PC - Minutes - 04-28-030
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
April 28, 2003
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City of Rosemead Planning Commission was called to order
by Chairman Loi at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers of the Rosemead City Hall at 8838 East Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead.
Commissioner Ortiz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Herrera delivered the invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Chairman Loi, Vice -Chair Herrera, and Commissioner Ortiz
ABSENT: Commissioner Breen
EX OFFICIO: Price, Johnson, Villaschor, and Duong
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of April 7, 2003.
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Alarcon, that the minutes of the
City of Rosemead Regular Planning Commission Meeting of April 7, 2003, be
APPROVED as submitted.
Vote results:
YES:
LOI, HERRERA, ORTIZ
NO:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
BREEN
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
2. EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURES AND APPEAL RIGHTS
Deputy City Attorney Stan Price explained the public hearing process and the right to appeal
Planning Commission decisions to the City Council.
3. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH
The assistant planner administered the oath to members of the audience wishing to speak before the
Planning Commission.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 03 -919 - 8200 East Garvey Avenue
Burt Goralnick has submitted an application to construct a new multi- tenant commercial
center to include a Walgreen s pharmacy located at the southeast corner of San Gabriel
Boulevard and Garvey Avenue in the C -3 (Medium Commercial) zone.
Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions.
Presentation: Assistant Planner Villaseiior
Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for a period of two (2) years, subject to the conditions
listed in "Exhibit A."
Applicant(s): In the audience.
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Chairman Loi opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
Mr. Burt Goralnick applicant for the proposed project approached the podium to
answer any questions the commissioners and staff may have about the project. Neither
staff nor commissioners had any questions for Mr. Goralnick.
Public hearing was opened to those who wished to OPPOSE the application:
Ms. Wilson Lee a business owner at 8208 Garvey Avenue approached the podium to
address his concerns about the proposed project. He informed staff and the planning
commission that he was not informed of the project by the property owner, and his lease
does not expire for another three years. The City Attorney Mr. Price advised Mr. Lee
to have his attorney talk to the property owner about the lease. Chairman Loi informed
Mr. Lee that the property owner is responsible for informing all tenants about matters
such as this one.
Mr. Gary Goralnick, who is affiliated with the applicant and the proposed project
approached the podium to inform staff, the planning commission that the business
owners where the proposed project is to be will be compensated adequately for having
to relocate their business.
They're being no one further wishing to address the commission; Chairman Loi closed the public
hearing segment for this project
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Herrera, to
APPROVE Conditional Use Permit 03 -919 for a period of one (1) year, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Vote results:
YES:
LOI, HERRERA, ORTIZ
NO:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
BREEN
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 03- 918 -7902 Emerson Place
Kin Shing Kwan has submitted an application for the construction of a new single
family dwelling with over 2,500 square feet of living area, located at 7903 Emerson
Place in the R -2 (Light Multi- Family Residential) zone.
Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions.
Presentation: Assistant Planner Duong
Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for a period of one (1) year, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Applicant(s): In the audience.
Chairman Loi 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.
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Herrera, to
APPROVE Conditional Use Permit 03 -918 for a period of one (1) year, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
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Vote results:
YES:
LOI, HERRERA, ORTIZ
NO:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
BREEN
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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MAP 27036 -3021 Del Mar Avenue
Yin Hai, DBA Buddhist Ortho Creed Associates, has submitted an application for the
consolidation of three lots into one parcel for the construction of a new assembly hall
and parking garage at an existing Buddhist temple, located at 3021 Del Mar Avenue in
the C -3 (Medium Commercial) zone.
Presentation: Assistant Planner Villasenor
Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for a period of two (2) years, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Applicant(s): In the audience.
Chairman Loi opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
Mr. Kai Chan, the architect for the project approached the podium to answer any
questions the commissioners and staff may have about the project. Neither staff nor
commissioners had any questions for Mr. Chan.
Mr. Martin Lin approached the podium to represent the congregation, and to show his
support for the project. He informed staff and the planning commission of the need for
more space at the temple, as there congregation is growing.
Public hearing was opened to those who wished to OPPOSE the application:
None.
MO) Motion by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Herrera, to APPROVE
Conditional Use Permit 93 -589 (Modification), and Tentative Parcel Map 27036 for
a period of two (2) years, subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Vote results:
YES:
LOI, HERRERA, ORTIZ
NO:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
BREEN
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
D. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 03 -917- 2518 San Gabriel Boulevard
Peter Ngai, DBA Faith Alliance Church, has submitted an application to install a portable
trailer to be utilized for office space and a Sunday school classroom on property used for
religious facilities located at 2518 San Gabriel Boulevard in the M -1 (Light Manufacturing -
Alquist Priolo) zone.
Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions.
Presentation: Assistant Planner Duong
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Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for a period of one (1) year, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Applicant(s): In the audience.
Chairman Loi opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
Mr. Peter Ngai, the architect for the project approached the podium to answer any
questions the commissioners and staff may have about the project. Mr. Ngai had a few
questions for staff about permits for installing a trailer on the property, and also the
landscaping and parking for the proposed project. Director Johnson answered all of
Mr. Ngai's questions and concerns. Commissioner Ortiz asked Mr. Ngai to install a
skirt to the base of the trailer for safety reasons.
Public hearing was opened to those who wished to OPPOSE the application:
None.
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Herrera, to
APPROVE Conditional Use Permit 03 -917 for a period of one (1) year, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Vote results:
YES:
LOI, HERRERA, ORTIZ
NO:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
BREEN
Chairman Loi 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 -17 —A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 03 -916 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
NEW SINGLE - FAMILY DWELLING WITH OVER 2,500 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING
AREA BEHIND AN EXISTING SINGLE - FAMILY DWELLING, TO BE LOCATED AT
4438 EARLE AVENUE IN THE R -1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE. (APN:
5372 - 015 -022)
B. PC RESOLUTION 03 -18- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 03 -912 MODIFICATION FOR DESIGN
CHANGES OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH OVER 2,500 SQUARE FEET
OF LIVING AREA, TO BE LOCATED AT 3856 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE IN THE R -1
(SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE. (APN: 5390 - 010 -081)
C. PC RESOLUTION 03 -19- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 81 -241 FOR THE OPERATION OF AN
AFTER - SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM AT AN EXISTING RELIGIOUS FACILITY, TO
BE LOCATED 1255 SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD IN THE PD (PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT) ZONE. (APN: 5275 - 015 -039, 040,-041)
D. PC RESOLUTION 03 -20- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 88 -388 MODIFICATION FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF AN WATER TRETMENT FACILITY AT AN EXISTING WATER
WELL AND PLANT OPERATIONS FACILITY, TO BE LOCATED AT 2657 DELTA
AVENUE IN THE R -2 (LIGHT MULTI FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE. (APN: 5283 -007-
271)
Chairman Loi presented the resolution by title only.
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Herrera, to waive
further reading and adopt said resolution.
Vote results:
YES: LOI, HERRERA, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: BREEN
Chairman Loi 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. SS p.m.
The next meeting will occur on MONDAY, MAY S, 2003, at 7. 00 P.M.
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