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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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