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PC - Minutes - 10-06-03PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES October 6, 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 Loi led the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Breen delivered the invocation. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Chairperson Herrera, Commissioner Breen, and Commissioner Loi ABSENT: None EX OFFICIO: Price, Johnson, Duong, Villasehor, and Tone I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of September 15, 2003 (MO) Motion by Commissioner Loi, seconded by Commissioner Breen, that the minutes of the City of Rosemead Regular Planning Commission Meeting of September 15, 2003, be APPROVED as submitted. Vote results: YES: HERRERA, LOI, BREEN NO: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE FR 3. El 5. Chairperson Herrera declared said motion: duly carried and so ordered. APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER Administration of Oath of Office and issuance of Certificate of Appointment for Commissioner Darrel Kelty. 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. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH The planning secretary administered the oath to members of the audience wishing to speak before the Planning Commission. PUBLIC HEARING A. 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. Recommendation: Deny Presentations: 0 0 Associate Planner Duong Staff recommendation: . DENY Chairperson Herrera called for questions from the Commissioners. Applicants.) in the audience Chairperson Herrera opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application: David Lo addressed the commission. Mr. Lo said he hoped to get permission for the job and he presented a drawing for the Commissioners' review. Mr. Lo pointed out the irregular borders of the lot and the design challenges this presented. Director Johnson pointed out that four of the six lots on the same street were unusually small due to a variance granted in the 1970s. This design would dominate the area due to it's large size. He also expressed concern about vehicular circulation. 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 Breen to DENY Conditional Use Permit 03 -936 and Zone Variance 03 -323 died due to lack of a second. Further discussion ensued. Commissioner Loi suggested that the applicant reconsider his design and resubmit at a later date. Mr. Lo agreed. B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 03 -930 MODIFICATION - 2654 San Gabriel Boulevard. Johan Lee has submitted an application to modify the conditions of approval of an existing conditional use permit for the operation of an auto repair business located at 2654 San Gabriel Boulevard in the C -3: Medium Commercial zone. Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions Presentation: Assistant Planner Villasenor Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for one (1) year, 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: None. Public hearing 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 Loi, seconded by Commissioner Breen, to APPROVE Conditional Use Permit 03 -933 (Modification), subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A." Vote results: YES: HERRERA, LOI, BREEN, KELTY NO: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Chairperson Herrera declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. C. 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. Continued to a later date. D. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 03 -931; DESIGN REVIEW 03 -107 - 9368 Valley Boulevard. James Sy has submitted an application for the construction of a new 2- story commercial building located at 9368 Valley Boulevard in the C -3D (Medium Commercial with a Design Overlay) zone. Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions Presentation: Assistant Planner Villasenor Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for one (1) year, 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: Simon Lee, the architect on the project, spoke on behalf of the applicant, Dr. Sy. Mr. Lee said that Dr. Sy agrees to all conditions and wanted to thank the commission and staff for their help on the project. Mr. Lee also presented drawings of the project. Public hearing 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 Conditional Use Permit 03 -931 and Design Review 03 -107, subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A." Vote results: YES: HERRERA, LOI, BREEN, KELTY NO: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Chairperson Herrera declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. E. DESIGN REVIEW 03 -108 - 9326 -28 Valley Boulevard, Jason Sun has submitted an application for exterior fagade improvements to an existing building to be used for a • dry cleaning business. The subject property is located in the C -31) (Medium Commercial with a Design Overlay) zone. Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions Presentation: Assistant Planner Villasenor Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for one (1) year, subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A." Chairperson Herrera called for questions frotn the Commissioners. Commissioner Kelty noted that there are two units in the building and asked if both units would be used by the dry cleaners. Assistant Planner Villasenor replied in the affirmative. Applicant's): In the audience. Chairperson Herrera opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application: Commissioner Breen noted that the project will be an improvement to the 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 -108, subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A." Vote results: YES: HERRERA, LOI, BREEN, KELTY NO: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Chairperson Herrera declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. F. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 03 -937 - 8819 Garvey Avenue, Unit A -3 Edward Thieu Ho has submitted an application for the operation of a garment manufacturing business located at 8819 East Garvey Avenue, Unit A -3 in the M -1 (Light Manufacturing) zone. Recommendation: Deny Presentation: Assistant Planner Samantha Duong Staff recommendation: CHANGE TO APPROVE —for one (1) year, subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A." Chairperson Herrera called for questions from the Commissioners. Commissioner Kelty questioned the parking arrangements. Staff reviewed parking requirements. Applicant(s): In the audience. Chairperson Herrera opened the public hearing to those INFAVOR of this application: Mr. Chuck Sam , 419 North Atlantic, Suite 2, Monterey Park, the property manager, represented the applicant. Mr. Sam said that the owner, Mr. Ho, and he have every 0 0 intention of properly maintaining the property. He also said there are two maintenance crews working on the landscaping and they are addressing the trash problem as well. Public hearing 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 /nearing segment for this project (MO) Motion by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Loi, to APPROVE Conditional Use Permit 03 -937, subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A." Vote results: YES: HERRERA, LOI, BREEN, KELTY 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 -55 — A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 060007 AND ZONE VARIANCE 03 -322, FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF TWO EXISTING PARCELS INTO FOUR LOTS WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR NEW SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENCES, LOCATED AT 2409 DELTA AVENUE IN THE R -2 (LIGHT MULTI - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE. (APN: 5283 - 023 - 083, -079) Chairperson Herrera presented the resolution 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, ORTIZ NO: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Chairperson Herrera declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 6. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF: The Commissioners welcomed Commissioner Kelty to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Breen thanked the Planning Commission for the flowers that were sent to his wife while she was ill. Chairperson Herrera said that she will be out of town from October 27 to November 8, 2003. 7. ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business to come before the commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 P.M. The next meeting will occur on MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2003, at 7.00 P.M. BWJ /n7 0 0 0 E PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES October 6, 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 Loi led the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Breen delivered the invocation. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Chairperson Herrera, Commissioner Breen, and Commissioner Loi ABSENT: None EX OFFICIO: Price, Johnson, Duong, Villasenor, and Tone APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of September 15, 2003 (MO) Motion by Commissioner Loi, seconded by Commissioner Breen, that the minutes of the City of Rosemead Regular Planning Commission Meeting of September 15, 2003, be APPROVED as submitted. \ Vote results: YES: HERRERA, LOI, BREEN NO: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE 2. 3. El 5. Chairperson Herrera declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER Administration of Oath of Office and issuance of Certificate of Appointment for Commissioner Darrel Kelty. 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. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH The planning secretary administered the oath to members of the audience wishing to speak before the Planning Commission. PUBLIC HEARING A. 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. Reconnunendation: Deny 0 Presentation: Staff recommendation: Associate Planner Duong DENY 0 Chairperson Herrera called for questions from the Commissioners. Applicant(s:) in the audience Chairperson Herrera opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application: David Lo addressed the commission. Mr. Lo said he hoped to get permission for the job and he presented a drawing for the Commissioners' review. Mr. Lo pointed out the irregular borders of the lot and the design challenges this presented. Director Johnson pointed out that four of the six lots on the same street were unusually small due to a variance granted in the 1970s. This design would dominate the area due to it's large size. He also expressed concern about vehicular circulation. 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 Breen to DENY Conditional Use Permit 03 -936 and Zone Variance 03 -323 died due to lack of a second. Further discussion ensued. Commissioner Loi suggested that the applicant reconsider his design and resubmit at a later date. Mr. Lo agreed. B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 03 -930 MODIFICATION - 2654 San Gabriel Boulevard. Johan Lee has submitted an application to modify the conditions of approval of an existing conditional use permit for the operation of an auto repair business located at 2654 San Gabriel Boulevard in the C -3: Medium Commercial zone. Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions Presentation: Assistant Planner Villasenor Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for one (1) year, 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: None. 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 Loi, seconded by Commissioner Breen, to APPROVE Conditional Use Permit 03 -933 (Modification), subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A." Vote results: YES: HERRERA, LOI, BREEN, KELTY NO: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Chairperson Herrera declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. C. 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. Continued to a later date. D. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 03 -931; DESIGN REVIEW 03 -107 - 9368 Valley Boulevard. James Sy has submitted an application for the construction of a new 2- story commercial building located at 9368 Valley Boulevard in the C -31) (Medium Commercial with a Design Overlay) zone. Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions Presentation: Assistant Planner Villasenor Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for one (1) year, 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: Simon Lee, the architect on the project, spoke on behalf of the applicant, Dr. Sy. Mr. Lee said that Dr. Sy agrees to all conditions and wanted to thank the commission and staff for their help on the project. Mr. Lee also presented drawings of the project. Public hearing 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 Conditional Use Permit 03 -931 and Design Review 03 -107, subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A." Vote results: YES: HERRERA, LOI, BREEN, KELTY NO: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Chairperson Herrera declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. E. DESIGN REVIEW 03 -108 - 9326 -28 Valley Boulevard, Jason Sun has submitted an application for exterior facade improvements to an existing building to be used for a 0 0 dry cleaning business. The subject property is located in the C -3D (Medium Commercial with a Design Overlay) zone. Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions Presentation: Assistant Planner Villasenor Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for one (1) year, subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A." Chairperson Herrera called for questions front the Commissioners. Commissioner Kelty noted that there are two units in the building and asked if both units would be used by the dry cleaners. Assistant Planner Villasenor replied in the affirmative. Applicant(s): In the audience. Chairperson Herrera opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application: Commissioner Breen noted that the project will be an improvement to the area. Public /rearing 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 die public !rearing segment for this project (MO) Motion by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Loi, to APPROVE Design Review 03 -108, subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A." Vote results: YES: HERRERA, LOI, BREEN, KELTY NO: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Chairperson Herrera declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. F. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 03 -937 - 8819 Garvey Avenue, Unit A -3 Edward Thieu Ho has submitted an application for the operation of a garment manufacturing business located at 8819 East Garvey Avenue, Unit A -3 in the M -1 (Light Manufacturing) zone. Recommendation: Deny Presentation: Assistant Planner Samantha Duong Staff recommendation: CHANGE TO APPROVE —for one (1) year, subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A." Chairperson Herrera called for questions from the Commissioners. Commissioner Kelty questioned the parking arrangements. Staff reviewed parking requirements. Applicant(s): In the audience. Chairperson Herrera opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application: Mr. Chuck Sam , 419 North Atlantic, Suite 2, Monterey Park, the property manager, represented the applicant. Mr. Sam said that the owner, Mr. Ho, and he have every intention of properly maintaining the property. He also said there are two maintenance crews working on the landscaping and they are addressing the trash problem as well. Public hearing 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 Conditional Use Permit 03 -937, subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A." Vote results: YES: HERRERA, LOI, BREEN, KELTY 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 -55 —A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 060007 AND ZONE VARIANCE 03 -322, FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF TWO EXISTING PARCELS INTO FOUR LOTS WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR NEW SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENCES, LOCATED AT 2409 DELTA AVENUE IN THE R -2 (LIGHT MULTI - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE. (APN: 5283 - 023 - 083, -079) Chairperson Herrera presented the resolution 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, ORTIZ NO: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Chairperson Herrera declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. 6. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF: The Commissioners welcomed Commissioner Kelly to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Breen thanked the Planning Commission for the flowers that were sent to his wife while she was ill. Chairperson Herrera said that she will be out of town from October 27 to November 8, 2003. 7. ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business to come before the conunission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05p. in. The next sheeting will occur on MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2003, at 7.00 P.M. B W J /BT :,