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Et* ' Wednesday, November 12, 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, Chiao, Lin and Falzone
ABSENT: None
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
A continuance request for Item 2 and additional information related to Item 7 were
distributed to the Commissioners.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution No. 1920 —Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 14-13, with
a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) to operate a 1,600 square-foot tutoring center at 157 East Foothill
Blvd.
Applicant: Mr. Joe Ho, Business Owner
Mr. Kasama briefly introduced the item.
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. Mr. Joe Ho, 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 Chan, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to close the
public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Commissioner Lin to approve
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 14-13 subject to the findings and conditions in the
staff report as modified and to adopt Resolution No. 1920.
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ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Chiao, Lin and Falzone
NOES: None
2. Resolution No. 1921 — Denying Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP
14-08, with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) for the conversion of an existing 15,585 square-foot
commercial building into a classroom building at 325 N. Santa Anita Avenue.
Applicant: Mr. Thomas P. Clarke
Mr. Kasama briefly introduced the item and explained that the applicant has
requested a continuance. He asked if there was anyone, besides the applicant, who
wishes to speak on this item. Since there were none, the reading of the staff report
was waived.
Chairman Falzone opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to
speak in favor of this item. The applicant, Mr. Clarke, explained that he was
requesting a continuance to the January 13, 2015, meeting.
Chairman Falzone asked if anyone would else like to speak in opposition to this item.
There were none.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Chiao, to
continue the public hearing to the January 13, 2015, meeting.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Chiao, Lin and Falzone
NOES: None
3. Resolution No. 1923 — Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 14-06 and
Architectural Design Review No. ADR 14-17 with a Categorical Exemption
under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a new 3,372
square-foot sanctuary building at an existing church at 23 West Foothill
Boulevard.
Applicant: Emmanuel Assembly of God Church
Mr. Kasama briefly introduced the item.
Associate Planner, 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. Pastor Tom Shriver, representing the applicant, and Mr. Marvin
Mervel, the project designer, both 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 Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Baerg, to close
the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Baerg, to approve
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 14-06 and Architectural Design Review No. ADR 14-
17 subject to the findings and conditions in the staff report and to adopt Resolution
No. 1923.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Chiao, Lin and Falzone
NOES: None
4. Resolution No. 1924 — Approving Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 14-07
(72892), Modification No. MC 14-04 and Architectural Design Review No.
ADR 14-06 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) for a new 3,995 square-foot, two-story office building at
130 S. First Avenue.
Applicant: Sun's Residential Development, LLC
Commissioner Chiao asked to be recused and left the chambers for the
duration of this hearing.
Mr. Kasama briefly introduced the item.
Associate Planner, 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. Mr. Ben Woo, the project designer, responded.
Chairman Falzone asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this item. Mr.
Milich and Mr. Ed Eckart responded, but only to express concern about construction
next to their common property line wall.
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 Lin, seconded by Commissioner Chan to approve
Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM No. 14-07 (72892), Modification No. MC 14-04 and
Architectural Design Review No. ADR 14-06 subject to the findings and conditions in
the staff report and to adopt Resolution No. 1924.
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ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Chan, Lin and Falzone
NOES: Commissioner Baerg
RECUSED: Commissioner Chiao
Commissioner Chiao rejoined the meeting.
5. Resolution No. 1925 — Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 14-04 with
a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) to operate an 815 square-foot art studio at 511 S. First Avenue, Suite
B.
Applicant: Ms. Yinying Wang, Business Owner
Mr. Kasama briefly introduced the item.
Associate Planner, 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. Mr. Wang speaking on behalf of his wife, the business 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 Chan, seconded by Commissioner Chiao to approve
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 14-04 subject to the findings and conditions in the
staff report and to adopt Resolution No. 1925.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Chan, Chiao, and Falzone
NOES: Commissioners Baerg and Lin
6. Resolution No. 1926 — Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 14-09 and
Architectural Design Review No. ADR 14-05 with a Categorical Exemption
under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to convert an existing
commercial office and warehouse building into a mixed-use building with
commercial offices and one residential unit on the second floor at 150 E.
Santa Clara Street.
Applicant: KVH Design Group, Designer
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Mr. Kasama briefly introduced the item.
Associate Planner, 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. Mr. Kurt Van Hatten, the project designer, 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 approve
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 14-09 and Architectural Design Review No. ADR 14-
05 subject to the findings and conditions in the staff report as modified and to adopt
Resolution No. 1926.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Chiao, Lin and Falzone
NOES: None
7. Homeowners' Association Appeal No. HOA 14-04 — Denial of an appeal of the
Highlands Homeowners' Association Architectural Review Board's denial of
the design concept plans for a new 6,967 square-foot, two-story, single-family
residence at 211 Monte Place.
Appellant: KVH Design Group, Designer
Mr. Kasama briefly introduced the item.
Associate Planner, 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.
Mr. Kurt Van Hatten, the project designer, responded.
Chairman Falzone asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this item. The
following responded:
Mr. David Arvizu, a neighbor
Mr. John Frame, a neighbor
Mr. Carl Sigalos, a neighbor
Ms. Suzanne Ligon, a neighbor
Mr. David Ligon, a neighbor
Mr. Peter Schade, a neighbor
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Ms. Karen Schade, a neighbor
Ms. Elaine Parchar, a neighbor
Ms. April Verlato, ARB Member
Mr. John Uniack, ARB Chairman
Chairman Falzone asked if the applicant would like to speak in rebuttal. Mr. Van
Hatten responded.
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 Lin, seconded by Commissioner Chiao to deny the
appeal and uphold the Highlands Homeowner's Association Architectural Review
Board's denial of the design concept plans for a new residence at 211 Monte Place.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Chiao, Lin and Falzone
NOES: None
CONSENT CALENDAR
8. Minutes of the October 28, 2014, Regular Meeting of the Planning
Commission
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to approve the
minutes as presented.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Chiao, Lin and Falzone
NOES: None
MATTERS FROM COUNCIL LIAISON
Councilman Tay was not present.
FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Chan asked about water conservation measures as conditions of approval,
and said that he will not be able to attend the November 25 meeting.
MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE
Commissioner Lin reported that two items were conditionally approved.
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MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Kasama said that the next agenda will include the continued hearing for a 17-unit condo
project on Las Tunas Drive, a two-unit condo project on El Dorado Street, and consideration
of a Text Amendment to provide protected status to sycamore trees.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Falzone adjourned this meeting at 8:56 p.m. p.m. to Tuesday, November 25, 2014,
at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia.
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