PC - 2019-14 - Approving Design Review 19-07 located at 8772 Valley Blvd 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 FACADE REMODEL OF
AN EXISTING RESTAURANT BUILDING LOCATED AT 8772 VALLEY
BOULEVARD, IN A MEDIUM COMMERCIAL WITH A DESIGN
OVERYLAY (C-31D-O) ZONE.
WHEREAS, on July 17, 2019, Si Chuan No. 1 Inc. submitted a Design Review
application to remodel the façade of an existing restaurant building located at 8772 Valley
Boulevard;
WHEREAS, 8772 Valley Boulevard is located in a Medium Commercial Zone with
with a Design Overlay (C-31D-O) zone;
WHEREAS, Section 17.28.020(C) of the Rosemead Municipal Code provides the
criteria for a Design Review;
WHEREAS, Sections 65800 & 65900 of the California Government Code and
Section 17.28.020(C) of the Rosemead Municipal Code authorize the Planning
Commission to approve, conditionally approve, or deny Design Review applications;
WHEREAS, on December 5, 2019, twenty-nine (29) notices were sent to property
owners within a 300-foot radius from the subject property, the notice was published in the
Rosemead Reader, and notices were posted in six (6) public locations and on site,
specifying the availability of the application, and the date, time, and location of the public
hearing for Design Review 19-07;
WHEREAS, on December 16, 2019, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed
and advertised public hearing to receive oral and written testimony relative to Design
Review 19-07; and
WHEREAS, the Rosemead Planning Commission 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 Design
Review 19-07 is classified as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15301
of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines. Section 15301 of the California
Environmental Quality Act guidelines exempts projects consisting of the operation, repair,
maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private
structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving
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negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's
determination.
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that
facts do exist to justify approving Design Review 19-07, in accordance with Section
17.28.020(C) of the Rosemead Municipal Code as follows:
A. The plans indicate proper consideration for the relationship between the
proposed building and site developments that exist or have been approved for the general
neighborhood.
FINDING: The project site is located within an established commercial corridor
within the City. The applicant has provided an aesthetically complementary design, which
consists of a modern design, a contrasting color scheme, and design elements which are
all consistent with the Downtown Rosemead Design Guidelines. The proposed
commercial facade remodel would improve the overall aesthetics of the surrounding
neighborhood and be complementary to the existing developments in the vicinity.
B. The plan for the proposed structure and site development indicates the manner
in which the proposed development and surrounding properties are protected against
noise,vibrations, and other factors which may have an adverse effect on the environment,
and the manner of screening mechanical equipment, trash, storage and loading areas.
FINDING: The proposed project consists of remodeling the primary facade (Valley
Blvd. frontage) of the existing restaurant building. As such, the proposed project would
not produce any foreseeable adverse impacts. All construction work would be required to
comply with the timeframe and decibel levels indicated in the City of Rosemead Noise
Ordinance. Conditions of Approval will address factors such as construction hours of
construction and noise. In addition, the trash facility is adequately maintained.
C. The proposed building or site development is not, in its exterior design and
appearance, so at variance with the appearance of other existing buildings or site
developments in the neighborhood as to cause the nature of the local environment to
materially depreciate in appearance and value.
FINDING: The façade remodel of the existing restaurant would not depreciate the
appearance and value of the local environment. Staff has worked closely with the
applicant to achieve an aesthetically high-quality project that would complement the
neighborhood character. The façade remodel incorporates design elements found in the
Downtown Rosemead Design Guidelines. In addition, the proposed façade remodel
creates visual interest at the street level.
D. The proposed building or structure is in harmony with the proposed
developments on land in the general area, especially those instances where buildings are
within or adjacent to land shown on the General Plan as being part of the Civic Center or
in public or educational use, or are within or immediately adjacent to land included within
any precise plan which indicates building shape, size, or style.
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FINDING: The proposed exterior façade design of the existing restaurant and is in
harmony with commercial buildings within the vicinity. The project site is located on Valley
Boulevard just west of Muscatel Avenue and is not within or adjacent to land shown on
the General Plan as being part of the Civic Center or in public or educational use.
E. The proposed development is in conformity with the standards of this Code and
other applicable ordinances in so far as the location and appearance of the buildings and
structures are involved.
FINDING: The proposed project consists of an exterior remodel to an outdated
restaurant building, facing Valley Boulevard. The proposed project would not add new
floor area. To create consistency with the existing parapet, the applicant is proposing to
incorporate precast concrete molding on the center parapet of the front façade. The
addition of the molding will increase the height of the front facade from 17'-4" to 18'-4",
which would still be in compliance with the Rosemead Municipal Code height maximum
of 75' in the C-3 zone. As such, the proposed project would be in conformity with the
standards of the Zoning Code and other applicable ordinances in so far as the location
and appearance of the buildings and structures are involved.
F. The site plan and the design of the buildings, parking areas, signs, landscaping,
luminaries, and other site features indicates that proper consideration has been given to
both the functional aspects of the site development, such as automobile and pedestrian
circulation, and the visual effect of the development from the view of public streets.
FINDING: The proposed project consists of renovating the primary façade of an
existing restaurant building facing Valley Boulevard. The use and site configuration will
not be modified through this application. The site plan and design of the parking areas,
signs, landscaping, and other site features would not be affected by the proposed project
as the applicant is only proposing a façade remodel. A condition of approval has been
added to ensure that all exterior lighting shall be fully shielded and directed downwards
as to not project over the property lines of the subject site.
SECTION 3. The Planning Commission HEREBY APPROVES Design Review 19-
07 for the façade remodel an existing restaurant building located at 8772 Valley
Boulevard, and subject to the conditions listed in Attachment "A" attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 4. This action shall become final and effective ten (10) days after this
decision by the Planning Commission, unless within such time a written appeal is filed
with the City Clerk for consideration by the Rosemead City Council as provided in
Rosemead Municipal Code, Section 17.160.040 —Appeals of Decisions.
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SECTION 5. This resolution is the result of an action taken by the Planning
Commission on December 16, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: BERRY, ENG, LOPEZ, TANG, AND VUONG
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
SECTION 6. 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 16th day of December, 2019.
Nand, Chair
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rosemead at its regular meeting, held on the 16th day of
December, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: BERRY, ENG, LOPEZ, TANG, AND VUONG
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE ..411111.
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ATTACHMENT "A"
DESIGN REVIEW 19-07
8801-8845 VALLEY BOULEVARD
(APN: 5390-010-038)
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
DECEMBER 16, 2019
Standard Conditions of Approvals
1. Design Review 19-07 ("Project") is approved for a façade remodel to an existing
restaurant building, located at 8772 Valley Boulevard, in accordance with the plans
marked Exhibit"B", dated December 4, 2019. Any revisions to the approved plans
must be resubmitted for Planning Division review and, if satisfactory, approval.
2. The following conditions must be complied to the satisfaction of the Planning
Division prior to final approval of the associated plans, building permits, occupancy
permits, or any other appropriate request.
3. The conditions of approval listed on this exhibit shall be copied directly onto any
development plans submitted to the Planning and Building Divisions. The applicant
shall ensure that all conditions of approval have been met and are in full force prior
to the issuance of a building permit or Certificate of Occupancy as determined by
the Director of Community Development.
4. Approval of Project shall not take effect for any purpose until the applicant(s) have
filed with the City of Rosemead ("City") a notarized affidavit stating that he/she is
aware of and accepts all of the conditions of approval as set forth in the letter of
approval and this list of conditions within ten (10) days from the Planning
Commission approval date.
5. The on-site public hearing notice posting shall be removed by the end of the 10-
day appeal period of Project.
6. Project is approved for a period of one (1) year. The applicant(s) shall commence
the approved project or request an extension within 30 calendar days prior to
expiration. The one (1) year initial approval period shall be effective from the
Planning Commission approval date. For the purpose of this petition, project
commencement shall be defined as beginning the permitting process with the
Planning and Building Divisions, so long as the project is not abandoned. If Project
has been unused, abandoned, or discontinued for a period of one (1) year, it shall
become null and void.
7. The Planning Commission hereby authorizes the Planning Division to make and/or
approve minor modifications to the project and to these conditions of approval.
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8. Project is granted or approved with the City and its Planning Commission and City
Council retaining and reserving the right and jurisdiction to review and to modify
the permit, including the conditions of approval based on changed circumstances.
Changed circumstances include, but are not limited to, the modification of the use,
a change in scope, emphasis, size, or nature of the use, or the expansion,
alteration, reconfiguration, or change of use. This reservation of right to review is
in addition to, and not in lieu of, the right of the City, its Planning Commission, and
City Council to review and revoke or modify any permit granted or approved under
the Rosemead Municipal Code for any violations of the conditions imposed on
Project.
9. The applicant(s) shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Rosemead
or its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against
the City of Rosemead or its agents, officers, or employees to attack, set side, void,
or annul, an approval of the Planning Commission and/or City Council concerning
the project, which action is brought within the time period provided by law.
10. The applicant(s) shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws relative to the
approved use, including the requirements of the Planning, Building, Fire, Sheriff,
and Health Departments.
11. Building permits will not be issued in connection with any project until such time as
all plan check fees and all other applicable fees are paid in full. Prior to issuance
of building permits, any required school fees shall be paid. The applicant shall
provide the City with written verification of compliance from the applicable school
districts.
12. The numbers of the address signs shall be at least six (6) inches tall with a
minimum character width of 3/4 inch, contrasting in color and easily visible at
driver's level from the street. Materials, colors, location, and size of such address
numbers shall be approved by the Community Development Director, or his/her
designee, prior to installation.
13. The hours of construction shall be limited from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday
through Saturday. No construction shall take place on Sundays or on any federal
holiday, without prior approval by the City. The applicant shall abide by the noise
control sections of the Rosemead Municipal Code.
14. The Building Division, Planning Division, and Engineering Division shall have
access to the project site at any time during construction to monitor progress.
15. All requirements of the Building and Safety Division, Planning Division, and
Engineering Division shall be complied with prior to the final approval of the
proposed construction.
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16. All ground level mechanical/utility equipment (including meters, back flow
prevention devices, fire valves, A/C condensers, furnaces, and other equipment)
shall be located away from public view or adequately screened by landscaping or
screening walls so as not to be seen from the public right-of-way.
17. All new and existing roof-top appurtenances and equipment shall be adequately
screened from view to the satisfaction of the Planning Division. Such equipment
shall not exceed the height of the parapet wall. There shall be no mechanical
equipment located on the sides of the building.
18. The parking area, including handicapped spaces, shall be paved and re-painted
periodically to City standards. In accordance with the Rosemead Municipal Code,
all designated parking stalls shall be double striped. Such striping shall be
maintained in a clear, visible, and orderly manner.
19. Violations of the conditions of approval may result in citation and/or initiation of
revocation proceedings.
Project Specific Conditions of Approval
20. All exterior metal security bars shall be removed from the windows.
21. Any exterior lighting shall be fully shielded and directed downwards as to not
project over the property lines of the subject site.
22. Planning Division approval of sign plans must be obtained prior to obtaining
building permits and/or installation for any signs.
23. The site shall be maintained in a graffiti-free state. Any graffiti shall be removed
within twenty-four (24) hours.
24. The site shall be maintained in a clean, weed and litter free state.
25. All landscaped areas (including landscaped planters and potted plants) shall be
maintained with adequate landscaping on a regular basis, including the removal of
trash and litter and the replanting of dead or missing shrubs and plants.
26. All awnings shall be periodically power washed and cleaned to eliminate dirt and
grime. The awnings shall be cleaned at least twice in any calendar year.
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