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IP / REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
CALL TO ORDER — Chairman Beranek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the
Arcadia City Council Chambers Conference Room.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Baerg, Falzone, Parrille and Beranek
ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao
MOTION
Commissioner Falzone moved to excuse Commissioner Chiao from the
meeting. Commissioner Parrille seconded the motion. With no
objection the motion was approved.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution No. 1887 - Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 13-08 and Architectural
Design Review No. ADR 13-35 with a Categorical Exemption from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a 1,542 square foot shabu shabu restaurant
with seating for 43 customers at the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center at 815 W. Naomi
Avenue, #F.
Applicant: Mal Sun Im
Recommended action: Find that this project is exempt from CEQA and approve
CUP 13-08 and ADR No. 13-35 and adopt Resolution No. 1887.
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.
The following responded:
Mr. Steve Kim, Architect/Engineer for the project
Ms. Patsy Ma, Leasing Agent for Shopping Center
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Chairman Beranek 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 Parrille, to
close the Public Hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Falzone, to
approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 13-08 and Architectural Design Review
No. ADR 13-35; find that the project is exempt from CEQA; and adopt Resolution
No. 1887 based on the findings and conditions recommended in the staff report.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Falzone, Parrille and Beranek
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao
There will be a five (5) working day appeal period after the adoption of the
Resolution. Appeals are to be filed by 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20,
2013.
2. Resolution No. 1886 - Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 13-13 with a Categorical
Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for an
approximately 5,500 square foot wine and spirits boutique and tasting room with
occasional live entertainment in an existing 15,413 square foot, two-story
commercial/industrial development at 204 N. First Avenue.
Applicant: H. K. Hedlund, Jr., Business Owner of Red Carpet Wine
Recommended action: Find that this project is exempt from CEQA and approve
CUP 13-13 and adopt Resolution No. 1886.
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.
The following responded:
Mr. H. K. Hedlund, business owner
Mr. Christopher Sutton, Attorney representing owner
Mr. Ron Mills, property owner
Ms. April Verlato, neighbor
Mr. Fred Najjar, neighbor
Mr. Tom Beck, resident
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Chairman Beranek asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this project.
There were none.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Falzon, seconded by Commissioner Parrille, to
close the Public Hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Falzone, to
approve Conditional Use Permit find
No. 1886 based on the
CEQA, and adopt Resolution
recommended in the staff report.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Falzone, Parrille and Beranek
NOES: Commissioner Baerg
ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao
There will be a five (5) working day appeal period after the adoption of the
Resolution. Appeals are to be filed by 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20,
2013.
3. Housing Element Update
Recommendation: Forward recommendation to the City Council to adopt the 2014-
2021 Housing Element Update and the Addendum to the Certified Environmental
Impact Report of the Arcadia General Plan.
Chairman Beranek opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to
speak in favor of this project.
There were none.
Chairman Beranek 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 Parrille, to
close the Public Hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Falzone, to
forward a recommendation to the City Council to adopt the 2014-2021 Housing
Element Update and the Addendum to the Certified Environmental Impact Report of
the Arcadia General Plan.
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ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Falzone, Parrille and Beranek
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Minutes of the October 22, 2013, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
Recommended action: Approve
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Falzone, to
approve the minutes of October 22, 2013. Without objection the motion was
approved.
MATTERS FROM COUNCIL LIAISON, JOHN WUO
There was nothing to report.
FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
There was nothing to report.
MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE
Commissioner Falzone reported that the Modification Committee approved one item for the
addition of a porch and the vote was 2-1.
MATTERS FROM STAFF INLCUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
5. Parking Reform Made Easy and City Council Study Session Update
Community Development Administrator, Jim Kasama, presented a brief overview of
the seminar on parking reform and a recap of the City Council Study Session. He
said that so far, the upcoming agenda will include a couple of subdivisions, a lot
split on South Eighth Avenue and a minor modification.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Beranek adjourned this meeting at 7:58 p.m. to November 26, 2013, at 7:00 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia.
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