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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8-9-11MINUTES ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, August 9, 2011, 7:00 P.M. Arcadia City Council Chambers The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City of Arcadia, at 240 W. Huntington Drive with Chairman Baerg presiding. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Baerg led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Baderian, Beranek, Chiao, Parrille and Baerg ABSENT: None OTHERS ATTENDING Deputy Development Services Director /City Engineer, Phil Wray Community Development Administrator, Jim Kasama Associate Planner, Tom Li Senior Administrative Assistant, Billie Tone SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama directed the Commissioners' attention to a revised list of conditions of approval and an email message of opposition, both relating to Item 1, Conditional Use Permit application CUP 11 -13. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON - PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS — Five - minute time limit per person There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 11 -13 23 W. Foothill Boulevard Craig Hammer Commissioner Baderian recused himself from deliberations on this item and left the Council Chambers to avoid a possible conflict of interest as his residence is within 500 feet of the project site as specified by the Fair Political Practices Commission. The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to convert an existing 4,341 square - foot church and a 565 square -foot religious education center into a child care and education center (d.b.a. Serendipity) for a maximum of 97 children. RECOMMENDATION: Conditional Approval RESOLUTION NO. 1841 A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, Califomia, approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 11 -13 for a 4,906 square -foot child care and education center for a maximum of 97 children at 23 W. Foothill Boulevard. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Associate Planner, Tom Li, presented the staff report. Commissioner Parrille asked if the parking lot would be restriped. Mr. Li said there are presently no plans for restriping but, if necessary, the applicant will work with the City Engineer to work out any necessary changes. Commissioner Beranek asked about the mandated change. Mr. Li explained that the change is to enclose the entire parking area at the rear of the buildings to provide a secure play area, which is required by State regulations. Gates will provide access for emergency purposes only. The Public Hearing was opened. Chairman Baerg asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this project. Ms. Lana Shifflet, Director of Serendipity, pointed out that the asphalt surface on the playground which provides emergency access per Fire Department regulations will be retained, but other areas will eventually be replaced with wood chips or sand. Commissioner Beranek asked if the playground will extend from the rear of the building to the rear property line and Ms. Shifflet confirmed that it will. Chairman Baerg asked if anyone wanted to speak in opposition to this project. There were none. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Beranek to close the Public Hearing. Without objection the motion was approved. Commissioner Beranek asked if the new requirement meant that the Resolution presented could not be adopted at this meeting. Mr.Kasama explained that the Commission could adopt the Resolution with amendments. PC MINUTES 8-9-11 Page 2 MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Parrille to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 11 -13 subject to the revised conditions presented by staff and to adopt Resolution No. 1841 as amended. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Beranek, Chiao, Parrille and Baerg NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner Baderian There will be a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. Commissioner Baderian rejoined the meeting. CONSENT ITEMS 2. RESOLUTION NO. 1840 A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, Califomia, approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 11 -05 for a 1,700 square -foot martial arts studio with a maximum of one instructor and 25 students at any one time at 8 E. Duarte Road. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt There will be a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. 3. MINUTES OF JULY 26, 2011 RECOMMENDATION: Approve MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Baderian, to adopt Resolution No. 1840 and to approve the minutes of July 26, 2011, as submitted. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Beranek, Chiao, Parrille and Baerg NOES: None MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION There were none. MODIFICATION COMMITTEE AGENDA Chairman Baerg reported that the Modification Committee meeting was cancelled. PC MINUTES 8 -9-11 Page 3 MATTERS FROM STAFF & UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama said that the next agenda will include a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for 650 W. Huntington Dr. as the owners are considering a residential project instead of medical offices. The agenda will also include a Conditional Use Permit for a wine bar at 16 N. First Ave and a Conditional Use Permit for the Presbyterian Church on First Ave. to add a music school and possibly use an old house as a staff residence. ADJOURNED ATTEST: S - - , ' lanning Commission 7:17 P.m. Chairman, Planning Commission PC MINUTES 8 -9 -11 Page 4