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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 5 !icy Arcadia Planning Commission le 41 Regular Meeting Minutes And Arcadia Business Permit and License Review Board Special Meeting Minutes June 11, 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 and Board Members Baerg, Beranek, Falzone, and Parrille ABSENT: Chairman Chiao SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS The Commissioners were each given three documents relating to Item 1 and one letter of opposition related to Item 3. Mr. Kasama explained that the references to CEQA that are included in the description of each item on the Planning Commission meeting agenda are required by a recent court decision. Mr. Kasama introduced City Attorney, Steve Deitsch, who was present to assist with the proceedings by answering any questions that might arise during the meetings. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. Chairman Chiao joined the meeting and assumed the Chair. RECESS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING The Planning Commission meeting was recessed at 7:05 p.m. RECONVENE AS BUSINESS PERMIT AND LICENSE REVIEW BOARD Chairman Chiao called the Business Permit and License Review Board meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. 6-11-13 BUSINESS PERMIT AND LICENSE REVIEW BOARD HEARING 1. An Appeal of Business License Revocation DREAM SPA at 1023%S. Baldwin Avenue Business Owner&Appellant: Ms. Mengci Li An appeal of a business license revocation for noncompliance with the City of Arcadia Massage Therapist and Business License regulations by Dream Spa at 1023% S. Baldwin Avenue. Recommended action: Deny appeal and uphold revocation Mr. Deitsch briefly reviewed the responsibilities of the Business Permit and License Review Board and his role in the proceedings. Business License Officer, Silva Vergel, presented the staff report and introduced the other staff members present for this hearing: Reserve Police Officer, Gar Richman Code Services Officer, Terry Moore-Korse Fire Inspector, Jill Perumean Building Inspector, Jeff Wang Chairman Chiao opened the hearing and asked if the appellant would like to speak on this item. The following spoke in support of the appeal. Mr. Long Z. Liu, the attorney representing the appellant Mr. Brad Cronkite, the appellant's fiancé Ms. Stella Kuo, property manager representing the property owner Chairman Chiao asked if there was anyone else who would like to speak on this item. Ms. Silva Vergel, Business License Officer, offered a rebuttal. Chairman Chiao asked if the appellant would like to rebut any of the comments from the other speakers. Mr. Long Z. Liu spoke on behalf of the appellant Chairman Chiao asked if the Board Members had any comments. Board Member Beranek explained his support of the revocation. MOTION It was moved by Board Member PerriIle, seconded by Board Member Falzone, to deny the appeal and uphold the revocation. 6-11-13 ROLL CALL AYES: Board Members Baerg, Beranek, Fa!zone, Parrille and Chiao NOES: None There is a ten (10) day appeal period after the appellant receives notice of the denial of the appeal. ADJOURN BUSINESS PERMIT AND LICENSE REVIEW BOARD MEETING Chairman Chiao adjourned the Business Permit and License Review Board Meeting at 7:50 p.m. RECONVENE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Chairman Chiao called the Planning Commission meeting back to order at 7:50 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 12-21 Architectural Design Review No. ADR 12-28 CEQA Determination of a Class 3 Categorical Exemption Applicant Mr. Jason Sun, Architect for Lux Motorcars 102 W. Las Tunas Drive The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit and Architectural Design Review approval with a Class 3 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to remodel an existing 750 square-foot building for the sale and rental of used cars, with outdoor storage of 14 vehicles on a 13,965 square-foot site. Recommended actions: Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 12-21 Approve Architectural Design Review No. ADR 12-28 Find that the project is a Class 3 Categorical Exemption from CEQA 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. 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 Beranek, to close the Public Hearing. Without objection the motion was approved. 6-11-13 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Parriile, seconded by Commissioner Falzone, to approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 12-21 and Architectural Design Review No. ADR 12-28, and find that the project qualifies as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption from CEQA based on the findings in the staff report and subject to the conditions recommended in the staff report. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Beranek, Falzone, Parrille and Chiao NOES: None A Resolution reflecting the decisions and findings of the Planning Commission will be presented for adoption at the next Commission meeting. There will be a five (5) working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. 3. Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 13-03 Architectural Design Review No. ADR 13-05 CEQA Determination of a Class 1 Categorical Exemption Applicant: Savers Thrift Superstore 16 E. Live Oak Avenue The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit and Architectural Design Review approval with a Class 1 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to change the use and make minor exterior alterations of a 42,236 square foot grocery store(Ralphs) to a thrift store (Savers Thrift Superstore). Recommended actions: Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 13-03 Approve Architectural Design Review No. ADR 13-05 Find that the project is a Class 1 Exemption from CEQA Assistant Planner, Nick Baldwin, presented the staff report. Chairman Chiao opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this project. Mr. Greg Parson, Construction Manager for Savers Thrift Superstore, spoke in support 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 Beranek, to close the Public Hearing. Without objection the motion was approved. 6-11-13 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Chairman Chiao, to approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 13-03 and Architectural Design Review No. ADR 13- 05, and find that the project qualifies as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption from CEQA based on the findings in the staff report and subject to the conditions recommended in the staff report. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Beranek and Parrille NOES: Commissioner Baerg, Falzone and Chiao MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Falzone, to deny Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 13-03 and Architectural Design Review No. ADR 13- 05. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Falzone and Chiao NOES: Commissioner Beranek and Parriile A Resolution reflecting the decisions and findings of the Planning Commission will be presented for adoption at the next Commission meeting. There will be a five (5) working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. 4. Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 13-04 CEQA Determination of a Class 1 Categorical Exemption Applicant: Mr. Eric Chang 215 S. First Avenue The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit with a Class 1 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) for a 2,700 square foot personal training studio with a maximum of 10 patrons and four (4) trainers at any one time. Recommended actions: Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 13-04 Find that the project is a Class 1 Categorical Exemption from CEQA Associate Planner, Tim Schwehr, presented the staff report. Chairman Chiao opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this project. Mr. Eric Chang, applicant and prospective business owner, spoke in support of the project. Ms. Charlotte Han, represented the property owner in support of the project. Chairman Chiao asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this project. 6-11-13 There were none. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, 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 13-04 and find that the project qualifies as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption from CEQA based on the findings in the staff report and subject to the conditions recommended in the staff report. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Beranek, Falzone, Parrille and Chiao NOES: None A Resolution reflecting the decisions and findings of the Planning Commission will be presented for adoption at the next Commission meeting. There will be a five (5) working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. CONSENT CALENDAR 5. Minutes of May 28, 2013, Regular Meeting Recommended action: Approve MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Falzone, seconded by Commissioner Parrille, to approve the minutes of the May 28, 3013 meeting. Without objection the motion was approved. MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL LIAISON There was nothing to report. MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS There was nothing to report. MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE Chairman Chiao reported that the Modification Committee denied a request for a time extension for a parking modification for a medical use at a building on Foothill Blvd. 6-11-13 MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama said that the next Planning Commission agenda will include a subdivision on Canyon Road. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Chiao adjourned this meeting at 8:45 p.m. to June 25, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber at 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia. Chairman, Planning Commission ATTEST: Secretary, Planning Commission 6-11-13