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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 23, 2001 (i) . ~' . " v~ .#' , . MINUTES Arcadia City Planning Commission Tuesday, January 23. 2001 7:15 p.m. in the Couucil Chambers .. ..... Planning Commission proceedings are tape-recori:led and on file in the office of the Community Development Division. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, January 23.2001 at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City of Arcadia, at 240 W. Huntington Drive with Chairman Murphy presiding. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Kalemkiarian, Olson, Murphy ABSENT: Commissioner Rmckner, Huang MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Kalemkiarian, seconded by Commissioner Olson to excuse Commissioners Bruckner and Huang from toriight's meeting. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. OTHERS ATTENDING Community Development Administrator Donna Butler Associate Planner James Kasama Assistant Planner Kenneth Phung Secretary Silva Vergel Commissioner Huang arrived at 7:20p.m. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Butler said that that following documents have been distributed: >- Revision to page 4 of CUP 01-003 >- Letters regarding TM 53344 >- Parking history for the Arcadia Gateway Center MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Kalemkiarian, 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 COMMISSION ON NON-PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS (5 MINlITE LIMIT PER PERSON) - Peter,Ulrich, 447 Huntington Dr. #2, commended Commissioner Bruckner for his participation atthe ""-a Town 'forum. He was concerned with the code requiring only a 10' side yard setback on new R-3 developments. Ahhough, Mi. Ulfich was concerned with the project at 453 Fairview, he was more concerned that the entrances to the garage are on the side of the building. In this type of a design, the setbacks should be greater. He urged the Planning Commission to increase the setback requirement in these types of designs. Ms. Butler said that staff is in the process of revising the multiple-family regulations. Public hearings will be held before both the Planning Commission and City'Council to consider any amendments to the code. I. MINUfES of 119/01 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Kalemkiarian, seconded by Commissioner Olson to approve the Minutes of January 9'" as published. '. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Huang, Kalemkiarian, Olson, Murphy None Commissioner Bruckner 2. PUBLIC HEARING TM53344 453-455 Fairview Ave; Hank Jong Consideration ofa tentative, map for an II-unitresidential condominium project. The staff report was presented and the public heating was opened. Scott Cheng, 11823 Slauson Ave., Santa Fe Springs, said they are in agreement with all of the conditions listed in the staff report. No one else spoke, in fuvor of or in opposition to this item. Chairman Murphy closed the public hearing. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Kalemkiarian, seconded by Commissioner Huang to approve TM 53344 subjecno the conditions listed in the staff report. ROLL CALL: Arcndia City Plaiming Commission 2 1123101 . . ~ k' , ~of' AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Huang, Kalemkiarian, Olson, Murphy None Commissioner Bruckner Chairman Murphy noted that there is a ten-day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by February 2, 2001. ..,~- 3. PUBLIC HEARING TM 53353 925 W. Duarte Rd. Hank Jong Consideration ofa tentative map for an 8-unit detached condominium,project. The staffreport was presented and the public heating was opened. Scott Cheng, 11823 Slauson Ave., Santa Fe Springs, said they are in agreement with all of the conditions listed in the staff report, No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item. Chairman Murphy closed the public hearing. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Huang, seconded by Commissioner Olson to approve TM 53353 subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Huang" Kalemkiarian, Olson, Murphy None Commissioner BruckneI Chairman Murphy noted that there is a ten-day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by February 2, 2001. 4. PUBLIC HEARING TIM 01-001 214 N. Santa Anita Ave. Rick.Morsch of Morsch Eng. For REI Consideration ofa lot line adjustment, Waiver of Parcel Map and a Certificate of Compliance to consolidate 16 lots, a vacated alley, and certain right-of-way adjustments into 2 parcels. The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened. Rick Morsch, 2235 N. Lake Ave., Altadena, representing REI, said they are in agreement with all of the conditions listed in the staffreport. No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item. Arcadia City Planning Commission J 112310 I . @ , , ":-;" .or , . Chairman Murphy closed the public hearing. Ms. Butler did not know what the plans were fOI the comer P!ll;ceL It was her understanding that they woi1ld like to sell the subject lot for development. .~ MOTION It was moved by Commissioner OlsOn, seconded by Commissioner Huang to approve TPM 01- 00 I subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Huang, Kalemkiarian, Olson, Murphy None Commissioner Bruckner Chairman Murphy noted that there is a ten-day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by February 2, 2001. 5. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 01-002 338 E. Huntington Dr. 8MI Arcadia, LLC Consideration of a conditional use permit to operate a 2,970 sq. ft. bakery and eating establishment with seating for up to 62 people. The staff report was presented. Staff said that Coldwell Banker (CB) occupied the subject space but the bakery will only be leasing a portion of that space. There have been inquiries by a beauty salon to lease the remainder space in the center, Commissioner Kalemkiarian could not imagine that the bakery would need and utilize as much.parking as CB. He said there were agents there that stayed all day and occupied 10- I 5 parking spaces. Staff said that the applicant's parking survey included the parking to the east but staffs survey was for the 107 parking spaces. The survey was done right after the holidays so the numbers'are not typical of the normal usage. Even if the seating were reduced, that woi1ld not affect the number of required parking spaces because parking is based upon square.footage and,not number of seats. The public hearing was opened. No one spoke in favor of orin opposition to this item Chairman Murphy closed the public hearing. In reSponse to questions by Commissioner Olson, Staff said that the applicant's contractor had mentioned that they may reduce the seats to 40, but there was no direct response from the applicant. Arcadia City PJanniDg Commissjon 4 Il2JlOl (Jo .!l ~. of . . Ms. Butler said that in talking with Mr. Grosso, who represents the landlord, they have discussed reducing the seating to 40. There has been a great turnover of business at this center due to the nature of the businesses. Sqe has witnessed that at lunch time there might be only 6 available parking spaces but an hour iaterthere inight be 15. Commissioner KaleIDkiarian said that with CB there was no turnover in the parking. He thought that 40 seats were reasonable. In response to concerns expressed by the Planning Commission with regard to ,reducing the seating, Ms. Butler said they could postpone the adoption of the resolution to allow staff time to contact the applicant with regard to the reduction of seats. She indicated that CB had occupied 2 units. Chairman Murphy wondered if the applicant would want to reduce the square footage if the number of seats were reduced? Commissioner Olson was apprehensive with going forward with regard to reducing the number of seats without having the applicant present. He wondered if they would still be interested if the seats were reduced? .He did not think that would make good economical sense. He felt he did not have adequate information to make a decision. Chairman Murphy was concerned that the overflow parking would spill over to the AAA area, which is already crowded. Commissioner Kalemkiarian said this is a dense area Seating for 62 seems excessive, yet 30 is too little. He felt they should proceed with 40 seats. Commissioner Huang said the parking concern is a valid one. On the other hand the ,difference between 30 seats and 40 is nominal. It would be hard to monitor the number of seats. He agreed with Commissioner Kalemkiarian. Commissioner Olson felt 40 would be acceptable but 30 would be too drastic of a reduction. Chairman Murphy disagreed. He felt they are going over the line with this. There is a lack of par king. Although, he thought this is a good use he was concerned with the parking. Commissioner Kalemkiarian said that CB took 10- J'5permanent spaces but tliis u~se Will be different. Economics and the market place will determine the number of spaces. Commissioner Huang said they should go with the 40 and if there is a problem revisit the issue. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Kalemkiarian, seconded by Commissioner Olson to approve CUP 01-002 and adopt Resolution No. 1630 subject to the conditions in the staff report with the amendment that the seats be reduced to 40. Arcadia City P1anriing Commission 5 1123/01 . . ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Huang, Kalemkiarian, Olson Commissioner Murphy Commissioner Bruckner Chairman Murphy noted that there is a five working day appeal period afteI the adoption of the resolution. Appeals are to be filed by January 31,2001. 6. PUBLICHEARING CUP 01-003 614-622 S. First Ave. Jonathan Bames Consideration ofa conditional use perniit to construct a 6,042 sq. ft. church and Sunday school. The staff report was presented. In respoIise to Commissioner Olson's question, staff said the application indicated that they would not I?e holding any weddings, funerals or banquets. Ms. Butler remarked that although they comply with the parking requirement, if there were to be large gatherings, the demand for parking would increase significantly. This condition was included because the applicant stated that there would be no weddings or funerals. The seating is fixed so it would be difficult to, hold banquets. ' The public hearing was opened. HillaryBamer, 2014 S. Seventh PI., Christ SCience Church, said they have been in the City since 1915 and have occupied several different locations within the City. They are currently meeting in a temporary location in San Gabriel and are looking forward to when their new church will be completed so they can move back to Arcadia. They hold 2 Sunday services and one on Wednesdays. There are no special events. They also have 4 membership meetings throughout the year. Rudy Serar, 314 N. First Ave., architect, said they constructed a model for review. They angled the building, whi~h increased and created additional landscape areas. The color and materials of the building will be compatible and will blend in with the area. The provided parking exceeds code requirement. Chairman Murphy liked the design and the elevation. In response to a question by Commissioner Kalernkiarian, Mr. Serar said thaHhey would not be holding any weddings, funerals or banquets. They would not be leasing o,ut their Jacility for any social functions. No one elsespoke,in Javor or in opposition to this item. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Kalemkiarian, seconded by Commissioner Olson to approve CUP 01-003 subjectto the conditions listed in the staff report and adopt Resolution No. 1631. Arcadia City Planning CornnUssion 6 1/23/01 (Jo . .-? . #' . - ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Huang,Kalemkiarian, Olson,-Murphy~ None - Commissioner Bruckner Chairman Murphy noted that there is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the resolution. Appeals are to be filed by January 31,2001. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 7. RESOLUTION NO. 1625 A resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, granting CUP 00-018 for an internet cafe at 1311 S. Baldwin Ave. RESOLUTION NO. 1628 A resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, denying CUP 00-017 to construct and operate a crematory at the existing mortuary at 500 S. First Ave. RESOLUTION NO., 1629 A resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, granting CUP 01-001 to operate a computer consulting business with ,computer video games at 1023' S. Baldwin Ave. Ms. Butler read the titles of the resolutions. Commissioner Olson made corrections to Resolution No. 1628. MOTION It waS moved by Commissioner Kalemkiarian, seconded by Commissioner Olson to adopt ResolutionNos. 1625, 1628 and 1629 and to formally affirm the decisions of December 121b and January 9th and the votes thereon. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Huang, Kalemkiarian, Olson, Murphy None CommissIDnerBruckner Chairman Murphy noted that there is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the resolution. Appeals are to be filed byJanuary 31, 2001. MATIERS FROM CITY COUNCIL Arcadia City, Planning.Commission 7 1/23/01 ~ . '~~ . None MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION Chairman Murphy inquired aiiqut ihe public hearing on the Housing Element and Ms. Butler responded by saying that the Planning Commission is to review all the programs that have been included in the HousingEtement. If the PlannIng Commission feels that other programs should be included then they can make that recommendation. The Planning Commission is to determine if the proposed Housing Element is adequate. They are to review policies that have been set fortb or determine if additional emphasis should be placed on already existing policies or new policies should be added. The required low-income housing numbers has been set by SCAG,and cannot be changed. Based upon corru;nents received at the Planning Commission meeting, the Draft Housing Element may be revised to reflect the comments and discussion at the meeting. The Draft Housing Element will then be forwarded to State Housing and Community Development (HCD) for its review and comment. The HCD review period is 60 days. Once comments are received from HCD, the Draft will be revised and, if necessary, revisions to the Draft Housing Element will be completed. After the revisions have been made, public hearings on the revised Housing Element will be scheduled before both the Planning CotnnlisSion and the City Council. MODIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING ACTIONS None MATTERS FROM STAFF I. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS 2. UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT ommission Arcadia City Planning Commission 8 1/23/01