HomeMy WebLinkAbout9-9-14 ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION
REsiesi 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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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