AZUSA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES

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1 AZUSA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7:00 P.M. NOTICE: A copy of the following public hearing staff reports and Initial Studies, if applicable, for the Planning Commission projects will be available for review during regular working hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday at the Planning Division and during regular hours of the Azusa City Library. Any questions regarding any agenda item may be answered by the Planning Division at (626) The Planning Commission Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. in the Azusa Civic Auditorium at 213 East Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, California. A. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson J. Avila called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Lee led the Pledge of Allegiance. C. ROLL CALL Members Present: DONNELSON, LEE, J.AVILA, S.AVILA, CONTRERAS. Members Absent: Staff Present: Economic and Community Development Director, Kurt Christiansen; BBK Attorney, Thomas Rice; Project Manager, Roy Bruckner; Senior Planner, Susan Cole, and Assistant Planner, Edson Ibanez. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner S. Avila made a motion to approve the March 11, 2015, Planning Commission meeting with correcting the word happening. Commissioner Lee seconded the motion and the minutes were approved by the following vote. J. AVILA, LEE, DONNELSON, S. AVILA, CONTRERAS

2 Page 2 E. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Use Permit UP and Variance V To allow the Construction and Use of a Mono-pine Telecommunication Facility, located at 255 E. Sierra Madre Avenue. Susan Cole, Senior Planner, presented the staff report to the Commission. Commissioner Donnelson expressed concerns over access to the property and if the property owner will have access using the asphalt road located on the property. Commissioner Lee asked for clarification concerning a Condition of Approval in Exhibit A. Mrs. Cole clarified several conditions which are general conditions based on different department. Mr. Lee asked for clarification between the difference of a mono-pine and mono-palm cell tower. Mrs. Cole explained the difference and expressed the importance of co-location on the cell tower. A mono-palm does not provide an adequate co-location section as monopine cell towers and for the reason a mono-pine was selected. Commissioner S. Avila and Commissioner Contreras explained that the height of the cell tower will not be noticeable based on its location and proximity to the hill. The applicant, Len Jenson, addressed the Commission. Chairperson J. Avila asked the applicant to explain the significance for the site location and how the neighboring cell sites do not provide adequate cover. Mr. Jenson answered the Commissioners questions. Commissioner Lee made a motion to approve Use Permit UP Commissioner Donnelson seconded the motion and the item was upheld by the following vote: Commissioner Lee made a motion to approve Variance V Chairperson J. Avila seconded the motion and the item was upheld by the following vote:

3 Page 3 Commissioner Lee made a motion to approve Findings required under California Government Code section Commissioner Contreras seconded the motion and the item was upheld by the following vote: G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: H. NEW BUSINESS: I. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Consideration of a Finding of general Plan conformity for the Disposition (Sale) of City Property, located at 229 S. Azusa Avenue. Mr. Kurt Christiansen addressed the Commission and presented the staff report. Commissioner S. Avila asked staff if the fast food restaurant, McDonalds, Commissioner Donnelson made a motion for the Consideration of General Plan Conformity of the Disposition (sale) of City property, located at 229 S. Azusa Avenue. Chairperson J. Avila seconded the motion and the item was upheld by the following vote: 2. Annual review of the Rosedale Development Agreement. Roy Bruckner, Project Manager, addressed the Commission and presented the staff report. Commissioner Donnelson asked for proper maintenance of the American Flag at the park near the Rosedale Development.

4 Page 4 Chairperson J. Avila and Commissioner S. Avila asked about the agencies working together regarding the conservation of the open space north of the Rosedale Development. Mr. Bruckner clarified about the open space and the existing agreement between the school district and the developer. Commissioner Contreras commented on the pedestrian walkways around Rosedale and how successful they have become. Commissioner Donnelson made a motion to approve the Annual Review of the Rosedale Development Agreement. Commissioner S. Avila seconded the motion and the item was upheld by the following vote: 3. Informational Report Aster eights (DR ). Roy Bruckner, Project Manager, addressed the Commission and presented the staff report. The Commission agreed with the proposed modification and found the modification consistent with the General Plan. 4. Consideration of General Plan Conformity for the Acquisition (Purchase) of City Property, APN # Mr. Kurt Christiansen addressed the Commission and presented the staff report. Commissioner Contreras addressed the advantages of providing maintenance to the specific property in front of the parking structure. Commissioner S. Avila clarified that the property starts immediately north of the train tracks. Commissioner S. Avila made a motion for the Consideration of General Plan Conformity of the acquisition (purchase) of APN # Chairperson J. Avila seconded the motion and the item was upheld by the following vote: J. DISCUSSION ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:

5 Page 5 Commissioner Lee asked staff to clarify the Findings required under California Government Code section and why the City and why the City is leasing property. Mr. Christiansen explained that the City Attorney advised the City to begin leasing property and Findings under California Government Code Section are required to process General Plan conformity. Commissioner S. Avila advised the Commission and the public that April is Arbor month. Commissioner Contreras encouraged the public to volunteer at City functions. Chairperson J. Avila asked staff the status of the parking structure and the upcoming Planning Commission Meeting. K. ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson J. Avila adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m.

AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AZUSA CITY COUNCIL JOSEPH R. ROCHA MAYOR

AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AZUSA AUDITORIUM MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2010 213 EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD 6:30 P.M. AZUSA CITY COUNCIL KEITH HANKS URIEL E. MACIAS MAYOR