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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6-8-93Planning Commission proceedings are tape recorded and on file in the office of the Planning Dept. MINUTES ARCADIA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, June 8, 1993 The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, June 8, 1993, 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, Huang, Clark ABSENT: None MINUTES MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Hedlund, seconded by Commissioner Daggett to approve the Minutes of May 11, 1993 as published. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. OTHERS ATTENDING: Acting Planning Director Donna Butler Assistant Planner James Kasama Secretary Silva Vergel PUBLIC HEARING MP 93-006 146 Alice St. Arthur Woo Consideration of modifications to unit "C" of a 3 -unit apartment built in 1981. Modifications include the conversion of the 200 sq. ft., second floor patio into a sitting area and walk -in closet for the main bedroom, conversion of the 100 sq. ft. common storage room into a den and the deletion of the guest parking space to add 200 sq. ft. to the ground floor patio area. (All the above requests are existing conditions.) The staff report was presented. Staff commented the property is utilized as apartments. Staff has not noticed any parking problems during the day and noted there is plenty of curb side parking, especially with the churches that are located nearby. Many of the buildings in the area are older and probably do not comply with the existing parking standards. In response to a question by Commissioner Hedlund, staff said the carport could be converted to a garage by installing a garage door. Chairman Clark remarked he visited the site and did not see a parking problem. The public hearing was opened. Arthur Woo, 9231 Blackley, Temple City, the applicant said he was in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report. He indicated when they purchased the property they were not aware of the problems and they found out about the problem when they tried to refinance. 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 remarked he visited the site and the property is well maintained. He said most of the guests would not use the alley to get to the units and would utilize the front entrance and the parking on Alice St. Commissioner Hedlund said most of the properties along the alley have walls and this is the only property of this nature. He commented the property is well maintained and is not a detriment to the neighborhood. He would prefer having a garage door on the carport which would help clean up the area. Commissioner Huang was in favor of granting the modifications, especially, since staff did not think there are parking problems. Commissioner Daggett was in favor of the requests. Staff said the alterations are a fair testimony that it was done to match the existing construction well. The applicant has provided photos of the site. Chairman Clark said the alterations have been done with good taste. He was concerned with similar situations and wondered how it could be prevented. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Amato, seconded by Commissioner Huang to approve MP 93 -006 subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Amato, Daggett, Hedlund, Huang, Clark NOES: None Chairman Clark noted that there is a five working day appeal period. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 93-005 1881 S. First Ave. Church of the Transfiguration The staff report was presented. Consideration of conditional use permit to operate an infant and pre - school child care facility, Monday through Friday for 44 children ages six weeks to six years old. Ms. Butler said the State regulates schools and the applicant would have to provide written proof from the State Department of Social Welfare verifying its approval of the site, use of structures and the maximum number of children for which the license will be issued. The public hearing was opened. Arcadia City Planning Commission 6/8/93 Page 2 William Daum, Pastor, 1881 S. First Ave., said they are in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report. He said they have had a similar type of a facility at P.C.C. which has been in operation for 19 years. They feel there is a need for this type of a use in the community . Lola Palmer, 1881 S. First Ave., said as the director of the facility they will work to make sure all the necessary permits are obtained. She said although the C.U.P. will be for infants and pre - school children up to 6 years old, they will not be accepting children under 2 years old at the beginning. Nick Kopinga, 1811 S. First Ave. said he is representing a group of neighbors who are concerned with the traffic and wanted assurance that parents would not park on First Ave. to drop off their children. He said for many years First Ave. has been used for parking and people approaching First Ave. from Lemon have had to go half way into the street to go north on First creating a very dangerous situation. Mr. Daum said their staff has been utilizing First Ave. as parking and he did not realize it was causing a problem but they will take care of the neighbors' concerns. Ms. Palmer agreed and said they will ask their staff to park in the parking lot and thanked Mr. Kopinga for pointing out the problem. 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. The Commission was in favor of the proposed use. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Hedlund, seconded by Commissioner Huang to approve CUP 93-005 subject to the conditions in the staff report . ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Amato, Daggett, Hedlund, Huang, Clark NOES: None Chairman Clark noted that there is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the resolution. PUBLIC HEARING V 93 -001 Consideration of a zone variance to create a "granny house" 418 Sharon Rd. type unit by adding a kitchen to an addition which is James Zimmerman attached to the main dwelling. The staff report was presented. Ms. Butler indicated the covenant will be a part of the grant deed. The covenant will be for two adults over 60 years old and will include the conditions set forth in the staff report. The public hearing was opened. Arcadia City Planning Commission 6/8/93 Page 3 James Zimmerman, 418 W. Sharon Rd., said they are in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report. He noted they are requesting it for his mother who would like to live near them but would still like her independence. 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. Commissioner Hedlund said he is in favor of the request but would be against an individual unit. Commissioner Huang thought there is a need for senior housing in the community. Commissioner Amato commended the applicant for wanting his mother near. Chairman Clark said the neighbors are protected by the covenant. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Daggett, seconded by Commissioner Amato to approve V 93-001 subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Amato, Daggett, Hedlund, Huang, Clark NOES: None Chairman Clark noted that there is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the resolution. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None Commissioner Hedlund abstained from this item. TIME EXTENSION TPM 91-004 (P.M. 22974) 407 S. Second Ave. Georgio Realty Int'l The staff report was presented. MOTION Consideration of a one year time extension for a 4 -unit residential condominium project. It was moved by Commissioner Amato, seconded by Commissioner Huang to grant a one year time extension to May 28, 1994. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Amato, Daggett, Huang, Clark NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner Hedlund Arcadia City Planning Commission 6/8/93 Page 4 MATTERS FROM COUNCIL NONE MATTERS FROM COMMISSION Commissioner Amato asked if the Commission can have business cards or badges which could be presented when visiting a site. The other Commissioners agreed. Ms. Butler indicated Commissioner Huang had requested that and Council had denied it in order to reduce costs. However, she would pass on their request to the City Manager. MATTERS FROM STAFF Ms. Butler said Michael Freedman will be making a presentation to the Commission on June 22nd and noted the meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Commissioner Amato indicated he will be absent from the June 22nd meeting. Ms. Butler remarked the next and final ADR meeting will be on Monday, June 14th. After the meeting, she will prepare a summary of the Committee's findings and recommendations to the Council. The Council then can determine whether there should be a text amendment initiated for ADR. She commented that 75 letters of opposition were submitted to the City Manager's office. ADJOURNMENT 8:20 p.m.- 2 L 71 -4 LSecretary, Arcatdta Pl i C mission Arcadia City Planning Commission 6/8/93 Page 5