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Home My WebLink AboutMAY 13, 2008 "' ) . MINUTES ARCADIA PLANNING'COMMISSION Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 7:00 P,M. Arcadia City Council Chambers . The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 7:00 p.rn., in the Council Chambers of the City of Arcadia, at 240 W. Huntington Drive, with Chairman Baderian presiding. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL. CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Baerg,Hsu, Parrille and Baderian ABSENT: Commissioner Beranek MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Hsu, to excuse Commissioner Beranek from tonight's meeting. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. OTHERS A TrENDING City Councilman Gary Kovacic Development Services Director Jason Kruckeberg Deputy Development Services Director/City Engineer Phil. Wray Community Development Administrator Jim Kasama Assistant Planner Steven Lee Assistant Planner Jennifer Turcios Administrative Assistant Billie Tone SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS A brochure from Famima Corporation, agenda item I, was distributed to the Commissioners. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON-PUBLIC HEARING MA TIERS - Five-minute time limit per person None 1. PUBLIC HEARING - CONDmONALUSE PERMIT 08-02 5 W. Live Oak Avenue Art Rodriguez & Assocs. (Farnima Corp. representative) ". . . \ The applicant is requesting approval to operate a.convenience store (d.b.a. Famima!!) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with the sales of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption. The staff report was presented by Assistant Planner Jennifer Turcios. She added that condition numbers I and 2 should be revised to say "may" instead of "shall" as requested by the City Attorney. Commissioner Hsu asked if Farnirna is a chain store and if all of them are open 24 hours. Ms. Turcios confirmed that jt is arid they want all of them to be open.24 houts, Commissioner Parrille asked if the Police Department had voiced any objections to the sale of alcohol at this site. Ms. Turcios said that the Police Department had no record of any unusual activity or incidents at the site and therefore had no objections. Commissioner Hsu asked if the mini-mart across the street at the Chevron Station,is a 24 hour operation and if they sell alcohol. Ms. Turcios confirmed that they are open around the clock and they do sell alcohol. Public hearing was opened by Chairman Baderian. Mr, Brett Engstrom representing the applicant, 'said that Farnirna is a large international chain based in Asia, They are just beginning to move into the US and have about ten stores in California. Their business plan stresses uniformity, Mr, Engstrom said that they expect less than 5% of their sales will include beer and wine products and that Famima is not a liquor store, but a specialty store, He pointed out the ample parking at the site and said that the applicant will conform to all the conditions listed in the staff report. No one spoke in opposition, MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to close the public hearing. Without objection the public hearing was closed. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Hsu, seconded by Commissioner Parrille, to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 08-02 subject to the conditions in the staff report with the amendments requested by the City Attorney, and to direct staff to prepare a Resolution for adoption at the next Commission meeting. PC MINUTES 5-13.08 Pago2 .. .' . . ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissionera Baerg, Hsu, Parrille and Baderian None Commissioner Beranek There is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of theRe solution. CONSENT ITEMS 2. TENTATIVE TRACf MAP NO. 64330 - EXTENSION REQUEST 47-51 Lucille Street Chou Family Trust (property owner) The applicant is requesting a one-year extension for a 6-unit residential condominium conversion, Assistant Planner Sleven Lee briefly described the project and explained that it was approved on May 9, 2006 for two years and will expire on May 20, 2008. Mr, Lee explained that the applicant has requested a one year extension which the Code allows and that staff has no objection, Chairman Baderian asked ifthere'js a,limit to the numberofwnes the applicant can request a time extension. Mr. Lee explained that the Code allows for a maximum extension of twelve months and if the applicant still needs:moretime it will be necessary to r~apply. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to approve a one- year time extension for Tentative Tract Map No. 64330, ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissionera Baerg, Hsu, Parrille and Baderian None Commissioner Beranek 3. MINUTES OF MARCH 11,2008 MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Hsu, to approve the minutes of March II, 2008 as presented. PC MINUfES ;-13-0.8 Pag.3 .. . . \ , ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Baerg, Hsu, Parrille and Baderian None Commissioner Beranek MAITERS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION Chairman Baderian introduced Councilman Kovacic who gave a brief description of his background and experience with the-City as well as his role as City Council liaiSon to the Planning Commission, Mr. Kovacic described some ofthe events and activities that the city has recently conducted, such as the April291b joint meeting oftlie City COuncil and the Board of Education, Mayor Segal's Breakfast of Champions, the May 300 Community Bike Ride, and LawDay on May 10th. He complimented the Police Departmentand Parks and Recreation Department for their performance in the Bike Ride, and he mentioned that on May 31 st, the Police Department will have their Open House and Safety Faire. Mr, Kovacic told the Commissioners about the discussion of the placement of cell towers at the last Council meeting, He indicated that the issue is not yet fully resolved. Mr. Kovacic advised the Commissioners thattbe lease has expired at the Par 3 Golf Course and the CoUncil is reviewing vllrious proposals. He added that the KARE Youth League has expressed interest in purchasing a portion of the golf course property adjacent to their facilities. Chairman Baderian noted that the golf course is on city-owned land as opposed to dedicated parkland which cannot be sold. Mr, Kruckeberg confirmed this and that the land can be sold, MODIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING ACTIONS Commissioner Parrille reported that the Modification Committee approved MC 08-12 for Dave Olson's project which was previously approved in 2005, but delays resulted in the expiration of the approval. Mr, Olson says the project should be completed in July. FURTHER MAITERS FROM STAFF Mr. Ka'l"malistedsomeofthe projects coming up and noted that the June 24 meeting may be cancelled because of a conflict with a special City Council meeting. Mr. Kovacic said that the CEQA lawsuit on the Caruso project has been rescheduled to Ma)r23. PC MINUI'ES 5-13~8 Page 4 " / . . Chairman Baderianreminded the Commissioners that General Plan Stakeholder Interviews will be held on Friday and Monday, and he referred to the list of sample questions that had been distributed to each Commissioner and said that this is a great opportunity to be involved in this important process. ADJOURNED TOMA y"27, 2008 7:35 p.m Is/Jim Kasama Secretary,. Arcadia Planning Commission PC MINUI'ES 5-13.08 Page 5 . . SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT IS VOLUl\iARY - YOUR A TTET\'DANCE & PARTICIPATION DOES NOT REQUIRE SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT. 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