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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 8, 1988 . . Planning Commission Minutes are tape recorded and on file in the office of the Planning Department. MINUTES II.RCADIII. .CITY PLII.NNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, March 8, 1988 The Plilnning Commi.ssion of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, March 8, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Arcadia City Hall, 240 West Huntington Drive, with Chainnan Dave Szany presiding. PLEDGE OF JlJ.LEG lANCE ROLL CALL PRESENT: A8SENT: Commissioners Hedlund, Clark, Szany Canmi,ssjoners Amato, Papay MINUTES MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Hedlund to approve the Minutes of February 23, 1988 as published. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. OTHERS ATTENOING: Councilman Denn~s Lojeski City Attorney Michael Miller Director of Planning William Woolard Senior Planner Donna Butler Associate Planner Corkran Nicholson Assistant Planner James Kasama Secretary Silva Vergel . . Chairman Szany noted that item no. 6 would be continued and said that the' public hearing would be opened for any person who wishes to speak on that item. The Ci ty Attorney announced that because there were o'n1y three members of the Commi ssion. in attendance that the City Charter requi res that for any act ion to be adopted or approved a majori ty of th'e ent i re membershi p must vote in favor of that particular motion. For the Planning Commission this would mean three votes. If the required three votes are not obtained the motion would fail. In view of that the possibilities are that (1) an appiicant may request continuance and it is up to the Commission to decide whethe'r or not they want to grant it; (2) the matter could be heard and then deferred for final decision p,ending participation of the absent members as long as they revi ew the records of thi s proceeding which would be made available to them or (3) the matter could simply go forward to the City Council. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING C.U.P. 88-005 330 E. Ouarte Rd. Wesleyan Holiness Community Chapel Church Consideration of a conditional use permit to operate a church. The staff report was presented In answer to C,ommission's questions, staff said that parki ng space #8 does comply with Code and that there is adequate back out space. Staff fel~ that by using a grasscrete.type of paving and by eliminating one space the tree can be saved. The public hearing was opened. John Maynard, 639 Marianne Lane, Monrovia. He commented that they have spent a great deal of time and money upgrading the site. He asked that the Commission a 11 ow the use of the sanctua ry after the buil di ng and safety issues have been taken care of. He mentioned that he didn't think that parking would be a problem and explained that he has spoken to Lincoln Savings, The Pantry and Alpha Beta (all are withi n walking di stance ) and has asked them if they coul d utilize thei I' parki ng and none of them objected to the proposal. Commissioner Hedlund commented that it will be very difficult to determine the hazardous conditions. Staff felt that all major safety problems should be corrected in the sancturay before occupyi ng the buildi ng. The Bui 1 di ng and Fi re Departments shoul d inspect the sanctuary and. deem it to be safe prior to occupation. Staff recommended setting a time limit for the applicant to complete all other conditions. Arcadia City Planning Commission 3/8/88 Page 2 . . John Maynard, Pomona, the contractor was present. He felt that all work, including the Public Work improvements, sidewalks and driveways can be completed within 6 months. He said that all work will be completed before the demolition of the pa rso nage. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Hedlund, .seconded by Commissioner Clark to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none di ssent i ng. Staff felt that a one year limit is acceptable to complete all conditions. Chairman Szany was concerned about parking but since Mr. Maynard has talked with the Pantry in regard to using their parking he was in favor of the proposal. Commissioner Clark said that .it is a signif,icant upgrade from what was originally proposed. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Hedlund, seconded by Commissioner Clark to approve C.U.P. 88-005 subject to the conditions in the staff report with the additional condition that the sanctuary may be used when all bui'lding code defi ci enci es are compl eted to the sat is fact ion of the Bu,il di ng Department and fire safety is provided to the satisfaction of the Fire Oepartment. All other improvements with the exception of the construction of the parsonage must be completed within one year after adoption of' the resolution. ROL L CAL L: AYES: NOES: ABS ENT : Commissioners Clark, Hedlund, Szany None Commissioners Amato, Papay There is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the resolution. PUBLIC HEARING 'TPM 88-003 150 E. Camino Real Ave. Westco Land, Inc. . Consideration of proposed tentative parcel map to create three lots from two lots. ***PER APPLICANT'S REQUEST THIS ITEM IS CONTINUED Mike Miller commented that the Commission should continue the publiC hearing toa speci fic date. Arcadia City Planning Commission 3/8/88 Page 3 . . MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Hedlund to continue the public hearlng to 3/22/88. The motion passed by voice vote with none di.ssenti ng. Commissioner Amato came at 8:00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARl NG MC 88-004 231 W. Lemon Ave. Fred J. Dale, II I Consideration of ~n appeal of the Modification Committee's denial to allow a ~uest house io contain more than 600 sq. ft. and to be attached to another accessory building. The staff report was presented. Staff expl ai ned that the buil di ng was red tagged by a buil ding inspector who happened to notice t~e construction taking place. He commented that prior to the Modification Committee's meeting staff inspected the site and saw that the .frame work had been done. Staff inspected the building again on March 2, and noticed that it was dry waned and was intended to be used as a bedroom. The pub Ii c heari ng was opened. Philys Dale, mother of the applicant was present. She explained that her son is in the furniture movlng business and is out of town most of the time. She said that the guest house is for her mother, who wi n be stayi ng with her son. She concurred with staff and explained the reason the structure was dry wa1,led was because. her mother needed a place to .stay. They would take the dry wall down if the Commission denied the appeal. She explained that the guest house has one bedroom and a living room and would not have a kitchen. The enclosure of the breeze way which already has. a roof and floor is logical and would have natural flow. She commented that her son was unaware of the inconvenience that he was causing his neighbors and ever since he'sbeen aware of his neighbor's feelings no trucks have been parked in the area. She mentioned that he has rented space in El Monte '(Ihere the trucks are bei ng parked. She.i ndicated that based upon all the letters that they have received from the neighbors'., none of-them ,were opposed to the guest house but all are concerned with the trucking business. Douglas Turner, 215 W. Lemon, spoke against the proposal. He submitted a letter and some photographs to the Commission and commented that he was concerned about the trucks being parked there again, after the approval of the modification. He said that si~ce the Modification Committee meeting, no trucks have been parked there with the exception of one that was parked for a very short period of time. He asked the Commission that if the application is approved, there be a condition prohibiting the vans. Arcadia City Planning Commission 3/8/88 Page 4 . . Cliff Moore, 240 W. Lemon, was against the modification. He was very unhappy with the truck situation and said that on several occasions the trucks were parked in front of his driveway making it hard for ingress and egress. He said that the trucks have been repaired and fue,led on the street. Even though the change has been positive. the trucks are very annoying and are inconvenient. Byron Dickson, '225 W. Lemon, was present. He asked when does a guest house become a secondary dwell i ng and wondered what ki nd of recourse the ne.i ghbors would have if after approval trucks return to the site. Staff explained the guest house ordinance and said that in the Code the guest house is defined as follows: "The accessory living quarters, guest houses are living quarters within accessory building for the sole use of members of the family occupying the main building, persons employed by or rendering services exclusively to the family occupying the main building and rendering such services primarily on the property and/or the temporary use by guests of the family occupying the main building." The above definition would include family members. Mike Miller commented that if trucks return to the area, it would constitute a violation of the zoning code, after the City is informed of the violation, the City woul d attempt to verify that thorugh an independent investigation and would warn them to stop the violation. There would be enforcement and judicial remedies for that problem once the City is notified. In rebuttal, Ms. Oale apologized for her son's actions and assured the Commission that no more trucks would come to the house. She further stated that the guest house would be an asset and not deterimental to the area. MOT! ON It was moved by Commissioner Hedlund, seconded by Commissioner Clark to close thepubl ic heari ng. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. Mr. Woolard stated that permits cannot be issued until they comply with the zoning regulations. He noted that 600 sq. ft. provides enough area for a one- bedroom/one-bath structure. Commissioner Hedlund felt that it is a nice improvement and the use is within the intent of the orainance. Commissjoner Amato was concerned that it might set a precedent. Chai rman Szany said that it seems natural to fill in the area. Commissioner Clark was bothered with the fact that construction was continued after the denial and the truck situation. He thought it is a nice improvement and looks good and would be an appropriate improvement. Arcadia City Planning Commission 3/8/88 Page 5 . . MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Hedlund to approve MC BB-004. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Amato, Clark, Hedlund, Szany None Commissioner Papay There is a fi ve working day appeal peri od. ---------.---------------------------- PUBLIC HEARING MP BB-OO.5 144 Genoa St. Mei-Mei We; Lin Consideration of modifications for a 2-unit condominium project. The staff report was presented. Staff remarked that the guest parking size is adequate. The master bedrooms on the second f1 001' have bay windows. Chai rman Szany commented that theoretically the appl icant coul d have proposed a 3-un.i t project. The public hearing was opened. Aldo Liou, 24 El Dorado, the designer of the project, stated that the owner will occupy one of the units and noted that each unit will have 4 bedrooms. The first unit will have a 3-car garage. Rita Dupree, 146 Genoa, spoke aginst the development. She objected to the setback modifications and said that if the Commission approved it as proposed, the bu.ilding would be much too close to the three units on her property. She thought that the 4-bedrooms indicated that many people would be living there and :there might be a pal'king problem _sjnce the parking is for 2 units and explained that even though there would be only 2 Uliits 4':bedrooms each, a tot-al ofB bedrooms, it is the same as 4-units with 2-bedrooms each. Chairman Szany asked if she woul d be in favor of the project if it was reversed on the lot. Ms. Dupree commented that it would be more desirable. In rebuttal, Mr. Liou stated that they didn't want to reverse the building because the bedrooms would face west and noted that the parking meets code. Arcadia City Planning Commission 3/B/BB Page 6 . . Wei Un, 3137 Concord, Alhambra, the owner ,sa i d that hei ntends to occupy one unit and infonned the Commission that the first unit has a 3-car garage and the project has .sufficient parking. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Amato to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none di ssent i ng. Chainnan Szany commented that t~e project provides additional off-street parki ng whereas 01 del' developments don't. He commented that the parki ng i,s more than adequate and asked what the setback was on Ms. Oupree's property. Commissioner Hedlund co~mented that 4-bedrooms indicate that there will be more cars and was concerned with the parki ng ratio. Mr. Woo'lard noted that there is more parking required in the multiple-family zones than in a residential zone. Staff remarked that Ms. Dupree's building was probably built to the old standard of 5' for the first and second fl oors. Staff noted that 1 and scapi ng and trees which could be adde<! adjacent to the garages and this would help mitigate the proximity to the property line. Commissioner Amato didn't think that 5' would make much of a difference and liked the project but preferred to reverse it. MOTION It wa s moved by Commi ssioner Cl ark, seconded by Commi ssi oner Amato to approve MP 88-005 subject to the conditions in the staff report with the addit,ional condition that landscaping and/or trees be added subject to the approval of the Planni ng Department. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: A8S ENT: Commissioners. Amato, Clark, Szany Commissioner Hedlund Commissfoner Papay There is a five working day appeal period. Arc~dia City Planning Commission 3/8/88 Page. 7 . . PUBLIC HEARING MP B8-006 947 F ai rvi ew Ave. Mi ng Nang Chen Cons.ideration of modifications for a proposed 6-unit residential condominium project. The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened. Ming Nang Chen, 600 W. Main St., Alhambra, the architect was present. He commented that there are 5 existing units on the site and said that per Code they can build up to 10 units. They have read the conditions and are in agreement wi th them. Rose MinaIi, 1019 Fairview, was present. She said that she has spoken to the property owner at 1017 Fairview and they are both in favor of the project which woul d improve the area. Roy Guild, 946 Fairview, requested modHications. replaced wi th newer ones #3, was present and asked several questions about the, He said that they would like to .seethe older dwellings and said that there is parki ng congestion on Fairview. MOTION It was mo.ved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Amato to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none di ssent i ng. Commissioner Clark thought that it would be a very attractive development. Commissioner Amato liked the project. Staff explained that the project is a condominium type housing but resembles single-family dwellings. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Amato to approve MP 88-006 subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CAL L : AYES: NOES: Ails ENT : Commiss.ioners Amato, C.lark, Hedlund, Szany None Commissioner Papay There is a five working day appeal period. Arcadia City Planning Commission 3/8/88 Page 8 . . . . PUBLIC HEARING T.M. 46164 46-50 Alta St. wi et sma P ropert i es, Inc. Consideration of a tentative map for an 8-unit residential condominium project. The st~ff report was presented and the pub Ii c heari ng was opened. Al Derenzee, L & D Engineering, 106 W. Lime, Monrovia, the project engineer, commented that they are in agreement with the conditions in the. staff report. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Amato to close the public heari ng. The motion passed by voice vote with none di ssenting. The consensus of the Commission was favorable. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Amato to approve T..M. 46164 subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL: AYES.: NOES: ABS ENT : Commissioners Amato, Clark, Hedlund, Szany None Commissioner Papay There is a ten day appeal period. PUBLIC HEARING T.M. 46168 947 Fairview Ave. Mi ng-Nang Chen Consideration of a tentative map for a 6-unit residential condominium project. The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened. Mi ng Nang Chen, 600 W. Main St., A I hambra, stated that they are in agreement wi th the conditions in the staff report. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Hedlund, seconded by Commissioner Amato to close the public hearing. The mot,ion passed by voice vote with none di ssenting. Arcadia City Planning Commission 3/8/88 Page 9 i . . . . . The consensus of the Commission was favorable. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Amato to approve T.M. 45158 subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Amato, Clark, Hedlund, Szany None Commissioner Papay There is a ten day appeal period. AUD IE NCE PARTICIPATION None MATTERS FROM COUNCIL Councilman Lojeski summarized the developments in the downtown area. MATTERS FROM COMMISSION None MATTERS FROM STAFF None ADJOURNMENT Adjourned at 9:30 p.m. l' :h' /' "t! . , ~l !/t.a,wu ljJ11tj-()f.,{A'. _ Setretary, Arcadia Planning Commission Arcadi a Ci ty Planni ng Commi sS.ion p~~~/~~