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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 28, 1998 . MINUTES . ArcadiaCit~. Planning Commission Tnesda~', Jnly 28, 1998 7:15 p.rn. in the Council Chambers 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 regulat session on Tuesday, July 28, 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 Bruckner, Huang, Murphy, Sleeter, Kalemkiarian ABSENT: None MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Bruckner to read the resolutions by title only and waive reading the full body of the resolutions. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. OTHERS ATTENDING City Attorney Michael Miller Community .Development-Administrator Donna Butler Associate PlaIII1er. Jim Kasama Assistant Planner John Halminski Secretary Silva Vergel SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Ms, Butler said that a letter of opposition from Mr, and Mrs. Brunner was distributed regarding TPM 98"016. . TIME RESERVED FOR TIlOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON-PUBLIC HEARING MAlTERS (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER PERSON) None I. MINUTES of7/14/98 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Huang to approve the MinutesofJuly 14lhas published. . . ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Bruckner, Huang, Murphy, Kalemkiarian None Commissioner Sleeter 2. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 98-016 26.12 S. Baldwin Ave. Harold and Maria Potter Consideration of a conditional use permit to operate a childcare center open between the hours of7:00 a.m, to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, The sfuffreport was presented. Staff indicated that they would have to comply with all building and handicap accessibility codes, Day cares are required to obtain a license from' the State.as well as the City~s Business License. The public hearing was opened, Harold & Maria Potter, 2612 S. Baldwin Ave" were in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report. It was noted that Mrs. Potter would be running the. day care, Rudy Serar, the architect, felt there would be enough space for the stacking of cars without interfering with traffic. The children wouldbe dropped off and picked up at different hours of the day, thus there would not be a lot of traffic at anyone time. No one else spoke in favor of this item. Chairman Kalemkiarian declared ,the public hearing closed. Commissioner Murphy thought this was a well-designed project and very functional, Commissioner Bruckner said this would be a welcome use and is designed well. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Bruckner to approve CUP98~016 subject to the conditions in the staff report, ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Bruckner, Huang, Murphy, Sleeter, Kalemkiarian None Arcadia City Planning Commission 2 7/28198 . . Chairman Kalemkiarian .noted that there is a five working day appeal period after adoption of the resolution, The resolution will be adopted on August ll1h, Appeals are to be filed by Wednesday, August 19b 3, PUBLIC HEARING TPM.98-016 (PM 25220) 64 E. Longden TritechAssoc. Consideration of a tentative parcel map to subdivide one lot into two new lots. Each lot will be 75'x215.5' (total area of 16,162.5 sq, ft. each). The staff report was presented. Ms, Butler responded to questions by saying thatat the end ofEl Capitan Street there is a 2' wide trust lot, which prohibits access from the property at 64 E. Longden to EI Capitan because they cannot gain access over that trust lot. At one.time it was hoped that El Capitan would extend over to Longden but that never happened, The public hearing was opened. Tom Coo, Tritech.Assoc., 735 W, Emerson, Monterey Park, said they were,in agreeinentwith ail of the conditions in the staffi'eport. The property has 150' of frontage and it is one of the few lots in the area that can be subdivided. They would change the setback to please the neighbors. He indicated the neighbor to the east requested that they not destroy the wood fence because it is new, and they agree to that, No one else spoke in favor of this. item, Chairman Kalemkiarian declared the public hearing closed, Ms,Butlersaid that.they are not required to provide a property line wall and did not object to saving the fence. She indicated that the property oWner had also called her and asked that .the fence remain. The house was built in 1938. Commissioner Bruckner thought that it was a shame that this beautiful old house would be demolished, It fits so nicely on the lot. He asked if this coulilbe considered as a landmark and if it would have historical value? Ms. Butler replied that the property owner would have to want to participate and instigate the historical process. Commissioner Murphy also hated to see the house torn down but the lot splitcomplies-with cOde. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Huang to approve TPM 98-016 subject to the conditions in the staffreporl Arcadia city Plaming Commission 3 71W98 ROLL CALL: . - AYES: NOES: Commissioners Bruckner, Huang, Murphy, Sleeter, Kalemkiarian None Chainnan Kalemkiarian. noted that there is a ten-day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by Friday, August-rn. 4, PUBLIC HEARING MP 98'-007 &ADR 98-020 840c900 Golden West Ave, Sanyao International Consideration of modifications for a proposed 8-unit residential condominium project. The stafrreport was presented. Staff stated thattypica1ly with an on grade development, ,25-35% of the total lot area is landscaped. The irrigation and landscape plans will be submitted during the plan check-process which will call out the types of trees, plants and ground cover that will be utilized. Three of the units will face and have garages on Golden West Ave: The curvilinear driveway entrance is enhanced by stamped concrete; and there are landscape'planters along portions of the driveway. There is a total of 4 guest parking spaces, 2 grouped on the north and 2 on the south side, It is required that signs be posted identifying the guest parking spaces. The CC&Rs would address the guest parking usage. Staffhas not encountered any problems with the use of guest parking spaces with other developments in the City. Two of these spaces are in front of the trash enclosure and utility area. There is only one trash area forthe complex, Staff did not thihk that the planter areas should be,reduced in size because the Fire Department did not object to the 2' planters. The public hearing was opened. Robert Tong, Sanyao International, 141 E. Duarte Rd., said they were 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 Bruckner was concerned with the street elevation, site layout and circulation: He thought the entry was unceremonious for the units facing the street and disliked having the garages facing the street, In his opinion, it was an 'awkward set up. He thought the project should be redesigned and they should have an opportunity to review it. He was not concerned as much with the internal circulation and felt the site plan should be improved, Commissioner Murphy remarked that a good portion of the front yard is concrete and felt the project could be better designed, There is no creativity in design and materials that are being proposed. Possibly a variety of materials should be used, He also thought that they should redesign and improve the project. He did not like the garages fronting the street. Arcadia City Planriing Commissian 4 7/28J98 . -.. Commissioner Sleeter agreed and thought the elevations need to be improved lUId said Findings D4 and 5 would apply if they decide to deny the project, Chairman Kalemkiarian was not opposed to the garages facing the street but agreed that the materials should be improved, Commissioner Huang did not want to deny .the project. He explained that if they deny it, the applicant can appeal to the City Council and they can approve the design as proposed. But, if they coritinue .the hearing and ask them to redesign they could hopefully end up with a better project, Mr. Miller reminded the Planning Commission that they need to re-open the public hearing ,if they decide to continue to allow the applicant to redesign the project to address the issues that were raised. It is the applicant's prerogative because they would have the option to appeal this body's action if they do not want to redesign, Ms. Butler was concerned with having them redesign because they could eliminate some of the current requested modifications but possibly require others as a result of the redesign. This would necessitate another mailing of public hearingcnotice. Chairman KalemIOarian re.,opened the public hearing. Mr, Tong explained the site layout and said that this was a difficult site because it is not a square lot It would be difficult to have the garages facing the interior because of the back out requirements. The design of the driveway is a direct result .of the shape of the lot He reminded the Planning Commission that this is a R,3 lot. T echnica1ly, they could go with totally subterranean parking and have' 12-units and still comply with Code, But, they opted to go with this design because they felt it was a better project. It would be impossible to have the garages face the interior and still have. an on-grade project. The materials proposed would be similar .to ones that they have already used on other projects iil the City. He asked for an opportunity to discuss this with the owner. Jeffrey Lee, 934 Fallen Leaf; said they had originally proposed a 12-unit, subterranean project but they did not like the appearance. To be able to address all of the Planning Commission's concerns, they would have to reduce the number of units to 6 - 50"/0 of what code permits - and that would not beeconomica1ly feasible. Therefore, he asked that they deny the project; Chairman Kalemkiarian closed the public hearing, Discussion ensued about the project, Commissioner Huang suggested adding landscaping to mitigate Commissioner Bruckner's concerns and to look at alternatives to improve the project. Mr. Miller remarked that the applicant would like to have the opportunity to appeal the decision. Chairman Kalemkiarian said that although he would like to see this resolved at the Planning Commission level, the applicant has.made it clear that he would like them to deny the project, giving them:the option of appealing to the City Council. Arcadia city PIamUng Commissi.... 5 7128198 MOTION . - It was moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Bruckner to deny MP 98-007 & ADR 98-020 based on Findings D.l, D.3, D4, D,5 and D.8. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Bruckner, Murphy, Sleeter, Kalemkiarian Commissioner Huang Chairman .Kalemkiarian noted that there is a five working-day appeal period, Appeals are to be filed by Wednesday, August 5th. 5. PUBLIC HEARING MP 98-008 & ADR 98-016 1122 Arcadia Ave. Mardian & Assoc, for Dan Taylor Consideration of modifications for a proposed 9-unit residential condominium project. Thestaffreportwas presented and the public hearing was opened. Vic Mardian, 416 N. Glendale Ave:, Glendale, was in agreement with all of the conditions in the staffreport. He stated that similar modifications have been granted for other projects in the area. Although it is a long building, it is aesthetically appealing because the different rooflines and the other architectural features break it up, They could eliminate Request "B" by building two buildings but that would really not serve any purpose, especially since the building is not visible.from the street and noted that the building slopes back. Mary Gerde, 1130 Arcadia Ave., was concerned with the large elm tree and feared that it would be removed, She asked if guest parking is a new requirement? She asked if this would 'be a 3-story project because of the subterranean parking? How would the site be maintained and what type of a security would they provide during construction? Ms, Butler said that in 1980, the Code was amended and explained the guest parking requirements, They are,not required to provide security during construction, although most developers provide a perimeter fence, Staff explained that the project could only be 2-stories and that is measured from curb .level. The garages would be completely underground, Mr, Mardian explained that the height would not exceed 2_stories over the subterranean parking, They would Jence.the project while under construction, The guest parking is located in the garage. There is a remote control gate and guests would use the intercom system to gain access to the guest parking, The second story balconies are accessible. No one else spoke in favor of this item, Chairman Kalemkiarian declared the public hearing closed. Arcadia,Cd}' Planning Commission 6 71'JJJ/98 . e Commissioner Sleeter said that this is an attractive project. He could not see any reason why they should split the building. The project. is surrounded by other condominiums and this project would blend in nicely, Commissioner Murphy agreed and felt the modifications were. minor. It is a well-dcSigned project that fits in well. Commissioner Huang also thought that it is a good project and although it is a long building the different architectural features break up the length making it.more aesthetically pleasing, MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Huang to approve MP 98-008 & ADR 98-016 subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Bruckner, Huang, Murphy, Sleeter, Kalemkiarian None Chairman Kalemkiarian noted that there is a five working-day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed '. th by Wednesday, AugustS, 6, PUBLIC HEARING GP 98-001 Consideration ofrevisions to the HousingBement. The staff report was presented. Ms. Butler indicated the review process for the Housing Element and the different agencies that get involved. The public hearing was opened, No one spoke.inregard to of this item, Chairman Kalemkiarian declared the public hearing closed, Commissioner Bruckner remarked that staff did a nice job of responding to the cOncerns and questions raised by the State, especially with regard to developments on the hillside. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Bruckner, seconded by Commissioner Sleeter to recommend approval of GP 98-001 to the City Council. Arcadi. City Pluming Commission 7 7128i98 . . ROLLCALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Bruckner, Huang, Murphy, Sleeter, Kalemkiarian None NON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 7. RESOLUTION NO. 1572 A resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, granting CUP 98-013 to operate a coffee bar at 29 E, Huntington Dr, RESOLUTION NO. 1573 A resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, granting CUP 98-014 to operate a 1,600 sq, ft, ice cream parlor with seating for 22 people at 145 E. Foothill Blvd. RESOLUTION NO. 1574 A resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, granting CUP 98-015 to operate an education center at 817-821 S, First Ave. Ms. Butler read the titles of the resolutions, MOTION It was moved by Comntissioner MUrphy, seconded by Commissioner Bruckner to adopt Resolutions No. 1572, 1573 and 1574 and formally aflirm the decision of July 14th and the votes thereon. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Bruckner, Huang, Murphy, Kalemkiarian None Commissioner Sleeter Chairman Kalemkiarian noted that there is a five working day appeal period following the adoption of the resolutions, Appeals are to be filed by Wednesday, AuguSt Sib, MA TIERS FROM CITY COUNCIL None MAnERS FROM PLANNING COMMlSSON Chairman Kalemkiarian said he would be absent from the August I lib meeting, MODIFICATION COMM1TIEE MEETING ACTIONS Arcadia city Planning Commission 8 7128198 . e Commissioner Brucknerrecapped the actions taken by the Modification Committee, MATfERS FROM STAFF 1. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS 2. UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Ms, Butler recapped the upcoming projects before the Planning Commission and recent actions taken by the City Council. The Planning Commission requested that prior to meeting with the City Council,that the Santa Anita Entertainment project be placed on the Planning Commission agenda for discussion. Commissioner Bruckner suggested an informal presentation, information sharing session prior to the joint session meeting with the City Council. He wanted to get a better understanding of the project prior to their'meeting. He inquired about their marketing strategy. He asked that this item be placed on the agenda to discuss the process. Commissioner Huang thought that would bea good idea, He requested inviting not only the applicant but possib Iy their architect, Ms. Butler indicated that staff is unaware of their marketing strategy and was only presented the fiscal study by the consultant, She$aid that she would discuss,Commissioner Bruckner's suggestion with Mr, Penman, the Development Services Director. Mr, Miller remarked that once they begin reviewing the project, iftheyfeel that one meeting does not give them iunple time to review the project, they can always continue the meetings until they are 'satisfied with what is being presented. 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