HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOVEMBER 25, 2003
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Arcadia City Planning Commission
Tnesday, November 25, 2003
7:00 p.rn. in the Arcadia City Council Chambers
6:00 p.rn.
Council Cbambers Conference Room
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Wen, Olson, Baderian
OTHERS ATTENDING
Council Member Gail Marshall
City Attorney Steve Deitsch
Assistant City Manager/DevelopmentServices Direetor Don Penman
Community Development Administrator Donna Butler
City Engineer Phil Wray
Associate Plaqner Joe Lambert
TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN TIlE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS
TIlE PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON-PUBLICIlEARING ITEMS - 5 minute time limit
per person
1. STUDY SESSION
The City Attorney conducted a discussion regarding evidence, ,findings, conditions and conflicts
of interest and the Brown Act.
7:00 p.m.
Council Cbambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, November 25,
2003 at 7:00 p.m, in the Arcadia Council Chambers of the City of Arcadia, at 240 W, Huntington Dr.
with Chairman Baderian presiding,
ROLLCALL:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian
None
OTHERS ATTENDING
Council Memb~rGail Marshall
Community Development Administrator Donna Butler
City Engineer Phil Wray
Senior Planner Lisa Flores
Associate Planner Joe Lambert
Senior Administrative Assistant Silva Vergel
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
Ms, Butler il/dicated that an e-mail was reeeived and has been distributed from Dick Suchter in favor of
1048 Volante Dr,
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Wen, seeonded' by Commissioner Hsu to read all resolutions by
title only and waive reading the full body of the resolution, The motion passed by voice vote
with no one dissenting.
TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN TIlE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS TIlE
PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON-PUBUC HEARING MATIERS (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER
PERSON)
None
1. PUBUC HEARING CUP 2003-012
171 E, Live Oak Ave,
Carlon Tsai
Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit with a parking modification for a 700 Sq, ft,
restaurant serving beer and wine with 28 seats in Unit D and an 800 sq, ft. cafel tea house with
9 seats.in Unit E, with an incidental outdoor dining area.
The public hearing was opened and continued to December 9th meeting,
2. PUBUC HEARING TM 60096
112~1l26 S, ~fayflower Ave,
Hank Jong
Consideration ofa tentative map for a 5-lot single-family subdivision.
The public hearing was opened and continued to December 9th meeting,
3. PUBUC HEARING TPM.2003-025
1111 Valencia Way and 301-317 E, Foothill Blvd,
Mr. And Mrs. Frank Wong
Consideration of a tentative parcel map for a lot line adjustment.
Phil Wray, City Engineer, presented the staff report and the public hearing was opened,
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No one spoke on this item.
Chairman Baderian closed the public.hearing,
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Wen to close the public
hearing. The motion passed by vQice vote with no one dissenting,
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Wen to approve TPM 2003-
025 subjeet to the conditions listed in the staff report.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
Commissioners Hsu, LucaS, Olson, Wen, Bltdt:riali
None
Chairman Baderian noted that there isa ten day appeal period, Appeals are to be filed by December
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Ms. Butler introduced Lisa Flores, the City's new Senior Planner,
4. PUBLIC HEARING MP 2003-010 & TR 2003-017
270 Orange Grove Ave,
Steve Perelaz
Consideration of modifications and Oak Tree encroachment for the construction of a new 7,568
sq, ft" two-story residence, including 8 5-car garage,
The staff report was presented, Ms, Flores noted that cOndition no. 5 had been amended.
In answer to a question by Commissioner Wen, Ms. Flores indicated that one of the trees is located in
the public ri~ht:.of-way,
In reply to a question from Commissioner Lucas, Ms, Butler said that the codeaUows an applicant to
request modifications for an entry to exceed the maximum 14' height limitation. Staff tries to
discourage higher entries but there are cases where a higher entry is in keeping with the design of the
house such as a Mediterranean or Colonial style house. In this case, the Architectural Review Board has
worked with the property owner in designing the home and is comfortable with.the design.
Commissioner Lucas was concerned that-these requests would become routine and they would see it
regularly.
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, Ms, Butler replied that in this case the entry is compatible with the type of design and she did not think
that there would be many homes with this style.
The public hearing was opened,
Ai Buangsuwon, 2323 Pinecrest Dr" Altadena, the architect of the project said they are in agreement
with all of the conditions listed in the staff report. This is a wide lot and the 21' high entry will not be
out of place, They did redesign per the Architectural Review Board's request and they have given their
blessing of this design. He felt this was harmonious with what is in the area,
No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item,
Chairman Baderian closed the public hearing,
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Lucas, seeonded by Commissioner Olson to close the public
hearing, The motion passed by voice vote with no one dissenting,
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Wen to approve MP 2003-
010 and TR 2003-017 subjeetto the conditions listed in the staff report with amendment as
stated by Ms. Flores,
ROLL CALl-:
AYES:
NOES:
CommissionersHsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian
None
Chairman Baderian noted that there is a five working day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by
December 4tb
5. PUBLIC HEARING MP20~12
285 W. Foothill Blvd.
Sanyao Int'l
Consideration ofafront yard modification for a proposed 7,400 sq. ft, singl~family residence,
The staff.repprt was presented and the public hearing was opened,
Robert Tong, Sanyao !nt'1. 255 Santa Clara, said they were in agreement with all of the conditions in the
staff report, He explained the reason for their request and said that originally they had a 100' setback
and the Architectural Review Board requested 107' and they agreed, In this case, their rear yard will be
smaller than their front yard,
No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item.
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'Chairman Baderian closed the public. hearing,
MOTION:
It wllS moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner LucaS to close the public
hearing, The motion passed by voice vote with no one dissenting.
Commissioner Lucas remarked that under the circumstances of this proposal, it seems inconsequential
that the swimming pool is dictating where the home.should be located.
Commissioner Olson felt this was an appropriate request considering that the setback is dictated by the
adjacent properties.
MOTION:
It Was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to approve MP 2003-
012 subject to the conditions listed in the staffreport,
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
Commissioners.Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian
None
Chairman Baderian noted that there is a five working day appeal period, Appeals are to be filed by
December 41h,
6. PUBLIC HEARING.MC 2003-056
1048 Volante Dr,
John Ford
Consideration of a modification to reduce the second-story side yard setback for the
conversion of a 1,254 sq, ft, attic area into livable space and construct a 218 sq, ft. second-
story addition,
The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened,
Marla Nadolney, 125 N, Sycamore, San Gabriel, the architect of the project feltthe description given by'
staff was confusing, Their addition will be to the rear of the house and would not be visible from the
street, In fact, the front elevation would be unchanged,
No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item,
Chairman Baderian closed the public hearfug.
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Lucas, seconded by Commissioner Olson to close the public
hearing, The motion passed by voice vote with no one disSenting,
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MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Lucas to approve MC 2003-
056 subject to the conditions listed in the staff report.
ROLLCALL:
AYES:
NOES:
Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian
None
Chairman Baderian noted that there is a five working day appeal period, Appeals are to be filed by
December 4th.
CONSENT ITEM
7. MINUTES OF 10/28/3
REGO~NDATION: Approve
MOTION:
!twas moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to approve the Minutes of
10/28/3 as published.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
MATTERS. FROM CITY COUNCIL
Commissioners Hsu, Olson, Wen, Baderian
None
Commissioner Lucas
Council MeJDber Marshall indicated that the Arcadia Municipal Code is now on-line, She also
announced the upcoming City events, She asked to be excused from the December 9th meeting and
possibly the first meeting in January, She wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving,
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Commissioner Hsu was concerned about allowing the 14' high entry and did not want to have cookie
cutter type homes where developers will indicate that the house is Mediterranean or Colonial just to
have that high of an entry. He did not want to set a precedent.
Ms, Butler replied that has not been an issue and said that staff strongly discourages 14' high entries,
She remarked that these requests would require Planning Commission approval, She did not think that
there would be an abundance of these requests,
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- . chiurman BlIderian asked that staff put an item on the January 13th meeting regarding .issues that the
Planning Commission would like to discuss with City Council at their study session,
MODIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING. ACTIONS
Comrnission<<;T Olson summarized the Modification Committee actions,
MATTERS FROM:STAFF
I, CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
2, PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEMS
Ms. Butler wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving,
ADJOURNMENT
7:45p,m,
IslDonna Butler
Secretary, Arcadia Planning Commission
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