PC - 2002 - 16 - Recommending Approval to the City Council of Planned Development Review 01-01 Approving Development of a Parking Area for Passenger Vans as part of an Automotive Rental BusinessPC RESOLUTION 02 -16
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 01 -01 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT OF 'A
PARKING AREA FOR PASSENGER VANS AS PART OF AN
AUTOMOTIVE RENTAL BUSINESS, LOCATED AT 3675 ROSEMEAD
BOULEVARD IN THE P -D; PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE. (APN:
5390- 017 -080).
WHEREAS, Ming -You Product Corporate DBA Rent -4 -Less of 1412 Annadel Avenue,
Rowland Heights, California 91748 has submitted a planned development review application for
development of a parking area for passenger vans as part of an automotive rental business in the P -D;
Planned Development Zone located at 3675 Rosemead Boulevard on December 20, 2001; and
WHEREAS, 3675 Rosemead Boulevard is located in the P -D; Planned Development zone;
and
WHEREAS, Sections 65800 & 65900 of the California Government Code and Chapter
17.16 of the Rosemead Municipal Code authorize the Planning Commission to approve,
conditionally approve or deny planned development reviews; and
WHEREAS, Section 17.76.070 of the Rosemead Municipal Code (RMC) specifies the
criteria by which a planned development review may be modified; and
WHEREAS, on February 21, 2002, 36 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 Planned
Development Review 01 -01; and
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2002, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed and advertised
public hearing to receive oral and written testimony relative to Planned Development Review 01 -01;
and
WHEREAS, the Rosemead Planning Commissiou.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 this activity is
exempt from further CEQA review under section 15304 of CEQA, which exempts projects that
consist of minor alterations in the conditions of the land, such as grading, gardening, and landscaping
that do not affect sensitive resources.
SECTION 2 . The Planning Commission HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that facts
do exist to justify approving Planned Development Reyiew,,01 -0L according to criteria of Section
17.1 16.01 of the Rosemead Municipal Code as follows:, i's(,`
A. Wheneverthepublic; necessity,- conveniencelgeneral welfare or good zoning practice
justifies such action, the Planning Commission or ;Cily,Gouncil „upon its own motion, or upon the
verified application of one or more owners, or of a public or private agency that is or will be a
plaintiff in eminent domain with respect to property affected by such zoning or regulation, may
initiate proceedings to change any zone or regulation, established by this title.
FINDING: Based on the above discussion, staff feels that the proposed development is
appropriate, given its location, proposed operating hours and floor plan, and would not be
detrimental to the surrounding properties and land uses in the general area. In addition, the
applicant has expressed their intent to provide site improvements that will increase visibility and
beautify the existing area. Though staff finds no foreseeable negative impacts to the adjacent
neighborhood with this requested use,` conditions have'been incorporated to address possible issues
related to the proposed business. '
The existing site has already been developed as a parking area, which is appropriate to the
requested land use. Since this area is underutilized and considering the extensive site improvements
proposed, this development request would integrate suitably with, the intent of the present planned
development and the surrounding land uses.
SECTION 3 . The Planning Commission HEREBY RECOMMENDS TO THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL for Planned Development Review 01 =01, for development of a parking area
for passenger vans as part of an automotive rental business in the P -D; Planned Development Zone,
on property located at 3675 Rosemead 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
March 4, 2002, by the following vote:
YES: LOI, BREEN, ALARCON, ORTIZ, HERRERA
NO: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
SECTION 5 . 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 18" day of March 2002.
William Alarcon, Chairman
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CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Planning Conmiission
of the City of Rosemead at its regular meeting, held on the 18' day of March 2002 by the following
vote:
YES:
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
William Crowe, Secretary
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EXHIBIT "A"
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 01 -01
3675 Rosemead Boulevard
(Rent -4 -Less)
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
March 4, 2002
Planned Development Review 0 1 -01 is approved for the development of a secured parking
area for passenger vans as part of an automotive rental business in accordance with the plan
marked Exhibit `B ", dated January 9, 2002. Any revisions to the approved plans must be
resubmitted for review and approval by the Planning Department.
2. Approval of Planned Development Review 01 -01 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. Planned Development Review 01 -01 is approved, for a twelve (12) month period. Applicant
shall make progress towards initiation of proposed use or request an extension 30 days prior
to expiration from the Planning Commission. Otherwise Planned Development Review 01-
01 shall become null and void.
4. The applicant shall comply with all Federal, Slate.and local laws relative to the approved use
including the requirements of the Planning, Building, Fire, Sheriff and Health Departments.
5. Planning staff shall have access to the subject property at any time during construction to
monitor progress.
6. The conditions listed on this Exhibit "A" shall be copied directly onto development plans
submitted to the Planning and Building Departments for review: '
7. Construction activities shall be limited to take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00
p.m., Monday through Saturday. No construction shall take place on Sundays or on any
legal holidays.
8. All utilities and connection cables shall be underground. The underground conversion of
these utilities shall consider all future connections to the satisfaction of the Director of
Planning.
9. All existing landscape areas for the entire parcel shall be cleared of litter, debris, and
weed overgrowth; and that deceased trees and landscaping be replaced with new plants
and trees. Th final ese improvements shall be completed prior to approval of
construction permits.
10. All automotive related work (repair, car wash, etc.) shall not be conducted within
subject site. Such activities shall be conducted off -site.
11. No structures either temporary or permanent shall be allowed on this project side.
12. All light standards shall include shielding devices to contain the light source entirely
within the subject parking lot. No light shall spill onto adjacent areas or properties.
13. The property shall comply with all appropriate building, fire, and health department
regulations.
12. All trash, rubbish, and garbage receptacles shall�''be regularly cleaned, inspected, and
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maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.'
13. The site shall be maintained`in a graffiti -free stafe.' 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.
14.- The site shall be maintained in a clean, weed and litter free state in accordance with Sections
8.32.010 - 8.32.040 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.
15. All open area not covered, by concrete, asphalt, or structures shall be landscaped and
maintained on a regular basis.,
16. Adequate lighting.shall be; provided in the 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.
17. Driveways and parking areas shall be surfaced and improved with Portland concrete cement
or asphaltic concrete, and thereafter maintained in good serviceable condition.
18. All designated parking areas shall be striped in accordance with Chapter 17.84 of the
Rosemead Municipal Code and the approved plans. Such striping shall be maintained in a
clear, visible and orderly.manner. ,.,.
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19. The parking space markers shall be re- painted periodically to City standards to the
satisfaction of the Planning Department, including double - striping and wheel stops.
20. No signs or advertising shall be placed on the subject property.
21. A permanent maintenance program of all landscaping shall be provided insuring regular
irrigation, fertilization and weed abatement.
22. Automated irrigation shall be installed, and approved by the Planning Department.
23. No occupancy will be granted until ALL IMPROVEMENTS required by this approval have
been completed, inspected, and approved by the appropriate department(s).
24. Violation of the conditions of approval may result in citation and /or initiation of revocation
proceedings.
25. The hours of operation shall be limited to 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday,
and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturdays. The facility shall be closed on Sundays.
26. The Marshall Street driveway shall be the only ingress and egress access for rental vehicles.
27. The light standard shall be relocated to the northeast corner of the property.