PC - Item 4B - Conditional Use Permit 10-09 at 8819 Garvey Ave, Unit A1■ ■
TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE ROSEMEAD
PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: PLANNING DIVISION
DATE: JUNE 20, 2011
SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 10 -09
8819 GARVEY AVENUE, UNIT Al
Summary
Derrick Hang has submitted a Conditional Use Permit application requesting to
establish and operate a garment manufacturing. business within an existing commercial
unit located at 8819 Garvey Avenue in Unit A -1. The subject site is located in the M -1
(Light Manufacturing and Industrial) zone.
Environmental Determination
Section 15309 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines exempts
projects that consist of inspections to check for the performance of an operation, or for
quality, health, or safety of a project. Accordingly, Conditional Use Permit 10 -09 is
classified as a Class 9 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15309 of CEQA
guidelines.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission APPROVE Conditional Use Permit
10 -09 and ADOPT Resolution 11 -09 for a period of six (6) months subject to twenty -
three (23) conditions of approval outlined in Exhibit "B." attached hereto.
Property History and Description
The subject site is located along the north side of Garvey Avenue just east of Muscatel
Avenue, within an existing commercial development that has a total lot area of
approximately 54,638 square feet (1.25 acres). According to the Los Angeles County
Assessor's records, the property was originally developed in 1988 with three detached
buildings (currently addressed as 8819, 8821, and 8823 Garvey Avenue). The
development is currently known as the ABC Plaza and consists of 26 commercial units
that were designed to accommodate a mixture of uses such as retail, office,
manufacturing, and warehousing.
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Site and Surrounding Land Uses
The project site is designated in the General Plan as Office /Light Industrial and is zoned
M -1 (Light Manufacturing and Industrial). The site is surrounded by the following land
uses:
North:
General Plan:
Mixed Use: Industrial /Commercial
Zoning:
M -1 (Light Manufacturing and Industrial)
Land Use:
Residential
South
General Plan: Mixed Use: Industrial /Commercial and Low Density Residential
Zoning: M -1 (Light Manufacturing and Industrial) and R -1 (Low Density
Residential)
Land Use: Warehouse and Residential (Trailer Park)
West:
General Plan:
Mixed Use: Industrial /Commercial
Zoning:
M -1 (Light Manufacturing and Industrial)
Land Use:
Warehouse and Office buildings
East:
General Plan: Mixed Use: Industrial /Commercial
Zoning: M -1 (Light Manufacturing and Industrial)
Land Use: Vacant and Residential
Administrative Analysis
The applicant is proposing to establish and operate a garment manufacturing business
within Unit Al. The applicants business plan indicate that the business produces
samples of garments for manufactures of women's apparel. The applicant proposes to
operate the business Monday through Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The
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business will employ six (6) employees on the largest shift. No vehicles or trucks will be
operated or parked on -site in conjunction with the subject business.
Unit Al has an interior floor area of approximately 1,416 square -feet. The floor plan
illustrates a large open floor plan that will accommodate a total of twelve (12) sewing
machines, various tables, and garment racks. The floor plan also includes one (1)
restroom, a small lunch area, an office, and two storage rooms.
Parking and Circulation
The property is accessed from two vehicular driveways along Garvey and Ivar Avenues.
The main driveway is located down the center of the property with parking stalls located
adjacent to the buildings. The property currently provides eighty -four (84) on site
parking spaces.
Section 17.84.100 of the Rosemead Municipal Code specifies the parking requirements
for manufacturing uses as one (1) parking space for every four hundred (400) square -
feet of gross floor area or one (1) parking space for each two (2) employees on the
largest shift, whichever is greater. In addition, one (1) parking space per two hundred
and fifty (250) square feet for office floor area, one (1) parking space for every one
thousand (1,000) square feet of gross floor area for warehouse or storage area.
The unit has a total of 1,448 square feet of area, therefore four (4) parking spaces will
be required. Table 1 (shown below) illustrates the original development planned use of
the site.
Table 1
Planned Use
Floor Area
Parkina Rate
Re uired Parkin
Retail
3,126
1/250
12.50
Office
3,3126
1/250
12.50
Industry
23,065
1/400
57.66
Total
29,317
82.67
Provided Onsite Parking
84
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Table 2, (shown below) illustrates the current uses within the development and the
parking demand for the site. It also illustrates that the current use parking demand
totals 64 parking spaces.
Table: 2
Current Use
Floor Area
Parking
Rate
Required
Units
Parkin
Retail
0
1/250
0.00
none
Vacant
5,868
1/250
23
A1/2, B, 131/2
Manufacturing/Wholesale
5,000
1/400
12.5
A4,A5, A8,133, B4
Warehouse /Storage
12,400.
1/1000
12.49
A6, A7, Ag, B5, B7, B8, B9, C1, C2, C3
Garment Manufacturing
6,048
1/400
16
Al, A3, C4, C5, C6
Total
29,317.00
64
The majority of the units onsite are utilized for warehouse /storage uses. The current
parking demand illustrates the need for sixty -four (64) parking spaces, which leaves a
surplus of twenty (20) parking spaces. As the development currently provides for 84
parking spaces, the request to operate a garment factory within the development will not
create a deficiency in on -site parking.
Municipal Code Requirements
Section 17.112.030 (22) of the Rosemead Municipal Code (RMC) allows the operation
of garment manufacturing, processing, or assembling including sewing and cutting in
the Light Manufacturing and Industrial (M -1) zone upon the granting of a Conditional
Use Permit (CUP). Section 17.112.010 sets the following criteria that must be met:
A. The granting of such a Conditional Use Permit will be in harmony with the
elements or objectives of the General Plan.
FINDING: The proposed use is located within an industrial district of the City.
The General Plan designation is Office /Light Industrial. The proposed use is in
conformity with the General Plan and is complementary to the existing businesses
surrounding the property.
B. The establishment, maintenance, or conduct of the use for which the
Conditional Use Permit is sought will not be detrimental to the health, safety, peace,
morals, comfort, or general welfare of the persons residing or working in the
neighborhood thereof.
FINDING: The maintenance and operation of the proposed garment
manufacturing facility will not be detrimental to the health, safety, piece, morals,
comfort, or general welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood. The
proposed use is considered a small manufacturing business as it is limited to six (6)
employees. Staff has added conditions of approval to protect the surrounding
properties from adverse effects to the neighborhood.
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C. The granting of such a conditional use permit will not be detrimental or
injurious to the property and improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare
FINDING: The proposed garment manufacturing activities will be conducted
entirely within an enclosed building. The garment business is relatively small business
and will not increase traffic nor create parking deficiencies within the development.
Additionally, as part of the project review process, the business will be inspected and
approved by responsible agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
Conditions of approval have been added to protect the welfare of persons working and
residing in the neighborhood. Therefore, no detriment to the general welfare of the City
is anticipated with the operation of the garment factory.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
On June 9, 2011, fifty (50) written notices of this public hearing were mailed to property
owners within 300 feet of the subject site, a public hearing notice was posted on -site,
and five (5) notices were posted in designated public places.
Prepared by:
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Gina Casillas
Planning Technician
EXHIBITS:
A. Resolution No. 11 -09
B. Conditions of Approval
C. Site and Floor Plans
D. Assessor's Parcel Maps (APN: 5289- 011 -019)
Submitted by:
Stan Wong Ar
Community Development Director
Planning Commission
June 20, 2011
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EXHIBIT "A"
PC RESOLUTION 11 -09
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 10 -09, FOR THE
OPERATION OF A GARMENT MANUFACTURING BUSINESS
LOCATED AT 8819 GARVEY AVENUE, UNIT Al, IN THE M -1 (LIGHT
MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIAL) ZONE (APN: 5289 - 011 -019)
WHEREAS, on November 18, 2010, Derrick Hang submitted a Conditional Use
Permit application proposing to establish and operate a garment manufacturing
business within commercial unit located at 8819 Garvey Avenue; and
WHEREAS, 8819 Garvey Avenue, Unit Al is located in the M -1 (Light
Manufacturing and Industrial) zone; and
WHEREAS, Sections 65800 and 65900 of the California Government Code, and
Section 17.112.010 of the Rosemead Municipal Code (RMC) authorize the Planning
Commission to approve, conditionally approve, or deny conditional use permits; and
WHEREAS applicant must obtain a Conditional Use Permit in order to establish
and operate a garment manufacturing business subject to specific development
standards under Sections 17.112.030 (22) of the Rosemead Municipal Code.
Rosemead Municipal Code Section 17.112.110 specifies the criteria by which a
Conditional Use Permit may be granted and these criteria are as follows.
• The granting of such a Conditional Use Permit will be in harmony with the
elements or objectives of the General Plan.
• The establishment, maintenance, or conduct of the use for which the
Conditional Use Permit is sought will not be detrimental to the health, safety,
peace, morals, comfort, or general welfare of the persons residing or working
in the neighborhood thereof.
• The granting of such a conditional use permit will not be detrimental or
injurious to the property and improvements in the neighborhood or the
general welfare.
WHEREAS, on June 9, 2011, fifty (50) notices were sent to property owners
within a 300 -foot radius from the subject property, in addition to notices being posted in
five (5) public locations and onsite specifying the availability of the application, plus the
date, time, and location of the public hearing for Conditional Use Permit 10 -09; and
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WHEREAS, on June 20, 2011, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed and
advertised public hearing to receive oral and written testimony relative to Conditional
Use Permit 10 -09; and
WHEREAS, the Rosemead Planning Commission has sufficiently considered all
testimony presented to them in order to make the following determination.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City
of Rosemead as follows:
SECTION 1. The Planning Commission HEREBY DETERMINES that Conditional
Use Permit 10 -09 is classified as a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15309 of
California Environmental Quality (CEQA). Section 15309 of the California Environmental
Quality Act exempts projects that consist of inspections to check for the performance of
an operation, or for quality, health, or safety of a project. Accordingly Conditional Use
Permit 10 -09 is classified as a Class 9 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section
15309 of CEQA guidelines.
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES
that facts do exist to justify approving Conditional Use Permit 10 -09 according to the
criteria of Chapter 17.112.010 of the Rosemead Municipal Code as follows:
A. The granting of such a Conditional Use Permit will be in harmony with the
elements or objectives of the General Plan.
FINDING: The proposed use is located within an industrial district of the City.
The General Plan designation is Office /Light Industrial. The proposed use is in
conformity with the General Plan and is complementary to the existing businesses
surrounding the property.
B. The establishment, maintenance, or conduct of the use for which the
Conditional Use Permit is sought will not be detrimental to the health, safety, peace,
morals, comfort, or general welfare of the persons residing or working in the
neighborhood thereof.
FINDING: The maintenance and operation of the proposed garment
manufacturing facility will not be detrimental to the health, safety, piece, morals,
comfort, or general welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood. The
proposed use is considered a small manufacturing business as it is limited to six (6)
employees. Staff has added conditions of approval to protect the surrounding
properties from adverse effects to the neighborhood.
C. The granting of such a conditional use permit will not be detrimental or
injurious to the property and improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare
FINDING: The proposed garment manufacturing activities will be conducted
entirely within an enclosed building. The garment business is relatively small business
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and will not increase traffic nor create parking deficiencies within the development.
Additionally, as part of the project review process, the business will be inspected and
approved by responsible agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
Conditions of approval have been added to protect the welfare of persons working and
residing in the neighborhood. Therefore, no detriment to the general welfare of the City
is anticipated with the operation of the garment factory.
SECTION 3. The Planning Commission HEREBY approves Conditional Use
Permit 10 -09 to allow the establishment and operation of a garment manufacturing
facility located at 8819 Garvey Avenue within Unit Al, subject to the twenty -three (23)
conditions of approval listed in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference.
SECTION 4. This resolution is the result of an action taken by the Planning
Commission on June 20, 2011, by the following vote:
YES:
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SECTION 5. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and
shall transmit copies of same to the applicant and the Rosemead City Clerk.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 20th day of June, 2011.
Chair
City of Rosemead, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Gregory M. Murphy, Planning Commission Attorney
Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
Planning Commission
June 20, 2011
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CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rosemead at its regular meeting, held on the 20th day of
June 2011, by the following vote:
YES:
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Stan Wong, Secretary
Planning Commission
June 20, 2011
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EXHIBIT "B"
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 10 -09
8819 GARVEY AVENUE UNIT Al
(APN 5289 - 011 -019)
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
June 20, 2011
1. Conditional Use Permit 10 -09 is approved for establishment and operation of a
garment manufacturing facility, developed in accordance with the plans marked
Exhibit "C," dated June 1, 2011. Any revisions to the approved plans must be
resubmitted for review and approval by the Planning Division.
2. Approval of Conditional Use Permit 10 -09 shall not take effect for any purpose
until the applicant has filed with the City of Rosemead a notarized affidavit stating
that he /she is aware of and accepts all of the conditions of approval as set forth
in the letter of approval and this list of conditions, within ten (10) days from the
Planning Commission approval date.
3. Conditional Use Permit 10 -09 is approved for a period of six (6) months from the
Planning Commission approval date. The applicant shall initiate the proposed
use or request extension within 30- calender days before the expiration of the six
(6) month approval period. Otherwise, Conditional Use Permit 10 -09 shall
become null and void.
4. The Planning Commission hereby authorizes the Planning Division to make or
approve minor modifications to the approved plans.
5. Conditional Use Permit 10 -09 is granted or approved with the City and its
Planning Commission and City Council retaining and reserving the right and
jurisdiction to review and to modify the permit, including the conditions of
approval, based on changed circumstances. Changed circumstances include, but
are -not limited to, the modification of the use, a change in scope, emphasis, size,
or nature of the use, or the expansion, alteration, reconfiguration, or change of
use. This reservation of right to review is in addition to, and not in -lieu of, the right
of the city, its Planning Commission, and City Council to review and revoke or
modify any permit granted or approved under the Rosemead Municipal Code for
any violations of the conditions imposed on Conditional Use Permit 10 -09.
6. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Rosemead
or its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding
against the City of Rosemead or its agents, officers, or employees to attack, set
side, void, or annul, an approval of the Planning Commission and /or City Council
concerning the project, which action is brought within the time period provided by
law.
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June 20, 2011
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7. The following conditions must be complied with, to the satisfaction of the
Planning Division prior to final approval of the associated plans, building permits,
business license, or any other appropriate request.
8. The hours of operation shall be posted in the front window or door. The hours of
operation shall be limited to 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
The garment factory shall be closed on Sundays and all legal holidays.
9. No portion of the lot, outside of the building, shall be used for storage of any type,
unless designated and approved by the Planning Division. All trash and debris
shall be contained within approved trash enclosure(s).
10. The applicant shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws relative to the
approved use including the requirements of the Planning, Building, Fire, Sheriff,
and Health Departments. Prior to issuance of a City Business License, all
requirements and appropriate licenses of the State of California shall be
complied with and maintained at all times.
11. The numbers of the address signs shall be at least six (6) inches tall with a
minimum character width of '/4 inch, contrasting in color and easily visible at
driver's level from the street. The location, color, and size of such sign shall be
subject to the approval of the City Planner.
12. The parking area, including handicapped spaces, shall be paved and re- painted
periodically to City standards to the satisfaction of the Planning Department. In
accordance with Chapter 17.84 of the Rosemead Municipal Code, all designated
parking venues shall be striped. Such striping shall be maintained in a clear,
visible, and orderly manner. The parking space markers — including double
striping, wheel stops, and handicapped - -shall be repainted periodically to city
standards and to the satisfaction of the Planning Division.
13. The applicant shall maintain a minimum clearance of five (5) feet (free of any
debris, storage, furniture, etc.) from any electrical /mechanical equipment and /or
emergency exits.
14. The site shall be maintained in a clean, weed, and litter free state in accordance
with Sections 8.32.010- 8.32.040 of the Rosemead Municipal Code, which
pertains to the storage, accumulation, collection, and disposal of garbage,
rubbish, trash, and debris. All trash containers shall be stored in the appropriate
trash enclosure at all times. All trash, rubbish, and garbage receptacles shall be
regularly cleaned, inspected, and maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary
condition.
15. The applicant shall provide City staff with copies of the Public Health License
from the County of Los Angeles and Certificate of Registration from the California
Garment Manufacturing Industry prior to the issuance of a City Business License.
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16. The number of employees, including managers shall be limited to six (6) on any
given shift.
17. No bed sheets, pieces of garments or, cardboard shall be permitted to cover
windows or entrances at any time. Any necessary screening material must first
be approved by the Planning Division before installation.
18. The applicant shall submit a sign plan to the Planning Division for review and
approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. Total wall sign area shall not
exceed two (2) square feet for each linear foot of building frontage. Window
signage shall not cover more than 15% of window area.
19. No open flame cooking device /hot plates shall be used on site to heat food.
20. City staff shall have access to the subject property at all times to monitor
compliance.
21. There shall be no new mechanical equipment located on the sides of the
building. All new ground level and roof top appurtenances and /or mechanical
equipment shall be adequately screened such that they are not visible from
adjacent properties.
22. The site shall be maintained in a graffiti -free state. Any new graffiti shall be
removed within twenty -four (24) hours. A 24 -hour Graffiti Hotline can be called at
(626) 569 -2345 for assistance.
23. Violation of the conditions of approval may result in a citation and /or initiation of
revocation proceedings.
Planning Commission
June 20, 2011
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