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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 24, 2005 J (j) . MINUTES . . . Arcadia City Planning Conunission Tuesday, May 24. 2005 7:00 p.m.in the Arcadia City Council Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 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 Community Development Administrator Donna. Butler Associate Planner Tom Li Senior Administrative Assistant Silva Vergel MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Hsu, seconded by Commissioner. Lucas to read all resolutions by title only and waive reading the full body of the resolution. The motion passed by voice vote with none 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-PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS (5 MINUTE. LIMIT PER PERSON) None 1. PUBLIC-HEARING CUP 2005;.010 171 E. Live Oak, #A Stanley Szeto Consideration of a conditional use permit for the sale of beer and wine in a specialty food market. Resolution No. 1730 A resolution of the City of Arcadia, California, granting CUP 2005-010 for the sale of beer and wine within an existing specialty food market at 171 E.Live Oak Ave., Unit A. " . . The staff report was presented. In answer to a question from Chairman Baderian, Ms. Butler stated that ABC would place restrictions on a use depending on its proximity toa residential area. The proposed use is similar to any liquor store and is not unique. Ms. Butler went on to say that the business was recently sold and the new owner desires to sell beer and wine. The public hearing was opened. Stanley Szeto, 879 W. Ashiya Rd., Montebello, said he was representing the owner of the business and that 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 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 Olson, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to approve CUP 2005- 0] 0 subject to the conditions in the staff report and adopt Resolution No. 1730. ROLLCALL: 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 June.2nd. 2. PUBLIC HEARING MP 2005-004 1523 Holly Marty Zialcita Consideration of modifications"for a-new 3,9S0'sq.ft. two-story, single-family residence on a reverse comer lot. The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened. Marty Zialdcita, 1687 Hill Dr. Los Angeles, the designer of the project was preSent. He said that his clients have resided at this address for] 1 years and feel that they need a larger home for their growing family. Because this is a reverse cOmer lot, they ate limited by certain provisions and need this modification. The requested 15' side yard setbackfor the second floor will provide for a larger ground floor area. Request B, the 9'-0" to ] 0' -0" second story setback will also provide for a larger second story and a little larger bedrooms. The lots limitations are the reason why they are here and it would be a hardship if they were not permitted to do this. They are willing to amend some of the requested Arcadia city Planning Commission 2 ,SllO/' . . setbacks on the second floor. He said the requests would allow them to have larger rooms, With regard to the entry height, they feel it is appropriate but would be willing to comply with code. He disagreed with staff with regard to compatibility of the home with the surrounding homes. There are several houses in the immediate area that have larger columns. He asked the,Planning Commission to approve this request beCause denial would be a hardship. The owners want to stay in the area and this new home will help them realize their dream. In reply to questions by Commissioner Lucas; Mr. Zialcita stated that they could modify request B so that portions of the second floor comply with the] 2' but still have some areas that would have the 9' -0" to ]0'-0" setbacks, so approximately 60"10 would comply with the ]2' setback. He said that the design of the house is classical architecture. Jeffrey Tedja, 1523 Holly Ave., said they have lived at this address for 11 years and although there are many older homes in the area, there are many newer ones with these types of entries. They like the environment and would like to build this home there. This home will accommodate their family because their current house is small and they feel there is no room to move in the house. He could not understand why others were able to have similar homes and he was being denied that right, They have attempted to redesign this house to comply with staff'srecommendations several times and do not feel that this is a major request. . 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. Chairman Baderian wondered if the other homes in the area required modifications and Mr. Li did not know what the neighboring properties required. Mr. Li feltthat duetothe length ofthe house (56'), they should comply with the 12' setback.on the second floor. Ms. Butler pointed out that the codes were changed recently and it is very likely that these homes were constructed under the old code. The house, which is located to the northeast of the subject property, would not be permitted under the new regulations, as well as some of the elements on some of the other homes due to the code change. She indicated that the city does not have architectural design review for this area. Although, the Planning Commission. can discuss the setbacks and mass, they cannot address the design ofthe home. At Chairman Baderian's request, Mr. Zialcita approached the podium and stated that the homeowner would like to be able to encroach into the 12' setback. Commissioner OlSon said that he would not have a problem with this project if they were only requesting the 15' street side yard setback, considering that this is a reverse comer lot. To try and construct anything that is "normal" in today's market is almost impossible on this size of a lot. He could not justify a 14' high entry. He did not think that they meet the standards for granting these modifications. With regard to Request B, he stated that there does not seem to be any reason to encroach into the 12' setback, when they are going to be constructing a new home. he concurred with staff's analysi,s. Arcadia City Planning Commission 3 "10" . . MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Lucas to deny MP 2005-004 based on Findings DI. D2. and 03. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Hsu,Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian None . Chairman Baderilin noted that the there is a five working day appeal. period. Appeals are to be filed by June'2nd. CONSENT ITEMS 4. RESOLUTION NO. 1729 A resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, approving CUP 2005-07 for a3,300 sqAl:. tutoring center with 60 students at]9 E. Live Oak Ave., Units A, C &D. Ms. ButlerTead the title of the resolution. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Lucas; seconded by Commissioner Hsu to adopt Resolution No. 1729 and, to formally afflfm the decision of May ] 0, 2005 and the vO,tes thereon. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Hsu,Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian None Chairman Baderian noted that there is a five working-day appeal period after the adoption of the resolution. Appeals are to be filed by.Junelnd. ..' - 5. MlNUTES OF 5/10/5 RECOMMENDATION: Approve MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Lucas to approve the. Minutes of 5/10/5 as published. ROLL CALL: Arcadia City Planning Commission 4 lIIOIS . . AYES: NOES: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian None MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION None MODlFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING ACTIONS Commissioner Olson summarized the Modification Committee actions. MATTERS FROM STAFF 1. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS 2. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Butler indicated that Andrew Gonzales was hired as the new Assistant Planner. She briefly touched upon the single-family architectural design review and .if adopted when it would actually take effect. ADJOURNED TO 5:30. P.M., MAY 24TH 7:40 p.m. /slDonna Butler Secretary, Arcadia Planning Commission Arcadia City Planning Commission , lIlOIS