Regular Planning Commission Meeting
City Council Chambers
18747 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, CA 90701
(562) 865-6262
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the portion of the meeting set aside to invite public comments regarding any matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Planning commission. Public comments may also be submitted by email at publiccomments@cityofartesia.us before 12:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. Public comments are limited to no more than three minutes each. If comments relate to a specific agenda item, those comments will be taken following the staff report for that item and prior to the Planning Commission vote. Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the Planning Commission is prohibited from taking action on items that are not listed on the agenda, but may refer the matter to staff or to a subsequent meeting. Those wishing to speak are asked to add your information at the digital public kiosk located at the entrance of the Council Chamber.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
5A. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
— Recommended Action: Approve Minutes as Presented for January 21, 2025 - Regular Meeting.
6. NEW BUSINESS - NON-PUBLIC HEARING
6A. Case No. 2024-38: Amending the Artesia Municipal Code Relating to Vacant Properties Code Amendment
— Recommended Action: Adopt PC Resolution No. 2025-02P, Recommending That the City Council Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 24 (Vacant Buildings and Foreclosed Properties) of Title 5 (Public Welfare) of the Artesia Municipal Code Relating to the Maintenance of Vacant Properties; and
— Find That the Adoption of the Proposed Ordinance Is Not Subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3) as It Can Be Seen with Certainty That There Is No Possibility That the Activity in Question May Have a Significant Effect on the Environment.
7. NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARING
7A. Case No. 2024-32: Design Review for Exterior Building and Site Improvements at 18725 Pioneer Boulevard (Joyalukkas Jewelers)
— Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 2025-03P: A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Artesia, Approving a Design Review to Modify the Exterior of an Existing One Story Commercial Building and Make Other Changes to Parking and Landscaping Located at 18725 Pioneer Boulevard within the Commercial General Zoning District (Case No. 2024-32); and
— Find That the Proposed Project Is Exempt from the Requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), Pursuant to Class 3, Categorical Exemption from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines.
8. DISCUSSION / REPORT ITEMS FROM STAFF - NONE
9. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR UPDATES
10. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
11. ADJOURNMENT
The City of Artesia complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require special assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please call the City Clerk’s office at 562-865-6262 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Copies of Staff Reports are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for inspection.
Date Posted: February 13, 2025