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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 26, 1998 " . - . MINUTES Arcadia City PlanDing CommluiOD Tuesday, May 26, 1998 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chamben PIam1iDg CommissiOll JlI"'""""'iogl' are tape-recorded and 011 file in the ofIice of the Community Development Division. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, May 26, 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 Bel~ Huang, Kalemkiarian, Sleeter, Murphy ABSENT: Commissioner Bruckner MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Huang to excuse Commissioner Bruckner from tonight's meeting. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. OTHERS ATTENDING Associate Planner Jim Kasama SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None TIME RESERVED FOR lHOSE IN 1HE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS 1HE PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON"PUBLIC HEARING MAITERS (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER PERSON) None MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Kalemkiarian, seconded by Commissioner Sleeter to read the resolutions by title only and waive rearling the full body of the resolutions. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting; 1. MINtITES of5/12I98 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Huang to approve the Minutes of May 12th as published. ROLL CALL AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Bel~Huang, Kalemkiarian, Sleeter, Murphy None Commissioner Bruckner . 4' e 2. PUBLIC HEARING TPM 98-008 311 S. Third Avenue Tritech Associates, Inc. Consideration of a tentative parcel map for a2-unit residential condominium project. THE APPLICANT HAD REQUESTED THAT TIllS ITEM BE CONTINUED TO JUNE 9m. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Kalemkiarian, seconded by Commissioner Sleeter to continue the public hearing to the Planning Commission's June9tb meeting, ROLL CALL AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Bell, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Sleeter, Murphy None Commissioner Bruckner 3. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 98-011 ] I.E. Live Oak Avenue Chevron USA Products Company Consideration of a conditional use permit for a 24 hour, self-serve gas station with a 2,000 sq. ft. convenience mart with beer and wine sales for off-site consumption. The staff report was presented and it was specifically indicated that the existing eucalyptus trees along the north property line will be removed due to the new property line wall but they wilL replant three 15 gallon trees of the same type. Staffwas satisfied with the size of the proposed replacement trees beca'l8e eucalyptus trees grow fairly quickly. In response to questions from the Commission, staff said that the CWTent service station is open 24 hours and that there are CWTently 4 pumps. The new station will have four new pumps, which will be accessible on both sides for a total of 8 fueling positions. The underground storage tanks have been upgraded and the site has been tested. Staff anticipated that there would be a reduction in noise because a convenience mart is generally less noisy than automotive repair activities. Staff indicated that there is a church and uchoolto the north on Santa Anita that may be within 500 feet. The public hearing was opened. Romulo Matanguihan ofRE.M Engineering Co., Inc., the applicant's agent, stated that they are in agreement with all of the conditions of approval in the staff report. He indicated thatthe proposed project will be an improvement of the site and will provide better circulation. The two driveways on Live Oak will be consolidated into one driveway. In response to a question by Commissioner Sleeter, Mr. Matanguihan said that he believed that locating the air and water equipment to the area near the handicap parking will provide adequate access for customers to use the equipment. In reply to a question by Commissioner Bell, Mr. Matangllihan said that customers can easily pull in from Santa Anita Avenue and go to the pumps and it would provide safe access to the convenience Arcodia City I'IaalUoa c ... . 2 ,/26/W - e mart. This site layout was selected due to safety and circulation considerations and he did not feel that the turning radius would be a problem. In their diagrams, it is shown how a tanker truck will enter and exit the site as well lis how a ear would access the fueling area. He said that there will be bollards at the ends of the pump islands, and.!- 6"raised walkway in front of the convenience mart. Staff stated that the 6" curb was eliminated .from the plan so that the entry to the convenience mart is level with the driving'surface. Inreply'to a question by Commissioner Sleeter, staff said that there isn't anything to prevent a vehicle from suddenly accelerating into the building from the fueling pump area, and that, it is doubtful that a 6" curb would prevent the same thing. Mr. Matanguihan said that if the pumps were to be placed differently on the property, there would not be room forfour.islands. Commissioner Sleeter said he did, not think they would comply with setbacks if they did that. There was discussion among the Planning Commissioners with regard to how cars would enter the site and which directions the vehicles would face. Staff said there is an access. easement along the northern portion of this property for the parking area of the adjacent restaurant that prevents the convenience mart from being located in that area. Commissioner Huang asked that since there will not be a 6" curb, would the applicant object to enhancing the decorative brick paving to cover the entire walkway? Presently it is proposed as only very thin bands. More decorative material would better define thewa1kwayfromthe vehicular area. Jon Wu of R.E:M. Eilgineering said that they originally provided a 6" raised sidewalk but that required them to have a large sloped area in front of the building for ADA purposes, but that interfered with vehicular movement. There is an 18" raised planter along the northerly portion of the convenience mart. It is their opinion that whether there is a 6" curb,or not there is no way to definitely prevent an accident. Chairman Murphy asked about the "pedestrian. area, n when the tanks were upgraded, and was any contamination found on the site. Commissioner Bell remarked that the. wa1kway provides a sense. of safety. It is an area where one could stand before stepping out'into the vehicular area where they should be more careful. Commissioner Huang wanted to better define the walkway area for pedestrians, otherwise vehicle drivers tend to perceive that the entire concrete area is their territory. Mr. Wu said the walkway can be further enhanced. He did not know when the replacement tanks were upgraded, but thought it would have been in the late 19808. He indicated that there is presently no site contamination and did not know if there was any found when the tanks wererep1aced. Jerry Weaver, of Chevron USA, said the tanks wererep1aced in 1993 and that if there had been any contamination, it would have been cleaned up at that time. No one else spoke in favor of this item, and there was no opposition presented to this item. Arc:actia City PIumiza& O--:_i.wo 3 '/26/98 - e MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Huang to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. Commissioner Bell said she thought it would help to have protective bollards in front of the walkway to protect the building and the customers, and asked if they are used. at other locations. Staffsaid that bollardshave been seen at other similar uses but that they are:not a typical installation. They could be located about 6 to 8 feet apart. Commissioner Kalemkiarian said he likes the idea of having protective bollards. Commissioner Bell said that looking at the top page of the plans, it shows, "NEW A/C PAVING," and asked, "Doesn't' AlC PAVING' mean asphalt?" Staff said that is correct, but the concrete area encompasses the area in front of the. convenience mart as well as the pump islands. Chairman Murphy said the concrete area appears to be a large pad, almost a square starting at the west ends of the pump islands and going to the property line to the east, approximately SO feet from the north property line. The applicant said that the large concrete pad area delineates the area to be used by both pedestrians and vehicles. The rest of the site is paved with asphalt. Chairman Murphy said that he is confident that Chevron's engineers are very knowledgeable about these facilities, and that they know what they are doing. He also felt that the City staff is fully capable of thoroughly reviewing this and that their decisions should be relied on. They should not try.to second "guess what is right or wrong. He thought this proposal was well laid out. He did not have any objections. Commissioner Bell said she. wanted to see more color concrete or brick in the area adjacent to the convenience mart which is called out as, "NEW CONCRETE W AIXW A Y." Commissioner Sleeter agreed, and Commissioner Huang suggested leaving the final design of the walkway subject to review and approval by staff MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Kalemkiarian, seconded by Commissioner Sleeter to approve CUP 98-011 and ADR 98-005 subject to the conditions in the staff report with the added condition that the walkway be further ,,"hanced subject to approval by staff ROLL CALL AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Bell, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Sleeter, Murphy None Commissioner Bruckner Chairman Murphy noted that there is a five working day appeal period after adoption of the resolution. The resolution will be adopted on June t:f'. Appeals are to be filed by Tuesday, June 16th. Arcodia City PIaDaiDa r. . . 4 ,/26/W - e 4. RESOLUTION NO. 1567 A resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, granting CUP 98-008 to operate a 740 sq. ft. coffee house with seating for 16 people at ]48 E. Duarte Road. RESOLUTION NO. 1568 A resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, granting CUP 98-009 fora 125 room Hilton Garden Inn Hotel at 199N. Second Avenue. RESOLUTION NO. ]569 A resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, granting CUP 98-0]0 for an 85 room Marriott.Fairfield Suites Hotel at 99 N. .Second Avenue. Staffread the titles of the resolutions. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Bell to adopt Resolution Nos. 1567, 1568 and 1569 and formally affirm the decisioDS of May 12th and the votes thereon, ROLL CALL AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 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 2M. MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL None MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMlSSON None MODIFICATION COMMITIEE MEETING ACTIONS Commissioner.BeUrecapped the actioDS'taken by the Modification Committee. MATTERS FROM STAFF J. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS No report 2. UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Staff stated that there will bea couple of Tentative Parcel Maps and a CUP for Benny Joseph's property at 1st and La Porte. No further information had been received regarding the bowling alley on Las Tunas. ADJOURNMENT LS:55 p.m. Ar ~~. ecretary, ca la . annmg mmlSSlon Arcadia City.P1anning Commission , '126/98