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PC-03-05-07CITY OF ROSEMEAD PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 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 Breen led the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Kelty delivered the invocation. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Chairman Lopez, Vice- Chairman Kelty, Commissioners, Breen, Herrera, and Loi ABSENT: None EX OFFICIO: Agaba, Johnson, Price and Trinh 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of February 20, 2007 MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HERRERA, SECONDED BY COMMISSONER BREEN, that the minutes of the City of Rosemead Regular Planning Commission Meeting of February 20, 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 City Attorney Price 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 -1054 — 9025 Guess Street. "Rosemead Villa Adult Behavioral Center" has submitted an application requesting to convert an existing 22 bed residential care facility into an adult developmentally disabled day care facility with a maximum capacity of 20 adults to be operated Monday through Friday located in the R -1 (Low Density Residential) zone, to be located at 9025 Guess Street, approximately 277 feet east of Rosemead Blvd along the north side of Guess Street. Presentation: Senior Planner George Agaba Staff Recommendation: APPROVE — subject to the conditions, for one (1) year. Senior Planner Agaba 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 chain -link fencing that is currently present will be removed. Senior Planner Agaba said it will be removed and the existing wood fence on the east, west, and north will be replaced with a new block wall. He also said the front will not have a block wall. Vice- Chairman Kelty questioned what will be replaced if the chain -link fence is removed from the front. Senior Planner Agaba stated the south property line will be maintained with landscaping and a screen gate will be installed at the southeast corner of the property. Vice - Chairman Kelty said he was confused because the south elevation is looking north on the plans. He then asked what will happen to the chain -link fence. Senior Planner Agaba stated the applicant shall remove the chain -link fence and add a screen fence. He also stated the applicant will be pushing the trash bin from the back, where the new trash enclosure will be located. He said a condition was added stating that no trash bins will be allowed in the front yard, except on trash pick -up days. Vice - Chairman Kelty questioned if the bushes are still present. He then questioned page 4 of the staff report. He questioned if it is a danger to the community without a secure fence on the south elevation. City Attorney Price stated these facilities are constantly monitored by regional centers. Vice - Chairman Kelty questioned if it's a potential problem. City Attorney Price answered no. He said facility owners are aware of this. Vice - Chairman Kelty said the trash container is down a hallway. Senior Planner Agaba said if you look at the north -east corner, you will see it's vacant. He also said the applicant is proposing to build a new trash enclosure with landscape screen on the west side of said trash enclosure. Vice - Chairman Kelty said he is worried about big trash cans and their wheels. He also said he can see trash enclosure being moved and causing damage. Senior Planner Agaba said the applicant stated that 7 feet is enough space. He also said Condition #30 does not allow any trash cans in the front yard. Vice - Chairman Kelty stated that he is okay, as long as the owner is confident that he can move trash from the north -east former to the front. Chairman Lopez questioned the location of the laundry area and how far they will come up to be loaded into the classroom. He said the laundry area is really close to the block wall, so he suggests that staff looks into that. Planning Services Administrator Johnson stated that there is an opportunity to move it to the opposite site area. He said staff will visit the site and review the impact it has on neighbors. Senior Planner Agaba added Condition #22 will take care of that concern. City Attorney Price said Condition #29 should also be changed. Planning Services Administrator Johnson agreed. Commissioner Breen questioned if there was a similar case on the south side of the street in 1998 or 1999. Planning Services Administrator Johnson answered no. He said it's always been on the north side. Commissioner Loi questioned if it's sufficient to have two employees for 20 students. He also questioned if the City has authority to know what happens. Planning Services Administrator Johnson said the City can get reports on that. He also said the State of California sets student/teacher ratios. City Attorney Price said most students will be in wheelchairs, so no major impacts are anticipated. Commissioner Kelty questioned the exit in the classroom dining area. He said they should have two exits. i Senior Planner Agaba said when the applicant submits building plans; it will be taken care of. Commissioner Kelty said okay. 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: Mrs. Nelia Pascasio of 9025 Guess Street, the applicant of the project, stated that she is present to request Planning Commission approval. She said the program is center - based for 80 -90 year olds. She said they have 14 years of experience and feel that they will be able to enhance their student's skills, such as communication and socialization skills. Chairman Lopez opened the public hearing to those who wished to OPPOSE the application: Ms. Claudia Di Pilla, who has a property nearby, stated that she does not oppose the application, however, she is concerned that tenants will be afraid. She said in the past, her tenants have had problems with this facility. She's had people urinate and ask for money and clothes. She wants to make sure that the applicants be considerate of their neighbors. She also wants better supervision. She said she's just concerned for her tenants. Chairman Lopez said it's a question of security of the facility. He asked if the doors will be locked. Mrs. Pascasio said they will be supervised. She also said staff and teachers will monitor the students. She added that community outings will also be supervised. City Attorney Price said he will give Planning Services Administrator Johnson the contact information to regulate this problem, so he can forward it to Ms. Di Pilla. Ms., Di Pilla said she will contact the applicant and speak to them about these issues. Mrs. Pascasio agreed. Chairman Lopez said the applicant will hold monthly neighborhood meetings, so they will be aware of what is happening. He also said the meetings will help and the state will be there to monitor, so it should go very well. 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 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 06 -1054. 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. CONDITI ONAL USE PERMIT 06 -1077 — 2440 Pine Street. Victor Aguilar has submitted an application proposing a new two -story addition to an existing single - family residence which will result in approximately 2,866 square feet of living area, located at 2440 Pine Street in the R -2 (Light Multi - Family Residential) Zone. Presentation: Senior Planner George Agaba Staff Recommendation: APPROVE — subject to the conditions, for six (6) months. Senior Planner Agaba stated the applicant and representative were present and asked the Commissioners if they had any questions. Chairman Lopez called for questions from the Commissioners. Vice - Chairman Kelty questioned page 3 of the staff report regarding spiked fencing. Senior Planner Agaba said the existing fence will be removed. Vice - Chairman Kelty asked if a new fence will be installed meeting current codes and standards. Senior Planner Agaba answered yes. 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. Victor Aguilar of 2440 Pine Street, the applicant, stated that he requests to approve this remodel. He said he and his family have lived in the City for 28 years and do not plan on moving. Chairman Lopez asked if anyone else would like to speak in favor of this application. Mr. Alex Gallegos of 2429 Pine Street, the representative and neighbor of the applicant, stated he is a neighbor, good friend, and designer of this project. He said he hopes the Planning Commission approves this project. He also said this project will enhance the look of the neighborhood. 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 HERRERA, to APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 06 -1077. 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. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 07 -1083 — 2125 N. San Gabriel Boulevard. James Hur, DBA Vito's Liquor has submitted a conditional use permit application for the transfer of ownership of an existing Off -Sale General (Type 21) ABC license in conjunction with a convenience market, located at 2125 North San Gabriel Boulevard in the C -3 (Medium Commercial) Zone. Presentation: Planning Services Administrator Brad Johnson Staff Recommendation: APPROVE — subject to the conditions, for one (1) year. Planning Services Administrator Johnson stated the applicant was present and asked the Commissioners if they had any questions. Chairman Lopez called for questions from the Commissioners. Chairman Lopez asked staff if they see a potential problem with the new hours of operation. Planning Services Administrator Johnson said he hasn't seen any problems, but if it's a problem to the public, staff will make changes. Chairman Lopez said he doesn't see a problem with the new hours of operation. Chairman Lopez opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application: Chairman Lopez opened the public hearing to those who wished to OPPOSE the application: Ms. Phong Lu of 8239 Avinger Drive, a neighboring resident, stated that she objects the approval. She said she has problems with customers throwing beer cans into her backyard. Mr. James Hur, the applicant, stated that he will try to clean. Chairman Lopez asked him if he will have security cameras. Mr. Hur said he will install cameras and help clean the site. Commissioner Herrera questioned if there is a condition in reference to that. Planning Services Administrator Johnson stated that it is not a condition, but can be added as a condition. There being no one further wishing to address the Commission; Chairman Lopez closed the public hearing segment for this project. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LOI, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BREEN, to APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 07 -1083. 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. D. DESIGN REVIEW 06 -141 — 8255 E. Garvey Avenue. CVS Pharmacy has submitted Design Review 06 -141 application requesting to install two; double -sided panel signs on existing pole -sign structures approximately 35 feet high, one pole sign is located on the north -east corner and the other on the south -east corner of the property. The applicant is also proposing to install a wall- mounted sign at the east entrance of the existing building. The proposed signs are well integrated with detailed analytical design of high quality channel letters. The project site is located at 8255 E. Garvey Avenue in the C -3D (Medium Commercial within a Design Overlay) Zone. Presentation: Senior Planner George Agaba Staff Recommendation: APPROVE — subject to the conditions, for six (6) months. Senior Planner Agaba stated the representatives were present and asked the Commissioners if they had any questions. Chairman Lopez called for questions from the Commissioners. Chairman Lopez opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application: Karen, from Coast Sign Incorporated, the representative for the applicant, thanked the Planning Commission. She stated that she would love to see the signs installed as soon as possible. Chairman Lopez opened the public hearing to those who wished to OPPOSE the application: There being no one further wishing to address the Commission; Chairman Lopez closed the public hearing segment for this project. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LOI, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRMAN KELTY, to APPROVE DESIGN REVIEW 06 -141. 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. E. ZONE VARIANCE 06 -345 — 3800 Walnut Grove Avenue. Cheng Kuo Luan has submitted an application for a zone variance to deviate from the required rear yard setback requirements of the R -1 zone to construct a new 2,496 square foot house at the rear of an existing lot at 3800 Walnut Grove Avenue and to deviate from Section 17.12.150 of the Rosemead Municipal Code pertaining to the construction of an attached garage that will be attached to the existing house on the property. The subject property is located in the R -1 (Single - Family Residential) Zone. Presentation: Planning Services Administrator Brad Johnson Staff Recommendation: APPROVE — subject to the conditions, for one (1) year. Planning Services Administrator Johnson stated the representative was present and asked the Commissioners if they had any questions. Chairman Lopez called for questions from the Commissioners. None. Chairman Lopez opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application: Stanley, the representative for this project, stated that he is available to answer any questions. 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 KELTY, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LOI, to APPROVE ZONE VARIANCE 06 -345. 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 -09 — A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING ZONE VARIANCE 07 -346 TO DEVIATE FROM THE REQUIRED REAR AND FRONT YARD SETBACKS OF THE R -1 (SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE TO CONSTRUCT AN ADDITION TO A SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENCE, LOCATED AT 8850 BARRETTE AVENUE (APN: 5389 - 015 -045). B. Resolution No. 07 -10 — A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 06 -1078, FOR A NEW ON -SALE BEER AND WINE (TYPE 41) ABC LICENSE FOR NORTHERN CHINESE RESTAURANT, LOCATED AT 8450 VALLEY BOULEVARD IN THE C -3D (MEDIUM COMMERCIAL WITH A DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE (APN: 5371 - 009 -040). C. Resolution No. 07 -11 — A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTAIVE PARCEL MAP 068512 FOR MERGING OF NINE(9) EXISTING PARCELS INTO ONE LEGAL PARCEL AND DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BANK BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BANK AND COMMERCIAL RETAIL CENTER; LOCATED AT 9000 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD IN THE CBD -D (CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT WITH A DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE, CURRENTLY KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS (APN 8594 - 001 -030 AND 8594 -001 -007). D. Resolution No. 07 -12 — A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENCE ON EXISTING 10,183± SQUARE FOOT PARCEL CURRENTLY OCCUPIED BY A 1,388 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE. THE PROPOSED NEW HOME WILL RESULT IN 3,121± SQUARE FEET OF LIVING AREA AND AN ATTACHED THREE -CAR GARAGE, TO BE LOCATED AT 9055 DE ADALENA STREET IN THE R -1; SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (APN: 8594 - 016 -010). Chairman Lopez asked the members of the Commission if there is any reason why Consent Calendar should not be accepted. None. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HERRERA, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BREEN, to waive further reading and adopt said resolutions. 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. 5. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSIONERS Chairman Lopez said he sees a lot of trash bins with graffiti on Garvey Avenue. He asked Planning Services Administrator Johnson who the contact person would be. Planning Services Administrator Johnson said the City is under contract with Laidlaw. He said they are not doing a good job, so the City will go off - contract with them in the near future. He said the engineers are working on that, but in the meantime, the contact person is Don Anderson, the Code Enforcement Supervisor. Chairman Lopez said he will contact Code Enforcement Supervisor Anderson. 6. MATTERS FROM THE PLANNING SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF Planning Services Administrator Johnson thanked Mrs. Price for driving Mr. Price to the Planning Commission Meeting. 7. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Lopez adjourned the Planning Commission Meeting at 8:10 p.m. BJ /LT