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-Planning Commission Agenda-

Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: City Council Chambers - First Floor

RESOLUTION NO. 07-5244

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WEST COVINA PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - FIRST FLOOR
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
7:00 p.m.

A G E N D A

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Regular Meeting, September 25, 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. PUBLIC HEARINGS

(1)
ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT NO. 07-29
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Linda Shiah
LOCATION: 1027 South Novarro Street
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of an administrative use permit for an addition to an existing 2,576-square foot single-family home (including a 400-square foot garage). The addition consists of a 592-square foot first-story addition and a 427-square foot second-story addition, for a total of 1,019 square feet. The house with the proposed addition would be 3,596 square feet. The project is located in the "Single-Family" (R-1) Zone, Area District IIA.

Subsequent to the issuance of the public hearing notice for this item, the applicant submitted a letter withdrawing the application.
  1. Open public hearing.

  2. Staff Report.

  3. Public Testimony.

  4. Close public testimony.

  5. Commission discussion.

  6. Motion by __________, seconded by __________ to receive and file a letter from the applicant withdrawing Administrative Use Permit No. 07-29.

(2)
VARIANCE NO. 07-08
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: William McIntyre
LOCATION: 235 North Citrus Street (The Citrus Grove)
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of a variance to certain development standards including sign height and sign size. The applicant is proposing to construct a freestanding 40-foot tall, 303-square foot identification sign adjacent to Citrus Street, which will exceed the maximum allowed height of 35 feet and size of 100 square feet. The property is located within 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. 07-52 ___, (approving/denying) Variance No. 07-08.

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

(3)
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 07-01
ZONE CHANGE NO. 06-06
PRECISE PLAN NO. 06-16
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 06-23
VARIANCE NO. 07-10
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Hector Sanchez
LOCATION: 928 South Glendora Avenue
REQUEST: The project consists of a request for approval of a used automobile dealership, which requires a General Plan amendment to change the land use designation from "Low-Medium Residential" to "Service and Neighborhood Commercial" and a zone change to change the designation from "Single-Family Residential" (R-1), Area District II to "Service Commercial" (S-C). A precise plan is also required to construct a single-story, 528-square foot office building. A conditional use permit is also required for the operation of a used automobile dealership, as well as a variance to deviate from setback requirements.
  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. 07-52 _____, recommending to the City Council (approval/denial) of General Plan Amendment No. 07-01.

  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. 07-52 , recommending to the City Council (approval/denial) of Zone Change No. 06-06.

  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. 07-52 ___, (approving/denying) Precise Plan No. 06-16.

  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. 07-52 ___, (approving/denying) Conditional Use Permit No. 06-23.

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

  15. Motion by __________, seconded by __________ to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 07-52 ___, (approving/denying) Variance No. 07-10.

The actions regarding Precise Plan No. 06-16, Conditional Use Permit No. 06-23 and Variance No. 07-10 are final unless appealed to the City Council within ten days. Final actions regarding General Plan Amendment No. 07-01 and Zone Change No. 06-06 will be taken by the City Council at a public hearing tentatively scheduled for November 20, 2007.

D. NON-HEARING ITEM

(1)
PLANNING COMMISSION AUTHORIZED PLANNING DIRECTOR'S MODIFICATION NO. 07-26
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Julie Morton
LOCATION: 777 South Glendora Avenue (Vons)

The project consists of a proposal to change the color palette on the exterior of an existing supermarket located at the northwest corner of Glendora Avenue and Cameron Avenue (Vons). The applicant is also in the process of completing some interior alterations to the store.

Motion by _______, seconded by _______, to approve/deny Planning Commission Authorized Planning Director's Modification No. 07-26.

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:

G. ADJOURNMENT

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


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