PC - Item 4A - Minutes 12-17-12Minutes of the
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
December 17, 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, Vice -Chair Hunter, and Chair
ABSENT - Saccaro
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS PRESENT: City Attorney Murphy,
Technician Casillas, Planning Intern Wong, and Commission IS
1. EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURES AND
Greg Murphy, City Attorney, presented the procedures and
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE
Thomas Wong, representative for Metro announced date:
Study All Communities Convening Open Houses "e gave
business cards for anyone that is interested. He at "adde
like to sign up.
Chair Ruiz asked if the Pubiic`Works Directiu;has been
Thomas Wong replied
information be nut ,on tr
will process take.
replied that
3.
RIGHTS
Ramirez, Planning
cuses in regards to the "SR -710
nd stated he will leave flyers and
e -mail list around if anyone would
and given this information,
city staff and Metro has also requested that the
it will be late 2014.
A. CONDITIONAL >USE PERMIT 12 -10 - Shi Huang of Hunan Mao Restaurant has submitted a Conditional
Use Permit apphpatton Yequesting approval for a new On -Sale Beer and Wine (Type 41) ABC license in
conjunction with a bona fide public eating establishment, located at 8728 Valley Boulevard, Unit 101,
in the C -3D (Medium Commercial with a Design Overlay) zone.
PC RESOLUTION 12 -22 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT 12 -10 FOR A NEW ON -SALE BEER AND WINE (TYPE 41) ABC LICENSE FOR HUNAN MAO
RESTAURANT, LOCATED AT 8728 VALLEY BOULEVARD, UNIT 101 IN THE C -31) (MEDIUM
COMMERCIAL WITH A DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION - Based on the analysis and findings contained in this report, it is
recommended that the Planning Commission ADOPT Resolution No. 12 -22 with findings and
APPROVE Conditional Use Permit 12 -10, subject to the thirty (30) conditions.
Kinson Wong, Planning Intern, presented staff report.
Chair Ruiz asked the Planning Commission if they had any questions for staff.
Vice -Chair Hunter commented that she is pleased that the signage has been requested to be taken down.
Commissioner Eng asked how ABC determines that this is a high crime concentration area.
Planning Technician Casillas explained that ABC has its own way of calculati ( Jf it is a high crime concentration.
She stated ABC collects their numbers and reports from the Public Safety and Sheriffs Department. She added it
is ABC that determines if it is a high crime concentration and not the PIann €rrg°Divisjnrt
Greg Murphy, City Attorney, explained that ABC takes from I
within the census tract. He added this can be someone steak
be a violent crime right next door to the restaurant. He explain
one crime for the tract to determine whether or not it is a high
then like local government to check with their Public Safety f
with other commercial uses in the area. He explained Public
will be something that can be supported or not:'
iil from one of the re
ABC purposes both
of all of the crimes
in the tract or it can
oould be counted as
of that ABC would
Commissioner Eng asked if Rosemead Public
Community Development Director.... Ramirez replied
Commissioner Eng asked
s a dangerous crime area or will it fit
lead City staff to determine if the use
there have not been any incidents of concern.
Planning Intern Kinson replied yes, it was a t6 taurant called,"Ruben's Kitchen ".
Commissioner En referred to thea of over conceit €ralion "of ABC licenses and asked if there are pending ABC
licenses that 0 lteerl;:approved�ppeu ously by the Planning Commission for this census tract.
Development Director Ram €rez replied, "China Bistro" was recently approved by the Planning
Commissioner,. ig asked if "China; Bistro" is included in this over - concentration count and if "China Bistro's" ABC
license has been approved
Planning TechnicianCasillas replied yes "China Bistro" is included in the count and their ABC license has been
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approved.
Commissioner Eng stated she would like to thank staff for the ABC licensing map and commented it is very helpful.
She also requested staff that in the future staff include any pending ABC licenses that the Planning Commission has
approved but has not been approved by ABC.
Chair Ruiz opened the Public Hearing and invited the applicant to the podium.
William Duong, representative for Shi Huang, stated that Shi Huang is the owner of the restaurant.
Commissioner Eng commented that she has visited the restaurant; it is very nice inside and wished the applicant
good luck.
Chair Ruiz asked if,the applicant, Shi Huang, has read and understands all of the Conditions of Approval.
William Duong, representative for Shi Huang, replied yes.
Vice -Chair Hunter asked Chair Ruiz how many days the applicants are allowed to
Chair Ruiz replied they are allowed thirty (30) days from the Planning
applicant if he understands that in thirty (30) days it will have to be done. .
Community Development Director Ramirez explained that the
appeal period.
William Duong, representative for Shi Huang, replied yes hp €i
Chair Ruiz asked if there were any more comments, or if therein
None
Chair Ruiz closed the Public Hearing and
None
Chair Ruiz asked for a
days
signage,
hearing date. He asked the
after the ten (10) day
this item,
any more questions or comments.
Commissioner Herrera tn[dd. e a motion, seconded by Vide -Chair Hunter, to ADOPT Resolution No. 12 -22 with
findings and APPROVE Conditional Use P „er(Ftit 12..x,0, suttjget to the thirty (30) conditions.
Vote
, Ruiz
None
B. DESIGN REVIEW 09 03 Eric Lee has submitted a Design Review application requesting approval of a
master sign program fdr' " Universal Bank property located at 8855 Valley Boulevard in the CBD -D
(Central Business,, istrict with a Design Overlay) zone.
PC RESOLUTION 12 -23 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 09-
03, FOR THE APPROVAL OF A MASTER SIGN PROGRAM FOR AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8855 VALLEY BOULEVARD IN THE CBD -D (CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
WITH DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION - Based on the analysis and findings contained in this report, it is
recommended that the Planning Commission ADOPT Resolution No. 12 -23 with findings and
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APPROVE Design Review 09 -03, subject to the sixteen (16) conditions.
Planning Technician Casillas presented staff report.
Chair Ruiz asked the Planning Commission if they had any questions for staff.
Commissioner Herrera asked staff to clarify the size of signage and asked if the applicant is requesting an additional
25 feet.
Planning Technician Casillas replied yes and explained that the Municipal Zoning C.adsallows up to 200 feet, but the
Downtown Rosemead Guidelines allows up to 50 feet as a recommendation She, the applicant is asking for 70
square feet.
Commissioner Herrera asked if there are restaurants currently on the
Planning Technician Casillas replied the building is
restaurants occupying the building at this time. She e>
second floor is occupied by offices, and there is a bases
Commissioner Herrera asked if there are offices on the
Planning Technician Casillas replied yes.
Vice -Chair Hunter referred to the site plan and
will be open to the public,
Planning Technician Casillas repllb&
initially was for a bank and ; 016: In
to be included into the first floor. She
two are for restaurant uses :::,
these
first
ed uses forth first floor. She explained the first floor
A for a Zone Variance and requested restaurant uses
then divided into three units, one is for the bank and
are restaurants.
are two restaurants currently at this location and there may not
!d that the Master Sign Program is what is under review tonight. The Planning
)roved the Zone Variance in "2005' and in "2006 ". She explained the Zone
deficiency.
will be enough parking if restaurants are opened.
Planning Technician Casillas replied no, and explained that the City approved the Zone Variance with less than
required parking in "2006 ". She stated that the Master Sign Program is what is being reviewed tonight and explained
that the restaurant units have already been approved.
Vice -Chair Hunter asked what will happen when the restaurants open and there is not enough parking.
Planning Technician Casillas replied there is a reciprocal parking agreement between both shopping centers, so they
would have to have a shared parking situation.
Chair Ruiz referred to Condition of Approval number fourteen (14) and asked if a proposal has been submitted by the
applicant to build a new trash enclosure.
Planning Technician Casillas replied that the trash enclosure has been approved as shown on their plans in 2006.
Chair Ruiz stated that was approved six (6) years ago and recommended that it be brought up to meet the current
trash enclosure requirements. He addressed the Planning Commission and gpened this recommendation for
discussion.
Greg Murphy, City Attorney, explained that the Master Sign Program is,.- what ishE
tonight and that there is not a nexus between the trash container /enclosure or howtlt
Program. He added cities generally do, in exchange for granting a sign.. permit, requi
well -kept fashion. He explained in the case of a trash enclosure been put in
granted previously, there is not a nexus. He advised the Plan, . ntOOCommission that
adding a condition like that because it is not tied to what isbetng sought by the_, applic�
Chair Ruiz thanked City Attorney Murphy for the clarification ar
when applications come before the Planning Commission for the
the Planning Commission
built and the Master Sign
the property be kept in a
ky a use permit that was
r %Opsel cannot support
can be addressed in the future
Greg Murphy, City Attorney, replied yes, and e4pla 04, hat the circumst as would be on how this issue could be
addressed.
Chair Ruiz stated that his c
He added with restaurants
containers.
Commissioner Herrera 'asltl
Chair Ruiz replied they are
Planning Technician Casilt
containers'are new, covere
asked after the [swage is installed, when will the green fencing surrounding the bank be removed
and when
Planning Techi
does not grant
and signed off.
be
ied that one of the Conditions of Approval that was approved in 2006 is that it
the tenant units for any of the restaurants until the building exterior is complete
Vice -Chair Hunter expressed concern that the construction at this location has been on -going for some time.
Planning Technician Casillas explained that a Business License and Signage approval for individual tenants will not
be approved or issued by the Planning Division until the project is completed.
Chair Ruiz opened the Public Hearing and asked the applicant to the podium.
Scott Lee, representative and general contractor for Eric Lee (applicant), stated he is present to answer any
questions.
Vice -Chair Hunter asked when this project will be completed.
Scott Lee, representative slated that he anticipates this project to be completed by the end of April 2013.
Chair Ruiz asked Scott Lee if he has read and agrees to the Conditions of Approval.
Scott Lee, representative replied, yes.
Chair Ruiz thanked Scott Lee and commented he is anxious for this
there is anyone against this project.
None
Chair Ruiz closed the Public Hearing and asked the
None
Chair Ruiz asked for a motion.
Commissioner Herrera made a motion,
findings and APPROVE Design Review (
Vote resulted in:
Yes:
No:
Abstain:
Absent:
4.
A Approval of Minutes - November 49, 2012
B. Ptannina Division Entitfetnent List
completed. He then asked if
if they had any questions or comments.
ADOPT Resolution No. 12 -23 with
Greg Murphy, City..Attorney explained;: that the Consent Calendar includes two separate items tonight and if there is a
Planning Commissioner that would liko to pull one item to be considered separately they may do so now or a motion
may be made to approve the entireeonsent calendar.
Chair Ruiz addressed ft-Planning Commission and asked if they would like would like to address each item
separately or approve the entire consent calendar.
Commissioner Herrera made a motion, seconded by Vice -Chair Hunter, to approve the entire consent
calendar.
Vote resulted in:
Yes: Eng, Herrera, Hunter, Ruiz
No: None
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Abstain: None
Absent: Saccaro
5. MATTERS FROM STAFF
Community Development Director Ramirez announced that there may not be Planning Commission meetings
scheduled for the month of January 2013 due to City Hall being closed on both meeting dates as a result of New
Years Day and Martin Luther King Jr. holidays. She also wished the Planning Commission on. behalf of the Planning
Division a safe and happy holiday season.
6. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIR & COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Herrera wished Happy Holidays to all.
Vice -Chair Hunter thanked staff for all their hard work and wished
Commissioner Eng thanked staff and wished them a happy ho
adjourned in the memory of the staff and students of Sandy;a
Chair Ruiz stated that Commissioner Saccaro, whom is nt
everyone. Chair Ruiz thanked Community Development Direc
staff for all their excellent work and wished evefyone,a happy
silence in the memory of Sandy Hook Elementay fto,;, ..
7. ADJOURNMENT
ryone a safe and happy holiday
The next regular Planning "Commission meeting will bt'held on Monday, January 7, 2013 at 7:00 p.m
Ruiz