PC-12-19-05CITY OF ROSEMEAD
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
December 19, 2005
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City of Rosemead Planning Commission was called to order
by Vice 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: Commissioners Breen, Herrera, Kelty and Lopez
ABSENT: Chairman Loi
EX OFFICIO: Bermejo, Johnson, Price and Casillas
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of November 21, 2005
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HERRERA, SECONDED BY COMMISSONER KELTY, that the
minutes of the City of Rosemead Regular Planning Commission Meeting of November 21, 2005, be
APPROVED as submitted.
Vote results:
YES: BREEN, HERRERA, KELTY and LOPEZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: LOI
Vice Chairman Lopez declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
2. EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURES AND APPEAL RIGHTS
Deputy City Attorney Price explained the public hearing process and the right to appeal Planning
Commission decisions to the City Council.
3. PUBLIC HEARING
A. DESIGN REVIEW 05 -133 - 8941 Valley Boulevard (Pacific Western Bank).
Charlie S. Alemi of Coast Sign Company has submitted an application for a Design Review for the
installation of new exterior signage for "Pacific Western Bank ", located at 8941 Valley Boulevard in
the CBD -D; Central Business District Zone with a Design Overlay.
Presentation: Planning Director Johnson
Staff Recommendation: APPROVE- subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A" for one
(1) year.
Vice Chairman Lopez called for questions from the Commissioners.
Commissioner Kelty asked a question about pages 9 and 10 of 16 of co- signs, what does the
OCS stand for? Planning Director Johnson responded. I believe it is Orange County Sheriff.
Commissioner Keity then asked what jurisdiction should be listed on the parking lot signage.
Planning Director Johnson answered the California Vehicle Code and the Los Angeles County
Sheriff Department telephone number to locate a towed vehicle.
Applicant(s): In the audience.
Vice - Chairman Lopez opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
NONE.
Vice - Chairman Lopez opened to the public hearing to those who wish to OPPOSE the application:
NONE.
There being no one further wishing to address the Commission; Vice - Chairman Lopez closed the
public hearing segment for the project.
MOTION BY COMMISSION Herrera, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KELTY to
APPROVE Design Review 05 -133, as amended, subject to conditions listed in "Exhibit A"
Vote results:
YES BREEN,HERRERA,KELTY,LOPEZ
NO NONE
ABSTAIN NONE
ABSENT- LOI
Vice Chairman Lopez declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 05 -1035 South side of Marshall Street between Earle Avenue and
Rockhold Avenue.'
Scott Harry of T- Mobile has submitted a Conditional Use Permit application for the installation of
an unmanned wireless facility on an existing Southern California Edison transmission tower located
on the south side of Marshall Street, between Earle Avenue and Rockhold Avenue in the A -1 (Light
Agricultural) Zone.
Presentation: Assistant Planner Sheri Bermejo
Staff Recommendation: APPROVE- subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A" for six
(6) months.
Vice Chairman Lopez called for questions from the Commissioners.
None.
Applicant(s): In the audience.
Vice Chairman Lopez opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application.
Paul Gerst, 1 Venture, #200, Irvine, CA 92618, represented the applicant Scott Harry of
T- Mobil. He described the project and offered to answer any 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; Vice Chairman Lopez closed the
public hearing segment for this project.
MOTION BY COMMISSION BREEN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KELTY to
APPROVE Conditional Use Permit 05 -1035, as amended, subject to conditions listed in "Exhibit
A ".
Vote results:
YES BREEN,HERRERA,KELTY,LOPEZ
NO NONE
ABSTAIN NONE
ABSENT LOI
Vice Chairman Lopez declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
C. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 064210 /CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 05 -1025 — 9213 Marshall
Street.
Binh and Tak Kin Chan have submitted an application for a Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide one (1)
existing parcel into two (2) parcels; and a Conditional Use Permit application for the development of a
new single - family residence on the front lot with 3,249 +/- square feet of living area, located at 9213
Marshall Street in then -l; Single - Family Residential Zone.
Presentation: Assistant Planner Sheri Bermejo
Staff Recommendation: APPROVE — subject to conditions, for two (2) years.
Vice Chairman Lopez called for questions from the Commissioners.
NONE.
Applicant(s): In the audience.
Vice Chairman Lopez opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application.
Mr. Kamen Lai, 8748 East Valley Blvd, #K, Rosemead, represented the applicant. He
described the project and offered to answer any questions for the Commissioners.
Vice Chairman Lopez opened the public hearing to those who OPPOSE the application:
NONE
There being no one further wishing to address the Commission; Vice Commissioner Lopez closed
the public hearing segment for this project.
MOTION BY COMMISSION KELTY, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HERRERA to
APPROVE Tentative Parcel Map 064210 and Conditional Use Permit 05 -1025, as amended, subject
to conditions listed in "Exhibit A ".
Vote results:
YES
HERRERA,KELTY,LOPEZ
NO
NONE
ABSTAIN
BREEN
ABSENT
LOI
Vice Chairman Lopez declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
D. DESIGN REVIEW 04 -119 (MODIFICATION) - 8960 Valley Boulevard (Mobil Gas Station).
Thomas N. Turner of Young Electric Sign Company has submitted an application for the
modification of a Design Review application for the replacement of the existing pylon sign face and
cabinet, located at 8960 Valley Boulevard in the CBD -D (Central Business District with a Design
Overlay) zone.
Recommendation Continue to January 3, 2006
Vice 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; Vice Chairman Lopez closed the
public hearing segment for this project.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KELTY, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HERRERA to
continue Design Review 04 -119 (Modification), to January 3, 2006.
Vote results:
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YES: BREEN, HERRERA, KELTY and LOPEZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: LOI
Vice Chairman Lopez declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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 -51 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 05 -1028, APPROVING THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENCE WHICH INCLUDES
3,229 ( + / -) SQUARE FEET OF LIVING AREA AND A THREE -CAR GARAGE,
LOCATED AT3724 CHARLOTTE AVENUE IN THE R -1 (SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) ZONE.
(APN: 5371 - 006 -054).
B. RESOLUTION 05 -52 – A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 061193, REQUESTING THE
SUBDIVISION OF ONE PARCEL INTO TWO PARCELS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF TWO (2) NEW SINGLE FAMILY HOMES, TO BE LOCATED AT 8329 RUSH
STREET IN THE R -1 /AP; SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL /ALQUST PRIOLO
SPECIAL STUDY' ZONE (APN: 5283- 032 -010).
C. RESOLUTION 05 -53 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, OF THE
C ITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 05 -1030, FOR THE OPERATION OF A
CAR RENTAL BUSINESS WITH RETAIL CAR SALES, LOCATED AT 7410 GARVEY
AVENUE, IN THE C-3; MEDIUM COMMERCIAL ZONE. (APN: 5285- 004 -003).
Vice Chairman Lopez presented the resolution by title only.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BREEN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HERRERA, to waive
further reading and adopt said resolution.
Vote results:
YES: BREEN, HERRERA, KELTY and LOPEZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN NONE
ABSENT: < LOI
Vice Chairman Lopez declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE
Students from local schools were present at the hearing. They received signatures from staff as proof of
attendance.
6. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF
Commissioner Herrera inquired about trash service changing within the city. The question was
presented as to large trash pick up service provided by the trash company. Planning Director Johnson
stated that the company needed to be notified prior to large trash pick up.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the commission, the meeting was adj oumed at 8:10 p.m.
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