HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 10, 2008
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ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 7:00 P.M.
Arcadia City Council Chambers
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The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, June 10,
2008 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City of Arcadia, at 240 W. Huntington Drive,
with Chairman Baderian presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Baerg, Beranek, Hsu, Parrille and Baderian
None
OTHERS ATfENDING
City Councilman Gary Kovacic
Deputy Development Services Director/City Engineer Phil Wray
Community Development Administrator Tun Kasama
Assistant Plahner Steven Lee
Senior Administrative Assistant BiIlieTone
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Hsu, to read the Resolution by title only and waive
reading the full text of the Resolution. The motion passed by voice vote with none
dissenting.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
None
TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO.ADDRESS THE
PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON-PUBLIC HEARING MATIERS - Five-minute time
limit per person
None
CONSENT ITEMS
1. PLANNING COMMISSION DETERMINATION
Finding thatthe proposed Capital Improvement Program for 2008-2009 is.consistent
with the General Plan.
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Mr. Kasamaintroduced the Capital Improvement Program for 2008-2009 and said that Staff
recommends approval. He also pointed out that Mr. Phil Wray, City Engineer, was there to
answer questions:
Commissioner Beranek noted that there are several well projects and asked if the demand in
the city is steady or if they are drilling for increased capacity. Mr. Wray said that deeper
drilli.i1g is required for maintenance and to accommodate fluctuations in the water table.
Chairman Baderian asked. about the status of the gym proposed at Dana Middle School.
Mr. Wray said that is a shared project with the school district and they are still working on
obtaining the grant.
Mr. Kovacic noted that this issue was discussed at a recent joint School Board-City Council
meeting and he understood that the Board was still committed to the project provided they
can get the grantfrom Sacramento.
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Parrille to find that
the Capital Improvement Plan is in conformance with the General Plan.
Without objection, , the Capital Improvement Plan was approved as submitted.
Chairman Baderian thanked staff for their work on the report.
2. UPDATE ON CONDmONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 06-16 (RESOLUTION
1768) FOR A BADMINTON CLUB AT 12336 LOWERAZUSA ROAD
Assistant Planner Steven Lee presented a brief background of the application, particularly
in regards to parking. He noted that staff conducted several visitsto the site at'different
times;and days and saw no parking shortage even during the busiest business hours. He
further pointed out that generally there have been no complain~ from the neighbors. Mr.
Lee mentioned that occasionally a patron of the badminton club will park in the Wrong
space and suggested that more signage might help to alleviate this situation. He also said
that the owners of the club had not hired a security guard as required in the conditions of
approval for CUP 06~16. Mr. Lee said that staff is working with the applicant to resolve
these issues and that staff recommends no changes.
Chairman Baderianasked the owners, Mr. William Chan and Mr. Scott Cban, why they
had not hired a security guard as required in the conditions of approval for CUP 06-16.
They explained that they found that hiring a security guard , would be very expensive.aiId
since'there had been no security issues, they hoped the Commission would reconsider that
.condition.
Mr. Kasama explained that if they are unable or unwilling to comply with the condition
they must apply fora change in the CUP. .
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Commissioner Beranek asked if the City parking enforcement service could monitor this
lot and ifthere had been any trouble reported at the site. Mr. Lee explained that the city
parking enforcement service would not patrol this lot because it is private property and he
also said that there ltas been no trouble reported at the site.
Chairman Baderian asked for a report at the July 8 Planning Commission meeting to
resolve the security guard issue. Mr. Kasama confirmed that the applicant must apply for
an amendment to the CUP or hire.a security guard.
Mr. Scott Chan said that they will file for an amendment to eliminate the requirement for
a security guard. He noted that none of the other businesses in the area have a security
guard and that the badminton club has had no detrimental effect on the area.
Chairman Baderian asked about additional signage for parking. Mr. Lee said that the
signs recommended by staff are already in place but the sign plan will be reviewed.
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Parri1le to table the item until an amendment is
presented.
Chairman Baderian stated that since there was no second, the motion was not before the
meeting.
Chairman Baderian restated hiHequest for a report on July 8 regarding the security and
signage issues.
3. RESOLUTION 1772
A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California,
granting Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 08-03, a revision to CUP 05-11 with a
Parking Modification for a' 500 square-foot general office use with operation
hours of 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, within the existing
storage area ofa 3,300 square-foot dance instruction studio at 902 South Baldwin
Avenue.
MOTIPN:
It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to adopt
Resolution 1772.
ROLL CALl;:
AYES:
NOES:
Commissioners Baerg, Beranek,Hsu, Parri1le and Baderian
None
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4. MINUTES OF MAY 27,2008
MOTION:
It was moved by CommissionerParrille, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to approve the
minutes of May 27,2008 as presented.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
Commissioners Baerg, Beranek, Hsu, Parrille and Baderian
None
MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION
Councilman Kovacic reported that there will be no Planning Commission meeting on
June 24 because the City Council will be meeting to consider suggested. revenue
enhancements or b~dget cuts on the 2008-09 budget. He noted that the Council will be
considering Commission appointments at the July 1 meeting. He informed the
Commission of the Arcadia Relay for Life at Santa Anita infield on June 21 and 22, the
movies in park at the library, and the summer concerts on Thursdays at City Hall.
Councilman Kovacic endorsed Chairman Baderian' s concern on conditions ofapproval,
noting that important conditions should be monitored and if not important, they should be
eliminated.
MODIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING ACTIONS
Commissioner Beranek attended the Modification Committee meeting in place of
Commissioner Parrille and reported that both items were approved subject to conditions.
FURTHER MATTERS FROM STAFF
Mr. Kasama told the Commissioners that Jason Kruckeberg is preparing an email
message asking for a representative to participate in tbe General Plan committee which
would probably meet. once a JIlonth. He also pointed out the flyer from UCLA Extension
offering Planning Commissioner classes.
ADJOURNED TO JULY 8, 2008
7:30 n.m
Is/Jim Kasama
Secretary, Arcadia Planning Commission
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