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CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City of Rosemead Planning Commission was called to order
by Chairman Alarcon at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers of the Rosemead City Hall at 8838 East Valley
Boulevard, RosemearL
Commissioner Breen led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Herrera 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 April 15, 2002.
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Vice - Chairman Loi, that the minutes of the
City of Rosemead Regular Planning Commission Meeting of April 15, 2002, be
APPROVED as submitted.
Vote results:
YES:
LOI, BREEN, HERRERA, ORTIZ
NO:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
ALARC6N
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.
1 4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02 -867 -9128 Guess Street
A request by Richard Hieu Lam to construct an addition to an existing single- family residence
creating a floor area in excess of 2,500 square feet of living area in the R -1, Single - Family
Residential zone.
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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:
Commissioner Breen inquired into the likelihood of the mounting of a second floor
deck; whereupon, Assistant Planner Villasenor responded affirmatively.
While a last- minute reduction was proposed for the addition, Vice- Chairman Loi
requested the adjusted floor area ratio; Assistant Planner Villasenor estimated a
decrease of approximately one percent (1 %)— between thirty -six to thirty -seven percent
(36 -37 %).
Chairman Alarcon opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
The project architect. Mr. Lap Nguyen of 1139 Glenview Road, West Covina,
indicated his client's agreement to the staff - recommended revised conditions of
approval; thereafter, Mr. Nguyen announced his availability to answer 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 Alarcon closed the
public hearing segment for this project.
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Vice - Chairman Loi, to APPROVE
Conditional Use Permit 02 -867 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- 871 -8405 East Garvey Avenue
A request by Jung Kyu Hwang, dba "C.K. Altadena Market," 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 in the M -1, Light Manufacturing zone.
Presentation: Planning Director Johnson
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:
Believing that a past condition mandated the removal of on -site public pay phones,
Vice- Chairman Loi wished to verify compliance; Planning Director Johnson replied
he would review prior conditions and report back.
Chairman Alarcon opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
None.
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Public hearing was opened to those who wished to OPPOSE the application:
In view of the fact that signs prohibiting on -site alcohol consumption have failed to
restrain said action, Juan Nunez of 2702 Del Mar Avenue, Rosemead, recommended
the patrol of law enforcement as a preventative approach. In accord, Chairman
Alarcon emphasized business owner involvement in curtailing the illegal activity; as a
result of which, Director Johnson stated that the request would be forwarded onto the
sheriff's department.
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 Ortiz, to APPROVE
Conditional Use Permit 02 -871 for a period of one (1) year, subject to the conditions
listed in "Exhibit A."
Vote results:
Vote results:
YES:
ALARCON, LOI, BREEN, HERRERA, ORTIZ
NO:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
Chairman Alarcon declared said notion duly carried and so ordered
C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 02 -873 /ZONE VARIANCE 02- 31 03000 San Gabriel
Boulevard
A request by Mr. Victor Van, dba "San Gabriel Plaza," to subdivide a mini -mall of a
commercial center for the development of a Baskin Robbins Ice Cream establishment providing
less than the required amount of parking located in the C -3, Medium Commercial 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 an attempt to regulate overcrowding and vehicle traffic, Commissioner Ortiz
mentioned the possibility of tagging parking stalls with the respective business names
and /or setting a parking time limit. Owing to aesthetics and the risk of tenant disputes,
Director Johnson explained staffs discouragement of labeling parking stalls at
multi - tenant centers.
Chairman Alarcon opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
Architect, Mr. Simon Lee of 140 West Valley Boulevard, Suite 215, San Gabriel,
thanked planning staff for their assistance on the project whose purpose is to
"revitalize" the distressed corner site; subsequently, Mr. Lee conveyed his client's
assurance to comply fully with all specified conditions.
Public hearing was opened to those who wisher! to OPPOSE the application:
Mr. Juan Nunez of 2702 Del Mar Avenue, Rosemead, approached the podium to
express overloading concerns effecting "spill - overs" onto adjacent residential areas;
however, Commissioner Ortiz reminded the complainant of the center's in and out
"fast food" premise.
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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 Breen, to APPROVE
Conditional Use Permits 02- 873 /Zone Variance 02 -316 for a period of one (1) year,
subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Vote results:
YES: ALARC6N, LOI, BREEN, HERRERA, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairman Alarcon declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
5.
OTHER BUSINESS —Items 511-5C were voted as one (1) motion by the commission:
B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-812 (EXTENSION" East GarveyAvenue, Unit 122B
A request by Tony Leung, dba "Sunny Cal Adult Health Care," for operation of an adult
daycare facility.
Presentation: Planning Director Johnson
Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for a period of three (3) years, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Applicant(s): In the audience.
Questions from the commissioners to the staff:
None.
C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 01 -823 (EXTENSION) -8 463 East Gamey Avenue
A request by Jung Fu Chen, dba "Niceday Inn Motel," for the operation of a motel.
Presentation: Planning Director Johnson
Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for a period of three (3) years, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Applicant(s): In the audience.
Questions from the commissioners to the staff.•
None.
(MO) Motion by Vice - Chairman Loi, seconded by Commissioner Breen, to APPROVE
items 5B and 5C, subject to staff recommendations and conditions.
Vote results:
YES: ALARC6N, LOI, BREEN, ORTIZ, HERRERA
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairman Alarcon declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
A. CONDITIONAL USE PERM IT 94 -627 (EXTENSION)— 609 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
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Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for a period of four (4) years, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Applicant(s): Not present.
Questions from: the commissioners to the staff:
After having observed an inappropriately placed propane tank rack obstruct pedestrian
traffic and smokers light up beside the combustible gas, Commissioner Ortiz ordered
the hazardous container removed. Prior to removal, Director Johnson first
recommended requesting a fire department inspection; therefore, the director advised
continuing this item to the next regularly scheduled commission meeting.
Pending fire department inspection, Conditional Use Permit 94 -627 (Extension) is
CONTINUED to the May 211, 2002, Planning Commission Regular Meeting.
6.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. PC RESOLUTION 02 -21 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 -866 FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH OVER 2,500 SQUARE
FEET OF LIVING AREA TO BE LOCATED AT 3319 IVAR AVENUE IN THE R -1,
SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (APN: 5289 -012 -074).
B. PC RESOLUTION 02 -22 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 26540 1CONDITIONAL
USE PERMITS 02- 8681869 FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF TWO (2) RESIDENTIAL
PARCELS INTO FOUR (4) LOTS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOUR (4) SINGLE -
FAMILY RESIDENCES, TWO (2) OF WHICH COMPRISE OVER 2,500 SQUARE FEET
OF LIVING AREA TO BE LOCATED AT 2504 -12 FALLING LEAF AVENUE IN THE R-
2, LIGHT MULTI - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (APN: 5284- 013 -001, 002).
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 Alarcein declared said motion duly carried 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.
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No response.
8. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF
A. Graffiti was reported by Vice - Chairman Loi at two (2) locations: 3200 -06 Del Mar Avenue
and across the street at the Victoria Hotel.
B. Commissioner Herrera praised the graffiti clean -up crew's outstanding work.
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C. Initially related at the April 1, 2002, commission meeting; Commissioner Breen inquired into
the status of the Target Store traffic study. Accordingly, Planning Director Johnson revealed
the anticipated arrival of the traffic consultant's final draft.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7 p.nL
The next meeting will occur on MONDAY, MAY 20, 2002, at 7.00 P.M.
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