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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8-10-10The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, August 10, 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 Chairman Parrille led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Baerg, Beranek, Chiao and Parrille ABSENT: Commissioner Baderian It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Baerg to excuse Commissioner Baderian. Without objection the motion was approved. OTHERS ATTENDING Deputy Development Services Director /City Engineer, Phil Wray Community Development Administrator, Jim Kasama Associate Planner, Tom Li Assistant Planner, Tim Schwehr Senior Administrative Assistant, Billie Tone SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS There were none. MINUTES ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 7:00 P.M. Arcadia City Council Chambers 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 There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 10 -09 24 North First Avenue Kevin Lee Riddle The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow a 2,100 square -foot personal training gym with a maximum of four patrons training at any one time. RESOLUTION NO. 1822 A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, Califomia, granting Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 10-09 to operate a 2,100 square -foot personal training gym with a maximum of four patrons training at any one time at 24 North First Avenue. Assistant Planner, Tim Schwehr presented the staff report. The Public Hearing was opened. Chairman Parrille asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this project. Mr. Kevin Riddle, the applicant offered to answer any questions on the project. Chairman Parrille asked Mr. Riddle if he understood the conditions and would comply with them. Mr. Riddle said that he would. Chairman Parrille asked if anyone wanted to speak in opposition to this project. There were none. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek to close the Public Hearing. Without objection the motion was approved. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Beranek, to approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 10 -09 and adopt Resolution No. 1822. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Beranek, Chiao and Parrille NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Baderian 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 Wednesday, August 18, 2010. 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 10 -10 50 West Las Tunas Drive Dr. James Su The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate a tutoring center with up to 55 students in an existing 1,682 square -foot retail space of a commercial shopping center. PC MINUTES 8 -10 -10 Page 2 RESOLUTION NO. 1823 A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, Califomia, approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 10 -10 to operate a tutoring center with 55 students in an existing 1,682 square -foot retail space at 50 W. Las Tunas Drive. Associate Planner, Tom Li presented the staff report. The Public Hearing was opened. Chairman Parrille asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this project. Dr. James Su, the applicant said that he would be grateful for approval and offered to answer questions. Chairman Parrille asked Dr. Su if he understood the conditions and would comply with them. Dr. Su said that he would. Chairman Parrille asked if anyone wanted to speak in opposition to this project. There were none. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek to close the public hearing. Without objection the motion was approved. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Baerg to approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 10 -10 and adopt Resolution No. 1823. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioner Baerg, Beranek, Chiao and Parrille NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Baderian 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 Wednesday, August 18, 2010. 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 10 -11 253 East Foothill Boulevard Robert M. Silverman of Walgreen Co. The applicant is requesting an Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 05 -12 (Resolution No. 1736) to allow the sale of beer and wine for off -site consumption in a 12,610 square -foot drug store (d.b.a. Walgreens) that is less than 150 feet from residentially -zoned property. PC MINUTES 8-10-10 Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. 1823 A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, Califomia, approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 10 -11 to amend Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 05 -12 (Resolution No. 1736) to allow the sale of beer and wine for off -site consumption in an existing 12, 610 square -foot drug store (D.B.A. Walgreens) at 253 E. Foothill Boulevard. Associate Planner, Tom Li presented the staff report. Commissioner Beranek asked about a density or separation requirement for businesses selling alcoholic beverages. Mr. Li explained that the City does not have this type of restriction. Mr. Li also said that the sale of beer and wine must be incidental to Walgreens primary business. Commissioner Chiao pointed out that Walgreens is near Foothills Middle School and asked if this is a concem. Mr. Li said that the sale of alcoholic beverages is typical in large drug stores and the Ralphs Market that is next door has been selling alcoholic beverages for quite some time without incident. The Public Hearing was opened. Chairman Parrille asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this project. Mr. Matt Dzurec, representing Walgreens, explained that the applicant considers this a modest request. He explained that the sale of beer and wine is expected to make up only about one -half of one percent of Walgreens' business and the store will remain primarily a pharmacy. Mr. Dzurec explained that employees are thoroughly trained on alcohol sales policies, that there are monitors throughout the store, and that the beer and wine will be located in an area that deters theft. He pointed out that the Arcadia Police Department expressed no concern with the sale of beer and wine and that Walgreens is a trusted name in the community with an excellent reputation. Commissioner Beranek asked why the sale of beer and wine was not included when the store was built. Mr. Dzurec explained that Walgreens discontinued alcoholic beverage sales in the 1990s, but based on consumer demand, recently began offering it again. Chairman Parrille asked if anyone wanted to speak in opposition to this project. There were none MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek to close the Public Hearing. Without objection the motion was approved. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Baerg to approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 10 -11 and adopt Resolution No. 1823. PC MINUTES 8 -10-10 Page 4 ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Beranek, Chiao and Parrille NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Baderian 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 Wednesday, August 18, 2010. CONSENT ITEMS 4. MINUTES OF JULY 27, 2010 RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of July 27, 2010. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Beranek, to approve the minutes of July 27, 2010 as presented. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Beranek, Chiao, and Parrille NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Baderian MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL PLANNING COMMISSION None MODIFICATION COMMITTEE AGENDA Chairman Parrille reported approval of one item, Modification No. MC 10 -18 at 131 E. Huntington Drive to expand a chiropractic center. MATTERS FROM STAFF UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama said that since there are no agenda items for the August 24 meeting, that Planning Commission meeting is cancelled. However, the Modification Committee may still meet as scheduled. He will confirm that at a later date. Mr. Kasama asked the Commissioners if they were available for the General Plan Update Workshop at 5:30 on September 14, just before the regular Planning Commission meeting. Chairman Parrille said that he may be late, Commissioner Beranek said that he will not be able to attend that meeting. Commissioners Baerg and Chiao confirmed that they will attend. PC MINUTES 8-10-10 Page 5 ADJOURNED ATTEST: Se anning Commission l" kh_ 4 al r- fanning Commission 7:35 p.m. PC MINUTES 8 -10-10 Page 6