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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9-28-106:00 p.m.. City Council Chamber Conference Room, 240 W. Huntington Drive CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 5 minute time limit per person. STUDY SESSION 1. OVERVIEW OF GENERAL PLAN MATERIALS Staff will provide Draft General Plan, Draft Environmental Impact Report and Draft Zoning Code Amendments for review and discussion. 7:00 p.m., City Council Chamber RECONVENE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL AGENDA ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION GENERAL PLAN UPDATE STUDY SESSION 6:00 P.M. AND REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Arcadia City Council Chambers SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 5 minute time limit per person. PUBLIC HEARING All interested persons are invited to appear at the Public Hearing and to provide evidence or testimony concerning any of the proposed items set forth below for consideration. You are hereby advised that should you desire to legally challenge any action taken by the Planning Commission with respect to the proposed item for consideration, you may be limited to raising only those issues and objections, which you or someone else raises at or prior to the time of the Public Hearing. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission members regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Planning Services office at City Hall, 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA 91007, (626) 574 -5423. PC AGENDA 9 -28 -10 2. MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. MP 10 -04 AND SINGLE FAMILY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. SFADR 10-61 400 W. Norman Avenue Sanyao International, Inc. (Designer) The applicant is requesting approval of the following Modifications and Single Family Architectural Design Review for a proposed new single family residence: 1. A 25' -0" street side yard setback in lieu of the 40'-0" special setback required along Holly Avenue; 2. A 39' -3" front yard setback in lieu of the 48' -8" average required; and 3. Twenty -four (24) feet of garage opening for a three -car garage facing the side street (Holly Ave.) in lieu of a maximum 16' -0" of garage opening facing a street on a lot that is less than 100' -0" wide. RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval There is a five working day appeal period after the approval/denial of the applications. Appeals are to be filed by 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 5, 2010. CONSENT ITEMS 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 09 -19 1741 South Baldwin Avenue Hope International Church The applicant is requesting a one -year extension of Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 09 -07 and Architectural Design Review No. ADR 09 -02 (Resolution 1798) that approved a new 1,273 square foot, one -story office building at an existing church complex. RECOMMENDATION: Approval 4. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 RECOMMENDATION: Approval MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL PLANNING COMMISSION MODIFICATION COMMITTEE AGENDA MATTERS FROM STAFF UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission members regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Planning Services office at City Hall, 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA 91007, (626) 574 -5423. PC AGENDA 9 -28 -10 PLANNING COMMISSION Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with a disability who require a disability related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, may request such modification or accommodation from the City Clerk at (626) 574 -5423. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting. Public Hearing Procedure 1. The public hearing is opened by the Chairman of the Planning Commission. 2. The Planning staff report is presented by staff. 3. Commissioners' questions relating to the Planning staff report may be asked and answered at this time. 4. The applicant is afforded the opportunity to address the Commission. 5. Others in favor of the proposal are afforded the opportunity to address the Commission. (LIMITED TO 5 MINUTES) 6. Those in opposition to the proposal are afforded the opportunity to address the Commission. (LIMITED TO 5 MINUTES) 7. The applicant may be afforded the opportunity for a brief rebuttal. (LIMITED TO 5 MINUTES) 8. The Commission closes the public hearing. 9. The Commission members may discuss the proposal at this time. 10. The Commission then makes a motion and acts on the proposal to either approve, approve with conditions or modifications, deny, or continue it to a specific date. 11. Following the Commission's action on Conditional Use Permits and Variances, a resolution reflecting the decision of the Planning Commission is prepared for adoption by the Commission. This is usually presented at the next Planning Commission meeting. There is a five (5) working day appeal period after the adoption of the resolution. 12. Following the Commission's action on Modifications and Design Reviews, there is a five (5) working day appeal period. 13. Following the Commission's review of Zone Changes, Text Amendments and General Plan Amendments, the Commission's comments and recommendations are forwarded to the City Council for the Council's consideration at a scheduled public hearing. 14. Following the Commission's action on Tentative Tract Maps and Tentative Parcel Maps (subdivisions) there is a ten (10) calendar day appeal period. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission members regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Planning Services office at City Hall, 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA 91007, (626) 574 -5423. PC AGENDA 9 -28 -10 TO: /bt DATE: September 23, 2010 Commissioner Baderian Commissioner Baerg Commissioner Beranek Commissioner Chiao Commissioner Parrille FROM: Billie Tone, Senior Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Overview of General Plan Materials MEMORANDUM Development Services Department The General Plan materials to be reviewed at the September 28 Study Session have been omitted from the agenda packet as they will be presented at the meeting. September 28, 2010 TO: Arcadia Planning Commission FROM: Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator By: Nick Baldwin, Assistant Planner STAFF REPORT Development Services Department SUBJECT: Modification Application No. MP 10 -04 and Single Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 10 -61 for a new, two -story, 4,485 square -foot, "French Country" style residence at 400 W. Norman Avenue SUMMARY The applicant is requesting Modifications of the front and street side yard setbacks and the amount of garage opening facing a street for a new, two -story, 4,485 square -foot single family residence. Concurrent with the Modifications, the applicant is requesting Architectural Design Review approval for the proposed "French Country" style residence. The Development Services Department is recommending approval of MP 10 -04 and SFADR 10 -61, subject to the conditions listed in this staff report. GENERAL INFORMATION APPLICANT: Sanyao International, Inc. (Designer) LOCATION: 400 W. Norman Avenue REQUEST: Approval of the following modifications and single family architectural design review for a proposed new single family residence: 1. A 25' -0" street side yard setback in lieu of the 40' -0" special setback required along Holly Avenue (9320.39.1) 2. A 39' -3" front yard setback in lieu of the 48' -8" average required (9252.2.2) 3. Twenty -four (24) feet of garage opening for a three -car garage facing the side street (Holly Ave.) in lieu of a maximum 16' -0" of garage opening facing a street on a lot that is Tess than 100' -0" wide (9252.2.6) 4. Single Family Architectural Design Review SITE AREA: 11,303 square feet (0.26 acres) FRONTAGE: 71 feet along Norman Avenue 159 feet, 3 inches along Holly Avenue EXISTING LAND USE: The site is currently developed with a one -story, single family residence, a detached, two -car garage and an accessory building built in 1939. ZONING: R -1 -7,500 Second One Family Zone with a minimum lot size of 7,500 square feet GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Single Family Residential at 0 -6 dwelling units per acre SURROUNDING LAND USES ZONING: The surrounding properties are developed with single family residences and are zoned R -1 -7,500 and R -0- 15,000. BACKGROUND This proposal is before the Planning Commission because Section 9252.2.11 of the Arcadia Municipal Code requires that any front, side, or rear yard setback Modification request for a new dwelling and /or rebuild shall be subject to approval by the Planning Commission. PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION Public hearing notices of MP 10 -04 and SFADR 10 -61 were mailed on September 17, 2010 to the property owners, tenants and occupants of those properties that are within 100 feet of the subject property (see attached radius map). Because staff considers the proposed project exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the public hearing notice was not published in the Arcadia Weekly newspaper. MP 10 -04 SFADR 10 -61 400 W. Norman Avenue September 28, 2010 page 2 PROPOSAL AND ANALYSIS The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing single family residence, garage, and accessory structure for a new, 4,485 square -foot, two -story, single family residence and attached, three -car garage. To construct the residence as proposed, the following three Modifications are required: (1) the residence will be set back 55' -0" from the centerline of Holly Avenue, which would be 15' -0" less than the required 70' -0" special setback required; (2) the residence will be set back 39' -3" in the front yard in lieu of the 48' -8" average required; and (3) there will be garage openings of 24' in lieu of the maximum of 16' for a garage facing the street on a lot less than 100' wide. Modifications 1.) A 25' -0" street side yard setback in lieu of the 40' -0" special setback required along Holly Avenue. This Modification is from the special setback requirement along Holly Avenue. Special setbacks were established to allow for future street widening dedications and to ensure consistent front yard setbacks for neighborhood compatibility. The City Engineer has reviewed the proposal and has no objections to the requested setback Modification as there are no plans to widen Holly Avenue. To show that the proposal is compatible with the neighborhood, the applicant has provided the attached setback measurements of several homes at street corners along Holly Avenue between Las Tunas Drive and Duarte Road. The setbacks, as measured to the Holly Avenue property lines, range from 10' -0" to 44' -0 with many homes set back less than 25' -0" from the property line on Holly Avenue. While the subject property has a shallower setback than the other lots on this block at Holly Avenue, the proposed setback is consistent with other lots of similar width in the neighborhood. The lot to the north of Holly Avenue and Camino Real Avenue has a setback of 10' -6 and the lot to the south at Holly Avenue and Lemon Avenue has a setback of 22' -0 The requested 25' -0" setback is compatible with the neighborhood and complies with the regular street side yard setback requirement for the R -1 zone. 2.) A 39' -3" front yard setback in lieu of the 48' -8" average required. The Arcadia Municipal Code states that if the lots comprising sixty percent or more of the frontage in a city block are developed with setbacks larger than 25', the front yard setback for a proposed development shall be the greater of 25' or the average of the two nearest developed lots. This regulation results in a required setback of 48' -8" based on the average of the two neighboring setbacks of 39' -3' and 58' -0 Of the six lots nearest the subject property, however, five of them have front setbacks ranging from 39' to 41'. It is the one adjacent lot that has the substantially larger front setback of 58' -0" that results in the 48' -8" requirement. MP 10 -04 SFADR 10 -61 400 W. Norman Avenue September 28, 2010 page 3 The subject property would more greatly enhance the uniformity of the block if its setback was consistent with the majority of the homes. 3.) Twenty -four (24) feet of garage opening for a three -car garage facing the side street (Holly Ave.) in lieu of a maximum 16' -0" of garage opening facing a street on a lot that is less than 100' -0" wide This Modification is for a three -car garage facing the side .street (Holly Ave.) on a lot that is Tess than 100 feet wide. The intent of this regulation is to ensure that the facade is not dominated by garage doors. A three -car garage with 24' of garage opening would not be appropriate for the front of the property, which is only 71 feet wide. However, the street side of the property where the proposed garage will be located has a length of 159' -3 and the length of the proposed structure on this side of the property is 85 feet. Therefore, 24 feet of garage opening on this side of the proposed residence is acceptable. Architectural Design The applicant describes the proposed home as "French Country" in style with the following architectural elements: A flat tile roof, pre -cast concrete moldings, smooth stucco finish, and copper accents. The design of the proposed residence has reduced the potential mass and scale of the structure by including extensive building articulation, and the design is in character with the homes in the vicinity. In staff's opinion, the proposed design of the residence is consistent with the City's Single Family Residential Design Guidelines and is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. CODE REQUIREMENTS The proposed project is required to comply with all other code requirements and policies as determined to be necessary by the Building Official, Fire Marshal, City Engineer, Development Services Director, and Public Works Services Director, which are to be determined by having fully detailed construction plans submitted for plan check review and approval. CEQA Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Development Services Department has determined that the proposed project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines as a Class 5 Exemption for Minor Alterations of Land Use Limitations. A Preliminary Exemption Assessment is attached. MP 10 -04 SFADR 10 -61 400 W. Norman Avenue September 28, 2010 page 4 RECOMMENDATION The Development Services Department recommends approval of Modification Application No. MP 10 -04 and Single Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 10 -61, subject to the following conditions: 1. All City requirements regarding building safety, fire prevention, detection, suppression, emergency access, public right -of -way improvements, parking, water supply and water facilities, sewer facilities, trash reduction and recycling requirements, and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) measures shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Building Official, Fire Marshal, Public Works Services Director and Development Services Director. Compliance with these requirements is to be determined by having fully detailed construction plans submitted for plan check review and approval. 2. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officers, employees or agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the City of Arcadia concerning this project and /or land use decision, including but not limited to any approval or condition of approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City Staff, which action is brought within the time period provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37 or other provision of law applicable to this project or decision. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning the project and /or land use decision and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter. 3. Approval of MP 10 -04 and SFADR 10 -61 shall not take effect until the applicant and property owner have executed and filed an Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of the conditions of approval. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Approval If the Planning Commission intends to approve the project, the Commission should move to approve Modification No. MP 10 -04 and Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 10 -61, subject to the conditions set forth above, or as modified by the Commission, based on at least one of the following purposes: 1. That the Modifications will secure an appropriate improvement of a lot; MP 10 04 SFADR 10 -61 400 W. Norman Avenue September 28, 2010 page 5 2. That the Modifications will prevent an unreasonable hardship; or 3. That the Modifications will promote uniformity of development. Denial If the Planning Commission intends to deny this project, the Commission should move to deny Modification No. MP 10 -04 and Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 10 -61, based on the evidence presented and state the reasons why the project does not meet any of the above purposes. If any Planning Commissioner or other interested party has any questions or comments regarding this matter prior to the September 28, 2010 public hearing, please contact the Assistant Planner, Nick Baldwin, by calling (626) 574 -5444 or by email at nbaldwin @ci.arcadia.ca.us. Approved by: Ji a a, Community Development Administrator Attachments: Aerial Photograph with Zoning Information Site and Neighborhood Photographs Architectural Plans Setback Measurements Public Hearing Notification Radius Map Preliminary Exemption Assessment MP 10 -04 SFADR 10 -61 400 W. Norman Avenue September 28, 2010 page 6 400 W. 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Name or description of project: MP 10 -04 and SF ADR 10 -61, a modification and single family architectural design review for a proposed new single- family residence on an R -1 single- family zoned property. 2. Project Location Identify street address and cross streets or attach a map showing project site (preferably a USGS 15' or 7 1/2' topographical map identified by quadrangle name): 400 W. Norman 3. Entity or person undertaking project: A. B. Other (Private) (1) Name Sanyao International, Inc. (2) Address 255 E. Santa Clara St. #200, Arcadia, CA 91006 4. Staff Determination: The Lead Agency's Staff, having undertaken and completed a preliminary review of this project in accordance with the Lead Agency's "Local Guidelines for Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)" has concluded that this project does not require further environmental assessment because: a. The proposed action does not constitute a project under CEQA. b. The project is a Ministerial Project. c. The project is an Emergency Project. d. The project constitutes a feasibility or planning study. e. I The project is categorically exempt. Applicable Exemption Class: 1 05 f. The project is statutorily exempt. Applicable Exemption: g. The project is otherwise exempt on the following basis: h. The project involves another public agency which constitutes the Lead Agency. Name of Lead Agency: Date: 9 -7 -10 Preliminary Exemption Assessment\2010 CITY OF ARCADIA 240 W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 PRELIMINARY EXEMPTION ASSESSMENT (Certificate of Determination When Attached to Notice of Exemption) Staff: Nick Baldwin, Assistant Planner FORM "A" September 28, 2010 TO: Arcadia Planning Commission FROM: Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator By: Tim Schwehr, Assistant Planner SUMMARY STAFF REPORT Development Services Department SUBJECT: A one -year extension request for the approvals of Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 09 -07 and Architectural Design Review No. ADR 09 -02 for a new church office building at 721 W. Lemon Avenue Hope International Church is requesting a one -year extension of Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 09 -07 and Architectural Design Review No. ADR 09 -02 for a new, 1,273 square -foot, office building for the Church located at 1741 S. Baldwin Avenue and 721 W. Lemon Avenue. The Development Services Department is recommending approval of the requested time extension. BACKGROUND On July 14, 2009, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 09 -07 and Architectural Design Review No. ADR 09 -02 (Resolution No. 1798 attached) to allow construction of a new, 1,273 square -foot, office building for the existing Church located at 1741 S. Baldwin Avenue and 721 W. Lemon Avenue. The building is to be limited to general office use, except for one Bible study session on Sundays, and is to be used only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays, and 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sundays. The new office building will be behind an existing single family residence at 721 W. Lemon Avenue. One of the Church elders, Mr. Charles Ho submitted a letter dated July 25, 2010 (copy attached) requesting a one -year time extension due to funding constraints to allow time to complete the construction plans. Pastor Sid Sybenga stated that the preparation of the plans was delayed because the church had been considering purchasing a neighboring property to use as an office instead of constructing a new building. The Church has decided not to purchase that property, and is prepared to move forward with the approved, 1,273 square -foot office building. ANALYSIS Section 9275.2.14 of the Arcadia Municipal Code requires Planning Commission approval for a time extension based upon justifiable cause. It is staff's opinion that there is adequate cause for an extension as explained by the Church representatives; the possible purchase of a neighboring property for a Church office instead of constructing a new building on site. The Church's extension request was filed in July, but a postponement was requested due to travel plans of the Pastor and other Church officials. There has been one substantial change at the subject property since the approval of CUP 09 -07 for the new administrative office building. That change is the approval of CUP 09 -19 and CUP 10 -04 for a 115 student tutoring center at the Church's existing education building and social hall. The tutoring center was approved to operate at the Church from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on weekdays, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays, with an expansion of the operating hours for a nine -week period during the summer beginning in June and ending in August. Those expanded hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on weekdays, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Staff has reviewed the Conditional Use Permits and plans for the tutoring center and for the office building, and there does not appear to be any conflict between the uses. Therefore, in staff's opinion the request to extend CUP 09 -07 and ADR 09 -02 to allow additional time to complete the construction plans is acceptable. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Approval If the Planning Commission intends to approve this request, the Commission should move to approve a one -year time extension of Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 09 -07 and Architectural Design Review No. ADR 09 -02 based upon findings that the facts and circumstances of the approvals are substantially unchanged, and that there is justifiable cause for an extension. Denial If the Planning Commission intends to deny this request, the Commission should move to deny the one -year time extension of Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 09 -07 and Architectural Design Review No. ADR 09 -02 based upon a finding that the facts and circumstances of the approvals have substantially changed, or that there is not justifiable cause for an extension. If any Planning Commissioner or other interested party has any questions or comments regarding this matter prior to the September 28 meeting, please contact Assistant Planner, Tim Schwehr at (626) 574 -5422 or at tschwehrc ci.arcadia.ca.us. Approved by: munit munity Development Administrator Attachments: Extension Request Resolution No. 1798 Proposed Plans CUP 09 -07 ADR 09 -02 1741 S. Baldwin Ave. 721 W. Lemon Ave. September 28, 2010 Page 2 July 25, 2010 To: Mr. Jim Kasama Community Development Administrator City of Arcadia. Dear Mr. Kasama, Hope International Church 1741 S. Baldwin Ave. Arcadia CA 91007 Subject: APPLICATION OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT EXTENTION FOR THE USE PERMIT NO. CUP 09 -07 AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. ADR 09 -02 S. BALWIN AVE. First of all, we would like to thank the City of Arcadia for the review and approval of our application for the conditional use permit for our Hope International Church. As you can see that we have tried our best to improve and upgrade the quality of the house of the church. From the inside to the outside of the building, we have done our best to improve to the best as possible, ie., carpeting, painting, kitchen, bath rooms, even the patio and pavement too. However, we are kind of tight on the fund of the construction and design fees. We, all the congregation have the faith and we will complete this building for sure. Though it is now delayed, we will try our best to catch up as soon as possible. We are sorry for the delay, but nevertheless, we thank you very much for the permission to allow us to extent the use of the permit. Attached please find a Bank of America check, amounting to $105.00 (One Hundred and Five dollars only), being payment for the extension fee. Should there be any problem, please kindly contact me at 626 757 -1536 or email me at charles ho(dot.ca.gov Your kind attention and help is highly appreciated Elder Hope Intenational Church 1741 S. Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, Ca. 91007 RESOLUTION NO. 1798 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. CUP 09 -07, THE RELATED PARKING MODIFICATION, AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION NO. ADR 09 -02 FOR A NEW 1,273 SQUARE -FOOT OFFICE BUILDING AT AN EXISTING CHURCH COMPLEX LOCATED AT 1741 S. BALDWIN AVENUE AND 721 W. LEMON AVENUE. WHEREAS, on February 2, 2009 the Development Services Department received Architectural Design Review Application No. ADR 09 -02, followed by Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 09 -07 on April 28, 2009 by Hope International Church for a 1,273 square -foot office building at property commonly known as 721 W. Lemon Avenue; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on July 14, 2009, at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the factual data provided by the Development Services Department in the staff report dated July 14, 2009 are true and correct. SECTION 2. This Commission finds: 1. That the granting of Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 09 -07 will not be detrimental to the public health or welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or vicinity because the proposed project involves the construction of an office structure not exceeding 2,500 square feet, and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption per Section No. 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines. 2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is a proper one for which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized. 3. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use. All yards, spaces, walls, fences, loading, landscaping, parking, and other features are adequate to adjust said use with the land and uses in the neighborhood. The proposed project complies with all related zoning requirements as set forth in the Arcadia Municipal Code. 4. That the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use. 5. That the granting of Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 09 -07 will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan because the land use and current zoning are consistent with the General Plan. 6. That the use applied for will not have a substantial adverse impact on the environment, and that based upon the record as a whole there is no evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons this Commission grants Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 09 -07, the related Parking Modification, and Architectural Design Review No. ADR 09 -02 for a 1,273 square -foot church office building at 721 W. Lemon Avenue, subject to the following conditions: 1. The use of the proposed office building shall be limited to general offices and one (1) bible study session on Sundays. 2. The operating hours of the proposed office building shall not exceed 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sundays. 3. A Parking Modification of 67 spaces in lieu of 250 spaces required is granted for the proposed office building and the existing church buildings. This Parking Modification does not constitute an approval for a general reduction of the parking requirements for the subject property, but rather only for the office building that is herein conditionally approved, and the 2 Resolution No. 1798 existing church buildings. Uses other than this office building may be subject to a new Conditional Use Permit and/or Parking Modification. 4. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, a covenant in a form approved by the City Attorney shall be recorded to develop and hold the entire church complex as one parcel. 5. The office building shall be operated and maintained in a manner that is consistent with the proposal and plans submitted and conditionally approved for CUP 09 -07 and ADR 09- 02, subject to the satisfaction of the Community Development Administrator. 6. The parking lot at 721 W. Lemon Avenue shall be treated with slurry seal to cover all cracks and damages, and restriped with double striping per City standards. 7. Solid metal gates shall be added to the existing trash enclosure. 8. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval for CUP 09 -07 and ADR 09 -02 shall be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals, which could result in the closing of the office building. 9. All City requirements regarding disabled access and facilities, occupancy limits, building safety, emergency access, and site design shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Building Official, Community Development Administrator, Fire Marshall, City Engineer, and Public Works Services Director. 10. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officers, employees or agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the City of Arcadia concerning this project and/or land use decision, including but not limited to any approval or condition of approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City Staff, which action is brought within the time period provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37 or other provision of law applicable to this project or decision. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding 3 Resolution No. 1798 concerning the project and/or land use decision and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter. 11. Approval of CUP 09 -07 and ADR 09 -02 shall not take effect until the property owner(s) and applicant have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Depaitment to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of approval. SECTION 4. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Passed, approved and adopted this 28 day of July, 2009. ATTEST: tar etary, Planning Commission APPROVED AS TO FORM: Stephen P. 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Huntington Drive with Chairman Parrille presiding. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Parri lle led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Chiao and Parrille ABSENT: Commissioner Beranek It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Baerg to excuse Commissioner Beranek. Without objection the motion was approved. OTHERS ATTENDING Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director, Jason Kruckeberg 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 There were 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 There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. MODIFICATION APPLICATION NO. MP 10-03 AND SINGLE FAMILY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. SFADR 10-42 2215 Holly Avenue Sanyao International, Inc. (Designer) The applicant is requesting the following Modification and Single Family Architectural Design Review for a proposed new single family residence on an R -1 single family zoned property: A 25' -0" front yard setback in lieu of the 40' -0" special setback required (Sec. 9320.39.1). Associate Planner, Tom Li, presented the staff report. Commissioner Baderian asked what area the notices to property owners covered. Mr. Li said that the notices were sent to owners of property within 100 feet of the proposed site. This included eight neighbors. He also said that there was no response to the notice. The Public Hearing was opened. Chairman Parrille asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this project. Mr. Robert Tong, representing the property owner, said that all conditions are acceptable and offered to answer questions. Chairman Pantie asked if anyone wanted to speak in opposition to this project. There were none. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Baderian to close the Public Hearing. Without objection the motion was approved. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Baerg, to approve Modification Application No. MP 10 -03 and Single Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 10 -42, subject to the conditions in the staff report. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Chiao and Parriile NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Beranek There is a five working day appeal period after the approval/denial of the applications. Appeals are to be filed by 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 21, 2010. CONSENT ITEMS 2. MINUTES OF AUGUST 24, 2010 RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of August 24, 2010. PC MINUTES 9 -14-10 Page 2 MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Baderian, to approve the minutes of August 24, 2010 as presented. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Chiao, and Parrille NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Beranek MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL PLANNING COMMISSION None MODIFICATION COMMITTEE AGENDA Chairman Parrille reported that an application for a Modification to legalize non permitted additions to two legal- nonconforming units at 274 -276 W. Duarte Road was approved at the meeting this moming. MATTERS FROM STAFF UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama said that the upcoming agenda will include a request for an extension on a Conditional Use Permit and a study session on the General Plan update. He added that the study session may be scheduled before the regular meeting of the Planning Commission, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers Conference Room and that the Commissioners would be notified as soon as plans are finalized. RECESS Chairman Parrille called a recess at 7:12 p.m. RECONVENE Chairman Parrille called the meeting back to order at 7:30 p.m. COMMUNITY WORKSHOP 7:30 P.M. 3. ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS Citywide Mr. Kruckeberg and Ms. Flores presented a report on the proposed Zoning Code Amendments to achieve consistency with the 2010 Draft General Plan as well as a general update on the status of the project. After the presentation, they invited comments from the audience. Mr. Samuel Kuo asked when the proposed changes in zoning will occur. Mr. Kruckeberg explained that the proposed General Plan and Zoning Code Amendments will be presented to the City Council at their November 16 meeting and he projected that they will be in place by January 1, 2011. PC MINUTES 9-14-10 Page 3 Mr. Armando Gonzalez said he understood that the proposed location of the platform for the Gold Line Station was changed. Mr. Kruckeberg explained that the platform was originally going to be located on the east side of First Avenue, across from 24 Hour Fitness. However, the new proposed location is on the west side of First Avenue, next to the location of the new par ssng structure. This is considered a safer area for pedestrians and will be adjacent to a gathering place and open space. Mr. Kruckeberg said that no mixed use zoning is proposed for this area at present. He also noted that at present, there are essentially three parking spaces required per unit which is a very high standard. This requirement would change to 1.5 parking spaces per unit, and one guest space for every two units. Mr. Gonzalez asked about the number of parking stalls planned for the Metro Station. Mr. Kruckeberg told him that at present there are 300 parking stalls planned but that is expected to ultimately increase to 800 stalls. Mr. Gonzalez asked if any consideration had been given to an additional parking structure at a distance of one or two blocks that would encourage pedestrian traffic through a retail development. Mr. Kruckeberg said that the City Council approved a downtown parking study that is not part of the General Plan, which will serve as a great resource when developing parking plans. Mr. Gonzalez expressed support for the recommendation to increase building height from 45 feet to 48 feet. He said this change would provide incentive for development. An unidentified woman asked if eminent domain will be a factor in the General Plan update. Mr. Kruckeberg explained that the city's redevelopment agency does not have the power of eminent domain for private developments. He explained that all properties that the city has recently acquired for development have been the result of private negotiation, but the Gold Line Construction Authority is involved in negotiations for the property it needs. Ms. Talio Yamashiro asked if changes to the R -1 zone would allow a granny house with a kitchenette and bedroom to be built in the rear yard. Mr. Kruckeberg explained that the city already has regulations that allow a guest house in R -1 zones if the lot is 15,000 sq. ft. or greater. The guest house may be no larger than 600 sq. ft. and a legal covenant stating that the guest house will not be used as rental property is required. He noted that it is possible, under the new zoning code amendments, that the covenant may no longer be required. Ms. Yamashiro explained that as she ages, she would prefer to live close to her family rather than in a convalescent home and that a granny house would be ideal. She suggested increasing the allowed square footage restriction to 1000 sq. ft. Mr. Kruckeberg explained that he appreciates her concerns and will forward her remarks to the City Council. Mr. Jack Burk said that he was happy to come to the Workshop and leam about the proposed zoning amendments. He said he was impressed with the quality and amount of work staff had done on the project and he appreciated the opportunity to comment. He suggested adding PC MINUTES 9 -14 -10 Page 4 prominent icons to the city website for agendas and workshops. Mr. Burk noted that in the past, young people who grew up in the city could not afford to live in the city when they got out of school but he hoped this would change. He said that he sympathized with those who preferred to live in a granny unit rather than a convalescent home and hoped that this issue could also be addressed. He expressed support for an increase in building height and density as long as these changes were made in proportion and did not affect the character of the neighborhoods. Ms. Mary Rovarino questioned the increase from 25 to 30 units per acre in the R -3 zones especially in regards to increased traffic. Mr. Kruckeberg said that traffic circulation is addressed in the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) and that since 25 years of growth is difficult to project, the common practice is to use a worst case scenario approach. Obviously an increase in density will impact certain intersections over time and the intersections will need to be improved. The change from 25 to 30 units per acre is not particularly significant and can be adequately mitigated. Mr. Wray also explained that when new units are built, the developer is required to pay traffic impact fees and those fees are used towards widening impacted intersections and other traffic related improvements. As the new General Plan is implemented, the fee structure will be updated to mirror the increase in density. Ms. April Seymour asked if any changes were being contemplated for the parking lot behind the businesses on Huntington Drive. Mr. Kruckeberg explained that the parking lots are currently commercially zoned and the city has no intention of selling to a private company. It's possible that a parking structure may be considered for that site at some time in the future. Mr. Gonzalez suggested the location for the parking structure for the Gold Line platform should encourage pedestrian traffic and provide an opportunity to walk through a retail area. He noted that this would generate tax revenue for the city and energize the area. Mr. Wray explained the location of the parking structure location and that there will not be a direct connection from the structure to the station platforms. So there will still be a fair amount of pedestrian travel required that will offer an element of exposure to the street and retail businesses. Mr. Gonzalez asked if there will be retail space near the station platform. Mr. Kruckeberg said that eventually it is the City's hope that retail will be included near the platform area. An unidentified man said he hopes that the City will show better judgment for the next 25 years than has been evident in the fast 25 years. He said a 10,000 square foot home on a 5,000 sq. ft. lot is an example of poor judgment. He reminded the Commissioners and staff that the citizens are counting on them to make the right decisions and he hopes they do a better job than they have in the past. Mr. Kruckeberg explained that the floor area ratio issue has been dealt with by the City Council and Planning Commission before and will continue to be an issue. PC MINUTES 9-14-10 Page 5 Mr. Kruckeberg told the audience to contact Senior Planner, Lisa Flores at Ifloresa@ci.arcdia.ca.us for answers to questions about specific properties. He thanked the audience for their attention and comments and tumed the meeting over to the Chairman. Chairman Parrille thanked the audience for their participation and adjoumed the meeting. ADJOURNED ATTEST: Secretary, Planning Commission Chairman, Planning Commission 844 p.m. PC MINUTES 9-14-10 Page 6