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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2 - 1-9-18 PC Minutes 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. 2 1-9-18 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. 3 1-9-18 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 4 1-9-18 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 5 1-9-18 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. ___________________________ Kenneth Chan Chair, Planning Commission ATTEST: Lisa Flores Secretary, Planning Commission