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ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 14, 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
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Modification No. MP 15-02 (changed from MC 14-18) and Single-Family
Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 14-112 with a Categorical Exemption
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to allow a new two-story
modern style residence with a modification to the front yard setback and into
the special setbacks, and to the driveway requirements at 1217 S. Mayflower
Avenue.
Applicant: Scott Yang, Project Designer
Recommendation: Denial
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. Mr. Scott Yang, the Project Architect, responded.
Chairman Falzone asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this item. Mr.
Rodney Williamson, a neighbor, responded.
Chairman Falzone asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this item.
There were none.
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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 Chan, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to continue to
a date uncertain when the updated plans will be available
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chan and Lin
NOES: Commissioners Chiao and Falzone
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. 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. The applicant has withdrawn the appeal.
Applicant/Appellant: Jack Ng, Designer
Recommendation: Accept and file withdrawal of Appeal
3. Minutes of the March 10, 2015, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
Recommendation: Approve
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to accept the
withdrawal of the appeal and approve the minutes as presented.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Chiao, Lin and Falzone
NOES: None
MATTERS FROM COUNCIL LIAISON
Councilman Tay was not present.
FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
Nothing to report.
MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE
Commissioner Lin reported that the Modification Committee conditionally approved an
application for parking and landscape modifications for a commercial development at 45, 49
and 53 E. Duarte Road.
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MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Kasama said that he and Commissioners Lin, Baerg and Chiao will be attending the
Silver Circle dinner. He also mentioned that he is working on the design review tour and
hopes to have it in the next month or two. He said that the April 28 agenda will include a
Conditional Use Permit for an art studio and a Modification application for a one-story
residence in the Lower Rancho, and three items for the Modification Committee.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Falzone adjourned this meeting at 7:40 p.m. to Tuesday, April 28, 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