PC - 2003-60 - Approving Design Review 03-109 Facade Renovation and Landscape Improvements Rosemead Place Shopping Center 3506-3684 Rosemead BoulevardPC RESOLUTION 03 -60
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 03 -109 FOR A FAQADE RENOVATION
AND LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AT ROSEMEAD PLACE SHOPPING
CENTER LOCATED AT 3506 -3684 ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD IN THE C-
31): MEDIUM COMMERCIAL WITH A DESIGN OVERLAY ZONE. (APN:
8594- 023 -045).
WHEREAS, on September 24, 2003, Hany Malak, of McKently & Associates at 234 E.
Colorado Ave., Suite 725, Pasadena, CA 91101, filed an application for a design review for a facade
renovation and landscape improvements at 3506 -3684 Rosemead Blvd. in the C -31): medium
commercial with a design overlay zone.
WHEREAS, 3506 -3684 Rosemead Boulevard is located in the C -31); Medium Commercial
with a Design Overlay zone, and
WHEREAS, Section 17.72.030 of the Rosemead Municipal Code (RMC) states that design
review procedures shall be followed for all improvements involving visible changes in form, texture,
color, exterior, facade or landscaping.
Section 17.72.030 sets the criteria required for granting such a design review permit. These
criteria require that the proposed use is deemed:
• Proper consideration to the general neighborhood;
• That the project site and surrounding properties are protected from adverse effects to
the environment, and in proper screening to the surrounding area;
• The proposed development in its exterior design and appearance cause the nature of
the local environment to materially depreciate in appearance and value;
• The design is in harmony with the immediate and general area;
• In conformity with the standards of this code and other applicable ordinance relative
to the location and appearance of the proposed development; and
• Proper consideration to functional aspects of site development and visual effects
from public streets.
WHEREAS, Section 17.72.030 of the Rosemead Municipal Code specifies the criteria by
which the aforementioned permit may be granted; and
WHEREAS, on October 8, 2003, 89 notices were sent to property owners within a 300 -foot
radius from the subject property, in addition to notices posted in 12 public locations, specifying the
availability of the application, plus the date, time and location of the public hearing for Design
Review 03 -109; and
WHEREAS, on October 20, 2003, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed and
advertised public hearing to receive oral and written testimony relative to Design Review 03 -109;
and
WHEREAS, the Rosemead Planning Commission has sufficiently considered all testimony
presented to them in order to make the following determination.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Rosemead as follows:
SECTION 1 . The Planning Commission HEREBY DETERMINES that Design Review 03-
109 is Categorically Exempt from environmental review as a Class 2 Exemption pursuant to Section
15302 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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SECTION 2 . The Planning Commission HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that facts
do exist to justify approving Design Review 03 -109 according to the Criteria of Chapter 17.72.030
of the Rosemead Municipal Code as follows:
A. The plans indicate proper consideration for the relationship between the proposed development
and the general neighborhood;
FINDING: Surrounding uses on Rosemead Boulevard and Hart Avenue are commercial businesses.
The proposed development will vastly improve the visual appearance of this multitenant shopping
center along Rosemead Boulevard.
B. The plan for the proposed building indicates the manner in which properties are protected against
factors which may have an adverse effect on the environment;
FINDING: Conditions of approval have been incorporated to eliminate any adverse effects on the
environment as a result of the proposed project. Factors such as noise, construction hours, screening
of mechanical equipment, and the overall maintenance of the property have been addressed in the
conditions.
C. The proposed development, in its exterior design and appearance, will not cause the nature of
the local environment to materially depreciate in appearance and value;
FINDING: The proposed use is consistent with surrounding uses and staff has worked with the
project architect in the design of the building to ensure an aesthetically attractive project.
D. The proposed project is in harmony with land uses in the immediate and general area;
FINDING: The proposed use is commercial. Surrounding land uses are commercial in nature. The
development is proposed on one of the City's busiest major arterials and the city's largest shopping
center.
E. The proposed development is in conformity with the standards of this code and other applicable
ordinances in so far as the location and appearance of the buildings and structures are involved;
FINDING: The proposed project will update an existing shopping center. The proposed project is
in conformity with the land use designation of the General Plan and meets all development standards
outlined in the Rosemead zoning ordinance.
F. The site plan and design of the proposed project indicates that proper consideration has been
given to both the functional aspects of the site development and the visual effect of the
development from the view of public streets.
FINDING: The proposed project meets all the requirements of the C -3 (Medium Commercial) zone
including parking, building height, and landscape requirements. Modem architectural details and
treatments have been added to the exterior facades including new roof cornices, tower elements,
trellises, canopies and new landscaping. A new color scheme of light tans and browns will also add
new depth and variety to the center.
SECTION 3 . The Planning Commission HEREBY APPROVES Design Review 03 -109 for
the fagade renovation and landscape improvements at Rosemead Place Shopping Center located at
3506 -3684 Rosemead Boulevard, subject to conditions listed in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 4 . This resolution is the result of an action taken by the Planning Commission on
October 20, 2003, by the following vote:
YES: LOI, BREEN, KELTY, HERRERA, LOPEZ
NO: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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SECTION 5 . The secretary shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall transmit
copies of same to the applicant and the Rosemead City Clerk.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 17` day of November, 2003.
Diana Herrera( Chairperson
CERTIFICATION
1 hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Planning Commission
of the City of Rosemead at its regular meeting, held on the 20` day of October 2003 bythe following
vote:
YES:
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN: