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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD PLANNING COMMISSION
JULY 1, 2002
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Planning Commission was called to order by
Chairman Loi at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 8838 E. Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
Commissioner Breen led the Pledge to the Flag
Vice -Chair Herrera delivered the Invocation
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Chairman Loi, Vice - Chairman Herrera, Commissioners Breen, Ortiz,
Alarcon
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 3, and June 17, 2002
MOTION BY CHAIRMAN LOI, SECOND BY VICE - CHAIRMAN HERRERA that the
Minutes of the meeting of June 3, and June 17, 2002, are approved as submitted. Vote
resulted:
Yes:
Loi, Herrera, Breen, Ortiz, Alarcon
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURES AND APPEAL RIGHTS
Deputy City Attorney Stan Price explained the public hearing process and the right to appeal
Planning Commssion decisions to the City Council.
AMINISTRATION OF OATH
The commission secretary administered the oath to the members of the audience wishing to
speak before the Planning Commission
PUBLIC HEARING:
A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02 -877; DESIGN REVIEW 02 -98
Property owner Jeff Chen submitted applications for a Conditional Use Permit and
Design Review to develop a mini mall, located at 9424 — 9430 East Valley Boulevard.
The site is located in the C -313, Medium Commercial with a Design Overlay Zone.
Presentation: Assistant Planner Jennifer Villasenor
Staff recommendation: APPROVE for a period of one (1) year subject to the
conditions
Applicant (s): Absent
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Commissioner Ortiz was concerned about the trash bins located near residents adjacent
on the east side of the C- section of the parking.
Chairman Loi opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this project:
Daniel Amayah of 1422 S 7 1 St., Alhambra, CA., represented Mr. Simon Lee, who was
unable to attend the meeting. He agreed with the conditions of the application and stated
that he can work with the commission on any adjustments that need to be made.
Planning Director, Brad Johnson stated that it would be a possibility, however, they may
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Lose a parking stall by moving the trash bins, which are in a strange angle in the corner.
The other option would be that they would lose 250 sq. ft. of building to meet the
parking requirements of the city.
Chairman Loi suggested more time to discuss with the planning director to revise the
plan and to continue this item to the next meeting.
B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02 -879 — 8306 Garvey Avenue- Cingular Wireless
Services, Inc. submitted an application for the installation of a wireless
telecommunications facility, located in the C -31); Medium Commercial with a Design
Overlay Zone.
Presentation: Assistant Planner Jennifer Villasenor
Staff recommendation: APPROVE for a period of one (1) year, subject to the conditions.
Applicant(s) In the audience
Chairman Loi opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this project:
Gil Gonzalez from consulting group of Cingular Wireless of 18500 Von Karman Ave., Ste. 870,
Irvine, CA 92612.proposed this project and stated that he would answer questions from the
commission.
Public hearing was opened to those who wished to OPPOSE to the project. None
Motion by Commissioner Alarcon, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz, to approve Conditional
Use Permit 02 -879 for a period of one (1) year subject to the conditions.
Vote results:
YES: Loi, Herrera, Alarcon, Breen Ortiz
NO: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 90 -508, DESIGN REVIEW 02 -99;
ZONE VARIANCE 02 -318 —9353 East Valley Boulevard — Property Owner Randy
Planegger submitted applications for a 3,247 + square foot addition to an existing mini -
mall with less that the required number of parking spaces, located in the C3 -D, Medium
Commercial within a Design Overlay Zone.
Presentation: Planning Director Johnson
Staff recommendation: APPROVE for a period of one (1) year subject to conditions.
Applicant (s): In the audience
Questions from the commissioners to the staff:
Chairman Loi opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this project:
Randy Planegger of 25825 W. Meadow Lane, Stevenson Ranch, CA., stated that he
promised to put up first class projects in the city. as Pacific Clinics. which is at this
location. Mr. Planegger introduced Dr. Terry Gock of Pacific Clinics to the
commission.
Public hearing was opened to those who wished to OPPOSE the project. None
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Motion by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Alarcon, to APPROVE
Modification of Conditional Use Permit 90 -508, Design Review 02 -99; Zone Variance 02 -318
for a period of one (1) year, subject to the conditions.
Vote results:
YES: Loi, Herrera, Alarcon, Breen, Ortiz
NO: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
OTHER BUSINESS
A. Conditional Use Permit 94 -624; Extension - 8412 Garvey Avenue -by Hamid and
Farhad Sayari Dba Roy's Liquor Store for the transfer of ownership of an Off -Sale
General (type 21) ABC license in conjunction with a liquor store.
Motion by Commissioner Alarcon, seconded by Commissioner Breen, to APPROVE
Extension of Conditional Use Permit 94 -624 for a period o (1) yeaaubject to the
conditions. WO-)
Vote results:
YES: Loi, Herrera Alarcon, Breen Ortiz
NO: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. PC RESOLUTION 02 -33 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP 26557 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND SUBDIVISION OF A 27-
UNIT INDUSTRIAL CONDOMINIUM, BUSINESS PARK, TO BE
LOCATED AT 5016 EARLE AVENUE IN THE M -1; LIGHT
MANUFACTURING ZONE. (APN: 5373-033-800,-801,-806).
B. PC RESOLUTION 02 -34 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP 26583 FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF ONE PARCEL INTO TWO
PARCELS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO NEW SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCES, TO BE LOCATED AT 9325 PITKIN STREET IN THE R -1;
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE. (APN: 8592- 016 -031).
C. PC RESOLUTION 02 -35 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02 -878 FOR THE
TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF AN OFF -SALE GENERAL (TYPE 21) ABC
LICENSE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A LIQUOR STORE, LOCATED AT 9442
EAST VALLEY BOULEVARD IN THE C -3; MEDIUM COMMERCIAL WITHIN
A DESIGN OVERLAY ZONE. (APN: 5390- 012 -063).
Deputy Attorney Stan Price presented the resolution by title only.
Motion by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Alarcon to approve Consent
Calendar.
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Vote resulted:
YES: Loi, Herrera, Alarcon, Breen, Ortiz
NO: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE: None
MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF: None
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
The next regular meeting will be held on July 15, 2002 at 7:00 p.m.
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