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0,4 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
CALL TO ORDER — Vice Chairman Falzone called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the
Arcadia City Council Chambers.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Chiao, Lin and Falzone
ABSENT: None
REORGANIZATION
Vice Chairman Falzone called for nominations for Chairman and Vice-Chairman of
the Planning Commission and Modification Committee.
Commissioner Baerg nominated Commissioner Falzone for Chairman and
Commissioner Chiao seconded the nomination.
Commissioner Falzone nominated Commissioner Baerg for Vice-Chairman and
Commissioner Chiao seconded the nomination.
Without objection, the nominations were approved and the nominees elected.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
Each Commissioner was given an amended version of the minutes of the July 29
Special Meeting and revised conditions of approval for Item No. 1.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution No. 1908 — Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 14-01 with an
Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to allow a
6,617 square foot brick masons apprenticeship trade school and a 3,070
square foot union office in an existing 9,687 square foot industrial building
zoned M-1 (Planned Industrial District) at 11818 Clark Street.
Applicant: Mr. Robert Collins, Representing the Bricklayers &Allied
Craftworkers Local No. 4
Recommended action: Find that this project is exempt from CEQA and
conditionally approve the application.
Mr. Kasama briefly introduced the item.
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Assistant Planner, Jordan Chamberlin, presented the staff report.
Chairman Falzone opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to speak
in favor of this item. The applicant, Mr. Robert Collins, responded.
Chairman Falzone asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this item. Mr.
Shawn Yu, representing EGL Associates, a neighbor in an adjacent building,
responded.
Chairman Falzone asked if the applicant would like to speak in rebuttal. Mr. Gary
Anthony, apprenticeship coordinator for the applicant, 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 find that
this project is exempt from CEQA and that the proposal satisfies all requisite findings,
and to conditionally approve the application, and to adopt Resolution No. 1908 as
amended by the City Attorney.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Chiao, Lin and Falzone
NOES: None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Mr. Kasama introduced the discussion items.
a. Zoning Code Update Ad Hoc Committee
Establish an Ad Hoc Committee comprised of two City Council members and
two Planning Commissioners to provide support and input into the
comprehensive Zoning Code Update. Staff requests that the Commission
select two Commissioners to serve on the Zoning Code Ad Hoc Committee.
Ms. Flores explained that a consultant has been hired to assist with the update
of the Zoning Code and asked for two volunteers to participate in an Ad Hoc
Committee to provide advice and comments. Chairman Falzone and
Commissioner Chiao volunteered.
b. Consider Going Paperless and Discuss the Option of Tablets
Discussion of the use of electronic delivery of the Planning Commission
packet.
Ms. Flores asked the Commissioners for their thoughts on electronic delivery
of Planning Commission agenda packets. All of the Commissioners
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expressed enthusiasm for this idea. Ms. Flores agreed to investigate this
option further and report back to the Commissioners at a future meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Minutes of the July 22, 2014, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
Recommended action: Approve
3. Minutes of the July 29, 2014, Special Meeting of the Planning Commission
Recommended action: Approve
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Baerg, to approve
the minutes as amended. Without objection, the minutes were approved.
MATTERS FROM COUNCIL LIAISON
Councilman Sho Tay welcomed the new Planning Commissioners and said he looked
forward to working with them.
FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
Chairman Falzone and Commissioners Baerg and Chiao also welcomed the new Planning
Commissioners.
MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE
Chairman Falzon reported that the Modification Committee meeting was cancelled.
Commissioner Lin was appointed Chairman of the Modification Committee and
Commissioner Chan was appointed Vice Chairman.
MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Kasama said there will be a mixed use project on Wheeler, two applications for
Conditional Use Permits on the next agenda; one for a restaurant on Live Oak Avenue, and
the other for a tutoring center on Baldwin Avenue. Also a three-unit residential condominium
at 138 California St. He mentioned that the annual ethics training will soon be available on-
line and that Commissioner Lin will be attending the League of California Cities Annual
Conference and the APA Conference. He asked the Commissioners to let him know of any
trainings that they are interested in attending.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Falzone adjourned this meeting at 7:35 p.m. to August 26, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia.
Chairman, Planning Commission
ATTEST:
Secretary, Planning Commission
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