PC - Item 4A - Minutes of December 16, 2019
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Minutes of the
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
December 16, 2019
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chair Eng at 7:00 pm in the City Hall Council
Chambers.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Commissioner Tang
INVOCATION – Vice-Chair Lopez
ROLL CALL – Commissioners Berry, Tang, Vuong, Vice-Chair Lopez and Chair Eng
STAFF PRESENT - City Attorney Thuyen, Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Kim, Planning &
Economic Development Manager Valenzuela, Assistant Planner Wong, and Commission Secretary Lockwood.
1. EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURES AND APPEAL RIGHTS
City Attorney Thuyen presented the procedure and appeal rights of the meeting.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
None
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 82804 - Zhaoting Pan has submitted a Tentative Parcel Map application to
subdivide one existing parcel into two parcels. The applicant is proposing to demolish two existing
single-family dwellings onsite in order to construct a new single-family dwelling on each of the newly-
created parcels. The project site is located at 7556 Garvalia Avenue, in the Light-Multiple Residential
(R-2) zone. Per Rosemead Municipal Code Section 16.08.030, “no person shall subdivide any real
property, improved or unimproved, or any portion thereof, shown on the latest adopted county tax roll
as a unit, or as contiguous units, into four or fewer parcels for the purpose of sale, transfer or
encumbrance, whether immediate or future, until a final map thereof has been filed and approved in
accordance with the requirements of this chapter, or in accordance with the requirements for a
subdivision of the State Subdivision Map Act, Government Code § 66410 et seq.”
PC RESOLUTION 19-13 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP 82804, FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF ONE PARCEL INTO TWO PARCELS. THE PROJECT SITE IS
LOCATED AT 7556 GARVALIA AVENUE (APN: 5285-013-007), IN A LIGHT MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL (R-
2) ZONE.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION - It is recommended that the Planning Commission ADOPT Resolution No.
19-13 with findings and APPROVE Tentative Parcel Map 82804, subject to the 60 conditions.
Assistant Planner Wong presented the staff report.
Chair Eng asked the Planning Commission if there any questions or comments for staff.
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Commissioner Tang referred to page four of the staff report and asked if the Minimum Lot Area of 6,000 square feet
only applies if an applicant is proposing to subdivide.
Assistant Planner Wong replied yes, the minimum lot size for the R-2 zone is 6,000 square feet.
Commissioner Tang asked what it is for the R-1 zone.
Assistant Planner Wong replied it is also 6,000 square feet.
Chair Eng asked if Wilmar Place is currently zoned as R-1 or R-2.
Assistant Planner Wong replied the southern portion of Wilmar Place is zoned at R-2.
Chair Eng asked once this subdivision is approved will both parcels be zoned as R-2.
Assistant Planner Wong replied yes.
Chair Eng asked if this will not become a legal nonconforming lot.
Assistant Planner Wong replied that is correct and it will be conforming to the R-2 zone.
Chair Eng thanked staff and asked the Planning Commission if there were any further questions or comments for staff.
None
Chair Eng opened the Public Hearing and asked if there was anyone wishing to speak on this item.
Jason Yin from EGL Associates stated they are the Civil Engineers for this project, they have complied with all the city
codes and standards and agree to all the conditions of approval. He is available to answer any questions the Planning
Commission may have.
Chair Eng asked Mr. Yin if he is the Civil Engineer for the project.
Mr. Yin replied yes.
Chair Eng asked if the applicant is present.
Mr. Yin replied the applicant was not available, but the Architect is present and is able to answer any question the
Planning Commission may have.
Chair Eng asked if the applicant will be retaining one of the parcels for owner's use when the subdivision is completed.
Mr. Yin replied his understanding is that the applicant is planning to develop and then sell the lots.
Chair Eng asked if the applicant is going to sell both lots.
Mr. Yin replied yes.
Chair Eng stated this is a development and asked how long the owners have owned this property.
Mr. Yin replied he does not have that information.
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Chair Eng stated those are all her questions and asked the Planning Commission if there were any further questions
or comments.
None
Chair Eng thanked Mr. Yin and closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Tang stated if there is no further discussion, he would like to make a motion.
Commissioner Tang made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chair Lopez, to ADOPT Resolution No. 19-13 with
findings and APPROVE Tentative Parcel Map 82804, subject to the 60 conditions.
Vote resulted in:
Ayes: Berry, Eng, Lopez, Tang, and Vuong
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Kim stated the motion passes with a vote of 5 Ayes and 0
Noes. He explained the 10-day appeal process and reminded the applicant to remove the onsite Public Hearing Notice.
B. DESIGN REVIEW 19-07 - Si Chuan No. 1 Inc. has submitted a Design Review Application requesting to
modernize the exterior facade of an existing restaurant located at 8772 Valley Boulevard (APN: 5390-
010-038), in the Medium Commercial with a Design Overlay (C-3/D-O) zone. Approval of a Design Review
is required for all improvements requiring a building permit or visible changes in form, texture, color,
exterior façade, or landscaping within a Design Overlay zone.
PC RESOLUTION 19-14 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 19-
07, FOR A FAÇADE REMODEL OF AN EXISTING RESTAURANT BUILDING LOCATED AT 8772 VALLEY
BOULEVARD, IN A MEDIUM COMMERCIAL WITH A DESIGN OVERYLAY (C-3/D-O) ZONE.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION - It is recommended that the Planning Commission ADOPT Resolution No.
19-14 with findings and APPROVE Design Review 19-07, subject to the 26 conditions.
Planning & Economic Development Manager Valenzuela presented the staff report.
Chair Eng asked if the Planning Commission had any comments or questions for staff.
Commissioner Tang referred to the sign that is on the east/west-side under the address and asked if it is a digital sign.
Planning & Economic Development Manager Valenzuela replied that there are no digital signs proposed on the sides
of the building, but it will be more like posters advertising menu items that the business specializes in.
Commissioner Tang asked if they will be lit in the evening.
Planning & Economic Development Manager Valenzuela replied it may not be lit.
Vice-Chair Lopez asked if this will be on both sides.
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Planning & Economic Development Manager Valenzuela replied yes.
Chair Eng asked if this design is going to conform to the downtown design standards.
Planning & Economic Development Manager Valenzuela replied yes and through the process of reviewing the
application, staff incorporated a lot of those design guidelines, and the applicant agreed to them.
Chair Eng stated it has been awhile and asked staff for a refresher of what the downtown standards are.
Planning & Economic Development Manager Valenzuela replied it is incorporating earth tone colors, higher design
elements, such as having precast concrete, awnings, and better signage.
Chair Eng asked if those items have been incorporated into this project.
Planning & Economic Development Manager Valenzuela replied yes.
Chair Eng asked if there were any further questions for staff.
None
Chair Eng opened the Public Hearing and invited the applicant to speak.
Edward Hu, applicant and designer gave a brief summary of the design, logo, and signage on the east and west side
of the project.
Chair Eng thanked Mr. Hu for taking the initiative, the investment, and for using the block grant program for this
project. She asked if there were any further questions or comments.
None
Chair Eng closed the Public Hearing and asked if the Planning Commission had any further questions or comments
for staff.
None
Chair Eng asked for a motion.
Vice-Chair Lopez made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Berry, to ADOPT Resolution No. 19-14 with
findings and APPROVE Design Review 19-07, subject to the 26 conditions.
Vote resulted in:
Ayes: Berry, Eng, Lopez, Tang, and Vuong
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Kim stated the motion passes with a vote of 5 Ayes and 0
Noes. He explained the 10-day appeal process and reminded the applicant to remove the onsite Public Hearing Notice.
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. PC MINUTES 12-2-19
Vice-Chair Lopez made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Vuong, to approve PC Minutes 12-2-19 as
presented.
Vote resulted in:
Ayes: Berry, Eng, Lopez, Tang, and Vuong
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Kim stated the motion passes with a vote of 5 Ayes and 0
Noes.
5. MATTERS FROM STAFF
Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Kim wished the Planning Commission, and everyone
present a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
6. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIR & COMMISSIONERS
Vice-Chair Lopez stated that Valley Boulevard was decorated for the Christmas Holiday and asked why Garvey
Boulevard did not get decorated.
Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Kim replied that he will check on that.
Commissioner Vuong wished everyone a Happy New Year and Season's Greetings.
Chair Eng also wished everyone a Merry Christmas and may the New Year be hopeful and peaceful.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular Planning Commission meeting will be held on Monday, January 6, 2020, at 7:00 pm in
the Council Chambers
ATTEST:
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Rachel Lockwood
Commission Secretary
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Nancy Eng
Chair