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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4 - 1-27-15 PC Minutes 1-27-15 ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 27, 2015 CALL TO ORDER – Vice Chairman Baerg called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Arcadia City Council Chambers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Chan, Chiao, Lin and Baerg ABSENT: Chairman Falzone It was moved by Commissioner Chiao and seconded by Commissioner Lin to excuse Chairman Falzone from the meeting. Without objection, the motion was approved. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None PUBLIC COMMENTS None PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Appeal No. HOA 14-06 - An appeal of the Santa Anita Village Homeowners’ Association’s Architectural Review Board’s design review denial for a new residence at 1122 Drake Road. This item was continued from December 9, 2015, meeting. Applicant/Appellant: Jack Ng, Designer Recommendation: Continue to February 10 Mr. Kasama introduced this item and explained that the applicant/appellant has requested a continuance. Vice Chairman Baerg opened the public hearing and asked for a motion to continue the public hearing to February 10, 2015. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to continue the public hearing to February 10, 2015. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Chiao, Lin and Baerg NOES: None ABSENT: Chairman Falzone 1-27-15 2. Resolution No. 1932 - Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 14-17 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a 1,200 square-foot tutoring center at 23 Las Tunas Drive. Applicant: Little Stanford Academy Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1932 Mr. Kasama introduced the item. Associate Planner, Tim Schwehr, presented the staff report. Vice Chairman Baerg opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak. Ms. Eileen Li, school director, responded. Vice Chairman Baerg asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this item. The following responded. Mr. Cameron Cooper, school employee Mr. Fernando Gonzalez, school employee Mr. Daniel Bylun, school employee Vice Chairman Baerg 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 14-17 and the Categorical Exemption, subject to the findings and conditions in the staff report, and to adopt Resolution No. 1932 with the added condition that all classrooms are required to have a window. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Lin and Baerg NOES: Commissioner Chiao ABSENT: Chairman Falzone There is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. Appeals are to be filed by 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2015. 3. Resolution No. 1933 - Approving an amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 05-15 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to allow the sale of beer and wine for off- site consumption at the existing drugstore (Walgreen’s) at 140 E. Live Oak Avenue. 1-27-15 Applicant: Walgreen Co. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1933 Mr. Kasama introduced the item. Associate Planner, Tim Schwehr, presented the staff report. Vice Chairman Baerg opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak. The applicant was not present. Vice Chairman Baerg asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this item. There were none. Vice Chairman Baerg 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 Lin to approve the amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 15-05 and the Categorical Exemption, subject to the findings and conditions in the staff report, and to adopt Resolution No. 1933. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Chiao, Lin and Baerg NOES: None ABSENT: Chairman Falzone There is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. Appeals are to be filed by 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2015. CONSENT CALENDAR 4. Minutes of the January 13, 2015, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Lin, seconded by Commissioner Chiao, to approve the minutes as presented. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Chiao, Lin and Baerg NOES: None ABSENT: Chairman Falzone 1-27-15 MATTERS FROM COUNCIL LIAISON Councilman Tay said that he attended the League of California Cities Academy for new councilmen and it was very good. He highly recommended the League’s Planning Commissioners Academy on March 4 through 6. FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Nothing to report. MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE Commissioner Lin reported that the Modification Committee meeting was canceled. MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama said the agenda for the next Planning Commission meeting will include the continued appeal of the design review at 1122 Drake Rd., a Conditional Use Permit for a preschool expansion and a multi-family development at 415 California St. Commissioner Chan asked for an update on the astro turf issue. Mr. Kasama explained that it is still being studied, and will be included in the Zoning Code Update. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chairman Baerg adjourned this meeting at 7:39 p.m. to Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. Chairman, Planning Commission ATTEST: Secretary, Planning Commission