HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 1 - CUP 14-08STAFF REPORT
Development Services Department
DATE: January 13, 2015
TO: Honorable Chairman and Planning Commission
FROM: Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrat
By: Jordan Chamberlin, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT: WITHDRAWAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO.
CUP 14 -08 FOR THE CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING 15,585
SQUARE -FOOT COMMERCIAL BUILDING INTO A CLASSROOM
BUILDING AT 325 N. SANTA ANITA AVENUE
Recommendation: Close the Public Hearing and Acknowledge the
Withdrawal of the Application
At the November 12, 2014, Planning Commission meeting, a public hearing was
opened to consider a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application to convert an existing
15,585 square -foot commercial building at 325 N. Santa Anita Avenue into a satellite
academic building for the Arroyo Pacific Academy, a prep school at 41 W. Santa Clara
Street.
It was recommended that the Planning Commission deny application no. CUP 14 -08,
because of inconsistencies with the City's General Plan. The applicant requested a
continuance to allow time for him to consider an alternative proposal that could be
supported by the City, and that would address staffs concerns. The Planning
Commission voted 5 -0 to continue the hearing to the January 13, 2015, meeting.
On December 4, 2014, staff met with the applicant to discuss an alternative proposal
that would involve other buildings along Rolyn Place to create a more campus -like
environment. Due to these changes, the applicant has withdrawn the application — see
the attached letter.
Attachment: Withdrawal Letter
Arroyo Pacific Academy
41 West Santa Clara Street • Arcadia, CA 91007 . (626) 294-0661
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Planning Services
City of Arcadia
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