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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3 - 9-27-16 PC Minutes ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 27, 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 – Vice Chairman Chan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners: Chiao, Lewis, Thompson and Chan ABSENT: Chairman Lin It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Lewis to excuse Chairman Lin from the meeting. Without objection the motion was approved. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS The following items were distributed to the Commissioners relating to Item 2: a PowerPoint Presentation from staff; emails of public comments; and a PowerPoint Presentation from the applicant. In addition, the Commissioners received a handout about the Historic Resources Survey Community Meeting to be held on October 13, 2016, at the Cay Mortensen Auditorium at the Arcadia Public Library. PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minute time limit per person) There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution No. 1975 – Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 16-06 with a parking modification and a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a 3,926 square-foot personal training facility at 24 W. Saint Joseph Street Applicant: Greg Davis, Business Owner Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 1975 Community Development Administrator Jim Kasama introduced the item and turned it over to Assistant Planner Vanessa Quiroz who presented the staff report. Vice Chairman Chan opened the Public Hearing. Commissioner Chiao stated that he previously was involved in a litigation representing a tenant that was suing the property owner of the subject property. He asked Assistant City Attorney Michael Mauer if that is a cause for a conflict of interest. Mr. Mauer explained that it would only be a conflict of interest if the case was concluded within the last 12 months and/or if Commissioner Chiao held real interest in the subject property. Commissioner Chiao stated that the case was settled over 12 months ago and that he does not hold any real interest in the property. There was no cause for a conflict of interest; therefore, Commissioner Chiao did not recuse himself from participating in the discussion and decision on this item. Vice Chairman Chan asked if the applicant would like to speak on this item. 2 9-27-16 Applicant/business owner Mr. Greg Davis responded. Vice Chairman Chan asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of the item. The following people responded: Ms. Gina Friar Hunt Mrs. Valerie Floyd Davis Vice Chairman Chan 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 Thompson 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. 1975: Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 16-06 with a parking modification and a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a 3,926 square-foot personal training facility at 24 W. Saint Joseph Street ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Lewis and Thompson NOES: Commissioner Chiao ABSENT: Chairman Lin 2. 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 (continued from the August 23, 2016 meeting) Applicant: Verizon Wireless Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 1970 Community Development Administrator Jim Kasama introduced and presented the item. Vice Chairman Chan opened the Public Hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak on this item. Applicant Mr. Emanuel Higgins responded Vice Chairman Chan asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of the item. 3 9-27-16 The following people responded: Dr. Charles Millner Ms. Barbara Shepherd Reverend Julie D. Bryant Mr. John Conway Ms. Jolene Cadenbach RECESS/RECONVENE Vice Chairman Chan called for a recess at 8:20 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Vice Chairman Chan asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in opposition of the item. The following residents responded: Mr. Valin Cheng Mr. Abel Morales Ms. Katie Mui Ms. Maggie Lee Ms. Rachel Lin Mr. Tejon Woods Mr. Bill Wu Ms. Audrey Her Ms. Carol Bush Mr. Vincent Cheng Ms. Elvia Valverde Ms. Mariam Bachmeier Ms. Erika Chi Ms. Amy Liu Mr. Edward Mui Mr. Eli Tsou Ms. Melissa Von Feldt Mr. Kenneth Obst Mr. William Lee Ms. Debbie Priester Mr. Gary Schwarz Mr. Stanley Cheng Mr. Nathan Farrington Mr. George R. Brennan Mr. Kent Lai RECESS/RECONVENE Vice Chairman Chan called for a recess at 10:04 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 10:11 p.m. Vice Chairman Chan asked if the applicant would like to respond to any of the comments in opposition. Applicant Mr. Emanuel Higgins responded. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Chiao to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Lewis to direct staff to prepare a Resolution for adoption at the October 11, 2016 meeting, to deny Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 15-03, Architectural Design Review No. ADR 15-06, and Wireless Regulation Waiver Request No. W 15-01 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 4 9-27-16 ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Lewis, Chiao and Chan NOES: Commissioner Thompson ABSENT: Chairmin Lin 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. 3. Minutes of the September 13, 2016, Arcadia Planning Commission Regular Meeting Recommended Action: Approve MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chiao, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to approve the minutes of the September 13, 2016, meeting. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Lewis, Thompson, Chiao and Chen NOES: None ABSENT: Chairman Lin MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL LIAISON City Council Liaison Verlato welcomed Assistant City Attorney Michael Mauer. She pointed out that the Commissioners received a few documents relating to the Historic Resource Survey Community meeting to be held on October 13, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. at the Arcadia Public Library, the City is seeking comments from the public, and she encouraged everyone to attend. She mentioned that at the last City Council meeting there was a study session relating to the Zoning Code Update Project and the section relating to short term rentals was pulled for further consideration by the City Council. In addition, the City Council heard the call-up of the 2119 Holly Avenue project and overturned the Planning Commission’s approval on a 3 to 2 vote and denied the proposed project. MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONER Commissioner Lewis announced that on October 16, 2016, the Museum Foundation is hosting a dinner and there will be an unveiling of the life-like Lucky Baldwin figure and she invited everyone to attend. MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE Commissioner Thompson reported that the Modification Committee voted unanimously to approve Modification No. MC 15-17 and Multiple-Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 15-08 for a two-unit, Spanish style, multiple-family development with a modification to the special setback along Third Avenue at 216 S. Third Avenue. MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama reported that the following items will be on the Agenda for the October 11th meeting: in addition the Resolution for Item 2 on tonight’s Agenda, there will be a Conditional Use Permit application for beer and wine sales at Lohas Fresh Mart a new grocery store located at the previous location of Sierra Produce on Baldwin Avenue, and a proposal for a two-unit residential condominium development at 1118 Sunset Boulevard. 5 9-27-16 ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission adjourned the meeting at 11:35 p.m. to Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber at 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia. Chairman, Planning Commission ATTEST: Secretary, Planning Commission