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P L A N N I N G C O M M I S S I O N
T E M P L E C I T Y , C A L I F O R N I A
M I N U T E S
N O V E M B E R 1 2 , 1 9 9 6
I N I T I A T I O N :
1 . C A L L T O O R D E R
2 . P L E D G E O F A L L E G I A N C E T O T H E F L A G
3 . R O L L C A L L :
P r e s e n t : C o m m i s s i o n e r s C a p r a , L a r s o n , S e i b e r t ,
G r i f f i t h s
A b s e n t : C o m m i s s i o n e r B r o o k
A l s o P r e s e n t : C i t y M a n a g e r R i l e y , C o m m u n i t y D e v e l o p m e n t
D i r e c t o r D a w s o n , P l a n n i n g A i d e E r i c a W i l l i a m s
4 . T I M E F O R T H O S E I N T H E A U D I E N C E W H O W I S H T O S P E A K : N o o n e c a m e
f o r w a r d .
5 . C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R :
A . A P P R O V A L O F M I N U T E S M e e t i n g o f O c t o b e r 2 2 , 1 9 9 6
C o m m i s s i o n e r S e i b e r t m o v e d t o a p p r o v e t h e m i n u t e s a s
w r i t t e n , s e c o n d e d b y C o m m i s s i o n e r C a p r a a n d u n a n i m o u s l y
c a r r i e d .
6 . U N F I N I S H E D B U S I N E S S :
7 . N E W B U S I N E S S :
A . P U B L I C H E A R I N G : C o n d i t i o n a l U s e P e r m i t 9 6 - 1 2 8 5
S I T E : 9 1 6 0 L A S T U N A S D R I V E
A P P L I C A N T : L O T U S F O U N D A T I O N
A N N A I V E R S O N
9 1 6 . 0 L A S T U N A S D R I V E
T E M P L E C I T Y , C A L I F O R N I A 9 1 7 8 0
P R O P E R T Y O W N E R :
R E Q U E S T :
B O R J I W E I
9 1 6 0 L A S T U N A S D R I V E
T E M P L E C I T Y , C A L I F O R N I A 9 1 7 8 0
T h e r e q u e s t b y t h e a p p l i c a n t t o
e s t a b l i s h a p r i v a t e e d u c a t i o n a l
c e n t e r w i t h u p t o 3 6 s t u d e n t s a t a n y
g i v e n t i m e . A p r e v i o u s r e q u e s t f o r
Planning Commission Minutes Page 2
Date of Hearing: November 12, 1996
RECOMMENDATION:
a tutoring center with up to 100
students was denied by the Planning
Commission and City Council. The
applicant has revised the request
and reapplied.
1) Hear staff report
2) Hear those for and against
3) Approve Negative Declaration
4) Approve Conditional Use Permit
96 -1285
5) Adopt Resolution
Community Development Director Dawson stated that notices
were mailed within a 500 foot radius of the subject site.
He summarized the staff report dated November 12, 1996.
A video tape of the property was shown.
Commissioner Seibert asked how would Condition No. 2
regarding number of students be monitored?
Director Dawson suggested that site visits be made to the
schools periodically, every 6 months to a year, in order
to enforce maximum number of students. Staff could
report back to the Commission with findings. Discussion
followed regarding this issue. It was suggested that an
inspection program be implemented in which Staff would
report back to the Commission periodically.
There being no further questions from the Commission,
Chairman Griffiths opened the public hearing and invited
the property owner or any representative to speak on this
matter.
Anna Iverson, representing Lotus Foundation, wanted to
express her appreciation for the Commissioners'
consideration of the C.U.P. She stated that they are a
non - profit organization trying to provide a service to
the community. On a daily basis, the school staffs two
teachers and one director. On Friday's another teacher
is needed for two or three hours to instruct an art class
or similar class. A maximum of four staff members are at
the facility at any one given time.
Chairman Griffiths asked if . anyone wished to speak in
favor or opposition to this application. No one came
forward.
Commissioner Seibert moved to close the public hearing,
seconded by Commissioner Larson and unanimously carried.
Commissioner Capra had several concerns. He wanted to be
reassured that the tutoring school would not become a
Planning Commission Minutes Page 3
Date of Hearing: November 12, 1996
daycare center. Also, the ages of the children is a
concern. He questioned whether the children are
restricted to classrooms or outside in the parking lot
playing. As long as the children are inside, the school
is used exclusively for tutoring purposes, and the
conditions of approval are met, he would not have a
problem with this request.
Director Dawson stated that Staff tried to address above
concerns in the conditions of approval.
Commissioner Seibert does not feel any reason not to
grant this request. His only concern is the monitoring
issue stated above.
Commissioner Larson agrees with the other Commissioners.
Chairman Griffiths concurs. He stated that this is a
reasonable, acceptable use for the property and does not
see any reason to deny the request. His concern is still
with the overall operation of this type of facility. In
this instance, a one year report from Staff would be in
order and should be included as a condition and /or in the
motion.
Anna Iverson responded to the Commissioners' concerns.
She stated that the school has been at this location
since May 1, 1996. The students range. from 5 years and
older. She gave her word that it will not be used as a
daycare center; it is an after - school program with some
art classes.
Commissioner Capra moved to approve the Negative
Declaration and Conditional Use Permit 96 -1291, including
the condition that a report be made back to the Planning
Commission within one year, seconded by Commissioner
Seibert, and unanimously carried.
Chairman Griffiths stated that the Conditional Use Permit
96 -1291 is approved. There is a 10 -day period in which
anyone may appeal the decision of the Planning Commission
to the City Council.
B. PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 96 -1291
SITE: 5909 CLOVERLY AVENUE
APPLICANT: A+ ACADEMY
CHARLES SAMUELSON
4615 HAZELBROOK AVENUE
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90808
Planning Commission Minutes
Date of Hearing: November 12, 1996
PROPERTY OWNER:.
REQUEST:
RECOMMENDATION:
TEMPLE CITY SQUARE CENTER •
1300 MAIN STREET, SUITE 210
ALHAMBRA, CALIFORNIA- 91801
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The request by the applicant to
establish a private school with one
class of not more than 12 students
ranging from 2nd to 12th grade.
Private tutoring, of one or two
students will also take place either
before or after regularly scheduled
classes.
1) Hear staff report
2) Hear from the public
3). Approve Negative Declaration
4) Approve Conditional Use Permit
96 -1291
Adopt Resolution
5)
Community Development Director Dawson stated that notices
were mailed within a 500 foot radius of the subject site.
He summarized the staff report dated November 12, 1996.
A video tape of the property was shown.
There being no questions from the Commission, Chairman
Griffiths opened the public hearing and invited the
property owner or any representative to speak on this
matter.
Charles Samuelson, 4615 Hazelbrook Avenue, Long Beach,
applicant for this Academy, stated that he would be the
only teacher at present. He informed the Commissioners
that it is a small operation providing quality
instruction. He will be teaching English and will teach
French if there is a demand in the future; he does not
have any French students at present. He does agree with
all the conditions of approval but wanted some
clarification regarding condition No. 6 stating pupils
under 12 years be escorted to entrance of facility by an
adult.
Commissioner Seibert stated that Condition No. 6 is as
stated.
Commissioner Larson explained that this condition is
included for liability purposes. It is to the
applicant's advantage for insurance reasons.
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P l a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n M i n u t e s P a g e 5
D a t e o f H e a r i n g : N o v e m b e r 1 2 , 1 9 9 6
D i r e c t o r D a w s o n e x p r e s s e d c o n c e r n i n r e s p e c t t o t u t o r i n g
a s i d e f r o m o t h e r c l a s s e s . C o n d i t i o n N o , . . 3 s t i p u l a t e s
h o u r s o f o p e r a t i o n a s 9 : 0 0 a . m . t o 8 : 3 0 p . m . H e a s k e d
a p p l i c a n t w h e t h e r t u t o r i n g w o u l d t a k e p l a c e e x c l u s i v e l y
w i t h i n t h e s e h o u r s .
C h a r l e s S a m u e l s o n c o u l d f o r e s e e p o s s i b l y t u t o r i n g u p t o
9 : 3 0 p . m . H e c u r r e n t l y t e a c h e s i n h o m e s u p t o 9 : 0 0 p . m .
H e a s k e d i f C o n d i t i o n N o . 3 c o u l d b e a m e n d e d , b u t w a s
w i l l i n g t o c o m p l y w i t h w h a t e v e r t h e C o m m i s s i o n d e c i d e s .
H e a s k e d i f i n t h e f u t u r e t u t o r i n g h o u r s c h a n g e d , w o u l d
i t r e q u i r e a n a m e n d m e n t ?
D i r e c t o r D a w s o n s t a t e d t h a t b a s i c a l l y t h e s e a r e t h e
c o n d i t i o n s t h a t a r e b e i n g i m p o s e d a n d t h a t i f t h e
a p p l i c a n t d o e s n o t f e e l t h e h o u r s a r e a c c e p t a b l e , h e
s h o u l d r e q u e s t a c h a n g e n o w .
C h a r l e s S a m u e l s o n i n f o r m e d t h e C o m m i s s i o n t h a t t u t o r i n g
w o u l d n o t t a k e p l a c e p a s t 9 : 3 0 p . m .
D i r e c t o r D a w s o n s u m m a r i z e d t h e h o u r s i s s u e b y i n d i c a t i n g
t h a t t h e h o u r s o f o p e r a t i o n f o r t h e s c h o o l s e s s i o n s h a l l
b e 9 : 0 0 a . m . t o 8 : 3 0 p . m . , a n d t u t o r i n g f o r a l i m i t e d
n u m b e r o f i n d i v i d u a l s t u d e n t s w o u l d b e a f t e r 8 : 3 0 p . m .
C h a i r m a n G r i f f i t h s a s k e d i f a n y o n e w i s h e d t o s p e a k i n
f a v o r o r o p p o s i t i o n t o t h i s a p p l i c a t i o n . N o o n e c a m e
f o r w a r d .
C o m m i s s i o n e r S e i b e r t m o v e d t o c l o s e t h e p u b l i c h e a r i n g ,
s e c o n d e d b y C o m m i s s i o n e r L a r s o n a n d u n a n i m o u s l y c a r r i e d .
C o m m i s s i o n e r L a r s o n s t a t e d t h a t h e i s i n f a v o r o f t h e
r e q u e s t w i t h t h e a d d i t i o n a l c o n d i t i o n f o r a r e v i e w w i t h i n
o n e y e a r . A d j u s t m e n t o f h o u r s w a s a c c e p t a b l e t o h i m .
C o m m i s s i o n e r C a p r a c o n c u r s a n d c o u l d f i n d i n f a v o r o f
t h i s r e q u e s t .
C o m m i s s i o n e r S e i b e r t c o n c u r s .
C h a i r m a n G r i f f i t h s a l s o c o n c u r s .
C o m m i s s i o n e r L a r s o n m o v e d t o a p p r o v e t h e N e g a t i v e
D e c l a r a t i o n a n d C o n d i t i o n a l U s e P e r m i t 9 6 - 1 2 8 5 w i t h
a d d i t i o n a l c o n d i t i o n f o r a r e v i e w w i t h i n o n e y e a r a n d
a d j u s t m e n t o f h o u r s , s e c o n d e d b y C o m m i s s i o n e r C a p r a , a n d
u n a n i m o u s l y c a r r i e d .
Planning Commission Minutes Page 6
Date of Hearing: November 12, 1996
Chairman Griffiths stated that the Conditional Use Permit
96 -1285 is approved. There is a 10 -day period in which
anyone may appeal the decision of the Planning Commission
to the City Council.
8. COMMUNICATIONS:
Naomi Arellano, 9026 Hermosa Drive, Temple City, stated that
she and her parents own the lot at 9026 Hermosa Drive. The
lot is approximately 9,060 square feet. She has remodeled the
main house located at the front of the property on Hermosa and
added a guest home in the back on Myda. Her parents live in
the front house and she lives in the back guest home. The
zoning on the property and surrounding property is R -1. She
does not meet requirements to subdivide property but would
like to request that it be redesignated to R -2 in order to
obtain two separate addresses for personal reasons. She
explained in detail her predicament.
Chairman Griffiths stated that an approximately 9,000 square
foot lot would not be considered subdividable. Secondly, the
zoning change would depend on where the lot is located and
what type of zoning surrounds the property.
Director Dawson stated that he "understands Ms. Arrellano's
situation but informed her that a separate address for a guest
house is not allowed since it could then become a rental. The
purpose of the guest house is to be used for family members
only. Discussion regarding address change followed.
Commissioner Seibert informed Ms. Arellano that no decision
could be made at this meeting regarding this issue, but that
it could be brought back for public hearing. He stated that
this request is probably a waste of time for the above -
mentioned reasons.
Commissioner Seibert had a question from the November 11, 1996
meeting regarding the C.U.P. issue for schools.
Director Dawson stated that the first thing Staff intends to
do is to conduct a site visit of all of the schools to
determine the extent of violations. At the same time,
criteria would be developed to be presented at a public
hearing to set it up as an Administrative C.U.P. with some
criteria. The schools can vary in terms of location and size,
etc. Discussion regarding this issue followed. It was
suggested that this matter be set for a public hearing.
9. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: None
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P l a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n M i n u t e s
D a t e o f H e a r i n g : N o v e m b e r 1 2 , 1 9 9 6
1 0 . A D J O U R N M E N T
P a g e 7
T h e r e b e i n g n o f u r t h e r b u s i n e s s , C h a i r m a n G r i f f i t h s a d j o u r n e d
t h e m e e t i n g a t 8 : 2 0 p . m .
A T T E S T :
S e c r e t a r y
S H W / M I N S / 1 5 4 6 7 . 1
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