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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 2 - 10-13-15 PC Minutes 10-13-15 Arcadia Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 13, 2015 CALL TO ORDER – Vice Chairman Lin 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, Thompson ABSENT: Chairman Chiao MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to excuse Chairman Chiao from the meeting. Without objection the motion was approved. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama stated that there is an updated arborist’s report for Item No. 2, and that there are several comment emails and additional traffic information for Item No. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS None PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Continued Public Hearing - Resolution No. 1946 - Approving Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 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 22, 2015, meeting. Applicant: Christopher Loh, Designer Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1946 Mr. Kasama introduced the item and turned it over to Assistant Planner, Nick Baldwin, who presented the staff report. Vice Chairman Lin opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak. Mr. Christopher Loh, the project designer, responded. Vice Chairman Lin asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this item. Mr. Bill Burns and Ms. Chloe Perdew responded. 10-13-15 Vice Chairman Lin asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this item. There were none. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by Commissioner Chan, 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. 1946, approving Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 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). ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Lewis, Thompson and Lin NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao There is a ten day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. Appeals are to be filed by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2015. 2. Resolution No. 1948 - Approving Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 15-01, Multiple- Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 13-26 and Oak Tree Encroachment Permit Application No. TRE 14-03 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a three-unit residential condominium development at 129 El Dorado Street. Applicant: Ms. Theresa Wu, Property Owner Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1948 Mr. Kasama introduced the item and turned it over to Associate Planner, Tom Li, who presented the staff report. Vice Chairman Lin opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak. Ms. Teresa Wu, the applicant and property owner, responded. Vice Chairman Lin asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this item. There were none. Chairman Chiao joined the meeting at 7:23 p.m. Vice Chairman Lin asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this item. Mr. Kevin Appleton responded. 10-13-15 Vice Chairman Lin asked if the applicant would like to speak in rebuttal. Ms. Wu responded. 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 Chan, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, to adopt Resolution No. 1948, approving Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 15-01, Multiple-Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 13-26 and Oak Tree Encroachment Permit Application No. TRE 14-03 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Chiao, Lewis, Thompson and Lin NOES: None There is a ten day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. Appeals are to be filed by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2015. 3. Resolution No. 1947 – Approving Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 14-03 (73106), Zone Variance Application No. ZV 15-02, Modification Application No. MP 14-17, Oak Tree Encroachment Application No. TRE 14-30 and Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 14-09 for a 20-unit, townhouse condominium development at 501 N. Santa Anita Avenue. Applicant: Mr. Kenneth Pang, Designer Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1947 Mr. Kasama introduced the item and turned it over to Assistant Planner, Jordan Chamberlin, who presented the staff report. Planning Services Manager, Lisa Flores, and City Engineer, Phil Wray, also spoke. Vice Chairman Lin opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak. Mr. Eric Chen and Mr. Kenneth Pang, the designers, responded. Vice Chairman Lin asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this item. Mr. Mark Budde and Ms. Teresa Martin responded. Vice Chairman Lin asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this item. The following responded. Ms. Kathrine Gearhart Ms. Judy Terraccine Mr. Kenneth Appleton Mr. Daniel Andersen 10-13-15 Ms. Lynda Appleton Ms. Naomi Poladian Mr. Jack Chameau Mr. Steve Wood Ms. E. DeFranzio Vice Chairman Lin asked if the applicant would like to speak in rebuttal. Mr. Brian Marchetti, Traffic Engineer, and Mr. Scott Yang, the owner, responded. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Lewis, to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, to adopt Resolution No. 1947, approving Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 14-03 (73106), Zone Variance Application No. ZV 15-02, Modification Application No. MP 14-17, Oak Tree Encroachment Application No. TRE 14-30 and Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 14-09 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). MOTION It was moved by Vice Chairman Lin to adopt Resolution 1947, but with the addition of a condition to prohibit overnight, on-street parking by the occupants of the subject project. The motion failed due to lack of a second. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Chiao, Lewis, and Thompson NOES: Vice Chairman Lin There is a ten day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. Appeals are to be filed by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2015. CONSENT CALENDAR 4. Minutes of the September 22, 2015, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Lewis, to approve the minutes as presented. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Lewis, Lin, Thompson and Chiao NOES: None 5. Minutes of the September 29, 2015, Special Meeting of the Planning Commission 10-13-15 Commissioner Thompson stated that while he was not in attendance at the meeting, he listened to the recording and reviewed the Power Point Presentation. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Commissioner Chiao, to approve the minutes as presented. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Chiao, Lewis, Thompson and Lin NOES: None MATTERS FROM COUNCIL LIAISON Mayor Kovacic explained to those present that since they can appeal decisions made by the Planning Commission to the City Council, he cannot participate in the Planning Commission review of a case. His purpose in attending the meetings is to advise the Commissioners of the activities of the Council and to act as a liaison between the two bodies. He also pointed out that the agenda and staff reports for the projects discussed during the meetings are available to the public through the City website. Mayor Kovacic reported that at the last City Council meeting, Councilman John Wuo submitted his resignation. He explained that there are two options open to the Council; they could appoint a new Councilmember to complete Councilman Wuo’s term, or they could hold a special election. He expects this decision will be made at the next Council meeting. He announced that the lawsuit brought against the City by Save the Arcadia Highlands has been settled and the residential Zoning Code Update will resume along with the Historic Survey of the Highlands. He said mansionization will be addressed. The Mayor reported that the Utility Users Tax, which represents approximately 13% of the City budget or approximately seven million dollars, will be on the ballot of the April election. He reminded everyone that the Metro Gold Line station could start running trains in the spring, but the actual date will be announced on October 22. MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Both Commissioner Chan and Commissioner Lewis said that they would not be able to attend the October 27 meeting. MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE Commissioner Thompson reported that one item was conditionally approved at the Modification Committee meeting. MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama suggested that Commissioners avoid copying each other as a group on emails because it could be construed as a meeting, which would be a violation of the Brown Act. 10-13-15 He said the next meeting will include a Conditional Use Permit application for a microbrewery and a brief Study Session to present the proposed Arcadia Logistics Center. The draft Environmental Impact Report is set to be released later this week. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chairman Lin adjourned this meeting at 9:54 p.m. to Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. Chairman, Planning Commission ATTEST: Secretary, Planning Commission