HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-10-15 Planning Commission MinutesARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 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 introduced Attorney Jim Priest from Best Best & Krieger who was at the
meeting to provide legal advice regarding Item 2, Text Amendment No. TA 15 -01, to
amend the City's massage and personal service business regulations.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution No. 1935 - Approving Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 73324,
Modification No. MP 14 -22, and Multiple- Family Architectural Design Review
No. MFADR 14 -21 with a Categorical Exemption under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a 13 -unit residential condominium
development at 907 -915 Arcadia Avenue
Applicant: Meilinium Investments, LLC
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1935
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. Javier Gonzalez, the project architect, responded.
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. The
following responded:
Mr. Fabio Bachman, a resident of the existing building
Mr. Alex Flores, a resident of the existing building
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Chairman Falzone asked if the applicant would like to speak in rebuttal. Mr. Gonzalez
responded.
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 Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to adopt
Resolution No. 1935 and approve Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 73324, Modification
No. MP 14 -22, and Multiple- Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 14 -21
and the Categorical Exemption, subject to the findings and conditions in the staff
report.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Chiao, Lin and Falzone
NOES: None
2. Approval of Text Amendment No. TA 15 -01 with an Exemption under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to amend Chapters 2 and 4 of
Article VI, and Chapter 2 of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code to amend
the City's massage and personal service business regulations.
Recommendation: Recommend approval to the City Council
Mr. Kasama introduced the item.
Associate Planner, Tom Li, presented the staff report.
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. A
representative of Orient Retreat Spa and Mr. John Zhao 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
recommend approval of Text Amendment No. TA 15 -01 to the City Council with
clarification on Section 6418.20, subsection P, regarding full height doors and
windows for treatment rooms and with a suggestion to Council to consider retaining
City certification as well as State certification of massage therapists.
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ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Chiao, Lin and Falzone
NOES: None
3. Approval of Text Amendment No. TA 15 -02 with an Exemption under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to amend Chapter 2, Part 5 of
Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code to amend the City's real estate and
developer - contractor sign regulations.
Recommendation: Recommend approval to the City Council
Mr. Kasama introduced the item.
Associate Planner, Tim Schwehr, presented the staff report.
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 Chan, seconded by Commissioner Chiao, to dose the
public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Lin, seconded by Commissioner Chiao, to
recommend approval of Text Amendment No. TA 15 -02 to the City Council with
comments from the Planning Commission to be included in the Staff Report.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Chan, Chiao, Lin and Falzone
NOES: Commissioner Baerg
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Minutes of the February 24, 2015, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to approve
the minutes as presented.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Chiao, Lin and Falzone
NOES: None
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MATTERS FROM COUNCIL LIAISON
Councilman Tay reported on the Residential Zoning Code Update Community Meeting on
February 26. He said the meeting was well attended and the residents had many comments
and concerns. In response to their concerns a Neighborhood Impacts Committee consisting
of local residents, Homeowners Association representatives, and developers, will be formed
to address these issues.
FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
Commissioners Chan and Lin reported on the League of California Cities Planning
Commissioners Academy which they attended last week. Commissioner Lin provided a copy
of one of the Power Point Presentation on electronic communication. Commissioner Chan
noted that AB 1147 regarding massage regulations was another issue they covered.
Commissioner Baerg asked if affordable housing requirements were still in force. Mr.
Kasama replied that density bonuses are in place and requirements are in force.
Commissioner Baerg mentioned that when he first joined the Commission. staff arranged a
city tour citing examples of different types of architecture; i.e., desirable versus undesirable
features, and that in light of the recent controversy perhaps an updated tour would be in
order.
Mr. Kruckeberg agreed that a tour would be beneficial and said that he would set it up.
Commissioner Chan asked if the City has considered having a Design Review Board. Mr.
Kruckeberg replied that the City Council has considered establishing a Design Review Board
but, to date, has decided against it.
Commissioner Chan asked if the City has any funds set aside for housing. Mr. Kruckeberg
said that no funding source has replaced redevelopment.
MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE
Commissioner Lin reported that two applications were approved for modifications to
setbacks.
MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Kasama said that the Text Amendments reviewed tonight will be presented to the City
Council at their April 7 meeting. He also said that so far, there are no items scheduled for the
March 24 meeting so the meeting will probably be canceled. However, there are a few items
scheduled for the Modification Committee meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Falzone adjourned this meeting at 8:41 p.m. to Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at 7 :00
p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia.
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