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PC-06-21-04CITY OF ROSEMEAD • ,7 iT�51 F T•7 ;� rPT4_1 11 J 14 =i d 1: MINUTES June 21, 2004 CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City of Rosemead Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Kelty at 7:00 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 Herrera delivered the invocation. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Chairman Kelty, Commissioner Breen, Commissioner Herrera, Commissioner Loi and Commissioner Lopez ABSENT: None EX OFFICIO: Johnson, Jaramillo, Price and Tone 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of June 7, 2004 MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BREEN, SECONDED BY COMMISSONER LOI, that the minutes of the City of Rosemead Regular Planning Commission Meeting of June 7, 2004, be APPROVED as submitted. Vote results: YES: BREEN, HERRERA, KELTY, LOI AND LOPEZ NO: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE 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. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH The planning secretary administered the oath to members of the audience wishing to speak before the Planning Commission. 4. PUBLIC HEARING A. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 60158 & ZONE CHANGE 03 -217 — 8470 Mission Drive. Tom Y. Lee has submitted an application for a Zone Change to change the current R -1 (Single - Family) Residential Zone to the PD (Planned Development) Zone; and a Tentative Tract Map to subdivide four existing parcels into thirteen (13) parcels for the development of thirteen (13) new single - family homes in the R -1 (Single - Family) Zone. Presentation: Planning Director Johnson Staff Recommendation: APPROVE -for two (2) years subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A" Chairman Kelty called for questions from the Commissioners. Commissioner Breen asked for clarification on Item 18 of Exhibit A regarding drainage on the property. Planning Director Johnson explained that the sump pump has been designed to drain to the existing storm drain in Mission Drive. Commissioner Loi asked if this would be a gated community with guest parking. Planning Director Johnson said that the developers had met with the neighbors regarding a gate on Turpin and as a result decided against it. He further stated that no guest parking is provided. Planning Director Johnson noted that since the two existing oak trees will remain the requirement for an oak tree in each yard is not necessary. Applicant(s): In the audience. Chairperson Kelty opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application. Mr. Erick Van Wechel,1807A, South San Gabriel Boulevard, San Gabriel, Project Architect, representing the developer, offered to answer any questions the Commission 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; Chairperson Kelty closed the public hearing segment for this project. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LOI, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LOPEZ to recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 60158 & ZONE CHANGE 03 -217, for two (2) years subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A ". Vote results: YES: BREEN, HERRERA, KELTY, LOI AND LOPEZ NO: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Chairman Kelty declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02 -863 (MODIFICATION - 2401 Pine Street and 2447 San Gabriel Boulevard. Lance Watkins dba Storage Outlet, has submitted an application for the construction of a mixed -use mini- storage /industrial complex located in the M -1 (Light Manufacturing) zone. Presentation: Planning Director Johnson Staff Recommendation: APPROVE -for one (1) year subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A" Chairman Kelty called for questions from the Commissioners. Commissioner Kelty questioned the security features for access to the facility and the amount of traffic generated. Applicant Lance Watkins, 20151 S.W. Birch St., Newport Beach, explained that access was allowed by card reader or access code during business hours only and that the amount of traffic usually generated by this type of business is negligible. Applicant(s): In the audience. Chairperson Kelly opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application. Applicant Lance Watkins said he had questions on the Conditions of Approval. He asked if Condition 11 could be modified to specify "asphalt" instead of "Portland concrete ". Planning Director Johnson agreed that on this site asphalt would be acceptable and the Conditions would be modified to reflect this. Condition 24 requires the use of undergrounded utilities but the applicant has some utilities on site that would not be undergrounded. Condition 36 shows wrought iron behind three property lines. On the north /south property line there is a 5 -foot set back where a wrought iron fence had been proposed beside the building. Planning Director Johnson agreed that staff has some flexibility on this issue and is willing to work with the applicant to develop an acceptable plan for the fence. Mr. Watkins asked if the office hours listed in Condition 38, namely 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, could be changed from to 7:00 am - 7:00 pm. Planning Director noted that the hours in the Conditions are the hours requested by the applicant. Mr. Watkins acknowledged the error and it was agreed that the change would be incorporated into the revised conditions. Mr. Watkins questioned Condition 41 which states that yard sales will be prohibited on the property. He noted that property abandoned by a tenant is, by law, auctioned off to cover the unpaid rent. City Attorney Price verified this statement. Planning Director Johnson noted that public address sytstems would not be allowed but otherwise the auction could be accommodated. Michael Orduno, Southern California Edison, 14799 Chestnut St., Westminster, offered to answer any questions related to the project and voiced strong support for Mr. Watkins and his organization. Public hearing was opened to those who wished to OPPOSE the application: Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, again questioned security procedures and voiced concern about people "hopping" the fence. Mr. Watkins reviewed security, i.e., motion alarms, cameras, fencing, etc. Lois Gutierrez, 2511 N. Pine St., Rosemead, voiced an objection to placing this facility in a residential neighborhood. Mr. Alphonse, 2519 Pine St., Rosemead, said that there is already enough traffic on Pine St. and that this facility would bring more. Victor Aguilar, 2440 Pine St., Rosemead, also objected to the possibility of more traffic in the area due to this business. Teresa Gutierrez, 2511 Pine St., Rosemead, asked if the alarms are silent. Mr. Watkins replied that this type of business generates little traffic and the business is quiet. There being no one further wishing to address the Commission; Chairperson Kelty closed the public hearing segment for this project. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BREEN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LOI to APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02 -863 (MODIFICATION), for one (1) year subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A" as modified. Vote results: YES: BREEN, HERRERA, KELTY, LOI AND LOPEZ NO: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Chairman Kelty declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 03 -944 - 3809 Brookline Avenue. The applicant, Ka We Chan, is proposing a 2 -story residential addition with 2,962 +/- square feet of living area. The proposal, located in the R -1 (Single Family Residential) Zoning District, will include a new detached 2 -car garage. Continued to July 6, 2004. D. DESIGN REVIEW 03 -104 (Extension) — 8526 East Valley Boulevard. On June 16, 2003, the Planning Commission initially approved Design Review 03 -104 allowing for the construction of a 30,000± square foot shopping center. The Planning Department has received an extension request from the applicant to extend the approval period for another twelve months. Presentation: Assistant Planner Jaramillo Staff Recommendation: APPROVE -for one (1) year subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A" Chairman Kelty called for questions from the Commissioners. 1 ill re MW Applicant(s): In the audience. Chairperson Kelty opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application. None. Public hearing was opened to those who wished to OPPOSE the application: O There being no one further wishing to address the Commission; Chairperson Kelty closed the public hearing segment for this project. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LOI, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BREEN to APPROVE DESIGN REVIEW 03 -104 (Extension), for one (1) year subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A ". Vote results: YES: BREEN, HERRERA, KELTY, LOI AND LOPEZ NO: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Chairman Kelty declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. E. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 26545 & ZONE VARIANCE 02 -315 (Extension) — 4324 Rio Hondo Avenue. On June 3, 2002, the Planning Commission initially approved Tentative Parcel Map 26545 and Zone Variance 02 -315 allowing for the subdivision of one (1) parcel into three (3) parcels for the construction of two (2) new single - family units. The Planning Department has received an extension request from the applicant to extend the approval period for another twelve months in order to facilitate the finalization of the map. Presentation: Assistant Planner Jaramillo Staff Recommendation: APPROVE -for one (1) year subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A" Chairman Kelty called for questions from the Commissioners. None. Applicant(s): In the audience. Chairperson Kelty 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. Chulaluxsirivoos, 4334 Rio Hondo Ave., Rosemead, said the residents near this project site would like to ask the developer to keep the site clean, remove standing water and trash, and fill in holes left by fence posts. Planning Director Johnson said that this type of problem should be handled by Building officials and the contractor. Mary Ball Miller, 4330 Rio Hondo, Rosemead, also noted the fence post holes. Planning Director Johnson said that he would check to see if fence related issues are covered in the Conditions of Approval. There being no one further wishing to address the Commission; Chairperson Kelty closed the public hearing segment for this project. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BREEN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HERRERA to APPROVE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 26545 & ZONE VARIANCE 02 -315 (Extension), for one (1) year subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A ". Vote results: YES: BREEN, HERRERA, LOI AND LOPEZ NO: KELTY ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Chairman Kelty declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. F. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 94 -07 (Modification) — 8451 Mission Drive, 8457 -8461 Mission Drive, 4703 -4717 Willard Avenue. Property owners at 8451 Mission Drive, 8457 -8461 Mission Drive, and 4703 -4717 Willard Avenue, located in the P -D (Planned Development) zone, have submitted an application to modify the approval of Plan Development Review 94 -07. Continued to July 6, 2004, meeting. G. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 04 -963 - 9063 Mission Drive. Michael Korich of Pearl Palace Entertainment Co. has submitted a Conditional Use Permit application to conduct a temporary three (3) -day car lot sale at Rosemead High School, located at in the R -2 (Light Multiple Residential) Zone. Presentation: Assistant Planner Jaramillo Staff Recommendation: APPROVE -for requested 3 -day event, July 9 to 11, subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A" Chairman Kelty called for questions from the Commissioners. Commissioner Herrera asked if there had been any opposition from the neighbors in the past. Planning Director Johnson explained that the neighbors had complained about the traffic, tractor trailers parked on the street and sign holders. Applicant(s): In the audience. Chairperson Kelty opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application. Michael Korich, President of Pearl Palace Entertainment, explained that only approximately 10 -15 customers per hour would be visiting the lot. He said that in the past there were no complaints from the neighbors about traffic or noise. He also noted that the sale would benefit the school district. Mr. Korich questioned the necessity for Condition 17 relating to prohibition of amplified music. He said that the music was an important contribution to the sales effort and he felt the level of sound could be controlled so that the neighbors would not object. He also asked if Condition 14, requiring the presence of two sheriff's deputies on site during business hour, could be eliminated. He said that Pearl Palace Entertainment has its own security personnel and that the added cost of the deputies was unnecessary. Public hearing was opened to those who wished to OPPOSE the application: Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, asked for clarification on the location of the sale and was told it would be in the student parking lot. He also asked about the use of music and if the level of noise would be controlled. Planning Director Johnson explained that although there are city ordinances on noise, the Planning Department has determined that this type of music is not appropriate in a residential area. Planning Director Johnson also explained that since this type of event usually attracts a large number of people safety is a concern hence the requirement for hiring security personnel. Commissioner Lopez asked is this type of sale with amplified music had been held in the city previously and Mr. Korich replied that it had, twice, and there were no complaints. There being no one further wishing to address the Commission; Chairperson Kelty closed the public hearing segment for this project. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BREEN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LOPEZ to modify the conditions to require the hiring of only one sheriff's deputy instead of two. Vote results: YES: BREEN, KELTY AND LOPEZ NO: HERRERA AND LOI ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Chairman Kelty declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BREEN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LOPEZ to APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 04 -963, for one (1) year subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A" as modified. Vote results: YES: BREEN, KELTY AND LOPEZ NO: HERRERA AND LOI ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Chairman Kelty 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 04 -17 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE VARIANCE 97 -279 (MODIFICATION) FOR AN APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE FROM ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.20.070 TO CONSTRUCT TWO NEW RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON A PROPERTY WITH LESS THAN THE REQUIRED REAR YARD SETBACK FOR THE REAR UNIT. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 2426 -2428 DENTON AVENUE IN THE R -2 (LIGHT MULTI - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE. Chairman Kelty presented the resolution by title only. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BREEN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LOI, to waive further reading and adopt said resolutions. Vote results: YES: HERRERA, BREEN, KELTY, LOI AND LOPEZ NO: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE 6. 7. Chairman Kelty declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE Juan Nunez2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, asked if a house burns down can you rebuild it? City Attorney Price replied in the affirmative. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the commission, the meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m. The next meeting will occur on Tuesday, July 6, 2004, at 7:00 P.M. BWJ /BT