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Home My WebLink AboutJANUARY 24, 2006 (i) . MINUTES. \, I Arcadia City plAftftn,g ~ndf!Gion Tuesday, January 24, 2008 7:00 p.m. in tile Arcadia City Ccnmcil Ch""'''''''s PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, January 24. 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Arcadia Council Chambers of the City of Arcadia, at 240 W. Huntington Dr. with ChairInan Lucas presiding. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ABSENT: Commissioners Baderian, Hsu, Olson, Lucas None OTHERS A'ITENDING Acting Community Development Administrator COIkran Nicholson Assistant Planner Andrew Gonzales Senior Administrative Assistant Silva Vergel SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Chairman Lucas noted that there is a vacancy on the Planning Commission and asked for nominations ,for a Chairman Pro Tem. MOTION: Commissioner Olson nominated CommissioneI Hsu as Chairman Pro Tern and Commissioner Baderian seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Baderian, Hsu, Olson, Lucas None TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON-PUBLIC HEARING MA'n'ERS (5 MINUTE LIMlTPER PERSON) None 1. PUBLIC HEARING TPM 2005-09 5819 Baldwin Ave. Robert Liu . . Consideration of a tentative parcel map for a 3-unit residential condominium project. The staff repon was presented. In response to a question by Commissioner Hsu, Mr. Phil Wray, the City Engineer stated that if there are no complications when installing the utilities, the effects will be min;m..l and staff will work with them to minim;',') the impacts. The public hearing was opened. Chuck Liu, 55 E Huntington, Acres Group, said they are in agreement with all of the conditions of the staffrepon. Mario Blanco, 9961 Workman Ave., Temple City, presented a Power Point presentation in which he outJined the negative impacts f the project. He said the area is in dire need of a park and not another residential development. This development will scare away the existing wildlife that are on the propeIty and in the trees. They will lose large trees due to this development and these are worth keeping. They are already surrounded by many apartments. It would be a better idea to conven this propeIty into a park. If this property is developed, there will be no land left for green space. Wildlife and green space are worth saving. Mr. Liu appreciated the comments made by Mr. Blanco. However, this is a small 3-unit project that will have a negligible effect on the area and the wildlife. Trees and greenery are always in short supply and he suggested that the city look at it in a more comprehensive manner and at the bigger picture. This is a small infill project that will be developed in an already urbanized setting. Commission Hsu inquired about the trees on the propeIty and Mr. Liu stated that they will try to keep as many of the trees as possible because these will enhance the project, add value to the project and the area They will have a landscape architect that will review these. No one else spoke in favor or in opposition tothis.item. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Olson to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with no one dissenting. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Baderian, Hsu, Olson, Lucas None MOTION: A_..lI~ ~ DlI..__f...... 1""___1....,.;...... ? 1nJJI&:. . .. It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to approve TPM 2005-07 subject to the conditions in the staff report with the additional condition that a tree preservation plan be submitted to Pl..nn;ng prior to the issuance of a b1.lilding permit. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Baderian, Hsu, Olson, Lucas None Chairman Lucas indicated that theIe is a ten-day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by February 6th. 2. PUBLIC HEARING DRAFT Em The Shops at Santa Anita Park Specific Plan (Caruso Project) Receive comments on the Draft EDviroDZIJsDtallnJnRt:t RSDOrf for The Shops at Santa Anita Park.. The transcripts for this project are available in Plarming Services. The following individuals spoke: Rick Caruso Vince Folley, 320 Cambridge Dr., Arcadia Bemettta Reade, 25 Wheeler, SuiteD, ,Arcadia Rebecca Ruiz, 955 Encanto Dr., Arcadia Tony Henrich, 431 N.Altura Rd., Arcadia Paul Heir, 515 E. Wistaria, Arcadia Dirk Hudson, 428 Stanford Dr., Arcadia Craig Pearson, 2424 Albert Way, Arcadia Sonia Wi11i..mR, 130 Greenfield Place, Arcadia Mitchell Thomas, 978 Fallen Leaf Rd., Arcadia Brent Beckwith, 2457 N. Knoll Dr., LA Denny Boultinghouse, 460 Fairview Ave., #A, Arcadia Sanford ShulmAn, 437 HarvarclDr., Arcadia Charles Lambert, 219 California, Arcadia John Chiu, 429 Cambridge Dr., Arcadia Jeff Bowen, 1919 Wilson Ave., Arcadia Delores Foley, 320 Cambridge Dr., Arcadia Ken Bernstein, 523 W. Sixth St., #826, LA MaIy Hansen, 900 Hugo Reid, Arcadia Christie Johnson-McAvoy, 1728 Whitley Ave., LA Ed Casey, David Stodden, 230 Wistaria Ave., Arcadia Greg Board, 803 Balboa Dr., Arcadia Robert Broyles, 1845 Anita Crest Dr., Arcadia Ralph Ramirez, 504 Sharon Rd., Arcadia Linda Bozung, DLA Piper, 1999 Avenue of the Stars, LA PdC4dia City PIann!Dg Commisslon 3 1/24/6 . . Mike McCann, 270 W. LeRoy Ave., Arcadia James Heir, 515 E. Wistaria, Arcadia Scott Sayre, 444 E. Huntington Dr., #113, Arcadia Vite Flores, 32 E. Camino Real, Arcadia Mazy Doul1herty. 1111 Rodeo Rd., Arcadia Gordon Anderson, 436 FaiIview Ave., Arcadia MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Baderian to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with no one dissenting. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Baderian, Hsu, Olson, Lucas None Commissioner Olson remarked that he would submit his comments in writing by the February 'Zl'" deadline. He thanked the audience for their comments and behavior. Chairman Lucas thanked everyone who attended the meeting. CONSENT ITEMS 4. MINUTES OF 1/10/6 RECOMMENDATION: Approve MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Hsuto approve the Minutes of 1/10/6. ROLL CALi.: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Baderian. Hsu, Olson, Lucas None MATI'ERS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION None MATI'ERS FROM STAFF 1. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS 2. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEMS None AI=Iia City PlmmiIlg Commlsslon 4 1/24/6 . ADJOURNMENT AIcedia CityPIaJmiIJg CommiasiDn 9:35 p.m. . IslCorkran Nicholson Secretary, Arcadia plAnning Commission 5 , 1/24/6 . . -;. 2. PUBLIC HEARING DRAFT Em The Shops at Santa Anita Park Specific Plan (Caruso Project) Receive comments on the Draft Environmsntal r.......cr Rsoort for The Shops at Santa Anita Park. The transcripts for this project are available in Planning Services. The following individuals spoke: Rick Caruso Vince Folley, 320 Cambridge Dr., Arcadia Bemettta Reade, 25 Wheeler, Suite D, Arcadia Rebecca Ruiz, 955 Encanto Dr., Arcadia Tony Henrich, 431 N. AlturaRd., Arcadia Paul Heir, 515 E. Wistaria, Arcadia Dirk Hudson, 428StanfordDr., Arcadia Craig Pearson, 2424 Albert Way, Arcadia Sonia Wi1JiRm". 130 Greenfield Place, Arcadia Mitchell Thomas, 978 Fallen Leaf Rd., Arcadia Brent Beckwith. 2457 N. Knoll Dr., LA Denny Boultinghouse, 460 FaiIview Ave., #A, Arcadia Sanford Shulman, 437 Haxvard Dr., Arcadia Charles Lambert, 219 Califomia, Arcadia John Chiu, 429 Cambridge Dr., Arcadia Jeff Bowen, 1919 Wilson Ave., Arcadia Delores Foley, 320 Cambridge Dr., Arcadia Ken Bernstein, 523 W. Sixth St., #826, LA Mary Hansen, 900 Hugo Reid, Arcadia Christie Johnson-McAvoy, 1728 Whitley Ave., LA Ed Casey, David Stodden, 230 Wistaria Ave., Arcadia Greg Board, 803 Balboa Dr., Arcadia Robert Broyles, 1845 Anita Crest Dr., Arcadia Ralph Ramirez, 504 Sharon Rd., Arcadia Linda Bozung, DLA Piper, 1999 Avenue ofthe Stars, LA Mike McCann, 270-W. LeRoy Ave., Arcadia James Heir, 515 E. Wistaria, Arcadia Scott Sayre, 444 E. Huntington Dr., #113, Arcadia Vite Flores, 32 E. Camino Real, Arcadia Mary Dougherty, 1111 Rodeo Rd., Arcadia Gordon Anderson, 436 FaiIview Ave., Arcadia MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Baderian to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with no one dissenting. __ City Planning Commlssion 4 1/24/6 . e, ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Baderian. Hsu, Olson, Lucas None Commissioner Olson remarked that he would submit his comments in writing by the February 2"" deadline. He thanked the audience for their comments and behavioI. Chairman Lucas thanked everyone who attended the meeting. Arcadia City PIam1iDg CommlBsIon 5 1/24/6 ., . . ;-~ 1. PUBLIC HEARING TPM 2~09 5819 Baldwin Ave. Robert Liu Consideration of a tentative parcel map JOI a 3-unit residential condominium project. The staff repoIt was presented. In response to a question by Commissioner Hsu, Mr. Phil Wray, the City Engineer stated that if there are no complications when installing the utilities, the effects will be minim~l and staff will work with them to minimize the impacts. The public hearing was opened. Chuck Liu. 55 E Huntington, Acres Group, said they are in agreement with all of the conditions of the staff raport. Marto Blanco, 9961 Workman Ave., Temple City, presented a Power Point presentation in which he outlined the negative impacts f the project. He said the area is in dire need of a park and not another residential development. This development will scare away the existing wildlife that are on the property and in the trees. They will lose large trees due to this development and these are worth keeping. They are already surrounded by many apartments. It would be abetter idea to convert,this property into a park. If this property is developed, there will be no land left for green space. Wildlife and.green space are worth saving. Mr. Liu appreciated the comments made by Mr. Blanco. However, this is a smaIl 3-unit project that will have a negligible effect on the area and the wildlife. Tre,es and ,greenery are always in short supply and he suggested that the city look at it in a more comprehensive mAnner and at the bigger picture. This is a small infill project that will be developed in an already urbanized setting. Commission Hsu inquired about the trees on the property and Mr. Liu stated that they will try to keep as many of the trees as possible because these will enhance the project, add value to the project and the area They.willhave a landscape architect that Will review these. No one else spoke in favor or in opposition to this .item. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Olson to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with no one dissenting. ROLL CALL: Arcadia City I'Iluming CommlssloD 2 1/24/6 . . . ..- AYES: NOES: Commissioners Baderian. Hsu, Olson, Lucas None MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Baderlan, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to approve TPM 2005-07 subject to the conditions in the staff report with the additional condition that a tree preservation plan be submitted to Planning prior to the issuance of a building permit. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Baderian. Hsu, Olson, Lucas None Chairman Lucas indicated that there is a ten-day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by FebruaIy 6th. AIcadla CIty PIamDng CommlsBion 3 1/24/6