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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/8/09The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City of Arcadia, at 240 W. Huntington Drive with Vice Chairman Hsu presiding. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, and Hsu ABSENT: Chairman Parrille It was moved by Commissioner Baderian and seconded by Commissioner Baerg to excuse Chairman Parrille from the meeting. Without objection, the motion was passed. MOTION: MINUTES ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 7:00 P.M. Arcadia City Council Chambers It was moved by Commissioner Baderian and seconded by Commissioner Baerg to read the Resolution by title only and waive reading the full body of the Resolution. Without objection the motion was approved. OTHERS ATTENDING Deputy Development Services Director /City Engineer, Phil Wray Community Development Administrator, Jim Kasama Senior Planner, Lisa Flores Associate Planner, Tom Li Senior 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 MATTERS Five minute time limit per person None PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 09 -14 1313 S. Baldwin Ave. Paul Supancheck The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow the following changes to the existing leaming center for children that was approved under Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 04-11 (d.b.a. Kids Island): a. Business hours are currently from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. every day. The applicant is proposing extending the business hours from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., every day; and b. Allow private parties for children (max. 30 people and 3 staff members) during times when open play and classes are not in session. RESOLUTION NO. 1809 A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, Califomia, granting Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 09 -14 to extend the existing business hours and to allow private parties for children at the existing children learning center at 1313 S. Baldwin Avenue (d.b.a. Kids Island). Senior Planner, Lisa Flores presented the staff report. The public hearing was opened. Vice Chairman Hsu asked if anyone wanted to speak in favor of the project. Mr. Paul Supancheck, the applicant, said that Kid's Island is a family oriented business and an asset to the community and he asked the Commissioners to approve his application. Commissioner Beranek asked Mr. Supancheck if he would comply with the conditions of approval in the staff report. Mr. Supancheck said that he understood all the conditions and would comply with them. Commissioner Baderian noted that the staff report states that private parties will not exceed 33 attendees, which includes three staff members and he asked what would be the ratio of children to adults. Mr. Supancheck said the ratio is usually one to one with no more than 15 children. Vice Chairman Hsu asked if anyone wanted to speak in opposition to the project. There were none. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Baderian to close the public hearing. Without objection the motion was approved. Commissioner Baderian asked if parking deficiencies would occur when the private parties were held. Ms. Flores said that the parking study indicates no expectation of deficiencies. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Baderian to approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 09 -14 subject to the conditions listed in the staff report, and adopt Resolution No. 1809. PC MINUTES 12 -8 -09 Page 2 ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek and Hsu NOES: None ABSENT: Chairman Parrille 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, December 15, 2009. 2. ZONE VARIANCE NO. ZV 09 -01, MODIFICATION NO. MC 09 -36 AND SINGLE- FAMILY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. SFADR 09-43 231 W. Wistaria Ave. J. Don Crenshaw (Architect) The applicant is requesting approval of the following requests to rebuild an existing 2,523 square -foot, one -story, single family residence and add 1,198 square feet for a total living area of 3,721 square feet: A. A Zone Variance to allow a three -car garage (24 linear feet of garage opening) to face the street on a 99.98 -foot wide lot in lieu of the minimum 100 -foot lot width required for a three -car garage to face the street; and, B. Modifications to permit the following setback encroachments: 1. A front yard setback of 34' -0" in lieu of 35' -0" required (the average front yard setback of the two adjacent properties is 31' -8 2. An easterly side yard setback of 7' -0" in lieu of 10' -0" required to allow the addition to align with the existing house, 3. A westerly side yard setback of 7' -0" in lieu of 10' -0" required to allow the addition to align with the existing house, and 4. A westerly side yard setback of 8' -0" in lieu of 10` -0" required for two (2) air conditioning units. C. Single Family Architectural Design Review Associate Planner, Tom Li presented the staff report. The public hearing was opened. Vice Chairman Hsu asked if anyone wanted to speak in favor of the project. Mr. Glen Johnson, the property owner thanked Mr. Li and the Commissioners for their review of his request. He also said that he feels the improvements proposed will bring the property in line with the standards of the community. Commissioner Baderian asked Mr. Johnson if he had read the conditions of approval in the staff report and if he would comply with them. Mr. Johnson answered affirmatively. PC MINUTES 12 -8-09 Page 3 Vice Chairman Hsu asked if anyone wanted to speak in opposition to the project. There were none. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Baderian, to close the public hearing. Without objection the motion was approved. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Baderian,.to approve Zone Variance No. ZV 09 -01, Modification No. MC 09 -36 and Single Family Architectural Review No. SFADR 09-43 subject to the conditions listed in the staff report and direct Staff to prepare the appropriate Resolution for adoption at the next Commission meeting.. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek and Hsu NOES: None ABSENT: Chairman Pamile A Resolution reflecting the decision of the Planning Commission will be presented for adoption at the next Commission meeting. There will be a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. CONSENT ITEMS 3. MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 24, 2009 MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Beranek, to approve the minutes of November 24, 2009 as presented. Without objection the motion was approved. MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION None MODIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING ACTIONS Senior Planner, Lisa Flores said an application for rear and side yard setbacks was approved by the Modification Committee that morning. She explained that normally this type of application would be handled administratively. However, the applicant was not able to obtain the signature of one of the neighbors from an adjoining lot. Consequently, it was necessary for the Modification Committee to review the application. PC MINUTES 12 -8-09 Page 4 MATTERS FROM STAFF Mr. Kasama said that since there were no items for the December 22 Planning Commission meeting, the meeting is cancelled. However, the Modification Committee meeting will proceed as scheduled on December 22. ADJOURNED to 1 -12 -10 ATTEST: Selz' 'tanning Commission 7:25 pm hairman, Planning Commission PC MINUTES 12 -8-09 Page 5