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PC - Minutes - 04-03-17 Minutes of the PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING April 3,2017 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chair Lopez in the Council Chambers, 8838 E.Valley Boulevard. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE-Vice-Chair Dang INVOCATION-Commissioner Herrera ROLL CALL-Commissioners Herrera,Tang,Vice-Chair Dang and Chair Lopez ABSENT-Commissioner Eng STAFF PRESENT:City Attorney Murphy,Community Development Director Ramirez,Associate Planner Hanh,Commission Secretary Lockwood. 1. EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURES AND APPEAL RIGHTS City Attorney Murphy presented the procedure and appeal rights of the meeting. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE None 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. DESIGN REVIEW 17-01 • David Taing has submitted a Design Review application to construct a new two-story single-family dwelling unit with 2,995 square feet of floor area at 3348 Angelus Avenue(APN: 5288-019-010). Any new dwelling unit to be constructed that equals or exceeds two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet of developed living area shall be subject to a Discretionary Site Plan and Design Review. The project site is located in a Light Multiple Residential (R-2) zone. PC RESOLUTION 17-05 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 17- 01, PERMITTING A NEW 2,995 SQUARE FEET SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT WITH AN ATTACHED THREE-CAR GARAGE. THE SUBJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT 3348 ANGELUS AVENUE (APN: 5288-019- 010),IN THE LIGHT MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL(R•2)ZONE. Staff Recommendation - It is recommended that the Planning Commission ADOPT Resolution No. 17- 05 with findings and APPROVE Design Review 17-01,subject to the 24 conditions. Associate Planner Hanh presented the staff report. Chair Lopez asked the Planning Commission if there were any comments or questions for staff. None Chair Lopez opened the Public Hearing and invited the applicant to the podium. 1 Designer, Kamen Lai, gave a brief summary of project, stated the applicant accepts the conditions of approval, and he can answer any questions that the Planning Commission may have. Vice-Chair Dang stated this is a nice project, likes the layout, and style of the home. He asked what color will be used for the decorative rod iron fencing. Designer Kamen Lai replied it will be an earth tone color. Commissioner Tang stated he likes the design with the pavers on the driveway and they accentuate the style of the home. He asked is this project will be owner-occupied. Designer Kamen Lai replied it will be owner-occupied. Chair Lopez addressed Designer Kamen Lai and stated that his projects are outstanding. Designer Kamen Lai thanked Chair Lopez and the Planning Commission and added it is also with staff's help and recommendations. Chair Lopez called Brian Lewin to the podium. Brian Lewin, resident, stated that the site/floor plan for Design Review 17-01 was not available on the City of Rosemead's Website. He requested that it be available in the future for other projects, as this is a new policy, and it may have been an oversight. He referred to the block wall and stated if they are putting rod iron fencing on top of the block wall it may exceed the fencing height requirement. He referred to the compliance of the LID Ordinance,which concerns storm water retention, and that it was not included in the conditions of approval. He added this project would be subject to that as a designated project. Community Development Director Ramirez stated in regards to Brian Lewin's first comment, regarding the plans not being available on the website, it was a staff error, and apologized. She added they will try their best to make sure they are put on the website in the future. She referred to the fencing and stated it is a combination of both the block wall and rod iron for a total of 3 feet and 11 inches. She added she will have Associate Planner Hanh address the third item. Associate Planner Hanh stated that LID requirements are addressed during the Building & Safely plan check. He referred to Condition of Approval number 10 and stated the applicant would be required to comply with any Building&Safety requirements,and Health requirements. Community Development Director Ramirez reiterated that it is something that will be looked at during the Building & Safely review and not the Planning review. Toni Medinilla, neighbor of applicant, expressed concern with this project. She staled she did not know this home was going to be built. She added her concerns are that the home is too tall, it will be an invasion of privacy, the three-car garage will mean more cars, and parking is already difficult with multiple parking. She stated the neighborhood is turning into multiple homes with more cars and less parking. She also expressed with the home being so high it will obstruct the view from her front and back yard. She staled the project is a beautiful home and since the building restrictions have been approved, she did want to voice her opinion and hopefully it will help the Planning Commission with their decision. Community Development Director Ramirez stated when Associate Planner Hanh spoke with the resident and said that the project had been approved, he meant that the applicant has met all the zoning requirements. She added the 2 project has met the height requirements, as well as the three-car garage requirements. She explained the three-car garage would be beneficial as it would mean fewer cars parked in the street and they would be able to park on their property instead. Chair Lopez asked Ms. Medinilla which side of the project would be by her property. Toni Medinilla replied it would be on the South side. Community Development Director Ramirez stated that it should be noted that this project does not have a balcony on that side as it is on the other side. Commissioner Tang asked what is the code regarding the line of sight. Associate Planner Hanh staled if he is referring to variable height that would not apply to this properly because it is a residential properly. Community Development Director Ramirez slated Variable Height only applies to commercial properties next to residential and then it only applies to the commercial. She added in regards to residential, they only have to meet certain set-back requirements,which this properly has met. Chair Lopez stated that this project does have a set-back. Commissioner Tang asked if the set-back is 5 feet on both the North and the South. Community Development Director Ramirez replied yes. Resident, (name not audible)expressed concerns with parking, lack of privacy,and is not happy with this project. Chair Lopez asked if there was anyone else wishing to speak on this item. None Chair Lopez closed the Public Hearing. He asked the Planning Commission if there were any further questions or comments for staff. None Commissioner Tang stated there is not a reason to deny this applicant, since the applicant has met all the City codes and requirements and made a motion to approve this item. Commissioner Tang made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chair Dang, to ADOPT Resolution No. 17-05 with findings and APPROVE Design Review 17-01,subject to the 24 conditions. Vote resulted in: Yes: Dang, Herrera, Lopez,and Tang No: None Abstain: None Absent: Eng 3 Community Development Director Ramirez stated the motion passes with a 4 Ayes and 0 Noes vote and explained the 10-day appeal process. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Minutes of 3-6-17 Commissioner Tang made a motion, seconded by Chair Lopez, to approve PC Minutes of 3-6-17 as presented. Vote resulted in: Ayes: Dang, Lopez,and Tang Noes: None Abstain: Herrera Absent: Eng Community Development Director Ramirez stated the motion passes with 3 Ayes, 0 Noes, 1 Abstain from Commissioner Herrera, and 1 Absent vote. 5. MATTERS FROM STAFF Community Development Director Ramirez introduced Planning Intern, Hannah Nguyen. She announced the date, time, and location of the upcoming Community Area Watch Committee Meeting, the Easter Eggstravanganza, and Civic Pride Day. She stated Civic Pride volunteers are welcomed and appreciated. She invited all to attend the activities. Chair Lopez stated he received a letter from the City in regards to Council Member Polly Low being sworn in. Community Development Director Ramirez stated the new Mayor, Polly Low and Mayor Pro Tem, Steven Ly,will be sworn in at the next City Council Meeting taking place on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 7:00 pm. She added there will be a small reception taking place in the lobby after the City Council meeting and encouraged everyone to attend. 6. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIR&COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Herrera stated she would like to commend the Planning Commission for their work at the March 6, 2017 Planning Commission meeting. She was not able to be present at the meeting but she read the Agenda, Staff Reports, Minutes, and commented that she was not able to access it on-line. She expressed concern that street sweeping and Public Safety did not report to Consolidated Disposal that 2 couches were lett on Delta Avenue with the nearest cross street being Valley Boulevard. She stated the couches have been there for a while and asked if this is supposed to be reported. Community Development Director Ramirez replied that her understanding is that when an officer is following the street sweeper, they are to take note of anything they come across, report it, and put in a CRM. She added she will report it. Chair Lopez reported a couch on the curb on Sullivan to Garret Street,sitting in the bend. 4 • Commissioner Tang stated he is a member of the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan Ad Hoc Committee and provided an update. He stated after a brief hiatus, they have made some progress, and they will be presenting a draft EIR. He added after it is presented they will be conducting joint meeting's with City Council and public hearing's including the public, in the future. Community Development Director Ramirez stated the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan started out under the Community Development Department and due to the City Planner leaving to go to another City, it was moved out of this department, and into the City Manager's office. She added during that time period, there were a lot of hiccups, a lot of lag time, and as a result it was given back to the Community Development Department. She stated it has been assigned to City Planner Lily Valenzuela with the assistance of the entire Planning staff, including Cory Hanh and Annie Lao. She stated it is now in the phase of where the draft environmental document has been completed, it has been reviewed by staff and the City Attorney, and comments have been given back to the consultant to get a final copy to go out for the public review period. She stated once that public review period ends, then staff can start holding the joint workshops and get it approved. She added staff is striving to have this document approved by summertime, they are looking forward to it, and are very excited about it. She stated that the Planning staff has been working very hard and diligently going through the Specific Plan and environmental document. She stated staff is looking forward to hearing the comments from the City Council, Commissioners,and the public. 7. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:27 pm. The next regular Planning Commission will be held onnOaDA Monday, April 17, 2017 . 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers. Daniel Lopez Chair o Rachel Lockwood Commission Secretary 5