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Home My WebLink AboutJULY 11, 2006 . . . MINUTES Arcadia City Planning Commission Tuesday, July 11, 2006 "00 p.m. in the Arcadia City Connell Chambers The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, July 11,2006 at 7:00 p.rn in the Arcadia Council Chambers of the City of Arcadia, at 240 W. Huntington Dr., with Chairman Olson presiding, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ABSENT: Commissioners Beranek, Hsu and Olson Baderian MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Hsu, seconded by Commissioner Beranek, to excuse Commissioner Baderian from tonight's meeting. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. OTHERS ATIENDING Community Development Administrator Jason Kruckeberg Planning ServiceS Manager Corkran Nicholson Assistant Planner Andrew Gonzales Senior Administrative AssistantBillie Tone PLANNING COMMISSION REORGANIZATION FOR 1HE 2006-2007 TERM Commissioner Hsu noIriinated Commissioner Olson for the position of Planning Commission Chairman and. Commissioner Beranek nominated Commissioner Baderian for the position of Vice Chairman. There being no objection, the nominations were confirmed SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AG~A ITEMS None MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Conmiissioner Olson 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. . . 1. MINUTES OF JUNE 12, 2006 RECOMMENDATION: Approve Cornrrtissioner Beranek noted that on Item 2, Page 2, Public Hearing CUP 05-09 and ADR 04- 28, of the minutes, the word "consideration" should be changed to "approved", MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Hsu, seconded by Commissioner Beranek approve the minutes of June 12,2006, as amended. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Beranek. Hsu and Olson None TIME RESERVED FOR lHOSE IN THE AlJDmNCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON-PUBLIC HEARING MATIERS (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER PERSON) None 1. PUBLIC HEARING MP 06-05 830 Singing Wood Drive Hally Scolinos Consideration of a Modification Application fora proposed two-,stOlY ,single-family residence, The proposal has been reviewed and approved by the Rancho Santa Anita property Owners' Architectural Review Board. The proposed modifications include first and second floor side yard setbacks of less than th,e requiredJootage, an overall building height of 35'-0" in lieu of a maximum 30'-0" permitted and an entry height of 15'-0" in lieu of a maximum 14'-0" permitted. The staff. report was presented. Commissioner Beranek expressed concern that the requested variance in side yard setbacks (Items A and B of the requested modifications) seems to be quite dramatic. Commissioner Olson questioned the variance for the overall building height as well as the height of the entry. The public hearing was opened. The applicant, Mr. Harry Scolinos, 85 Monterey Lane, Sierra Madre, thanked the stafffor their assistance with this project. He asked the Commissioners to consider the design challenges presented by the irregular shape of the lot Mr. Scolinos also noted that the neighbors have no objection to the plan. Areadia City Planning Commission 2 7/1116 . . Mr. Steve Eide, 158 W. Orange Sf., Covina, the architect for the project, explained the problems encountered due to the irregular lot and the impact of the reduction in height to the design ofthilhome. Commissioner Beranek said that he could approve items A through E regarding setback variances, but not items F and G, regarding the building and eiltJy height variances. Commissioner Olson agreed. He said that the setback variances are necessitated by the configuration of the lot However, there is nothing requiring additional height and that building to code would not constitute a hardship, No one else spoke in favor or in opposition to this item. MOTION: It was. moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Olson to close the public heariIig. The motion passed by voice vote with no one dissenting. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Beranek, Hsu and Olson None Commissioners Beranek, Olson andHsu discussed the effect that the project would have on the neighboring properties, i.e., wJIl it dominate the neighborhood? The Commissioners agreed that ItelDS.F and G of the application (building height and entJy height) were not a hardship. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner HSuto approve MP 06-05, as recommended by staff, subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Beranek, Hsu and Olson None Chainnan Olson noted that there is a five working day appeal period, Appeals are to be filed by July ISIh. 2. PUBLIC HEARING CUP ()6.{)6 & ADR ()6.{)S 5630 Peck Road Omnipoint Communications, Inc. Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit and Architectural Design Review for an unmanned wireless communications facility. The proposal is a 50'.on monopole antenna camouflaged as a palm tree (monopalm). ,Arcadia City ~8 Cormninion 3 1/1116 . . There is a five working day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by July 18lh, RESOLUTION NO 1744 A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, .approving Conditional Use Permit No. 06-06 and Architectural Design Review No. 06-08 for a fifty-foot (50) tall monopole antenna structure camouflaged as a tree at 5630 Peck Road. The staff report was presented, Commissioner Hsu asked about the height of the monopole. Assistant Planner Gonzales explained that the monopole is 45 feet with palm "leaves" projecting an additional five feet for a total of 50 feet. The public hearing was opened, Mr. Joe Spieler, 6254 Avila Road, Yuma Valley, represented T-Mobile. Commissioner Hsu asked which way the microwave dish was directed from the monopole and if the applicant had encoWlteredany problems with radio reception or transmission from neighbors at other sites. Mr. Spieler replied that the microwaves were directed to the east and that he had never received any complaints about radio transmission or reception from neighbors of microwave facility sites. The FCC regulates these emissions. Commissioner Beranek asked Mr. Spieler if the applicant had reviewed all the conditions of approval and was willing to comply. Mr. Spieler replied in the affirmative. No one else spoke in favor or in opposition to this item MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with no one dissenting. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Beranek, Hsu and Olson None MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Hsu seconded by Commissioner Beranek to approve CUP 06-06 and Architectural Design Review 06-08 subject to the conditions in the staff report. . An:adia CUy~ eomm;"iOJ:l 4 7/11I6 . . . . ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Beranek, Hsu and Olson None Chairman Olson,noted that there is a five working day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by July 18th. MAITERS FROM CI1Y COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION Councilman Amundson briefly reported on the Independence Holiday celebrations in the city and the City Council study session on Senior Housing. Commissioner Beranek said that he will not be able to attend the next Planning Commission meeting as he will be on vacation. MODIFICATION COMMITIEE MEETING ACTIONS There was no Modification Committee meeting on July 11,2006, MAITERS FROM STAFF Commissioner Beranak asked about attendance at the Scoping Meeting for the Caruso project. Mr. Kruckeberg replied that approximately 350 to 400 people attended and about 60 were speakeIS. He further noted that the room used at the C6mnumity Center accommodated the group adequately and,then he briefly reviewed the status of the Caruso project as well as the Westfield project. Mr. Kruckeberg also reported briefly on sever3Iupcoming applications that have been submitted to Planning staff. I. CI1Y COUNCn.. ACTIONS 2, PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 7:40 p.m. Is/J8S{}n Kruckebem SecretaIy, Arcadia Planning Commission Arcadia City Plmming r--muinn s 7/1116