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PC-07-19-04CITY OF ROSEMEAD PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 19, 2004 CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City of Rosemead Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Kelty at 7:08 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: Chairman Kelty, Commissioner Herrera, Commissioner Loi and Commissioner Lopez ABSENT: Commissioner Breen EX OFFICIO: Johnson, Jaramillo, Tone and Wallin 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of July 6, 2004 Motion by Comissioner Loi, seconded by Commissioner Lopez, that the minutes of the City of Rosemead Regular Planning Commission Meeting of July 6, 2004, be APPROVED as submitted. Vote results: YES: HERRERA, KELTY, LOI AND LOPEZ NO: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: BREEN Chairman Kelty declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 2. EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURES AND APPEAL RIGHTS City Attorney Wallin 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 61005 /CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 04 -950 — 3313 -3319 Del Mar Avenue. Michael Sun has submitted an application for a Tentative Tract Map to subdivide two (2) parcels into fifteen (15) residential lots for the development of fifteen (15) town home units. The proposed residences will range from 1,166 — 1,410 square feet of living area. Continued to August 16, 2004. B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 03 -944 - 3809 Brookline Avenue. The applicant, Ka Wo 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. Presentation: Assistant Planner Jaramillo Staff Recommendation: DENY Chairman Kelty called for questions from the Commissioners. Chairman Kelty had questions regarding placement of the garage. Planning Director Johnson explained that the most important issue is the design standards and how this project will impact the neighborhood. The applicant, Mr. Ka Wo Chan, 3809 Brookline, expressed confusion as to the requirements of the Planning Department. Chairman Kelty suggested that Mr. Chan work with the Planning Department to resolve this issue. 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: 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 Herrera to CONTINUE Conditional Use Permit 03 -944 for thirty (30) days. Vote results: YES: HERRERA, KELTY, LOI AND LOPEZ NO: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: BREEN Chairman Kelty declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 04 -962 — 2600 -2608 New Avenue (Top Kids Preschool). Monique Yip dba "Top Kids Preschool" has submitted an application for the conversion of an existing assisted - living facility into a preschool, located in the R -3 (Medium Multi - Family Residential) zone. 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: Ms. Peggy Chou, representing her grandfather who lives at 2614 New Avenue, noted that there is already a preschool nearby and she is concerned that adding another school in the area will create traffic congestion. Planning Director Johnson noted that there are a number of applications for preschools in Rosemead indicating that there is a need for these facilities. He also noted that the drop off times for the children are staggered and that the plans had been reviewed and found adequate by a traffic engineer. 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 APPROVE Conditional Use Permit 04 -962 for one (1) year subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A ". Vote results: YES: HERRERA, KELTY, LOI AND LOPEZ NO: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: BREEN 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 -20 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 94 -07, FOR THE PAVING OF THE REQUIRED REAR YARD AREA OF EACH RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 8451 MISSION DR., 8457 -8461 MISSION DR., AND 4703 -4717 WILLARD AVENUE, IN THE P -D (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) ZONE (APN: 5289-019-012,-008,-011,-006,-009, -011). B. RESOLUTION 04 -21 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 04 -115, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BAKERY /SANDWICH ESTABLISHMENT WITH A DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW, LOCATED AT 8779 VALLEY BOULEVARD IN THE C -31) (MEDIUM COMMERCIAL WITHIN A DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE. (APN: 5391- 007 -024) Chairman Kelly presented the resolution by title only. Motion by Commissioner Herrera, seconded by Commissioner Loi, to waive further reading and adopt said resolutions. Vote results: YES: HERRERA, KELTY, LOI AND LOPEZ NO: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: BREEN Chairman Kelly declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE Marlene Shinen, 8447 Drayer Lane, South San Gabriel, asked when the public hearing on the proposed Wal -Mart project was scheduled. Planning Director Johnson told her that the meeting is tentatively scheduled for August 16 and that public notices would be sent out with details when all arrangements have been finalized. Ms. Shinen asked if the notice would be published in the newspaper. Planning Director Johnson said that the notice would be published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. Ms. Shinen also asked who was purchasing the property from Southern California Edison. City Attorney Wallin explained that the purchaser is an entity owned by Wal -Mart. Mr. John Brady, 8337 Village Lane, said that he only found out about this meeting yesterday. He stated that the EIR was a "white wash" of Wal -Mart developers and that he is opposed to a General Plan Amendment. Mr. Brady said that he would carefully observe all transactions to be sure that the city does not provide any financial assistance to Wal -Mart. He further noted that the EIR suggests a ten -year development project. He also said that the sale of alcoholic beverages is not appropriate in this residential neighborhood. Mr. Brady voiced his objections to a time limit for speakers. Mr. June Kizu, 1188 Walnut Grove, stated her concerns that Wal -Mart would not contribute to the betterment of the community. She noted particular concern over environmental issues and the history of Wal -Mart as a community. Mr. Paul Saito, 8361 Sierra Bonita, said that in 1986 the city adopted the General Plan which recommended commercial development in specific districts, this proposed site was not included. He noted that there is an active earthquake fault running through the property, that it is in a liquification zone and it is an area where air pollution is unacceptable. Mr. Saito was concerned that increased traffic would raise the level of air pollution to unacceptable levels. Mr. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, read from page 3, the last paragraph, of the EIR referring to air pollution and traffic. He expressed concern over these issues. He also noted that other cities have given subsidies to Wal -Mart help them meet their objectives. Mr. Ron Gay, 4106 Encinita, said that people are not giving up on the Wal -Mart issue. If council members wish to keep their jobs in this city they need to pay attention. The track record of Wal -Mart is terrible and even though the city is looking for money, this is not the way to go. Ms. Jewel Mehlman, 1055 North Walnut Grove, said that she and her husband are very concerned about the traffic on Walnut Grove Avenue. She questioned the objectivity of the Wal -Mart EIR. She also said she was disappointed that she had not received a written response to her letter on the subject. 7. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF Planning Director Johnson introduced Steve Copenhaver from GRC and Peter Wallin, City Attorney to the attendees. Planning Director Johnson reviewed Planning Commission Memorandum (copy attached to agenda), dated July 19, 2004, Subject: Planning Commission Summary and Procedures for Processing The Wal- Mart Development Application. He stated once again, that the tentative date for the Wal -Mart public hearing is August 16 and the tentative location is Rosemead High School Auditorium. He said that public notices would be published in the local newspaper. 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m. The next meeting will occur on Monday, August 2, 2004, at 7:00 P.M. BWJ /BT