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Home My WebLink AboutSEPTEMBER 22, 1998 e MINUTES e , , Arcsdia Cit" Planning ComDli,ssion Tuesda,', Seplember22, .1998 7:15 p.0I. in tbe Council Cbambers 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, September 22, 1998 at 7:15 p;m, in the Council Chambers of the City of Arcadia, at 240 W. Huntington Drive with Chairman'Paul Kalemkiarian presiding. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners lIuang, Murphy, Sleeter, Kalemkiarian ABSENT: Commissioner Bruckner MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to excuse Commissioner Bruckner from tonight's meeting. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. OlEERS ATlENDING " City Attorney Michael Miller Community Development Administrator Donna Butler Planning Services ManagerCorlcran Nicholson Assistant Planner John Halminski Assistant Planner Candyce Burnett Secretary Silva Vergel SUPPLEMENT ALINFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Ms, Butler indicated that two letters were distributed: L A letter from the applicant on CUP 98-018, requesting continuance of the public hearing to the Planning Commission's October 27th meeting, 2, A letter of opposition forMP 98-010 from Mr, and Mrs. Edward Johnson for the project at 408- 410 S, Second TIME RESERVED FOR 1HOSE IN TIiE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS TIlE PL.o\.NNING COMMISSION ON NON-PUBLIC HEARING MA TIERS (5 MIN1.JTE LIMIT PER PERSON) None ~' , , , " e e L MINUTES of9/8/98 Commissioner Murphy remarked that the votes on items Z-98-003 and T A 98-003 should be corrected showing that he voted in favor of the project. MOTION It,was moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Huang to approve the Minutes of September 8th as amended, ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Huang, Murphy, Sleeter, KaJemkiarian None Commissioner Bruckner Z. PUBLIC HEARING lPM 98-019 Lots 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19 of Tract No. 42936 (along Torrey Pines, Monterey Pines, Whispering Pines ) Charles Bluth Consideration of tentative parcel map for the proposed re-a1ignment of lot lines for five parcels. " The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened. " No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item, Chairman Kalenikiarian closed the public hearing. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Sleeter to approve lPM 98-019 subject to the conditions in the staff report ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT. Commissioners Huang, Murphy, Sleeter, Kalen1kiarian None Commissioner Bruckner Chairman Kalemkiarian noted that there is a ten-day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by Fridav,OctoberZrxI. Ar::adi. City Pillllnirig Commission : 9':2.'98 ,1 . 3, e , e THE APPUCANT REQUESTED THAT THIS ITEM,BE CONTINUED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S OCTOBER 27TH MEETING. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 98-018 141 E, Duarte Rd. Dr. Daniel Wong, Truth Theological Seminary Conside1lition of conditional use permit for a theological seminary to occupy an existing 9,400 sq. ft. two-story office building, The public hearing was opened. No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Sleeter to continue the public hearing to the Planning Commission's October 27th meeting, ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Huang, Murphy, ,Sleeter, Kalemkiarian None Commissioner Bruckner PUBLIC HEARING TM 52687 1114 Fairview Ave. Hank Jong , 3. Consideration of a tentative,map for a 6-unit detached condominium project The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened, No one spoke in favor of this, item. Chairman Kalemkiarian declared the public hearing closed, MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Sleeter to approveTM 52687 subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL AYES: NOES: ABSENT Commissioners Huang, Murphy, Sleeter, Kalemkiarian None Commissioner Bruckner Arcadia City PlaDDing Commissioo J 9~'9g " . Chainnan Kalemkiarian!ed that there is a ten-day appeal pel Friday, October 2nd, Appeals are to be filed by 4. PUBLIC HEARING MP 984>10 & ADR 98-028 408-410 S. Second Ave. JWDA Architects Consideration of modifications for a proposed 6-unit residential condominium ,project. The staff report was presented. Staff indicated that the subject property is zoned R-2. The pubiichearing was opened. Curtis Hung, JWDA, 369 W. Wistaria, Monterey Park, said they are in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report. . No one else spoke in favor of this item. Chainnan Kalemkiarian declared the public hearing closed, Commissioner MurphyremllIked,that these are minor modifications and Commissioners Huang and Sleeter agreed. ' MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Huang, seconded by Commissioner Sleeter to approve MP 984>10 & ADR 98-028 subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSEN1': CommisSioners Huang, Murphy, Sleeter, Kalemkiarian None Commissioner Bruckner Chainnan Kaleri1kiarian noted that thereis a five working day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by Wednesday, September 30th. 5. PUBLIC HEARING MP 98-011 & ADR 98-028 431 Genoa Eric Friedman Consideration, of modifications for a proposed 3-unir residential condominium project, The staffrepon was presented and the public hearing was opened, "..1Jcadill c~' Planning Commission . 922"9.& . " . " e' e Eric Friedman, 200 E, Foothill Blvd., said thathe was in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report No one else spoke in favor of this item. Chairman Kalemkiarian declared the public hearing closed. Ms. Butler indicated that these are common modifications for encroaching into the side yard setback. These modifications are needed due to the narrow width of the lot. The setbacks of the other properties in the area are inconsistent This is an odd situation because the parkway area is in the City of Monrovia Commissioner Sleeter remarked that this is an improvement over the existing situation. Staff explained that if the applicant tried to comply with the 35' special setback there would be no visual relief, essentially they would be constructing a box. To build anything with any merit, they would need the modifications. He, said that generally the special setbacks were placed for future street widening. He noted that the Engineering Division did not object to this development Commissioner Murphy,said this is a nice development He commended both staff and the architect for designing a nice project with a difficult situation, MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to approve MP 98-011 & :ADR 98-030 subject to the conditions in the staffreport ROLL CALL: " AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Huang, Murphy, Sleeter, Kalemkiarian None Commissioner Bruclcner Chairman Kalemkiarian noted that there is a five working day appeal period, Appeals are to be filed by Wednesday, September 301h. MAITERS,FROM CITY COUNCIL None MAITERS FROM PU.NNING COMMISSON In response to questions by Commissioner Murphy, Ms, Butler stated that the plans are moving forward with both hotels in the downtown area, They are currently in plan check and they had minor corrections. The parcel map will be going to the City Council soon for the Cenificate of Compliance, AfCad~,C~' Planning Commission ~ 9~'9g ..' ,t ..... . 'j ',', ,J With reg!o the cooperative signs, Ms. BUtler! that staff is still working with the C Monrovia toward ajoint identification sign. Arcadia does not have as much freeway frontage two neighboring cities to the east where they have been able to place their commercial uses. City is looking at meeting with the various hotels/motels in the downtown area to place a COl advertising sign along the freeway for identification. .... . .-::': ".- . ......., .... MODIFICATION COMMITIEE MEETING ACTIONS Mr. Nicholson recapped the actions taken by the Modification Committee. MATIERS FROM STAFF I. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS 2. UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS .,:',",. . Mr. Miller said that he was informed by the attorney who represented the property owner Orange Grove that tjley would not be appealing the court's decision. In other words, the court decisions made by both the Planning Commission and the City Council denying the subdivisioI ." .... Ms. Butler recapped the upcoming projects before the Planning Commission and recent actio! the City Council. . . .. ;'e;,;!,);;;;j ." ,:."." I ...: -:'.- ":::"'-' .' .' .-.. . '" ...... ",,' ADJOURNMENT ~, Secretary, Arcadia annmg Corrtrriission :,,",-",. ""J ..' .-\readil! C~ f7humIng Commission 6 J