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lo•' _ r+ REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 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 Beranek, Falzone, Parrille and Chiao
ABSENT: Commissioner Baerg
MOTION
Commissioner Parrille moved to excuse Commissioner Baerg and Commissioner
Beranek seconded the motion. Without objection the motion was approved.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Kasama pointed out the copies of the document containing supplemental
comments relating to Item 1 that was distributed to each Commissioner and that
Commissioner Beranek had noted a typo in the staff report from Item 1. It was also
noted that Item 2 on the agenda, Resolution No. 1871, should be corrected to read
Resolution No. 1874.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 11-02 (71182), Residential Mountainous
Development Permit No. RM 11-01, and Consideration of the Environmental
Impact Report (EIR)
Nevis Capital, LLC
2111-2125 Canyon Road
The applicant is requesting a Tentative Parcel Map, a Residential Mountainous
Development Permit and certification of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
for a proposed subdivision and grading of a 90.25 acre undeveloped property
in the foothills of Arcadia for two (2) parcels to each be developed with a single-
family residence.
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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The following people spoke in favor of the project:
Mr. Scott Yang for the applicant
Mr. David Stewart, potential buyer of property
Chairman Chiao asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this project.
The following people spoke in opposition to the project:
Mr. Ralph Bicker
Mr. Surendra Thakral
Mr. Tim Wendler
Mr. Phil Consiglio
Ms. Karin Hanson
Mr. Robert Stover
Mr. Dean Obst
Chairman Chiao asked if the applicant would like to rebut the opposition.
The following people spoke in rebuttal to the opposition.
Mr. Scott Yang
Mr. Larry Gray
Mr. Sid Lindmark, Environmental Consultant
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 Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Parrille, to
deny Tentative Parcel Map Application No. TPM 11-02 (71182), Residential
Mountainous Development Permit Application No. RM 11-01, and to not certify the
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) based on the findings in the staff report.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Beranek, Falzone, Parrille and Chiao
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Baerg
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Resolution No. 1874
A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California,
approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 13-04 with a Class 1 Exemption
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a 2,700 square foot
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personal training studio with a maximum of 10 patrons and 4 trainers/staff at
any one time at 215 S. First Avenue.
3. Resolution No. 1875
A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California,
granting Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 12-21 and Architectural Design
Review No. ADR 12-28 with a Class 3 Exemption from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to remodel an existing 75 square-foot
building for the sale and rental of used cars, with outdoor storage of 14
vehicles at 102 West Las Tunas Drive.
4. Resolution No. 1876
A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California,
denying Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 13-03 and Architectural
Design Review No. ADR 13-05 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) at 16 E. Live Oak Avenue.
5. Minutes of the June 11, 2013, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
and Special Meeting of the Arcadia Business Permit and License Review
Board
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Faizone, to
adopt Resolutions 1874, 1875 and 1876 and to approve the minutes of the June
11, 2013 meeting.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Beranek, Faizone, Parrille and Chiao
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Baerg
MATTERS FROM COUNCIL LIAISON, JOHN WUO
There were none.
MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
There were none.
MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE
Chairman Chiao reviewed the actions of the Modification Committee.
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MATTERS FROM STAFF INLCUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Kasama said that the next meeting will include reorganization of the Planning
Commission and the Resolution for the Canyon Road Residential-Mountainous Application.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Chiao adjourned this meeting at 8:10 p.m. to July 9, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia.
Chairman, Planning Commission
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