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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOVEMBER 9, 2004 ..-1) . MINUTES . An:adia City Planning COJDIDissiOD Tuesday, November 9, 2004 7:00 p.m. in the An:adia City CoundI Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, November 9,2004 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, Olson, Wen, Baderian None O1EERS ATTENDING Community Development Administrator Donna Butler Senior Planner Lisa Flores Associate Planner Joseph Lambert Senior Administrative Assistant Silva Vergel MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Olson, 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 A letter from Mr. And Mrs, Noda was distributed. relative to the General Plan and Zone Change item on , the agenda as well asa petition for the same project TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON-PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER PERSON) Chairman Baderian indicated that the General Plan and Zone Change item on the agenda is not a public hearing and no testimony will be taken at that time. However, anyone present in the audience that wouldJike to comment on that item should do so under this section. No one spoke. 1. PUBLIC HEARING TPM 2004-012 133 Bonita Hank Jong Consideration of a tentative parcel map for a 3-unit residential condominium project, . . The staffreport was presented and the public hearing was opened. No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Olson, 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 HSu, seConded by Commissioner Olson to approveTPM 2004- 012 subject to the conditions 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 periO!i, Appeals are to be filed by November 191b. 2. PUBLIC BEARING 1415 Rodeo Rd. Tage and Diana Anderson Consideration of an appeal of the Santa Anita Oaks architectural design review board's denial of roofing material, This item was continued to the Planning Commission's November 23m meeting. 3. PUBLIC BEARING CUP 2004-014 & ADR 2003-040 J61Colorado PI. Michael Sun Consideration of a, conditional use permit and architectural design review to construct a 78-unit senior housing project. The staff report was presented, In reply to a question by Commissioner Lucas, Mr. Lambert indicated that the City imposed the 62-year age limit, which has been imposed ona couple of other projects that have been already approved by the Planning Commission, This is a regulatory'number that staff is utilizing, Mr. Lambert indicated that , they did not have any data on the occupancy of these types of dwellings; typically one of the adults is 62 years old. He went on to say that the traffic impact analysis submitted by the City's traffic engineer stated that the project would probably result in fewer trips than the existing use .on the site. Arcadia City PlamUng Commisaion 2 ,1lI9/4 . . Ms, Butler stated that they looked at other similar projects in other cities and the average age limit is older than 62-years. She concurred with Mr. Lambert's comments regarding the other senior housing prcijects'that have established a ,minimum age of 62"years old for at least one of the occupants. Many other cities were surveyed and typically the occupants are 70+. The parking requirement is more than what other cities are requiring. Staff felt this higher parking ratio was justified due to the limited on- street parking and feels comfortable with the project as designed. ' In reply to a question by Commissioner Lucas, Mr. Lambert explained the density reqUirements and Ms. Butler further commented by saying that the proposed density is less than allowed density for senior housing. There will be two levels of underground parking, resulting in two spaces per unit. The spaces are wide and spacious. With regard to the excavation process, Mr, Lambert indicated that time limits could be imposed on truck access. Phil Wray, City Engineer, said they will restrict the truck traffic so the residential streets to the east are not utilized and possibly close a lane on Colorado Place, Their routes will also be reviewed. !vIs. Butler explained that staff did not want ingress and egress off of Colorado Place because there is no deceleration lane and traffic is faster. This project creates a transition 'to the residential uses. She indicated that there would be adequate signing indieatingthe location of guest parking. In answer to a question by Commissioner Wen, Ms. Butler said to encourage senior or affordable type housing, subterranean parking is being permitted but on a regular residential project it would not be allowed. The other option ,is to increase the Dumber of floors, thus, increasing the height. This type of a design provides, for more open space. With regard to the special setback along Colorado PI.Ms, Butlednclicated that it was probably for street widening at one time and is no longer necessary. The public hearing was oPened, Rodney Kahn, Ull N. Brand, Glendale,said that they have been working with staff on this project for more than a year. They held a community meeting and the neighbors were happy that the hotel was being replaced, The project creates functional courtyards and has 60"/0 open space as well as other amenities such as a recreation roolIL The parking ratio for this project is greater than others that they have previously developed, The driveway was relocated and placed in the safest ioeation. They are in agreement with all of the conditions in the staffreport. Dr. John DiGiulio, 861 San Marino Rd., San Marino, was concerned about parking. He thought there are too many units for the site. Ms. Butler explained that the proposed density is less than what code allows for senior housing. Tom Kocaya, 137 Santa Cruz Rd., said they live to the rear of the subject buildings. He was happy to see the hotel' being replaced with this use but was concerned with the units and balconies that would be facing his property and would look down upon,it. They would lose their privacy, He asked that'those units be eliminated, He was concerned with the increased noise and traffic from this use. He explained that guests of the restaurant across the street drive to the middle of the street before making any turns An:adia Cily PIaJJniog Commiuion 3 1119/4 . . due to limited visibility. He said that the proposal is for a common walkway, which will be very close to their properties with only a 5' high wall separation. This makes them wlnerable. He asked that all the units on the 3m floor be eliminated to preserve their privacy, In rebuttal, Mr. Kahn explained that the density is below what code allows. In terms of the location of the driveway, they were told by staff where it should be and that is not negotiable. Because this is a senior building, the peak hours will not be the same as homes with working adults. Currently, the walkways are very close to the property lines but they will be providing dense landscaping that will mitigate the privacy issues. There is separation between buildings, which breaks up the structure and provides a mass relief. If they did away with the units on the 3m floor, the project would not be viable. No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Hsu, seconded by Commissioner Olson to close the public hearing, The motion passed by voice vote with no one dissenting. In answer to a,question by Commissioner Olson, Ms. Butler indicated that a preliminary landscape plan was submitted but the Planning Commission can modify that and require denser landscaping. There are only 5-units on the 3n1 floor that face the properties to the rear. Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director stated that the Planning Commission can require 36" box,trees which are more mature and will provide for faster screening, In reply to cOmments made by Commissioner Lucas, Chairinan Baderian indicated that the ~plicanthas stated that it would not be feasible for them to proceed with the project if the units on the 3 floor were eliminated. Commissioner Lucas said speaking from his own personal experience in Pasadena during construction of a multiple-fanllly dwelling with subterranean parking; the impact of the construction on the neighborhood is ferocious in terms of debris and dust. He asked that the City exercise tremendous control over this and the resulting traffic, Chairman Baderian thought that was a good suggestion and asked that the City make it clear to them and take due diligence to minimize impacts during the construction phase. Ms. Butler explained the hours of truck traffic and said they could impose a condition that the applicant submit a truck route plan that must be approved by the City Engineer, She explained that the setback of the 3m floor is 19'. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to approve CUP 04-014 & ADR 2003-040 subject to the conditions in the staff report on the additional condition that additional landscape be provided that address the concerns, and that a traffic construction plan be submitted to Development Services Department for their review and approval. Arcadia City Planning Commiiaion 4 111914 . . . ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Hsu, Olson, Wen, Baderian Commissioner Lucas Chairman Baderian noted that there is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the resolution. The resolution will be adopted on November 23"', Appeals areto be filed by December ad ' 2 . CONSENT ITEMS 4. RESOLUTION NO. 1714 A resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California granting CUP 2004-013 and ADR 02-072 to construct a 23, 800 sq. ft. mixed-use project featuring eight residential units and 7,690 sq ft. of commercial space at 57A1iceSt, - MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to adopt Resolution No. 1714 and to formally affirm the decision of October 26, 2004 and the votes thereon. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian None Chairman Baderian noted that there is a five working day appea\ period. Appeals are to be filed by November ISIb. 5. PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION GP 2004-001 and ZC 2004-003 Consideration of general plan amendments and zone changes to various properties providing consistency between the City's General Plan and Zoning Map. Tbestaff report was presented. Live Oak Corridor MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Lucas, seconded by Commissioner Olson to approve the Live Oak Corridor as presented, ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian Arcadia City Platming Cammi..i<m , 1119/4 . . NOES: None Baldwin Corridor MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Lucas to approve the Baldwin Corridor as presented and that staff's revised recommendations be approved for the Baldwin Corridor as well as aU changes as previously recommended and leaving the existing zoning at Michilinda and Colorado, ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian None Downtown Corridor MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Wen, seconded by Commissioner Lucas to approve the Downtown Corridor as presented ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian None Colorado Corridor MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Lucas, seconded by Commissioner Olson to approve the Colorado Corridor as presented. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Hsu,Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian None FoothilllFirst corridor With regard to the property on Foothill, Ms. Butler stated that Walgreen's could be moved closer to the street, and the parking placed behind the building. She went on to say thatthe properties along Valencia are developed with single-family homes. Any use encroaching into the PR zoned area would need a zone change. With respect to Mr. and Mrs. Noda and their property, they would be able to develop it because the property has adequate depth. It is possible to place abuilding within the fIrst ISO' of the property and locate the parking to the.fe8r. She noted that this zone allows a 3-story building or one that An:adia City Plamtins Cotmniui"" 6 1119/4 . . is.up to 40' in height She indicated that the City would riot benefit from either situation. These are unique homes with private streets and there is not much birlfer between them and the commercial use. Commissioner Olson {lrefe!Ted to have {larking near the homes instead ~fhaving a buildin~. MOTION: It was' moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to approve the FoothilVFirst Corridor as presented, Chairman Baderian complimented staff for listening to the concerns of the neighbors and coming up with a solution that addresses all issues. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian None Marendale Subdivison MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Lucas, seconded by Commissioner Olson to approve the Marendale Subdivision as presented, ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian None Ms. Butler indicated that the General Plan application requires a resolution. Both applications will go to the City Council at the same time and wiIlnot be separated. She anticipated having the Resolution before the Planning Commission at their first meeting in December and hearings being sCheduled in January. before the City Council MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Luclisto recommend approval of the General Plan and Zone Chali.ge amendments to various properties providing consistency between the City's General Plan and Zoning Map direct staff to prepare the appropriate resolution, ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian None 6. MINUfES OF 10126/4 Atoadia City PIamoiDg Commission 7 1119/4 . . RECOMMENDATION: Approve MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Wen to approve the Minutes of 10/26/4 as amended published. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Hsu, LUcas, Olson, Wen, Baderian None MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION Chairman Baderian thanked staff for obtaining the Pllinning Comrni.Ssion Handbooks. MODIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING ACTIONS Commissioner Olson summarized.the actions and indicated that Ms, Tohilan was!m attendance instead ofMr, Kelly. MATTERS FROM STAFF I. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS 2. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Butler gave a brief summary of upcoming projects such as the next mall and racetrack expansions. She stated that the property ownerS of the EI Rancho Market have approached the City and are interested in improving the site. They are also the owners of the northeast comer of Sunset and Hllntine;ton Dr, and are interested in developing that site. Mr. Penman indicated that a public hearing will be held before the City Council on December 7th regarding the proposed acquisition and sale of land by the Agency to the Rusnak Corporation and the proposed development of the site. ADJOURNMENT 8:30 p.m. /slDonna Butler Secretary, Arcadia Planning Commission Arcadia Cily Planning C<nnmission 8 1119/4