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Planning Commission proceedings are taped recorded and on1lle In the office of the Planning
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MINUTES
ARCADIA CITY PlANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, May 9. 1989
The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday , May 9, 19.89
at 1:30 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:
MOTION
Commissioners Clark, Hedlund, Szany, Papay
Commissioner Amato
It,was moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Szany to excuse
Commissioner Amato from tonight's meeting. The motion passed by voice vote with none
dissenting. .
MINUTES
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Szany, seconded by Commissioner Hedlund to approve the
Minutes of April 25, 1989 as published. The motion passed by voice vote with none
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MOTION
Councilman Robert Harbicht
City Attorney Michael Miller
Planning Director William Woolard
Senior Planner Donna Butler
Associate Pianner Wilfred Wong
Associate Planner Corkran Nicholson
AssistantPlanner James Kasama
Secretary Silva Vergel
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PUBUCHEARING CUP 89-004
27-29 W. Las Tunas Dr.
Edmund & Lal Wan U Lowe
Consideration of a conditional use permit, and
parking and landscaping modilications to expand
an eating establishment and provide seating for
24 people.
The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened.
Edward Lowe, 1092 Calle Carrillo, San Dimas, said that he has read and is in agreement with all of
the conditions in the staff report. He remarked that they were able to utilize the unit adjacent to
them and commented that the increase in the number of seating is for customers who eat there
during lunch hours and Is his primary business Is stili take-out.
There were no additional persons desiring to speak in favor or in opposition.
MOT1C)II
It was moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Amato to close the public
hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with at dissention.
Commissioner Clark remarked that the additional seating will not cause a problem with perking In
the center.
The consensus of the Commission was favorable.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Clark. seconded by Commissioner Szany to approve CUP
89-004 subject to conditions in the staff report.
ROLL CAll.:
AYES: Commissioners Amato, Clark Hedlund, Szany, Papay
lIaS: None
Chairman Papay noted that there is a five working day appeal period after the adoption .of the
resolution.
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PUBLIC HEARING TM 47454
433 Duarte Rd.
Robert Lee
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Consideration of a tentative map for a 6-unit
residential condominium project.
The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened.
Alex Chan, 8730 Huntington Dr., San Gabriel, was there representing the owner and said that they
are in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report. He said that,the garage will be
approximately 4' below the street elevation and noted that the ramp will comply with Code.
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MOl1ON
It was moved by CommIssioner Szany, seconded by Commissioner Hedlund to close the public
hearing. There were no additional persons desiring to speak in favor or in opposition.
Commissioner Clari< liked the project.
Commissioner Hedlund preferred having the driveway from Fifth Avenue so the ramp would not be
so close to the Intersection.
Chairman Papay remarked that the property's orientation doesn't lend itself as well to that design.
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It was moved by Commissioner Szany. seconded by Commissioner Hedlund to approve TM
47454 subject to the conditions in the staff report.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Amato. Clark, Hedlund. Szany, Papay
~ None
Chairman Papay noted that there is a ten day'appeal period
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PUBLIC HEARINGTPM 89-007
1915 S. Santa Anita Ave.
(NW corner of Santa Anita & Wistaria)
Mur-Sol, Inc.
The staff report was presented.
Staff explained that the setback for a front and side yard off of Santa Anita and Wistaria are 50'and
20' respectively,. The house on Lot 1 wllf face Santa.Anita.and the house on Lot 2 will face Wistaria.
The required side setback for Lot 1 Is 20' and the average front yard setback based on aerial maps
for properties on Wistaria is 39'.
Consideration of a tentative parcel map to create
two single-family lots from one lot.
The public hearin~ ~ open~._
Richard Rulz. 132 La Porte. said that they are in agreement with all of the conditions In the staff
report. In response to questions from. the Commission, he sald that they have not designed homes for
the new lots but said that they would desIgn homes that best fit the lot and the area. He said that they
will try and design the homes so they are set back from the street.
Mr. Woolard remarked that the exisllng house could have a 20' sIde yard setback from Wistaria.
Commissioner Clark noted that he would like the homes to have larger setbacks.
Edwin Johnson, 1905S. Santa Anita, asked what the rear yard setbacks would be and explained that
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Staff noted that the back yard of one of the new homes and the side yard of the other new home would
back up to Mr. Johnson's property. The front setback of the house facing Santa Anita is SO' and the
side setback off of WIstaria Is 20'. The rear yard setback for Lot 1 Is 25' for single-story and 35'
for the second-floor. The rear yard setback for lot 2 Is 2S' for single-story and 3S' for second-
floor. She noted that a detached garage can come as close as 10' to the rear property line.
Raymond Kenz, 68 W. Wistaria, spoke in opposition and said that this might set a precedent In the
area.
In rebuttal, Mr. Ruiz said this lot is the largest in the area which can be split and the others would
not meel..code requirement so.the lot split would not set a precedent.
There were no additional persons desiring to speak in favor or in opposition.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Clark. seconded by Commissioner Amato to close the public
hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissen~ng.
Commissioner Amato said that the lot split complies and he could not see any reason to deny It.
Commissioner Clark remarked that he would prefer going beyond the required 20' setback off of
Wistaria for the house on lot 1. He said that he would like there to be a 2S' setback.
Chairman Papay said that on the south side of the street on Wistaria there is a similar type of a
split with the same dimensions.
CommissionerSzany agreed with Commissioner Clark and wondered ifthe setback could bea
condition of approval for the 101 split and remarked that he would like to see thE! side setback on lot
1be 2S'. He wasconcemed because this Is a corner lot and commented that he'd like a condition
imposed on the side yard setback.
Commissioner Hedlund asked about the maximum "height 01 the building on a 100' wide lot. He said
that he would like to encourage them to maintain the setback.
Staff said that the maximum helghtallowed for a 100' wide lot Is 35.
Mr. Miller said that if the Commission imposes a side yard setback condition on the lot split then
they have to show a direct relationship between the .Iot split and the requested setback. He noteclthat
the applicant can appeal that condition to the City Council. He felt that the Commission should not
design the house.
Mr. Woolard said that he did not see a reason for requiring a greater side yard setback and
remarked that the existing required setback is 20' from Wistaria. In response to Chairman
Papay's comment In regard to setbacks, Mr. Woolard said that the lot spilt would provide for a
better transition. He reminded the Commission that they should only consider the matter before
the Commission whlcl1ls the lot split and not what may be built there. He commented that if the
Commission Imposes a side yard setback on this property, Ihen they should also apply It to ail the
lot splits located on comer lots that come before the Commission.
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MOT1()II
It was moved by Commissioner Hedlund, secondetfby Commissioner Clark to approve TPM
89-007 subject to the conditions in the staff report.
ROLL CALL:
AYfS: Commissioners Amato, Clark, Hedlund, Szany, Papay
11(6: None
Chairman Papay noted thatthere Is a ten day appeal period
PUBLIC HEARING TPM 89-008
11930-11940 Goldring Rd.
Chuck Hickman
Consideration of a tentative parcel map for a
9-unit industrial condominium subdivision.
The staff report. was presented and the public hearing was opened.
Chuck Hickman, 120 E.Duarte, Monrovia, said that the new units will enable small business
owners to own instead ofTent. He remar1ted 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.
MOT1()II
It was moved by Commissioner CIar1t, seconded by Commissioner Amato to close the public
hearing.
Staff noted that the Modification Committee reviewed. this proposal.
Commissioner Clar1t said that the project complies and Is an appropriate use.
Commissioner Amato said that the lot Is large enough and was in favor of the project.
M)llON
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89-008 subject to the conditions in the staff report.
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ROlL CALL:
AYfS: Commissioners Amato, Clark. Hedlund, Szany, Papay
r-a:s: None
Chairman Papay noted that there is a ten dayappeai period.
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PUBUC HEARING CUP 89-008
10-16 W. Uve Oak
loon Co.
Consideration of' a condltlot1al use permit 10
allow a residential manager's apartment wllhln
a self.storage facility in the C-M zone, and 10
construct a building of more Ihan 20,000 sq. ft.
within 100' of residentially zoned property.
The staff report was presented.
Staff sald that this project and Its modification are similar to 3 other self-storage facilities in the
City. He noted that a survey!lhowed that most cities require 5-11 parking spaces and most fell \hat
was too much.. A 6' high wall is required and in most cases it should be of decorative or stucco
material but It is not.required in this case. The resident manager on \he premises is to controHhe
property. In response to a question from the Commission, staff noted that In an event \hat auto
repairs are done on the site the CUP can be revoked.
Chairman Papay remarked that this is a benign use In a commercial zone.
The public hearing was opened.
Jeff Talbot, Icon Companies, Inc., 1301 W. Newmark Ave., Monterey Park, said \hat they are in
agreement with all of the conditions In the staff report. He noted \hat the resident manager will
have his own 2 car garege and remarked that in most self-storage warehouses the manager has only
a one car garage. In regard to \he colors of the building, he said that the colors'will be \he same as
what has been indicated in the plans.
There were no additional persons desiring to speak In favor or In opposition.
MC>1'IC>>I
It was moved by Commissioner Suny, seconded by Commissioner Clark to close the,public
hearing. '
Commissioner Suny thought the parking was adequate.
Commissioner Clark said \hat it Is a good use of the property.
Commissioner Amato liked the 2-car garage for the resident manager and felt that the overall
project was a good one.
Chairman Papay saId..that It would be a definite Improvement.
'MC>1'IC>>I
It was moved by Commissioner Suny, seconded by Commissioner Clark to approve CUP
89-005 subject to the conditions In the staff report.
ROU. CAli.:
AYES: Commissioners Amato, Clark, Hedlund,Szany; Papay
lIKES: None
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Chalrmah Papay noted that there is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the
resolution.
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AUDIENCE PARTICIP~TJON
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PLANNING COMMISSION DETERMINATION
That the proposed sale of Aood Control
property adjacent to 2641 Foss Ave. Is
consistent with the General Plan.
The staff report was presented.
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It was moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Amato to approve the
sale subject to the condition that a covenant (approved by the City Attorney as to the form
and content) shall be recorded guaranteeing that both parcels will remain under the same
ownership.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Amato, Clark, Hedlund, Szany, Papay
I'IES: None
PLANNING COMMISSION DETERMINATION
That the proposed sale 01 Aood Control
property adjacel1t to 1126 Highland Oaks is
consisient with the'General Plan. .
The staff report was presented.
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It was moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Amato to approve the
sale subject to the condition that a covenant (approved by the City Attorney as to the form
and content) shall be recorded guaranteeing that both parcels will remain under the same
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ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Amato. Clark, Hedlund. Szany. Papay
I'IES: None
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RESOLUTION 1407
A resolution granting CUP 89-003 to operate
an eating establishment with seating for.6
persons at 529 E. Uve Oak, Unit B.
Mr. Woolard read the title of the resolution.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Amato, seconded by Commissioner Szany to adopt Resolution
1407 to formally affirm the decision of April 25, 1989, reflecting the findings of the
Commission and,the votes thereon.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Amato, Clark. Hedlund, Szany, Papay
r-m: None
Chairman Papay noted that there is a fIVe working day appeal period.
MATTERS FROM COUNCIL
Councilman Harbicht said that they had a mee!ing with Xavier Hermosillo who is the Chief
Organizers with the LA Raiders coming to the San Gabriel Valley. He noted that they were informed
that the original site looked doubtful and remarked that they could not reach an agreement with the
County. However, several other sites that were taken into consideration by the EIR are now being
considered as alternatives. He commented that Mr. Woolard expressed concern with the location of
the stadiiJm and the heavy traffic that it would generate going west bound on Uve Oak.
The Council expressed their concerns and he said that.he felt adamantly opposed to the project and
would work against it. He noted that this would have a significant impact on Arcadia and would not
be anything but a problem for the City. Mr. Hermosillo had stated that in addition to the 11
Raiders games at the site there would also be concerts, college games and similar type functions.
Mr. Woolard saJd that the additional on and off ramps were addressed in the EIR.
MATTERS FROM OOMMISSION
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MATTERS FROM STAFF
None
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