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Home My WebLink About5-27-14 •�I.upuYry�� : • ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION a'- REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 27, 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, Chiao, Falzone, and Parrille ABSENT: None SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS A copy of an email message regarding Item 1 was distributed to the Commissioners. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Continued from April 22, 2014, Regular Meeting - Text Amendment No. 14-01, continued from May 13, 2014 meeting, 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. Repealing the Lot Coverage limitation in the Planned Industrial District (M-1) zone. f. 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. 5-27-14 Chairman Beranek opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this Item. Sarkis Ekshian asked for clarification on this Text Amendment. Patricia Huff spoke in favor of the Text Amendment. Chairman Beranek asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this item. 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 Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Falzone, to table this item until more data is available. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Falzone, and Parrille NOES: Commissioners Beranek and Chiao Chairman Beranek and Commissioner Parrille recused themselves from the next item and left the Council Chambers. Vice Chairman Falzone assumed the Chair. 2. The applicant is appealing the Modification Committee's conditional approval of Modification No. MC 13-26 and Sign Architectural Design Review No. SADR 13-52 for two new 7'-1" high by 8'-6" wide, double-sided monument signs with electronic message boards at 400 W. Duarte Road (DBA: Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist): a. A total of four monument signs (two existing and two new signs) with a combined total sign area of 411 square feet; and b. Allow the two new monument signs to be illuminated. Applicant: CalWest Lighting Services, Agent Representing the Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Recommended action: Deny appeal and uphold Modification Committee's decision Assistant Planner, Jordan Chamberlin, presented the staff report. Vice Chairman Falzone asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this appeal. The following responded: Philip Wood 5-27-14 Jim Romo Sarah Murphy Wayne Whitehill David Raymond Channing Lushbough Vice Chairman Falzone asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this appeal. There were none. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Falzone to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Chiao, to deny the appeal and uphold the Modification Committee's decision to conditionally approve the application for only one sign on Duarte Road. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Baerg and Chiao NOES: Commissioner Falzone RECUSED: Commissioners Beranek and Parrille There is a five working day appeal period following the Planning Commission's decision. Appeals are to be filed by 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Chairman Beranek and Commissioner Parrille rejoined the meeting. 3. Resolution No. 1905 - The applicant is requesting approval for a Tentative Parcel Map (TPM 14-05 (72769)) and Multiple-Family Architectural Design Review (MFADR 13-36) for a proposed three-unit, residential condominium development at 130 Alta Street. Applicant: Benjamin Zhu, Designer Recommended action: Conditional approval Associate Planner, Tim Schwehr, presented the staff report. Chairman Beranek opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to speak in support of this project. Benjamin Zhu, Project Designer, responded. Chairman Beranek asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this project. Alex Sajac, a neighbor, responded. 5-27-14 Chairman Beranek asked if the applicant would like to speak in rebuttal. Benjamin Zhu responded. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Baerg to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Chiao, to adopt Resolution No. 1905 to conditionally approve Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 14-05 (72769) and Multiple-Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 13-36 with a Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a three-unit, residential condominium development at 130 Alta Street. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chiao, Falzone, Parrille and Beranek NOES: None There is a ten calendar day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. Appeals are to be filed by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2014. Commissioner Ching recused himself from the next item and left the Council Chambers. 4. Resolution No. 1906 — The applicant is requesting approval for a Tentative Tract Map (TTM 72783) the following Modifications (MP 13-17), and Multiple- Family Architectural Design Review (MFADR 13-43) for a proposed six-unit residential condominium development at 803 Arcadia Avenue: a. Side yard setbacks of 9'-0" in lieu of 10'-0" required, and b. 9'-0" wide private open spaces in lieu of 10'-0" required. Applicant: Ben Wu of Sun Homeland, Inc., Property Owner Recommended action: Conditional approval Associate Planner, Tom Li, presented the staff report. Chairman Beranek opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to speak in support of this project. Jason Zhay, Project Architect, responded. Chairman Beranek asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this project. There were none. 5-27-14 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Falzone, seconded by Commissioner Chiao to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Baerg, to adopt Resolution No. 1906 to conditionally approve Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 72783 and Multiple-Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 13-43 with a Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a six-unit, residential condominium development at 803 Arcadia Avenue. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chiao, Falzone and Beranek NOES: Commissioner Parrille There is a ten calendar day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. Appeals are to be filed by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2014. Commissioner Ching rejoined meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR 5. Minutes of the May 13, 2014, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission Recommended action: Approve MOTION Without objection the minutes were approved. MATTERS FROM COUNCIL LIAISON Nothing to report. FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Nothing to report. MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE Commissioner Falzone reported that the Modification Committee meeting was cancelled. MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama said the next agenda will include a Modification for a house on Orange Grove that was approved by the HOA but the applicants are requesting setback modifications and a 20 unit condo project at 550 S. Second Avenue. 5-27-14 ADJOURNMENT Chairman Beranek adjourned this meeting at 8:47 p.m. to June 10, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. Et) geil-en/S Chairman, Planning Commission ATTEST: Se _ry, Planning Commission 5-27-14