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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-23-19 PC MinutesARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES .a., TUESDAY, April 23, 2019 CALL TO ORDER Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. in the City Council Chamber PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chair Thompson, Vice Chair Lewis, and Commissioners Chan, and Wilander ABSENT: Commissioner Lin It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Vice Chair Lewis to excuse Commissioner Lin from the meeting. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS There were 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. 2030- Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 19-01 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a new 2,400 square foot, limited -service restaurant with the sale of beer and wine for on-site consumption (d.b.a. Blaze Pizza) at 815 W. Naomi Avenue, Units C & D within the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center. Applicant: Medali Gholamreza on behalf of Team Blaze Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2030 Senior Planner Luis Torrico introduced the item and turned it over to Associate Planner, Vanessa Quiroz to present the staff report. Chair Thompson opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak on the item. Applicant Medali Gholamreza spoke on the item. 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. 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 Commissioner Chan, seconded by Vice Chair Lewis to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. DISCUSSION Commissioner Wilander complimented the applicant on a successful business model. Vice Chair Lewis stated that her only concerns were related to the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center parking plan but her concerns were addressed. Therefore, she has no issues with the project. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Vice Chair Lewis to adopt Resolution No. 2030, approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 19-01 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a new 2,400 square foot, limited -service restaurant with the sale of beer and wine for on-site consumption (d.b.a. Blaze Pizza) at 815 W. Naomi Avenue, Units C & D within the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center. ROLL CALL AYES: Chair Thompson, Vice Chair Lewis, Commissioners Chan and Wilander NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Lin 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, May 3, 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. 2. Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2019 Recommended Action: Approve 4-23-19 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Wilander, seconded by Vice Chair Lewis to approve Consent Calendar Item 2, approving the March 26, 2019 Arcadia Planning Commission Regular & Special Meeting minutes. ROLL CALL AYES: Chair Thompson, Vice Chair Lewis, and Commissioner Wilander NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner Chan ABSENT: Commissioner Lin MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL LIAISON City Council Liaison Peter Amundson was not present. MATTERS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSONERS Commissioner Chan requested updates on Senate Bill 50 (SB50) and the Santa Anita North Barns Project, specifically when the Draft Environmental Impact Report will be released. Chair Thompson welcomed Luis Torrico and welcomed back Assistant City Attorney Michael Maurer. MATTERS FROM ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY Michael Maurer stated that he is happy to be back. MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Planning & Community Development Administrator, Lisa Flores mentioned that the City Manager Office is preparing a staff report opposing Senate Bill 50. She will provide the Commission with the report prior to the May 7, 2019 City Council meeting. At this time there are no items for the May 14, 2019 Planning Commission meeting. However, we would most likely have a special meeting for a business license revocation in which the Planning Commission will act as the Business License Review Board. Lastly, an update was provided regarding the City's Design Guidelines Update and changes to Resolution No. 6770. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission adjourned this meeting at 7:25 p.m. to Tuesday, May 14, 2019 in the City Council Chamber at 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia. 3 4-23-19 ATTEST: (2 Lisa Flores Secretary, Planning Commission Brad Thompson Chair, Planning Commission 4-23-19