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!k!"' ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION
0` r' REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
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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
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
A copy of a memo related to Item 2 was distributed to each Commissioner and a
correction to the minutes of the May 27, 2014 meeting was noted. Each
Commissioner also received a copy of a memo to Chairman Beranek and
Commissioner Parrille requesting an extension of their terms through July 2014.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Modification No. MP 14-03 with an Exemption from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to allow second-story side yard setbacks of
13'-6" in lieu of 27'-1" required for a proposed new two-story residence due to
the irregular shape of the lot at 560 W. Orange Grove Ave. The architectural
design of the proposed new residence has been approved by the Architectural
Review Board of the Santa Anita Oaks Homeowners' Association.
Applicant: Simon Lee
Recommended action: Find that this project is exempt from CEQA, and
conditionally approve MP 14-03.
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 Item.
Mr. Corky Nicholson, a consultant for Simon Lee Assocs., responded.
Chairman Beranek asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this
item.
Mr. Jason Fan, a neighbor, responded.
Chairman Beranek asked if the applicant would like to speak in rebuttal.
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MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Parrille to close
the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Parrille, to find
this project is exempt from CEQA, and to approve the application subject to the
conditions in the staff report including the additional conditions distributed to
commissioners before meeting, and to adopt the Resolution.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Chiao, Falzone, Parrille and Beranek
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Baerg
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 20, 2014.
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Minutes of the May 27, 2014, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
Recommended action: Approve as corrected
MOTION
Without objection the minutes were approved.
MATTERS FROM COUNCIL LIAISON
Nothing to report.
FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
Commissioners terms were discussed and Chairman Beranek and Commissioner Parrille
agreed to extend their terms for one month to allow the City Council additional time to appoint
their replacements, except that Commissioner Parrille will not be available for the July 22
regular meeting.
Commissioner Chiao said that he will not be able to attend the regular meeting on August 26.
MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE
Commissioner Falzone reported that the Modification Committee meeting was cancelled.
MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Kasama said that the June 24 agenda will include Modifications for a new house at 800
Hampton Rd., and an appeal of a design review denial at 500 San Luis Rey Rd. There are
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