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ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chair Chan, Vice Chair Thompson, and Commissioners Lewis and Lin
ABSENT: None
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
Staff did not have any supplemental information.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minute time limit per person)
There were none.
PUBLIC HEARING
All interested persons are invited to appear at a public hearing and to provide evidence or testimony concerning any of the
proposed items set forth below for consideration. Separate and apart from the applicant (who may speak longer in the
discretion of the Commission) speakers shall be limited to five (5) minutes per person. The applicant may additionally submit
rebuttal comments, at the discretion of the Commission.
You are hereby advised that should you desire to legally challenge in court any action taken by the Planning Commission
regarding any Public Hearing item, you may be limited to raising only those issues and objections you or someone else raised
at the public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.
1. Resolution No. 2008 – Approving Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 17-06 (74972), Multiple-Family
Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 16-24, Protected Tree Encroachment Permit No. TRE
17-43, and Diseased/Hazardous Protected Tree Removal Permit No. TRD 17-41 with a
Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a five unit
residential condominium development at 230 California Street
Applicant: Thomas Li, Prestige Design, Planning, and Development Inc.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2008
Planning & Community Development Administrator, Ms. Lisa Flores introduced the item
and turned it over to Associate Planner, Ms. Jordan Chamberlin who presented the staff
report.
Chair Chan opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak on
this item.
Applicant Mr. Tom Li responded.
Chair Chan asked if anyone else would like to speak in favor of the item.
No one responded.
Chair Chan asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in opposition of the item.
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No one responded.
MOTION – PUBLIC HEARING
It was moved by Commissioner Lin, seconded by Commissioner Lewis to close the
public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved.
DISCUSSION
Commissioner Thompson stated that the massing, scale, and quality of the project are
within the parameters of the General Plan and zoning. The tree removal and protection
measures are adequate. Given the aforementioned items he is in favor of approving the
project.
Commissioner Lewis asked the applicant Mr. Li, in terms of the common areas will there
be separate water meters for the landscaped areas. If so will the cost be covered by
Homeowners Association dues?
Applicant Mr. Li responded to Commissioner Lewis question and stated that there will be
a separate water meter for the common landscaped areas and the cost for that will be
covered by Homeowners Association dues split amongst the five (5) property owners.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by Commissioner Lin to adopt
Resolution No. 2008 – Approving Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 17-06 (74972), Multiple-
Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 16-24, Protected Tree Encroachment
Permit No. TRE 17-43, and Diseased/Hazardous Protected Tree Removal Permit No.
TRD 17-41 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) for a five unit residential condominium development at 230 California Street
subject to the conditions listed in the staff report.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Chair Chan, Vice Chair Thompson, and Commissioners Lewis and Lin
NOES: None
There is a ten day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. Appeals are to be filed by
5:30 p.m. on Monday, January 22, 2018.
2. Resolution No. 2009 – Approving Planning Commission Administrative Modification No. PC AM
17-04 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to
maintain the existing side yard setback for a 573 square foot attic conversion to a second floor,
and transform the one-story house into a two-story house at 1829 Alta Oaks Drive
Applicant: Alan Brookman
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2009
Planning & Community Development Administrator, Ms. Lisa Flores introduced the item
and turned it over to Associate Planner, Ms. Jordan Chamberlin who presented the staff
report.
Chair Chan opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak on
this item.
Applicant Mr. Alan Brookman responded.
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Chair Chan asked if anyone else would like to speak in favor of the item.
No one responded.
Chair Chan asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in opposition of the item.
Mr. Ti Chang, owner of the property located to the rear of the proposed project
responded. Mr. Chang had concerns relating to the project noticing process, and what
he assumed was a new proposed exterior window facing his property. He provided the
Commission a picture of the subject window.
Planning & Community Development Administrator, Ms. Flores addressed Mr. Chang’s
concern and explained the project noticing process. In addition, Associate Planner, Ms.
Chamberlin clarified that there are no new exterior windows facing Mr. Chang’s property
and the picture he provided to the Commission was a picture of an existing window.
Chair Chan asked if the applicant, Mr. Brookman would like to address Mr. Chang’s
concerns.
Applicant Mr. Brookman responded and explained that there are no new windows being
process for this project. He also discussed the noticing process for the project.
MOTION – PUBLIC HEARING
It was moved by Commissioner Lin, seconded by Commissioner Fandry to close the
public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved.
DISCUSSION
Commissioner Lin stated that the project is an appropriate modification. There are no
changes to the exterior except for the addition of the two north facing exterior windows.
After staff addressed Mr. Chang’s concerns he no longer had any issues with the
project. He recommended approval of the application.
Commissioner Lewis stated that she agrees with the comments made by Commissioner
Lin. She does not have any issues with maintaining the five foot set back and is in favor
of approving the project.
Commissioner Thompson stated that the floor area ratio is appropriate for the Highlands
Home Owners Association (HOA). The project was approved by the HOA. The proposed
windows break-up the existing wall and provide articulation. He is also in favor of
approving the project.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Lin, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to adopt
Resolution No. 2009 – Approving Planning Commission Administrative Modification No.
PC AM 17-04 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) to maintain the existing side yard setback for a 573 square foot attic
conversion to a second floor, and transform the one-story house into a two-story house
at 1829 Alta Oaks Drive
ROLL CALL
AYES: Chair Chan, Vice Chair Thompson, and Commissioners Lewis and Lin
NOES: None
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There is a ten day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. Appeals are to be filed by
5:30 p.m. on Monday, January 22, 2018.
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 December 12, 2017, Arcadia Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Recommended Action: Approve
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by Commissioner Fandry to approve
Consent Calendar Item 2, approving the December 12, 2017, Arcadia Planning
Commission Regular Meeting minutes.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Lewis, Fandry, Thompson, and Chan
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Lin
MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
Council Liaison Beck wished everyone a Happy New Year and provided an update on the upcoming
April General Municipal Election. He announced that on January 30, 2018, the City Council will have
their Annual Goal Setting meeting at the Arcadia Public Library at 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the meeting is
open to the public and he invited everyone to attend. He reported that he will not be in attendance at
the February 13, 2018 Planning Commission Regular meeting. He asked the Commissioners if they
had any questions.
Commissioner Lin asked if there have been any improvements made relating to preventing burglaries
throughout the City. Council Liaison Beck responded and stated that they City has been using several
resources to prevent burglaries. The burglary rate went down from 47 percent in 2016 to three percent
2017. Property crime overall has decreased. In addition, there will be six new license plate readers
installed throughout the City and the goal is to have one in every lane of every entrance into the City.
He also provided details of a new program the City has with the Ring Doorbell Company that provides
discounts to any Arcadia resident that purchases their security products. He stated that his number one
priority is fighting crime.
Commissioner Lewis asked Council Liaison Beck if he was aware if the windmill atop of Denny’s that
recently fell will be replaced. Council Liaison Beck responded and explained that they windmill will be
repaired and reinstalled and the Denny’s Corporation is paying for it.
MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
Chair Chan reported that he will not attend the May 22, 2018 Planning Commission Regular meeting.
MATTERS FROM ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
Assistant City Attorney Mr. Maurer nothing to report.
MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
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Ms. Flores reported that there is one item pending for the next meeting which is an amendment to the
Conditional Use Permit for the Sonata Room located at 210 N. First Avenue. She followed up on an
email she previously sent to the Commission from the Olson Company. She explained that the Olson
Company will be reaching out to the Commission to schedule individual meetings to share the details of
their Planned Development project located on Santa Anita Avenue and Live Oak Avenue. She
mentioned that she sent all of the Commissioners a copy of the Brown Act and they can contact her if
they have any questions.
ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m., to Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at 7:00
p.m., in the City Council Chamber at 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia.
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Kenneth Chan
Chair, Planning Commission
ATTEST:
Lisa Flores
Secretary, Planning Commission