PC - Minutes - 10-21-02l
PLANN
ETING
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City of Rosemead Planning Commission was called to order
by Chairman Loi at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers of the Rosemead City Hall at 8838 East Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead
Commissioner Alarcon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Vice- Chairman Herrera delivered the invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Chairman Loi, Vice- Chairman Herrera, Commissioners Alarcon, and Breen
ABSENT: Ortiz
EX OFFICIO: Price, Johnson, Villasenor, and Romanelli
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular meeting of October 7, 2002.
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Alarcon, seconded by Commissioner Breen, that the minutes of
the City of Rosemead Regular Planning Commission Meetings of October 7, 2002, be
APPROVED as submitted.
Vote results:
YES: LOI, HERRERA, ALARCON, BREEN
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: ORTIZ
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
2. EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURES AND APPEAL RIGHTS
Deputy City Attorney Stan Price explained the public hearing process and the right to appeal
Planning Commission decisions to the City Council.
3. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH
The commission secretary administered the oath to members of the audience wishing to speak before
the Planning Commission.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02- 896 -8717 East Garvey Avenue
' A request by Mr. David Cortez, dba "David's Tires," for the operation of retail, installation,
and service of new and used tires within an existing service site located in the M -1, Light
Manufacturing zone.
Presentation: Planning Director Johnson
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Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for a period of one (1) year, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Applicant(s): In the audience.
Questions from the commissioners to the staff:
After having noticed a damaged eastside building roof beam, Chairman Loi
questioned whether the property owner would be required to renovate. Planning
Director Johnson consented to add condition number eight ( #8); whereby, the property
owner will be obligated to repair the structure.
Chairman Loi opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
Representative for the applicant, Ms. Miranda Liu of 5640 North Willard Avenue,
San Gabriel, announced her client's willingness to alleviate compressor noise by
installing a sound barrier and /or cover; thereby, reducing noise impact by seven (7) to
twelve (12) decibels. In agreement, Director Johnson mentioned the neighboring
trailer park residents' concerns over a compressor being situated outside the structure.
Commissioner Alarcon requested gauged decibel readings; whereupon, Ms. Liu
testified to measurements of seventy -five (75) decibels from a six (6) to (8) foot
distance. However, Ms. Liu indicated the trailer park distance to be twenty -five (25) to
thirty (30) feet from the proposed compressor site.
Public hearing was opened to those who wished to OPPOSE the application:
None.
There being no one further wishing to address the commission, Chairman Loi closed the
public hearing segment for this project.
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Alarcon, to APPROVE
Conditional Use Permit 02 -896 for a period of one (1) year, subject to the conditions
listed in "Exhibit A "— inclusive of condition number eight ( #8).
Vote results:
YES: LOI, HERRERA, ALARCON, BREEN
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: ORTIZ
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordererL
B. ZONE VARIANCE 02- 320 -3041 Earle Avenue
A request by Giovanni Calix for a variance from Rosemead Municipal Code Section
17.20.060 to construct a new residence with a five (5) -foot second -story setback located in the
R -2, Light Multi - Family Residential zone.
Presentation: Assistant Planner Villasenor
Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for a period of one (1) year, subject to the
.conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Applicant(s): In the audience.
Questions from the commissioners to the staff:
Vice - Chairman Loi asked for the front unit's renovation status; upon which, Assistant
Planner Villasenor reported the unit would remain as is.
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Chairman Loi opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
The applicant, Mr. Giovanni Calix of 1137 South Hayworth Avenue, Los Angeles,
announced his presence to answer any commission questions.
Public hearing was opened to those who wisher! to OPPOSE the application:
None.
There being no one further wishing to address the commission, Chairman Loi closed the
public hearing segment for this project
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Vice - Chairman Herrera, to
APPROVE Zone Variance 02 -320 for a period of one (1) year, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Vote results:
YES: LOI,HERRERA,ALARCON,BREEN
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: ORTIZ
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
OTHER BUSINESS - -Items 5A, 5C, and 5D were voted as one (1) motion by the commission:
A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00 -806 (EXTENSION) - 7861 East Gamey Avenue
A request by David Wu, dba "Sunstar Car Stereo and Alarm," for the operation of an auto
stereo and alarm installation business.
Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for a period of two (2) years, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Applicant(s): In the audience.
Questions from the commissioners to the staff.•
None.
C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93 -591 (EXTENSION�- Gamey Avenue Unit 121
A request by Judy Lynn, dba "99 Ranch Market," for the issuance of an off sale general
(Type 21) ABC license in conjunction with a supermarket.
Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for a period of three (3) years, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Applicant(s): In the audience.
Questions from the commissioners to the staff.•
None.
D. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 01 -835 (EXTENSION) - 8150 Garvey Avenue, Unit 101
A request by Newton Tran, dba "Pho 54 Restaurant," for the issuance of an on -sale beer and
wine (Type 41) ABC license in conjunction with an eating establishment.
Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for a period of three (3) years, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Applicant(s): In the audience.
Questions from the commissioners to the staff.•
None.
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There being no one further wishing to address the commission, Chairman Loi closed the
public hearing segment for these projects.
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Alare6n, seconded by Commissioner Breen, to APPROVE
items 5A, 5C, and 5D, subject to staff recommendations and conditions.
Vote results:
YES: LOI, HERRERA, ALARCON, BREEN
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: ORTIZ
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00 -804 (EXTENSION) - 7857 East Garvey Avenue
A request by Hung Ho, dba "Kreative Auto Interior," for the operation of an auto upholstery
installation business.
Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for a period of two (2) years, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Applicant(s): In the audience.
Questions from the commissioners to the staff.•
Owing to the business owner's commendable past performance, Chairman Loi called
for an extension period increase of three (3) years, as opposed to the staff - recommended
two (2) years.
There being no one further wishing to address the commission, Chairman Loi closed the
public hearing segment for this project
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Alarc6n, seconded by Commissioner Breen, to APPROVE
Conditional Use Permit 00 -804 (Extension) for a period of three (3) years, subject to
the conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Vote results:
YES: LOI, HERRERA, ALARCON, BREEN
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: ORTIZ
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. PC RESOLUTION 02 -49 —A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02 -897 FOR TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP
OF AN EXISTING OFF -SALE GENERAL (TYPE 21) ABC LICENSE IN CONJUNCTION
WITH A CONVENIENCE MARKET TO BE LOCATED AT 2125 NORTH.SAN GABRIEL
BOULEVARD IN THE C -3, MEDIUM COMMERCIAL ZONE (APN: 5279- 008 -026).
B. PC RESOLUTION 02 -50 —A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02 -898 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH OVER 2,500 SQUARE FEET IN LIVING AREA TO
BE LOCATED AT 3732 TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD IN THE R -1, SINGLE- FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ZONE (APN: 8593- 026 -014).
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Deputy Attorney Stan Price presented the resolution by title only.
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Alarcon, to waive
further reading and adopt said resolution.
Vote results:
YES:
LOI, HERRERA, ALARCON, BREEN
NO:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
ORTIZ
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
7.
ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE
This is the time for the public to address the Planning Commission on any matter not presented on the
agenda.
No response.
8.
10.
MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF
A. Commissioner Alarcon expressed his congratulations to Assistant Planner Villaseoor on
becoming an aunt for the twelfth time.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the commission, the meeting was ae journed at 7'27 P. M
The next meeting will occur on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2002, at 7:00 P.M.
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