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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 6 - 8-23-16 PC Minutes ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 23, 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 Lin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Arcadia City Council Chamber PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Thompson, Chan and Lin ABSENT: Commissioners Lewis and Chiao MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Vice Chairman Chan to excuse Commissioners Chiao and Lewis from the meeting. Without objection the motion was approved. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Plans for Item 1 that were not uploaded with the Agenda packet were distributed to the Commissioners. Additionally, City Attorney Stephen Deitsch made a statement regarding Item 3: Mr. Deitsch announced that Item 3 on the Agenda, a public hearing for the revised proposal for a new wireless communication facility housed in a 53’-0” tall faux bell tower structure at The Church of the Transfiguration at 1881 S. First Avenue is to be continued at the requests of both the owner/project applicant and a representative of a group of residents that oppose the project. Therefore, tonight’s public hearing for this item will be continued to the Tuesday, September 27th meeting at 7:00 p.m., here in the City Council Chamber, and in keeping with the tradition of the City, the public hearing will be opened tonight, and continued to the September 27th meeting. Mr. Deitsch addressed the audience and asked that those who wish to speak at this time to raise their hands. No one in the audience raised their hands. He thanked the audience and stated that in his opinion, as City Attorney, it is best for all parties concerned to wait until the September 27th meeting to provide public testimony. He then requested that the applicant/property owner confirm that they consent to the continuance and briefly explain why. Reverend Julie Bryant of the Church of the Transfiguration responded and confirmed consent to the continuance. Mr. Deitsch confirmed for the record that about a week ago, the City received a request from a representative of the opposing party, indicating that the group felt that they did not have sufficient time to prepare for tonight’s public hearing, and that is why the City agreed to continue the public hearing. Mr. Deitsch asked if the Commissioners had any questions or comments. Vice Chairman Chan announced that two of the Commissioners are absent from tonight’s meeting and that is another reason why people should hold off on providing public testimony until the September 27th meeting. Mr. Deitsch suggested that Item 3 be heard first on the Agenda. 2 8-23-16 MOTION It was moved by Vice Chairman Chan, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, to move Agenda Item 3 to the beginning of the Agenda. Without objection, the motion was approved. PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minute time limit per person) There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. Resolution No. 1970 – Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 15-03, Architectural Design Review No. ADR 15-06, and Wireless Regulation Waiver Request No. W 15-01 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the revised proposal for a new wireless communication facility housed in a 53’-0” tall faux bell tower structure in the southeasterly portion of the parking lot at The Church of the Transfiguration property at 1881 S. First Avenue. Applicant: Verizon Wireless Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 1970 Chairman Lin opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Lin asked if anyone would like to speak on this item. There was no response. MOTION It was moved by Vice Chairman Chan, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to continue the public hearing on Resolution No. 1970 to the Tuesday, September 27, 2016 meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Thompson, Chan, and Lin NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Chiao and Lewis 1. Modification No. MP 16-06 and Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 16-28 with a Class 5 Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a front yard setback of 47’-3” in lieu of 56’-3” required along Camino Real Avenue for a proposed, 5,680 square-foot, two-story, mid-century modern-style residence at 110 E. Camino Real Avenue. Applicant: Sanyao International Inc. Recommended Action: Conditional Approval Community Development Administrator Jim Kasama presented the staff report. Chairman Lin opened the Public Hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak on this item. Property owners Jean Pau and Jack Pau responded. Chairman Lin asked if anyone else would like to speak in favor of the applications. 3 8-23-16 Applicant and project designer Robert Tong 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 Vice Chairman Chan, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. MOTION It was moved by Vice Chairman Chan to conditionally approve Modification No. MP 16- 06 and Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 16-28 with a Class 5 Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a front yard setback of 47’-3” in lieu of 56’-3” required along Camino Real Avenue for a proposed, 5,680 square-foot, two-story, mid-century modern-style residence at 110 E. Camino Real Avenue, subject to the conditions listed in the staff report, with an amendment to omit condition No. 1. The motion did not receive a second. It was moved by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Chairman Lin to deny Modification No. MP 16-06 and Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 16-28 for a front yard setback of 47’-3” in lieu of 56’-3” required along Camino Real Avenue for a proposed, 5,680 square-foot, two-story, mid-century modern-style residence at 110 E. Camino Real Avenue, based on mass and scale in relation to the neighborhood and that the design is not consistent with the City’s Single-Family Residential Design Guidelines. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Thompson and Lin NOES: Commissioner Chan ABSENT: Commissioners Chiao and Lewis The City Attorney, Mr. Deitsch stated that the motion passes as a majority of the quorum voted in favor of it. 2. Resolution No. 1969 – A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Sections 9220.45.1.3 and 9213 of the Arcadia Municipal Code to regulate the personal, medical, and commercial use of marijuana. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 1969 and Forward a Recommendation to the City Council City Attorney Stephen Deitsch presented the staff report. Chairman Lin opened the Public Hearing, and asked if anyone would like to speak on this item. No one responded. 4 8-23-16 MOTION It was moved by Vice Chairman Chan, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. MOTION It was moved by Chairman Lin, seconded by Vice Chairman Chan to adopt Resolution No. 1969, recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Sections 9220.45.1.3 and 9213 of the Arcadia Municipal Code to regulate the personal, medical, and commercial use of marijuana. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Thompson, Chan, and Lin NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Chiao and Lewis CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and can be acted on by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the Commission, staff, or the public request that specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and action. 4. Minutes of the August 9, 2016, Arcadia Planning Commission Regular Meeting Recommended Action: Approve MOTION It was moved by Vice Chairman Chan, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to approve Consent Calendar Item 4. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Thompson, Chan and Lin NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Chiao and Lewis MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL LIAISON City Council Liaison Verlato reported that at the last City Council meeting, the Arroyo Pacific Academy Specific Plan was approved; she reminded everyone that the Historic Resource Survey is available online and recommended that they review it, and mentioned that community outreach meetings will be held next month; she announced that she called up the Planning Commission’s approval of the modification for the 2119 Holly Avenue project and it will be presented to the City Council next month. In addition, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Jason Kruckeberg provided a brief explanation of the next steps being taken relating to the Historic Resource Survey. MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Thompson reported that he has two 210 freeway observations; the first one is that a new section of the 210 freeway that transitions to La Canada was resurfaced, and the new concrete is horrible, which he considers a construction defect. He realizes that it is a Caltrans issue, but wanted to point out how bad that section of the freeway is. The other item which he previously discussed with City Engineer Phil Wray is the possibility of adding a dedicated right-turn lane to the off ramp at Santa Anita Avenue on the 210 westbound. Currently there are only two lanes and both can turn left to travel southbound, but this holds up northbound traffic. He feels that there is plenty of right-of-way to add a third northbound turn 5 8-23-16 lane within the Caltrans right-of-way and has asked Mr. Wray to explore that possibility with Caltrans. MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE Commissioner Thompson reported that there were three items presented at the meeting and all items were approved; two items were for LED illuminated church signs along Duarte Road, which were conditionally approved and the third item was a modification for the house next door to the 110 E. Camino Real Avenue project on tonight’s Agenda. The modification is for a remodel to add square footage by enclosing the breezeway, along with adding some square footage to the second floor. The house will be under 3,000 square feet and the additions will improve the overall architecture of the home. He added that all three items were unanimously approved. MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama announced that Vice Chairman Lin might be absent from the September 27th meeting. In addition, there are items pending for future meetings and he announced he will be on vacation the next couple of weeks so if anyone has any questions to contact Planning Services Manager Lisa Flores. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m. to Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber at 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia. Chairman, Planning Commission ATTEST: Secretary, Planning Commission