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-Planning Commission Agenda-

Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: City Council Chambers - First Floor

RESOLUTION NO. 05-5070

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WEST COVINA PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - FIRST FLOOR
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
7:00 p.m.

A G E N D A

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Regular meeting, October 11, 2005

A. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

This is the time when any member of the public may bring a matter to the attention of the Commission that is within the scope of duties assigned to the Commission. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the Planning Commission and staff's ability to respond to comments on non-agendized matters at the time such comments are made. Thus, your comments may be agendized for a future meeting or referred to staff. The Commission may discuss or ask questions for clarification, if desired, at this time.

By policy of the Commission, Oral Communications at this time on the agenda is limited to a total of 15 minutes. Persons who are not afforded the opportunity to speak at this time may do so under Item E. later on the agenda.

B. CONSENT CALENDAR

This is the time for the public to comment on any item on the Consent Calendar. As Consent Calendar items are considered routine in nature, they are normally enacted in one motion. The Chairperson may remove a questioned Consent Calendar item for separate action.

1. FORTHCOMING PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE

Receive and file.

2. EXTENSION OF TIME
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 60193
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 503, REVISION 1
APPLICANT: City of West Covina
LOCATION: 2210 South Azusa Avenue (former BKK property)

The applicant is requesting the first one-year extension of time on the above-referenced items.

Motion by_________, seconded by by_________, to approve the items listed.

HEARING PROCEDURE:

You are encouraged by this Commission to express your views on any matter set for public hearing. It is our procedure to first receive the report of the Planning staff, then to ask for public testimony; first from those in favor of the matter, followed by testimony from those in opposition to it, and, if there be opposition, to allow those in favor, rebuttal testimony only as to the points brought up in opposition. To testify on a matter, you need to simply come forward to the lectern at the appropriate time, give your name and address and make your statement. In addition, please fill out a speaker card provided at the podium so it will facilitate preparation of our minutes. Do not be concerned with your possible lack of experience in public hearings. We are interested in what you say, not your level of expertise as a public speaker. After a hearing has been closed, you may not further speak on the matter unless requested to do so by a member of the Commission.

C. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS

(1)
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 05-04
WESTSIDE AREA PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 3
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 62858
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Alfonzo and Mary Diaz
LOCATION: 1125 South Willow Avenue
REQUEST: The project consists of a request for the approval of a General Plan amendment and Westside Area Plan amendment to change the land use designation from "Service & Neighborhood Commercial" to "Low Medium Residential." In addition, the applicant is requesting the approval of a tentative parcel map to subdivide one 20,508-square foot parcel into two parcels as follows: Parcel 1 (7,504 square feet) and Parcel 2 (13,004 square feet). The project is located in the "Single-Family Residential" (R-1) Zone, Area District I.
  1. Open public hearing.

  2. Staff Report.

  3. Public Testimony.

  4. Close public testimony.

  5. Commission discussion.

  6. Motion by____________, seconded by____________ to adopt findings as recommended by staff.

  7. Motion by____________, seconded by____________ to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 05-50__, recommending to the City Council (approval/denial) of General Plan Amendment No. 05-04 and Westside Area Plan Amendment No. 3.

  8. Motion by____________, seconded by____________ to adopt findings as recommended by staff.

  9. Motion by____________, seconded by____________ to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 05-50___, (approving/denying) Tentative Parcel Map No. 62858.

Final action regarding General Plan Amendment No. 05-04 and Westside Area Plan Amendment No. 3 will be considered by the City Council at a hearing tentatively scheduled for November 15, 2005. The action regarding Tentative Parcel Map No. 62858 is final unless appealed to City Council within 10 days.

NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS

(2)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 05-15
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Michio Shimohata
LOCATION: 1905 West Badillo Avenue, Anjo Japanese Restaurant
REQUEST: The project consists of a request for a conditional use permit to allow the on-sale service of beer and wine within an existing 1,074-square foot restaurant. The project is located in the "Neighborhood Commercial" (N-C) Zone.
  1. Open public hearing.

  2. Staff Report.

  3. Public Testimony.

  4. Close public testimony.

  5. Commission discussion.

  6. Motion by ____________, seconded by ____________ to adopt findings as recommended by staff.

  7. Motion by ____________, seconded by ____________ to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 05-50, (approving/denying) Conditional Use Permit No. 05-15.

This action is final unless appealed to the City Council within ten days.

(3)
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 05-05
WESTSIDE AREA PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 4
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 62877
TREE REMOVAL PERMIT NO. 05-06
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Joseph Lan Duc Vu and Anh Nguyen Vu
LOCATION: 2207 West Merced Avenue
REQUEST: The project consists of a request for the approval of a General Plan amendment and Westside Area Plan amendment to change the land use designation from "Service & Neighborhood Commercial" to "Low Medium Residential." In addition, the applicant is requesting the approval of a tentative parcel map to subdivide one 15,278-square foot parcel into two parcels as follows: Parcel 1 (7,778 square feet) and Parcel 2 (7,500 square feet). The applicant will relocate the existing single-family home to Parcel 2 in compliance with the zoning code. The applicant is also requesting approval of a tree removal permit to allow for the removal of certain trees on the property to accommodate the future construction of a single-family home on Parcel 1. The project is located in the "Single-Family Residential" (R-1) Zone, Area District I.
  1. Open public hearing.

  2. Staff Report.

  3. Public Testimony.

  4. Close public testimony.

  5. Commission discussion.

  6. Motion by ____________, seconded by ____________ to adopt findings as recommended by staff.

  7. Motion by ____________, seconded by ____________ to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 05-50____, recommending to the City Council (approval/denial) of General Plan Amendment No. 05-05 and Westside Area Plan Amendment No. 4.

  8. Motion by ____________, seconded by ____________ to adopt findings as recommended by staff.

  9. Motion by ____________, seconded by ____________ to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 05-50____, (approving/denying) Tentative Parcel Map No. 62877 and Tree Removal Permit No. 05-06.

Final action regarding General Plan Amendment No. 05-05 and Westside Area Plan Amendment No. 4 will be considered by the City Council at a hearing tentatively scheduled for November 15, 2005. The actions regarding Tentative Parcel Map No. 62858 and Tree Removal Permit No. 05-06 are final unless appealed to City Council within 10 days.

(4)
VARIANCE NO. 05-06
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Jesus Jimenez
LOCATION: 735 North Caroline Street
REQUEST: The project consists of a request for a variance for a reduction in the side yard setback. The required side yard setback is five feet. The proposal is to convert an existing garage into a guest house, two feet from the side property line. The property is located within the "Single-Family Residential" (R-1) Zone, Area District II.
  1. Open public hearing.

  2. Staff Report.

  3. Public Testimony.

  4. Close public testimony.

  5. Commission discussion.

  6. Motion by____________, seconded by ____________to adopt findings as recommended by staff.

  7. Motion by____________, seconded by ____________to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 05-50_____, (approving/denying) Variance No. 05-06.

This action is final unless appealed to City Council within 10 days.

(5)
PRECISE PLAN NO. 05-04
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 05-03
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
APPLICANT: Pacific Design Group, Donnie Jorgensen
LOCATION: 3211 East Garvey Avenue North
REQUEST: The project consists of a request for a precise plan to construct a 57,028-square foot, five-story hotel for Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites. A conditional use permit is also requested to operate the hotel. The site is 1.63 acres and is currently occupied by a one-story building, formerly a health club, which will be demolished to construct the hotel. The project is located in the "Regional Commercial" (R-C) Zone.
  1. Open public hearing.

  2. Staff Report.

  3. Public Testimony.

  4. Close public testimony.

  5. Commission discussion.

  6. Motion by ____________, seconded by ____________to adopt findings as recommended by staff.

  7. Motion by ____________, seconded by ____________to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 05-50___, (certifying/denying) the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for Precise Plan No. 05-04 and Conditional Use Permit No. 05-03.

  8. Motion by ____________, seconded by ____________to adopt findings as recommended by staff.

  9. Motion by ____________, seconded by ____________to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 05-50____, (approving/denying) Precise Plan No. 05-04.

  10. Motion by ____________, seconded by ____________to adopt findings as recommended by staff.

  11. Motion by ____________, seconded by ____________to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 05-50____, (approving/denying) Conditional Use Permit No. 05-03.

These actions are final unless appealed to the City Council within ten days.

D. NON-HEARING ITEMS

(1)
PLANNING COMMISSION AUTHORIZED PLANNING DIRECTOR'S MODIFICATION NO. 05-02 TO PRECISE PLAN NO. 525.
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: G. A. Valero, West Covina Medical Group
LOCATION: 1440 West Covina Parkway

This project consists of a proposal to construct a parking lot on a lot currently improved with the Westcove Theater building. The proposed parking area would serve the adjacent building to provide adequate parking for a medical use. The project is located in the "Regional Commercial" (R-C) Zone.

Motion by ___________ seconded to (approve/deny) Planning Commission authorized Planning Director's Modification No. 05-02 to Precise Plan No. 525.

(2)
PLANNING COMMISSION AUTHORIZED PLANNING DIRECTOR'S MODIFICATION NO. 05-18 TO PRECISE PLAN NO. 689, REVISION 1
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Arlene Balkin, 501 Vincent LLC
LOCATION: 501 Vincent Avenue

The applicant is requesting approval to remodel the existing 66,256-square foot building, convert the second-story use from storage to offices, add a five-foot sidewalk along the southern edge of the building and minor alterations to the parking lot. The building will be used as three separate retail suites on the first-story and the second-story will consist of office suites. The applicant is also proposing to demolish the existing nursery and convert the nursery into a turf pad, which would be developed into another retail suite at a later time. The subject property is zoned "Regional Commercial" (R-C).

Motion by ___________ seconded to (approve/deny) Planning Commission authorized Planning Director's Modification No. 05-18 to Precise Plan No. 689, Revision 1.

E. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

This is the time when any member of the public may bring a matter to the attention of the Commission that is within the scope of duties assigned to the Commission. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the Planning Commission and staff's ability to respond to comments on non-agendized matters at the time such comments are made. Thus, your comments may be agendized for a future meeting or referred to staff. The Commission may discuss or ask questions for clarification, if desired, at this time.

F. COMMISSION REPORTS/COMMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

This is the time when any member of the Commission may bring a matter to the attention of the full Commission that is within the scope of duties assigned to the Commission. Any item that was considered during the public hearing portion is not appropriate for discussion in this section of the agenda. NO COMMISSION ACTION CAN BE TAKEN AT THIS TIME. If the Commission desires to discuss an issue raised by a resident or take an action, the Commission may vote to agendize the matter for the next meeting. The Commission may discuss or ask questions for clarification, if desired, at this time.

(1)
CITY COUNCIL ACTION:

This is an oral presentation of City Council matters and actions of the listed meeting which are in the Commission's area of interest.

(2)
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
  1. Summary of Subcommittee Review

G. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by ___________, seconded by _________, to adjourn at _____ p.m.


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