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PC - Item 3A - Minutes 2-7-11Minutes of the PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING February 7, 2011 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Alarcon at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vice- Chairwoman Eng INVOCATION - Chairman Alarcon ROLL CALL - Commissioners Herrera, Hunter, Ruiz, Vice- Chairwoman Eng,hairman Alarcon ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS PRESENT: City Attorney, Greg Murphy Development Manager, Ramirez, Planning Technician Casillas, Commission Secretary LoskC 66 d. EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURES AND Greg Murphy, City Attorney, presented the 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE None 3. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of Minutea.- December 20, Vice - Chairwoman EEdg, cle a me Minutes of December2b.2010, as Vote Herrera, Hunter, Ruiz 4. PUBLIC RIGHTS the meeting. Herrera, to APPROVE the A. DESIGN REVIEW10.06 - A & F United, LLC has submitted an application proposing to remodel the fagade of an existing 1,872 square foot commercial building, reconfigure the parking area and install landscaping throughout the site. The applicant also proposes to demolish 939 square feet of warehouse area located at 9711 East Valley Boulevard in the C- 3DIRC-MUDO (Medium Commercial with a Design Overlay and Commercial /Residential Mixed -Use 0.30 du /ac Development Overlay) zone. PC RESOLUTION 11.01 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 10 -06, FOR BUILDING AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS TO AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING, LOCATED AT 9711 VALLEY BOULEVARD IN THE C- 3DIRC -MUDO (MEDIUM COMMERCIAL WITH A DESIGN OVERLAY AND RESIDENTIALICOMMERCIAL MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY) ZONE. Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends that the Planning Commission APPROVE Design Review 10 -06 and ADOPT Resolution No. 11.01 with findings and subject to thirty -two (32) conditions. Planning Technician Casillas presented the staff report. Chairman Alarcon asked if the Commissioners had any questions for staff. Commissioner Ruiz asked staff to explain a split -face block wall. Planning Technician Casillas replied that a split -face block wall is it is a decorative block wall. Commissioner Ruiz stated that he would like it very clear is being approved tonight. Vice - Chairwoman Eng asked staff if a Design Review v rear building or will it need to be added to the Conditions Planning Technician Casillas replied any extefio Planning Commission for commercial propeftie applicant will have to come back to the City for office or retail use. In additlon the City will not l doors. Vice - Chairwoman Eng stied City Attorney, Greg and not a flat surface. She stated block wall Is the type of wall that a store front in the future for the to a commercial building require approval of the in a design overlay. She also stated that the eulew if they want to convert the rear building to crate as retail or office use with the metal roll up if this will be sufficient. Greg Murphy, City Attorn4y repliedihat this issufficjentend it means that there won't be any use in that back buildrng u"diIsach_time 94§6 - applicant improvesait and that improvement cannot take place until they take it to #idJPIanning0JmmissionJDr approval. Commissioner Hunter expressed concern that the restaurant did not have a back door and asked staff wh be trash bin is located, Planning Techrircran Casillas rod I led that the restaurant currently does not have a trash enclosure only a trash bin and therersno speed location where it is located. She stated that this is the reason staff is only requiring the project t©4otsbct a new trash enclosure. She also stated the restaurant does not have an exterior door that leads gut from the kitchen to the rear of the property, but instead has a store front entrance and aside door along the driveway. Commissioner Hunter asked staff if the restaurant would need that back door. Planning Technician Casillas replied this is a pre- existing building and there are no proposals or recommendations from the Building Official to add an exterior door. Commissioner Hunter stated that a door may be needed to go in and out from the kitchen and asked staff if the trash was taken out through the restaurant. Planning Technician Casillas replied that maybe the applicant would like to look into this and introduce it into their project. Commissioner Hunter asked staff if anything is proposed for the entry gate in the driveway, because it does not look like two cars will fit at the same time . Planning Technician Casillas replied the existing gate will be removed and a new gate is being proposed. Chairman Alarcon asked staff if the applicant also owns the building where the restaurant is located. Planning Technician Casillas replied that the entire property is owned by one property owner and the restaurant business is leased. Commissioner Herrera asked if it is a fire department requirement fora restaurant to have a rear door. Planning Technician Casillas replied that this is an existing Wding and she Noes not believe it is a fire department requirement as the use has not changed. Commissioner Herrera asked staff if the split face waNvitgo around the whole perimeter of the lot. Planning Technician Casillas replied it will replace the chain' figk atbond'the east perimeter, a new block wall is being proposed at the rear of the property and new splitig block wall along the west property line and the south side. Vice - Chairwoman Eng confirmed with staff a6=;the entrances for the proposed office use and the existing restaurant. She also stated that she recommends there 16 aft other entrance from the kitchen for safety reasons. Planning Technician Casillas replied that'the restaurant is an existing condition, it has been ongoing, and there are no changes pTOposed for the nterior She stated it has already been approved by the fire and health departments. uhtergapressed'biancern that if there is a fire in the kitchen, it may be a fire hazard with to exit throuah the 6ht of the restaurant. Commu* (Development Manager Ramirez stated there also is a side door on the west side of the wall. She also askedstaff how far is theside door from the kitchen. Commissioner Hunterrepliedatthe side door is quite a distance from the kitchen. Commissioner Ruiz suggested that the applicant step to the podium to clarify questions that have been asked about the entrances. Chrystal Lam, representative from Architectural Design, stated that because the restaurant is an existing use right now, they are just addressing the front facade. She also stated that when the lease is up with the current tenant they will come back and apply for a Design Review and building permits for an interior remodel. Commissioner Ruiz stated that the Planning Commission is concerned with safety and would like to request a condition of approval be added that when the applicant remodels the restaurant another exit door be put in for safety reasons. 3 Greg Murphy, City Attorney, stated that a Condition of Approval may not necessary due to the fact that any further work to that unit would require it to be reviewed by the fire department and building department to determine if it meets current standards. However if the Planning Commission wanted to, they could include a condition now or require it to come back for a Design Review at the time plans are submitted for the back building. Commissioner Ruiz asked staff to make note of it and include it in the file so that it may be referenced in the future. Chairman Alarcon requested that Planning Technician Casillas or staff Commission request and ensure that it is kept in the file. `' Chairman Alarcon opened the Public Hearing and asked if there Brian Lewin, resident, stated his concern with the new requested a solid covering over the trash enclosure to pn Chairman Alarcon stated that he thought there this issue. Brian Lewin, resident, stated that he did he saw was reference to a trellis. He did Planning Commissioner Ruiz stated that )sure as water pc note of this Planning favor of this project, to the restaurant and m rainfall. a standard Condition of Approval that addresses anything in the Conditions of Approval or Plans and that all any reference toa solid covering over the trash enclosure. Planning Technician Casilip� stated she would modify Condition of Approval number 17 to require a solid trash enclosure Commissioner Hunter asked, staff wh '& trash bin isfocated for this restaurant. Vice- ChaiN@O,ft�,E explained af of the improiOments proposed is a trash enclosure. Vice Eng asd the �applicant when they anticipate having the improvements completed. representative, "replied as soon as possible if approved tonight. the applicant if they understood what is expected with the trash enclosure and if they agree with Chrystal Lam, representate, replied yes they understood and they are agreeable. Chairman Alarcon recommended that staff notify Code Enforcement and have them check where the trash bin is currently located and make sure it is placed in a secured area. Planning Technician Casillas replied that she will notify Code Enforcement. Chairman Alarcon asked if there was anyone else wishing to speak in favor of this project. None 4 Chairman Alarcon asked if there was anyone wishing to speak against this project. None Chairman Alarcon closed the Public Hearing. Greg Murphy, City Attorney, stated that before a motion is made he to Condition of Approval number 17. At the end of the last sentence th e solid roof sufficient to keep rain fallen water out of the trash enclosure'. Commissioner Ruiz made a motion, seconded by Commissioner H 10 -06 and ADOPT Resolution No. 11 -01 with findings and subject to Vote resulted in: Yes: Alarcon, Eng, Herrera, Hunter, No: None Abstain: None Absent: None 5. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIRMAN & Vice - Chairwoman Eng asked staff what the - status was of the Temple City Boulevard that was approved three monthsagg. Planning Technician Casillas replied that this applicant has not submittea0lam ofyet. would like an amendment made phrase should be added, "and a approve Design Review D (32) conditions. on the corner of Valley and Planning Commission but the Commissioner Hunte( stated that the property on the.iEast side of 9711 Valley Boulevard, as you enter Rosemead is a mess and Unkempt and- asked staff if anyttting is going to be done there. Planning Te ticiawCaslllas r ieQthere hasnotYbeenanything submitted to the City. Comrx nit� Developmerit+ManagerRamirez stated that staff has tried contacting this property ownerto try to do a13uch larger scale project on thfssite, and the site to the west of that property, but staff has not been able to rrike contact. She stated that the City will continue to work on this site. She also stated that staff will contact =Code Enforcement to take a look at the property to determine if it is in violation of any code requirements. Commissioner Ruiz efp>Esetl "that this corner has had a problem with transients and the owners need to keep up with the weeds: -`}t`e also expressed concern that drugs may be involved at that corner and stated the City needs to stay on top of this. Community Development Manager Ramirez stated that she will contact Code Enforcement and keep the Planning Commission informed. Vice - Chairwoman Eng stated that she would like to thank the applicant for their effort for cleaning up that area and the City appreciates it. Commissioner Herrera stated that she had seen a bus load amount of people being dropped off across the street from City Hall and asked staff what the Municipal Code is for drop -offs for bus stops. She inquired if this location was a bus stop. She also expressed concern that the proposed development on the corner of Delta and Valley is a mess and asked staff the status of that proposed development. Planning Technician Casillas replied that she believes the applicant is currently in plan check under the Building Department. Community Development Manager Ramirez stated that staff will contact Code Enforcement to investigate Delta and Valley, She also stated that staff will check the Municipal Code in regards to tour bus loading and unloading procedures. Commissioner Ruiz stated that the state allows tour buses to load and unload;in these areas and it is legal, He also stated they are protected under the California Vehicle Code. Commissioner Ruiz would like staff to look into what is a reasonable amount of time to park non - operating vehicles in driveways located in residential areas according to our Municipal Code. He also requested staff to please have Code Enforcement look into this. Commissioner Hunter stated that on Fern and Walnut Grove there is a house where the carport is being used for storage and they park cars along side of it. She asked staff if this is permitted. Planning Technician Casillas replied that outdoor storage is not permitted when it is visible in the public right -a -away. Community Development Manager Ramirez stated staff will request Code Enforcement to look into this and see if they are in violation. Commissioner Hunter stated that the Taiwan Center entrance is still filled with boxes and they have been there for some time. She requested that staff look into this issue. 6. MATTERS FROM STAFF None 7, ADJOURNMENT The regular Planning Commission meeting of Monday, February 21, 2011, will be cancelled due to President's Day Holiday. The next regular Planning Commission meeting will be held on Monday, March 7, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. William Alarcon Chairman ATTEST: Rachel Lockwood Commission Secretary