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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 12, 1995 'i " . .- . . MINUTES Arcadia City Planning Commission Tuesday; September 12, 1995 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers Planning Commission proceedings are tape recorded and on file in the ,office of the Community Development Division. The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadiamel'in regular session on Tuesday, September 12, 1995 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Ihe Arcadia City Hall; 240 West Huntington Drive, with Chairman Bbb Daggell presiding. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: MOTION Commissioners.Bell, Huang, Kovacic, Sleeter, Daggett Commissioner Kalemkiarian, Murphy .II was moved by Commissioner Kovacic, seconded by Commissioner Sleeter'to excuse Commissioners Kalemkiarian and Murphy from tonight's meeting, The motion passed by voice vote with none,dissenting. ROLL CALL AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Bell, Huang, Kovacic, Sleeter, Daggett None CommissionerKalemkiarian, Murphy SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Staff distributed a new page 4 for CUP 95-006 which replaced pages 4 and 5. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON-PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS (FIVE MiNUTES TIME LIMIT PER PERSON) None .- OTHERS ATTENDING: Mayor Pro Tem Barbara Kuhn City Attorney Michael Miller Community DevelopmentAdministrator, Donna Butler Assistant,Plimner, John Halminski Secretary, Silva Vergel 1. MINUTES OF 8/22/95 Commissioner Kovacic said the word "because" should be changed to "despite" on page 3 of the Minutes, under "Modification Committee Updates". MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Kovacic, seconded by Commissioner Huang to approve the Minutes of August 22, 1995 as amended. 'j . . ROLL CALL AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Bell, Huang, Kovacic"Sleeter, Daggett None Commissioners Murphy and Kalemkiarian 2. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 95-006/ADR 95-008 855 S. Baldwin,Ave. Sergio Gonzales for DD's Cafe Consideration of 'a conditional use permit and architectural design review for a proposed restaurant with a seating capacity for 160 persons (previously Sizzler). The stall report was presented and the public hearing was opened. Sergio Gonzales, 6 N. First, Arcadia, representing the appliCant said they ate in agreement with all of the conditions in the stall report. He said their other restaurant which is located in Alhambra and has been open since 1993. It is open 24 hours a day. He noted that neither they nor the City of Alhambra have received any complaints stemming from their hours of operation. In fact, the City'is very pleased to have them, They will be serving European and Asian foods. In response to questions by the Commission, Mr. Gonzales said they do not have outdoor seating and since the windows will be double glazed. he did notlhink there would be any noise problems. He stated that'they will not be altering,the exterior lights and said they would be applying for a beer and wine license. No oneelse,spoke in favoror in opposition to this item. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Kovacic, seconded by Commissioner Huang to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. Commissioner Kovacic liked the design and thoughUt was a good project. Commissioner Huang'agreed and said he has dined at DD's Cafe in Alhambra before and remarked that they provide good food,and a nice,atmosphere. He feltit was a good use for the site, MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Kovacic, seconded by Commissioner Huang to approve CUP 95-006 and ADR 95-008 subject lathe conditions in the stall report. ... ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Bell, Huang, Kovacic, Sleeter, Daggett None Commissioner Kalemkiarian and Murphy Chairman Daggett noted there isa five working day appeal period after the adoption of the resolution. The resolution will be adopted on September 26th. Appeals are to be filed by Wednesday, October 4. 3. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 84-019 601 Sunset Blvd. Wellington Court Consideration 01 an amendment to Section 3.3 01 Resolution 1271 requesting 38 parking spaces in lieu of 40 for an existing storage unit built without permits in the Wellington Court Retirement Hotel. The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened. Arcadia City Planning Commission 9/12/95 Page 2 'I, . . . Erica Lloyd, 601 Sunset Blvd., representing Wellington Court said the~storage area is a need driven situation to continue to provide the best care for their seniors. They are at '1 00% occupancy and remarked that they have never experienced a parking problem. No one else spoke in favor or ,in opposition to thisnem. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Hell, seconded by Commissioner Sleeter to close the public hearing, The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Kovacic, seconded by Commissioner Bell to approve the amendment to Resolution 1271; Section 3.3, to reduce the number 01 parking spaces from 40 to 38 with the condition that the existing storage unit must compiy with all building code requirements. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Bell, Huang, Kovacic, Sleeter, Daggett None Commissioner Kalemkiarian,and Murphy Chairman Daggett noted there is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the resolution. The resolution will be adopted on September 26th. Appeals are to be filed by Wednesday, October 4. MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL REPORTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS {STATEMENTS None MATTERS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/STATEMENTS None MODIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING ACTIONS Commissioner'Kovacic recapped the MOdification Committee's actions. -- MATTERS FROM STAFF 1 . CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS Ms. Butler gave a brief summary of the actions taken at the City Council's last meeting and the nems that were before them for consideration. 2. UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Ms., Butler announced the applications that have beenfil.ed ard wilLbe before the Commission as public hearings, ADJOURNMENT Commission 7;ff /' -'" /. - Arcadia City Planning Commission 9/12/95 Page 3