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PC-09-05-07CITY OF ROSEMEAD PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES September 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 Bevington led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Lopez delivered the invocation. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Chairman Lopez, Vice - Chairman Kunioka, Commissioners Bevington and Vuu ABSENT: Commissioner Cam EX OFFICIO: Agaba, Saeki, Trinh, and Yin 1. EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURES AND APPEAL RIGHTS: Attorney Yin explained the public hearing process and the right to appeal Planning Commission decisions to the City Council. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman Lopez asked if anyone would like to speak on any items not on the agenda, to step forward. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS Attorney Yin stated the Public Hearings tonight will start with item 313, Tentative Parcel Map 062930 and Conditional Use Permits 05 -1041 through 05 -1046. A. Conditional Use Permit 07 -1103 — 2444 N. Del Mar Avenue. The Garvey School District, on behalf of East Los Angeles College (ELAC), has submitted a Conditional Use Permit application requesting the City's approval to lease the existing Williams Elementary School facility for a period of no less than five years for the purpose of establishing a satellite campus. The subject site is currently zoned R -2 (Light Multiple Residential), and the General Plan designation is Public Facilities. Chairman Lopez asked Attorney Yin to speak. Attorney Yin stated he is employed by the law firm, "Garcia, Calderon and Ruiz," which also serves as the general council for the Garvey School District. He said he has not worked on Rosemead Planning Commission Meeting: September 5, 2007 Page 1 of 15 this item that is for the public hearing. He said there is no conflict of interest in him serving on the Planning Commission council, but in order to remove the possible appearance of any conflict or bias, he will recuse himself from taking any role in the deliberations. He then introduced Attorney Joseph Montes from "Burke, Williams and Sorensen," who then oversaw this public hearing item. Presentation: Community Development Director Brian Saeki Staff Recommendation: APPROVE — subject to the conditions, for six (6) months. Community Development Director Saeki presented the item and discussed the changes that will be made to the Conditions of Approval. He then stated the applicant and representatives were present and asked the Commissioners if they had any questions. Chairman Lopez opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application: Mr. Felipe Agredano of 7241 E. Tegner Drive, South San Gabriel, a member of the Garvey School Board, stated over the last year, the Garvey School District along with East Los Angeles College (ELAC) have worked together to make sure they are in compliance with City regulations and ordinances. He said the residents of Rosemead and children of the Garvey School District will have the opportunity to enroll in classes from ELAC. He said their Saturday programs will add value to enhancing children's education. He also said it will further enhance the partnerships that Garvey School District has with other colleges. He wanted to let the Commission know that there will be shuttles that will come from the ELAC main campus and other campuses as well. He said this will increase income and revenue to the City of Rosemead. He also said that he was a former ELAC student and is very supportive of this project. He then thanked staff. Mr. Henry Lo of 3205 Angelus Avenue, Rosemead, Vice President of Garvey School Board of Education, stated he is speaking in support of this project. He said this will be a good project for the community. He also said they have built partnerships with the City of Rosemead that will benefit the entire community. He said the first is the Jess Gonzales Sports Complex, which benefits the whole community. He also said the construction of their two new gyms that were built at the middle schools are beneficial to the community as well. He said they have a history of working with the City of Rosemead to provide a benefit to all. This project will provide a benefit to all. He also said he knows that a lot of people in the audience are here tonight because they received a mailer from Rosemead Guardians, which has inaccurate information. He said the Garvey School District has worked with ELAC and the City of Rosemead to make sure that there will be restrictions to mitigate. He ended by saying that those who sent the mailer should take some classes from ELAC. Ms. Irene Flores of 3130 Walnut Grove Avenue, Rosemead, a member of the Garvey School Board, thanked staff for working with the Garvey School District. She said they have come a long way and hopes the Planning Commission will approve this project. She questioned how long the Garvey School District and ELAC had to comply with the conditions. Rosemead Planning Commission Meeting: September 5, 2007 Page 2 of 15 Community Development Director Saeki answered 45 days. Mr. Bob Breush, a member of the Garvey School Board, stated he has done his homework and handed the Planning Commission some handouts. He said this college is a public school that is replacing a previous public school. He also said college campuses do not open everyday. He said if you click on the ELAC college website, you will see that there will not be 650 students at one time and the people who sent the mailer obviously did not study the project. He also said even if you have full attendance, the most students on campus will be 245 (7 classes with maximum of 35 students per class) and with teachers, it will be 260. He said it's adequate to meet all City requirements. He also said the Williams School is on Del Mar Avenue and one of the biggest issues is not traffic, but speed. He said that traffic light is a god send to the community, especially now that there are more students. He then read a statement. He ended by stating that these students are young adults trying to further their education. Mr. Les Nagasaki of 1441 E. Valley Blvd., Suite 18A, President of the Garvey Education Association, stated the association urges that the Planning Commission approve this project. He said in 2005 -2006, the Garvey School District, due to the issue of declining enrollment, needed to reorganize the district. The district established an oversight committee to make a recommendation to the School Board. He said the committee consisted of two school board members, the district superintendent, the president of CSCA, a classified unit, and the president of the Garvey Education Association. He said the District Organizing Committee met from November 2005 to March 2006, presenting information, gathering data, and analyzing surveys. He said the work done by the District Organizing Committee was presented to the District Oversight Committee. The District Oversight Committee made the recommendation of closing down the school with the prohibition that enrichment for the district would be gained by these actions. Mr. Nagasaki then referred to the Fall Catalog and stated it will benefit all students in the San Gabriel Valley. He said he knows the Garvey School District followed all the correct process and procedures and asked for Planning Commission approval. He then left the catalog with the Commission. Mr. Ted Saulino of 11720 Capri Drive, Whittier, stated he has either worked or lived in the City of Rosemead since 1951. He said this is a good project and will bring educational renewal to that area. He also said it's the opposite of the mailer by the Rosemead Partners. He then said if there was no partnership, the consequence would be vandalism, graffiti, etc. He said there would also be a possibility of selling the school site that will create more traffic. He urged the Commissioners to vote yes on the proposal. Ms. Virginia Peterson of 2468 N. Highland, Altadena, the Superintendent of Garvey School District, stated she is excited about this partnership with ELAC. She feels that it has already brought benefits to the children of the Garvey School District and City of Rosemead. She discussed about the Escalante Math Program. She said misinformation was sent out and she hopes that gets cleared. She said ELAC has brought them the Escalante Math Program and they plan to continue. She also said looking at this a year ago, she thought the Garvey School District will be the lead agency, but this project is a partnership with the City of Rosemead as well. She said they have the same interest. Rosemead Planning Commission Meeting.: September 5, 2007 Page 3 of 15 She then expressed her appreciation with Planning staff. She said she thinks a very good proposal has come out from this. She also said a lot of demographic studies have been done and a lot of students were from this zip code and community. She then said this will be the City's best interest. She ended by thanking staff and the Planning Commission. Ms. Nancy Eng of 3146 Jackson Avenue, Rosemead, a parent of a student from the Garvey School District, stated she supports this project. She said it will generate revenue for the Garvey School District. She also said it's better than letting the site be isolated and deteriorate. She said its better that the site continues its use as an educational facility. She also said she can understand the concerns of adjacent neighbors because she lives across the street from a school and parents think her driveway is a public parking lot. She said based on the staff report, a total of 138 parking spaces are needed to accommodate students and staff onsite, and there are a total of 139 parking spaces. Traffic flow measures are also proposed to mitigate traffic. She said although she supports this project, she doesn't feel that improvements should be paid by the Garvey School District. Ms. Alicia Saulino of 11720 Capri Drive, Whittier, stated she has either lived or worked in the City of Rosemead for the past 30 years. She said she is the Director of the Head Start Program at the Williams School. She said she was thrilled when she found out about ELAC. She said one of the goals for parents is to advocate how important education is. She also said she is so thrilled that the Garvey School District is partnering with ELAC and the classes that they are providing. She said ESL, writing, reading, and math classes are so needed. She said she hopes child development classes will be added as well. She understands the traffic concerns and she is frightened as well, but she thinks they are covering it really well. She said this will be a great opportunity to be offering these classes. Chairman Lopez opened the public hearing to those who wished to OPPOSE the application: Ms. Joyce Kiley of 1149 Sweetbriar Drive, Glendale, the owner of 2460, 2464, 2466 Del Mar Avenue, stated she does not object to ELAC; however, the hours of operation of the school will disrupt her tenants. She disagrees with the time. She said she thinks people need to rest. There is too much noise and disturbance to her tenants. She said if a lawyer is necessary, she will bring one in to fight this. She said if the school starts at lam and ends at 4 -5pm, she would be okay with it. She said her property sits right next to the school. She also said she doesn't know what procedures she must take, but she is willing to take legal action. She said she strongly objects their hours of operation. She then questioned what procedures she can take. Community Development Director Saeki stated there is a 10 -day appeal period to the City Council. He said she will have to visit the Planning Division Counter and speak with staff. Mr. Brandon Lu of 7823 Graves Avenue, Rosemead, a neighboring resident, stated he physically objects to the approval of this project. He said the adverse impacts to the neighborhood and residents from the proposed plan far outweigh the benefits to the Rosemead Planning Commission Meeting.' September 5, 2007 Page 4 of 15 community for the following reasons: it will create dangerous road conditions, increase noise for greater periods of time, commercial activity antithetical to zoning and residential character of the neighborhood, decrease air quality, ELAC's unrestricted ability to increase enrollment beyond proposed levels, these are not cumulatively considerable impacts, and estoppel argument that residents purchased the home in reliance that it's an elementary school. He referred to his 3` point and said it's a light mixed use residential neighborhood. He then thanked the Planning Commission. Ms. Rita Lu -Szeto of 7823 Graves Avenue, Rosemead, a neighboring resident, stated it will create traffic to the neighborhood. Her property is adjacent to the site. She said even if a mesh is placed, the headlights and noise will impact the neighborhood. She said she hopes the Planning Commission considers the welfare of the neighborhood. She said it's a dangerous road condition and increasing traffic is a great concern. She also said there is a liquor store at the southwest corner that creates a lot of traffic. She said the corner of Graves Avenue and Del Mar Avenue has a lot of accidents. She has witnessed two over the last year. She also raised the traffic issues created by the Buddhist Temple. She said she hopes the Planning Commission will consider their concerns. Mr. Victor Vargas of 2515 Del Mar Avenue, Rosemead, a neighboring resident, stated he is down the street from the school. He thinks the City, Garvey School District, and ELAC have formed a partnership without notifying the residents. He said he's been living here since 1979. He said there is a lot of traffic and it's an intolerable situation. He said he thinks a full environmental impact study should be done. He doesn't think the resident's consideration was taken in consideration. He said he hopes they speak with residents. He added he grew up in front of ELAC and there are tremendous traffic issues. He said he visited the site and personally observed the campus and there is not enough parking. Mr. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, stated he is not against education, but traffic. He said trucks come in to deliver to the Del Mar Supermarket and it creates traffic. He also said there is the same problem with Mays Produce on Garvey Avenue. He said he lives one block from Garvey Avenue and has observed the traffic. He said staff doesn't live there, so we don't know. He said the school is open for 15 hours and 8 hours on Saturday. He said they only have so many parking spaces for students and staff. Mr. Jim Flournoy of 8655 Landis View, Rosemead, stated he opposes the project. He said the use hasn't changed and the Garvey School District should have contracted with ELAC. Have the record of problems been brought to the Planning Commission? That needs to be considered. He said he hasn't seen a lot of people go to Traffic Commission to discuss about these issues. He questioned the zone. Senior Planner Agaba stated it's an R -2 zone. Mr. Jim Flournoy stated if the Garvey School District decides to sell the property, it will continue to remain as an R -2 property. Agaba stated unless someone proposes a zone change. Vice - Chairman Kunioka said in the staff report, it states it's R -2 and Commercial. Rosemead Planning Commission Meeting.: September 5, 2007 Page 5 of 15 Senior Planner Agaba stated adjacent neighborhoods are zoned Commercial. Flournoy stated additional enforcement is required. He then said he would like to speak under item 6 as well, since he was not called to speak under item 2. Chairman Lopez closed the public hearing to the public and opened the public hearing to the Commissioners. Commissioner Bevington stated looking at the schedule, the most people on campus will be 115. He questioned if that is really what they are proposing. He said under the Fall schedule, the maximum number of people on campus will be 115. He said any commercial operation in the City will have more traffic than this. He then questioned if this schedule is what we should follow. Community Development Director Saeki asked a representative to address this issue. Mr. Michael Coughlin of 713 Dolly Avenue, West Covina, the Assistant Superintendent of the Garvey School District, stated the arrangement that the City, ELAC, and Garvey School District have agreed to is for the first two semesters, the maximum number of classes that will be operating on the Williams School Campus will be 7. He said at any one particular time, there will be a maximum of 245 students and 260 including staff. He also said whether or not ELAC will achieve that remains to be seemed. He then questioned if Commissioner Bevington is referencing the brochure. Commissioner Bevington stated yes Mr. Coughlin said they don't anticipate 260 students in the Fall Semester. He also said if ELAC chooses to expand, they will come back to the City for permission. Commissioner Bevington questioned the Mitigated Negative Declaration and traffic conditions. He said the maximum is 627 students and staff, and all the conditions required to be met are based on the study. Mr. Coughlin stated when the noise and traffic studies were initially prepared, the initial plan was to allow for expansion to a maximum of 627. Commissioner Bevington stated he now understands. He then questioned if Garvey School District has considered any other proposals. He questioned if this project is not approved with ELAC, is there any other alternative. Mr. Coughlin stated after the board of education decided to close down the Williams School and entered a negotiation with ELAC, they followed all the procedures of the law of the State of California what is deemed excess property by a school district. It first has to be offered to special education purposes. They wrote to all school districts offering special education purposes, but no one thought it was an appropriate use for them. After that, they became involved with ELAC. That is why they came into the City and applied for this conditional use permit. Rosemead Planning Commission Meeting: September 5, 2007 Page 6 of 15 Community Development Director Saeki clarified that the 627 students were initially proposed. He said the maximum proposal tonight is no more than 260 students and staff at one time. He also said in the Fall Semester, there will not be more than 120 students at one time. From the audience, Mr. Vargas questioned how many students and staff are present now. Mr. Saeki referred the question to Mr. Coughlin. Mr. Coughlin stated the most classes will be on Tuesday night from 6:15 to 10pm. He said he doesn't have an exact number, but the cap is 35 students per class. He added the total maximum of enrollment, if full enrollment is achieved would be 210, and a total of 225 including staff. Vice - Chairman Kunioka questioned if the 245 includes the Headstart Program. Mr. Coughlin stated the 245 is only counted towards the 7 classes that ELAC is offering. Vice - Chairman Kunioka questioned if the Headstart program has it's own parking? Mr. Coughlin stated the Headstart was operating when the Williams School was still open. He said there is no change with that program. He also said the number 260 only reflects ELAC and the 139 parking spaces as well. He added the Headstart Program has their own parking spaces. Vice - Chairman Kunioka questioned if there is a condition of approval for that cap of 245 students at one time. Community Development Director Saeki stated we can add that per the Commission's request. He stated condition 20 does make reference to that. Vice - Chairman Kunioka said it's in the staff report, but not in the Conditions of Approval. Commissioner Bevington questioned the benefit to the school district. Attorney Montes stated he doesn't know if it's relevant to the Commission. He said it's not one of the determinations that's needed to be made to approve the conditional use permit. He also said if the Commission is interested in the information, they may be be willing to share. Bevington stated an empty building versus income is relevant to him. Chairman Lopez questioned if in the future they decide to expand, they will have to return to the City. Community Development Director Saeki answered absolutely. Rosemead Planning Commission Meeting: September 5, 2007 Page 7 of 15 Vice - Chairman Kunioka questioned the condition about parking that occurs on the street. He questioned if they have a back space available for additional parking spaces. Mr. Coughlin stated with a maximum of 260 enrollment, they are complying with the City's 2:1 ratio. Vice - Chairman Kunioka stated even with the 2:1 ratio that doesn't mean all the cars will be off the street. He questioned if they have the feasibility to increase the number of off - street parking. Mr. Coughlin stated if that becomes an issue, it would be brought to their attention. He said there will be a sheriff's department onsite. He said they have asked the sheriffs to patrol the neighborhood. Vice - Chairman Kunioka questioned if ELAC is paying for the sheriffs on campus. Mr. Coughlin answered yes; they have a contract with the sheriffs department. Vice - Chairman Kunioka questioned if they are available to respond to occurrences that are not on campus site. Mr. Michael Williams of 147'/2 W. 52 Street, Long Beach, the architect of the project, stated yes, there are about 90 more opportunities for parking spaces on the existing site. He said they are told by the sheriffs that there is a substation nearby and the will have a squad car that will come by every hour after the school hours. He said they would call the substation if there is some type of jurisdictional consideration. Community Development Director Saeki stated the substation is in Temple City. Commissioner Vuu questioned if the Planning Commissioners received the mitigated negative declaration prior to the meeting. Senior Planner Agaba stated it was placed in public places and apologized to the Commission for not distributing them a copy. From the audience, Mr. Lu shouted, the Planning Commission is making a decision without reading the mitigated negative declaration. From the audience, Mr. Juan Nunez stated it was not available at the library. Commissioner Bevington stated he doesn't want the audience to shout out of context. He asked Chairman Lopez to ask audience to reframe from speaking. Chairman Lopez asked members of the audience to please reframe from speaking. Vice - Chairman Kunioka questioned if the finding on the mitigated negative declaration is based on the 627 maximum. Rosemead Planning Commission Meeting: September 5, 2007 Page 8 of 15 Mr. Coughlin stated the traffic study was based on the 627 maximum. Vice - Chairman Kunioka stated if ELAC doesn't go forward, what is the Garvey School District's next plan. Mr. Coughlin stated if that becomes a reality, they will have to discuss it with the Garvey School Board. He said they haven't had that discussion and hope they won't have to. He also said it's considered a win win win for the City. Vice- Chairman Kunioka questioned the size of the shuttle and the hours of operation. Mr. Coughlin said he believes it's a 60 passenger shuttle. Chairman Lopez questioned if most students will be shuttled from the main campus. Mr. Coughlin stated they have that ability. He said ELAC is looking for more college space because their main campus is under construction. Chairman Lopez stated with the shuttle, it will reduce the number of parking spaces per occupant. He said the shuttle will reduce traffic. He questioned their hours of operation. Mr. Williams stated they are looking at the shuttle operating once every hour, carrying about 60 students. He said there is a significant number. Chairman Lopez questioned if they are dropped off on Del Mar Avenue or on campus. Mr. Williams said they haven't determined that yet. Chairman Lopez said he doesn't want them parking on Del Mar Avenue. He said it's a fast street, so it will be safer if they are dropped off on campus. Mr. Williams said they will take that into consideration, so they should be able to accommodate that. Chairman Lopez said he is concerned about the drop off and pedestrians walking There being no one further wishing to address the Commission; Chairman Lopez closed the public hearing segment for this project. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BEVINGTON, SECONDED BY VICE - CHAIRMAN KUNIOKA, to APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 07 -1103. Attorney Montes questioned if it includes the amendment to the existing condition of approval. Commissioner Bevington said he thinks it's pretty clearly stated of 260. Rosemead Planning Commission Meeting. September 5, 2007 Page 9 of 15 Attorney Montes said the 260 is not expressed in the conditions of approval, only in the staff report. Chairman Lopez clarified that the condition will be added to the conditions of approval. Vote results: YES: BEVINGTON, KUNIOKA, LOPEZ, AND VUU NO: NONE ABSENT: CAM ABSTAIN: NONE Chairman Lopez declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Commissioner Bevington asked for a 5 minute break. Chairman Lopez called for a 5 minute break. B. TEN TATIVE TRACT MAP 062930 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT'S 05 -1041 THROUGH 05 -1046 — 3828 -3848 Charlotte Avenue. Long Trinh has submitted a Tentative Tract Map and associated Conditional Use Permits for a proposed subdivision of two (2) lots, totaling 44,000 square feet of lot area, to be divided into six (6) lots for the construction of six (6) new single - family residences, each of which is proposed to be greater than 2,500 square feet, located at 3828 -3848 Charlotte Avenue. The subject properties are located 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 and representatives were present and asked the Commissioners if they had any questions. Chairman Lopez opened the public hearing to the applicant or representatives. Ms. Ly Lam of 3226 N. Muscatel Avenue stated at the previous Planning Commission on August 6, 2007, the Commissioners reckoned that the owners and neighbors meet and return with changes to plans to address the neighbor's concerns. She said they have been working with the Planning Department for the past two years and through this process, they have made several changes. She said they are able to legally subdivide the lot into 7 lots, but they are only subdividing it into 6 lots, because it is intended for their family to live. She also said they are installing an 8 -inch fire hydrant pipe, which will be beneficial to the public. She said the neighbors will benefit from this in an emergency. She said they have met with the concerning neighbors and Planning staff on Wednesday, August 26, 2007, in the City of Rosemead Conference Room to discuss about issues and concerns from the previous meeting. She added there were two issues that were raised at the last meeting. One was privacy to lot 5. She said the neighbors on lot 5 wanted more privacy to their back porch, so they have agreed to set back an additional 7 feet on Rosemead Planning Commission Meeting: September 5, 2007 Page 10 of 15 the second floor. She also said the neighbors on lot 4 requested to have a greater side yard setback than 5 feet. She said they met a couple of times and have all agreed to setback the rear yards of lot 1 and 2 to 32 feet. She also said this proposed plan will make them, as long residents, be proud of. She ended by stating that she hopes the Planning Commission approve this project. Mr. Kamen Lai of 8748 E. Valley Blvd., #K, the representative of the project, stated they have met with the three concerning neighbors. He said only one, Barbara Walters of three concerning neighbors came tonight because Juan and Gabriel are satisfied with the changes. He said he believes Ms. Walters is present to support the project. He also said the owners accept all the conditions and ask for approval. Mr. Jim Flournoy of 8655 Landis View, a resident, stated he has spoken to the Fire Marshall and he said if they can pipe the sprinklers, they may not have to install the fire hydrant pipe. He also said if they go over 4 feet on the second floor setback, they will need a sign off by a structural engineer, because it's an irregular structure. He ended by saying that it looks like a nice project. Chairman Lopez opened the public hearing to anyone else IN FAVOR of this application: ►n=- Chairman Lopez opened the public hearing to those who wished to OPPOSE the application: Ms. Barbara Walters of 3861 Delta Avenue, a neighboring resident, stated she is for the project; however neither Senior Planner Agaba or Ms. Lam mentioned the windows in both lot 4 and 5 to be 6 feet high or the setbacks on lot 5 to be setback 10 feet on the first floor and 17 feet on the second floor. She said that was the agreement at the meeting. She said the front and side of the balcony is supposed to be blocked. She brought pictures so the Commission can see how five feet looks. She said if her requests are met, she has no objection. Vice - Chairman Kunioka asked Ms. Walters if she is adjacent to lot 5. Senior Planner Agaba clarified Ms. Walter's concerns regarding the deck. Chairman Lopez opened the public hearing to anyone else in the audience. None. Chairman Lopez opened the public hearing to the Commissioners. Commissioner Bevington stated all the issues seem to be resolved and he thinks it's a good project. Kunioka thanked the applicants and neighbors. He said he's glad they had a productive meeting and have come to an agreement. Rosemead Planning Commission Meeting: September 5, 2007 Page 11 of 15 Chairman Lopez asked for anymore questions. There being no one further wishing to address the Commission; Chairman Lopez closed the public hearing segment for this project. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BEVINGTON, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER VUU, to APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 062930 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 05 -1041 THROUGH 05 -1046. Vote results: YES: BEVINGTON, KUNIOKA, LOPEZ, AND VUU NO: NONE ABSENT: CAM ABSTAIN: NONE Chairman Lopez declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 4. OTHER BUSINESS A. Conditional Use Permit 06 -1077 (Extension) — 2440 Pine Street. Victor Aguilar has submitted a request for an extension for a previously approved application to allow 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. Community Development Director Saeki stated staff would like to request continuance of this item until the next Planning Commission on September 17, 2007, for further research on the noticing process for conditional use permit extensions. MOTION BY VICE - CHAIRMAN KUNIOKA, SECONDED BY CHAIRMAN LOPEZ, to CONTINUE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 06 -1077 (EXTENSION) UNTIL THE NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 17. 2007. Vote results: YES: BEVINGTON, KUNIOKA, LOPEZ, AND VUU NO: NONE ABSENT: CAM ABSTAIN: NONE Chairman Lopez declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 5. 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. A pproval of Minutes — August 6, 2007 Rosemead Planning Commission Meeting: September 5, 2007 Page 12 of 15 Vice - Chairman Kunioka stated he had two minor corrections. He said the first is on page 6, 7th paragraph, "setbacks," should be replaced with "stepbacks." He also said on the last paragraph of that page, it should say, "a long standing pressure for national retailers," instead of "of." Planning Secretary Lily Trinh stated she will make the changes. B. Resolution No. 07 -42 —A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 06 -1066, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 53 -FOOT HIGH SELF - SUPPORTING MONOPINE WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER, LOCATED AT 9117 GARVEY AVENUE, IN THE M -1 (LIGHT MANUFACTURING) ZONE (APN: 8595 - 016 -001 AND 002). C. Resolution No. 07 -44 — A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 069577 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 07- 1105, REQUESTING TO SUBDIVIDE ONE EXISTING PARCEL INTO TWO (2) PARCELS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO (2) NEW SINGLE FAMILY HOMES, ONE WITH MORE THAN 2,500 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING AREA, LOCATED AT 8443 GRAND AVENUE IN THE R -1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE (APN: 5373 -033- 021). Chairman Lopez asked for a motion for approval of the other items on the Consent Calendar. MOTION BY CHAIRMAN LOPEZ, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BEVINGTON, TO WAIVE FURTHER READING AND ADOPT CONSENT CALENDAR. Vote results: YES: BEVINGTON, KUNIOKA, LOPEZ AND VUU NO: NONE ABSENT: CAM ABSTAIN: NONE Chairman Lopez declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 6. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIRMAN & COMMISSIONERS Bevington read his letter on Rivers and Mountains Conservancy aloud. He said he urges the City to be in touch with this program. Attorney Yin asked Planning Secretary Trinh to attach this handout to the minutes. Planning Secretary Trinh agreed. Vice - Chairman Kunioka stated he absolutely supports this. He said there are certainly other proposals either in the City or along the powerlines and he hopes the City is aware Rosemead Planning Commission Meeting: September 5, 2007 Page 13 of 15 the deadline is November 8. He said there is no guarantee of the money, but we certainly want to get our application in. Mr. Flournoy stated there are several projects begging the City of Rosemead to apply for. He wants the Commissioners to look for spots where projects can be done. He said under the power lines is obvious. He wants the City to get their foot in the door. He then discussed about his handout and said he will discuss about it next time. He also discussed about joint applications. 7. MATTERS FROM THE PLANNING SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF None. 8. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Lopez adjourned the Planning Commission Meeting at 9:03 p.m. MOTION BY VICE - CHAIRMAN KUNIOKA, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER VUU to ADJOURN UNTIL THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. BS /LT Rosemead Planning Commission Meeting: September 5, 2007 Page 14 of 15 Saptamber 5, 2007 RIVERS AND haOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY This morning. I was invited to and did attend a meeting of the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy — a group that has been for several years, working on a master plan for parks. mini parks and trails along the San Gabriel and Rio Hondo Rivers. This plan will involve the U. S. Corps of Engineers. Los Angeles County, many cities including San Gabriel. El Monte, South El Monte, Montebello, Pico Riviera and Rosemead plus others. The plan will receive monoy for master planning, detailed plans, site acquisition and site development from State Bonds and local funding. The work has now moved forvaard to the Grant Application status. The Conservancy leadership will, in the near future, contact the Rosemead City Council, the Planning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Department for their input on projects within or directly benefiting the citizens of the City of Rosemead. I urge the Rosemead City officials to become activoly engaged with this Consorvancy. The long range benefits to the City and the San Gabriel Valloy will be great and rneasurablo for generations to come. There is a real sense of urgency as tho grant applications are duo November 8. 2008. At this point these do not need to be in exact detail but should be a reality proposal. Tho prime local contact with this program is Jim Floumey, 8655 Landis View Lane, Rosemead, CA 91770 (626) 288 -1755 L wrence C. Bevington 8372 Rush Street Rosemead, CA 91770 {(326) 572 -9428 R:.nui4riir; 1.:- +GFt•A L3: Rosemead Planning Commission Meeting: September 5, 2007 Page 15 of 15