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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 9-9-14 11 !Mk ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION � r" REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 9, 2014 CALL TO ORDER — 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, Lin and Falzone ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to excuse Commissioner Chiao 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. This item was continued from the July 22, 2014, meeting. Appellants: Archie and Lois Miller Applicant: Mur-Sol Development, LLC Recommendation: Close the public hearing, acknowledge withdrawal of the appeal. Mr. Kasama briefly introduced the item. Associate Planner, Jordan Chamberlin, presented the staff report. 9-9-14 Chairman Falzone re-opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this item. Mr. Robert Tong, project designer, representing the owner, responded. Chairman Falzone asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this item. There were none. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Lin to acknowledge the withdrawal of the appeal and approve the revised design and the oak tree encroachment applications subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Lin and Falzone NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao 2. Resolution No. 1910—Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 14-08 (72285), Multiple- Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 14-02, Oak Tree Encroachment Permit No. THE 14-02, and Oak Tree Removal Permit No. TRH 14-02 with an Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to allow a three-unit residential condominium development at 138 California Street. This item was continued from the August 26, 2014, meeting. Applicant: Mr. Jimmy Lee, T. J. Build Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1910 Mr. Kasama briefly introduced the item. Associate 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. Mr. Jimmy Lee, the applicant and representative of the property owner, responded. Chairman Falzone asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this item. There were none. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. 9-9-14 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to find that this project is exempt from CEQA and that the proposal satisfies all requisite findings, and to conditionally approve the applications, and to adopt Resolution No. 1910. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Lin and Falzone NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao 3. Resolution No. 1914 - Amendment to the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan (SP 13-02) to modify conditions of approval for two new hotels and a hotel condominium at 130 W. Huntington Dr. Applicant: Mr. Andy Chang Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1914 and forward a recommendation to the City Council. Mr. Kasama briefly introduced the item. Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director, Jason Kruckeberg, presented the staff report. Chairman Falzone opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this item. Mr. Andy Chan, property owner and developer, responded. Chairman Falzone asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this item. There were none. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chan, 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 Lin, 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. 1914. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Lin and Falzone NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao 9-9-14 CONSENT CALENDAR 4. Resolution No. 1911 — Denying Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 13-02, Architectural Design Review No. ADR 13-03, and Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 13-02 for a mixed use development at 57 Wheeler Avenue. Recommendation: Adopt 5. Minutes of the August 26, 2014, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission Recommended action: Approve MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to adopt Resolution No. 1911 and to approve the minutes as presented. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Lin and Falzone NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao MATTERS FROM COUNCIL LIAISON Councilman Tay was not present. FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Nothing to report. MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE Commissioner Lin reported that the Modification Committee meeting was cancelled. MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama said that currently there are no items scheduled for the September 23 Planning Commission meeting or for the Modification Committee meeting. He said that the City Council will review the appeal on the sign application for the Church of the Good Shepherd at the September 16 meeting and noted that the Taste of Arcadia will be held on September 22. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Falzone adjourned this meeting at 7:36 p.m. to September 23, 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 9-9-14