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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1-12-10MINUTES ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 7:00 P.M. Arcadia City Council Chambers The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 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 OTHERS ATTENDING Community Development Administrator, Jim Kasama 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. HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION APPEAL NO. HOA 09 -02 411 Oxford Drive Ray Ballarini (Homeowner) The applicant is appealing the Rancho Santa Anita (Lower Rancho) Homeowners' Association Architectural Design Review Board decision to deny a Gerard Stone Coated Steel Roof at the subject residence. Mr. Kasama presented the staff report. The public hearing was opened. Chairman Parrille asked if anyone wanted to speak in favor of the project. Mr. Ballarini, the homeowner, explained why he wanted a metal roof. He cited fire and wind protection along with durability. Mr. Ballarini said that he considered other types of roofing material and determined that a metal roof would best meet his requirements. He asked the Commissioners to approve his appeal of the Homeowners' Association denial. Commissioner Baderian asked if any neighbors have a similar roof and Mr. Ballarini said that his next -door neighbor has had a metal roof on his house for five to eight years. He added that there are other metal roofs in the neighborhood and some of them have been there for thirty years. Mr. Patrick Barton, manufacturer's representative for Gerard Roofing, distributed product brochures to each Commissioner. He said that the company has been in business for 25 years and that he can provide a list of thousands of registered warranties in Southern Califomia. Mr. Barton explained that because of the durability of the product, the warranty is non prorated and transferable to the new homeowner if the property is sold. He described the benefits of metal roofing and offered to answer any questions the Commissioners might have. Commissioner Baderian said that the Rancho Santa Anita Homeowners' Association has stated that their Architectural Review Board has received notice of Fire Department objection to metal roofs because of difficulty in breaking through the roof in the event of a fire. Mr. Barton said that recommended procedures for Fire Fighters are provided on a compact disc that is distributed to all Southern Califomia Fire Departments. He said that his company would verify that Arcadia Fire Department had a copy of this CD. Commissioner Hsu asked if the Fire Department needed special equipment to break through a metal roof. Mr. Barton explained that the pry bars and shears that are standard equipment at Fire Departments are all that is needed. He further pointed out that a metal roof will withstand a fire, without collapsing, better than other types of roofing material. Mr. Kim Smith, J. N. Davis Roofing, said that his company provides roofing for about 75 to 80 homes per year in the City of Arcadia. He provided a map and a list of satisfied customers in the area. Mr. Smith pointed out that only the Lower Rancho Homeowners' Association opposes steel roofs. He noted that in the past, Mr. Tony Henrich, the previous Architectural Review Board Chairman, approved the installation of steel roofs in the area. Mr. Warren Cross, a local roofing contractor, said that a previous appeal by one of his customers had been approved by the Commission. He stressed the fire safety of a metal roof and also said that his company had also worked successfully with Mr. Henrich. Mr. Cross pointed out the aesthetic appeal and durability of a metal roof and said that he feels this is the best roofing material currently available. Commissioner Hsu asked Mr. Cross if he met with the Architectural Review Board to resolve issues on the project that was recently appealed and Mr. Cross said that he had not. Mr. Cross pointed out that he had not been invited to meet with the ARB. Commissioner Baderian asked the homeowner, Mr. Ballarini, if he had read and understood the conditions of approval in the staff report. Mr. Ballarini said that he had and that he would comply with all conditions. Chairman Parrille asked if anyone wanted to speak in opposition to the project. There were none. PC MINUTES 1 -12 -10 Page 2 MOTION: MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Baderian, to close the Public Hearing. Without objection the motion was approved. It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to approve appeal No. HOA 09 -02. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu, and Parriile NOES: None There is a five working day appeal period after the Planning Commission decision. Appeals to the City Council are to be filed by 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. CONSENT ITEMS 2. MINUTES OF DECEMBER 8, 2009 MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Hsu, seconded by Commissioner Beranek, to approve the minutes of December 8, 2009 as presented. Without objection the motion was approved. MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION None MODIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING ACTIONS Chairman Parrille reported that there was no Modification Committee meeting this morning. MATTERS FROM STAFF Mr. Kasama said that the next meeting, on January 26, will include review of the draft Housing Element for the General Plan and, possibly, two Conditional Use Permits for new tutoring centers. ADJOURNED ATTEST: /W Se r ry, Planning Commission nning Commission 7:40 pm PC MINUTES 1 -12 -10 Page 3