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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-24-15 Plannning Commission MinutesARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
CALL TO ORDER — Chairman Falzone called the meeting to order at 7:00
Arcadia City Council Chambers.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Chiao, and Falzone
ABSENT: Commissioner Lin
MOTION
p.m.
in the
It was moved by Commissioner Chan and seconded by Commissioner Baerg to excuse
Commissioner Lin from the meeting. Without objection, the motion was approved.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
Each Commissioner had been given four items relating to Item 1, and a postcard regarding
the Zoning Code Update Community Meeting to be held this Thursday, February 26, 2015.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 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.
This item was continued from the February 10, 2015, meeting.
Applicant: New World International Investments, LLC
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1934
Mr. Kasama introduced the item explaining that the applicant has agreed to give each
tenant at least 90 days' notice to vacate the premises, no earlier than May 20th.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Baerg and seconded by Commissioner Chan to
reopen the public hearing.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg and Chan
NOES: Commissioners Chiao, and Falzone
ABSENT: Commissioner Lin
Chairman Falzone declared the motion failed.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Chiao, to approve
Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 73030 and Multiple - Family Architectural Design Review
No. MFADR 14 -10 and the Categorical Exemption, subject to the findings and
conditions in the staff report, with the additional condition regarding the 90 -day notice
offered by the applicant, and to adopt Resolution No. 1934.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Chiao, and Falzone
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Lin
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Minutes of the February 10, 2015, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission.
MOTION
it was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Chan, to approve
the minutes as presented.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Chiao, and Falzone
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Lin
MATTERS FROM COUNCIL LIAISON
Councilman Tay said that the public is welcome at the Community Meeting on the Residential
Development Standards on Thursday.
FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Chan said that he and Commissioner Lin will be attending the League of
California Cities Planning Commissioners Academy in Newport Beach next week.
MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE
Mr. Kasama reported the Modification Committee meeting was canceled.
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MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Kasama said that at the recent City Council Goal Setting Workshop the Council decided
to establish a Neighborhood Impacts Committee to discuss residential issues. They are
asking for volunteers from each Homeowners Association, development groups, residents
from Southern Arcadia and one Planning Commissioner to join the committee. Chairman
Falzone agreed to represent the Planning Commission. This committee will discuss a full
range of issues such as construction site maintenance and appearance, code enforcement
issues, safety concerns, etc. The meetings will be open and the City Council may attend
although they will not take an active role.
Mr. Kasama said that the March 10 Planning Commission meeting agenda will include two
Text Amendments; one on Real Estate sign regulations and the other on massage and
personal service businesses, and there is a 13 -unit Multiple - Family project on Arcadia
Avenue.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Falzone adjourned this meeting at 7:27 p.m. to Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at 7:00
p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia.
ATTEST:
Secrry, Planning Commission
Chairman, anning Commission