CC - Item 2C1 - Approving Planned Development Review 01-01 For The Development Of A Parking Area For Passenger Vans As Part Of An Automotive REntal Business, Located AT 3675 Rosemead Blvd I The P-DRESOLUTION 2002-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNLA APPROVING
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 01-01 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF A PARKING AREA FOR PASSENGER VANS AS PART OF AN
AUTOMOTIVE RENTAL BUSINESS, LOCATED AT 3675 ROSEMEAD
BOULEVARD IN THE P-D; PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE. (APN:
5390-017-050).
WHEREAS, 'Ming-You Product Corporate DBA Rent-4-Less of 1412 Annadel Avenue,
Rowland Heights, California 91748 has submitted a planned development review application for
development of a parking area for passenger vans as part of an automotive rental business in the P-D;.
Planned Development Zone located at 3675 Rosemead Boulevard on December 20, 2001; and
WHEREAS, 3675 Rosemead Boulevard is located in the P-D; Planned Development zone;
and
NVIIEREAS, Sections 65500 8: 65900 of the California Government Code and Chapter
17.16 of the Rosemead Municipal Code authorize the City Council to approve, conditionally approve
or deny planned development reviews; and
WHEREAS, Section 17.76.070 of the Rosemead Municipal Code (RMC) specifies the
criteria Uy which a planned development review may be modified; and
WHEREAS, on March 14,2002,' 6 notices were sent to property owners within a300-foot
radius from the subject property, in addition to notices posted in 12 public locations, specifying the
availability, of the application, plus the date, time and location of the public hearing for Planned
Development Review 01-01; and
NAMEREAS, on March 26, 2002, the City Council held a duly noticed and advertised public
hearing to receive oral and written testimony relative to Planned Development Review 01-01; and
WHEREAS, the Rosemead City Council has sufficiently considered all testimony presented
to them in order to make the following determination.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rosemead as
follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council HEREBY DETERMINES that this activity is exempt from
further CEQA review under section 15304 of CEQA, which exempts projects that consist of minor
alterations in the conditions of the land, such as grading, gardening, and landscaping that do not
affect sensitive resources.
EXHIBIT F
Item II - C.1
City Council 03-26-02
Resoludon No. 2002-16
Rosemead Cite Council
March 26. 2002
SECTION 2. The City Council HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that facts do exist
to justify approving Planned Development Review 01-01 according to criteria of Section 17.116.01
of the Rosemead Municipal Code as follows:
A. 'Whenever the public necessity, convenience, general welfare or good zoning practice
justifies such action, the City Councilor City Council, upon its own motion, or upon the verified
application of one or more owners, or of a public or private agency that is or will be a plaintiff in
eminent domain with respect to property affected by such zoning or regulation, may initiate
proceedings to change any zone or regulation, established by this title.
FINDING: Based on the above discussion; staff feels that the proposed development is
appropriate, given its location, proposed operating hours and floor plan, and would not be
detrimental to the surrounding properties and land uses in the general area. In addition, the
applicant has expressed their intent to provide site improvements that will increase visibility and
beautify the existing area. Though staff finds no foreseeable negative impacts to the adjacent
. neighborhood with this requested use, conditions have been incorporated to address possible issues
related to the proposed business.
The existing site has already been developed as a parking area, which is appropriate to the
requested land use. Since this area is underutilized and considering the extensive site improvements
proposed, this development request would integrate suitably with the intent of the present planned
development and the surrounding land uses.
SECTION 3. The City Council APPROVES Planned Development Review 01-01, for
development of a parking area for passenger vans as pail of an automotive rental business in the P-D;
Planned Development Zone, on property located at 3675 Rosemead Boulevard, subject to conditions
listed in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 26" day of March 2002.
JAY IMPERIAL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
NANCY VALDERRAMA, City Clerk
Resolution No. 2002-16
Rosemead Ciro Council
March 26, 2002
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
CITY OF ROSEME.AD )
I, Nancy Valderrama, City Clerk of the City of Rosemead, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 2002-16 being: .
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEME.AD,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNLA
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 01-01 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT OF A
PARKING AREA FOR PASSENGER VANS AS PART OF AN
AUTOMOTIVE RENTAL BUSINESS, LOCATED AT 3675 ROSEMEAD
BOULEVARD IN THE P-D; PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE. (APN:
5390-017-080).
was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 26" day of March, 2002, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NANCY VALDERRAMA, City Clerk
Yes:
Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
Imperial
Abstain:
None
The Mayor Pro Tem declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
A 5-minute recess was taken at 9:20 p.m. and reconvened accordingly.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
An explanation of the procedures for the conduct of the public hearing was presented by
the City Attorney.
The following item was taken out of order.
ftft~. PUBLIC HEARING: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 01-01- 3675
ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD
Brad Johnson, Planning Director, presented the staff report.
The Mayor Pro Tern opened the public hearing for the applicant or representative to
speak on the project.
Howard Mehler, 135 S. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, stated that he is representing the
property owners, who also own the Goodyear Tire Center as well as the adjacent back lot. Mr.
Mehler stated that this project will provide an opportunity to improve a blighted lot and to add to
the attractiveness of the environment. Mr. Mehler stated that plans include extensive
landscaping, as well as cleanup and landscaping improvements to the Goodyear Tire Center. Mr.
Mehler stated that that includes planting shrubs at regular intervals.along Marshall Street, and
embellishment of the 10' setback along Rosemead Boulevard. Another addition would be the
installation of automatic sprinklers, and to include lease provisions to the new tenant to provide
for weekly landscaping maintenance and litter disposal. Mr. Mehler stated that provisions have
been made for permanent protective 6'. block wall barriers for the parking area along the south
and west portions; and 3' block wall plus 1' of wrought iron facing the north and east sides of the
lot..
Councilman Taylor stated that the only objection he has is to the south half of the east
wall which shows 6' of block wall. Mr. Taylor stated that he is concerned for security reasons
that no one can see into the lot, especially at night. Mr. Taylor pointed out that people coming
out of the restaurant at night can observe any unusual activity at night if that wall had fencing
one could see through, such as chain link.
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Mr. Mebler continued that another safety feature to reduce criminal activity is the
installation of improved lighting. Two new light standards will be installed on the east side of
the lot to improve visibility. Mr. Mehler explained that the light standards will be a lower
wattage (250 W MH) and have a baffle to disperse the light.
Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch asked what type of deflector will be used at that corner. Mr.
Bruesch stated that deflectors, although a softer light, spread the same light over a greater
distance.
Mr. Mehler responded that one of the Conditions was to move the northwest standard to
the northeast side. Both standards will be on the driveway side, 60' to 70' away from the homes.
Councilmember Clark stated to Mr. Mehler that she has received numerous calls from the
residents next door complaining about the trash and debris left there. Ms. Clark stated that they
have suffered enough.
Mr. Mehler replied that much of the day-to-day maintenance rests with Goodyear Tire
Company. Mr. Mehler stated that they (the property owners) have a maintenance service once a
month to maintain the back lot. However, they cannot continue to improve a property just to
have it lay vacant, they need a tenant. The tenant tonight, is willing to negotiate and participate
in all the drafting of the plans and to commit to a long-term lease.
The Mayor Pro Tern opened the public hearing for those in the audience wishing to. speak
in favor of the project. No one in the audience wished to speak.
_ .The Mayor Pro Tern opened the public hearing for those in the audience wishing to
speak against the project.
Joan Hayhurst, 8935 Marshall, Rosemead, speaking against the project, stated that the
proposed block wall will be graffitied within one week. Ms. Hayhurst stated that the existing
fence is an eyesore. The gardeners come once a month, but they only clean the inside of the lot.
The rest of the area attracts trash and litter. Ms. Hayhurst continued that the trash bins from the
Ramada Inn are always overflowing. Also, traffic has been a problem and is worse now and the
left-turn lane signal eastbound onto Rosemead Boulevard is too short. Ms. Hayhurst stated that
currently, the streetlight shines into her house.
Sally Harris, 3718 Greendale, Rosemead, stated that she lives on a cul-de-sac off of
Marshall. Ms. Harris stated that the driveway area to the proposed business is always congested.
She and her neighbors are concerned that this will turn out to be a blighted area. Ms. Harris
continued that the City would do the residents a great service by not allowing this business, and
to have Goodyear start cleaning up their property. Ms. Harris concluded that the landlords have
not maintained the empty lot over the years.
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Alex Chavez, 8926 Marshall Street, Rosemead, stated that he lives next door to the empty
lot, and that over years many promises have been made to beautify that area, but it remains the`
same if not worse now. Mr. Chavez stated that their kitchen window is less than 5' from the
proposed block wall. The security light will shine into that side of their house.
Councilmember Clark asked Mr. Chavez if he prefers chain link fencing?
Mr. Chavez responded that the best solution is to beautify the area and turn it into a
parking lot for Goodyear and Denny's.
David Chavez, 8926 Marshall Street, Rosemead, stated that a passenger van business was
attempted a few years ago. The vans knocked down the fencing and generated more trash.
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, stated that the light standards on the northeast and
southeast corner would shine into the Chavez residence. Mr. Nunez agreed that a block wall will
invite more graffiti.
There being no one else in the audience wishing to speak in opposition, the public
hearing was turned over to the applicant for his rebuttal.
Mr. Mehler, in rebuttal, countered that this is an-opportunity to improve the area. Mr.
Mehler stated that 13 vans should not impact the overall traffic burden, and that the parking stalls
are actually under utilized. Mr. Mehler continued that lease provisions could be imposed to
ensure weekly maintenance on the part of the lessee. Mr. Mehler, stated that the lights will be
pointed downwards and can be shielded to prevent. excessive illumination or spread of the
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The Mayor Pro Tem closed the public hearing.
Councilman Taylor stated that the biggest problem seems to be the Goodyear tenants not
keeping the landscaping maintained on the parkways and parking lot.
Mr. Mehler replied that the City issued 'a Stop Work Order the last time that Goodyear
tried to install a sprinkler system because they had failed to pull the necessary permits. Mr.
Mehler continued that he has agreed to bring the sprinkler system up to code.
Councilman Taylor stated that he does not like the innuendo that the City prevented
Goodyear from installing a sprinkler system. Legitimate contractors are aware that a permit is
necessary. Mr. Taylor asked that when the proposed project is developed and landscaped, what
happens to the existing Goodyear landscaping? How will a new agreement to maintain their
property be obtained?
Mr. Mehler replied that the parking area will be landscaped as well as the Marshall Street
frontage.
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Councilman Taylor asked Mr. Mehler how they are going to get Goodyear to be a good
neighbor?
Mr. Mehler replied that they can pay for the landscaping and maintenance on the
Goodyear property also.
Councilman Taylor stated that Goodyear, according to the complaints voiced tonight, has
not been a good neighbor. Mr. Taylor continued that it will be up to the property owner to
guarantee to the City that they will interlock the irrigation system and maintain the entire parcel.
Brad Johnson, Planning Director, replied that Condition No. 9, while not being specific,
addresses that all existing landscape areas for that parcel shall be cleared of litter, debris, and
deceased trees and landscaping will be replaced with new plants.
Councilman Taylor stated.that new developers do this continuously. They.will landscape
.and clean and area as required, then practically abandon the site. Councilman Taylor stated that
he wants assurance of continuity in that the parcel will be maintained weekly.
Mr. Johnson stated that Condition No. 21 calls out for a permanent landscape
maintenance program.
Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch and Councilman Taylor agreed that amendment include the
clause that maintenance is to include the entire parcel.
Mayor Pro Tent Vasquez stated that he is amazed at the number of years this parcel has
been neglected and the arrogance that Goodyear has demonstrated in not attending the Planning
Commission or City Council meetings.
Mr. Mehler stated that he will notify the legal department of Goodyear of the existing
conditions and the need for an express agreement for landscape maintenance.
Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch asked if time limits can be added to the conditional use permit.
Mr. Kress replied that it is not a conditional use. Mr. Kress stated that the code
enforcement mechanism can be used if the obligations to maintain the property are not met.
Councilmember Clark asked what recourse does the City have if they don't comply?
Mr. Johnson replied that there is a conditional use permit for the business that operates
out of the Glendon Way Hotel, which has time restraints on it. If these two projects are tied
together, that same conditional use permit mechanism can be used to review both properties.
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Mr. Kress stated that general code enforcement can be used for litter, graffiti and those
types of issues.
Someone from audience asked what will happen when the property is no longer managed
by Mr. Mehler.
Councilman Taylor responded that is why everything has to be in writing.
Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch addressed street lighting and technical ways to make the lights
softer so that it does not impinge on the immediate area.
Councilman Taylor stated that a shield can be placed on the back of the light and it will
stop the shadow line at the wall. Mr. Taylor explained that the light post on the n/w corner can
cut the shadow line at the property line and shine the light only to the east.
Councilmember Clark stated that she agrees with the residents that the block wall will
become a graffiti nightmare. Ms. Clark stated that wrought iron fencing should be required as it
will allow visibility.
Councilman Taylor suggested that Mr. Chavez consider his east property line. If a block
wall is not installed there, then he will have workers and people meandering near his driveway,
invading his visual privacy.
Mr. Chavez replied that he accepts the block wall on the driveway side.
Councilmember Clark requested that these issues be tied to the conditional use permit so
that input can be received from the neighboring residents as to any noncompliance, that a block
wall be installed on the east side of Mr. Chavez's property, the other fenced areas be of wrought
iron, and the light be on the northwest pole be shielded so that it does not shine into the homes.
Mr. Johnson replied that a CUP review is on the agenda as a consent item, rather than a
public hearing.
Councilman Taylor stated that the residents now know that they have the right to file a
complaint.
Mayor Pro Tern Bruesch asked Mr. Chavez if he prefers a wrought iron fence or a block
wall.
Mr. Chavez replied that he prefers a block wall, and added that his concrete driveway is
cracked from the trees that once were in the lot.
Mayor Bruesch summed up that the Council is trying to beautify an area that has been an
eyesore for the past 15 to 20 years.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR
adopt Resolution No. 2002-16, approve Planned Development Review 01-01, subject to the
conditions that a 6' block wall be installed on the west property and 6' wrought iron on the
remainder of the property; the northwest light be positioned so that it does not shine into the
homes; that the landscaping include regular maintenance for the entire parcel; and the CUP be
subject to review with input from the public. Vote resulted:
Yes:
Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
Imperial
Abstain:
None
The Mayor Pro Tern declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
VH. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
The following item was taken out of order.
A. REQUEST FOR FUNDING FROM THE. WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
YMCA
Councilmember Clark asked if the Council favors all or a portion of the funds earmarked
for Camp Ta Ta Pochon.
It was the general consensus of the Council that it would be a good use of City funds to
earmark funds to Camp Ta Ta Pochon. _
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ
that the Council approve this request and that the allocation come from the Appropriated
Reserves. Vote resulted:
Yes: Taylor, Bruesch, Clark, Vasquez
No: None
Absent: Imperial
Abstain: None
The Mayor Pro Tem declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Mayor Pro Tem Bruesch suggested that the YMCA increase their outreach efforts to the
southern portion of the City, especially with the Garvey School District.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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