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Home My WebLink AboutDECEMBER 14, 2004 "- . MINUTES e, Arcadia City Planning ColllD1ission Tuesday, December 14, 2004 7:00 polO. in the Arcadia City ClIlJIlciI Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, December 14,2004 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 Hsu, Lucas, Wen, Baderian Commissioner Olson Chairman Baderian indicated that Commissioner Olson would be arriving soon. OTHERS ATIENDING Community Development Administrator Donna Butler Senior Planner Lisa J1)ores Associate Planner Joseph Lambert Senior Administrative Assistant Silva Vergel MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Wen, seconded'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. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON-PUBUC HEARING MAnERS (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER PERSON) - None 1. PUBUC HEARING MP 2004-012 2215 Canyon Rd. Phillip & Sandra Consiglio Consideration of a modification for a 14'-6" westerly side yard setback in lieu of 20'-0" required for a proposed second-story addition to an existing residence. The staff report was presented . . In answer to a question by Commissioner Wen, Mr. Lambert indicated that a portion of the bedroom is setback 15' -I 0". Due to the existing pad, they had to shift the house. The public hearing was opened. Phillip Consiglio, 2215 Canyon Rd., explained the reason for the modification. No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Wen, seconded by Commissioner Lucas to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote withito one dissenting. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Lucas, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to approve MP 2004- 012 subject to the conditions in the staff report, ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES ABSENT: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Wen, Baderian None Commissioner Olson Chairman Baderian noted that there is five working day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by Thursday, December 21", 2. PUBLIC BEARING TPM 2004-013 325 EI Dorado Wang Meng Guang Consideration of tentative parcel map for a 2-unit residential condominium project. The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened. No one spoke in fuvor of or in opposition-to this item. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Lucas, seconded by Commissioner Wen to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with no one dissenting. MOTION: It'was moved by Commissioner Lucas, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to approve TPM 2004- 013 subject to the conditions in the staff report. Arcadia city Planning Commission 2 1211414 . . ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Hsu,Lucas, Wen. Baderian None Commissioner Olson Chairman Baderian noted that there is a ten day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by December 27th. Commissioner Olson arrived at 7: 15 p.m. 3. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 2004-016 5640 Peck Rd. La Canada Design Group Consideration of a conditional use permit to allow outdoor bus storage at the subject location. This request is in conjunction "lith the proposed expansion of the existing Foothill Transit facility. Resolution No. 1718 A resolution of the City of Arcadia, California, approving CUP 2004-016 to utilize the property at an undeveloped lot south of 5640 Peck Rd. as an outdoor bus storage facility. The staff report was presented. In reply to a question by Commissioner Lucas, Mr. Lambert indicated that the subject property is landlocked. He indicated that this request is for the storage of vehicles only and not intended for the maintenance of the buses, which if they chose to do at a later date, they will need to amend the CUP. Ms. Butler further explained that due loa mutual agreement with the City of Irwin dale, they handle the fire and police services in this area. The public hearing was opened. No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Hsu, seconded by Commissioner Lucas to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with no one dissenting. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Lucas, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to approve CUP 2004- 016 and adopt Resolution No. 1718 subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL: Ar<adia City Planning Commission 3 12114/4 . . . AYES: NOES: Commissioners Hsu. Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian None Chairman Baderian noted that there is five working day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by Thursday, December 21". 4. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 2004-017 1236 S. Golden West Terrisa Chen Consideration of a conditional use permit to allow a restaUraDt with seating for 40 patrons within an existing commercial shopping center. Resolution No. 1719 A resolution of the City of Arcadia, California, approving CUP .2004-01 7 to allow a restaurant with seating for 40 patrons within an existing cOmmercial shopping center at 1236 S. Golden West Ave. The staffreport was presented. In answer to a question by Commissioner Lucas, Mr. Lambert said that that hours of operation is not a part of the conditions of approvarbut the.Planning Commission could add it. He went on to say that this is a busy center and as a part of the application, staff requested that they conduct a parking survey because it will make it easier to analyze the request. He noted that there is parking along Golden West and Naomi Avenues. Ms. Butler added that hecall"" staffwas already aware of how busy this center is they felt that a parking survey would help in evaluating the request ~1I"'" they wanted to determine that there is sufficient parking. The public hearing was opened. Thomas Song, 2438 N. San Gabriel Blvd. Rosemead, said he was representing the applicant. He noted that they are complying with the parking requirement. He indicated that since the opening of another center in the vicinity, this center is not as busy as it used to be, thus, there 'is always'plenty of parking available. In answer to a question by Chairman Baderian, Mr, Song said that customers are there on an average of 30-40 minutes. He explained that type of dining experience at the proposed restaurimt. Staff remarked that they did not object to the proposed hours of operation. No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item. MOTION: Arcadia city PJanning Commi,.;on 4 12/14/4 . . It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with no one dissenting. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Lucas, seConded by Commissioner Wen to approve CUP 2004- 017 and adopt Resolution No. 1719 subject to the COnditiODS in the staff report with the additional condition that the hours of operation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. 7-days a week. .ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian None Chainnan Baderian noted that there is five working day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by Thursday, December 21". 5. RESOLUTION NO. 1716 A resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California recommending to the City Council amendments to the General Plan Land Use Map of the Arcadia General Plan for certain properties wihin the City. RESOLUTION NO. 1717 A resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California recommending to the City Council denial of the Highland Oaks Specific Plan 9S.P. 2003-001) fora proposed 7- lot residential hillside development located north of the terminus of Vista Ave. and Northwest of Canyon Rd. in the City of Arcadia. MOTION: To adopt Resolution Nos. 1716 and 1717 and to fonnaIly affirm the decisioDSof November 9 and 23, 2004 and the votes thereon. MINUTES OF 11/23/4 RECOMMENDATION: Approve MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Lucas, seconded by Commissioner Olson to adopt Resolution No. 1716 and to formally affirm the decision of November 9, 2004 and the votes thereon. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian None Arcadia City Planning Commission 5 12114/4 . . MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to adopt Resolution No. 1717 and to fonnally affirm the decision of November 23, 2004 and the votes thereon. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian None MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to approve the Minutes of 11/23/4 as published. ROLLCALL AYES: NOES: Commissioners Hsu,Lucas, Olson, Wen, .Baderian None MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION None MODIFICATION COMMITIEE MEETING ACTIONS Commissioner Olson summarized the actions. MATTERS FROM STAFF I. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS 2. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Butler indicated the various items that would be forthcoming. ADJOURN TO JANUARY 11,2005 7:45 p.m. IslDonna Butler Secretary, Arcadia Planning Commission Arcadia city Plamting Commission 6 1211414