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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-8-15 PC MinutesArcadia Planning Commission Study Session and Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 8, 2015 CALL TO ORDER — Chairman Chiao called the study session meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Arcadia City Council Chambers Conference Room. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Chan, Lewis, Lin, Thompson and Chiao ABSENT: None STUDY SESSION City Attorney, Steve Deitsch, presented a Summary of the Brown Act and Conflict of Interest Laws. The Study Session meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER — Chairman Chiao called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Arcadia City Council Chambers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Chan, Lewis, Lin, Thompson and Chiao ABSENT: None SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS A letter from Ms. Sherilee Pocino related to Item 1 was distributed to each Planning Commissioner. PUBLIC COMMENTS None PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Continuance of 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. This item is continued from the August 11, 2015, meeting. Applicant: Marvin Fong Recommendation: Denial 9 -8 -15 Mr. Kasama introduced the item and turned it over to Management Analyst, Tim Schwehr, who presented the staff report. Chairman Chiao opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak. Ms. Nicole Kukloc - Waldman, representing the applicant, responded. Chairman Chiao asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this item. There were none. Chairman Chiao asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this item. The following responded: Ms. Sherilee Pocino, a neighbor Mr. Steven Freeart, a neighbor Ms. Betty Clemmer, a neighbor Mr. Mark Pocino, a neighbor Mr. Kevin Wu, a neighbor Ms. Joyce Perciballi, a neighbor Ms. April Verlato, a concerned resident Ms. Sheri Lee, a neighbor Mr. David Arvizu, representing Save the Highlands Chairman Chiao asked if the applicant would like to speak in rebuttal. They declined. 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 Chairman Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, to deny Modification Application No. MP 14 -14 and Single - Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 14 -95. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Lewis, Lin, Thompson and Chiao NOES: None There is a five working day appeal period after the approval/denial of the applications. Appeals are to be filed by 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2015. 2. Resolution No. 1946 - Approving Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM No. 15 -04, Multiple- Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 15 -04, Modification No. MP 15 -06 and Oak Tree Encroachment Application No. THE 15 -23, with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a two -unit Spanish style residential condominium development at 616 S. Third Avenue. Applicant: Christopher Loh, Designer 9 -8 -15 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1946 Mr. Kasama introduced the item and turned it over to Assistant Planner, Nick Baldwin, who presented the staff report. Chairman Chiao opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak. Mr. Christopher Loh, the applicant, responded. Chairman Chiao asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this item. There were none. Chairman Chiao asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this item. The following responded: Mr. Bill Burns, a neighbor Mr. Todd Butts, a neighbor Ms. Chloe Perdew, a neighbor Chairman Chiao asked if the applicant would like to speak in rebuttal. Mr. Loh responded. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Lin, seconded by Commissioner Chan, to continue the public hearing to the September 22, 2015, meeting. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Lewis, Lin, Thompson and Chiao NOES: None CONSENT CALENDAR 3. Minutes of the August 25, 2015, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to approve the minutes as presented. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Lewis, Lin, Thompson and Chiao NOES: None MATTERS FROM COUNCIL LIAISON Mayor Kovacic reported that the new Gold Line Station was dedicated recently and that it is ready to be turned over to Metro. Metro authorities have stated that within 30 days of receiving all stations, a firm date will be announced for establishment of service. The Gold Line Foothill Extension and the Expo Line are both scheduled to open at the same time and Metro is not convinced there will be enough trains available to provide full service on both. Metro does not 9 -8 -15 want to open either line at less than full service. We are pushing for a spring launch of the Gold Line Foothill Extension. Mayor Kovacic mentioned that he is hopeful that a resolution will soon be reached on the Zoning Code Update question. He also said that this Friday, at 6:45 a.m., the Arcadia Fire Department will conduct a ceremony to commemorate the tragedy of 9/11. That same night, Arcadia High School will dedicate their new aquatic center and the Arcadia High School Football team will face rival Monrovia High School with the 400 member Arcadia marching band performing at half time. FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Lin asked when a new Chairman will be named to the Modification Committee. Mr. Kasama asked the Commissioners to consider the assignment and said a decision will be made by the next meeting. MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE Commissioner Lin reported that the Modification Committee meeting was canceled. MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama said the September 22 agenda will include the continued hearing from tonight for the condominium project on Third Avenue, and another Commissioner training session is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Chiao adjourned this meeting at 8:49 p.m. to Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. ATTEST: etary, Planning Commission Chairman, Planning Chai g C ion