PC - Minutes - 06-03-02PLANN
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 Hull at 8838 East Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead
Commissioner Ortiz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Alarcon delivered the invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Chairman Loi, Vice - Chairman Herrera, Commissioners Alarcon, Breen, and
Ortiz
ABSENT: None
EX OFFICIO: Price, Johnson, Villasenor, and Romanelli
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular meeting of May 20, 2002
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Alare6n, that the minutes of
the City of Rosemead Regular Planning Commission Meeting of May 20, 2002, be
APPROVED as submitted.
Vote results:
YES: LOI, HERRERA, ALARCON, BREEN, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
2.
t 3.
1
' 4.
I
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly curried and so ordered
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.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH
The commission secretary administered the oath to members of the audience wishing to speak before
the Planning Commission.
PUBLIC HEARING
A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 01- 842 - 8036 -38 East Gamey Avenue
A request by Kai Min Kyi, dba "Oak Tree Plaza," for the development of a mini -mall located
in the C -3, Medium Commercial zone.
Presentation:
Planning Director Johnson
• • JUNE 3, 2002
PLANNING COMMISSION MfNUrES
PAGE 2
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.•
Chairman Loi inquired upon the legality of the existing junkyard; whereupon,
Planning Director Johnson responded that the business is only licensed as an auto
sales lot.
Chairman Loi opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
The project Architect, Mr. Edwin Maa of 1740 Appian Way, Montebello, bid the
commission's approval of this application citing a beneficial area "face lift" as
motivation.
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 Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Alarcon, to APPROVE
Conditional Use Permit 01 -842 for a period of one (1) year, subject to the conditions
listed in "Exhibit A."
Vote results:
YES:
LOI, HERRERA, ALARCON, BREEN, ORTIZ
NO:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so orderer.
B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 73 -85 (MODIFICATION)
ZONE VARIANCE 02- 317 /DESIGN REVIEW 02-97 --4715 Nora: Rosemead Boulevard
A request by Uma Chander, dba "Little People School," for fagade improvements, and the
expansion of an existing preschool with less than the required number of parking located in the
C -313, Medium Commercial with Design Overly zone.
Presentation: Planning Director Johnson
Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for a period of one (1) year, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Applieant(s: In the audience.
Questions from the commissioners to the staff.
Planning Director Johnson disclosed two (2) changes to the conditions of approval;
wherein, condition number thirty ( #30) shall be deleted, and a maximum occupancy
load of one hundred thirty -nine (139) children shall substitute the prior load of seventy
(70) as indicated in condition number fifteen ( #] 5).
Chairman Loi opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
Applicant and property owner, Ms. Uma Chander of Little People School, 4715 North
Rosemead Boulevard, Rosemead, expressed agreement to all the stipulated
conditions; thereafter, Ms. Chander announced her availability to answer any
commission questions.
• • JUNE 3, 2002
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
PAGE 3
Public hearing ivas opener/ 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 Ortiz, to APPROVE
Conditional Use Permit 73 -58 (Modification) /Zone Variance 02- 317/Design Review
02 -97 for a period of one (1) year, subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Vote results:
Vote results:
YES: LOI, HERRERA, ALARC6N, BREEN, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly curried and so ordered
C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 02- 870 -89611 East Valley Boulevard
A request by Mr. Sung Mo Ha, dba "Rosemead Valley Mart," for the issuance of an off -sale
beer and wine (Type 20) ABC license in conjunction with a gasoline station and mini -mart
located in the CBD -D, Central Business District 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:
In reply to Chairman Loi's Ci ►go /7- Eleven status inquiry and concerns relating to the
merging of a fueling station with alcohol retail, Planning Director Johnson informed
the chairman that although plans are currently progressing through plan check; the
project is, nevertheless, pending as a consequence of neighbors' opposition to ABC.
Director Johnson also added that state legislation prohibits jurisdictions from
disassociating both industries. Accordingly, Deputy City Attorney Stan Price
supported the director's comments.
Owing to the correlation of drinking and driving, Commissioner Ortiz called for the
commission's denial; however, Deputy City Attorney Stan Price reminded the
commissioner of the legal grounds for denial.
Chairman Loi opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
i
The applicant, Mr. Sung Mo Ha of 8960 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead,
announced his presence and availability to answer any commission questions.
Commissioner Alare6n sought after the percentage of customers who utilize the
mini - market while refueling; at which point, Mr. Ha acknowledged that many make the
most of his, as well as competitors' mini -mart services.
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.
JUNE 3, 2002
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
PAGE 4
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Ortiz to DENY Conditional Use Permits 02 -870.
Vote results:
Due to lack of a second motion, Commissioner Ortiz's motion to deny Conditional
Use Permit 02 -870 failed.
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Alarcon, seconded by Commissioner Breen, to APPROVE
Conditional Use Permit 02 -870 for a period of one (t) year, subject to the conditions
listed in "Exhibit A. "
Vote results:
YES: LOI, ALARC6N, BREEN
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: ORTIZ, HERRERA
ABSENT: NONE
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and NO ordered.
D. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 26545 /ZONE VARIANCE 02- 31 51324 Rio Hondo Avenue
A request by Mr. Hung Xuong Truong for the subdivision of one (1) parcel into three (3) lots
with the development of two (2) new residences, and a variance from Rosemead Municipal
Code Section §17.16.060 for the existing front unit's side yard setback located in the R -1,
Single- 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(.$): In the audience.
Questions from the commissioners to the staff:
Chairman Loi requested a block wall corroboration for the proposed two (2) units;
Assistant Planner Villasenor confirmed.
Chairman Loi opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
Project engineer, Mr. Tom Cao of Tritech Associates, 135 North San Gabriel
Boulevard, Suite 100, San Gabriel, approached the podium to disclose his client's
acceptance of all conditions. In closing, Mr. Cao offered to answer commission
questions.
Chairman Loi put forth the question of a possible protective wall between the common
driveway and existing front unit; whereby, Mr. Can responded negatively, emphasizing
a wall's intrusive feature. Alternatively, the engineer recommended the installation of
protective posts; however, the project architect, Mr. Charlie Shen of 325 South Altura
Avenue, Arcadia, advised a more aesthetically pleasing form of landscape barrier.
Public hearing was opener/ to those who wished to OPPOSE the application:
Front unit resident, Ms. Siriwong Chulalux of 4334 Rio Hondo Avenue, Rosemead,
expressed a safety concern in which the installation of a dividing brick wall down the
middle of the driveway to separate vehicles was requested. In order to maintain the Fire
Department access minimum of twenty (20) feet, Planning Director Johnson
explained that a wall encroachment would not be feasible; therefore, the director urged
a landscaped divider.
There being no one further wishing to address the commission, Chairman Loi closed the
public hearing seganent for this project
• • JUNF;3,2002
PLANNING COMMISSION MINU'ITS
PAGE 5
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Alarcon, seconded by Commissioner Herrera, to
APPROVE Tentative Parcel Map 26545 and Zone Variance 02 -315 for a period of
one (1) year, subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A. "
Vote results:
YES: LOI, HERRERA, ALARCON, BREEN, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
5.
OTHER BUSINESS
A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 87 -384 (EXTENSiON�-- Mission Drive
A request by ABC Child Development for the operation of a preschool.
Presentation: Planning Director Johnson
Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for a period of five (5) years, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Applicant(.): In the audience.
Questions from the commissioners to the staff.•
None.
Chairman Loi opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
Chairman Loi put forth a question relating to the school's office location. Since the
preschool is situated within a religious facility; the school's representative, Ms.
Marianna Sanchez of 3739 Canfield Road, Pasadena, acknowledged the lack of an
on -site administrative office.
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 Breen, to APPROVE
Conditional Use Permits 87 -384 (Extension) for a period of five (5) years, subject to
the conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Vote results:
YES:
LOI, HERRERA, ALARCON, BREEN, ORTIZ
NO:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. PC RESOLUTION 02 -26 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02 -872 FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW AUTO REPAIR GARAGE IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN
AUTO REPAIR BUSINESS ("KEVIN AUTO ") TO BE LOCATED AT 8048 -50 EAST
GARVEYA VENUE IN THE C -3, MEDIUM COMMERCIAL ZONE (APN: 5284- 016 -002).
• .IuNE 3, 2002
PLANNING COMMISSION MYNUI'ES
PAGE 6
B. PC RESOLUTION 02 -27 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02 -874 FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF A WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY ( "CINGULAR
WIRELESS ") LOCATED AT 2300 KELBURN AVENUE IN THE R -2, LIGHT MULTI-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (APN: 5284- 020 -801).
C. PC RESOLUTION 02 -28 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL U.SE PERMIT 02 -875 FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF A MOBILE UNIT TO BE UTILIZED FOR OFFICE SPACE AND A
LUNCHROOM LOCATED AT 8657 GRAND AVENUE IN THE R -1, SINGLE- FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ZONE (APN: 5389- 007 -017).
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:
LOL HERRERA, ALARCON, BREEN, ORTIZ
NO:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordererL
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. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF
A. With respect to the northwest corner of Rosemead and Valley Boulevards, Commissioner
Breen related interest in the site's renovation progress. Planning Director Johnson notified
the commissioner of upgraded design changes, as a result of which, a design review
reapplication would be forthcoming.
B. Commissioner Ortiz voiced concern over three (3) issues: Firstly, the commissioner
conveyed graffiti sightings at the intersection of Del Mar Avenue and San Gabriel Boulevard,
additionally, along the main streets of Hellman Avenue, Del Mar Avenue, and San Gabriel
Boulevard. Secondly, Commissioner Ortiz solicited thoughts on how to control the
widespread graffiti problem once and for all. Lastly, the Silver Mug Saloon had been observed
violating a conditional noise restriction, whereby, front doors have been left ajar during
operating hours. In response, Planning Director Johnson established that considerable
expenditure of city funds is designated to remove graffiti; nevertheless, the director stressed
tenant and property owner collaboration, and the hiring of more clean -up crews as possible
solutions to the problem. Director Johnson further agreed with the commissioner's
assessment of the Silver Mug's noise infraction and resolved to investigate.
C. With reference to the southwest corner of Walnut Grove Avenue and Valley Boulevard,
Commissioner Herrera communicated that location's untidy state. Planning Director
Johnson informed the commissioner that negotiations to settle property line issues is currently
ensuing between McDonald's and the T.1's Restaurant property.owner; moreover, the director
verified the sending of clean -up notices.
JuNI? 3, 2002
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUI'CS
PAGe 7
D. Chairman Loi also reported graffiti at 3206 and 3327 Del Mar Avenue; likewise, requesting
the improvement status of the overpass situated in the vicinity of the new Garvey Senior
Community Center. Planning Director Johnson updated the chairman with current plans to
rebuild the entire bridge, together with the use of sloped surfaces to prevent transient
encampments.
E. Planning Director Johnson closed tonight's proceedings by thanking the commissioners for
their appearance at City Manager Frank Tripepi's retirement party.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the commission, the meeting was atjourned «t 8:16 p.m.
The next meeting will occur on MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2002, at 7.00 P.M.
BWJ /Aetz