HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2 � ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION
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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, July 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, Chiao, Falzone, and Beranek
ABSENT: Commissioner Parrille
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Falzone, seconded by Commissioner Chiao, to
excuse Commissioner Parrille from the meeting. With no objection, the motion
was approved.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Homeowners' Association Appeal No. HOA 14-01 and Oak Tree
Encroachment Permit Application No. THE 14-43 with an Exemption from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the design and site layout for
a new 11,250 square-foot, two-story, single-family residence and an Oak Tree
Encroachment Permit to allow new landscaping, hardscape and garden walls
to encroach upon 13 oak trees at 1100 Fallen Leaf Road.
Appellants: Archie and Lois Miller
Applicant: Mur-Sol Development, LLC
Recommended action: Continue the public hearing of the Appeal and Oak
Tree Encroachment Permit Application to the September 9, 2014 regular
meeting.
Mr. Kasama briefly introduced the item and noted that the appellants and
applicant are in agreement with the recommended requested a continuance.
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 item.
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There were none.
Chairman Beranek asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this item.
There were none.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Faizone, seconded by Commissioner Baerg, to
continue the public hearing on this item to the regular meeting on September 9, 2014.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chiao, Falzone, and Beranek
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Parrille
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Minutes of the July 8, 2014, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
Recommended action: Approve
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Faizone, seconded by Commissioner Chiao, to
approve the minutes as presented. Without objection, the minutes were approved.
MATTERS FROM COUNCIL LIAISON
Councilman Sho Tay thanked Chairman Beranek for his years of service on the Planning
Commission.
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 distributed an email message from Ms. April Verlato, the one appellant on each
of five the HOA appeals, discussing the length of time to be allotted to each speaker at the
special meeting on July 29. Ms. Verlato wrote that she wants to make a power point
presentation at the special meeting. He also discussed procedures for conducting a meeting
where there are several participants from the audience, particularly in regard to the length of
time allotted each speaker.
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Commissioner Baerg asked when the Commissioners can expect to receive the agenda and
attachments for the special meeting and if Ms. Verlato's appeal letters will be included. Mr.
Kasama said that the agenda packets will be delivered on Thursday afternoon and confirmed
that the appeal letters will be included.
Commissioner Chiao asked if the City Attorney would attend the Special Meeting and Mr.
Kasama confirmed that Mr. Deitsch will be attending the meeting and will be available to
answer any questions and provide direction.
Mr. Kasama said the August 8 agenda will include a three unit residential condominium and a
proposed trade school. He also mentioned that the appeal on behalf of the Church of the
Good Shepherd for a monument sign has been postponed to the September 16 City Council
meeting.
Mr. Kasama also distributed information on the California APA Annual Conference and the
League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Beranek adjourned this meeting at 7:18 p.m. to July 22, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia and said that there is
also a special meeting scheduled for July 29, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers.
Chairman, Planning Commission
ATTEST:
Secretary, Planning Commission
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