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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 3 - 12-10-19 PC Minutes 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 2 12-10-19 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. 3 12-10-19 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 4 12-10-19 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