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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7-29-14 „cora fro, A ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, July 29, 2014 CALL TO ORDER — Chairman Beranek called the meeting to order at 6:00 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 Items distributed to the Planning Commissioners included Power Point presentations prepared by staff and by the appellant both of which apply to all five items. There were also 15 email messages from residents in opposition to all five items and an addendum to the appeal filed on the Item 3 project. City Attorney Steve Deitsch gave a brief rundown on procedures for the meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Appeal of the approval of Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 14-21 and Oak Tree Encroachment Permit Application No. THE 14-48 with an Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a new residence at 1523 Highland Oaks Drive. Appellants: Law Offices of April A. Verlato, on behalf of Mr. Cletus and Mrs. Annette Verlato Applicant: Sanyao International, Inc., Designer Recommended action: Find that this project qualifies as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption from CEQA, Deny the appeal and uphold the approval of the Design Review and Approve the Oak Tree Encroachment Permit. Mr. Kasama introduced the appeal. Associate Planner, Tom Li, presented the staff report. 1 Chairman Beranek opened the public hearing and asked if the appellant would like to speak. Ms. April Verlato Seymour responded. Chairman Beranek asked if the applicant would like to speak in opposition to this appeal. Mr. Jasen Grohs representing Mur-Sol, the developer, responded. Mr. Deitsch asked the appellant if she wanted time for rebuttal. Ms. Seymour responded. Chairman Beranek asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of the appeal. Ms. Narma Ali responded. Chairman Beranek asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to the appeal. The following responded: Mr. John Chavez, a neighbor Mr. Orman Sartwell, a neighbor Mr. John Murphy, a local resident Ms. Raquel Elmore, a neighbor Ms. Christina Chavez, a neighbor Ms. Annie Wang, a neighbor Mr. Dietsch offered the appellant time for rebuttal. Ms. Seymour responded. 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 Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Falzone, to find that this project is exempt from CEQA, and that the proposed design is compatible and consistent with the City's design guidelines, and deny the appeal and uphold the staff approvals of Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 14-21 and Oak Tree Encroachment Permit Application No. THE 14-48. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chiao, Falzone, and Beranek NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Parrille 2. Appeal No. HOA 14-02 — An appeal of the Highlands Homeowners Association's Architectural Review Board's Design Review Approval and Consideration of Oak Tree Encroachment Permit Application No. THE 14-27 with an Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a new residence at 1717 Alta Oaks Drive. Appellants: April A. Seymour and Jun Segimoto Applicant: Sanyao International, Inc., Designer 2 Recommended action: Find that this project qualifies as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption from CEQA, Deny the appeal and uphold the approval of the Architectural Review Board, and Approve the Oak Tree Encroachment Permit. Mr. Kasama introduced the appeal. Associate Planner, Tom Li, presented the staff report. Chairman Beranek opened the public hearing and asked if the appellant would like to speak. Ms. April Seymour responded. Chairman Beranek asked if the applicant would like to speak in opposition to the appeal. Mr. Robert Tong, project designer, responded. Chairman Beranek asked if anyone wanted to speak in favor of the appeal. The following responded. Mr. John Fiet Mr. Steve - noted that his opposition applies to all the appeals on the agenda Ms. Tess Crabtree Ms. Jun Segimoto Mr. George Zordilla Chairman Beranek asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this appeal. The following responded. Mr. Glenn Oyoung Mr. Charles Huang Ms. Peggy Allison Mr. Jeff Bowen Chairman Beranek asked if the appellant would like to speak in rebuttal. Ms. Seymour responded. 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 Commission Chairman Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Falzone, to find that this project is exempt from CEQA, and that the design is consistent with the City's design guidelines and City Council Resolution No. 6770, and deny Appeal No. HOA 14-02 and uphold the ARB decision and the staff approval of Oak Tree Encroachment Permit No. THE 14-27. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chiao, Falzone, and Beranek NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Parrille At this point, Chairman Beranek called for a brief recess. Chairman Beranek resumed the Chair and called the meeting to order. 3 Mr. Kasama introduced the next item. 3. Appeal of the approval of Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 13-140 with an Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a new residence at 1203 Highland Oaks Drive. Appellants: April A. Seymour, Carol Rosenthal, and Christine Eng. Applicant: PDS Studio, Inc., Designer Recommended action: Find that this project qualifies as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption from CEQA, and Deny the appeal and uphold the Approval of the design review. Mr. Kasama introduced the appeal. Associate Planner, Tom Li, presented the staff report. Chairman Beranek asked if the appellant would like to speak. Ms. April Seymour responded. Chairman Beranek asked if the applicant would like to speak. Mr. Philip Chan, PDS designer, responded. Chairman Beranek opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this appeal. The following responded: Mr. Dong Chang Ms. Jane Chun Ms. Rosalind Barrie Mr. George Zordilla Mr. John Uniack Ms. Carolyn Papp Mr. Joe Baiunco Ms. Jennifer Duclett Ms. Laurie Thompson Mr. David Arvizu Chairman Beranek asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this appeal. The following responded: Mr. Ash Rizk Mr. Jack Ferestad Chairman Beranek asked if the appellant would like to speak in rebuttal. Ms. Seymour responded. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Chaio, to close the Public Hearing. Without objection the motion was approved. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Falzone, to refer this project to the Highlands Homeowner's Association Architectural Review Board for consideration. 4 ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Falzone, and Beranek NOES: Commissioner Chiao ABSENT: Commissioner Parrille Mr. Kasama introduced the next item. 4. Appeal of the approval of Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 14-03 and Oak Tree Encroachment Permit No. THE 14-06 with an Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a new residence at 1350 Highland Oaks Drive. Appellants: April A. Seymour, Carol Rosenthal, Shwujing Jessica Liu, and Christine Eng Applicant: Sanyao International, Inc., Designer Recommended action: Find that this project qualifies as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption from CEQA, Deny the appeal and uphold the Approval of the design review and approve the Oak Tree Encroachment Permit. Associate Planner, Tom Li, presented the staff report. Chairman Beranek opened the public hearing and asked if the appellant would like to speak in favor of this appeal. Ms. April Seymour responded. Chairman Beranek asked if the applicant would like to speak in rebuttal. Mr. Robert Tong, the designer of the proposed home, responded. Chairman Beranek asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of the appeal. The following responded: Ms. Shelley Chu Mr. Edwin McLee Mr. George Ivea Mr. Dong Chan Mr. John Uniack Ms. Faye Wang Mr. Steve Chairman Beranek asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this appeal. The following responded: Mr. Glenn Oyoung Chairman Beranek asked if the appellant would like to speak in rebuttal. Ms. Seymour responded. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Falzone, to close the Public Hearing. Without objection the motion was approved. 5 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Falzone, seconded by Commissioner Chiao, to find that this project is exempt from CEQA, and that the design is consistent with the City's design guidelines and City Council Resolution No. 6770, and deny the appeal and uphold staff approvals of Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 14- 03 and Oak Tree Encroachment Permit Application No. TRE 14-06. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chiao, Falzone, and Beranek NOES: Commissioner Baerg ABSENT: Commissioner Parrille Mr. Kasama introduced the next item. 5. Appeal of the approval of Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 14-26, and Oak Tree Encroachment Permit No. TRE 14-16 with an Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a new residence at 1800 Wilson Avenue. Appellants: April A. Seymour and Lori Gamez Applicant: Sanyao International, Inc., Designer Recommended action: Find that this project qualifies as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption from CEQA, Deny the appeal and uphold the Approval of the design review, and Approve the Oak Tree Encroachment Permit. Associate Planner, Tom Li, presented the staff report. Chairman Beranek opened the public hearing and asked if the appellant would like to speak in favor of this appeal. Ms. April Seymour responded. Chairman Beranek asked if the applicant would like to speak in opposition to this appeal. Mr. Robert Tong responded. Chairman Beranek asked if anyone wanted to speak in favor of the appeal. The following responded: Mr. Edward Wong Mr. George Zordilla Ms. Jane Chun Ms. Laurie Balas Ms. Clara Reed Mr. John Uniack Chairman Beranek asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this appeal. The following responded: Mr. Todd Bowden Ms. Katie Allison Mr. Ash Rizk 6 Chairman Beranek asked if the appellant would like to speak in rebuttal. Ms. Seymour responded. 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 Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Falzone, to find that this project is exempt from CEQA, and that with concessions, the design is consistent with the City's design guidelines and deny the appeal and uphold the staff approvals of Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 14-26 and Oak Tree Encroachment Permit Application No. THE 14-16. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chiao, Fa!zone, and Beranek NOES: Commissioner Baerg ABSENT: Commissioner Parrille ADJOURNMENT Chairman Beranek mentioned that this is his last meeting and said that it was an honor to serve on the Commission and he enjoyed working with the Commissioners. Chairman Beranek adjourned this meeting at 11:40 p.m. to August 12, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. Chairman, P nnin g o�mission ATTEST: Secretary, Planning Commission 7