PC - 2022-06 - Approving Design Review 22-01, Permitting A New, Two-Story, 2,693 Square-Foot Single-Family Dwelling Unit, With A Detached Two-Car Garage. The Subject Site Is Located At 3703 Strang Avenue (APN: 8593-031-025), In The Single FamilyPC RESOLUTION 22-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 22-01, PERMITTING A NEW, TWO-
STORY, 2,693 SQUARE -FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT,
WITH A DETACHED TWO -CAR GARAGE. THE SUBJECT SITE IS
LOCATED AT 3703 STRANG AVENUE (APN: 8593-031-025), IN THE
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) ZONE.
WHEREAS, on April 20, 2022, Vivian Nguyen submitted a Design Review
application requesting approval to construct a new, two-story, 2,693 square -foot single-
family dwelling unit with a detached two -car garage;
WHEREAS, 3703 Strang Avenue is located in the Single -Family Residential (R-1)
zoning district;
WHEREAS, Section 17.28.020(C) of the Rosemead Municipal Code provides the
criteria for a Design Review;
WHEREAS, Sections 65800 & 65900 of the California Government Code and
Section 17.28.020(C) of the Rosemead Municipal Code authorize the Planning
Commission to approve, conditionally approve, or deny Design Review applications;
WHEREAS, on September 22, 2022, fifty-five (55) notices were sent to property
owners within a 300 -foot radius from the subject property, the notice was published in the
Rosemead Reader, and notices were posted in six (6) public locations and on site,
specifying the availability of the application, and the date, time, and location of the public
hearing for Design Review 22-01;
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2022, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed and
advertised public hearing to receive oral and written testimony relative to Design Review
22-01: and
WHEREAS, the Rosemead Planning Commission has sufficiently considered all
testimony presented to them in order to make the following determination.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City
of Rosemead as follows:
SECTION 1. The Planning Commission HEREBY DETERMINES that Design
Review 22-01 is classified as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15303
of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines. Section 15303 of the California
Environmental Quality Act guidelines exempts projects consisting of construction and
location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new
equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small
structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the
exterior of the structure.
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that
facts do exist to justify approving Design Review 22-01, in accordance with Section
17.28.020(C) of the Rosemead Municipal Code as follows:
A. The plans indicate proper consideration for the relationship between the
proposed building and site developments that exist or have been approved for the general
neighborhood.
FINDING: The subject property is located within an established residential area of
the City. There are three two-story homes within 500 feet of the subject property with
similar size, color, materials, and architectural style that complements the proposed
single-family dwelling unit. The applicant has provided an aesthetically complementary
design, which consists of a two-story, Mediterranean Revival -style design, with warm,
earth -tone colors, decorative hardscape materials for driveways, and new landscaping.
The development would improve the overall aesthetics of the surrounding neighborhood.
B. The plan for the proposed structure and site development indicates the manner
in which the proposed development and surrounding properties are protected against
noise, vibrations, and other factors which may have an adverse effect on the environment,
and the manner of screening mechanical equipment, trash, storage and loading areas.
FINDING: The proposed single-family dwelling unit is designed with front yard,
side, and rear setbacks that meet the minimum requirements of the R-1 zone, which
creates a sufficient buffer between the single-family dwelling unit and the surrounding
properties to protect against noise, vibrations, and other factors, which may have an
adverse effect on the environment and neighborhood. Furthermore, the single-family
dwelling unit exceeds the minimum required second -floor side yard setback on the interior
side by approximately two feet, and the second -floor setback on the street side by
approximately four feet. This development would not generate any foreseeable
permanent negative impacts to the noise levels of the surrounding area. In addition, the
proposed balcony would be street -facing and would not impinge on the privacy of
neighboring properties. All proposed mechanical equipment would be fully screened from
public view, and landscaping has been proposed to be incorporated throughout the
perimeter of the property. All construction work would be required to comply with the
timeframe and decibel levels indicated in the City of Rosemead Noise Ordinance.
Conditions of Approval will address factors such as construction hours, noise, and
landscaping.
C. The proposed building or site development is not, in its exterior design and
appearance, so at variance with the appearance of other existing buildings or site
developments in the neighborhood as to cause the nature of the local environment to
materially depreciate in appearance and value.
FINDING: The proposed project would not depreciate the appearance and value
of the local environment. Staff has worked closely with the applicant to achieve a
residential design that would complement the neighborhood character. The applicant has
proposed a Mediterranean Revival style design, which incorporates some aesthetic
characteristics found in residences currently built in the immediate neighborhood. The
project incorporates design elements such as decorative railings, window shutters, and
precast concrete molding sills along the windows to the single-family dwelling unit to
complement the architectural style. The project also incorporates interlocking brick pavers
for the driveways and perimeter landscaping to improve the aesthetics of the property
while helping soften the appearance of the single-family dwelling unit.
D. The proposed building or structure is in harmony with the proposed
developments on land in the general area, especially those instances where buildings are
within or adjacent to land shown on the General Plan as being part of the Civic Center or
in public or educational use, or are within or immediately adjacent to land included within
any precise plan which indicates building shape, size, or style.
FINDING: The subject property is not part of the Civic Center Plan, precise plan,
or land reserved for public or educational use. The applicant has proposed an
aesthetically pleasing design that is within the vicinity of other two-story single-family
dwelling units with similar architectural features and design elements in addition to the
comparable size of the proposed single-family dwelling unit. There are three similar two-
story, single-family dwelling units within 500 feet of the project site with square footages
that range from 2,567 to 3,336 square feet. The subject property is proposing a 2,693
square foot two-story dwelling unit.
E. The proposed development is in conformity with the standards of this Code and
other applicable ordinances in so far as the location and appearance of the buildings and
structures are involved.
FINDING: The proposed development satisfies all of the minimum zoning code
requirements for the R-1 zone, and all applicable referenced code sections of the
Rosemead Municipal Code.
F. The site plan and the design of the buildings, parking areas, signs, landscaping,
luminaries, and other site features indicate that proper consideration has been given to
both the functional aspects of the site development, such as automobile and pedestrian
circulation, and the visual effect of the development from the view of public streets.
FINDING: Pedestrian and vehicular access would be along Marshall Street. The
design and construction of this project would preserve and provide adequate access and
circulation for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The proposed balcony would be street -
facing along Marshall Street and would not impinge on the privacy of the neighboring
properties. The incorporation of interlocking pavers on the proposed driveway and new
landscaping will significantly improve the visual effect of the site from the view of the
public street.
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SECTION 3. The Planning Commission HEREBY APPROVES Design Review 22-
01, permitting a new, two-story, 2,693 square -foot single-family dwelling unit with a
detached two -car garage located at 3703 Strang Avenue, and subject to the conditions
listed in Attachment "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 4. This action shall become final and effective ten (10) days after this
decision by the Planning Commission, unless within such time a written appeal is filed
with the City Clerk for consideration by the Rosemead City Council as provided in
Rosemead Municipal Code, Section 17.160.040 — Appeals of Decisions.
SECTION 5. This resolution is the result of an action taken by the Planning
Commission on October 3, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: BERRY, ESCOBAR, LOPEZ, TANG, AND UNG
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECTION 6. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall
transmit copies of same to the applicant and the Rosemead City Clerk.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 3rd day of October, 2022.
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CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rosemead at its regular meeting, held on the 3m day of
October, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
BERRY, ESCOBAR, LOPEZ, TANG, AND UNG
APPROYED AS T FORM:
Stephanie Gutierrez, Planning Oommission Attorney
Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
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