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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
Vice- Chairman Loi led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Ortiz delivered the invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Chairman Alarcon, Vice - Chairman Loi, Commissioners Breen and Ortiz
(Commissioner Herrera arrived after roll call at 7:05 p.m.)
ABSENT: None
EX OFFICIO: Crowe, Price, Johnson, and Romanelli
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes for January 21, 2002
Commissioner Breen ivished it known for the record that his approval of Zone Variance 01 -311
(2722 Charlotte Avenue) is not an endorsement for the disregard of customary regulation setbacks
as set forth in Section ,1720.080 of the Rosemead Municipal Code.
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Vice - Chairman Loi, that the minutes of the
City of Rosemead Regular Planning Commission Meetings of January 21, 2002, be
APPROVED as submitted.
Vote results:
YES: ALARCON, LOI, BREEN, ORTIZ
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: HERRERA
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 -858 -7421 East Garvey Avenue
A request by Cingular Wireless Services, Incorporated, for the installation of a wireless
telecommunications facility located in the C -3, Medium Commercial zone.
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Presentation:
Staff recommendation:
Applicant(s):
Planning Director Johnson
APPROVE —for a period of one (1) year, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
In the audience.
Questions front the commissioners to the staff:
None.
Chairman Alarcon opener/ the public /tearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
The representative for Cingular Wireless, Mr. Gil Gonzalez of TCG, Inc., 18500
Von Karman Avenue, Suite 870, Irvine, acknowledged that area design compatibility
was a primary goal for the installation of the proposed antenna facility. Thereafter, Mr.
Gonzalez announced his availability to answer questions. .
Public hearing was opened to those rvho 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 -858 for a period of one (1) year, 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 curried and so ordered
5.
OTHER BUSINESS —Votes for item 5A -5E were noted as one (1) motion by the commission:
A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00 -794 (EXTENSION) -8 518 East Valley Boulevard
A request by Dennis Lin, dba "New Century Auto Dealer Outlet," for the operation of a used
auto sales business.
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.
Questions front the commissioners to the staff:
None.
B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-817 (EXTENSION�- North Rosemead Boulevard
A request by Victor Van, dba "Ramada Inn Rosemead," for the operation of a hotel.
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.
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Questions from the commissioners to the staff:
None.
C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 01 -818 (EXTENSION) -8 832 Glendon Way
A request by Tai On Ho, dba "Rosemead Inn," for the operation of a hotel.
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.
D. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 01 -820 (EXTENSION) - 888 Montebello Boulevard
A request by Ying -Ming Huang, dba "Doubletree Rosemead Hotel," for the operation of a
hotel.
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.
E. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 95 -659 (EXTENSION) -8 968 East Garvey Avenue, Unit G
A request by Hai Ong, dba "Rosemead Learning Center," for the operation of a tutoring
center.
Presentation: Planning Director Johnson
Staff recommendation: APPROVE —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.
(MO) Motion by Vice - Chairman Loi, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz, to APPROVE
items 5A and 5E, subject to staff recommendations and conditions.
Vote results:
YES: ALARCON, LOI, BREEN, ORTIZ, HERRERA
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Chairman Alarc6n declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
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6.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. PC RESOLUTION 02 -09 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 01- 891ZONE VARIANCE 01 -303
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RESTAURANT ( "MCDONALD'S') WITH A DRIVE -
THRU AND INDOOR PLAYPLACE WITH LESS THAN THE REQUIRED AMOUT OF
PARKING LOCATED AT 8548 EAST VALLEY BOULEVARD IN THE C -3D, MEDIUM
COMMERCIAL WITH A DESIGN OVERLAY ZONE (APN: 5371- 011 -015).
B. PC RESOLUTION 02 -10 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE VARIANCE 01 -311 ALLOWING A
VARIANCE FROM SECTION §17.20.080 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE TO
CONSTRUCT A RESIDENTIAL ADDITION WITH LESS THAN THE REQUIRED LOT
SIZE LOCATED AT 2722 CHARLOTTE AVENUE IN THE R -2, LIGHT MULTI- FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ZONE (APN: 5283- 008 -005).
C. PC RESOLUTION 02 -I1 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 01- 8591ZONE
VARIANCE 01 -313 ALLOWING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW SINGLE - FAMILY
RESIDENCE WITH A LIVING AREA OF OVER 2,500 SQUARE FEET AND FOR A
VARIANCE FROM SECTION §17.16.070 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE TO
CONSTRUCT A RESIDENTIAL ADDITION WITH LESS THAN THE REQUIRED REAR
YARD SETBACK LOCATED AT 3031 ROSEMEAD PLACE IN THE R -1, SINGLE -
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE ( 5283- 008 -005).
Deputy Attorney Stan Price presented the resolution by title only.
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Breen, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz, to waive further
reading and adopt said resolution.
Vote results:
YES:
NO:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ALARCON, LOI, BREEN, ORTIZ, HERRERA
NONE
NONE
NONE
Chairman Alarcon declared said motion duly carried and so ordered
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. Commissioner Breen inquired into the development status of the Garvey Senior Community
Center. Planning Director Johnson informed the commissioner that the center is
approximately fifty percent (50 %) complete with an expected opening in July or August, 2002.
B. Commissioner Ortiz reported graffiti at two (2) locations: The mobile home park at 8834
East Garvey Avenue, and down the street at Victor's Auto Center.
C. Initially mentioned at the December 17, 2001, commission meeting; Commissioner Herrera
informed the planning director of the remaining uncollected oil drums marked "inedible oil"
located at the southeast corner of 8816'% East Garvey Avenue. Director Johnson vowed to
investigate.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the commission, the meeting was atjourned at 720 p.m
The next meeting will occur on Monday, March 4, 2002, at 7.00 P.M.
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