HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 26, 2000
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Arcadia CityPlaDDiDg CommissioD
Tuesday, Septeoiber 26, 2000
7:15 p.m. iD tbe Council Cbambers
Planning Commission proceedings are tape,recorded and on file in the office of the Commlinity
Development Division.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regUlar session on Tuesday, September 26,
2000 at 7:15 p.rn. in the CoUncil Chambers of the City of Arcadia, at2~0 W. Huntington Drive with
Chairman Murphy presiding.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Commissioners Bruckner, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Olson, Murphy
ABSENT: None
Commissioner Murphy welcomed Commissioner Olson.
OTHERS ATTENDING
Council Member Sheng Chang
CommunitYoDevelopmimt AdminiStrator Donna Butler
Assistant Planner Kenneth Phung
PLANNING COMMISSION REORGANIZATION
Since Commissioner Sleeter resigned, the Chairman Pro Tem automatically becomes Chairman, unless
there are objections. Since there was none, Commissioner Murphy became Chairman.
Chairman Murphy asked if there were any nominations for Chairman Pro Tern.
MOTION
It was moved by Chairman Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Bruckner to nominate
Commissioner Kalemkiarian as Chairman Pro Tern.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
Commissioner Bruckner, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Olson, Murphy
None
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
Ms. Butler distributed a letter that was received with regard to item no. 5 on the agenda (CUP 00-015),
expressingoconcem regarding this use.
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MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Bruckner, seconded by Commissioner Huang to read all
resolutions by title only and waive reading the fully body of the resolution. The motion passed
by voice vote with none dissenting.
TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS. THE PLANNING
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COMMISSION ON NON.;PUBLICHEARING MATTERS (5 MINlITELIMIT PER PERSON)
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1. MINUTES of9/12/00
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Bruckner, seconded by Chairman Murphy to approve the
Minutes of September 12 as published.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
Commissioner Bruckner , Kalemkiarian, Murphy
None
Commissioners Huang and Olson
THE APPLICANT HAS REQUESTED THAT THIs
ITEM BE CONTINUED TO THE OCTOBER 24TH MEETING.
2. PUBLIC HEARING MP 00-020 &ADR 00-032
434 W. Huntington Dr.
Yu-Hsiu Kuo Chen, Miles Residential, LCC
Consideration of modifications for a 5.:unitresidential condominium project.
Tina Tsomsas, 430 W. Huntington Dr., asked why this issue keeps getting continued?
Chairman Murphy informed Ms. Tsoutsas that the public bearing on this item is not open; therefore, if
she would like to make any comments it would be on a non-public hearing basis.
Ms. Butler said the applicant had to revise the plan and it was not completed in adequlite time to have it
on this agenda. She suggested calling Ms; Burnett, in the Planning Office, to inquire about the
amendments to the plan.
Ms. Tsoutsas said the new property owners of the subject property requested that she grant an easement
to them on her property and she will not do that. She submitted a copy of the letter requesting the
easement.
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3. PUBLIC HEARINGMP 00-022
1321 Holly Ave.
Reinaldo Lopez
Consideration of modifications for a proposed second-story addition to an existing two-story
dwelling.
The staff report was presented.
In response to a question, staff said he tried to work with the applicant to come up with an
architecturally consistent project. There were minor revisions in the drawing. The front yard setback is
32'.
Ms. Butler said that if approved the setback would be 32' -S" not 3.1' -6". This is the only change. The
other setbacks are consistent with what has already been listed. The 425 sq. ft. does not affect any ofthe
setbacks. The stairway encroaches into the setback. Currently the stairway has a 22'-6" setback. They
would be reconfiguringit. This is an unusual situation. These two adjoining lots should have never
been subdivided because they created two lots with substandard 101 deptbsand as a result they are trying
to accommodate a house ona very shallow lot. The new structure will not come out any further than.the
existing. The area above the shingled area is a portion Qfthe.existing second.story.
The public hearihg.was opened.
Reinaldo Lopez, 1321 Holly Ave., was present said he needs an additional bedroom to accommodate his
daughters. The .area at the top of the ridge line would be a roofline for the second story addition. They
will [mishit offwith shingles.
No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item.
Chairman Murphy closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Bruckner said this is the result: ofan odd .shaped lot that was created andmodificatioIlS
will always be requested when lots. are substandard.
MOTION
It was.moved by Commissioner Kalemkiarian, seconded by Commissioner Bruckner to approve
MP 00-22 subject to the conditions in the staff report. It was noted that the front yard setback
would be 32'-8".
ROLL CALL:
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Commissioner Bruckner, Kalemkiarian, Huang, Olson, Murphy
None
Chairman Murphy noted that there is a .five working-day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by
October 3,2000.
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4; PUBLIC HEARING MPOO-023 &.ADROO-029
1020-1040 S. First Ave.
JWDA
Consideration of modifications fora 6-unit residential condominium project.
The staffreport was presented and the public hearing was opened.
Michael Sun, JWDA, 529 E. Valley Blvd., said they are in agreement with all of the conditions in the
staff report. He described the different materialS that would be utilized. They are developing this
project with the concept ofa single-family home. They have stayed away from the "apartment" style
grouping. They believe that it will raise property values, which would benefit the neighborhood.
Sonia Williams, 130 Greenfield Place, and Olivia Wu, 121 Greenfield, objected to the density. They
were concerned with the diStance between buildings and thought it might be a fire hazard. They felt that
the 2-story condominiurns.would tower over their properties and asked for landscaping to preserve their
privacy. Why would the city set standards then allow developers. to request variances? They asked if
the windows could be moved or reducedin.size?
Ms. Butler said the code requiring a 20' separation dates back to the 1960s when multiple-family
developments were long rectangular buildings with multiple units; Now, individual units are more
desirable. The 20' was a standard established long'ago based the typical design of older units. This is
not an unusual modification on projects like this. The average minimum distance of-S'-IO' has been
granted in the past. This is being requested because a different concept is being proposed - a smgle-
family look ratherthan amultiple-farnily type building.
After Ms. Butler's explanation, Ms. Williams still felt that 10' is too little. She wondered if 3 guest
parking spaces are enough for a 6-unit project.
Chairman Murphy explained the requirements for guest parking and noted that the project complies with
that requirement.
In rebuttaI; Mr. Sun stated thaNherear yard setback is 10', There is landscaping along the perimeter of
the project. There will be boxed trees that would be planted.
Gommissioner Kalemkiarian said that as part of the approval, they could require larger fast-groV{ing
trees to be planted.
No one else spoke infuvor of or in opposition to this item
Chairman Murphy closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Kalemkiarian. liked the design and felt it was refreshing. He thought they should specify
the size of the trees; such as 36"-48" boxed trees, in the rear to protect the neighbors. He commented
that they should increase the trees in the rear yard.
Commissioner Bruckner said the rear yard sethack complies with code. There is a parking problem on
weekends on First Ave. but he did not think that this would exacerbate the problem
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Comrilissioner Olson said that the new cul-de-sac development to the south would increase the number
of available on-street parking spaces.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Kalemkiarian,seconded by Commissioner Bruckner tbapprove
TM 53303 subject to the conditions listed in the staff report subject to the condition thaI the
landscape plan be submitted to staff addressing the rear elevation and the windows.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
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Commissioner Bruckner, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Olson, Murphy
None
Chairman Murphy noted that there isa ten-day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by September 25,
2000.
5. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 00-015
1037 S. Baldwin Ave.
Elke Coffey
Consideration ofa conditional use pennino upgrade a liquor license from the on-site sale of beer
and wine to include hard liquor and to provide a piano and karaoke facility for a 975 sq. ft. bar
with seating for 50 patrons. The hours of operation will be from 12:00 noon.to 2:00a.m., 7-days
a week.
RESOLUTlONNO; 1621
A resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, granting CUP 00-
015.for a piano and.karaoke facility serving alcoholic. beverages at 1037 S. Baldwin Ave.
The staff report was presented.
Staff indicated that the hours of operation would be the same as the existing bar. The Police Dept. has
not received any complaints and remarked that there has not been anything out of the ordinary. No
correspondence was received from ABC.
The public hearing was opened.
Elke Coffey, 1037 S. Baldwin, said she is in agreement with all oftheconditions:in the staff report. She
is the new owner in escrow of this establishment. She plans to have entertainment on Thursday, Friday
and Saturdays. She would like to upgrade the business. She has checked with the Police Dept. to make
certain that there have not been any problems. She will be applying for the liquor license from ABC.
There are no churches or schools in the area. She is experienced in" this type of a business. She would
like to stay open until 2:00 a;m. because the majority of the business is on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday evenings.
Commissioner Olson asked how much would her business increase by offering cocktails?
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Ms. Coffey replied that there would be an increase in the business. The present owners are now offering
beer and wine but when hard liquor is included it would not necessarily increase customers. Shenoted
that hard liquor costs more than beer and wine; thus generating more revenue.
No one else spoke in favor of or ~ opposition to this item
Chairman Murphy closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Kalernkiarian thought there is plenty of parking.
Chairinan Murphy thought they need to get a written memo from the Poliee Dept. At least four tenants
have gone on the. record in opposition to this use. It appeared their opposition mostly deals with parking
concerns but the parking survey does not indicate any problems.
COmII1lssioner OlSon did not have any problems with the karaoke after 9:00 p.m His dry cleaner is
located in this cehterand he has witnessed aparking problem on weekends late in the afternoon. He.has
actually seen cars parked illegally. It is a crowded parking lot.
Chairman Murphy thought that the problem must be as a result of the parking. deficiency. Does the
parking survey appear to be correct?
Commissioner Olson remarked that it is tough during the day. He was not sure how the parking is in.the
evenings or how changing oftl1e license would contribute to the Parking problem
Ms. Butler said the item before the Planning Cominission is the karaoke. This is an existing noh-
conforming use. The City does not distinguish between hard liquor and the sale of beer and wine. .If the
license wasjust transferred to hard liquor it would not come before the Planning Commission because it
is an existing bar. Because it is karaoke, the code requires a CUP. The Police Dept. reviews and does
a complete background check on all of the alcoholic licenses.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Kalernkiarian, seconded by Commissioner Huang to approve
CUP .00-0 15 arid adopt Reso. 1621.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
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Commissioner Bruckner, Huang, Kalernkiarian, Olson, Murphy
None
Chairman Murphy noted that there is a five working-day appeal period after the adoption of the
resolution. Appeals are to be filed by October 3, 2000.
NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
6. TIME EXTENSION TPM 98-021 (pM 25325)
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Consideration ofa one-year time extension oCr a 2-unitresidential condominium project.
Ms. Butler presented the staff report. She 'said that construction could be at anytime but until the map is
recorded, it could not be considered a condominium.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Kalemkiarian,seconded by Commissioner Olson to grant a one-
year time extension to TPM 98-021.
ROLL CALL:
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Commissioner Bruckner, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Olson, Murphy
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MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL
CoUncil Member Chang summarized and explained the City Council's actions that we.re recently taken.
MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION
Commissioner Huang thanked Council Member Chang for taking his time and explaining the City
CoUncil's actions.
MODIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETlNGACTlONS
Commissioner KaleIllkiarian recapped the actions,taken by the Modification Committee.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
I. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
2. UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Ms. Butler informed the Planning Commission of upcoming agenda items. She sliid that Santa Anita
has filed a-Specific Plan application. Staff is reviewing it to see ifit is complete. The request is for a
major refurbishment of the entire park including stables to the north, buildings and dormitories for the
workers along the northwesterly property line. They are proposing renovations to the grandstand but
will be keeping the grandstand fa~de. They are also proposing some entertainment/retail in the front
with an arena on the one side. They will also be relocating the TUrf Club. Copies are available ill the
office 'for review.
ADJOURNMENT
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