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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4-12-11OTHERS ATTENDING There were none. There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS MINUTES ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 7:00 P.M. Arcadia City Council Chambers The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, March 22, 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, Chiao and Parrille ABSENT: None 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 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 1. MODIFICATION NO. MP 10 -06 & ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. ADR 10 -16 137 California St. Michael Chen The applicant is requesting a Zoning Modification and Architectural Design Review approval to allow an addition to a legal non - conforming four -unit multi - family development with six (6) parking spaces for the residents in lieu of eight (8) required, and no (0) guest parking spaces in lieu of two required to replace the existing, one -story, 776 square -foot, detached front residential unit with a two -story, 1,932 square -foot, detached residential unit with an attached 432 square -foot, two-car garage. Assistant Planner, Tim Schwehr presented the staff report. Commissioner Baerg noted that there would be no net gain in the number of units and still no open space for the triplex. Mr. Schwehr explained that staff recommends landscaping of the space between the new house and the existing triplex, but that space would not be private. It would be a common open space area. Chairman Parrille pointed out that there is a fire hydrant in front of the property so the owner, tenants and their guests would not be able to park on the street in front of the property. Commissioner Beranek asked if the proposed landscaped area between the residence and the triplex could be used as a parking space. Mr. Schwehr explained that because a guest parking space is being recommended to be striped in the area next to the triplex entry, the area between the two buildings will be blocked off. 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. Chairman Parrille expressed concern that the parking was inadequate and, in addition, the fire hydrant on the street prevents guests from parking on the street. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Baderian to reopen the Public Hearing to ask the applicant a question. Without objection the motion was approved. Commissioner Baderian asked if the applicant had reviewed the conditions of approval. Mr. Michael Chen, the applicant, said that he and the property owner had reviewed the staff report and the conditions of approval and felt that they were reasonable. Commissioner Baderian asked Mr. Chen why there was no open space planned for the front of the rear property. Mr. Chen explained that the area in question is designated as driveway for the four rental units, but that the rest of the area will be landscaped as much as possible. Commissioner Baderian asked Mr. Chen if he anticipated parking problems because of the fire hydrant in front of the property. Mr. Chen explained that the owner will occupy the front house with his family of four and they will be using their two -car garage so the fire hydrant will not be a problem for them. Commissioner Baderian asked if the tenants in the rear units will have problems with the limited parking provided to them. Mr. Chen explained that these units are already occupied PC MINUTES 4-12 -11 Page 2 and they have a total of only three cars for all units so they haven't experienced any parking problems. Commissioner Chiao said it appears that one of the parking spaces that's not a garage parking space, is in front of two of the garage doors in the triplex area, i.e., that the garages are not utilized as garages. Mr. Chen confirmed that one garage is currently being used for storage but the owner intends to restore it to use as a garage. Commissioner Chiao restated Mr. Chen's comment that within the triplex each tenant has only one car which is parked in a garage and the fourth garage is used for storage. Commissioner Chiao asked where the new parking space will be located. Mr. Chen said that the new guest parking space would be along the east side of the triplex. 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 Chairman Parrille, to deny Modification No. MP 10 -06 and Architectural Design Review No. ADR 10 -16 because the project fails to promote uniformity of development. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Chiao and Parrille NOES: Commissioner Baerg, Beranek 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 10 -17, AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. ADR 10 -19, AND TEXT AMENDMENT NO. TA 10 -04 701 W. Huntington Dr. Joseph Karaki, designer /engineer on behalf of property owner, Hamid Kianipur The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit, Architectural Design Review approval, and a Text Amendment to convert an existing service station into a fueling station with a convenience store and a drive - through carwash. Associate Planner, Tom Li, presented the staff report. Commissioner Beranek asked if the noise produced from the car wash would have a negative effect on the adjacent uses. Mr. Li explained that there is a dental office next door, and to ther ear are the garages for an apartment complex. Commissioner Chaio asked if there were plans for containment of contaminated wash water and Mr. Li said that the automated car wash would reuse the water. Commissioner Chiao asked if this development would generate traffic congestion at Baldwin and Huntington. Mr. Li said that the traffic plan was reviewed by Engineering and they determined that any additional traffic could easily be handled by the systems already in place, and that this development will close the two driveways closest to the corner, which will improve traffic flow at that area. PC MINUTES 4-12 -11 Page 3 Commissioner Baerg asked if approval of the project would be contingent on City Council approval of the Text Amendment, and if this Text Amendment would be applicable to the entire city. Mr. Li explained that City Council approval of the Text Amendment would be required and that the regulations set forth in the Text Amendment would apply to the City as a whole although any new applicant would be required to file a Conditional Use Permit application for review by the Planning Commission. Commissioner Baerg asked if this particular use can be limited to this specific location. Mr. Kasama explained that instead of a Text Amendment that effects the entire city, the zoning could be changed, but that would make this property eligible for any commercial use. It was determined that the restrictions imposed by a Conditional Use Permit will adequately regulate the proposed use. Commissioner asked if there are similar operations in the City. Mr. Kasama said that there is a similar business at Baldwin and Las Tunas in a C -2 a zone. The Public Hearing was opened. Chairman Parrille asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this project. Mr. Hamid Kianipur, the property owner, said that his business has been serving the community for 15 years. He explained that the original auto repair business at the site has declined and he has had difficulty supporting his family. He considered different options for this property, but found the idea of a convenience store and car wash most promising. He asked the Commissioners to approve his project and said that he would like to stay in the community for a long time. Commissioner Baderian asked Mr. Kianipur if he would comply with all conditions of approval and Mr. Kianipur said he was aware of the conditions and would have no problem complying with them. Mr. Kianipur expressed his appreciation for the courtesy and cooperation granted by staff throughout the application process. Commissioner Baderian asked if the current water shortage will impede the growth of this business. Mr. Kianipur explained that the water shortage will not impede growth because water will be reclaimed and reused at the site. Mr. Joseph Karaki, the project architect, thanked staff for their work on the project. He assured the Commissioners that water conservation is important to his client and that they are also planning a state- of- the-art energy and lighting system. Mr. Karaki said they hope to achieve green certification. 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. PC MINUTES 412 -11 Page 4 MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Baderian, to approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 10 -17, Architectural Design Review No. ADR10 -19 and Text Amendment No. TA 10 -04 and to direct staff to convey the Commission's recommendations and comments on the Text Amendment to the City Council, and to prepare the appropriate Resolution. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Chiao and Parrille NOES: None 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 3. RESOLUTION NO. 1832 A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, Califomia, approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 10 -18 for a day spa expansion at 70 and 72 West Live Oak Avenue. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 1833 A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, Califomia, approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 10 -19, Tentative Tract Map No. 71478, Architectural Design Review No. ADR 10 -18 and denial of Modification No. MC 10 -35 for the expansion of the existing office building and subdivision of the building into commercial office condominiums at 650 West Huntington Drive. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 1834 A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, Califomia, approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 11 -01 and Architectural Design Review No. ADR 11 -01 for an unmanned wireless communications facility at Camino Grove Park — 1410 S. Sixth Avenue. 6. MINUTES OF MARCH 22, 2011 MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Baerg, to adopt Resolutions Nos. 1832, 1833 and 1834 and to approve the minutes of March 22, 2011 as presented. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek and Parrille NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner Chiao PC MINUTES 4-12 -11 Page 5 MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION Commissioner Baderian said that he will not be able to attend the May 10 meeting and Commissioner Beranek said that he will not be able to attend the May 24 meeting. MODIFICATION COMMITTEE AGENDA Chairman Parrille reported that the Modification Committee reviewed three items at the meeting today. Two were approved, but the third item, to extend the time allowed for a temporary banner, was denied. MATTERS FROM STAFF & UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kasama reported that the applicant for the HOA appeal for the project on Paloma Dr. met with representatives of the ARB and they have apparently reached an agreement, so the project will probably be on the next agenda. Commissioner Beranek asked for the status of the Rusnak project. Mr. Kasama said it will probably go through and since a Design Review and a revision to the Conditional Use Permit are required, the matter will come before the Commission. ADJOURNED ATTEST: 7:25 p.m. chairman, P1 dining Commission PC MINUTES 412 -11 Page 6