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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 27, 1989 . ~ I, . . Planning Commission proceedings are taped recorded and on file In the office of the Planning Department MINUTES ARCADIA CIlY PLANNING COMMISSIOlll REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, June 27, 1989 The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, May 23, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Arcadia City Hall, 240 West Huntington Drive, with Chairman Larry Papay presiding. PlEDGE OF AllEGIANCE ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ABSENT: Commissioners Amato, Claik, Hedlund, Szany, Papay None MOTlON It was moved by Commissioner Claik, seconded by Commissioner Amato to approve the. Minutes of June 13, 1989 as published. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. MOTlON It was moved by Commissioner Szany, seconded by Commissioner Amato to read all resolutions by tide only and waive reading the full body onhe resolution. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. OTHERS ATTENDf/\G: Councilman Robert Harbicht City Attorney Michael Miller Planning Director William Woolard Associate Planner Corkran Nicholson Associate Planner Wilfred Wong. Secretary Silva Vergel ~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - _.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Arcadia City Planning Commission 6/27/89 "Page 1 . . Chairman Papay noted that since both Modifications MC 89-052 & 053 were .the same the public hearings would be cobined. PUBLIC HEARING MC 89-052 1651 Perkins Dr. George Wiegand lor Westco Land, Inc. Considera!ion 01 a 34'_0" Iront yard setback in lieu 01 the 48'-6" average 01 the 2 sdjacent southerly lots (1645 & 1647 Perkins Dr;) lor a new 2-story house (9252.2.2). Consideration of a 34'-0" front yard setback in lieu of the 48'-6" average 01 the 2 adjacent southerly lots (1645 & 1647 Perkins Dr.) for a new 2-story house (9252.2.2). The staff report was presented and the publiC hearing was opened. PUBLIC HEARING MC 89-053 1653 Perkins Dr. George Wiegand for WestcoLand. Inc. George Wiegand, 9288 E. Las Tunas, Temple City, the applicant sll.id that the new homes would improve the neighborhood. II the proposed lot was next to lots 3 & 4 then the setback woLild comply and no modilication would be required. John Gaffey, 1647 Perkins Dr., said that his lot is the adjacent lot with the large front setback and commented that lie was in favor of the setback modilicatlon. . Martin. Velan, 26 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., said that the new homes will add and enhance the neighborhood. There were no additlonal persons desiring to speak in favor or in opposition 01 the proposal. MOllON It was moved by CommissionerSzany,.seconded by Commissioner Clark to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. Commissioner Amato remarked that a 16' difference issubstantlal. Commissioner Szany wondered.why the applicant was asking for the setback modification and asked il there is a pool in the back yard which prohibits the developer Irom placing the house further back on at least one of the lots. _ .. Commissioner .Clark.agreed. with Commissioner. Amatc and. said mat s. .34' l?etback mightjiet a _ precedent and noted thathe would be in favor of a 40'_43' setback. MOllON It was moved by Commissioner Amato, seconded by Commissioner Szany to re;-open the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. Mr. Wiegand explained that there is a pool on one of the lots which is located very close to the prcposed house and he didn't want to remove the pool. He commented that he also bLiilt the 2 homes scrossthe street and remarked that the reason those homes were setback far was because he chose to do so. He also explained that if he moved the homes back he would be blocking Mr. GaffeY's view of the mountains and noted that he would like to save as many trees as possible. Arcadia City Planning Commission 6/27/89 Page 2 . . Mr. Gaffey, commented that he was in favor of the setback modification and noted that he would. like to preserve his view of the mountains. which he would not be able to see if the homes were to be moved back. With the exception 01 his lot, a 34'setback would be in line with most 01 the setbacks in.the area. M01lON It was moved by Commissioner Amato, seconded by Commissioner Clark to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. Chairman Papay said that most of the homes are in a straight line and a slight variation would not matter. Mr. Woolard commented that the reason for the averaging of the two adjacent lots are to provide.for a good transition and to eliminate the saw-tooth effect. The R-1 7,SOO zone usually has a 2S' Iront yard setback requirements. Commissioner Szany said that he was not in favor of removing the pool. Commissioner Hedlund was in favor of the modification. MOl1ON It was moved by Commissioner Hedlund, seconded by Commissioner Papay to approve MC 89-0S2 & OS3. ROLLCALL: AYES: Commissioners Amato, Clark, Hedlund, Szany, Papay NE): None Chairman Papay noted that there is a five working day appeal. - - - - .. .. .. .. .. .. .. - .. ..'- .. .. .. - .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. ;; .. ," .. .. PUBLIC HEARING MP 89-00S 400-404 Genoa 5t. Mlng-Nang Chen The staff re~rt was presented ar!d th_e ~bJl~hearing \Y~ _opc~ned. Consideration of a modification for a 6-unit condominium project. Ming-Nang Chen, 404 E. Las Tunas, San Gabriel, was present and said that they are in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report. There were no additional persons desiring to speak In favor or In opposition of the proposal. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commlssioner'Amato to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. The consensus of the Commission was favorable. Arcadia City Planning Commi$sion 6/27/89 Page 3 . . MOTION It was. moved by CommissionerClark, seconded by Commissioner Amato to approve MP 89-005 subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALl: AYES: Commissioners Amato, Clark, Hedlund, Szany, Papay r>O:S: None Chairman Papay noted that there is a five working day appeal. - .. - .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... -.. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ~ ... .. .. '. PUBLIC HEARING TM 47866 148-150 Diamond Calvin C;M.Chen Consideration. of a tentative map for an 8-unit residential condominium project. The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened. Twen Ma, 2450 W. Main, Alhambra, the architect said that they are in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report. There were no additional persons desiring to speak in favor.or In opposition ofthe proposal. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Amato to close the public hearing. The motion Passed by voice vote with none dissenting. MOTION .It.was moved by Commissioner Szany, seconded by Commissioner Clark to approve TM 47866 subjectlo the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALl: AYES: ___oo=s:_ Commissioners Amato. Clark, Hedlund, Szany, Papay _ None. Chairman Papay noted that there is a ten day appeal period. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... ... .. .. .. .. .. .. -. .. .. ... .. ".- -'.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 89-009 11629 Clark SI. Richard Dootson Consideration of a conditional use pennit for continuation of outdoor repair and maintenance of driving school activities. The staff report was presented. It was noted that the applicant had not paved because of plans for phase II of the Industrial building and he had commented that he would pave when construction begins. The existing CUP didn't have a restriction on the time or the hours of operation of the school. Arcadia City Planning Commission 6/27/89 Page 4 . . The public hearing was opened. Richard Dootson, 1 j 625 Clark Street, read 10 letters from different groups declaring him to be a good employer. Dean Evans, 1550 Clark, said that he has had many problems with Mr. Dootson's property. He said that there is a rock pile behind his property and whenever the wind picks up he gets little rock particles in his shop which is very dangerous to his equipment. Mr. Edwards has a property behind Mr. Dootson and uses Mr. COotson's parking lot to get to his property and each time he does so he tracks dust in the summer and mud and dirt in the winter on to the street. He suggested placing a fenes so Mr. Edwards would not be able lo'drive through. The trucks drive wiry slow and stop withOut a warning. On occasions when the trucks are stopped cars have to go around them which can be very dangerous sines another vehicle might be coming from the other direction and it is almost impossible to see the oncoming traffic. He asked that there be a time limit set on the CUP so that it Is not in effect indefinitely. Anna Maria Evans, 1550 Clark, s~id that on a couple of occasions she has had close calls with the trucks stopping suddenly without warning. The cars pass the trucks because the trucks go very slow. The parking situaticn is very bad on Clark and sometimes there is no parking for the customers, visitors or themselves. In rebuttal, Mr. Dootson said that he has informed Mr; Edwards to discontinue the use of his parking lot to get to Clark. He said that they can put a fence to resolve that problem, He noted that they aVerage 60 students at anyone time and the school operates 7 days a week. He said that most of the students don't drive and get to the school via public transportation. He remarked that they have no control over dirt on the street and noted that the paving would comply with Public Works Department requirements. School starts at 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. and usually after 5:00 p,m. there Is no traffic. They will be adding 58 parking spaess which would take care of the parking problem. There were no additional persons desiring to speak in favor or in opposition of the proposal. tv1OTlOO It was moved by Commissioner Szany, seconded by Commissioner Clark to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voies vote with none dissenting. Commissioner Hedlund was conesmed with Mr. Edwards utilization of the parking lot. 'COmmissIOner Suny suggested a fanes or gate -sa 'Mr. Edwards would be-unable ta use his proPerty. -, , Commissioner Amato said that only Mr. Dootson's school should be using his property. Chairman Papay said that It is to Mr. Dootson's best interest not to have Mr. Edwards use the property. Staff recoinmendedlimiting the number of students to a maximum of 76 students at anyone time and if the trucks are nolbeing used they should be parked on,.the property so they don't take up parking spaces on the street. If the trucks are on the street without a student then they are in violation ofthe C.U.P. Commissioner Clsrk was conesrned with the dust and dirt problem but felt that the additional 58 parking spaess would diminish the parking problem. Arcadia City Planning Commission 6/27/89 PageS . . Commissioner Amato said that the number of students should be limited to the number of available parking spaces. Chairman Papay said that even If the Commission restricts the number of students it doesn't preclude him from asking for more but it allows the Planning Department to review any change. He suggested placing a time limit on the C.U.P. and staff can review It and if there are any problems the C.U.P. can be revoked. M011CXII It was 1TI0ved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Amato to approve CUP 89-009 subject to the conditions in the staff report with the sdditlonal conditio,ns that at anyone time the maximum number of students for the school shall be seventy-six (76) and the subject property shall be used exclusively by the Dootson Driving School, Its students, employees and tenants. ROLLC~ AYES: Commissioners Amato, Clark, Hedlund, Szany, Papay NCES: None Chairman Papay noted that there Is a five working day appeal after the adoption of the resolution. PUBLIC HEARING TM 47527 421-427 Genoa St. Jeaman Kim Consideration of a tentative map for a 7 -unit residential condominium project. The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened. Sam Giron, 1109 Via Verde, San Dimas, said that they are in agreement with all ofthe conditions In the staff report. There were no additional persons desiring to speak in favor or in opposition of the proposal. MOllON It was moved by Commissioner Szany, seconded by Commissioner Clark to close the public hEiarlng. The motion passed by voice votewltli none dlssenting~ MOllON It was moved by Commissioner Szany, seconded by Commissioner Hedlund to approve TM 47527 subject to the conditions In the staff report. ROLL.CAU.: AVES: Commissioners Amato, Clark, Hedlund, Szany, Papay NCES: None ' Chairman Papay noted that there is a ten day appeal period. Arcadia City Planning Commission 6/27189 Page 6 . . . PUBLIC HEARING TM 47904 516-518 & 520 W. Longden Ave. & 511 & 527 W. Walnut Ave. Chris Construction Co., Inc. Consideration of a tentative map for to subdivide five existing single.family lots into 11 single-family lots (including a new street). The staff report was presented. Mr. Woolard commented that Condition 2 oHhe Public Works Report was changed to read: Submit grading and drainage plan prepared by a registered civil engineer subject to the approval of the Director of Public works. Provide calculation for gravity drainage system. Compuiationsshould show hydrology, hydraulics and elevations. The following condition should be added: That the maximum finished grade of each new lot (not including pad area) shall not exceed 1.5' above the finished grade of any existing adjoining lots. The public hearing was opened. Chris Bade, 909 S. Santa Anits, the developer commented that'allthe lots will comply. Anne Steinmeier, 2117 EI Sereno Drive"was concerned about the density and traffic and asked whether the homes would be two-story. In rebuttal, Mr. Bade said that all the lots will comply are very Isrge and there will not be a density problem. There were no additional persons desiring to speak in favor or in opposition of the proposal. MOTlOO It was moved by Commissioner Szany, seconded by Commissioner Hedlund to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. The consensus of the Commission was favorable. MOllClN It was moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Amato to approve TM 47904 subjecno'the conditions in the'stsff report. ..' . - - - ROLL CAll.: AYES: Commissioners Amato, Clark, Hedlund, Szany, Papay M:eS: None Chairman Papay noted that there is a ten day appeal period. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Arcadia City Planning Commission 6/27/89 Page 7 . . PUBLIC HEARING CUP 89-010 19 E. Uve Oak Av.e. Kyungmi K. Ha Consideration of a conditional use permit for an art school with a maximum of ten students at any one. time. Monday through Friday 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened. Kyungml Ha, 4239 Via Arbolada, Los Angeles, said that she is in agreement wiih all of'the conditions in the staff report. The classes will be at least 1 1/2 hour but no more than 2 hours and there is a maximum of 10 students for each class There were. no additional persons desiring to speak In favor or In opposition of the proposal. MOllON 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 noted that there was one letter submitted in opposition. Commissioner Clark said that the conditions in the staff report control all concerns. Chairman Papay said that he preferred this type of a use where it required a C.U.P. VS. a use that didn't require one. Commissioner Hedlund was concerned about the parking during .the beginning and the end of the sessions.and thought that II might be very congested at those times. Mr. Woolard remarked that they can review the casein one year and impose any additional conditions if necessary at the end of that time. MOllON It was moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Szany tc approve CUP 89-010 subject to the conditions in the staff report with the additional condition that the Planning Commission shsll retain jurisdiction in so far as that if there are parking and/or circulation problems resulting from this use which are found by the Planning Department, at any time during the first twelve months, .a public hearing shall be scheduled for the purpose of determining the extent of the parking and/or circulation problem(s), anClforthe consiClefation of moOifYiftjfth orlginarconClltlons of approval, 0'( imposing additional conditions so as to mitigate the identified problem(s). ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Amato. Clark, Hedlund, Szany, papay NJES: None Chairman Papay noted that there isa five working day appeal after the adoption of the resolution. - - - - - - - - - - -.- - - - - - - - - ., - - - - - - - - -,- - - - - - Arcadia City Planning Commission 6/27/89 Page 8 .. . . PUBLIC HEARING TPM 89-009 648-656 Caminc Real Ave. David Fung Consideration of a tentative parcel map to create a one-sided cul-de-sac with 4 new lots. The staff reporlwas presented and the public hearing was opened. Edmond Cheng, 1108 S. Garfield, Alhambra, said thatlhey are in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report. He commented that they tried to purchase the property to the east but their attempts were unsuccessful. Dorcas AiJnger, 646 W. Camino Real. was concerned about the grading and drainage of the new homss. She asked whether a waJrwould be required and explained that she has geese and when Mr. Rittenhouse was developing his property she had a very hard time trying to keep the geese in the fenced area when they were building the existing wall. She was concerned with the feeling 01 being walled after this development is completed. Staff commented that the new street will flow to Camino Real (lot 1 & 2 will drsin to the new street, lot 3 will grade to the southeast and lot 4 will grade to the south). David Fung, 731 S. Garfield, Alhambra, commented that they were advised against a double-sided cul-de-sac since all the lots would be substandard. He noted that if Ms. Aungerchose to she can sell the rear of her lot to the new owners of lot 3 and use that money to build a very nice home for the property on the front. There were no additional persons desiring to speak In favor or in opposition of the proposal. MOTION IIwas moved by Commissioner Szany, seconded by Commissioner Amato. to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. Commissioner Hedlund was concerned about the drainage and the slope of the lots. He commented that Camino Real isa very heavily traveled street with traffic coming cff of Baldwin and has many little cul-de-sacs. Commissioner Amato felt that this was no different than what was proposed on Longden Avenue. Chairman Papay said that the separation between Christine Lane and Melanie is over 200' and remarked that the development would create an island. Commissioner Clark was concerned about ttie' densItY 'but fah that itiis was \tie best development --- , for the lot. Mr. Woolard that there is presently 3 units on the lot and the with the increase of one more unit there would not be significant change. Commissioner Szany noted that the area is in transition. He iiked the development to the west with the detached units and felt that 4-units would not create much traffic over the existing condition. Chairman Papay remarked that the back portion of the 101 to the east could be sold to lot 3 of the development which would create a better situation for the property at 646 Camino Real. Arcadia City Planning Commission 6/27/89 Page 9 . . MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Amato to approve TPM 89-009 silbject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Amato. Clark, Szany, Papay !ICES: Commissioner Hedlund Chairman Papay noted that there is a ten day appeal period. w"_ _ _ ... .. ... .. ... ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ~,.. .. .. .. _ _._ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. PUBLIC HEARING TA89-004 Consideration of a text amendment to add an exception to Section 9283.8.3 to limit architectural projections in commercial and industrial zones to 6. & to repeal redundant regulations In Sections 9283.3.1, 9283.5. 9283.5.2, 9283.8.4, 9283.8.5, 9284.4 & 9284.5. The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened. There were no persons desiring to speak in favor or in opposition of the proposal. MOTION 11 was moved by Commissioner Szany, seconded by .Commissioner Clark 10 close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote wilh none dissenting. M0110N It was moved by Commissioner Szany,.seconded by Commissioner Amato to recommend approval of T A 89-004 subject to the conditions in the staff report, ROLLCALL: AYES: - -!lCES:- Commissioners Amato, Clark, Hedlund, S~ny, Papay None-- -- - --- - -- - - - - - . - --. -- --- .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. ...- .. .. .. .. ,- .. .. .. .. .. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None PLANNING COMMISSION DETERMINATION That the proposed sale of Aood Control property adjacent to 2625 Foss Avenue Is consistent with the General Plan. The staff report was presented. Arcadia City Planning Commission 6/27/89 Page 10 . . MOl1(XII It was moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Szany to approve the proposed sale of Flood Control property adjacent to 2625 Foss Avenue is consistent with the General Plan. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Amato, Clark, Hedlund, Szany, Papay NCeS: None - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - w"w _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ PlANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 1220-1300 S. Golden West . President Square The staff report was presented. Mr. Woolard remsrked that this revision allows the center to have same sign requirements as other commercial zones in the City. Consideration of a request to delete conditions 14, 15. 16 & 21 from Resolution 373.1 which pertain to the free-standing sign & wall signs. MOl1(XII It was moved by Commissioner Clark seconded by Commissioner Amato to approve the request to remove conditions 14, 15, 16 & 21 from Resolution 3731 which pertain to the free-standing sign & wall signs~ ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Amato,.Clark, Hedlund, Szany, Papay NCeS: None - - - - -.- - - ... - - - - .,. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - RESOLUTION 14.11 A resolution granting CUP 89-007 to construct and operate a 5,000 sq. ft. restaurant at 333 Eo Huntington Drive. RESOLUTION 1409 A resolution granting CUP 89-008 to construct and operate a 7,000 sq. ft. Japanese steak house at 333 E. Huntington Drive. Mr. Woolard read the tilie of the resolution. MOllON It was moved by Commissioner Szany, seconded by Commissioner Clark to adopt Resolutions 1411 and 1412 to formally affirm the decision of June 13, 1989, reflecting the findings ofthe Commission and the votes thereon. Arcadia City Planning Commission 6/27/89 Page 11 . . ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Amato, Clark, Hedlund, Szany. Papay N:ES: None Chairman Papay hoted that there is a five working day appeal period. MATTERS FROM COUNCIL Councilman Harbicht explained the budget which was/ust approved by the City COuncil. MATTERS FROM COMMISSION Commissioner Hedlund brought up the problem of the abandoned homes. Mr. Woolard commented that usually the problem takes care of i1selfafterthe new owner has purchased the property and when plans are submitted to the City, usually the owner is very cooperative and will take care of problems. .. .. .. .'.. .. .. .. - .. .. .. .. - ... ,- .. .. .'.. .. .. .. - - .. -,.. .. .. - - - .. .. .. MATTERS. FROM STAFF None ADJOURNMENT 9:45 p.m. /;r7fl.... or. . /!.,~_.f,fi"';" ~4..I,u:.,.;.....(..(J/J- !_..? (;.: j: Ii~' :/ ~ .'.......~I!. _ Secretary, Arcadia Planning Commission Arcadia City Planning Commission 6/27/89 Page 12