PC-02-05-07CITY OF ROSEMEAD
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
February 5, 2007
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City of Rosemead Planning Commission was called to order
by Chairman Lopez at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Rosemead City Hall at 8838 East Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead.
Commissioner Herrera led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Breen delivered the invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Chairman Lopez, Vice - Chairman Kelly, Commissioners, Breen,
Herrera, and Loi
ABSENT: None
EX OFFICIO: Agaba, Johnson, Price and Trinh
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of January 15, 2007
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BREEN, SECONDED BY COMMISSONER HERRERA, that the
minutes of the City of Rosemead Regular Planning Commission Meeting of January 15, 2007, be
APPROVED as submitted.
Vote results:
YES: BREEN, HERRERA, KELTY, LOI, AND LOPEZ
NO: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Chairman Lopez declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
2. EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURES AND APPEAL RIGHTS
Chairman Lopez introduces City Attorney Stanton Price, and invites him to speak.
Planning Services Administrator Johnson explained the public hearing process and the right to
appeal Planning Commission decisions to the City Council.
Chairman Lopez asked if anyone would like to speak on any items not on the agenda, to step
forward.
None.
3. PUBLIC HEARING
A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 06 -1071 — 8966 E. Garvey Avenue. Allen Ha and Trinh Diep,
of Crabulous Restaurant, have submitted an application requesting approval for a new On -Sale
Beer & Wine (Type 41) ABC license in conjunction with a bona fide public eating place, located
at 8966 E. Garvey Avenue, Unit C, in the M -1, (Light Manufacturing) zone.
Presentation: Planning Services Administrator Brad Johnson
Staff Recommendation: APPROVE — subject to the conditions, for six (6) months.
Planning Services Administrator Johnson stated the applicants were present and asked the
Commissioners if they had any questions.
Chairman Lopez called for questions from the Commissioners.
Vice - Chairman Kelty questioned if the previous restaurant before the fire had an ABC license.
Planning Services Administrator Johnson said this is a new alcohol license and a change of
ownership.
Chairman Lopez closed the hearing to the Commissioners and opened it to the public.
Chairman Lopez opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
None.
Chairman Lopez opened the public hearing to those who wished to OPPOSE the application:
None.
There being no one further wishing to address the Commission; Chairman Lopez closed the public
hearing segment for this project.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BREEN, SECONDED BY VICE - CHAIRMAN KELTY, to
APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 06 -1071.
Vote results:
YES: BREEN, HERRERA, KELTY, LOI, AND LOPEZ
NO: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Chairman Lopez declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 065311 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 06 -1065 — 3165
Rosemead Place. Holly Tran has requested to subdivide one (1) existing parcel totaling 16,000
square feet into two parcels for the development of two (2)" new single - family homes; and a
Conditional Use Permit application for the development of one (1) new single- family residence
on the rear lot with 3,490± square feet of living area, located at 3165 Rosemead Place in the R-
1; Single - Family Residential Zone.
Presentation: Senior Planner George Agaba
Staff Recommendation: APPROVE — subject to the conditions, for two (2) years.
Senior Planner Agaba stated the applicant was present and asked the Commissioners if they had any
questions.
Chairman Lopez called for questions from the Commissioners.
Vice - Chairman Kelly questioned the footage of the front yard fence. He said Condition #14 in the
Conditions of Approval states that the front yard fencing shall not exceed three (3) feet; however,
the plans indicated four (4) feet.
Senior Planner Agaba said the new design guidelines for single family homes are underway, so
that condition is included. He also said before the map is recorded, the applicant will submit
the final construction plans with fencing specifications.
Vice - Chairman Kelty said he just wanted make sure there is no confusion.
Chairman Lopez closed the hearing to the Commissioners and opened it to the public.
Chairman Lopez opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
None.
Chairman Lopez opened the public hearing to those who wished to OPPOSE the application:
None.
There being no one further wishing to address the Commission; Chairman Lopez closed the public
hearing segment for this project.
MOTION BY VICE - CHAIRMAN KELTY, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HERRERA, to
APPROVE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 065311 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 06 -1065.
Vote results:
YES: BREEN, HERRERA, KELTY, LOI, AND LOPEZ
NO: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Chairman Lopez declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 068129, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 06 -1072, AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 06 -1073 — 3177 Rosemead Place. Thanh Cong Nguyen has
requested to subdivide one (1) existing parcel totaling 16,000 square feet into two (2) parcels for
the development of two (2) new single - family homes; and two (2) Conditional Use Permit
applications for the development of two (2) new single - family residences, both residences
proposed consist of 2,800 square feet of living area, located at 3177 Rosemead Place in the R -1;
Single - Family Residential Zone.
Presentation: Senior Planner George Agaba.
Staff Recommendation: APPROVE — subject to the conditions, for two (2) years.
Senior Planner Johnson stated the applicant and representative were present and asked the
Commissioners if they had any questions.
Chairman Lopez called for questions from the Commissioners.
Commissioner Loi questioned if there is any relationship between the applicant and the
previous applicant, since their properties are adjacent to each other.
Senior Planner Agaba stated the applicants are not related.
Commissioner Loi then questioned if both projects have the same architects.
Senior Planner Agaba stated both applicants have they different architects.
Vice - Chairman Kelty was concerned about the two projects, since they are adjacent to each
other. He said the previous project is five feet from the property line to the fence, while this
project is three feet from the property line to the fence. He questioned whether having the
walls within the front yard property lines would create a potential problem to pedestrians and
visibility along the sidewalk.
Senior Planner Agaba said the previous applicant wasn't required to setback their fence to
three feet.
Vice - Chairman Kelty then questioned if the fences are going to be offset by each other by two
feet.
Senior Planner Agaba stated yes for this project, but not for the previous project.
Planning Services Administrator Johnson clarified that staff will encourage the applicants to
push back fencing one to two feet when they submit their fencing plans. He added that most
property owners don't like to do that, but they are required to dedicate four feet to the City.
Vice - Chairman Kelty asked if there will be a jog along the fence.
Planning Services Administrator Johnson answered no.
Chairman Lopez then asked the Commissioners if they had any other questions.
None.
Chairman Lopez closed the hearing to the Commissioners and opened it to the public.
Chairman Lopez opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
Mr. Kamen Lai of 8748 E. Valley Blvd., #K, the designer for the project, stood up and stated
that they have met with staff and this project meets the zoning requirements. He also stated
that the applicants accept all the conditions and ask for Planning Commission approval.
Chairman Lopez opened the public hearing to those who wished to OPPOSE the application:
None.
There being no one further wishing to address the Commission; Chairman Lopez closed the public
hearing segment for this project.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BREEN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LOI, to
APPROVE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 068129, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 06 -1072, AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 06 -1073.
Vote results:
YES: BREEN, HERRERA, KELTY, LOI, AND LOPEZ
NO: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Chairman Lopez declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR — These items are considered to be routine actions that may be
considered in one motion by the Planning Commission. Any interested party may request an item
from the consent calendar to be discussed separately.
A. Resolution No. 07 -03 — A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 06 -138 FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING
BANK BUILDING AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW COMMERCIAL RETAIL
CENTER; LOCATED AT 9000 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD IN THE CBD -D (CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT WITH A DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE (APN 8594- 001 -030 AND
8594- 001 -007).
B. Resolution No. 07 -03 — A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 06 -1075, FOR THE TRANSFER OF AN ON-
SALE BEER AND WINE (TYPE 41) ABC LICENSE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A BONA
FIDE EATING ESTABLISHMENT, LOCATED AT 8748 VALLY BOULVARD, UNIT A, IN
THE C -31) (MEDIUM COMMERCIAL WITH A DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE. (APN: 5390-
010 -041).
C. Resolution No. 07 -05 — A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 06 -1074, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN
UNMANNED WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY, LOCATED AT 8417
MISSION DRIVE AND 4825 EARLE AVENUE IN THE PD; PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
ZONE. (APN: 5389- 002 -019).
Chairman Lopez asked the members of the Commission if there is any reason why Consent
Calendar should not be accepted.
None.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BREEN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LOI, to
waive further reading and adopt said resolutions.
Vote results:
YES: BREEN, HERRERA, KELTY, LOI, AND LOPEZ
NO: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
5.
Chairman Lopez declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
MATTERS FROM THE CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSIONERS
Vice - Chairman Kelty asked if there was an update concerning the Bank of the West exit.
Planning Services Administrator Johnson said the issue is whether people will be able to make
a left turn onto Valley Boulevard. He also said staff has contacted the traffic engineers.
Vice - Chairman Kelty then asked if there was an update on the left turn lanes at the intersection of
Marshall Street and Rosemead Boulevard.
Planning Services Administrator Johnson said Caltrans opposed the proposal the last time the
City Engineer contacted them; however, he will further discuss this issue with the City
Engineer.
Chairman Lopez added that there is too much traffic at that intersection.
Planning Services Administrator Johnson stated that this has been a debate of City Council for
years on whether the City should take back Rosemead Boulevard from Caltrans. He said
consultants have done the pricing and it will cost several millions.
Vice - Chairman Kelty said timing is the problem.
Planning Services Administrator Johnson stated timing can be fixed.
Vice - Chairman Kelty asked Planning Services Administrator Johnson when Comfort Suites Inn will
be opening.
Planning Services Administrator Johnson said it will open as soon as Senior Planner Agaba
completes his final inspection and signs off.
Vice - Chairman Kelty then asked if any restaurants will be opening in the hotel.
Planning Services Administrator Johnson answered no, but restaurants may open nearby.
Commissioner Herrera stated that residents have been complaining about the trash that is building
up on the Del Mar off ramp.
Planning Services Administrator Johnson said Caltrans does their cleaning quarterly. He also
said the City Engineer is studying to expend some money to work with Caltrans to help clean
up the ramps, like the City of Alhambra. He then apologized for the mess that the trash is
creating.
Commissioner Herrera then said the graffiti on 3443 Earle Avenue needs cleanup. She asked who
the code enforcement officer is.
Planning Services Administrator Johnson said be will forward it to the interim Code
Enforcement Manager, Don Anderson. He also added that Code Enforcement Manager
Anderson is in the process of training the parking control officers to work on code
enforcement issues.
Commissioner Breen announced his resignation from Planning Commission. He said that he has
been on the Planning Commission since 1989 and will be leaving at the end of May.
Commissioner Loi asked if the City has any housing studies. He also asked what the projection is
within the next five years.
Planning Services Administrator Johnson said the Southern California Association of
Governments (SLAG), just released regional housing units, and they want the City to build
773 between now and 2014. He also clarified that it's just a goal and not a law.
Commissioner Loi questioned whether the City has enough land to build 773 housing units.
Planning Services Administrator Johnson said it depends on the General Plan update.
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Commissioner Herrera thanked Planning Services Administrator Johnson for arranging the
Planning Commissioner's Training on February 1, 2007. She said it was very good and she
is looking forward to seeing the General Plan.
Planning Services Administrator Johnson said the EIR is set for April 8, 2007.
Vice - Chairman Kelty said his wife is curious if the State semi - mandates how many housing units
are in the community.
Planning Services Administrator Johnson said SCAG looks at all cities and give each
community their number.
Commissioner Herrera questioned if the General Plan is dictated by the town.
Planning Services Administrator Johnson answered yes. He said community values are built
into the General Plan.
6. MATTERS FROM THE PLANNING DIRECTOR AND STAFF
Planning Services Administrator Johnson informed the Planning Commissioners that the
Mansionization Guidelines will be a Planning Commission item on March 19, 2007, and a City
Council item on April 10, 2007. He also said the applicants heard at this meeting have worked with
staff, so he doesn't feel uncomfortable adopting these guidelines.
City Attorney Stanton Price added that the City of Glendale is allowing 16,000 square feet
homes.
The Planning Commissioners were surprised.
Planning Services Administrator Johnson asked the Planning Commissioners if they are interested
in attending the League of California Cities 2007 Planners Institute & Mini Expo from March 21-
23, 2007.
Chairman Lopez, Vice - Chairman Kelty, Commissioner Herrera, and Commissioner Loi were
interested and asked staff to register them for the conference.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Lopez adjourned the Planning Commission Meeting at 7:50 p.m.
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