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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 3- 11-12-19 PC Minutes_FINAL ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 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 Vice Chair Wilander called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chamber PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENT: Vice Chair Wilander, and Commissioners Chan, Lin, and Thompson ABSENT: Chair Lewis It was moved by Commissioner Lin, seconded by Commissioner Chan to excuse Chair Lewis from the meeting due to a family emergency. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS There were none. PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minute time limit per person) There were none. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Resolution No. 2043 – Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 19-11 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) for a new tutoring center with up to six (6) students at 411 E. Huntington Drive, Suite 201 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2043 Applicant: Danica Royce See Vice Chair Wilander introduced the item and turned it over to Associate Planner Vanessa Quiroz to present the staff report. Vice Chair Wilander opened the public hearing and asked if the Applicant would like to speak on the item. Applicant Danica Royce See responded and thanked the Commission. Commissioner Chan asked the Applicant if she would be willing to installing security cameras on site for safety. Ms. Royce responded and confirmed that security cameras would be installed. Vice Chair Wilander asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in favor of the proposal. There were none. 2 11-12-19 Vice Chair Wilander asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in opposition of the proposal. There were none. MOTION- PUBLIC HEARING It was moved by Commissioner Lin, seconded by Commissioner Chan to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. DISCUSSION The Commissioners were in favor of the proposal and agreed that the tutoring center was an appropriate use for the site. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Lin to adopt Resolution No. 2043, approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 19-11 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) for a new tutoring center with up to six (6) students at 411 E. Huntington Drive, Suite 201 ROLL CALL AYES: Vice Chair Wilander, and Commissioners Chan, Lin, and Thompson NOES: None ABSENT: Chair Lewis There is a ten day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. If adopted, appeals are to be filed by 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 25, 2019 2. Resolution No. 2041- Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 19-06 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) to allow a music school at the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center located at 1229 S. Baldwin Avenue Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2041 Applicant: Ella Hou Vice Chair Wilander introduced the item and turned it over to Senior Planner Luis Torrico to present the staff report. Vice Chair Wilander opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would like to speak on the item. Steven Chen, agent for Ella Hou, responded. Commissioner Chan asked Mr. Chen if the Applicant would install security cameras on site for safety. 3 11-12-19 Mr. Chen confirmed that security cameras would be installed. Vice Chair Wilander asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in favor of the proposal. There were none. Vice Chair Wilander asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in opposition of the proposal. There were none. MOTION- PUBLIC HEARING It was moved by Commissioner Lin, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. DISCUSSION The Commissioners were in favor of the proposal. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Lin, seconded by Commissioner Chan to adopt Resolution No. 2041, approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 19-06 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) to allow a music school at the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center located at 1229 S. Baldwin Avenue ROLL CALL AYES: Vice Chair Wilander, Commissioner Chan, Lin, and Thompson NOS: None ABSENT: Chair Lewis There is a ten day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. If adopted, appeals are to be filed by 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 25, 2019. CONSENT CALENDAR 3. Minutes of the September 10, 2019 Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve Vice Chair Wilander requested to amend page three (3) of the Minutes to accurately reflect the title of Commissioner Thompson, who was incorrectly listed as “Chair.” It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to approve the minutes of the September 10, 2019 Planning Commission Regular Meeting as amended. 4 11-12-19 ROLL CALL AYES: Vice Chair Wilander, and Commissioners Chan, Lin, and Thompson NOS: None ABSENT: Chair Lewis MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL LIAISON Council Liaison Chandler was not present. MATTERS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSONERS Vice Chair Wilander asked where will the guests park for the Pasadena Showcase House event. Planning & Community Development Administrator Lisa Flores responded and stated that guests will be shuttled to and from the Santa Anita Racetrack. The shuttle route will also include one stop, on the hour, at the Metro Gold Line station. MATTERS FROM ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY Assistant City Attorney Maurer was not present. MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Flores introduced new Associate Planner Christine Song. She also announced that an urgency ordinance will be brought before the Planning Commission at the next meeting in response to new laws passed by the State of California regarding accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units, and she asked for the Commissioners to confirm their attendance for that meeting. The urgency ordinance would be one of two items scheduled for that meeting; the second item is a 3-unit condominium development at 314 California Street. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission adjourned this meeting at 7:30 p.m. to Tuesday, November 26, 2019 in the City Council Chamber at 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia. Deborah Lewis Chair, Planning Commission ATTEST: Lisa Flores Secretary, Planning Commission