PC - 2012-14 - Recommending that the City Council Approve Zone Change 12-01 Changing the Zoning Classification of 2743 Strathmore.PC RESOLUTION 12 -14
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE ZONE
CHANGE 12 -01 CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF 2743
STRATHMORE AVENUE FROM P (PARKING) TO C -3 (MEDIUM
COMMERCIAL), AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 12 -01 FOR THE
OPERATION OF AUTOMOTIVE SALES BUSINESS LOCATED AT 7850
GARVEY AVENUE AND 2743 STRATHMORE AVENUE (APNS: 5284-
038 -001 AND 002).
WHEREAS, on March 6, 2012, Selina Luong submitted a Zone Change request
and a Conditional Use Permit application requesting to change the zoning classification
of 2743 Strathmore Avenue from P (Parking) to C -3 (Medium Commercial), for the
operation of an automotive sales business, located at 7850 Garvey Avenue and 2743
Strathmore Avenue; and
WHEREAS, 7850 Garvey Avenue is located in the C -3 (Medium Commercial)
zoning district and 2743 Strathmore Avenue is located in the P (Parking) zoning district;
and
WHEREAS, Sections 17.116 and 17.124 of the Rosemead Municipal Code
authorize the Planning Commission to consider and recommend proposed zone
changes to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Section 17.112.030(27) of the Rosemead Municipal Code (RMC)
permits the operation of automotive - related uses upon the granting of a Conditional Use
Permit. Section 17.112.010 sets criteria required for granting such a permit. These
criteria require that the proposed use is deemed:
A. The granting of such conditional use permit will be in harmony with the
elements or objectives of the General Plan.
B. The establishment, maintenance or conduct of the use for which the
conditional use permit is sought will not be detrimental to the health,
safety, peace, morals, comfort or general welfare of the persons
residing or working in the neighborhood thereof; and
C. The granting of such conditional use permit will not be detrimental or
injurious to the property and improvements in the neighborhood or the
general welfare.
WHEREAS, on August 1, 2012, an Initial Environmental Study for the proposed
Zone Change and Conditional Use Permit was completed, finding that the proposed
project could not have a significant effect on the environment and a Negative
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Declaration was prepared, in accordance with the guidelines of the California
Environmental Quality Act, and local environmental guidelines; and
WHEREAS, on August 1, 2012, forty -two (42) notices were mailed to all owners
of real property as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll within 300 feet of the
real properties subject to Zone Change 12 -01 and Conditional Use Permit 12 -01, a
notice was published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on August 1, 2012, and notices
were posted in six (6) public locations, specifying the availability of the application, plus
the date, time and location of the public hearing pursuant to California Government
Code Section 65091(a)(3); and
WHEREAS, on August 20, 2012, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed
and advertised public hearing to receive oral and written testimony relative to Zone
Change 12 -01 and Conditional Use Permit 12 -01; 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 makes a finding of adequacy
with the Negative Declaration and HEREBY RECOMMENDS that the City Council adopt
the Negative Declaration as the environmental clearance for Zone Change 12 -01 and
Conditional Use Permit 12 -01.
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES
that changing the zone of 2743 Strathmore Avenue from P (Parking) to C -3 (Medium
Commercial) is in the best interest of the public necessity and general welfare, and
good city planning practice dictates and supports the proposed zone change.
SECTION 3. The Planning Commission FURTHER FINDS AND DETERMINES
that Zone Change 12 -01 is consistent with the Rosemead General Plan as follows:
A. Land Use: The General Plan designation will remain as Commercial and
will allow for Parcel "2" to be consistent with City codes and land uses in the
surrounding area. The General Plan Commercial land use designation is designed to
provide tax revenues which contribute significantly to the City's financial well- being.
The proposed zoning of the site is consistent with the current land uses of the City of
Rosemead's General Plan and Municipal Code. According to the Zoning
Ordinance /General Plan Consistency Matrix (Table LU -2) of the General Plan, the
Commercial land use designation is consistent with the C -3 (Medium Commercial)
zone.
B. Circulation: There is no new development associated with the proposed
project. The project proposes to convert an existing automotive brokerage office with
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no car storage to an automotive sales lot. The project does not propose any use that
would cause any changes, individually or cumulatively, to the level of service standard
established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or
highways. The proposed project will require that all customer parking and automotive
display of vehicles be located onsite.
C. Housing: The proposed zone change will not induce new population
growth nor displace existing housing units or people. There are no residential units on
the site. The subject property is located in the P (Parking) zone. There is no new
development associated with the proposed project. The project proposes to convert an
existing automotive brokerage office with no car storage to an automotive sales lot.
D. Resource Management: Any proposed development resulting from this
Zone Change would be located in a developed urban area, and as such, will not result
in any impact upon natural resources. There is no new development associated with
the proposed project. The project proposes to convert an existing automotive
brokerage office with no car storage to an automotive sales lot.
E. Noise: No specific development project is being proposed in connection
with the proposed amendment to the Zoning Map in conjunction with the proposed
project. The site is completely developed. The project proposes to convert an existing
automotive brokerage office with no car storage to an automotive sales lot. Because
the storage of automotives for sale and noise associated with automotive ignitions
turning on and off are temporary, there is no substantial permanent increase in ambient
noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project. In addition,
the hours of operation will remain as it is today.
F. Public Safety: There will not be a new increase in population or density as
a result of the Zone Change, so the need for more public safety and public areas is not
impacted. The site is completely developed. The project proposes to convert an
existing automotive brokerage office with no car storage to an automotive sales lot.
SECTION 4. The Planning Commission HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES
that facts do exist to justify approving Conditional Use Permit 12 -01 according to the
criteria of Chapter 17.112.010 of the Rosemead Municipal Code as follows:
A. The granting of such Conditional Use Permit will be in harmony with the
elements or objectives of the General Plan.
FINDING: The site is designated in the General Plan for Commercial and on the
zoning map it is designated C -3 (Medium Commercial) and P (Parking). The proposed
use is in conformity with the General Plan in that the C -3 (Medium Commercial) and P
(Parking) zones are a corresponding zone district with the Commercial General Plan
land use category. In addition, Goal 2, Policy 2.3 of the Land Use Element of the City's
General Plan encourages continued development of self- sustaining commercial uses
within centers located at strategic intersections.
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B. The establishment, maintenance or conduct of the use for which the
Conditional Use Permit is sought will not be detrimental to the health, safety, peace,
morals, comfort or general welfare of the persons residing or working in the
neighborhood thereof.
FINDING: The proposed use will not endanger or be detrimental to surrounding
properties. The site is completely developed. The project proposes to convert an
existing automotive brokerage office with no car storage to an automotive sales lot. In
addition, the proposed project will require that all customer parking and automotive
display of vehicles be located onsite.
C. The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the proposed use so
applied for will not, under the circumstances of the particular case will not be
detrimental or injurious to the general welfare of the City.
FINDING: The proposed use will not be detrimental or injurious to the general
welfare of the City. The site is completely developed. The project proposes to convert
an existing automotive brokerage office with no car storage to an automotive sales lot.
Because the storage of automotives for sale and noise associated with automotive
ignitions turning on and off are temporary, there is no substantial permanent increase in
ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project. In
addition, the hours of operation will remain as it is today.
SECTION 5 . The Planning Commission HEREBY RECOMMENDS CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL of Zone Change 12 -01 to change the zoning classification of
2743 Strathmore Avenue from P (Parking) to C -3 (Medium Commercial).
SECTION 6 . The Planning Commission HEREBY RECOMMENDS CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL of Conditional Use Permit 12 -01 to allow the operation of an
automotive sales business subject to the twenty -three (23) conditions of approval
attached hereto.
SECTION 7 . City Staff is directed to take the Planning Commission's
recommendations to the City Council for their review and action.
SECTION 8 . This resolution is the result of an action taken by the Planning
Commission on August 20, 2012, by the following vote:
YES: ENG, HERRERA, HUNTER, RUIZ, SACCARO
NO: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
SECTION 9 . 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 August, 2012.
Vic r Ruiz, hai
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
August, 2012 by the following vote:
YES: ENG, HERRERA, HUNTER, RUIZ, SACCARO
NO: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Michelle Ramirez, retary
Grego . Murphy, Plap ing Commission Attorney
Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
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