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PC-08-21-06CITY OF ROSEMEAD PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES August 21, 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 Kelty led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Lopez delivered the invocation. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Chairman Lopez, Vice - Chairman Kelty and Commissioners, Breen, Herrera, and Loi ABSENT: City Attorney Peter Wallin EX OFFICIO: Agaba, Arenas, Bermejo, and Johnson 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of August 7, 2006 MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BREEN, SECONDED BY COMMISSONER HERRERA, that the minutes of the City of Rosemead Regular Planning Commission Meeting of August 7, 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 Chairman Lopez introduces Planning Director Brad Johnson, and invites him to speak. Planning Director Johnson explained the public hearing process and the right to appeal Planning Commission decisions to the City Council. Chairman Daniel Lopez asked if anyone would like to speak on any items not on the agenda, to step forward. None. 3. PUBLIC HEARING A. ZONE VARIANCE 06 -344 & PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 06 -06 8417 Mission Drive - Mr. Scott McNutt of California Mission Inn, has submitted a Planned Development Review application for the removal of an existing patio cover over the facility's main entrance, and the construction of a new patio cover and decorative trellis system. This proposal also includes the request to install two, new, exterior monument signs for the business. The Planned Development Review application is accompanied by a Zone Variance application, which is a request to deviate from the maximum number of free standing signs permitted in the Planned Development Zone. The subject site is located at 8417 Mission Drive, in the PD (Planned Development) Zone. Presentation: Associate Planner Sheri Bermejo Staff Recommendation: APPROVE Associate Planner Bermejo stated the applicant was present and asked Commissioners if they had any questions. Chairman Lopez called for questions from the Commissioners. Commissioner Kelty asked if all the construction was going to be done on the second floor. Associate Planner Bermejo stated yes. Commissioner Kelty asked if the construction will include a new tile roof. Associate Planner Bermejo stated yes. Commissioner Kelty voiced concern regarding the foundation providing sufficient support for the new construction. Commissioner Loi asked to clarify if it is new ownership. Associate Planner Bermejo asked the applicant when it was that they took over ownership. Mr. Scott McNutt, the applicant, stated it had not been quite a year. Associate Planner Bermejo informed Commissioner Loi it was under new ownership. 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: None. 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 COMMISSONER BREEN, to APPROVE Zone Variance 06 -344 and Planned Development Review 06 -06. 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 064596 — 7519 Garvalia Avenue Ms. Michelle Wu has submitted an application for a Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide a single residential lot into two (2) parcels. This subdivision will create two (2) parcels, each with an existing single- family residence that will be maintained. A new two -car garage is also proposed for each existing residence. The subject site is located at 7519 Garvalia Avenue in the R -2 (Light Multiple Residential) Zone. Presentation: Planning Director Brad Johnson Staff Recommendation: APPROVE — subject to the conditions, for six months. Planning Director Johnson stated there are two Conditions of Approval, in addition to the existing conditions, that the Planning Department had informed the applicant via voicemail. He referred to Condition #32, which addresses the roof and the windows. Chairman Lopez called for questions from the Commissioners. Commissioner Loi asked if the applicant would agree to the new Conditions of Approval. Mr. Jack Lee, the engineer for the project, stood up and stated they will comply with the new Conditions of Approval. Commissioner Kelty asked if a six foot wall would be required for the west property line, or if that was just the maximum allowed. Planning Director Johnson stated that was just the maximum allowed. Commissioner Kelty asked if it was going to be changed to a concrete block wall. Planning Director Johnson stated it will be changed to concrete block wall. Commissioner Kelty asked if there was going to be a fence between both properties. Planning Director Johnson stated there will be a fence. 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: 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 HERRERA, to APPROVE Tentative Parcel Map 064596. Vote results: YES: BREEN, HERRERA, KELTY, LOI, AND LOPEZ NO: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Chairman Lopez declared and motion duly carried and so ordered. C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 05 -1026 — 4112 Walnut Grove Avenue Mr. Frank Yuan has submitted an application proposing a new two -story addition to an existing single - family residence which will result in approximately 3,057 square feet of living area and a three -car garage, located at 4112 Walnut Grove Avenue in the R -2 (Light Multiple Residential) Zone. Presentation: Planning Director Brad Johnson Staff Recommendation: APPROVE — subject to the conditions, for six months. Chairman Lopez called for questions from the Commissioners. Commissioner Kelty asked if there are any City regulations regarding security bars on windows. Planning Director Johnson stated the City has had issues with security bars on windows, and agreed with Commissioner Kelty regarding their presence being unattractive. He further stated there is a safety issue with home owners neglecting to place a safety latch on the inside. He stated he encourages applicants to place the security bars on the interior of the windows, as opposed to the exterior. Commissioner Kelty asked if a building permit is required to install security bars on windows. Planning Director Johnson stated one is required. 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: None. There being no one further wishing to address the Commission; Chairman Lopez closed the public hearing segment for this project. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HERRERA, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BREEN, to APPROVE Conditional Use Permit 05 -1026. Vote results: YES: BREEN, HERRERA, KELTY, LOI, AND LOPEZ NO: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Chairman Lopez declared and motion duly carried and so ordered. D. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 06 -1053 — 3857 Delta Avenue Mr. and Mrs. Juan Camarillo have submitted a Conditional Use Permit application to construct a new single - family residence, which will result in approximately 2,945 square feet of living area and an attached three -car garage, located at 3857 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: Associate Planner Sheri Bermejo Staff Recommendation: APPROVE — subject to the conditions, for six months. Associate Planner Bermejo stated the applicant was present and asked Commissioners if they had any questions. Chairman Lopez called for questions from the Commissioners. Commissioner Kelty inquired about the closure of the driveway and its exact location on the plans. Associate Planner Bermejo explained where exactly it was located on the plans. Chairman Lopez opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application: None. Chairman Lopez then opened the public hearing to those IN OPPOSITION of this 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 KELTY, to APPROVE Conditional Use Permit 06 -1053. Vote results: YES: BREEN, KELTY, LOI, AND LOPEZ NO: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: HERRERA Chairman Lopez declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. E. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 062018. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 04 -983, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 04 -984 — 4214 -4220 Bartlett Avenue Mr. Sam Chan has submitted an application for a Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide two (2) existing parcels into three (3) parcels for the development of three (3) new single - family homes; and two (2) Conditional Use Permit applications for two of the units with living area exceeding 2,500 square feet, located at 4214 -4220 Bartlett Avenue in the R -1 (Single Family Residential) Zone. Presentation: Associate Planner Sheri Bermejo Staff Recommendation: APPROVE — subject to the conditions, for six months. Associate Planner Bermejo stated the applicant was present and asked Commissioners if they had any questions. Chairman Lopez called for questions from the Commissioners. Commissioner Kelly referred to the tree depicted on the photo on page three. He asked if it had outlived its lifespan, or if there is some other particular reason for replacing it. Associate Planner Bermejo stated it was not an oak tree, therefore, did not require a permit to remove. She further stated that she did stipulate that the applicant was to replace it with a 24 inch box tree. Planning Director Johnson stated the plans may not be true to scale, regarding the exact size of the tree. He asked the Commissioners if they would prefer to state, as one of the conditions, to keep the tree on the property. Commissioner Kelly stated he would prefer to keep the mature tree on the property. Planning Director Johnson agreed to add that to the Conditions of Approval. Chairman Lopez opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application: Mrs. Lucy Wan of 8727 Scott Street stated her backyard is adjacent to the subject property and asked if it is changing to a three single - family residence. Planning Director Johnson stated it will be three detached single - family homes. Ms. Lucy Wan asked if there was going to be any guest parking. Planning Director Johnson stated there was not. Mr. Paul Wan, the husband of Mrs. Wan, stated he would like to see the blueprint and asked what the Planning Department office hours were. Associate Planner Bermejo stated the Planning Department hours. Chairman Lopez then opened the public hearing to those IN OPPOSITION of this 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 HERRERA, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BREEN to APPROVE Tentative Parcel Map 062018, Conditional Use Permit 04 -983 and Conditional Use Permit 04 -984. Vote results: YES: BREEN, HERRERA, KELTY, LOI, AND LOPEZ NO: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE F. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 06 -1058 — 3652 Chariette Avenue Mr. Sean Melendrez has submitted a Conditional Use Permit application proposing a new two -story addition to an existing single - family residence which will result in approximately 2,642 square feet of living area, located at 3652 Chariette Avenue in the R -1 (Single - Family Residential) Zone. Presentation: Associate Planner Sheri Bermejo Staff Recommendation: APPROVE — subject to the conditions, for six months. Associate Planner Bermejo made mention of the letter received this morning at the Planning Department, written by Mr. Marcus Chambers. The letter briefly stated how the project would impact his residence. Ms. Bermejo also mentioned the Municiple Code Violations she encountered during inspection of the property, and the fact that she has added some conditions addressing these issues. Associate Planner Bermejo stated the applicant was present and asked Commissioners if they had any questions. Chairman Lopez called for questions from the Commissioners. Commissioner Herrera asked if 48 hours was a reasonable time frame to give the applicant to remove the pod that is currently on his property. Associate Planner Bermejo stated the applicant has made plans to have it removed. Chairman Lopez opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application: Mr. Myung Chung of 3380 Flair Drive, #222, El Monte, California, is the architect of the project and was present. He stated he was representing the applicant, and that they have read the conditions and agree to them. Chairman Lopez then opened the public hearing to those IN OPPOSITION of this 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 HERRERA to APPROVE Conditional Use Permit 06 -1058. Vote results: YES: BREEN, HERRERA, KELTY, LOI, AND LOPEZ NO: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE 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 -32 — A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93 -589, FOR THE DEMOLITION OF A SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENCE AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW DINING FACILITY AND KITCHEN, TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 4,335 SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA, FOR AN EXISTING BUDDHIST TEMPLE AND CULTURAL CENTER, LOCATED AT 3039 DEL MAR AVENUE IN THE C -3, MEDIUM COMMERCIAL)AND A P(AUTOMOBILE PARKING) ZONES (APN: 5286- 027 -039). Chairman Lopez presented the resolution by title only. He opened the public hearing to anyone who chose to speak regarding Resolution 06 -32 on the Consent Calendar. Chairman Lopez called for questions from the Commissioners. None. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BREEN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HERRERA, to waive further reading and adopt said resolution. 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 CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF None. 6. MATTERS FROM THE PLANNING DIRECTOR AND STAFF Planning Director Johnson stated he will be holding the workshop on September 18, to discuss the issues /trends of mixed -use densities the Planning Department is considering for the General Plan Update. He also said he would check the caseload to see which items are ready to go to Planning Commission, and will advise the Commissioners as to when the next Planning Commission Meeting will be held. He introduced Associate Planner George Agaba to the Planning Commissioners. 7. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Lopez adjourned the Planning Commission Meeting at 7:38 p.m. B WJ /DA