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ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 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 Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chair Lewis, Vice Chair Wilander, Chan, Lin, and Thompson
ABSENT: None
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
Planning & Community Development Administrator Lisa Flores distributed two (2) letters of opposition to
Agenda Item No. 2.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minute time limit per person)
There were none.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Resolution No. 2045 – Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 19-13 with a Categorical
Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to allow outdoor storage and
fleet vehicles for Frontier Communications at 11633 Clark Street
Recommendation: Ad opt Resolution No. 2045
Applicant: Martin Gilmore of Frontier Communications, on behalf of the property owner, Clark
Street Industrial Investors, LLC
Chair Lewis 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.
Stephanie Bolden and James Cambert spoke.
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.
There were none.
MOTION- PUBLIC HEARING
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It was moved by Vice Chair Wilander, seconded by Commissioner Lin to close the public hearing.
Without objection, the motion was approved.
DISCUSSION
The Commission was in favor of the proposal and found it to be an appropriate use for the site.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Vice Chair Wilander to adopt Resolution
No. 2045 - approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 19-13 with a Categorical Exemption under
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to allow outdoor storage and fleet vehicles for
Frontier Communications at 11633 Clark Street.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Chair Lewis, Vice Chair Wilander, Chan, Lin, and Thompson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There is a 10 day appeal period after adoption of the Resolution. Appeals are to be filed by 5:30
pm on Monday, December 23, 2019.
2. Resolution No. 2046 – Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 19-14 with a Categorical
Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to allow the sale of beer and
wine for on-site consumption and karaoke within the two banquet rooms within the existing full-
service restaurant at 558 Las Tunas Drive
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2046
Applicant: LA Food Court, Inc.
Chair Lewis introduced the item and Lisa Flores presented the item on behalf of Senior Planner
Luis Torrico who was unable to attend the meeting.
Chair Lewis opened the public hearing and asked if the Applicant would like to speak on the item.
Krista Garritano spoke on behalf of the Applicant.
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.
There were none.
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MOTION- PUBLIC HEARING
It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to close the public
hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved.
DISCUSSION
The Commission discussed the use and the proposed hours of operation, which they felt were
appropriate and conservative. Should the Applicant want to extend the operating hours in the
future, Ms. Flores clarified that Condition No. 1 to Resolution No. 2046 grants her discretion to
approve changes to the business hours up to midnight; anything past midnight would be subject
to an amendment to this approval to extend the hours of operation.
Commissioner Chan suggested that the application be subject to a 6-month review. Ms. Flores
indicated that staff would provide the Commission with an update in 6 months.
MOTION
3. It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to adopt Resolution
No. 2046 - approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 19-14 with a Categorical Exemption under
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to allow the sale of beer and wine for on-site
consumption and karaoke within the two banquet rooms within the existing full-service restaurant
at 558 Las Tunas Drive.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Chair Lewis, Vice Chair Wilander, Chan, Lin, and Thompson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There is a 10 day appeal period after adoption of the Resolution. Appeals are to be filed by 5:30
pm on Monday, December 23, 2019.
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Minutes of the November 26, 2019 Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
Recommendation: Approve
It was moved by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Chair Lewis to approve the minutes of the
November 26, 2019 Planning Commission Regular Meeting.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Chair Lewis, Lin, and Thompson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Vice Chair Wilander, Chan
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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 wished the Commission and staff a happy holiday.
MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Ms. Flores announced that the December 24, 2019 and January 14, 2020 meetings will be cancelled;
there will be an ARB/HOA training on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Additionally, there are several items
pending for the January 28, 2020 meeting.
Vice Chair Wilander added that she will be attending the 2020 Rose Parade and walking behind the float
that will commemorate the 100 year anniversary of women’s right to vote.
ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m. to Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in the City
Council Chamber at 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia.
Deborah Lewis
Chair, Planning Commission
ATTEST:
Lisa Flores
Secretary, Planning Commission