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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 2 - 8-22-17 PC Minutes ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 22, 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 - Vice Chairman Chan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Arcadia Council Chamber. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners, Lewis, Thompson, and Chan ABSENT: Commissioner Lin It was moved by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to excuse Commissioner Lin from the meeting. Without objection the motion was approved. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS The Commission received one correspondence relating to Agenda Item 2 from the Appellant. PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minute time limit per person) There were none. PUBLIC HEARING Vice Chairman Chan announced that the public hearings items listed on the Agenda will be presented out of order. The change is reflected below. 3. Resolution No. 2001 – Approving Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 17-03 (76053) and Multiple Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 17-06 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for an eight unit residential condominium development at 141-145 Alice Street Applicant: Mr. Robert Tong Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2001 Planning/Community Development Administrator, Lisa Flores introduced the item and turned it over to Assistant Planner, Vanessa Quiroz who presented the staff report. Vice Chairman Chan opened the Public Hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak on this item. Applicant Mr. Robert Tong responded. Vice Chairman Chan asked if anyone else would like to speak in favor of the item. No one responded. Vice Chairman Chan asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in opposition of the item. No one responded. 2 8-22-17 MOTION – PUBLIC HEARING 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 Commissioner Lewis, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to adopt the amended Resolution No. 2001 – Approving Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 17-03 (76053) and Multiple Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 17-06 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for an eight unit residential condominium development at 141-145 Alice Street ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Lewis, Thompson and Chan NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Lin There is a ten day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. Appeals are to be filed by 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. 4. Resolution No. 2000 – Approving Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 17-02 (74938), Minor Administrative Modification No. MINOR AM 17-11, and Multiple Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 17-01 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a three unit residential condominium development at 116 Bonita Street Applicant: Mr. Leo Wu of Archfield Inc. Architects Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2000 Planning/Community Development Administrator, Lisa Flores introduced the item and turned it over to Associate Planner, Jordan Chamberlin who presented the staff report. Vice Chairman Chan opened the Public Hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak on this item. Mr. Jason Yen of EGL responded on behalf of the applicant. Vice Chairman Chan asked if anyone else would like to speak in favor of the item. No one responded. Vice Chairman Chan asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in opposition of the item. No one responded. MOTION – PUBLIC HEARING It was moved by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. 3 8-22-17 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Lewis to adopt Resolution No. 2000 – Approving Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 17-02 (74938), Minor Administrative Modification No. MINOR AM 17-11, and Multiple Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 17-01 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a three unit residential condominium development at 116 Bonita Street ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Thompson, Lewis and Chan NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Lin There is a ten day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. Appeals are to be filed by 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. 1. Resolution No. 1991 – Approving Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 17-02 (74941), Multiple Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 16-10, and Protected Tree Encroachment Permit No. TRE 16-54 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a ten unit residential condominium development at 837-841½ W. Huntington Drive (Item was continued from the April 25, 2017, meeting) Applicant: Mr. Scott Yang Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 1991 Planning/Community Development Administrator, Lisa Flores introduced the item and informed the Commission that this item was continued from the April 25, 2017, Planning Commission meeting at which time the Commission closed the public hearing. If the Commission chooses to reopen the public hearing, they can formally make a motion to re-open the hearing. With that, Ms. Flores turned it over to Associate Planner, Jordan Chamberlin who presented the staff report. It was moved by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Lewis to reopen the public hearing. Vice Chairman Chan opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak on this item. Project Architect, Mr. Pison Netsawang responded on behalf of the applicant. Vice Chairman Chan asked if anyone else would like to speak in favor of the item. No one responded. Vice Chairman Chan asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in opposition of the item. 4 8-22-17 The following residents responded: Ms. Haihong He Mr. Mark Chang Mr. Simon Lorona Vice Chairman Chan asked if the applicant would like to speak in rebuttal. Mr. Pison responded. MOTION – PUBLIC HEARING It was moved by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. DISCUSSION Planning/Community Development Administrator Ms. Flores asked the Commission since they have concerns regarding the trees along the rear property line, if they would like to add a condition of approval stating, “The trees along the rear property line shall be at a minimum height of 10 feet and the trees shall be of sufficient number to provide screening across the rear property line.” Vice Chairman Chan asked Ms. Flores if it would be possible to add a condition of approval requiring that the trees be planted prior to construction to help mitigate dust and privacy issues. Ms. Flores explained that it would be difficult to impose such a condition because the site has to be leveled and graded and there is a possibility that the trees might not survive during this process. Commissioner Thompson suggested another option is to have the applicant install a 10 foot construction fence along the property line in lieu of the required 6 foot construction fence. Ms. Flores stated that the condition of approval could be added. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to adopt Resolution No. 1991 – Approving Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 17-02 (74941), Multiple Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 16-10, and Protected Tree Encroachment Permit No. TRE 16-54 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a ten unit residential condominium development at 837-841½ W. Huntington Drive, and amended to include the two added conditions of approval as read by Ms. Flores. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Lewis, Thompson and Chan NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Lin There is a ten day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. Appeals are to be filed by 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. RECESS/RECONVENE Vice Chairman Chan called for a recess at 7:55 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 8:01 p.m. 5 8-22-17 2. Home Owners’ Association Appeal No. HOA 17-01 with Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) appealing the Santa Anita Oaks Home Owners’ Association Architectural Board Chairperson’s denial of a new circular driveway at 1231 San Carlos Road (Item was continued from the June 27, 2017, meeting) Appellant: Tom and Ellen Fu-Crosby Recommended Action: Deny the Appeal and Uphold the ARB Denial Planning/Community Development Administrator Lisa Flores introduced the item and presented the staff report. Vice Chairman Chan opened the public hearing and asked if the Appellant would like to speak on this item. Appellant Mr. Crosby responded. Vice Chairman Chan asked if anyone else would like to speak in favor of the item. Mr. Scott Carlson, Appellant’s attorney responded. Vice Chairman Chan asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in opposition of the item. The following residents responded: Santa Anita Oaks HOA member Mr. Vince Vargas Mr. Jack Lynch Mr. Alan Crawford Vice Chairman Chan asked if the Appellant would like to speak in rebuttal. Appellant Mr. Crosby and his attorney Mr. Carlson responded. MOTION – PUBLIC HEARING It was moved by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Lewis to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. MOTION – First Motion It was moved by Commissioner Thompson, to uphold the ARB Denial of the circular driveway, and deny Home Owners Association Appeal No. HOA 17-01, with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), appealing the Santa Anita Oaks Home Owners’ Association Architectural Board Chairperson’s denial of a new circular driveway at 1231 San Carlos Road, the circular driveway is not consistent with the City’s Design Guidelines and with City Resolution No. 6770. The motion did not receive a second. 6 8-22-17 MOTION – Second Motion It was moved by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by Vice Chairman Chan to approve the Appeal and overturn the ARB denial of the design; therefore, approving Appeal No. HOA 17-01 with a Categorical Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), finding that the proposed design is consistent with the City’s design guidelines, and City Council Resolution No. 6770, and secure an appropriate improvement to the lot. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Lewis and Chan NOES: Commissioner Thompson ABSENT: Commissioner Lin There is a ten day appeal period after the approval of the item. Appeals are to be filed by 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. 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 July 25, 2017, Arcadia Planning Commission Regular Meeting Recommended Action: Approve MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Lewis to approve Consent Calendar Item 5, approving the July 25, 2017 Planning Commission Regular Meeting minutes. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Thompson, Lewis and Chan NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Lin MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL LIAISON City Council Liaison Beck was not present. MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS The Planning Commissioners did not have anything to report. MATTERS FROM ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY Assistant City Attorney Mr. Maurer did not have anything to report. 7 8-22-17 MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Planning/Community Development Administrator Ms. Lisa Flores reported that there are two items scheduled for the upcoming September 12, 2017 meeting; one item is a five-unit condominium on California Street and the other item is a modification to a new single-family house on Lenta Lane. Ms. Flores reported that the General Plan amendment and zone change the Planning Commission reviewed a few months ago will be presented to the City Council at their September 5th meeting along with a draft Historic Preservation Ordinance during study session. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission adjourned the meeting at 9:23 p.m. to Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber at 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia. Chairman, Planning Commission ATTEST: Secretary, Planning Commission