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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-13-09MINUTES ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, October 13, 2009, 7:00 P.M. Arcadia City Council Chambers The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, October 13, 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, Beranek, Hsu, and Parrille ABSENT: None MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Hsu and seconded by Commissioner Baderian to read the Resolutions by title only and waive reading the full body of the Resolutions. Without objection the motion was approved. OTHERS ATTENDING Deputy Development Services Director /City Engineer, Phil Wray Community Development Administrator, Jim Kasama Assistant Planner, Tim Schwehr Senior Administrative Assistant, Billie Tone SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama said that additional information on Items 2 and 4 was distributed to the Commissioners. 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. RESIDENTIAL MOUNTAINOUS PERMIT NO. RM 09 -01 AND MODIFICATION NO. MC 09 -23 310 Whispering Pines Drive 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' -0" 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' -O" allowed. Community Development Administrator Jim Kasama, presented the staff report. Commissioner Hsu asked why the maximum slope for a driveway is 10 Mr. Kasama explained that a 10% slope is readily negotiable for cars and that a very steep driveway would present a large concrete surface visible from the street. Chairman Parrille asked if the increased slope would present a problem for fire trucks. Mr. Kasama said that it would not. Commissioner Beranek said that according to the staff report, the Modification Committee recommended that the Architectural Review Committee apply for a Text Amendment allowing higher fences and he asked what the outcome of this was. Mr. Kasama explained that the Architectural Review Committee had not followed up on this issue. Commissioner Hsu asked if erosion control would be addressed with this project and Mr. Kasama said that it would. The public hearing was opened. Chairman Parrille asked if anyone wanted to speak in favor of the project. Mr. Patrick Bluth of Bluth Development said that the proposed driveway was part of the original permit that was approved in 1992, but it was not included in the so the applicant is reapplying. Chairman Parrille asked if anyone wanted to speak in opposition to the project. There were none. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to close the public hearing. Without objection the motion was approved. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Beranek to approve Residential- Mountainous Development Permit No. RM 09 -01, Modification No. MC 09 -23, and to adopt Resolution No. 1806: A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, Califomia, 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. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu, and Parrille NOES: None PC MINUTES 10 -13 -09 Page 2 2. MODIFICATION NO. MP 09 -04, OAK TREE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT NO. TR 09 -13 AND SINGLE FAMILY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. SFADR 09-47 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. Community Development Administrator Kasama presented the staff report. The public hearing was opened. Chairman Parrille asked if anyone wanted to speak in support of the project. Mr. Robert Tong, Sanyao Int'I, represented the applicant. He said the applicant will comply with all conditions and he offered to answer the Commissioners' questions. Chairman Parrille asked if anyone wanted to speak in opposition to the project. There were none. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to close the public hearing. Without objection the motion was approved. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to approve Modification No. MP 09 -04, Oak Tree Encroachment Permit No. TR 09 -13 and Single- Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 09 -47 subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu, and Parri lle NOES: None 3. MODIFICATION NO. MP 09-05 AND OAK TREE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT NO. TR 09 -18 1235 Rodeo Road Mr. Jack Lynch The applicant is requesting the following permits: PC MINUTES 10 -13-09 Page 3 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. Assistant Planner Tim Schwehr presented the staff report. The public hearing was opened. Chairman Parrille asked if anyone wanted to speak in favor of the project. Mr. Jack Lynch, the owner of the property, presented a letter from the neighbor to the south of the site approving of the proposed setback. He also explained that the setback was necessary to protect several mature oak trees in the rear yard. Mr. Lynch showed the Commissioners a rendering of the project and offered to answer questions. Commissioner Beranek asked Mr. Lynch if he had read the conditions of approval and would comply with them, and Mr. Lynch said that he would. Chairman Parrille asked if anyone wanted to speak in opposition to the project. There were none. MOTION: MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Hsu, seconded by Commissioner Beranek to close the public hearing. Without objection the motion was approved. It was moved by Commissioner Hsu, seconded by Commissioner Beranek to approve Modification No. MP 09 -05 and Oak Tree Encroachment Permit No. THE 09 -18 subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu, and Parrille NOES: None 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 09 -11 AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. ADR 09 -09 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. Community Development Administrator Kasama presented the staff report. The public hearing was opened. PC MINUTES 10-13-09 Page 4 Commissioner Beranek asked if staff had received any response to the notices sent to the community on this project. Mr. Kasama said there had not been any response from the community. Chairman Parrille asked if anyone wanted to speak in favor of the project. Mr. Dan Baumgartner, a neighbor of the subject site, said that he is in favor of the project. He said that he has been a neighbor of the facility for seven years and that both KARE Youth League and Rio Hondo Prep take good care of the parking situation and even provide a parking attendant. Mr. John Martin, Executive Director of KARE, said that he has had a long association with KARE. He briefly reviewed the history of the site and the proposed improvements. Mr. Craig Jameson, Parallax Associates, introduced himself as the architect on the project. He provided a general overview of the project and said the applicant wants to replace the temporary gym /pavilion with new facilities. He pointed out that the plans conform to the their master plan and will meet all the criteria of the City's design guidelines. Mr. Jameson asked the Commissioners to approve the project. Mr. Steve French, said that the current building is old, small, and outdated, and that a new building is needed for the fantastic programs at Rio Hondo Prep and for all the participants in the KARE program. Chairman Parrille asked if anyone wanted to speak in opposition to the project. There were none. MOTION: MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Beranek to close the public hearing. Without objection the motion was approved. Commissioner Beranek asked Mr. Martin if he had reviewed all the conditions of approval and if KARE was willing to comply with them. Mr. Martin said yes. It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Beranek to approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 09 -11 and Architectural Design Review No. ADR 09 -09 subject to the conditions in the staff report and to adopt Resolution No. 1805: ROLL CALL: 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 athletics building and a 750 square -foot locker facility addition at an existing youth facility located at 5150 Farna Avenue. AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu, and Parrille NOES: None PC MINUTES 10 -13-09 Page 5 CONSENT ITEMS 5. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2009 MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Hsu, seconded by Commissioner Baderian to approve the minutes of September 22, 2009 as presented. Without objection the motion was approved. MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION MODIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING ACTIONS ATTEST: Commissioner Baerg said the very large copies of plans are sometimes unwieldy and he asked if plans can be provided in electronic form. Mr. Kasama suggested that the plans might be printed in a smaller size. Commissioner Perri Ile said that there was no Modification Committee meeting today. MATTERS FROM STAFF Mr. Kasama said that there are three Conditional Use Permits on the upcoming agenda including a continuance of the Cafe Fusion application, an expansion of Kid's Island and a martial arts studio on Live Oak Avenue. Mr. Kasama also said there is a church operating out of a warehouse on St. Joseph Street which is an inappropriate use of the building. However, there is an issue regarding the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) and the fact that the City allows assembly uses with a Conditional Use Permit in any zone. This needs to be resolved with a Text Amendment and will be on the agenda in November. Commissioner Baderian said that the City Attomey should be present when the RLUIPA issue is reviewed. ADJOURNED 7:50 p.m. Secretary, Planning Commission Chairman, Planning Commission PC MINUTES 10 -13-09 Page 6