CC - Item 4C - Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 999 for General Plan Amendment 19-02, Zone Change 19-02, Tentative Tract Map 82870, Design Review 19-08, and Counditional Use Permit 20-08 - 3001 Walnut Grove Ave and 8589 Garvey AveROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GLORIA MOLLEDA, CITY MANAGER V;�W_
DATE: SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
SUBJECT: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 999, FOR
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 19-02, ZONE CHANGE 19-02,
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 82870, DESIGN REVIEW 19-08, AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 20-08 - 3001 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE
AND 8589 GARVEY AVENUE
SUMMARY
On July 13, 2021, the City Council conducted a public hearing for the Taiwan Center mixed-use
development, which consists of 42 residential condominium units and 18,646 square feet of
commercial. The project site is located at 3001 Walnut Grove Avenue and 8589 Garvey
Avenue. After hearing all public testimonies, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 999 for
first reading and approved General Plan Amendment 19-02, Zone Change 19-02, Conditional
Use Permit 20-08, Design Review 19-08, Tentative Tract Map 82870, and the density bonus
application.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 999 by title only,
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, FOR THE APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE 19-02,
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE SUBJECT SITE TO
INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE
DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN OVERLAYS (RC-MUDO/D-O) TO
THE EXISTING MEDIUM COMMERCIAL (C-3) ZONE FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXED-USE PROJECT CONSISTING OF 12
COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS TOTALING 18,646
SQUARE FEET AND 42 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS
(SEVEN OUT OF THE 42 UNITS WILL BE LOWER-INCOME). THE
SUBJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT 3001 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE
AND 8589 GARVEY AVENUE (APNS: 5288-001-040, 041, 042, AND
043).
AGENDA ITEM 4.0
City Council Meeting
September 28, 2021
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FISCAL IMPACT
None.
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
The Ordinance is consistent with Strategy 1 of the Strategic Plan: Economic Development,
pursuing economic development to enhance local shopping and dining options, encourage new
high quality and affordable housing stock, beautify commercial corridors, and create jobs.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process, which includes a
summary of Ordinance No. 999 notice published in the Rosemead Reader on August 5, 2021,
and posting of the notice at six (6) public locations.
Submitted by:
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Ericka Hernandez
City Clerk
Attachment A: Ordinance No. 999
Attachment B: City Council Staff Report Dated July 13, 2021
Attachment A
Ordinance No. 999
ORDINANCE NO. 999
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
FOR THE APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE 19-02, AMENDING THE
ZONING MAP OF THE SUBJECT SITE TO INCLUDE
RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT AND
DESIGN OVERLAYS (RC-MUDO/D-O) TO THE EXISTING MEDIUM
COMMERCIAL (C-3) ZONE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXED-
USE PROJECT CONSISTING OF 12 COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUM
UNITS TOTALING 18,646 SQUARE FEET AND 42 RESIDENTIAL
CONDOMINIUM UNITS (SEVEN OUT OF THE 42 UNITS WILL BE
LOWER-INCOME). THE SUBJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT 3001
WALNUT GROVE AVENUE AND 8589 GARVEY AVENUE (APNS: 5288-
001-040, 041, 042, AND 043).
WHEREAS, on December 11, 2019, The Taiwan Center Foundation of Greater Los
Angeles submitted entitlement applications for the construction of a four-story
residential/commercial mixed-use development which consist of 12 commercial condominium
units totaling 18,646 square feet and 42 residential condominium units (seven out of the 42 units
would be lower income); and
WHEREAS, 3001 Walnut Grove Avenue and 8589 Garvey Avenue are located in the C-
3 zone; and
WHEREAS, Rosemead Municipal Code Section 17.152.060 provides the purpose and
criteria for a zone change; and
WHEREAS, Sections 65800 & 65900 of the California Government and Rosemead
Municipal Code Section 17.152.040 authorizes the Planning Commission provide a written
recommendation and reasons for the recommendation to the City Council whether to approve,
approve in modified form, or deny the zone change; and
WHEREAS, in October 2020, an Initial Study was undertaken for the purpose of deciding
whether the four-story residential/commercial mixed-use development which consist of 12
commercial condominium units totaling 18,646 square feet and 42 residential condominium units
(seven out of the 42 units would be lower income) ("Project") may have a significant effect on the
environment. On the basis of the analysis within the Initial Study, the City, acting as the lead
agency, has concluded that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment with
the incorporation of mitigation measures and has therefore prepared an Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Intent to Adopt an Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration
and Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project was distributed for a 30 -day public review and
comment period from May 7, 2021 to June 7, 2021; and
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WHEREAS, on June 7, 2 02 1, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed and advertised
public hearing to receive oral and written testimony relative to Zone Change 19-02; and
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2021, forty-six (46) notices were sent to property owners within a
300 -feet radius from the subject property, in addition to notices posted in six (6) public locations,
on-site, and published in the Rosemead Reader, specifying the availability of the application, plus
the date, time, and location of the public hearing for Zone Change 19-02, pursuant to California
Government Code Section 65091(a)(3); and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on July 13, 2021, to
consider the approval of Zone Change 19-02; and
WHEREAS, the City Council fully studied the proposed Zone Change 19-02 and
considered all public comments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, having final approval authority over this project, has
reviewed and considered all comments received during the public review period prior to the
approval of this project.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD HEREBY ORDAINS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council has made a finding of adequacy with the Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project by a
separate Resolution (Resolution No. 2021-34) and adopted the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, as the environmental clearance for Zone Change
19-02.
SECTION 2. The CITY COUNCIL HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that facts do
exist to justify approving Zone Change 19-02 in accordance with Rosemead Municipal Code
Section 17.152.060(B) as follows:
A. The amendment is internally consistent with all other provisions of the General
Plan.
FINDING: The proposed zone change will amend the Zoning Map of the subject site to
include Residential/Commercial Mixed -Use Development and Design Overlays (RC-MUDO/D-
O) to the existing Medium Commercial (C-3) zone. According to the General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance Consistency Table in the General Plan, the Residential/Commercial Mixed -Use
Development and Design Overlays (RC-MUDO/D-O) are corresponding zone districts to the
Mixed -Use: Residential/Commercial (30 du/ac) land use designation. For this reason, the proposed
amendment is consistent with the General Plan. In addition, the subject site is not located in a
specific plan area.
B. The proposed amendment will not be detrimental to the public interest, health,
safety, convenience, or welfare of the City.
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FINDING: The existing land use designation of the subject site is Commercial. The
subject site consists of four parcels totaling approximately 1.06 acres of land developed with
existing commercial buildings, a duplex, and a single-family detached residence with a three -car
garage. The proposed amendment would change the land use designation to Mixed -Use:
Residential/Commercial (30 du/ac) for the construction of residential/commercial mixed-use
development. The subject site is located in an establish commercial corridor, and therefore, will
not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City.
The City has completed an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring Program for the proposed project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA). The Initial Study was undertaken for the purpose of deciding whether the "project"
may have a significant effect on the environment. On the basis of the analysis within the Initial
Study, the City has concluded that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment
with the incorporation of mitigation measures and has therefore prepared a Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program.
C. The proposed amendment is internally consistent with other applicable provisions
of this Zoning Code.
FINDING: The proposed zone change will amend the Zoning Map of the subject site to
include Residential/Commercial Mixed -Use Development and Design Overlays (RC-MUDO/D-
O) to the existing Medium Commercial (C-3) Zone. The RC-MUDO Overlay zone is intended to
provide opportunities for well-designed development projects that combine residential with
commercial uses. The D -O Overlay Zone is intended to promote orderly development so that
buildings, structures, signs and landscaping will be harmonious within a specified area; to prevent
the development of structures or uses which are not of acceptable exterior design or appearance or
are of inferior quality or likely to have a depreciating or negative effect on the local environment
or surrounding area by reasons of use, design, appearance or other criteria affecting value. The
minimum lot area for a mixed-use development in the RC-MUDO Overlay zone is 30,000 square
feet. The subject site consists of four parcels totaling approximately 46,075 square feet. In
addition, the proposed development would be in compliance with the applicable development
standards of the Rosemead Zoning Code.
D. The affected site is physically suitable in terms of design, location, operating
characteristics, shape, size, topography, and the provision of public and emergency vehicle access,
and public services and utilities and is served by highways and streets adequate in width and
improvement to carry the kind and quantity of traffic the proposed use would likely generate, to
ensure that the proposed use(s) and/or development will not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise
constitute a hazard to the property or improvements in the vicinity in which the property is located.
FINDING: The subject site is located in an established commercial corridor, therefore,
the amendment to Mixed -Use: Residential/Commercial (30 du/ac) land use designation for the
construction of mixed-use development will be physically suitable for the subject site. The subject
site is currently designated as Commercial and is currently utilized as an assembly, office, and
residential use.
The site would be physically suited for provision of public and emergency vehicle access,
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and public services and utilities as the applicant has obtained clearance from the County of Los
Angeles Fire Department and will -serve letters from the San Gabriel Valley Water Company and
Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts.
In addition, a Traffic Impact Analysis was completed for the project to assess project -
related traffic impacts. Based on the traffic analysis provided in the study, the project would not
have any significant operational traffic impacts. The City's Traffic Engineering Consultant has
reviewed the traffic study and finds it acceptable with the recommended mitigations measures and
conditions of approval and the study has been applied in the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program.
SECTION 3. The City Council HEREBY AMENDS the City's Zoning Map to change
the zone of 3001 Walnut Grove Avenue and 8589 Garvey Avenue from C-3 to C-3/RC-MUDO/D-
0.
SECTION 4. Severability. The City Council hereby declares that, should any provision,
section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Ordinance or any part
thereof, be rendered or declared invalid or unconstitutional by any final court action in a court of
competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, such decision or action shall not
affect the validity of the remaining section or portions of the Ordinance or part thereof. The City
Council hereby declares that it would have independently adopted the remaining provisions,
sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, phrases, or words of this Ordinance
irrespective of the fact that any one or more provisions, sections, subsections, paragraphs,
sentences, clauses, phrases, or words may be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. Publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance
and shall publish a summary of this Ordinance and post a certified copy of the full Ordinance in
the office of the City Clerk at least five days prior to the adoption and within 15 days after adoption
of the Ordinance, the City Clerk shall publish a summary of the Ordinance with the names of the
Council Members voting for and against the Ordinance. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty
(30) days after the date of its adoption.
SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its
adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 28th day of September, 2021.
Polly Low, Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
Rachel Richman, City Attorney Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk
Exhibit:
A. Conditions of Approval
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss
CITY OF ROSEMEAD )
I, Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk of the City of Rosemead, County of Los Angeles, State of
California, hereby attest to the above signature and certify that Ordinance No. 999 was first
introduced at the regular meeting of July 13, 2021, by first reading. Said Ordinance was approved
and adopted by the City Council of the City of Rosemead at a regular meeting held on the 28th day
of September 2021, by the following vote:
AYES: ARMENTA, CLARK, DANG, LOW, LY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk
EXHIBIT "A"
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 19-02, ZONE CHANGE 19-02, TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP 82870, DESIGN REVIEW 19-08, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 20-08
(EXHIBIT "A" OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2021-23 AND ORDINANCE 999)
3001 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE AND 8589 GARVEY AVENUE
(APNS: 5288-001-040, 041, 042, and 043)
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
July 13, 2021
Standard Conditions of Approvals
1. General Plan Amendment 19-02, Zone Change 19-02, Tentative Tract Map 82870, Design
Review 19-08, and Conditional Use Permit 20-08 ("Project") are approved for the
construction of a four-story residential/commercial mixed-use development which consist of
12 commercial condominium units totaling 18,646 square feet and 42 residential units (seven
out of the 42 units would be lower income), in accordance with the preliminary plans marked
Exhibit "J", dated June 14, 2021. A maximum of 1,130 square feet of the commercial floor
area may be occupied by public eating and/or drinking establishment use. Any revisions to
the approved plans must be resubmitted for the review and approval of the Planning Division.
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 listed on this exhibit shall be copied directly onto any development plans
subsequently submitted to the Planning and Building Divisions.
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.
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.
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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.
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. The
applicant shall abide by the noise control sections of the Rosemead Municipal Code.
14. The Building and Safety 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.
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 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 to the satisfaction of the Planning Division. 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 to the satisfaction of the Planning Division.
19. Violations of the conditions of approval may result in citation and/or initiation of revocation
proceedings.
20. The applicant(s) shall keep the electrical and mechanical equipment and/or emergency exits
free of any debris, storage, furniture, etc., and maintain a minimum clearance of five (5) feet.
Proiect Specific Conditions of Approval
21. All property that is vacant, under construction, or being demolished shall be totally enclosed
around the perimeter by a fence that is a minimum of six (6) feet in height as measured from
adjacent property, subject to the approval of the Community Development Director or other
designated officials. The following requirements shall be satisfied:
a. The required fence shall be adequately constructed from chain-link, lumber,
masonry or other approved materials. The fence shall be entirely self-supporting
and shall not encroach or utilize structures or fencing on any adjacent property
without prior written approval of the adjacent property owner.
b. The fence shall be installed prior to the initiation of any construction or demolition
and shall be continuously maintained in good condition.
c. Signs stating "PRIVATE PROPERTY, NO TRESPASSING" shall be posted on the
fence.
22. A final wall plan shall be submitted to the Planning Division for review and approval prior to
the issuance of building permits. All walls and/or fences height shall comply with the
requirements in the Rosemead Municipal Code and shall match or complement the residential
buildings in color, material, and design.
23. The site shall be maintained in a graffiti -free state.
24. The site shall be maintained in a clean, weed and litter -free state. All trash containers shall be
stored in the approved trash enclosure at all times. All trash and garbage receptacles shall be
regularly inspected and cleaned, and maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
25. All trash enclosures shall be designed to be an integral part of the overall project design, and
utilize complementary colors and materials. All trash enclosures shall have a solid roof cover
and doors shall be opaque, self-closing, and self -latching. Detailed elevations shall be
submitted to the Planning Division for review, and if satisfactory, approval, prior to submittal
to the Building Division.
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26. A final landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted to the Planning Division for review
and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. The landscape and irrigation plan shall
comply with the City's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and with the Guidelines for
Implementation of the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and include a sprinkler system
with automatic timers and moisture sensors.
27. All parking spaces shall comply with the currently applicable section of the Rosemead
Municipal Code. All covered parking spaces shall be free and clear with no obstruction.
28. Delivery service trucks that would serve the proposed commercial uses on the first floor would
be limited to a maximum height of 9'-6".
29. Truck deliveries shall occur only during off-peak hours so that any potential conflict between
trucks and customers of the project site land uses will be minimal.
30. Pickup trucks equipped to lift dumpsters shall be utilized to move solid waste and recyclable
materials from the trash enclosures to Garvey Avenue adjacent to the site on the City
designated day for trash collection for normal trash collection. At the end of the day, the
private pickup truck would return the dumpsters to their respective location within the parking
structure.
31. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the Developer shall develop a comprehensive
Construction Management Plan, subject to the review and approval of the Planning Division,
Building and Safety Division, and Public Works Department. The Construction Management
Plan shall address security of site and equipment, noise, vibrations, traffic control, parking,
debris removal, staging, dust control, sanitary facilities, and other potential construction
impacts, as well as other details involving the means and methods of completing the project,
including the construction equipment route. The City has the authority to require
modifications and amendments to the Construction Management Plan as deemed necessary
throughout the course of the project and until the final inspection.
32. A construction notice shall be mailed to residents within a 300' radius from the project site to
inform them of the commencement of construction. The notice shall me mailed ten days prior
to commencement.
33. Any exterior lighting shall be fully shielded and directed downwards as to not project over
the property lines of the subject site.
34. Prior to issuance of any building permit related to this project, the Applicant shall prepare and
record separate Covenant Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's) for the residential and
commercial condominiums of the mixed-use project, which includes a Declaration of
Reciprocal Easement Agreement indicating how and who will maintain the proposed common
areas shared between the residential and commercial condominiums of the mixed-use
development. The CC&R's and Declaration of Reciprocal Easement Agreement shall be
prepared by the Applicant and approved by the City Attorney and shall include the following
statements: "This statement is intended to notify all prospective property owners of certain
limitations on construction to the condominium units contained in this mixed-use
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development project. Any necessary modifications or additions must be reviewed on a case-
by-case basis and approved or denied by the Community Development Director or his/her
designee at his/her discretion". The CC&R's and Declaration of Reciprocal Easement
Agreement will cover all aspects of property maintenance of the common areas, including but
not limited to driveways, fencing, landscaping, lighting, parking spaces, open space and
recreational areas. All applicable City Attorney fees shall be at the responsibility of the
applicant.
35. Prior to recordation of the final map, the subdivider shall submit a comprehensive Parking
Management Plan for review and approval by the Planning Division. The Parking
Management Plan shall be incorporated into the respective CC&R's for the residential and
commercial condominiums of the mixed-use development and shall be enforced by the
respective owner's association. Said Parking Management Plan shall include, but not be
limited to, the following provisions:
a. Assigned parking for each residence.
b. Designated parking for customers and employees (if applicable).
c. Provisions for guest parking (if applicable).
36. The subdivider shall include provisions in the residential and commercial CC&R's to require
regular trash pickup service at least once a week for the residential trash bins, and twice a
week for the commercial tenant space trash bins.
37. The applicant shall prepare a waste collection plan in coordination with the City's refuse
collection services contractor, Public Works Department, Engineering Division, and Traffic
Engineering Division to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director. If the refuse collection
plan requires the inclusion of signs, markings, red curb, or other traffic control devices, then
Traffic Commission review and a recommendation for approval to the City Council is
required.
38. The applicant shall submit a Master Sign Program for the mixed-use development to the
Planning Division for review and approval prior to finalization of building permits for the
project. The Master Sign Program shall incorporate signs that signify the presence of the
Taiwan Center Foundation of Greater Los Angeles to the satisfaction of the Planning Division.
39. The developer shall make all efforts within the first six months of the leasing period to
incorporate national or regional tenants into the commercial leasing spaces.
40. Any future outdoor dining shall be subject to an appropriate land use permit.
41. All open areas not covered by concrete, asphalt, or structures shall be landscaped and
maintained on a regular basis. Maintenance procedures of such landscaped and common areas
shall be specifically stated in the CC&Rs prior to issuance of any building permit.
42. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the applicant shall contact the Los Angeles
County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and address all comments received during the
30 -day public review and comment period.
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Density Bonus
43. The developer shall maintain seven lower-income units for lease for a term of fifty (55) years
as a 35% density bonus and two concessions were granted for the mixed-use development.
The two concessions consist of:
a. Increasing the building height to four stories with heights varying from 59'-2" to
75'-2".
b. Deviation from a land use mix of 67% residential and 33% commercial to 71.6%
residential and 28.4% commercial.
44. Before a density bonus granted by the City Council is effective, the developer must execute
and record a density bonus housing agreement with the City for the seven lower-income
residential units for lease. The density bonus housing agreement must include and identify the
following:
a. Type, size, and location of each target unit.
b. The term of the agreement.
c. The terms of the construction of the target units.
d. Means of availability of the target units.
45. Any change to the status of the seven lower-income affordable units (lease to sale) would
require a revised Affordable Housing Agreement to be reviewed and approved to the
satisfaction of the City Attorney and City Council.
46. The developer shall give the current tenant(s) and the City notice for any modification to the
seven lower-income affordable units. Notice requirements shall comply with State housing
laws.
47. Should the developer decide to sell the seven lower-income affordable units, all seven units
shall be sold at in accordance with the affordability restrictions set forth by the state for lower
income households.
Conditional Use Permit
48. The hours of the community hall shall be limited to 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., seven days a
week. Should The Taiwan Center Foundation of Greater Los Angeles choose to lease the
community hall to the public for commercial recreation and entertainment, advanced written
notice to the City, in addition to all commercial and residential tenants, shall be provided at
least seven days in advanced.
49. All noise shall comply with Rosemead Municipal Code Chapter 8.36.
50. Should any event fall under the definition of a Special Event as defined in Rosemead
Municipal Code Section 17.124.020, valet parking shall be provided when necessary. A valet
parking plan shall be prepared and submitted to the City for review. This valet parking plan
shall also be approved by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
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51. Events that involve the presence of alcohol shall obtain all necessary approvals from the
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
52. The community hall shall not exceed the occupancy limits set forth by the California Building
Code and Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Public Works Conditions of Approval
General
53. Details shown on the tentative map are not necessarily approved. Any details which are
inconsistent with requirements of ordinances, general conditions of approval, or City
Engineer's policies must be specifically approved in the final map or improvement plan
approvals.
54. A final tract map prepared by, or under the direction of a Registered Civil Engineer authorized
to practice land surveying, or a Licensed Land Surveyor, must be processed through the City
Engineer's office prior to being filed with the County Recorder.
55. A preliminary subdivision guarantee is required showing all fee interest holders and
encumbrances. An updated title report shall be provided before the final parcel map is released
for filing with the County Recorder.
56. The final tract map shall be based on a field survey, and monuments shall be set to
permanently mark parcel map boundaries, street centerlines and lot boundaries to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer. The basis of bearing used for the field survey required for
the final map shall include two survey well monuments found or set. The City Engineer may
waive this requirement upon petition should this be impractical. Well monuments shall be set
in accordance with Standard Plan No. 508-001, if required.
57. Final tract map shall be filed with the County Recorder and one (1) Mylar copy of the filed
map shall be submitted to the City Engineer's office. Certificate of Occupancy will not be
issued until the City has received the Mylar copy of the filed map.
58. Comply with all requirements of the Subdivision Map Act.
59. Approval for filling of this land division is contingent upon approval of plans and
specifications mentioned below. If the improvements are not installed prior to the filing of
this subdivision, the developer must submit an Undertaking Agreement and a Faithful
Performance and Labor and Materials Bond in the amount estimated by the City Engineer
guaranteeing the installation of the improvements.
60. The City reserves the right to impose any new plan check and/or permit fees approved by City
Council subsequent to tentative approval of this map.
61. Prior to performing any grading, obtain a permit from the Engineering Division. Submit
grading and drainage plans per the City's grading guidelines and the latest edition of the Los
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Angeles County Building Code. The plans shall be stamped and signed by a California State
Registered Civil Engineer.
62. Prior to the recordation of the final map, grading and drainage plans must be approved to
provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties as approved by the City Engineer,
including the dedication of the necessary easements.
63. A grading and drainage plan must provide for each lot having an independent drainage system
to the public street, to a public drainage facility, or by means of an approved drainage
easement.
64. Historical or existing stormwater flow from adjacent lots must be received and directed by
gravity to the public street, to a public drainage facility, or an approved drainage easement.
65. Prepare and submit hydrology and hydraulic calculations for the sizing of all proposed
drainage devices. The analysis shall also determine if changes in the post -development versus
pre -development conditions have occurred. The analysis shall be stamped by a California
State Registered Civil Engineer and prepared per the Los Angeles County Department of
Public Works Hydrology Method.
66. All grading projects require an Erosion Control Plan as part of the grading plans. A grading
permit will not be issued until and Erosion Control Plan is approved by the Engineering
Department.
67. The project is greater than one acre; therefore, a Storm Water Pollution Plan is required. A
Notice of Intent (NOI) shall be filed with the State Water Resources Control Board. When
submitting the S WPPP for the City's review, please include the NOI and the Waste Discharger
Identification (WDID) number.
68. Adjust, relocate, and/or eliminate lot lines, lots, streets, easements or other physical
improvements to comply with ordinances, policies, and standards in effect on the date the
City determined the application to be complete all to the satisfaction of the Public Works
Department.
69. Submit a LID plan and comply with all NPDES requirements.
70. If applicable, a $2,000.00 fee will be required per each storm drain adjacent to the property
per retrofit pursuant Los Angeles River Trash TMDL requirements.
71. Show clearly all existing lot lines and proposed lot line on the plans.
72. Provide a complete boundary and topographic survey.
73. Show any easement on the plans as applicable.
74. Print all Project Conditions of Approval on all plan sets.
Road/Traffic
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75. Restricted Right Turn Only "Right In/Right Out" on Walnut Grove Avenue per Traffic
Division.
76. If the project generates 50 or more new peak -hour vehicle trips, then a traffic impact study
will need to be completed. A trip generation table with distribution of project trips at each
driveway should be submitted to City Engineering and Traffic to determine the extent and
scope of the Traffic Analysis required.
77. Internal access, on-site parking, and line of sight at each project driveway shall be submitted
to determine if off-site parking restrictions are necessary.
Sewer
78. If applicable, approval of this land division is contingent upon providing a separate house
sewer lateral to serve each lot of the land division.
79. Prepare and submit a sewer calculations analysis for sizing of proposed laterals including
capacity conditions of the existing sewer trunk line. The analysis shall be stamped by a
California State Registered Civil Engineer and prepared per the Los Angeles County
Department of Public Works Guidelines. Sewer main improvements and/or in -lieu fees may
be required.
80. Based on the project sewer analysis and the design capacity conditions of the existing sewer
system in relation to the proposed project, sewer main/trunk line improvements and/or in -lieu
fees shall be required.
81. All existing laterals to be abandoned shall be capped at the public right of way to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer and the Building Official of the City of Rosemead.
Utilities
82. All power, telephone, cable television, and all utilities to the project and adjacent to the project
shall be underground.
83. Any utilities that conflict with the development shall be relocated at the developer's expense.
84. Provide a street lighting plan and parking lot lighting plan.
Water
85. Prior to the approval of the tentative map, there shall also be filed with the City Engineer, a
statement from the water purveyor and fire department indicating compliance with the Fire
Chief s fire flow requirements.
86. Water hydrant, water meter box and utilities box shall be located a minimum of 8 feet away
from parkway trees and 3 feet away from driveway approaches.
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LA County Fire Department Conditions of Approval
Final Map Requirements
87. Access as noted on the Tentative and the Exhibit Maps shall comply with Title 21 (County
of Los Angeles Subdivision Code) and Section 503 of the Title 32 (County of Los Angeles
Fire Code), which requires an all-weather access surface to be clear to sky.
88. The Private Driveways proposed as private streets for access throughout the development
shall be labeled as "Private Driveway" on the Final Map. The portion of the private driveway
intended for fire apparatus access shall be identified as "Fire Lane" on the Final Map. All
widths and dimensions shall be clearly delineated with a reciprocal access agreement is
required for the private driveway. Compliance required prior to Final Map clearance.
89. Fire hydrant improvement plans shall be submitted, reviewed and approved prior to the
clearance of the Final Map.
Water System Requirements
90. All fire hydrants shall measure 6"x 4"x 2-1/2" brass or bronze, conforming to current
AWWA standard C503 or approved equal, and shall be installed in accordance with the 2017
County of Los Angeles Fire Code, Table B105.1
91. The required fire flow for the public fire hydrants for this project is 3000 gpm at 20 psi
residual pressure for 2 hours. Two public fire hydrant(s) flowing simultaneously may be used
to achieve the required fire flow. Fire Code 507.3 & Appendix B105.1
92. Install one new public fire hydrant as indicated on the Site Plan dated 03/06/2021.
93. All required public fire hydrants shall be installed, tested and accepted prior to beginning
construction. Fire Code 501.4
94. Vehicular access must be provided and maintained serviceable throughout construction to all
required fire hydrants. All required fire hydrants shall be installed, tested, and accepted prior
to construction.
MITIGATION MEASURE CONDITIONS
Aesthetics
95. Prior to the issuance of a building permit the project applicant shall submit a lighting plan
for approval by the Planning Division that incorporates the following light reducing measures
as applicable:
a. Select lighting fixtures with more -precise optical control and/or different lighting
distribution.
b. Relocate and/or change the height and/or orientation of proposed lighting fixtures.
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c. Add external shielding and/or internal reflectors to fixtures.
d. Select lower -output lamp/lamp technologies.
e. A combination of the above.
Air Quality
96. Prior to the start and throughout project construction, the contractor shall implement and
maintain the following fugitive dust control measures:
a. Apply soil stabilizers or moisten inactive areas.
b. Water exposed surfaces as needed to avoid visible dust leaving the construction site
(typically 2-3 times/day).
c. Cover all stockpiles with tarps at the end of each day or as needed.
d. Provide water spray during loading and unloading of earthen materials.
e. Minimize in -out traffic from construction zone.
f. Cover all trucks hauling dirt, sand, or loose material and require all trucks tc
maintain at least two feet of freeboard.
g. Sweep streets daily if visible soil material is carried out from the construction site.
97. Throughout project construction the contractor shall:
a. Utilize well -tuned off-road construction equipment.
b. Establish a preference for contractors using Tier 3 or better heavy equipment.
c. Enforce 5 -minute idling limits for both on -road trucks and off-road equipment.
Cultural Resources
98. The project developer shall retain a qualified professional archaeologist who meets U.S.
Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications and Standards, to conduct an
Archaeological Sensitivity Training for construction personnel prior to commencement of
excavation activities. The training session shall be carried out by a cultural resource
professional with expertise in archaeology, who meets the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's
Professional Qualifications and Standards. The training session shall include a handout and
will focus on how to identify archaeological resources that may be encountered during
earthmoving activities and the procedures to be followed in such an event, the duties of
archaeological monitors, and the general steps a qualified professional archaeologist would
follow in conducting a salvage investigation if one is necessary.
99. In the event that archaeological resources are unearthed during ground disturbing activities,
ground -disturbing activities shall be halted or diverted away from the vicinity of the find so
that the find can be evaluated. A buffer area of at least 50 feet shall be established around
the find where construction activities shall not be allowed to continue until a qualified
archaeologist has examined the newly discovered artifact(s) and has evaluated the area of
the find. Work shall be allowed to continue outside of the buffer area. All archaeological
resources unearthed by project construction activities shall be evaluated by a qualified
professional archaeologist, who meets the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Professional
Qualifications and Standards. Should the newly discovered artifacts be determined to be
prehistoric, Native American Tribes/Individuals shall be contacted and consulted, and
Native American construction monitoring shall be initiated. The project developer and the
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City shall coordinate with the archaeologist to develop an appropriate treatment plan for the
resources. The plan may include implementation of archaeological data recovery
excavations to address treatment of the resource along with subsequent laboratory
processing and analysis.
100. The project developer shall retain a qualified professional archaeologist, who meets the U.S.
Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications and Standards to conduct periodic
Archaeological Spot Checks beginning at depths below 2' feet to determine if construction
excavations have exposed or have a high probability to expose archaeological resources.
After the initial Archaeological Spot Check, further periodic checks shall be conducted at
the discretion of the qualified archaeologist. If the qualified archaeologist determines that
construction excavations have exposed or have a high probability to expose archaeological
artifacts construction monitoring for Archaeological Resources shall be required. The
project developer shall retain a qualified archaeological monitor, who will work under the
guidance and direction of a professional archaeologist, who meets the qualifications set
forth by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications and Standards. The
archaeological monitor shall be present during all construction excavations (e.g., grading,
trenching, or clearing/grubbing) into non -fill younger Pleistocene alluvial sediments.
Multiple earth -moving construction activities may require multiple archaeological
monitors. The frequency of monitoring shall be based on the rate of excavation and grading
activities, proximity to known archaeological resources, the materials being excavated
(native versus artificial fill soils), and the depth of excavation, and if found, the abundance
and type of archaeological resources encountered. Full-time monitoring can be reduced to
part-time inspections if determined adequate by the project archaeologist.
101. The archaeological monitor, under the direction of a qualified professional archaeologist
who meets the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications and Standards,
shall prepare a final report at the conclusion of archaeological monitoring. The report shall
be submitted to the project developer, the South Central Costal Information Center, the City,
and representatives of other appropriate or concerned agencies to signify the satisfactory
completion of the project and required mitigation measures. The report shall include a
description of resources unearthed, if any, evaluation of the resources with respect to the
California Register and CEQA, and treatment of the resources.
Noise
102. All construction equipment shall be equipped with mufflers and other suitable noise
attenuation devices (e.g., engine shields).
103. Grading and construction contractors shall use rubber -tired equipment rather than track
equipment, to the maximum extent feasible.
104. If feasible, electric hook-ups shall be provided to avoid the use of generators. If electric
service is determined to be infeasible for the site, only whisper -quiet generators shall be
used (i.e., inverter generators capable of providing variable load.
105. Electric air compressors and similar power tools rather than diesel equipment shall be used,
where feasible.
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106. Generators and stationary construction equipment shall be staged and located as far from
the adjacent residential structures as feasible.
107. Construction -related equipment, including heavy-duty equipment, motor vehicles, and
portable equipment, shall be turned off when not in use for more than 5 minutes.
108. A sign shall be posted in a readily visible location at the project site that indicates the dates
and duration of construction activities, as well as provide a telephone number where
residents can enquire about the construction process and register complaints to an assigned
construction noise disturbance coordinator.
Public Services
109. Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, the project developer shall install surveillance
cameras, proper lighting and secure doors and windows to the satisfaction of the Los
Angeles County Sheriff Department.
Transportation
110. Prior to the issuance of the first occupancy permit, a sign shall be posted at the project
driveway exit that states, "No left -turns from the hours of 7:00 — 9:00 AM and 3:00 - 6:00
PM". The same sign shall also be posted on the building exterior at the project driveway
entrance to restrict left turns into the project from northbound Walnut Grove Avenue during
the hours of 7:00 — 9:00 AM and 3:00 - 6:00 PM. The City Engineer shall determine the
location of both signs.
111. Should the City Engineer determine that based on Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
accident reports and/or traffic citations for left -turn violations at the project driveway, or
queuing impacts at the intersection of Walnut Grove Avenue and Garvey Avenue, the City
Engineer shall require the project applicant to construct at the applicants expense a median
in Walnut Grove Avenue opposite the project driveway based on a design determined by
the City Engineer.
Tribal Cultural Resources
112. Prior to the commencement of any ground disturbing activity at the project site, the project
applicant shall retain a Native American Monitor approved by the Gabrielefto Band of
Mission Indians -Kith Nation. A copy of the executed contract shall be submitted to the City
of Rosemead Planning and Building Department prior to the issuance of any permit
necessary to commence a ground -disturbing activity. The Tribal monitor shall only be
present on-site during the construction phases that involve ground -disturbing activities.
Ground disturbing activities are defined by the Tribe as activities that may include, but are
not limited to, pavement removal, potholing or auguring, grubbing, tree removals, boring,
grading, excavation, drilling, and trenching, within the project area. The Tribal Monitor
shall complete daily monitoring logs that shall provide descriptions of the day's activities,
including construction activities, locations, soil, and any cultural materials identified. The
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on-site monitoring shall end when all ground -disturbing activities on the project site are
completed, or when the Tribal Representatives and Tribal Monitor have indicated that all
upcoming ground -disturbing activities at the project site have little to no potential to impact
Tribal Cultural Resources.
113. Upon discovery of any Tribal Cultural Resources, construction activities shall cease in the
immediate vicinity of the find (not less than the surrounding 100 feet) until the find can be
assessed. All Tribal Cultural Resources unearthed by project activities shall be evaluated by
the qualified archaeologist and Tribal monitor approved by the Consulting Tribe. If the
resources are Native American in origin, the Consulting Tribe shall retain it/them in the
form and/or manner the Tribe deems appropriate, for educational, cultural and/or historic
purposes. If human remains and/or grave goods are discovered or recognized at the project
site, all ground disturbance shall immediately cease, and the county coroner shall be notified
per Public Resources Code Section 5097.98, and Health & Safety Code Section 7050.5.
Human remains and grave/burial goods shall be treated alike per California Public
Resources Code section 5097.98(d)(1) and (2). Work may continue on other parts of the
project site while evaluation and, if necessary, mitigation takes place (CEQA Guidelines
Section 15064.5[fJ). If a non -Native American resource is determined by the qualified
archaeologist to constitute a "historical resource" or "unique archaeological resource," time
allotment and funding sufficient to allow for implementation of avoidance measures, or
appropriate mitigation, must be available. The treatment plan established for the resources
shall be in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5(f) for historical resources
and PRC Sections 21083.2(b) for unique archaeological resources. Preservation in place
(i.e., avoidance) is the preferred manner of treatment. If preservation in place is not feasible,
treatment may include implementation of archaeological data recovery excavations to
remove the resource along with subsequent laboratory processing and analysis. Any historic
archaeological material that is not Native American in origin shall be curated at a public,
non-profit institution with a research interest in the materials, such as the Natural History
Museum of Los Angeles County or the Fowler Museum, if such an institution agrees to
accept the material. If no institution accepts the archaeological material, it shall be offered
to a local school or historical society in the area for educational purposes.
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Attachment B
City Council Staff Report
Dated July 13, 2021
(Attachments are filed with the City Clerk's Office)
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GLORIA MOLLEDA, CITY MANAGER
DATE: JULY 13, 2021
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING ON GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 19-02, ZONE
CHANGE 19-02, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 82870, DESIGN REVIEW 19-
08, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 20-08 - 3001 WALNUT GROVE
AVENUE AND 8589 GARVEY AVENUE
SUMMARY
The Taiwan Center Foundation of Greater Los Angeles (Taiwan Center) has submitted
entitlement applications requesting to develop a . new residential/commercial mixed-use
development. The project consists of the demolition of all existing structures for the
construction of a mixed-use development which includes 12 commercial condominiums that
total 18,646 square feet and consists of a community hall (commercial recreation and
entertainment), cafe, retail, and office units on the first and a portion of the second floor, and 42
residential condominium units on a portion of the second through fourth floors. Parking is
proposed as a combination of surface, mezzanine, and one level of subterranean parking. The
project also includes a density bonus application Linder Rosemead Municipal Code Chapter 17.84
and Senate Bill (SB) 1818, which permits density bonuses up to 35%. The property is located at
3001 Walnut Grove Avenue and 8589 Garvey Avenue in the Medium Commercial (C-3) zone.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The City of Rosemead acting as a Lead Agency has completed an Initial Study to determine if
the proposed project may have a significant effect on the environment. The Initial Study was
prepared and completed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Guidelines. On the basis of the Initial Study, the City of Rosemead has concluded that the project
would have significant impacts unless mitigated; therefore, an Initial Study/Draft Mitigated
Negative Declaration (MND) was prepared. The MND reflects the independent judgment of the
City as a lead agency per CEQA Guidelines. The project site is not on a list compiled pursuant to
Government Code section 65962.5.
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 Mitigated
Negative Declaration, along with Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program are attached as
AGENDA ITEM 4.A
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Attachment "I".
On June 7, 2021, The Planning Commission recommended approval of the project and adoption
of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program to the
City Council. The Planning Commission considered the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration before making its recommendation.
DISCUSSION
On June 7, 2021, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed and advertised public hearing to
receive oral and written testimony relative to General Plan Amendment 19-02, Zone Change 19-
02, Tentative Tract Map 82870, Design Review 19-08, and Conditional Use Permit 20-08.
Analysis of the proposed project is provided in the Planning Commission Staff Report. The
Planning Commission Staff Report, Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, and Planning
Commission Resolution 21-06 are included in this report as Attachments "E", "17", and "G",
respectively. During the meeting, the Planning Commission had several inquiries related to the
proposed commercial condominium units, trash collection, and outdoor dining.
Proposed Commercial Condominium Subdivision
The applicant is requesting to subdivide the commercial development into 12 commercial
condominiums, which may be sold to individual tenants. The overall land on which the
condominium is located would be held in common with the other owners of the condominium
project as a Commercial Owner's Association shall be formed. Conditions of Approval No. 34,
35, and 36 have been modified to clarify that both the residential and commercial condominiums
of the mixed-use development shall record separate Covenant Conditions and Restrictions (CC&
R's). In addition, Condition of Approval No. 34 has been modified to include language requiring
the applicant to record a Declaration of Reciprocal Easement to indicate how and who will
maintain the proposed common areas shared between the residential and commercial
condominiums of the mixed-use development. The configuration of airspace units will have a
negligible impact on the density, use, circulation, and all other applicable regulations.
Additionally, the Subdivision Map Act does not set restrictions on the number or size of lease
spaces that may be created.
During the Planning Commission Meeting, a Planning Commissioner inquired on the
commercial condominium subdivision, as this type of development with commercial
condominiums is not commonly proposed in the City. The Taiwan Center's Land Use Attorney
explained that the developer would like to preserve their identity and retain ownership of the
community hall, therefore, it was necessary to create individual commercial condominiums, as
the community hall can be controlled by the Taiwan Center as a separate entity. In addition, the
Taiwan Center's Land Use Attorney explained that if the applicant did not propose the
commercial condominiums, the commercial portion of the mixed-use project would be
considered a common area that is owned by the Residential Condominium Association.
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Trash Collection along Garvey Avenue
The Planning Commission raised concerns regarding trash collection on Garvey Avenue, and
whether the development would have adequate space along Garvey Avenue to safely place their
solid waste and recyclable material bins on trash collection day if there are no red curbs. Staff
has discussed this concern with the Public Works Department, and as part of their street
improvement plans, the Public Works Department will work with the Applicant and Republic
Services to determine if a red curb or signage restricting parking on trash collection day is
necessary to ensure that there will be adequate space along Garvey Avenue to safely place the
solid waste and recyclable material bins. A Condition of Approval has been included to ensure
that the applicant will prepare a waste collection plan in coordination with the City's refuse
collection services contractor and the Public Works Department (Engineering and Traffic
Divisions) to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director. If the refuse collection plan requires
the inclusion of signs, markings, red curb, or other traffic control devices, then Traffic
Commission review and a recommendation for approval to the City Council is required.
Outdoor Dining
The Planning Commission encouraged the Applicant to incorporate outdoor dining for the cafe
as it may be beneficial for the business. Outdoor dining played an important role for struggling
businesses during this past year, due to COVID-19, and it is expected to continue to be beneficial
for businesses into the future. The applicant's representative stated that the corner commercial
unit was intended for a coffee shop without meal service, however, if a future tenant proposed to
incorporate a dining aspect to the cafd, there would certainly be room for a few tables and chairs.
As illustrated below and in Attachment "J", the applicant is indicating that there is room to
accommodate four tables with chairs along the southeast corner of the commercial unit. A
Condition of Approval has been incorporated requiring the future tenant to obtain the required
land use permit for any future outdoor dining.
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PUBLIC HEARING TESTIMONY
During the 30 -day public review and comment period for the Mitigated Negative Declaration
and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, the City received a total of five letters from
the following: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), the
Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians - Kizh Nation, Los Angeles County Fire Department, the
California State Transportation Agency, Department of Transportation District 7, and the Los
Angeles County Sanitation Districts. All five letters were read into the record during the
Planning Commission Hearing. Copies of the letters and responses to the comments were
prepared by the City's Environmental Consultant, Phil Martin & Associates, and are attached as
Attachment "H".
After hearing all testimony, the Planning Commission adopted Planning Commission Resolution
21-06, recommending that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2021-23 and Ordinance No.
999 to approve General Plan Amendment 19-02, Zone Change 19-02, Conditional Use Permit
20-08, Design Review 19-08, Tentative Tract Map 82870, and the density bonus application
under Rosemead Municipal Code Chapter 17.84 and Senate Bill (SB) 1818 and adopt the
associated Mitigated Negative Declaration, for the construction of a new mixed-use development
at 3001 Walnut Grove Avenue and 8589 Garvey Avenue.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing and receive public testimony;
2. Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2021-23 (Attachment "A") and Ordinance No. 999
(Attachment `B") for the approval of General Plan Amendment 19-02, Zone Change 19-
02, Conditional Use Permit 20-08, Design Review 19-08, Tentative Tract Map 82870,
and the density bonus application (Attachment "C") under Rosemead Municipal Code
Chapter 17.84 and Senate Bill (SB) 1818; and
3. Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2021-34 (Attachment "D") for the adoption of the
Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and
file the Notice of Determination for the project.
FISCAL IMPACT - None
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT — Action Item A of Strategy 1 - Economic Development,
pursuing economic development to enhance local shopping and dining options, encourage new
high quality and affordable housing stock, beautify commercial corridors, and create jobs.
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PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
On July 1, 2021, this item was noticed through the regular agenda notification process, which
includes the mailing of the public hearing notice to forty-six (46) property owners within a 300 -
foot radius, publication in the Rosemead Reader, and posting of the notice at the six (6) public
locations.
Prepared by:
Annie Lao, Associate Planner
Reviewed by:
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Lily Valirizuela, Planning & Economic Development Manager
Submitted by:
Angelica Fr au04po, Director of Community Development
Attachment A: Resolution No. 2021-23
Attachment B: Ordinance No. 999
Attachment C: Density Bonus Application, dated April 12, 2021
Attachment D: Resolution No. 2021-34
Attachment E: Planning Commission Staff Report, dated June 7, 2021
Attachment F: Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, dated June 7, 2021
Attachment G: Planning Commission Resolution No. 21-06
Attachment H: Written Public Comments Received during the 30 -Day Review Period and
Response to Comments
Attachment I: Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration with Mitigation Monitoring Program
(Appendices on USB Drive)
Attachment J: Architectural Plans