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Planning Comniission proceedings are tape recorded and on file in the office of the Planning Division.
MINUTES
ARCADIA CITY PLANNlNG COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, March 22, 1994
The Planning,Commission of the City of Arcadia met in reguIar seSsion on Tuesday, March22, 1994 at 7:30 p,m.
in the Council Chambers ofthe Arcadia City Hall, 240 West Huntington Drive, with 0Iairman Tom Oark
presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Commissioners, Daggett, Hedlund, HUang, I<ovacic, Clark
None
MINUTES
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Kovacic, seconded by Commissioner Daggett to approve the.minutes of
March 8,1994 as published, The motion passed by voice vote withnorie dissenting.
MOTION
It was moved. by Commissioner. Daggett, seconded by Commissioner Kovacic to read all resoIutions,by
liUe only and waive reading the f1iIl body of the resolution. 'The motion"passed by voice vote with
none dissenting.
OTHERS A'ITENDING:
Councilman Lojeski
City Attorney Mike Miller
AsSistant Community Development Director-l'lanniilg Donna Butler
Senior Planner CorkranNkhoIson
Secretary Silva Vergel
PUBliC HEARING TA 94-001
Consideration of a proposed text amendment. to pennit the
Modification Committee to consider modification requests
for converting existing attic space into second-story living
space within single-farniIyresidences. CurrenUy such.requests
are required to gO,before the Planning Commission.
The staff report was presented.
In answer to a question by the Commission, staff remarked that the City Council felt these type of requests
could be handled'by the Modification Committee as long as there are no exterior alterations. This text
amendment will shorten the process. If the project is in a homeowners association (HOA), their approval
would only be necessary if there are exterior alterations. If there are no exterior alterations but the attic
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conversion is within the setback area, noHOA review and approval would be needed but property owners
within 100' would be notified of the modificaton public hearing.
The public hearing was opened.
No one spoke in favor or in opposition to this item.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Hedlund, seconded by Commlssioner Huang to close the public
hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting.
Chairman Oark remarked that it seems that the modification process will make it easier to handle requests.
Commlssioner Kovacic remarked that as long as neighbors are advised and have the opportunity to be heard,
he could not see a reason for denial.
MOTION
It was moved by Commlssioner Kovacic, seconded by Commissioner Huang to recommend approval of
T A 94-001 to the Oty Council.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
Commissioners Daggett, Hedlund, Huang, Kovacic, Clark
None
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
PLANNING COMMISSION
DETERMINATION
That the proposed sale, of Flood Control property adjacent
to 1291 Oakglen is consistent with the General Plan.
The staff report was presented.
Commissioner Hedlund stated that by selling these properties, the County is,reuevedofthe maintenance
responsibilities.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Hedlund,.seconded by Commissioner Daggett, that the proposed sale
conforms with the Arcadia General Plan.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
Commissioners Daggett,.Hedlund, Huang, Kovacic, Oark
None
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RESOLUTION Isfl
A resolution of the Planning Commission of the Oty of
Arcadia granting CUP 94-004 for a bagel bakery and
restaurant with a drive-through service window at
412 N. Santa Anita Ave.
Ms. Butler read the title of the resolution.
MOTION
It was moved by CommissionerKovacic. seconded by Commissioner Daggett to adopt Resolution 1511
and to fonnally affirm the decision of March 8, 1994 and the vote thereOn.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
Commissioners Daggett,Hedlund, Huang, Kovacic, Clark
None
Chairman Clark noted there isa five working day appeal period.
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MATI'ERS FROM COUNCIL
Councilman Lojeski recapped the Council's last meeting. He commended staff for an excellent staff report, for
the Rodeffer projel:t, and said the report was very well written and put together. He felt "justice WaB' well
served" and remarked the meeting went smoothly. .
Councilman Lojeski invited the Commissioners to the Mayors Prayer Breakfast scheduled for Friday, April
1st; He announced that Friday, April 8th, Flre'Station 2 will be dedicated and he invited the CommissioJlers.
He went on to say, that Tuesday, ApriL12th is election,and said that he has enjoyed serving the Commission
as Council'Liaison,
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MATI'ERS FROM COMMISSION
In response to Col1UnissionerHedlunci's questions, Ms. Butler remarked !!>at security bars are subject to the
review and approval of the Fire Department and have to meet certain criteria. Security bars can.not be on the
outside of a building,
MATIERS FROM STAFF
Mr. Millet said that both he and Margaret Sohagi, the Counsel for the Gtyobtained for the Rodeffer case,
were very pleased with the documentation of the proceedings for the Rodeffer case. Both the City Council
and the P1anning Col1Unission made good findings, Ms, Sohagi, who is an environmental attorney and deals
with many different cities was very pleased with the "sustainable record" and felt' that the City Council
handled the proceedings in an above average manner.
ADJOURNMENT
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