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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 24, 1989 . . " I . '" {I' Planning Commission proceedings are taped recorded and on file In the office of the Planning Dept. MINUTES ARCADIA CITY P!.ANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, October 24, 1989 The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, October 24, 198\ at 7:30 p.rn. in the Council Chambers of the Arcadia City Hall. 240 West Huntington Drive, with Chairman Larry Papay presiding. PlEl;lGEOF AllEGIANCE ROLL CAI.l.; PRESENT: ABSENT: Commissioners Amato, Clark, Hedlund. Szany, Papay None MINUTES M0110N It was moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Hedlund to approve the Minutes of October 10, 1989 as published. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. M01lON It was moved by Commissioner Szany, seconded by Commissioner Clark to read all resolutions by title only and waive reading the full body of the resolution. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. OTHERSATTENDING: ~ Councilman Charles Glib City Attorney Michael Miller Planning Director William Woolard Senior Planner Donna Butler Associate Planner Corkran Nicholson Associate Planner Wilfred Wong Plannint Intern Kristen Hopper Arcadia City Planning Commission 10/24/89 PMAl . . '. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING MP 89-015 401 S. Third Mictlael Chlu Consideration of a modification for the deletion of a 5'-0. wide planting buffer between the property line and between the guest parking space and the property line for two detachecl units on an R-2 lot. The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened. Michael Chiu. 1812 Olive, Pasadena, the project meets all code requirements with the exception of the requested modification whictl is due to the 45'-0. width of the property. The property would require the same modification even if only one unit would be built. There were no additional persons desiring to speak In favor of or in opposition to the proposed use. ~ It was moved by Commissioner Szany, seconded by Commissioner Amato to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice, vote with none dissenting. Chairman Papay said that he has reviewed all the Information which was submitted to him. Commissioner Hedlund said that there are many R-2 and R-3 lots In the qlty that may not be Individually suitable for which they are zoned and without consolidating them with other properties or creating larger parCels a deveiopmem may not fit well. He suggested having minimum lot sizes for R-2 and R,3 property. ~ It was moved by Commissioner Clark. seconded by Commissioner Szany to approve MP 89-013 subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Amato, Clark, Szany. Papay Nl:S: Commissioner Hedlund Chairman Papay noted there Is a five working day appeal period. PUBliC HEARING TPM 89-014 1308 Golden West Ave. Carmelo Galati The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened. Consideration of a tentative percel map for a 3-unit residential condominium project. Ed Eckert. 3820 E. Colorado Blvd.. Pasadena. said that they are In agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report. He noted that there would be Joint maintenance of the driveway between the apartment building and the new condominium. There were no additional persons desiring to speak in favor of or in oppositIOn io the proposed use. Arcadia City Planning Commission 10/24/89 Page 2 . . I , ~ It was moved by Commissioner Szany, seconded by Commissioner Amato to close the public hearing_ The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. ~ It was moved by Commissioner elar1l. seconded by Commissioner Amato to approve TPM 89- 014 subject to the conditions In the staff report. ROLL CALl: AYES: Commissioners Amato, Clark, Hedlund, Szany, Papay I\(ES: None Chairman Papay noted that there Is, a ten day appeal period. PUBUC HEARING CUP 89-017 4 W. Foothill Blvd. Union Oil Co. of Calif. Consideration of a c::ondltlonal Lise permit for the expansion of an existing automobile service station. The staff report was presented. In response to a question from the Commission, staff said there will be an 8'-0. wide landscape area on the west side of the property and Public Works condition will have to be complied with . WIlliam Woolard, Planning Director. stated that the A.M.C. specifies the type of work that is permitted on the site. The pooRe hearing was opened. Armando Morales, 2322 W. Third, LDs Angeles. said that they are In agreement with all of the conditions. Roy Gasper, 4 W. Foothill, said that no heavy engine work or body work Is done on the site. As far as Inoperative vehicles he stated that they might be stored for 8 c::ouple of days until parts are received from the dealer. The hours of operation will be from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and gas is 8.Vailableuntil 10:00. p.m. In response,to-a question, 'Mr.-Gaspter said that some-people- have-requestedto park there while they carpool but they have been denied because the service station needs the parking. Mr. Woolard said that at the present the cars are being par1led on an area which is not in good repair but is paved. There were no additional persons desiring to speak in favor of or In opposition to the proposed use. M01lCN It was moved by Commissioner Clark, secOnded by Commissioner Amato to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. Commissioner Clark stated that this would be an Improvement, over the existing situation. Arcadia City Planning Commission 10/24/89 Page 3 . . i. Commissioner Amato said that this would be a substanilal improvement. Chairman Papay noted that since this a CUP if the hours otoperatlon become a problem, the Commission can review It. He said that he would like to see sufficient landscaping on the west side of the property. MOT1ClN It was moved by Commissioner Szany, seconded by Commissioner Clark to approve CUP 89- 017 subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CAU.: AYe3: Commissioners Amato. Clark, Hedlund, S~ny, Papay t<<Es: None . Chairman Papay noted that there is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the resolution. - ~ - ~ . - - - - - -,- - - - - - - - - - - ~ - - - - .". - - - - --- - PUBUC HEARING ADR 89-091 524 S. First Orlando Cossarl Consideration of an &ppealto the Planning Departmenfs Architectural Design Review denial of a proposed wall sign. The staff report was presanted and the public hearing was opened. Orlando Cossari, 2101 S. Third Ave., said that the sign is' attractive and Is paid for and saIcI that he cannot afford another sign which will cost approximately $10,000. The sign is energy efficient. Is color coordinated with the building and will add to the comer. He said,that when they Inquired about slgnage itwas notstated in Code that they could not have "can" signs. He asked the Commission to reconsider and to approve the appeal. There were no additfonal persons desiring to speak In favor of or In opposition to the appeal. MOT1ClN It was moved by Commissioner Szany, seconded by Commissioner Amato to closa the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. Commissioner Clark said that although he Is sympathetic he would not want to set a precedent. He agreed with Planning Departmenfs recommendation and was not in favor of the appeal and Commissioner Szany agreed. In response to Commissioner Hedlund's question, staff said that It is not specified within the Architectural Design Review regulations that no "can" signs will be allowed. However, it has been recommended for new shopping centers to have channel'ellerS Instead of can signs. The can signs in the area were already existing. All the signs on the subject building have channellellers and a can sign would not be in harmony with other signs. Arcadia City Planning Commission 10/24/89 Page 4 . . 1. . tJDTICH It was moved by CommisSioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Amato to deny the appeal of ADR 89-091 to uphold Planning Departmenfs denial of the proposed sign. ROLL CAll.: AYES: Commissioners Amato, Clark, Szany, Papay Nl:S: Commissioner Hedlund Chairman Papay noted that there is a five working day appeal period. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None Commissioner Szany stated that since he has done some work in the pest for the property owner of 713 W. Duarte Rd., Suite H, he will abstain from adopting the resolution. ' RESOWTION 1423 A resolution sustaining an appeal and overturning the Modflflcation Committee's conditional approval of MC 89-074 for 6'-0" high masonry pillars and 5'-6" high wrought iron fencing in lieu of the 4'-0" height limit, at 1150 Fallen Leaf Road. RESOLUTION 1424 A resolution granting CUP 89-016 to operate a restaurant at 713 W. Duarte Rd., Suite H. Mr. Woolard read the title of the resolution. M011ClN It was moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Hedlund to adopt Resolution 1423 and to formally affirm the decision of Ocotober 10, 1989, reflecting the findings of the CommisSion and the votes thereon. -ROltCAll.: - AYES: Commissioners Clark, Hedlund, Szany, Papay Nl:S: CommisSioner Amato M011ClN It was moved by Commissioner Amato, seconded by Commissioner Clark to adopt Resolution 1424 and to formally affirm the decision of October 10, 1989, reflecting the findings of the Commission and the'votes thereon.' ' Arcadia City Planning Commission 10/24/89 Page 5 . . 'I ROLL CALL: AYES: MES: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Amato. Clark, Hedlund, Papay None Commissioner Szany Chairman Papay noted that there is a five working day appeal period. MATTERS FROM COUNCIL None MATTERS FROM COMMISSION Commissioner Clark was concerned about the activities taking place above Foothill Jr. High and Mr. Woolard explained that they were doing the grading for the extensin of the Whispering Pines Tract. MATTERS FROM STAFF Response to a letter from Mr. Robert Petri regarding the new single-family dwelling at 1110 S. Second Avenue. In response to a question from Commissioner Hedlund, staff said that a grading plan is required for all new development and staff reviews the actual pad elevation and how the new grading/drainage impacts a neighbor. Before concrete is placed on the site, a Rough Grading CertifICate is required and a Final Grading Certificate prior to final Inspection. Staff is concerned with elevation and building height. The height is taken from the average of the lowest and the highest of the existing grade that is cOvered with a building. ADJOURNMENT 8:22 p.m. 11..//1 " ":"1'//' ~ '.Vut.l#4;"U 1..I)!Ji,~,,:;1/~,_ Secretary, Arcadia Planning Commission Arcadia City Planning CO!'1mission 10/24/89 Page 6