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-Planning Commission Agenda-

Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: City Council Chambers - First Floor

RESOLUTION NO. 06-5161

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WEST COVINA PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - FIRST FLOOR
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
7:00 p.m.

A G E N D A

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Regular meeting, August 22, 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.

2. EXTENSION OF TIME
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 05-05
PRECISE PLAN NO. 05-07
VARIANCE NO. 05-08
APPLICANT: Shamsaddin Karimi
LOCATION: 246 North Citrus Street
Southeast corner of Citrus Avenue and Workman Avenue

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

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. PUBLIC HEARINGS
(1)
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 06-03
ZONE CHANGE NO. 06-02
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: City of West Covina
LOCATION: 555 East Vine Avenue
REQUEST: The General Plan designation is proposed to be changed from "Service and Neighborhood Commercial" to "Low-Medium Residential." The zoning designation is proposed to be changed from "Office-Professional" (O-P) to "Single Family Residential" (R-1), Area District II. The property at this location has historically been used as a single-family residence.
  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. 06-03.

  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. 06-51___, recommending to the City Council (approval/denial) of Zone Change No. 06-02.
Final action regarding these matters will take place at a public hearing before the City Council tentatively scheduled for October 3, 2006.

(2)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 06-16
VARIANCE NO. 06-19
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Maree Hoeger - Royal Street Communications
LOCATION: 625 East Merced Avenue (Walmerado Park)
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting the approval of a conditional use permit to install a 60-foot high wireless communications tower that will be designed as a light pole. Additionally, the applicant is requesting a variance from certain development standards, including separation of antenna sites. The light pole will be replacing an existing sports-field light pole and will be located on the westerly side of the most southerly baseball field. An equipment enclosure with a GPS antenna will be installed on the site. The property is zoned "Open Space" (O-S).
  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) Conditional Use Permit No. 06-16.

  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) Variance No. 06-19

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

(3)
PRECISE PLAN NO. 06-08
VARIANCE NO. 06-15
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Guy Gardner
LOCATION: 2021 West Garvey Avenue North
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting the approval of a precise plan to allow the construction of a 3,283-square foot, two-story office building. Additionally, the applicant is requesting a variance from side yard setback requirements. The project is located in the "Planned-Industrial" (I-P) 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. 06-51 ______, (approving/denying) Precise Plan No. 06-08.

  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) Variance No. 06-15.

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

(4)
VARIANCE NO. 06-16
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Kellee Beck - Fluoresco Lighting and Signs
LOCATION: 205 North Citrus Street (Nissan)
REQUEST: The proposal consists of a request to construct a 63-foot tall, 227-square foot pylon sign for a proposed Nissan auto dealership. A variance is requested to exceed the maximum allowable height of 35 feet and size of 150 square feet.
  1. Open public hearing.

  2. Staff Report.

  3. Public Testimony.

  4. Close public testimony.

  5. Commission discussion.

  6. Motion by __________, seconded by __________ to continue this item to September 26, 2006.

D. NON-HEARING ITEMS

None

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

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by ________, seconded by ________, to adjourn at ______.


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