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PC-12-04-04CITY OF ROSEMEAD MINUTES December 6, 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, Vice - Chairman Loi, Commissioner Breen, Commissioner Herrera, and Commissioner Lopez ABSENT: None EX OFFICIO: Jaramillo, Johnson, Price, and Tone APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of November 15, 2004 MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BREEN, SECONDED BY COMMISSONER HERRERA, that the minutes of the City of Rosemead Regular Planning Commission Meeting of November 15, 2004, be APPROVED as submitted. Vote results: YES: BREEN, HERRERA, KELTY, AND LOPEZ NO: NONE ABSTAIN: LOI 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. PUBLIC HEARING A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 04 -981 — 8800 Garvey Avenue. Arnoldo Adame of Casa Latina is requesting approval for the transfer of an On -Sale General Public Eating (Type 47) ABC license, to be used in conjunction with an existing restaurant /nightclub with dancing and live entertainment. The business is located in the M -1 (Light Manufacturing and Industrial) zone. Presentation: Assistant Planner Jaramillo Staff Recommendation: APPROVE- subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A" Chairman Kelty called for questions from the Commissioners. Chairman Kelty pointed out that Item 3 of the Conditions of Approval should be corrected to read, "No alcohol should be consumed off the premises. ", rather than "....on the premises." Applicant(s): In the audience. Chairperson Kelly opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application. Jose Miranda, 3313 Ivar Street, Rosemead, said he has been at Casa Latina since 1979 and that the business has made many contributions to the community. He went on to say that he felt it was time to sell the business. In preparation for the sale of the business he said he had one mobile home removed from the property, he is trying to keep up with the trash and graffiti and is willing to work with the city on these items. Mr. Miranda said he has a lot of faith in the new owner who, he believes, has some very good plans that will bring a lot of business to the city. William Wong, 5917 Oak Avenue, Unit 33, Temple City, property manager for the shopping center, discussed plans to control trash on the property. Ricardo Alvarez, 513 West Marshall Street, Apartment B, San Gabriel, said he is the promoter for Comedy Night at Casa Latina. He said they have had lots of positive feedback about Comedy Night at Casa Latina from the neighbors and he expects it will continue. He also said that he felt Casa Latina has been an asset to the community. 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 LOPEZ, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LOI to APPROVE Conditional Use Permit 04 -981 subject to 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. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 61208 — 4000 BLOCK OF Rio Hondo. Mike Owen, Owen Construction, has submitted an application for a Tentative Tract Map to subdivide one parcel into six (6) lots for the development of five (5) new single - family residential units. One of the six lots will serve as the private driveway bulb to provide ingress /egress to the development. The proposed residences will range in size from 2,300 — 2,476 square feet of living area. The property is located in the R -I (Single Family Residential) zone Presentation: Assistant Planner Jaramillo Staff Recommendation: APPROVE- 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. Michael Mangana, of Owen Construction, representing Rio Hondo Development, LLC, 4275 N. Baldwin Avenue, El Monte, CA, offered to answer any questions on this project and noted that the applicant is willing to agree to all conditions set by the city. Public hearing was opened to those who wished to OPPOSE the application: Tom Lin, 4108 Rio Hondo Avenue, questioned the access to the development. Assistant Planner Jaramillo described the driveways. Mr. Lin also asked about fencing and Assistant Planner Jaramillo reviewed those plans as well. Kim Le, 4100 Rio Hondo Avenue, asked about the block wall and the landscaping planned for this property. Assistant Planner Jaramillo reviewed the plans for fencing and landscaping. 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 APPROVE Tentative Tract Map 61208, subject to 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. C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 04 -980 - 8817 East Valley Boulevard. Yu -Liang Lo of Doug's Liquor, has submitted a conditional use permit application for the transfer of ownership of an Off - Sale General (TYPE 21) ABC license for a liquor store located at 8817 Valley Boulevard in the CBD -D; Central Business District with a Design Overlay zone. Presentation: Planning Director Johnson Staff Recommendation: APPROVE- 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: None. 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 04 -980, subject to conditions listed in "Exhibit A" Vote results: YES: BREEN, HERRERA, KELTY, LOI AND LOPEZ NO: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Chairman Kelly declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. D. DESIGN REVIEW 04 -119 - 8960 Valley Boulevard (Mobil Gas Station). Thomas N. Turner of Young Electric Sign Company has submitted an application for a Design Review for the installation of two internally illuminated "Mobil' signs and an internally illuminated fascia on the existing gas station canopy, located at 8960 Valley Boulevard in the CBD -D; Central Business District with a Design Overlay zone. Presentation: Planning Director Johnson Staff Recommendation: APPROVE- 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: None. There being no one further wishing to address the Commission; Chairperson Kelty closed the public hearing segment for this project. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LOPEZ, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HERRERA to APPROVE Design Review 04 -119, subject to conditions listed in "Exhibit A ". Vote results: YES: BREEN, HERRERA, KELTY, LOI AND LOPEZ NO: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Chairman Kelly declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR —These items are considered to be routine actions that maybe 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 -32 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 04 -979, FOR THE TRANSFER OF AN EXISTING OFF -SALE ALCOHOL (TYPE 21) ABC LICENSE FOR A LIQUOR STORE, LOCATED AT 2525 SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD IN THE C -3 (MEDIUM COMMERCIAL) ZONE. (APN: 5284- 004 -003). B. RESOLUTION 04 -33 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE VARIANCE 04 -327, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SECOND SINGLE - FAMILY HOME ON A LOT WITH LESS THAN THE REQUIRED LOT AREA OF 9,000 SQUARE FEET AND EXPANSION OF THE EXISTING SINGLE - FAIMLY HOME; LOCATED AT 2607 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE IN THE R -2 (LIGHT MULTI - FAMILY) ZONE (APN 5283 -002- 023). C. RESOLUTION 04 -34 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 04 -958, FOR THE TRANSFER OF AN EXISTING OFF -SALE BEER & WINE (TYPE 20) ABC LICENSE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A MARKET, LOCATED AT 9423 VALLEY BOULEVARD IN THE C -31) (MEDIUM COMMERCIAL WITH A DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE. (APN: 8592- 009 -006). Chairman Kelty presented the resolution 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, AND LOPEZ NO: NONE ABSTAIN: LOI ABSENT: NONE Chairman Kelty declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE None. 6. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF None. 7. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. The next meeting will occur on Monday, December 20, 2004, at 7:00 P.M. 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