PC - Minutes - 04-01-02J
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CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City of Rosemead Planning Commission was called to order
by Chairman Alarc6n 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 Breen delivered invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Chairman Alarcon, Vice - Chairman Loi, Commissioners Breen, Herrera, and
Ortiz
ABSENT: None
EX OFFICIO: Crowe, Price, Johnson, and Romanelli
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meetings of March 4 and 18, 2002
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Vice - Chairman Loi, that the minutes of the
City of Rosemead Regular Planning Commission Meeting of March 4 and 18, 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
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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- 864 -2450 North Charlotte Avenue
A request by the City of Monterey Park for the installation of a four hundred (400) -foot water
line, and a one hundred thousand (100,000) - gallon backwash water tank within an existing
public utility facility located in the R -1, Single - Family Residential zone.
Presentation:
Planning Director Johnson
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Staff recommendation:
Applicant(s):
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APPROVE —for a period of one (1) year, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
In the audience.
Questions from the commissioners to the staff.•
Commissioner Breen's put forth a two (2) -fold question; in which, any
political/financial repercussions or residential flooding have occurred. Planning
Director Johnson responded in the negative, emphasizing a drainage system
connection to the flood control channel.
Vice- Chairman Loi inquired upon the project's beneficiaries, to which Director
Johnson named Monterey Park residents.
Chairman Alarcon opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
None.
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 Commissioner Ortiz, to APPROVE
Conditional Use Permit 02 -864 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 —Votes for items 5A -H were voted as one (1) motion by the commission:
A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 01 -828 (EXTENSION; —8 832 Glendon Way
A request by Xiaochua Hu and Yuan Mei Ma, dba "Rent -4- Less," to extend a permit
allowing the operation of a car rental business.
Presentations:
Planning Director Johnson
Staff recommendations: APPROVE— Conditional Use Permit 01 -828 (Extension) 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 reported seeing a discarded air conditioner and strewn litter
alongside the trash enclosure.
B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 73 -054 (EXTENSION) - 9013 East Valley Boulevard
A request by Tony and Claudia DiPilla, dba "DiPilla's Italian Restaurant," to extend a
permit for the issuance of an on -sale beer and wine (Type 41) ABC license in conjunction with
an eating establishment.
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Presentations: Planning Director Johnson
Staff recommendations: APPROVE — Conditional Use Permit 73 -054 (Extension) for
a period of rive (5) 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 84 -291 (EXTENSION) - 9544 East Valley Boulevard
A request by the Noemy Mendez, dba "Casa Carlos Restaurant," to extend a permit for the
issuance of an on -sale beer (Type 40) ABC license in conjunction with a restaurant.
Presentations:
Planning Director Johnson
Staff recommendations: APPROVE — Conditional Use Permit 84 -291 (Extension) 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.
D. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 81 -219 (EXTENSION) - 8218 East Garvey Avenue
A request by the Albertson's, Incorporated, dba "Sav -On Drug Store," to extend a permit
for the issuance of an off -sale general (Type 21) ABC license in conjunction with a retail
establishment.
Presentations:
Planning Director Johnson
Staff recommendations: APPROVE — Conditional Use Permit 81 -219 (Extension) for
a period of rive (5) years, subject to the conditions listed in
"Exhibit A."
Applicant(s):
In the audience.
Questions from the commissioners to the staff:
None.
E. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 91 -517 (EXTENSION) - 9032 Mission Drive
A request by the Helena Yau and David Cheung, dba "Hope Chinese School," to extend a
permit for the operation of a tutoring center.
Presentations:
Planning Director Johnson
Staff recommendations: APPROVE — Conditional Use Permit 91 -517 (Extension) for
a period of four (4) years, subject to the conditions listed in
"Exhibit A."
Applicant(s):
In the audience.
Questions from the commissioners to the staff.
None.
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F. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 89 -469 (EXTENSION) - 9105 Mission Drive
A request by the AT &T to extend a permit for operation of unmanned telecommunication
antennas.
Presentations:
Planning Director Johnson
Staff recommendations: APPROVE — Conditional Use Permit 89- 469_(Extension) 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.
None.
G. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 84 -306 (EXTENSION — 2662 Walnut Grove Avenue
A request by the Robert Lin, dba "Rosemead Education Center," to extend a permit for the
operation of a school.
Presentations:
Planning Director Johnson
Staff recommendations: APPROVE — Conditional Use Permit 84 -306 (Extension) 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.
None.
H. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 68 -017 (EXTENSION) -8 815 Klingerman Avenue
A request by the City of Monterey Park to extend a permit for operation of a water well.
Presentations:
Planning Director Johnson
Staff recommendations: APPROVE -- Conditional Use Permit 68 -017 (Extension) 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.
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 Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Herrera, to
APPROVE items 5A through 5H, subject to staff recommendations and conditions.
Vote results:
YES: ALARC6N, LOI, BREEN, HERRERA, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairman Alarcon declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
6.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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A. PC RESOLUTION 02 -17 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE VARIANCE 02 -314 FOR A VARIANCE
FROM ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION §17.84.070(A) TO DEVELOP A
"STARBUCK'S" COFFEE SHOP WITH LESS THAN THE REQUIRED PARKING
SPACES LOCATED AT 3000 SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD IN THE C -3, MEDIUM
COMMERCIAL ZONE (APN 5288- 009 -074).
B. PC RESOLUTION 02 -18 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 -860 ALLOWING
THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNMANNED TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
LOCATED AT 4213 ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD WITHIN THE C -1, NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL ZONE (APN 5391 -011 -053).
C. PC RESOLUTION 02 -19 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 -862 ALLOWING
THE OPERATION OF AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY LOCATED AT 4930 EARLE
AVENUE WITHIN THE M -1, LIGHT MANUFACTURING ZONE APN: 5373- 033 -037).
Deputy Attorney Stan Price presented the resolution(s) by title only.
(MO) Motion by Vice - Chairman Loi, seconded by Commissioner Breen, to waive further
reading and adopt said resolution(s).
Vote results:
YES:
ALARC6N, LOI, BREEN, HERRERA, ORTIZ
NO:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
Chairman Alarcdn declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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.
9.
MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF
A. Although only tentatively scheduled for May 22, 2002, at the Industry Hill Sheraton Hotel,
Planning Director Johnson announced the forthcoming retirement reception for City
Manager Frank Tripepi.
B. Commissioner Breen reported having observed the formation of traffic bottlenecks initiated at
the Marshall Street exit en route for Rosemead Boulevard by Target Store customers and a
signal indicator's rapid offset timing sequence. Director Johnson revealed that traffic
engineers are presently assessing the situation to remedy the gridlock.
C. Chairman Alarc6n notified planning staff of a neglected landscape at the Melody Lounge site
on 8208 East Garvey Avenue. Moreover, the chairman announced his pending absence at the
subsequent April 15 commission meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20
P.M. The next meeting will occur on MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2002, at 7.00 P.M.
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