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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 24, 2007 . . ~' ~~ I) ~.t~.I'fJ.~ MINUTES ARCADIA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, July 24, 2007, 7:00 P.M, Arcadia City Council Chambers The Planning Commission of the City.of Arcadia met ioregular session on Tuesday, July 24, at 7:00 p.m., in the Arcadia Council Chambers of the City of Arcadia, at 240 W Huntington Drive, with Chairman Baderian presiding, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ABSENT: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu and Parrille None Chairman Baderian welcomed Commissioner Baerg.to the Planning Commission. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Hsu, seconded by Commissioner Parrille, to read all Resolutions by title only and waive reading the full body of the resolution. AYES: NOES: Cortunissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu and Parrille None OTHERS ATIENDING Community Development Administrator Jason Kruckeberg Senior Planner Lisa Flores Associate Planner Tom Li Assistant Planner Steven Lee Senior Administrative Assistant Billie Tone SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Lee distributed a copy of an email message from Ms. Jill Hopper regarding Agenda Item I, CUP 06-16. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THEAUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON-PUBLIC BEARING MATTERS - Five-minute time limit per person None . . " PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 1. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 06-16 12336OLower Azusa Road William Chan and ScottChan The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit and a Parking Modification to allow the conversion of an existing 36,283 square-foot warehouse facility into a badminton club. No floor space will be added to the existing building. Assistant Planner Steven Lee presented the staff report. Commissioner Parrille asked if events other than tournaments would be permitted at this location. and, if so, wouldn't those events require more parking. Mr. Lee said that other types of events were not prohibited and Mr. Kruckeberg suggested that a condition of approval could be added prohibiting events other than tournaments. Commissioner Beranek asked if the city's new parking enforcement contractor would oversee parking at the site or would there be too much confusion as to whom to ticket. Mr. Kruckeberg said that the parking spaces are not currently designated for each particular business so we would rely on existing parking enforcement efforts to enforce the covenants. The public hearing was opened. Applicants William Chan, 2875 Westburn Place, Rowland Heights,-CA 91748, and Scott Chen, 1301 Bentley Court, West Covina, CA 91791, described the benefits of badminton. They said they want to create a first class club and, if successful, it will be the largest in North America, Commissi()ner Beranek,asked the applicants if they had read the staff report and conditions of approval for the project and if they were in agreement with the conditions. Mr. Chan replied that they had. Commissioner Parrille asked if the applicants planned to hold other social events at this location and Mr. Chen assured him that they would only hold badminton tournaments. Chairman Baderian.told Mr. Chan that the letter distributed to the Commissioners at the beginning of the meeting was from a neighbor of the proposed badminton club who claimed that he had made no effort to contact the. nearby property owners regarding parking.Mr, Chan said that he was-able to contact only two of the four property owners. Commissioner Baerg noted that ping pong tables were mentioned,in the presentation and asked if there were plans for ping pong tables at the badminton club. Mr. Chan said that originally ping pong tables were included in,the proposal but they were eliminated, because they would have required more parking. PC MINUTES 7-24-07 Page 2' ~. . . Mr. Dwight Russell, 1348 N. Stanford Way, Upland, CA 91786, said that he feels the badminton club would be a great asset to the community because it would provide a friendly, healthy, nurturing atmosphere for families. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Hsu, seconded by Commissioner ParrilIe, to close the public hearing. Without objection public hearing was closed. Commissioner Beranek said'that he supports this project because it is a good asset forthe community. Commissioner Parrille said thlinince no other social events will be held to impact parking the badminton club would be a good use of the property. Commissioner Beranek said he would like to more clearly define the parking plan for the club. Mr. Kruckeberg suggested adding a condition requiring the applicant to pay for restrictive signs or stenciling of parking spaces as determined by the City Engineer. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Parrille to approve Conditional Use Permit 06-16 as recommended by staff, subject to the conditions in the staff report with the added condition regarding parking, AYES: NOES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, HSli and Parrille None There is a five working day appeal period after adoption of the Resolution which will be brought back to the Commission, 2. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 07-07 and ADR 06-23 1325 S. Baldwin Avenue Michael Pashaie The applicant is requesting a Conditio.nal Use Permit and a parking modification to convert the eXisting 43,544 square foot Ross Dress for Less store to a new L.A. Fitness health club at the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center, and approve the architectural design of the building. The proposed business hours will be 24-hours every day. RESOLUTION NO. 1760 A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 07-07 and Architectural Design Review 06-23 to convert the eXisting 43,544 square foot Ross Dress for Less storeto a new L.A. Fitness health club with a parking modification at the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center at 1325 South Baldwin Avenue. PC MINUTES 7-24-07 Page 3 . . ~ 1 Senior Planner Lisa Flores presented the staff report. Commissioner Beranek.~kedfor clarification on the parking plan for. the center. Ms. Flores reviewed therestrictions for employees, time limits on parking and security guard scheduling. Commissioner Beranek asked if the parking was shared by all the tenants of the center and Mr. Kruckeberg told him that it was. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Michael Pashaie, 11028 Hillcrest Road, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, said he has owned the center since 1984. He,said he wanted to make it a family oriented center and that he thinks LA Fitness wiltbe a good addition and will benefit the community. He displayed pictures shoWing the parking area 25%,to 45% vacant arid he stated thateveri at Christmas there 'are uSually aboUt200 spaces available. Mr. Pashaie said parking has never been a problem and he does not anticipate any. Mr, Pashaie said there will be one security guard from 5:00 pm to 12 midnight and three employees from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm to monitor employee parking. Commissioner Parrille said that he has noticed parking congestion in the lot in the evening, particularly around the Blockbuster store. Mr. Pashaie said that Blockbuster will be closing soon because they do nothave enough business. Commissioner Beranek questioned the number of security guards plamied for the center and Mr. Pashaie confirmed that presently he is planning to use one uniformed security guard but if necessary he Will add more. Commissioner Beranek ilsked the applicant if he had read and understood the conditions of approval and Mr, Pashaie said that he had. Mr. Mike Callahan, 22022 Oak Grove, Mission Viejo, Senior Vice President for Development,LA Fitness, Int., SlIid that convenient parking is just as important to his organization as it is to the city. He further noted that they would not consider a location that did not offer enough parking. Mr. Callahan said that studies of the parking demand atthe center and at theLA Fitness LaVerne location confirm that the center offers sufficient parking. He said that they have a lease at this location and are very committed to the project. Chairman Baderian noted that when LA Fitness initially applied for a permit in 1995, there Was no 24 Hour Fitness in the city. He was wondering if the market could support two such similar operations. He also asked for examples of other cities where both LA Fitness and 24 Hour Fitnesscoexi~ successfully. . Mr. Callahan said that their studies have shown that the population density will support another club. PC MINUTES 7~:i~7 Page 4- r Mr. K.en cassia LA Fitness said that LA Fitness and~our Fitness have locations in Portland, Anaheiin, Orange,lrvine, Lake Forest, Alhambra and Pasadena. Commissioner Hsu.asked what the projected membership was. Mr. Cassidy said they expect about 5000. He reminded the Commission that the members would be arriving at different times with the peak time from 5:00 am to 8:00 am and 5:00 pm to 9:00 Pin, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Commissioner Baderian asked if anyone wanted to speak in opposition to the project. Mr. Bill Mack, 748 Colleta St., said be lives about two blocks south of the project and his main concerns are the hours of operation and parking. He said that parking is already a problem at the center and he felt that several businesses have left the center because of this, He said he was concerned about security because of the hours of operation arid he asked for an explanation of the appeal process. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hsu, to close the public hearing. Without objection the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Hsu said he is in favor of the project. He said he has observed underutilization of parking in some areas of the lot so he doesn't see parking as a problem and he is in support of the project. Conunissioner Parrille said that although he has observed a shortage of parking in the lot and congestion at the intersection of Naomi and Baldwin he feels that this project will generate benefits tothe community. Commissioner Beranek asked who will be responsible for enforcement of the 45 minute parking regulation and Mr. Kruckeberg advised that it will be privately enforced. Chairman Baderian asked if it would be advisable to add a condition requiring additional uniformed security personnel. Ms. Flores reviewed the security guard schedule and noted that the applicant has stated that he would add more security if needed. The applicant, Mr. Pashaie, saidthatinitially the club will not be open 24 hours but if they decide to expand their hours of operation they would certainly .add more security. Commissioner Beranek asked if the 45 minute parking restriction would be painted on the asphalt and Mr. Pashaie said it,would, Chairman Baderian said he was cOncerned that additional security might be needed. Commissioner Beranek noted that the. applicant has agreed to add security if the need arises. Mr. Kruckeberg asked for a clarification of the security plan. The applicant, Mr. Pashaie, said that they plan to have three employees who roam the facility and grounds to insure PC MINUTES 7.24-07 Page 5 safety until 5:00 ptltverydaY. From 5:00 pm untilmidniAey Will employ one uniformed security guard and if the facility is open after midnight they will employ another security guard to cover that period. '. Conurtissioner Parrillesuggested adding a condition requiring a security guard from midnight to 5:00 am if they are open. Mr. Kruckeberg read a draft condition as,follows: "This will be condition number 10. There will three shopping center staff available from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, There will be a uniformed.security guard on the premises from 5:00 pm until 7:00 am." MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hsu, to approve Conditional Use Permit 07-07 and Architectural Design Review 06~23 as recommended by staff: subject to the conditions in the staff report. Resolution 1760 will be modified and presented at the next meeting of the Planning Commission. AYES: NOES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu and Parrille None There is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution, which will be brought back to the Commission. 3. PUBLIC HEARING MP 07-03 810 Monte.Verde Road Twen Ma (Architect) The applicant is requesting the following re8r yard setback modifications for a proposed new 3;968 square-foot, two-story single-family residence: 1, A 23!c6" first floor setback in lieu of the required 35'-0" minimum; 2. A 27' -6" second floor setback in lieu of the required 35'-0" minimum; and 3, A 24'~0" second floor setback in lieu of the required 35' -0" minimum for a balcony area. There is a five workingdayappeal period from the date of the decision. Appeals are to be filed by July 3 1. Associate planner Tom Li presented the staff report. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Eric Lee, the applicant, said that the Architectural Review Board approved the project and he hoped the Planning Commission would grant their approvaL CoinmissionerBeranek asked Mr. Lee.ifhe had read and understood the conditions of approval and he said he had. PC MINUTES 7-24m Pi1ge6 " . . .4t MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Parrille, to close the public hearing. Without objection the public hearing was closed. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Beranek, to approve Modification Application MP 07-03 as recommended by staff, subject to the conditions in the staff report AYES: NOES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu and Parrille None Thereisa five working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution, which will be brought back to the Commission. CONSENT ITEMS 4. RESOLUTION NO. 1761 A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia,Califomia, granting Conditional Use. Permit No. CUP 07-04 and approVing Architectural Design Review No. ADR07-05 to expandand.remodel the restaurant at 21 East Huntington Drive, RECOMMENDATION: Adopt MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to adopt Resolution No. 1761, as submitted. AYES: NOES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek and Hsu Parrille There is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. Appeals are to be filed. by July 31 ". MA TIERS FROM CITY COUNcn.. AND PLANNING COMMISSION Commissioner Baderian asked if the Commissioners had any vacation plans for the summer. Commissioner Parrille said he would notbe available for the Modification Committee meeting on August 14 and Commissioner Beranek volunteered to attend in his place. PC MINurES 7,= Page 7 Commissioner pAsaid that he expected to retumin tiar the Planning Commission meeting that evening, , MODIFICATION COMMITfEE MEETING ACTIONS Commissioner ParriIlereported thatthe Modification Committee approved MC 07- 21/SF ADR 07-31 andMC 07-23/TR 07"08. MATIERS FROM STAFF Mr. Kruckeberg reported that the Nobel Institute project and the Wireless Facility project that were continued from July 10 will be on the next agenda. He told the Commissioners that on July 26 the parties involved in the Caruso litigation will attend a settlement meeting. He also said that a Planning Commission tour of the city hadbeen suggested. The tour would probably be. conducted on a Saturday or on a Tuesday when there is DO Planning Commission meeting and would give the Commissioners an opportunity to see the many new projects in the city. He noted that the tour would probably have to be noticed as a special meeting. Commissioner Beranekasked if there was any news from Rusnak. Mr, Kruckeberg said that a letter was being prepared asking Rusnak for an update. ADJOURNMENT 8:39 p.m. / s/J ason Kruckeberg Secretary, Arcadia Planning Commission PC MINUTES 7-24-07 Page 8