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PC-05-21-07CITY OF ROSEMEAD PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES May 21, 2007 CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City of Rosemead Planning Commission was called to order by Planning Services Administrator Brad Johnson at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Rosemead City Hall at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead. APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Administration of Oath of Office and issuance of Certificate of Appointment for Commissioners Lawrence Bevington, Truong Cam, Todd Kunioka, Daniel Lopez, and Allan Vuu. Planning Services Administrator Johnson stated at this time of the year, the Planning Commission usually reorganizes; however, it's staff recommendation to hold the reorganization until the next meeting, unless there is any opposition. He said Commissioner Daniel Lopez has been the Chairman for the last twelve months and if there is no opposition to Commissioner Lopez sharing the rest of the meeting, he will pass the gavel onto him and take nominations at the next Planning Commission meeting. He then passed the gavel to Commissioner Lopez. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Chairman Lopez INVOCATION — Chairman Lopez ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Chairman Lopez, Commissioners Bevington, Cam, Kunioka, and Vuu ABSENT: None EX OFFICIO: Johnson, Trinh, and Yin 1. MATTERS FROM THE PLANNING SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF Planning Services Administrator Johnson said this meeting will consist of procedures and processes that the Planning Commissioners will be facing in the near future. He then welcomed the Commissioners and introduced Attorney George Yin and Planning Administrative Assistant Lily Trinh. He informed the Commissioners that all the public hearing items will be continued until the next meeting. He discussed about the Planning Commissioner's Handbook produced by the League of California Cities. He also discussed about the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance that was given to the Planning Commissioners and informed them that the City is going through a general plan update. Planning Services Administrator Johnson then asked Attorney Yin to speak about the roles and responsibilities of a Planning Commissioner. Attorney Yin introduced himself. He said his role is to provide answers to legal questions from the Planning Commissioner's and staff. His role is not to give policy direction or policy advice. He then highlighted some conditions the Planning Commissioners should be aware of. He discussed about the Planning Commissioner's duties, public service ethics, financial interests, personal advantages and perks, speaking fees and honoraria, work sessions, land use decisions, extension and disqualification, meetings and public hearings, and Planning Commission roles and motions. He concluded by stating that all the points he discussed can be found more detailed in the Planning Commissioner's Handbook. Planning Services Administrator Johnson thanked Attorney Yin and informed the Planning Commission on current projects in the City. He discussed about the Strategic Planning Retreat document that outlines what the City needs to focus on. He said one of the goals that relates to Planning is to improve economic developments. He also discussed the Single Family Residential Design Guidelines, Mixed Use Design Guidelines, the General Plan update, new zoning ordinance, and specific development project. He said some of the big projects in the City include the Bank of the West project, mixed use projects, the Double Tree Hotel expansion, downtown civic center upgrade, Panda Restaurant Group at two new locations, property maintenance ordinance, mobilehome park closure ordinance, and the City's redevelopment agency. He said the Community Development Commission has been very active. He ended by saying that a lot of exciting projects are underway. 2. EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURES AND APPEAL RIGHTS Planning Services Administrator Johnson explained to the Planning Commissioners about the public hearing process and the right to appeal Planning Commission decisions to the City Council. Attorney Yin asked Planning Services Administrator Johnson to explain the Consent Calendar Planning Services Administrator Johnson explained the process and discussed how public hearing items are brought back to the Planning Commission meeting following that hearing as resolutions. He said resolutions outline the reasons why the Commission voted the way they did. PUBLIC COMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Ms. Marlene Shinen of 8447 Drayer Lane, stood up and congratulated the Planning Commissioners. She said she believes they will do great. She then said she is representing the residents who live on Delta Avenue, the street to the west of Walmart. She hands the Planning Commission a petition and said a previous petition was submitted to the City on Thursday, May 17 She said the list has grown since May 17 and she requests that this item be placed on the June 4 th agenda. Mr. Jim Flournoy of 8655 Landis View, stated the petition that Ms. Shinen submitted is one of several. He said the Planning Commission is able to review Walmart on their one year anniversary in September and there are way too many things to do at one time. He said the residents on Delta Avenue submitted this petition, so everything can be taken care of early. He handed the Planning Commission a handout on findings that he put together from several documents. He said he would like everyone to have a copy. He then congratulated the Planning Commission. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Conditional Use Permit 07 -1092 — 8225 E. Garvey Avenue — Scott Duffner, as representative of CVS Pharmacy, has submitted an application for a transfer of an Off -Sale General (Type 21) ABC license in conjunction with CVS Pharmacy store, located at 8225 E. Garvey Avenue in the C -3D; Medium Commercial with Design Overlay zone. THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING. B. Conditional Use Permit 07 -1093 — 8817 E. Valley Boulevard — U.S. Trieu Phu, Inc. has submitted an application for a transfer of an Off -Sale General (Type 21) ABC license in conjunction with an existing liquor store, located at 8817 E. Valley Boulevard in the CBD -D; Central Business District with a Design Overlay zone. THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING. C. Conditional Use Permit 07 -1094 — 8450 E. Garvey Avenue, Unit 102 — Dong Ph06ng Restaurant has 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 8450 Garvey Avenue, Unit 102, in the M -1; Light Industrial zone. THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BEVINGTON, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KUNIOKA, to CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARINGS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING. Vote results: YES: BEVINGTON, CAM, KUNIOKA, LOPEZ, VUU NO: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Chairman Lopez declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR THIS CONSENT CALENDAR WAS CONTINUED TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING. - A. Approval of Minutes — May 7, 2007 B. Resolution No. 07 -26 — A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 07 -1087, FOR THE TRANSFER OF AN ON -SALE BEER AND WINE (TYPE 41) ABC LICENSE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A BONA FIDE EATING ESTABLISHMENT, LOCATED AT 3219 N. SAN GABRIEL BLVD, IN THE C -3 (MEDIUM COMMERCIAL) ZONE (APN: 5287 - 028 -001). C. Resolution No. 07 -27 — A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 07 -1091, FOR A NEW ON -SALE BEER AND WINE (TYPE 41) ABC LICENSE FOR JI RONG RESTAURANT, LOCATED AT 8450 VALLEY BOULEVARD IN THE C -31D (MEDIUM COMMERCIAL WITH A DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE (APN: 5371 -009- 040). D. Resolution No. 07 -28 — A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 07- 1088, FOR THE OPERATION OF AN AUTO SPECIALTY BUSINESS INVOLVING THE INSTALLATION OF TIRES AND RIMS, LOCATED AT 8630 GARVEY AVENUE IN THE M -1 (LIGHT MANUFACTURING) ZONE (APN: 5282- 001 -005). E. Resolution No. 07 -29 — A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 06 -143 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEVEN (7) UNIT MULTIPLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX; LOCATED AT 8907 GLENDON WAY IN THE PO -D (PROFESSIONAL OFFICE WITH A DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE (APN 5390 -017- 077). F. Resolution No. 07 -30 — A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 06 -05 AND ZONE VARIANCE 07 -347. THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW IS REQUESTING THE REMODEL OF AN EXISTING SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, RESULTING IN AN ADDITIONAL 1,075 SQUARE FEET OF BUILDING AREA, AS WELL AS FAQADE RENOVATIONS, NEW LANDSCAPING AND SIGNAGE. THE ZONE VARIANCE APPLICATION IS REQUESTING TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT WITH LESS THAN THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES, LOCATED AT 4800 DELTA AVENUE IN THE PD; PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE (APN: 5389 - 002 -018 AND 5389 - 002 -019). 6. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIRMAN & COMMISSIONERS Chairman Lopez proposed reorganization at this meeting, since he will be out of town at the next meeting. He said a motion to nominate names for Chairman can be voted on tonight. He also said since he is the current Chairman, he would like to stay another year, so the other Commissioners can get used to what the Planning Commission is about. He then nominates himself to stay as Chairman. He added that he doesn't mind stepping down if the other Commissioners would like to become Chairman. Commissioner Kunioka questioned if a second is required for nomination. Planning Services Administrator Johnson said the Commissioners should make a motion to put the reorganization on the agenda tonight. Chairman Lopez asked for a motion to move the reorganization. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KUNIOKA, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BEVINGTON. FOR CHAIRMAN LOPEZ TO CONTINUE AS CHAIRMAN. Attorney Yin stated it's best for the reorganization to continue to the next meeting, since it's not on the agenda. Commissioner Kunioka questioned the Vice -Chair nomination. Planning Services Administrator Johnson said he will open the nominations and the Commissioners present can nominate the names and vote for Chairman and Vice - Chairman. He then asked the Commissioners if they have any statements. Commissioner Bevington stated he is very comfortable with having Chairman Lopez continue as Chairman for the coming months. The other Commissioners agreed 7. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Lopez adjourned the Planning Commission Meeting at 7:48 p.m. MOTION BY CHAIRMAN LOPEZ, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KUNIOKA, to ADJOURN UNTIL THE NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. BJ/LT