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Home My WebLink AboutJANUARY 27, 1998 (2) r . MINUTES . Arcadia City Planning Commission Tuesday, January 27, 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 regular session on Tuesday, January 27, 1998 at 7:15 P,ln. in the Council Chambers of the City of Arcadia, at 240 w.. Huntington Drive with Chairman John Murphy presiding, ROLL CALL: PRESENT: MSENT: Commissioners Bell, Bruckner, Huang, Murphy Commissioners Kalemldarian, Sleeter Motion It was moved by Commissioner Huang, seconded by Commissioner Bruckner to excuse Commissioners KalemJciarian and Sleeter from tonight's meeting. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting, SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Bruckner, seconded by Commissioner Bell to read all resolutions by title only and waive reading in full. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting, TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON-PUBLIC HEARING None OTHERS ATTENDING: Mayor Robert Harbicht City Attorney Michael Miller Community, Development Administrator Donna Butler Assistant Planner John Halminski Secretary SilvaVergel . . MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Bruckner, seconded by Commissioner Bell to read all resolutions by title only and waive reading the full body of the resolution, The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting, 1. MINUTES of 1/13/98 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Bruckner, seconded by Commissioner Bell to approve the Minutes ofJanuary 13th. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: CO!Jlmissioners Bell, Bruckner, Huang, Murphy None Commissioner Kalemkiarian and Sleeter 2. PUBLlCHEARlNG TPM 98-003 Lots 21 and 220fTM 42936 and Lots 9 and 22 ofTM 36895 (corner of Whispering Pines Summit'and Whispering Pines Dr.) Charles Bluth Consideration ora proposed re-alignment of lot lines of four (4) residential parcels. The staff report '\Vas presented and the public hearing was opened. Bart Stryker, .505 N. Tustin, #170, Santa ADa, said he was the civil engineer for the project, No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition'to this item, MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Bruckner, seconded by Commissioner Huang to close the public hearing. The vote passed by voice vote with none dissenting, Commissioner Bruckner was in favor of the request but thought .that the process should be streamlined so that this type of arequest can be handled administratively, thus saving the applicant time and money, Ms, Butler responded that the city is in the process of reviewing the subdivision regulations. Arcadia Cit). Plannmg Commission 2 1/27.'98 . . MOTION It waS moved'by Commissioner Bruckner, seconded by Commissioner Bell to approve TPM 98- 003 subject-to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Bell, Bruckner, Huang, Murphy None Commissioner Kalemkiarian and Sleeter Chairman MUfPhy noted that there is a ten-day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by Friday, February 6th. 3. PUBLIC HEARING MP 98-001 & ADR 97-031 631 Fairview Ave. JWDA Architects Consideration of. modifications for aI2-unit condominium project. The staff report was presented. In response to questions by the Commission, staff said ,that the 6 guest parking spaces are in the gated subterranean garage, There is a,microphonesystem where the guests would dial up the homeowner and they would open up the gate for the guests to enter the garage area. In addition to the subterranean garage, each unit has its own private garage. This is a typical design and there have been no complaints received by staff. On trash days, the gate will remain open so a flat bed truck could go into the garage area and pull the trash containers to the street'for the trash truck. The 6' high fence constitutes the private open area. He distributed a color sample and materials b~ard. The public hearing was opened. No one else spoke inJavor of or in opposition to this item. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner. Huang, seconded by Commissioner Bruckner to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting, Commissioner Bruckner stated thatthe modifications seem minor. Chairman MUfPhy agreed and remarked that he liked the cOlor scheme, MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Bell, seconded by Commissioner Bruckner to approve MP 98- 001 subject to the conditions in the staff report, Arcadia City Planning CommiSSion 3 1.'27198 . . ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Bell, Bruckner, Huang, Murphy None Commissioner Kalemkiarian and Sleeter Chairman Murphy noted that there is a five working day appeal period, Appeals are to be filed by Wednesday, February 4'h NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 4. RESOLUTION NO. 1560 A.resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, granting CUP ,98- 001 to operate an eating establishment with seating for 15 patrons atl W.,Duarte Rd., #H. Ms. Butler read the title of the resolution, MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Bruckner, seconded by Commissioner Huang to adopt Resolution No:1560 and formally affirm the decision of January 13th and the votes thereon, ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Bell, Bruckner, Huang, Murphy None Commissioner Kalemkiarian and Sleeter Chairman Murphy noted that there is a five working day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by Wednesday, February 4th, MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL Mayor Harbicht mentioned that'there have been several inquiries about having a self-storage facility south ofthe.2lO FWY on Second Ave. The Planning Commission wondered if-that would be a compatible use with what is currently there, especially if new hotels come into this area. Mayor Harbicht reminded the Planning Commission about the "State of the City Address" and hoped that all the Planning Commissioners and their spouses could attend, Mayor Harbicht gave a brief explanation of why four of the Fire Dept. employees are being laid off, He discussed Fire Dept. overtime and the negotiation that took place with the their union, He also discussed the City's Class One fire rating, He noted that the reduction in the number of employees will not result in the response time of the Fire Dept. to emergencies and the City has a mutual" aid program with the surrounding cities and if there are large fires assistance is provided by the neighboring cities. Arcadia City Planning Conunis:sigri 4 1127/<JR . . MA ITERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSON None MODIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING ACTIONS Chairman Murphy recapped the actions taken by the Modification Committee. MAITERS FROM STAFF 1. CITY COUNCIL ACTONS 2, UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Butler discussed upcoming projects. 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