HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUGUST 12, 1997
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An:adia City Planning Commission
. Tuesday, August 12, 1997
7:15 p.m. in the 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 reguIar session on Tuesday,. August 12, 1997 at 7:15 p.ID. in
the Council Chambers of the ArcadIa City Hall, 240 W. Huntington Drive, with ChAinnAn John Murphy presilfing.
ROLLCALL:
PRESENT: Commissioners Bell, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Sleeter, Murphy
ABSENT: Commissioner Bruckner
MOTJON
It was moved by Commissioner Kalemkiarian, seconded by Commissioner Sleeter to excuse Commissioner
Bruckner from tonight's meeting. The motion passed by voice vote with none cJk<P.l1tillg..
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
Staff distributed a booklet of photos regarding TA 97-00 1 that was submitted by the applicant.
TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING
COMMISSION ON NON-PUBLIC BEARING MAlTERS (5 MINlJTE TIME LIMlT PER PERSON)
None
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by CominissionerBellto read all resolutions by title only and
waive reading in full
ROLLCALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Bell, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Sleeter, Murphy
None
Commissioner Brockner
OTIlERS ATfENDlNG:
Mayor Robert Harbic:ht
City Attorney Michael Miller
Community Devehlpment AdrninisIrator Donna Butler
Associate Planner James Kasama
AssiStant Planner John ffAlm;n.tn
Assistant Planner William Stokes
Secretary Silva Vergel
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1. l\UNUTES of 7n1J97
Commissioner Sleeter remarked that the vote on the bottOm of page 3 is Incorrect and should Indicate that
Commissioners Ben and Bruckner Wer\l present and voted.
MOTION
It was.moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Huang to approve the Minutes of July 22,
1997 as amended.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Bell, Huang, Kalemk1arian, Sleeter, Mmphy
None
Commissioner Bruckner
2. PUBLIC BEARING TA 97-003
Chevron Products Co.
Considerntion ofa text ~m""mn'llll of Sections 9275. et seq. (ConditionaiUses Regulations).of the Arcadia
Municipal Code to add a new designation of "Automobile Fueling Stations" to conditiona11y permit
convenience. retail marts In conjunction with gas stations.
The staff report was presented.
Staff said !hat they would have to comply with the Bui1d1ngCodesreganllng the restrooms. Air and waterpumpsbave
not been addressed In this texfameodment. Staff looked at existing facilities and the possibility of converting some of
them from service.station to a fue1ing station and the amount of possible retail space that would become available.
Stafffelt that 2,000 sq. ft. would be excessive. The two convenience stores In the City (7-11), are approximately 2.soo
sq. ft., 213 of which is' sales' area and the reminderwarebouse and restrOOms.
Ms. Butler responded to a,question by' Commissioner. Ben by saying that architectmal design review (ADR) and all
issues wouId be addresseciwhen a CUP application is filed. .It would be Inappropriate to Include illn this process.
The public heariDg was opened.
Bob Brooks, 1300 S. Beach Blvd., La Brea, explained thai there is a change In hDw service stations are today. In the
past there weremecbanic:s on~te for serviclngyehicles but now wiih most of the computerized cars, it is difficultto
have one mechanic whD would be lIlIined to service aIi types of vehicles. Because of this reason, most service stations
are now being converted to "automobile fueling stations" with convenience stores:
The benefits of having an on-site convenience store are:
. Customer satisfaction - this provides convenience to customers and city residents who can'purchase gas and also
drop into the convenience store to purchase items such as a gallon of milk.
. Tax revenues for the City- their convenience stores are well stocked and geneme significant sales. Their sales
average between $20,000-$30,000 for a 2,000 sq.ft. convenience store. This generates revenues for theaty,
. These types offacilities reduce vehicle trips, i.e., one can purchase gas and other needed items In one trip.
. New and remodeled facilities promote Investment and motivation by the service station owners.
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The new convenience stores an: designed to be inviting, brighter and . less cluttered. He asked staff about the
n:quirement for the number of employees. He asked that the Commissi,on increase the square footage as proposed to
2,000 sq. ft. Staff's 1,000 sq. ft. recommc:iDdation is very limited. In order for them tojustify remodeling, he asked
that the Planning Commission inaease the square footage. Most of their stores are from 1,2()O-1,800 sq. ft., excluding
the storage area (approximately 2,500 sq. ft. bonding). Man}; things would be tiken into consideration prior to
detenoining the size of the store, such as the lot size.
In response to an inqniry from Mr. Miller, Mr. Brooks indicated that they did not intend to ~e any type of videos for
sale. He went on to say that they did riot ilbje<:t to providing air and water pumps. Restrooms are part of their design.
He also indicated that they provide sqlll11lte restrooms for menlwomen and not a unisex restroom.
In answerto.a questlonby Cbaitman Mmpby. Mr. Brooks said that usual1ythey have one cashier and one attendant
Ms. Butler explained that there should be no less than one attendant for every 8 fueling stations. Siaff feels that it
would be 100 difficult .to monitor the convenience' store, perform as cashier, watch the fuel pumps and dispense
gasoline.
Mr. Brooks replied to a question by Commj~oner Kalemkiarian that they did'not obje<:t to the number of employees
but that they did not understand it and bad requested an explanation. They do not have any new iocations in mind at
this time but he felt confident that after this text amendment is passed they would be actiVely looking for potential
upgJ3de of existing locations. They would like to offer the sale of beer and wine and their attendants will be trnined to
sell it responsibly and ask for proper identification.
Commissioner Kalemkiarian femarked that the Stite is very conscientious aboot the sale of alcohol.
Commissioner Hua:ng asked what type of preventive measures have been taken to discoW1lges crime and. if they have
bad any problems with crime?
Mr. Brooks stated that their. buildings are. designed to offer a sense of safety to the potential custometS. They try to
have good relations with the.\ocal Jaw enforcement Their stores offer visibility and an: well lit which deters crime.
Anyone can easily see inside their stores. The industry is very conscientious of the safety and inost do not cJutterthe
windows with signs or merchandise to provide visibility. They trnin their employees to recognize a problem before it
actually becomes a problem. For example, in some of their stores they noticed that the availability of a pay phone
promoted loitering, so they have been in""'lIn,g pay phon:es witbllut the call bacl< feature. Crime at their store not only
hurts the community, italso hmts them. The beer and sodas are stocl<ed from the bacl<so there is square footage in the
back.
He indicated that some of their convenience stores have full service McDonalds with drive.,thrus. Although they are
not requesting that at this. time, they would be e1ated if the Commission would include that as part of this text
amendment
No one else spoke in favor or in opposition to this item.
MOTION
It was moved by'Commissioner Kalemkiarian, seconded by Commissioner Huang.to close the public hearing.
The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting.
Comm;"";ooer Kalemkiarian said that 1,000 gross floor area would be very tight and suggested increasing that to 1,500
sq.ft.
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Commissioner Sleeter agreed aDd remarked that they are pI'esently allowed 210 net sq. it and increasing it to 1,000
gross sq. it would really not bea.greatina-easefrom what is pn:senIIy permitted. He asked that the City Attorney
better clarify the video and adult WIder item "E".
Commissioner Huang """RrlcAd that he clearly Wlderstands why the-applicant would request the 2,000 sq. it and said
that the City should think of the revenues that these might generate. They should not limit them and allow the tax
dollars to go into neighboring cities. The larger the store, the more variety of items which would encourage sales thus
ina-ease tax revenues. Withreganl to the possible crime, he stated that it would be a good idea to provide landscaping
at least around three sides of the building. He noted that they would be able to review the project at the time that a
CUP is filed and brought forWani to the Commission.
Commissioner Kalemkiarian said that they would be able to dictate the size during the CUP process.
Commissioner Bell asked if the size of the retail area would be dependent on the available parldng?
Ms. Butler replied that the parking for a retail business is 5 spaces per 1,000 sq. it but staff felt that in this case it
should be 3 spaces pez-l,OOO sq. it because there is notthe same need as a typical retail store.
Chainnan.Mmphy preferred to be conservatiye and stated that they could increase the square footage if necessary. He
felt it would be better to go upward than to go down on the square footage, He remarked that 1,000 sq. ft. is too smaI1
and 2,000 sq. ft. is too large.
Ms. Butler said they could measure the square footage from the face oftbe walk~in refrigemtoJstogive them more
flexibility. A minimum of 5% landscaping is required.
Chainnan Mmphy asked about Item "0" and felt it should read; "advertising pertaining to retail conven1encesilles...".
He also said that Section 9275.4.7.4 should also prohibit smogteSting and certification.
The. majority of the Commission was in agreement with the 1,500 sq. ft. limitation. Commissioner Huang preferred,
2,000 sq. ft. and Commissioner. Bell wanted 1,000 sq. it
The Commission's was in favor of the text amelidmentwith the changes 1isted below:
1. Item # 9275A,7.4. Thissectlon shoull! also prohibit smog teSting and certi:lication. Add "there sha1l be no
storage, sale, display or advertisement for sale or lease of motor vehicles, trucks or tJaI1ers on the subject site."
2. Item "B" sha1l state: "The station sha1l be equipped with an emergency pump shutoff switch in a location
approved by theFJre Department".
3. Item "D" detete the word "existing" from ". "inside finish of the permanent walls of the existing building". With
regani to where the square footage should be measured the sen1ence should read; " ...silles area is 1ined with walk-
in refrigerated display cases the square footage sha1l be measured from the doors of the refrigerated unit"
4. Item "G"should read; "advertising pertaining to the convenient martsha1l noL"
5. Item "H" The secotid sen1ence should read; "When a fractional figure is found as a remaindetin computations
made to determine the amount of required off-5treetparldng, such fraction sha1l be constmed to be the ne.xt largest
whole number."
6. Item"f' Thesen1ence should read; "the automobile fueling station sha1l be...". This section should also include
"9275A.l1. Landscaping".
7. Item"]" sha1l read; "The automobile fueling station shaD provide air and water dispensing units as well as made
and female restrooms available to tbe pnblic."
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8. Item "K" the following should be added to,the end of the second pmagraph "shall not be permitted".
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Bell to recommend approval of TA 97-003
to the City Council with the above changes.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissionezs Bell, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Sleeter, Mmpby
None
Comuiissioner Bruckner
3. PUBUC HEARING TPM 97-006
1733 and 1735 S. Tmth Ave.
Gordon and HelenJohnson
Consideration of a.lot line adjustment to enlarge the backyard of 1735 S. Tenth Ave.
The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened.
Gonion Johnson, 1733-35 S. Tenth, remarked that the pmpose for going through this'is to retain the back portion for
the property at 1735 S. Tenth.
Noone else spoke'infavor or in.opposition to this item.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Kalemkiarian to close the public bearing.
The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Kalemklarian, seconded by Commissioner Sleeter to approve TPM 97-006
subject to the conditions in the staff report.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Bell, Huang,KaIemkiarian, Sleeter, Mwpby
None
CommissionerBmckner
Chairman Mmphy noted that there is 8 ten day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by Wednesday, August 22nd.
4. PUBlJC HEARING TPM 97-007
402-404 Lemon Ave.
Susan Krost and Alexandra Hulline
Consideration of a tentative parcel map to subdivide the existing lot into two lots. Both lots will front on
Lemon Ave.
The staff report was presented.
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In reply to a question from Commissioner Sleeter, Ms. Butler stated that the proof of necessity is that they cannot
aeate two legal lots and keep the existing house. The Planning Commission cannot categorically role out that no side
yanI setback.modifications be.granted in.the future. Any side yard setback modification would be reviewed by the
Modification Committee.
The pubJ.ichearing was opened.
Jack Couey, 700 EdgeviewDr., Siena Madre, the architect of the project said the properties will be occupied by two
sisters who will be neighboR. Any future addition will require approvals. They will do minor improVements . but
nothing with significant impact
No one else spoke in favor or in opposition to this item.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Huang, seconded by Commissioner Sleeter to close the public. hearing; The
motion passed by voice vote with none tli.,."...ring.
In reply to a question by Commissioner Huang, staff said thalbased on plans the garage would be relocated and would
have to comply with the 35' special setback off of Holly. The landscaping would have to comply with the visibility
standards would haveto be addressed when they construct a wall
.MOTION
II was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Bell to approve TPM 97-007 subject to the
conditions in the staff report.
ROLL CALi:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Bell, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Sleeter, Mmphy
None
Commissioner Brudmer
Chairman Mmphy.noted that there is a ten day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by Wednesday,August 22nd.
5. PUUUC.BEARlNG TM 51368
211 S, Flflh Ave.
Three 0aIm LLC
Consideration ofa tentative map fora 7-unit residential condominium project.
The staffrepon was presented and the public hearing was opened.
Tom Cao, Tritech Assoc., 735 W. Emerson, said they are in agreement with.all of the conditions in the staff report.
He indicated that they could build 13-units on this lot and still comply with Code but they are ,"upusing 7-units only.
They are also providing more parldng spaces than what is required
Grace Tan, 215 S. Fifth, spoke against this subdivision. She was concemedabout. the safety of the children in the
neigbbolbood due to the additional vehicular traffic that these units would aeate and the increase in the density. This
is a quiet neigbbodlood and she feared that the proposal would jeopardize their peace. She was concerned about
deaeased property values. She did not like to have the entJance near her driveway. .
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In n:bnttal, Mr. Can reitemted that this development complies with Code completely. The R-3 zone would aIlowtbem
10 construct 13-units but they are only proposing 7-units. He remarl<ed that the signatures on the opposition letter are
from l"<i(lents who are far removed from this area. He pointed out that someres1de in the.1300 block of S. FJfth, yet
this development is in the 200 block.
No one else spoke in favor or in opposition 10 this item.
MOTION
II was moved by CommisSioner Kalem1darian, seconded by Commissioner Bell to close the public hearing. The
motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting.
Commissioner Kalemkiarian was pleased with the proposed number of units as opposed to what they could build as
pennilted by code. He indicated that they are dealing with the land use and thought this would be a reasonable
improvement.
Commissioner Bell reD13Ikedthat this is a small single-family street.
Staff said this is a mixed"usearea zoned R-3 that is slowly being converted to multiple-family. The east side of the
street is in the City of Monrovia.
Chainnan Mmphy said this isa routineprocedme and noted that it complies with code reqUirements.
Commissioner Huang agreed and .said that they have provided nice size units without.any modifications.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Huang to'approVe 1M 52368 sUbject 10 the
conditions' in the staff IqIOrt.
ROLL CALL:
,AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissionm HUang, Kalem1darian, Sleeter, Mmphy
Commissioner Bell
Commissioner Bruckner
Chainnan Mmphy noted thatthere is a ten day appeal period. Appeals are 10 be'fiiedby Wednesday, August 22nd.
6. PUBUC BEARING RESOLUTION NO. 1546/CUP 97-003
850 S. Baldwin Ave.
Ryo Sato for Chez Sateau
Consideration of a amendment 10 Resolution No. 1546, by adding 10 additional seats and an outdoor built-in
bBIbecue.
RESOLUTION NO. 1553
Aresolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, Ca1ifornia, grilIltingldenying an ~mendment to
Reso. 1546, to opemte an outdoor dining area with seating capacity for 40 persons at 850 S. Baldwin Ave.
The staffIqlOrt was presented.
Staff said that environmental documents in the CUP addressed the bBIbecne and additional smoke and it was
determined that it would not create additional smoke. They would ,require Health DepL approval. Valetparl<ing
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would remain the same therefore parldng would not be impacted. The gate and wrought iron would remain the same,
The previous CUP already conducted the an::hitectuIal design review.
The public hearing was opened.
Richard Diradourian, 2154 G1enada Avc., Montrose, they have received Health Depl approval He did not think that
they would need AQMDapproval but would verify. They arc only requesting to inaea.se the seating by 10 seats.
They will be reducing the wall on the north side to 3' and placing a 3' wrought.iron fence on top which wiII..rilake
mon: of a visual contact with. the restaurant.
No one else spoke in favor or in opposition IOtbis item.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter; seconded by Commissioner Kalemkiarian to close the public hearing.
The motion passed by voice vote with none diss",,'i"g
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Kalemkiarian, seconded by Commissioner Sleeter to approve the amendment to
Resolution 1546 and to adoptResolutionJSS3 subject 10 the conditions in the staff report.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Bell, Huang,Kalemkiarian, Sleeter, Murpby
None
Commissioner Bruckner
Chairman Minphy noted tbatthere is a.five woddDg llay aPPeal period after the adoption of the resolution. Appeals
are 10 be filed by Wednesday, August2Otb.
7. PUBUCBEARlNG MP 97-004
715 S. Second Ave.
Sanyao Int'! Inc. for the FuIlvieW Colp.
Consideration of modifications for foar 2-onit residential condominium projects in theR-2 zonc.
The staff report was presented.
Staff said that one guest paddng space is required.
Ms. Butler remarked that code requires that they construct a decorative block wall such' as slump stone or conaete but
not concrete.
Thc public hearing was opened.
RobertTong, Sanyao Int'!, 141 W. Naomi, said that they are in agreement with all of the conditions in the staffreport.
No onc else spoke in favor or in opposition 10 this Item.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Huang to close the public bearing. The
motion passccl by voice vote with none ni~'ing.
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Collimissioner Kalemldarian liked the materiaJs that were being proposed. He was pleased with the amount of
lond"""Ping and trees arouml the driveway.
Commissioner Huang agreed and thought that the requested modifications were reasonable.
Commissioner Sleeter was pleased.with the design and thatthere was not a garage facing:the street and remarked that
that is a refreshing change. .
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Bell to approve MP 97-004 subject to the
conditions in the staff report.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Bell, Huang, Kalemkillrian, Sleeter, MUIphy
None
Commi-=c:inner Bruckner
Chainnan Mmphy noted that there isa five woddng day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by Wednesday, August
20th.
8. PUBLIC HEARING MC 97-035
1308 Standish PI.
WaiLee for the Lu Property
Consideration of a request to apply a stucco finish to an existing block wall in lieu of the required condition that
the wall be of deoorntive masonry block. The stucco finish will be on the neighbor's side only.
The stmr report was presented.
Staff said that when thepbotos were taken tbechain link fence was abutting the wall. The adjacent property owner
questioned the integrity of the wall and the Building Inspector inspected it andfelt that'it wasstructuraUy safe. It was
sta1rs opinion that this is an aesthetic problem only. It appealS that the wall is not level and there are dips and valleys
within the top portion of the wall.
Commissioner Sleeter felt that the word "substantial" should be changed to "full" in condition 5 of the staff report.
Commissioner Huang asked ita landscape plan bad been submitted?
Staff replied that no plans had been submitted as of June 24,1997.
The public hearing was opened.
Wai Lee, 701 S. FIISt, said he is representing Mr. Lu. He asked that staff explain what "brown coat" is.
Staff explained that brown coating is .applied to the exterior face of the wall and it provides a pre-surface prior to
stuccoing in a permanent fashion. Staff was not aware of any other way of doing this and would consider any other
metbod'that wonldlead to a permanent stucco finish.
Mr. Lee.said they are in agreemeotwith all of the conditions in the staff report. He remarked that he was not aware
that they had to landscape the entire length of the wall.
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In response to a question by Commissioner Huang, Mr. Lee explained that they feel that if they stucco the wall that
should be acceptable and noted that there isa 30'1ong CBJpOrt adjacent to the wail and part of the frontage already bas
landscaped with trees and shrubbery. They did not feel.tha1 they should have 10 laodscape behind the cmport where DO
one can see.
Staff conc:wred with the applicant and explained that it is impossible to seethe wall from Standish PI. He believed the
concerns expressed.from the adjacent neighbors were mostly revolving around their view of the wall. The bome and
the detached garage block out the wall from Standish PI.
Chuck Fullington, 1303 Mayflower, said this wall runs 103' at the rear of his property. The original agreement was 10
have a decorative block wall He pointed out that there is a full grown Chinese Elm tree aod be !hought that it would
crack the wall. He fell a stucco wall would not be acceptable and !hougbtthat.the tree would eventually crack it and
the wall would then look uosigbtly. He wanted a decorntive block wall built and felt the existing wall should be
demolished. He commented that the structure in the back of the lot waS'Constructed In two weeks and it is 8112' from
his property aod they needed a minimum of 25'. This structure bas two windows looking into his backyard. He bas a
. pool in his backyard and bas lost his privacy as a result of this addition whicbis so close to his property. They are DOt
meeliog the original condition of approval. He asked for a proper wall to be CODstIUcted that would stand !he test of
time and would not failllkea stucco wall would.
In response to a question by theCommissioo, Mr. Fullington said that if they properly I~Nl.caped.it would alleviate
his concems'ofwindows on the addition.
Commissioner Kalemkiariao remarked.tha1 if the stucco is done properly it should last many years.
Bertha Hultman, 1331 S.Mayflower, said Mr. Lu elected not to remove the tree and to keep, the addition and tried to
sneak thi$.wallin. The wall is uneven and explained that at one end it is 5' high and at !he other 6' high. She
disagreedwitb theremaIlc that the tree would not bann the wall and was,sure it would uproot it within .1-1/2 years.
She felt the tree should be removed and then II decorative block wall should be constructed as approved -by !he
Modification Committee.
In rebuttal, Mr. Lee said that-Mr. Lu bad been naive in the way be proceeded with this. It was not his.intention to save
any money because be bas certaiuJy paid mncb !'lore now in fees and fines. Wi!h regard to.the two windows on !he
addition, Mr. Lu removed one and bas placed frosted g1ass on the.other to provide privacy for his neighbor. He
remaIlced that they could not see into the neighbor's backyard because of the wall. He stated that they did ootintend
to sneak in this wall to save money. 11 would have been less costly for Mr. Lu,if be.bad done it the o!her way but
because of the "language barriers" he misunderstood. He remmked stucco is considered as decorntiveblock: and said
!he wall is I' from !he tree. They will repair the impetfectioos.
Ms. HultJOan disagreed that !here was a language barrier and said thaI'Mr. Lu was e1ated and understood completely
wbat be bad to do at the Modification Commitiee when he was told that be would not have to remove the addition.
Mr. Lee took !he blame for the language barrier and said that be was on vacation. It would be a hardship
No one else spoke in favor or in opposition to this item.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Bell. to close the public bearing. The
motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting.
Commissioner Bell said sbe was the CbaiJperson at the Modification Committee and sbe did not get the impression
that Mr. Lu did nnt undezstaod. She felt it was a poor decision to build the wall and thought it was ridicoIous to have
built it so close to a tree. This was poorly designed. She would consider stuccoing this wall burtbougbt that the tree
and wall should be remoVed.
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Commissioner Sleeter agreed. He saw a pattern of disreganl for the process and thought that the development process
should be enforced. He was in favor of upholding the Modification CommiUee~s decision.
Commissioner Kalemkiarlan thought that Mr. Lu should do what he had agreed to and Chairman Murphy agreed.
Ms. Butler thought. the ColDIllission should give a maximum time period for compliance and if they do not comply
they would be subject to litigation.
Commissioner Kalemkiarlan thoughtbetwCj:ll 30-60 days.
MOTION
It. was moved by Commissioner Bell. seconded by Commissioner Huang to deny Me 97-035 and that the
applicant will have 6O-days to bring the property into full compliance with the.Modification Committee's
re<:ommendation.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CommissionerS Bell. Huang, Kalem1cillrilUl. Sleeter, Murphy
None
Commissioner Bruckner
Chairman Murphy noted that there,is ajive worldng day appeal period Appeals are to beTJled by Wednesday, August
20th.
NON PUBLIC BEARING ITEM
9. RESOLUTION NO. 1552
A resolutionof.the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, granting CUP 97-009 to operate a
IDtOring center at 62.(16 W. Las Tunas.
Ms. Butler read the title of the resolution.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner' Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Kalemkiarian. to adopt Resolutions 1552
and to formally affirm the decision of July 22, 1997 and the votes theceon.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:.
ABSENT:
Commissioners Bell, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Sleeter, Murphy
None
Commi.anner Bruc:lala
Chairman Murphy noted that there is a five worldng day appeal period after the adoption of the resolutions. Appeals
are to be rued by Wednesday, August 20th..
MAnERS FROM CITY COUNCIT.
CITY COUNCll. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/STATEMENTS
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Mayor HaIbicbt reminded thc Commission of the downtown walk through which is scheduled on Saturday, August
23rd, at 8:00. a.m. and they are to meet at Glendale Federal Bank.
He discussed the Fm: Suppression and what its failure could mean to the City. He indicated that there is a budget
problem and the City Council would be meeting on August 19th to discuSs it
MAtTERS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Commissioner Sleeter said,that be would be unable to chair the Modification Committee's September 9th meetirig and
said that Commission Huang would be replacing him.
MODmCATION COMMI'ITEE MEETING ACTIONS
Commissioner Sleeter recapped the actions taken by the Committee.
MAtTERS FROM.8TAFF
1. CI1YCOUNCIL ACI10NS
2. UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Ms. Butler discussed upcoming projects.
ADJOllRN TO AUGUST 23RD.
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