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PC - 4A- Minutes 03-16-2026 Rosemead Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2026 1 of 4 Minutes of the PLANNING COMMISSION March 16, 2026 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Vice-Chair Tang INVOCATION – Commissioner Lopez ROLL CALL – Chair Ung, Vice-Chair Tang, Commissioner Escobar and Commissioner Lopez are present. Commissioner Berry is absent. STAFF PRESENT – Director of Community Development Valenzuela, Planning and Economic Development Manager Marshalian, Senior Planner Lao, and Liaison Lam. 1. EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURES AND APPEAL RIGHTS Deputy City Attorney Gutierrez 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) 25-02: Tiger Hoang has submitted a Modification Application, requesting approval to amend Design Review 08-02 by changing the architectural style of the building from Spanish-style to contemporary. In addition, the project also includes a tenant improvement and various site improvements to the existing trash enclosure, landscaping, lighting, and front gate. The subject site is located at 9358 Valley Boulevard (APN: 8594-005-007) in the Medium Commercial with a Design Overlay (C-3/D-O) zone. Per Rosemead Municipal Code 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 26-02 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MODIFICATION 25-02 TO AMEND DESIGN REVIEW 08-02 BY CHANGING THE ARCHITECTURAL STYLE OF THE BUILDING FROM SPANISH-STYLE TO CONTEMPORARY. IN ADDITION, THE PROJECT ALSO INCLUDES A TENANT IMPROVEMENT AND VARIOUS SITE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE EXISTING TRASH ENCLOSURE, LANDSCAPING, LIGHTING, AND FRONT GATE. THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT 9358 VALLEY BOULEVARD (APN: 8594 - 005-007), IN THE MEDIUM COMMERCIAL WITH A DESIGN OVERLAY (C-3/D-O) 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 Rosemead Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2026 2 of 4 topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. Accordingly, MOD 25-02 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. 26-02 with findings (Exhibit “A”), and APPROVE Modification 25-02, subject to the conditions outlined in Attachment “A” attached hereto. Director of Community Development Valenzuela introduced newly hired Planning and Economic Development Manager Richard Marshalian. Senior Planner Lao presented the staff report. Chair Ung opened the Public Hearing. Chair Ung questioned if the building was in operation prior to the fire. Senior Planner Lao confirmed that the building was operating as a Law Firm prior to the fire. Chair Ung further questioned if there were any consistent issues with that property prior to the fire, such as graffiti or fires in the area. Senior Planner Lao confirmed if Chair Ung was referring to the structural deficiencies with the building. She stated that there was a code case prior to the fire, but it was resolved with the Building and Safety Division and Code Enforcement Division. Following that, the building became a law office, and the building caught fire in 2024. Chair Ung asked if the applicant has been trying to remodel it as an office after the fire. Senior Planner Lao confirmed that the applicant has been working with staff and the Code Enforcement Division to remediate any issues. Chair Ung opened the floor to the applicant to speak. The applicant, Tiger Hoang, introduced himself as the owner of the building. He has been working with Staff by submitting plans for rebuilding. Vice-Chair Tang asked if they investigated the cause of the fire. Senior Planner Lao deferred the question to the applicant. Mr. Hoang replied that the fire was caused by electrical issues. Commissioner Lopez asked about the severity of the building damage from the fire and if the applicant must demolish the building or if the structure of the building is still in good condition. Mr. Hoang answered that the exterior of the building and the retaining wall are still in good condition; however, the second floor and the roof of the building collapsed. The Commission did not have any further questions. Rosemead Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2026 3 of 4 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: Vice-Chair Tang motioned to approve the project and PC Resolution 26-02 and seconded by Commissioner Escobar. Liaison Lam announced that she will be doing a verbal vote. Vote resulted in: Ayes: Escobar, Lopez, Tang and Ung Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: Berry Vote resulted in 4 Ayes, 0 Noes, and 0 Abstain, 1 Absent. Director of Community Development Valenzuela explained the ten-day appeal process. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR PC MINUTES 03-02-26 Chair Ung requested a motion. ACTION: Commissioner Lopez motioned to approve, and Commissioner Escobar seconded the motion. Liaison Lam announced that she will be doing a verbal vote. Vote resulted in: Ayes: Escobar, Lopez, Tang and Ung Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: Berry Vote resulted in 4 Ayes, 0 Noes, and 0 Abstain, 1 Absent. 5. MATTERS FROM STAFF Director of Community Development Valenzuela introduced newly hired Planning and Economic Development Manager Richard Marshalian to Vice-Chair Tang since he was not at the last Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commissioners welcomed Planning and Economic Development Manager Marshalian. 6. MATTERS FROM CHAIR & COMMISSIONERS Rosemead Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2026 4 of 4 No matters from Chair and Commissioners. 7. ADJOURNMENT Chair Ung adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m. The next regular Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. ATTEST: _________________________________ Linda Lam Commission Liaison ______________________________________ Lana Ung Chair