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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, Rosemead
Commissioner Ortiz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Breen delivered the invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Chairman Alarcon, Vice - Chairman Loi, Commissioners Breen, Ortiz, and
Herrera
ABSENT: None
EX OFFICIO: Crowe, Price, Johnson, and Romanelli
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes for December 17, 2001, and January 7, 2002
(MO) Motion by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Vice - Chairman Loi, that the minutes of the
City of Rosemead Regular Planning Commission Meetings of December 17, 2001, and
January 7, 2002, be APPROVED as submitted.
Vote results:
YES: ALARCON, LOI, BREEN, ORTIZ, HERRERA
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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Chairman Alarcon declared said motion duly carried 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. DESIGN REVIEW 01- 89/ZONE VARIANCE 01- 303 -8548 East Valley Boulevard
A request by Mel Cruz/McDonald's Corporation, dba "McDonald's," for the development
of a drive -thru restaurant with indoor playplace comprising less than the required amount of
parking spaces located in the C -3C, Medium Commercial with a Design Overlay zone.
Presentation: Planning Director Johnson
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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.•
Planning Director Johnson revealed the addition of condition number twenty -seven
( #27); wherein, the demolition of the remaining commercial structures, fencing,
irrigation, hydroseeding, and landscape maintenance is mandated... "until as Stich time
that future construction commences. "
Taking into consideration that the subject site is located within a design review overlay
zone, Commissioner Breen commented on the restaurant's contrasting signature
"orange" color motif. Planning Director Johnson concurred with the commissioner's
observation; nevertheless, the director emphasized the favorable area improvement
generated by the proposed project.
Anticipating a possible traffic disturbance; Vice - Chairman Loi questioned why a "No
Left Turn" sign would be implemented at the Valley Boulevard egress, but not at the
Walnut Grove Avenue outlet. Seeing as the avenue's access point is much further from
the intersection, Director Johnson explained that the traffic engineer deemed an
indicator as unnecessary. As a greater deterrence to illegal left turns, Chairman
Alarcon recommended the mounting of yellow "bots dots. "
In consideration of child safety, Commissioner Ortiz requested site enclosure
verification. Although plans do not denote any proposed block walls or fencing along
property lines, Director Johnson confirmed the installation of a six (6) -foot high chain
link fence enclosing the remaining undeveloped open site as ordered in condition
number twenty -seven ( #27); however, as future developments to the west are proposed,
block walls will be required.
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 Ortiz, seconded by Vice- Chairman Loi, to APPROVE
Design Review 01- 89/Zone Variance 01 -303 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 carried and so ordered
B. ZONE VARIANCE 01- 311 -2722 Charlotte Avenue
A request by Gilberto Rivera, for a variance from Section §17.20.080 of the Rosemead
Municipal Code to construct a residential addition with less that the required lot size located in
the R -2, Light Multi- Family Residential zone.
Presentation: Planning Director Johnson
Staff recommendation: APPROVE— subject to the conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
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Applicant(s): In the audience.
Questions from the commissioners to the staff:
Commissioner Ortiz pointed out the three (3) -foot north side setback. Planning
Director Johnson indicated that the lesser width is an extension of the existing home's
setback.
Chairman Alarcon opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
In relating to the applicant's dilemma, a neighbor, Mr. Roberto Carrera of 2708
North Charlotte Avenue, Rosemead, offered a brief account of permit denials he also
encountered while attempting to build a garage upon his undersized lot; consequently,
Mr. Carrera declared his full approval of Mr. Rivera's zone variance application.
Public hearing was opened to those who wisher! 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
Zone Variance 01 -311, 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
C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 01- 859/ZONE VARIANCE 01- 313 -3031 Rosemead
Place
A request by Hung Tran to construct a 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 for a residential
addition comprising less than the required rear yard setback located in the R -1, Single- Family-
Residential 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:
Concerned that the proposed dwelling will overshadow the adjacent homes,
Commissioner Ortiz desired to know the front yard setback dimension and whether the
proposed unit will coincide with the twenty (20) -foot parameter requirement. As a final
issue, the commissioner inquired into the west wall intention. Planning Director
Johnson confirmed a front setback of twenty -four (24) feet — approximately five (5)
feet beyond the existing home situated to the south; likewise, once the garage is
demolished, the resulting block wall gap from where the accessory structure previously
stood will be rebuilt. However, to maintain conformity, a fencing plan must be
submitted prior to wall construction.
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Chairman Alarc6n opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
The project engineer, Mr. Kamen Lai of Elite Design Development, 8748 East
Valley Boulevard, Suite K, Rosemead, commended staff for a thorough staff report.
Afterward, Mr. Lai provided a brief project supplement recounting a forty (40) foot
curbside setback, a four (4) to five (5) -foot protruding porch, and a main residence
extending two (2) to five (5) feet past the neighbor to the south.
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 Ortiz, to APPROVE
Conditional Use Permit 01- 859/Zone Variance 01 -313 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 carried and so ordered
5.
OTHER BUSINESS —Votes for item SA - were voted as one (1) motion by the commission:
A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00 -810 (EXTENSION- San Gabriel Boulevard, Unit A
A request by Long Huynh, dba "La Vie Restaurant," for the issuance of an on -sale (Type 41)
beer and wine ABC license in conjunction with an eating establishment.
Presentation: Planning Director Johnson
Staff recommendation: APPROVE —for a period of three (3) years, subject to the
conditions listed in "Exhibit A."
Applicant(s): Not present.
Questions from the commissioners to the staff:
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B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-803 (EXTENSION�- East Garvey Avenue, Unit C& D
A request by Maggie Lam Nguyen, dba "V & L Restaurant," for the transfer of ownership of
an on -sale beer and wine (Type 41) ABC license in conjunction with an eating establishment.
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.
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Chairman Alarcon opened the public hearing to those IN FAVOR of this application:
Business owner, Ms. Maggie Nguyen of 4900 Overland Avenue, Apartment 149,
Culver City, approached the microphone to request another one (1) year extension on a
an awning replacement notice issued by the city. Ms. Nguyen cited economic hardship
and contractor difficulties as the principal motives for the extra time appeal. In view of
the facts that a one (1) year postponement had previously been granted at the last
commission meeting, and the awning color patterns (dark green/burgundy) do not
complement the design review guidelines; Planning Director Johnson advised against
another extension. Nonetheless, the final decision was deferred to the commission. In
preference to purchasing costly new awnings, Commissioner Herrera commented on
the possibility of repainting directly onto the existing canvas fabric. As an alternative
and to allow the applicant time to improve her finances, Commissioner Ortiz
suggested a six (6) -month interval; the Planning Commission consented.
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.
C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00 -814 (EXTENSION" Hellman Avenue
'A request by Terry Noriega, dba "El Nativo Growers, Inc.," for the operation of a plant
nursery.
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" Commissioner Breen, seconded by Vice- Chairman Loi, to APPROVE
items 5A 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
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. PC RESOLUTION 02 -06 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 01 -96 1CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT 01 -857 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF A SIXTY -FIVE (65)-
ROOM HOTEL ( " COMFORT SUITES HOTEL ") LOCATED AT 9512 EAST VALLEY
BOULEVARD IN THE C -3D, MEDIUM COMMERCIAL WITH A DESIGN OVERLAY
ZONE ( 8593 -001- 014/035/040).
JANUARY 21, 2002
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B. PC RESOLUTION 02 -07 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE VARIANCE 01 -312 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 9061 NEWBY AVENUE IN THE R -2, LIGHT MULTI- FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ZONE (APN: 5391- 016 -014).
C. PC RESOLUTION 02 -08 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 264461CONDITIONAL
USE PERMITS 01 -847, 848, 849, 850 ALLOWING THE SUBDIVISION OF ONE (1)
RESIDENTIAL PARCEL INTO FOUR (4) LOTS WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOUR
(4) NEW SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENCES EACH WITH A LIVING AREA OF OVER
2,500 SQUARE FEET LOCATED AT 7637 -41 GRAVES AVENUE IN THE R -2, LIGHT
MULTI - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (APN: 5285-026-014,024,025).
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:
ALARCON, LOI, BREEN, ORTIZ, HERRERA
NO:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
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. Vice- Chairman Loi remarked of malfunctioning electronic voting machine switches and asked
that they be repaired. Planning Director Johnson vowed to look into the problem.
B. Commissioner Ortiz reported three (3) violations observed at 8925 Cortada Street involving
discarded compaction dirt mixed with bricks, rocks, and debris; a disproportionate grading
level; and a hazardously hanging telephone cable. Director Johnson assured the
commissioner that a building inspector would be dispatched to the site and that the property
owner would be ordered to clean up.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7 p.m.
The next meeting will occur on Monday, February 4, 2002, at 7.00 P.M.
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