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PC - 2002 - 43 - Approving Design Review 02-101 for the Construction of Facade Improvements for the Establishment of Retail Shops, to be Located at 9632 Valley BoulevardPC RESOLUTION 02 -43 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 02 -101 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FACADE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RETAIL SHOPS, TO BE LOCATED AT 9632 VALLEY BOULEVARD_ IN THE C -31) (MEDIUM COMMERCIAL (APN: 5389 -018 -018, -011). WHEREAS, on July 15, 2002, Ngo Hang Anh, property owner, filed applications for a design review for fapade improvements for the establishment of retail shops, located at 9632 Valley Boulevard; and WHEREAS, 9632 Valley Boulevard is located in the C -3 D; Medium Commercial with a Design Overlay zone, and WHEREAS, Section 17.72.030 of the Rosemead Municipal Code states that design review procedures shall be followed for all improvements involving visible changes in form, texture, color, exterior, fagade or landscaping. Section 17.72.030 sets the criteria required for granting such a design review permit. These criteria require that the proposed use is deemed: • Proper consideration to the general neighborhood; • That the project site and surrounding properties are protected from adverse effects to the environment, and in proper screening to the surrounding area; • The design is in harmony is in the immediate and general area; • In conformity with the standards of this code and other applicable ordinance relative to the location and appearance of the proposed development; and • Proper consideration to functional aspects of site development and visual effects from public streets. . WHEREAS, Section 17.72.030 of the Rosemead Municipal Code specifies the criteria by which the aforementioned permit may be granted; and WHEREAS, on August 8, 2002, 35 notices were sent to property owners within a 300 -foot radius from the subject property, in addition to notices posted in 12 public locations, specifying the availability of the application, plus the date, time and location of the public hearing for Design Review 02 -101; and WHEREAS, on August 19, 2002, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed and advertised public hearing to receive oral and written testimony relative to Design Review 02 -101; 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 Design Review 02- 101 is Categorically Exempt from environmental review as a Class I Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). SECTION 2 . The Planning Commission HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that facts. do exist to justify approving Design Review 02 -101 according to the Criteria of Chapter 17.72.030 of the Rosemead Municipal Code as follows: A. The plans indicate proper consideration for the relationship between the proposed building and site developments that exist or have been approved for the general neighborhood. FINDING: The subject site is within an area that is zoned for commercial uses and is located on a highly visible street. The proposed faFade improvements have been reviewed in consideration of the existing commercial district of the surrounding neighborhood. B. The plan for the proposed building and site development indicates the manner in which the proposed development and surrounding properties are protected against noise, vibrations, and other factors which may have adverse effects on the environment, and the manner of screening mechanical equipment, trash, storage and loading areas. FINDING: This proposed development would not create any adverse effects to the environment. The proposed project consists of faFade improvements and landscaping installation. Conditions of approval requiring the screening of mechanical equipment have been imposed. C. The proposed building or site development is not, in its exterior design and appearance, so at variance with the appearance of other existing building or site developments in the neighborhood as to cause the nature of the local environment to materially depreciate in appearance and value. FINDING: The proposed design of the faFade improvements will complement the surrounding commercial properties. The proposed faFade remodel will vastly improve the existing building and attract outstanding businesses. D. The proposed building or structure is in harmony with the proposed developments on land in the general area, especially those instances where buildings are within or adjacent to land shown on the General Plan as being part of the Civic Center or in public or educational use, or are within or immediately adjacent to land included within any precise plan which indicates building shape, size, or style. FINDING: The General Plan designates the project site as commercial and the zoning map also designates the site as C -3D: Medium Commercial with a Design Overlay. The proposed faFade improvements will enhance an existing commercial building with commercial uses on a highly visible boulevard in a commercial area. E. The proposed development is in conformity with the standards of this code and other applicable ordinances in so far as the location and appearance of the buildings and structures are involved; and FINDING: The proposed project consists of the remodel of an existing commercial building. The building and its uses are in conformance with zoning codes and the City of Rosemead General Plan. F. The site plan and the design of the buildings, parking areas, signs, landscaping, luminaries and other site features indicates that proper consideration has been given to both the functional aspects of the site development, such as automobile and pedestrian circulation, and the visual effect of the development from the view of public streets. FINDING: The project consists of remodeling the faFade of an existing building. The proposed project will provide an aesthetically pleasing design for the building fronting Valley Boulevard.. Access is provided off Valley Boulevard, a major arterial road, and parking is located behind the building. SECTION 3 . The Planning Commission HEREBY APPROVES Design Review 02 -101 for the faFade improvements of an existing commercial building, on property located at 9632 Valley Boulevard, 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 August 19, 2002, by the following vote: YES: BREEN, ALARCON, ORTIZ, HERRERA NO: NONE ABSENT: LOI ABSTAIN: NONE SECTION 7 . The secretary shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall transmit copies of same to the applicant and the Rosemead City Clerk. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 16"' day of September 2002. " G Duc Loi, Chairman CERTIFICATION 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 16 "' day of September 2002 by the following vote: YES: NO: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Bradfor ohnson, Secretary EX "A" DESIGN REVIEW 02 -101 9632 East Valley Boulevard CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL August 19, 2002 1. Design Review 02 -101 is approved for the development of facade improvements to an existing structure to be developed in accordance with the plan marked Exhibit `B" and submitted colored elevations and color and material sample boards. Any revisions to the approved plans must be resubmitted for review and approval by the Planning Department. 2. Approval of Design Review 02 -101 shall not take effect for any purpose until the applicant has filed with the City of Rosemead an affidavit stating that they are aware of and accepts all of the conditions set forth in the letter of approval and this list of conditions. 3. Design Review 02 -101 is approved for a one (1) year period. Applicant shall make progress towards initiation of proposed use or request an extension 30 days prior to expiration from the Planning Commission. Otherwise Design Review 02 -101 shall become null and void. 4. The applicant shall comply with all Federal, State and local laws relative to the approved use including the requirements of the Planning, Building, Fire, Sheriff and Health Departments. 5. All plans for tenant signage must be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Department. 6. Building permits will not be issued in connection with any project until such time as all plan check fees, and all other applicable fees are paid in full. 7. The numbers of the address signs shall be at least 6" tall with a minimum character width of 1/4 ", contrasting in color and easily visible at driver's level from the street. Materials, colors, location and size of such address numbers shall be approved by the Director of Planning prior to installation. , 8. All requirements of the Building and Safety Department and Planning Department shall be complied with prior to the final approval of the proposed construction. 9. Building permits will not be issued in connection with any project until such time as all plan check fees, and all other applicable fees are paid in full. 10. Prior to issuance of building permits, all school fees shall be paid. The applicant shall provide the City with written verification of compliance from the Unified School District. 11. The hours of construction shall be limited from 7 a. m. to 8 p.m. Monday - Saturday. No construction shall take place on Sundays or on any legal holidays without prior approval by the City. 12. Planning staff shall have access to the subject property at any time during construction to monitor progress. 13. The conditions listed on this Exhibit "A" shall be copied directly onto development plans submitted to the Planning and Building Departments for review. 14. Occupancy will not be granted until all improvements required by this approval have been completed, inspected, and approved by the appropriate department(s). 15. Driveways and parking areas shall be re- striped and slurry - sealed to the satisfaction of the Planning Department. Driveways and parking areas shall be surfaced and improved with asphaltic concrete as shown on Exhibit "B "; and thereafter maintained in good serviceable condition. 16. Prior to issuance of Building permits, a landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review, reflecting preliminary approval of landscape /site plan, commonly referred to as Exhibit B. Irrigation plan shall include automatic timers and moisture sensors. All landscaping and irrigation shall be installed and completed prior to final Planning Department approval. 17. All ground level mechanical /utility equipment (including meters, back flow preservation devices, fire valves, A/C condensers, furnaces and other equipment) shall be located away from public view or adequately screened by landscaping or screening walls so as not to be seen from the public right -of -way. Said screening shall be approved by the Director of Planning before installation. 18. All roof top appurtenances and equipment shall adequately be screened from view to the satisfaction of the Planning Department. 19. Applicant shall obtain a public works permit for all work in or adjacent to the public right -of -way. 20. All utilities shall be placed underground including facilities and wires for the supply and distribution of electrical energy, telephone, cable television etc. The underground conversion of these utilities shall consider all future connections to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning. 21. A permanent, maintenance program of all landscaping shall be provided insuring regular irrigation, fertilization and weed abatement. 22. All requirements of the Building and Safety Department and Planning Department shall be complied with prior to the final approval of the proposed construction. 23. Violation of the conditions of approval may result in citation and /or initiation of revocation proceedings.