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An:adia City Planning COIl1ll1issiOD
Tuesday. September 9. 2003
7:00 poOl. Intbe An:adia City Council Cbambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, September 9, 2003
at 7:00 p.m. in the Arcadia Council Chambers of the City of Arcadia, at 240 W. Huntington Dr. witb
Chairman Baderian presiding.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
CommissionersHsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian
None
OTHERS ATTENDING
Council Member Gail Marshall
Community Development Administrator Donna Butler
Associate Planner Joe Lambert
Planning lntern Andrew Gonzales
Senior Administrative Assistant Silva Vergel
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
Ms. Butler indicated that a revised agenda was distributed.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Hsu, seconded by Commissioner Lucas to read all resolutions
by title only and waive reading the fully body of the resolution.
AYES:
NOES:
Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian
None
TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE
PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON-PUBLIC HEARING MA TfERS (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER
PERSON)
None
1. PUBLIC HEARlNGTPM 2003-019
1132-36 Sunset Blvd.
Daniel Wu
Consideration ofa tentative parcel map for a 2-unit residential condominium project.
The staff report was presented.and the public hearing.was opened.
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Heather Barnes, Tritech Assoc., 2133 S. Baldwin, 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 Baderian closed the public hearing.
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Wen to approve TPM
2003-019 subject to all the conditions listed in the staff report.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian
None
Chairman Baderian noted that there is a ten-day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by
September 22nd.
Chairman Baderian abstained from this item because he resides within 300' of the subject property.
2. PUBLIC HEARING TPM 2003-020
23 W. Foothill Blvd.
Orlando Clarizio, Jr.
Consideration ofa.tentative parcel map creating two lots from one.
The staff report was presented.
In answer to comments by Commissioner Wen, Mr. Lambert said that this is an irregularly shaped lot
The driveway on Foothill Blvd. will not change and will remain. The subdivision along Foothill Blvd.
will create two lots; one that is 102' and another that is 77' wide. The C-2 zone does not have a
minimum lot requirement. The church will remain. These lots.are not in the Homeowners Association.
Mr. Lambert went on to say that he could not find any record of another subdivision on these lots.
The public hearing was opened.
Greg Zimmerman, Zimmerman Engineer, 837 W. Christopher St., West Covina, said that the applicant
would like to purchase the property and construct a commercial building which would be consistent with
the zoning. He inquired about the condition of approval regarding grading and drainage.
Orlando Clarizio, 57 W. Sycamore, indicated that he intends to construct a professional office building.
They are in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report. He indicated that the lot fronting
Santa Anita would not be developed and that the development would not impact the church parking.
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:rMs. Butler said that the conditions of approval referred by Mr. Zimmerman would not need to be
complied with until the property is actually being improved and building permits have been issued.
Tom Schriver, Pastor of the church, 23 W. Foothill, gave a brief history of why the lot is configured at
its current state. This will not impact their parking or operation. If this sale goes through, then they will
use the proceeds to make improvements to the church. .
No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item.
Chairman Pro Tem Lucas closed the public hearing.
Ms; Butler indicated that the lot line adjustment as proposed would comply with all zoning and building
code requirements.
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to approve TPM
2003-020 subject toth", conditions in the staff report.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN;
Commissioners Hsu, Olson, Wen, Lucas
None
Chairman Baderian
Chairman Pro Tern Lucas noted that there is a tencday appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by
Monday, September 2:zm.
CONSENT ITEM
3. RESOLUTION NO. 1698
A resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, granting CUP
2003-009 for a before and after school program at 23 W. Foothill Blvd.
Ms. Butler read the title of the resolution.
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Lucas, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to adopt Resolution
No. 1698 and formally affirm the decision of August 26th.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: .
Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Wen
None
Commissioner Olson, Baderian
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,.' . Chairman Baderiannoted that there is a fiveworking-day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by
September 16m. .
MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Marshall discussed the new Police Station and the upcorningceremony. She informed
the Planning Commission about the upcoming Centennial Ball scheduled for Saturday and indicated that
they could contact the City Manager's office to see if there are any tickets still available.
MATIERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION
Chairman Baderian indicated that he would be absent from the September 23M meeting and
Commissioner Lucas indicated that he would miss the October 281h meeting.
Commissioner Olson thanked Mr.. Lambert and Mr. Gonzales for their presentations at the Modification
Committee meeting and thought-they did a good job. - He commended staff for always being well
prepared for the meetings.
MODIFlCA TION COMMITTEE MEETING ACTIONS
Commissioner Olson summarized the Modification Committee actions.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
I. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
2. UPLANNING COMMISSIONOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Ms. Butler summarized the recent actions taken by City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
7:30 p.m.
/slDonna Butler
Secretary, Arcadia Planning Commission
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