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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2 - 10-27-15 PC Minutes 10-27-15 Arcadia Planning Commission Study Session For the proposed Arcadia Logistics Center – 6:30 PM Location: Arcadia City Council Chambers Conference Room And Regular Meeting – October 27, 2015, 7:00 PM Location: Arcadia City Council Chambers Study Session City Council Chambers Conference Room 6:30 PM CALL TO ORDER – Chairman Chiao called the Study Session to order at 6:40 p.m. in the Arcadia City Council Chambers Conference Room PRESENT: Commissioners Lin, Thompson and Chiao ABSENT: Commissioners Chan and Lewis STUDY SESSION 1. Presentation on the proposed Arcadia Logistics Center at 12321 Lower Azusa Road. Mr. Kasama introduced the applicant, Mr. John Edwards and his staff, who presented information on the proposed Arcadia Logistics Center and answered questions. RECONVENE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Regular Meeting City Council Chambers, 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Lin, Thompson and Chiao ABSENT: Commissioners Chan and Lewis MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Lin, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to excuse Commissioners Chan and Lewis from the meeting. Without objection the motion was approved PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution No. 1949 – Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 15-09 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act for a new microbrewery with a tasting room and live entertainment within an existing industrial building at 150 E. St. Joseph Street. Applicant: Mr. Mike Reiling, Owner of Mt. Lowe Brewing Company 10-27-15 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1949 Mr. Kasama introduced the item and turned it over to Planning Services Manager, Lisa Flores, who presented the staff report. Chairman Chiao opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak. Mr. Mike Reiling and his business partner responded. Vice Chairman Lin asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this item. Mr. Ben Reiling responded. Vice Chairman Lin asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this item. There were none. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Lin, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Lin, seconded by Chairman Chiao, to adopt Resolution No. 1949, approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 15-09 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act and the amended Condition of Approval No. 4 for a new microbrewery with a tasting room and live entertainment within an existing industrial building at 150 St. Joseph Street ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Thompson, Lin and Chiao NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Chan and Lewis There is a five working-day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. Appeals are to be filed by 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2015. CONSENT CALENDAR 2. Minutes of the October 13, 2015, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Lin, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, to approve the minutes as presented. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Lin, Thompson and Chiao NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Chan and Lewis 10-27-15 3. Acknowledgement of the selection of Commissioner Lewis to the Planning Committee for Residential Development Standards Mr. Kruckeberg explained the purpose of the Planning Committee for Residential Development Standards (originally named the Neighborhood Impact Committee) and Commissioner Lewis’ proposed involvement. The Commissioners expressed support for her selection. MATTERS FROM COUNCIL LIAISON Mayor Kovacic reported that Mr. Mickey Segal was appointed to the Council seat vacated by Mr. John Wuo at their last meeting. He said the Council voted to reinstitute the Residential part of the Zoning Code Update and the Highlands portion of the Historical Survey at the same meeting and allocated additional funds to the projects necessitated by the delay and increase in scope of work. It is hoped that the work will be completed in time for the Planning Commission and City Council review and approval before the April election. Mayor Kovacic mentioned that there may be two additional issues on the April ballot. One that will be on the ballot is the elimination of the Utility Users Tax which would have a significant impact on the City. The other, which still needs signatures to qualify to be on the ballot is a measure that would impose a specific FAR (Floor Area Ratio) on residential property. The City Council hopes that the Zoning Code Update will provide a better solution since changes to the Zoning Code could then be done through City Council approval. Mayor Kovacic said that there are going to be some important land use issues in the next few months. He especially would like to see improvement along commercial corridors like Baldwin Avenue from Duarte Road south to Camino Rea Avenuel. However, this is more challenging due to the elimination of redevelopment. Mayor Kovacic said that the Street Faire is reorganizing and will restart on November 7, recurring weekly on Saturday nights from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. Mayor Kovacic explained that he felt the Citizen’s Advisory Committee should be made up of a wide spectrum of residents, free of influence, to participate in discussions and make recommendations to the CityCouncil. He noted that they are not a decision making body but should be able to make helpful, informed suggestions. Mayor Kovacic said that the next Council meeting will include a discussion on the possibility of a moratorium on residential demolition, at least until the completion of the Zoning Code Update. MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Lin complimented Staff on the Special Edition of the Arcadia Community Newsletter on Residential Development that was recently mailed to all residents. He said it clearly explained some complicated land use issues and that he was sure it will prove helpful to the residents. 10-27-15 MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE Commissioner Thompson reported that a Healthy Oak Tree Removal Permit and an Oak Tree Encroachment Permit for the same address were approved by the Modification Committee by a 2-1 vote. MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama said that the November 10 agenda will include a Conditional Use Permit for a nursery school at 325 W. Live Oak Ave., two appeals on Single-Family Architectural Design Review denials, one on Claridge and another at Pamela, and a mixed-use development proposal at 56 E. Duarte Rd. There will be at least one item for the Modification Committee as well. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Chiao adjourned this meeting at 8:06 p.m. to Tuesday, November 10, 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