PC - Minutes - 11-17-03PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
November 17, 2003
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City of Rosemead Planning Commission was called to order
by Chairperson Herrera at 7:00 p.m. in ,the council chambers of the Rosemead City Hall at 8838 East Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead.
Commissioner Kelly led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Lopez delivered the invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Chairperson Herrera, Commissioner Breen, Commissioner Kelty and
Commissioner Lopez
ABSENT: Commissioner Loi
EX OFFICIO: Price, Johnson, and Tone
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of October 20, 2003
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Kelly, seconded by Commissioner Lopez, that the minutes of the
City of Rosemead Regular Planning Commission Meeting of October 20, 2003, be APPROVED as
submitted.
Vote results:
YES: HERRERA, BREEN, KELTY, LOPEZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: LOI
Chairperson Herrera declared said motion duly carried and NO ordered.
2. EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURES AND APPEAL RIGHTS
Deputy City Attorney Stanton Price 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. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 03- 940 -2727 Stingle Avenue, Unit 9.
Kevin Kei Cheung, DBA, KTC Auto Service, has submitted an application for the
relocation of an auto repair business from Unit 6 -A to Unit 9. Both sites are located in
an industrial park at 2727 Stingle Avenue in the M -1 (Light Manufacturing and
Industrial) Zone.
Presentation: Planning Director Johnson
Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for one (1) year, subject to the conditions listed in
"Exhibit A."
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Chairperson Herrera called for questions from the Commissioners.
None
Applicants.) in the audience
Chairperson Herrera opened the public hearing to those INFAVOR of this application:
None
Public bearing was opened to those who wished to OPPOSE the application:
None
There being no one fihrther wishing to address the commission; Chairperson Herrera closed
the public hearing segment for this project.
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Breen seconded - by Commissioner Kelty, to
APPROVE Conditional Use Permit 03 -940 for one (1) year subject to the conditions
listed in "Exhibit A."
Vote results:
YES: HERRERA, BREEN, KELTY, LOPEZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: LOI
Chairperson Herrera declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 27139 - 9306 Guess Street. Mr. Sigh Nguyen has
submitted an application to subdivide one residential lot into two (2) parcels at 9306
Guess Street which is located in the R -1: Single Family residential zone. The proposed
subdivision will create two parcels with the development of one new single - family
residence to be constructed on the proposed rear parcel.
Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions
Presentation: Planning Director Johnson
Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for two (2) years, subject to the conditions listed in
"Exhibit A."
Chairperson Herrera called for questions from the Commissioners.
None
Applicant(s): In the audience.
Chairperson Herrera opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
Mr. Engle Shen of Monterey Park said that this project met all requirements and that he
would be happy to answer any questions. There were none.
Public /tearing was opened to those who wished to OPPOSE the application:
None.
They're being no one further wishing to address the commission; Chairperson Herrera
closed the public /rearing segment for this project
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Lopez, to
APPROVE Tentative Parcel Map 27139 for two (2) years subject to the conditions
listed in "Exhibit A."
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Vote results:
YES: HERRERA, BREEN, KELTY, LOPEZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: LOI
Chairperson Herrera 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. PC RESOLUTION 03 -60 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A FAQADE RENOVATION AND LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AT
ROSEMEAD PLACE SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 3500 -3600 ROSEMEAD
BOULEVARD, IN THE C -31) (MEDIUM COMMERCIAL WITH A DESIGN OVERLAY)
ZONE. (APN: 8594-023-045)
B. PC RESOLUTION 03 -61 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AN APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE ONE RESIDENTIAL LOT INTO TWO
(2) PARCELS FOR THE CONSTRUTION OF TWO NEW SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENCES
WITH OVER 2,500 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING AREA LOCATED AT 3050 SULLIVAN
AVENUE IN THE R -1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE. (APN: 8595 - 012 -017)
C. PC RESOLUTION 03 -62 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE - FAMILY
RESIDENCE WITH OVER 2,500 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING AREA, LOCATED AT 3303
BURTON AVENUE IN THE R -1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE. (APN: 5289-
003 -056)
Chairperson Herrera presented the resolutions by title only.
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Kelty, to waive further
reading and adopt said resolution.
Vote results:
YES: HERRERA, BREEN, KELTY
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: LOI
Chairperson Herrera declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
6. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF:
Planning Director Johnson asked if the Commissioners had vacations planned that would interfere
with the December 1' and 15 meeting dates. They said they did not and the meeting dates were made
firm.
Planning Director Johnson reminded the Commissioners of the Public Scoping Meeting for
discussion of the
Environmental Impact Report on the proposed Walmart project which was scheduled for Wednesday,
November 19, 2003, at 7:00 p.m., at the Doubletree Hotel.
Deputy City Attorney Price suggested a rule limiting the length of time a person•can speak at the
meeting.
Planning Director Johnson said that at the next Planning Commission meeting the issue of a Vice
Chairperson should be addressed.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no other business to come before the commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7.25 p.m.
The next meeting will occur on MONDAY, December 1, 2003, at 7.00 P.M.
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