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Planning Commission proceedings are tape recorded and on file in the office of the Planning Department
MINUTES
ARCADIA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, July 11, 1989
The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, July 11, 1989 at
7:30 p.m. in the Colincll Chambers of the Arcadia City Hall, 240 West Huntington Drive, with Chairman
Larry PapaY presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALlEGIANCE
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
OTHERS ATTENDING:
Commissioners Amato, Clark,Hedlund, Szany,. Papay
None
Councilman Robert Harbicht
City Attorney Michael Miller
Planning Director William Woolard
Associate Planner Corkran Nicholson
Secretary Sliva Vergel
MINUTES
MOTION
It was moved by CommissionerSza"y seconded by Commissioner Clark to !lPprove the Minutes of
June 27, 1989 as published. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting.
MOTION
It was moved by CommissionerSzany, seconded by Commissioner Amato to read all resolutions
by title only and waive reading the full body of the resolution. The motion passed by voice vote
- -withnon,e disse"iing.--
ELECTION OFOFACERS
MOTION
Itwas moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Hedlund to nominate
Commissioner 'Papay for Chairman.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Amato. Clark, Hedlund, Szany
IICES: None
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Chairman Papay asked if there were any nominations for Chairman Pro-Tem.
It was moved by Commissioner Hedlund, seconded by Commissioner Amato to nominate
Commissioner Clark for Chairman Pro-Tem.
ROLL CAli..:
AYES:
NCES:
Commissioners Amato, Hedlund, Szany, Papay
None
PUBLIC HEARING MC 89-041
1440 San Carlos Rd.
Mur-Sol, Inc.
Consideration of an appeal of the Modification
Committee's conditional approval of the 10'-0"
height from the lowest adjacent grade in lieu of
6'-0' for a mason,ry wall along the southerly
property line (9283.8;7 & 9283.8.8).
The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened.
Jim Clark, 1434 San Carlos, asked that the Commission decide on the matter and deny the request for
continuance. He was in agreement with the Modification Committee's decision although he remarked
that it was not ideai because there is ioss of privacy. He objected to the construction of the wall.
There were no additional persons desiring to speak in favor or in opposition.
MO'TlON
It was moved,by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Hedlund to close the public
hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with at dissention.
Chairman Papay noted that the appellant has requested the continuance.
Mike Miller, the City Attorney, cautioned the Commission on moving without hearing the appellant.
Unless the Commission is not,satisfied with the .reason for the continuance, the Commission can. deny the
continuance,butthe Commission has had a chance to hear the neighbor and should afford the same
opportunity to the appellant.
Commissioner Hedlund was in favor of the continuance and felHhat the applicant should be given the
opportunity to pr~s~t his case to_ the Commissi~":
Mr. Miller said that'the neighbor had an opportunity to present his case to the Commission. If the
Commission is not satisfied with the applicant's request for continuance,. it is their privilege to deny
the continuance.
Mr. Woolard, the Planning Director, noted that the contractor is out of town. A wall can be 6' high
from the lowest adjacent grade without requiring a modification. The building code requires that
between adjacent p~operties there'd be some type of protection.
Commissioner Amato was against granting the continuance. He commented that at the Modification
Committee's first meeting Dan Grohs was present and the applicant was not there and when that hearing
was continued then the properly owner was present and the contractor was not there.
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Commissioner Clark said that he il! ready to act upon this tonight but would like to make sure that it is
safe.
Staff commented that a building permit was issued fora 6' high wall. The site plan which didn't show
any variation in grade was liIPproved by the Homeowner'sAssociation. When the Building Department
discovered the problem the contractor was informed that a modification would be required. The
contractor measured the wall from their property instead of the lowest adjacent grade. It was noted
that the site plan didn~ show any variation of grade and it was shown as a typical perimeter wall.
Commissioner Szany agreed with Commissioner Hedlund and remarked that if there is a safety problem
with the wall he would like to be aware of it ahead of time.
MOllON
It was moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Amato to re-open the public
hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting.
,Mr. Ciark remarked that Mr. Franta, Chief Building Official, Inspected the wall and acknowledged a
problem with the pouring of the driveway and as a result of ,the inspection he required them to put
pilasters 5'-6' down and then pour concrete and put reinforcement in several different locations.
M01lON
It was moved by Commissioner Amato, seconded by Commissioner Hedlund to close the public
hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting.
Chairman Papay commentlld that it would be useful to have as much technical information on a variety
of options in the area including the one suggested by the Modification Committee.
Mr. Woolard remarked that the Planning Department will not review the plans and determine whether
it Is structurally okay. The property owner may be required to do more engineering to make the cut
outs.
MOllON
It was moved by Commissioner Hedlund. seconded by Commissioner Szany to continue the
public hearing to the Commissio~'s July 25. 1989 meeting.
ROLL CALL:
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NCES:
CommisSIOners Hedlund;Szany, Papay
Commissioner Amato, Clark
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PUBLIC HEARING TPM 89-010
1033 La Cadena Ave.
Ted Karagias
Consideration of a tentative parcel map for a
4-unit residential. condominium project which
is currently under construction.
The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened.
Dean Efstathiou, 1425 Oriando Drive, said that they are In agreement with all of the conditions in the
staff report. This projeCt was built as an apartment but the property owner decided to Subdivide.
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Arly Barton, 51,8 Fairview, said that her fence was damaged due to construction and wanted to know if a
perimeter wall would be built.
Staff commented that a wall is required around the perimeter of the property.
MOllON
It was moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Amato to close the public
hearing. There Were no additional persons desiring to speak in favor or in opposition.
MOllON
It was moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Amato to approve TPM 89-
010 subject to the conditions in the staff report.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Amato, Clark, Hedlund. Szany, Papay
NCES: None
Chairman Papay noted that there is a ten day appeal period.
PUBLiC HEARING TM 47127
407-411 S. Third Ave.
Jason Fan
Consideration of a tentative map for a 5-unit
residential condominium project which is
currently under construction.
The staff report was presented and the publiC hearing was opened.
Engles Shen; 600 W. Main, #205. Alhambra, representing the liIPpllcant said that they are in
agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report.
No one else desiring to speak in favor or in opposition to the zone change.
MOllON
It was moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Amato to close the public
hearinlL The motion Ilassed by ...9lge vQJ~'- w)tl:1,none dissenting.
MOllON
It was moved by CommisSioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Amato to approve TM 47127
subject to the ,conditions In the staff report.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Amato, Clark, Hedlund. Szany, PliIpay
NCES: None
Chairman Papay noted that there is a ten ,day appeal period.
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PUBLIC HEARING MP 89-007
412-422 California St. &
417-421 Diamond St.
Eric Wu
Consideration of a 10'-0. J:. to 18'-0.-:1;
variation in the distance between buildings in
lieu of 20'-0. or a proposed 20-unit residential
condominium project (9253.2.14& 9255.2.14).
The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened.
David Mi, 1260 Huntington, S. Pasadena, representing the liIPplicant said that they are in agreement
with all of the conditions in the staff report.
Elaina Cox, 4002 California, asked if the modification between distance of the buildings would be the
one between the new buildings or the one between the two properties?
Staff explained that the modification is for the distance between the new buildings and noted that they
have complied with all the setback requirements to the adjacent properties.
MOTION
It was moved by CommissionerSzany, seconded by Commissioner Amato to close the public
hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none disseniing.
MOTION
It was mOl(ed by Commissioner Hedlund.seconded'by Commissioner Clark to approve MP
89-007 subject to the conditions in the staff report,
ROLLCAll.:
AYES: Commissioners Amato, Clark, Hedlund, Szany, PliIPay
r-ces: None
Chairman Papay noted that there is a five working day appeal period.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
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RESOLUTION 1413
A resolution granting CUP 89-009 for truck
instruction and outdoor repair and
maintenance of driving school vehicles at
11629 Clark Street.
RESOLUTION 1414
A resolution granting CUP 89-010 to operate
an art school at 19 E. Uve Oak Avenue.
Mr. Woolard read the title of the resolutions.
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MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Szany, seconded by Commissioner Amato to adopt Resolutions
1413 & 1414 to formally affirm the decision of June 27, 1989, reflecting the findings of the
Commission and the votes thereon.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NCES:
Commissioners Amato, Clark, Hedlund, Szany, Papay
None
Chairman Papay noted that ,there is a five WOrking day appeal period.
MATTERS FROM COUNCIL
Councilman Harbicht explained the situation with ,Best Disposal and said that staff has been directed to
look into other possible trash companies.
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MATTERS FROM COMMISSION
Discussion of items for possible joint
CounciVCommission meeting.
Mr. Woolard commented that it is di.fficult to impose architectural design review for new
subdivisions and remarked. that the subdivider may not be the eventual builder of the new homes, and
requiring new homes to undergo such review SUbjects them to unequal treatment. Most complaints
and problems have been with respect to individual new single-family dwelling projects. Items 2 and
3 are being taken careof,one by a staff report to the Council and'one with a proposed text amendment.
Item 4 is a very small problem and not worth the effort to attempt to promulgate reguiations.
Commissioner Hedlund said that most cities that Impose architectural design reviews on new homes
are new cities.
Councilman Harbicht noted that the government is not'agood desigrler and there should be no
restriction on freedom of desig!1- j-le ~rl1me!lteqJbliIt sioce.the buildingotall the new. homes in the
Cliy, the Older homes are-now the ones that liIre sticking out like a sore thumb. It doesn't make
economic sense to build a 1000 sq. ft. home because what Is in demand are, larger homes.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None
ADJOURNMENT
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