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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-11-12MINUTES 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. PC MINUTES 12/11/12 Page 2 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. PC MINUTES 12/11/12 Paw 2 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 PC MINUTES 12/11/12 Page 3