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ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Chairman Lin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Chan, Lewis, Thompson, and Lin
ABSENT: Chairman Chiao
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to excuse
Chairman Chiao from the meeting. Without objection, the motion was approved.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
The Commissioners were given copies of a letter and an email relating to Item 2, and a printout
of the PowerPoint Presentation for Item 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution No. 1957 – Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 15-11 with a
Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to allow a
25,464 square-foot grocery store (dba: ALDI) to sell beer and wine for off-site
consumption at 1403 S. Baldwin Avenue.
Applicant: Paul Cornejo, ALDI Representative
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1957
Mr. Kasama introduced the item and turned it over to Assistant Planner, Jordan Chamberlin,
who presented the staff report.
Vice-Chairman Lin opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak.
Mr. Paul Cornejo, ALDI Representative, responded.
Vice-Chairman Lin asked if anyone else would like to speak in favor of the item.
No one responded.
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Vice-Chairman Lin asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this item.
The following responded:
Attorney Catherine Ken, representing the Arcadia Gardens Homeowners’ Association
Mr. Andrew Dodge, Vice President of the Camino Real Homeowners’ Association
Vice-Chairman Lin asked the applicant if he would like to respond to the comments in
opposition.
Mr. Paul Cornejo responded.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by Commissioner Thompson 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. 1957 to approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 15-11 with a Categorical
Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), with an added condition that
security cameras be installed and maintained in good working order for the outdoor area to the
rear of the store to cover the westerly loading area, and to the south of the building to cover the
employee parking area.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Chan, Lewis, Thompson, and Lin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chairman Chiao
There is a five (5) working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. Appeals are
to be filed by 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2016.
2. Resolution No. 1958 – Recommending to the City Council approval of Text Amendment
No. TA 15-04, Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 15-10, Architectural Design Review No.
ADR 15-22, and Modification No. MP 15-10 with a Categorical Exemption under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a new 1,800 square-foot Starbucks café
with drive-thru service at 5 W. Live Oak Avenue.
Applicant: Evergreen Devco, Inc.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1958
Commissioner Thompson asked City Attorney Stephen Deitsch; if he was required to abstain
from this hearing, since he performed an appraisal of the subject property in 2014.
City Attorney Deitsch stated there is no Political Reform Act issue, conflict of interest, due
process problem, or any other similar problem that would prevent Commissioner Thompson
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from participating in the hearing, and concluded that Commissioner Thompson may participate
in the hearing and any possible action.
Mr. Kasama introduced the item and turned it over to Economic Development Management
Analyst, Tim Schwehr, who presented the staff report.
Vice-Chairman Lin opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak.
The following individuals responded:
Mr. Kayman Wong, Evergreen Devco, Inc.
Mr. Charlie Arbing, Representative of Starbucks Corporation
Vice-Chairman Lin asked if anyone else would like to speak in favor of the item.
No one responded.
Vice-Chairman Lin asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition of the item.
Mr. Kenny Chang, the owner of the adjacent property responded.
Vice-Chairman Lin asked if the applicant would like to respond to the comments in opposition.
Messrs. Wong and Arbing responded.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Commissioner Lewis to close the public
hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Chan to adopt
Resolution No. 1958 to recommend approval of the project to the City Council with a Categorical
Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) with clarification of the
condition of approval regarding the replacement of the curb and gutter from property line to
property line, and added conditions that restrict parking of construction-related vehicles to the
subject property unless express permission is granted by the adjacent property owner to park at
the adjacent shopping center, and after construction the business employees shall be subject to
the same restrictions.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Chan, Lewis, Thompson, and Lin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chairman Chiao
3. Resolution No. 1956 – Recommending to the City Council, approval of General Plan
Amendment No. GPA 15-02, Specific Plan No. SP 14-01 for Specific Plan SP-ALC,
Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 14-06 (73407), and Certification of an Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) (SCH #2015041002) under the California Environmental Quality Act
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(CEQA) for the development of a logistics center/industrial park (The Arcadia Logistics
Center) at 12321 Lower Azusa Road.
Applicant: John Edwards, Jr., Yellow Iron Investments, LLC.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1956
Mr. Kasama introduced the item and presented the staff report.
Vice-Chairman Lin opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak.
Mr. John Edwards Jr., applicant and President of Yellow Iron Investments responded.
Vice-Chairman Lin asked if anyone else would like to speak in favor of the item.
No one responded.
Vice-Chairman Lin asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to the item.
No one responded.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to close the
public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Chan to adopt
Resolution No. 1956 to recommend to the City Council approval of the proposed Arcadia
Logistics Center and certification of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Chan, Lewis, Thompson, and Lin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chairman Chiao
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Minutes of the January 12, 2016, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission.
Recommended Action: Approve
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, to approve the
minutes.
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ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Chan, Lewis, Thompson, and Lin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chairman Chiao
MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
Mayor Kovacic asked that thoughts and prayers go out to the family that tragically lost two
young sons that attended Arcadia High School. He commented on and announced that
progress is being made by the Zoning Review Committee, described the upcoming changes to
the Arcadia Transit program, the Mayors Annual Community Breakfast to be held on April 1st,
that the City Council reorganization will occur at a special meeting on the 4th Tuesday in April,
and that Law day will be held on April 30th.
MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Chan commented on the lack of handicap parking spaces at businesses, both
office and retail facilities throughout the City.
Commissioners Lewis and Thompson announced that they will attend the League of California
Cities, Planning Commissioners Academy in March.
MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE
The Modification Committee meeting was canceled.
MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Kasama announced upcoming Agenda items.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice-Chairman Lin adjourned the meeting at 9:11 p.m. to Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at 7:00
p.m., in the City Council Chamber at 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia.
Chairman, Planning Commission
ATTEST:
Secretary, Planning Commission