PC - Item 4A - Minutes 8-6-12Minutes of the
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
August 6, 2012
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Chair Ruiz in the Council
Chambers, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vice -Chair Hunter
INVOCATION - Commissioner Herrera
ROLL CALL - Commissioners Eng, Herrera, Saccaro, Vice -Chair Hunter,
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS PRESENT: City Attorney Murphy,
Planner Tdnh, Principal Planner Casillas and Commission Seci
1. EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURES AND
Greg Murphy, City Attorney, presented the procedures
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE
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3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
rights
Director Ramirez, Assistant
A. MODIFICATION 12-05' ' San Gabriel County -Waiter District has submitted a Modification (MOD)
application, requesting to modifytonditionel Use Permit Number 34, which approved an office use to
operate within a "sijigle family residential zone.;. San Gabriel County Water District is requesting
approval to constr`uct a 253 square foot addition.to.the existing office building located at 8366 Grand
Avenue, in the R -1� (Single Family, Residential) zone ;,r
PC RESOLUTION 1211 �A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS'ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING MODIFICATION 12.05
FOR THE MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NUMBER 34 ALLOWING THE EXPANSION
TO THE EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING AND A NEW CARPORT STRUCTURE. THE SUBJECT SITE IS
LOCATED AT 8366 GR4N6AVENUE, IN THE R -1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION - Based on the analysis and findings contained in this report, it is
recommended that the Planning Commission APPROVE Modification 12.05 and ADOPT Resolution
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No. 12-11 with ,Kho �s iubject to twenty -five (25) conditions.
Planning Technician Casillas presented staff report.
Chair Ruiz asked the Planning.Commissioners if they had any questions for staff.
Vice -Chair Hunter referred to Parcel 2, on page two (2) of the staff report, and read the last sentence, "However,
staffs inspection revealed that the carport structure was constructed without the benefit of a building permit' and
confirmed that the applicant had obtained the permit but then it had expired. She asked staff if the applicant will only
have to apply for a building permit again.
Planning Technician Casillas replied that is correct
Commissioner Eng asked if out of the forty (40) Conditions of Approval, are fifteen (15) of them standard Conditions
of Approval.
Planning Technician Casillas replied for clarification there are only twenty -five (25) Conditions of Approval and
explained that the forty (40) was a typo.
Commissioner Eng asked staff if all three property parcels belong to the San Gabriel!County Water District.
Planning Technician Casillas replied yes.
Commissioner Eng stated the existing building is 4,595 square foot and the staff report indicated that the original
construction was a 3,900 square foot building. She asked if the 645 square foot addition is permitted as well.
Planning Technician replied the 3,200 square foot building is a storage building.
Commissioner Eng stated she is referring to Parcel 1, the officebuilding, and asked staff if that additional space was
permitted.
Planning Technician Casillas replied yes.
Commissioner Eng asked if the carport is considered a structure of the buildiiigjor_is it non - square footage.
Planning Technician Casillas repjied;it isonsidered npq- square footage::;
Chair Eng asked so it is nof,*Cof the structure or part of,the building.
Planning Technician Casillas replied it is,p"art of the structure and is considered an accessory structure.
Chair Eng stated,,that one of the%Coriditjons of Approval:requires the applicant to obtain a building permit for the
carport because,,,fhe plan'Jor the carport was approved but the applicant never obtained the building permit for the
camort;arid asked staff if this: was correct::.
Casillas
Chair Eng asked.ifit will be required_to be compliant with current building codes.
Planning Technician Casillas replied'yes.
Commissioner Eng referred' to Condition of Approval number fourteen (14) and asked staff why the
language requiring that the applicant send out courtesy construction notice's to adjacent neighbors was not added.
Planning Technician Casillas replied she omitted the language, but it can be added if the Planning
Commission would like it to be.
Commissioner Eng addressed Chair Ruiz and confirmed if this is still the direction the Planning Commission would
like to go, especially for projects that involve construction next to residential neighborhoods.
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Chair Ruiz stated for the record that, "Notices shall be given to the neighborhood within a 300 foot radius."
Commissioner Eng recommended that the Planning Commission look back at the language because it may have
been referred to adjacent properties.
Chair Ruiz recommended that it should be a 300 foot radius so that everyone knows not just the adjacent properties
and added that all future and existing notices should be given to the neighbors.
Community Development Director Ramirez addressed Chair Ruiz and asked legal
be brought up at each meeting. She explained that this request is not required by
a requirement and may have to be asked by the Planning Commission as each on(
Greg Murphy, City Attorney, replied yes, it would. He explained that the standard Conditii
by staff are based on the requirements of the Zoning Code and becauseafere is'iot;<
Code that a notice be given, it is something that could come back. He stated this
Commission may want to see as a standard basis and staff can tak4'Ahat into account bi
the Planning Commission could see Conditions come to them from time to time without
to be added. He explained that it is something that cannot be part of the Conditions of A
Zoning Code.
Chair Ruiz asked if this process is done during
Community Development Director Ramirez explain(
out a notice to all of the property owners within 300,'
Chair Ruiz asked if notices will be 'discussed during
Community Develol
Commission tonight
Commissioner Hunter
Saturday's also and „a
Commissioner Eng explained the
let the neighborhood know that
previously discussed with a sub(
in the staff reportthat there is (
current code. She added bq:
appreciate if staff usesthbjr'picc
they are not in conflict with`tlile'e:
if this request will have to
it Zoning Code and is not
iht forth.
is of Approval that is used
requirement in the Zoning
s, something the Planning
it could be something that
hat line and it would have
proval until it is part of the
there is a.Public Hearing the City is required to send
of
in the future.
or Ramirezjeplied yes; -and reported that this item brought before the Planning
to all DroDe6 owners within' a 300 foot radius.
may be conducted until 8:00 p.m. and on
no, it is a part of the Zoning Code.
is not- teferring to the Public Hearing Notice, but to the courtesy notice that will
truction will be commenced. She explained that this courtesy notice was
in project involving major construction. She also thanked staff for commenting
ecific criteria for a modification of a Conditional Use Permit that exist in our
there is an established process in place, the Planning Commission will
)nal judgment that modifications desired by the applicant are achievable and
3 codes, policies, and based on good planning.
Commissioner Herrera asked staff if work is only being done on Parcel 1 and Parcel 2. She also asked if Parcel 3 will
remain a park.
Planning Technician Casillas replied yes, the applicant is not making any improvements to Parcel 3.
Chair Ruiz asked staff to clarify the purpose of the modification.
Planning Technician+Casillas replied the expansion for the office building is to allow the applicant to have one
extra office space for their building.
Community Development Director Ramirez asked the City Attorney if staff should add the additional language to
Condition of Approval number 14 regarding the noticing of construction commencing or add Condition of Approval
number 26.
Greg Murphy, City Attorney, replied a third sentence to Condition of Approval number 14 can be added with the
language the Planning Commission requested stating, "That prior to construction commencing notice be given to
all properties within a 300 foot radius of the site ".
Chair Ruiz opened the Public Hearing and invited anyone wishing to speak.foror against this project to the podium.
None
Chair Ruiz closed the Public Hearing and asked for a motion.
Commissioner Herrera made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Saccaro, to APPROVE Modification 12.05
with the amendment to Condition of Approval number fourteen (14) and ADOPT Resolution No. 12.11 with
findings, subject to twenty -five (25) conditions.
Vote resulted in:
Yes: Eng, Herrera,
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Non e;,,=
Greg Murphy, City Attorney, explained th
after the 10 day period.,
B. MODIFICATION 11 05 AIIie,1N
(Modification 11 -05) requesting
to upgrade equipment,located
three (3) existing panel anter
equipment cabinets. The subk
is a ten tjQ),day appeal period and building permits may be pulled
aver of Modus Incorporated has submitted a modification application
to modify existing Conditional Use Permit (CUP 02- 881MOD) in order
n the existing wireless facility. The applicant is proposing to remove
nas and install five (5) new panel antennas and replace two (2)
ct site is located at 7403 Hellman Avenue in the Medium Commercial
PC RESOLUTION 1212 ,rA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CO,UNWO, LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING MODIFICATION 11-
05, FOR THE REIV)QUAL''OF THREE (3) PANEL ANTENNAS AND THE INSTALLATION OF FIVE (5) NEW
ANTENNAS AND %THE REPLACEMENT OF TWO (2) EQUIPMENT CABINETS FOR AN EXISTING
UNMANNED MONOPALM WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY, LOCATED AT 7403
HELLMAN AVENUE, IN THE C -3 (MEDIUM COMMERCIAL) ZONE.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION - Based on the analysis and findings contained in this report, it is
recommended that the Planning Commission APPROVE Modification 11.05 and ADOPT Resolution
No. 12.12, with findings, and subject to the thirty -three (33) conditions.
Planning Technician Casillas presented staff report.
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Chair Ruiz asked the Planning Commission if there were any questions for staff.
Commissioner Eng asked staff to clarify if there are twenty -one (21) Conditions of Approval or thirty -three (33). She
asked if thirty -three (33) notices were sent out.
Community Development Director Ramirez replied that is correct.
Commissioner Eng asked if the upgrade is only to the monopalm because the building also has some antennas on
it.
Planning Technician Casillas replied that is correct.
Commissioner Eng asked how many panels will be on that structure
originally approved for twelve (12) panels and with the additional eight
Planning Technician Casillas replied there will be eight (8),antennas
approved for twelve (12) but have not utilized all twelve (12-)_antennas
currently on the Palm tree and they will be removing three (3) antenna'
Commissioner Eng confirmed that there will be a total of eight (8) ante.
Planning Technician Casillas replied that is correct;
Commissioner Eng stated the antennas are broken up, in sectors cahe�
one section of the monopalm or are theY,in different levels. ,
after the upgrade.,. She stated they had been
(8) how many panelswill there be.
on the tree and explained,they were originally
She explained there are only six (6) antennas
s and, installing five (5) antennas.
Planning Technician Casillas`replied they are all on one level of height.
B, and C, and asked if the sectors are all in
Commissioner Eng stated {the staff report indicates that there,, are nine (9) existing mounting brackets and they are
adding eight (8) more and asked if the eighf(8) brackets are4new and are they being added to the existing nine (9)
brackets.'
Planning Technician Casillas`-,.replied thi5°is correct and explained that the monopalm was designed to have nine (9)
brackets';going around but they did not install. all nine (9) brackets, they only installed three (3). She explained that
eight (8) brackets are being added. and all the brackets will be utilized.
so how many brackets will there be total.
Planning Technician Casillas replied there will be a total of nine (9) brackets.
Commissioner Eng stated'they have nine (9) currently and are adding eight (8) more.
Planning Technician Casillas replied they currently only have three (3) brackets and referred to the picture of the
monopalm.
Commissioner Eng asked if the applicant is here tonight.
Planning Technician Casillas replied yes.
Commissioner Eng addressed Chair Ruiz and stated when the Public Hearing is opened she would like the
opportunity to have the applicant clarify some of the technicality's.
Chair Ruiz agreed that the representative from Sprint can answer the technical questions.
Commissioner Eng asked if the new antennas will be stealth like the others with the same colors.
Planning Technician replied that is correct.
Commissioner Eng referred to paragraph thirteen (13) of the applicant's coi
the end of the paragraph the consultant had indicated that their signage
regulations and they are recommending that be rectified or remedied.
thirteen (13) and recommended that staff include, "Posting of signage in con
to the Condition.
Chair Ruiz asked Planning Technician Casillas if that was
Planning Technician Casillas replied yes.
Chair Ruiz opened the Public Hearing.
Jay Higgins, representative for Sprint, stated the; origir
brackets were installed. _
Commissioner Eng clarified that each bracket is fc
Jay Higgins, representative forsprint, replied yes.
Commissioner Eng
brackets.
Greg Murphy,,CityjAttomey, ezi
for a different size antenna and
are goin"'to fie installed at this,1
that It,doiis not meanadditio
that hardware will be screwed it
is correct.
Jay Higgins, representative for
questions the Planning, Comm
Conditions of Approval, antlls l
report Exhibit "F" and stated at
'compliant with FCC rules and
Condition of Approval number
Nith FCC rules and regulations"
for nine (9) antennas and three (3)
is instalJing eight (8),Opre brackets and if the total will then be eleven (11)
nine (9) brackets were installed, but the bracket's that were installed were
gy has evolved the size of antennas that have changed. The eight (8) that
ifferent size and they will need a different mounting bracket. He explained
is,,above the eight (8) are being planned or proposed, it just means
o =palm itself to support a certain size panel. He asked Jay Higgins if this
replied yes. He stated he did not have a presentation, but can answer any
may have. He stated the staff report is excellent, Sprint agrees to all the
forward to getting started as soon as possible.
Commissioner Eng asked Jay Higgins if he is agreeable to the change of including the posting of signage to
Condition of Approval number thirteen (13).
Jay Higgins, representative for Sprint, replied yes.
Chair Ruiz closed the Public Hearing and asked for a motion.
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Commissioner Herrera made a motion, seconded by Vice -Chair Hunter to APPROVE Modification 11.05 with
the amendment to Condition of Approval number thirteen (13) and ADOPT Resolution No. 12.12, with
findings, and subject to the thirty -three (33) conditions.
Vote resulted in:
Yes:
Eng, Herrera, Hunter, Saccaro, Ruiz
No:
None
Abstain:
None
Absent:
None
C. DESIGN REVIEW 12.02 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 12.06. McKently Malak Architects, Inc.,
representing Rosemead Place, LLC, has submitted a Design Re 16W-dpplication to construct a new
6,530 square foot commercial building comprised of four (4)'h6nits. The project includes demolishing
an existing 6,577 square foot commercial building to provide a site for the proposed 6,530 square foot
building. A Conditional Use Permit application has a)sobeen submitted for anew On -Sale Beer and
Wine (Type 41) ABC license for a Chipotle Mexican GGdll'Restaurant that will be a- primary tenant of the
four -unit building. The subject site is located at`36143616 Rosemead Boulevard in th';C -3D (Medium
Commercial with a Design Overlay) zone.
PC RESOLUTION 12.13 - A RESOLUTION OF THE" PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELS, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 12-
02 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT` -0 6,,,,FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 6,530 SQUARE
FOOT COMMERCIAL BUILDING COMRRISED OF''FO,UR UNITS AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICATION FOR A NEW ON SALE GENERAL (TYFE�4,1;) ABC hiCENSE. THE SUBJECT SITE IS
LOCATED AT 3610.36,16;RUSEMEAD BOl1LEVQRD IN'THE C -31) (MEDIUM COMMERCIAL WITH
DESIGN OVERALY) ZONE." _
STAFF RECOMMENDATION Based on the analysis and findings contained in this report, it is
recommended that.the Planning „Commission APPROVE Design Review 12 -02 and Conditional Use
Permit 12.06 and ADOPT ResoldtlonAo".12 -13 with findings.
asked if the Planning.Commissioners had any questions for staff.
Commissibrei(Eng referred to the-site plan and stated that it indicates there is 2,600 square feet of patio seating area
that will be added`and asked staff if this is all use -able space.
Assistant Planner Tniih- replied yes %it is use -able space and is counted into the parking ratio also.
Commissioner Eng commented that if she had not looked at the site plan she would not have noticed that a large
number of use -able space had been added to the structure. She asked staff why the addition of the patio seating
area was not mentioned in the narrative.
Assistant Planner Trinh replied the outdoor patio area was discussed in the staff report.
Commissioner Eng expressed concern because the public does not have access to the site plan "Exhibit C' and
they may not get an accurate impression of the project. She stated that this is significant and something to consider
to get an accurate account of traffic and the pedestrian flow. She asked if the patio area is exclusive to just the use
of the tenants for that building or is it also available for public use.
Assistant Planner Trinh replied that question can be deferred to the applicant.
Commissioner Eng asked how many parking spaces are being eliminated to accommodate the patio area.
Assistant Planner Trinh replied eleven (11) parking spaces.
Commissioner Eng asked if the existing trash enclosures are being relocated from theircurrent location.
Assistant Planner Trinh replied yes.
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Commissioner Eng stated she did two site inspections and saw tenants `'rolling Yras bins from the Target pads
through the existing trash enclosure and asked staff if the trash enclosure will be moved futther back.
Assistant Planner Trinh replied yes.
Commissioner Eng asked if those tenants will have an altemative trash enclosure or will they be moving the trash to
the farther end.
Assistant Planner Trinh replied the shopping
to the shopping center's property owner's rel
Commissioner Eng asked what the,seating
Assistant Planner Trinh
not know what the occL
and Wine (Type 41) AB
Commissioner Eng asked
Eng asked
Assistant Planner Trinh replied
Commissioner
Assistant Planner
assigned trash enclosures and that question can be deferred
the facility and the outdoor patio area is.
ie, applicant has not formally, submitted a floor plan to the city. She stated staff does
d will be "as of today and?
the lighting on the west end of the building where the new trash enclosures are being moved to. She asked if this will
be sufficient lighting and will there be lighting from the building itself.
Assistant Planner Trinh replied that question can be referred to the applicant.
Commissioner Eng referred to Security and stated she would like to discuss this with the applicant because she is
concerned that with TGIF's, Chipotle, and other tenants coming in there will be more traffic and there will not
be sufficient security. She asked staff how many sit -down restaurant establishments does this shopping center
currently have.
Assistant Planner Trinh replied there are multiple sit -down establishments but she: oes not currently have a number.
Community Development Director Ramirez replied maybe the applicant
answer that question.
Commissioner Eng stated she is concerned with parl
missing regarding trash enclosures. She asked staff if that
Assistant Planner Trinh replied yes, it is a standard
Commissioner Eng stated she would like to s
twenty -nine (29) and stated she would like to
to Condition of Approval number thirty-one (2
legal title when all three parcels are merged.
Assistant Planner Trinh replied
Commissioner Eng
per square foot for i
Assistant Planner Trinh
Trinh
or is the
noticed that
condition.
can be added in tonight.
who is present may
of Approval is
hat added at the end: S, a referred to Condition of Approval number
ithe Planning Commission discuss security concerns. She referred
and "asked,if the Lot -line adjustment will that be recorded as part of a
i used for this modification of this shopping center is a straight 280
uses considered for this shopping center.
are used and the use is not counted.
and is that a prudent Planning tool.
is the way the Zoning Code has it.
Chair Ruiz addressed Commissioner Eng and stated that the City cannot discriminate on the property owner's usage
and the Zoning. Code is written to accommodate everyone equally.
Commissioner Eng `"stated she understands and she wants this project to proceed but she would like it to be a good
project, and when it hap'pensts(ie would like it to be a positive experience for the customers, property owners,
business, and the center.` "Sfie explained she is concerned that the parking situation will be very challenged for that
area and explained why.
Chair Ruiz recommended that maybe she can request that the plan be reviewed by an engineering company for
proper traffic condition markings, properly marked speed limits, and stop signs. Chair Ruiz stated safety and traffic
conditions are the main concern and suggested that maybe a traffic engineer can possibly design something for that
shopping center and be submitted to the engineer or city staff for approval. He confirmed with staff that tonight is just
for the approval of a new On -Sale Beer and Wine ABC license first.
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Community Development Director Ramirez replied it is for the approval of a new four unit structure and an ABC
license for Chipotle.
Chair Ruiz stated the traffic condition is the concern and recommended that the City Engineer could possibly be
asked to approve all traffic detail modifications such as striping, markings for parking, and make sure everything is
correct.
Commissioner Eng stated her goal is traffic concern but also when people come they will be able to enjoy themselves
and park conveniently. She expressed concern that finding parking may be difficult to navigate and she hopes
working with staff, the property owner, and property manager we will be able to address,.parking solutions.
Community Development Director Ramirez stated that staff understands Commissioner Eng's concern and it is a
concern that staff has had also. She stated as far as limited parking onrthat'side, people may have to park a further
distance away to visit some of those sites. She added, from the management's perspective they probably will prefer
that, so people will stop and shop at Target, Bed, Bath, & Beyond and other stores, as they walk through the center.
She stated the idea is to get people to stop, shop, and enjoy themselves. She addressed Chair Ruiz comments and
stated the management company has notified staff that theyfareworking on parking striping for the entire site that is
separate from this application, as well as signage that was biought up when the TGIF's project was,discussed. She
stated the management company is working with staff and staff does not want to put any additional conditions on the
project when they are already working on these issues with city
Commissioner Hunter stated she does agre
not be enough parking when the other ten .
structure could be used to take people to the
asked staff if there is sufficient lighting.
Assistant Planner Trinh replied that the applicant has the existing lighting
Commissioner Hunter asked if lighting is oq the building.
the parking situation and that there may
at maybe a shuttle from Target parking
icem.with the lighting for the evening and
parking lot area.
Assistant Planner Trinh replied ,the applicant [l,be nstalling nevi light fixtures on the building.
renderings it did not look like there was enough lighting.
Trinh repliod;that the applicant may address that concern.
Commissiogej•,.Eng addressed Chair Ruiz and "stated her goal tonight is to take this opportunity to address concerns
after reviewingthis.project and not ,'toradd additional conditions. She stated she knows the management company is
working with the cit' ' partnership' l ut she would like to be assured that the concerns will be addressed and taken
care of and this is the fdrum to.discuss these concerns.
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Chair Ruiz thanked Commissioner Eng and reiterated that the management company is working in partnership with
staff to make sure everything is done properly. He stated that Commissioner Eng's concerns with the sidewalks and
steps have to meet the DOT and building standards.
Commissioner Saccaro stated that as far as the parking concern goes for this entire project, it seems there is excess
parking according to the square footage and it cannot be limited to the amount of parking one particular business can
have and if there is not sufficient packing does that mean the city does not allow the business to come in. He stated
the business should be allowed to go in if they meet the requirements, and if people have to walk a little further to get
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to the business there is not much that can be done about that. He reiterated that according to the existing Zoning
Code there is sufficient parking for the project and there is not much more the city can do.
Chair Ruiz thanked Commissioner Saccaro and agreed that there is sufficient parking. He stated if you have to walk
through the shopping center it will provide the opportunity to shop and see what new businesses are in the center. He
stated there will be sufficient handicap parking for that structure because it will have to meet code. He stated this is a
good project and he would like to thank Chipotle for taking the business risk coming into the City of Rosemead.
Community Development Director Ramirez addressed Commissioner Hunters question on lighting and read
Condition of Approval number twenty -nine (29) and stated if it is deemed that extrasecurity measures are needed,
which would include lighting, securi systems, or anything else, then staff will noli " fhe management company and
security Y Yt 9 � 9 p Y
work with them to resolve the problem.,;;: °,
Chair Ruiz stated that security is also a concern and reported there is cutirehfiy only one (1) security officer and there
may be a need for two (2) security officers.
Commissioner Eng addressed Chair Ruiz and stated that with'the'increased use coming in she would like that the
Planning Commission be a little more proactive and would; not like the city, to be in a situation if someone was to
actually get hurt. She referred to the shopping center on Garvey Avenue and ,,San Gabriel Boulevardarid stated it has
changed ownership and it is very difficult to get parking there now She added that she does appreciate the fact that
there is security present there and there is more than just one (1) security "person. She stated she sees a difference
and it is much calmer with the presence of extr`a;security. She stated'she appreciates that Condition of Approval
number twenty -nine (29) is there, but expressed tfiat sfie,would like the Planning Commission to be more proactive to
assure the new tenants and customers coming K'She stated that this will be a; cause that will save everyone in the
end.
Chair Ruiz thanked
Haney Malak, representative for McKentlyr:.Malak Architects, Inc., stated he would like to answer some of the
questions that came up "dUr g the Planning�Commission's discussion. He stated the tenants will be using the patio
and explained that there are four (4), restaurantsthat, are looking to occupy this space. He stated Chipotle is one of
them and there, are three (3) other tenants interested ri restaurant use and occupying this space. He explained that
there is onetrash enclosures that ,Wll' be moved away from the front of the building because they feel it is located in
the wrong ".place. He explained it would =not be something you would want to look at if you are sitting in the patio. He
stated tliaf'trash enclosure will be „moved to-the property behind the car wash. He referred to the other tenants and
stated they . are suppose to be using the trash: enclosures they have been assigned behind Target, GNC, and Bed
Bath & Bej End in the alley. He stat¢tl unfortun tel they do not. He referred to the patio height and differentials and
stated that - bn:fthe project is corr5pleted the area will get graded with a proper six (6) inch curb around the entire
building. He referred Jo the plans'an`d stated there will be a wall about 24- inches high around all the patio areas to
protect the eo le s! in >putside'rn =this area. He stated there will be landscaping outside those walls to give it some
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greenery and at the same, t r the wall by Chipotle will have a little higher rail on top of that block wall because of the
alcohol use and will have separate gates. He explained the patio on the north side will be used primarily by Chipotle
and the rest of the patio will be used by other tenants. He referred to the lighting question and stated there are
eighteen (18) new lights sconces that will be going on the building and there are four (4) new light standards that are
ten (10) feet high that are going outside on the patio area, two (2) into the Chipotle patio area and two (2) into the
other patio area. He added there will be plenty of lighting around the building. He referred to the safety concern and
stated there will be two (2) guards available at all times in the shopping center and he explained one (1) will be
around the Target area which is regulated to the eastside of the shopping center and another guard regulated to the
west end of the shopping center. He referred to the parking concern and stated that today the Hollywood Video
building is empty. It is the easiest and the most convenient place for employees to park is in that location. He stated
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currently there are 40 -50 employees that park in that area and when the new building is built all those 40 -50 parking
stalls will be moved to the upstairs Target parking lot. He explained that is one of the items that the property
management is working on is to move the employee parking away from that area. He stated that they understand
parking is impacted and they would like the best experiences for the customer, tenants, the retailers, and the
restaurants. He added they would like for people to come into the shopping center and find ample parking to shop
and dine without having to worry about parking a long distance away. He referred to the question about seating
occupancy in Chipotle and he stated there are forty -four (44) seats inside and twenty -two (22) in the patio area. He
referred to the parking field and stated there was a question about safety. He explained that there currently there are
speed bumps and there will be added stop signs where they will be needed and safety is their number one concern
and no landlord wants to take on a liability. In addition, to address safety, he explained the end islands will also be
landscaped so people do not go zipping through the parking fields. He stated thenbl§?a reason to the way we do the
parking fields and do the striping and construct parking fields because safety'is our number one concern when
architectural site planning. He stated he hopes he has answered most of the questidns.
Commissioner Eng asked if there will be new lighting standards
wash.
Haney Malak replied there are six (6) lights that will be goir
over 100 watts each. He added that if more is needed they
Commissioner Eng requested that posting of speed limits be
Haney Malak replied he understands.
on the
back of the building and
the building by the car
they will all be
the running of stop signs.
Chair Ruiz commented that the stop signs will be replaced with larger ones.
Haney Malak stated they are`m agreemehteto all thetondrtions of Approva( but referred to Condition of Approval
number thirty-one (31) and, requested that-the language -`6e changed to the previous language that had been
approved for TGIF's He requested it to read; "If necessary-the property owner will complete a record of survey of lot
line adjustment at the dis,', of the Cjiy The property owner, if necessary, shall provide the City with a copy of an
agreement with a licensed Surveyor to ete the record of the survey and agree to complete a lot line adjustment
within twelve (1,2).months of `approval rof Design` Review and Conditional Use Permit applications. Prior to final
building ins,' i(on a cash deposit %often thousand dollars ($10,000) shall be deposited by the property owner with
the City -to, guarantee completion of the record of survey." He requested that Condition of Approval number thirty-one
to be'amended tonight to readSthat language ., -
Greg Murphy;:,City Attorney, addregsed Chair Ruiz and stated legal counsel is fine with that if the Planning
Commission would like to go in that=direction.
Community Develoot ioptDirector,Ramirez stated staff also agrees with the amendment.
Chair Ruiz stated the amendment will be included..
Jim Notely, representative of Beacon Property Management for the Rosemead Place Shopping Center, stated if
there are any other questions he is present to answer them.
Commissioner Eng replied she had no other questions.
Brian Lewin, resident, stated the project looks nice overall and is happy to see significant improvements on the
business and aesthetic levels to the shopping center. He also thanked Commissioner Eng for discussing the lack of
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on -line availability of plans and her request that they be included along with the staff report packets on -line.
He stated that this project has potential to be successful for the shopping center and for the City but expressed
concern that this shopping center has numerous traffic issues which includes speeding and ignoring stop signs at the
"Cold Stone" intersection. He stated the shopping center is not very pedestrian friendly. He explained that the four
(4) main entrances to the Center, two (2) being on Rosemead, and the other two (2) on Marshall, only one (1) has a
sidewalk and expressed concern those pedestrians will be walking with traffic. He requested that the Planning
Commission consider adding a Conditional of Approval requiring the applicant to develop a City approved circulation
plan that addresses pedestrian entry and egress along multiple entrances because not everyone that comes on foot
will come from the same direction and use the same entrances, ways to reduce pedestrian vehicle conflict, increase
traffic calming, and traffic control measures. He suggested that the plan must be developed and approved by the city
prior to issuance of the building permits for that structure, so the City can be assured that by the time the structure
goes in, there is at least a plan in place to be built within a reasonable time frame; He expressed that it is important
that a time frame be put in place. He stated this is a great project coming info'the community and with a strong
safety element it will even be better.
Chair Ruiz thanked Brian Lewin for his comments and commented;; that a Condition of Approval is not needed, but
would like direct staff to work with the Property Managemenf to address traffic and pedestri an calming. He asked
Community Development Director Ramirez if she is agreeable:
Community Development Director Ramirez replied yes.
Commissioner Eng addressed Chair Ruiz and. requested the Property Manager to step to the podium to address
some of the concerns that have been discussed.;
Chair Ruiz asked Jim Notely, the property manager, lo, step-up to the podium.
Jim Notely, representative for Beacon Property Management;: stated this waSaddressed when the TGIF's Conditions
of Approval were discussed: -and added',they are in the process of asphalting the parking lot, cleaning up the
striping, re -do the stop signs and that wilLaddress intersections. He referred to adding additional sidewalks to the
Marshall Street entrance and stated they will fake a look at that with staff.
Chair Ruiz thanked Jim Notely and sl'ted that he'ha"s been Working great with staff and believes this is what the City
needs.
Commissioner Saccaro recommended adding considerable crosswalks so vehicles will know that pedestrians may be
crossing and,that they need to be c' fuI
Jim Notely, representative for Beacon, Property Management, stated that will come with the re- striping and additional
stop signs. He explained that there s been a problem with people cutting through the shopping center and using it
as a roadway. He added/ wtiyey added the large speed bumps to slow down the traffic.
Chair Ruiz suggested that: the City Engineer may assist with recommendations in regards to traffic calming, if
needed.
Jim Notey, Property Manager, stated that he has met with the City Engineer previously in regards to a couple of
intersections within the property. He also stated there have not been any accidents on the site or the entrances but
he would certainly meet with the City Engineer again to address those concerns.
Chair Ruiz closed the Public Hearing.
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Greg Murphy, City Attorney, addressed the Planning Commission and clarified the direction for adding Condition of
Approval number thirty -three (33), which is the cities standard condition regarding trash enclosures for restaurant
uses; and, amended Condition of Approval number thirty-one (31), which the applicant read into the record. He
stated those are the two (2) amendments, which are the will of the Planning Commission.
Chair Ruiz stated the Public Hearing is closed and asked for a motion.
Commissioner Herrera made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Saccaro, to APPROVE Design Review
12.02 and Conditional Use Permit 12.06 and ADOPT Resolution No. 12.13 with two amendments to
Conditions of Approval numbers thirty-one (31 and thirty -three (33) and findings:,,.
Vote resulted in:
Yes:
Eng, Herrera, Hunter, Saccaro, Ruiz
No:
None
Abstain:
None
Absent:
None
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes - July 16, 2012
Chair Ruiz asked for a motion to approve the
Commissioner Herrera made a motion,
as presented.,,
Vote resulted in:
Yes:
No:
Minutes of July 16, 2012
5. MATTERS FROM STAFr
None
6. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIR & COMMISSIONERS
a
Vice Chair Hunter referred to the bank across the street from City Hall and stated that a Conditional Use Permit had
been processed and asked`staff when this project will be completed.
Community Development Director Ramirez explained that Principal Planner Casillas is handling this project and the
applicant is having issues with the fire department and signage. She explained the owner of the property has been in
contact with staff and is working on resolving these issues.
Commissioner Saccaro stated he would like to thank staff for all their hard work that they have put in for all three of
these complex projects.
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Commissioner Eng also thanked staff for all their hard work.
Vice Chair Hunter, Commissioner Herrera, and Chair Ruiz also thanked staff for all their hard work.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular Planning Commission meeting will be held on Monday, August 20, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Victor Ruiz
ATTEST: Chair
Rachel Lockwood
Commission Secretary
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