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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 10, 2006 ..(i) . MINUTES . An:adia City plAnning c........J......1"D Tuesday, JanWHY 10, 2006 7:00 p.m. in the An:adia City Ccnmdl Ch............ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday. Januazy 10. 2006 at 7:00 p.m, in the Arcadia Council Chambers of the City of Arcadia, at 240 W. Huntington Dr. with Cha;nnan Lucas presiding, ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ABSENT: Commissioners Baderian, Hsu, Olson, Wen, Lucas None OTHERS ATTENDING Acting Community Development Administrator Corkran Nicholson Senior Planner Lisa FloreS Assistant Planner Andrew Gonzales Senior Anmin;strative Assistant Silva Vergel SUPPT,RMRrfiAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMllll1SKJON ON NON-PUBLIC HEARING MAnERS (5 MINUTE LIMIT PER PERSON) None 1. PUBLIC PV4IUNG TPM 200S-07 721 S, Third Ave, James Chen Consideration of a tentative parcel map for a 2-unit residential condominium project, The staffreport was presented and the public hearing was opened. Kevin Lai, C;>liland ]l:nginAering, 1216 S. Garfield. Alhambra. thanlrAd staff for working with them and malring this project possible, He indicated that they have read and are in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report. 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: AYES: NOES: Corrmri~'rioners Baderian, Hsu, Olson. Wen, Lucas None MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Comrn;RSioner Hsu to approve TPM 2005-07 subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Baderian, Hsu, Olson, Wen, Lucas None Chainnan Lucas indicated that there ,is a ten-day appeal period, Appeals are to be filed by January 23rd, 2. PUBLIC HEARING TPM 2005-08 21 EI Dorado St YuYuanLin Consideration of a tentative parcel map for a 3-unit residential condominium project, The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened, Yu Yuan Lin and Helena Jueab, 21 El Dorado, said they are in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report. Their arehitect indicated that it was a pleasure to wmk,with this staff who helped them through this project and said that compared to the staff of other cities. this city has the best employees who truly care about their clients and work with them, No one else spoke in favor 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. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Baderian, Hsu, Olson. Wen, Lucas None Anadia CiIy PIlumiiJg c " 2 In0l6 . . .' MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to approve TPM 200~ subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Baderian, Hsu, Olson. Wen, Lucas None Chairman Lucas indicated that there is a ten-day appeal period, Appeals are to be filed by January 23rd, Cbairman Lucas abstained from ibis project, since he resides within 500' of the subject lot. 3. PUBLIC HEARING MP 2005-014 842 Palo Alto Dr, Don Crenshaw on behalf ofKa Wong Consideration of modifications for proposed additions to the existing single-story residenCe, The staff report was presented, Commissioner Wen asked about the size of the lot and Mr. Gonzales, said that at some time this was split but there is no record of that action. As a result this lot is 85' wide, approximately 30' wider than most of the other lots in the area This is an irregularly shaped lot and the modifications are a resUlt of that issue. Mr. Gonzales went on to say that this has already been reviewed by the AIchitectural Review Board and they did not impose additional conditions. The public hearing was opened. Don Crenshaw, 126 St. Joseph, the architect of the project was present and explA;noo. that this project has already received the Homeowners Association's app,oval as wen as Planning's, However, when the plans were being reviewed by the Building Department, it was getermined that this was a "rebuild" based on the square footage proposed for demolition. He said that they are in agreement with all of the coDditions in the staffreport, In answer to a question by CommisSioner Baderian. Mr. Crenshaw stated that there were no neighbors who had any negative comments on this project. No one spoke in favor, of or in opposition to this item. MOTION: It was moved by Ccml1niAAioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Olson to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with no one dissenting. An:a<fia City I'bmiDg ,., 3 lllQ/6 . . .' ROLLCALL: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Baderian, Hsu, Olson, Wen None Commissioner Lucas MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Baderian to approve MP 2005-14 subject to the conditions in the staff report, ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Baderian, Hsu, Olson, Wen None Commissioner Lucas ChaiIman Pro Tern Wen indicated that there isa five working day appeal period, Appeals are to be filed by January 1']'1', CONSENT ITEMS 4. MINUTES 01112/13/5 RECOMMENDATION: Approve MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Hsu approve the Minutes of 12/13/5. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: C9mmissioners Baderian, Hsu, Olson, Wen, Lucas None MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCILAND PLANNING COMMiSSION Council Member Marshall agreed with the compliments that staff received. She announced that the DEIR is available for review at the Libnuy, at the City Hall and Can also be obtained from the website. There is a 4~y review period. She reminded the Planning Commission about the Commissioners dinner, Commissioner Baderian asked to be excused from the Pl..nning Commi"Sion's 2/14 meeting. He asked what their role would be when they hold the public he..ring for the DEIR. Don Penm..n, Assistant City Manager/Developmsnt SeIVicesDirect6r, explained that the Pl..nning Commission should pQint'out that there wiD be no decisions made that night, that Arc:adiaCilyPImmiDgC .. 4 Ifl0l6 . . .' the pwpose of the meeting is to receive input on the DEIR only and not what the EIR should address, He pointed out that many cities do not offer this venue and only have the 45-day review period. He mentioned that staff has already received requests to extend the review period. He pointed out that this is not a required process. It is anticipated that the public hearing before the planning Commission would be scheduled at the end of March. He explained that they will have to formally respond to the comments that are received dwing the 45-dayreview period Commissioner Olson welcomed Mr. Nicholson as the Acting Community Development Administrator, He also agreed with the comments that were made at the previous meeting and tonight regarding staff. their knowledge and profeSSiOnalism. It is clear that staff truly works with clients because by the time that they get t;o the planni'f\g Cnnnnis.'<ion, projects are well thought out. Mr. Nicholson appreciate all comments and said that staff also values all the concerns that are raised by the Planning Commission. Commissioner Wen announced that this wowd be has last meeting as the Planning Commissioner. He will be filing his papers for City Council on Friday. He wanted to take this opportunity to thank his colleagues, whom he has learned a lot from and staff who have been very helpful Even though they may not always share the same view, they all have worked toward the same goal. He thanked Council Member Marshall and staff for their professionalism and leadership, Chainnan Lucas hoped that Commissioner Wen's replacement would be as astute and conscientious. MODIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING ACTIONS Commissioner Olson summarized the ,action taken by the Modification Committee, MATI'ERS FROM STAFF 1. CITY COUNClLACTlONS 2, PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEMS None ADJOURNMENT 7: 40 p,m IslCorkran Nicholson Secretary, Arcadia Planning Commission An:odia City Planning C<>mmission 5 1/10/6 '~ . . . " Ch"innQIl Lucas abstained from this project. since he resides within 500' of the subject lot, 3. PUBLIC HEARING MP 2005-014 842 Palo Alto Dr, Don Crenshaw on behalf ofKa Wong Consideration of modifications for proposed additions to the existing single-story residence, The staff report was presented. COlIlDIissioner Wen asked about the size of the lot and Mr. Gonzales said that at some time this was split but ,there is no record of that action. As a result this lot is 85' wide, apprm<im"tely 30' wider than most of the other lots in the area. This is an irregularly shaped lot and the modifications are a result of that issue, Mr, Gonzales went on-to say that this has already been reviewed by the ArchitectUIal Review Board and they did not impose additional conditions, The public hearing was opened. Don Crenshaw, 126 St. Joseph, the architect of the project' was present and explained that this project has already received the Homeowners Association's approval as wall as Pl"nning's. However. when the plans were being reviewed by the Bnilrling Department. it was dEltemlined that this was a Grebuild" based on the square fOotage p<opOsed for demolition. He said that they are in agreement with all of the conditions intha staff report, In answer to a question by Cnnnni"sioner Baderian, MJ, Crenshaw stated that there were no neighboIS who had any negative comments on this project. No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item. MOTION: It was moved by Commi-ioner Baderian. seconded by Commissioner Olson to close the public b_ring. The motion passed by voice vote with no one dissenting. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Commissioners BadeIian. Hsu, Olson, Wen None Commissioner Lucas MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Olson. seconded 'by Commissioner BadeIian to approve MP 2005-14 subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL: An:adia CiIy Planning CommissO>o 4 1110/6 . . . .' AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Commissioners BadeJian. ,Hsu. Olson. Wen None Commissioner Lucas Ch";nn,,l'l Pro Tem Wen indicated that there is a five working day appeal period, Appeals are to be filed by January I'f!', An:adia Ci1y PI.uming Commission , Ino/6 . . 2. PUBLIC HEARING TPM 2005-08 21 EI Dorado St Yu Yuan Lin Consideration ofa tentative parcel map for a 3-unit residential condominium project, The staff report was presented and the public hearing was opened. Yu Yuan Lin and Helena Jueab, 21 E1 Doxado. said they are in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report. Their architect indicated that it was a pleasure to work with this staff who helped them through this project and said that compared to the staff of other cities, this city has the best employees who truly care about their clients and WOIk with them. No one else spoke in favor or in opposition to thisitem, 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. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commi...<ri.oners Baderian, Hsu, Olson, Wen, Lucas None MOTION: It was moved by Commi"'lioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to approve TPM 2005-08 subject to the conditions in the staff laport. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commi...qioileIS Baderian, Hsu. Olson, Wen, Lucas None Chairman Lucas indicated that there is a ten-day appeal peri(xt Appeals are to be filed by January 23rd, . An:odia City Planning Commission 3 111016 . . 1. PUBLIC HEARING TPM 2005-07 721 S, Third Ave, James Chen Consideration of a tentative parcel map for a 2-unil residential condominium project. The staff repan was presented and the public hearing was opened Kevin Lai, C..libmd Engineering. 1216 S, Garlield, Alhambra. thanked staff for working with them and m..lring this project possible. He indicated that they have read and are in agreement with all of the conditions in the staff report.. 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: AYES: NOES: Commi!'lsioners Baderian. Hsu, Olson, Wen. Lucas None MOI'ION: It was moved by Commi....ioner Baderian. seconded by Commissioner Hsu to approve TPM 2OQ5..07 subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Connni<<-qioneIS Baderian, Hsu. Olson, Wen, Lucas None Chainnan Lucas indicated that there is a ten-day appeal period, Appeals are to be filed by td January 23, An:adia City Planning O>mmission 2 1/1016