HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3MEMORANDUM
Development Services Department
DATE: September 11, 2012
TO: Honorable Chairman and Planning Commissioners
FROM: Billie Tone, Senior Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
In order to be consistent with the office of the City Clerk and the recommendations of
Roberts Rules of Order, the minutes of the Planning Commission meetings will include
the date, time and place of the meeting; a list of attendees; and a description of the items
on the agenda with related motions and votes. No discussion or opinion will be included.
The audio tape of each meeting will be available for your review for up to 30 days after
the date of approval of the minutes. Or, if you prefer, a transcript of a specific item can
be provided to you. If you are interested in listening to the tape of the meeting, or
obtaining a transcript of a particular item from the minutes, please call me at 574 -5441 or
contact me by email at btone[p ci.arcadia.ca.us
Thank you.
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ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, August 28, 2012, 7:00 P.M.
Arcadia City Council Chambers
The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, August 28,
2012, in the Council Chambers of the City of Arcadia, at 240 W. Huntington Drive with Chairman
Chiao presiding. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Chiao led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Baerg, Beranek, Falzone, PerriIle and Chiao
ABSENT: None
OTHERS ATTENDING
City Councilman, John Wuo
Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director, Jason Kruckeberg
Deputy Development Services Director /City Engineer, Phil Wray
Community Development Administrator, Jim Kasama
Associate Planner, Tim Schwehr
Senior Administrative Assistant, Billie Tone
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
Correspondence relating to Item 2 was distributed to the Commissioners.
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 -11 AND RESOLUTION NO. 1860
815 S. First Avenue
Cheryl Ha
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a 1,100 square -foot tutoring center
with a maximum attendance of 20 students at any one time.
RECOMMENDATION: Conditionally approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 12 -11 and
adopt Resolution No. 1860.
Mr. Schwehr presented the staff report.
Chairman Chiao opened the public hearing.
Chairman Chiao asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this project.
Mr. Mark Robey, a neighbor of the proposed site, and Mr. Joe Koeper, property manager of
the site, spoke in support of the project
Chairman Chiao asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this project.
Mr. Tom Mull, a resident, spoke in opposition to the project.
Chairman Chiao asked if the applicant would like to offer any rebuttal to the comments in
opposition, but the offer was declined.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner PerriIle, seconded by Commissioner Baerg to close the
Public Hearing. Without objection the motion was approved.
In response to questions from the Commission, Mr. Wray discussed pick -up and drop -off
options for the proposed center.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Baerg to continue this
item to the September 25 meeting to allow additional time for review of the pick -up and
drop -off procedures.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Beranek, Falzone, Parrille and Chiao
NOES: None
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 12 -12
207 S. First Avenue
Shafiq Atallah
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a 2,900 square -foot convenience
store with beer and wine sales.
RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval
Mr. Schwehr presented the staff report.
Chairman Chiao asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this project.
Mr. Joe Morena represented the applicants and spoke in favor of the project.
Chairman Chiao asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this project.
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The following attendees spoke in opposition to the project.
Mr. Jeff Wilson
Ms. Lindy Loya
Ms. April Verlato
Mr. Saad Issa
Ms. Helen Wang
Mr. Scott Delahook
Mr. Shivan Chem
Mr. Paul Oriola
Chairman Chiao asked if the applicant would like to speak in rebuttal.
Mr. Moreno and the applicant, Mrs. Atallah, spoke in rebuttal to the opposition.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Pamile, seconded by Commissioner Baerg to close the
Public Hearing. Without objection the motion was approved.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Falzone to approve
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 12 -12 subject to the conditions in the staff report except for
condition no. 2 which will be stricken and replaced with a prohibition on the sales of
alcoholic beverages, including beer and wine.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Beranek, Falzone, Perri Ile and Chiao
NOES: None
A Resolution reflecting the decision of the Planning Commission will be presented for
adoption at the next Commission meeting. There will be a five working day appeal period
after the adoption of the Resolution.
3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 12 -14 AND RESOLUTION NO. 1861
316 E. Huntington Drive
Kids Art — Monrovia, Inc.
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a 979 square -foot art studio with a
maximum of 12 students at any one time.
RECOMMENDATION: Conditionally approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 12 -14 and
adopt Resolution No. 1861.
A' Schwehr presented the staff report.
Chairman Chiao asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this project.
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Ms. Anna Sheklow, owner of Kids Art, spoke in favor of the project.
Chairman Chiao asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this project.
There were none.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Beranek to close the
Public Hearing. Without objection the motion was approved.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Beranek to approve
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 12 -14 and adopt Resolution No. 1861.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Beranek, Falzone, Parrille and Chiao
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, September 5, 2012.
CONSENT ITEM
4. MINUTES OF JULY 24, 2012
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Beranek, to approve
the minutes of July 24, 2012 as presented.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Beranek, Falzone, Parrille and Chiao
NOES: None
MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION
Councilman Wuo reminded everyone to anticipate heavy traffic due to the street maintenance
projects and the start of school.
MODIFICATION COMMITTEE AGENDA
Chairman Chiao reported that the Modification Committee meeting was cancelled.
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MATTERS FROM STAFF & UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Kasama said that the City Council will be reviewing the regulations regarding RV parking
and food trucks at the next Council meeting and that a Conditional Use Permit application for a
cooking school, and an appeal of a Homeowners' Association denial of an outdoor restroom
placed too close to the property line.
ADJOURNMENT 8:31 p.m.
Chairman, Planning Commission
ATTEST:
Secretary, Planning Commission
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