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Home My WebLink About08-13-19 PC Minutes��1R —v ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION m. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES '�I� TUESDAY, August 13, 2019 o�roa CALL TO ORDER Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chamber PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chair Thompson, Vice Chair Lewis, Commissioner Chan and Wilander ABSENT: Commissioner Lin It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Commissioner Wilander to excuse Commissioner Lin 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 Resolution No. 2037- Approving Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 19-03 (73436) with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") to combine two lots into one lot and subdivide the air space for a six -unit residential condominium development located at 118- 120 Alta Street. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2037 Associate Planner Jordan Chamberlin introduced the item and noted a correction to two dates listed in the Summary section of the staff report and clarified the correct dates as follows: The Tentative Tract Map application was originally approved by the Planning Commission on June 28, 2016 and the application expired on July 7, 2018. Chair Thompson opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak on the item. The applicant that was not present. Chair Thompson asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in favor of the proposal. There were none. Chair Thompson asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in opposition of the proposal. There were none. 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. MOTION- PUBLIC HEARING It was moved by Vice Chair Lewis, seconded by Commissioner Chan to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. DISCUSSION The Commission was in favor of approving the tract map. Chair Thompson and Commissioner Chan inquired about a condition of approval in the original 2016 approval requiring that the property owner donate eight 36 -inch box, or twelve 24 -inch box oak trees for planting in locations to be determined by the Public Works Department. Planning & Community Development Administrator Lisa Flores confirmed that staff would verify that the trees were planted prior to the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. MOTION It was moved by Vice Chair Lewis, seconded by Chair Thompson to adopt Resolution No. 2037, approving Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 19-03 (73436) with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") to combine two lots into one lot and subdivide the air space for a six -unit residential condominium development located at 118-120 Alta Street. ROLL CALL AYES: Chair Thompson, Vice Chair Lewis, and Commissioners Chan, and Wilander NOS: None ABSENT: Commissioner Lin There is a ten day appeal period alter the adoption of the Resolution. If adopted, appeals are to be filed by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 23, 2019, Resolution No. 2032 — Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 19-02 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") for a new tutoring center with up to twelve (12) students at 324 E. Foothill Boulevard, Unit 101. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2032 Associate Planner Vanessa Quiroz presented the item. Chair Thompson opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak on the item. Applicant Unnati Joshi responded. Chair Thompson asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in favor of the proposal. There were none. Chair Thompson asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in opposition of the proposal. There were none. 8-13-19 MOTION- PUBLIC HEARING It was moved by Commissioner Wilander, seconded by Vice Chair Lewis to close public hearing Without objection, the motion was approved. DISCUSSION The Commission was in favor of approving the item. Chair Thompson also stated that the facts to support the findings as listed in the staff report are well written, that there is sufficient parking available for the tutoring center, and he is in support of the condition of approval requiring that clear glass doors/windows be installed at each classroom. ROLL CALL It was moved by Commissioner Wilander, seconded by Vice Chair Lewis to adopt Resolution No. 2032, approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 19-02 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") for a new tutoring center with up to twelve (12) students at 324 E. Foothill Boulevard, Unit 101. AYES: Chair Thompson, Vice Chair Lewis, and Commissioners Chan, and Wilander NOS: None ABSENT: Commissioner Lin There is a ten day appeal period atter the adoption of the Resolution. If adopted, appeals are to be filed by 4.,.30 p.m. on Friday, August 23, 2019. Minutes of the July 9, 2019, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve MOTION It was moved by Vice Chair Lewis, seconded by Commissioner Wilander to approve the July 9, 2019 Planning Commission Regular Meeting minutes. ROLL CALL AYES: Chair Thompson, Vice Chair Lewis, and Commissioners Chan and Wilander NOS: None ABSENT: Commissioner Lin MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL LIAISON City Council Liaison Chandler was not present. MATTERS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSONERS 8-13-19 Commissioner Chan expressed concern with what appears to be an overabundance of tutoring center applications and asked if staff could prepare a report of how many tutoring centers are currently in operation in the city. Ms. Flores responded and confirmed that staff will research the total number of tutoring centers in operation and she will report the findings at the next meeting. Chair Thompson inquired about a recent bill regarding Section 8 housing requirements in multi -family developments. MATTERS FROM ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY Assistant City Attorney Michael Maurer was not present. MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Flores provided the Commission with several updates on ongoing projects in the City including the Le Meridien Hotel and mixed use development, the current proposal for an arcade at the bowling alley site on Baldwin Avenue, and the Indigo Hotel project. She also provided an update on "Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations" ("MEHKOs") and stated that the City Council has adopted a resolution (Resolution No. 7262) in opposition to MEHKOS and thus a formal letter of opposition was mailed to State legislators on behalf of the City. Deputy Development Services Director/City Engineer Phil Wray provided an update on parking near the metro Gold Line station and explained that there has not been a noticeable impact on street parking since Metro has implemented paid parking at the Station. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission adjourned this meeting at 7:41 p.m. to Tuesday, August 27, 2019 in the City Council Chamber at 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia. Brad Thompson Chair, Planning Commission ATTEST: C A - Lisa Flores Secretary, Planning Commission 8-13-19