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Home My WebLink AboutSEPTEMBER 23, 1997 v' " . MINUTES . Arcs,dia City Planning Commission Tuesday, September 23, 1997 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers Planning Commission proceedings are tape recorded and on f1Ie in the office of the Community Development Division. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Planning Commission of the City of An:adiamet in regular session on Tuesday, September 23, 1997 at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chamben of the Arcadia City Hsll, 240 W. H1IIIIington Drive, with 0Iainnan John Mwphy presiding. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissionen Bruckner, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Sleeter, Mwphy ABSENT: CommissionerBell MOT ION It was moved by Commissioner Huang, seconded by Commissioner Sleeter to excuse Commissioner Bell,from tonight's meeting, The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting, SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS NOne TlME RESERVED FOR mOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON-PUBUC BEARING MATTERS (5 MINlJTETlMELIMIT PER PERSON) None 011lERS ATfENDING: Mayor Robert Halbicht City Attorney Mic:bael Miller Commlmity Development Administtator Donna Butler SeaetaJy Silva Vergel 1. MINlJTES 018/12/97 ChaiIman Mwphy said that Commissioner Bruckner was,absentfrom this meeting and the motion on page II should be corrected. MOTION !twas moved by Commissioner Kalemkiarian, seconded by Commissioner Huang to approve.the Minutes of August 12,1997 as amended. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Huang, Kalemkiarian, Sleeter, Murphy pcmiaUlel!l2397 " . . NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: None Commissioner Bruckner Commissioner Bell 2. PUlJLICHEARING TA 97-004 Consideration of a text amendment prohibiting clotheslli1es Within the front or street side yards of residentially zoned properties. The staff, report was presented. Commissioner Bruckner thought it was stIaiglit forw3rd. Commissioner Sleeter did not see the need for restricting clotheslines in the side yard. He explained that some lots might be able ,to hang clothes in their side yard that would not be visible from the street He did not think they should restrict them and thought itwould be unfair. He did not have'a probiem with the restriction in the front yard setback Of on balC()nies. Ms.,Butler explained that this text amendment would prohibit clothes being hung within the required street side yard setback., Clothes hung inside the setback would be pennittect It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that the wonling should be changed to "prohibiting the hanging of 1amuIry on clotheslines Of on any structures within the required front and street side yard areas. In multiple-family zones, laundry may not be hung from any patio orbalcony;" The public: hearing was opened No one spoke in favor orin opposition to this item. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Bruckner, seconded by Commissioner Kalemkiarian to recommend approval of TA 97-004 to the City Council with the above changes. ROLLCALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Bruckner, Huang, Kalemkiarisn, Sleeter, Mmphy None Commissioner-Bell NON PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 3. PLANNING COMMISSION DETERMINATION ToInmy Chavies Determination that a niartiaI arts and fiUless business is an appropriate use in tbe CBD-I zone, The staff report was presenied Ms. Butler explained that the applicant had two options to proceed with his request One would be a text amendment that would coSt the applicant approximately $2,000. What is before the Planning Commission is the other option which did not costhim anything. She said there are some uses that are permitted in the zoning regulations; Le" C-I and C-2 with an approved CUP, but are prohibited in'the downtown area based,upon ARA ResOlution 172. Martial An;adia City P1snhing Commission Page 2 9f23/97 - . . arts studios are prolullitedin the CBD zones. The CBD and CPD.l zones provide provisions in the COde that certain uses can be pennitted if the City Council deems them appropriate. If the Planning Commission. and City Council approve this request, then anyone may apply for a conditions! use permit at any location in this zone, Currently, there is a martial arts studio operating which was in existence prior to ARA Reso. 172, therefore, it is legal non-conforming. Chairman Mwphy thought that this discuSsion should be continued to the Planning Commission's October 2nd study session. The Planning Commission agreed Commissioner Bruckner suggested that this item be placed on the October 2nd agenda. If this is approved, then the Planning Commission can take appropriate action to recommend approval, thus eliminating any further delay for the applicant Ms. Butler explained that following the,October 2nd meeting, there will be another study session discussing the sign issues in the doWntOwn area The Planning Commission's recommendations will be fo:rwarded to the City Council The Oty Council will then determine wba1 action to take. If they decide to go with,a text amendment, then staff will prepare the appropriate text amendment At,that time public hearings will be held before the Planning Commission and the Oty Council and if approved, appropriate on1iDances will be prepared and adopted by the City Council. The ordinance will become effective 30-days following adoption. This process will take approximately 6 months and, it will not be an over, night process. Chairman Mwphy suggested that staff contact the applicant and explain this to hiin and see if be would be willing to continue as he has been until this process has been completed MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Kalemkiarian, seconded by Comm;o.;nuer Bruckner to table this until the Planning Commission's October 2nd meeting. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENf: Commissioners Bruckner, Huang, Kalemkiarian" Sleeter, MUrphy None Commissioner Bell MAnERS FROM CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCll..REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTSlSTATEMENTS Mayor HaIbicht discussed the reCent actions taken by the City Council with regard to the bndget ,At the last meeting, Council Member Young had iiulicated that she did :not think enough cuts were made to balance the budget and the other Council Members had agreed and it appears that they will be revisiting the budget They already anticipate a shortfall of approximately $1 million for the next fiscal year and they feel instead of deferring the reductions they should take action now, It is not anticipated that the Oty's revennes, will increase in the near future. Plans have been submitted and ground breaking is scheduled for the "Extended Stay". This use will increase revenues but that will take some time. 00... projects are in the planning stages but it will take some time until requests have been lied, approved and the projects are completed MA1TERSFROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION None An:adia City P1amiing Commission Page 3 9f23/97 ~ . . MODIFICATION COMMlTfEE MEETING ACTIONS There was nQ Modification Committee meeting. MAnERS FROM STAFF I. CITY COUNCn.,ACIlONS 2. UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Butler discussed upcoming projects. She also indicated that Tuesday, November 11th is a Holiday and the City Hall will be closed Ifis also a Planning Commissionnigbl She asked when they would want to .reschedule the meeting? It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to .reschedule itto Wednesday, November 12th. ADJOURN TO OClOBER2, 1997 A~diR Citv Phmnmp C..nmmi~crinn PROP .4 9n.3/97