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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 Alarc6n led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Breen delivered the invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Chairman Loi, Vice - Chairman Herrera, Commissioners Alarc6n, Breen, and
Ortiz
ABSENT: None
EX OFFICIO: Price, Johnson, Wilkinson, and Romanelli
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Deferred to the next meeting of July 1, 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 OATH
The commission secretary administered the oath to members of the audience wishing to speak before
the Planning Commission.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 26557 -5016 Earle Avenue
A request by Joseph Win, dba "Real Progress, Incorporated," for the development and
subdivision of a 27 -unit industrial condominium business park located in the M -1, Light
Manufacturing zone.
Presentation:
Associate Planner Wilkinson
Staff recommendation: APPROVE and ADOPT NEGATIVE DECLARATION —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:
' Commissioner Alarc6n inquired whether the subject site includes the proposed
Edgeivood Language School; whereupon, Associate Planner Wilkinson verified the
school's location to be in an adjacent property, not part of this project.
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Chairman Loi requested land use clarification; at which point, Associate Planner
Wilkinson responded industrial manufacturing. As a result, Chairman Loi asked what
course of action would be followed in the handling of toxic chemicals; Deputy City
Attorney Stan Price countered that harmful substances would be reviewed at the time
of the conditional use permit application.
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, announced his client's agreement to all conditions and bid the commission's
approval of this application citing a beneficial employment impact to the community, as
well as aesthetically pleasing land enhancements. Thereafter, Mr. Lee announced his
availability to answer any commission questions.
Commissioner Alarcon questioned each tract's lease or purchase arrangement;
whereby, Mr. Lee confirmed individual or multiple -unit purchase availability.
Commissioner Breen sought corroboration to a tentative starting date and the possible
inclusion of interior load- bearing walls, Mr. Lee affirmed the wall configuration and
stated that they wished to commence construction as soon as possible.
Seeing as Walnut Grove Avenue traffic is exceptionally heavy in the morning,
Commissioner Ortiz queried the likelihood of a traffic study and whether warehousing,
small business, or auto repair ventures would be approved. Although the traffic
engineer did conduct a project evaluation, Planning Director Johnson informed the
commissioner of her decision to exclude a traffic study; furthermore, the director
emphasized a combination of upscale warehousing and manufacturing businesses with a
constraint of auto - related operations.
Chairman Loi disclosed duplicate conditions; wherein, condition numbers sixteen
( #16) and twenty -five ( 925) both address the ground level utility equipment. In
addition, the chairman communicated concerns over vehicle circulation and proposed
the installation of a second Earle Avenue entrance. In order to provide a second access,
Planning Director Johnson indicated the elimination of three (3) parking stalls;
moreover, the director assented to the deletion of equivalent condition number twenty -
five ( #25). Mr. Lee offered to further widen the Walnut Grove Avenue approach by
means of a of ten (10) foot dedication. To resolve the matter, Chairman Loi advised
further discussion between the director and architect at a later date.
Public hearing ions opened to those who wished to OPPOSE the application:
None.
There being no one wishing to address the commission, Chairman Loi closed the
public hearing segment fir this project.
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Alarcon, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz, to APPROVE
and ADOPT THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION for Tentative Tract Map 26557
for a period of two (2) years, subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A"—exclusive
of Condilion Number hvenly -five ( #25).
Vote results:
YES:
LOI, HERRERA, ALARC6N, BREEN, ORTIZ
NO:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordererd
B. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 26583 9325Pitkin.Vtreet
A request by Leo Lee for the subdivision of one (1) parcel into two (2) lots for the development
of two (2) new single - family units to be located in the R -1, Single- Family Residential zone.
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Presentation: Associate Planner Wilkinson
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.
Chairman Loi opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
Project engineer, Mr. Scott Chang of 11823 Slauson Avenue, Suite 18, Santa Fe
Springs, declared agreement to and vowed compliance with the overall conditions of
approval, afterward, Mr. Chang announced 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 Alarcon, seconded by Commissioner Breen, to APPROVE
Tentative Parcel Map 26583 for a period of two (2) years, subject to the conditions
listed in "Exhibit A."
Vote results:
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Vote results:
YES: LOI, HERRERA, ALARC6N, BREEN, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 02- 878 -9442 East Valley Boulevard
A request by Mr. Fakher Salem, dba "Tony's Liquor," for the transfer of ownership of an
oft -sale general (Type 21) ABC license in conjunction with a liquor store located in the C3 -D,
Medium Commercial within a Design Overlay zone.
Presentation: Planning Director Johnson
Stnffreconmhendation: 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 stuff:
None.
Chairman Loi opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
The applicant, Ms Fakher Salem of 805 Oakdale Avenue, Monrovia, pledged to
operate in accordance with the staff requirements.
Public hearing was opener/ to those who wished to OPPOSE the application:
None.
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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 Ortiz, to APPROVE
Conditional Use Permit 02 -878 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 Lai declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
5. OTHER BUSINESS
A. None.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. PC RESOLUTION 02 -29 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 01 -842 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
MINI -MALL TO BE LOCATED AT 8036 -38 EAST GARVEY AVENUE IN THE C -3,
MEDIUM COMMERCIAL ZONE (APN: 5284 -016 -032).
B. PC RESOLUTION 02 -30 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 73 -58 & 88 -429,
ZONE VARIANCE 01 -317, AND DESIGN REVIEW 01 -97 FOR THE FAQADE
IMPROVEMENTS AND THE EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING PRESCHOOL WITH LESS
THAN THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 4715
ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD IN THE C -313, MEDIUM COMMERCIAL WITHIN ADESIGN
OVERLAY ZONE (APN: 5389-018-018/011).
C. PC RESOLUTION 02 -31 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02 -870 FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AN OFF -
SALE BEER AND WINE (TYPE 20) ABC LICENSE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A
GASOLINE STATION AND MINI -MART LOCATED AT 8960 EAST VALLEY
BOULEVARD IN THE CBD -D, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT WITHIN A DESIGN
OVERLAY ZONE (APN: 5390 -012 -063).
D. PC RESOLUTION 02 -32 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 26545 AND ZONE VARIANCE 02 -315 FOR
THE SUBDIVISION OF ONE (1) RESIDENTIAL PARCEL INTO THREE (3) LOTS AND
THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO (2) NEW RESIDENCES BEHIND THE EXISTING
FRONT RESIDENCE AND FOR A VARIANCE FROM ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION §17.16.060 FOR THE SIDE YARD SETBACK OF THE FRONT RESIDENCE
LOCATED AT 4324 RIO HONDO AVENUE IN THE R -1, SINGLE - FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ZONE (APN: 8592 - 017 -012).
Deputy Attorney Stan Price presented the resolution by title only.
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Herrera, to waive
further reading and adopt said resolution.
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YES: LOI, HERRERA, ALARCON, BREEN, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordere(I
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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. As initially mentioned at the June 3 commission meeting, Commissioner Herrera commended
staff on finally compelling property owners to clean up the future McDonal d's Restaurant site
at the corner of Walnut Grove Avenue and Valley Boulevard.
B. Chairman Loi reported graffiti at 3100 -3103 Del Mar Avenue.
C. Associate Planner Wilkinson closed tonight's proceedings by announcing the pending arrival
of her first child in December; accordingly, congratulations were forthcoming from
commissioners and staff.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other husinevs to come before the commission, the sleeting ivres tujourned at 7.38 p.m
The next meeting will occur on MONDAY, JULY 1, 2002, at 7.00 P.M.
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