PC - Minutes - 10-19-20 Minutes of the
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
October 19,2020
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The regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chair Lopez at 7:13 pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—Commissioner Tang
INVOCATION—Chair Lopez
ROLL CALL—Commissioners Berry, Leung,Tang,Vice-Chair Vuong,and Chair Lopez
STAFF PRESENT—City Attorney Thuyen, Director of Community Development Frausto-Lupo, Planning &Economic
Development Manager Valenzuela,Associate Planner Lao,and Commission Secretary Lockwood.
1. EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURES AND APPEAL RIGHTS
City Attorney Thuyen presented the procedure and appeal rights of the via teleconference meeting.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Public comments will be received by calling (626) 569-2100
or via email at publiccomment@cityofrosemead.org by 5:00 p.m. Please identify the topic you wish to
comment in your email's subject line.All comments are public record and will be recorded in the official
record of the City.
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3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. DESIGN REVIEW 20-06 (CONTINUED)-On September 21, 2020,the Planning Commission held a duly
noticed and advertised public hearing to receive oral and written testimony relative to Design Review
20-06, a request to construct a new one story 14,853 square feet PACE (program of all-inclusive care
for the elderly) medical clinic. At the end of the public hearing, the Planning Commission continued
Design Review 20-06 and directed staff to work with the applicant to further enhance the design of the
south elevation along Garvey Avenue. To avoid re-noticing the public hearing, the Planning
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Commission motioned to continue Design Review 20-06 to the Planning Commission meeting on
October 19,2020.
PC RESOLUTION 20-08 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 20-
06, PERMITTING A NEW ONE STORY 14,853 SQUARE FEET PACE MEDICAL CLINIC WITH SITE
IMPROVEMENTS. THE SUBJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT 8399-8405 GARVEY AVENUE(APN: 5288-005-
029 & 5288-005-030), IN THE MEDIUM COMMERCIAL WITH RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE
DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN OVERLAYS(C-3/RC-MUDOID-0)ZONE.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION-It is recommended that the Planning Commission ADOPT Resolution No.
20-08 with findings and APPROVE Design Review 20-06,subject to the 40 conditions.
Associate Planner Lao presented the staff report.
Chair Lopez asked if the Planning Commission if there were any questions or comments for staff.
Planning Commissioners had none. Chair Lopez referred to the handicap parking stalls and asked if the vans will be
parked along the front entrance as discussed previously.
Associate Planner Lao replied there are five handicap spaces on the site plan and read Condition of Approval No.21.
"The applicant must designate at least two on-site loading spaces for the transportation of patrons to and from the
facility.The designated loading spaces shall meet the satisfaction of the Community Development Department."
Chair Lopez asked where the handicap stalls are located and if they are in the same locations.
Associate Planner Lao replied yes,there are three diagonal spaces and two additional 90-degree ones.
Chair Lopez stated those are his questions and asked if the Planning Commission had any further questions.
Commissioner Berry thanked staff for all their hard work, and he appreciates it.
Chair Lopez opened the Public Hearing and invited the applicant to speak.
Tim Boers, from Boulder Associates Architects, thanked the Planning Commission for the opportunity to speak with
them. He stated at the last Planning Commission they received valuable feedback and some great ideas. He also
thanked City staff for working with them to improve the design and he is excited to show the revised drawings. He
continued with a Power Point slide presentation, which included photos/slides of the existing site, aerial views of the
site, landscaping, added windows, and elevations with proposed changes from all directions. He added the last slide
shows how the vans will be circulated for patron drop-offs and pick-ups. He stated he will be happy to answer any
questions the Planning Commission may have.
Chair Lopez asked if the Planning Commission had any questions or comments for the applicant.
Commissioner Tang stated he would like to thank Tim Boers and his team for making those enhancements. He added
a lot of them were subtle, but they make the biggest difference in the world as you can see when you look at the
comparison between the previous version and current version. He stated he would like to thank them for that, and it
looks great.
Commissioner Berry stated he agrees, this looks great, and he appreciates Boulder Associates for taking the time to
make these changes and thanked everyone.
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Chair Lopez also thanked Boulder Associates and commented this project will be great for the City. He added it looks
gorgeous,they did a great job,comments were taken into consideration,and thanked them again.
Tim Boers replied thank you, he appreciates all their comments, and the opportunity to bring this back before the
Planning Commission.
Vice-Chair Vuong stated he concurs with his colleagues, this is a great design, and he really appreciates what they
have done. He referred to the loading and unloading of the patrons and the 60 feet radius and asked if there will be a
roundabout or lines directing the shuttles to follow a pathway to the entrance.
Tim Boers replied they had not been planning on painting those lines on the roadway, figuring the drivers would find
what works best for each of them.
Vice-Chair Vuong asked if there were any concerns that cars maybe parking on the left or right and affecting their
turning radius. He stated this is a concern that he has if there are no directional signs or at least some way of directing
traffic.
Tim Boers stated he believes they have arrows directing people into the right lanes. He added once you are in the
triangle area it is up to people to find the best path and to be safe while they are driving. He explained that the 60-foot
diameter circle is plenty large for the size of vehicles that will be utilizing, and they do not anticipate any issues with
that.
Vice-Chair Vuong replied those are all his questions and he agree with his colleagues that this is a better redesign of
the project. He thanked the applicant.
Chair Lopez asked if there were any further questions or comments for the applicant. Hearing None Chair Lopez
closed the Public Hearing and asked if the Planning Commission had any further comments or questions for staff.
Commissioner Berry thanked staff for all their work.
City Attorney Thuyen addressed Chair Lopez and recommended asking if there had been any public comments for this
item.
Chair Lopez asked if any public comments had been received for this item.
Commission Secretary Lockwood replied there are no public comments for this item.
Commissioner Tang referred to Langford Place to the right of the property line and asked if cars are allowed to park
along that street, as there are apartments behind there.
Associate Planner Lao replied Langford Place should be kept clear because it should be considered a fire lane.
Commissioner Tang stated when he has driven by,there have been several cars parked on that street. He added he
just wanted staff to be aware of what he has seen.
Associate Planner Lao thanked Commissioner Tang for the information and added staff will take that into consideration
when construction begins for this item. She added residents will be notified that parking is not allowed.
Commissioner Tang thanked staff and addressed Chair Lopez and stated he would like to make a motion to approve
Design Review 20-06.
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Commissioner Tang made a motion,seconded by Commissioner Berry,to ADOPT Resolution No.20-08 with
findings and APPROVE Design Review 20-06,subject to the 40 conditions.
Vote resulted in:
Ayes: Berry, Leung, Lopez,Tang,and Vuong
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Roll call vote resulted in 5 Ayes and 0 Noes.
Director of Community Development Frausto-Lupo stated the motion passes with 5 Ayes and 0 Noes. She explained
the 10-day appeal process and reminded the applicant to remove the on-site Public Hearing Notice.
B. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 19-01, ZONE CHANGE 19-01, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 19-01, AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 82875 - The Olson Company is proposing to construct 31 residential
townhome units with associated parking, open space, and site improvements on a 1.2-acre site. The
proposed development will maintain one row townhome building with seven units, one row townhome
building with 12 units, and six two-unit townhomes. The units' range in size from 1,232 square feet to
1,698 square feet with six different floor plans. The project site is located at 3133-3141 Willard Avenue
in the Light Multiple Residential (R-2)zone.
PC RESOLUTION 20-09 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING THE CITY
COUNCIL ADOPT THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM, AND APPROVE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 19-01,ZONE CHANGE 19-01,
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 19-01,TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 82875,AND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
31 RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME UNITS. THE SUBJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT 3133-3141 WILLARD
AVENUE (APNS: 5288-004-054 & 5288-003-057), IN THE LIGHT MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-2).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION-That the Planning Commission:
1.Conduct a public hearing and receive public testimony; and
2. Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 20-09 with findings (Exhibit "A"), a resolution
recommending that the City Council adopt City Council Resolution No. 2020-43 (Exhibit "B") and
Ordinance No. 997 (Exhibit"C")for the approval of General Plan Amendment 19-01,Zone Change 19-
01, Planned Development 19-01, and Tentative Tract Map 82875; and the adoption of the associated
Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program(Exhibit"F").
Planning & Economic Development Manager Valenzuela presented a PowerPoint Presentation. The presentation
consisted of information and pictures of the existing site,elevations,and the proposed development.
During the presentation, Commissioner Tang referred to the slide of the "Elevation (Facing Willard Avenue)" and
commented it looks different from the next slide of"Elevation-Building 200"and asked staff where that is.
Planning & Economic Development Manager Valenzuela pointed out that if you look to the left photo that will be the
front. She stated it is the north building and it may look different because in the other photo,there is landscaping.
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Commissioner Tang stated he understands and thanked staff.
Planning&Economic Development Manager Valenzuela continued with her Power Point Presentation. She concluded
by reading the concerns raised at the Concept Presentation, which included; 1) Traffic and on-street parking 2)
Neighborhood Outreach and School Safety and 3)Privacy and Height of Buildings 1 and 11. She explained since that
meeting,a traffic study was conducted when school was in full session in February and the traffic study concluded that
the proposed 31 residential townhome units would not be considered a substantial number of units and is not expected
to generate additional school related pedestrian trips. She then discussed the Neighborhood Outreach and School
Safety concerns and let the Planning Commission know that the Olson Company did retain Kriste Ripley Public
Relations(Diane Ripley),which conducted all the public relations. She added the applicant does have a presentation
and will elaborate on the public relations outreach. She continued that staff did receive a letter from the Garvey School
District and they are in support of this development. She commented another concern is related to privacy and building
height and there isn't a height requirement for residential projects in the PD Zone, so staff and the applicant worked
together and the project complies with condominium and apartment height requirements, which are typically three
stories at 35 feet. She stated the applicant is also proposing a lot of landscaping throughout the perimeter and the
applicant will elaborate on all those concerns. She read staffs recommendation and stated staff, the applicant, and
Traffic Engineer, and City Engineer are available to answer any questions the Planning Commission may have.
Commissioner Berry asked if the Olson Company is the same company that did the development behind the San
Gabriel Nursery.
Planning&Economic Development Manager Valenzuela replied yes.
Commissioner Berry stated he thought so, because the pictures looked identical to that one, which is nice and a
pleasure to walk through that area.
Chair Lopez asked if there were any further questions or comments for staff.
Commissioner Tang asked if the HVAC units will be located on the roof of the buildings.
Planning & Economic Development Manager Valenzuela replied the applicant is proposing ground level mechanical
equipment,such as the A/C units, but it will be heavily landscaped,so it will be screened.
Commissioner Tang referred to the trash disposal service and asked if it will be communal trash or will it each individual
unit have to obtain trash disposal service.
Planning & Economic Development Manager Valenzuela replied that each individual lot would have to obtain trash
disposal service.
Commissioner Tang asked if their trash bins would then be kept in their garage and will they have space for that.
Planning &Economic Development Manager Valenzuela said yes and recommended that the applicant elaborate on
trash services and collection.
Commissioner Berry stated he is also curious on how the trash disposal process is in the development behind the San
Gabriel Nursery. He knows the area is kept very clean, highly landscaped, and has large communal areas.
Commissioner Tang stated just for comparison those are single-unit townhomes and the developer may explain the
trash disposal process.
Chair Lopez opened the Public Hearing and invited the applicant to speak.
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Planning & Economic Development Manager Valenzuela stated the applicant has a PowerPoint Presentation which
staff will pull up.
Steve Armanino,Representative from the Olson Company stated it is a pleasure to be before the Planning Commission
this evening. He stated in terms of the townhomes that they are proposing they are individual townhomes similar to
Mission Walk in City of San Gabriel. He stated the trash service proposed is individual collection where the receptacles
will be kept in the garages and pulled out on trash day.They have found when residents control their own waste it will
stay in much better shape and condition and they have designed niches for those spaces as well. He explained this
will be identical to what they have in a lot of their other communities. He stated with that lets start the Power Point
Presentation, he reiterated that he is Steve Armanino with the Olson Company, he is also joined with John Reekstin
from the Olson Company, and their entire design team. He stated they are excited to present to this new opportunity
to the City of Rosemead. Slide presentation included; 1) Olson's Reputation (background of company) 2) Picture of
Community Site 3) Site Assemblage 4) Project History 5) Community Process 6) Community Support 7) Letter from
Garvey School District in support of project 8) Continued Community Support 9) Infrastructure Upgrades (new water
system) 10) Community Suggestions 11) Surrounding Use 12) Site Constraints 13) Pictures of Existing Uses 14)
Pictures of Existing Conditions 15) Street Scene(Picture of Proposed Project with description of elements and style)
16) Picture of Proposed Development 17) Power Line Setbacks 18) Vehicular Conditions 19) Privacy and Scale
(Landscaping and Trees)20)Landscape Buffer 21)Pedestrian Circulation 22)Community Amenities 23)Triangle Park
24) Square Park 25) General Plan Support 26) Community Benefits 27) Street Scene. He concluded thanking staff,
the Planning Commission, and stated he is available to answer any questions the Planning Commission may have.
Chair Lopez asked if the Planning Commission had any questions or comments for the applicant.
Vice-Chair Vuong thanked Mr. Armanino for his presentation and asked if parking spaces in garages are tandem or
are,they side by side.
Steve Armanino replied they are a mixture of tandem and side by side parking.
Vice-Chair Vuong asked how will guest parking be regulated.
Steve Armanino replied it will be regulated by the HOA.
Vice-Chair Vuong asked if this project will be a gated community.
Steve Armanino replied that it is not presently planned to be gated.
Commissioner Tang asked for HVAC information and where it will be placed.
Steve Armanino stated the NC condensers are at grade level and will be screened with landscaping and will meet
Rosemead's Municipal Code.
Commissioner Tang asked if the A/C units will go in-between the units.
Steve Armanino replied in some cases they will go in-between the buildings or in the front elevations. He added it
depends on the best locations they can find.
Commissioner Tang asked if the landscaping will screen the units and also reduce the noise impact from the HVAC
units.
Steve Armanino replied yes.
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Commissioner Tang referred to Buildings 2 and 3 and stated he likes what they are doing to the frontage of the design
because it is aesthetically appealing,and it looks great. He expressed that the rear does not look as good as the front
and asked if there is anything,they can do to make the rear look as half as good as the front.
Steve Armanino asked if Commissioner Tang is referring to the Buildings 100 and 200.
Commissioner Tang replied yes,they are Buildings 200 and 300.
Steve Armanino replied that he thinks Commissioner Tang is referring to Buildings 100 and 200 that are the two longer
buildings that are like the entry.
Commissioner Tang stated that is correct.
Steve Armanino commented that is a good observation and they would like to have the ability to work with staff to
enhance those elevations.
Commissioner Tang replied that would be great.
Commissioner Berry referred to the City of San Gabriel property and commented that there is landscaping in-between
the elevations that Commissioner Tang was referring to. He described that there was a feeling of a lot of open space
and nice lush landscaping. He added he really appreciates what the Olson Company is bringing to the Rosemead
Community.
Commissioner Tang addressed Mr.Armanino and stated he is very familiar with the work that the Olson Company has
done in the San Gabriel Valley, and especially a project in Monterey Park on Potrero Grande. He added their work is
quite impressive,expressed that he is happy they are investing in the City of Rosemead, and thanked Mr.Armanino.
Steve Armanino replied much appreciated and thank you.
Chair Lopez stated he would also like to compliment the Olson Company because it is a beautiful design especially
with the oddities they had to work with. He commented it is very nice and thanked them.
Commissioner Tang commented he hopes the Olson Company does more projects like this in the City of Rosemead.
Steve Armanino stated they would love to and thanked the Planning Commission.
Chair Lopez asked if there were any further questions or comments from the Public.
Director of Community Development Frausto-Lupo stated she has two public comments that she would like to read at
this time. She added the first is from Miss Julie Lee, sent on Sunday, October 18, 2020, and read; "To whom it may
concern: Please see below the chain of emails regarding my concerns about the development of proposed Willard &
Garvey Residential Project at 3133-3141 Willard Ave. (APNs: 5288-004-054 and 5288-003-057). I feel these are
important issues that need to be addressed. The traffic study from the environmental study tested the activities at the
crosswalk at Dorothy and Rockhold/Willard. There were many people crossing the street without using the
crosswalk. Many people crowded the street in front of the schools during high traffic time. The traffic study should
also observe the traffic everyday throughout the week when school is in full session, not just on Wednesday and not
just at the crosswalk. Another major issue with development of so many units on the lot is that it will cause significant
water storage to our existing water supply. It is not connecting water supply from San Gabriel water company as
previously indicated. The water company that we are using now on the street is with Amarillo Mutual Water
Company. With the significant increase of population from the development, it will cause significant burden on the
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existing water supply. If Amarillo doesn't have enough water supply, the water company will have to buy water from
San Gabriel water company,which in turn will increase the cost of the water for all residents around. This major issue
is not in the environmental study. As the development will build houses very close to the electric transformer towers
in the back of the lot. The close proximity to the electric tower poses major health threat to the occupants of the houses
there. Many sources have shown that living as far as 600 m from the power lines have an elevated risk of cancer or
health defects. This very important aspect of health issue related to living very close to the power line is not addressed
in the environmental study. If the development plan were to go through, it will elicit other owners on the street to build
more than allowed units on their lots. The problems we discuss here will significantly impact our neighborhood
here. The Housing Planning department of Rosemead are obligated to the residents of Rosemead to keep our best
interest in mind, not just to fulfill housing quotas. I want to see the above issues being addressed in the environmental
study. Thank you for your attention to the above issues. These are my concerns that I feel should deter the
development of so many units on the lots. Sincerely,Julie Liang". Director Frausto-Lupo added that staff did address
previous emails regarding these concerns; 1)The traffic study and crosswalk at Dorothy, Rockhold,and Willard 2)The
number of units on the lot and the impact on water supply and 3) The proximity to electric transformer towers.
The second public comment is from Kelly V.,sent on Monday,October 19,2020,to Public Comment,Subject: Resident
Response for Rosemead Council Committee Meeting 10/19/2020 7pm-Opposal to the Olson Company Construction
Planning 3133-3141 Willard Ave. She read: "Good evening Rosemead council members, My name is Kelly V. and I
live just two houses down from the planned construction. My family and I moved to Rosemead in 2000 when I was
just 6 years old. I went to school across the street at Willard Elementary, middle school at Temple Intermediate, high
school in San Gabriel,and graduated college from UC Riverside. Besides the 3 years of living in Riverside as a student,
I have resided in this city, in this exact neighborhood,for over 2 decades. My family and I politely but strongly object
to the housing construction next door. We deem this project as a thoughtless way for non-local investors to make quick
money, leaving the rest of the neighborhood to suffer the long-lasting consequences. Gentrification is occurring in
places throughout our city. I can see it clearly when I ride my scooter through parts of Garvey Ave. I understand, it's
something that is generally out of our hands, but the least I can do is express my concerns to those that can make a
difference. Currently, smaller businesses are closing; making way for foreign investment companies to break down
and build up giant,luxe apartment buildings and shopping complexes. The best example is the 168 Garvey Apartment
complex on the corner of Willard Ave and Garvey Ave. Yes, there are some residents who are financially fortunate
enough to be able to afford living in these fancy apartments, but there vacancies. And what about the businesses
down below? It has been completely vacant since the grand opening. There aren't local businesses that can afford
such an expensive lease. How are these new constructions helping our existing Rosemead residents that are in dire
need of affordable housing? The Olson Company should not be building this large multi-family housing unit in our
neighborhood. The construction would literally be smack dab in an already-established neighborhood of strictly single-
family homes. On page 8 of the development proposal, the company concluded that the "31 residential townhome
units proposed are not considered a substantial number of units"with regards to traffic and occupancy. I firmly believe
the hired RK Engineering Group Inc should re-evaluate their studies considering that the research was done
on9/14/2020,when school has been out of session for the past 7 months due to the coronavirus. This private company
won't have concerns for disruptive noises throughout the construction. They have no empathy for our neighbors on
Willard Ave. They don't care about how restrictive parking already is on our street. They don't worry about how the
impacts of increased traffic will affect children walking to and from school. Their interests are only involved with how
quickly they can build these units and fill them up with non-local folks with deep pockets. As I've mentioned earlier, I
went to school across the street at Willard Elementary for all six years. And let's be frank, it's an underfunded school
with limited resources. It has been since I was in the first grade in 2000. Why not allow this property to be used to
expand this very small school? This can be a better opportunity to value the teachers and staff members that work
there. I know with Covid-19,it may be difficult to imagine,but just try to think. It can potentially be a community garden,
an extension center for a new teachers/administration lounge or better yet, a gym or after school program center for
our students right across the street. This can be a space of so many more possibilities to support our neighborhood
and local school rather than a multi-housing unit for profiteering. My family and I urge those that make a final decision
to oppose this construction and premature planning deal. The Olson Company are just private investors that have no
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local ties to our city, our community, nor our neighborhood. Thank you for your time and consideration. Respectfully,
Kelly". She concluded those are all the Public Comments that had been received.
Chair Lopez asked if staff had any comments in regard to the Public Comments and questions.See None. Chair Lopez
asked the Planning Commission if they had any further questions or comments.
Commissioner Tang stated he appreciates the public comments but a lot of the issues they raised have been addressed
such as the traffic study,as well as Olson's commitment to replace the water line,which is an important aspect because
they are building 31 units. He commented that he appreciates that and the benefits in this situation are extraordinary
and will help this neighborhood tremendously and he supports this project.
Chair Lopez asked if there were any further questions or comments. See None. Chair Lopez closed the Public Hearing
and asked if the Planning Commission had any further questions or comments for staff. See None. Chair Lopez asked
for a motion.
City Attorney Thuyen reminded the Planning Commission that they are making a recommendation from the Planning
Commission to City Council to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 20-09 with findings, a resolution
recommending that the City Council adopt City Council Resolution No. 2020-43, and Ordinance No. 997 for the
approval of General Plan Amendment 19-01, Zone Change 19-01, Planned Development 19-01, and Tentative Tract
Map 82875;and the adoption of the associated Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program.
Commissioner Tang made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Berry, to Adopt Planning Commission
Resolution No. 20-09 with findings, a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt City Council
Resolution No. 2020-43, and Ordinance No. 997 for the approval of General Plan Amendment 19-01, Zone
Change 19-01,Planned Development 19-01,and Tentative Tract Map 82875;and the adoption of the associated
Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
Vote resulted in:
Ayes: Berry, Leung, Lopez,Tang,and Vuong
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Roll call vote resulted in 5 Ayes and 0 Noes.
Director of Community Development Frausto-Lupo stated the motion passes with 5 Ayes and 0 Noes. She explained
the 10-day appeal process.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. PC MINUTES 9-21-20
Vice-Chair Vuong made a motion,seconded by Chair Lopez,to approve PC Minutes 9-21-20 as presented.
Vote resulted in:
Ayes: Berry, Leung, Lopez,Tang,and Vuong
Noes: None
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Abstain: None
Absent: None
Roll Call vote resulted in 5 Ayes and 0 Noes.
Director of Community Development Frausto-Lupo stated the motion passes with 5 Ayes and 0 Noes to approve PC
Minutes of 9-21-20 as presented.
5. MATTERS FROM STAFF
Director of Community Development Frausto-Lupo announced that Rachel Lockwood will be retiring after almost 22
years of serving the City of Rosemead. She added Rachel will be missed and thanked her for her years of service and
help.
Planning Commissioners Berry, Leung, Lopez, Tang, and Vuong congratulated Rachel Lockwood, stated she will be
missed and wished her the best.
Director of Community Development Frausto-Lupo announced that staff does not anticipate a Planning Commission
meeting on November 2,2020,so this is also Rachel Lockwood's last Planning Commission meeting and thanked her
again for everything.
6. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIR&COMMISSIONERS
Vice-Chair Vuong stated he would like to discuss an issue with his fellow Planning Commissioners. He brought this to
the attention of staff that he had noticed two projects under construction or being renovated in the city. He stated
one of the home's is located on Jackson and Fern Avenue, right next to Bitely Elementary,and it had a single window
that made the home looked like a cyclops. He described that the home looked out of place and there was another
home on Klingerman that lacked the characteristics that have come before the Planning Commission for approval. He
added staff has been working with those homeowners to address the design characters to add more curb appeal, but
he recommended that this is an issue the Planning Commission should address. He stated the Planning Commission
should want to make sure the City has a certain curb appeal that's attractive that makes residents proud of the
community they live in and also attract new and future residents. He stated that after speaking with Director of
Community Development Frausto-Lupo and Planning & Economic Development Manager Valenzuela, they have
assured him that they press on the Planning team to look at the Design Guidelines, but as a Planning Commission he
recommended that they should have a discussion on what their expectations are for some of these projects that do not
go before the Planning Commission. He requested that this be brought up as an agenda item on the next available
Planning Commission meeting. He expressed as a resident and future homeowner, he would like to see that the city
changes its character for the better, it needs to attract new residents, and to make the city more vibrant because
vibrancy means more businesses will come in as well.
Commissioner Berry stated that is a good idea.
Commissioner Tang stated he supports that also.
Chair Lopez addressed staff and requested this recommendation be put on the agenda for the next available Planning
Commission meeting.
Director of Community Development Frausto-Lupo thanked the Planning Commission for bringing that to the attention
of staff and it will be agenized for a future Planning Commission meeting.
Vice-Chair Vuong asked if this will require a motion.
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City Attorney Thuyen replied no,this can be just a direction for staff.
Commissioner Tang asked if staff has enough direction in regard to Vice-Chair Vuong's comments to present a detail
report for a future Planning Commission meeting.
Director of Community Development Frausto-Lupo replied yes, staff will present the Design Guidelines and some of
what the Municipal Codes state in regard to the Design Guidelines for their review.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Lopez adjourned the meeting at 8:29 pm.
The next regular Planning Commission meeting will be held on Monday, November 2, 2020, at 7:00 pm in the
Council Chambers.
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