PC - 2002 - 47 - Approving Conditional Use Permit 02-886, For The Transfer Of Ownership Of An Off-sale Beer And Wine (Type 20) ABC License In Conjunction With A Convenience Market, Located At 3358 Del Mar Avenue0 0
PC RESOLUTION 02 -47
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02 -886, FOR THE TRANSFER
OF OWNERSHIP OF AN OFF -SALE BEER AND WINE (TYPE 20) ABC
LICENSE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A CONVENIENCE MARKET,
LOCATED AT 3358 DEL MAR AVENUE IN THE C -3 (MEDIUM
COMMERCIAL) ZONE. (APN: 5287- 017 -001).
WHEREAS, on August 8, 2002, Jae Chung DBA M &M Market filed a conditional use
permit application for the transfer of ownership of an Off -Sale Beer and Wine (Type 20) ABC
license in conjunction with a convenience market located at 3358 Del Mar Avenue; and
WHEREAS, 3358 Del Mar Avenue is located in the C3 (Medium Commercial ) Zoning
District; and
WHEREAS, Section 17.112.030.9 of the Rosemead Municipal Code (RMC) permits the
Off -Sale of alcoholic beverages upon the granting of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Section
17.1 12.010 sets criteria required for granting such a permit. These criteria require that the proposed
use is deemed:
The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the proposed use so applied for
will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health,
safety, peace, morals, comfort or Beer and Wine welfare of persons residing or
working the neighborhood thereof, not be detrimental or injurious to the property and
improvements in the neighborhood or to the Beer and Wine welfare of the City.
WHEREAS, Sections 65800 & 65900 of the California Government Code and Section
17.112.010 of the Rosemead Municipal Code authorize the Planning Commission to approve,
conditionally approve or deny conditional use permits; and
WHEREAS, on September 4, 2002, 47 notices were sent to property owners within a 300 -
foot radius from the subject property, in addition to notices posted in 9 public locations, specifying
the availability of the application, plus the date, time and location of the public hearing for
Conditional Use Permit 02 -886; and
WHEREAS, on September 16, 2002, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed and
advertised public hearing to receive oral and written testimony relative to Conditional Use Permit
02 -886; and
WHEREAS, the Rosemead Planning Commission has sufficiently considered all testimony
presented to them in order to make the following determination.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Rosemead as follows:
SECTION 1 . The Planning Commission HEREBY DETERMINES that Conditional Use
Permit 02 -886 is Categorically Exempt from environmental review as a Class 9 Exemption 1 pursuant
to Section 15309 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
SECTION 2 . The Planning Commission HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that facts
do exist to justify approving Conditional Use Permit 02 -886 according to the Criteria of Chapter
17.112.010 of the Rosemead Municipal Code as follows:
A. The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the proposed use so applied for will
not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, peace,
morals, comfort or Beer and Wine welfare of persons residing or working the neighborhood thereof,
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FINDING: As City policy, anew operator must obtain a CUP in order to transfer an existing
Off -Sale Beer and Wine alcohol license in conjunction with a convenience market. This site will be
operated in accordance with applicable City regulations, and is in conformity with the development
in and around the project site.
B. The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the proposed use so applied for will
not, under the circumstances of the particular case will not be detrimental or injurious to the property
and improvements in the neighborhood.
FINDING: The proposed use is located within an established commercial district of the City,
and is designated Mixed Use: Residential/ Commercial in the General Plan. The proposed use is in
conformity with the General Plan, in that the policies of the General Plan encourage complementary
uses that will contribute to the economic well being of the commercial areas of the City.
C. The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the proposed use so applied for will
not, under the circumstances of the particular case will not be detrimental or injurious to the Beer
and Wine welfare of the City.
FINDING: The proposed use will not endanger or otherwise constitute a menace to the
surrounding properties as conditions of approval have been incorporated upon the issuance of this
permit. The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has found that there will not be an "over-
concentration" of Off -Sale Beer and Wine alcohol licenses within the census tract of the subject
property. The permit request consists only of a transfer of ownership.
SECTION 3 . The Planning Commission HEREBY APPROVES Conditional Use Permit
02 -886, to allow the transfer of ownership of an Off -Sale Beer and Wine (Type 20) ABC license in
conjunction with a convenience market, on property located at 3358 Del Mar Avenue, subject to
conditions listed in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 4 . This resolution is the result of an action taken by the Planning Commission on
September 16, 2002, by the following vote:
YES: LOI, ALARCON, BREEN, HERRERA, ORTIZ
NO:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECTION 5 . The secretary shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall transmit
copies of same to the applicant and the to Rosemead City Clerk.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 7 "' day of October; 2002.
Duc Loi, Chairman
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CERTIFICATION
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1 hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Planning Commission
of the City of Rosemead at its regular meeting, held on the 7th day of October 2002 by the following
vote:
YES:
NO:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02 -886
3358 Del Mar Avenue (M &M Market)
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
September 16, 2002
1. Conditional Use Permit 02 -886 is approved for one (1) year from the date of these
conditions. At least thirty (30) days prior to the end of this one (1) year period, the applicant
shall file a written extension request to the City of Rosemead Planning Department.
2. The following conditions must be complied with to the satisfaction of the director of
planning prior to final approval of the associated plans, building permits, occupancy permits,
or any other appropriate request.
3. The applicant shall sign a notarized affidavit agreeing to these conditions within ten (10)
days of approval. `_
4. Window signage area shall be limited to a maximum of 15% of the window and door area.
Applicant shall remove that signage which exceeds the 15% coverage area.
5. Signs shall comply with Chapter 17.104 of the Rosemead Municipal Code. Specifically,
signs shall not cover more than 15% of window area or 25% of wall areas. All signs must
comply with Section 17.104.080 regarding identification of the business in English.
6. The property shall comply with all appropriate building, fire, and health department
regulations.
7. All trash, rubbish, and garbage receptacles shall be regularly cleaned, inspected, and
maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
8. The hours of operation shall be posted on the front window or door. Hours of operation shall
be limited to the hours of 8 A.M. to 8 P.M., Sunday through Friday and 8 A.M. to 9 P.M.,
Saturday.
9. The site shall be maintained in a graffiti -free state. Any new graffiti shall be removed within
twenty -four (24) hours. A 24 -hour, Graffiti Hotline can be called at (626) 307 -0463 for
assistance.
10. 'file site shall be maintained in a clean, weed and litter free state in accordance with Sections
8.32.010, .020, .030 and .040 of the Rosemead Municipal Code, which pertains to the
storage, accumulation, collection, and disposal of garbage, rubbish, trash, and debris. All
trash containers shall be stored in the appropriate trash enclosure at all times.
H. Adequate lighting shall be provided in the vehicle parking area. Motion- activated lights shall
be installed where deemed appropriate by the director of planning. All exterior lighting shall
be directed away from adjacent properties and shielded on all sides.
12. 'file parking area, including handicapped spaces, shall be paved and re- painted periodically
to City standards to the satisfaction of the Planning Department. In accordance with Chapter
17.84 of the Rosemead Municipal Code, all designated parking venues shall be striped. Such
striping shall be maintained in a clear, visible, and orderly manner.
13. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section § 22511.8, at least two (2) percent of the
required parking stalls shall be designated for handicap space. A letter by the property owner
shall be given to the city authorizing enforcement.
14. The numbers of the address signs shall be at least six (6) inches tall with a minimum
character width of %4 inches contrasting in color and easily visible at driver's street level.
The location, color, and size of such signs shall be subject to the planning director's
approval.
15. The parking space markers — including double striping, wheel stops, and handicapped - -shall
be repainted periodically to city standards and to the satisfaction of the planning department.
16. The applicant shall keep the electrical and mechanical equipment and /or emergency exits free
of any debris, storage, furniture, etc and maintain a minimum clearance of five (5) feet.
17. Conditional Use permit 02 -886 is for an off -sale beer & wine (Type 20) ABC license. All
requirements and appropriate licenses of the State of California and The California Stale
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control shall be complied with and maintained at all
times.
18. The applicant shall comply with Ordinance No. 567, which requires the posting of a sign
prohibiting consumption of alcoholic beverages adjacent to the premises within parking lots
and public sidewalks. Such signs are subject to the planning director's approval.
19. Restore landscaping areas in parking area and parkway along sidewalk. Provide
copies of the receipts and work orders for the new landscaping.
20. Remove all litter and debris in the parking and landscape areas.
21. Replace plastic slats on trash enclosure doors.
22. Post signs in compliance with Ordinance No. 567, requiring the posting of signs
prohibiting consumption of alcoholic beverages adjacent to the premises within parking
lots and public sidewalks. Size, location, and material of such signs shall be subject to
the Planning Director's approval.
23. Remove graffiti on the south wall of building.
24. Violation of the conditions of approval may result in citation and /or the initiation of
revocation proceedings.