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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 23, 2004 '.-' (i) . MINUTES . An:adia City Plmming Comlnission Tnesday, March 23; 2004 7:00 p.rn. In the An:adia City Council Chamben PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia,met in regular session on Tuesday, March 23,2004 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 OTHERS ATTENDING Council Member Gail Marshall Planning Services Manager Corkran Nicholson Associate Planner Joseph Lambert Senior Administrative 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-PUBUC HEARING MA1TERS (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER PERSON) None 1. PUBUC HEARING MP 2004-005 1410 Tenth Ave. Kamen Lai on behalf of the owner, Mike Shalabi Consideration of modifications for a proposed pool house and lltwo-stOry addition to an existing single-family residence. The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened. Kamen Lai, 8748 E. Valley, Rosemead, said that the staff report did an excellent job is describing the project, He added that they would like to put the pool house at the proposed location and explained that it would not impact the neighbor to the east because there is already a structure there that he thought was a garage. By locating the pool house at the proposed location they are able to provide more area for the back yard and for outdoor activities. . . -,i In answer to a question from Commissioner Olson, Mr. Lei indicated that there are other alternatives that they could consider which would eliminate the modification but they chose this because it gives them a larger area. They could push it closer to the main dwelling. By putting the pool house where they have proposed, they are opening up the back yard area and leaving more open space for the homeowner. He reiterated that they w()u1d not be having any negative impacts on the neighbor to the east because the structw'e on the neighbor's property is a garage. Mike Shalabi, 1410S. Tenth, said they have lived in this neighborhood for many years and own several lots up and down the street, In fact, his father owns the lot directly to the south of the subject property. They have 5 children and would like to stay in the area and improve their home. They would like to enlarge the pool house for their children. The structure to the east is a garage or a storage area. They would like to place this pool house on the east side and that would allow his children to go back and forth to his father's home. The proposed location was the best and would impact the least amount of neighbors. Noone else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Lucas, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with no one dissenting. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian None Commissioner Olson said that he agreed with staff's analysis. He thought that requests "A", "c" and "D" were appropriate improvements but could not justify approving request "B", Even though the property to the south is family owned, that does not mean that it will remain like that forever. He was concerned with impacts that this might have on other neighbors. There isa code that applies to this and he did not feel that the applicant provided justification to grant the modification, There are other alternatives that could be considered. He was not convinced that this was the best plan. MOTION: It was moved, by Commissioner Olson, seconded, by 'Commissioner'Hsuto approve MP2004- 005, requests A, C, and D subject to the conditions listed in the staff report and deny request B based on reasons noted in the staff report. 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 March 30, Arcadia City PIa1ming Commission 2 3123/4' . . ..i 3. PUBLIC HEARING TPM 2004-002 123 EI Dorado St. HankJong Consideration of a tentative parcel map for a 3-unit residential condominium project. The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened. Cindy Wu, 11823 Slauson, 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 Olson, seconded by Commissioner Wen to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with no one dissenting, ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian None MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner to approve TPM 2004-002 subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian None Chairman Baderian noted that there is aten-day,appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by April 5, CONSENT ITEM 3. MINUTES OF 3/9/4 RECOMMENDATION: Approve Commissioner Olson said that the "adjournment date" should be corrected. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Lucas to approve the Minutes of March 9, 2004 as amended. _. Ci1Jr Planning Commission 3 3n.3/4 . . , , ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian None MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCn. None MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION Possible topics of discussion at joint study session with City Council. Chairman Baderian said that after the election they should discuss the above items and fmaiizethe topics of discussion. . MODIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING ACTIONS Commissioner Olson summarized the Modification Committee actions. MATTERS FROM STAFF I. CITY COUNCn. ACTIONS 2. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEMS None ADJOURN TO APRIL 27th 7:40 p.m, Is/Corkran Nicholsoll Secretary, Arcadia Planning Commission Arcadia City Planning CommiJlsiOD 4 3/23/4