HomeMy WebLinkAbout2-9-10The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, February 9,
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
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Baderian and seconded by Commissioner Hsu to read the
Resolutions by title only and waive reading the full body of the Resolutions. Without
objection the motion was approved.
OTHERS ATTENDING
MINUTES
ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 7:00 P.M.
Arcadia City Council Chambers
Community Development Administrator, Jim Kasama
Assistant Planner, Tim Schwehr
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
CONSENT ITEMS
1. REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 09 -09 RESOLUTION NO. 1801
510 -512 E. Live Oak Ave. (between Hempstead Ave. and Lenore Ave.)
Michael Hsiao (designer)
A Conditional Use Permit was granted on October 27, 2009, for a 960 square -foot
expansion to an existing 2,040 square -foot restaurant.
Assistant Planner, Tim Schwehr, presented the staff report.
Chairman Parrille asked if the applicant wanted to speak in support of the project.
Mr. Chen, the business owner, offered apologies for his lack of compliance with the
conditions of approval. He said that he expected his architect to see that the business was
in compliance. Mr. Chen also said that his sign contractor did not adhere to city guidelines
either, but that he would follow up with the sign contractor to make the necessary
modifications that will ensure compliance. He asked for an additional two weeks.
Chairman Pamile asked if the Commissioners had any questions or comments.
Commissioner Baderian noted that Mr. Chen was present at the October 27 meeting when
the Conditional Use Permit was approved. He pointed out that, at that meeting, the
Commission asked Mr. Chen if he was aware of the conditions of approval and if he would
comply with them and Mr. Chen had agreed to comply with all conditions.
Mr. Chen explained that he expected his architect to take care of these requirements. He
said that he would like to meet all city requirements and that his non compliance was not
intentional. Once again, he asked for a couple of weeks to make all necessary
arrangements to ensure compliance.
Commissioner Baderian asked Mr. Chen when he first became aware of the sixty day
deadline and Mr. Chen said he first realized there was a deadline about three weeks ago.
Commissioner Hsu asked Mr. Chen who would be responsible for securing the parking
covenant. Mr. Chen said that he would take care of the parking covenant himself.
Commissioner Beranek asked what steps are taken in the revocation hearing process. Mr
Kasama explained that the permittee is given five days notice before a revocation hearing
so it would probably be scheduled for the beginning of March.
Chairman Pamlle explained to Mr. Chen that he will have to work with Planning Services to
resolve these issues and at a later hearing the Commission will determine whether, or not
his Conditional Use Permit should be revoked.
Mr. Kasama advised Mr. Chen that he should begin working on meeting these requirements
immediately.
Commissioner Baderian asked what the Commission's options are at present. Mr. Kasama
explained that he will schedule the revocation hearing for March 9 and at that time, the
applicant will have an opportunity to present a progress report. Based on the information
presented, the Commissioners can decide to revoke the Conditional Use Permit, or ask for
further follow up at a later meeting.
Commissioner Baderian pointed out that the Commission also had the option to instruct staff
not to go forward with the revocation hearing. He also said that he would appreciate hearing
some more background on this project.
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2. REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 08 -11 RESOLUTION NO. 1785
1201 S. Baldwin Ave. (Arcadia Hub Shopping Center)
Bao Kim Coleman (on behalf of Huntington Learning Center)
A Conditional Use Permit was granted on December 9, 2008, for a 3,505 square -foot
leaming center with a maximum enrollment of 60 students.
Assistant Planner, Tim Schwehr, presented the staff report.
Chairman Parrille asked if anyone wanted to speak in support of the project.
There were none.
Chairman Parrille asked if the Commissioners had any questions or comments.
There were none.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 1811
A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, Califomia, approving
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 09 -19 to operate a tutoring center with a maximum of one
hundred fifteen (115) students in an existing two -story, 4,409 square -foot classroom building
and a one -story, 2,336 square -foot social hall at an existing church complex at 1741 S.
Baldwin Avenue.
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Hsu seconded by Commissioner Beranek, to adopt
Resolution No. 1811 as presented.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu and Parrille
NOES: None
There is a five working -day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 1812
A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, Califomia, approving
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 09 -20 to operate a tutoring center with a maximum of forty
(40) students in an existing 2,255 square -foot commercial building at 222 -224 S. First
Avenue.
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Baderian seconded by Commissioner Hsu, to adopt
Resolution No. 1811 as presented.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu and Parrille
NOES: None
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There is a five working -day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution.
5. MINUTES OF JANUARY 26, 2010
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Hsu seconded by Commissioner Beranek, to approve the
minutes of January 26, 2010 as presented. Without objection the motion was approved.
MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION
None
MODIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING ACTIONS
Chairman Parrille reported that Modification Application No. MC 10 -01 for a reduced side
yard setback was approved by the Modification Committee today.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
Ms. Kasama briefly reviewed the upcoming projects for consideration by the Commission.
He listed a Zone Change for 728 W. Huntington from Commercial to Multi Family
Residential, an Appeal on a Homeowners' Association approval of a second story addition
and another Conditional Use Permit for a tutoring center.
ADJOURNED
ATTEST:
Secre tanning Commission
t/
airman, Pla Commission
7:25 p.m.
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