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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 22, 2008 . . MINUTES ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, January 22, 2008, 7:00 P.M Arcadia City Council Chambers The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia metin regular session on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City of Arcadia, at 240 W. lTnnrington Drive, with Chairman Baderian presiding. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Beranek, Hsu, Parrille and Baderian ABSENT: Commissioner Baerg MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Beranek, to excuse Commissioner Baerg from tonight's meeting. The motion passed by"voice"vote with none dissenting. OTHERS ATTENDING Councilman Peter Amundson Development .Services Director Jason Kruckeberg Associate Planner Tom Li Administrative Assistant Billie Tone SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS TIlE PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON-PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS - Five-minute time limit per person None 1. PUBLIC HEARING CONDmONAL USE PERMIT 07-13/ ARHCITECfURAL DESIGN REVIEW 07-12 Newcastle Park at 123 W. Colorado Blvd. Royal Street Communications, LLC (Representative ofMetroPCS) The applicant auesting a Conditional Use Permit an!chitecturaJ Design Review for the installation and operation of a SS foot tall unmanned wireless telecommunications. facility camouflaged as an Elm tree (mono-elm). Associate Planner Tom Li presented the staff report. Chairman Baderian asked Mr. Li to review the notification process. Mr. Li said.that all neighbors within a 300 foot radius of the site were notified atleast 21 days before the hearing. Chairman Baderian asked Mr. Li if any of the neighbors had commented on the height of the cell tower or the design. Mr. Li said there were a few phone calls, visits to the counter and. a few neighbors at the meeting but that no one asked specifically about the height or design of the tower. Commissioner Parrille asked if the applicant will require a paved easement for access to the site for maintenance. Mr. Li said no trucks will be used for maintenance so there should be no impact on the volley ball court or landscaping. Mr. Kruckeberg said that maintenance shouldn't have any impact on the use of the park except for the relocation of some play equipment to another area within the park. He added that the project will bring some improvements to the park such as a new fence and new vegetation. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Pete Shubin of Sequoia Development represented the applicant. He said that the applicant has reviewed and agreed to confonn to the conditions of approval. Mr. Shubin said that although there will be the usual impacts expected during construction, there will be very little long term disruption of normal park activities from this cell tower. He explained that facility maintenance occurs only four times a year and the technician arrives in a van or light truck and walks to the site. He.noted that easements are shown to insure access in case of redevelopment of the park. There were no speakers in favor of or in opposition to the project. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to close the public hearing. Without objection the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Beranek noted that use of the site seems to be appropriate and that it will be well maintained. . Commissioner Parrille pointed out that approval would be consistent with the disposition of similar applications the Commission has reviewed. PC.MINUrES 1-:n.Og !'ago 2 . e Commissioner Hsu said that the site is adequate and the monoelm camouflage is appropriate. for this location. MOTION: It was moved by CommissionerParrille, seconded by Commissioner Hsu, to approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 07-13 and ArchitecturaJ Design Review No. ADR 07- 12 subject to the conditions in the staff report and the one added Condition No. 11. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Beranek, Hsu, Parrille.and Baderian None Baerg A Resolution reflecting the decision of the Planning Commission will be presented for adoption at the next Commission. meeting. There is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. CONSENT ITEMS 2. GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION Determination of consistency with the General Plan for City and Redevelopment Agency transactions with the Church in Arcadia at zi Morlan Plance and 630 East Live Oak Avenue. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Mr. Kruckeberg presented the staffreport. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Parrille to approve the General Plan Consistency Determination, as submitted. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Beranek, Hsu. Parrille and Baderian None Baerg 3, MINUTES OF JANUARY 8, 2008 RECOMMENDATION: Approve PC MINUrES \.22-0S Page 3 . . MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Hsu, seconded by Commissioner Parrille to approve the minutes of the January 8, 2008 meeting as submitted. Without objection the minutes were approved as submitted. MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION Councilman Amundson reported that the City Council will be hiring a consultant to review and update the General Plan. He also said that because of an earthquake fault, an alternate site will have to be determined for the gymnasium planned for Foothill Middle School. Dana Middle School is under consideration as the alternate site. He also said thatthe City Council will soon begin working on the design for the proposed new City Hall building. Chairman Baderian expressed appreciation for the Commissioners Dinner held last week at the Community Center. Commissioner Parrille mentioned that he is planning to attend Planning Commissioners Training.at UCLA ExtensionJater this month and Commissioner Beranek.said that he will be attending the League of Cali forma Cities 2008 Planners InStitute and Mini Expo in Sacramento in March. MODIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING ACTIONS Commissioner Parrille reported that the Modification Committee approved Modification No. 08-01 at 315 Vaquero Road. FuRTHER MATTERS FROM STAFF Mr. Kruckeberg reported that the General Plan update and the study session on City Hall will be on the next City Council agenda. Mr. Kruckeberg introduced Assistant Planner Jennifer Turcios, a recent addition to the staff. ADJOURNMENT 7:25 D.m. Is/Jason Kruckeberg Secretary, Arcadia Planning CoQlmission PC MINUrES 1-22-0S !'ago 4