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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5-13-14 �FOM• iluor ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION • REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 13, 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 Beranek, Chiao, Falzone, and Parrille ABSENT: Commissioner Baerg MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Chiao, to excuse Commissioner Baerg from the meeting. With no objection, the motion was approved. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS A copy of an email message related to Item 1 was distributed to each Commissioner. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Continued from April 22, 2014, Regular Meeting - 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 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. 5-13-14 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: Continue to May 27, 2014 Community Development Administrator, Jim Kasama, presented the staff report. Chairman Beranek opened the public hearing and explained that this item is not ready for the Commission's consideration, but asked if there was anyone who would like to speak on this item. The following spoke in opposition to the proposed Text Amendment. Mr. Edward Maciel, Jr. Dr. Mel Kahn Mr. Sarkis Ekshian MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Falzone, seconded by Commissioner Chiao, to continue this item to the May 27 meeting. With no objection, the motion was approved. CONSENT CALENDAR 2. PLANNING COMMISSION DETERMINATION Finding that the proposed Capital Improvement Program for 2014-2015 is consistent with the General Plan. 3. Minutes of the April 22, 2014, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission Recommended action: Approve MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Falzone, seconded by Commissioner Chiao, to approve a Determination that the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2014- 2015 is consistent with the City's General Plan and to approve the minutes of the April 22, 2014 meeting as presented. Without objection the motion was approved. MATTERS FROM COUNCIL LIAISON Councilman Tay said he was happy to be appointed as the City Council Liaison to the Planning Commission and reported that the recently reviewed case involving a residential overlay was passed at the last City Council meeting. 5-13-14 FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Chiao said that a very productive Law Day was conducted and a large number of residents were served. MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE Commissioner Falzone reported that one item was conditionally approved at the meeting this morning but the applicant may appeal the conditions. MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama said the May 27 agenda will include the Text Amendment item that was continued at this meeting, an appeal of the a conditional approval by the Modification Committee for signage at the Church of the Good Shepherd and two residential condominium projects. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Beranek adjourned this meeting at 7:18 p.m. to May 27, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. tJ 1)r/ut°0-11> Chairman, Planning Commission ATTEST: Seer tary, Planning Commission 5-13-14