HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 12, 1999
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Arcadia City Planning Commission
Tuesday, January 12, 1999
7:15 p.1O. iil 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 12,
1999 at 7:15 p.m.. in the Council Chambers. of the City of Arcadia, at 240 W. Huntington Drive with
Chairman Paul Kldemkiarian presiding.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Commissioners Huang, Murphy, Sleeter, Kalemkiarian
ABSENT: Commissioner Bruckner
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Huang, seconded by Commissioner Sleeter to excuse
Commissioner Bruckner from tonight's meeting, The motion passed by voice vote with none
dissenting.
OTHERS ATTENDING
Council Member Gino Roilcelli
City Attorney Michael Miller
Community Development Administrator Donna Butler
Assistant Planner Candyce Burnett
Secretary Silva Vergel
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
Ms. Butler announced that John Halminski accepted the Associate Planner position with the City of
S. Pasadena and has resigned.
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
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MOTION
It was moved by CommiSSIoner Sleeter, seconded bY-Commissioner Murphy to approve the
Minutes of December 8th as published.
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ROLL CALL:
AYES:
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ABSENT:
Commissioners Huang; Murphy, Sleeter, Kalemkiarian
None
Commissioner Bruckner
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Huang to read all
resolutions by title only and waive reading the full body of the resolution.
2. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 99-001
1429S. Baldwin Ave.
Dung Tien Truong
Consideration of a conditional use permit for a restaurant with a seating capacity for 40
patrons.
RESOLUTION. NO. 1585, granting CUP 99-001 for a restaurant at 1429 S.Baldwin Ave.
The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened,
Dung Truong, 1429 S. Baldwin Ave., said they would like to bringin adifferenttype of restaurant to
Arcadia. They will be serving Vietnamese food. The primary food is soups, They were in
agreement,with all of the conditions in the staff report.
No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item.
Chairman Kalemkiarian closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Murphy was in favor of the use.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Huangto approve CUP
99-001 and to adopt Resolution No. 1585 and to fOfmally affirm tonight's decision and the
vote thereon.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Huang, Murphy, Sleeter, Kalemkiarian
None
Commissioner Bruckner
Chairman Kalemkiarian noted that there is a five working-day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed
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PUBLIC HEARINGTPM 99-001
426 Diamond St
Tritech Assoc.
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Consideration of a tentative parcel map for a 2-unit residential cOndominium project.
The statfreport was presented and the public hearing was opened.
Tom Kao, Tritech Assoc., 735 W. Emerson, Monterey Park, said they are in agreement with aU of
the conditions in the staff report.
No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item.
Chairman Kalemkiarian closed the public hearing.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Huang, seconded by Commissioner Sleeter toallProve TPM
99-001 subject to the conditions in the staff report.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Huang, Murphy, Sleeter,Kalemkiarian
None
Commissioner Bruckner
Chairman KaleDlkiarian noted that there is a ten-day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by
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Friday, January 22" .
4. PUBLIC HEARING TA 99-001
Consideration of a text amendment amending Section 9262.1.14 of the Arcadia Municipal
Code to add window signs to the. "Allowable Area.forJdentification"; i.e., no more than one-
third of the sign area may contain a non"English translation of the business identification.
The staff report was presented.
Commissioner Murphy remarked that this is a good change.
Ms. Butler explained that there is no definition for business identification. Businesses do not get
additionalaUowance for identification. She explained that 2/3 of the sign must be in English
characters.
The public hearing was. opened.
No one spoke in favor of,or in opposition to this item.
Chairman Kalemkiarian closed the public hearing.
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Commissioner Sleeter thought the request was reasonable and it does not appear to infringe on .the
first amendment. This requirement would be helpful in case of an emergency for the Police and. Fire
Departments in identifying buildings.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Sleeter to recommend
approval of T A 99-001 to the City Council.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Huang, Murphy, Sleeter, Kalemkiarian
None .
Commissioner Bruckner
5. PUBLIC HEARINCHA 99-002
Consideration of a text amendment amending the S-l (Special Use-Race Track site) zoning
regulations by deleting the following permitted uses:
Section 9273 .1.1.
Section 9273.1.7.
Section 9273.1.17.
Any use permitted in zones R-O and R"1
Gasoline service stations
Outdoor entertainment events
The staff report was presented.
Ms. Butler e,cplainedthat the City Council directed staff to proceed with deletions of items #1 and.2.
Item #3 is being deleted because it is a moot issue. By requesting the "Outdoor entertainment
Event", the Race Track was looking at providing entertainment type activities by bringing.different
bands and similar type activities. Specific regulations were established 'in the code for these types of
uses and their request was granted for a one year period. One of the "Outdoor entertaiilinent Event"
that took place was the Latin Festival but it was not very successful. They had the opportunity to
extend this activity by requesting an extension - but apparently they determined that it was not
profitable.
Commissioner Murphy was concerned with the live entertainment. In his opinion, the activity that
takes ,place in the "Big Hoss" is definitely entertainment.
Mr.. Miller said that the entertainment that takes place there now in the infield is incidental and not.
affected by this. This came about when Santa Anita expressed interest in experimenting with getting.
into the concert business. There was a lot of community concern and the neighbors were concerned
with the noise. In response to that, the City Council placed a sunset clause on the approval. The
first part of the experiment appeared to fail financially and staff monitored the event for noise.
Subsequently, Santa Anita never came forward with any more concert plans and the ordinance
expired. This does not affect the entertainmenras mentioned by Commissioner Murphy,
Ms. Butler said that the Greek Festival and the Irish Fair are covered by 9273.14, They are non-
profit events. Staff does not believe .this type of activity is taking place in the Big Hoss.
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Council Member Roncelli could not see why this is being proposed. He remarked that this zoning
has been in place for many years. He thought this was a "knee Jerk reaction". He asked who
proposed this and why? Was it staff'? The Race Track was just purchased and has a new owner.
The City is unaware of his .plans. He was confused why they are only allowed to have non-profit
type activities? He'preferred to have the new owner approach the City and propose changes. He
thought the timing on this change is wrong.
The pUblic hearing was opened.
David Medina, 332 Harvard, said he lives adjacent to the race track and was thrilled to hear about
the race track having a new owner and to hear his plans. Butthe more he has read about what could
happen at the race track the more concerned he has become. He felt being proactive l\nd insuring
that undesirable activity does not occurnear and around the race track is important.
Tom Austin. Santa Anita Race Track, 285 W. Huntington Dr., agreed with comments.made by Mr.
Roncelli. He said the R-! zoning has been in place for a very long time and the new owner is
looking at all types of alternatives. They do not know what will happen there thus they are asking
that the Planning Commission table the issue until they look at all opportunities.
No one else'spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item..
Chairman Kalemkiarian closed the public hearing.
Ms. Butler indicated that this text amendment will not affect the R-l zoned portions of the property.
The perimeter of the site is not affected. Residential uses are not permitted in the General Plan in the
subject area. It would be incompatible with the General Plan. This text amendment is proposing to
amend the text in the 8-1 zoning which currently allows any uses permitted in the R-O and R-l
zones'. The zoning designations are not being changed, this text amendment is only amending the
text of the municipal code to preclude allowing development of housing in the 5-1 zoned areas. The
current S-I zone does allow a hotel use. When a subdivision is requested, it needs to be consistent
with the General Plan. With the exception of the 85 acres, the General Plan for the site.is horse
racing.
She went on to say that the City Council adopted a resolution reaffirming the City's position of
supporting live,horse racing at Santa Anita Park prior to the sale of the race track. At that time they
directedstaffto..look at the permitted uses and the zoning.
Commissioner Murphy thought the item should be tabled until the new owner comes in with a
proposal. He did not see any reason to hurry into this action.
Commissioner Sleeter agreed and thought that item #3 is null and void~ He did not want to act
prematurely and thought they should deal with it once.-
Mr. Miller said that the Planning Commission can recommend to the City 'Council to table the action
but they cannot hold up the process at their level.
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Commissioner Huang though!at any proposal would come to boAe City Council and the
Planning Commission and they would have the opportunity to review it and make a decision. Ii1 the
future they should look at developing the entire site rather than only 85 acres.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to recommend
tabling this item.to the City Council.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Huang, Murphy, Sleeter, Kalemkiarian
None
€ommissioner Bruckner
NON PUBLIC IlEARING ITEMS
6. PLANNING COMMISSION DETERMINATION
Determination that the sale of Flood Control Property adjacent to 2120 S. Eighth Ave. is
consistent with General Plan.
The staff report was presented.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Huang to approve the
sale of Flood Control Property adjacent to 2120 S. Eighth Ave. is c6nsistent with General
Plan.
ROLLCALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Huang, Murphy, Sleeter, Kaiemkiari8ll
None
Commissioner Bruckner
MA TTERSFROM CITY COUNCIL
None
MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMlSSON
Iii response to a c6mplaintby Commissioner Murphy, Ms. Butler stated that Code Services is aWal"e
of the problems at the.old Angels Diner.
MODIFICA nON COMMITIEE.MEETINGACTIONS
Commissioner Sleeter recapped the actions taken by the Modification.Committee:
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MATTERS FROM STAFF
1. CiTY COUNCIL ACTIONS
2. UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Ms. Butler recapped the upcoming projects before the Planning Commission and recent actions taken by
the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
8:00 p.m.
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