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Home My WebLink AboutJANUARY 14, 2003 .1) . MINUTES . Arcadia City Planning Commission Tuesday, January 14,2003 7:00 p.m. in tbe.Arcadia Library PLEDGE OF ALLEorANCE The Planning Commission ofthe City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, January 14, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the Arcadia Library of the City of Arcadia, at 20 W. Duarte Rd. with Chairman Olson presiding. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ABSENT: Commissioners Baderian, Hsu, Lucas, Wen, Olson None OTHERS ATTENDING Council Member John Wuo Community Development Adininistrator Donna Butler Senior Planner Jim Kasama Associate Planner Joe Lambert Senior Administrative Assistant Silva Veigel SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Butler distributed a new plan for item no. 6 on the agenda regarding the service station. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON-PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER PERSON) None MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to read all resolutions by title only and waive reading the full body of the resolution. The motionpassed by voice vote with none dissenting. 1. MINUTES 12/10/02 Chairman Olson said that on page 9 of the minutes it should state that ".. .accomplishing anything by FAR because i1 does not include... " MOTION It was moved by Chairman Olson,secoilded by Commissioner Baderian to approve the Minutes of December 101ll as amended, . . ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Baderian, Hsu, Lucas, Wen, Olson None 2. PUBLIC HEARING TPM 2003-001 331 Diamond Shin Un Consideration of a tentative parcel map for Ii 2-unit residential. condominium project. The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened. Gail Littlejohn, Tritech Assoc., 135 N. San GabrielBlvd.,San Gabriel, said they are in agreement with all ofthe conditions listed in the staff report. No one else spoke inmvor Of or in opposition to this item. Chairman Olson closed the public hearing. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Wen to approve TPM 2003-001, subject to the conditions. listed in the staff report and file the Negative Declaration. 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 January 27th. 3. PUBLIC HEARING TMS3968 1211 S. Golden West Hank Jong Consideration of a tentative map for a 6-unit residential condominium project. The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened. Kevin Tsi, 11823 Slauson, Santa Fe Springs, said they are in agreement with all of the. conditions listed in the staff report. No one else spoke in favor ofor in opposition to this item. Chairman Olson closed the pubiic hearing. Arcadia City Planning Commission 2 1114103 . . MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Chairman Olson to approve TM 53968, subject to the conditions listed in the'staffreport and file the Negative Declaration. 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 January 27111. 4, PUBLIC HEARING TPM 2003-003 215 S. Fifth Ave. Silas Hong Consideration of a tentative parcel map for a 2-unit residential condominum project. The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened. Kevin Li, Caliland Eng., representing the property owner, said they are in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report. No olleelse spoke in.favor of or in opposition to this item. Chairman Olson closed.the public hearing, MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Baderiari, seconded by Commissioner Lucas to approve TPM 2003-003, subject to the conditions listed in the staff report and file the NegativeDeclaration. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Baderian, Hsu, Lucas, Wen, Olson Nolie Chairman Olson noted that there is a ten-day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by January 27111. 5. PUBLIC HEARING TPM 2003-004 400 S. Baldwin Ave. Westfield Development Corp. Consideration of a tentative parcel map for a lot lii1e readjustment at the Westfield Shoppingtown at Santa Anita. The staff report was presented. Arcadia City Planning'Commission 3 1114/03 . . In reply to a question from the Commission, Ms. Butler stated that there would be no impact on the parking. The lots have been re-parceled and reconfigured, so each of the major tenants has its own parcel. The public hearing was opened. John Healy; Westfield Corp., 11601 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, was present. No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item. Chairman Olson closed the public hearing. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Wen to approve TPM .2003-004. 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 January 27lh. 6. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 2003-001 & ADa 2-57 102 E. Huntington Dr. Sirius LLC Consideration of a conditional use permit and architectural design review to expand and convert an existing service station into a 24-hour fueling station with 8 fueling positions, a 3,720 square foot building with 2,000 sq, ft. of convenience mart sales area with beer & wine sales for off-site consumption. The staff report was presented. In answer to a question from Commissioner Hsu, Mr. Kasama said that. condition 6 could be amended if problems arise. He went on to say that. the building would be virtually new and would be constructed closer to the alley. The area behind the building adjacent to the alley will be landscaped. Commissioner Baderian remarked that'it appeared to him that there were too many of these convenience marts in the same vicinity, a11.ofwhich have been approved within the past year. He was concerned that there would be 4 convenience marts in such close proximity to one another. Mr. Kasama responded by saying that service bays are no longer being supported by servicing automobiles. It is not feasible and too costly because the stations must buy new chips, annually, for each automobile model in order to be able to service them. Arcadia City Planning Commission 4 1114103 . . In response toa question from the Commission, staff noted that there are a couple more similar type stations that could conv.erted in the City. The public hearing was opened. Lion Felus, 11000 Palawan Way, Marina Del Rey, the architect of the project, said they are in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report. Their reasoning for requesting the 24-hour operation is to provide them the flexibility. Currently, they are open 24-hours. Robert Jackson, 145 S. State College Blvd., Brea, representing Chevron, said he oversees the operations of the stations. It is better as fur as safety, if they are open 24-hours because that would mean that there is a person on-site at all times. There is a tendency for potential loitering and problems if stations are dosed during early morning hours, which could result in disturbing the neighbors. Also the operators could incur additional costs. In answer to a question from Chairman O~n, Mr. Jackson said that they operate tlie liquor coolers in accordance with ABC and if they are open 24-hours,the coolers would be locked. between 2-6 a.m. Commissioner Baderian inquired about the competition factor and so many convenience marts being open in the same area? Mr. Jackson said thai they review each station ona case by case. It is their finding that the traffic patterns are such that they will not be impacted by the other service stations because they are located on Huntington Dr., whereas, the others are along Santa Anita Ave. He remarked that people that drive on Huntington Dr. are not necessarily going to be on Santa Anita. They feel comfortable with this location and would not have two stations in the area if they did have any doubts. Noone else spoke in favor of or in opposition to .this item. Chairman Olson closed the public hearing. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to approve CUP 2003-001 & ADR 2-57, subject to the conditions listed in the staff report and file the Negative Declaration. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Baderian, Hsu, Lucas, Wen, Olson None NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 7. DETERMINATION OF USE Determination that audio recording studios be considered as "consumer services" in theCBD zone. Arcadia City Planning Commission 5 11l4103 . . The staff report was presented. In answer to a question from Commissioner Lucas, Ms. Butler said that this request is only to determine if it is an appropriate use in this zone. If there is a parking modification the Modification Committee will review.it. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Baderian,seconded by Commissioner Lucas making the determination that audio recording studios be considered consuri1er services. ROLL CALL: AYES: NpES: Commissioners Baderian, Hsu, Lucas, Wen, Olson None 8. RESOLUTION NO. 1685 A resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, granting CUP 2002-014 fora 54-unit senior apartment complex at 148-158 W. Las T1II13S Dr. RESOLUTION NO. 1686 A resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, granting CUP 2002-019to expand an existing restaurant at 1220 S. Golden West Ave. Ms. Butler read the titles of the resolutions. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Lucas, seconded by Commissioner Wen to adopt Resolution Nth 1685 and furmallyaffJIll] the decision of December 10th and the vote thereon. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Baderian, Hsu, Lucas, Wen, Olson -None MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Baderian,seconded by Commissioner Lucas to adopt Resolution No. 1686 and formally affirm the decision of Decemberl Olh and the vote thereon. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Baderiari, Hsu, Lucas, Wen, Olson None Arcadia City Planning Commission 6 1114103 . . . . Chairman Olson noted that there is a five working day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by January 21". MA TIERS FROM CITY COUNCIL Council Member Wuo wished everyone a Happy New Year. He indicated that the Centennial flags are up. He mentioned that the City Council appreciated the efforts of all the employees that responded to the windStorm situation and how quickly the. area was cleaned up. MATIERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION Commissioner Lucas remarked that based on his observation, they doubled the housing stock tonight with all the condominiumS that were approved. How will this affect city services? He was puzzled that the EIR form indicated that there would be no substantial change to services, yet they have virtually doubled the number of units. Ms. Butler replied that when the General Plan was updated in 1996, the 'consultant took into consideration if the City was built out. The entire analysis was based upon the city at build out. Each department reviewed and commented on the update and how they would be impacted. In other words, if each and every multiple-family zoned property was developed to its maximum capacity. Most projects are not being built to maximum density. Commissioner Lucas said that current city and safety staff are based upon the current population. How do they know when they reach saturation.point? Ms. Butler remarked that residential uses do ,not have as much of an impact as commercial uses, as.far as police services. She said that when projects are submitted, various departments review and comment on the projects and how they will impact them and based upon that conditions are imposed. She remarked that she would discuss this with the Development Services Director. MODIFICATION COMMlTfEE MEETING ACTIONS Chairman Olson summarized the Modification Committee actions and explained in detail what took place. MATTERS FROM STAFF I. CITVCOUNCIL ACTIONS 2. UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Butler discussed the upcomiI1g agenda items. ADJOURNMENT 7:45 p.m. IslDonDa Butler Secretary, Arcadia Planning Commission Arcadia City Planning CommisSion 7 1/14/03