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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 13, 2003 L'a . . MINUTES . Areadia City Planning Commiss.ion Tuesday, May 13,2003 7:00 p.m. in tbe Arcadia City Conneil Cbamben PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ThePlanningr<:;ommission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, May 13,2003 at 7:00 p.rn. in the Arcadia Council Chan3bers of the City of Arcadia, at 240 W. Huntington Dr. with CiIairman Olson presiding. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: . Commissioners Baderian,.Hsu, Lucas, Wen, Olson ABSENT: None OTHERS ATTENDING Council Member Gail Marshall Community Deveiopment Administrator Donna Butler Associate Planner Joe Lambert Assistant Planner Tom Li Senior Adminig(rative Assistant Silva Vergel SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON-PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS (S MINUTE LIMIT PER PERSON) None 1. PUBLIC HEARING TPM 2003-007 200S. Third Ave. Hank Jong Consideration of a tentative parcel map for a 3-unit residential condominium project. The staff report was presented. In reply to a question from Commissioner Lucas, Mr. Lambert said that the project complies with the new R-3 regulations. Turfblock will be utilized on the narrow portions of the driveway. Chairman Olson said that there is an oak tree on the school site which is next door to the project and wondered if the tree would be protected. Mr. Lambert indicated that a tree encroachment was approved fur the oak tree. The public hearing was opened. . . Scott Chang, 11823 Slauson Ave., Santa ,Fe Springs, 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. Motion It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to approve TPM 2003-007, file Negative Declaration subject to all the conditions listed.in the staffreport. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Baderian, Hsu, Lucas, Wen, Olson None Chairman Olson noted that there is a ten-<lay appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by May 23rd. 2. PUBLIC HEARING TPM 2003-008 188 W. Las Tunas Dr. Daryl Christian Consideration of a tentative parcel map to consolidate 4 parcels and divide them into 2 lots for a potential commercial development. The staff report was presented. Commissioner Lucas inquired about the 29' driveway that leads to Live Oak. He wondered if there was a need for that parcel to retain 60' to the west of the proposed site? He thought that they need to look at the long term. Therefore, a larger lot would be better to develop. Mr. Li replied that the intent is to have a shared driveway for both parcels. Ms. Butler said that the plans for the development of that site have nOt been sUbmitted. However, there Will be shared'parking between the properties. She indiCated that there are no minimum lot sizes in the commercial zones. Often, unusual lot configurations are done to accommodate land uses instead of making neat and clean -10 lines. This-is' being done in this-manner to ensure that each tenant will have access to the driveway. There will be a reciprocal easement which Will have to be recorded to allow for the use of the driveway. She indicated that the westerly driveway will remain as is and nothing will change in that respect. The public hearing'was opened. Daryl Christian, 14712 Franklin Ave., Tustin, said they are in agreement with all ofthe conditions in the staff, report. They want to ensure that they will always have access to the driveway and that is why the lots are designed as proposed. It is important to have access to that comer. He did not know what would go on the other lot but indicated that they are looking to develop it. No one else spoke in fuvor of or in opposition to this itern. Arcadia City Planning Commissiol:l 2 5/13103 . . Chairman Olson closed the public hearing. . Motion It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to approve TPM 2003-008, file Negative Declaration subject to all the conditions listed in the staff report. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Baderian, Hsu, Lucas, Wen, Olson None Chairman Olson noted that there is a ten-day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by May 23'd. CONSENT ITEMS 3. MINUTES 4/21iil3 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to approve the Minutes of April 22nd as published. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Baderian, Hsu, Lucas, Wen, Olson None MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL Council Member Marshall said that the Planning Commission is comprised of the "cream of the crop". She thanked the P.lanning Commission for their many hours of service and said that it was a pleasure to be back. .she discussed briefly the yellow ribbons that have been placed around town in support of the troops. She announced the upcoming events in the City. She indicated that at their last meeting the City Council discussed the idea of whether there should be a median on Baldwin Ave. between Duarte Rd. and Naomi Ave. She said the City Council-was split on this issue with one member absent. She strongly encouraged the Planning Commission to let the City Council know how they feel about this idea. MATIERSFROM PLANNING COMMISSION Commissioner Badeiian indicated that ,he would be absent from the July 8th and September 23'd meetings and asked to be excused and Commissioner Hsu said that he would be absent from the May 27th meeting. ' An:8dia City Planning Commission 3 SII3/03 . . MODIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING ACTIONS Chairman Olson summarized the Modification Committee actions. , MATTERS FROM STAFF 1. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS 2. UPLANNlNG COMMISSIONOMING AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Butler indicated that Jim Kasama's last day with the City will be on June 201h. The City has began advertising for the position but did not anticipate that it would be filled until mid July. Building Services would be losing Connie Schacatano, Building Tech II, who has been promoted to Executive Assistant in the City Manager's office. So, Community Development will be losing two valuable employees. ADJOURNMENT 7:20 p.rn. Is/Donna Butier Secretary, Arcadia Planning Commission Arca:dia City Planning Commission 4 SI13103