PC - Minutes - 05-20-02770
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CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City of Rosemead Planning Commission was called to order
by Chairman Alaredn at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers of the Rosemead City Hall at 8838 East Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead
Vice - Chairman Loi led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Ortiz delivered the invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Chairman Alarcon, Vice- Chairman Loi, Commissioners Breen, Herrera, and
Ortiz
ABSENT:, None
EX OFFICIO: Crowe, Price, Johnson, Villasenor, and Romanelli
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular meeting of May 6, 2002.
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Vice - Chairman Loi, that the minutes of the
City of Rosemead Regular Planning Commission Meeting of May 6, 2002, be APPROVED
as submitted.
Vote results:
YES: ALARCON, LOI, BREEN, HERRERA, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairman Alarcon 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.
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. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02- 872 - 8048 -50 East Garvey Avenue
A request by Kevin and Mimi Luu, dba "Kevin Auto," to construct a new auto repair garage
in conjunction with the operation of an existing auto repair business located in the C -3,
Medium Commercial zone.
Presentation: Assistant Planner Villasenor
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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 view of the fact that the applicant is required to relocate from his adjoining
commercially -zoned residential unit, Vice- Chairman Loi inquired why a mixed -use
enterprise permitting both business and residential applications is undesirable. Since
the housing structure had been converted during the mid -1980s to a commercial land
use, Planning Director Johnson explained that reversion to residential would be
contrary to city ordinance.
Chairman Alarcon opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
The project representative, Mr. Edwin Mah of 1740 Appian Way, Montebello,
indicated his clients' understanding and agreement to the staff - recommended conditions
of approval; moreover, the owners' willingness to move out at project's completion was
corroborated. In closing, Mr. Mah bid the commission's approval of this application.
Public hearing was opened to those who wished to OPPOSE the application:
None.
There being no one further wishing to address the commission, Chairman Alarcon closed the
public hearing segment for this project.
(MO) Motion by Vice - Chairman Loi, seconded by Commissioner Breen, to APPROVE
Conditional Use Permit 02 -872 for a period of one (1) year, subject to the conditions
listed in "Exhibit A."
Vote results:
YES: ALARCON, LOI, BREEN, HERRERA, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairman Alarcon declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02 -874 -2300 Kelburn Avenue
A request by Gil Gonzalez, dba "Cingular Wireless," for the installation of a wireless
telecommunications facility located in the R -2, Light Multi - 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(s): In the audience.
Questions from the commissioners to the staff:
Chairman Alarcon asked whether any neighbor concerns pertaining to this proposal
had been submitted; Assistant Planner Villasenor replied, "no."
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Chairman Alarcon opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
Project representative, Mr. Gil Gonzalez of The Consulting Group, Incorporated,
18500 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 870, Irvine, expressed agreement to all the
stipulated requirements with the exception of condition number sixteen ( 916); wherein,
it is stated: "All open area not covered by concrete, asphalt, or structures shall be
landscaped and maintained on a regular basis. " Given that the property owner,
Southern California Edison, mandates a twenty -five (25) -foot clearance surrounding
the transmission tower; Mr. Gonzalez conveyed compliance unfeasibility.
Furthermore, Mr. Gonzalez requested endorsement of a "tennis court- style" chain link
interweave screen combination. Despite the fact that the disputed condition is standard,
Assistant Planner Villasenor agreed to its elimination; however, the suggested screen
was not recommended.
Public hearing was opened to those who wished to OPPOSE the application:
None.
There being no one further wishing to address the commission, Chairman Alarcon closed the
public hearing segment for this project.
(MO) Motion by Vice - Chairman Loi, seconded by Commissioner Herrera, to APPROVE
Conditional Use Permit 02 -874 for a period of one (1) year, subject to the conditions
listed in "Exhibit A."
Vote results:
Vote results:
YES: ALARC6N, LOI, BREEN, HERRERA, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairman Alarcon declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 02- 875 -8675 Grand Avenue
A request by Mr. Benjamin Lewis, dba "California American Water Company," for the
installation of a mobile trailer unit to be utilized for office space and lunchroom to be located in
the M -1, Light Manufacturing 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.•
Commissioner Ortiz voiced concerns of underside trailer storage; consequently, the
commissioner requested an added condition prohibiting storage.
Chairman Alarcon opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
Site Manager, Mr. Louie Romero of California American Water Company, 2020
Huntington Drive, San Marino, vowed full compliance to all specified conditions.
Public hearing was opened to those who wisher! to OPPOSE the application:
None.
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There being no one further wishing to address the commission, Chairman Alarcon closed the
public hearing segment for this project.
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Herrera, to APPROVE
Conditional Use Permits 02 -875 for a period of one (1) year, subject to the conditions
listed in "Exhibit A "— inclusive of storage proviso.
Vote results:
YES: ALARCON, LOI, BREEN, HERRERA, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairman Alarcon declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
5.
OTHER BUSINESS
A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94 -627 (CONTINUANCE" East Garvey Avenue
A request by Circle "K" Corporation for the issuance of an off -sale beer and wine (Type 20)
ABC license in conjunction with a convenience market.
Presentation: Planning Director Johnson
Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for a period of five (5) years, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Applicant(s): In the audience.
Questions from the commissioners to the staff:
Vice - Chairman Loi called for Sheriff Department comments; whereupon, Planning
Director Johnson verified only minor alcohol- related incidents.
Commissioner Ortiz advocated a three (3) -year extension, as opposed to five (5); at
which point, the commission concurred.
There being no one further wishing to address the commission, Chairman Alarcon closed the
public hearing segment for this project.
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Vice - Chairman Loi, to APPROVE
Conditional Use Permits 94 -627 (Continuance) for a period of three (3) years,
subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Vote results:
YES:
ALARCON, LOI, BREEN, ORTIZ, HERRERA
NO:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
Chairman Alarcon declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92 -573 (EXTENSION) - 7833 -35 Emerson Place
A request by Reverend G. Gunaratana, dba "Los Angeles Buddhist Union," for operation of
a religious facility.
Presentation: Planning Director Johnson
Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for a period of two (2) years, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Applicant(s): In the audience.
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Questions from the commissioners to the staff.•
None.
There being no one further wishing to address the commission, Chairman Alarcon closed the
public hearing segment for this project.
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Vice- Chairman Loi, to APPROVE
Conditional Use Permits 92 -573 (Extension) for a period of two (2) years, subject to
the conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Vote results:
YES: ALARC6N, LOI, BREEN, ORTIZ, HERRERA
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairman Alarcon declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
6.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. PC RESOLUTION 02 -23 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 -867 FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH OVER 2,500 SQUARE
FEET OF LIVING AREA TO BE LOCATED AT 9128 GUESS STREET IN THE R -1,
SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (APN: 8594- 010 -008).
B. PC RESOLUTION 02 -24 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 02 -871 FOR THE
TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF AN EXISTING OFF -SALE BEER AND WINE (TYPE
20) ABC LICENSE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A DRIVE -THRU MARKET LOCATED AT
8405 EAST GARVEY AVENUE IN THE M- 1, LIGHT MANUFACTURING ZONE (APN:
5288- 005 -030).
C. PC RESOLUTION 02 -25 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 02 -873 1ZONE
VARIANCE 02 -316 FOR THE MINI -MALL SUBDIVISION OF A COMMERCIAL
CENTER AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BASKIN ROBBINS ICE CREAM
ESTABLISHMENT RETAINING LESS THAN THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF PARKING
LOCATED AT 3000 -14 .SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD IN THE C -3, MEDIUM
COMMERCIAL ZONE (APN: 5288- 009 -074).
Deputy Attorney Stan Price presented the resolution by title only.
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Vice - Chairman Loi, to waive further
reading and adopt said resolution.
Vote results:
YES: ALARC6N, LOI, BREEN, HERRERA, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairman Alarcon declarer/ said 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. None.
9. REORGANIZATION
A. (MO) Motion by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Herrera, to nominate
VICE - CHAIRMAN LOI as Chairman of the Rosemead Planning Commission.
Vote results:
YES: ALARCON, LOI, BREEN, HERRERA, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairman Alarcon declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
B. (MO) Motion by Chairman Loi, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz, to nominate
COMMISSIONER HERRERA as Vice - Chairman of the Rosemead Planning Commission.
Vote results:
YES: LOI, HERRERA, ALARCON, BREEN, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairman Loi declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the comnussion, tire meeting was adjourned at 7 p.HL
The next meeting will occur on MONDA Y, JUNE 3, 2002, at 7:00 P.M.
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