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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3 - 7-14-15 PC Minutes 7-14-15 ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, July 14, 2015 CALL TO ORDER – Vice Chairman Baerg 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 Baerg ABSENT: None SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS The appellant on Item 1 provided some materials regarding his case to each Commissioner and there were several letters from neighbors on Items 2 and 3 distributed as well. PUBLIC COMMENTS None PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 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 side yard fences at 1061 Fallen Leaf Road. This item is continued from the June 23, 2015, meeting. Applicant: Shi Tung Wei, Property Owner Recommendation: Conditional approval Mr. Kasama introduced the item. Assistant Planner Jordan Chamberlin presented the staff report. Vice Chairman Baerg opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak. Mr. Shi Tung Wei responded. Vice Chairman Baerg asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this item. Ms. Queena Wei and Mr. Alan Quan, the applicants daughter and son-in-law, responded. Vice Chairman Baerg asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this item. Mr. Brad Koehler, ARB Chairman, responded. Vice Chairman Baerg asked if the applicant would like to speak in rebuttal and Mr. Shi responded. 7-14-15 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Lin, seconded by Commissioner Chiao, to continue Homeowners’ Association Appeal No. HOA 15-02 and Modification Application No. MP 15-04 to the July 28, 2015 meeting. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Chiao and Lin NOES: Commissioner Baerg 2. Modification No. MP 14-14 and Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 14-95 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a new two-story, Craftsman-style residence with an attached two-car garage at 2236 Hollis Lane. Applicant: Marvin Fong Recommendation: Conditional approval Mr. Kasama introduced the item. Associate Planner Tim Schwehr, presented the staff report. Vice Chairman Baerg opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak. Mr. Marvin Fong, the designer, responded. Vice Chairman Baerg asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this item. There were none. Vice Chairman Baerg asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this item. The following neighbors responded: Kevin Wu Deborah Clemmer Lisa Muckler Sherilee Pocino Stephan Freeack Gabby Fong Sherry Lee Neighbors demonstrated opposition by rising together in the audience. Vice Chairman Baerg asked if the applicant would like to speak in rebuttal and Mr. Fong responded. 7-14-15 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 Lin, seconded by Vice Chairman Baerg, to continue Modification Application No. MP 14-14 and Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 14-95 to the August 11, 2015, meeting. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chiao, Lin and Baerg NOES: Commissioner Chan 3. Resolution No. 1942 – Approving Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 73061 and Multiple-Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 14-11 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a ten-unit residential condominium development at 1222 Temple City Boulevard. Applicant: Stanley Tsai, JWDA Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1942 Commissioner Lin recused himself and left the Council Chambers because he works with a resident of the existing buildings at the subject property. Mr. Kasama introduced the item. Assistant Planner Nick Baldwin presented the staff report. Vice Chairman Baerg opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak. Mr. Michael Sun, the project architect, responded. Vice Chairman Baerg asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this item. The following responded: Mr. Tony Chen, Property Manager Mr. Shawn Yu, of EGL Associates Vice Chairman Baerg asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this item. Ms. Katherine Garcia, a tenant, responded. Vice Chairman Baerg asked if the applicant would like to speak in rebuttal. Mr. Tony Chen responded. MOTION 7-14-15 It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Commissioner Chiao, to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Chan, to adopt Resolution No. 1942, approving Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 73061 and Multiple- Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 14-11 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) subject to the conditions in the staff report and with the added conditions offered by the Property Manager for the applicant/property owner to provide 90 days notice of eviction to each tenant, a $1,000 moving allowance, and the return of 100% of security deposits. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Chiao and Baerg NOES: None RECUSED: Commissioner Lin 4. Resolution No. 1943 – Approving Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 73491 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a seven-unit industrial condominium conversion at 12101 Clark Street. Applicant: Chao Di Su, Property Owner Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1943 Vice Chairman Baerg opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak. There was no response. Vice Chairman Baerg asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this item. There were none. Vice Chairman Baerg 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 close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to adopt Resolution No. 1943, approving Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 73491 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL 7-14-15 AYES: Commissioners Chan, Chiao, Lin and Baerg NOES: None CONSENT CALENDAR 5. Minutes of the June 23, 2015, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to approve the minutes as corrected. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Chiao, Lin and Baerg NOES: None MATTERS FROM COUNCIL LIAISON Mayor Kovacic reported that 12 applicants for the Planning Commissioner positions are being interviewed by the City Council and a decision will be made at the July 21 City Council meeting. He said that there is some disagreement among the Council members regarding the Zoning Code Update project but that he expects the commercial and industrial parts of the project will go forward. He noted that the Historical Survey still does not include the Highlands Homeowners Association area. Mayor Kovacic encouraged everyone to take advantage of the Thursday night concerts and Friday night movies presented by the City and mentioned that Matt Denny’s Ale House will sponsor a fundraiser for the Special Olympics on July 22. He also said that the torch ceremony kicking off the Special Olympics will be held on the same day. Mayor Kovacic said that he will not be able to attend the next two Planning Commission meetings because he will be on vacation. FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Chan proposed that the meeting be adjourned in honor of Vice Chairman Baerg for his service to the Planning Commission and the Commissioners agreed. MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE Commissioner Lin reported that the Modification Committee meeting was canceled. MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama mentioned the upcoming California APA conference and also said that a training session for the Planning Commissioner is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, September 30. He added that the next agenda will include a lot split project on Fourth Avenue. 7-14-15 ADJOURNMENT Vice Chairman Baerg adjourned this meeting at 9:52 p.m. to Tuesday, July 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