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ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
CALL TO ORDER – Chairman Chiao called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. in the Arcadia Police
Department Community Room
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Commissioners Chan, Lewis, Thompson, Lin and Chiao
ABSENT: None
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
A handout of the previously approved and revised designs for item 1, and information regarding a
Lot Line Adjustment were distributed to the Planning Commissioners
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Resolution No. 1961 – Approving Modification Application No. MP 16-04, revisions to
previously approved Multiple-family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 14-09, and
extension requests for the previously approved Zone Variance No. ZV 15-02,
Modification No. MP 14-17, and Oak tree Encroachment Permit No. TRE 14-30, with a
Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a 20-
unit residential condominium development at 501 N. Santa Anita Avenue
Applicant: Mr. James Li
Recommended Action:
Approve and Adopt Resolution No. 1961
Community Development Administrator, Jim Kasama introduced the item and turned it over to
Associate Planner, Jordan Chamberlin, who presented the staff report.
Chairman Chiao opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak.
Mr. Rob Tyler of Tyler Gonzalez Architects responded.
Chairman Chiao asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of the item.
No one responded.
Chairman Chiao asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this item.
Ms. Evelyn Off, an Arcadia resident responded.
Chairman Chiao asked if the applicant would like to speak in rebuttal.
Mr. Rob Tyler responded.
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MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Lin, seconded by Chairman Chiao to close the public hearing.
Without objection, the motion was approved.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Lin, seconded by Commissioner Lewis to adopt Resolution No.
1961 – Approving Modification Application No. MP 16-04, the revisions to the previously
approved Multiple-family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 14-09, and the extension
requests for the previously approved Zone Variance No. ZV 15-02, Modification No. MP 14-17,
and Oak tree Encroachment Permit No. TRE 14-30 as amended, with a Categorical Exemption
under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a 20-unit residential condominium
development at 501 N. Santa Anita Avenue, subject to the conditions in the staff report and an
added condition of approval that the colors of the stone and stucco for the exterior of the
property are to be approved by the Development Services Director or designee and be different
from those proposed by the applicant and architect.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Lin, Lewis, Chan, Thompson and Chiao
NOES: None
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Minutes of the 5:30 p.m., March 22, 2016, Special Meeting of the Planning Commission.
Recommended Action: Approve
3. Minutes of the March 22, 2016, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission.
Recommended Action: Approve
4. Cancellation of the April 26, 2016, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission.
Recommended Action: Approve
It was moved by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Lin to approve Consent
Calendar items 2 through 4.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Thompson, Lin, Lewis, Chan, and Chiao
NOES: None
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MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
Mayor Kovacic announced that this is his last meeting as the Council Liaison of the Planning
Commission. As a former Planning Commissioner for two terms, he appreciates the time and effort it
takes to be a Planning Commissioner and thanked the Commissioners for their service. In addition, he
announced that the election is today, ballots must be submitted to the City Clerk’s office by 8:00 p.m.,
and there will be a preliminary count this evening. On April 26, the City Council will reorganize and the
new City Council members will be sworn in. He invited the Planning Commissioners to attend a
reception before the meeting at 6:00 p.m. At the last City Council meeting the Zoning Regulations were
adopted with a 3 to 2 vote. Next Tuesday night there will be a second reading and the City Council will
address when the Ordinance will be applicable and will determine what will happen to pending
applications. He mentioned that there were several volunteers in attendance at the Silver Circle event
and thanked everyone for attending. He announced the following upcoming events; Law Day will be
held on April 30th and 23 lawyers have volunteered so far, this is the 18th year the event has been held
and thousands of people have been assisted throughout the years. On May 7th the Fire Department’s
Annual Pancake Breakfast and the Community Bike Ride will be held. Mayor Kovacic thanked
everyone who helped coordinate the events.
MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Thompson announced that he attended the Silver Circle Event and enjoyed it very
much.
Commissioner Chan commended Mayor Kovacic for his commitment to the City and for his services.
He commended staff for doing an excellent job of hosting the Silver Circle Event.
MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE
The Modification Committee meeting was canceled.
MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Kasama announced that there is a Conditional Use Permit application to expand a tutoring center
on Las Tunas Drive and Santa Anita Avenue at the former Sir George’s restaurant location scheduled
for the May 10 Planning Commission meeting. He also announced that an appeal has been filed by
Verizon Wireless for the denial of Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 15-03, Architectural Design Review
No. ADR 15-06, and Wireless Regulation Waiver Request No. 15-01, and the hearing is being
scheduled for the May 3 or May 17 City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m. to Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at 7:00 p.m.,
in the City Council Chamber at 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia.
Chairman, Planning Commission
ATTEST:
Secretary, Planning Commission