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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-10-15 PC Minutes 2-10-15 ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 10, 2015 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 Mr. Kasama noted that copies of two letters regarding the condominium project at 415 California Street, Item 3, were distributed to the Commissioners. 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 the January 27, 2015, meeting. Applicant/Appellant: Jack Ng, Designer Recommendation: Continue to a future Planning Commission meeting Mr. Kasama introduced this item and explained that the applicant/appellant has requested a continuance. Chairman Falzone opened the public hearing and asked for a motion to continue the public hearing to a future date. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Baerg, to continue the public hearing to a future date. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Chiao, Lin and Falzone NOES: None 2-10-15 2. Resolution No. 1930 – Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 14-15 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to expand a preschool by converting a church office building into a classroom building at 66 W. Duarte Road. Applicant: Starkids Preschool Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1930 Mr. Kasama introduced the item. Associate Planner, Tom Li, presented the staff report. Chairman Falzone opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak. There was no response. Chairman Falzone 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 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 14-15 and the Categorical Exemption, subject to the findings and conditions in the staff report, and to adopt Resolution No. 1930. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Chiao, Lin and Falzone NOES: None 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 Wednesday, February 18, 2015. 3. Resolution No. 1934 - Approving Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 73030 and Multiple-Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 14-10 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a 20-unit residential condominium development at 415 California Street. Applicant: New World International Investments, LLC Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1934 2-10-15 Mr. Kasama introduced the item. Associate Planner, Tim Schwehr, presented the staff report. Chairman Falzone opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak. Mr. Michael Sun, the Project Architect, responded. Chairman Falzone asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this item. The following responded: Mr. Ron Appel, neighbor Mr. Tony Chen, the property manager Ms. Mary Lou Willmington, neighbor Chairman Falzone asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this item. The following responded: Mr. Brad Wassal, a resident of the subject property At 7:38, Chairman Falzone called a five minute recess to allow Mr. Wassal to set up his presentation. At 7:43, Chairman Falzone called the meeting back into session. Additional speakers in opposition to this item were: Stacey, a resident of the subject property Pete, a neighbor Anonymous, a resident of the subject property Chairman Falzone asked if the applicant would like to speak in rebuttal. The following responded: Mr. Tony Chen, the property manager Mr. Michael Sun, the project architect 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 Chairman Falzone to continue this item to the February 24, 2015, meeting. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Lin and Falzone NOES: Commissioner Chiao 2-10-15 CONSENT CALENDAR 4. Minutes of the January 27, 2015, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, 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 said the City Council attended a workshop this morning with staff. He added that it was suggested that it would be beneficial for the Planning Commission, Homeowners Associations and developers to participate in a study session to discuss topical issues and that this would probably be scheduled within the next couple of weeks. FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Nothing to report. MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE Commissioner Lin reported that the Modification Committee approved modifications for three projects. MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama said the February 24 agenda will include the 415 California Street project which was continued tonight and that there may possibly be one item for the Modification Committee. He also mentioned that the March 10 agenda will include two Text Amendments; one on regulations for real estate signs and the other on personal services including massage. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Falzone adjourned this meeting at 8:12 p.m. to Tuesday, February 24, 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