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Home My WebLink AboutJULY 11, 2000 . .' . . (i) MINUTES Ar<adia City Planning Commission Tnesday, July II, 2000 7:15 p.m. in the Conndl Chamhers Planning Conunission 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, July 11, 2000 at 7:15 p.rn. in the Council Chambers of the City of Arcadia, at 240 W. Huntington Drive with Chairman Bruckner presiding. ROLLCALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Huang, Murphy, Sleeter, Bruckner ABSENT: Commissioner Kaleinkiarian MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to excuse Commissioners Bruckner and Kalenikiarian from tonight's meeting. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. OTHERS ATTENDING Council Member Sheng Chang Community DevelopmentAdministrator, Donna Butler. Planning Services Manager Corkran Nicholson Associate PIanner James Kasama Assistant Planner Kenneth Phung Secretary Silva Vergel PLANNING COMMISSION REORGANIZATION Commissioner HUang remarked that he did not want to accept the' position of Chairman because he is very busy with the construction of his new home. the Planning Commission decided to continue this item until July 25th because there were two Commissioners absent; MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Murphy 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. SUPPLEMENT At INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS . . . . Ms. Butler said that staff distributed a revised agenda and supplemental information from the applicant on CUP 00-006. She indicated that the applicant has revised their request and a new public hearing must be mailed out indicating the request. They should ask the applicant if he'd be. in agreement with continuing the hearing or they may act upon.theapplication before them. 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 Chairman Bruckner arrived at 7:20 p.rn. 1. MINUTES of6/13/00 & 6/27/00 Minutes of 6/13/00 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Sleeter to approve the Minutes ofJune 13th as,amended above. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioner Murphy, Sleeter, Huang, Bruckner None Commissioner Kalemkiarian Minutes of 6/27/00 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Sleeter to approve the Minutes of June 27th as published, . . ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioner Huang, Murphy, Sleeter, Bruckner None Commissioner Kalemkiarian 2. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING CUP 00-006 255 E. Santa C1ara$t.~ NE comer of Santa Clara St and Second Ave. GaryMorris, LLC Consideration ofa conditional use permit to allow 1,343 sq. ft. of the third floor ora three- story'office building to be used as the building owner's private residence. Arcadia City Planning Commission 2 7/11100 . . Gary Morris, the applicant, asked that the public hearing for this item be continued. Ms. Butler said that a new public hearing would need to be mailed out requesting that 25% of the project be available fur multiple-family use. This item will be continued to the Planning Commission's August 22m! meeting. At the request of the applicant, this item was continued to the August 22m! meeting. 3. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 00-010 400 S. Baldwin Ave. Terry Walton, GeneralManager for Westfield Shopping Center Consideration of a conditional use permit to provide outdoor dining areas for the patrons of the mall's Food Court and Kelly's Coffee and Fudge Factory (a new tenant). Concurrent with the consideration of the requested CUP, the applicant is alSo requesting approval of the proposed design concept plans. The staff report was presented. In response to a question by Commissioner Murphy, staff said that there would be no conflict with this request with what is. being proposed for the mall and the issues that are addressed in the DEIR. The public hearing was opened. Terry Walton, General Manager Westfield Shoppmgtown, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., said they are in agreement with all of the conditions in .the staff report. This will help enhance the experience that their patrons will have. He introduced the owner of Kelly's Coffee, KeithTai. Chairman Bruckner closed the public hearing. . Commissioner Sleeter said this would be a nice addition to the mall as long as it complies with all the regulations, including sign regulations. It would be an appropriate improvement to the mall and Commissioner Murphy agreed. ' MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Huang to approve CUP 00-010 Subject to the conditions listed in the staffreport. ' ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioner Huang, Murphy, Sleeter, Bruckner None Commissioner Kalemkiarian Chairman Bruckner noted that there is a five working-day appeai period after the adoption of the resolution. The resolution will be adopted on July 25th. Appeals are to be filed by August 2, 2000. Arcadia City Planning Commission 3 7/1l1ll0 . . 4, PUBLIC HEARING TPM 00-013 401 S. Third Ave. Hank long Consideration of a tentative parcel map for a 2-unitresidential condominium project. The staff report was presented aild the public hearing was opened. Scott Chang, 11823 Slauson, Santa Fe Springs, said they are in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report. Chairman Bruckner Said the Planning Commission reviewed the design of this project in May: No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this. item. Chairman Bruckner closed the public hearing. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Sleeter to approve TPM 00-013 subject to the conditions ,in the staff report. ROLL CALL:. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioner Huang, Murphy, Sleeter, Bruckner None Commissioner Kalemkiarian Chairman Bruckner noted that there isa ten-day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by July 24, 2000. 5. PUBLIC HEARING TPM 00-0"14 1312 S. Golden West Ave. Hank Jong Consideration of a tentative parcel map for a 2-unit residential condominium project. The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened. Scott;Chang, 11823 Slauson, Santa Fe Springs, 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 Bruckner closed the public hearing MOTION Arcadia,City,PlimniIlg CommisSion 4 7/11100 " '. . It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Chairman Bruckner to approve TPM 00-014 subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: , ABSENT: Commissioner Huang, Murphy, Sleeter, Bruckner None Commissioner Kalemkiarian Chairman Bruckner noted that there is a ten-day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by July 24, 2000. 5. PUBLIC HEARING TA 00-002 Consideration of a text amendment to amend Section 927,5.1.51 of the AMC to allow crematories in C:,O or any less restriCtive commercia] or industrial zone with an approved CUP, The staff report was presented. Staff explained this text amendment and the Planning Commission's recommendation would be forwarded to the City Council who would make the final decision. After the ordinance is adopted, the applicant can file for a CUP. The public hearing was,opened. Terry Harmon, owner of Chapel of Remembrance, was present. Ken Robinson, Orlando Florida, representing the company that manufactures the equipment was present. They have a branch, which is approximately 40 miles from. Arcadia. His company is the largest company that manufactures cremation equipment. Various,local, State and federal agencies inspect every installation. Their equipment is safe to operate. and does riot emit pollutants and would not be a noise nuisance. Most crematories are located in residential areas and,serve that community. They provide extensive traiJ;llng for the technicians who would operate the equipment. He went on to say that he was confident.that the applicants would do a nice job oftyingJhis in to the rest of their facility. All of their plans would be submitted to the city for approval. The equipment has numerous fail safe features. He explained how the writ would be placed and how'it operates. No one else spoke in favor of or'in opposition to this item. Chainrnin Bruckner closed the public hearing. Commissioner Sleeter thought,that this would be good for the community. He felt they should send a strong message to City Council to approve this request . MOTION Arcadil'l {,itv PlSiII"nfna t"nmm;cllinn , 'YII....." . . It was moved by Commissioner Sleeter, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to recommend approval ofT A 00-002 to the City Council. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioner Huang, Murphy, Sleeter, Bruckner None Commissioner Kalemkiarian NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 7. RESOLUTION NO. 1607 A resolution of the Planning Commission, of the City of Arcadia, granting CUP 00-009 for an eating establishment at 63~ W. Duarte Rd. Ms. Butler read the title ofthe resolution. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Sleeter to adopt Resolution No. 1607 and to formally affirm the decision of June 27th and the vote thereon. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: '\ / Commissioner Huang, Murphy, Sleeter;'Bruckner None Commissioner Kalemkiarian MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL CouilcilMember Chang stated that there was no City Council meeting on July 4th. He summarized the recent actions taken by City Council. PLANNING COMMISSION REORGANIZATION Chairman Bruckner indicated that because there were 4 members present, they would call for the reorganization Commissioner Huang thanked the Planning Commission. for wanting to nominate him as Chairman but he declined due to his busy schedule. Chairman Bruckner asked if there were any nominations for Chairman? MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Huang, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to nominate Commissioner Sleeter as Chairman Arcadia City Planning Commission 6 7/11I00 . . ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioner Bruckner, Huang, Murphy, Sleeter None Commissioner Kalemkiarian Chairman Sleeter asked iftherewere any nominations for Chairman Pro Tern. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Bruckner, seconded by Commissioner Sleeter to nominate Commissioner Murphy as Chairman Pro Tern. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioner Bruckner, Huang, Murphy, Sleeter None Commissioner Kalemkiarian MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION Chairman Bruckner thanked the ,Planning Commission for their support while he was Chairman. MODIFICATION COMMITIEEMEETING ACTIONS There was no modification meeting. MA TIERS FROM STAFF 1. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS 2. UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Butler informed the Planning Commission of upcoming agenda items. She said that the public hearing for the FEIR,and the various applications would becoming to the Planning Commission at their next meeting. She will get the 'staff reports to them as soon as she can to provide them with adequate time to review it. ADJOURNMENT Secretary, Arcadia . g Commission ArcadiA City Planning Commission 7 7/11100