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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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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, Chiao, Lin and Falzone
ABSENT: Commissioner Chan
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Baerg, to
excuse Commissioner Chan from the meeting. With no objection, the motion was
approved.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
A memo requesting to continue public hearing item No. 2 to the November 25,
2014 Planning Commission Meeting
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution No. 1916 — Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 14-10,
thereby amending Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 12-20 with a Categorical
Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to allow beer
and wine service at the existing restaurant (New Fusion Restaurant) at 1227
S. Baldwin Avenue.
Applicant: Ms. Yvonne Lam
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1916
Mr. Kasama briefly introduced the item.
Tim Schwehr presented the staff report.
Chairman Falzone opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to speak
in favor of this item. Ms. Patsy Ma, representing the owner and applicant, responded.
Chairman Falzone asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this item.
There were none.
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MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Chiao, to close
the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Lin to approve
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 14-10 and Adopt Resolution No. 1916.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chiao, Lin and Falzone
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Chan
2. Resolution No. 1917 — Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 14-12,
Multiple-Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 14-12, and Tentative
Tract Map No. TTM 72894 with a Mitigated Negative Declaration per the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a 17-unit residential
condominium development at 132, 136, and 142 Las Tunas Drive.
Applicant: Mr. Matt Waken, Arcadia 17 Development, LLC
Recommendation: To continue with the public hearing of Conditional Use
Permit, Multiple-Family Architectural Design Review and Tentative Tract Map
application to the November 25, 2014 regular meeting
Mr. Kasama briefly introduced the item.
Nick Baldwin presented the staff report.
Chairman Falzone opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to speak
in favor of this item.
There were none
Chairman Falzone asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this item.
There were none.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to continue
the public hearing on this item to the regular meeting on November 25, 2014.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chiao, Lin and Falzone
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Chan
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3. Resolution No. 1918 —Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 14-11 and
Administrative Architectural Design Review No. AADR 14-63 with a
Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
to operate a day spa with beauty treatments and incidental massage at 314 N.
First Avenue.
Applicant: Mrs. Suhuei (Sophie) Chuang, Business Owner
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1918
Mr. Kasama briefly introduced the item.
Nick Baldwin presented the staff report.
Chairman Falzone opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to speak
in favor of this item. Stephen Hsiao, project designer, representing the applicant,
responded.
Chairman Falzone asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this item.
There were none.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, 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
conditionally approve the proposed project and adopt Resolution No. 1918.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chiao, Lin and Falzone
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Chan
4. Resolution No. 1919 — Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 14-14 with
a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) to operate a nail salon with facials and waxing at 411 E. Huntington
Drive, #118.
Applicant: Mr. Phuong M. Le, Business Owner
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1919
Mr. Kasama briefly introduced the item.
Jordan Chamberlin presented the staff report.
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Chairman Falzone opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to speak
in favor of this item. Cindy Nguyen, representing applicant, responded.
Chairman Falzone asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this item.
There were none.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, 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
conditionally approve the proposed project and adopt Resolution No. 1919.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chiao, Lin and Falzone
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Chan
5. Approval of Modification No. MP 14-13 and Single-Family Architectural Design
Review No. SFADR 14-68 with a Categorical Exemption from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a new 4,326 square-foot, two-story,
Mediterranean-style, single-family residence at 400 W. Camino Real Avenue.
Applicant: Mr. Robert Tong, Designer
Recommendation: Conditionally Approve the Proposed Project
Mr. Kasama briefly introduced the item.
Tom Li presented the staff report.
Chairman Falzone opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to speak
in favor of this item. Charles Huang, 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 Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to close the
public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to
conditionally approve the proposed project.
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ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chiao, Lin and Falzone
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Chan
CONSENT CALENDAR
6. Minutes of the September 9, 2014, Regular Meeting of the Planning
Commission
Recommended action: Approve
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to approve
the minutes as presented.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chiao, Lin and Falzone
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Chan
MATTERS FROM COUNCIL LIAISON
Nothing to report
FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Lin gave an update on the conferences he attended in September(California
American Planning Association and California League of Cities)
MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE
Commissioner Lin reported that the Modification Committee meeting was cancelled.
MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
• Commissioner Lin will not be at the October 28, 2014 Modification Committee and
Planning Commission meeting. In his absence, Commissioner Chan will Chair the
Modification Committee meeting.
• Update on AB 1147 (Massage Therapy Act)
• Congratulatory to Commissioner Baerg on his new
Attorney at the City of Long Beach. position as the Deputy City
• Upcoming items for the November and December meetings
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ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Falzone adjourned this meeting at 7:50 p.m. to October 28, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia.
Chairman, anning Commission
ATTEST:
Secretary, Planning Commission
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