PC - 2002-59 - Approving Conditional Use Permit 02-906 Operation of a Traffic School 8811 East Garvey Avenue Unit 203PC RESOLUTION 02 -59
A RESOLUTION OF TIIE PLANNING CONIN ISSION OF TIIE CITY OF
ROSEN'IEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02 -906, FOR TIIE
OPERATION OF A TRAFFIC SCHOOL,, LOCATED AT 8811 EAST
GARVEY AVENUE, UNIT 203. (APN: 5289 -011 -017). '
WHEREAS, on November 25, 2002, Wayne (long Wong, d.b.a. Flono' AVay Traffic School
of 8811 East Garvey Avenue, Unit 203, Rosemead, California 91770, filed a conditional use permit
application to operate a traffic school located at 8811 East Garvey Avenue, Unit 203, and
WHEREAS, 881 1 East Garvey Avenue is located in theM -I; LightNlanufacluring zone, and
WHEREAS, Section 17.1 12.020.6 of the Rosemead Municipal Code (RMC) permits the
operation of educational institutions in any zone upon the granting of a conditional use permit, and
WHEREAS, Sections 65800 R 65900 of the California Government Code and Section
17.112.010 of the Rosemead Municipal Code authorize the Planning Commission to approve,
conditionally approve or deny conditional use permits; and
WHEREAS, Sections 17.1 12.010 ofthe Rosemead Nlunicipal Code specifies the criteria by
which a conditional use permit may be granted; and
WHEREAS, on December 4, 2002, 37 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 Conditional
Use Permit 02 -906, and
WIIEREAS, on December 16, 2002, the Planning Commission heldia duly noticed and
advertised public hearing to receive oral and written testimony relative to Conditional Use permit 02-
906, and
WHEREAS the Rosemead planning Commission has sufficiently considered all testimony
presented to them in order to make the following determination.
NOW, TIIEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Rosemead as follows:
SECTION 1 . The Planning Commission HEREBY DETERMINES that Conditional Use
Permit 02 -906 is Categorically Exempt from environmental review as a Class 9 Exemption pursuant
to Section 15309 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
SECTION 2 . The Planning Commission HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that facts
do exist to justify approving Conditional Use permit 02 -906 according to the Criteria of Chapter
17.1 12.010 of the Rosemead Municipal Code as follows:
A. The establishment, maintenance or conduct Oft Ile use for which the conditional use permit
is sought Will not, under the particular case, be det6mental to the health, safety, morals,
comfort, convenience or welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood thereof,
FINDING: The proposed use will not endanger or be detrimental to surroundin properties
as conditions of approval have been incorporated upon the issuance of this permit requiring
improvements to the property, limitations to the hours of operation and occupancy, and the overall
maintenance of the site.
B. The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the proposed use so applied for will not,
under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental or injurious to the property and
improvements in the neighborhood.
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FINDING: The permit is for the operation ofa traffic school, which may be permitted in any
zone. This site will be operated in accordance with applicable City regulations, and is in conformity
with the development in and around the project site.
C. The establishment, maintenance, and operation oft lie proposed use so applied for will not,
under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental or injurious to the general welfare of
the City.
FINDING: The proposed use is located within a light manufacturing district ofthe City and
the General Plan designation is for Mixed Use Industrial /Commercial. The proposed use is in
conformity with the. General Plan and complementary to the existing commercial businesses
surrounding the property. Other existing uses of the building include several offices and another
educational facility.
SECTION 3 . The Planning Commission HEREBY APPROVES Conditional Use Permit 02-
906, to allow the operation of a traffic school located at SS 11 East Garvey Avenue, Unit 203, subject
to conditions listed in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
- SECTION 4 . This resolution is the result ofan action taken by the Planning Commission on
December 16, 2002, by the following vote:
YES: LOI, BREEN, ALARCON, ORTIZ, HERRERA
NO: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
SECTION 5 . The secretary shall certify to the adoption ofthis resolution and shall transmit
copies of same to the applicant and the Rosemead City Clerk.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 6 "' day of January 2003.
/ PZL�
Due Loi, Chairman
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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 6 "' day of January 200.; by the following
vote:
YES:
NO:
ABSENT:
ABS'T'AIN:
Brad('ofd Johnson, Secretary
DATE: January 6, 2003
AGENDA #: 96A -B
RESO #: PC RESOLUTION(S) 02 -56, 57, 58,(59
ADDRESS/DBA: > 8818 Garvev (CUP 02 -895)
> 8450 Valley, Units 119 -120 (CUP 02 -901)
> 7862 Whitmore (CUP 02 -902)
> 8811 Garvey (CUP 02 -906)
ADJOURNMENT: 7:30 P.M.
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EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02 -906
8811 E. Garvey Avenue, Unit 203
(I -long Way Traffic School)
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
December 16, 2002
Conditional Use Permit 02 -906 is approved for the operation of a traffic school in
accordance with the plan marked Exhibit "B ". Any revisions to the approved plans must
be resubmitted for review and approval by the Planning Department.
2. Approval of Conditional Use Permit 02 -906 shall not take effect for any purpose until the
applicant has filed with the City of Rosemead an notarized affidavit staling that he /she is
aware of and accepts all of the conditions set forth in the letter of approval and this list of
conditions.
3. Conditional Use Permit 02 -906 is approved for a period of one (1) year. Applicant shall
make progress towards initiation of proposed use or request 30 days prior to expiration
from the Planning Commission. Otherwise Conditional Use Permit 02 -906 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 conditions listed on this Exhibit "A" shall be copied directly onto development plans
submitted to the Planning and Building Departments for review.
7. All roof top appurtenances and equipment shall adequately be screened from view to the
satisfaction of the Planning Department.
8. 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. The
location, color and size of such sign shall be subject to the approval of the Planning
Director.
9. All ground level mechanical /utility equipment (including meters, back flow preservation
devices, fire valves, A/C condensers, furnaces and other e(Iuipment) 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. Location of air conditioning /heating unit shall
be noted on submittal of development plans.
10. Applicant shall obtain a public works permit for all work in or adjacent to the public
right -of -way.
11. Occupancy will not be granted until al�provements required by this approval have
been completed, inspected, and approved by the appropriate department(s).
12. The hours of operation shall be posted in the front window or door. Business hours shall
be limited to 9 a.m. — 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday
and Sunday.
Id. Window signage area shall be limited to a maxini un of 15% of the window and door
area. Applicant shall remove that signage which exceeds the 15% coverage area.
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14. Signs shall comply with Chapter 17.104 of the Rosemead Municipal Code. Specifically,
signs shall not cover more than 15% of window area or 25% of wall areas. All signs
must comply with Section 17.104.080 regarding identification of the business in English.
15. The conditions listed on this exhibit shall be copied directly onto any development plans
subsequently submitted to the planning and building departments for review.
16. All trash, rubbish, and garbage receptacles shall be regularly cleaned, inspected, and
maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
IT The site shall be maintained in a graffiti -free state. Any new graffiti shall be removed
Within hventy -four (24) hours. A 24 -hour, Graffiti Hotline can be called at (626) 307-
0463 for assistance.
18. The site shall be maintained in a clean, weed and litter free state in accordance with
Sections 8.32.010 - 8.32.040 of the Rosemead Municipal Code, which pertains to the
storage, accumulation, collection, and disposal of garbage, rubbish, trash, and debris. All
trash containers shall be stored in the appropriate trash enclosure at all times.
19. Adequate lighting shall be provided in the vehicle parking area. All exterior lighting
shall be directed away from adjacent properties and shielded on all sides.
20. The parking area, including handicapped spaces, shall be paved and re- painted
periodically to City standards to the satisfaction of the Planning Department. In
accordance with Chapter 17.84 of the Rosemead Municipal Code, all designated parking
venues shall be striped. Such striping shall be maintained in a clear, visible, and orderly
manner.
21. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section § 22261.8, at least two (2) percent of the
required parking stalls shall be designated for handicap space. A letter by the property
owner shall be given to the city authorizing enforcement.
22. , The parking space markers— including double striping, wheel stops, and handicapped- -
shall be repainted periodically to city standards and to the satisfaction of the planning
department.
23. The applicant shall keep the electrical and mechanical equipment and /or emergency exits
free of any debris, storage, furniture, etc and maintain a minimum clearance of five (5)
feet.
24. Any changes to the condition of operation listed in this Exhibit "A" must be first
approved by the Planning Commission through a modification application. The planning
Commission must first approve exterior changes to this site.
25. Conditional Use Permit 02 -862 is approved with an occupancy load not to exceed 6
students and I employees (including instructors) at any time based on the proportional
share of on -site parking spaces and a parking ratio of one parking space for every two
students and one parking space for each employee. Any changes to the occupancy load
will require the applicant's submittal of a parking and curriculum analysis and of an
application for a modification for this conditional use permit.
26. All signage of old businesses shall be removed prior to approval. of occupancy.
Areas of the building with traces of old signage shall be painted to match the
building.
27. Violation of the conditions of approval may result in citation and /or the initiation of
revocation proceedings.