PC - Minutes - 06-16-03o • •
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
June 16, 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, Vice - Chairman Ortiz, Commissioner Breen, and
Commissioner Loi
ABSENT: None
EX OFFICIO: Reisman, Johnson, Villasenor, Duong, and Valenzuela
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of June 2, 2003.
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Loi, seconded by Vice - Chairman Ortiz, that the minutes of the
City of Rosemead Regular Planning Commission Meeting of June 2, 2003, be APPROVED
as submitted.
Vote results:
YES: LOI, BREEN, ORTIZ, HERRERA
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairperson Herrera declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
2. EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURES AND APPEAL RIGHTS
Deputy City Attorney Cary Reisman 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. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 03 -01 - 7739 Melrose Avenue
Richard Sove and Kathy Li have submitted an application for the construction of a patio
cover in the rear yard of a single - family residence, located at 7739 Melrose Avenue in the PD
(Planned Development) zone.
Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions.
Presentation: Assistant Planner Villasenor
Staff recommendation: APPROVE— subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Applicant(s): In the audience.
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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 Vice -Chair Ortiz, to APPROVE
Planned Development Review 03 -01, subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Vote results:
YES: LOI, BREEN, ORTIZ, HERRERA
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairperson Herrera declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 03 -02 -7747 Melrose Avenue
Jenny Sove and Tong Lim, have submitted an application for the construction of a
patio cover in the rear yard of a single - family residence, located at 7747 Melrose
Avenue in the PD (Planned Development) zone.
Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions.
Presentation: Assistant Planner Villasenor
Staff recommendation: APPROVE— subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Applicant(s): In the audience.
Chairperson Herrera opened the public /rearing 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 Breen, seconded by Vice -Chair Ortiz, to
APPROVE Planned Development Review 03 -02, subject to the conditions listed in
"Exhibit A."
Vote results:
YES: LOI, BREEN, ORTIZ, HERRERA
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairperson Herrera declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 73 -054 (MODIFICATION) -9013 Valley Boulevard
Claudia DiPilla is requesting to expand an existing restaurant into an adjacent vacant
tenant space for a new kitchen, located at 9013 Valley boulevard in the CBD -D
(Central Business District with a Design Overlay) zone.
Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions.
Presentation: Assistant Planner Duong
Staff recommendation: APPROVE— one (1) year, subject to the conditions listed in
"Exhibit A."
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 Breen, seconded by Vice -Chair Ortiz, to
APPROVE Conditional Use Permit (Modification) 73 -054 for a period of one (1)
year, subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Vote results:
YES: LOI, BREEN, ORTIZ, HERRERA
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairperson Herrera declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
D. DESIGN REVIEW 03- 104 -8516 Valley Boulevard
Jeremy Yeh has submitted an application for the construction requesting to expand an
existing restaurant into an adjacent vacant tenant space for a new kitchen, located at
9013 Valley boulevard in the CBD -D (Central Business District with a Design Overlay)
zone.
Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions.
Presentation: Assistant Planner Villasenor
Staff recommendation: APPROVE— one (1) year, subject to the conditions listed in
"Exhibit A."
Applicant(s): In the audience.
Chairperson Herrera opened the public /rearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
Mr. Jeremy Yeh, the architect for the project was called to the podium by Chairperson
Herrera to answer any questions the commissioners and staff may have about the
project. Deputy City Attorney Mr. Reisman asked Mr. Yeh if he is in agreement with
the "conditions of approval" proposed by staff. Mr. Yeh agreed to comply with the
conditions.
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Mr. Anthony Ironi a business owner in the surrounding area where the proposed project
is going to be developed approached the podium to speak in favor of the project. Mr.
Ironi believes the new project will improve the appearance the surrounding area.
Ms. Mooney Ironi a teacher at the "Rosemead Beauty School" which is located in the
surrounding area of the proposed project, approached the podium to speak in favor of
the project. Ms. Mooney Ironi believes the proposed project will improve the
appearance of the surrounding area.
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 Design Review 03 -104 for a period of one (1) year, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Vote results:
YES:
LOI, BREEN, ORTIZ, HERRERA
NO:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
Chairperson Herrera declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
E. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 03- 926 -9510 Valley Boulevard
Chih Jung Chao, DBA Food Cabin has submitted and application for an On-
sale Beer and Wine (Type 41) ABC license in conjunction with an eating
establishment, located at 9510 Valley Boulevard in the C -3 (Medium
Commercial) zone.
Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions.
Presentation: Assistant Planner Duong
Staff recommendation: APPROVE— for one (1) year, subject to the conditions
listed in "Exhibit A."
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 Vice - Chairman Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Loi, to
APPROVE Conditional Use Permit 03 -926 for a period of one (1) year, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
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Vote results:
YES:
LOI, BREEN, ORTIZ, HERRERA
NO:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
Chairperson Herrera declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
5. OTHER BUSINESS- Memorandum from City Attorney regarding Conditional Use Permit
extensions.
6. 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 -34 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 03 -922 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
NEW OF A NEW BUILDNG TO BE USED FOR AN EDUCTIONAL FACILITY IN
CONJUNCTION WITH A MEDICAL OFFICE, LOCATED AT 2712 SAN GABRIEL
BOULEVARD IN THE C -3 (MEDIUM COMMERCIAL) ZONE. (APN: 5289 - 019 -058)
B. PC RESOLUTION 03 -35- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING ZONE VARIANCE 03 -321 FOR THE OPERATION OF A QUIZNO'S
SANDWICH SHOP WITH LESS THAN THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF PARKING,
LOCATED AT 3010 SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD IN THE C -3 (MEDIUM
COMMERCIAL) ZONE. (APN: 5289 - 019 -097)
C. GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY REPORT- 4623 EARLE AVENUE DISPOSITION OF
SUBJECT, CITY -OWNED PARCEL IS CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN AS
TO ITS LOCATION, PURPOSE AND EXTENT.
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:
LOI, BREEN, ORTIZ, HERRERA
NO:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
Chairperson: Herrera declared said motion: duly carried and so ordered.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:44 P.M.
The next meeting will occur on MONDAY, JULY 7, 2003, at 7:00 P.M.
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