HomeMy WebLinkAbout4-26-11The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, April 26,
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, Beranek, Chiao and Parrille
ABSENT: Commissioner Baerg
MOTION:
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 7:00 P.M.
Arcadia City Council Chambers
It was moved by Commissioner Baderian to excuse Commissioner Baerg from the meeting.
Without objection the motion was approved.
OTHERS ATTENDING
Deputy Development Services Director /City Engineer, Phil Wray
Senior Planner, Lisa Flores
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. HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION DECISION APPEAL NO. HOA 11 -01
934 Paloma Dr.
Charles Huang
Continued from March 22, 2011
The applicant has filed an appeal to reconsider the Rancho Santa Anita (Lower Rancho)
Homeowners' Association's Architectural Design Review Board decision to deny the
architectural design of a new 5,158 square -foot, two -story residence with 408 square -feet of
porches, and a 638 square -foot, three -car, detached garage.
Senior Planner, Lisa Flores presented the staff report.
The Public Hearing was opened.
Chairman Parrille asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this project.
Mr. Charles Huang, the applicant, explained that he and Mr. Brown of the HOA Architectural
Review Board had met and worked out a compromise on the plans that is satisfactory to
both parties. He added that he is happy with the result.
Mr. Dale Brown, Architectural Review Board member, said that he too, is satisfied with the
result of the compromise. He expressed appreciation to the Commission for their handling
of the case.
Chairman Parrille asked if anyone wanted to speak in opposition to this project.
None
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Beranek to close the Public Hearing. Without objection the
motion was approved.
Commissioner Beranek said that he was pleased that a satisfactory compromise could be
reached and Commissioner Baderian expressed his appreciation to both parties for their
willingness to work together.
MOTION:
ROLL CALL
It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Beranek to
approve Appeal No. HOA 11 -01 to overturn the Rancho Santa Anita Residents'
Association Architectural Review Board's denial and approve the revised design.
AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Beranek, Chiao and Parrille
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Baerg
There is a five working day appeal period after the approval /denial of the appeal. Appeals
are to be filed by 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, 2011.
CONSENT ITEMS
2. RESOLUTION NO. 1835
A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, recommending
approval of Text Amendment No. TA 10 -04 and approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP
10 -17 and Architectural Design Review No. ADR 10 -19 for the conversion of an existing
automobile service station into an automobile fueling station with a convenience store and
an automated self - service car wash at 701 West Huntington Drive, pending the City
Council's affirmation, and the approval and effectuation of an Ordinance to amend Sections
9275.1.39.3 and 9275.1.39.1 of the Arcadia Municipal Code to allow automobile fueling
stations and automated self - service car washes at commercial -office (C -O) zoned
properties, subject to an approved Conditional Use Permit.
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3. MINUTES OF APRIL 12, 2011
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Chiao, to adopt
Resolution No. 1835 and to approve the minutes of April 12, 2011 as presented.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Beranek, Chiao and Parrille
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Baerg
MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION
Commissioner Baderian said that he will not be able to attend the May 10, 2011 meeting.
MODIFICATION COMMITTEE AGENDA
Chairman Parrille reported that the Modification Committee meeting for this week was
cancelled.
MATTERS FROM STAFF & UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Ms. Flores announced that the City was awarded honorable mention for the prestigious APA
award for the General Plan Update for a small jurisdiction and that Mr. Scott Hettrick was
awarded first place for distinguished leadership as a Citizen Planner.
Ms. Flores said that the next agenda will include an affordable housing project on Lucille
Avenue and Text Amendments to amend the Homeowners Associations Resolutions. There will
also be one item for the Modification Committee.
Chairman Parrille announced that the grand opening of Campus Commons will be held on
Friday, May 27, at 11:00 a.m.
ADJOURNED 7:15 p.m.
ATTEST
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