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ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, March 8, 2011, 7:00 P.M.
Arcadia City Council Chambers
The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, March 8,
2011, 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 Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, and Parrille
ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Baderian to excuse Commissioner Chiao from the meeting.
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
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. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 11 -02
50 W. Las Tunas Drive
Harvard Education Center
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit amending CUP 10 -10 to extend the
operating hours of an existing tutoring center to 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday, in the months of June through August for a nine -week summer session.
Associate Planner, Tom Li, presented the staff report.
Commissioner Beranek asked why recoommendation 4 prohibited the use of interior locks.
Mr. Li explained that recommendation 4 was a safety issue suggestion from the Fire
Department that was included in a previous Conditional Use Permit and it was simply
repeated in this one. In fact, he said that all the original conditions were carried over from
the previous Conditional Use Permit except for the change in operating hours.
The Public Hearing was opened.
Chairman Parrille asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this project.
There were none.
Chairman Parrille 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.
Commissioner Baderian asked if the applicant had been advised of the recommendations in
the staff report and if they would agree to comply with all recommendations. The applicant,
Dr. James Su, assured the Commissioners that he was aware of all recommendations and
would comply.
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Baderian, to approve
Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 11 -02, and to direct staff to prepare the
appropriate Resolution.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, and Parrille
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao
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
2. RESOLUTION NO. 1830
A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, Califomia, approving
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 10 -14 for a 3,740 square -foot restaurant with seating for up
to 180 patrons at an existing 74,400 square -foot commercial center (Arcadia Landmark
Center) at 411 E. Huntington Drive, Suite 101C.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt
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3. MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 22, 2011
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Beranek, to adopt
Resolution No. 1830 and to approve the minutes of February 22, 2011, as presented.
AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, and Parrille
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao
MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION
There were none.
MODIFICATION COMMITTEE AGENDA
Chairman Parrille reported that the Modification Committee was cancelled.
MATTERS FROM STAFF & UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Kasama reported that Commissioner Chiao will not attend the next meeting but that he will
attend the League of Califomia Cities Planners Institute tomorrow through Friday at the
Pasadena Hilton. He said that the two Conditional Use Permits (CUP 10 -12 and CUP 10 -20)
that were denied by the Planning Commission at the last meeting have been appealed to the
City Council and will be reviewed at their March 15 meeting. He also said that the March 22
agenda will be very full, including a new medical condominium project, an application for a new
cell tower at Camino Grove Park, and an appeal of a Homeowners' Association decision.
Commissioner Baderian asked if the City Attomey will attend the meeting to comment on the
cell tower application and if the staff report will include updated information on cell tower
installations. Mr. Kasama said he will request that the City Attomey attend the meeting and that
the most recent cell tower information be made available.
ADJOURNED 7:16 p.m.
ATTEST:
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