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PC - Minutes - 06-15-15Minutes of the PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING June 15, 2015 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Commissioner Herrera at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Tang INVOCATION - Commissioner Herrera ROLL CALL - Commissioners Herrera, Lopez, and Tang, ABSENT - Chair Eng OFFICIALS PRESENT: City Attorney Murphy, Community Development Director Ramirez, Associate Planner Valenzuela, Planning Intern Arnold, and Commission Secretary Lockwood. 1. EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURES AND APPEAL RIGHTS City Attorney, Greg Murphy presented the procedure and appeal rights of the meeting 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Resident Brian Lewin announced the date, time, and location of the next Metro Caltrans 710 Alternatives Public Hearing. He recommended all to attend, expressed it is important for the community, and the opportunity will be given to make public comments on the record. He stated if anyone would like to view the document it can be found at metro.net/sr710study. Commissioner Tang asked if someone cannot attend the meeting can public comments be submitted on -line. Resident Lewin replied yes, and explained there is a link available on the website that allows public comments and there is also an address where comments may be mailed in. Commissioner Tang expressed it is very important that the community submit their comments and have their voices heard. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. DESIGN REVIEW 14.10 - Man Voong and Alisa Wang have submitted a Design Review application requesting approval to construct a new 2,862 square foot two -story single - family dwelling unit. In addition, the applicant is proposing to construct an attached three -car garage. The subject property is located at 7441 Whitmore Street, in the R -2 (Light - Multiple Residential) zone. This item was on the Planning Commission Agenda for June 1, 2015. However, due to lack of quorum, the Planning Commission was cancelled and the item was re- noticed to the June 15th Planning Commission meeting. PC RESOLUTION 15.08 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 14- 10, PERMITTING A NEW 2,862 SQUARE FOOT TWO -STORY SINGLE - FAMILY DWELLING UNIT. IN ADDITION, THE APPLICANT WILL CONSTRUCT AN ATTACHED THREE -CAR GARAGE. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 7441 WHITMORE STREET, IN THE R -2 (LIGHT- MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL) ZONE. Staff Recommendation - It is recommended that the Planning Commission ADOPT Resolution NO. 15- 08 with findings, and APPROVE Design Review 14.10, subject to the twenty -one (21) conditions. Community Development Director Ramirez introduced Planning Intern Austin Arnold and stated he will be presenting this item. Planning Intern Arnold presented the staff report. Commissioner Herrera acting Chair asked if there were any questions or comments for staff. Commissioner Tang asked what the current lot size is. Planning Intern Arnold replied the current total lot size is 16,064 square feet. He explained at a previous Planning Commission meeting held on October 6, 2014, a subdivision of one (1) existing parcel totaling 16,094 square feet was approved into (2) two parcels. Commissioner Tang asked if this proposed project is being placed on one of those two parcels. Planning Intern Arnold replied yes, it is on Lot 1, the front unit. Commissioner Tang asked if there are plans to develop the second parcel. Planning Intern Arnold replied yes. Commissioner Tang asked if the proposed development for the second parcel will be held to the same standards as the first parcel in regards to the design element. Planning Intern Arnold replied this proposed project is not under a Design Review but it does hold the same standards as the approved Parcel Map 71858. Commissioner Tang referred to page 3 of the staff report and asked if the floor area square footage of 2,862 includes the garage. Planning Intern Arnold replied no. Commissioner Tang referred to the floor area ratio and asked if 40% is the absolute maximum the applicant can get. Planning Intern Arnold replied yes. Commissioner Herrera asked if the Planning Commission had any further questions or comments. None Commissioner Herrera opened the Public Hearing and invited the applicant to the podium. Andy Yu, Designer of this project, stated he is available to answer any questions. Commissioner Tang asked if this site had been approved as a flag lot before the City made the changes to flag lots. Planning Intern Arnold replied yes. Commissioner Tang asked if this project will be owner - occupied. Designer Yu replied yes. Resident Brian Lewin requested that the Planning Commission consider asking the applicant to work with staff to incorporate project appropriate low- impact development standards in the final landscape plan. He added that City Council just passed a Lid (Low Impact Development) Standards Ordinance, but it is not in effect yet, to address on- site storm water retention. Commissioner Lopez asked if staff will apply this ordinance into upcoming projects. Community Development Director Ramirez responded once this ordinance goes into effect, staff will work with applicants to ensure the LID Ordinance is followed. Commissioner Lopez asked if there is currently anything in place to ensure applicants use preventative measures to address drought concerns. Community Development Director Ramirez replied yes. Commissioner Herrera asked if there were any questions or comments. None Commissioner Herrera closed the Public Hearing and asked for a motion. Commissioner Lopez made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Tang, to ADOPT Resolution NO. 15.08 with findings, and APPROVE Design Review 14.10, subject to the twenty -one (21) conditions. Vote resulted in: Yes: Herrera, Lopez, and Tang No: None Abstain: None Absent: Eng Community Development Director Ramirez explained the 10 day appeal process. B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 15.03 - Zhongmin Gang of Chef Geng's Chinese Restaurant has submitted a Conditional Use Permit application requesting approval for a new On -Sale Beer and Wine (Type 41) ABC license in conjunction with a bona fide public eating establishment, located at 8118 Garvey Avenue, Unit B, in the C -3 (Medium Commercial) zone. PC RESOLUTION 15.09 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 15.03, A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL FOR A NEW ON -SALE BEER AND WINE (TYPE 41) ABC LICENSE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A BONA FIDE PUBLIC EATING ESTABLISHMENT. THE SUBJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT 8118 GARVEY AVENUE, UNIT B, IN THE C -3 (MEDIUM COMMERCIAL) ZONE. Staff Recommendation - Based on the analysis and findings contained in this report, it is recommended that the Planning Commission ADOPT Resolution No. 15.09 and APPROVE Conditional Use Permit 15.03 with findings, subject to twenty -two (22) conditions of approval. Associate Planner Valenzuela presented the staff report. Commissioner Herrera asked the Planning Commission if there were any questions or comments for staff. Commissioner Tang referred to the nine (9) entitlements approved in the past for this property, and stated there are currently only two (2) restaurants serving alcohol in the shopping center and asked what happens to the remainder of those entitlements. Associate Planner Valenzuela explained that usually the conditional use permits run with the land, but in the past the process was different. She added whenever someone applied for a conditional use permit they would apply for a brand new license, instead of transferring it, and that is why it has added up to nine (9) entitlements. Commissioner Tang asked if a new owner comes in and there is an approved conditional use permit is it then transferred and what happens if it is not transferred. Associate Planner Valenzuela replied it will be transferred and if it does not get transferred it just dies. Commissioner Lopez referred to the State not approving this ABC due to an overdue concentration of alcohol permits and asked if in the past the City has approved clustering these types of uses. Associate Planner Valenzuela explained that this was an entire census tract and some of the restaurants may not be in the City of Rosemead. Commissioner Herrera asked if the Planning Commission had any further questions or comments. None Commissioner Herrera opened the Public Hearing and invited the applicant to the podium. Applicant stated her English is not very good and explained she is requesting an ABC license because her Chinese restaurant is very small and would like to add this to the menu for celebrations such as birthdays and Chinese New Year. Community Development Director Ramirez asked the applicant to state her name, the name of her restaurant, and the address for the record. Applicant stated her name is Jasmine Geng and the restaurant's name is "Chef Geng's Chinese Restaurant' located at 8118 Garvey Avenue, Unit B. Commissioner Herrera asked if there was anyone wishing to speak on this item. None Commissioner Herrera closed the Public Hearing. She asked the Planning Commission if there were any further questions or comments for staff. Commissioner Tang stated based on the Chief of Police analysis and recommendation that it will not create a public safety concern, he would like to make a motion to approve Conditional Use Permit 15 -03. Commissioner Tang made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lopez, to ADOPT Resolution No. 15.09 and APPROVE Conditional Use Permit 15.03 with findings, subject to twenty -two (22) conditions of approval. Vote resulted in: Yes: Herrera, Lopez, and Tang No: None Abstain: None Absent: Eng Community Development Director Ramirez explained the 10 day appeal process. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Minutes of 5.4 -15 B. Minutes of 5.18 -15 Commissioner Lopez made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Tang, to approve the Minutes of 5.4.15 and 5.18.15 as presented. Vote resulted in: Yes: Herrera, Lopez, and Tang No: None Abstain: None Absent: Eng 5. MATTERS FROM STAFF Community Development Director Ramirez stated the time, date, and location of the 4th of July Celebration /Parade and invited all to attend. 6. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIR & COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Lopez expressed that his trip to Cancun was great. Commissioner Tang stated the sign located in the Rosemead Plaza Shopping Center still has two letters (E & M) not working. Community Development Director Ramirez stated she had contacted the management company and they notified her that it will be fixed by the end of the month. She stated staff will contact them to check on the status. 7. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. The next regular Planning Commission meeting will be held on Monday, July 20, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., due to City Hall being closed on Monday July 6, 2015 in observation of the 4th of July holiday. Diana Herrera Commissioner ATTEST: � R achel Lockwood Commission Secretary