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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 Breen led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Vice - Chairman Herrera delivered the invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Chairman Loi, Vice - Chairman Herrera, Commissioners Alarcon, Breen, and
Ortiz
ABSENT: None
EX OFFICIO: Price, Johnson, Villaschor, and Romanelli
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular meetings of August 19, 2002.
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Alarcon, that the minutes of the
City of Rosemead Regular Planning Commission Meetings of August 19, 2002, be
APPROVED as submitted.
Vote results:
YES: HERRERA, ALARC6N, BREEN, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: LOI
ABSENT: NONE
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.
1 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. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 26622 3242 -3250 Alanreed Avenue
A request by Mr. Hank Jong to subdivide two (2) residential parcels into three (3) lots for the
development of three (3) new single- family residences to be located in the R -2 (Light Multi-
Family Residential) zone.
Presentation: Assistant Planner Villasenor
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Staff recommendation.
Applicant(s):
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APPROVE —for a period of two (2) years, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
In the audience.
Questions from the commissioners to the staff.•
Assistant Planner Villaseoor announced the addition of condition number twenty -six
( #26); wherein, the installation of additional front yard landscape to lot number two
( #2) is warranted.
Commissioner Ortiz questioned the minimum allowance for rear lot number two ( #2);
whereby, Planning Director Johnson confirmed a residentially -zoned flag lot
requirement of five thousand (5000) square feet.
Chairman Loi opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
The project designer, Mr. Lap Nguyen of 1139 Glenview Road, West Covina,
declared his client's approval of the recommended conditions, as well as his availability
to answer commission questions.
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 Vice- Chairman Herrera, to
APPROVE Tentative Parcel Map 26622 for a period of two (2) years, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A "— inclusive of the condition number oventy -six ( #26).
Vote results:
YES:
LOI, HERRERA, ALARCON, BREEN, ORTIZ
NO:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02- 884 -8450 East Valley Boulevard, Unit 103
A request by Masahiro & Yoko Ishimoto, dba "Mass Sushi Restaurant," for the transfer of
ownership of an existing on -sale beer and wine (Type 41) ABC license in conjunction with an
eating establishment located in the C -313, Medium Commercial within a Design Overlay 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:
None.
Chairman Loi opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
Real estate agent for the applicants, Mr. Ryozo Kajino of 8808 Mission Drive, Suite
106, Rosemead, bid the commission's approval by emphasizing the business owners'
thirty (30) -year experience with Japanese cuisine; and the restaurant's winning prime
location.
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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 Vice - Chairman Herrera, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz, to
APPROVE Conditional Use Permit 02 -884 for a period of one (1) year, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Vote results:
YES:
LOT, HERRERA, ALARC6N, BREEN, ORTIZ
NO:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02- 886 -3358 Del Mar Avenue
A request by property owner, Mr. Jae Chung, dba "M & M Market," for the transfer of
ownership of an existing off -sale beer and wine (Type 20) ABC license in conjunction with a
mini - market located in the C -3, Medium Commercial zone.
Presentation: Planning Director Johnson
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.•
None.
Chairman Loi opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
None.
Public hearing was opened to those who wisher! to OPPOSE the application:
None.
There being no one further wishing to address the commission, Chairman Lai closed the
public hearing segment for this project
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Alarcon, seconded by Commissioner Breen, to APPROVE
Conditional Use Permit 02 -886 for a period of one (1) year, subject to the conditions
listed in "Exhibit A."
Vote results:
YES: LOI, HERRERA, ALARC6N, BREEN, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered,
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D. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02- 887 -9423 East Valley Boulevard
A request by business owner, Mr. In -Woo Lee, dba "Valley Produce Market," for the
transfer of ownership of an existing off -sale beer and wine (Type 20) ABC license in
conjunction with a market located in the C -313, Medium Commercial within a Design Overlay
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.•
None.
Chairman Loi opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
None.
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 Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Alarcon, to APPROVE
Conditional Use Permit 02 -887 for a period of one (1) year, subject to the conditions
listed in "Exhibit A."
Vote results:
YES:
LOI, HERRERA, ALARC6N, BREEN, ORTIZ
NO:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
5.
OTHER BUSINESS —None.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. PC RESOLUTION 02 -41 —A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02 -881 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN
UNMANNED TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY (PALM TREE CELLULAR TOWER)
TO BE LOCATED AT 7403 HELLMAN AVENUE IN THE C -3 (MEDIUM
COMMERCIAL) ZONE. (APN: 5286- 008 -030)
B. PC RESOLUTION 02 -42 —A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 02 -100 AND ZONE VARIANCE 02 -319 FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF FAQADE IMPROVEMENTS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AND
FOR A VARIANCE FROM ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.84.070(B) FOR
PROVIDING LESS THAN THE REQUIRED PARKING SPACES FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A BAKERY TO BE LOCATED AT 8702 VALLEY BOULEVARD
IN THE C -3 D (MEDIUM COMMERCIAL WITHIN A DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE. (APN:
5390- 010 -070, -064)
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C. PC RESOLUTION 02 -43 —A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 02 -101 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FACADE
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RETAIL SHOPS TO BE LOCATED
AT 9632 VALLEY BOULEVARD IN THE C -3 D (MEDIUM COMMERCIAL WITH A
DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE. (APN: 8593- 002 -004)
D. PC RESOLUTION 02 -44 —A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97 -722 (MODIFICATION) FOR THE
EXPANSION OF AN AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR BUSINESS TO AN ADJACENT SPACE
(UNIT IA) TO BE LOCATED AT 2727 STINGLE AVENUE, UNIT 2A, IN THE M -ID
(LIGHT MANUFACTURING WITH A DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE. (APN: 5282- 009 -018)
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, ORTIZ
NO:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
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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.
MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF
A. Planning Director Johnson invited the commission to attend the forthcoming "Rosemead 75`"
Diamond Jubilee" celebration on Saturday, September 28, 2002, between the hours of 10:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; accordingly, Valley Boulevard will be cordoned off for the festivities.
B. Chairman Loi inquired into the fire damage status of the "Quanjude Beijing Duck
Restaurant" located at 8450 East Garvey Avenue. Planning Director Johnson vowed to get
back to the chairman with an update.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7.28 P. M
The next meeting will occur on MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2002, at 7: 00 P.M.
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