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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2 � ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION . r 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. 7-22-14 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. 7-22-14 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 7-22-14