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MINUTES
ARCADIA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, March 24, 1992
The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, March 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, Szany, Clark
ABSENT: None
MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner Amato, seconded by Commissioner Daggett to approve the
Minutes of February 25, 1992. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting.
OTHERS ATTENDING:
Planning Director William Woolard
Assistant Planning Director Donna Butler
Assistant Planner James Kasama
Secretary Silva Vergel
PUBLIC HEARING CUP 92 -004
116 E. Live Oak Ave.
Ben Cazares, Contractor on behalf of
Ray Harrell, Owner
Consideration of a conditional use permit to add a storage
room to the existing Steerburger Restaurant.
The staff report was presented.
Staff explained that all the conditions will have to be complied with prior to final inspection. In
response to a question from the Commission, staff said that the reason some of the conditions were not
met in the old CUP were because, they were given five years to comply with the conditions and there
was not a follow up. Staff said that is one of the reasons they no longer recommend five years for
compliance because 5 years is much too long for compliance. However, upon informing the applicant
of things that had to be brought into compliance, they were quick to respond.
Staff indicated that Code requires that the satellite dish be placed within the middle 1/3 of the
building, however, they will not be required to move the existing dishes, but they will need to obtain
the necessary building permits. Staff circulated photos of the site including the trash enclosure area.
The public hearing was opened.
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Ben Cazares, 1681 Soleno, Ontario, the contractor of the project stated that they are in agreement
with all of the conditions in the staff report, with the exception of condition 6, pertaining to a new
grease enclosure adjacent to the trash receptacle area. He indicated that if the trash bin would be
placed sideways, the existing area would be large enough to accommodate both the trash and the grease
receptacles.
Staff was agreeable with that as long as the gate could be closed.
Commissioner Hedlund remarked that he drove by the site, and noticed that the trash bin was
protruding approximately 1' from the trash enclosure area.
In response to the Commission's concerns, Mr. Cazares assured the Commission that they would be able
to close the gates if the bin would be placed sideways.
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 to close the public
hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting.
Commissioner Amato was in favor of the request as long as all the conditions would be complied with.
Chairman Clark noted that they have complied with staffs requests.
Commissioner Hedlund remarked that they have gone a long way by improving the parking and
providing planters.
It was the consensus of the Commission that condition 6 should be changed to read as follows:
"That the trash enclosure shall accommodate both the grease receptacle and the
trash bin and be enclosed by a metal gate."
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Hedlund, seconded by Commissioner Amato to approve CUP
92 -004 subject to the conditions in the staff report with the above mentioned condition.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Amato, Daggett, Hedlund, Szany, Clark
NOES: None
Chairman Clark remarked that there is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the
resolution.
PUBLIC HEARING MC 92 -008
1123 S. Golden West Ave.
Mr. Kin Wan Ng, applicant
S & M Associates (Mitrovich,
Samarzich & Miller), appellant
Consideration of an appeal of a conditional
approval of modifications for an addition to a legal
nonconforming residence in an R -3 zone.
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The staff report was presented.
Staff said that a letter was received by Mr. Greer, adjacent property owner, who indicated that he was
against the appeal and was in favor of the requested modifications for the proposed addition.
The public hearing was opened.
Paul Miller, 321 Leda Lane, felt that they should comply with the side yard setback requirements. He
said that the existing house has wood windows and siding and he said that they were told that the
addition would have aluminum windows and it would be stucco. He stated that if they build, then the
addition should be consistent with the existing house and it should contribute to the character of the
area. He was concerned that the proposed materials do not match the existing material. He could not
understand why they are requesting a 397 sq. ft. of additional square footage from what they are
permitted on a 50 year old house. He said that he anticipated that he will be developing his property
with approximately 14 units and felt that this property will reduce property values in the
neighborhood. He remarked that the proposed addition will allow for multiple families to live on this
property. He said that the proposal is appropriate in the R -1 zone not in the R -3. He realizes that it
is difficult to develop this property unless it is combined with another lot, but they have a right to see
that the addition is done properly and in good taste.
In response to a question from the Commission, Mr. Miller stated that the appellants would feel better
if this was approved with the condition that the material for the new structure matches the existing
house and not the other way around.
Olga Mitrovich, 233 Longley Way, spoke in favor of the appeal and reiterated that this is a single -
family development in a multiple - family zone and it will not fit and it would be out of the character
for the area. She said that if this is approved, it should be limited to a 500 sq. ft. addition.
No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Szany, seconded by Commissioner Amato to close the public
hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting.
Chairman Clark did not think that the 397 sq. ft. addition over the allowed 500 sq. ft. is major.
Commissioner Szany agreed and said that the material used in the addition should match the existing
house and it should follow through with the same character. The submitted plans are very ambiguous
and do not specify what type of materials are proposed.
Commissioners Amato and Daggett agreed.
Commissioner Hedlund thought that a single - family house was approved recently within the area. He
also thought that the material should match the existing house.
The Commission felt that the appeal should be denied and the modification approved subject to the
following conditions:
1. That the exterior materials and finish of the addition be consistent throughout and match those
of the existing house.
2. That the southwest corner of the proposed addition be redesigned with a 5' -6" x 5' -6" cutoff to
better facilitate access to the garage.
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MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Szany, seconded by Commissioner Amato to deny the
appeal of MC 92 -008 and modify the Modification Committee's approval subject to the
conditions stated above.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
Commissioners Amato, Daggett, Hedlund, Szany, Clark
None
Chairman Clark noted that there is a five working day appeal period.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None
MATTERS FROM COUNCIL None
MATTERS FROM COMMISSION
The Commission wished Commissioner Szany good luck and Commissioner Szany thanked the
Commission and staff and said that he probably would see the Commission on occasions.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
Mr. Woolard summarized a memorandum by staff and said that the City Council would like to reiterate
to the Planning Commission that the Council wants to encourage single lot developments in the R -3
zone with three units, because it is a more desirable development than the paired lot projects with
eight units.
ADJOURNMENT
8:15 p.m.
Secretary, Arcadia Planning Commission
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