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Amutia City Planning Commission
Tuesday, Febl'D8l'Y 8,2005
7:00 p.ol. in the Areadia City Council Cbamben
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Planning Commission oftPe City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, February 8, 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 Developmem Administrator Donna Butler
Planning Services Manager Corkran Nicholson
Senior Planner Lisa Flores
Senior Administrative Assistant Silva Vergel
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Lucas,. sCcOOnded by Commissioner Wen to real 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 MA TIERS (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER
PERSON)
None
1. PUBLIC HEARING TA 2005-01
Consideration of a text amendment for revised fence regulations in the residential zones.
The staff report was presented.
In reply to a question by Commissioner Lucas, Ms. Flores indicated that an arbor and a porte cocheare
two differem struCtures; an arbor is similar to a trellis, an open-air structure and .is more of an
architectural feature.
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In response to a question by Commissioner Olson, Ms. Flores indicated that it would be unlikely that the
parkway areas would be improved. She went on to say that the fence requirements for pools and spas
are in the Building Code but they are now proposing to add these in the Zoning Code.
Ms. Butler indicated.that previous to the current code, fences and walts were allowed to be constructed
at the property line adjacent to the sidewalk. Staff felt this was very unattractive and found that when
there is landscaping in front of the fences and walls it softens the affect adjacent to sidewalks. Staff
does not feel that in most cases parkways will be widened, or that sidewalks will be added where
currently none exist. She suggested placing a maximum width on the arbor structure and said that an
arbor could not be used as a porte coche due to the 7' maximum height limit.
In answer to a question by Commissioner Wen, Ms. Ftoressaid that the proposed dimensions for walls
are based upon staff's experience and to provide consistency with the other zones, She said that staff is
requiring that gates be setback further to avoid a straight line.
In answer toa comment made by Commissioner Hsu, Ms. Butler said that the Homeowners
Associations do not have regulations on fences and defer to City Codes. Ms. Flores indicated that the
HomcownCfs Associations wouJd be made aware of the changes.
The public hearing Was opened.
No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item.
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Hsu, seconded by Gommissioner Lucas to close the public
hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with no one dissenting.
Commissioner Olson commended staff on the report and said this is a positive change. Many of the
issues that seem to routinely come before the Modification Committee have been addressed by the
proposed text amendment:
Commissioner Lucas wondered if there would be a limit on existing fences that are being altered where
they would be conSidered non-conforming. Mr. Nicholson commented that repairing or replacing a
fence has not been an issue in the past. Ifit is completely removed and replaced with new materials or
dimensions then it would be need to pomply with the proposed regulations. In the Homeowners
Associations anything OVcf 2' requires their approval. Non-compliance.is.generally discOvered through
the Code Enforcement officers, Building InspectorS or complaints from neighbors.
Ms. Butler commented that that Ms. Flores has done a great job with this text amendment and felt this
would be very helpful to the residents and enable them to better understand the regulations, especially;
with all the illustrations that have been included,
Ms. Butler recommended a change to the proposed regulations that the 3' height limit for R-O areas
south ofFooihill Blvd. be applicable to areas south of Hugo Reid and not Foothill Blvd. because the area
north of Hugo Reid (the Lower Rancho area) is zoned R-O.
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Chairman Baderian summarized their discussion and said that they will be proposing approval of this
text amendment to the City Council as presented with the exception that the boundary will be Hugo Reid
and Ms. Flores suggested placing a.4' maximum width for the pergola/trellis,
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Lucas to recommend
approval ofTA 2005-01 to the City Council subject to the proposed changes made above.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
CoIiunissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian
None
CONSENT ITEMS
2. REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Consideration of a six-month review of CUP 2002-018 for CVS Drug Store at 9952 LasTunas Dr.
The staff report was presented.
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to receive the report
ROLL CALL:
.AYES:
NOES:
CommissionersHsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian
None
3. RESOLUTION NO. 1720
A resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California amending CUP
2002-008 amending condition 4 of Resolution No. 1671 to allow a 17' high.freestanding sign
at the Arco.Gas Station located at 5 W. Foothill Blvd.
RESOLUTION NO. 1721
A resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California denying CUP
2005-01 to allow a teahouse with seating for 8 patrons within an existing commercial shopping
center at.655 W. Duarte Rd., Unit B.
Ms. Butler read the titles of the resolutions.
MOTION:
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.It was moved by Commissioner Lucas, seconded by Commissioner Wen to adopt Resolution No.
1720 and to formally affirm the decision ofJanuary 11, 2005 and the votes thereon.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian
None
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Lucas to adopt Resolution
No. 1721 and to formally affirm the decision ofJanuary 11, 2005 and the votes thereon.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
Commissioners Hsll, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian
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5. MINUTES OF 1/1115
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Wen, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to approve the Minutes of
1/11/5 as published amended.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian
None
MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION
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MODIFICATION COMMITfEE MEETING ACTIONS
Commissioner Olson summarized the Modification Committee actions.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
1. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS & PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEMS
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ADJOURNMENT
7:30 p,m.
Is/Donna Butler
Secretary, Arcadia Planning Commission
An:adia city Pbuming Commission
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