PC - 4A - Minutes - 04-06-2026
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PLANNING COMMISSION
April 6, 2026
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Chair Ung
INVOCATION – Commissioner Berry
ROLL CALL – Chair Ung, Commissioner Berry, Commissioner Escobar and Commissioner Lopez are present. Vice-
Chair Tang is absent.
STAFF PRESENT – Planning and Economic Development Manager Marshalian, Senior Planner Lao, and Commission
Liaison Lam.
1. EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURES AND APPEAL RIGHTS
Deputy City Attorney Sanchez presented the procedure and appeal rights of the meeting.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
There being no comments; Chair Ung opened and closed the Public Comment period.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. MODIFICATION (MOD) 25-03: Modification (MOD) 25-03 proposes to modify Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) 34, which was approved by the Planning Commission on August 17, 1970 for the
construction of a public utility office for the San Gabriel County Water District. CUP 34 was
subsequently modified by MOD 12-05 to expand the existing office building and MOD 25-03 would
add an additional 748 square feet to the office building. The subject site is located at 8366 Grand
Avenue (APNs: 5389-001-901 and 5389-001-902) in the Single-Family Residential (R-1) zone. Per
Rosemead Municipal Code (RMC) Section (§) 17.120.110 [17.120.100] (C), the proposed change
may only be approved by the original review authority for the project through a modification permit
application filed and processed in compliance with Chapter 17.120.
PC RESOLUTION 26-03 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
MODIFICATION 25-03 TO AMEND CUP 34 BY ADDING 748 SQUARE FEET TO THE EXISTING
4,261 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE BUILDING, RESULTING IN A 5,009 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE
BUILDING. THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT 8366 GRAND AVENUE (APNs: 5389 -001-901
and 5389-001-902), IN THE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) ZONE.
CEQA - Class 1 of Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines
exempts projects consisting of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or
minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or
topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. Class 1
exempt projects include projects with additions to existing structures less than 50% of the floor
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area of the structures before the addition or 2,500 square feet whichever is less. The project
proposes additions totaling only 748 square feet, which is less than half the square footage of the
4,261 sq. ft. existing office building.[AL1.1][RM1.2][RM1.3] Accordingly, MOD 25-03 is classified as
an exempt project, pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1 Categorical Exemption) of the CEQA
guidelines.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION - It is recommended that the Planning Commission ADOPT
Resolution No. 26-03 with findings (Exhibit “A”), and APPROVE MOD 25-03, subject to the conditions
outlined in Attachment “A” attached hereto.
Senior Planner Lao presented the staff report.
Chair Ung opened the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Berry stated that he is glad that they are expanding their conference room, noting that it is currently
small.
Chair Ung inquired whether the proposed expansion would impact parking requirements and whether adequate parking
is available on site.
Senior Planner Lao responded that the proposed addition would continue to meet all applicable parking requirements.
There are currently 21 parking spaces onsite, and the project would not increase the required number of parking spaces
beyond 21.
Commissioner Berry commented that it is uncommon for customers to pay bills in person, as payments are typically
paid online.
The Commissioners did not have any further questions.
There being no additional questions or public comments, Chair Ung closed the public hearing and asked if any of the
Commissioners would like to motion.
ACTION: Commissioner Berry motioned to approve the project, MOD 25-03, and adopt PC Resolution 26-03, which
was seconded by Commissioner Lopez.
Commission Liaison Lam announced that she will be doing a verbal vote for Commissioner Lopez.
Vote resulted in:
Ayes: Berry, Escobar, Lopez and Ung
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Tang
Vote resulted in 4 Ayes, 0 Noes, and 0 Abstain, 1 Absent.
Planning and Economic Development Manager Marshalian explained the ten-day appeal process.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
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Chair Ung requested a motion.
ACTION: Commissioner Berry motioned to approve, and Commissioner Escobar seconded the motion.
Commission Liaison Lam announced that she will be doing a verbal vote for Commissioner Lopez.
Vote resulted in:
Ayes: Berry, Escobar, Lopez and Ung
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Tang
Vote resulted in 4 Ayes, 0 Noes, and 0 Abstain, 1 Absent.
5. MATTERS FROM STAFF
No matters from Staff.
6. MATTERS FROM CHAIR & COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Berry reminded staff and Commissioners that backpacks will be given away at National Night out. If
anyone would like to donate, they may contact Mandy Wong from Public Safety.
The Planning Commissioners thanked staff for all their hard work in general and specifically those that worked on an
Easter event at the park that weekend.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Ung adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
The next regular Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
ATTEST:
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Linda Lam
Commission Liaison
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Lana Ung
Chair