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MINUTES
ARCADIA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, July 28, 1992
The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, July 28, 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 Hedlund, Huang, Clark
ABSENT: Commissioners Amato and Daggett
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Hedlund, seconded by Commissioner Huang to excuse Commissioners
Amato and Daggett from tonight's meeting. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting.
MOTION
It was mo 'red by Commissioner Hedlund, seconded by Commissioner Huang 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 Hedlund, seconded by Commissioner Huang to approve the
Minutes of July 14,1992. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting.
OTHERS ATTENDING:
Councilman Dennis Lojeski
Assistant Planning Director Donna Butler
Senior Planner Corkran Nicholson
Secretary Silva Vergel
PUBLIC HEARING TPM 92-001
53 Genoa St.
Lai Ching Chueh Ho
Consideration of a tentative parcel map for a 2 -unit
residential condominium project.
The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened.
Tom Cao, Tritech Assoc., 735 W. Emerson, Monterey Park, said that he represents the owner and they are in
agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report.
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Evelyn Dyer, 45 Alice, asked what had changed in the Code to allow this development.
Commissioner Hedlund remarked that there has been no code changes.
Ms. Butler explained that the reason for this procedure is to determine the type of ownership. Code requires
that all the property owners within 300 feet be notified.
Staff indicated that the project complies with code and commented that they could have proposed up to 4
units on this lot, but they have proposed only 2 units.
No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Hedlund, seconded by Commissioner Huang to to close the public
hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting.
Commissioner Huang indicated that he is in favor of the project, because it is consistent with the General Plan
and has a low density. It will have no significant negative effect in the area.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Hedlund, seconded by Commissioner Huang to approve TPM 92-001
subject to the conditions in the staff report.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Hedlund, Huang, Clark
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Amato and Daggett
Chairman Clark noted that there is a ten day appeal period.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None
TIME EXTENSION TM 49847 Consideration of a one -year time extension for a 5 -unit
840 S. Golden West condominium project.
The staff report was presented.
Staff explained that the reason for the time extension is due to the economy. Extensions for tentative maps are
limited to a total of 12 months beyond the initial expiration date. If the final map is not filed within the
year, then the tentative map will expire and they will have to begin all over.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Hedlund, seconded by Commissioner Huang to grant a one year time
extension to August 28, 1993.
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ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Hedlund, Huang, Clark
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Amato and Daggett
RESOLUTION 1486
Ms. Butler read the title of the resolution.
MOTION
A resolution granting CUP 92 -007, increasing the seating to
24 for the existing restaurant (Kentucky Fried Chicken) at
119 E. Foothill Blvd.
It was moved by Commissioner Hedlund, seconded by Commissioner Huang to adopt Resolution 1486, and
to formally affirm the decision of July 14, 1992 and the vote thereon.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Hedlund, Huang, Clark
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Amato and Daggett
Chairman Clark indicated that there is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the
resolution.
MATTERS FROM COUNCIL
Councilman Lojeski informed the Commission that the joint study session has been scheduled for September
29th. The Commission should forward the items to be discussed to the Planning Department, so that an agenda
can be prepared.
Chairman Clark remarked that in the study session that the Commission had with staff, they discovered
that most of the items that they are concerned with are ones that the Council is either working on or is
considering. They are very much in favor of providing architectural design review for the residential
properties in the south part of town.
Ms. Butler asked that the Commission forward any items for discussion to the Planning Department by
September 14th.
Councilman Lojeski said that with the loss of so many businesses in the City and the poor economy, the City is
losing sales tax. Council is looking into ways of bringing business into the City and to stimulate the economy
not only in the Redevelopment area but in other areas of the City. He said that Council has several
priorities; one is a new fire station and the other is bringing in Nordstrom into the mall.
Chairman Clark suggested marketing vacant land and Councilman Lojeski replied that they are taking a more
aggressive approach into marketing available land.
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Ms. Butler said that currently it is difficult to find developers because financial institutions do not seem to
want to finance a project without the guarantee of 100% occupancy. Without financial backing, it is difficult
to get a project off the ground.
With regard to the library, Ms. Butler stated that more than 40 RFPs were sent out and the deadline for their
response is August 7th.
Councilman Lojeski said that they have budgeted $3.5 million for the project, which will involve the
rehabilitation of the entire interior of the building, new air conditioning and heating units and carpeting. He
said that the renovation should not be difficult, since there are no special requirements such as ones that
would be required if this was a police station with jail cells. It should have open space and have lots of room.
Councilman Lojeski discussed the Wilderness Park and the recent problems there. He said that there have
been cases of graffiti there and on one occasion teenagers were found smoking in a heavy brush area with lots of
dried leaves, a definite fire hazard. The city needs to look into how to police the area and would like to see
input from the residents who are most affected. There is presently one employee there but there might be a
need for another person.
Discussion ensued regarding property maintenance, and Ms. Butler said that sometimes it is difficult finding
an address for the property owner and in some cases, owners have left the country. Once they find the owner or
their representative, usually they take care of the property, after they are informed of the problems. She
explained the nuisance abatement procedure.
The nuisance abatement procedure is a slow process and explained that the Code Enforcement Officers write
the first letter to the property owner, if the letter is not answered within 15 -20 days, then a second letter is
sent out. If the second letter is not acknowledged and goes unanswered an office conference is set up in the City
attorneys office and if again no response, then the nuisance abatement procedure takes over. During the
nuisance abatement procedure, a public hearing is scheduled before Council who has to deem the property a
nuisance and order clean up. They have found that usually prior to getting to Council, the property gets
cleaned up.
Commissioner Huang suggested giving him a list of Chinese property owners who have problems with
property maintenance and he volunteered to talk to them and inform them of the City's concerns. He remarked
that they might be unaware of City laws, especially if they don't speak English, and he felt certain that by
talking to them he would be able to reduce the problem. He also suggested publishing an article regarding this
matter in the Chinese media.
Ms. Butler said that in the past, they talked with the Board of Realtors and Dr. Chen, who has informed the
Chinese community regarding the property maintenance regulations.
With regard to 300 E. Sycamore, Ms. Butler indicated that the Fire Department has had to remove water from
the pool twice. On occasions liens have been placed on properties like Ms Giddeon's property at 130 Bonita.
MATTERS FROM COMMISSION None
MATTERS FROM STAFF None
ADJOURNMENT 8:30 p.m. to August 25,1992
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