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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3 - 7-26-16 PC Minutes ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, July 26, 2016 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Lin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Arcadia City Council Chamber PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Chiao, Lewis, Thompson, Chan and Lin ABSENT: None SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS The following information was distributed: For Item 1, a map and printed images of the proposed project at 920 S. Fifth Avenue; for Item 3, a letter from the property owner; for Item 5, the Consultant was in attendance to address any traffic concerns along with City Attorney Stephen Deitsch to ensure technical issues are properly addressed. PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minute time limit per person) There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Appeal of the Development Services Department decision to deny Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 15-88 for a proposed 6,400 square-foot, two-story, Traditional-style residence, with an attached, 718 square-foot, three-car garage at 920 S. Fifth Avenue – (This item was continued from the June 14, 2016 meeting.) Appellant and Applicant: Philip Chan, Designer Recommended Action: Deny Appeal and Uphold Denial 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/applicant and designer Mr. Philip Chan responded. Chairman Lin asked if anyone else would like to speak in favor of the appeal. No one responded. Chairman Lin asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in opposition to the appeal. The following residents responded: Ms. Edith Wong Ms. Sherry Xi 2 7-26-16 Mr. Ivan Yeung Chairman Lin asked if the appellant would like to respond to any of the comments in opposition to the appeal. The appellant declined to respond. 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 Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Chiao to deny the appeal and uphold the Development Services Department decision of the denial of Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 15-88 for a proposed 6,400 square-foot, two-story, Traditional-style residence, with an attached, 718 square-foot, three-car garage at 920 S. Fifth Avenue. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Lin, Chiao and Thompson NOES: Commissioner Lewis 2. Resolution No. 1968 – Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 16-05 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a new 2,800 square-foot indoor playground at 52 E. Live Oak Avenue Applicant: Sandra Wu, Business Owner Recommended Action: Approve and Adopt Resolution No. 1968 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 applicant would like to speak on this item. Applicant and business owner Mrs. Sandra Wu along with Mr. Frank Wu responded. Chairman Lin asked if anyone else would like to speak in favor of this item. No one responded. 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 Vice Chairman Chan, seconded by Commissioner Chiao to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. 3 7-26-16 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to adopt Resolution No. 1968 – Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 16-05 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a new 2,800 square-foot indoor playground at 52 E. Live Oak Avenue subject to the conditions in the staff report and amended to add a condition requiring that the owner/applicant shall execute and record in the Office of the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder a Covenant providing reciprocal access and parking for the two properties currently owned by the owner/applicant at and proximate to the subject property. Such Covenant shall be prepared by the owner/applicant, shall be in a form and substance approved by the City Attorney (e.g., it shall not be amended or terminated without written approval of the City), shall be submitted to the City’s Community Development Administrator or designee for approval by the City Attorney prior to recordation with the County Recorder and shall be recorded with the County Recorder prior to issuance by the City of a business license pursuant to this Conditional Use Permit. The owner/applicant shall deposit with the City the sum of $1,500 for purposes of the City Attorney’s review of the Covenant. Such deposit shall be increased on demand by the City as needed and any excess funds shall be properly refunded to the owner/applicant. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Lewis, Chan, Lin, Thompson and Chiao NOES: None 3. Appeal of the Development Services Department decision to approve Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 15-55 for a proposed 3,309 square-foot, two-story, Spanish-style residence, with an attached, 440 square-foot, two-car garage at 2330 Sewanee Lane Appellant: David Arvizu Applicant: David Lin, Home Designer Recommended Action: Deny Appeal and Uphold Approval 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 appellant would like to speak on this item. Appellant Mr. David Arvizu responded. Chairman Lin asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of the appeal. Mr. Brett Mitulski responded. Chairman Lin asked if there was anyone else who 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. 4 7-26-16 Applicant and home designer Mr. Lin responded. Chairman Lin asked if there was anyone else who would like to speak in opposition of the appeal. 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 Lewis, seconded by Commissioner Chiao to deny the appeal and uphold the Development Services Department decision to approve Single- Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 15-55 for a proposed 3,309 square-foot, two-story, Spanish-style residence, with an attached, 440 square-foot, two-car garage at 2330 Sewanee Lane subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Lewis, Chiao, Thompson, Chan and Lin NOES: None 4. Appeal of the Development Services Department decision to deny Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 15-19 for a proposed 3,765 square-foot, two-story, Prairie-style residence, with an attached, 418-square foot, two-car garage at 1510 S. Fourth Avenue Appellant and Applicant: Philip Chan, Designer Recommended Action: Deny Appeal and Uphold Denial 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 appellant would like to speak on this item. Appellant/applicant and designer Mr. Philip Chan responded. Chairman Lin asked if anyone else would like to speak in favor of the appeal. No one responded. Chairman Lin asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in opposition to the appeal. The following residents responded: Mr. Waiming Wong Ms. Billie Tone Ms. Shirley Miller Mr. David Arvizu 5 7-26-16 Chairman Lin asked if the appellant would like to respond to any of the comments in opposition to the appeal. Appellant/applicant and designer Mr. Philip Chan 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 deny the appeal and uphold the Development Services Department decision to deny Single- Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 15-19 for a proposed 3,765 square-foot, two-story, Prairie-style residence, with an attached, 418-square foot, two-car garage at 1510 S. Fourth Avenue. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chiao, Thompson, Lewis, Chan and Lin NOES: None 5. Resolution No. 1967- Recommending to the City Council, approval of Specific Plan No. SP 15-01, Zone Change No. ZC 16-01, and a Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), for the Arroyo Pacific Academy Specific Plan at 325 North Santa Anita Avenue and 400 Rolyn Place Applicant: Mr. Phillip Clarke Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 1967 and forward a recommendation to the City Council. Commissioner Thompson stated that he conducted an appraisal of a portion of the subject properties. It has been more than three years since he conducted the appraisal. In addition, he is an acquaintance of one of the owners of the subject properties. He said he discussed this with City Attorney Stephen Deitsch and was advised by Mr. Deitsch that there is no conflict of interest based on the information Commissioner Thompson provided. City Attorney Stephen Deitsch confirmed that Commissioner Thompson has no conflict of interest relating to this project. Community Development Administrator Jim Kasama introduced the item and turned it over to Planning Services Manager Lisa Flores and 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 President of Arroyo Pacific Academy Mr. Phillip Clarke responded along with the Traffic Engineer Pat Gibson. Chairman Lin asked if anyone else would like to speak in favor of this item. 6 7-26-16 Principal of Arroyo Pacific Academy Mr. Joe Blackman responded. Chairman Lin asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in opposition to this item. There was no response. 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 Chiao, seconded by Vice Chairman Chan to adopt Resolution No. 1967 to recommend to the City Council, approval of Specific Plan No. SP 15-01, Zone Change No. ZC 16-01, the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Program under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), for the Arroyo Pacific Academy Specific Plan at 325 North Santa Anita Avenue and 400 Rolyn Place, subject to the conditions in the staff report, with the City Attorney’s revisions to condition no. 1 and the change in the number of students from 250 to 258. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chiao, Chan, Lewis, Thompson and Lin NOES: None CONSENT CALENDAR 6. Minutes of the July 12, 2016, Arcadia Planning Commission Regular Meeting Recommended Action: Approve MOTION It was moved by Vice Chairman Chan, seconded by Commissioner Chiao to approve Consent Calendar Item 6. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Chiao, Lewis, Thompson and Lin NOES: None MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL LIAISON City Council Liaison April Verlato was not able to attend this meeting. MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Chiao reiterated his sentiment that the fee for design review appeals should be increased. MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE Commissioner Lewis substituted as Chairperson for Chairman Brad Thompson and announced that the two items on the agenda were both conditionally approved. MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama referred to binders of the draft Zoning Code Update that were distributed to the Commissioners and advised the Commissioners to review the draft for the August 9 Study 7 7-26-16 Session, and to send any questions to Planning Services Manager Lisa Flores; and that there are two items in addition to the study session for the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission adjourned this meeting at 9:45 p.m. to Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at 5:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber Conference Room at 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia. Chairman, Planning Commission ATTEST: Secretary, Planning Commission