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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 25, 2005 @) . MINUTES. Arcadia City Planning Commission Tuesday, October 25,2005 7:00 p.m. in the Arcadia City Cooocil Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The plAnning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at 7:00 p.ID. in the Arcadia Council Chambers of the City of Arcadia, at 240 W. Huntington Dr. with ActingCl1AinnAn Olson presiding. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ABSENT: Commissioners Baderian. Hsu, Olson Commissioner Lucas, Wen MOTION: It was moved by'Commissioner Baderian. seconded by Commissioner Hsu to excuse Comri:lissioners Lucas and Wen.from tonight's meeting. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. OTHERS ATIENDING Community Development ArlminiRtrator Donna Butler Associate Planner Tom Li Senior Administrative Assistant Silva Vergel MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Hsu, seconded by Commissioner Baderian to read all resolutions by title only and waive reading the fullbody of the resolution. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Butler indicated that a letter in opposition oUtem no. 1 on the agenda was s~mitted by the'FutureLirik School at 22 W. Live Oak. She also noted for any' motion to pass tonight a minimum of 3 votes would be required. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING CO~ON ON NON-PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER PERSON) None 1. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 2005-016 81: ADR 2005-019 28 W. Live Oak Ave. Robert Daggett . . .. Consideration of a conditional use permit and 8IChitectural design review for an automobile seIVice center. The staff report was presented In reply to a question by Commissioner Baderian, Mr. Li indicated that the hours of operation will be 7-days a week. including hOlidays. He indicated that the applicant intends to leave the easement area open as an emergency access. Ms. Butler explained that this body cannot eHminRte the easement because it is not within their authority. It isa civil matter and the two.property owners must work it out. The public hearing was opened. Robert Daggett, 1512 Avenida Verde Vista,#200, San Dimas, said they are in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report. Angela Chan, spoke on behalf of her parents Henry and Mary Chan, 22 W. Live Oak. She read a statement from them, which raised their concerns over traffic, parking, easement and environmental issues. With regard to traffic, they were concerned about the location of the driveway and its proximity to the intersection. The heavy traffic in the area in late afternoons and early evening hours as well as the inevitable use of tow trucks, which need a lot of space to maneuver. They did not think that the 24 parking spaces are adequate and she compared it to the requirements of an office use and said that undoubtedly there will be other commercial activities such as sales and seIVice. They felt that the new owner is attempting to abandon the easement, which has been intended as parking for both properties. The southern portion of this easement has never been used and they never anticipated that they would have to accommodate their business operation around this owner. Also, the applicant is proposing the access to the easement over the southerly end of their property, which would lead traffic directly into their parking lot, endangering their students and putting them at risk and create a chaotic traffic situation. She referred to South Coast Air QiIality Management DiStrict's code no. 1401.1, which addresses toxic-emitting facilities and established that these types of facilities cannot be located within 500' of a school. They are clearly in violation of this and will be exposing their children to pollution and potential health risks. Dobbin Lo, 323 W. Valley Blvd., #203, ~lh"'mhra, said that he is the attorney representing the owner of the adjacent property. He discussed the easement and said that his client purchased the property recently and applied for a conditional use permit, which was denied due to lack of parking. If this is, approved. it would severely affect the parking for his client. Arcadia City PIaooiog ('nnnm..;~ 2 10/25/S . . .. Acting Chairman Olson could not recall any application coming before the Planning Commission recently for the adjoining property. He said that Mr. Lo's comments are addressing issues that are beyond the Planning Commission's control. In rebuttal, Mark Marques, 500 S. Old Ranch Rd., clarified and said.that they do not plan on using the easement for ingress and egress, thus, they do not think it will be an issue. They are in compliance with the parking requirements. When Mr. Lo's purchased this property, they never discussed the use of the parking lot and they always intended on developing this lot. In answer to a question by Acting C}l,,;nn"n Olson, Mr. Marquez said that there would be no outdoor storage, however, cars could be parked there overnight because they carmot guarantee that each and every day they will complete the cars that they are working on. Signs will be posted prohibiting vehicle storage. There will be no auto body repair or towing service. No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with no one dissenting. Commissioner Baderian questioned the SCAOMD's code section 1401.1 and said that the environmental documents indicate that there would be "less than significant" impact. Ms. Butler indicated that the applicants will have to comply with SCAOMD's regulations and will need to obtain any necessary permits from them. Commissioner Baderian suggested reviewing this six months after it has been in operation to determine if there are any traffic issues. Ms. Butler said that the City Engineer who is in attendance reviewed this application. She said that there does not seem to be a multitude of cars generated by these auto repair, nnl;kA some schools that have regular schedules. Staff bas not observed any traffic problems with similar facilities. Phil Wray, City Engineer, felt that this would be relatively low impact, even during peak hours when there could be some merging issues where people might have to wait but did -not think the traffic-Would be an issue. - In response to a comment by Commissioner Hsu, Ms. Butler said that they could impose a condition that there be no auto body repair on this site and she said that the applicant just indicated that there would be no such work at this site. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to approve of CUP 2005-016 & ADR 2005-019 subject to the conditions in the staff report and add a condition prohibiting any type of body work or vehicle storage at this location. Arcadia City PIamiing Cammissioo 3 IOf2SIS . . .. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Baderian, Hsu, Olson None Commissioner Lucas, Wen Acting Chairman Olson indicated that there is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the resolution. The resolution will be adopted on November ath. Appeals . are to be filed by November 16"'. . CONSENT ITEMS 2. PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION Consideration of a revised Resolution No. 1734, Conditional Use Permit 2005-015 and Architectural Design Review 2004-020, extending the business hours for the store hours and the drive-thru pharmacy from 10:00 am. to 10:00 p.m. at 140 E. Live Oak Ave. 3. RESOLUTlON.NO. 1736 A reolution of the City of Arcadia. California, approving Conditional Use Permit 2005-012 and Architectural Design Review'2005-07 for a Walgreen's Pharmacy and Drug Store at 245-253 E. Foothill.Blvd. MOTION: To adopt Resolution No. 1736. 4. MlNUTlil:S OF 10/11/5 RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ms. Butler presented the reports. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Hsu approve the .consent Items and adopt Resolution No. 1736. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Baderian, Hsu, Olson None Commissioner Lucas, Wen Acting Chainnan Olson noted that there is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the resolution. Appeals are to be filed by November 2"". MA'ITERS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION Arcadia City PJann.i:ng rnt'nft!i-inn 4 IOI2S/5 . . . Council Member Marshall summarized the upcoming projects and meetings. MODIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING ACTIONS None MATTERS FROM STAFF 1. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS 2. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Butler stated that the public hearing for architectural design review has been scheduled for the City Council's November 15'" meeting. Also, on Wednesday, November 161ll, the meeting will be a televised where both Westfield and Caruso Development will be presenting their projects. She also announced that she will 'be' retiring at the end of the year. ADJOURNMENT 7: 35 p.m. Is/Donna. Butler Secretary, Arcadia plann;ng Commission Arcadia City Planning C<>mmissioo S 1012$1S . . CONSENT ITEMS 2. PLANNING COMMm$ION CONSIDERATION Consideration of a revised Resolution No. 1734, Conditional Use Permit 2005-015 and Architectural Design Review 2004-020. extending the business hours for the store hours and the drive-tbru phannacy from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.rn. at 140 E. Live Oak Ave. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 1736 A reolution of the City of Arcadia, California. approving Conditional Use Permit 200&-012 and Architectwal Design Review 2005-07 for a Walgreen~s Phannacyand Drug Store at 24&-253 E. Foothill Blvd. MOTION: To adopt Resolution No. 1736. 4. MINUTES OF 10/11/5 RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ms. Butler presented the reports. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner BadeJian, seconded by Commissioner Hsu approve the Consent Items and adopt Resolution No. 1736. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Baderian., Hsu, Olson None Commissioner Lucas, Wen Acting Ch"innan Olson noted that there is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the resolution. Appeals are to be.filed by November 2"". Arcadia Ci1y Plaooiog Commission s tOI2StS . . CONSENT ITEMS 2. PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION Consideration of a revised Resolution No. 1734, Conditional Use Permit 2005-015 and Architectural Design Review 2004-020, extending the business hours for the store hours and the drive-thru pharmacy from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at 140 E. Live Oak Ave. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 173~ A reolution of the City of Arcadia, California, approving Conditional Use Permit 2005-012 and Architectural Design Review 2005-07 for.a Walgreen's ph;mnacy and Drug Store at 245-253 E. Foothill Blvd. MOTION: To adopt Resolution No. 1736. 4. MINUTES OF 10/11/5 RECO~NDATION:Approve Ms. Butler presented the reports. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Hsu approve the Consent Items and adopt Resolution No. 1736. . ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Baderian, Hsu, Olson None Commissioner Lucas, Wen Acting Chainnan Olson noted that .there is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the resolution. Appeals are to be filed by November 2"". Arcadia City Planning Commission , 1000SlS