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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
FROM: FRANK G. TRIPEPI, CITY MANAGER
DATE: JUNE 20, 1995
RE: LAND USE REGULATIONS FOR CHURCHES
Councilman Imperial has requested that this item he placed on the Agenda for discussion
purposes. Attached is a copy of the Staff Report from the May 23, 1995 Council Meeting. .
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
FROM: FRANK G. TRIPEPI, CITY MANAGE ,
DATE: MAY 23, 1995
SUBJECT: LAND USE REGULATIONS FOR CHURCHES
On March 28, 1995, Councilmember Imperial requested that the City Council schedule a study
session relative to land use regulations for church uses. On April 11, 1995, the Council directed
staff to place information regarding this item on a future agenda for discussion purposes.
Staff conducted a survey of the four cities surrounding Rosemead. These cities were asked four
questions:
1. Is a conditional use permit (CUP) required for churches,
2. What zone(s) are churches allowed in,
3. What is the parking requirement for churches, and
4. Are there any special requirements/development standards?
Most cities are the same in that churches are allowed in any zone subject to a CUP. This CUP
process involves an environmental analysis, notices sent to property owners within 300 feet, and
a public hearing. Development and design standards are reviewed individually for each case.
Specific conditions are added to address issues raised during this review (such as hours of
operation, limitation of outdoor activities, parking control, etc.). Staff found that Rosemead
requires the most parking of all of the cities in this area. Table I summarizes the results of this
survey.
MAY a J 1995
ITEM No. Y~ . 'I
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Study Session
Church Regulations
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CITY
ROSEMEAD
EL MONTE
MONTEREY PARK
SAN GABRIEL
SOUTH EL MONTE
TABLE I
Survey of Neighboring City Regulations
CUP ALLOWED
REQUIRED ZONE PARKING REQUIREMENTS
YES All 1 space/3 persons assembly area,
plus other uses (office 1/250sf,
dining/kitchen 1/100sf, etc)
YES All 1 space/75sf of main assembly
YES All I space/4.5 fixed seats, 1/22
inches of bench/pew, OR 1/35sf
YES All 1 space/3 seats, plus I space/50sf
Instructional area
YES PF* 1 space/5 seats, or 115 persons
* South El Monte allows churches anywhere in the city, but they have set up their
land use with a special zone for church uses. Therefore, it requires a zone
change to a Public Facilities (PF) zone for individual lots in addition to a
conditional use permit (CUP).
Staff researched the Rosemead Land Use Database (RLUD) for existing permits within the City
of Rosemead. There are ten (10) active permits approved for churches within the City. Table
II lists these churches.
There are a number of "churches" operating as existing, nonconforming uses. This exact
number is not known at this time. They are allowed to remain operating with a nonconforming
status until they have any changes. Then they would be required to obtain a CUP.
Study Session
Church Regulations
Page 3
TABLE 11
Permitted Church Uses
LOCATION
CASE FILE NO
APPROVED
1
7732 EMERSON PLACE
CUP 00-033
2
3366 GLADYS AVENUE
CUP 00-037
3
7915 HELLMAN AVENUE
CUP 00-047
4
3926 RIO HONDO AVENUE
CUP 81-232
5
3015 SULLIVAN AVENUE
CUP 85-331
6
8618 MISSION DRIVE
CUP 86-352
7
7712 GRAVES AVENUE
CUP 88-433
8
1255 SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD
CUP 92-552
9
9200 GLENDON WAY
CUP 92-571
10
3846 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE
CUP 94-628
file: WP51\data\churches.doc