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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2 - 1-10-17 PC Minutes ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 10, 2017 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 Chiao, Lewis, Chan and Lin ABSENT: Commissioner Thompson It was moved by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by Commissioner Chiao to excuse Commissioner Thompson from the meeting. Without objection, the motion was approved. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Staff did not have any supplemental information relating to the Agenda; however, the Commissioners were provided the following: a memo for Lot Line Adjustment No. LLA 16-03 at 1109 Encino Avenue, and the 2017 Brown Act publication by Best Best & Krieger. Assistant City Attorney, Michael Maurer highlighted the major changes in the 2017 Brown Act. PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minute time limit per person) There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 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 (Item continued from the December 13, 2016 meeting) 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, and explained that the trash enclosure issue has been resolved. Chairman Lin opened the Public Hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak on this item. . Ms. Bei Hai, an interpreter responded and translated for the applicant Ms. Fang Wang. Chairman Lin asked if anyone else would like to speak in favor of the item. No one responded. Chairman Lin asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in opposition of the item. 2 1-10-17 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 Vice Chairman Chan, seconded by Commissioner Lewis to adopt 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 ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Lewis, Chiao and Lin NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Thompson 2. Resolution No. 1984 – Approving Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 16-06 (72144) with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a nine-unit multi-family residential-condominium subdivision at 1013-1019 Holly Avenue Applicant: Cal Land Engineering, Inc. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 1984 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 Engineer, Mr. Jack Lee responded. Chairman Lin asked if anyone else would like to speak in favor of the item. No one responded. 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 Lewis, seconded by Commissioner Chiao to adopt Resolution No. 1984: Approving Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 16-06 (72144) with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a nine-unit multi-family residential-condominium subdivision at 1013-1019 Holly Avenue 3 1-10-17 ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Lewis, Chiao, Chan and Lin NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Thompson 3. Resolution No. 1985 – Approving Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 16-05 (72421) with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a six-unit multi-family residential-condominium subdivision at 681-685 N. First Avenue Applicant: Cal Land Engineering, Inc. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 1985 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 Engineer, Mr. Jack Lee responded. Chairman Lin asked if anyone else would like to speak in favor of the item. No one responded. 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 Vice Chairman Chan, seconded by Commissioner Lewis to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. MOTION It was moved by Vice Chairman Chan, seconded by Commissioner Chiao to adopt Resolution No. 1985: Approving Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 16-05 (72421) with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a six- unit multi-family residential-condominium subdivision at 681-685 N. First Avenue ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Chiao, Lewis and Lin NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Thompson 4. Resolution No. 1986 – Approving Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 16-06 (72493) with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a three-unit multi-family residential-condominium subdivision at 20 Alta Street Applicant: Cal Land Engineering, Inc. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 1986 4 1-10-17 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 Engineer, Mr. Jack Lee responded. Chairman Lin asked if anyone else would like to speak in favor of the item. No one responded. 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 Vice Chairman Chan, seconded by Commissioner Chiao to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. MOTION It was moved by Vice Chairman Chan, seconded by Commissioner Lewis to adopt Resolution No. 1986: Approving Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 16-06 (72493) with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a three-unit multi-family residential-condominium subdivision at 20 Alta Street ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Lewis, Chiao and Lin NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Thompson 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 December 13, 2016, Arcadia Planning Commission Regular Meeting Recommended Action: Approve MOTION It was moved by Vice Chairman Chan, seconded by Commissioner Lewis to approve the minutes of the December 13, 2016, meeting. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Chan, Lewis, Chiao and Lin NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Thompson 5 1-10-17 MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL LIAISON City Council Liaison Verlato reported that on Sunday, January 8th, she attended the Lunar New Year Festival, at which the City and the Arcadia Downtown Association had booths providing information on developments that are occurring in the downtown area. In addition, she announced that the Verizon Wireless cell tower appeal is to be postponed to the first City Council meeting in February. MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS The Commissioners did not have anything to report. MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama announced that currently there is one upcoming Agenda item regarding a Tentative Parcel Map for 138 California Street. He reminded the Commissioners that staff sent them an email regarding the Planning Commission Academy that will be held at the beginning of March and asked that they inform him or Planning Services Manager, Lisa Flores if they would like to attend, as soon as possible. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m. to Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber at 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia. Chairman, Planning Commission ATTEST: Secretary, Planning Commission