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PC - Minutes - 06-20-11Minutes of the PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING June 20, 2011 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Vice - Chairwoman Eng at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vice- Chairwoman Eng INVOCATION - Commissioner Saccaro ROLL CALL - Commissioners Herrera, Hunter, Ruiz, Saccaro, Vice- Chairwoman Eng OFFICIALS PRESENT: City Attorney Murphy, City Clerk Molleda, Community Development Director Wong, Senior Planner Garry, Planning Technician Casillas, Commission Secretary Lockwood REORGANIZATION OF CHAIRPERSON Commissioner Saccaro made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Ruiz to nominate Vice - Chairwoman Eng for Chairperson. Vote resulted in: Yes: Eng, Herrera, Hunter, Ruiz, Saccaro No: None Abstain: None Absent: None REORGANIZATION OF VICE - CHAIRPERSON Commissioner Saccaro made a motion to nominate Commissioner Ruiz for Vice - Chairperson, a second was not needed as there are no other nominations. Vote resulted in: Yes: Eng, Herrera, Hunter, Ruiz, Saccaro No: None Abstain: None Absent: None ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE City Clerk Molleda administered the Oath of Office for Planning Commissioners Herrera, Hunter, and Ruiz. 1 1. EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURES AND APPEAL RIGHTS Greg Murphy, City Attorney, presented the procedures and appeal rights of the meeting. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE None 3. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of Minutes - May 16, 2011 B. Extension of Zone Variance 10 -03 Vice - Chairman Ruiz made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Saccaro, to approve the Minutes of May, 16, 2011, as presented and the Extension of Zone Variance 10.03. Vote resulted in: Yes: Eng, Hunter, Ruiz, Saccaro No: None Abstain: Herrera Absent: None 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT 11.02, AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO SIGNS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD - Municipal Code Amendment 11.02 is a City initiated amendment to revise Title 17 (Zoning) of the Rosemead Municipal Code (RMC). The purpose of the amendment is to revise Section 17.104.050 of the RMC to allow freestanding signs on public property when such signs are located in a redevelopment project area, within 200 feet of property zoned P -D (Planned Development), and within 75 feet of the Interstate 10 Freeway. The physical characteristics of such signs, including but not limited to height and total area would be subject to the approval of the City Council. Currently, signs are prohibited on public property. PC RESOLUTION 11 -08 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT 11.02 AMENDING SECTION 17.104.050 RELATING TO SIGNS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY. Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends that the Planning Commission ADOPT Resolution No. 11 -08, a resolution recommending that the City Council ADOPT Ordinance No. 916, amending the Rosemead Municipal Code to allow signs on public property under certain circumstances. Senior Planner Garry presented staff report. Chairwoman Eng asked if there were any questions for staff. None Chairwoman Eng opened the Public Hearing and asked if there was anyone wishing to speak on this item. None Chairwoman Eng closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Ruiz made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Hunter, to ADOPT Resolution No. 11 -08, a resolution recommending that the City Council ADOPT Ordinance No. 916, amending the Rosemead Municipal Code to allow signs on public property under certain circumstances. Vote resulted in: Yes: Eng, Herrera, Hunter, Ruiz, Saccaro No: None Abstain: None Absent: None B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 10 -09.On November 18, 2010, Derrick Hang, 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. 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, WITHIN UNIT Al, IN THE M -1 (LIGHT MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIAL) ZONE. 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 conditions of approval. Planning Technician Casillas presented staff report. Chairwoman Eng asked if there were any questions for staff. Commissioner Herrera asked staff if this business has been operating prior to this Planning Commission meeting without a business license and permits. Planning Technician Casillas replied yes. Chairwoman Eng asked staff to clarify surrounding land uses and asked what type of mixed - use this site is considered. Community Development Director Wong replied that mixed -use in Rosemead is usually referred to as residential combined with commercial use, but this application is a mixed -use of industrial and offices. Chairwoman Eng asked staff if the other three garment factories operating at this location currently have permits and licenses to operate. Planning Technician Casillas replied yes. Chairwoman Eng asked staff how long has this business been in operation. Planning Technician Casillas replied since the beginning of this year. Vice - Chairman Ruiz asked staff if there will be an employee break room. Planning Technician Casillas replied that the floor plan shows a small area provided for a break room. Vice - Chairman Ruiz expressed concern that all applicable state labor laws be posted and available for review. Planning Technician Casillas explained that this is not a requirement of the Planning realm or zoning code. She stated that the applicant will be required to obtain a State of California Garment Manufacturing license which includes inspections of the business and enforcement of all applicable laws by the state. Vice - Chairman Ruiz questioned City Attorney Murphy if this is something that the City should require before it is approved. City Attorney Murphy replied that this would be an operational matter and agrees with staff that this would fall under the legislation of a State Licensing Agency. Chairwoman Eng asked staff if the applicant already has a state license to operate. Planning Technician Casillas replied the applicant is available to answer that question. She also stated that this is a requirement that would need to be met under the Conditions of Approval prior to receiving the City's final approval. 4 Chairwoman Eng stated that she noticed the applicant submitted their application in November 2010, and asked if it usually takes this long to process a Conditional Use Permit. Planning Technician Casillas replied no, and explained that the delay was due to a language barrier. Commissioner Hunter questioned that the parking as the staff report reads that for 1,448 square feet, four parking spaces will be required, and that there are six employees plus the owners all working at the same time. She asked staff if there will be sufficient parking. Community Development Director Wong explained that the Municipal Code parking requirement is based on square footage of the building and building size, and not the number of employees. He also stated the applicant is in compliance with the Municipal Code regarding parking requirements. Commissioner Hunter asked staff where the employees will park if there is not enough parking. Community Development Director Wong replied the City is required to follow the direction of the Municipal Code. Chairwoman Eng stated that the staff report states there is a total of 84 parking spaces at this site and the current requirement is 64 parking spaces. Therefore, there is sufficient parking spaces to address this parking concern. Chairwoman Eng opened the Public Hearing and asked if there were any questions for the applicant. None Chairwoman Eng asked if there were any more comments or questions for staff. None Chairwoman Eng closed the Public Hearing and asked for a motion. Commissioner Herrera made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Saccaro, to APPROVE Conditional Use Permit 10.09 and ADOPT Resolution 11.09 for a period of six (6) months subject to conditions of approval. Vote resulted in: Yes: Eng, Herrera, Hunter, Ruiz, Saccaro No: None Abstain: None Absent: None Community Development Director stated the decision made tonight by the Planning Commission is final unless it is appealed within 10 days. 5 5. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIRMAN & COMMISSIONERS None 6. MATTERS FROM STAFF Community Development Director Wong stated that he would like to remind the Commission there are two upcoming events sponsored by the City of Rosemead. The first event will be the Fourth of July Parade and Carnival to be held on Monday, July 4, 2011 at Rosemead Park. The second event is the Grand Opening and Dedication of the new Aquatic Center, "Splash Zone ", which will be held on July 9, 2011 at Garvey Park. 7. ADJOURNMENT The next regular Planning Commission meeting for Monday, July 4, 2011 will be cancelled due to City Hall being closed for the Fourth of July holiday. The next regular Planning Commission meeting will be held on Monday, July 18, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Nancy Eng Chairwoman ATT ST: n p f Rachel Lockwood Commission Secretary