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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConsent Calendar - 1-13-26 PC Minutes ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026 Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City’s Planning Services Office located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, during normal business hours. CALL TO ORDER Chair Tallerico called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chair Tallerico, Vice Chair Tsoi, Commissioners Hui, and Wilander ABSENT: Commissioner Arvizu It was moved by Commissioner Wilander and seconded by Chair Tallerico to excuse Commissioner Arvizu from the meeting. A second motion by Commissioner Wilander and seconded by Chair Tallerico was made to excuse Commissioner Hui. (Commissioner Hui later arrived at 7:06 p.m. and was unexcused). Without objection, the motions were approved. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Planning Services Manager Fiona Graham reported that Resolution No. 2185 was revised to correct the name of the current property owner. PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minute time limit per person) There were none. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Resolution No. 2184 – Approve one-year time extension request for The Derby Mixed-Use Project located at 233 and 301 East Huntington Drive CEQA: Not a Project Recommendation: Approve Applicant: Dustin Nicolarsen MOTION - PUBLIC HEARING Chair Tallerico introduced the item and Planning Manager, Ms. Graham, presented the staff report. 2 1/13/2026 Vice Chair Tsoi asked if he was considering redesigning the project. Ms. Graham confirmed that the Applicant was considering a range of alternative options including bringing a partner on board and modifying the project's design. However, the extension is only for the existing approval. Commissioner Hui asked if the modified project would be back before the Planning Commission. Ms. Graham stated that it will depend on the extent of the changes. Chair Tallerico asked whether staff were aware of the changes being proposed. Ms. Graham confirmed that preliminary discussions have been taking place; however, no application has not been submitted for formal review. The public hearing was opened. Linda Vidov introduced herself and spoke on behalf of Dustin Nicolarsen, the Applicant and Property Owner. In response to Commissioner Hui's question, Ms. Vidov confirmed that The Derby is in negotiations with the property owners of the former Red Lobster in Monrovia regarding a potential temporary relocation during construction. Commissioner Hui asked if there was another location they were considering. Ms. Vidov said yes; however, the Red Lobster location fits their needs much better. She added that the relocation has not been formally announced because it has not yet been confirmed. There were no speakers present for this item. Vice Chair Tsoi made a motion to close the public hearing. Commissioner Hui seconded the motion. Without objection, the motion was approved. DISCUSSION Commissioner Wilander said The Derby is an institution in the City and she is happy to see the project moving along. 3 1/13/2026 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Wilander, seconded by Vice Chair Tsoi to adopt Resolution No. 2184 approving the one-year time extension request for The Derby Mixed-Use Project located at 233 and 301 East Huntington Drive. This is not a project and therefore is not subject to CEQA. ROLL CALL AYES: Tallerico, Tsoi, Hui, and Wilander NOES: None ABSENT: Arvizu There is a ten (10) appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by 5:30 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026. PUBLIC HEARING 2. Resolution No. 2185– Approve a one-year time extension request to preserve a legal nonconforming restaurant/bakery use with a drive-through service window at the former Goldstein's Bagel Bakery, located at 408-412 North Santa Anita Avenue CEQA: Not a Project Recommendation: Approve Applicant: Daniel Ross MOTION - PUBLIC HEARING Chair Tallerico introduced the item and Economic Development Manager Simon Vuong presented the staff report. Commissioner Hui asked if the property owner is the same as the business owner. She also asked why the bakery went out of business. Mr. Vuong stated that the owner of the property operated Goldstein's Bagel Bakery. He deferred the second question to the Applicant. Assistant City Attorney, Kellan Martz explained that the drive-through is a legal nonconforming use and emphasized the importance of the property owner obtaining an extension. He noted that a drive-through would be attractive to prospective tenants and that the Applicant’s goal is to secure the right tenant for the property. Commissioner Hui asked whether a drive-through would be permitted as long as a tenant occupies the property. 4 1/13/2026 Mr. Martz said yes, that is the case because it is legal nonconforming there must be an active business otherwise the approval will expire. The public hearing was opened. Jodi Shoemake, who spoke on behalf of the property owner, explained the importance of retaining the drive-through rights. She said they are actively working to find a tenant and that the drive-through would make the property more attractive to prospective businesses. Commissioner Hui asked if In-n-Out would be interested in purchasing the property. Ms. Shoemake stated that there were discussions with In-n-Out, however no agreements were made. She also clarified that the property was not for sale. Commissioner Hui asked if the existing parking spaces conform to the current Development Code. Ms. Shoemake stated that there are 19 parking spaces on site and there is public transit nearby. Mr. Vuong clarified that a future tenant will be required to comply with current parking requirements. Darren Ross, the property owner, expressed his appreciation to the City for considering his request and stated that obtaining approval would allow him to fill the space, benefiting both himself and the City. There were no speakers present for this item. Commissioner Wilander made a motion to close the public hearing. Chair Tallerico seconded the motion. Without objection, the motion was approved. DISCUSSION Vice Chair Tsoi stated that a drive-through would be highly beneficial for future tenants and expressed support for approving the extension. Chair Tallerico stated that it is in a very good location and supports the extension. MOTION 5 1/13/2026 It was moved by Vice Chair Tsoi, seconded by Commissioner Hui to adopt Resolution No. 2185 to approve a one-year time extension request to preserve the legal nonconforming restaurant/bakery use with a drive-through service window at the former Goldstein's Bagel Bakery, located at 408-412 N. Santa Anita Avenue. This is not a project and therefore is not subject to CEQA. ROLL CALL AYES: Tallerico, Tsoi, Hui, and Wilander NOES: None ABSENT: Arvizu There is a ten (10) appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by 5:30 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of the December 9, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve Commissioner Hui motioned to approve the minutes and seconded by Chair Tallerico. ROLL CALL AYES: Tallerico, Tsoi, Hui, and Wilander NOES: None ABSENT: Arvizu The motion was approved. MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL LIAISON Mayor Pro Tem Wang had nothing to report. MATTERS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSONERS The Commissioners had nothing to report. MATTERS FROM ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY Mr. Martz had nothing to report. 6 1/13/2026 MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Graham reported that there is one item scheduled for the February 10 meeting and it is for a muti-family project at 201 and 225 Colorado Place. Chair Tallerico informed the Commission that he would be speaking during public comment at the next City Council meeting regarding their role as Commissioners and ask for consideration to discuss matters beyond land use. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission adjourned the meeting at 7:44 p.m., to Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. Chair Tallerico, Planning Commission ATTEST: ____________________________________ Lisa L. Flores Secretary, Planning Commission