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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 25, 2002 -I) , MINUTES . Arcadia City Planning Commission Tnesday, June 25, 2002 7:15 p.m. in 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, June 25,2002 at 7:15 p.rn. in the Council Chambers of the City of Arcadia, at 240 W. Huntington Drive with Chairman Pro Tern Olson presiding. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ABSENT: Commissioners Baderian, Huang, Murphy, Olson Commissioner Kalernkiarian MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Baderian to excuse Commissioners Huang and Kalemkiarian from tonight's meetings. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. OTHERS ATTENDING Council Member John Woo Community Development Administrator Donna Butler Senior Planner James Kasama Associate Planner Joe Lambert Senior Administrative Assistant Silva Vergel SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Butler said that the following was distributed With regard.to item no. 3 on agenda (CUP 02-008): . A letter from the adjacent property owner, The Emmanuel Assembly of God Church in support of the proposed self-serve gas station and convenience mart. . A letter of opposition from Mr. And Mrs. Schweiner of 1121 Oakwood Dr. . Photographs of a similar self-serve gas station and convenience mart that was recently completed in the City of South Gate. Commissioner Huang arrived at 7:18 p.rn. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON-PUBLIC HEARlNG.MATTERS (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER PERSON) None , . 1. MINUTES 6/11102 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Olson to approve the Minutes of June 11 th as published. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Baderian, Huang, Murphy, Olson None Commissioner KaIemkiarian COmmissioner Huang abstained fromthisitem. Chairman Pro Tem Olson said that due to Commissioner Huang's abstention on this item a 2-1 vote would be an approval of the item. On the other items on the agenda a 3 vote would be needed for approval. 2. PUBLIC HEARING TM 53890 1432-1516 S. Eighth Ave. Hank Jong Consideration of a tentative map for an II-lot single-family residential subdivision. The staffreport was presented and the public hearing was opened. Jeffrey Lee, 255 E. Santa Clara, said they are in agreement with all of the. conditions in the staff report. No one else spoke in mvor of or in opposition to this item. Chairman Pro Tem Olson closed the public bearing, In reply to a question by Commissioner Baderian, Ms. Butler said the code's definition of irregular shaped lots is unique even though lots 5 and 6 do not meet the 100' minimum depth requirements when measured in accordance with the lot depth definition. Modifications from the Subdivision Regulations are necessary for the depth of these Jots. The lot depth deficiencies are technicalities based on code definition. The effective depths are approximately 120' and each of the two lots will have ample area for a new house. Commissioner Murphy commented that he hated to see large single-fiunilyzoned lots cut up; however, he could not see any grounds for denial of this project With the exception of two minor modifications, it conforms to code. Arcadia City Planning Comn.uSSioD 2 6125102 , . MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Barlerian, seconded by Commissioner Olson to approve TM 53890 subjectto the conditions listed. in the staffreport. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Commissioners Baderian, Murphy, Olson None Commissioner Huang Commissioner KaIemkiarian Chairman Pro Tern Olson noted.that there isa ten day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by July 5th. 3. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 2002-008 & ADR 2002..014 5 W. Foothill Blvd. - Arco Services Station Fred Fiedler and Associates for ARCOIBP West Coast Products Consideration of a conditional use permit and architectural design review to replace'an existing service station with a new 24-hour self-serve gas station and 1,700 sq. ft. convenience store with beer and wine sales for off-site consumption. The staff report was presented. Mr. Kasama stated that the driveways will be consolidated so that there is only one driveway on each street frontage, and the driveways will be located further away from. the intersection of Foothill Blvd. and Santa Anita Ave. Also, a deceleration lane will be'provided along Foothill Blvd. to more safely facilitate access from the street. Staff thought that the L.E.D. laser light strip should be deleted from the design. In reply to Commissioner Huang Mr. Kll""m.. said that the 1aser light could be replaced with a painted strip and Commissioner Huang remarked that a painted strip would not be visible at night whereas the laser light could be seen. The public hearing was opened. Alex Cueves, representing ARCO, 2322 S. Third. Arcadia, the project manager said they are in agreement with all of the conditions listed in the staff with the exception of the one regarding the laser light and the pole sign. The lighting strip along the top isilIuminated with neon type lighting. It produces 1/3 of the illumination of a neon light. The distributed photo shows an example of one that they have just completed in the City of South Gate. It goes well with the building and they feel that it should be left as part of the design. The canopy's rounded design and the convenience mart's rounded corners and this laser light go well with each other, If the light ise1iminated it will not flow as nicely. It is difficult to substitute a light with a painted strip that will not be visible at night. With regard to the pole sign, he stated that the sign is already existing, so they are not requesting to place a new pole sign, they are only asking to be able to keep it and place a new sign on it. Ifthey do not have a pole sign, they will be at a disadvantage with the other service station across the street that has a pole sign. Araldia City Plaming Commission 3 6125102 , . In response to a question by Commissioner Murphy, Mr. Cueves said that the laser light is low intensity. Tom Shriver, Pastor of the. Emmanuel Assembly of God Church, 23 W. Foothill Blvd., asked that there be a 6' high wall around the perimeter of the property which he feh would provide safety for his property. He did not object to the advertising light and feh that it would provide continuity, or to the sale of alcoholic beverages. In response to a question by Commissioner Murphy, Mr. Cueves said that they did not object to having a 6' high wall along the perimeter of the property. They could also use landscaping which would be friendlier thana wall. He was willing to work with Mr. Shriver. Ms. Butler said that code does not require a perimeter wall around commercial properties. It is mandatory to have one along the north property line because it is an ReO zoned lot. No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item. Chairman Pro Tern Olson closed the public hearing. In answer to a question from Commissioner Baderlan, Ms. Butler said that when the City adopted the new guidelines it was determined that pole signs should be discouraged, that monument signs are the sign of choice. Several recent projects have been required to have monument signs in lieu of free standing pole signs. She did not think that the monument sign would put ARCO at a disadvantage with the station on the SW corner, of the intersection, since ARCO's prices are the most reasonable in town. Staifis not in favor ofa pole sign and she was confidentthat ARCO could design a nice monument. sign. Commissioner Huang remarked that this is a busy intersection. He asked if the curb cuts could be further moved away from the intersection. Mr. Kasama explained that currently, there are two driveways on each street. Staff has worked very hard with the applicant to reduce the number of driveways. The driveway on Santa Anita has been moved further north from the intersection without making it too difficuh to get into the site, Stafffeels that a significant improvement has been made by reducing the number of driveways and by relocating the driveways further away from the intersection and by providing a de~eleration lane along Foothill Blvd. Commissioner Huang concurred with staff'with regarding the pOle sign; after al~ thiS is a gateway to a residential area. Itis the last commercial use before the residential uses. Therefore, a monument sign would be more appropriate and would integrate better with the residential properties to the north. He thought that the laser light is thin and elegant looking. He liked how it looked on the service station in the City of South Gate that was depicted in the photos that were submitted. Commissioner Olson agreed with regard to the laser light. He did not think that it would impact the neighborhood and he thought it looked modem He was in agreement with regard to the monument sign. Even though the station across the street has a pole sign, ARCO is in the process of change and this is an opportunity to downsize the sign. Arcadia City Plarming Commission 4 6fl,m , . " Commissioner Murphy said that the design and configuration of the pump island in relation to Foothill Blvd. are much more desirable than the current situation. He liked the single driveway on each street and was pleased that there would be a deceleration lane on Foothill Blvd. However, he wished that the design would not be this modem MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Huang, secOnded by Commissioner Murphy to approve CUP 2002-008 & ADR 2002-014 subject to the conditions listed in the staff report, and permit the neon laser light, file the Negative Declaration and direct staff to prepare the appropriate resolution to be adopted at the P1anning Commission's July 9th meeting. ROLLCALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Baderian, Huang, Murphy, Olson None Commissioner Kalemkiarian Chairman Pro Tern Olson noted that there is a five working day appeal period after the adopton of the resolution. The resolution will be adopted on July 9th. Appeals are to be filed by July 17th. 4. PUBLIC HEARING MP 2002-014 1165 Columbia Rd. Kaling Wong Consideration of modifications for a proposed rebuild ofan existing single-fumily residence. The staff report was presented Mr. Lambert said that the request and recommendation by staff are the same as what was previously approved. The only change is that portions of the interior have been reconfigured. The requested modification and the footprint of the house are the same as the previous plan. This project was approved unanimously by the Planning Commission on August 22, 2000 and staff's recommendations have not changed from the pre.vious approval The.public hearing was opened. Joe Ramos, 2075 N. First Ave., Upland, indicated that the owner who received the original approval has moved out of California and allowed the modification to expire. The presentoWDer purchased the home from him and with the exception of a few minor changes would like to remodel the home per the previous approval. They are in agreement with all of the conditions listed in the staff report. No onee1se spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item. Chairman Pro Tern Olson closed the public hearing. MOTION An:adia City Planning CommisSion 5 6Il5102 , . , . It was moved by Commissioner, Baderian seconded by Commissioner Huang to approve MP 200i-0 14, subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Baderian, Huang, Murphy, Olson None Commissioner Kalemkiarian Chairman Pro Tern Olson noted that there is a five working day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by Juiy 300. MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL Council Member Wuo said that he would be absent from the next Planning Commission meeting. He indicated that at the last City Council meeting, they decided to interview all 12 applicants for the various Commissions. They wiJl be conducting the interviews on August8dt and have set aside 6 hours for this task. He indicated that the outgoing Planning Commissioners are being asked to continue to serve on this Commission until their replacements have been appointed. MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION Commissioner Murphy urged the City Council to look at R-l zoned lots and to prevent the cutting up of these large lots. Arcadia is known as "Community of Homes" and he was concerned with this issue. MODIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING ACTIONS Chairman Pro Tem Olson noted that there was no Modification Committee meeting today. MATTERS FROM STAFF 1. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS 2. UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Butler discussed the upcoming agenda items. ~he remarked that staff is looking at the City's sign regulations. ADJOURNMENT 8:00 p.rn. /slDonna Butler Secretary, Arcadia Planning Commission Arcadia tity Planning CommiSSion 6 6/2SI02