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MINUTES
ARCADIA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, March 27, 1990
The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, March 27, 1990 at
7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Arcadia City Hall, 240 West Huntington Drive, with
Chairman Larry Papay presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Commissioners Amato, Clark, Hedlund, Szany, Papay
ABSENT: None
MINUTES
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Hedlund, seconded by Commissioner Szany to approve the
Minutes of March 13, 1990 as published. The motion passed by voice vote with none
dissenting.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Szany, seconded by Commissioner Clark to read all resolutions
by title only and waive reading the full body of the resolution. The motion passed by voice vote
with none dissenting.
OTHERS ATTENDING:
Councilman Charles Gilb
City Attorney Michael Miller
Planning Director William Woolard
Associate Planner Wilfred Wong
Secretary Silva Verge!
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PUBLIC HEARING MP 90 -002
46 Diamond St.
Herand Shahbazi
The staff report was presented.
Consideration of a modifications for a proposed 3 -unit
multiple - family complex.
In response to questions from the Commission, staff said that the City's requirements for
condominiums and apartments are the same. It was noted that the easterly setback on the second -floor
is 10' -0 ".
The public hearing was opened.
Herand Shahbazi, 740 E. Wilson, #102, Glendale, said that they are in agreement with all of the
conditions in the staff report.
There were no additional persons desiring to speak in favor of or in opposition to this item.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Szany, seconded by Commissioner Clark to close the public
hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting.
Commissioner Clark said that many similar projects have been approved by the Commission and didn't
think that this project was much different than any other approved.
Commissioner Hedlund thought that the project is too cramped. He didn't think that 5' -0" easterly
side yard setback in lieu of 10' -0" for garages and storage room would be acceptable. He didn't feel
that the 5' -0" landscaped area at the westerly property line along the driveway should be deleted. He
said that the driveway is too narrow at 13' with a 25' back out.
Commissioner Amato agreed with Commissioner Hedlund and said that the project is a little tight.
Commissioner Szany also thought that the driveway width is too narrow and felt that it should be
widened. He noted that the wall on the east side of the property would look plain without any
landscaping.
Staff said that the Commission can require a 20' width for the driveway. It is the Commission's
prerogative to require landscaping and/or trees to be planted on the east side of the property and
suggested requiring 4 minimum 15 gallon tree wells. Staff said that the window seats on the second
floor are architectural features to break up the facade and would have 8' -0" setback from the
property line.
Commissioner Hedlund commented that the trees would not get much sun due to its location.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Szany, seconded by Commissioner Clark to approve MP
90 -002 subject to the conditions in the staff report with the additional conditions that the
driveway opening from the alley be a minimum of 20' -0" in width and that landscaping on the
east side of the property shall include a minimum of 4 15 gallon trees.
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ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
Commissioners Amato, Clark, Szany, Papay
Commissioner Hedlund
Chairman Papay noted there is a five working day appeal period.
PUBLIC HEARING CUP 90 -002
10 -16 W. Live Oak
Arcadia Live Oak Partners, Ltd.
Consideration of a conditional use permit for the
construction and operation of a 6,000 sq. ft.
restaurant. Restaurant may be divided into two
restaurants of 3,000 sq. ft. Site will also contain 4,900
sq. ft. of retail /office space. A modification is being
requested for 81 parking spaces in lieu of 85 spaces.
The staff report was presented.
Staff commented that there would either be two restaurants with 3,000 sq. ft. each or one with 6,000
sq. ft. The Public Works Department has reviewed this and didn't feel that the project would create
any major problems.
Commissioner Hedlund felt that traffic would be a problem.
The public hearing was opened.
Jeffrey Talbot, 238 S. Atlantic, Alhambra, said that they are in agreement with all of the conditions in
the staff report. He commented that he'did not know who would be leasing the facility but the project
was designed such that the parking would comply for a 6,000 sq. ft. restaurant and would far exceed
the requirements if there was only one 3,000 sq. ft. restaurant and retail spaces.
There were no additional persons desiring to speak in favor of or in opposition to this item.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Amato to close the public
hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting.
Commissioner Amato thought that the parking would be adequate and was in favor of the CUP.
Commissioner Hedlund said that the parking would not impact any residences and therefore had no
problem with the approval of the modification. He remarked that it is located at a very tough
intersection.
Chairman Papay noted that any person coming from any direction but the west side would have to go
around to get to the site.
Commissioner Clark didn't think that the parking modification was significant and Commissioner
Szany agreed.
Commissioner Amato and Szany wondered if more compact parking spaces could be located at rear of
the parking lot. Staff recommended against making this a condition of appproval, but would try to
redesign the parking lot with the applicant.
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MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Hedlund to approve CUP
90 -003 subject to the conditions in the staff report.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
Commissioners Amato, Clark, Hedlund, Szany, Papay
None
Chairman Papay noted there is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the resolution.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None
RESOLUTION 1433
Mr. Woolard read the title of the resolution.
MOTION
A resolution granting Zone Variance V -90 -001 to permit
a single - family residence eon a 4,465 square foot R -3
zoned lot at 1031 S. Golden West.
It was moved by Commissioner Szany, seconded by Commissioner Amato to adopt Resolution
1433 and to formally affirm the decisions of March 13, 1990 and the votes thereon.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
Commissioners Amato, Clark, Hedlund, Szany, Papay
None
Chairman Papay noted there is a five working day appeal period.
MATTERS FROM COUNCIL None
MATTERS FROM COMMISSION None
MATTERS FROM STAFF None
ADJOURNMENT
8:00 p.m.
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