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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-24-92Planning Commission proceedings are taped recorded and on file in the office of the Planning Dept. MINUTES ARCADIA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, November 24, 1992 The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, November 24, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Arcadia City Hall, 240 West Huntington Drive, with Chairman Tom Clark presiding. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Amato, Daggett, Hedlund, Clark ABSENT: Commissioner Huang MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Amato, seconded by Commissioner Daggett to excuse Commissioner Huang from tonight's meeting. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Amato, seconded by Commissioner Daggett 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. MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Amato, seconded by Commissioner Daggett to approve the Minutes of November 10, 1992. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. OTHERS ATTENDING: City Attorney Michael Miller Planning Director William Woolard Assistant Planning Director Donna Butler Assistant Planner James Kasama Secretary Silva Vergel The City Attorney announced that the City Charter requires that for any action to be adopted or approved a majority of the entire membership must vote in favor of the particular motion. If the required three votes are not obtained the motion would fail. If the required three votes are not obtained (1) an applicant may request continuance and it would be up to the Commission to decide whether or not they want to grant the continuance; (2) the matter could be heard and then deferred for final decision pending participation by the absent members as long as they review the records of these proceedings which would be made available to them or (3) the matter could simply go forward to the City Council. Arcadia City Planning Commission 11/24/92 Page 1 PUBLIC HEARING CUP 92 -011 107 S. First Ave. Karen & Amy Towner Consideration of a conditional use permit to add outdoor seating for four persons for the existing coffee "bar ". The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened. Karen Towner, 330 El Dorado, said that they are in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report. Barbara Yack, 23 E. Huntington Dr., owner of Ralphs Florist, said that it would be nice to have an establishment with seating outside for people to sit while they enjoy their coffee. Denise Clements, 529 E. La Sierra, owner of Santa Anita Escrow, said that there is a similar type of a cafe in Sierra Mare on Baldwin with outside seating. Whenever she goes by this location, there are always people utilizing the seats and they seem to be enjoying the fresh air. She felt that an establishment with outside seating is very attractive and hoped that the Commission would approve the proposed use and felt that this might help the growth in the area. In response to a question by the Commission, Ms. Clements said that if other proposals were submitted to the Commission, the Commission should not approve them carte blanche but review each proposal separately and independently. No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Hedlund, seconded by Commissioner Amato to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. Commissioner Amato said that he has been to the establishment in Sierra Madre and agreed with Ms. Clements that it has a nice environment and atmosphere. He felt that the 4' setback was advantageous for this property. ` Commissioner Daggett agreed and wondered why no one had asked for this type of a use before? Commissioner Hedlund felt that this would be a good idea and thought that this location as well as any new locations should be checked on periodically to assure that there won't be any unwanted activity. Chairman Clark said that he also has been to the Sierra Madre location and thought that this would be a nice addition to the City. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Amato, seconded by Commissioner Hedlund to approve CUP 92 -011 subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Amato, Daggett, Hedlund, Clark NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Huang Chairman Clark noted that there is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the resolution. Arcadia City Planning Commission 11/24/92 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING MP 92 -007 105 W. Sycamore Ave. Lee & Lisa Sion Consideration of a modification for a 14' -0" to 16' -0" westerly second floor side setback in lieu of 20' -0" for a 717 sq. ft. master bedroom and bathroom addition. The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened. Lee Sion, 216 Jameson Court, Sierra Madre, said that he is in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report. No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Daggett, seconded by Commissioner Amato to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. Commissioner Daggett stated that this is a nice addition and Commissioner Amato agreed. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Hedlund, seconded by Commissioner Amato to approve MP 92-007 subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Amato, Daggett, Hedlund, Clark NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Huang Chairman Clark noted that there is a five working day appeal period. PUBLIC HEARING MC 92 -062 284 Arbolada Dr. William C. Dale, M.D. Consideration of an appeal of the Modification Committee's denial of a request for a height of 5' -8" in lieu of 5' -0" (as approved by MC 91 -005) for existing decorative metal gates at the driveway and pedestrian walkway. The staff report was presented. Staff explained that the actual field measurement of the gate is 5' -8 ". The public hearing was opened. William Dale, 284 Arbolada was present. He explained the history of the gate. He said that they had a lot of problems with their contractor and eventually they dismissed him and reported him to the Contractors' Board. He said that he was unaware of the height and asked that the Commission approve the existing height. He stated that this is an electrical fence and if he had to reduce it he would have to take down the whole fence including all the electrical wiring which would be very costly, time consuming and an unreasonable request. In his opinion, the gate is not obnoxious and there are many homes in the Oaks Association with similar gates that are even taller. He pointed out that the homeowner's association was in Arcadia City Planning Commission 11/24/92 Page 3 favor of the gate at its present height. He said that they have gone through many public hearings and this one could have been avoided if his contractor would have followed procedure. No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Amato, seconded by Commissioner Daggett to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. Chairman Clark said that there have been several modifications requested on this property including the height of the pergola, walls and the height of the gate. He thought that a height of 5' -8" is significant over the 4' -0" allowed by code. Commissioner Amato said that there seems to be a lot of modifications and Dr. Dale has always blamed his contractor and this one seems to be no different than any of the other cases. Commissioner Hedlund agreed and felt that the contractor should have been aware of what was permitted and should have been aware of the code. Both Commissioners Amato and Daggett agreed. At the request of Dr. Dale the hearing was re- opened with the following motion. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Amato, seconded by Commissioner Daggett to re -open the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. Dr. Dale explained that unfortunately he did not have the foresight to predict what would take place several months after construction had begun. Obviously he did not went to go through all the public hearings and if he could do it all over again, he would have done it differently. He asked that the Commission grant him forgiveness and understand his position and grant the gate as built and not require him to tear it down. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Amato, seconded by Commissioner Daggett to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. In response to comments by Commissioner Hedlund, Mr. Miller said that the Commission does not have to take action based on financial hardship. Financial expense is not a factor in a land use decision. It does not make up a component for unreasonable hardship for a variance or modification. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Hedlund, seconded by Commissioner Amato to deny MC 92 -062 subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Amato, Daggett, Hedlund, Clark NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Huang Chairman Clark noted that there is a five working day appeal period. Arcadia City Planning Commission 11/24/92 Page 4 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None RESOLUTION 1491 Mr. Woolard read the title of the resolution. MOTION A resolution granting a revision to the proposed new supermarket that was approved by CUP 90 -019 at 16 E. Live Oak Ave. It was moved by Commissioner Amato, seconded by Commissioner Daggett to adopt Resolution 1491, and to formally affirm the decision of November 10, 1992 and the vote thereon. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Amato, Daggett, Hedlund, Clark NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Huang Chairman Clark noted that there is a five working day appeal period. MAI-1'IyRS FROM COUNCIL None MATTERS FROM COMMISSION Chairman Clark commented he was pleased that the Commission voted unanimously to deny the request by Dr. Dale. He felt that there were too many modifications for this property. Commissioner Daggett agreed and said that these type of modifications are very irritating. Commissioner Hedlund summarized the actions that the Architectural Design Review (ADR) Study Committee took. He noted that the Committee members present were against the ADR procedure. Mr. Woolard said that the ADR committee came up with a list of problems. It was the consensus of the committee that most of the concerns could be addressed legislatively. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Amato, seconded by Commissioner Daggett to cancel the Commission's second meeting in December (December 22). The Commission will adjourn at its December 8, 1992 meeting to January 12, 1993. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Amato, Daggett, Hedlund, Clark NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Huang Arcadia City Planning Commission 11/24/92 Page 5 MATTERS FROM STAFF Mr. Woolard informed the Commission of the Council's decision on the architect for the expansion of the library. They chose Charles Walton & Associates of Glendale. This company has an interesting way of handling the expansion through "design camp ", where the architect brings his people out to the site and they set up tables and go through preliminary sketching and the community can participate. ADJOURNMENT 8:25 p.m. Secretary, Arcadia Planning Commission Arcadia City Planning Commission 11/24/92 Page 6