Planning Commission Meeting

-Planning Commission Agenda-

Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: City Council Chambers - First Floor

RESOLUTION NO. 07-5220
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WEST COVINA PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - FIRST FLOOR
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
7:00 p.m.

A G E N D A
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Regular meeting, March 13, 2007
Regular meeting, March 27, 2007

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 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)
VARIANCE NO. 07-03
NEW MASTER SIGN PLAN
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Kim Brewer, Westfield, LLC
LOCATION: 2648 East Workman Avenue (Eastland Shopping Center)
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of a variance for a freestanding center identification sign that exceeds the maximum allowable sign height and area. The applicant is also proposing to revise the existing detached signs at the shopping center. The property is located within the "Regional-Commercial" (R-C) 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. 07-52____, (approving/denying) Variance No. 07-03 and Master Sign Plan.

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

NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS

(2)
VARIANCE NO. 07-02
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: William R. Lopez
LOCATION: 2024 West Lufkin Street
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of a variance to certain development standards including side and rear setbacks and lot coverage. The proposal is to legalize an existing covered patio located in the rear yard. The property is located within 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. 07-52___, (approving/denying) Variance No. 07-02.

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

(3)
ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT NO. 07-09
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Steve and Hsiu Min Hwang
LOCATION: 3158 East Virginia Avenue
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting an approval for an administrative use permit for an addition to an existing 3,602-square foot single-family home (including a 600-square foot garage). The addition consists of a 533-square foot first-story addition and a 498-square foot second-story addition, for a total of 1,031 square feet. The house with the proposed addition would be 4,633 square feet. A 50-square foot balcony is also being proposed on the east elevation. The project is located in the "Residential Agricultural" (R-A) Zone, Area District III.

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. 07-52___, (approving/denying) Administrative Use Permit No. 07-09.

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

D. NON-HEARING ITEM

(1)
PLANNING COMMISSION AUTHORIZED PLANNING DIRECTOR'S MODIFICATION NO. 07-05 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Ross Beal, Parkstone Companies
LOCATION: 1700-1760 West Cameron Avenue

This project consists of a proposal to remodel the exterior of an existing office park and construct a 12,596-square foot office building located at the northwest corner of Cameron Avenue and Orange Avenue (Cameron Office Park). The applicant is proposing to complete architectural modifications to the exterior of the buildings as well as the addition of eight parking spaces.

Motion by ______________, seconded by ______________ to (approve/deny) Planning Commission Authorized Planning Director's Modification No. 07-05.

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)
CONFERENCE AND MEETING REPORT

Report on the attendance by Commissioners at Planners Institute on March 21-23 in San Diego.

(2)
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.

(3)
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:

Summary of Subcommittee Review

G. ADJOURNMENT

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

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