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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, August 27, 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, and Beranek
ABSENT: Commissioners Falzone and Parrille
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Chiao and seconded by Commissioner Baerg, to
excuse Commissioners Falzone and Parrille. Without objection the motion was
approved.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 72144, Multiple-Family Architectural Design
Review No. MFADR 13-01 and Administrative Modification No. MA 13-19 with
a Class 32 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) for a Nine-Unit Residential Condominium Development with Three
Units at a 30'-0" Front Yard Setback in lieu of the 40'-0" Special Setback
Requirement at 1013— 1019 Holly Avenue— Continued from the August 13,
2013 meeting
Applicant: Twen Ma, Architect
Recommended action: Conditional approval of TTM 72144, MFADR 13-01,
MA 13-19, and determination that this project is exempt from CEQA
Assistant Planner Nick Baldwin presented the staff report.
Chairman Beranek opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like
to speak in favor of this project.
Mr. Twen Ma, project architect, responded.
Chairman Beranek asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this
project.
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There were none.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Chiao, to
close the Public Hearing.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chiao, and Beranek
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Falzone and Parrille
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Chiao, to
approve Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 72144, Architectural Design Review
No. ADR 13-01 and Administrative Modification No. MA 13-19 and find that
the project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA per Section 15315 based on
the findings in the staff report and subject to the conditions recommended in
the staff report as amended.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chiao, and Beranek
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Falzone and Parrille
There is a ten (10) day appeal period after the approval of the
subdivision. Appeals are to be filed by 5:30 p.m. on Monday, September 9,
2013.
2. Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 72322, and Multi-Family Architectural Design
Review No. MFADR 12-16 with a Class 32 Categorical Exemption from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for an Eight-Unit Residential
Condominium Development at 610 S. Second Avenue
Applicant: Patrick Chiu &Associates
Recommended action: Conditional approval of TTM 72322, MFADR 12-16,
and determination that this project is exempt from CEQA
Associate Planner Tim Schwehr presented the staff report.
Chairman Beranek opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like
to speak in favor of this project.
Mr. Patrick Chiu, project architect, responded.
Chairman Beranek asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this
project. The following responded:
Ms. Sally Forsall, a tenant
Ms. Kelly Lai, a neighbor
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MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Baerg, to
close the Public Hearing.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chiao, and Beranek
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Falzone and Parrille
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Baerg, to
approve Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 72322 and Multi-Family Architectural
Design Review No. MF ADR 12-16 and find that the project is Categorically
Exempt from CEQA per Section 15315 based on the findings in the staff report
and subject to the conditions recommended in the staff report as amended.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chiao, and Beranek
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Falzone and Parrille
There is a ten (10) day appeal period after the approval of the
subdivision. Appeals are to be filed by 5:30 p.m. on Monday, September 9,
2013.
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. General Plan Consistency Determination to consider a vacation of an offer of
dedication for a future street along the south 30 feet of the property at 2232
Holly Avenue.
Recommended action: Find that the proposed vacation is consistent with the
City's General Plan goals and policies and forward a recommendation to the
City Council.
4. Minutes of the August 13, 2013, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
Recommended action: Approve
Chairman Beranek called for a Roll Call to approve the General Plan Consistency
Determination and the Minutes of the August 13, 2013 meeting.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chiao, and Beranek
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Falzone and Parrille
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MATTERS FROM COUNCIL LIAISON, JOHN WUO
Councilman Wuo reminded the Commissioners that school has reopened and we can
all expect heavier traffic.
FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
There was nothing.
MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE
Chairman Beranek reported that the Modification Committee reviewed two items at
their meeting, both relating to healthy oak trees. The first item requesting a permit
for removal of a healthy oak tree was denied and the second item requesting a
permit for trimming of major branches from an oak tree was approved.
MATTERS FROM STAFF INLCUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Kasama said that the Savers Thrift Super Store project denial was appealed to
the City Council and approved. He also said that, at present, there is nothing on the
agenda for the September 10 meeting so it will probably be cancelled.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Beranek adjourned this meeting at 7:37 p.m. to September 10, 2013, at
7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia.
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