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1 i 1P! ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION
1111 ■ REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2013
CALL TO ORDER — 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, Chiao, Falzone, Parrille and Beranek
ABSENT: None
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
Each Commissioner was provided with a radius map of their home area, a pamphlet
on the Brown Act, materials for the California APA and a letter from the applicant for
Item 3 requesting a Continuance to the August 13 meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS-
There were none.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Modification Application No. MP 13-07
Justin J. P. Kao,Architect
1147 Volante Drive
The applicant is requesting the following Modifications:
A. A Modification to allow a 25'-0"front yard setback in lieu of the minimum
requirement of 35'-0"for a new 3,632 square-foot, two story residence
(AMC Sec. 9251.2.2), and
B. A Modification to allow a 1'-6" encroachment into the 25'-0"front yard
setback for two of the front porch posts (AMC Sec.9251.2.7).
NOTE: The Architectural Review Board of the Rancho Santa Anita Residents'
Association has approved the architectural design of the proposed
new residence.
Recommended Action: Conditional approval and determination that this
project is exempt from CEQA
Associate Planner, Tom Li, presented the staff report.
Chairman Beranek opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like
to speak in favor of this project.
There were none.
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Chairman Beranek asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this
project. The following people responded.
Mr. Tim Christy, a neighbor
Mr. Darrell Pon, a neighbor
Chairman Beranek asked if the applicant would like to speak in rebuttal.
Mr. Justin Kao, project architect, responded.
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 Parri lle, seconded by Commissioner Falzone,
to approve Modification Application No. 13-07, and find that the project is
Categorically Exempt from CEQA per Section 15305 based on the findings in
the staff report and subject to the conditions recommended in the staff report.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Falzone, Parri lle and Beranek
NOES: Commissioner Chiao
There is a five working day appeal period after the approval/denial of the
application. Appeals are to be filed by 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31,
2013.
2. Modification Application No. MP 13-09 and Single-Family Architectural Desion
Review No. SFADR 12-106
Steve Wu, Property Owner
2314 S. Santa Anita Avenue
The applicant is requesting the following Modifications and Single-Family
Architectural Design Review approval for a new 7,322 square-foot, single-
family residence:
A. A 50'-0"front yard setback in lieu of the 97'-0" average of the adjacent
properties (AMC Sec. 9252.2.2), and
B. A non-conforming 6'-0u high chain-link fence in the front yard area in lieu of
a maximum 3'-0" high, non-chain-link fence (AMC Sec. 9252.2.12.1).
Recommended Action: Conditional approval of request A, denial of request B,
and determination that this project is exempt from CEQA
Associate Planner, Tom Li, presented the staff report.
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Chairman Beranek opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like
to speak in favor of this project.
Mr. Steve Wu, property owner and project architect, responded.
Chairman Beranek asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this
project.
Mr. Rick Kaliel, a neighbor, responded.
Chairman Beranek asked if the applicant would like to speak in rebuttal.
Mr. Steve Wu responded.
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 Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Parrille, to
deny Modification Application No. 13-09 and Single-Family Architectural
Design Review No. SFADR 13-106.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Chiao, Parrille and Beranek
NOES: Commissioners Baerg and Falzon
There is a five working day appeal period after the approval/denial of the
application. Appeals are to be filed by 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31,
2013.
3. Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 12-02 (71885)—Continued to August 13
meeting at the request of the applicant
Samir Khourv, Engineer on behalf of property owner, Safeway. Inc.
618 Michillinda Avenue
The applicant is requesting approval of a Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide
one lot improved with commercial and residential developments into two lots.
Recommended action: Conditional approval and determination that this
project is exempt from CEQA
At the request of the applicant, this item was continued to the August 13,
2013, meeting.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Minutes of the July 9, 2013 meeting
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Perrille, seconded by Commissioner Falzone,
to approve the minutes of the July 9, 2013 meeting.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chiao, Falzone, Perrille and Beranek
NOES: None
MATTERS FROM COUNCIL LIAISON, JOHN WUO
There were none.
MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
Commissioners Perrille and Falzone said they will not be able to attend the August 27
meeting.
Commissioner Chiao asked if the Architectural Review Boards of the Homeowners
Associations could post their meeting agendas on the city website. Ms. Flores agreed
to pass his suggestion along to Mr. Kasama when he returns.
MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE
Commissioner Chiao reported that the first item on the Modification Committee
agenda, which had been continued from the previous meeting, was denied. He also
said that the application for modifications for a multi-family residence and another for
reduced distance between buildings were approved.
MATTERS FROM STAFF INLCUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Ms. Flores said the next agenda will include Parcel Map No. TPM 12-02 (continued
from this meeting), a Tract Map and multi-family design review for a nine unit
townhouse project at 1019 Holly Ave.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Beranek adjourned this meeting at 7:50 p.m. to August 13, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia.
Chairman, Planning Commission
ATTEST:
Secretary, Planning Commission
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