HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 14, 1999
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Arcadia City Planning CommiSsion
Thesday, September 14.1999
7:15 p.m. in tbe Couucil Chambers
Piaiming 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, September 14,
1999 at 7:15 p,m, in the Council Chambers of the City of Arcadia, at 240 W. Huntington Drive with
Chairman Richard Bruckner presiding.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Commissioners Huang, Murphy, Sleeter, Bruckner
ABSENT: Commissioner Kalemkiarian
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Huang to excuse
Commissioner Kalemkiarian from tonight's meeting, The motion passed by voice vote with
none dissenting.
OTHERS ATTENDING
Council Member Gail Marshall
Plaiming Services Manager Corkran Nicholson
Assistant Planner Kenneth'Phung
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-PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER
PERSON)
None
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Bruckner to read all
resolutions by title only and waive reading the full body of the resolution.
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1. MINUTES of 8/24/99
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded ,by Commissioner Huang to approve the,
Minutes of August 24th as published,
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Commissioner Huang, Sleeter, Bruckner
None
Commissioner Murphy
Commissioner Kalemkiarian
2. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 99-015
848 W. Duarte Rd,
Rachel Lieu
Consideration of a conditional use permit to operate a 752 sq. ft. coffee barwith seating.for
22 patrons from 7:00am.'to 12:00 a.m" seven (7) days a week.
RESOLUTION NO. 1597
A resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, granting CUP
99-015'for -an eating establishment with seating for 22 people at 848 W.Duarte Rd.
The staff report was presented.
Mr. Nicholson responded to a question by Commissioner Sleeter, by saying that there is another
restaurant in the food court that is open until midnight.
Staff said that,he spoke with the applicant and they were going to be present at tonight's meeting.
They did ,not object to any of the conditions that were listed,
The public hearing was opened.
No one spoke in'favor of or in opposition to this item.
Chairman Bruckner closed the public hearing,
Commissioner Sleeter, remarked' that this is a small parking deviation,
Mr, Nicholson remarked that the parking in front of the market is utilized but this area of the center
is not utilized as much. Iris the intent of the owner to balance the usage in the center.
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MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Huang to approve CUP
99-015 and adopt Reso"No. 1597 subject to the conditions in the staff report.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioner Huang, Murphy, Sleeter, Bruckner
None
Commissioner Kalemkiarian
Chairman Bruckner"notedthat there is a five working-day appeal period. Appeals are to be ftled'by
September21".
MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCil.
Council Member Marshall indicated that the City Council is moving ahead with the POlice Bond,
She remarked that Santa Anita is working toward improving their property. They are redoing the
parking area andinstalling landscaping.
Commissioner Sleeter remarked that there is a lot of dust kicked up as a result of the redoing the
parking and the construction on Colorado PI. Mr. Nicholson responded that he would contact the
inspector and request that the dirt is watered down to reduce dust.
Council Member Marshall said that the trees along Longden Ave, are being replaced, This was a
joint venture with the S. Calif. Edison Co,
Mr. Nicholson explained that staff met with the Public Works Services Dept. and discussed the
City~s Tree Master Plan. The intent is to have the residents chose from several trees that will be
planted in their block.
Council Member Marshall informed the Planning Commission that Steve Dietch has been obtained
to represent the City as counsel on a 6-month trial period. He will not be an "in-house" attorney and
will be contacted on' an as needed basis, The City has 'worked with :him for several years and has
been'very pleased with his performance, After the 6-month trial basis, they will then decide whether
to hire a full-time City Attomey or to continue with a contract-type situation,
Mr. Nicholson added that'it has been very nice having an in-house attorney, Mr. Miller is always
available for staff which has been very helpful. m
MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSON
In response to a question by Commissioner Murphy, Council Member Marshall said, they had a
difficult time getting commitment from businesses in the area for the co-op sign, It is hoped that
once both the new hotels are constructed they will want to join the effort and a sign could then be
erected. She preferred that the sign be near the Santa,Anita exit, so when people see the sign, they
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will exit into Arcadia, whereas, if the sign would be posted by Huntington Dr., cars would go into
Monrovia first before getting into Arcadia.
MODIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING ACTIONS
Chairman Bruckner recapped the actions takenby the Modification Committee.
MATIERS FROM STAFF
1. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
2. UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
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ADJOURNMENT
7:50 p.m,
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Secretary, Arcadia Planning Commission
Arcadia city PlllllIliIIg Commission
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