-Planning Commission Agenda-

Date:		Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Time:		7:00 p.m.
Place:		City Council Chambers - First Floor

RESOLUTION NO. 08-5271
For further information on an agenda item, please contact the Planning Department, Room 208 in City Hall or call (626) 939-8422.

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WEST COVINA PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - FIRST FLOOR
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
7:00 p.m.

A G E N D A
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Regular Meeting, April 8, 2008

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. 04-22 (A)
APPLICANT: Douglas Cleary, West Covina Heights S.C., LLC
LOCATION: 2320 South Azusa Avenue (Starbuck's)

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

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 HEARING

(1)
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 07-04
GENERAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: City of West Covina
LOCATION: Citywide
REQUEST: The proposed code amendment consists of certain amendments to Chapter 26 of the Municipal Code to establish standards for conversion of apartments to condominiums.

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 Code Amendment No. 07-04.

Final action regarding this matter will take place at a public hearing before the City Council tentatively scheduled for May 20, 2008.

D. NON-HEARING ITEMS

(1)
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 53354
RECONSIDERATION OF EXECUTED RESOLUTION CONDITION 5 (j)
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: CVP Homes LLC, Pacific Communities
LOCATION: East side of Azusa, opposite Autumn Drive, South of Amar Road

The applicant is requesting a revision to the executed tentative tract map resolution regarding conditions of approval requiring the Homeowner's Association to provide liability coverage against slope failure.

Motion by ________, seconded by ________, to (approve/deny) revision to Planning Commission Resolution No. 02-4738.

(2)
CODE AMENDMENT INITIATION
MOBILE FOOD CATERERS

The proposed code amendment consists of certain amendments to Chapter 26 (Zoning) of the West Covina Municipal Code related to regulating mobile food caterers within the City.

Staff recommends that the Planning Commission initiate a code amendment regarding mobile food caterers and provide comment and direction as appropriate.

Motion by ________, seconded by ________, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 07-52___, initiating a code amendment regarding regulations for mobile food caterers.

(3)
PLANNING COMMISSION AUTHORIZED PLANNING DIRECTOR'S MODIFICATION NO. 08-12
APPLICANT: Tito Ortiz
LOCATION: 3525 East Cortez Street

The project consists of a proposal to construct a 1,120-square foot detached four-car garage that will be used in conjunction with an existing 4,959-square foot single-family home (including a 1,029-square foot covered front-entry and wrap-around porch). The applicant is also proposing to add a 480-square foot covered patio to the rear of the existing home. The project is located on a 15,902-square foot lot in the "Single-Family Residential" (R-1) Zone, Area District III. Motion by ________, seconded by ________, to (approve/deny) Planning Commission authorized Planning Director's Modification No. 08-12.

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 26-28 in Sacramento.

(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:

1. Summary of Subcommittee

G. ADJOURNMENT

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


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