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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 2- 3-26-19 Special Meeting & Regular Meeting Minutes ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2019 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 Chair Thompson called the Special Meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chair Thompson, Vice-Chair Lewis, and Commissioners Lin and Wilander ABSENT: Commissioner Chan PUBLIC COMMENTS – No one appeared. The Planning Commission met to visit the location of the proposed North Barn Project at Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia during which there was discussion of the project. The Planning Commission recessed at 4:03 p.m. to the Barns at Santa Anita Park, 285 Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California. The Special Meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m. Brad Thompson Chair, Planning Commission ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, March 26, 2019 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 Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chair Thompson, Vice Chair Lewis, and Commissioners Lin and Wilander ABSENT: Commissioner Chan It was moved by Commissioner Wilander seconded by Vice Chair Lewis to excuse Commissioner Chan from the meeting. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS There was none. 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. 2028- Approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 18-05 (82402) with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) to subdivide a 53,200 square foot single-family residential zoned parcel into four legal lots that is located at 1885 North Santa Anita Avenue. Applicant: Patricia Moad, on behalf of the property owner Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2028 Chair Thompson introduced the item and turned it over to Senior Planner, Luis Torrico to present the staff report. Chair Thompson opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak on the item. The applicant declined to speak on the item. 2 3-26-19 Chair Thompson asked if there were anyone else who would like to speak in favor of the proposal. No one responded. Chair Thompson asked if there were anyone who would like to speak in opposition to the proposal. Jonathan Tseng spoke on behalf of the property owner at 1845 N. Santa Anita Avenue, and stated that the property owner has security and privacy concerns that will result from the new development. He requested that a condition be added to the project that if the site is developed an evaluation shall be conducted of the trees at the southern border of the adjacent property and that a new retaining wall/fence shall be built with the new house, at the cost of the subject property owner. Chair Thompson stated that the item on this agenda is for the subdivision and the property owner will have the opportunity to voice these concerns during the design review phase, should an application be filed to develop the site. Mr. Torrico added that if a design review application is filed, the item will be noticed to all property owners within a 300-foot radius and the property owner of 1845 N. Santa Anita Avenue will have the opportunity to comment at that time. Patricia Moad responded to Mr. Tseng. She stated that she would be willing to discuss any issues with the neighbor in the future if they choose to develop the site. MOTION- PUBLIC HEARING It was moved by Commissioner Wilander, seconded by Commissioner Lin to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. DISCUSSION The Commission agreed that the subdivision proposal was consistent with the General Plan and the Subdivision Map Act. It was suggested to add a condition of approval to make sure the existing trees on the property are properly maintained. Planning & Community Development Administrator Lisa Flores read the amended Condition No. 1 into the record: Condition No. 1: No protected trees shall be removed as a part of this approval, and shall be appropriately maintained and irrigated by the Owner/Applicant. The Commission was in favor of approval of the Parcel Map with the addition of the amended Condition No. 1. 3 3-26-19 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Lin, seconded by Chair Thompson to adopt Resolution No. 2028 approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 18-05 (82402) with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) to subdivide a 53,200 square foot single-family residential zoned parcel into four legal lots that is located at 1885 North Santa Anita Avenue, subject to the amended conditions of approval. ROLL CALL AYES: Chair Thompson, Vice Chair Lewis, Commissioners Lin and Wilander NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Chan There is a ten day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. If adopted, appeals are to be filed by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2019. 2. Resolution No. 2029- Approving Multiple Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 18-01 and Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 18-07 (82441) with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) for a four-unit multi-family residential condominium development at 157-159 Genoa Street. Applicant: Vincent Tsoi, SLS Design Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2029 Chair Thompson introduced the item and turned it over to Senior Planner Luis Torrico to present the present the project. Chair Thompson opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak on the item. Thomas Lin spoke on behalf of the applicant, SLS Design. Chair Thompson asked if there were anyone else who would like to speak in favor of the proposal. No one responded. Chair Thompson asked if there were anyone who would like to speak in opposition to the proposal. . No one responded. MOTION- PUBLIC HEARING It was moved by Vice Chair Lewis, seconded by Commissioner Lin to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. 4 3-26-19 DISCUSSION The Commission discussed the garage sizes of the proposed units. Although the garages were slightly larger in size than the minimum requirement, two Commissioners thought the garage size should be at least 20’x 20’. Chair Thompson indicated that this could be achieved by reducing the width of the driveway aisles down to the minimum. The Commission made a recommendation that the applicant review the layout and work with staff. Additionally, the Commission felt that the open-air design in the middle of the parking structure was a welcome feature to add light and ventilation. MOTION It was moved by Chair Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Wilander to adopt Resolution No. 2029 approving Multiple Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 18-01 and Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 18-07 (82441) with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) for a four-unit multi-family residential condominium development at 157-159 Genoa Street. ROLL CALL AYES: Chair Thompson, Vice Chair Lewis, and Commissioners Lin and Wilander NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Chan There is a ten day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. If adopted, appeals are to be filed by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2019. 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 February 26, 2019 Arcadia Planning Commission Regular Meeting Recommended Action: Approve MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Wilander, seconded by Commissioner Lin to approve Consent Calendar Item 2, approving the amended February 26, 2019 Arcadia Planning Commission Regular Meeting minutes. Without objection, the motion was approved. ROLL CALL AYES: Chair Thompson, Vice Chair Lewis, and Commissioners Lin and Wilander NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Chan 5 3-26-19 MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL LIAISON City Council Liaison Peter Amundson was not present. MATTERS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSONERS There were none. MATTERS FROM CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Steve Deitsch had nothing to report. MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Flores informed the Commission that their comments regarding the parking discussion from the February 26, 2019 meeting were forwarded to the City Council. She added that there are no items pending for the next meeting therefore it will most likely be cancelled. There are two items tentatively scheduled for the April 23, 2019 including the revocation of a business license in the City in which the Commission will act as the Business License Review Board. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission adjourned this meeting at 7:34 p.m. to Tuesday, April 9, 2019 in the City Council Chamber at 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia. Brad Thompson Chair, Planning Commission ATTEST: Lisa Flores Secretary, Planning Commission