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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.
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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.
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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.
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