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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3-12-13ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2013 CALL TO ORDER — Vice Chairman Beranek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Arcadia City Council Chambers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Baerg, Falzone, Parrille and Beranek ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Falzone, seconded by Commissioner Parrille to excuse Commissioner Chiao. Without objection the motion was approved. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 12 -19 Mr. Nick Wang 713 W. Duarte Road, Unit A The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit with a Parking Modification for a new 1,339 square -foot, breakfast and specialty beverage restaurant with seating for 30 customers within an existing commercial center. Recommended action: Conditional approval Assistant Planner, Nick Baldwin, presented the staff report. Vice Chairman Beranek opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this project. The following individuals spoke in favor of the project. Mr. Kuo -Ting Ma Mr. Gus Hsu Mr. John Bristow, owner of UPS store 3 -12 -13 Vice Chairman Beranek 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 to approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 12 -19 subject to the conditions in the staff report with an amendment to Condition No. 2. Motion dies for lack of second. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Falzone to deny Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 12 -19. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Falzone and Parrille NOES: Commissioners Baerg and Beranek ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao The item will be continued to the March 26, 2013, meeting due to the tie vote. b. Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 13 -01 Ms. Janice Yen 220 S. First Avenue The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a 5,775 square -foot tutoring center with a maximum of 70 students and 3 staff members at any one time. Recommended action: Conditional approval Associate Planner, Tim Schwehr, presented the staff report. Vice Chairman Beranek opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this project. The following spoke in favor of the application: Ms. Janice Yen Vice Chairman Beranek asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this project. There were none. 3 -12 -13 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Falzone, seconded by Commissioner Parrille to close the Public Hearing. Without objection the motion was approved. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Parrille to approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 13 -01 subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Falzone, Parrille and Beranek NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao 2. DISCUSSION ITEM a. Housing Element Workshop Presentation and discussion of the results of the Housing Element Workshop held on February 26, 2013. Recommended action: Forward comments and recommendations to City Council Senior Planner, Lisa Flores, and Housing Consultant, Dave Barquist, presented the staff report. Vice Chairman Beranek asked if the Commissioners had any questions or comments. Commissioner Parrille reviewed a list of housing concerns that he would like to see addressed in the updated Housing Element including incomplete housing construction projects, birthing centers, and overly large residences. He asked how the Housing Element will help the City maintain its identity as a Community of Homes for all and not just the very wealthy. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Baerg to forward the Commission's comments to the City Council. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Falzone, Parrille and Beranek NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao 3 -12 -13 3. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Minutes of the February 26, 2013, meeting Recommended action: Approve MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Falzone, seconded by Commissioner Baerg and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar item a. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Falzone and Parrille NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao ABSTAIN: Vice Chairman Beranek MATTERS FROM COUNCIL LIAISON, JOHN WUO Councilman Wuo had nothing to report. MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS There were none. MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE Commissioner Parrille reviewed the actions of the Modification Committee. MATTERS FROM STAFF INLCUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama said there may be a couple of Conditional Use Permit applications on the agenda for the next meeting, along with a Tentative Map for a residential condominium subdivision. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chairman Beranek adjoumed this meeting at 8:35 p.m. to March 26, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. ATTEST: , Planning Commission b6u-ai,a7n Chairman, Planning Commission 3 -12 -13