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PC - Minutes - 06-03-19Minutes of the PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING June 3, 2019 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chair Tang at 7;00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Commissioner Herrera INVOCATION — Chair Tang ROLL CALL — Commissioners Herrera, Vuong, Vice -Chair Eng and Chair'Tang ABSENT — Commissioner Lopez Vice -Chair Eng made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Vuong, to excuse the absence of Commissioner Lopez. Vote Results: Ayes: Eng, Herrera, Tang, and Vuon,;, None Abstain: o', Absent: Lopez STAFF PRESENT — City Attorney Thuyen, Community Development Director Kim, Planning & Economic Development Manager Valenzu,ela, Associate Planner Lao, and Commission Secretary Lockwood. None f4'�1I T�I:TIZI'I•� A. DESIGN REVIEW 19.01 - Joseph Su has submitted a Design Review Application (DR 19-01) requesting to renovate the fagade of an existing commercial building. The subject site is located at 8547 Valley Boulevard (northwest corner of Valley Blvd. and 'Walnut Grove Ave.) in a Medium Commercial with Design Overlay (C-300) zone. The proposed project also consists of an interior tenant improvement in addition to various site improvements. The proposed project would not add any new floor area to the property. Per Section 17.28.020(A)(1), approval of a Design Review is required for all significant improvements requiring a building permit or visible changes in form, texture, color, exterior facade, or landscaping within a Design Overlay zone. PC RESOLUTION 19-05 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING (DESIGN REVIEW 19- 01, PERMITTING THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FACADE OF AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING, I ADDITION TO SITE VARIOUS IMPROVE'MENT'S SUCH AS THE REHABILITATION AND NEW LAYOUT OF THE EXISTING PARKING LOT, LANDSCAPING/FENCING, AND A NEW TRASH ENCLOSURE LOCATED AT 8547 VALLEY BOULEVARD (APN: 5372-020-046), IN A MEDIUM COMMERCIAL WITH DESIGN OVERLAY (C-3/1)-0) ZONE. STAFF RECOMMENDATION - It is recommended that the Planning Commission ADOPT Resolution No. 19-0 Frith findings and APPROVE Design Review 19-011, subject to the 31 conditions. Associate Planner Lao presented the staff report. Chair Tang asked if there were any questions or comments for staff. Commissioner Herrera asked if this is just a renovation of the existing building, Associate Planner Lao replied yes. Commissioner Vuong referred to the site plan and asked if a wall is going to be bufli: to separate the residential property from the commercial property, Associate Planner Lao replied yes. Commissioner Vuong asked what the typical height of that wall is, Associate Planner Lao repfled code requires it to be six (6) feet high. Commissioner Vuong asked how the parking path is determined. Associate Planner Lao replied the plans were routed to Public Works to check for circulation and no comments were received from them, it was up to the applicant to design something that would work, and it satisfied Public Works requirements, Community Development Director Kim explained that parking and traffic flow dime nsions/catulations are within the code itself. He explained that there is a 45 -degree angle and once you have that, there is a certain width requirement and the parking space dimension requirement, Vice -Chair Eng thanked the applicant for taking the time and making the investment on this project. She referred to the proposed site improvements, and asked if the old signage will be removed and inquired on the future plans of the signage. Associate Planner Lao replied currently there is a free-standing sign, but it has been conditioned to be removed, and if a new sign is proposed staff will suggest a monument sign. Vice -Chair Eng stated there is only one parking space for disabled parking and asked if that is ADA compliant or what is, required. Associate Pianner Lao replied ADA requirements are reviewed by the, Building and Safety Divisioin. She added staff did route the plans to Building and Safety and staff did not receive any cornments from the Building Official. She stated that if this project is approved, during the plan check process, Building and Safety will review it again, Vice -Chair Eng stated these questions may be for the applicant and they can answer later, She stated the front units will be retail/kitchen appliance store and asked if this is targeted for restaurant owners or general public use. She also asked what are the anticipated uses for Unit's B and C. Chair Tang stated that Unit A will be a retail kitchen/appliance store, and Unit's B and C do not have uses for them, but when parking spaces are calculated at I per 250 feet, will that change if the one of the vacant units become a restaurant use. Associate Planner Lao replied 4 would change and if it is proposed to! be an eating establishment and it would not be permitted, because it would!, not meet the parking requirement. zMam !I M M I M I I Ierr I M I I I R I I i M Patrick Yang, representative for the applicant stated the potential tenant for Unit A will be selling kitchen goods and will add appliances later, He added that Unit's B and C do not have potential tenants and there are no plans for a restaurant in the future,. Vice -Chair Eng asked if the retail business will be serving restaurant owners or is it for the general public and general kitchen ware. Patrick Yang replied it is for residential kitchen ware. Vice -Chair Eng, asked if it is for the general public and not just restaurants. Patrick Yang replied yes, it is for the general public and they will' display the hood in a simple partition, Chair Tang commented he had seen the buspness across the street and they sell stove top, ranges, and hoods, Commissioner Herrera asked if the business that is across the street is, relocating to this location. Patrick Yang irepiied that there is a signed agreement and if this project is approved then they wilil sign a lease for this location. Chair Tang ciarR'ied that they want to relocate pending approval of these plans. Commissioner Herrera asked if it will be the same type of business ands if the other will then be vacant. Patrick Yang replied yes, but he is not sure if that one will be vacant. Commissioner Vuorg referred to the trash enclosure and asked if there are any concerns with trash debris flowing into residential properties nearby. Associate Planner Lao replied that in the conditions of approval there is a condition stating the trash enclosure shall have a solid roof and seifdatching doors, so there should not be a potential of debris going onto residential properties. Commissioner Vuong stated depending on what Unit's B and C become and if signage and light fixtures are installed, he asked if there are any concerns on how lighting will impact residents facing the Walnut Grove Avenue and in the proximity to, the residential properties next to it. Associate Planner Lao replied a condition of approval has been added in regard to lighting to, ensure that there is not a spill over to adjacent properties and will be shielded. Chair Tang asked if Mr, Yang was the Architect for this project, Patrick Yang replied he is the designer. Chair Tang asked what type of uses does the owner envision in Unit's 8 and C. Patrick Yang rephed this building is being proposed to be demolished in about five years. He explained that is why there is only a fittle, bit of design in this case and they wilil develop with the other three lots that they have. Chair Tang stated that the iot adjacent to this is the beauty school and asked if this is the same owner. Patrick Yang replied yes. Chair Tang asked R' there are plans in the future to develop this into something substantial. Patrick Yang replied they tell him, but it is not confirmed. Chair Tang asked the Planning Commission if there were any other questions or comments for the applicant, None Chair Tang asked if there were any public comments. None Chair Tang closed the Public Hearing and asked if there were any further questions or comments for staff, None Chair Tang asked for a motion, Commissioner Vuong made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Herrera, to ADOPT Resolution Nlo. 19-0,5 with findings and APPROVE Design Review 19-01, subject to the 31 conditions. Vote resulted in: Ayes: Eng, Herrera, Tang, and Vuong Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: Lopez Community Development Director Kim stated the motion passes with a vote of 4 Ayes, 0 Noes, and 1 Absent. He reminded the applicant to remove the onso:te Public Notice sign and explained the 10 -day appeal process, 4. CONSENT CALENDAR A, PC MINUTES 34-119 Vice -Chair Eng Imade a motion, seconded by Commissioner Herrera, to approve PC Minutes 3-4-19 as presented. Vote resulted in: Cl Ayes: Eng, Herrera, Tang, and Vuong Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: Lopez Community Development Director Kim stated the motion is approved with a vote of 4 Ayes, 0 Noes,, and 1 Absent. 5. MATTERS FROM STAFF M 6. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIR & COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Eng stated she has three items to discuss and said first, she would like to thank staff for the initiative for the pare -application process for the, recent Olson project, She stated this is a constructive tool for projects, a good opportunity to educate the residents and the community members, especially for projects that will impact zoning change and intensity of use. Her second item is she would like to request that staff include the Public Hearing Notice, along with the courtesy Agenda that is sent to the Planning Commissioners. She explained receiving the Public Hearing Notice will be helpful, so they can pass the information onto residents if necessary. Her third item is for those interested in the local San Gabriel Valley history, the Dinsmoor Heritage House, which is a local historical landmark, is hosting a West San Gabriel Valley Society's Dinner. It will take place at the Dinsmoor Heritage House in the serene back yard on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at 5:00 pm and reservations will! be necessary. The dinner will be catered by Claro's Italian Market, tickets are on sale for $15.00 each, and the guest speaker will be the grandson of Laura Scudder. She stated if anyone is interested in attending to please contact her and she has flyer's available also. Chair Tang requested an update on two approved projects, the first on located on Del Mar Avenue and Garvey Avenue, and the second project approved on the adjacent lot from the UFC Gym for the Hampton Inn, Planning & Economic Development Manager Valenzuela stated for the mixed-use project located on Del Mar and Garvey Avenue, there are utility relocations being made, She added once AT&T complete theirs, then grading amd construction will begin. She added, for the Hampton Inn, they are working with the bank in getting their financing in place, but the Plan Check has been completed. rAW., ILINIALTH Meeting was adjourned at 7:22 pm. The next regular Planning Commission: meeting will be on Monday, June 17, 2019 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers. John Tang Chair AT: Rachel Lockwood Commission Secretary