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ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2020
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 one (1) letter in support to
Agenda Item No. 1.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minute time limit per person)
There were none.
PUBLIC HEARING
Resolution No. 2048 - Approving Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 19-07 (82907) and Multiple
Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 19-03 with a Categorical Exemption under the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") for an eight unit multi -family residential
condominium development at 1111 and 1117 La Cadena Avenue
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2048
Applicant: Philip Chan of PDS Studio, Inc.
Chair Lewis introduced the item and turned it over to Associate Planner Vanessa Quiroz to
present the staff report.
Chair Lewis opened the public hearing and asked if the Applicant would like to speak on the item.
Applicant Philip Chan responded.
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.
Joori Lee, 509 W. Duarte Road, Unit 7: Ms. Lee spoke in opposition to the project. Her property
is located to the south of the subject property and she expressed concerns related to privacy and
that the development would obstruct her view.
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.
Mr. Chan responded to Ms. Lee and agreed to modify the landscape plan accordingly to
incorporate more trees and foliage.
Chair Lewis asked if there was anyone else who would like to speak in opposition of the proposal.
There were none.
MOTION- PUBLIC HEARING
It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Commissioner Lin to close the public hearing.
Without objection, the motion was approved.
DISCUSSION
The Commission was in favor of the project and they were satisfied that the design features emergency
lighting and garage dimensions that exceed the minimum required per Code. And they also appreciated
Mr. Chan's willingness to work with Ms. Lee. They provided formal direction to Mr. Chan to incorporate
more trees and foliage into the landscape plan.
Commissioner Lin stated that he appreciates that Mr. Chan has taken the Commission's past comments
into consideration and applied them to current projects. And his willingness to work with Mrs. Lee was
noted. More trees would be an improvement, aesthetically.
Chair Lewis agreed with the other Commissioners and also complimented Mr. Chan on the design of the
project. And she hopes Mr. Chan will work with staff to soften concrete appearance on the side, which
will improve the appearance as well as offer added privacy.
MOTION
It was moved by Chair Lewis, seconded by Commissioner Chan to adopt Resolution No. 2048,
approving Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 19-07 (82907) and Multiple Family Architectural Design
Review No. MFADR 19-03 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental
Quality Act ("CEQA") for an eight -unit multi -family residential condominium development at 1111
and 1117 La Cadena Avenue
ROLL CALL
AYES: Chair Lewis, Vice Chair Wilander, Chan, Lin, and Thompson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There is a ten day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. If adopted, appeals are to
be filed by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2020.
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Minutes of the February 11, 2020 Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
Recommendation: Approve
It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Vice Chair Wilander to approve the minutes of the
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ROLL CALL
AYES: Chair Lewis, Vice Chair Wilander, Chan, Lin, and Thompson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
Council Liaison Chandler was not present.
MATTERS FROM THE PLANNING
Commissioner Wilander informed the Commission that next week she would be attending the Planning
Commissioners Academy. She is looking forward to visiting Sacramento and meeting Planning
Commissioners from other cities.
MATTERS FROM ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
Mr. Maurer was not present.
MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Ms. Flores announced that Development Code Policy 20-01 will be heard at the Tuesday, March 3, 2020
City Council meeting. There are no items scheduled for the March 10 meeting, so it will be cancelled.
The Indigo Hotel proposal is scheduled for the March 24, 2020 Planning Commission meeting and there
are several other major items which will be scheduled shortly thereafter such as an assisted living facility
proposal at the site currently occupied by Coco's Restaurant, and a mixed use project in the Downtown
area known as the Huntington Plaza Project.
ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m. to Tuesday, ranch 24, 2020 in the City
Council Chamber at 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia.
D66orah Lewis
Chair, Planning Commission
ATTEST: OA- =
Lisa Flores
Secretary, Plannin Commission
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