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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 4 - 8-9-16 PC Minutes ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 9, 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. Study Session City Council Chambers Conference Room 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER – Chairman Lin called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Arcadia City Council Chambers Conference Room PRESENT: Commissioners Lewis, Thompson, Chan, and Lin ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by Vice Chairman Chan to excuse Commissioner Chiao from the meeting. Without objection the motion was approved. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS There were none. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. STUDY SESSION a. Presentation and discussion regarding the proposed Development Code Update. Planning Manager Lisa Flores and MIG consultants, Genevieve Sharrow and Laura Stetson, presented information on the proposed Development Code Update. Chairman Lin recessed the meeting at 6:10 p.m. to reconvene at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. RECONVENE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CALL TO ORDER Chairman Lin called the regular session to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Arcadia City Council Chamber PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Lewis, Thompson, Chan, and Lin ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao MOTION It was moved by Vice Chairman Chan, seconded by Commissioner Lewis to excuse Commissioner Chiao from the meeting. Without objection the motion was approved. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS There were none. 2 8-9-16 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Appeal of the Development Services Department decision to deny Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 14-108 for a proposed 4,326 square-foot, Spanish Mediterranean- style, two-story, single-family residence with an attached one-car garage and a detached two- car garage at 1718 Mayflower Avenue. Appellant and Applicant: Forrest Tsao, Designer Recommended Action: Deny Appeal and Uphold Denial Community Development Administrator Jim Kasama introduced the item and turned it over to Assistant Planner Vanessa Quiroz 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. Forrest Tsao responded. Chairman Lin asked if anyone else would like to speak in favor of the appeal. Greg Churchill, homeowner at 1724 Mayflower Avenue, responded. Hua Wang, also responded. Chairman Lin asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in opposition to the appeal. No one responded. MOTION It was moved by Vice Chairman 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 Chairman Lin to deny the appeal and uphold the Development Services Department decision to deny Single- Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 14-108 for a proposed 4,326 square- foot, Spanish Mediterranean-style, two-story, single-family residence with an attached one-car garage and a detached two-car garage at 1718 Mayflower Avenue. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Lewis, Thompson, Chan, and Lin NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao 2. Modification No. MP 16-03 and Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 16-11 with a Class 5 Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a front yard 3 8-9-16 setback of 25’-0” in lieu of 41’-0” required along Holly Avenue for a new 4,691 square-foot, two- story residence at 2119 Holly Avenue. Applicant: Vincent Tsoi, Architect Recommended Action: Conditional Approval Community Development Administrator Jim Kasama introduced the item and turned it over to Assistant Planner Vanessa Quiroz who presented the staff report. Chairman Lin opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Lin asked if the applicant would like to speak on this item. Thomas Lin, responded on behalf of Vincent Tsoi. Chairman Lin asked if anyone else would like to speak in favor of the applications. No one responded. Chairman Lin asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in opposition to the applications. No one responded. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by Vice Chairman Chan to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Thompson, to deny Modification No. MP 16-03 and Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 16-11 with a Class 5 Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a front yard setback of 25’-0” in lieu of 41’-0” required along Holly Avenue for a new 4,691 square-foot, two-story residence at 2119 Holly Avenue. The motion did not receive a second. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by Vice Chairman Chan to conditionally approve Modification No. MP 16-03 and Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 16-11 with a Class 5 Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a front yard setback of 25’-0” in lieu of 41’-0” required along Holly Avenue for a new 4,691 square-foot, two-story residence at 2119 Holly Avenue, subject to the conditions in the staff report and because the Modification will secure an appropriate improvement of the lot and promote uniformity of development, and that the design is consistent with the City’s Single-Family Residential Design Guidelines. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Lewis, Chan, and Lin NOES: Commissioner Thompson ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao CONSENT CALENDAR 4 8-9-16 3. Minutes of the July 26, 2016, Arcadia Planning Commission Regular Meeting Recommended Action: Approve MOTION It was moved by Vice Chairman Chan, seconded by Commissioner Lewis to approve Consent Calendar Item 3. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Lewis, Thompson, Chan, and Lin NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL LIAISON City Council Liaison Verlato reported that at the August 2, City Council meeting, the appeals of three business license revocations were denied, and CUP 15-05 for a tutoring center at 1012 South Baldwin was approved based upon the conditions that there is a reduction in the total number of students and that bus transportation is provided to avoid parking problems. She expressed that the City Council is looking forward to reviewing the proposed Development Code Update. Ms. Verlato also mentioned that the August 2, City Council meeting was adjourned in honor of Floretta Lauber, who was Arcadia’s first female Mayor, City Council member, and Planning Commission member. MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Vice Chairman Chan asked if there were requirements on single-family residences to have basement stairway lighting in case of power outages. Mr. Kasama responded that it probably is not a requirement for single-family residences, but will check with the Building Official. MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE Chairman Lin announced that the Modification Committee Meeting was cancelled. MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama announced upcoming agenda items for the August 23, Planning Commission meeting including a revised proposal from Verizon for a new wireless communication facility that will be housed in a faux bell tower, a Text Amendment and draft Ordinance to regulate the recreational use of marijuana in the City of Arcadia, and a proposed modification to a front yard setback at 110 E. Camino Real Avenue. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission adjourned this meeting at 7:45 p.m. to Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber at 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia Chairman, Planning Commission ATTEST: Secretary, Planning Commission