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PC - 2003-58 - Approving Design Review 03-108 For A Facade Remodel Parking Lot Improvements To Be Used For The Operation Of A Dry Cleaning Business 9326-28 East Valley BoulevardPC RESOLUTION 03 -58 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 03 -108 FOR A FACADE REMODEL AND PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS AT AN EXISTING BUILDING TO BE USED FOR THE OPERATION OF A DRY CLEANING BUSINESS LOCA'T'ED AT 9326 -28 EAST VALLEY BOULEVARD IN THE C -31): MEDIUM COMMERCIAL WITH ADESIGN OVERLAY ZONE. (APN: 8594- 005 -001). WHEREAS, on September 3, 2003, Jason Sun, of 2121 W. Mission Road, #303, Alhambra, CA 91803, filed an application for a design review for a fapade remodel and parking lot improvements at an existing building to be used for the operation ofa dry cleaning business, located at 9326 -28 East Valley Boulevard; and WHEREAS, 9326 -28 East Valley Boulevard is located in the C -3D; 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 followcd for all improvements involving visible changes in form, texture, color, exterior, fagade or landscaping. Section 17.72.030 sets the criteria required for granting such a design review pennit. 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; • Tn 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 September 25, 2003,44 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 -108; and WHEREAS, on October 6, 2003, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed and advertised public hearing to receive oral and written testimony relative to Design Review 03 -108; and VII EREAS, the Rosemead Planning Commission has sufficiently considered all testimony presented to them in order to make the following detennination. NOW, TIIER,EFORE, 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- 108 is Categorically Exempt from environmental review as a Class 2 Exemption pursuant to Section 15302 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). •a' SECTION 2 . The Planning Commission HER FINDS AND DETERMINES that facts do exist to justify approving Design Review 03 -108 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 Valley Boulevard are commercial businesses. The proposed development will vastly improve a blighted property on Valley Boulevard. B. The plan for the proposed building indicates the mannerin 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. Architectural elements such as smooth plaster, a metal canopy and channel letter signage have been added to the design of the proposed development. In addition, the project will include an improved parking area. D. The proposed project is in hannony 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. 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 building and does not propose any additional square footage. An existing unpernitted garage structure will be demolished as a part of this project. The proposed project is in conformity with the land use designation of tile General Plan. 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. The facade of the proposed development includes architectural elements such as a smooth plaster finish, a metal canopy, and tinted glass storefront windows. SECTION 3 . The Planning Commission HEREBY APPROVES Design Review 03 -108 for the facade remodel and parking lot improvements at an existing building for the operation of a dry cleaning business located at 9326 -28 Valley 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 6, 2003, by the following vote: YES: LOI, BREEN, KELTY, HERRERA NO: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Fw , 6- -AMA N' SECTION S . 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 20 "' day of October, 2003. Diana Herrera, Chairperson CERTIFICATION I 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 by the following vote: YES: NO: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:. 40 M M so EXHIBIT "A" DESIGN REVIEW 03 -108 9326 East Valley Boulevard CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL October 6, 2003 1. Design Review 03 -108 is approved for the facade and parking lot improvements, to be developed in accordance with the plan marked Exhibit "B" and submitted colored elevations and color and material sample boards. Any revisions to the approved plans must be resubmitted for review and approval by the Planning Department. 2. Approval of Design Review 03 -108 shall not take effect for any purpose until the applicant has filed with the City of Rosemead an affidavit stating that they are aware of and accept all of the conditions set forth in the letter of approval and this list of conditions. 3. Design Review 03 -108 is approved for a one (1) year period. Applicant shall make progress towards initiation of proposed use or request an extension 30 days prior to expiration from the Planning Commission. Otherwise Design Review 03 -108 shall become null and void. 4. The applicant shall comply with all Federal,.State and local laws relative to the approved use including the requirements of the Planning, Building, Fire, Sheriff and Health Departments. 5. Building permits will not be issued in connection with any project until such time as all plan check fees, and all other applicable fees are paid in full. 6. The numbers of the address signs shall be at least 6" tall with a minimum character width of 1/4 ", contrasting in color and easily visible at driver's level from the street. Materials, colors, location and size of such address numbers shall be approved by the Director of Planning prior to installation. All requirements of the Building and Safety Department and Planning Department shall be complied with prior to the final approval of the proposed construction. Prior to issuance of building permits, all school fees shall be paid. The applicant shall provide the City with written verification of compliance from the Unified School District. The hours of construction shall be limited from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday - Saturday. No construction shall take place on Sundays or on any legal holidays without prior approval by the City. 10. Planning staff shall have access to the subject property at any time during construction to monitor progress. 11. The conditions listed on this Exhibit "A" shall be copied directly onto development plans submitted to the Planning and Building Departments for review. 12. Occupancy will not be granted until all improvements required by this approval have been completed, inspected, and approved by the appropriate department(s). 13. Prior to issuance of Building permits, a landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department forreview, reflecting preliminary approval of landscape /site plan, commonly referred to as Exhibit B. Irrigation plan shall include automatic timers and moisture sensors. All landscaping and irrigation shall be installed and completed prior to final Planning Department approval 14. All ground level mechanical /utility equipment�(including meters, back flow preservation so so devices, fire valves, A/C condensers, furnaces and other equipment) shall be located away from public view or adequately screened by landscaping or screening walls so as not to be seen from the public right -of -way. Said screening shall be approved by the Director of Planning before installation. 15. All roof top appurtenances and equipment shall be screened from view. 16. Applicant shall obtain a public works permit for all work in or adjacent to the public right -of -way. 17. All utilities shall be placed underground including facilities and wires for the supply and distribution of electrical energy, telephone, cable television etc. The underground conversion of these utilities shall consider all future connections to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning. 18. A permanent maintenance program of all landscaping shall be provided insuring regular irrigation, fertilization and weed abatement. 19. All requirements of the Building and Safety Department and Planning Department shall be complied with prior to the final approval of the proposed construction. 20. Violation of the conditions of approval may result in citation and/or initiation of revocation proceedings.