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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 6 - 7-12-16 PC Minutes ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City’s Planning Services Office located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, during normal business hours. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Chiao called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Arcadia City Council Chamber PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Chan, Lewis, Lin, Thompson and Chiao ABSENT: None PLANNING COMMISSION REORGANIZATION Chairman Chiao called for nominations for Chairman of the Planning Commission. Commissioner Thompson nominated Vice Chairman Lin for Chairman. There were no other nominations. Without objection, the nominee was elected Chairman. Chairman Lin called for nominations for Vice-Chairman. Commissioner Thompson nominated Commissioner Chan for Vice Chairman. There were no other nominations. Without objection, the nominee was elected Vice Chairman. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS The following information was distributed: For Item 1, information regarding the home to be built at 219 E. Haven Avenue; for Item 2, the floor plans for the proposed house; for Item 3, a letter and petition; and the information requested by Commissioner Chan about the number of tutoring centers and martial art studios. PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minute time limit per person) There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Appeal of the Development Services Department’s decision to approve Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 16-17 for a proposed 4,315 square-foot, Prairie-style, two-story, single-family residence with an attached 422 square-foot, two-car garage at 300 E. Haven Avenue Appellants: Marguerite Estevez, Sharyll Kettell, and David Arvizu Applicant: Philip Chan, Home Designer Recommended Action: Deny Appeal and Uphold Approval Community Development Administrator Jim Kasama introduced the item and turned it over to Associate Planner Nick Baldwin who presented the staff report. Chairman Lin opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Lin asked if the appellant would like to speak on this item. 2 7-12-16 Appellant, Mr. David Arvizu responded. Chairman Lin asked if anyone else would like to speak in favor of the appeal. No one responded. Chairman Lin asked if the applicant would like to speak on this item. Homeowner, Mr. Ivan Lam responded. Chairman Lin asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in opposition to the appeal. Mr. Philip Chan, home designer responded. Chairman Lin asked if anyone else would like to speak in opposition to the appeal. No one responded. Chairman Lin asked if the appellant would like to respond to any of the comments in opposition to the appeal. Appellant, Mr. David Arvizu responded. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by Commissioner Chiao to deny the appeal and uphold the approval of Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 16-17, subject to the conditions in the staff report and amended to include a condition requiring a covenant be executed and recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder stating that this is a four-bedroom house and if there is a fifth bedroom there must also be a third garage space. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Chiao, Lewis and Lin NOES: Commissioner Thompson 2. Appeal of the Development Services Department’s decision to approve Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 16-18 for a proposed 4,430 square-foot, Prairie-style, two-story, single-family residence with an attached 423 square-foot, two-car garage at 320 Danimere Avenue Appellant: David Arvizu Applicant: Kamen Lai, Home Designer Recommended Action: Deny Appeal and Uphold Approval 3 7-12-16 Community Development Administrator Jim Kasama introduced the item and turned it over to Associate Planner Nick Baldwin who presented the staff report. Chairman Lin opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Lin asked if the appellant would like to speak on this item. Appellant, Mr. David Arvizu responded. Chairman Lin asked if anyone else would like to speak in favor of the appeal. Mr. Hall Wilson, an Arcadia resident responded. Chairman Lin asked if the applicant would like to speak on this item. Applicant and home designer, Mr. Kamen Lai responded. Chairman Lin asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in opposition to the appeal. No one responded. Chairman Lin asked if the appellant would like to respond to any of the comments in opposition to the appeal. Appellant, Mr. David Arvizu responded. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Vice Chairman Chan to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Thompson, to approve the appeal and overturn the approval of Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 16-18. The motion did not receive a second. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Lewis to deny the appeal and uphold the approval of Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 16-18, subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Chiao, Lewis and Lin NOES: Commissioner Thompson 3. Modification No. MP 16-07 with a Class 5 Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a proposed 8,398 square-foot, Contemporary-style, two- story residence with reduced front, interior-side, and rear yard setbacks at 1076 Singing Wood Drive Applicant: Robert Tong, Home Designer Recommend Action: Conditional Approval 4 7-12-16 Community Development Administrator Jim Kasama introduced the item and turned it over to Assistant Planner Jordan Chamberlin who presented the staff report. Chairman Lin opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Lin asked if the applicant would like to speak on this item. Applicant and home designer, Mr. Robert Tong responded. Chairman Lin asked if there was anyone else who would like to speak in favor of this item. The following residents spoke: Mr. Brad Koehler Mr. Young Kim Mr. Chris Willis Chairman Lin asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in opposition to this item. No one 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 conditionally approve Modification No. MP 16-07 with a Class 5 Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), subject to the conditions in the staff report and amended to include a condition that should any of the protected trees identified in the Tree Report be damaged, removed, or otherwise dies within 18 months after a Certificate of Occupancy is issued, any and all remedies and penalties authorized by the Arcadia Municipal Code may be applied by the Development Services Director, or designee. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Chiao, Lewis, Thompson and Lin NOES: None CONSENT CALENDAR 4. Minutes of the June 28, 2016, Arcadia Planning Commission Regular Meeting Recommended Action: Approve MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Chiao to approve Consent Calendar Item 4. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Chiao, Lewis, Thompson and Lin 5 7-12-16 NOES: None MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL LIAISON Council Liaison Verlato stated that it appears that more and more large homes are being proposed and something to look at is the number of garage parking spaces being built with these homes and the ability of property owners to build additional garages after the home is built. Additionally, she suggested that the Commissioners look at all applicants equally regarding developers and homeowners. Applicants should not be treated differently based on the way they are going to use the house. She reported that at the July 5, City Council Meeting the project at 901 Fallen Leaf Road, Modification Application No. MP 16-01 and Oak Tree Encroachment Permit No. TRE 16-03 was presented and the City Council conditionally approved the applications. MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Chiao asked Mr. Kasama about the appeal process. He congratulated the new Chairman and Vice Chairman. Vice Chairman Chan thanked staff for their reports and for the information provided on the number of tutoring centers and martial arts studios. He recommended raising the appeal fee since it is relatively low compared to surrounding cities. MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE Chairman Lin announced that the Modification Committee Meeting was cancelled MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama announced that there are items pending for the July 26th meeting. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission adjourned this meeting at 9:26 p.m. to Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber at 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia Chairman, Planning Commission ATTEST: Secretary, Planning Commission