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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4 - 9-22-15 PC Minutes 9-22-15 Arcadia Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 22, 2015 CALL TO ORDER – Chairman Chiao 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, Thompson and Chiao ABSENT: Commissioner Lin MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, to excuse Commissioner Lin from the meeting. Without objection the motion was approved. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None PUBLIC COMMENTS None PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Continued Public Hearing - 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. TRE 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. This item is continued from the September 8, 2015, meeting. Applicant: Christopher Loh, Designer Recommendation: Continue to October 13, 2015, meeting. Mr. Kasama introduced the item and turned it over to Assistant Planner, Nick Baldwin, who presented the staff report. He advised the Commissioners that the applicant requested a continuance to the October 13, 2015, meeting. Chairman Chiao opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak. The applicant was not present. Chairman Chiao asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this item. There were none. 9-22-15 Chairman Chiao asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this item. Mr. Bill Burns, a neighbor, responded. Chairman Chiao asked if the applicant would like to speak in rebuttal. The applicant was not present. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Commissioner Lewis, to continue the public hearing to the October 13, 2015, meeting. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Lewis, Thompson and Chiao NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Lin CONSENT CALENDAR 2. Minutes of the September 8, 2015, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, to approve the minutes as presented. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Lewis, Thompson and Chiao NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Lin MATTERS FROM COUNCIL LIAISON Mayor Kovacic thanked Mr. Burns for speaking on Item 1 and reminded him that either party can appeal a decision of the Planning Commission although he expressed the hope that the issues can be worked out. Mayor Kovacic said that there are two important events coming up soon. On September 27 the Arcadia Police and Fire Departments, the Red Cross and the Arcadia School District will all participate in an emergency preparedness expo at the Community Center. He encouraged all to attend. Then on Monday, September 28, at 5:30 pm, another important event, the Taste of Arcadia, will be held at the Arboretum. He also mentioned the public outreach efforts being conducted by the Recreation Department on Youth and Senior services in the City. On September 24, an information session on proposed water and sewer costs and increases will be held. Mayor Kovacic reported that the City overall has reduced water consumption by 28% and that more work is needed to attain the State mandated 36% reduction goal. Mayor Kovacic said that the State Assessor’s Office reports that last year the City had the 14th highest assessed valuation in Los Angeles County and this year jumped to 13th with an increase of 8.8%, one of the highest increases in the County. 9-22-15 Mayor Kovacic reported that the final two Gold Line Stations were dedicated last Saturday and that Metro will soon let us know when they will be running. He also mentioned that he will not be able to attend the Planning Commission’s Special Meeting on September 29. FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Thompson said that he will not be able to attend the Special Meeting on September 29 as he will be out of town on business. MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE Chairman Chiao reported that the Modification Committee meeting was canceled and he announced that Commissioner Thompson will serve as the new Modification Committee Chairman. MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama said the October 13 agenda will include the item that was continued from tonight, a three-unit residential condominium on Colorado Avenue and possibly a 20-unit project for the Mandarin Baptist Church property on Santa Anita Avenue. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Chiao adjourned this meeting at 7:33 p.m. to Tuesday, September 29, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. Chairman, Planning Commission ATTEST: Secretary, Planning Commission