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PC - Minutes 05-19-80CITY OF ROSEMEAD 8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MAY 19, 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 Commissioner Lowrey. The invocation was delivered by Commissioner De Tora. 2. ROLL CALL - Present: Handy, Lowrey, Cleveland, Ritchie, De Tora Absent: None Ex Officio: Kress,. Dickey, Sullivan, Christianson, Fernandez 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting, May 5, 1980. It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Handy, to approve the foregoing Minutes as printed. ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: Handy, Lowrey, Cleveland,. Ritchie, De Tora Noes: None 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 Chairman Cleveland requested..that anyone wishing to address the Commission regarding any of the matters scheduled for public hearing, rise and be administered the oath. ,The witnesses were administered the oath by the secretary. 5. ZONE CHANGE 80-115: Request by Robert Chang and David Tsai for a change of zone, from R-1, Single-family Residential to P-Parking, for property located between Valley Boulevard on the north .and .Steele Street on the south, and addressed as 8714.Valley Boulevard.. (Amended request.,- continued from May 5, 1980 regular meeting.) I Chairman Cleveland stated that the public hearing had been left open at the last regular meeting, and asked if anyone present wished to address the Commission with regard to this matter. PROPONENT: Mr. David Tsai 328 South Atlantic Boulevard Monterey Park, California 91754 Mr. Tsai stated that. he was the architect on this project. He also stated that the design of the proposed motel had been changed so that the entire structure would be constructed on the portion of the lot already zoned C-3, and it was for this reason the request had been amended. OPPONENTS: Mr. Efren Andrews- Mrs. Brenda.Dumpit Mrs. Beatrice CapleLt 8733 Steele Street 8732 Steele Street 8712 Steele Street Rosemead, California Rosemead, California Rosemead, California Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting - May 19, 1980 Page Two ZONE.CHANGE 80-115 (continued) Mr. Andrews stated that he was opposing the change of zone because he did not want to see the residential character of the neighborhood disturbed.. He also stated his concern with the possible detrimental effect on the neighborhood. Mrs. Dumpit expressed her concern with the possible danger to children in the neighborhood.because of the swimming pool, and her fear that the patrons of the motel would be "transients" and jeopardize the safety of the neighborhood. She also inquired regarding the type of gate to be installed.across the emergency access. Mr. Sullivan stated that it had not been determined whether or not the Fire Department would require the emergency access and gate. There was a discussion regarding this matter and Commissioner De Tora stated that if the Fire Department did not require the emergency access, he would request a written explanation. Staff was instructed to forward any such information to Commissioner De Tora. Mrs. Caplet stated that she was under the impression that there was to be no gate installed. She also asked if there were any other commercial projects to be constructed in the area. Chairman Cleveland closed the Public Hearing at 7:55 p.m. There was a lenghty discussion by the Commission regarding the testimony of the witnesses. Among the matters discussed was the size of the pro- posed swimming pool. Mr. Tsai informed the Commission that the pool was to be enclosed with a six-foot high fence, pursuant to the City of Rosemead Building Code. Also discussed was the landscaping. It was recommended by the Commission that the landscaping be installed on the ground instead of the proposed planter box. It was pointed out that a planter box of this type would make it easier for someone.:to climb the wall and gain access to the motel property. It was moved by Commissioner Ritchie, seconded by Commissioner Handy, to approve Zone Change 80-115 and adopt PC Resolution 80-11, subject to the amended request. ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: Handy, Lowrey, Cleveland, Ritchie, De Tora Noes: None it was moved by Commissioner Ritchie, seconded by Commissioner Handy, to adopt the Negative Declaration for.Zone Change 80-115. ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: Handy, Lowrey,. Cleveland, Ritchie, De Tora Noes: None Chairman Cleveland called a recess at 8:25 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:30 p.m. 6. ZONE VARIANCE 80-88 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 80-184: Request by Atlantic,Richfield Company for the continued use of an existing service station, and a zone variance to the minimum lot size requirement and..set back requirement for a service station located at 8204 Garvey Avenue. The Staff Report was presented by Mr. Sullivan. Chairman Cleveland opened the Public-Hearing at 8:33 p.m. PROPONENT: Mr. D.E. Wilson 300 Glenoaks Boulevard Glendale, California Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting - May 19, 1980 Page Three ZONE VARIANCE 80-88 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 80-184 (continued) Mr..Wilson stated that he was representing Atlantic Richfield and asked if the Commission had any questions. Chairman Cleveland closed the Public Hearing at 8:35 p.m. It was requested by Mr. Dickey that a condition.be added requiring Atlantic Richfield Company to sign an irrevocable consent to dedicate for the pur- pose of reconstructing the turn radius on the southeast corner of Garvey Avenue and San Gabriel Boulevard. There was a lengthy discussion by the Commission with regard to this request. Mr. Wilson stated that he did not have the authority to agree to such a condition, and requested that this matter be continued to a later date. The Commission was polled regarding the continuance of this matter. It was the consensus of opinion that the matter should be continued to the June 2, 1980 regular meeting to allow Mr. Wilson adequate time to discuss the matter with his company. OTHER BUSINESS 7. PC RESOLUTION 80-19 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY 11 OF ROSEMEAD.GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE.PERMIT 80-185. 8. PC RESOLUTION 80-20 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 80-186. The resolutions were read by title only. It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey,. seconded by Commissioner Handy, to waive further reading and adopt PC Resolutions 80-19 and 80-20. ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes. Handy, Lowrey, Cleveland, Ritchie, De Tora Noes: None 9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - On any matter. Chairman Cleveland asked if anyone present wished to address the Commission. No one came forward. 10. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF A. Chairman Cleveland.informed the Commission that this was Mr. Sullivan's last Planning Commission meeting and that.he was leaving the City of Rosemead to accept a new position. He expressed his gratitude to Mr. Sullivan for the years of service as Planning Director. B. Schedule a date for meeting with Urban Futures to discuss the General Plan. After a short discussion, the Commission scheduled the meeting with Urban Futures for Monday, June 2, 1980, immediately following the regular meeting. 11. ADJOURNMENT There being no.further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Cleveland adjourned.the meeting at 9:00 p.m.