HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 26, 2008
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ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, February 26, 2008, 7:00 P.M.
Arcadia City Council Chambers
The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, February
26, 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, and Baderian
Commissioner Panille
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hsu, to excuse
Commissioner Panille from tonight's meeting. The motion passed by voice vote with none
dissenting.
OTHERS A TIENDING
City Councilman Peter Amundson
Development Services Director Jason Kruckeberg
Assistant Planner Steven Lee
Administrative Assistant Billie Tone
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 BEARING MA TIERS - Five-minute time
limit per person
Mr, Vince Vargas requested the assistance of the Planning Commission in prevelrting the
construction of a new cell tower at Orange Grove Park. He reminded the Commissioners
that at the October 9, 2007 Planning Commission meeting, a proposed cell tower at the
same site met with opposition from homeowners, the. Homeowner's Association and
Architectural Design Review Board and there was a petition with over 240 signatures
submitted by residents in opposition to the project. The project was detlied, Mr. Vargas
said that now the project has resurfaced with the tower to be placed in the public right-of-
way, but for all intents and purposes it will be on private property directly behind the
owner's. home. An application has been submitted to the Public Works Department. He
said the city should consider the wishes of the homeowners. On October 9,2007, Mr.
Vargas noted that he presented evidence that other cities have been successful in
pre~enting ~ .of application and he restated his reqA for Planning Commission
asSistance With Issue. ..
Chainnan Baderian suggested that Mr. Kruckeberg respond to Mr. Vargas with the status
of this project.
Mr. Kruckeberg said that Mr. Vargas is correct in his presentation off acts: He said that
utilities have the right to apply for projects within the public right-of-way but that staff
has more control over the project aesthetically if it is on city property or private property.
The process for this type ofapplication includes review by various city departments
including Development Services and ultimately the city manager makes the final
determination. He also reminded the Commission that the possibility this tower could be
proposed in the right-of-way was raised on the public record as part of the hearing.
Chairman Baderian asked Mr. Kruckeberg to apprise the Commission of the status as this
project progresses.
1. PUBLIC HEARING - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 07-01
35 and 35'12 Lucille Street
Rich Shen and Su Chin Lin Shen (Property Owners)
The applicant is requesting approval of a tentative parcel map for two residential
condominiums.
Associate Planner Steven Lee presented the staff report.
The public hearing was opened.
There were no. speakers.
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Hsu, seconded by Commissioner Beranek to close the
public hearing.
Without objection the public hearing was closed.
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hsu, to approve
Tentative Parcel Map No. 07-01 subject to the conditions in the staff report.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Baerg; Beranek, Hsu and Baderian
None
Parrille
There is a ten day appeal period from the date of the decision. Appeals are to be filed
by March 7, 2008.
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CONSENT ITEMS
2. MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 12. 2008
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hsu, to approve the
minutes of February 12, 2008 as presented.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Commissioners Baerg, BeranekandHsu
None
Parrille
Baderian
MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCll.. AND PLANNING COMMISSION
Councilman Admundson reported that the court date on the lawsuit filed by Westfield
against Caruso is April 17, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 4 for the
affordable housing project on AIta Street and the Mayor's Community Breakfast will be
held on April 11 at the Community Center.
MODIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING ACTIONS
Mr. Kruckeberg reported that both the items on the Modification Committee agenda were
approved.
FURTHER MATIERS FROM STAFF
Mr. Kruckeberg reviewed the handout on CEQA that was provided to each
Commissioner particularly the flowchart showing the steps required for staff to comply
with CEQA regulations.
Mr. Kruckeberg reported that the Council will consider the method of implementation of
the new parkS fees which were approved in January and will be effective on March 14.
ADJOURNMENT
7:42 p.m
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Secretary, Arcadia Planning Commission
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