PC - Item 4A - Minutes 7-16-12Minutes of the
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
July 16, 2012.
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 7:02 p.m., by Chair Ruiz in the Council
Chambers, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Herrera
INVOCATION - Commissioner Eng
ROLL CALL - Commissioners Eng, Herrera, Saccaro, Vice -Chair Hunter, and.Chair Ruiz
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS PRESENT: Community Development Director Ramirez „Assistant Planner Trinh, and
Commission Secretary Lockwood.
1. EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURES AND APPEAL RIGHTS
Community Development Director Ramirez stated there will not be any Public;Hearing items on tonight's Agenda
so the explanation of the procedures and appeal rights does not apply.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE.„ r..
None
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes • July 2 2012
Commissioner Eng referred.'to_ .page three (3) and read the fourth paragraph from the bottom of the page. She asked
if fencing 'requirements are part ,of the parking section within the City's existing Zoning Code and if this is the
appropriate section to be in. She.also asked,if,this will be looked into as part of the Zoning Update.
Assistant PlannerJrinh replied OWcurrently in the Zoning Code it is under parking and it discusses that the wall
cannot exceed forty-two (42) inches: `.
Commissioner Eng asked if,f6hcing is discussed anywhere else or just in the parking section.
Assistant Planner Trinh replied it is also discussed in the general requirements.
Commissioner Eng recommended that this be addressed during the Zoning Code Update.
Community Development Director Ramirez addressed the Planning Commission and stated that this is in this section
specifically because it is dealing with parked cars and parking requirements. She explained the fencing requirement
relates to parking cars in the parking section.
Chair Eng referred to page four (4) and read the sixth paragraph from the bottom of the page and stated that the
intent was for new developments to have enclosed trash enclosures and not new properties.
Community Development Director Ramirez stated that staff will go back and listen to this section to clarify if the word
"properties" or "developments" was used. She explained that staff bases this on the words that were used actually
stated and if needed will be corrected.
Chair Ruiz addressed Commissioner Eng and clarified that in the past the Planning Commission
has discussed tremendously about trash enclosures, and not for just new businesses, for businesses that are re-
applying for modifications to their property. He asked Commissioner Eng if there was anything else.
Commissioner Eng replied no.
Chair Ruiz called for a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the correctioh if needed.
Commissioner Herrera made a motion, seconded by Vice - Chair Hunter, to approve the Consent Calendar
with correction if needed. rs
Vote resulted in: , <-..
Yes: Eng, Herrera, Hunter, Saccaro
No: None
Abstain: Chair Ruiz
Absent: None
5. MATTERS FROM STAFF
A. GARVEY AVENUE MASTER PLAN • The City of,Ro'semead proposes to adopt the Garvey Avenue
Master Plan, located on Garvey, Avenue between New Avenue and the Garvey Bridge. The Garvey
Avenue Master Plan addresses aesthetic and parking issues that property and business owners face
in planning commercial and retailimprovements ,It is intended to be used as a reference point of
expectations of quality development: - principle design criteria and architectural styles
represented_ herein are not:inended restrictive; they are meant to assist in the design,
development, and implementation of quality architecture and site planning.
PC` 1210 A'RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
THE GARVEY AVENUE MASTER PLAN TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
Staff Recommendation -Staff recommends that the Planning Commission ADOPT Resolution No. 12-
10, a resol`ution'recommending approval of the Garvey Avenue Master Plan to the City Council.
Assistant Planner Trinh presented staff report.
Chair Ruiz asked the Planning Commission if they have any questions for staff.
Commissioner Eng stated she would like to thank staff for their hard work. She requested that on the
acknowledgement page to note the members of the Garvey Avenue Subcommittee.
Chair Ruiz opened the Public Hearing.
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Brian Lewin, resident complimented the Garvey Avenue Master Plan and also thanked staff. He referred to the
landscape scale and spacing on page thirty (30) of the Garvey Avenue Master Plan and requested that the
Planning Commission consider incorporating a modified phrasing to the first sentence by adding "and consider
appropriate visibility in all outbound traffic for pedestrian safety" to the end of the sentence and explained why he
would like it added.
Chair Ruiz stated that the Zoning Code currently addresses landscaping requirements in regards to brush extending
outward for visibility, and it is also part of Caltrans's guidelines.
Brian Lewin, resident, explained that this was added to the monument sign sectionJo underscore the importance of
keeping things clear. He commented that he is not sure if this is in the code or not_ {1,;'
Assistant Planner Trinh stated that this can be added to the statement.
Brian Lewin, resident, requested that a similar phrasing for the parking structures on`page thirty -four (34) be added
also to ensure adequate visibility.
Chair Ruiz clarified that Brian Lewins request is for the third - paragraph, on page thirty -four (34); :under the Parking
Structure section. T y
Brian Lewin, resident, replied yes. He requested that while designing the structure a citation be added to make it
clear that as people are exiting the structure'they, have a clear view of,what is coming on eitherdirection of the
sidewalk.
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Chair Ruiz asked staff if that can be added.
Community Development Director, Ramirez-replied yes.
Chair Ruiz asked if there were any other r
None
Chair Ruiz asked fora_ motion
Commission Eng made 'a. motion, sei
Resolution 12 -10, a resolution `recommer
Vote Results:
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by Commissioner Herrera that the Planning Commission Adopt
proval of the Garvey Avenue Master Plan to the City Council with
Yes: EngHerrera, Hunter, Ruiz, Saccaro
No: , .None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
6. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIR & COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Herrera commented that the SW comer of San Gabriel Boulevard and Garvey Avenue
looks beautiful. She requested that something like this be duplicated on the corner of Rush and Walnut Grove
Avenue.
Vice Chair Hunter referred to Brown's Jewelers on Garvey Avenue and stated that their parking lot trash
container does not have a cover.
Community Development Director Ramirez stated that staff will submit a 'CRM" (Citizen Relationship Management).
She explained Code Enforcement will investigate and contact Consolidated if needed.
Chair Ruiz thanked the Planning Commission for voting him as Chair.
7. ADJOURNMENT
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The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. ! f``
The next regular Planning Commission meeting will be held on Monday; August 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Victor Ruiz,✓
ATTEST:
Rachel Lockwood
Commission Secretary
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