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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3 - 9-13-16 PC Minutes ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 13, 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 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners: Chiao, Lewis, Thompson, Chan and Lin ABSENT: None SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS The following items were distributed to the Planning Commissioners: an analysis from Commissioner Thompson relating to Item 1, emails relating to Items 2 and 3, and copies of the articles regarding the recent Tree Preservation Ordinance Amendment, which were published in English, Spanish, and Chinese. In addition, City Attorney Stephen Deitsch introduced Senior Associate Michael Maurer of Best, Best and Krieger (the law firm of the City Attorney). Mr. Deitsch announced that Mr. Maurer will handle all future Planning Commission meetings as Assistant City Attorney, but he will still be available to answer any questions if necessary. PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minute time limit per person) There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution No. 1973 – General Plan Amendment No. GPA 16-03, Zone Change No. ZC 16-03, and Text Amendment No. TA 16-03 with a Mitigated Negative Declaration in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act for the City of Arcadia Zoning and Subdivision Code Update (“Development Code Update”) Applicant: City of Arcadia Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 1973 and forward a recommendation to the City Council Community Development Administrator Jim Kasama introduced the item and turned it over to Planning Services Manager Lisa Flores. Mrs. Flores introduced Consultant Laura Stetson of MIG who provided a presentation of the “Development Code Update.” Chairman Lin opened the Public Hearing. . Chairman Lin asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of the item. The following people responded: Mr. Larry Green, Senior Vice President of Westfield Dr. Shounan Yao, Downtown Arcadia business owner 2 9-13-16 Chairman Lin asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in opposition of the 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 Thompson, seconded by Chairman Lin to adopt Resolution No. 1973: A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, recommending to the City Council approval of General Plan Amendment No. GPA 16-03, Zone Change No. ZC 16-03, Text Amendment No. TA 16-03, and adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the City of Arcadia Zoning Code Update (“Development Code Update”). ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chiao, Lewis, Chan, Thompson and Lin NOES: None 2. Resolution No. 1972 – Approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 15-04 (73921) and Multiple Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 15-11 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a twelve unit residential condominium development at 621 Fairview Avenue Applicant: Fairview Holdings LLC. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 1972 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 and asked if the applicant would like to speak on this item. The applicant’s representative Mr. Jonathan Kelly, of Tyler Gonzalez Architects, Inc. responded. Chairman Lin asked if there was anyone else who 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. The following residents responded: Mr. Ron Burnett Mr. Frank Li 3 9-13-16 Chairman Lin asked if the applicant would like to respond to any of the comments in opposition. The applicant’s representative Mr. Kelly responded. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by Commissioner Chiao to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Lewis to adopt Resolution No. 1972: A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 15-04 (73921) and Multiple Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 15-11 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a twelve unit residential condominium development at 621 Fairview Avenue, and amended to include a correction to Condition No. 2a., to state, “install new trees” instead of “install new street(s).” ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chiao, Chan, Lewis, Thompson and Lin NOES: None 3. Appeal of the denial of Multiple-Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 15-19 and Modification Application No. MP 16-05 with a Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a five unit Contemporary style multiple-family development project at 1046 Fairview Avenue Applicant: Mr. Norberto Nardi, Architect Recommended Action: Deny Appeal 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 and asked if the appellant would like to speak on this item. Appellant/architect Mr. Roberto Nardi 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. 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. 4 9-13-16 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by Vice Chairman Chan to deny the Appeal of Multiple-Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 15-19 and Modification Application No. MP 16-05 for a five unit Contemporary style multiple-family development project at 1046 Fairview Avenue. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chiao, Thompson, Chan, Lewis and Lin NOES: None 4. Resolution No. 1971: Approving Zone Variance No. ZV 16-01 and Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 16-24 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) at 40 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard Applicant: Prashant G. Ingale and Vinaya M. Firke, Property Owners Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 1971 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. Applicant and property owner Mr. Prashant Ingale responded. Chairman Lin asked if there was anyone else who 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. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Chiao to adopt Resolution No. 1971: A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, approving Zone Variance No. ZV 16-01 and Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 16-24 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) at 40 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chiao, Lewis, Chiao, Thompson and Lin NOES: None 5 9-13-16 CONSENT CALENDAR 5. Resolution No. 1974 - General Plan Consistency No. GP 16-01 with respect to the proposed vacation of the excess street right of way on Hugo Reid Drive and Golden West Avenue to make the street segments conform with the City’s Residential Street Standards in front of seven single-family residential properties Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 1974 and forward a recommendation to the City Council Commissioner Thompson requested that the item be pulled for discussion. Chairman Lin recognized Commissioner Thompson’s request and pulled the item for discussion. Before the discussion began, Commissioner Chiao recused himself from participating in the discussion because he owns real property within 500 feet of the subject property. Upon the advice of the City Attorney Stephen Deitsch, Commissioner Chiao left the Chamber. MOTION It was moved by Vice Chairman Lin, seconded by Commissioner Lewis to adopt Resolution No. 1974: A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, approving General Plan Consistency No. GP 16-01 with respect to the proposed vacation of the excess street right of way on Hugo Reid Drive and Golden West Avenue to make the street segments conform with the City’s Residential Street Standards in front of seven single-family residential properties and forward a recommendation to the City Council. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Thompson, Lewis and Lin NOES: None RECUSED: Commissioner Chiao Commissioner Chiao rejoined the meeting. 6. Minutes of the August 23, 2016, Arcadia Planning Commission Regular Meeting Recommended Action: Approve MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Chiao to approve the minutes of the August 23, 2016, meeting. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Lewis, Chan, Chiao, Thompson and Lin NOES: None MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL LIAISON City Council Liaison Verlato reported that last week at the City Council Meeting, there was a call-up of the appeal of Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 15-88 at 920 S. Fifth Avenue and the item was continued to the October 4th meeting; in addition the Council reconsidered Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 16-08 at 1101 S. Fifth 6 9-13-16 Avenue and the project was approved with high windows on the second story. She announced that the Museum Education Center was renamed the Floretta K. Lauber Museum Education Center in honor of the former Mayor. MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS The Commissioners didn’t have anything to report. MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE Commissioner Thompson reported that the Modification Committee voted to continue Modification No. MC 16-14 for 2001 Holly Avenue to November and conditionally approved Modification No. MC 16-09 and Administrative Architectural Design Review No. Admin ADR 16- 63 for 1820 S. Santa Anita to replace an existing solid wall. MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama reported that the next Agenda will include the continuation of the public hearing for the Verizon Wireless cell tower at 1881 S. First Avenue and a Conditional Use Permit for a fitness center at 24 W. Saint Joseph. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission adjourned the meeting at 8:52 p.m. to Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber at 240 W. Huntington Drive. Chairman, Planning Commission ATTEST: Secretary, Planning Commission