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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
Vice -Chair Herrera led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Ortiz delivered the invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Chairman Loi, Vice -Chair Herrera, Commissioners Breen and Ortiz
ABSENT: Commissioner Alarcon
EX OFFICIO: Price, Johnson, and Romanelli
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of December 16, 2002, are deferred to January 20,
2003.
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 commission secretary administered the oath to members of the audience wishing to speak before
the Planning Commission.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 86 -344 (MODIFICATION�- Gladys Avenue
A request by Ms. May T.M. Chen, dba "Sunshine Educational Center," for the expansion of
an existing preschool to include afterschool care located in the C -3 (Medium Commercial)
zone.
Presentation: Planning Director Johnson
A
Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for a period of one (1) year, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Applicant(s): In the audience.
Questions from the commissioners to the staff:
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None.
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.
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There being no one further wishing to address the commission, Chairman Loi closed the
public hearing segment for this project
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz, to APPROVE
Conditional Use Permit 86 -344 (Modification) for a period of one (1) year, subject to
the conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Vote results:
YES: LOI, HERRERA, BREEN, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: ALARC6N
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 27012 -9512 East Valley Boulevard
A request by Mr. Jeff Chen, dba "Comfort Suites Hotel," for the consolidation of three (3)
lots into one (1) parcel for the development of a hotel located in the C -3D (Medium
Commercial with a Design Overlay) zone.
Presentation: Planning Director Johnson
Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for a period of two (2) years, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Applicant(s): In the audience.
Questions from the commissioners to the staff.•
None.
Chairman Loi opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
Mr. Arturo Angel, representative for the McGill Corporation located at 9509 East
Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, approached the podium to verify the hotel designation
and construction timeframe; whereupon, Planning Director Johnson identified the
project as a "Comfort Suites Hotel" franchise entailing a one (1) to two (2) year
processing period.
Public hearing was opened to those who wished to OPPOSE the application:
None.
There 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 Vice -Chair Herrera, to APPROVE
Tentative Parcel Map 27012 for a period of two (2) years, subject to the conditions
listed in "Exhibit A."
Vote results:
YES: LOI, HERRERA, BREEN, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: ALARC6N
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordere(I
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5.
OTHER BUSINESS -Items SA, SC, and SD were voted as one (I) motion by the commission:
A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99 -773 (EXTENSION) - 9023 East Gamey Avenue
A request by Ms. Young Zoo Kim, dba "USA Auto Repair & Express Lube," for the
operation of an auto repair /lube business.
Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for a period of two (2) years, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Applicant(s): In the audience.
Questions from the commissioners to the staff.•
None.
C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 01 -841 (EXTENSION2 — 9425East Valley Boulevard
A request by Mr. Hilario Contreras, dba "Hilario's Mexican Restaurant," for the transfer of
an on -sale beer and wine (Type 41) ABC license in conjunction with an eating establishment.
Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for a period of two (2) years, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Applicant(s): In the audience.
Questions from the commissioners to the staff.•
None.
D.
A request by Mr. Jeff Chen, dba "Comfort Suites Hotel," for the construction and operation
of a hotel.
Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for a period of one (1) year each, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Applicant(s): In the audience.
Questions from the commissioners to the staff.•
None.
There being no one further wishing to address the commission, Chairman Loi closed the
public hearing segment for these projects.
(MO) Motion by Vice -Chair Herrera, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz, to APPROVE
items 5A, 5C, and 51), subject to staff recommendations and conditions.
Vote results:
YES:
LOI, HERRERA, BREEN, ORTIZ
NO:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
ALARCON
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 01 -840 (EXTENSION} - 3939 Rosemead Boulevard
A request by Mr. Ruihui Liang, dba "Sea Harbor Seafood Restaurant," for the issuance of
an on -sale beer and wine (Type 41) ABC license in conjunction with an eating establishment.
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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Questions from the commissioners to the staff.-
Chairman Loi and Commissioner Ortiz voiced concern over the excessive illegal
on -site parking occurring along the length of the restaurant, fire lane, and other various
unmarked locations. Although standard parking ratio requirements are satisfied,
Planning Director Johnson informed the commissioners of the business owner's
proposal to expand the parking lot; whereby, the ongoing purchase of adjacent
businesses is being considered.
There 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 Breen, to APPROVE
Conditional Use Permit 01 -840 (Extension) for a period of two (2) years, subject to
the conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Vote results:
YES: LOI, HERRERA, BREEN, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: ALARC6N
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
6.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. PC RESOLUTION 02 -56 —A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02 -895 FOR THE OPERATION OF THE
EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING EDUCATIONAL FACILITY, LOCATED AT 8818 EAST
GARVEY AVENUE IN THE M -I (LIGHT MANUFACTURING) ZONE.
(APN: 5282- 025 -002)
B. PC RESOLUTION 02 -57 —A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02 -901 FOR THE TRANSFER OF
OWNERSHIP OF AN ON -SALE (TYPE 41) BEER AND WINE ABC LICENSE IN
CONJUNCTION WITH AN EATING ESTABLISHMENT LOCATED AT 8450 EAST
VALLEY BOULEVARD, UNITS 119 & 120, IN THE C -31) (MEDIUM COMMERCIAL
WITH A DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE. (APN: 5371- 009 -040)
C. PC RESOLUTION 02 -58 —A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02 -902 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
SINGLE - FAMILY DWELLING WITH OVER 2,500 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING AREA TO
BE LOCATED AT 7862 WHITMORE STREET IN THE R -2 (LIGHT MULTI- FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) ZONE. (APN: 5287- 033 -011)
D. PC RESOLUTION 02 -59 —A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02 -906 FOR THE OPERATION OF A
TRAFFIC SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 8811 EAST GARVEY AVENUE IN THE M -1
(LIGHT MANUFACTURING) ZONE. (APN: 5289 - 011 -017)
Deputy Attorney Stan Price presented the resolution by title only.
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz, to waive further
reading and adopt said resolution.
Vote results:
YES:
NO:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
174
LOI, HERRERA, BREEN, ORTIZ
NONE
NONE
ALARCON
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
7.
ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE
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This is the time for the public to address the Planning Commission on any matter not presented on the
agenda.
No response.
8.
MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF
A. None.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the commission, the meeting was ru journed nt 7:30 P. M
The next meeting will occur on MONDAY, JANUARY20, 2003, at 7.00 P.M.
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