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ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 7:00 P.M.
Arcadia City Council Chambers
The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, December
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.
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 Falzone, seconded by Commissioner Beranek to excuse
Commissioner Parrille 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
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. MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. MP 12 -09 AND MULTI - FAMILY ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN REVIEW NO. MF ADR 12 -10
1036 Sunset Boulevard
Mr. Charles Huang of Dexter Sunset - Arcadia, LLC (Property Owner)
Approval of the following Modification and the architectural design of a proposed eight (8)
unit, two -story residential townhouse development:
• A 25 -foot front yard setback from Arcadia Avenue in lieu of the special 30 -foot
setback requirement (AMC Sec. 9320.4.1)
Mr. Baldwin presented the staff report.
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Chairman Chiao opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to speak in favor
of this project.
Robert Tyler, project architect, 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 Baerg to close the
Public Hearing. Without objection the motion was approved.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Beranek, to conditionally
approve Modification Application No. MP 12 -08 and Multi- Family Architectural Design
Review No. MF ADR 12 -10, subject to the conditions in the staff report.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Beranek, Falzone and Chiao
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Parrille
CONSENT ITEM
2. MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 13, 2012
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Falzone, seconded by Commissioner Baerg, to approve the
minutes of November 13, 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 reported that the Modification Committee conditionally approved an
application to convert a general office use building to medical use at 125 Wheeler
Avenue.
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MATTERS FROM STAFF & UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Kasama announced that the December 25 Planning Commission and Modification
Committee meetings are cancelled. The next meeting will be on January 8, 2013. The
agenda will include applications for an office building complex at Huntington Drive and
Colorado Place.
Chairman Chiao asked about the circus tent in the parking lot of Santa Anita Race Track.
Councilman Wuo explained that it was the Circus Vargas and added that the show did not
include live animals.
ADJOURNMENT TO JANUARY 8, 2013
ATTEST:
Sretary, Planning Commission
7:25 p.m.
Chairman, Planning Comrlg{'ssion
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