PC - Item 7A - Zoning Code Workshop Reviews E M E
° City of Rosemead
Memorandum
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To: Honorable Chairman and Planning Commissioners
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From: Stan Wong, Community Development Directormil
Prepared by: Paul Garry, Senior Planner
Date: December 20, 2010
RE: Zoning Code Workshop — Review of Commercial Uses
On December 6, 2010, the Planning Commission reviewed and discussed the matrix of proposed uses for
the P -0, C -1, C -3, and CBD zones. The following is summary of the Commission's comments.
• Remove Automobile auctions from the matrix. Allow the use in the M -1 or C -M Mixed zone with a
Conditional Use Permit.
• Staff recommended that the Commission consider eliminating auto repair uses from all commercial
districts and only allow them in the M -1 or C -M mixed zone. Several Commissioners were
concerned about the number of potential businesses that could become legal- nonconforming by
this action, and therefore, requested further consideration. Staff is open to proposing smaller
auto - related businesses (oil and lube etc) in commercial zones.
• The Commission does not want to see Hydroponic Stores in commercial stores. The City Attorney
believes that we may have to permit the use in some zone, possibly M -1.
• Staff proposed allowing internet cafes in the C -3 zone and CBD zone with an administrative use
permit. Commissioner Victor Ruiz expressed concern about gambling being associated with such
cafes.
• Clubs, lodges, meeting halls need to have the same permitting procedures as places of worship
according to City Attorney.
• The Commission directed staff to omit the cogeneration plant use from the C -1 zone.
• The Commission directed staff to omit the equestrian establishment from the matrix.
• Nancy Eng commented that small tutoring facilities should not have to go through the CUP
process. Perhaps small tutoring schools could be permitted by right.
• The Commission directed staff to eliminate all residential uses from the Professional Office zone,
including condominium projects and senior congregate care.