Planning Commission Meeting July 11, 2006

-Planning Commission Agenda-

Date: Thursday, July 11, 2006

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: City Council Chambers - First Floor

RESOLUTION NO. 06-5145
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WEST COVINA PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - FIRST FLOOR
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, July 11, 2006
7:00 p.m.

A G E N D A
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

None

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
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 04-10
APPLICANT: Spectrum Surveying and Engineering for T-Mobile
LOCATION: 2500 Cortez Street (Cortez Park)

The applicant is requesting the second one-year extension of time on the above-referenced item.

3. EXTENSION OF TIME
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 60087
APPLICANT: Mitchell Hannah
LOCATION: 841 South Hollenbeck Street

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

4. REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 05-15 (ON-SALE ALCOHOL)
APPLICANT: Michio Shimohata
LOCATION: 1905 West Badillo Avenue, Anjo Japanese Restaurant

Review of operation. Recommendation to receive and file report.

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 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)
VARIANCE NO. 06-13
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Yvette Flores
LOCATION: 643 North Vincent Avenue
REQUEST: The project consists of a request to vary from required development standards for side yard setback. The required side yard setback is 12 feet, 6 inches. The applicant is requesting a nine-foot side yard setback to construct an 839-square foot single-story addition at the rear of the home. The project is located in the "Single-Family Residential" (R-1) Zone, Area District I.

Open public hearing.

Staff Report.

Public Testimony.

Close public testimony.

Commission discussion.

Motion by __________, seconded by __________ to adopt findings as recommended by staff.

Motion by __________, seconded by __________ to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 06-51 _____, (approving/denying) Variance No. 06-13.
This action is final unless appealed to the City Council within ten days.

(2)
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: 933 and 1007 South Orange Avenue
REQUEST: The project consists of a request to subdivide a 1.41-acre (61,823-square foot) site into six 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 six single-family lots and a private street. The proposed lots range between 7,553 square feet and 11,245 square feet in size.

(4) A variance to deviate from lot depth standards.

Open public hearing.

Staff Report.

Public Testimony.

Close public testimony.

Commission discussion.

Motion by __________, seconded by __________ to continue these items to August 8, 2006.

NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS

(3)
ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT NO. 06-22
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Eugene and Tochtli Hays
LOCATION: 936 West Service Avenue
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval to park a 21.5-foot boat on the driveway in the front yard. The boat is proposed to be parked approximately 25 feet from the curb, parallel to the garage door.

Open public hearing.

Staff Report.

Public Testimony.

Close public testimony.

Commission discussion.

Motion by __________, seconded by __________ to adopt findings as recommended by staff.

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. 06-22.

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

(4)
DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 06-02
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Len Kristensen
LOCATION: 3660 South Nogales Street, Quail Ridge Shopping Center
REQUEST: The project consists of a development plan to allow for the demolition of an existing 31,000-square foot anchor tenant space and the construction of 18,000 square feet of new tenant space. The site is located in the "Planned Community Development" (PCD-1) Zone.

Open public hearing.

Staff Report.

Public Testimony.

Close public testimony.

Commission discussion.

Motion by __________, seconded by __________ to adopt findings as recommended by staff.

Motion by __________, seconded by __________ to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 06-51 _____, (approving/denying) Development Plan No. 06-02.

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

(5)
ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT NO. 06-24
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Jerry Terry
LOCATION: 1440 East Rowland Avenue
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval to allow the construction of a 1,800-square foot metal garage structure located in the rear yard of the property. The project is located in the "Single-Family Residential" (R-1) Zone, Area District II.

Open public hearing.

Staff Report.

Public Testimony.

Close public testimony.

Commission discussion.

Motion by __________, seconded by __________ to adopt findings as recommended by staff.

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. 06-24.

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

D. NON-HEARING ITEMS

(1)
STUDY SESSION
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 06-03
SEPARATION BETWEEN BARNS/CORRALS AND SWIMMING POOLS

Staff recommends that the Planning Commission provide comment and direction as appropriate.

(2)
REQUEST TO INITIATE A ZONE CHANGE
APPLICANT: Fernando Rosales
LOCATION: 555 East Vine Street

Proposal to consider a request on behalf of the property owner to initiate a zone change at 555 East Vine Street from "Office Professional" (O-P) to "Single-Family Residential" (R-1), Area District II.

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.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by ________, seconded by ________, to adjourn the Planning Commission at ______.

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