PC-09-19-05CITY OF ROSEMEAD
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
September 19, 2005
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City of Rosemead Planning Commission was called to order
by Chairman Loi 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.
Commissioner Breen delivered the invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Chairman Loi, Commissioners Breen, Herrera, Kelty and Lopez
ABSENT: None
EX OFFICIO: Bermejo, Johnson, Jones, Price, and Tone
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of August 15, 2005
Mr.. Loi stated that the minutes of the August 15, 2005, meeting should be corrected to reflect his vote of
"No" on Item 3.C., Design Review 03 -110 /Zone Variance 05 -328.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BREEN, SECONDED BY COMMISSONER LOPEZ, that the
minutes of the City of Rosemead Regular Planning Commission Meeting of August 15, 2005, be
APPROVED as corrected.
Vote results:
YES: BREEN, HERRERA, KELTY, LOI and LOPEZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairman Loi 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. PUBLIC HEARING
A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 05 -1020 - 9544 Valley Boulevard (Rancho Los Magueyes)
Azucena Llamas of Rancho Los Magueyes has submitted a Conditional Use Permit application for
the transfer of an On -Sale Beer & Wine (Type 41) ABC license in conjunction with an eating
establishment, located in the C -3 D (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 one
(6) months.
Chairman Loi called for questions from the Commissioners.
Commissioner Kelty asked if there were any conditions relating to concealing the air
conditioning equipment on the roof. Planning Director Johnson said that a condition could be
added if necessary. Commissioner Kelty said he did not think it would be necessary.
Applicam(s): In the audience.
Chairman Loi opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application.
Ms. Azueena Llamas, the applicant, asked about the requirements for landscaping maintenance.
Planning Director Johnson explained the requirements.
Public hearing was opened to those who wished to OPPOSE the application:
None.
There being no one further wishing to address the Commission; Chairman Loi closed the public
hearing segment for this project.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BREEN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LOPEZ to
APPROVE Conditional Use Permit 05 -1020, subject to conditions listed in "Exhibit A ".
Vote results:
YES: BREEN, HERRERA, KELTY, LOI AND LOPEZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. ZONE CHANGE 05- 220 /PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 05 -01 (Development Concept
Plan) — 8440 -8444 Dorothy Street.
Anh L. Trieu, Hubert D. Trieu, Shawn H. Trieu, Thomas M. Trieu, Selso Ramos and Andrea M.
Ramos have submitted an application for a Zone Change and Planned Development Review to
change the existing R -2; Light Multi- Family Residential zone to a P -D; Planned Development zone
for development of six detached single - family homes.
Presentation: Associate Planner Jones presented the staff report.
Staff Recommendation: APPROVE- subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A" for one
(1) year.
Chairman Loi asked for questions from the Commissioners.
City Attorney Price noted that in Item 33C of the Conditions of Approval, the word "authorize"
should be changed to "authorization ".
Commissioner Kelty asked if the guest parking stalls would be for common use. Associate
Planner Jones stated that they would.
Applicant(s): In the audience.
Chairman Loi opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application.
Mr. Jimmy Lee, representing the applicant, explained that the purpose of the zone change was to
provide a higher standard of design for the project. He also offered to answer any questions the
Commissioners might have.
Planning Commission Herrera asked about the Negative Declaration. Planning Director Johnson
explained that all zone changes require a Negative Declaration.
Public hearing was opened to those who wished to OPPOSE the application:
None.
There being no one further wishing to address the Commission; Chairman Loi closed the public
hearing segment for this project.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KELTY, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HERRERA to
APPROVE Zone Change 05- 220 /Planned Development Review 05 -01, subject to conditions listed
in "Exhibit A ".
Vote results:
YES: BREEN, HERRERA, KELTY, LOI and LOPEZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 063143/ZONE CHANGE 05- 219 /ZONE VARIANCE 05 -332
(Development Concept Plan) — 4433 Walnut Grove Avenue.
Ivan K. Ho has submitted an application for a Tentative Tract Map subdivision for eight (8)
detached condominium units with a common driveway. The applicant is also requesting a Zone
Change from R -1 (Single Family Residence) to R -3 (Medium Multi- Family Residence) zone and a
Zone Variance to deviate from the minimum required side yard setback.
Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning
commission.
D. DESIGN REVIEW 05 -130 — 8951 -8959 Valley Boulevard. Huang Wu Sheng has submitted a
design review application for the construction of a new landscaped parking lot to serve an existing
multi -tenant commercial building in the CBD -D; Central Business District in a Design Overlay
Zone.
Presentation: Planning Assistant Sheri Bermejo
Staff Recommendation: APPROVE- subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A" for one (1)
year.
Chairman Loi asked for questions from the Commissioners.
None
Applicant(s): In the audience.
Chairman Loi opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application.
Mr. Orville Wang, 8959 East Valley Boulevard, representing the property owner, explained that
since he has limited funds he will have to make improvements to the property incrementally.
He offered to answer any questions the Commissioners might have.
Public hearing was opened to those who wished to OPPOSE the application:
None.
There being no one further wishing to address the Commission; Chairman Loi closed the public
hearing segment for this project.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HERRERA, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LOPEZ to
APPROVE Design Review 05 -130, subject to conditions listed in "Exhibit A ".
Vote results:
YES:
BREEN, HERRERA, KELTY, LOI and LOPEZ
NO:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
E. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 05 -1019 /ZONE VARIANCE 05 -335 - 3879 Delta Avenue. Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Herrera have submitted a Conditional Use Permit application for the addition of a
second story 558 square foot secondary unit and a Zone Variance application for the reduction of the
required side yard and rear yard setback, located at 3879 North Delta Avenue, in the R -1; Single
Family Residential Zone.
Presentation: Planning Assistant Sheri Bermejo
Staff Recommendation: APPROVE- subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A" for one (1)
year.
Chairman Loi asked for questions from the Commissioners.
None
Chairman Loi opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application.
Mr. Fred Herrera, 3879 Delta Avenue, noted that the garage was built approximately seventeen
years ago and that the plans for the addition would not interfere with any of the neighbor's
privacy. He offered to answer questions for the Commissioners.
Public hearing was opened to those who wished to OPPOSE the application:
None.
There being no one further wishing to address the Commission; Chairman Loi closed the public
hearing segment for this project.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KELTY, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LOPEZ to
APPROVE Design Review 05 -130, subject to conditions listed in "Exhibit A ".
Vote results:
YES: BREEN, KELTY, LOI and LOPEZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: HERRERA
ABSENT: NONE
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
4. OTHER BUSINESS –
A. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 026914 (EXTENSION – 4340, 4342, and 4344 Rio Hondo Avenue.
Scott Wells has submitted an application to subdivide one existing parcel into three lots for the
construction of three new single - family residences in the R -1 (Single Family Residence) zone. Each
proposed residence will be built on a flag -lot layout.
Presentation: Planning Director Johnson presented the staff report
Staff Recommendation: APPROVE- subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A" for one (1)
year.
Chairman Loi asked for questions from the Commissioners.
None
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LOPEZ, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BREEN to
APPROVE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 026914 (EXTENSION), for one (1) year subject to
conditions listed in "Exhibit A ".
Vote results:
YES: BREEN, HERRERA, KELTY, LOI and LOPEZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairman Loi 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 05 -39 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 05 -1014, FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 2,000± SQUARE FOOT RETAIL BUILDING IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE GUIDELINES FOR MINI -MALLS AND OTHER
SIMILAR DEVELOPMENTS, LOCATED AT 3324 -3326 DEL MAR AVENUE IN THE
C -3; MEDIUM COMMERCIAL ZONE. (APN: 5287- 017 -011, 012).
B. RESOLUTION 05 -40 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 05 -1016, FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF A MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 9129 VALLEY BOULEVARD,
(APN: 5391- 013 -017).
C. RESOLUTION 05 -41 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 03 -110 FOR EXTERIOR FA(yADE RENOVATIONS,
INCLUDING CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE INTO TWO
RESTAURANT SPACES TOTALING 4,390 SQUARE FEET AND ZONE VARIANCE
05 -328 CONVERSION OF LAND USE WITHIN A CENTER FROM COMMERCIAL
BANK TO COMMERCIAL FOOD ESTABLISHEMENT FOR A LEGAL, NON-
CONFORMING SHOPPING CENTER WITH LESS THAN THE MINIMUM NUMBER
OF REQUIRED PARKING STALLS; LOCATED AT 8855 VALLEY BOULEVARD IN
THE CBD -D (CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT WITH A DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE
(APN 5391- 009 -002).
Chairman Loi presented the resolutions by title only.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BREEN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LOPEZ, to waive
further reading and adopt said resolutions.
Vote results:
YES: BREEN, HERRERA, KELTY, LOPEZ and LOI
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
5.
6.
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE
Ms. Dolly Leong, 8455 Mission Drive, Rosemead, asked for information on the Code Enforcement case
related to Planned Development Review 94 -07 (Modification), approved by the Planning Commission
on July 6, 2004. Planning Director Johnson explained that this is an ongoing Code Enforcement case
and that he will look into the matter and respond to Ms. Leong.
MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF
Commissioner Herrera asked for a status report on the property at the corner of Delta Avenue and
Valley Boulevard. Planning Director Johnson said that he has not been in touch with the property
owner but would follow up on the Commissioner's request once contact with the new property owner is
made.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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