HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-13-09PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
Tuesday, October 13, 2009, 7:00 P.M.
Arcadia City Council Chambers
Led by Chairman Parrille
All present
MOTION: To read the Resolutions by title only and waive reading the full text of the Resolutions.
Approved, 5-0
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama pro-
vided additional photos for Item 2 and
additional information regarding Item 4
TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING
COMMISSION ON NON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 5 minute time limit per person. None
All interested persons are invited to appear at the Public Hearing and to provide evidence or testimony
concerning any of the proposed items set forth below for consideration. You are hereby advised that
should you desire to legally challenge any action taken by the Planning Commission with respect to the
proposed item for consideration, you may be limited to raising only those issues and objections, which
you or someone else raises at or prior to the time of the Public Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RESIDENTIAL- MOUNTAINOUS PERMIT NO. RM 09 -01 AND MODIFICATION NO. MC 09 -23
310 Whispering Pines Drive Approved. 5-0
Bluth Development (Property Owners' Representative)
The applicant is requesting the following modifications and an R -M Zone Development Permit for a
proposed new cut and -fill driveway, motor court, swimming pool, a fence, and a driveway gate:
1. A 15.3% driveway slope in lieu of the maximum 10% allowed;
2. A fence height of 5' -0" to 8' -4" in lieu of the maximum 4' -O" allowed;
3. A fence with zero (0) to 2' -11" setback from the front property line in lieu of the minimum 3' -0"
required; and
4. A 10' -0" high driveway gate in lieu of the maximum 5' -0" allowed.
RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval
RESOLUTION NO. 1806 Adopted. 5-0
A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, approving Residential
Mountainous Development Permit No. RM 09 -01 for a new hillside cut and -fill driveway, motor court, and
swimming pool at 310 Whispering Pines Drive.
There is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. Appeals are to be filed by
5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2009.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority office Planning Commission members regarding any item on this agenda will be
made available for public inspection in the Planning Services office at City Hall, 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA 91007, (626)
574 -5423.
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2. MODIFICATION NO. MP 09 -04, OAK TREE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT NO. 09 -13 AND
SINGLE FAMILY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. SFADR 09-47 Approved. 5-0
2 West Pamela Road
Sanyao International, Inc. (Designer)
The applicant is requesting the following permits for a new, two -story, 4,124 square -foot, "Tuscan"
style residence:
1. Modification for an 80' -0" street side yard setback as measured to the centerline of Santa Anita
Avenue in lieu of the minimum 100' -0" special setback;
2. Oak Tree Encroachment Permit for the encroachment into the dripline of one (1) oak tree; and
3. Single Family Architectural Design Review.
RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval
There is a five working day appeal period from the date of the decision. Appeals are to be
filed by 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2009.
3. MODIFICATION NO. MP 09 -05 AND OAK TREE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT NO. TR 09 -18
1235 Rodeo Road Approved. 5-0
Jack Lynch
The applicant is requesting the following permits:
1. A 67' -0" front yard setback in lieu of the 97' -6" average of the two adjacent properties; and
2. An Oak Tree Encroachment Permit to encroach upon 15 oak trees.
RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval
There is a five working day appeal period from the date of the decision. Appeals are to be
filed by 5:30 p. m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2009.
4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 09 -11 AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW
NO. ADR 09 -09 Approved, 5-0
5150 Farna Avenue
Kare Youth League (Property Owner)
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit and Architectural Design Review for a 22,090
square -foot gymnasium, a below -grade 750 square foot locker facility addition, and a revised parking
layout at an existing K -12 private school and youth program facility.
RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval
RESOLUTION NO. 1805 Adopted, 5 -0
A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, Califomia, granting Conditional Use Permit
No. CUP 09 -11 and Architectural Design Review Application No. ADR 09 -09 for a new 22,090 square -foot
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission members regarding any item on this agenda will be
made available for public inspection in the Planning Services office at City Hall, 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA 91007, (626)
574 -5423.
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athletics building and a 750 square -foot locker facility addition at an existing youth facility located at 5150
Farna Avenue.
There is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. Appeals are to be filed by
5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2009.
CONSENT ITEMS
5. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
Approved, 5-0
MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL PLANNING COMMISSION None
MODIFICATION COMMITTEE AGENDA Meeting was cancelled no items
MATTERS FROM STAFF UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama went over upcoming
agenda items
ADJOURNMENT 7:50 D.M.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission members regarding any item on this agenda will be
made available for public inspection in the Planning Services office at City Hall, 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA 91007, (626)
574 -5423.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with a disability who require a disability related
modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services,
may request such modification or accommodation from the City Clerk at (626) 574 -5423. Notification 48
hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to
the meeting.
Public Hearing Procedure
1. The public hearing is opened by the Chairman of the Planning Commission.
2. The Planning staff report is presented by staff.
3. Commissioners' questions relating to the Planning staff report may be asked and answered at this
time.
4. The applicant is afforded the opportunity to address the Commission.
5. Others in favor of the proposal are afforded the opportunity to address the Commission.
(LIMITED TO 5 MINUTES)
6. Those in opposition to the proposal are afforded the opportunity to address the Commission.
(LIMITED TO 5 MINUTES)
7. The applicant may be afforded the opportunity for a brief rebuttal.
(LIMITED TO 5 MINUTES)
8. The Commission closes the public hearing.
9. The Commission members may discuss the proposal at this time.
10. The Commission then makes a motion and acts on the proposal to either approve, approve with
conditions or modifications, deny, or continue it to a specific date.
11. Following the Commission's action on Conditional Use Permits and Variances, a resolution reflecting
the decision of the Planning Commission is prepared for adoption by the Commission. This is usually
presented at the next Planning Commission meeting. There is a five (5) working day appeal period
after the adoption of the resolution.
12. Following the Commission's action on Modifications and Design Reviews, there is a five (5) working
day appeal period.
13. Following the Commission's review of Zone Changes, Text Amendments and General Plan
Amendments, the Commission's comments and recommendations are forwarded to the City Council
for the Council's consideration at a scheduled public hearing.
14. Following the Commission's action on Tentative Tract Maps and Tentative Parcel Maps (subdivisions)
there is a ten (10) calendar day appeal period.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission members regarding any item on this agenda will be
made available for public inspection in the Planning Services office at City Hall, 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA 91007, (626)
574 -5423.
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