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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 22, 2008 (2) . . MINUTES ARCADIA pLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, January22, 2008, 7:00 P.M. Arcadia City Council Chambers The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, January 22, 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: 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 ATI'ENDING Counci1manPeter 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 THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON-PUBLIC HEARING MA TI'ERS - Five-minute time limit per person None 1. PUBLIC HEARING CONDffiONAL USE PERMIT 07-13/ ARHCITECfURAL DESIGN REVIEW 07-12 Newcastle Park at 123 W. Colorado Blvd. Royal Street Communications, LLC (Representative ofMetroPCS) The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit and Architectural Design Review for the'stallation and operation of a 55 foot tall~nmanned 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 at least 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 butthat 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 conform to the conditions of approval, Mr. Shubin said that although there will be the usual impacts, expected during construction, there will be vel)' 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 wen maintained. Commissioner Parrille pointed out that approval would be consistent with the disposition of similar applications the Commission has reviewed. PC MINUTES 1-22-08 Page 2 . Commissioner Hsu said that the appropriate for this location. . site IS adequate and the monoelm camouflage is MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Hsu, to approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 07-13 and Architectural Design Review No. ADR 07- 12 subject to the conditions in the staffreport and the one added Condition No.1 i. 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 CONSISTENCYDETERMINA TION Determination of consistency with the General Plan for City and Redevelopment Agency transactions with the Church in Arcadia at 21 Morlan Plance and 630 East Live Oak Avenue. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Mr. Kruckeberg presented the staff report., 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 MINlITES 1-22'()8 Page 3 MOTION: . . It was moved by Commissioner Hsu, seconded by Commissioner ParrilIe 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 wilI 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 FoothilI Middle School. Dana Middle School is under consideration as the alternate site. He also said that the City Council wilI 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 pianning to attend Planning Commissioners Training at UCLA Extension later this month and Commissioner Beranek said that he wilI be attending the League ofCalifomia 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 p.rn. Is/Jason Kruckeberli!- Secretary, Arcadia Planning Commission PC MINlITES 1-:z2.o8 Page 4 . . SIGNING THIS DOCUlvIENT IS VOLU};l AR Y - YOUR A TTEl'iDANCE & PARTICIPATION DOES NOT REQUIRE SIGNING THIS DOCUlvIENT. PRlNTING YOUR NAME, ONLY ENABLES THE SECRETARY TO CORRECTLY SPELL YOUR K-\iYffi & ADDRESS. PleasePRlNT your name and address below: / -J:l - b 1 I NAME ~ ADDRESS I . ~Stll~ ~foI€ \I~,'SvJ::rE"WO,.:ta~.CA , ,