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PC - Minutes 03-03-80' t **A-9ENDED AT THE PLANNING;COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 17, 1980 CITY OF ROSEMEAD 8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 3, 1980 MTNl7TR.S 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 De Tora. The invocation was delivered by Commissioner Handy. 2. POLL CALL_ - Present: Handy, Lowrey, Cleveland, Ritchie, De Tora Absent: None Ex.:Officio: Natoli, Kress, Sullivan, Fernandez 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting, February 19, 1980. It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner D- Tora, to approve the foregoing Minutes as printed. ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: Lowrey, Cleveland, Ritchie, De Tora Noes: None Abstain: Handy Commissioner Handy stated that he abstained from voting on the Minutes because he was not present at that meeting. i 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. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 79-179: Memorandum regarding Punchy's Bar, 7900 Garvey Avenue (Continued from February 4, 1980 regular meeting) 6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 79-172: Memorandum regarding Shell Oil Comapny, 3603 North Rosemead Boulevard (Continued from February 4, 1980, reqular meeting.) Chairman Cleveland stated that the two items listed above had-not filed for the required Variances.in time for the meeting this evening. Therefore, it was recommended that Conditional Use Permit 80-179 be continued to April 7, 1980, and Conditional Use Permit 79-172 be continued to March 17, 1980. It w?s moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Handy, to continue Conditional Use Permit 79-180 to the April 7, 1980 meeting and Conditional Use Permit 79-172 to the March 17, 1980 meeting. ROLL CALL VOTF. - Ayes: Handy, Lowreu, Cleveland, Ritchie, De Tora . r Noes: None 7. TENTATIVE TRACT 39070: Request bq Robert F. Hayes for the subdivision of a parcel of land, located at 2730 Walnut Grove Avenue, for the purpose of constructing a, fifteen-unit condominium project. The.'witnes§.for all public hearings on the Agenda were administered the oath by the secretary. Chairman Cleveland opened the Public Hearing at 7:40 p.m. Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting - March 3, 1980 Page Two TENTATIVE TRACT 39070 (continued) PROPONENT: Mr. James Nelson 408 South Rosemead Boulevard Pasadenc, California Mr. Nelson addressed the.Commission on behalf of the applicant. He stated that the applicant had no objections to the conditions of approval, how- ever, he requested that the Commission waive the installation of main- line sewers, and allow him to intall a lateral sewer system. Mr. Nelson outlined his reasons for this request. There was a short dis- cussion by the Commission regarding this matter. Chairman Cleveland closed the Public Hearing at 7:55 p.m. There was a discussion by the Commission regarding the tentative tract map and Mr. Nelson's request. _It was decided by the Commission that the request made by Mr. Nelson should be denied. It was moved. by Commissioner Ritchie, seconded by Commissioner De Tora, to approve Tentative Tract 39070, subject to the recommendations by the County Engineer and staff. ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: Handy, Lowrey, Cleveland, Ritchie, De Tora Noes: None 8. ZONE CHANCE 80-115: Request by Robert Chang and David Tsai for a change of zone from R-1, Single-Family Residential to P-Parking; and from R-1, Single-Family Residential to C-3D, Medium Commercial, Design Overlay, for a parcel of land located at 8714 Valley Boulevard. The Staff Report was presented by Mr. Sullivan. Chairman Cleveland opened the Public Hearing at 8:00 p.m. PROPONENT: Mr. David Tsai 328 South Atlantic Boulevard Monterey Park, California Mr. Tsai stated that he was present to answer any questions the Commission may have regarding this project.and the proposed motel. The Commission asked Mr. Tsai various questions.with regard to the project. OPPONENTS: Mr. Dominick Ferrulli 8718 Steele Street Rosemead, California Mr. Loren L. Rightmeier 8724 Valley Boulevard Rosemead, California Mr. Ferrulli expressed.his concern regarding the possible detrimental effects this development could have to the-surrounding residential property. In addition, he stated that he felt the public hearing notices did not fully disclose all.pertinent information, and that he was of the opinion that all property owners 6n Steele Street should have been informed regardless of whether. or not they were in the 300-foot radius required.by law. Mr. Kress was asked for a legal opinion on.this point. He stated that the notice was,-adequate to meet compliance with law. Chairman Cleveland called a recess at 8:25 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:35 p.m. Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting - March 3, 1980 Page Three Amended by ZONE CHANGE 80-115 Planning Commission March 17, 1980 Mr. Rightmeier also expressed his opposition to the manner in which the property owners were notified of the public hearing. Chairman Cleveland closed the Public Hearing at 8:45 p.m. There was a discussion by the Commission regarding the matters referred to by the witnesses, and it was suggested that this matter be-continued to a later date. The Commission was polled and it was their decision that there would be no advantage to postponing a decision on this matter. There was further discussion by the Commission and Commissioner Ritchie expressed his opinion regarding the manner in which the notice was given, and his concern with the landscaping on Steele Street, access to the trash bin enclosure, the possibility of increased traffic on Steele Street, and visual infringement on the adjacent-residential--properties. Commissioner De Tora requested that all utilities be placed underground. At the end of this discussion, the Commission added the following conditions: 7. The applicant shall design the building in such a manner as to restrict the visual infringement onto the adjacent residential property. Building design plans shall be submitted.to the Director of Planning for approval. 8. Access on Steele Street shall be for emergency vehicles only. 9. A landscaping plan for Steele Street shall be submitted to the Director of Planning for his approval. It was moved by Commissioner Handy, seconded by Commissioner Lowrey, to approve Zone Change 80-115, subject to the conditions recommended by Staff and the three added conditions.. ROLL.CALL VOTE.-.Ayes: Handy,.Lowrey, (Cleveland, Ritchie, De Tora Noes: None I _ OTHER BUSINESS 9. CONDOMINIUM PLAN APPROVAL: Review of a condominium plan submitted by Nina Kuo for property located at 8902 and 8908 East Marshall Street. The Staff Report was presented by Mr. Sullivan. Mr. James Nelson 408 South Rosemead Boulevard Pasadena, California Mr. Nelson stated that, he was representing the applicant. There was a discussion by the Commission with regard to the grading and drainage plan, and Mr. Nelson explained to the Commission various alternative available in order to minimize the problems encountered.'.in the past with flooding. It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner De Tora, to approve the Condominium Plan as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: Handy, Lowrey, Cleveland, Ritchie, De Tora Noes: None 10. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - On any matter Chairman Cleveland asked if anyone present wished to address the Commission. Mr. David Crawford 8220 Dorothy Rosemead, California Mr. Crawford stated that he had purchased a parcel of land believing that he would be able to subdivide it; however, he was later informed that he did not have enough land to meet the minimum lot size requirement. He inquired re- garding the possibility of acquiring a variance. Mr. Kress advised Mr. Crawford that he should apply for the Variance and allow to the Commission to consider this request. Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting - March 3, 1980 Page Four 11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF - A. Mr. Natoli thanked the Commission for the opportunity of sitting in on the meeting this evening. He stated that it had been very interesting. B. Commissioner Handy made inquiry regarding the West San Gabriel Valley Board of Realtors dinner, March 6, 1980. C. The Commission was polled by the Secretary to determine how many wished to attend the Southern California Planning Congress meeting, March 12, 1980. D. There was a short discussion by the Commission regarding scheduling a study session to complete the review of the Zoning Ordinance. It was decided to postpone this decision to a later date. E. Consideration of Recommending to the City-Council, an Amendment to Section 8110, Installation of Sidewalks. The City Attorney stated that a letter to the City Council would be appropriate. There was further discussion by the Commission and it was decided that this letter would contain the recommendation to raise the dollar- amount of improvements that would require the property owner to install sidewalks, and that aformula would also be recommended to the City Council. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Cleveland adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m.