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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4 - 6-9-15 PC Minutes 6-9-15 ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 9, 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 Chan, Chiao, Lin and Falzone ABSENT: Commissioner Baerg MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to excuse Commissioner Baerg from the meeting. Without objection, the motion was approved. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS A copy of the Power Point presentation relating to Item 2 was given to each Commissioner. PUBLIC COMMENTS None PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution No. 1938 – Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 14-22 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a day spa at 70 and 72 W. Live Oak Avenue to reduce the size of the business to only 70 W. Live Oak Avenue and limit the services to massage. This item was continued from the May 26 meeting. Applicant: Xiu Qiu Chen, Business Owner Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1938 Mr. Kasama introduced the item, which was continued from the May 26 meeting due to a 2-2 vote on a motion to approve. Assistant Planner, Nick Baldwin, presented the staff report. Chairman Falzone asked if the Commissioners would like to reopen the public hearing. There was no motion to reopen the public hearing. 6-9-15 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to adopt Resolution No. 1938 and approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 14-22, with a Categorical Exemption under CEQA, subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Lin and Falzone NOES: Commissioner Chiao ABSENT: Commissioner Baerg 2. Resolution No. 1939 – Approving Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 14-01 (72681); Residential Mountainous Development Permit No. RM 14-01; and consideration of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the development of a single-family residence at 2111 – 2125 Canyon Road. Applicant: Nevis Capital, LLC Recommendation: Conduct the Public Hearing and Direct Staff to Complete the Final EIR and Resolution No. 1939 for Adoption at the June 23, 2015 Meeting 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. Jeff Lee, the property owner, 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: Ms. April Verlato, ARB Chairman for the Highlands Homeowners Association Ms. Karin Hanson, neighbor Mr. Ka Ming Pang, neighbor Mr. Dean Obst, neighbor Chairman Falzone asked if the applicant would like to speak in rebuttal. Mr. Lee responded. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. 6-9-15 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Zi, seconded by Chairman Chiao, to deny Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 14-01 (72681) and Residential Mountainous Development Permit No. RM 14-01; and to not certify the Environmental Impact Report (EIR); and to direct staff to present Resolution No. 1939 at the next meeting. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Chiao, Lin and Falzone NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Baerg 3. Modification No. MC 14-18 and Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 14-112 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a new, two-story, Modern-style residence with an attached three-car garage, and with setback modifications at 1217 S. Mayflower Avenue. This item was continued from the April 14, 2015 meeting. Applicant: Scott Yang, Project Designer Recommendation: Approve the applications 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 applicant, 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. 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 Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to deny Modification No. MC 14-18 and Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 14-112 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 6-9-15 ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Chiao and Lin NOES: Chairman Falzone ABSENT: Commissioner Baerg CONSENT CALENDAR 4. Minutes of the May 26, 2015, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to approve the minutes as presented. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chiao, Lin and Falzone NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Baerg ABSTAIN: Commissioner Chan MATTERS FROM COUNCIL LIAISON Mayor Kovacic thanked Chairman Falzone and Commissioner Baerg for their service to the Planning Commission and said that the City Council is currently reviewing applications for their replacements and the next step will be to schedule interviews. He reported that the City Council approved the 2015-2016 budget for approximately $67 million with two items added. One item was the addition of two police officers dedicated to the mall and the other was a part-time consultant for economic development. Mayor Kovacic said a downtown event is planned for the 3rd of July at the Gold Line Plaza and that the City Council has approved an agreement with an event organizer for a Friday evening family street festival on First Avenue north of Huntington Drive. At the end of the year, the Council will reevaluate the program and decide whether or not to continue it. Mayor Kovacic talked about the two homes in the Highlands Homeowners Association area that were denied and then approved on appeal by the Planning Commission and approved on appeal again by the City Council. He said that these actions resulted in a lawsuit which is currently pending and explained that during this period the Council elected to stop work on the zoning code update and community meetings and to continue with the historical survey for all parts of the City except the Highlands Homeowners Association area to avoid any possible conflict with the law suit. Subsequently, these decisions were challenged because they were made in closed session. The City Council decided to bring these issues back for debate in open session on June 16. The Mayor said that he feels these efforts should continue but that the vote could go either way on the 16th. He closed by saying that he cannot attend the next Planning Commission meeting. 6-9-15 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 asked Chairman Falzone if he would be willing continue his term through the first meeting in July if a replacement has not been named and the Chairman agreed. Mr. Kasama said that he will be making the same request of Commissioner Baerg. Mr. Kasama said that the next agenda will include the Dorn Platz mixed use proposal next to 24 Hour Fitness, a parking modification at the Arcadia Hub, an appeal on a wrought iron fence in the Upper Rancho, and modifications for a two-story home on Hollis Lane. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Falzone adjourned this meeting at 9:10 p.m. to Tuesday, June 23, 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