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A Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project was
distributed for a 30 -day public review and comment period from May 7, 2021 to June 7,
2021. The Initial Study/Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Mitigation Monitoring
Program as required by CEQA guidelines, is attached to this staff report for review. If
the Commission recommends this project to the City Council for approval, the
Commission must make a finding of adequacy with the environmental assessment and
also recommend that the City Council to adopt the attached Initial Study/Draft Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission:
1. Conduct a public hearing and receive public testimony; and
2. Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 21-06 with findings (Exhibit "A"), a
resolution recommending that the City Council adopt City Council Resolution No.
2021-23 (Exhibit "B") and Ordinance No. 999 (Exhibit "C") for the approval of
General Plan Amendment 19-02, Zone Change 19-02, Conditional Use Permit
20-08, Design Review 19-08, and Tentative Tract Map 82870; and the adoption
of the associated Initial Study/Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program (Exhibit "E")
PROPERTY HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION
The subject property is located at the northwest corner of Walnut Grove Avenue and
Garvey Avenue. The site consists of four parcels, totaling approximately 1.06 acres of
land.
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The Taiwan Center Foundation of Greater Los Angeles is a non-profit organization that
was established in the City of Rosemead in 1998. The Foundation promotes Taiwanese
culture and heritage by means of charitable, cultural, literary, and educational activities.
According to Building and Safety Division records, the site is developed with the 15,585
square foot Taiwan Center Foundation of Greater Los Angeles building, a 2,292 square
foot office building, a duplex, and a single-family detached residence that total 1,628
square feet with a three -car garage.
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Site & Surrounding Land Uses
The site is designated in the General Plan for Commercial, and on the Zoning map it is
designated for Medium Commercial (C-3). The site is surrounded by the following land
uses'.
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Land Use:
South
General Plan Designation
Zoning:
Land Use:
Medium Density Residential
Light Multiple Residential (R-2)
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Commercial
Medium Commercial (C-3)
Shopping Center
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