PC-04-18-05CITY OF ROSEMEAD
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
April 18, 2005
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City of Rosemead Planning Commission was called to order
by Chairman Kelty at 7:03 p.m. in the council chambers of the Rosemead City Hall at 8838 East Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead.
Commissioner Lopez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Breen delivered the invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Chairman Kelty, Vice - Chairman Loi,
Commissioners Breen, Herrera and Lopez
ABSENT: None
EX OFFICIO: Johnson, Jones, Price and Tone
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of April 4, 2005
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BREEN, SECONDED BY COMMISSONER HERRERA, that the
minutes of the City of Rosemead Regular Planning Commission Meeting of April 4, 2005, be
APPROVED as submitted.
Vote results:
YES: HERRERA, KELTY, LOI and LOPEZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: BREEN
ABSENT: NONE
Chairman Kelty 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.
3. REORGANIZATION
Planning Director Johnson opened nominations for the office of Chairman of the City of Rosemead
Planning Commission for the 2005 -2006 term.
Commissioner Loi was nominated for the office of Chairman by Chairman Kelty. The nomination was
seconded by Commissioner Lopez. Since there were no other nominations, Commissioner Loi was
declared Chairman.
Chairman Loi opened nominations for the office of Vice - Chairman of the City of Rosemead Planning
Commission for the 2005 -2006 term.
Commissioner Herrera nominated Commissioner Lopez and Commissioner Breen seconded the
nomination. Since there were no other nominations, Commissioner Lopez was declared Vice - Chairman.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 05 -992 — 2529 North San Gabriel Boulevard. Long Ngoe Vu DBA
Long Auto Sound, has submitted an application for the operation of an automotive specialty shop
with installation of audio and alarm systems located at 2529 N. San Gabriel Boulevard in the C -3;
(Medium Commercial) Zone.
Presentation: Associate Planner Jones presented the staff report.
Staff Recommendation: APPROVE- subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A ", with
suggested modifications, for six (6) months.
Chairman Loi called for questions from the Commissioners.
Commissioner Kelty asked about the placement of a door to the parking lot and Associate
Planner Jones assured him that the plans had been reviewed and approved by the Building
Department.
Applicant(s): In the audience.
Chairperson Loi 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; Chairperson Loi closed the public
hearing segment for this project.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BREEN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LOPEZ to
APPROVE Conditional Use Permit 05 -992, subject to conditions listed, as modified, in "Exhibit A ".
Vote results:
YES: BREEN, HERRERA, KELTY, LOPEZ AND LOI
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. DESIGN REVIEW 05 -123 - 8749 Valley Boulevard. Chris Athanasoulis of Jim's Burger
Restaurant, has submitted an application for the exterior renovation of the current burger restaurant,
located at 8749 Valley Boulevard in the C -31) (Medium Commercial with a Design Overlay) Zone.
Presentation: Planning Director Johnson presented the staff report.
Staff Recommendation: APPROVE- subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A" for
twelve (12) months.
Chairman Loi asked for questions from the Commissioners.
Commissioner Kelty asked if the menu board would be moved and Planning Director Johnson
confirmed that it would.
Applicant(s): In the audience.
Chairperson Loi opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application.
The applicant, Chris Athanasoulis, 8749 Valley Boulevard, offered to answer any questions.
Chairman Loi asked if the business would be closed during the remodeling. Mr. Athanasoulis
replied that he expected the business to be closed for only a very short time.
Donna Cevallos, 4102 North Bartlett Avenue, a neighbor, voiced her support of the project.
Public hearing was opened to those who wished to OPPOSE the application:
None
There being no one further wishing to address the Commission; Chairperson Loi closed the public
hearing segment for this project.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KELTY, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BREEN to
APPROVE Design Review 05 -123, subject to conditions listed, as modified, in "Exhibit A ".
Vote results:
YES: BREEN, HERRERA, KELTY, LOPEZ AND LOI
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 05 -997 — 7840 Garvey Avenue. Mark Johns of Cingular Wireless
has submitted an application for the installation of a new 56' -0" wireless monopine antenna, located
at 7840 Garvey Avenue in the C -3; Medium Commercial Zone.
Presentation: Associate Planner Jones
Staff Recommendation: APPROVE- subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A" for six
(6) months.
Chairman Loi called for questions from the Commissioners.
Commissioner Kelty asked who would be responsible for the landscaping maintenance at this
property and Planning Director Johnson said that it would be the responsibility of SBC.
Applicant(s): In the audience.
Chairperson Kelty opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application.
Steve Kaali, Synergy Development, 101 South l Street, Burbank, representing the applicant
stated that the applicant will submit a landscaping plan to the Planning Department. Mr. Kaali
also requested a revision to Item 25 in the Conditions of Approval relating to the wording on
their sign. Since the applicant is unable to make a decision about the sign until the merger with
AT &T is finalized they are requesting more time. Mr. Kaali also requested a correction to the
placement of the microwave dish on the staff report.
Public hearing was opened to those who wished to OPPOSE the application:
None.
There being no one further wishing to address the Commission; Chairperson Kelty closed the public
hearing segment for this project.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KELTY, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HERRERA to
APPROVE Conditional Use Permit 05 -997, subject to conditions listed in "Exhibit A ".
Vote results:
YES: BREEN, HERRERA, KELTY, LOPEZ AND LOI
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairman Loi 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. RESOLUTION 05 -09 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 04 -966, APPROVING THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW TWO- STORY, SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH
3,828 ( + / -) SQUARE FEET OF LIVING AREA AND AN ATTACHED 3 -CAR GARAGE
AND A NEW 685 ( + / -) SQUARE FOOT 1 -STORY GUESTHOUSE WITH AN
ATTACHED 1 -CAR GARAGE, LOCATED AT 8802 GUESS STREET IN THE R -1
(SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE. (APN: 5390- 015 -066).
B. RESOLUTION 05 -10 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 05 -995, APPROVING THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW TWO- STORY, SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH
3,059 ( + / -) SQUARE FEET OF LIVING AREA, LOCATED AT 2241 CHARLOTTE
AVENUE IN THE R -1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE. (APN: 5283 -034-
002).
Chairman Loi presented the resolutions by title only.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BREEN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KELTY, to waive
further reading and adopt said resolutions.
Vote results:
YES: BREEN, HERRERA, KELTY, LOPEZ AND LOI
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE
Barbara Delory, 4030 Bartlett Avenue, said she lives across the street from the Valley Hotel. She said
that conditions at the hotel have deteriorated to a deplorable degree with illegal activities, trash and
significant general nuisance. Donna Cevallos, 4102 North Bartlett Avenue, confirmed Barbara Delory's
statements regarding the Valley Hotel.
Commissioners and Staff agreed to investigate and take the appropriate action. They promised to
provide a status report at the May 16 Planning Commission meeting.
MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. The
next meeting will occur on Monday, May 2, 2005, at 7:00 p.m.
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