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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 td 8838 East Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead
Commissioner Alarc6n led the Pledge ojAllegiance.
Commissioner Ortiz delivered the invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Chairman Loi, Commissioners Alarc6n, Breen, and Ortiz
ABSENT: Vice - Chairman Herrera
EX OFFICIO: Price, Johnson, Villasenor, and Calder6n
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Deferred to the next meeting of August S, 2002.
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 OATI1
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- 877 /DESIGN REVIEW 02 -98 -9428 East Valley
Boulevaral
A request by Jeff Chen for the development of a 9,000± square foot mini -mall located in the
C3 -D, Medium Commercial within a Design Overlay zone.
Presentation: Director Johnson
Strr APPROVE —for a period of one (1) year, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Aly) icant(s): In the audience.
Questions from the commissioners to the staff.-
Planning Director Johnson advised the commission of two (2) conditional
modifications: Firstly, a typo was reported for condition number thirty -six ( #36);
wherein, the project is described incorrectly as an "industrial business park," rather than
mini -mall. Secondly, the incorporation of condition number thirty -eight ( #38),
whereby, a six (6) -foot high concrete block wall is to be installed along the perimeter.
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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 td 8838 East Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead
Commissioner Alarc6n led the Pledge ojAllegiance.
Commissioner Ortiz delivered the invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Chairman Loi, Commissioners Alarc6n, Breen, and Ortiz
ABSENT: Vice - Chairman Herrera
EX OFFICIO: Price, Johnson, Villasenor, and Calder6n
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Deferred to the next meeting of August S, 2002.
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 OATI1
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- 877 /DESIGN REVIEW 02 -98 -9428 East Valley
Boulevaral
A request by Jeff Chen for the development of a 9,000± square foot mini -mall located in the
C3 -D, Medium Commercial within a Design Overlay zone.
Presentation: Director Johnson
Strr APPROVE —for a period of one (1) year, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Aly) icant(s): In the audience.
Questions from the commissioners to the staff.-
Planning Director Johnson advised the commission of two (2) conditional
modifications: Firstly, a typo was reported for condition number thirty -six ( #36);
wherein, the project is described incorrectly as an "industrial business park," rather than
mini -mall. Secondly, the incorporation of condition number thirty -eight ( #38),
whereby, a six (6) -foot high concrete block wall is to be installed along the perimeter.
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Chairman Loi opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
The project architect, Mr. Simon Lee of 140 West Valley Boulevard, Suite 215, San
Gabriel, declared his client's agreement to the overall conditions of approval;
afterward, Mr. Lee announced his availability to answer commission questions.
Public hearing was opened to those who wished to OPPOSE the application:
Mr. Aipulo Angel of 9419 Steel Street, Rosemead, approached the podium to verify
the project's proposed designated use. Although the applicant anticipates a
"professional office" complex, Director Johnson clarified that a "mini- mall"
classification is designed to provide tenant flexibility.
There heing 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 -877 /Design Review 02 -98 for a period of one (1) year,
subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A "— inclusive of condition number thirty -
eight (1138).
Vote results:
YES: LO1, ALARCON, BREEN, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: HERRERA
Chairman Lai declared said motion aluly carried and .so ordered
B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02- 880 -1151 Sam Gabriel13oulenard
A request by Alexis Kaiser, dba "Circus Vargas," for the operation of a circus as part of a
high school fundraiser to be located in the athletic field of Don Bosco Technical High School
for a three (3) -day period (July 29 -31, 2002) within the PD, Planned Development zone.
Presentation: Assistant Planner Villaseiior
Slnffrecommmendation: APPROVE —for a period of three (3) days, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Applicant(s): In the audience.
Questious from the commissioners to the stafJi
None.
Chairman Loi opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
Applicant, Ms. Alexis Kaiser of 1232 Prospect, Los Angeles, thanked planning staff
for their support and hard work. In closing, Ms. Kaiser offered to answer any
questions.
Commissioner Ortiz inquired upon the applicant's insurance status; whereupon, Ms.
Kaiser confirmed an effective coverage.
Public hearing was opened to those who wished to OPPOSE the application:
As a result of prior familiarity with Bosco school events, representative of the Walnut
Grove Homeowners Association, Mr. John Brady of 8337 East Village Lane,
Rosemead, expressed concerns ranging from intolerable noise, litter, and traffic to
inadequate /overflow parking and conflicting land usage intent.
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In rebuttal, Ms. Kaiser reminded Mr. Brady of Circus Vargas' thirty (30) years
experience, upon which, their clients have requested return engagements. Furthermore,
Ms. Kaiser guaranteed that all traffic and noise concerns would be addressed and
resolved. Likewise, Director Johnson assured the complainant that Circus Vargas
would be formally convening with the sheriff's Rosemead team to organize traffic
strategy. In addition, the director emphasized a difference between major amusements
and school activities; wherein, "school- sponsored" events are not required to coordinate
with the Sheriffs Department.
There being no one further wishing to address the commission, Chairman Loi closed the
public hearing segment far this project.
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Alarcon, to APPROVE
Conditional Use Permit 02 -880 for a period of three (3) days, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Vote results:
Vote results:
YES: LOI, ALARCON, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: BREEN
ABSENT: HERRERA
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carrier/ and so ordered.
C. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 02 -01 /ZONE CHANGE 02- 215 /CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT 02- 863 -2401 Pine .StreeU2447San Gabriel Boulevard
A request by Mr. Richard Meaglia of Park Edison, LLC, dba "Global Industrial/Mini-
Storage Park," to amend the General Plan land use designation from Public Facilities to
Mixed Use: Industrial /Commercial, and to change zoning from R -2 (Light Multiple Family
Residential) and C -3 (Medium Commercial) to M -I (Light Manufacturing) for the development
of a mini - storage and commercial /industrial complex to be located in the C -3 (Medium
Commercial) and R -2 (Light Multiple Family Residential) zones.
Presentation: Assistant Planner Villasenor
Staff recommendation: CONTINUE —to the August 5, 2002, Planning Commission
Regular meeting.
Due to final design rmrdifications, this item will he CONTINUED to the next regularly
scheduled Planning Commission meeting of August 5, 2002
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OTHER BUSINESS
A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98 -738 (E\TENSION�– 434 East Gan
A request by N ian -Ting Teng, dba "Blue Star Automotive," to extend a permit for the
operation of an automotive repair and body shop business.
Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for a period of six (6) months, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Applieant(c): In the audience.
Questions from the commissioners to the sta
None.
There being no one . litrther u to address the commission, Chairman Loi closed the
public hearing segrnent_Jor this project.
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(MO) Motion by Commissioner Alarc6n, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz, to APPROVE
Conditional Use Permit 98 -738 (Extension) for a period of six (6) months, subject to
the conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Vote results:
YES: LOI, ALARCON, BREEN, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: HERRERA
Chairman Lai declared said notion duly carried and so ordered
6.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. PC RESOLUTION 02 -36 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL. USE PERMIT 02 -879 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY TO BE LOCATED AT 8306 EARLE
AVENUE IN THE C -3D (MEDIUM COMMERCIAL WITH A DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE
(APN: 5283- 008 -800, 801, 802, 803).
B. PC RESOLUTION 02 -37 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 90 -508 1DESIGN
REVIEW 01 -99; ZONE VARIANCE 02 -318 FOR THE 3,247± SQUARE FOOT ADDITION
TO AN EXISTING MINI -MALL WITH LESS THAN THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF
PARKING SPACES TO BE LOCATED AT 9353 EAST VALLEY BOULEVARD IN THE
C -313 (MEDIUM COMMERCIAL WITH A DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE (APN:
8592 -010 -025).
Deputy Attorney Stan Price presented the resolution by title only.
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Alarc6n, to waive
further reading and adopt said resolution.
Vote results:
YES: LOI, ALARCON, BREEN, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: HERRERA
Chairman Loi rleelared .caul motion duly carrier/ 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. Commissioner Alarc6n proposed the use of advertisements and /or a law enforcement alliance
to deter the use of illegal fireworks within the city. Planning Director Johnson vowed to
discuss the matter with the Sheriffs Department, however, given that layoffs and transfers
beleaguer the Sheriffs Department, Commissioner Breen advised corroborating the number of
officers available to assist the city in monitoring unauthorized fireworks.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There heing no other business to come he/ore the commission, the meeting was at journed at 7:35 P.M
The new neeting will occur on A /ONDA I; A UGUST J, 2002, at 7.00 P.M.
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