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ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 7:00 P.M.
Arcadia City Council Chambers
The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, September
11, 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.
Chairman Chiao opened the meeting and called for a moment of silence in recognition of Patriot
Day.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Chiao led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Beranek, Falzone, Parrille and Chiao
ABSENT: Commissioner Baerg
MOTION
Commissioner Parrille moved to excuse Commissioner Baerg from the meeting.
Commissioner Falzone seconded the motion. Without objection the motion was approved.
OTHERS ATTENDING
City Councilman, John Wuo
Deputy Development Services Director /City Engineer, Phil Wray
Community Development Administrator, Jim Kasama
Assistant Planner, Tom Li
Senior Administrative Assistant, Billie Tone
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
A fax written in opposition to Item 1 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. HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION DENIAL APPEAL NO. HOA 12 -02 AND
MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. MC 12 -15
1050 Hampton Road
Kris and Bic Mohandie
An appeal to reconsider the Rancho Santa Anita Property Owner's Association's
Architectural Design Review Board decision to deny the architectural design of an existing
non - permitted 28 square -foot detached pool bathroom. The proposal also requires a Zoning
Modification to allow a 2' -4" to 3' -2W easterly side yard setback in lieu of the 12' -0"
requriement (AMC Sec. 9251.2.3).
RECOMMENDATION: Denial of Appeal and Modification
Mr. Li presented the staff report.
Chairman Chiao opened the public hearing.
Chairman Chiao asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this project.
Dr. Mohandie, the applicant, spoke in support of the project.
Chairman Chiao asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this project.
Mr. Brad Koehler, Architectural Review Board Chairman of the Rancho Santa Anita Property
Owners' Association, spoke in opposition to the project.
Chairman Chiao asked if the applicant/appellant wished to rebut any of the comments by
Mr. Koehler.
Dr. Mohandie declined.
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 deny
Homeowners Association Appeal No. HOA 12 -02 and Modification Application No. MC 12-
15.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Beranek, Falzone, Parrille and Chiao
NOES: None
CONSENT ITEM
2. RESOLUTION NO. 1862
A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, Califomia, granting
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 12 -12 for a 2,900 square -foot convenience store at 207 S.
First Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 1862.
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 Tuesday, September 18, 2012.
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3. MINUTES OF AUGUST 28, 2012
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Beranek, to adopt
Resolution No. 1862 and to approve the minutes of August 28, 2012 as presented.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Beranek, Falzone, Parrille and Chiao
NOES: None
MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION
Commissioner Parrille said that he will not be able to attend the September 25 meeting.
Chairman Chiao reported that Councilmen Segal and Kovacic will co -chair the opening
event for the new Performing Arts Center at Arcadia High School.
MODIFICATION COMMITTEE AGENDA
Chairman Chiao reported that there was one item on this morning's Modification Committee
agenda and that it was approved by the Modification Committee.
MATTERS FROM STAFF & UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Kasama said that the agenda for the City Council meeting on September 18 will include
noise limit regulations, the housing element update that is required by State code, and
filming regulations. He also said that to date, the September 25 Planning Commission
agenda includes three Conditional Use Permit Applications.
ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
retary, Planning Commission
7:31 p. m.
Chaff , anning Commission
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