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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2MINUTES ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:00 P.M. Arcadia City Council Chambers The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City of Arcadia, at 240 W. Huntington Drive with Chairman Baerg presiding. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Baerg led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Baderian, Beranek Chiao, Parrille and Baerg ABSENT: None OTHERS ATTENDING Deputy Development Services Director /City Engineer, Phil Wray Community Development Administrator, Jim Kasama Associate Planner, Tom Li Senior Administrative Assistant, Billie Tone SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS There were none. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON - PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS — Five - minute time limit per person There were none. PUBLIC HEARING 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO CUP 12 -01 1010 N. Santa Anita Avenue Nigol Parseghian The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow a 1,140 square -foot personal service use (hair salon). RESOLUTION NO. 1850 A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, Califomia, approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 12 -01 for a 1,140 square -foot hair salon in an existing one - story commercial building at 1010 North Santa Anita Avenue. RECOMMENDATION: Conditionally approve CUP 12 -01 and adopt Resolution No. 1850 Mr. Li presented the staff report. Commissioner Beranek noted that the staff report states that the business cannot operate for more than 16 hours per day and he asked if that is normal. Mr. Li explained that if the owner wanted to expand their business hours beyond 16 hours per day, the Municipal Code would require them to apply for a new Conditional Use Permit. Commissioner Baderian asked if there are other personal service businesses nearby. Mr. Li said there is a day spa in the same building. Chairman Baerg asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this project. Mr. Nigol Parshegian, the business owner, said that he is only moving because he must; it is not by choice. He explained that he has been at the same location (159 N. Santa Anita Ave.) for 19 years and would prefer to stay there. But the Redevelopment Agency bought the building and is moving everyone out. He needs to stay near his customer base, and this location should be satisfactory. Commissioner Baderian asked Mr. Parshegian if he had read the conditions of approval in the staff report and if he would be able to comply with all of them. Mr. Parshegian said that he would comply with all conditions. Chairman Baerg asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this project. There were none. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner ParrIle, seconded by Commissioner Chiao to close the Public Hearing. Without objection the motion was approved. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner ParriIle to approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 12 -01 subject to the conditions in the staff report and to adopt Resolution No. 1850. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Beranek, Chiao, Parri Ile and Baerg NOES: None There is a five (5) working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. Appeals are to be filed by 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. CONSENT ITEM 2. MINUTES OF JANUARY 24, 2012 RECOMMENDATION: Approve MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Beranek, to approve the minutes of January 24, 2012 as presented. PC MINUTES 2 -14-12 Paae 2 ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Beranek, Chiao, Parrille and Baerg NOES: None MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION There were none. MODIFICATION COMMITTEE AGENDA Chairman Baerg reported that the Modification Committee meeting was cancelled. MATTERS FROM STAFF & UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama said that, at present, there are no items scheduled for the February 28 meeting and he will advise the Commissioners if the meeting is cancelled. Mr. Kasama mentioned that staff had a pre - application meeting with the owner of the Santa Anita Inn to discuss a specific plan for two hotels, one full service and one long term, and a residential condominium at the site. He said he expects an application will be filed by the end of this month. ADJOURNED 7:10 p.m. Chairman, Planning Commission ATTEST: Secretary, Planning Commission PC MINUTES 2-14-12 Pace 3