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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 24, 1997 (2) , -MINUTES . Arcadia City Planning Commission Tuesday, June 24,1997 7:15 p.m. in tbe Council Cbamben Planning Commission proceedings are tape recorded and on file in the office of the Community Development Division. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, June 24, 1997 at 7: IS p.m. in the Council Cbamben; of the Arcadia City Hall, 240 W. Huntington Drive, \lith Chairman John Sleeter presiding, ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ABSENT: Commissioners Bell, Huang, Mmpby, Sleeter Commissioners Bruckner and Kalemkiarian SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None TIME RESERVED FOR 1.1IOSEIN THE AUDIENCE ':VBO WISH TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON-PUBLIC HEARING MATfERS (5 MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON) None OTHERS ATIENDING: Mayor Robert HaJbicht City Attorney Micbael Miller Planning Services Manager Corkran Nicholson Assistant Planner William Stokes Assistant Planner John ~~Imin.ki Secretary, Silva Verge! 1. MINUTES of 6/10/97 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Bruckner, seconded by Commissioner Bell to approve the Minutes of June 10, 1997 as published. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Bell, Huang, Mmphy, Sleeter None Commissionen Bruckner and Kalemkiarian pcmin11le/62497 .. . . 2. PUBUC HEARING TPM 97~05 907 S. Golden West Ave. Tritech Assoc. Consideration of a tentative parcel map for a.3-mtit residential condominium project. The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened Tom Cao, TritechAssoc., 735 W. Emerson Ave., Monterey Park, saidthey'are in agreement with all of the conditions 'in the.staff report No one else spoke in favor or in opposition to this. item. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Huang,. seconded by Commissioner Murphy to close the public bearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Huang to'approve lPM 97~05subject to the conditions in the staff report ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Bell, Huang, Murphy, Sleeter None Commissioners Bruckner and Kalemkiarian Chairman Sleeter noted that,there is a lenday appeal period Appeals are to be filed by Monday, July 7th. 3. PUBUC HEARING CUP 97-005 llOOW.. Duarte Rd. Father Charles Ward for.Our Lady of Angels Church Consideration of a conditional use permit to operate a school for 30 children from K-8. The staff report was presented In response to questions from the Commission, staff said that they could have a maximum of 108 students for all 9 classes. Staff did not anticipate a problem with parldng because the children do not drive. If the school decides to increase the number of students, they would need another CUP. The play area is located at the southwest portion of the lot and would be fenced off and. is far from any streets. This would be the easiest location for the playground with temporary barriers during school hours. The. public hearing was opened Father Charles Ward, Our Lady of Angels Church, 1100 W. Duarte Rd., said there' would be no summer school and they would have the traditional school year. The southwest portion of the lot is utilized on: Sundays as parking. However; on weekdays this area is not used. Unless, there is a special mass such as Good Friday or Feast Day the parking lot is not ntiH7ed. On occasions where the congregation is present in tun capacity, there is no school. In the. past 5 years, there has been no activity during the weekdays and the only one preselit at all times has been theparisb secretaly. He anticipated that if this was approved, there would be a maximum of 12 cars per day and he felt there would be plenty of room for parking. Areadia City P\auning Cnmm;""on Page 2 6f24/97 , . . Commissioner. Mtuphy expressed concern with the playground area and wondered what the students could do during recess? He felt they needed an appropriate place as a playground and not a parldng lot The kids should have playground toys that they can climb on and swings DOt portable toys. Father Ward thought the southwest portion of the property was the best place for the playground and said they could provide portable games. The teachers would help the students recreate with sports equipment that would give them exercise. He indicated thatthey could provide snow fencing as temporary baniers. Mr. Nicholson remaIked that staff would review the proposed plans for the play'area and thought that games such as hopscotch and Four Square could be painted on the asphalt In reply to questions from Commissioners, Father Ward replied that the stair wells would remain unlocked during school hours. He remaIked that their building is handicap accessible. , . . Kay WiIliains, 1227S. Ten:Jple City Blvd, said she waS'representing the tenants at the condominium units directly south of the subject property. She stated the overflow of cars from Sunday masses spills onto the streets and the parishioners have even blocked off their driveway so they can not get in and out They 'enjoy the quite of the church now. They were concerned with.the 8th grade students leavingthe:schoolandvann.1i7ing their property. In rebuttal, Father Ward.apologized on behalf of any parishioner that might have blocked off their driveway and said he would bring that to their attention. With regard to.the 8th graders leaving the premises, .he replied by saying that they children would not be able to leave the school without permission and that would be grounds for being expelled. No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Bell, seconded by Commissioner Mtuphy to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with DOne dissenting. Commissioner Bell thought this was a fme use of the facility. The ratio of 12:1 was wonderful. Although she wished they had a bigger area for the kids to play, she remarl<ed that many kids in elementary schools play on black top and thought that. is perfectly acceptable. Commissioner Huang agreed and suggested that in the future staff ask for a larger and more secured area for parldng lot and playground area. Chairman Sleeter, Commissioners Bell and Mtuphy thought thai snow baniers would'be a good idea. Mr. Nichoison thought they could utilize temporary fencing and maintain an adequate distance from the.south property line. Commissioner Mtuphy thought that condition 4 should be amended to read: "4. .That an appropriate portion of the parldng area sbaII be designated as an outdoor play area during weekly school hours, its location, configuration, play equipment/general design subject to the review and approval of the DevelopmentServices Department" . Staff noted that site plan shows the existing landscaping. Arcadi. City Plannin. Commission P... 3 6/24/97 " . . MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Mmphy, seconded by Commissioner Bell to approve CUP 97-005 subject to the cOnditions in the staff report with the amendment as noted above. ROLL CALL: .AYEs: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners. Bell, Huang, Mmphy, Sleeter None Commissioneri; Bruckner and Kalemkiari3i1 - Chainnan. Sleeter noted that there is a five woddng day appeal period after' the adoption of the resolution. The resolution will be adopted on July 8th. Appeals are to bemed by Tuesday,July 15th. 4. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 97-'006 815 W. Naomi, #A Raymond Cheung for Bamboo Ganien Vegetarian Considerati<?n ora conditional use perutitfor a proposed new restaurant with seating for 32 persons.and relate paddng modification. The staff report was presented. In response to questions by the Commission, staff. said that the previous use bad asked for seating for 19 persons. The parldng requirements are different for eating establishmentsvs. restaurants. Eating.establishments require 20 parldng spaces per 1,000 sq. ft of gross floor area, restaurants require 10 parldng spaces per 1,000 sq. ft of gross floor area. The public hearing was opened. Elaine Chu, 417 E.. AngeUa Ave., Rosemead, said they are in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report They thoughtthis would be a good use in this area since there are no vegetarian restaurantswitbin a S'miIe mdius. They do have another restaunmt in a different state. No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Huang, seconded by Commissioner Bell to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. Commissioner Mmphy thought this was a good location for this use, especially since theparldng is never close to capacity althis comer of the center. . MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Huang, seconded by Commissioner Bell to recommend approval of CUP 97- 006 subject to the conditions in the staff report ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Bell, Huang, Mmphy, Sleeter None Commissioners Bruckner and Kalemkiarian An:adia CityP1anning Commission Page 4 6n.4/97 ,. . . Chairman Sleeter noted that there is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the resolution. The resolution Will be adopted on July 8th. Appeals are to be filed by Tuesday, July 15th. .MAnERS FROM CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/STATEMENTS Mayor Harbicht discussed the water rate increase and gave a brief explanation of why it was needed. MAnERS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION None MODIFICATION COMMI1TEEMEETING ACTIONS Commissioner Bell and staff recapped the actions taken by the CoIrimillee. MAnERS FROM STAFF 1. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS 2. UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. NichOlson informed the Commission of applications that have been filed and scheduled for public hearings, Mr. Miller announced that the Court of Appeal completely reversed the trail court decision that Arcadia CUP for filling the Rodeffer Quany was invalid under CEQA. This means that the CUP is valid and that E1 Monte does not get any attorney fees. 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