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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 13, 2004 . . . MINUTES . Arcadia City Plannii1g Commission Tuesday,Janulll")' 13,2004 7:00p.m. in the Arudia City COnnciJ Chamben PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, January 13, 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, Baderian Commissioner Wen MOTION It was moved by CommisSioner Hsu, seconded' by Commissioner Olson to excuse Commissioner Wen from tonight's meeting. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. OTHERS ATTENDING Council Member Gail Marshall Community Development . Administrator Donna Butler Senior Planner Lisa Flores Associate Planner Joe Lambert Senior Administrative Assistant.Silva Vergel SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None 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. 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 . . 1, PUBLIC HEARING TM 60096 1120-1126S. MayflowerAve. Hank Jong Consideration ofa tentative map for a 5-lot single-family subdivision. The staff report was presented. In answer to a question by Commissioner Olson, Mr. Lambert indicated that in order to convert this to a full street, they would have to obtain two to three properties to the south. Commissioner LUcas inquired whether the properly owner to the south had any input in this development and Mr. Lambert replied that this project was originally scheduled before the Planning Commission at the November meeting but it was continued until tonight because the applicant was trying to resolve a couple of issues which have been solved. The issue was the driveway of the property owner to the south and the developer will relocate that. at his expense. The public .hearing was opened. Hank Jong, 11823 Slauson, Santa Fe Springs, said they are in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report. He explained the situation of the driveway. No one 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. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Hsu, seconded by Commissioner Olson to approve 1M 60096 subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Baderian None Commissioner Wen Chairman Baderian noted that there is a ten day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by January 26. An:adia City PI....J.g Comllrissioo 2 1/13/4 . . i.. rUHUl: HEARING CUP 200~13 29 E. Huntington Dr. Hanfu and Prisca Lee Consideration ofa Conditional Use Permit with a parking modification to operate a 2,165 sq. ft. restaurant with 31 seats within the existing 4,475 square foot commercial building. The proposed hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. to midnight everyday, with live music inside the restaurant area from 11 :30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., and 7:00p.m. until midnight on Saturday and Sundays. RESOLUTION NO. 1702 A resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, approving Condition Permit No. 2003-013 with a parking modifiCation for a 2,165 square foot restaurant within the exi 4,475 square foot commercial building at 29 E. Huntington Drive. The staff report was presented. In answer to a question by Commissioner Baderian, Ms. Flores indicated that the applicant would like to amend the conditions in the staff report to be able tohave live music on Fridays. The public hearing was opened. Hanfu Lee, 29 E. Huntington Dr., said they are in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report and would like to amend the condition so they can have live music on Fridays. In response to a question from the Commission regarding music during daytime hours, he explained that the music would be jazz style background type music. It will be relaxing and entertaining. He remarked that they have never had a restaurant and did not really know what to expect but wanted the flexibility of being able to have live music on weekends. No one else 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 2003- 013 subject to the conditions listed in the staff report and amending the condition to allow live music on Fridays. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Baderian NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Wen Arcadia City Planning (''''''''';'';'lll 3 1/13/4 . . MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Hsu, seconded by Commissioner Lucas to adopt Resolution No. 1702 with the above amendment. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Baderian None Commissioner Wen Chairman Baderian noted that there is a five working day after the adoption of the resolution. Appeals are to be filed by January 20th. 3. PUBLIC HEARING TPM 2003-026 138 Genoa St. Hank Jong Consideration of a tentative parcel map fora 2-unit residential condominium project. The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened. Hank Jong, 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 CommissionerHsu, 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 Olson, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to approve TPM 2003- 026 Subject to the conditions listed inthe-staffreport. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Baderian None Commissioner Wen Chairman Baderian noted that thereis a ten day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by January 26th , Arcadia City PIa1ming Co_on 4 V13/4 . . 4. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 2004-001 305 N. Santa Anita John Vision Restaurant (Tri Truong) Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit to allow seating at an existing eating establiShment to accommodate 23 patrons including incidental outdoor dining. Resolution No. 1703 A resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, approving CUP 04-001 to operate a coffee house with 23 seats, including incidental outdoor dining at 305 N. Santa Anita Avenue, Unit A The staff report was presented. Mr. Lambert amended two of the conditions in the staff report and read the amendments' to the Planning Commission. In ao.,-wer to. a question by Commissioner Olson, Mr. Lambert said that if there are problems, through the revocation proceedings. the Planning Commission would have the ability to revisit the project. In reply to a question by Commissioner Hsu, Mr. Lambert explained the differences between internet cafes and this particular establishment. Mr. Lambert did not think that adding the 3 terminals would have a detrimental affect. However, if they chose to have more than the 3 terminals, there would be additional requirements that they would have to comply with for approval. Ms. .Butler remarked that she did not perceive people staying there longer because of the terminals. She though these.would be incidental and was notooncemed with the computers. The public hearing was opened. Tri Truong, 305 N. Santa Anita, said they are in agreement with a11.ofthe conditions in the staffreport. He indicated that he was aware of the amended conditions and was in agreement with them. No one else 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. Ms. Butler stated that the neighboring tenants were notified of tonight's proc-liflg.'l, since they would be the ones affected. In reply to a question by Commissioner Lucas, Mr. Lambert explained the parking situation and how the hours of operation would not interfere with the other uses on the site. ArCadia City PI....ing Commission s 1113/4 . . MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Lucas to approve CUP 2004-001 subject to the conditions in the staff report and adopt Resolution No. 1703 with amendments as proposed by staff. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Baderian None Commissioner Weil Chairman Baderian noted that there is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the resolution. Appeals are to be filed by January 20'b 5. PUBLIC HEARING MP 2004-001 2150 HigWand Vista Drive Dale and Susan Lile Consideration of modifications for a proposed rebuild of the first and second"story additions, totaling 2,327 sq. ft. and a new 824 sq. ft., three-car garage to the existing, 1,875 sq. ft., one- story residence. The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened. Graham Briggs, 909 S. Santa Anita, the designer of the project, corrected an error on the staff report and said the owner's name is "Del" and explained that they have made every attempt to comply with code but could not as a result of the odd shaped lot. No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item. MOTION: 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 Olson, seconded by Commissioner Lucas to approve MP 2004- 001 subject to the conditions in the staff report. . ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Baderian None Commissioner Wen Arcadia city I'Iamling Commission 6 1/1314 . . Chalrman Baderian noted that there is a five working day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by January 20111. CONSENT ITEM 6. MINUTES OF 12/9/3 RECOMMENDATION: Approve MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Lucas to approve the Minutes of December 9, 2003 as published. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Baderian None Commissioner Wen MAnERS FROM CITY COUNCIL Council Member Marshall said they will be considering construction a dog park at Eisenhower Park. The City Council will be discussing the budget and gave a brief summary of it and said that the City hopes that revenues will increase because of businesses like Rusnak and the new shops coming into the mall. MATTERS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION Possible topics of diScussion at joint study session with City Council. Chairman Baderian said that staff has put together a list of potential issues to discuss with City Council such as general plan and zoning inconsistency, new sign and parking regulations. These are suggestions and not set in concrete. Commissioner Lucas suggested including single-sided cul-de-sacs and explained that he had a very difficult time approving the one-that 'was-on -the agenda tonight. He felt there are many of themjn .the City and that these are the worst type ofland use planning and they are creating.a problem for the future. Ms. Butler replied that there are not that many single-sided cul-de-sacs in the City. The project tonight was a unique situation. Staff does not encourage them. There are many requests for them from the public but staff discourages them and that is why the Planning Commission does not see these requests. In fact, this particular request is the second one in approximately ten years. She referred to Sharon Rd. subdivision which was alSo a unique situation. The City Council can establish a policy to prohibit them but as indicated there are not that many of them ..in the City and usually there are unique circumstances for creating them. Arcadia City Planning Cnnnni'll:<lioo 7 11\3/4 . . Commissioner Olson concurred that there are not that many of them in the City. Sometimes, it is . . difficult for developers to acquire a couple of more properties to have a full cul-de-sac but eventwilly, that is what happens. Ms. Butler remarked that staff is working on several items. For example, the parking regulations wilLbe coming. to the Planning Commission prior to the study session with City Council. Staff has hired a consultant to work on the general plan and zoning inconsistencies. A report will be going to the City Council with regard to the sign regulations. Commissioner Olson suggested on discusSing fencing in the front yard, especially because so many requests are being reviewed by the Modification Cominittee. Chairman Baderian suggested that the Planning Commission postpone this discussion to the next meeting to allow for comments from the full Commission. MODIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING ACTIONS Commissioner Olson summarized the Modification Committee actions. MATTERS FROM STAFF ]. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS 2. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEMS None ADJOURNMENT 8:00 p.m. IslDonna Butler Secretary, Arcadia Planning Commission Aroodia City Planning Commission 8 1/13/4