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Home My WebLink About8-26-08 v OI wHc',-, .��, ``� AGENDA ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION �ti ,;;p/ Tuesday,August 26,2008, 7:00 P.M. Arcadia City Council Chambers ACTION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: 3 Present MOTION: To read the Resolutions by title only and waive reading the full text of the Approved 3-0 Resolutions. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE None PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS—5 minute time limit per person. All interested persons are invited to appear at the Public Hearing and to provide evidence or testimony concerning any of the proposed items set forth below for consideration. You are hereby advised that should you desire to legally challenge any action taken by the Planning Commission with respect to the proposed item for consideration,you may be limited to raising only those issues and objections, which you or someone else raises at or prior to the time of the Public Hearing. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. MODIFICATION NO.MP 08-04 Denied, 3-0 715 South Old Ranch Road Andy Kao(contractor) The applicant is requesting a Modification to allow a 5'-0"northerly side yard setback in lieu of the minimum 15'-0"required for a water heater and 100 square-foot bathroom addition to an existing nonconforming building on an R-3 zoned lot. RECOMMENDATION: Approval in concept of a 100 square-foot addition to an existing nonconforming building,but denial of the side yard setback Modification. There is a five day working day appeal period from the date of the decision. Appeals are to be filed by September 4, 2008. 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.CUP 08-07 Approved, 3-0 411 West Huntington Drive,#201 and#203 Angie Cho of Vision 21 (Lessee) The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate an art tutoring and college preparation center in an existing commercial office/retail building. RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval and adoption of Resolution No. 1778 RESOLUTION NO. 1778 Adopted, 3-0 A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia,California,approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 08-07 for an art tutoring and college preparation center at 411 E. Huntington Drive, Units#201 and 203. There is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission members regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Planning Services office at City Hall,240 W.Huntington Dr.,Arcadia,CA 91007,(626)574-5423. PC AGENDA 8-26-08 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.CUP 08-09 Approved, 3-0 107 West Huntington Drive,Unit H Dana H. Lewis(Lessee) The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate a tutorial center with a capacity of 20 students in an existing general office building. RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval and adoption of Resolution No. 1779 RESOLUTION NO. 1779 Adopted, 3-0 A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia,California, approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 08-09 for a tutorial center at 107 W. Huntington Drive,Unit H. There is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.CUP 08-10 Denied, 3-0 12336 Lower Azusa Road William Chan(business owner) The applicant is requesting revisions to a previously approved Conditional Use Permit(CUP 06-16/ City Council Resolution No. 6593 and Planning Commission Resolution No. 1768)for a badminton club(d.b.a. Arcadia Badminton Club). The Planning Commission is being asked to eliminate the condition prohibiting tournaments and the conditions requiring the presence of a uniformed security guard and electronically-controlled access to the building after daylight hours. The Commission will also consider the applicant's request to extend the club's operating hours to 1:00 a.m.,Monday through Thursday,and to 2:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval and adoption of Resolution No. 1777 RESOLUTION NO. 1777 A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia,California, approving Conditional Use Permit No.CUP 08-10 to revise a previously approved Conditional Use Permit(CUP 06-16/City Council Resolution No. 6593 and Planning Commission Resolution No. 1768)for a badminton club and corresponding Parking Modification at 12336 Lower Azusa Road. There is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. 5. TEXT AMENDMENT NO.TA 08-04 Approved, 3-0 Twelve(12)Text Amendments are being initiated by the Development Services Department. A. Entry Requirements B. Accessory Buildings C. Driveways D. Corner Lots—Indentation/Projection Requirement E. Exterior Lighting in Single-Family and Multi-Family Residential Zones F. Equipment and Facilities G. Nonconforming Uses and Structures H. Fence Regulations in Residential Zones I. Prohibit Health Clubs in the M-1 and M-2 Zones J. Off-Street Parking Requirements for a Health Club Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission members regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Planning Services office at City Hall,240 W.Huntington Dr.,Arcadia,CA 91007,(626)574-5423. PC AGENDA 8-26-08 K. Hours of Operation—Gardeners and Landscapers L. Additional Items to the Administrative Modification List 1. Setbacks for mechanical and plumbing equipment 2. Interior side yard setbacks for detached accessory structures(with the exception of guest houses/accessory living quarters)in the single-family zones 3. Rebuild of single-family dwellings RECOMMENDATION: Approval 6. TEXT AMENDMENT NO.TA 08-03 Approved, 3-0 Text Amendment to revise the single-family residential garage parking requirements. RECOMMENDATION: Approval CONSENT ITEMS 7. RESOLUTION NO. 1775 Adopted, 3-0 A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia,California,approving Residential-Mountainous Development permit No. RM 08-01 and Architectural Design Review for an open and uncovered hillside deck at 383 Torrey Pines Drive. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt There is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. Appeals are to be filed by 5:30 p.m. on September 4, 2008. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 1776 Adopted, 3-0 A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia,California,approving Residential-Mountainous Development Permit No. RM 07-01,Tentative Parcel Map No.TPM 07-05 (69775),and Oak Tree Permit No.TR 08-04 for the subdivision and development of an approximately 83-acre property generally located north of the terminus of Vista Avenue and north and northwest of Canyon Road. There is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. Appeals are to be filed by 5:30 p.m. on September 4, 2008. 9. MINUTES OF AUGUST 12,2008 Approved, 3-0 RECOMMENDATION: Approve MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL&PLANNING COMMISSION See minutes MODIFICATION COMMITTEE AGENDA See minutes MATTERS FROM STAFF See minutes 1. City Council Actions 2. Upcoming Agenda Items ADJOURNMENT 8:45 p.m. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission members regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Planning Services office at City Hall,240 W.Huntington Dr.,Arcadia,CA 91007,(626)574-5423. PC AGENDA 8-26-08 PLANNING COMMISSION Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act,persons with a disability who require a disability related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, may request such modification or accommodation from the City Clerk at(626) 574-5423. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting. Public Hearing Procedure 1. The public hearing is opened by the Chairman of the Planning Commission. 2. The Planning report is presented by staff. 3. Commissioner's questions relating to the Planning report may be answered at this time. 4. The applicant is afforded the opportunity to address the Commission. 5. Others in favor of the proposal are afforded the opportunity to address the Commission (LIMITED TO 5 MINUTES). 6. Those in opposition to the proposal are afforded the opportunity to address the Commission (LIMITED TO 5 MINUTES). 7. The applicant may be afforded the opportunity for a brief rebuttal(LIMITED TO 5 MINUTES). 8. The Commission closes the public hearing. 9. The Commission members may discuss the proposal at this time. 10. The Commission then acts on the proposal and either approves, approves with conditions or modifications, denies the application,or continues it to a certain date. 11. Following the Commission's action on Conditional Use Permits and Variances, a resolution reflecting the decision of the Planning Commission is prepared for adoption by the Commission. (There is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the resolution). 12. Following the Commission's action on Modifications and Design Reviews, there is a five working day appeal period. 13. Following the Commission's review of Zone Changes, Text Amendments and General Plan Amendments, the Commission's comments and recommendations are forwarded to the City Council for the Council's consideration at a scheduled public hearing. 14. Following the Commission's action on Tentative Tract Maps and Tentative Parcel Maps (subdivisions) there is a ten calendar day appeal period. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission members regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Planning Services office at City Hall,240 W.Huntington Dr.,Arcadia,CA 91007,(626)574-5423. PC AGENDA 8-26-08