commission's past policy of not allowing small car parking in church-related parking lots. Also considered was the in- clusion of the children in the required person/parking space ratio. Further, during the discussion the Commission considered the maximum seating capacity under the Uniform Building Code. The Commission was informed that the maximum seating capacity under the U.B.C. would be approximately 396 persons. During the discussion, the Commission reached the consensus that small car parking was inappropriate for church parking lots due to problems with enforce- ment. It was moved by Commissioner Mattern, seconded by Commissioner Lowrey, to deny the request for a modification to Condition No. 8 contained in Conditional Use Permit 82-240. ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: De Cocker, Schymos, Ritchie, Lowrey, Mattern Noes: None * OTHER BUSINESS 6. MODIFICATION TO SECTION 8110: Request by Michael R. Robledo for a waiver of the sidewalk requirement for property located at 3632 Delta Avenue. The memorandum dated May 27, 1982 was presented by Mr. Carmona and the recommendation for approval was made. It was moved by Commissioner Mattern, seconded by Commissioner De Cocker, to approve the request for a waiver of the sidewalk requirement for property located at 3632 Delta Avenue: ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: De Cocker, Schymos, Ritchie, Lowrey, Mattern Noes: None 7. EXTENSION REQUEST - RELOCATION 82-E: Request by Cam Thi Dunaway for an extension of the time approved for Relocation 82-E, located at 8825 Glendon Way. The memorandum dated June 28, 1982 was presented by Mr: Carmona and the recommendation for approval of a thirty day extension was made. *See Page Five for addition to Item No. 5 requested July 19, 1982. Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting - July 6, 1982 Page Three It was moved by Commissioner De Cocker, seconded by Commissioner Lowrey, to approve a thirty day extension to Relocation 82-E. Commissioner Schymos requested that a specific date be included in the motion. There was a short discussion by the Commission regarding the date to be specified as the completion deadline. It was the consensus of the Commission that the new expiration date be specified at August 16, 1982. Commissioner De Cocker then stated that he wished to restate his motion. It was moved by Commissioner De Cocker, seconded by Commissioner Lowrey, to grant an extension of approval to Relocation 82-E, until August 16, 1982. ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: De Cocker, Schymos, Ritchie, Lowrey, Mattern Noes: None 8. PC RESOLUTION 82-20 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 82-244 FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PARKING LOT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4705 NORTH ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD, ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA. Mr. Kress read the resolution by title only. It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Mattern, to waive further reading and adopt PC Resolution 82-20. ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: De Cocker, Schymos, Ritchie, Lowrey, Mattern Noes: None 9. PC RESOLUTION 82-21 - A.RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING CONDITIONAL,APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 82-8, FOR A PROPOSED NINE-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT 8852 MARSHALL STREET, ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA. Mr. Kress read the resolution by title only. Chairman Ritchie requested an amendment to Condition No. 11, as follows: 11. That the project shall be developed in accordance with the development plans dated June 11, 1982, (Reference: File, Design Review 82-8), and accept the driveway ramp of 17% from the street, with the grade transition between Buildings 1 and 2 so that the first floor level of Units 8 and 9 shall not exceed 3 feet from the existing, adjacent grade. There being no objections by the Commission, the amendment to Condition No. 11 was so ordered. It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner De Cocker, to waive further reading and adopt PC Resolution 82-21, subject to the amendment to Condition No. 11. ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: De Cocker, Schymos, Ritchie, Lowrey, Mattern Noes: None 10. PC RESOLUTION 82-22 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RECOMMENDING. TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, APPROVAL OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 82-'1 FOR THE ADDITION OF BUILDINGS TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NARRAMORE CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION, LOCATED AT 1409 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE, ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA. Mr. Kress read the resolution by title only. It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner De Cocker,:to waive further reading and adopt PC Resolution 82-22. ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: De Cocker, Schymos, Ritchie, Lowrey, Mattern Noes: None 11. PC RESOLUTION 82-23 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, APPROVAL OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 82-5 FOR THE REMODELING OF AN EXISTING BUILDING LOCATED AT 1409 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE TO ACCOMMODATE AN OFFICE USE. Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting - July 6, 1982 Page Four Mr. Kress read the resolution by title only. It was movedjby Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner De Cocker, to waive further reading and adopt PC Resolution 82-23. ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: De Cocker, Schymos, Ritchie, Lowrey, Mattern Noes: None 12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - On any matter I Mr. Juan Nunez 2702 Del Mar Avenue Rosemead, California 91770 Mr. Nunez inquired regarding the status of the Garage/Yard Sale Ordinance. Chairman Ritchie informed Mr. Nunez that the Planning Commission would be conducting alpublic hearing on this matter at the July 19, 1982 regular meeting. He further advised Mr. Nunez that he may appear at that time and address the Commission regarding the adoption of this ordinance. In addition, Chairman Ritchie informed Mr. Nunez that he could obtain a copy of the proposed ordinance from the Planning Department prior.to the date of the public hearing. 13. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF A. Mr. Carmona polled the Planning Commission regarding their attendance at the Southern California Planning Congress meeting scheduled for July 8, 1982. B. Mr. Carmona addressed the Commission with regard to the American Planning Association (APA). He requested that the Commission consider joining this group, and stated that if any of the members wished to join, they should advise him. C. Commissioner Schymos requested the scheduling of a study session to consider regulation of video game arcades. There was then a discussion regarding the possible extension of the moratorium on this type of use. Mr. Kress stated during the discussion that the City Council could extend the moratorium a total of eighteen (18) months. D. Commissioner Mattern requested that in future design review applications, it be made a matter of Planning Commission policy that the proposed location of mailboxes be included in the plans submitted to the Commission. There being no objections by the Commission, the implementation of this policy was so ordered. E. Commissioner Lowrey-requested that the Planning Commission be provided with copies of Traffic Commission minutes. There being no objections by the Commission staff was directed to provide the requested minutes to the Planning Commission. F. Mr. Clanton of the Traffic Commission addressed the Commission regarding the Traffic Commission's consideration and recommendation for the resolution of the traffic problem at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Rosemead Boulevard. G. Chairman Ritchie suggested that a study session be scheduled for August 4, 1982 at 6:00 p.m. to consider video game arcades. H. Staff was directed to provide the.-Commission with a draft of the R-3 zone amendments for their consideration at the next regular meeting, July 19, 1982. 14. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Ritchie adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting - July 6, 1982 Page Five Amendment to Item No. 5 *Chairman Ritchie informed the applicants that within ten (10) from this hearing, the applicants may appeal the Planning Commission decision to the City Council.