PC-06-05-06CITY OF ROSEMEAD
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
June 5, 2006
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 Kelty delivered the invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Chairman Lopez, Vice - Chairman Kelly and Commissioners Breen, Herrera, and
Loi
ABSENT: None
EX OFFICIO: Bermejo, Johnson, Tone and Wallin
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of May 15, 2006
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KELTY, SECONDED BY COMMISSONER HERRERA, that the
minutes of the City of Rosemead Regular Planning Commission Meeting of May 15, 2006, 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
Deputy City Attorney Wallin explained the public hearing process and the right to appeal Planning
Commission decisions to the City Council.
3. PUBLIC HEARING
A. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 062796 — 8351 Whitmore Street
Judy Ly Vuong has submitted an application for a Tentative Parcel Map application to subdivide one
(1) existing lot, consisting of two (2) tied parcels, into two (2) lots for the development of two (2)
new single - family homes; with less than 2,500 square feet of living area, located at 8351 Whitmore
Street in the R -2; Light Multiple Residential Zone.
Presentation: Associate Planner Bermejo
Staff Recommendation: DENY- without prejudice
Chairman Lopez called for questions from the Commissioners.
None.
Applicant (s): In the audience
Chairman Lopez opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application
None.
Public hearing was opened to those who wished to OPPOSE the application:
Mr. Jesse Soto, 8357 Whitmore Street, said that the project would infringe on his privacy and
bring more cars to the area, creating a parking problem.
Mr. Jack Jackson said he is the neighbor on the other side of the proposed project. He said that
he is in favor of the project but preferred to speak after Mr. Soto rather than during the time set
aside for those in favor of the project. Mr. Jackson said that there is no parking problem on the
street and that the project would not create a problem. He also said that he and Mr. Soto both
have two units on their lots and there is not reason that the applicant should not be allowed to
build two units on his lot.
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 HERRERA, to DENY
Tentative Parcel Map 062796, subject to conditions as modified.
Vote results:
YES: BREEN, HERRERA, LOI AND LOPEZ
NO: KELTY
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Chairman Lopez declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 06 -1050 & 06- 1051 /ZONE VARI 06 -343 — 3873 Delta
Avenue
Nathan Ung has submitted two (2) Conditional Use Permit applications to construct new two -story
single - family residences with 3,179 and 3,226 t square feet of living space and a Zone Variance to
deviate from the required rear setback, located at 3873 Delta Avenue in the R -1 (Single - Family
Residential) zone.
Commissioner Herrera excused herself from the proceedings as she resides within 500 feet of the
subject property in accordance with conflict of interest rules.
Presentation:
Planning Director Johnson
Staff Recommendation: APPROVE- subject to the conditions, for one (1) year.
Chairman Lopez called for questions from the Commissioners.
Planning Director Johnson noted that Condition 14, regarding the drainage plan should be
changed to remove the phrase "in no case shall'.
Planning Director Johnson also noted that Condition 26 regarding sliding glass doors in the
garage is actually referring to windows which are acceptable. Therefore, Condition 26 can be
eliminated altogether.
Planning Director Johnson pointed out that Condition 27, requiring the removal of potential
closet space from the Den/Office area of residence #2, is necessary to avoid the possibility of a
bedroom conversion at a later date.
Commissioner Kelty said that he would recommend a condition requiring immediate clean up
and control of overgrown vegetation.
Applicant (s): In the audience
Chairman Lopez opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application
The applicant, Nathan Ung, 3926 Delta Avenue, reviewed his fencing plans and explained why
he wanted to wait for the survey results before completing the fence. He also said that the
conditions of approval are acceptable.
Public hearing was opened 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 Conditional Use Permits 06 -1050 and 06 -1051 and Zone Variance 06 -343 , subject to
conditions as amended.
Vote results:
YES: BREEN, LOI, LOPEZ, AND KELTY
NO: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: HERRERA
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 06 -21 — A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 06 -1057, FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF A SIX (6) PANEL ANTENNAE ARRAY AND DISH FOR A
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY, LOCATED AT ANGELUS AND
FERN AVENUES, IN THE R -2; LIGHT MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL ZONE. (APN: 5283-
015 -806).
B. RESOLUTION 06 -22 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 05 -1023, FOR THE OPERATION OF AN
AUTOMOTIVE UPHOLSTERY SHOP INVOLVING INSTALLATION, LOCATED AT
7857 GARVEY AVENUE, IN THE C -3 (MEDIUM COMMERCIAL) ZONE. (APN: 5287-
038 -020).
Chairman Lopez presented the resolutions by title only.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BREEN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LOI, to waive further
reading and adopt said resolution.
Vote results:
YES: BREEN, LOI, LOPEZ, HERRERA AND KELTY
NO: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Chairman Lopez declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE
None.
6. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF
Planning Director Johnson told the Commissioners that Deputy City Attorney Stan Price is in the
hospital recovering from an illness and hopes to be at the next meeting. He also told the Commissioners
that Planning Secretary Tone had resigned and accepted a position with another city.
Commissioner Breen said that he will be on vacation from July 17 through July 30.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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