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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 23, 1998 r/ . , MINUTES . Arcadia Cit)' Planning Commission Tuesds)'. Jnne 23, 1998 7:]5 p.OL 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 Conunission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, June 23, 1998 at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City of Arcadia, at 240 W. Huntington Drive with Chairman John Murphy presiding. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Huang, KaleIIikiarian, Sleeter, Murphy ABSENT: Commissioners Bell, Bruckner MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Huang to excuse Commissioners Bell and Bruckner from tonight's meeting: The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. OTHERS AITENDING Council Member Gino.Roncelli City Attorney Michael Miller Community Development Administrator Donna Butler Assistant Planner John Halminski Economic DevelopmentIntern FJavio Nunez Secretary Silva Vergel SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON-I'UBllC HEARING MATIERS (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER PERSON) None MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Kalemkiarian to read the resolutions by title only and waive reading the full body of the resolutions. The motion passed by voice vote with nODe dissenting. .. . . 1. MINUTES of 6/23/98 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Huang to approve the Minutes of June 9'" as published. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Huang, Kalemkiarian, Sleeter, Murphy None Commissioners Bell, Bruckner 2. PUBLlCHEARING TPM 98-011 1209 S. Fourth Ave.. Mu~SolConstructiOD Consideration of a tentative parcel map for a lot split to create two lots from ODe lot Tbestaffreport was presented and the public hearing was opened. Dan Grohs, Mur-Sol Construction, 132 La Porte, said they were in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report. He said they would. attempt to save as many trees as possible and anticipated TemovingonIy the ones that would be at thefoot print of the house. No one spoke in favor of 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 dissenting. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Kalemkiarian to approve TPM 98-011 subject to the. conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Huang, Kalemkiarlan, Sleeter, Murphy None Commissioners Bell, Bruckner Ch~an Murphy noted that there is a ten-day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by Monday, July6. Commissioner Bell arrived at 7:20 p.m. An:odia City PIaming Commission .2 6iZl198 . . 3. PUBLIC HEARING TPM 98-012 408-412 Genoa St Tritech Assoc. Consideration ofa tentative parcel map for a 4-unit condominium project. The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened. Tom Cao, Tritech Assoc., 735 W. Emerson, Monterey Park, said they were in agreement with aU of the conditions in the staff report. Noone spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Kalemkiarian, seconded by Commissioner Sleeter to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. MOTION It was moved.by Commissioner Kalemkiarian, seconded by Commissioner Huang to approve TPM 984H2 subject to the conditions in the staff report ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Bell, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Sleeter, Murphy None Commissioner Bruckner Chairman Murphy noted that there is a ten-day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by Monday, 1h July6. 4. PUBLIC HEARlNGTPM 98-013 715 S. Third Ave. TritechAssoc. Consideration of a tentative parcel map for a 2,.unit condominium project. The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened. Tom Coo, Tritech Assoc" 735 W. Emerson, Monterey Park, said they were in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item. MOTION An:adia City PIamiDg Commiuiaa 3 6123/98 . . . It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Huang to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting.. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Bell to approve 1PM 98-013 subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Bell, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Sleeter, Murphy None Commissioner Bruckner Chai~anMurphy noted that there is a ten-day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by Monday, July6. 5. PUBLIC HEARING Z 98-001 55 W. Huntington Dr. (former Foulger Ford) Consideration of a zone change to add an "H8" (high rise) overlay allowing a maximum of eight stories to the existing C-2 zone. The staff report was presented and the public. hearing was opened. No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Bel~ seconded by Commissioner Sleeter to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. Commissioner Murphy" expressed concern with adding the "H8" overlay. He struggled with this application and could not envision an 8-story building at this site. This property is the entrance to the doWntown area, especially with the location of the monument sign in front of this property on Huntington Dr. Although this property is not zoned CBD, people see it as such because of its location. He thought a.Jow key retail building, would be much more..5uitable for this site than a skinny, unattractive 8-story building. Ms. Butler explained that at one time the entire downtown area had an "H8" overly but that was removed completely from certain properties and reduced to "H4" on others. For example the ArCadia Lumber site was reduced to "H4". ARA Resolution 172 encourages increasing the density at this site. She indicated that the Town Center building at 150 N. Santa Anita is an 8-story building at almost 85' high. The building at 612 W..Duarte is also 8-stories.The medical building on Huntington Dr. has 6-stories. The buildings at Santa Anita Race Track are being proposed to be 50' high. She remarked that. this property has been a challenging site for both developers and staff. She said that this zone change does not indicate that a developer would build an 8-story building at this site, it Arcadia city PIamiog CommisaiOll 4 6I1319ll . . just paves the way and makes it easier and more flexible fora developer to come in and develop the property. This flexibility "sweetens" the deal and hopefully would encourage development She explained the setback requirements and said that a typical C-2 zone can be a maximum of 3- stories/40' high. There is a required 25' front yard setback at this location off of Huntington Dr. The side setbacks would be 20' for the first two floors and an additional 2' per story for everything in excess of 2-stories. She said this action is similar to one that the City took with the north'Yest comer of Huntington Dr. and Second Ave. They added the "H8"overlay but the proposed buiJdin~ are only 4-stories high. The properties on the other side of Santa Clara are heavily surrounded by landscaping and foliage and she thought that would be a plus for those property owners. If the project complies with code staff would review the ADR andbeeause it is in the downtown area, the Agency would also review it However, if the project requires modification then public hearings would be necessary. She explained the reasons for this zone change and said that this process only expedites and provides flexibility to the developer. If a developer came in and wanted to increase the heighrrequirement it would take approximately 6-months and the City is trying to be proactive and reduce the processing time. Commissioner Kalemkiarian thought this would be acceptable and remarked that medical offices would be a suitable use considering its proximity to the hospital. He thought that it would be difficult to develop the. property with an 8-story building. Commissioner Bell remarked that this is a hard corner to ,sell and was in favor of the zone change. Commissioner Huang was surprised that none of the residents were present to express, any concerns that they might have. He suggested including the whole block in the zone change instead of only this particular site. He explained that the subject property is an odd ,shaped lot and it may not be economically feasible to construct a 6-8 story building but possibly if the lots are consolidated the incentive would be there for a developer to construct a high rise. Chairman Murphy said Commissioner Huang's suggestion would magnify his concern. In fact, he would prefer that the Bekins building be demolished. He wanted a retail type of use at this site which would be much more compatible. Commissioner Sleeter was not opposed to the zone change. He hoped that the building would be simillll'to the State Fund building which isjiJst to the west of the site. This building is very pleasing and if he was one of the neighbors backing up to that .property he would prefer to have that building there instead of the Westerner. He hoped that the' developer would not construct a 4-story building and utilize.tberest of the height requirement for any towers. This property has been an eye sore for a long time and he looks forward to it being developed. In reply to a question by Commissioner Huang, Mr. Miller stated that the only way that the ADR could be conducted by Planning Commission would be if the code is amended. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Kalemkiarian, seconded by Commissioner Bell to recommend approval ofZ-98-001 to the City Council. Arcadia City Plammg c.......;..i... s 6123/98 . . ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Bell, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Sleeter Chairman Murphy Commissioner Bruckner 6. PUBLIC HEARING Z 98-002 214 N. Santa Anita Ave. (former Arcadia Lumber) ~ Consideration of a zone change to add an "H8" (high rise) overlay allowing a maximulll of eight stories to the existing C-2 & H zone. The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened. No one spoke:in favor of orin opposition to this item. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Bell, secOnded by Commissioner Sleeter to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. The consensus of the Planning Commission was favorable. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Kaiemkiarian, seconded by Commissioner Bell to recommend approval of Z-98-002 to the City Council. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Bell, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Sleeter, Murphy None Commissioner Bruckner NON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 7. RESOLUTION NO. 1571 A resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, granting CUP 98-012, allowing automotive repair businesses in any and all of the structures at 401 N. First Ms. Butleiread the titles of the resolution. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Kalemkiarian to adopt Resolution No. 1571 and formallyaffinn the decision of June 9th and the vote thereon. Arcadia city l'IaDamg CommWiOll 6 6J23/98 . . ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Bell, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Sleeter, Murphy None Commissioner Bruckner Chairman Murphy noted that there is a five working day appeal period following the adoption of the resolutions. Appeals are to be filed by Tuesday, June 30lh. . " MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL None MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSON Commissioners acknowledged Commissioner Bell for her tenure on the Planning Commission. She thanked the Planning Comniission and said she would miss the Tuesday night meetings. Commissioner Sleeter indicated that he would be absent from the July 14th meeting. Commissioner Huang read an article that was published in the latest issue of the Dispatch Newsletter, APA Los Angeles.Chapter, regarding Mayor Gary Kovacic: "AP A member, Gary Kovacic, was elected to a four year term on the Arcadia City Council as Mayor in 1998-99. He previously served two terms on the Arcadia Planning Commission and 8 years as Chairman as the Santa Anita Village ARB." MODIFICATIONCOMMITfEE MEETING ACTIONS Commissioner Bell recapped the actions taken by the Modification Committee. MATTERS FROM STAFF ]. CITY COUNCIL. ACTIONS 2. UPCOMlNG AGENDA I1EMS Mr. Miller distributed a Press Release with regard to the appeal of the City's denial ofa proposed lot split at 270 Orange Grove and explained the ramifications of the court's action. Ms. Butler recapped the upcoming projects before the Planning Commission. ADJOURNMENT ~ ~~v ecretary, ArcadIa Planmng CommIssIon An:odia CiIy PImmiDg Commi3siaa 7 6123/98