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-Planning Commission Agenda-

Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: City Council Chambers - First Floor

RESOLUTION NO. 06-5131

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WEST COVINA PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - FIRST FLOOR
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
7:00 p.m.

A G E N D A

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Regular Meeting, April 11, 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. PUBLIC HEARINGS

(1)
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 05-07
WESTSIDE AREA PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 5
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 63638
VARIANCE NO. 06-06
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
APPLICANT: Thanh Kevin Lam and Jack Lee
LOCATION: 1007 and 933 South Orange Avenue
REQUEST: The project consists of a request to subdivide a 1.41-acre (61,823 square feet) site into seven single-family residential lots. In order to facilitate the development the following entitlements are required:

(1) A General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation on the site from "Suburban Residential" (2.1-4.0 Dwelling Units per Acre) to "Low Medium Residential" (4.1-8.0 Dwelling Units per Acre).

(2) A Westside Area Plan amendment to change the site's land use designation from "Suburban Residential" (2.1-4.0 Dwelling Units per Acre) to "Low Medium Residential" (4.1-8.0 Dwelling Units per Acre).

(3) A tentative tract map to subdivide the 1.41-acre site into seven single-family lots and a private street. The proposed lots range between 7,504 and 8,262 square feet in size.

(4) A variance to deviate from lot depth standards.
  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 (certification/denial) of the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for General Plan Amendment No. 05-07, Westside Area Plan Amendment No. 5, Tentative Tract Map No. 63638 and Variance No. 06-06.

  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 General Plan Amendment No. 05-07 and Westside Area Plan Amendment No. 5.

  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) Tentative Tract Map No. 63638.

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

  13. Motion by ____________, seconded by ____________ to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 06-51_, (approving/denying) Variance No. 06-06.

The actions regarding Tentative Tract Map No. 63638 and Variance No. 06-06 are final unless appealed to the City Council within ten days. Final actions regarding General Plan Amendment No. 05-07, Westside Area Plan Amendment No. 5, and the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact will be taken at the City Council meeting tentatively scheduled for May 16, 2006.

(2)
ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT NO. 06-08
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Miguel Sandoval
LOCATION: 1408 East Larkwood Street
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval for an addition to an existing 2,509-square foot single-family home, including a 375-square foot attached garage. The project consists of a 30-square foot first-story addition and a 1,692-square foot second-story addition. The house with the proposed addition will be 4,256 square feet (including a 400-square foot attached garage). The project is located in the "Single-Family Residential" (R-1) Zone, Area District IIA.
  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. 06-08.

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. 06-04
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Michael E. James (Northgate Market)
LOCATION: 1525 East Amar Road

This project consists of a proposal to remodel the exterior of an existing supermarket located at the southeast corner of Sunset Avenue and Francisquito Avenue (North Gate Market). The applicant is proposing to complete architectural modifications to the facade as well as various improvements to the parking area. No addition or demolition of buildings is proposed.

Motion ____________ seconded to (approve/deny) Planning

Commission Authorized Planning Director's Modification No. 06-04.

(2)
STUDY SESSION
WESTSIDE AREA PLAN COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION

A study session to review options relating to community notification in the Westside area.

Staff requests 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:
  1. Summary of Subcommittee Review

G. ADJOURNMENT

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


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