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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 23, 1988 . . . Planning Commission Minutes are tape recorded and on file in the office of the Ptanning Department. .M I NUT E S ARCADIA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, February 23, 1988 The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, February 23, 1988 at 7:3D p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Arcadia City Hall, 240 West Hunt i ngton Drive, wi th Chatnnan Dave Szany pres idi ng. PLEDGE OF AlLEGIANCE RDLL CAlL PRESENT: Commissioners Amato, Hedlund, Clark, Papay, Szany ABSENT: None MINUTES MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Comniissioner Papay to approve the Minutes of February 9, 1988 as published. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. MOTI 0 N It was moved by Commissioner Papay, seconded by Commissioner Amato to read all resolutions by title only and waive reading the full body of the resolution. OTHERS ATTENDING: Councilman Dennis Lojeski City Attorney Michael Miller Di rector of Planning William Woolard Senior Planner Donna Butler Secretary Sil va Vergel / . PUBL~C HEARING T.M. 4608~ 626 Naomi Ave. Austi n Su Consideration of a 1!!tative map 7-unit residentiaJ condominium. for a The staff report was presented and the public heari ng was opened. Engles Shen, 600 W. Main St., Alhambra, representing the applicant commented that the Architectural Design Revi ew for the subject project has al ready been approved. The site is nonconforming and the proposed development will improve the site. They are in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Hedlund to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none di ssent ing. Commissioner Hedlund felt that condition 6 pertaining to the notification of the Gas Co. should be deleted and Commissioner Papay agreed. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Amato to approve T.M. 46087 subject to the conditions in the staff report with the deletion of condition 6 in the staff report. ROLL CAlL: AYES: Commissioners Amato, Clark, Hedlund, Papay, Szany NOES: None There is a ten day appeal period. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 88-005 330 E. Duarte Rd. Wesleyan Holiness Community Chapel Church Consideration of a conditional use permit to operate a church wi tha seati n9 capaci ty for 65 persons. The staff report was presented. Arcadia City Planning Commission 2123/88 Page 2 / . Staff said that an "unsaeto enter" sign prohibits the ueOf the building. The public hearing was opened. John Maynard, 62 N. Mar Vista, was present. He commented that when they purchased the property they assumed that it was utilized as a church for approximately ten years. Since they were unaware that a c.u.p. was needed to conduct a church, they purchased the property without conditioni ng the escrow with the approval of the c.u.p. He explained their religious background and said that they are a non profi t organi zat ion. He sa i d that the parsonage is where the pastor resides and that it was built in 1913. There is no kitchen in the sanctuary and the nursery area. Plans have been submitted to the Building Department for renovation. This chapel will be very beautiful and unique and a large sum of money has been spent on cleaning up the site. The neighbors are pleased with the improvements on the site since it was an eye soar for many years. He canmented that they will demolish most of the little house that was used as a kitchen and a maids room and have plans to put a 2-3 bedroan parsonage. He remarked that at the present their meetings are held outside the City but they would like to begin holding them in the sanctur~ and use the nursery when permi tted. John Safi, 911 S. Fourth, asked staff to explain the "Negative Declaration". Staff explained that a Negative Declaration means that the proposed church will not have a sifnificant affect. Jai Kyung Kim, 303 E. Duarte, was against the project. He was concerned with the impact that a church would have in the area. Venice Safi, 911 S. Fourth, objected to the proposed use and said she was concerned about the increased traffic. In rebuttal, Mr. Maynard explained the hours of usage - (9:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Sundays and 6:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday evenings and 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesdays). Mr. Woolard commented that the plans that were submitted don't reflect the changes proposed by Mr. Maynard. In an answer to Mr. Woolard's question, Mr. Maynard remarked that the south section of the maid's quarters will be demolished and a new foundation installed that coul d accommodate a two-story structure. John Maynard, Pomona, Mr. Maynard's' sOn, flfrther explafned the proposed changes to the building. He commented that the changes are basically floor plan changes. The plans that have been submitted do reflect the size and the shape of the proposedbuil di ngs. Arcadia City Planning Commission 2123/88 Page 3 . Commhsioner Hedlund askAwhen Mr. Maynard would be abl. submit a full plan that would reflect all t~proposed changes and the new b~dings. He suggested continuing the hearing to the next Commission meeting and thereby give the applicant sufficient time to submit new plans that would reflect all the proposed changes. Staff commented that up to 14 parki ng spaces coul d fi t on the lot with a 25' wide driveway and explained the requirements for the landscape buffer. The applicants agreed to the continuance of the public hearing. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Papay, seconded by Commissioner Amato to contiue the public hearing to March 8, 1988. ROLL CAlL: AYES: Commissioners Amato, Clark, Hedlund, Papay, Szany NOES: None PUBLIC HEARING MP 88-004 330-334 California St. PAL International Consideration of modifications for a proposed 16-unit multiple-family dwelling The staff report was presented. Staff remarked that the driveway does meet Code. The width of the patio areas do meet or exceed t.he 10' requirement. The public hearing was opened. Ray Spehar, Pal International, was present. In his opinion all the requested modifications are mi.nor and would be for the best interest of the property. He commented that they are in agreement with the conditions in the staff report. Staff commented that by reduci ng the size of the walkways, they were able to increase the size of the indtvidual patio areas. Rosemari,e Sabouchi an, 329 Diamond, asked 'about the exten's i on and the I ength (if the building. Chai nnan Szany remarked that even though the buil di ngs are attached, by making the entrances going in and out that it would appear as if it isn'l attached. Arcadia City Planning Commission 2/23/88 Page 4 / 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 ssenting. Commissioner Clark commented that it seems like a good development. Commissioner Papay said that there is a lot of open space. Commissioner Hedlund said that it is a very nice development. Chairman Szany noted that there is a lot of turn around area in the driveway~. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Papay, seconded by Commissioner Hedlund to approve MP 88-004 subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CAlL: AYES: Commissioners Amato, Clark, Hedlund, Papay, Szany NOES: None There is a five working day appeal period. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Wallace Qua, 1605 Hyland, was present. He was under the assumption that the public hearing for MC 88-014, 1619 Oakhaven, was to be at tonight's meeting. Staff exp 1 ai nedthat that pub 1 ic heari ng was before the Modifi cati on Committee which holds its meetings at 8:15 a.m. and summarized the Committee's decision. RESOLUT ION 1361 A resolution granting MP 88-003, approving an appeal of the Santa Anita Oak's Archi.tectural Review Board's denial of a 5'_0" high chain link fence within the front yard and a 'modiffcation 'for said fence to be 5' -0" in 1 i eu of 4' -0" in height at 40 W. Orange Grove Avenue~ RESOLUTION 1362 A resolution granting CUP 88-004 to allow the operation of an eating establishment with seating for 12 persons at 1 W. Duarte Road. Arcadia City Planning Commission 2/23/88 Page 5 , . Mr. Woolard read the fi. of the resolutions. MOT! ON . It was moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Amato to adopt Resolutions 1361 and 1362 and to formally affi rm the decisions of January 26, and February 9, 1988 reflecting the findings of the Commission and the votes thereon. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Amato, Clark, Hedlund, Papay, Szany NOES: None There is a five worki ng day appeal period. MATTERS FROM COUNCIL Councilman Lojeski summarized the developments in the community center. MATTERS FROM COMMISSION Commissioner Hedlund cOOlmended the builder and the designer who developed the southwest corner of Duarte and El Monte. He said that that is a very hard lot to develop and the builder was able to make the best use of the lot. MATTERS FROM STAFF Mr. Woolard commented that the Commission cannot hold its April 12, meeting on the above. date due to the election. The Commission felt that unless there is a very important matter than needs to be heard by the Commission, everything can be cOntinued to the Commission's April 22, 198a meeting. ADJOURNMENT Adjourned at 8:50 p.m. ~~jzl/ca:/M..j !JJ1'r;j.JJ:jd_ Secretary, Arcadia Planning Commission Arcadi iI City Planning Commi ssion 2/23/88 Page 6 /