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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 24, 1998 . , . MINUTES . Arcadia City Planning Commission Tuesday, Marcb 241998 7:15 p.m. in tbe Council Cbambers Planning Commission proceedings are tape-recor4ed and on file in the office of the Community DevelopmentDivision, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Planriing Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session. on Tuesday, March 24, 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: ABSENT: Commissioners Bell, Bruckner, liuang,Kalemkiarian, Sleeter, Murphy None OTHERS ATTENDING: City Attorney MichaelMiller Community Development Administrator Donna Butler Assistant Planner John Halminski Assistant Planner WilJiam Stokes SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Butler distributed a revised agenda. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON-PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS (S MINUTE LIMIT PER PERSON) None MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Huang to read the resolutions by title only and waive reading' the full body of the resolution. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. 1. MINUTES of3/10/98 Commissioner Bruckner remarked that on page 9 ofthe Minutes, under the motion regarding the text amendment, item #2, the word "wall" should be changed to "window signs". He thought that he might have actually' said "wall" but he really meant "window signs". . . CommissionerKalemkiarian said that he voted "no" on this same item. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Bruckner, seconded by Commissioner Bell to approve the Minutes of March lOth as amended, ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: CoinrilisslonerSBell, Bruckner, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Sleeter, Murphy None 2. PUBLIC HEARING MP98-002 & ADR 98-003 717-727 Fairview Ave. Alexander Catania Development Consideration of modifications for a 22-unit residential condominium project, The staffr~port was presented. Staff remarked that there ,are older uriits on the stteefthat are setback closer but most are setback at the required setback of 30'. Only the front entries otthe proposed project - the covered porch over the entry - will encroach into the 30'. The bulk of the building complies with the setback requirement. At the hack of the property there is an access Toad for those complexes on Southview Rd. and for some -of the units on Fairview Ave, The portion of the alley by the restaurant was the right-of-way for the railroad and has been vacated and the restaul1lIlfs parking,nowoccupies a portion of that area, He explained that when the units are connected they do,notrequire the 20' separation. At this stage, all that is required of the applicantis to submit a conceptual landscape plan and ata later date they will be required to submit a more detailed plan from a landscape architect which win identify the exact type and size of plants. There will be stamped concrete that will break up the visual affect if the driveway. On these types of units, generally security gates are provided and each unit would have access through the phone to screen their visitors priorto opening the gate. There are 12 guest parking spaces ,but only 11 are required, The'publichearing was opened. Robert Tong, Sanyao Int'l, 141 E: Duarte,Rd., stated they arein agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report. He noted that the units would be 2,000 sq. ft. excluding the garages. Commissioner Huang was c{)ncerned about what would be planted in the 5' area between the buildings because the area is narrow and there are trees in the front of each alley. Alexander Catania, 2100 Orangewood, Orange noted that the landscape architect will design some type of a screening'ih the 5' separation between some of the buildings. He thought that it would be some type ora fern or ground cover, He thought Commissioner Huang's concerns could be addressed by the landscape architect and felt he wouid be able to find a solution. One of their concerns is that the plants Arcadia City PI.anning Conunission 2 3/24/98 .. . . would be maintained properly, They have constructed a couple of projects in the city, one of which is across the street constructed in the mid 80s, These units are still welI maintained. Siegfried Demky, 731 Fairview, said his view out of his home would be this complex. He recommended that this project be approved because he has reviewed the plans and rendering and thought it is an attractive building. There was another building planned for this site several years ago but it was never constructed. He did not like the previous design and even though this would reduce his view, it is the property owners right to develop his property. Fortunately, this wiIl be a condominium which means individual ownership and probably occupied by the owners. No one else 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 vote passed by voice vote with none dissenting. Commissioner Kalemkiariansaid the project looks very nice and Commissioner Sleeter agreed. Commissioner BelI commented that the two-toned garage doors ta!<e away from the. project. The stonework is beautiful. She requested. that the colors be softened a little bit. Mter reviewing the plans, Commissioner Sleeter agreed. The applicant did not object to changing the color and adhering to Commissioner BelI's request. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Bell, seconded by Commissioner Sleeter to approve MP 98-002 & ADR 98-003 subject to the comlitions in the staff report with the additional condition to improve the colors of the garage doors. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners BelI, Bruckner, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Sleeter, Murphy None Chairman Murphy noted that there is a five working day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by Wednesday, April 1st. 3. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 98-004 745 W. Naomi Ave. The Vons Companies Consideration of a conditional use permit to expand the operating hours for the existing Vons Pavilion 'to 24 hours a day, The staff report was presented. Ar~ia City Plaming Cothnlission 3 3124/98 . . . . In response to a question by Commissioner Sleeter, Ms. Butler stated that deliveries are prohibited after 10:00 p.m, by AMC, Trasbpick-upis notregulated,byCode. Commissioner Bruckner asked if limitations could also be placed on the trash pick-up? He thoughtdt would be a good idea to limit them also, Ms. Butler stated that trash pick-up is not regulated by Code, The City has control over trash pick"up in residential streets but none in commercial area, however, they could include this as a condition. Commissioner Kalemkiarian said the(e would be no reason to change the trash pick-up hoUrs just because the hours of the market change. Commissioner Huang agreed with the suggestion only if there are any complaints regarding trash pick- up, otherwise, they should not change it. Ms, Butler responded that staff has had good experiences with the markets in the City whenever there has been a problem, They usually monitor themselves because generally they are affecting the people that are shopping in the store. Commissioner Kalemkiarian was concerned with the large trailers driving in the City during traffic hours. The public hearing was opened. Nancy Patterson, Urban Solutions; 1049 Camino del Mar, #11, Del Mar, was representing the Vons Companies. Vons is' interested in having 50 of their stores open,24 hours. They are in, agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report including the restrictions on the delivery hours. She did not know the existing delivery hours but knew that the existing hours would not change, No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Bell 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 CUP 98-004 subject to the conditions in the staff report with the additional condition that trash pick-up remain at its current schedule, ROLL CALL: AYES: . NOES: Commissioners Bell, Bruckner, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Sleeter, Murphy None Arcadia City Planning Commission 4 3/24/98 , , ,e . Chainnan Murphy noted that there is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the resolution, The resolution will be adopted tonight. Appeals are to be filed by Wednesday; April 1". 4. PUBLIC :tffiARlNG CUP 98-005 133 E. Foothill Blvd.. The Vons Companies Consideration of a conditional use pennit to expand the operating hours for the existing Vons market to 24 hours' a day, . The staff report was presented. Staff remarked that there were no inquiries received by any of the neighbors. The public hearing was opened. Nancy Patterson, Uroan Solutions, 1049 Camino del Mar, #11, Del Mar, was representing the Vons Companies. She remarked. that Vons is in agreemeilhvith all of the conditions in the staff report. She noted that this store is much smaller than the previous store iil discussion, thus the store sales are much lower. . No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Bruckner 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 CUP 98~005 subject to the conditions in the staff report with the additional condition that trash pick~upremain at its current schedule. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Bell, Bruckner, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Sleeter, Murphy None Chainnan Murphy noted that there is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the resolution. The resolution willbe adopted tonight. Appeals are to be filed by Wednesday, April 1 st. NON~PUBLICHEARING llEMS 4. RESOLUTION NO, 1563 A resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, granting CUP 98. 004 to expand the operating hours of an existing Vons Pavilions at 745 W. Naomi Ave. Arc.adia City Flaming Commission s 3/24/98 ~ . . RESOLUTION NO, 1564 A resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, granting CUP 98- 005 to expand the operating hours of an existing Vons at 133 E. Foothill Blvd. \'VIs, Butler read the titles of the resolutions and amended both to include a condition that the trash pick- up hours remain at their current schedules. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Bell to adopt Resolutions No. 1563 and 1564 and formally affirm the. decisions of March 24th and the votes thereon. ROLLCALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Bell, Bruckner, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Sleeter, Murphy None Chai11i1.an Murphy noted that there is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the resolution, Appeals are to be filed by Wednesday, April! st. MATIERSFROM CITY COUNCIL None MATIERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSON Commissioner Bruckner expressed his concern over.the auto-racing track. in the City of Irwindale and the possible noise from it. He asked and encouraged staff to be diligent when reviewing theEIR. MODIFICATION COMMITIEE MEETING ACTIONS Chairman. Murphy recapped the actions taken by the Modification Committee; MATIERS FROM STAFF 1. CITY COUNCIL ACTONS Z. UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Butler recapped the upcoming projects before.thePlanning Commission. ADJOURNMENT ecrclary, Arcadia Plan ing Commission Arcadia Citv Plllnnine. COmmission < '1PtAInO