HomeMy WebLinkAbout5-28-13ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2013
CALL TO ORDER — Chairman Chiao 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 Chiao
ABSENT: Commissioner Beranek
MOTION:
Commissioner Baerg moved to excuse Commissioner Beranek and Commissioner
Parrille seconded the motion. Without objection, the motion was approved.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
There was none.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 12 -22 and Architectural Design Review No. ADR
13 -08
Ms. Candice Doyle, Architect for Starbucks Coffee
733 W. Naomi Avenue, Units A & B
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit with a Parking Modification
and Architectural Design Review to expand the existing 893 square -foot Starbucks
Coffee into the adjacent comer unit for a proposed area of 1,513 square feet,
remodel the exterior storefront, and extend the business hours to 5:30 a.m. to
11:30 p.m., daily.
RESOLUTION NO. 1872
A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, Califomia, granting
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 12 -22 with a Parking Modification and
Architectural Design Review No. ADR 13 -08 to expand the existing 893 square foot
Starbucks Coffee into the adjacent comer unit for a proposed area of 1,513 square
feet, remodel the exterior storefront, and extend the business hours at 733 W.
Naomi Avenue, Units A & B.
Recommended action: Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 12 -22 and
Architectural Design Review No. ADR 13 -08 and
adopt Resolution No. 1872
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Senior Planner, Lisa Flores presented the staff report.
Chairman Chiao opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to
speak in favor of this project.
There were none.
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 Falzone, to
close the Public Hearing. Without objection the motion was approved.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Falzone, to
approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 12 -22 and Architectural Design Review
No. ADR 13 -08 based on the findings in the staff report and subject to the
conditions recommended in the staff report and to adopt Resolution No. 1872.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Falzone, Parrille and Chiao
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Beranek
b. Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 12 -20 and Architectural Design Review No. ADR
13 -10
Ms. Yvonne Lam
1227 S. Baldwin Avenue
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit with a Parking Modification
and Architectural Design Review to allow a new restaurant within the existing 7,260
square foot commercial unit, remodel the exterior storefronts, and add a new
outdoor dining area that fronts Baldwin Avenue. The proposed business hours
are from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. daily.
RESOLUTION NO. 1873
A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, Califomia,
granting Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 12 -20 with a Parking Modification and
Architectural Design Review No. ADR 13 -10 for a new Asian Fusion restaurant in
an existing 7,260 square foot commercial unit, remodel of the exterior storefronts,
and add a new outdoor dining area that fronts Baldwin Avenue at 1227 S. Baldwin
Avenue.
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MOTION
MOTION
Recommended action: Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 12 -20 and
Architectural Design Review No. ADR 13 -10 and
adopt Resolution No. 1873
Senior Planner, Lisa Flores presented the staff report.
Chairman Chiao opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to
speak in favor of this project.
Ms. Patsy Ma, leasing agent for the shopping center spoke in favor of the project.
Chairman Chiao asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this
project.
There were none.
It was moved by Commissioner Falzone, seconded by Commissioner Parrille, to
close the Public Hearing. Without objection the motion was approved.
It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Parrille, to
approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 12 -20 and Architectural Design Review
No. ADR 13 -10 based on the findings in the staff report and subject to the
conditions recommended in the staff report and to adopt Resolution No. 1873.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Falzone, Parrille and Chiao
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Beranek
c. HOA Decision Appeal No. HOA 13 -01, Oak Tree Encroachment Permit Application
No. THE 13 -27 and Modification No. MP 13 -06
2081 Carolwood Drive
Mr. Surendra Thakral
The appellants have appealed the Highlands Homeowners' Association's
Architectural Design Review Board's approval of the applicant's architectural
design of a 5,159 square -foot, two -story, single - family residence.
Concurrently, the applicant is requesting an Oak Tree Encroachment Permit to
allow the proposed new home and garden walls to encroach upon two oak trees,
and a Zoning Modification to allow a 20' -0" front yard setback in lieu of the 25' -0"
requirement.
Recommended action: Denial of appeal, and approval of the Oak Tree
Encroachment Permit and Modification Applications
Associate Planner, Tom Li presented the staff report.
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MOTION
MOTION
Chairman Chiao opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to
speak in support of this appeal.
Ms. Karin Hansen, a neighbor whose property is adjacent to the subject site, spoke
in support of the appeal.
Mr. Ka Ming Pang, a neighbor whose property is across the street from the subject
site, spoke in support of the appeal.
Chairman Chiao asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this appeal.
Mr. Surendra Thakral, the owner, spoke in opposition to the appeal.
Mr. Ralph Bicker, Architectural Review Board Chairman for the Highlands
Homeowners' Association, spoke in opposition to the appeal.
Chairman Chiao asked if anyone would like to speak in rebuttal.
There were none.
It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Falzone, to
close the Public Hearing. Without objection the motion was approved.
It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Falzone, to
deny HOA Decision Appeal No. HOA 13 -01, and approve Oak Tree Encroachment
Permit Application No. THE 13 -27 and Modification No. MP 13 -06 based on the
findings in the staff report and subject to the conditions recommended in the staff
report.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Falzone, Parrille and Chiao
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Beranek
d. Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 13 -06 (72274), Modification No. MP 13 -04, and
Multi - Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 13 -02
900 N. Santa Anita Avenue
Dexter Santa Anita LLC
The applicant is requesting approval of a Tentative Parcel Map, Modification, and
Architectural Design Review for a 4 -unit residential condominium project.
Recommended action: Conditional approval
Associate Planner, Tom Li presented the staff report.
Chairman Chiao opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to
speak in favor of this project.
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MOTION
MOTION
Mr. Hank Jong, Civil Engineer on the project, spoke in favor of the project.
Chairman Chiao asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this project.
Ms. Lynn Snetsinger, a neighbor of the project site, spoke in opposition to the
project.
Chairman Chiao asked if anyone would like to speak in rebuttal.
Mr. Hank Jong spoke in rebuttal.
It was moved by Commissioner Falzone, seconded by Commissioner Parrille, to
close the Public Hearing. Without objection the motion was approved.
It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Falzone, to
approve Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 13 -06 (72274), Modification No. MP 13 -04,
and Multi - Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 13 -02 subject to the
conditions in the staff report.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Falzone, Parrille and Chiao
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Beranek
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Planning Commission Determination
Finding that the proposed Capital Improvement Program for 2013 -2014 is
consistent with the General Plan.
Recommended action: Approve
b. Minutes of the Mav 14, 2013, meeting
Recommended action: Approve
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Falzone to
approve the determination for the Capital Improvement Program for 2013 -14 and to
approve the minutes of the May 14, 2013 meeting.
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ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Falzone, Parrille and Chiao
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Beranek
MATTERS FROM COUNCIL LIAISON, JOHN WUO
Councilman Wuo expressed concem about the parking deficiencies at the sites of the two
Conditional Use Permits approved at the meeting.
MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
There were none.
MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE
Chairman Chiao said that the Modification Committee meeting was cancelled.
MATTERS FROM STAFF INLCUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Kasama said that the June 11 meeting will include the review of an application for a
Conditional Use Permit for a thrift store replacing Ralphs Grocery store on Live Oak Avenue.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Chiao adjoumed this meeting at 8:24 p.m. to June 11, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia
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