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-Planning Commission Agenda-

Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: City Council Chambers - First Floor

RESOLUTION NO. 06-5110

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WEST COVINA PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - FIRST FLOOR
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
7:00 p.m.

A G E N D A

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Regular Meeting, February 14, 2006

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.

Motion by___________, seconded 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 HEARING

(1)
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 05-06
ZONE CHANGE NO. 05-10
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Rowland Unified School District
LOCATION: 401 South Nogales Street, Nogales High School
REQUEST: The proposal is to establish a general plan and zoning designation (prezoning) for the 47-acre Nogales High School campus to be applied upon the proposed annexation of the site into the City. The following designations are proposed:

(1) A General Plan amendment to establish a General Plan land use designation of "Public Facilities, High School".

(2) A zone change to establish a zoning classification of "Public Building" (P-B).
  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. 06-51_____, recommending to the City Council (approval/denial) of General Plan Amendment No. 05-06.

  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. 06-51_____, recommending to the City Council (approval/denial) of Zone Change No. 05-10.

Final action regarding these items will be considered by the City Council at a hearing tentatively scheduled for March 21, 2006.

NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS

(2)
PRECISE PLAN NO. 05-18
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 05-23
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
APPLICANT: Kevin Hall, Penske Realty
LOCATION: 1829 East Garvey Avenue North
REQUEST: The applicant is proposing to construct an automobile service center. The proposed service center is three stories; the upper two-levels are a parking structure. To facilitate the project, the applicant requires the approval of precise plan to allow the construction of the automobile service center and a conditional use permit to allow for an auto repair garage, a car wash and auto rentals. The project is located in the "Service Commercial" (S-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. 06-5_ (certifying/denying) the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for Precise Plan No. 05-18 and Conditional Use Permit No. 05-23.

  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. 06-51_, (approving/denying) Precise Plan No. 05-18.

  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. 06-51_, (approving/denying) Conditional Use Permit No. 05-23.

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

(3)
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 64026
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: David Puppi, Wagner Engineering
LOCATION: 4141 South Nogales Street
REQUEST: The project consists of a request for a tentative parcel map to realign the property lines in a 65,610-square foot, two-lot commercial center and create two lots as follows: Lot A (34,002 sq. ft.), and Lot B (31,608 sq. ft.). This realignment is to facilitate future development on the site. No construction is proposed at this time. The project is located in the "Service-Commercial" (S-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. 06-5_, (approving/denying) Tentative Parcel Map No. 64026.

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

(4)
ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT NO. 06-02
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Steve Eide
LOCATION: 211 South Grand Avenue
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting to demolish an existing 1,657-square foot single-family home and rebuild a 4,362-square foot two-story home (including garage). The new home includes a first floor of 2,306 square feet and a second floor of 1,399 square feet. The project is located in the "Single-Family Residential" (R-1) Zone, Area District III.
  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. 06-51, (approving/denying) Administrative Use Permit No. 06-02.

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

D. NON-HEARING ITEMS

(1) PLANNING COMMISSION AUTHORIZED PLANNING DIRECTOR'S MODIFICATION NO. 06-02 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 an existing 66,256-square foot building and add nine standard parking stalls to the parking lot. The building will be used as three separate retail suites on the first story and office suites on the second story. The applicant is also proposing to demolish the existing nursery and convert the nursery into a turf pad, which may 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. 06-02 to Precise Plan No. 689, Revision 1.

(2)
APPEAL OF SIGN REVIEW
APPLICANT: Cazuella Grill, Caroline Cristena
LOCATION: 327 North Azusa Avenue

Appeal of a Planning Director's denial of a proposed wall sign that does not comply with the West Covina Village sign criteria.

Motion by ____________, seconded by ____________, to (approve/deny) the appeal of sign review.

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

(3)
STUDY SESSION
THREE-MINUTE PUBLIC SPEAKING TIME LIMIT

A study session to discuss establishing a three-minute time limit for public input at Planning Commission Meetings.

Staff recommends that the Planning Commission provide direction as appropriate.

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:
  • Summary of Subcommittee Review

G. ADJOURNMENT

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


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