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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3-8-11MINUTES 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 PC MINUTES 3-8-11 Page 2 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: Secret - Planning Commission anning Commission PC MINUTES 3-8-11 Page 3