HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-23-15 PC MinutesARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 23, 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, Lin and Falzone
ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Chan and seconded by Commissioner Baerg to
excuse Commissioner Chiao from the meeting. Without objection, the motion was
approved.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
Each Commissioner was given a copy of a memo for Item 2, requesting a
continuance to July 14, 2015; another memo on the approval of a Lot Line Adjustment
on El Monte Ave. and a memo from Bonterra regarding comments received on the
Mitigated Negative Declaration for Item 3. They were also given information on
conferences by the American Planning Association and the League of California
Cities.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution No. 1941 — Modification No. MP 15 -02 with a Categorical
Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a
parking modification for the entire Arcadia Hub Shopping Center that would
replace a requirement for a parking demand study for every tenant change
with a parking plan that establishes an administrative process for determining
additional parking space requirements for tenant changes based on a term of
five years or until the total number of spaces is reached, whichever comes
first. The Plan will not physically expand or alter the existing parking facilities.
The address of the site is 1201 -1235 S. Baldwin Avenue and 733, 745 and
815 W. Naomi Avenue.
Applicant: Baldwin Arcadia Center, LP
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1941
Mr. Kasama introduced the item.
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Planning Services Manager, Lisa Flores, presented the staff report. City Engineer
Phil Wray explained the proposed parking evaluation plan.
Chairman Falzone opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to
speak. Ms. Patsy, the leasing agent, and Mr. Tony Chen, property manager,
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 Baerg, 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. 1941 to approve Modification No. 15 -02 with a Categorical Exemption
under CEQA, subject to the conditions in the staff report.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Lin and Falzone
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao
2. Homeowners' Association Appeal No. HOA 15 -02 and Modification Application
No. MP 15 -04 with a Categorical Exemption under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for an appeal of the Rancho Santa Anita
Property Owners' Association Architectural Review Board's denial and
consideration of Zoning Modifications for the existing easterly side yard fence
at 1061 Fallen Leaf Road.
Applicant: Shi Tung Wei, Property Owner
Recommendation: Conditional approval
Mr. Kasama introduced the item and explained that staff has requested a continuance
to the July 14, 2015, meeting.
Chairman Falzone opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to
speak. Mr. Wei responded.
Chairman Falzone asked if anyone else would like to speak on this item. There were
none.
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MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Commissioner Baerg, to continue
to July 14.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Lin and Faizone
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao
3. Resolution No. 1940 — Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 14 -18 and
Architectural Design Review No. ADR 15 -14 with a Zoning Modification for
private open space and a Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a four -story Mixed Use development
with two levels of subterranean parking, and a public outdoor plaza at 57
Wheeler Avenue.
Applicant: DPP Arcadia, LLC
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1940
Mr. Kasama introduced the item.
Planning Services Manager, Lisa Flores, presented the staff report.
Chairman Falzone opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to
speak. Mr. Craig Lutey, property manager, responded.
Chairman Falzone asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this item. Ms. April
Verlato, President of the Downtown Arcadia improvement Association, responded.
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 Baerg, seconded by Chairman Faizone, to adopt
Resolution No. 1940 and to approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 14 -18 and
Architectural Design Review No. ADR 15 -14 with a Zoning Modification for private
open space and a Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) subject to the conditions in the staff report.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Lin and Falzone
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao
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CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Minutes of the June 9, 2015, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
5. Resolution No. 1939 - A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of
Arcadia, California, denying Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 14 -01 (72681) and
Residential Mountainous Development Permit No. RM 14 -01 and not certifying
the Environmental Impact Report for a proposed two -lot subdivision and
grading of a 90.46 -acre undeveloped property to develop one 11.68 -acre
parcel with one single - family residential building pad and for the other 78.78 -
acre parcel to remain as undeveloped open space at 2111 -2125 Canyon
Road.
Recommendation: Approve the minutes of June 9, 2015, and adopt
Resolution No. 1939.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Lin, seconded by Commissioner Baerg, to approve
the minutes as presented and to adopt Resolution No. 1939.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Lin and Falzone
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao
MATTERS FROM COUNCIL LIAISON
Mayor Kovacic was not present.
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 thanked Chairman Falzone for his service to the Planning Commission and said
that the City Council will interview candidates for the openings on the Planning Commission
soon. He mentioned that at the last City Council meeting, the Council discussed the same
items that had been voted on in closed session previously with the same result. Mr. Kasama
told the Commissioners that their denial of the design for a home on Mayflower has been
appealed and will be on the August 4 City Council agenda. He directed the Commissioners'
attention to the material on the upcoming seminars from the APA and League of California
Cities. He said the next Planning Commission agenda will include the item that was
continued tonight, a two -story house on Hollis Lane, a two lot subdivision on Pamela Road
and Fourth Avenue, an industrial condominium conversion on Clark Street, and a ten -unit
condominium proposal on Temple City Boulevard.
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ADJOURNMENT
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Chan and seconded by Commissioner Lin to adjourn
the meeting in recognition and with gratitude for Chairman Sam Falzone's
service to the residents of the City of Arcadia as a Planning Commissioner and
Chairman of the Planning Commission. Without objection, the motion was approved.
Chairman Falzone adjourned this meeting at 8:07 p.m. to Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at 7:00
p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia.
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