HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-9-15 PC MinutesARCADIA 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.
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.
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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)
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ROLL CALL
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Chan, Chiao and Lin
Chairman Falzone
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:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Commissioners Chiao, Lin and Falzone
None
Commissioner Baerg
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 3r1 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.
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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.
ATTEST:
Sec f: -ry, Planning Commission
Chairman, Plafning Commission