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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 22, 2003 '(I) . MINUTES . Arcadia City Planning Cnmmi<$ion Tuesday, July 22, 2003 7:00 p.m. in the Arcadia City Council Chamben PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, July 22,2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the Arcadia Council Chambers of the City of Arcadia, at 240 W. Huntington Dr. with Chairman Baderian presiding. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ABSENT: Commissioners ~ Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian None OTHERS ATTENDING Council Member Gail Marshall Community Development Administrator Donna Butler Associate Planner Joe Lambert Senior Administrative Assistant Silva Vergel SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None 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 mOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON-PUBLIC HEARlNGMAlTERS (5 MINUTE LlMIT PER PERSON) None 1. PUBLIC HEARING TPM 2003-009 31 Lucille St. Richfield Dynasty Investment; Inc. Consideration ofa tentative parcel map for a 2-unit residential condominium project. The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened. . . Heather Barnes, Tritech Associates, 2133 S. Baldwin Ave., 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 Lucas to approve TPM 2003-009 subject to all the conditions listed in the staffreport and file Negative Declaration ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian None ChainnanBaderilln noted that there is !! ten-day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by August 2nd. 2. PUBLIC HEARING MP 2003-003 & ADR 2003-018 928 W. Duarte Rd. Andy Yu Consideration of a modification for the construction of a new 3,237 sq. ft. single-family dwelling on a,36' wide lot in the R-3 zone. The staff report was presented. in answer to a question by Commissioner Olson, Mr. Lambert explained the density requirements. Based on code requirements it is virtually impossible to develop this lot with a multiple-family project without significant modifications. in reply to a question by Commissioner Lucas, Mr. Lambert replied by saying thatthis lot is virtually landlocked. He.explained the uses surrounding the subject property are developed with large apartment units or condominiums. The public hearing was opened. No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item. Chairman Baderianclosed the public hearing. MOTION: It was moved by Commissi()ner Lucas, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to approve MP 2003- 003 & ADR 2003-018 subject to the conditions in the staff report. Arcadia City Planning Commission 2 7/22103 ,. . . 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 July 30.b 3. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 200~ &.ADR 2003-060 306-310 S. First Hank long Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit and Architectural Design Review Application to construct an approximate 26,900 square foot mixed-use project featuring eight residential units and 10,767 squarereet of commercial space at 306-310 S. First Avenue. RESOLUTION NO. 1695 A Resolution of the City of Arcadia, California, granting CUP 2003-005 for the construction of a mixed use project at 306-310 S. First Ave. The staff report was presented. In reply to a question by Commissioner Lucas, ML Lambert replied by saying that the second level will not cantilever over the driveway because it is setback. He explained the reasoning behind the proposed parking. During architectural design review, it was determined, after lengthy analysis and considering that parking garages are difficult, to require them to provide adequate parking would be cumbersome. After consideration, staff felt that it would be better to require less compact spaces and require a minimal modification than to comply with code and have more compact spaces. This decision was based on the fact that there is on-street parking available on First and California and that some patrons may not want to utilize. the parking garage. There are pillars and structural posts in the parking garage which make parking a little more difficult in a parking garage. Commissioner Wen concurred with staff regarding the parking recommendation. He thought that compact spaces could cause problems. He was confused about the residents vs. commercial parking area and Mr. Lambert explained the parking layout for the residential and commercial uses.___ _ Mr. Lambert said that approval will be for both the CUP and the architectural design review. The color scheme and features are a part of the architectural design review. With respect to the style of the project, Mr. Lambert indicated that hopefully this would set a trend of diverse developments. He explained that the parking along First and California is parallel parking and there will be no loss of spaces as a result of this project. The public hearing was opened. Romolo, De Paolis, property owner, 310-316 first, said they are in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report. . An:adia City Planriing Commission 3 711.2J03 ., . . . 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, seconded by Commissioner Wen to approve CUP 2003-005 & ADR 2003-060 subject to the conditions in the staff report, and file Negative Declarationand adopt Resolution No, 1695. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen,Baderian None Chairman Baderian noted that five working day appeal period after the adoption of the resolution. Appeals are to be. filed by July 30tb CONSENT ITEM 4. MINUTES OF 7/812003 RECOMMENDATION: Approve .It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Wen to approve the Consent Item. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian None MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL Council Member Marshall announced upcoming city events and recent City Council actions. She indicated that Council Member Kovacic is now the mayor-for a 3-months-and Council Member Wuo will be the Mayor the.next 3-months. She discussed the various activities that have been scheduled for August 5th which is Arcadia's lOoU' Birthday. MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION Commissioner Lucas indicated that he would be absent from the next meeting. Commissioner Olson congratulated Commissioner Baderian for being nominated to be the Chairman. In turn, Chairman Baderian thanked Commissioner Lucas for chairing the previous meeting. Arcadia City Planning Commission 4 7/22/03 otI'.. ' . . . MODIFICATION COMMlTTEE MEETING ACTIONS Commissioner Olson summarized the Modification Committee actions. MATTERS FROM STAFF 1. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS 2. UPLANNING COMMlSSIONOMING AGENDA ITEMS None ADJOl1RNM:ENT 7:45 p.m. Is/Donna Butler Secretary, Arcadia Planning Commission Arcadia City PlanniDg Commission 5 7/22/03