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Home My WebLink About11-26-19 PC MinutesARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES em••,.,, gym` TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 2019 CALL TO ORDER Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chair Lewis, Lin, and Thompson ABSENT: Vice -Chair Wilander and Chan It was moved by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Lin and carried on a unanimous roll call vote to excuse Vice -Chair Wilander and Commissioner Chan 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 Resolution No. 2042 — Approving Multiple Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 19- 02, Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 19-04 (82853), Protected Healthy Tree Removal Permit No. TRH 19-05, and Protected Tree Encroachment Permit No. TRE 19-23 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a five -unit multi -family residential condominium development at 314 California Street Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2042 Applicant: Sanyao International, Inc. on behalf of property owner Paul H. Long & Joyce L. Long Trust Planning & Community Development Administrator Lisa Flores introduced the item and turned it over to Associate Planner Christine Song to present the staff report. Chair Lewis opened the public hearing and asked if the Applicant would like to speak on the item. Applicant Robert Tong of Sanyao International, Inc. responded and thanked the Commission. Chair Lewis asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in favor of the proposal. There were none. Chair Lewis asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in opposition of the proposal. 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. There were none. MOTION- PUBLIC HEARING It was moved by Commissioner Thompson seconded by Commissioner Lin to close the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. DISCUSSION The Commissioners were in favor of the proposal and Commissioner Thompson added that he is pleased that the garage parking minimum width dimensions exceed those required per Code. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Lin, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to adopt Resolution No. 2042, approving Multiple Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 19- 02, Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 19-04 (82853), Protected Healthy Tree Removal Permit No. TRH 19-05, and Protected Tree Encroachment Permit No. TRE 19-23 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a five -unit multi -family residential condominium development at 314 California Street ROLL CALL AYES: Chair Lewis, Lin, and Thompson NOES: None ABSENT: Vice -Chair Wilander, and Chan 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, December 9, 2019. 2. Resolution No. 2044 — Recommending that the City Council adopt an urgency ordinance amending various sections of the Arcadia Development Code relating to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units and determining the Ordinance is Categorically Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2044 Applicant: City of Arcadia Chair Lewis introduced the item and turned it over to Ms. Flores to present the staff report Ms. Flores also announced that she was given a copy of the notice that was distributed by the Highland Oaks Homeowners Association, and she provided clarification that this was not a Homeowners Association meeting since some of the residents thought it was, and she further clarified that the item before the Commission are proposed changes to the "existing" Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) regulations, and not a "new" ordinance, as the City currently allows ADUs. Assistant City Attorney Maurer provided further clarification on the new laws set forth by the State of California and added that any municipal ordinance that does not comply fully with the new State regulations makes the entire ordinance invalid. The requirements must be set in place by January 1, 2020. 2 11-26-19 Commissioner Lin and Thompson agreed that the ordinance was important to retain some local control and in order to avoid the nullification of local regulations should the City's existing regulations not comply. Commissioner Thompson also noted several minor corrections to the text amendments. Chair Lewis asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in favor of the item. There were none. Chair Lewis asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in opposition of the item. Resident Dr. Steve Ruzicka, was opposed to the new regulations and commented on the lack of architectural compatibility between homes and ADUs. Further, he was worried that homes may be demolished and replaced with two housing units. He is strongly opposed to accessory dwelling units in his neighborhood. Chair Lewis asked if there was anyone else in opposition to the item. 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 Commission determined that the urgency ordinance was the proper response to the new State legislation and they were in favor of adopting Resolution No. 2044, therefore recommending adoption of an urgency ordinance. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Lin, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to adopt Resolution No. 2044, recommending that the City Council adopt an urgency ordinance amending various sections of the Arcadia Development Code relating to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units and determining the Ordinance is Categorically Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") ROLL CALL AYES: Chair Lewis, Lin, and Thompson NOES: None ABSENT: Vice -Chair Wilander, and Chan CONSENT CALENDAR 11-26-19 3. Minutes of the November 12, 2019 Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve It was moved by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Lin to approve the minutes of the November 12, 2019 Planning Commission Regular Meeting. ROLL CALL AYES: Chair Lewis, Lin, and Thompson NOES: None ABSENT: Vice -Chair Wilander and Chan MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL LIAISON Council Liaison Chandler was not present. MATTERS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSONERS There were none. MATTERS FROM ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY Assistant City Attorney Maurer discussed recent and pending legislation that is similar to the legislation discussed this evening, such as a bill that was recently vetoed related to redevelopment that would have provided funding to local agencies for housing. MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Flores announced that there are two Conditional Use Permit applications pending for the next meeting. She added that the urgency ordinance presented tonight will be brought before the City Council on December 17. 2019. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission adjourned this meeting at 7:35 p.m. to Tuesday, November 26, 2019 in the City Council Chamber at 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia. ATTEST: Q/ , Lisa Flores Secretary, Planning Commission Deborah Lewis Chair, Planning Commission 4 11-26-19