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ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, October 23, 2012, 7:00 P.M.
Arcadia City Council Chambers
The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, October 23,
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, Falzone, Parrille and Chiao
ABSENT: Commissioner Beranek
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Parrille, to excuse
Commissioner Beranek from the meeting. 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, Nick Baldwin
Senior Administrative Assistant, Billie Tone
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
Three letters of opposition regarding Item 1 were presented to the Planning 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
Commissioner Falzone recused himself from hearing Item 1 as he is the owner of a unit in
the neighboring complex which poses a potential conflict of interest.
1. MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. MC 12 -12, MULTIPLE FAMILY ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN REVIEW NO. MFADR 11 -31, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. TTM 71652
650 W. Huntington Drive
Eric Chen (Property Owner's Representative)
Approval of the following Modification, Architectural Design Review, and a Tentative Tract
Map for a 34 -unit residential condominium project on an R -3 multiple - family zoned property:
• Building heights of three - stories at a maximum of 34' -2" in lieu of two- stories and 30' -0"
as permitted by Code (AMC Sec. 9255.2.2)
RECOMMENDATION: Conditionally approve Modification Application No. MC 12 -12,
Multiple Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 11 -31
and Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 71652.
Mr. Baldwin presented the staff report.
Chairman Chiao opened the public hearing.
Mr. Wray discussed the traffic impacts of this project.
Chairman Chiao asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this project.
Mr. Eric Chen, Project Architect, and Mr. Scott Yang, one of the partners, 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 Baerg to close the
Public Hearing. Without objection the motion was approved.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Parrille, to approve
Modification Application No. MC 12 -12, Multiple Family Architectural Design Review No.
MFADR 11 -31 and Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 71652 subject to the conditions in the staff
report.
ROLL CALL
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
RECUSED:
Commissioners Baerg, Parrille and Chiao
None
Commissioner Beranek
Commissioner Falzone
Commissioner Falzone rejoined the meeting.
CONSENT ITEM
2. MINUTES OF OCTOBER 9, 2012
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Falzone, seconded by Chairman Chiao, to approve the
minutes of October 9, 2012 as presented.
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ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Falzone, Parrille and Chiao
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Beranek
MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION
Councilman Wu said that the 626 Night Market held this past weekend at the Santa Anita
Race Track was a great success and the promoters are considering another event in
December. He noted that the Breeders' Cup, which is scheduled for November 2 and 3, will
generate heavy traffic and bring many visitors to Arcadia. He also reminded everyone that
Paul Anka will be performing at the opening gala for the Performing Arts Center at Arcadia
High School on Saturday night.
Commissioner Baerg asked about a letter that was sent to the Commission by a resident on
Lovell Ave. Mr. Kasama explained that the resident has concems about a new single - family
residence being built nearby. All of his concems are being addressed. The resident also
asked about the City's policy for undergrounding utilities. He explained that current
regulations require undergrounding of utilities for commercial, industrial, multi - family and
subdivision developments only.
MODIFICATION COMMITTEE AGENDA
Chairman Chiao announced that the Modification Committee meeting was cancelled.
MATTERS FROM STAFF & UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Kasama reviewed upcoming Planning Commission agenda items.
ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
Secre , Planning Commission
7:44 p.m.
Chairman, Planning s ommission
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