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PC - Minutes 02-04-80i /Ts i REVISED CITY OF ROSEMEAD 8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 1980 MTNFITF.S 1 2 3 4 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 De Tora. The Invocation was delivered by Chairman Ritchie. a Commissioner Handy then requested that the two items be voted on separately, since he was not present at the regular meeting, January 21, 1980,-but wished to vote on the Minutes of the study session, January 28, 1980. ROLL CALL - Present: Handy, Lowrey, Ritchie, Cleveland, De Tora Absent: None Ex Officio: Dickey, Kress, Sullivan, Fernandez APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting, January 21, 1980 Study Session, January 28, 1980 It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner De Tora, to approve the foregoing minutes as printed. Both Commissioners Lowrey and De Torn were in agreement. Approval of Minutes of the regular meeting, January 21, 1980 ROLL CALL VOTE.- Ayes: Lowrey, Ritchie, Cleveland, De Tora Noes: None Abstain: Handy Approval of Minutes of the study session, January 28, 1980 ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: Handy, Lowrey, Ritchie, Cleveland, De Tora ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE: On items not on the Agenda. A. Mr. Theodore Bentley Stor-More Warehouse 8635 Valley Boulevard Rosemead, California Mr. Bentley addressed the Commission regarding their request that he install more landscaping infront of his warehouse. He presented his proposal for compliance with this request. There was a lengthy discussion regarding Mr. Bentley's proposal.. It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Cleveland, to refer this matter to thec,'Planning Director for resolution. ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: Handy, Lowrey, Ritchie, Cleveland, De Tora PUBLIC HEARINGS Mr. Kress stated that, after a review of Item No. 6, Conditional.Use Permit 79-172, it was his recommendation that this matter be deferred in order to allow the applicant to apply for a Variance, since the subject property did not meet the minimum lot size as set forth in the Ordinance. It_was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner De Tora,-to defer Conditional Use Permit 79-172, to allow the applicant time to file for a Zoning Variance. ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: Handy, Lowrey, Ritchie, Cleveland, De Tora Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting - February 4, 1980 Page Two Chairman Ritchie requested that anyone wishing to speak during the Public Hearings rise and be administered the oath. . The witnesses were administered the oath by the secretary. 5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 79-175: Request by ABC Child Development for the establishment of a pre-school/Head Start program on property located at 8616 Mission Drive. (Continuation of the discussion, January 21, 1980) A memorandum was presented by Mr. Sullivan. Mr. Ramon Cardenas addressed the Commission regarding the progress being made in order-to comply with the various recommendations made by the Health, Building and Fire Departments. There was a discussion by the Commission regarding the inspections. It was moved by Commissioner De Tora, seconded by Commissioner Cleveland, to grant Conditional Use Permit 79-175, subject to the findings, conditions recommended by Staff, and approval of the Los Angeles County Fire Depart- ment. ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: Handy, Lowrey, Ritchie, Cleveland, De Tora 6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 79-173: Consideration of a request by Shell Oil Company for the continued use of a service station located at 3365 Walnut Grove Avenue. The Staff Report was presented by Mr. Sullivan. He requested that the Commission add a condition. addressing itself to the storage of inoperable vehicles on the site, and a condition limiting automobile repairs to the enclosed service bays. Chairman Ritchie opened the Public Hearing at 8:20 p.m. Proponent: Mr. John Eberhardt 35 Red Rock Irvine, California Mr. Eberhardt stated that he was representing Shell Oil Company. Chairman Ritchie closed the Public Hearing at 8:25 p.m. There was a discussion by the Commission regarding this project. During this discussion, the Commission added the following conditions: 6. There shall be no storage of inoperable vehicles on the site for more than seventy-two (72) hours. 7. All repair of automobiles shall be conducted within the enclosed service bays. It was moved by Commissioner Lowrey, seconded by Commissioner Handy, to grant%Conditional Use Permit 79-173, subject to the findings and the added conditions. ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: Handy, Lowrey, Ritchie, Cleveland, De Tora Chairman Ritchie called a recess at 8:30 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:40 p.m. 7. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 80-179: Consideration of a request by Ariel Ferrales for the sale of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a bar, known as "Punchy's Bar", and located at 7900 Garvey Avenue. Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting - February 4, 1980 Page Three CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 80-179 (continued) The staff report was presented by Mr. Sullivan. Chairman Ritchie opened the Public Hearing at 8:45 p.m. Proponent: Mr. Ariel Ferrales 761 Bluff Road Montebello, California Mr. Ferrales addressed the Commission regarding the circumstances behind the surrender of his liquor license and the problems he has encountered in his attempts to recover the license. The Public Hearing was closed at 8:50 p.m. There was a lengthy discussion by the Commission regarding the mixed land use and the lack of a. sufficient off-street parking area. Mr. Kress recommended that the applicant apply for a Zoning Variance since the parking requirement could not be met. It was decided by the Commission that this matter be continued in order to allow the applicant to apply for a Zoning Variance and submit a parking plan for consideration by the Commission. OTHER BUSINESS 8. MODIFICATION TO SECTION 8110: Request by Charles A. Brod for a waiver of the sidewalk requirement for property located at 3851 Ellis Lane. A memorandum was presented by Mr. Sullivan. There was a discussion by the Commission regarding the fact that there are no street trees to be removed, and that the applicant had based his request on the fact that there were no other properties'in the location with sidewalks. Commissioner Lowrey stated that he felt that the installation of sidewalks at the subject site should be postponed until such time as the surrounding properties were required to install the sidewalks. It was moved by Commissioner Be Tora, seconded by Commissioner Handy, to deny the request by Charles A. Brod for a waiver of the sidewalk requirement for property located at 3851 Ellis Lane. ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: Handy, Ritchie, Cleveland, De Tora Noes: Lowrey 9. PC RESOLUTION 80-2 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 79-171. 10. PC RESOLUTION 80-3 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 79-176. 11. PC RESOLUTION 80-4 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 79-174. The Resolutions were read by title only. It was moved by Commissioner Cleveland, seconded by Commissioner De Tora, to waive further reading and adopt PC Resolutions 80-2, 80-3, and 80-4. ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: Lowrey, Ritchie, Cleveland, Be Tora Noes: None Abstain: Handy. Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting - February 4, 1980 Page Four 12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE: On any matter Chairman Ritchie asked if anyone present wished to address the Commission. No one came forward. 13. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF A. REORGANIZATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION Chairman Ritchie expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to serve as Chairman.and for the help the members of the Commission had given him during his term in office. Commissioner Cleveland thanked= Chairman Ritchie for his leadership and guidance. Chairman Ritchie then turned the Chair over to Mr. Dickey. Mr. Dickey opened the nominations for Chairman. Commissioner Ritchie nominated Commissioner Cleveland for the office of Chairman. There being no further nominations, Commissioner Cleveland was unanimously declared the new Chairman. Chairman Cleveland then opened the nominations for Vice-Chairman. Commissioner Ritchie nominated Commissioner De Tora for the office of Vice-Chairman. There being no further nominations, Commissioner De Tora was unanimously declared the new Vice-Chairman. B. Commissioner Lowrey congratulated Chairman Cleveland and Vice-Chairman De Tora, and commended past-Chairman Ritchie on his performance as Chairman. C. Mr. Glenn Clanton of the Traffic Commission stated that he also wished to commend Commissioner Ritchie's performance as Chairman. D. Commissioner Lowrey inquired regarding the Planning Congress Meeting. E. It was brought to the attention of the Commission that their next regular meeting would be held on Tuesday, February 19, 1980, because of Washington's Birthday. 14. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Cleveland adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p.m.