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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 5 - 12-13-16 PC Minutes ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, December 13, 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 Lewis, Thompson, Chan and Lin ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao 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 The following items were distributed to the Commissioners; an email relating to Item 4 and a memo required per the Arcadia Municipal Code, regarding a Lot Line Adjustment for the Rusnak properties to create a small notch in the property line between the old and new dealerships to accommodate utility equipment. PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minute time limit per person) Mr. Steve Vezerian had questions regarding the passage of Proposition 64 relating to the legalization of the use of marijuana in California and wanted to know how that will affect the City’s marijuana regulations. Chairmain Lin informed Mr. Vezerian that in accordance with the Brown Act, the Commission is prohibited from discussing or taking action any items not listed on the Agenda and informed him that the questions that he posed will be referred to staff. Community Development Administrator Jim Kasama addressed Mr. Vezerian questions that did not involve the Planning Commission. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Resolution No. 1980 – Recommending to the City Council, Approval of Zone Change No. ZC 15-02, Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 15-07, Lot Line Adjustment No. LLA 15-03, Architectural Design Review No. ADR 15-17, and Protected Tree Encroachment No. TRE 16-44 with a Mitigated Negative Declaration per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a drive-through restaurant at 701 W. Huntington Drive Applicant: Joel Philips, 4G Development and Consulting, representing Chick-fil-A Recommended Action: None – the proposal has been withdrawn by the applicant Community Development Administrator Jim Kasama reported that the applicant withdrew their applications. Since the applications were withdrawn, no action was necessary. 2 12-13-16 2. Resolution No. 1982 – Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 16-09 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a 712 square foot, massage therapy business at 25-75 N. Santa Anita Avenue, Unit 103 Applicant: Ms. Fang Wang, Business Owner Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 1982 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 was not present at the meeting. Chairman Lin asked if there was anyone 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 Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Chan to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Commissioner Lewis to reopen the public hearing. Chairman Lin asked if the applicant’s representative would like to speak. The project architect translated for Mr. Jay Feng (applicant’s husband). MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Lin to continue the public hearing of Resolution No. 1982: Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 16-09 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a 712 square foot, massage therapy business at 25-75 N. Santa Anita Avenue, Unit 103, to January 10, 2017, in order for the applicant and/or property owner to confirm that they will comply with Condition No. 2 of the Conditions of Approval, requiring the property owner/applicant to construct a fully-roof trash and recyclables enclosure. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Thompson, Lin, Lewis and Chan NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao 3 12-13-16 3. Resolution No. 1981 – Approving Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 16-05 (74706), Multiple Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 16-22, and Protected Tree Encroachment Permit No. TRE 16-35 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a three-unit, residential-condominium development at 126 Diamond Street Applicant: Sanyao International, Inc. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 1981 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 and asked if the applicant would like to speak on this item. Project designer Robert Tong responded on behalf of the applicant. 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 Thompson to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Vice Chairman Chan to adopt Resolution No. 1981: Approving Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 16-05 (74706), Multiple Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 16-22, and Protected Tree Encroachment Permit No. TRE 16-35 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a three-unit, residential condominium development at 126 Diamond Street. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Thompson, Chan, Lewis and Lin NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao 4. Resolution No. 1983 – Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 16-10 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a tutoring business for up to 63 children in an 11,096-square-foot, church building at 225 E. Live Oak Avenue Applicant: Ms. Marie Chen Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 1983 4 12-13-16 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 and asked if the applicant would like to speak on this item. Applicant Ms. Marie Chen responded. Chairman Lin asked if there was anyone else who would like to speak in favor of this item. An employee of the proposed tutoring business Mr. Edward Rust responded. Chairman Lin asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in opposition to this item. Co-owner of the property located at 325 E. Live Oak Avenue, Ms. Vicki Williams responded. Chairman Lin asked if the applicant would like to respond to any of the comments in opposition. Applicant Ms. Marie Chen responded. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. MOTION It was moved by Chairman Lin, seconded by Commissioner Chan to adopt Resolution No. 1983 – Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 16-10 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a tutoring business for up to 63 children in an 11,096 square foot, church building at 225 E. Live Oak Avenue and amended to include a condition of approval requiring the applicant to have a minimum of one staff member present on the ground floor of the building at all times when the tutoring business is open. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Lin, Chan, Lewis and Thompson NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao 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. 5. Minutes of the November 8, 2016, Arcadia Planning Commission Regular Meeting Recommended Action: Approve 5 12-13-16 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by Vice Chairman Chan to approve the minutes of the November 8, 2016, meeting. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Lewis, Chan, Thompson and Lin NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL LIAISON Council Liasion Verlato reported that at the last City Council meeting an item for the Santa Anita Inn was presented, there was a lot of discussion regarding the demolition of the hotel, the property owner wanted to retain a remnant of the existing building, but the City Council voted 5-0 to remove the entire Santa Anita Inn building before they can move forward with the project. In addition, a group of residents brought up an issue relating to coyotes, the City Council will hold a study session to discuss how to remedying the problem. She announced that Mt. Lowe’s Brewery opened on December 3, 2016 and recommended that everyone check it out. She made the following announcements; the Christmas market was held on December 3 and it was a success; the Tree Lighting Ceremony was held on the same day at the Transit Plaza; and the Downtown Association is hosting a Chinese Lunar New Year Festival on Sunday, January 8, 2017. She wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Chan commended the Deputy Development Services Director/City Engineer Phil Wray for sending the Commissioner the study regarding Transportation Demand Management Study. MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE The Modification Committee Meeting was canceled. MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama reported that the following items will be on the Agenda for the January 10, 2017 meeting: in addition to the continued Item 2, Resolution No. 1982, there will be three tentative maps that expired due to the developers not completing the maps by the required deadline. He announced that the Modification Committee meeting that was canceled today is the last meeting in accordance with the City’s new Development Code. In addition, an email will be sent to the Commissioners regarding if they would like a PDF copy or a hard copy of the new Development Code. He responded to Vice Chairman Chan’s questions regarding the Historic Preservation Survey meeting that was held on December 1, 2016. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission adjourned the meeting at 8:24 p.m., to Tuesday, January 10, 2017, in the City Council Chamber at 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia. Chairman, Planning Commission ATTEST: Secretary, Planning Commission