PC - Minutes - 10-20-03r`
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PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
October 20, 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 Breen led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Kelty delivered the invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Chairperson Herrera, Commissioner Breen, Commissioner Loi and
Commissioner Kelty
ABSENT: None
EX OFFICIO: Price, Johnson, and Tone
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of October 6, 2003
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Loi, seconded by Commissioner Breen, that the minutes of the
City of Rosemead Regular Planning Commission Meeting of October 6, 2003, be APPROVED as
submitted.
Vote results:
YES:
HERRERA, LOT, BREEN, KELTY
NO:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
LOPEZ
ABSENT:
NONE
Chairperson Herrera declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
2. APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER
Administration of Oath of Office and issuance of Certificate of Appointment for Commissioner
Daniel Lopez.
3. 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.
4. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH
The planning secretary administered the oath to members of the audience wishing to speak before the
Planning Commission.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
A. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 60136; CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 03 -934:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 03- 935 -3050 Sullivan Avenue
Francis Tang has submitted an application to subdivide one residential lot into two (2)
parcels for the construction 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.
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Presentation: 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.
Commissioner Loi noted that the architect is the applicant rather than the property
owner. Director Johnson confirmed this. Commissioner Loi questioned the use of the
block wall in front yard
Applicant(s.) in the audience
Chairperson Herrera opened the public bearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
Francis Tang, the project designer, addressed the question of the block wall explaining
that it was designed to provide privacy between houses. Director Johnson suggested
elimination of the block wall only as far as the gate in the front. Francis Tang agreed to
reduce the length of the wall.
Public hearing was opened to those who wished to OPPOSE the application:
None
There being no one further wishing to address the commission; Chairperson Herrera closed
the public hearing segment for this project.
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Loi, seconded by Commissioner Breen, to
APPROVE Conditional Use Permit 03 -934 and 03 -935 and Tentative Parcel Map
60135, subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Vote results:
YES: HERRERA, LOI, BREEN, KELTY, LOPEZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairperson Herrera declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. DESIGN REVIEW 03 -109 - 3506 - 3684 Rosemead Boulevard & 3501 - 3505 Hart
Avenue. Hany Malak of McKently & Associates has submitted an application for a
facade renovation and landscape improvements at Rosemead Place Shopping Center
in the C -3D (Medium Commercial with a Design Overlay) zone.
Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions
Presentation: Commissioner Johnson
Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for one (1) year, subject to the conditions listed in
"Exhibit A."
Chairperson Herrera called for questions from the Commissioners.
Commissioner Kelty questioned whether Phase 2, Building A, northwest elevations were
false fronts.
Applicant(s): In the audience.
Chairperson Herrera opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
Mr. Hany Malak explained that Pad A doors on the northwest corner facade are access
doors for tenants.
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Commissioner Kelty asked if problems with vagrants were anticipated in this area.
Mr. Malak explained he does not anticipate any problems with vagrants as there will be
gates blocking this area.
Public bearing 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 hearing segment for this project
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Loi, to
APPROVE Design Review 03 -109, subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Vote results:
YES: HERRERA, LOI, BREEN, KELTY, LOPEZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairperson Herrera declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 03 -936; ZONE VARIANCE 03 -323 - 8617 Blue Circle.
David Lo has submitted an application for the construction of an addition to an
existing single - family dwelling resulting in a living area over 2,500 square feet. The
applicant is also requesting a variance from the second story side yard setback
requirement. The property is located at 8617 Blue Circle in the R -1 (Single Family
Residential) zone.
Continued to November 3 meeting
D. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 03- 933 -3303 Burton Avenue
Terence Kwok has submitted 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.
Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions
Presentation: Director Johnson
Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for one (1) year, subject to the conditions listed in
"Exhibit A."
Chairperson Herrera called for questions from the Commissioners.
Commissioner Loi expressed his support for Staff's recommendation for a single
driveway.
Applicant(s): In the audience.
Chairperson Herrera opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
Mr. Terrence Kwok, Architect, stated that the owner wanted separate driveways for
each house. Director Johnson suggested a review of the conditions, i.e., driveway
width and access requirements. Commissioner Loi asked Mr. Kwok if his clients will
accept condition 26. Mr. Kwok said he did not think they would.
Public hearing was opened to those who wished to OPPOSE the application:
None.
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They're being no one further wishing to address the commission; Chairperson Herrera
closed the public hearing segment for this project
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Loi, seconded by Commissioner Lopez, to
APPROVE Conditional Use Permit 03 -933, subject to the conditions listed in
"Exhibit A."
Vote results:
YES: HERRERA, LOI, BREEN, KELTY, LOPEZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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 -56 —A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 03 -930 MODIFICATION, FOR CHANGES
IN THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL OF AN EXISITNG CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR THE OPERATION OF AN AUTO REPAIR AND SMOG CHECK BUSINESS
LOCATED AT 2654 SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD IN THE C -3 (MEDIUM
COMMERCIAL) ZONE. (APN: 5283 - 011 -015)
B. PC RESOLUTION 03 -57 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 03 -931 AND DESIGN REVIEW 03 -107 FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW 2 -STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING, TO BE
LOCATED AT 9368 EAST VALLEY BOULEVARD ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
VALLEY BOULEVARD AND RIO HONDO AVENUE. (APN: 8594 - 005 - 009, -010)
C. PC RESOLUTION 03 -58 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 03 -108 FOR A FAQADE REMODEL AND PARKING
LOT IMPROVEMENTS AT AN EXISITING BUILDING TO BE USED FOR THE
OPERATION OF A DRY CLEANING BUSINESS LOCATED AT 9326 -28 EAST VALLEY
.BOULEVARD IN THE C -31): MEDIUM COMMERCIAL WITH A DESIGN OVERLAY
ZONE. (APN: 8594 - 005 -001)
D. PC RESOLUTION 03 -59 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 03 -937 FOR THE OPERATION OF A
GARMENT MANUFACTURING BUSINESS, LOCATED AT 8819 EAST GARVEY
AVENUE, UNIT A -3, IN THE M -1 (LIGHT MANUFACTURING) ZONE. (APN: 5289 -019-
097)
Chairperson Herrera presented the resolutions by title only.
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Loi, to waive further
reading and adopt said resolution.
Vote results:
YES: HERRERA, LOI, BREEN, KELTY
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NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: LOPEZ
ABSENT: NONE
Chairperson Herrera declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
6. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF:
The Commissioners welcomed Commissioner Lopez to the Planning Commission.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no other business to come before the commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 P.M.
The next meeting will occur on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2003, at 7:00 P.M.
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