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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 1-12-16 1-12-16 Arcadia Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 12, 2016 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 Mr. Kasama stated that there are seven pieces of correspondence for Item No. 1 and a letter from the applicant for Item No. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS None PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution No. 1952 – Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 15-03, Architectural Design Review No. ADR 15-06, and Wireless Regulation Waiver No. W 15-01 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a new wireless communication facility with a 53-foot tall monopole antenna structure camouflaged as a eucalyptus tree and a 200 square-foot, 8-foot tall equipment enclosure at an R-1 zoned property at 1881 S. First Avenue, The Church of the Transfiguration. Applicant: Verizon Wireless Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1952 Mr. Kasama introduced the item and presented the staff report on behalf of Contract Planner Jeff Hamilton. Chairman Chiao opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak. Tyler Forester from Tectonic Engineering, consultants who represents Verizon Wireless, responded. Chairman Chiao asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this item. The following responded: Mr. John Conway, a member of the church Ms. Linda Arminta, a member of the church Ms. Barbara Shepherd, a member of the church Ms. Julie Bryant, Rector of the church 1-12-16 Chairman Chiao asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this item. The following responded: Mr. Kenneth Ye, son of a neighbor Mr. Ken Obst, a neighbor Ms. Deborah Priester, a neighbor Mr. William Lee, a neighbor Chairman Chiao asked if the applicant would like to respond to the opposition. Tyler Forester from Tectonic Engineering responded. 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 Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Lewis, to continue the item pending the applicant’s review of the following proposed conditions, and direction for the applicant to meet with the neighbors. Verizon is to provide information to the residents that the electromagnetic fields (EMF) does not create a deleterious effect on their children. It was requested that the report be provided at least ten days prior to the continued public hearing. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Lewis, Lin, Thompson and Chiao NOES: None Chairman Chiao requests to move to Item 5. There was no objection. CONSENT CALENDAR 5. Minutes of the October 27, 2015, Study Session and Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission. This item was carried over from the December 8, 2015, meeting. Recommendation: Approve MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, to approve the minutes as presented. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Lin, Thompson, Chiao NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioners Chan and Lewis 1-12-16 Due to unforeseen circumstances, Chairman Chiao asks for a motion to excuse him from the rest of the meeting. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to excuse Commissioner Chiao from the meeting. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Lewis, Lin, and Thompson NOES: None Vice Chairman Lin continues the meeting. 2. Appeal No. HOA 15-04 of the Rancho Santa Anita Residents’ Association Architectural Review Board’s approval for a new 5,400 square-foot, two-story, Traditional-style, single-family residence with an attached two-car garage at 407 Oxford Drive. Appellants: Robert McNamara, Kris McNamara, John Kiragis, and Demie Kiragis Recommendation: Deny appeal 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 appellants would like to speak. Kris McNamara responded. Vice Chairman Lin asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this item. The following responded: Mr. James Hanrahan, a neighbor Ms. Carmie Falabrino, a neighbor Mr. Ray Ballarini, a neighbor Mr. John Kiragis, appellant Mr. Robert McNamara, appellant Ms. Helen Barrett, a neighbor Mr. Jeff Stellern, a neighbor Mr. Brett Mitulski, a neighbor Vice Chairman Lin asked if the applicant would like to speak on this item. Michael Fox, the architect, responded. Vice Chairman Lin asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this item. Ernie Boehr, ARB Chairman, responded. Vice Chairman Lin asked if the appellant would like to respond. Kris McNamara responded. 1-12-16 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Lewis, to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chan seconded by Commissioner Lewis, to continue Appeal No. HOA 15-04 with direction that the applicant is to meet with the ARB subcommittee that had already been appointed. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Lewis, Thompson, and Lin NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao CONSENT CALENDAR 3. A 60-day extension for the conditional approval of Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 13-128 for a new 6,700 square-foot, two-story, single-family residence at 2110 S. Baldwin Avenue. Recommendation: Approve 4. A 6-month extension for the conditional approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 13-12 for a two lot subdivision at 1414 S. Eighth Avenue. Recommendation: Approve 5. Item 5 was taken out of order, earlier in the meeting. 6. Minutes of the December 8, 2015, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission. Recommendation: Approve MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, to approve both extensions and the minutes as presented. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Lewis, Thompson and Lin NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao MATTERS FROM COUNCIL LIAISON Mayor Kovacic was not present. 1-12-16 MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Nothing to report. MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE Commissioner Thompson reported that the Modification Committee approved one item for additions to a one-story, single-family residence. MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama discussed upcoming agenda items including two Conditional Use Permits and the Arcadia Logistics Center. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chairman Lin adjourned this meeting at 9:50 p.m. to Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. Chairman, Planning Commission ATTEST: Secretary, Planning Commission