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ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, September 25, 2012, 7:00 P.M.
Arcadia City Council Chambers
The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, September
25, 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 and Chiao
ABSENT: Commissioner Parrille
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Falzone, to excuse
Commissioner Parrille from the meeting. Without objection the motion was approved.
OTHERS ATTENDING
Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director, Jason Kruckeberg
Community Development Administrator, Jim Kasama
Senior Planner, Lisa Flores
Assistant Planner, Tim Schwehr
Assistant Planner, Nick Baldwin
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 -11 (Continued from August 28, 2012)
815 S. First Avenue
Cheryl Ha
A Conditional Use Permit for a 1,100 square -foot tutoring center with a maximum
attendance of 16 students at any one time.
RESOLUTION NO. 1860
A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, Califomia, granting
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 12 -11 for a 1,100 square -foot tutoring center with a
maximum of 16 students at any one time at 815 S. First Avenue.
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. Joe Koeper, property manager, 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 Falzone, seconded by Commissioner Beranek to close the
Public Hearing. Without objection the motion was approved.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Falzone to
conditionally approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 12 -11, and to adopt Resolution No.
1860.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Beranek, Falzone and Chiao
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Parrille
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 12-08
1271 S. Baldwin Ave.
Twen Ma, Architect
A Conditional Use Permit with a Parking Modification for a new seafood restaurant within an
existing 15,000 square -foot commercial unit at 1271 S. Baldwin Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval
Ms. Flores presented the staff report.
Chairman Chiao opened the public hearing.
Chairman Chiao asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this project.
Ms. Patsy Ma, leasing agent, and Mr. Twen Ma, project architect and owners'
representative, spoke in support of the project.
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Chairman Chiao asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this project.
There were none.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Falzone, seconded by Commissioner Beranek to close the
Public Hearing. Without objection the motion was approved.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Falzone to approve
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 12 -08 subject to the conditions in the staff report, and to
direct staff to prepare a Resolution for adoption at the next Commission meeting.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Beranek, Falzone and Chiao
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Perri Ile
3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 12 -13
14 E. Duarte Rd.
Alex and Lisa Reyes
A Conditional Use Permit for a catering service and cooking school with a maximum
attendance of 10 students at any one time in a 576 square -foot unit within an existing
commercial center.
RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval
Mr. Baldwin 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. Alex Reyes, applicant, spoke in support 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 Falzone, seconded by Commissioner Beranek to close the
Public Hearing. Without objection the motion was approved.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Falzone to conditionally
approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 12 -13 and to direct staff to prepare a Resolution
for adoption at the next Commission meeting.
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ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Beranek, Falzone and Chiao
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Parrille
4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 12 -15
38 E. Live Oak Ave.
Mandy Lin
A Conditional Use Permit for a 1,800 square -foot art studio for a maximum of eight (8)
students and two (2) staff members at any one time.
RESOLUTION NO. 1864
A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, Califomia, granting
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 12 -15 for a 1,800 square -foot art studio with a maximum of
eight (8) students at any one time at 38 E. Live Oak Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION: Conditionally approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 12 -15 and
adopt Resolution No. 1864.
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.
Ms. Mandy Lin, applicant, spoke in support 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 Falzone, seconded by Commissioner Beranek to close the
Public Hearing. Without objection the motion was approved.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Falzone to conditionally
approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 12 -13 and to adopt Resolution No. 1864.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Beranek, Falzone and Chiao
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Parrille
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CONSENT ITEM
5. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Falzone, seconded by Commissioner Beranek, to approve
the minutes of September 11, 2012 as presented.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Beranek, Falzone and Chiao
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Parrille
MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION
There were none.
MODIFICATION COMMITTEE AGENDA
Chairman Chiao reviewed the action of the Modification Committee.
MATTERS FROM STAFF & UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Kasama reviewed upcoming Planning Committee agenda items including a 34 unit
condominium project on Huntington Drive.
ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST: �J
etary, Planning Commission
7:43 p.m.
Chairman, Planning 4 ommission
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