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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-27-20 PC MinutesARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION e REGULAR MEETING MINUTES �.m TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2020 CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Wilander called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber and informed the Planning Commissioners that Chair Lewis would not be present for this meeting. She also informed the public of a call-in number that was established for public comments. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENT: Vice Chair Wilander PRESENT (Via telephone): Commissioners Chan, Lin, and Thompson ABSENT: Chair Lewis It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Commissioner Thompson and carried on a roll call vote to excuse Chair Lewis from the meeting. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Planning & Community Development Administrator Lisa Flores announced that staff received one late correspondence related to Agenda Item No. 2 which was distributed to the Planning Commission prior to the meeting. In addition, Agenda Item No. 4 (Discussion of Protected Trees) has been postponed to a future meeting when all five Commissioners are present. PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minute time limit per person) There were none. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Resolution No. 2065 — Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 20-06 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") to allow a Learning Center with up to 30 students at 8 East Foothill Boulevard Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2065 Applicant: WeLearn Group Vice Chair Wilander introduced the item and turned it over to Assistant Planner Edwin Arreola 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 and Business Owner Alan Quan provided an overview 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. Commissioner Chan asked Mr. Quan if the center offers programs for high school students in addition to the pre -high school aged students as proposed in this application. Secondly, is he willing to install security cameras inside the center for safety. Mr. Quan responded that that the center will accommodate pre -high school age students, and he intends to install security cameras inside the center. Vice Chair Wilander asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in favor or in opposition of the item. 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 2. The Commissioners were in favor of the proposal. Commissioner Chan added that the Applicant has another successful learning center in the San Gabriel area. He is in favor of the proposal with the understanding that the Applicant will install security cameras indoors for safety. Commissioner Thompson stated that the facts to support the findings are well-written and parking is adequate at the site. He is in favor of the proposal, provided that the Planning & Community Development Administrator has discretion over the appropriate placement of the windows on interior doors within the building — as identified in Condition No. 4. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Lin, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to adopt Resolution No. 2065, approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 20-06 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") to allow a Learning Center with up to 30 students at 8 East Foothill Boulevard. ROLL CALL AYES: Vice Chair Wilander, Chan, Lin, and Thompson NOES: None ABSENT: Chair Lewis There is a ten day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. Appeals are to be filed by 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 2020, Resolution No. 2066 — Approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 20-10 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") to allow a massage business at 30 Las Tunas Drive Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2066 2 10-27-20 Applicant: Xia Zhi Vice Chair Welander introduced the item and turned it over to Assistant Planner Edwin Arreola to present the staff report. Vice Chair Welander opened the public hearing and asked if the Applicant would like to speak on the item. Applicant Xia Zhi responded. Commissioner Lin asked if the business can operate under the current Covid-19 Los Angeles County health order. Mr. Arreola responded and stated that due to recent changes (within the past several days) the Los Angeles County Public Health Department now allows the business to operate indoors. Vice Chair Welander asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in favor or in opposition of the item. There were none. 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 Commissioner Thompson stated that there is adequate parking to support the use, and the facts to support the findings support approval of the item. City staff and the Police Department have reviewed both this proposal and the former La Puente location of this business and determined that there were no issues. Further, the Conditional Use Permit allows for additional oversight and periodic inspections of the massage business by the City. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Chan to adopt Resolution No. 2066, approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 20-10 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") to allow a massage business at 30 Las Tunas Drive ROLL CALL AYES: Vice Chair Welander, Chan, Lin, and Thompson NOES: None ABSENT: Chair Lewis There is a ten day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. Appeals are to be filed by 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 2020. 3 10-27-20 CONSENT CALENDAR 3. Minutes of the September 22, 2020 Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve It was moved by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Lin to approve the minutes of the September 22, 2020 Planning Commission Regular Meeting. ROLL CALL AYES: Vice Chair Wilander, Chan, Lin, and Thompson NOES: None ABSENT: Chair Lewis 4. Discussion of Protected Trees - Postponed to a future Agenda MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL LIAISON Council Liaison Cheng complimented the Planning Commissioners on their hard work and attention to detail; He is fortunate to have such knowledgeable mentors. He encouraged the Planning Commissioners and the public to reach out if they are ever in need of assistance. MATTERS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSONERS Vice Chair Wilander thanked Council Liaison Cheng for his kind words. MATTERS FROM ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY Assistant City Attorney Mauer had nothing to report. MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Planning & Community Development Administrator Flores had nothing to report. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m. to Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber for the next virtual meeting. eborah Lewis Chair, Planning Commission ATTEST: LisaFlo Secreta ,Planning Commission 4 10-27-20