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Tuesday, September 23, 2003
-Planning Commission Agenda-

Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2003
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: City Council Chambers
First Floor

WEST COVINA PLANNING COMMISSION
MANAGEMENT RESOURCE CENTER
THIRD FLOOR, ROOM 314
SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, September 23, 2003
5:30 p.m.

A G E N D A

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

ROLL CALL

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. NON-HEARING ITEM
(1)
STUDY SESSION
SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE DESIGN STANDARDS - EAST HILLS

Study session to review potential design standards for large additions and homes in the East Hills neighborhood.

Staff recommends that the Planning Commission provide direction as appropriate.

C. 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.

D. ADJOURNMENT

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


Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2003
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: City Council Chambers
First Floor

RESOLUTION NO. 03-4877

For further information on agenda item, please contact the Planning Department, Room 208 in City Hall or call (626) 939-8422.

If you will need special assistance at this meeting, the City will try to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please call (626) 939-8422 (voice) or (626) 960-4422 (TTY) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for assistance. Please call at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is possible. For sign language interpreter services or use of hearing-impaired aid at Planning Commission meetings, please notify the Planning Department at least two (2) working days in advance of the meeting.

WEST COVINA PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - FIRST FLOOR
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 23, 2003
7:00 p.m.

AGENDA

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Regular meeting, September 9, 2003

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
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 51600 (REVISED)
VARIANCE NO. 01-08
TREE REMOVAL PERMIT NO. 14
APPLICANT: Mitchell Fuerst
ADDRESS: 2750 & 2808 East Cortez Street

The applicant is requesting the first of three one-year extension of time for the above- referenced tentative tract map, variance and tree removal permit.

3. EXTENSION OF TIME
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 01-02
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 01-10
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 01-12
APPLICANT: Douglas Jacobsen, Realty Bancorp Equities
LOCATION: 3620-3670 South Nogales Street

The applicant is requesting the second of three one-year extension of time for the above-referenced development permit and conditional use permits.

Staff recommends approval of a three-month extension.

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 address and make your statement. In addition, please sign in on the sheet 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)
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 03-02
EAST HILLS MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 13
ZONE CHANGE NO. 03-04
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 53698
PRECISE PLAN NO. 03-05
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
APPLICANT: Henry Melendez, Dynamic Investments
LOCATION: 3630 East Temple Way
REQUEST: The project consists of a proposal to construct four single-family detached residential units on a 33,566-square foot lot located at the northeast corner of Holt Avenue and Temple Way. In order to facilitate the development of the site, following approvals are required:

(1) General Plan Amendment No. 03-02 to change the site's General Plan Designation from "Suburban Residential" (2.1 - 4.0 dwelling units per Acre) to "Low Medium Residential" (4.1 - 8.0 dwelling units per acre).
(2) East Hills Master Plan Amendment No. 13 to change the land use
designation of the Master Plan from "Suburban Residential" to "Low Medium Residential."
(3) Zone Change No. 03-04 to change the site's zoning classification from "Residential Agricultural" (R-A), Area District IV to "Single-Family Residential" (R-1), Area District IA.
(4) Tentative Tract Map No. 53698 to subdivide the site into four single-family residential lots.
(5) Precise Plan No. 03-05 for the site design and architecture of the project.
  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. 03-48____, recommending to the City Council (certification/denial) of Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for General Plan Amendment No. 03-02, East Hills Specific Plan Amendment No. 13, Zone Change No. 03-04, Tentative Tract Map No. 53698 and Precise Plan No. 03-05.

  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. 03-48 ___, recommending to the City Council (approval/denial) of General Plan Amendment No. 03-02.

  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. 03-48 ___, recommending to the City Council (approval/denial) of East Hills Specific Plan No. 13.

  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. 03-48 ___, recommending to the City Council (approval/denial) of Zone Change No. 03-04.

  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. 03-48 ____, (approving/denying) Tentative Tract Map No. 53698.

  16. Motion by_____________, seconded by_____________ to adopt findings as recommended by staff.

  17. Motion by_____________, seconded by_____________ to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 03-48 ___, (approving/denying) Precise Plan No. 03-05.

The actions regarding Tentative Tract No. 53698 and Precise Plan No. 03-05 are final unless appealed to the City Council within ten days. General Plan Amendment No. 03-02, East Hills Specific Plan Amendment No. 13, Zone Change No. 03-04 and the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact will be considered by the City Council at a public hearing scheduled for October 7, 2003.

(2)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 03-11 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION APPLICANT: Ernesto Siezar LOCATION: 1016 West Greendale Street REQUEST: The applicant is requesting an addition to an existing 2,119-square foot house. The addition is 1,335 square feet, and the garage addition is a net addition of 146 square feet (for a total of 546 square feet of garage space.) The existing house is two-story. The proposed addition would include first and second story additions. The house with the proposed addition would be 4,000 square feet and two stories. The project is located in the "Single-Family Residential" (R-1) Zone, Area District I.
  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. 03-48____, (approving/denying) Conditional Use Permit No. 03-11.

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

NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS

(3)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 03-13
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Washington Mutual Bank
LOCATION: 2753 Eastland Center Drive
REQUEST: The project consists of a conditional use permit to allow the construction and operation of an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) not on the premise of a financial institution. The ATM machine is proposed be located outside of the Target building in the Eastland Shopping Center.
  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. 03-48____, (approving/denying) Conditional Use Permit No. 03-13.

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

(4)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 03-14
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Roxanne Tadeo (Curves for Women)
LOCATION: 1330 West Francisquito Avenue #B-1
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting the approval of a conditional use permit to allow a 2,400-square foot fitness and weight loss center for women within an existing shopping center called "Sunset Square Shopping Center." The project is located in the "Neighborhood Commercial" (N-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. 03-48____, (approving/denying) Conditional Use Permit No. 03-14.

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

(5)
PRECISE PLAN NO. 663, REVISION 4
VARIANCE NO. 03-09
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Lawrence Chao-Bu Sha Buddhist Center
LOCATION: 4111 South Nogales Street
REQUEST: The project consists of revisions to the approved site plan for the Bu Sha Buddhist Center (formerly known as Buta Buddhist Center). The revision is necessary as a portion of the property was taken through eminent domain in conjunction with the Alameda Corridor East (ACE) project and will be used as a drive access to the shopping center to the south (on Valley Boulevard). Currently an office building is under construction on the property. The building permit for the construction of the new building was issued based on Precise Plan No. 663, Revision 3, which included two structures and 48 parking spaces. The current proposal includes one structure and 40 parking spaces. The applicant is also requesting a variance to reduce the required yard requirements when a commercial project is adjacent to residential property.
  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. 03-48____, (approving/denying) Precise Plan No. 663, Revision 4.

  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. 03-48____, (approving/denying) Variance No. 03-09.

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

D. NON-HEARING ITEMS

(1)
EXTENSION OF TIME
PRECISE PLAN NO. 636, REVISION 2
APPLICANT: Foothill Transit
LOCATION: 301 South Glendora Avenue

Review a revision to a precise plan that allowed the joint use of off-street parking facilities at the Wickes Furniture Store at 301 South Glendora Avenue. The joint use was approved on August 22, 2000 for a three-year period. Foothill Transit is requesting an extension of three years.

Motion by_____________, seconded by_____________ to (approve/deny) a three year extension for Precise Plan No. 636, Revision 2.

(2)
POSTING OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE STANDARDS

Request for Planning Commission adoption of standards for the posting of public hearing notices on sites of proposed developments.

Motion by_____________, seconded by_____________ to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 03-48 _____ , establishing a policy for the posting of public hearing notices on properties proposed for development.

(3)
STUDY SESSION
CODE AMENDMENT REGARDING SECOND UNITS

Study session to initiate and receive input regarding amendments to regulation of second dwelling units necessitated by changes in State law regarding the same.

Motion by_____________, seconded by_____________ to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 03-48 _____ , initiating a code amendment regarding second dwelling units.

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 __________ p.m.