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Home My WebLink About08-25-15 PC MinutesARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 25, 2015 CALL TO ORDER — Mr. Kasama called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Arcadia City Council Chambers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Chan, Lewis, Lin and Thompson ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Lin and seconded by Commissioner Chan to excuse Commissioner Chiao from the meeting. Without objection, the motion was approved. REORGANIZATION Mr. Kasama called for nominations for Chairman and Vice - Chairman of the Planning Commission and Modification Committee. Commissioner Lin nominated Commissioner Chiao for Chairman. Commissioner Chan nominated Commissioner Lin for Vice - Chairman. Without objection, the nominations were approved and the nominees elected. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None PUBLIC COMMENTS None PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution No. 1945 - Conditional Use Permit Application No CUP 15 -04 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a 1,550 square -foot restaurant with beer and wine service at 815 W. Naomi Avenue, Unit #E in the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center. Applicant: WeiRong Lu, Owner's Representative Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1945 Mr. Kasama introduced the item and turned it over to the Assistant Planner, Jordan Chamberlin, who presented the staff report. 8 -25 -15 Vice Chairman Lin opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak. The applicant declined. Vice Chairman Lin asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this item. There were none. Vice Chairman Lin 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 Thompson, to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Lewis, to adopt Resolution No. Resolution No. 1945 and approve Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 15 -04 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Lewis, Lin and Thompson NOES: None ABSENT: Chairman Chiao There is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. Appeals are to be filed by 5.•30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2015. CONSENT CALENDAR 2. Minutes of the August 8, 2015, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Commissioner Lewis, to approve the minutes as presented. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Lewis, Lin and Thompson NOES: None ABSENT: Chairman Chiao MATTERS FROM COUNCIL LIAISON Mayor Kovacic welcomed Commissioners Lewis and Thompson to Planning Commission. He explained that as Liaison, his responsibility is to listen to the deliberations but not to offer comments because the items under discussion could eventually come before the City Council. He encouraged all members of the Commission to visit the properties on the agenda but cautioned them against discussing the item with more than one other Commissioner to avoid a 8 -25 -15 violation of the Brown Act. Mayor Kovacic noted that only four or five matters are usually appealed over a one year period so the decisions of the Planning Commission are usually final. He said the new Gold Line Station will be dedicated on Saturday at Santa Clara and First Avenue and the CEO of Metro has assured the City that trains will be here in the spring. Mayor Kovacic briefly described the recent events regarding the Zoning Code Update, Historical Review and Neighborhood Impact meetings that led a group of residents to take legal action against the City. He pointed out that although these subjects are contentious; he is not at liberty to discuss the status of the law suit at this time. The Mayor cautioned the Commissioners to be alert to conflict of interest issues so that they can avoid taking actions that are not appropriate and added that if there is any question of a conflict, the Commissioner involved should immediately notify the Community Development Ad ministrator. FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Chan asked when the Chairman of the Modification Committee will be appointed and Mr. Kasama said that will be addressed at the next meeting. MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE Commissioner Lin reported that the Modification Committee meeting was canceled. He also mentioned that he is not available to serve as Chairman in the next term. MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama said the September 8 meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a study session including a presentation by City Attorney, Steve Dietsch, on the Brown Act, Fair Practices Act, etc. The meeting will begin in the Council Chambers Conference Room and will include a light dinner. The regular meeting agenda will include the Hollis Lane project and, perhaps, a two -unit residential condominium project. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chairman Lin adjourned this meeting at 7 :36 p.m. to Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, . Arcadia. ATTEST: Se " ary, Planning Commission Chairman, Planning Com scion 8 -25 -15