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ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, July 28, 2009, 7:00 P.M.
Arcadia City Council Chambers
The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, July 28,
2009 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City of Arcadia, at 240 W. Huntington Drive
with Chairman Parrille presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Hsu, and Parrille
ABSENT: Commissioner Beranek
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Baderian and seconded by Commissioner Hsu to excuse
Commissioner Beranek. Without objection the motion was approved.
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Baderian and seconded by Commissioner Hsu to read all
resolutions by title only and waive reading the full body of the resolutions. Without
objection the motion was approved.
OTHERS ATTENDING
Police Chief, Robert Sanderson
Development Services Director, Jason Kruckeberg
Deputy Development Services Director/City Engineer, Phil Wray
Community Development Administrator, Jim Kasama
Senior Planner, Lisa Flores
Business License Officer, Silva Vergel
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Kasama indicated that revised Minutes were distributed. The changes were in gray tone.
TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE
PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON-PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS - Five-minute time
limit per person
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. TEXT AMENDMENT NO. TA 09-03
Citywide
Draft ordinances (standard and urgency) to amend certain sections of Article VI (Businesses,
Professions, Trades and Occupations) and Article IX (Division and Use of Land) of the
Arcadia Municipal Code to prohibit the establishment and operation of medical marijuana
dispensaries and other businesses and uses prohibited by local, state or federal law.
Chief Sanderson presented the staff report.
Commissioner Baderian asked whether other cities have instituted similar ordinances. Chief
Sanderson responded that many other cities in California have done ordinances that are
banning dispensaries. He said that he did not have a list with him for San Gabriel Valley, but
the California Police Association has a list of the cities throughout southern California that
do. He said there was an article in the paper today from the Obama Administration, talking
about the President's recently appointed drug czar who had a conversation with some
residents in Fresno, California, about recent discussions regarding the possibility of
legalizing marijuana in California through State Assembly bills. The President's drug czar
stated that within the past 10 days, there had been $1.26 billion worth of marijuana plants
confiscated and 82 people arrested. The article also stated that from a federal stand point,
concurrent with the California Attorney General's opinion, as well as the US Attorney
General's opinion, store front medical marijuana dispensaries are nothing more than fronts
for drug trafficking organizations and that there is a big movement by the City of Los
Angeles and the County of Los Angeles to close these places down.
The public hearing was opened.
No one spoke in favor or in opposition to this item.
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Hsu, seconded by Commissioner Baderian to close the
public hearing. Without objection the motion was approved.
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to recommend
approval of TA 09-03 to the City Council.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Hsu and Parrille
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Beranek
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2. MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. MP 09-02
432 N. Old Ranch Rd. - Frank and Suzanne Tomkins (Property Owners)
A 12'-9" second-story side yard setback in lieu of 21'-0" required to allow a new 275 square
foot, second-story addition to align with the existing second-story (AMC Section 9251.2.3)
Senior Planner, Lisa Flores presented the staff report.
The public hearing was opened.
Ms. Suzanne Tomkins, 432 Old Ranch Rd., property owner, said that she is hoping the
Planning Commission will approve the modification as presented and approve the
application.
Commissioner Baderian asked whether they agree with the staff report and staff
recommendations.
Ms. Tomkins, the applicant, indicated that they have read the staff report and are in
agreement with all of the conditions.
No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item.
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Hsu, seconded by Commissioner Baderian to close the
public hearing. Without objection the motion was approved.
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to approve
application no. MP 09-02, subject to the conditions in the staff report.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Hsu and Parrille
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Beranek
There is a five working-day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by August 5, 2009.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 1798
A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, granting
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 09-07, the related parking modification, and Architectural
Design Review No. ADR 09-02 for a new 1,273 square-foot office building at an existing
church complex located at 1741 S. Baldwin Avenue and 721 W. Lemon Avenue.
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4. RESOLUTION NO. 1799
A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, granting
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 09-13 and the related parking modification for a 1,244
square-foot restaurant with seating for 48 patrons at 1228 S. Golden West Avenue.
5. MINUTES OF JULY 14, 2009
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to adopt Resolution
Nos. 1798 and 1799, and to approve the Minutes of July 14, 2009. Without objection the
motion was approved.
MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION
None
MODIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING ACTIONS
Commissioner Parrille summarized the action taken by the Modification Committee.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
Mr. Kasama discussed upcoming agenda items.
ADJOURNED - 7:15 p.m.
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Chairman, #1ning Commission
ATTEST:
Se tart', Planning Commission
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