City Council
Regular MeetingMonrovia, CA · June 10, 2026
Minutes
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
MONROVIA Monrovia Planning Commission
CALIFORNIA June 10, 2026, 7:30 PM
CONVENE: Chair Brown convened the Regular Meeting of the Monrovia Planning Commission
on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue,
Monrovia, California. In attendance were Community Development Director Sheri Bermejo,
Planning Division Manager John Mayer, Associate Planner Vincent Gillespie, Assistant Planner
Austin Arnold, Assistant City Attorney Chelsea Straus, and Management Assistant April Kea.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Schaeffler led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL: In attendance were Commissioners Scott Austin, Lyle Janicek, Gary Schaeffler,
Aaron Stehura, Michael Vachani, Vice-Chair Cheryl Rose, and Chair Jhaila R. Brown.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Commissioner Janicek, seconded by Commissioner Austin, to approve the
minutes of the May 13, 2026 special meeting. The motion carried with a 6-0 vote with
Commissioner Stehura abstaining.
It was moved by Commissioner Vachani, seconded by Commissioner Janicek, to approve the
minutes of the May 13, 2026 regular meeting. The motion carried with a 6-0 vote with
Commissioner Stehura abstaining.
PUBLIC INPUT: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
PH-1 Tentative Parcel Map No. 085171; TPM2026-0001
394 North Magnolia Avenue, EGL Associates (Sheila Harajanto), Applicant
Associate Planner Vincent Gillespie presented the staff report and answered questions of the
Planning Commission regarding the distinction between guest houses and Accessory Dwelling
Units (ADUs), the property’s legal nonconforming status, and the history of the lot configuration.
Chair Brown opened and closed the public hearing, as there was no one present who wished to
speak on the item.
Public Input:
1. Bond Li, applicant representative and EGL Associates architect, made himself available
for questions.
2. Jocelyn Gindraux, Monrovia resident, spoke in favor of the proposal and stated that she
is interested in merging the parcel behind her lot as well.
Chair Brown closed the public hearing.
Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Austin, seconded by Commissioner
Stehura, to approve TPM2026-0001 with conditions. The motion carried unanimously with
a 7-0 vote.
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Community Development Director Bermejo stated for the record that the actions of the Planning
Commission may be appealed to the City Council if filed in writing within ten days.
PH-2 Tentative Tract Map No. 85208; TTM2026-0002
1219 South Magnolia Avenue, Feng Xiao Architect, Inc. (Feng Xiao), Applicant
Assistant Planner Austin Arnold presented the staff report and answered questions of the
Planning Commission regarding the existing block wall along the north property line and the
removal of chain link fencing.
Chair Brown opened and closed the public hearing, as there was no one present who wished to
speak on the item.
Public Input:
1. Feng Xiao, applicant, spoke in favor of the project and provided the following information
in response to questions from the Planning Commission:
a. There is an “existing tree plan” within the proposed landscape plan that calls out
the retention of the existing orange tree and magnolia tree, both located in the front
yard; and
b. A total of 6 new trees will be installed throughout the subject site.
Chair Brown closed the public hearing.
Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Schaeffler, seconded by
Commissioner Stehura, to recommend approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 85208
(TTM2026-0002) to City Council as presented. The motion carried unanimously with a 7-0
vote.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: None
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REPORT: Community Development Director
Bermejo provided an update on the following:
• Development Updates
o Monrovia Area Partnership (MAP) will be hosting the Annual Block Party at Julian
Fisher Park on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS:
• Commissioner Janicek announced that the Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG) released Senate Bill 79 (SB 79) maps last week, which were
forwarded to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
and Resources for Community Development (RCD). Commissioner Janicek invited staff
to report any map errors to SB79@scag.ca.gov by Friday, June 12, 2026, for
documentation.
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ADJOURNMENT: Chair Brown adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Cheryl Rose, Chair Sheri Bermejo, Secretary
Monrovia Planning Commission Monrovia Planning Commission
Agenda
MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
City Council Chambers
415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016
Welcome to the Monrovia Planning Commission Meeting
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 7:30 PM
Thank you for participating in tonight’s meeting. The Planning Commission encourages
public participation, and invites you to share your views on City business that falls within
its purview.
MEETINGS: Regular Meetings of the Planning Commission are held on the first
Wednesday following the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM in the City Council
Chambers.
AGENDA PACKETS: A full Planning Commission agenda packet with all backup
Jhaila R. Brown information is available at City Hall in the Community Development Department and on
Chair the City’s website at www.monroviaca.gov. Copies of individual Agenda Reports are
available via email upon request to planning@monroviaca.gov. Documents distributed to
a majority of the Planning Commission after the posting of this agenda will be available
Cheryl Rose for review at the Community Development Department, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia,
Vice-Chair California and on the City’s website.
Scott Austin RECORDING: Community Media of the Foothills (KGEM) shows both live broadcasts
and replays of Planning Commission Meetings on cable television and over the Internet
Commissioner at www.kgem.tv. Your attendance at this public meeting may result in the recording and
broadcast of your image and/or voice.
Lyle Janicek
Commissioner CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Your participation is welcomed and invited at all Planning
Commission meetings. Time is reserved at each regular meeting for those in the audience
who wish to address the Commission. The City requests that persons addressing the
Gary Schaeffler Planning Commission refrain from making personal, slanderous, profane or disruptive
Commissioner remarks.
Aaron Stehura TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION simply approach the podium when the
Commissioner Chair asks for those who wish to speak, and state your name for the record. Please
provide the Commission Clerk with a copy of any written materials you wish the
Commission Secretary to distribute to the Planning Commission.
Michael Vachani
Commissioner MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA should be presented during the time designated as
“PUBLIC INPUT.” By State law, the Planning Commission may not discuss or vote on
items not on the agenda.
MATTERS ON THE AGENDA: If you wish to address the Planning Commission on a
matter on the agenda, please wait until the Chair opens the public hearing or calls for
public comment on that matter. For public hearings and appeals, the applicant is invited
to speak first, followed by those who support the project, then those who have concerns
or oppose the project. The applicant is then given the opportunity to rebut. Appellants
will be afforded the same opportunities as applicants.
AGENDA ITEMS: The Agenda contains the regular order of business of the Planning
Commission. Items on the Agenda have generally been reviewed and investigated by the
City Staff in advance of the meeting so that the Planning Commission can be fully
informed about a matter before making its decision.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in
this meeting, please call the Community Development Department at 932-5565. Please notify the
Community Development Department at least seventy-two hours prior to the meeting so that
reasonable arrangements can be made to ensure accessibility. Council Chambers is equipped with
audio equipment for the hearing impaired, and is wheelchair accessible.
AGENDA
MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting of the Monrovia Planning Commission
Monrovia City Hall
415 South Ivy Avenue
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 7:30 PM
Staff reports or other written documentation relating to each proposed item of business on the Agenda presented for
consideration by the Planning Commission are on file in the Community Development Department.
CONVENE Chair Brown
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Schaeffler
ROLL CALL Commissioners Austin, Janicek, Rose, Schaeffler, Stehura, Vachani, Chair Brown
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Unadopted Minutes of the May 13, 2026 Special Meeting
Unadopted Minutes of the May 13, 2026 Regular Meeting
PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, citizens who wish to speak on any City business not on the Agenda that is within the purview of the Planning
Commission may approach the podium on a first come, first served basis. Please state your name for the record. By
State Law, the Commission may not discuss or vote on items not on the Agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH-1 Tentative Parcel Map No. 085171; TPM2026-0001
394 North Magnolia Avenue, EGL Associates (Sheila Harajanto), Applicant
Request: Applicant is requesting a Tentative Parcel Map to merge an existing 6,750 square-foot
residential parcel with an adjacent 2,000 square-foot residential parcel, resulting in one parcel totaling
approximately 8,750 square feet. Together, the two properties are developed with a single-family
residence, a detached two-car garage, and a guest house. The subject properties are located in the RL
(Residential Low Density) zone.
Determine that the project is Categorically Exempt (Class 5 and 15) pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Recommendation: Approve with conditions
PH-2 Tentative Tract Map No. 85208; TTM2026-0002
1219 South Magnolia Avenue, Feng Xiao Architect, Inc. (Feng Xiao), Applicant
Request: Applicant is requesting a Tentative Tract Map to subdivide one lot into 6 airspace
condominium units, in conjunction with a proposed 6‑unit, two‑story residential condominium project.
The property is located in the RH (Residential High Density) zone.
Determine that the project is Categorically Exempt (Class 32) pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
Recommendation: Recommend approval to the City Council of Tentative Tract Map No.85208
(TTM2026-0002) as presented in the Staff Report
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
None
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REPORT
• Development Updates
REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: Decisions of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council if filed in writing to the City Clerk
within ten (10) days. (Note: Appeal Fee Required).
I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing Agenda
was posted at the front entrance of City Hall not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 4th day of
June, 2026.
April Kea, Management Assistant
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