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PC - Minutes 01-18-82CITY OF.ROSEMEAD 8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 18, 1982 MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER - The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Rosemead wascalled to order by Chairman Lowrey at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Rosemead City Hall, 8838 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Mattern. The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Schymos. 2. ROLL CALL - Present: DeCocker, Schymos, Lowrey, Ritchie, Mattern Absent: None ExOfficio: Kress, Dickey, Carmona,.Christianson 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting, December 21, 1981 It was moved by Commissioner Ritchie, seconded by Commissioner Schymos to 'approve the minutes of December 21, 1981 as printed. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: DeCocker, Schymos.,.Lowrey, Ritchie, Mattern Noes: None 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - On items not on the Agenda. Chairman Lowrey asked if anyone present wished to address the Commission. No one came forward. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Lowrey requested that item #6 be taken out of order and hearing no objection by the Commission or the audience, it was so moved. 6. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 81-3:-City initiated request for a general plan amendment from Light Manufacturing to Community Commercial, in the area of Garvey generally described as being located between the Southern California Edison right-of way and Bartlett Avenue. (Continued from January 4, 1982). ZONE CHANGE 81-127: City initiated request for a change of zone, from M-1, Light Manufacturing and industrial, to C-3, Medium Commercial, for the area of Garvey Avenue generally described as being located between the Southern California Edison right-of-way and Bartlett Avenue.(COntinued from January 4, 1982). Mr. Carmona stated that concerns have been identified by several property owners within the affected area relative to the non-conforming probability pertaining to their businesses, and after reviewing the matter more carefully discovered that certain sections within the General Provisions dealing with non-conforming uses and termination of such uses (within three (3)years of a change of zone - Section 9121.4G), in essence conflicts with what was reported at the last meeting. Non-conforming businesses, through certain provisions would be affected, and it is not the City's intention to compromise any business within the City's jursidiction or this identified area #4. Therefore recognizing these particular sections of the Code that would place the business in jeopardy ,..staff recommends the Commission to terminate further consideration, of the General Plan Change and Zoning Change at this time. Chairman Lowrey thanked those citizens in the audience who took the time to attend the meeting and asked if anyone had a question regarding the above matter to please come forward. Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting - January..18, 1982 Page Two Addressing the Commission: William D. Ross, Attorney, 333 So. Hope St. Los Angeles, 90071 Mr. Ross stated he was representing Mr. Eddy D. Fields, property owner at 8662-8682 Garvey Avenue. Mr. Ross agreed with staffs recommendation as he had concerns for the non-conforming status of three businesses on the property owned. by Mr. Fields. - It was moved by Commissioner Schymos, seconded by Commissioner DeCocker to accept staff's recommendation and withdraw Zone Change 91-127 and General Plan Amendment 81-3. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: DeCocker, Schymos, Lowrey, Ritchie, Mattern Noes: None 5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 80-201: Request by Tomei Shogi Company, Ltd., for an expansion of Conditional Use Permit 80-201 which allows the operation of a dog kennel on property'located at 4110 Temple City Boulevard and 9739 Abilene Street. (Continued from January 4, 1982). Mr. Carmona presented the staff report. Chairman Lowrey. opened the public hearing. The witnesses were administered.the oath by the secretary Proponents Tom Chavez, Attorney representing Mr. Watanabe 350 South Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90071 Mr. Chavez responed. to concerns 'raised by the Commission at the last meeting. Leona Harwell 9733 Abilene Rosemead Ann Hamlin 9728 Abilene Rosemead Viola Baws 9743 Abilene Rosemead Bernadette Russo 9734 Abilene Rosemead The above kennel owners.commended Mr. Watanable on.the fine job he has done on the cleaning up of the site and expressed what a fine kennel he and his wife provide . Chairman Lowrey closed the public hearing. Discussion by the Commission. ensued regarding fencing, the operations of the kennel, and the type of dog that would be housed in the kennel. The following additional conditions were added to the staff report: 10. The.applicant shall keep and maintain "small" dogs as represented at the public hearing on January 18, 1982. 11. This Conditional Use Permit shall be limited to two (2) years and be available for. an extension without public hearing. it was moved by Commissioner Schymos, seconded by Commissioner DeCocker to approve Conditional Use Permit 80-201 subject to those conditions setforth in the staff report and the additional conditions 10 6 11. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: DeCocker, Schymos, Lowrey, Ritchie, Mattern NOES: None Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting - January 18, 1982 Page three OTHER BUSINESS 7. PC RESOLUTION 82-1. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 81-239 ALLOWING THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3001 WALNUT. GROVE AVENUE., ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA. City Attorney Kress presented the Resolution by title only.. It was moved by Commissioner Mattern, seconded by Commissioner Schymos to waive further reading and adopt. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: DeCocker,. Schymos,. Ritchie, Mattern. .Lowrey Noes: None 8. PC RESOLUTION 82-2. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DENYING, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 81-238 FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A GAME ARCADE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3939 ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD, ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA. City Attorney Kress presented the.Resolution by title only. It was moved by Commissioner --Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Schymos to waive further reading and adopt. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: DeCocker, Schymos, Ritchie, Mattern, Lowrey Noes:NOne 9. PC RESOLUTION 82-3. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION.OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 81-234 FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONVENIENCE MARKET, TO BE.OPERATED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A NEW SERVICE STATION ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9423 VALLEY BOULEVARD, ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA. City Attorney Kress presented the Resolution by title only. It was moved by Commissioner Schymos, seconded by Commissioner Ritchie to waive further reading and adopt. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: DeCocker, Schymos, Ritchie, Mattern, Lowrey Noes: None . 10. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None 11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF A. Commissioner Ritchie recommended consideration be given to changing the following sections within the M-1 Zoning Ordinance: 9114.1, B6 Automobile; bus and-truck parking.and.storage. Recommendation:. delete... and storage. 9114.1, B37: Poultry.and rabbit raising, slaughter or storage. Recommendation; delete in entirety. 9114.1, B43: Storage for transit.and transportation. equipment. Recommendation: Clarification.as to what-,is considered., transit and transportation equipment. After considerable discussion regarding the proposed. amendments it was recommended by the City Attorney.that this be referred to Mr. Jim Goodell, The Arroyo Group, for his review and recommendations. The Commission concured with. the Attorney's recommendation. B. Commissioner Mattern commented that he. really.appreciated.the inclusion of Section 6 in the Resolutions. C. Commissioner Ritchie stated that he appreciated the Planning Departments Weekly"P.eport.., . 12. ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business to come before.the Commission Chairman Lowrey adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m.