HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3 ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
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, Beranek, Falzone, and Parrille
ABSENT: Chairman Chiao
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Falzone to
excuse Chairman Chiao from the meeting.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
Each Commissioner was given copies of two email messages in support of Item 1.
In addition, they were also provided with two documents showing the
recommended revised wording for Text Amendment No. TA 14-01 and a list of
cities with their responses to a survey on e-cigarettes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. The applicant is requesting approval of the following Modifications (MP 14-05)
and Architectural Design Review (SFADR 13-107) with an Exemption from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a new 3,656 square-foot, two-
story, Spanish-style residence with an attached 422 square-foot, two-car
garage, and two patios totaling 234 square feet at 501 E. Camino Real
Avenue:
a. A 48'-0" front yard setback in lieu of 58'-6" required (AMC Sec.
9252.2.2);
b. A 12'-0" westerly street side yard setback in lieu of the 25'-0" required
for the first floor(AMC Sec. 9252.2.3.2);
c. A 16'-10" westerly street side yard setback in lieu of the 20'-0" required
for the second floor and to allow the second floor to encroach within
the 40-degree plane, as measured from the street side property line
(AMC Sec. 9252.2.3.2); and
d. Architectural design review approval of the proposed residence.
Applicant: Sidney Chang, Designer
Recommended action: Find that this project is exempt from CEQA, and
conditionally approve the applications.
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Assistant Planner, Jordan Chamberlin, presented the staff report.
Chairman Beranek opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to
speak in favor of this project
Jonathan Sou, project manager, responded.
Chairman Beranek asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this project.
There were none.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Falzone, to close
the Public Hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Falzone, to
conditionally approve Modification Application No. MP 14-05 and Single-Family
Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 13-107 with a Categorical Exemption from
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a new 3,656 square-foot, two-
story, Spanish-style residence with an attached 422 square-foot, two-car garage, and
two patios totaling 234 square feet at 501 E. Camino Real Avenue.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Beranek, Falzone, and Parri Ile
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao
There is a five (5) working day appeal period following the decision. Appeals are to
be filed by 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2014.
2. Text Amendment No. 14-01 with an Exemption from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to initiate the following changes to the
Smoking Prohibited regulations, the Commercial and Industrial Zoning
regulations, and the Conditional Uses regulations of the Arcadia Municipal
Code:
a. Amending the Smoking Prohibited regulations in Section 4290.
b. Adding new definitions on smoking, smoking lounges, and the use of
electronic cigarettes and similar devices in Section 9220 et seq.
c. Amending the Conditional Use Permit requirement to allow Smoking
Lounges in Section 9275.1 et seq.
d. Amending the Parking Requirements to include Smoking Lounges in
Sections 9265.1 and 9269.5.
e. Amending the Conditional Use Permit requirement in the Commercial
Planned Development (CPD-1), Limited Commercial (C-1), General
Commercial (C-2), and Commercial Manufacturing (CM) zones to
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restrict retail uses between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. in
Article IX, Chapter 2, Part 6.
f. Repealing the Lot Coverage limitation in the Planned Industrial District
(M-1) zone.
g. Adding a Floor Area Ratio of 50% in the Commercial Planned
Development (CPD-1), Commercial Office (C-O), Limited Commercial
(C-1), General Commercial (C-2), Commercial Manufacturing (CM),
and Planned Industrial District (M-1) zones, Article IX, Chapter 2, Part
6, for consistency with the General Plan.
Recommended action: Find that this project is exempt from CEQA, and
forward a recommendation to the City Council.
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.
Chairman Beranek asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this project.
Mr. Sarkis Ekshian, a local business owner, responded.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Falzone, seconded by Commissioner Baerg, to
continue this item to the May 13 meeting in order to obtain more information.
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Minutes of the March 25, 2014, Regular Meeting of the Planning
Commission
Recommended action: Approve
Without objection, the minutes were approved as presented.
MATTERS FROM COUNCIL LIAISON
A new City Council Liaison has not yet been appointed.
FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
Nothing to report.
MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE
Commissioner Falzone reported that one item was approved for the addition of a garage in
front of an existing workshop.
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MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Kasama said the May 13 agenda will include the Text Amendment item that was
continued, possibly an appeal of the monument sign for a church, the Determination of
Consistency of the Capital Improvement Program with the General Plan.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Beranek adjourned this meeting at 7:52 p.m. to May 13, 2014, 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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