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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Commissioner pAsaid that he expected to retumin tiar the Planning
Commission meeting that evening,
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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
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