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PC - Minutes 11-03-80AMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 17, 1980 CITY OF ROSEMEAD 8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION ,.REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 3, 1980 MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER - The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Rosemead was called to order by Chairman Cleveland 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 Chairman Cleveland. The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Lowrey. 2. ROLL CALL - Present: Handy, Lowrey, Cleveland, Ritchie, Mattern Absent: None Ex Officio: Kress, Dickey, Carmona, Christianson,,Fernandez 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting, October 20, 1980 Commissioner Mattern stated that Item No. 5 was incorrect in that the Commission had amended Condition No. 5 as follows: 5. Interior private streets shall be constructed with a minimum of 4" of AC over 6" base, or 6" of concrete. - '"He requested that the appropriate change be made. +There being no objections.by the Commission, staff was directed to amend the Minutes as requested by Commissioner Mattern. It was moved by Commissioner Mattern, seconded by Commissioner Lowrey, to approved the Minutes of October 20, 1980, subject to the amendment requested by Commissioner Mattern. ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: Lowrey, Cleveland, Ritchie, Mattern Noes: None Abstain: Handy 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM.THE AUDIENCE - On items not on the Agenda Chairman Cleveland asked if anyone present wished to address the Commission. No one came forward. PUBLIC HEARINGS "5. ZONE CHANGE 80-121: Request by Chevron Land and Development Company for a change of zone, from A-1, Light Agricultural to C-3&, Medium Commercial, Pes4gn -^r^'a5,, for the area generally bounded by the Pomona Freeway on the north, Arroyo Drive on the south, and west of San Gabriel Boulevard. (Continued from October 20, 1980) The Staff Report dated October 20, 1980 was presented by Mr. Carmona and the recommendation for approval was made. Chairman Cleveland opened the Public Hearing at 7:38 p.m. The witnesses were administered the oath by the secretary. PROPONENT: James L. Rippy Chevron Land and Development Company 2001 Goldenwest Huntington Beach, California F) AMENDMENTS TO MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 3, 1980 AMENDMENT TO ITEM NO. 9 - EXTENSION REQUEST - TENTATIVE TRACT 37012 Addition requested by Commissioner Ritchie as follows: There was a discussion by the Commission with regard to the driveway standards for this project. It was requested that the following be added to Condition No. 2d.: All interior private streets shall be constructed with a minimum of 4 inches AC over 6 inch base or 6 inches of concrete. Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting - October 20, 1980 Page Two OPPONENT: Mr. Frank C. Donahue 512 North San Gabriel Boulevard Rosemead, California Mr. Rippy stated that he was representing the applicants and addressed the Commission with regard to the proposal for a shopping center. Mr. Donahue stated that he lived in the area and was concerned with the increase in the traffic the proposal may have in this area. He also ex- pressed his concern with flood control problems due to the removal of natural vegetation in the area, and the Environmental Impact Report. He also requested that a Design Overlay zone be imposed on the area to allow for control of proposed uses in the future. Chairman Cleveland closed the Public Hearing at 7:50 p.m. There was a discussion by the Commission with regard to Mr. Donahue's tesitmony. It was the consensus of the Commission to impose a Design Overlay,-in addition to the C-3 zoning. Staff was directed to make the appropriate change. It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, approve Zone Change 80-121, subject zone. seconded by Commissioner Handy, to to the addition of a design overlay ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: Handy, Lowrey, Cleveland, Ritchie, Mattern Noes: None 6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 80-201: Request by Tomei Shogi Company, Ltd. for the establishment of a dog kennel on property located at 9739 Abilene Street. The Staff.Report dated November 3, 1980, was presented by Mr. Carmona and the recommendation for approval.was made. Chairman Cleveland opened the Public Hearing at 7:58 p.m. The witnesses were administered the oath by the secretary. PROPONENTS: Mr. Tom L. Chaves Mrs. Violet Baws Tower Suite 570, World Trade Center 9743 Abilene Street 350 South Figueroa Street Rosemead, California Los Angeles, California 90071 Mr. Chaves stated that he was representing the applicants. and expressed their willingness to comply with all conditions as set forth. Mrs. Baws expressed her agreement with. the conditions of the Staff Report, especially the installation of the wall, and stated her belief that this new dog kennel would be an asset to the neighborhood-and community. Chairman Cleveland closed the Public Hearing at 8:10 p.m. There was a short discussion by the Commission with regard to.the proposal. It was moved by Commissioner Ritchie, seconded by Commissioner Mattern, to grant Conditional Use Permit 80-201, subject to the conditions set forth in the Staff Report. ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: Handy, Lowrey, Cleveland, Ritchie, Mattern Noes: None 7. TENTATIVE TRACT 40720: Request by Wayman O. Wilkes for the subdivision of an existing parcel of land for the purpose of constructing a ten-unit con- dominium project on property located at 3202-3210 Walnut Grove Avenue. Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting -October 20, 1980 Page Three The memorandum requesting a continuance was presented by Mr. Carmona. Chairman Cleveland opened the Public Hearing at 8:05 p.m. PROPONENT: Mr. Ronald Johnson 600 B North Garfield.AVenue Monterey Park,.. California OPPONENT: Mr. Carl Herman 8033 Newmark Avenue Rosemead, California Mr. Johnson stated that he was present to represent the applicant. He re- quested that his name be added to the mailing list for this project so that he could receive notice of the public hearings. Mr. Hermann stated that he was representing Mrs. Eleanor Parker, who resides at 3158 Walnut Grove Avenue. He expressed his concern. with the increase in traffic due to the increased density in the neighborhood. There was a short discussion by the Commission regarding the continuance of the Public Hearing. The witnesses were advised by the Commission that this matter would be continued at the next regular meeting, November 17; 1980. It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Handy, to continue the consideration of Tentative Tract 40720 at the next regular meeting on November 17, 1980. ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: Handy, Lowrey, Cleveland, Ritchie, Mattern Noes: None 8. EXTENSION.REQUEST -.PARCEL MAP 12390: Request by H.M. Scott and Associates for an extension of approval for a project located at 8801 East Garvey Avenue which was previously approved by the Planning Commission on November 5, 1979. The memorandum requestingthe extension was presented by Mr. Carmona. Chairman Cleveland opened the Public Hearing at 8:10 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to address. the Commission with regard to this matter, the Public Hearing was closed accordingly. Commissioner Mattern requested that this matter be continued to allow the Commission time to investigate the possibility of opening another driveway on this property. It was the consensus.of the. Commission to continue the consideration of the matter at the next regular meeting, November 17, 1980. * 9. EXTENSION REQUEST,- . TENTATIVE TRACT 37012: Request by Gene-Jac, Inc. for an extension of approval for a project located at 2626-2644 Walnut Grove Avenue, which was previously approved by the Planning Commission on May 7, 1979. The memorandum requesting an extension was presented by Mr. Carmona, and the recommendation for approval.was made. .Chairman Cleveland opened.the Public Hearing at 8:15 p.m. _ PROPONENT: Mr. Ron Johnson 600 B North Garfield Avenue Monterey Park, California - Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting - October 20, 1980 Page Four , Mr. Johnson stated that the extension was being requested to allow additional time for the final recordation of the map. ' It was moved by Commissioner Handy, seconded by Commissioner Lowrey, to allow grant-an extension until May 22, 1981 for Tentative Tract Map No. 37012. ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: Handy, Lowrey, Cleveland, Ritchie, Mattern Noes: None ...OTHER BUSINESS 10. PC RESOLUTION 80-35 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 80-197. 11. PC RESOLUTION 80-36 - A RESOLUTION OF. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 80-198. 12. PC RESOLUTION 80-37.- A RESOLUTION OF THE.PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 80-199. 13. PC RESOLUTION 80-38.- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING. COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 39996. (A FOURTEEN UNIT, ONE-LOT SUBDIVISION) 14. PC RESOLUTION 80-39 - A RESOLUTION OF. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING CONDITIONAL'USE PERMIT 80-200. The Resolutions were read by title only. -The _Commission requested _an.amendment to PC.Resolution 80-38, Section 3; !Condition No. 5._The, amendment reads as follows: 5. Interior private streets shall be constructed with a minimum of 4" AC over 6" base or 6" of concrete. it was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Handy, to waive further reading and.adopt.PC Resolutions 80-35, 80-36, 80-37, 80-38, and 80-39, subject to the amendment to PC Resolution 80-38. ROLL CALLVOTE - Ayes: Handy, Lowrey, Cleveland, Ritchie, Mattern Noes: None 15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE -.On any matter Chairman Cleveland-asked if anyone present wished to address the Commission. Mr. Carl Herman 8033 Newmark Avenue Rosemead, California Mr. Herman addressed the Commission with regard to the nuisance created by the car carriers used.in conjunction with L.A. Auto Auction. Staff was directed to refer this matter to the City of Rosemead Traffic Commission for their investigation. 16. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF A. Commissioner Ritchie-_i-nformed the Commission of the new legislation ..signed by Governor Brown which would allow mobile homes in residential zones. He also requested that staff supply the Commission with any additional information pertaining to this bill. B. The Commission was polled by the secretary to determine their attendance at the Southern California Planning Congress Dinner.Meeting, November 13, 1980. 17. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Cleveland adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.