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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUGUST 22, 2000 (i) . MINUTES . Arcadia City Planning Commission Tuesday, August 22, 2000 7:15 p.m. in tbe Council Cbambers Planning Commission proceedings are tape-recorded and on file in the office of the Community Development Division. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Planriing Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at 7:15 p.rn. in the Council Chambers of the City of Arcadia, at 240 W. Huntington Drive with Chairman Sleeter presiding. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Kalemkiarian, Murphy, Sleeter ABSENT: Commissioners Bruckner and Huang MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Kalemkiarian, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to excuse Commissioners Bruckner and Huang from tonight's meeting. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. OTHERS ATTENDING Community Development Adniinistrator, Donna Butler Associate Planner James Kasarna AsSistant Planner Candyce Burnett Assistant Planner Kenneth Phung Secretary Silva Vergel SuPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Butler said that letters were distributed from Roger Schwind and Nancy Chung with regard to item no. 8 on the agenda - one letter is in faVor of the zone change and the other in oppositioa MonON It was moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Kalemkiarian 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 THOSEIN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON-PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER PERSON) None . . 1. MINUTES of8/8/00 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded'by Commissioner Kalemkiarian to approve the Minutes ,of August 81b as published. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioner Kalemkiarian, Murphy, Sleeter None Commissioners Bruckner and Huang Chairman Sleeter explained the voting requirements since there were only three members present at tonight's meeting. 2. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING CUP 00-006 (Revised) 255 E. Santa Clara St. - NE comer of Santa Clara St. and Second Ave. Gary Morris, LLC Consideration of-a conditional use'permit to allow 25% of a three-story building to be available for multiple- family residential use. The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened. Gary Morris, general partner, 55 E. Huntington Dr. gave the background of their project. It is their intent to occupy 4,500 sq. ft. of the building. They felt this is a great location for their building. After talking with the City, they submitted plans and concept plans which were all approved. They took a close look at the fmancials and felt that it would be better to have each occupant submit plans to the City for the space that they are leasing. He went on to say that there are a couple of problems with the lots; it is close to the City water tanks which is undesirable, it is not on Huntington Dr. and is located on a long and narrow property which limits the development of the building. As a result of the narrow lot, they are forced to construct a semi- subterranean parking area which is very costly. They do not want a concrete tilt up type building. By the time they are done with construction, they would have put more money into the building than it would be appraised. As a developer they would not want to construct such a building. They want to have a positive cash flow. He anticipated that they would lease. the office for $2 a sq. ft. regardless of the type of tenant. Their original request was for only one residential unit. What he has requested complies with the General Plan requirements, although, the City has not yet developed standards for this type of a development. The City is applying the R-3 zoning regulations. This is a new concept where a residential use and commercial use are occupied in the same building. As the property owner and developer, it is his responsibility to bring in quality tenants. Commercial projects are tenant driven. It is very likely that one tenant may occupy the whole building. He felt that each tenant should design their own floor plan. Tenants would have an option to have storage space. Arcadia City PlBnnmg Commission 2 8/22/00 . . In response to a,question by Commissioner Murphy, Mr. Morris, said that it would be very difficult financially to develop each office space and then wait for a tenant. No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item. Chairman Sleeter closed the public hearing, In response to a question by Commissioner Kalernkiarian, staff said that there is an area set aside iil the subterranean parking ,for the residents. Possibly this area would be separated by a roll up door or a gate. The City does not have a code. for lofts. Ms. Butler explained the reason for the ,denial recommendation. This wlis never, the intent of the General Plan when mixed-use was created. What has been proposed was never intended. They were looking at loft type condominium units m conjunction with retail use and not mto renting each space and then having it developed individually. The concept of the proposal does not meet 'any of the intent General Plan; The building should be developed at one time arid not each unit developed separately. Staff would apply the R-3 regulations to this type of a project. Commissioner Kalernkiarian said that to him this best resembles an artist's loft. Different cities have different ways of dealing with them. It is logical as a developer to have each tenant do their own tenant improvements. But walls, p,lumbingand electrical need to be done. Unless they construct as what was originally drawn, he agreed with staff's:recommendation. Commissioner Murphy did not have any objections to theconyept but he agreed with the staff report. The concept of mixed use is a good one if it were pursued in a different way MOTION It waS moved by Commissioner Kalenikiarian, secondedbyCommissioner Murphy to deny CUP 00-006 based on .findmgs not conSistent with the Generai Plan Land Use Designation and the City's Multiple-Family development standards. ROLL.CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioner.Kalenikiarian, Murphy, Sleeter None Commissioners Bruckner and Huang Chairman Sleeter noted that there is a five working-day appeal period after the adoption of the resolution, The resolution will be adopted on September lib. Appeals are to be filed by September 19,2000. 3. PuBLIC HEARlNGTPM 00-017 225 & 255 E. Santa Clara. - NE comer of Santa Clara St and Second Ave. L.A. District Church of the Naiarene and Gary Morris, LLC Consideration ofa tentative parcel map for a lot line adjustment and waiver of parce 1 map. The.staffreport waS presented and the public heating was opened. Arcadia City Planning Commission 3 8/22/00 . . Don Hughes, 1546 S. Washington Blvd., Pasadena, the District Administrator for L.A. Church of Nazarene said they are 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 Sleeter closed the public hearing, MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Kalemkiarian, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to approve TPM 00-0 I 7 subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioner Kaiemkiarian, Murphy, Sleeter None Commissioners Bruckner and Huang Chairman Sleeter noted that there is a ten-day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by September I, 2000. 4. PUBLIC HEARING MPOO-018 1165 Columbia Rd. John Ramos Consideration of modifications for a proposed rebuild of an existing single-story dwe~g. The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened. Joe Ramos, 2075N. First Ave., Upland, the architect representing the property owner said they are in agreement with all of the conditions m the staff report. No one else spoke, in favor of or in opposition to this item. . ChairmanSleeter closed the public hearing. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Kalemkiarian, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to approve MP 00-018 subject.to the conditions listed in the staffreport. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioner Kalemkiarian, Murphy, Sleeter None Commissioners Bruckner and Huang Arcadia CitY P1amiing Commission 4 8/22/00 . . Chairman Sleeter noted that there is a ,five working-day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by August 30, 2000. 5. PUBLIc HEARING TPM 00-016 1049-97 Mayflower Ave. Hank Jong Consideration ofa tentative parcel map to create three single-family lots from two existing lots. The staff report was presented Staff said that the tree preservation must include all mature trees., If any trees are'to be removed, the City will seek equitable replacements. The public hearing was opened. Scott Chen, EGL Assoc., U823 Slauson, Santa Fe Springs, said they are in agreement with all of the - , conditions in the staff report. John Lang, U05 S. Mayflower, asked that the developer be a good neighbor during construction by controlling dust, noise and traffic. Mr. Chen could ,not comment on that issue but was certain that the developer 'would comply with City requirements. No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item Chairman Sleeter closed the public hearing. Based on his own experience, Commissioner Kalemkiarian ,commented that the City has very strict rules on building codes and is very concerned for the neighbors. The neighbors do have a lot of influence on the project. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Kalernkiarian, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to approve TPM 00-016 subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. ROLLCALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioner Kalernkiarian, Murphy, Sleeter None Commissioners Bruckner and Huang Chairman Sleeter noted that there is a ten-day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by September I, 2000. Arcadia'City Planning Commission 5 8/22/00 . . . 6. PUBLIC HEARINGMP 00-019 15 N. AJtura Rd. Deborah Ouyang Consideration of modifications for a proposed rebuild ofan existing single-story dwelling. The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened. Deborah Ouyang, said they are.in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report. Barb Proffett, II Altura,was elated that the windows on her side would be moved. She felt a lot of thought was given to this plan. It is refreshing to see a one-story construction. She remarked and named several of her neighbors who were unable to attend tonight's meeting but are in favor of the project. No one else spoke in favor,of or in opposition to this item. Chairman Sleeter closed the public hearing. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Chairman Sleeter to approve MP 00-019 subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioner, Kalemkiarian, MUrphy, Sleeter None . Commissioners Bruckner and Huang Chairman Sleeter noted that there is a five working-day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by August 30, 2000. 7.PUBL.ICHEARING CUP 00-013 101 W. Huntington Dr. Gary Wang Consideration ofa conditional use p'errnino operate a 4,362 sq. ft. restaurant with seating for 120 patrons from I 0:00am. to 11 :00 p.rn., 7 -days a week. RESOLUTION NO. 1618 A resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, Califori1ia, grilnting CUP 000- 013 for a restaurant at 101 W. Huntington Dr. The staff report was presented. Arcadia City Flannm, COmmission 6 8122100 . . Ms. Butler said that the CUP is required because the previous CUP has already expired. This zone allows restaurants but only with an approved CUP. They will be required to sUbmit a landscape plan. The existing roof is baked eliamel and can be painted With special paints. Staffwas not aware of any changes to the fa~ade. The public hearing'was opened. Gary Wang, 573 Monterey Pines Rd., #C, Monterey Park, said they have reviewed the conditions in the staff report; and disagreed with item no. 3 with regard to the monument sign. He asked that the existing sign remain, since it has been there for 25 years; It would be a shame to remove it. They will comply with staff's recommendation with regard to the roof. They will not be changing the building and will only repaintthe building including the roof with earthtones. Ms. Butler named all the different restaurants that have occ)lpied this space. eharles Franason, 13830 ChanOler Ave., Sherman Oaks, the owner of the property asked that the Planning Gommission approve their request. He was confident that they would have an inviting atmosphere at their restaurant. No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item Chairman Sleeter closed the public hearing. Commissioner Kalemkiarian said that even though a monument signrnight look nicer, the existing pole , , sign.has been' there for a long,time and he could not see any compelling reason to take it out. Commissioner Murphy disagreed. Now is the time to take care of unattractive signs. A pole sign is more visible but a monument sign is more pleasing and compatible with what the City is trying to achieve in this area Chairman Sleeter wondered if there would be problems with visibility given that this is a comer location? Ms. Butler responded that the sign could be pushed back. Chairman Sleeter was concerned with the traffic off of Santa Clara due to shrubbery, especially, when the racetrack traffic is backing up, he Jeared that visibility would ,be a problem. Ms. Butler said that this sign is consistent with what has already been approved at Jack in ,the Box on Live Oak which is 6'-6" at the peak measured from the top ofknlill. There is a 2' drop. Commissioner Murphy said this is a key comer that has been an eye sore for a very long time. He wanted to make a point that thing are done correctly. Aicadia City PlanDing Commiss.ion 7 8/22100 . . MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Sleeter to approve CUP 00-013 subject to the conditions in the staff report. and adopt Resolution No. 1618 subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: MOTION Commissioner Kalemkiarian, Murphy, Sleeter None Commissioners Bruckner and'Huang It was moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Sleeter to adopt Resolution No. 1618 subject to the conditions listed in the staffreport. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioner Kalernkiarian, Murphy, Sleeter NOQe Commissioners Bruckner and H~ Chairman Sleeter noted that there is a five working-day appeal period after the adoption of the resolution. Appeals are to be filed by August 30, 2000. 8. PUBLIC HEARING Z 00-001 2606 & 2615 Greenfleld; 2600, 2601 & 2607 Lee Ave.,; 2600 & 2601 3'd Ave.; 2600 &,2601 2nd Ave. and 2536 & 2601 4th Ave. City of Arcadia ConsideratiOn ofa zone. change ftomR-2 (muhiple~family) to R-1 (single~fami1y). The staff report was presented. Ms. Butler explained the definition- of "grand fathered". She explained that major alteration would entail changing of walls, addIDg square footage. Adding a closet, upgrading the fuyade or replacIDg windows would not be major alterations. The public hearing was opened. Jeffrey Lee, 2600 Third, said he is the property owner and developer oftliis site. He has rediscovered the beauty of this building and has reconsidered his position on developing this property with new units. He urged the Planning Commission to approve this, since he knew for a: fact that at least three of the City Council members were in fuvor of this zone change. iaines Carpenter, 2311 Lee, was in favor- of this zone change. He did not want to. see this neighborhood tom up. Arcadia City Planning Commission g 8/22100 .. . Eve Carpenter, 2311 Lee, said this is a "family" street where children ride their bikes. She did not want to increase the density. Pat Ames, 2222 Second, supported the R-1 zone. Sara DeAnglis, 2401 Lee, thanked Mr. Lee for his reconsideration on developing his lot. Many of the neighbors are applauding his change of heart. It is the one way to keep Arcadia beautiful. Scott Forden, 2419 Greenfield, supported this zone change. It will maintain the integrity of the neighborhood. Jason La~ 2525 Greenfield, was in support of this change. Many people turn on their street, only fmd that it is a dead end, make a U-turn and speed down the street back to Live Oak. The additional units would place more of a burden on the existing congested school system. Ron Miclich, 2321 S. Fourth Ave., traffic is bad in this area. He did not want additional housing there. Zia,2520 S. Third, said many people in the area are in favor of the zone change. Even the property owners who originally requested units are in favor of the zone change. He cited several addresses in the area that are also inJavor of the change.. Jolly Wu, 2400 Lee, said that it took them a long time to find,a,house. This is a nice street. A multiple- family building would attract a lot of traffic. There are no sidewalks. Can the sewers handle a muliiple- family type development? Fiddel Franckink, 2500 Fourth, was in favor of the zone, change with the hope that exist homes stay and are not turned to mansions. No one else spoke'in favor of or in opposition to this item. Chairman Sleeter closed the public hearing and congratulated Mr. Lee onbeing a good citizen. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Sleeter to recommend approval ofZ-OO-OOl to the city Council. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioner Kalemkiarian, Murphy, Sleeter None Commissioners Bruckner and Huang MATTERS, FROM CITY COUNCIL None MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION Arcadia City Planning Commission 9 8/22/00 . . Commissioner Murphy presented Commissioner Sleeter with a resolution. MODIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING ACTIONS Commissioner Kalemkiarian recapped the actions taken by the Modification Committee. MATTERS FROM STAFF 1. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS 2. UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Butler informed the Planning Commission of upcoming, agenda items. ADJOURNMENT Arcadia City P1ann~g Commi~sion 10 8122ioo