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Tuesday, November 11, 2008
-Planning Commission Agenda-

Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: City Council Chambers - First Floor

RESOLUTION NO. 08-5307

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WEST COVINA PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - FIRST FLOOR
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
7:00 p.m.

A G E N D A

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

October 14, 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. 05-05
APPLICANT: Shams Karimi
LOCATION: 246 North Citrus Street

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

3. EXTENSION OF TIME
PRECISE PLAN NO. 04-07, REV 1
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 07-14
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 07-08
APPLICANT: Douglas Cleary for West Covina Heights SC, LLC
LOCATION: 2200-2370 South Azusa Avenue (West Covina Heights, Pad 7)

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. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING

(1)
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 08-04
ZONE CHANGE NO. 08-02
PRECISE PLAN NO. 08-08
TREE REMOVAL PERMIT NO. 08-06
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Nadim Pierre Khawaja - TKK Enterprises LLC
LOCATION: 604 East Barbara Avenue
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of a General Plan amendment to change the land use designation from "Low Medium Residential" (4.1 to 8.0 dwelling units per acre) to "Offices" and approval of a zone change from "Single-Family Residential" (R-1) to "Office Professional" (O-P). Also, approval of a precise plan is requested to convert an existing 3,000-square foot two-story house to office use. The approval of a tree removal permit is required to remove a Sycamore tree.
  1. Open public hearing.

  2. Staff report.

  3. Public testimony.

  4. Close public testimony.

  5. Commission discussion.

  6. Motion by __________, seconded by __________ to continue these items until a date to be determined.

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

NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS

(2)
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 07-03
ZONE CHANGE NO. 07-03
PRECISE PLAN NO. 07-08
PRECISE PLAN NO. 08-06
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 70193
VARIANCE NO. 07-15
VARIANCE NO. 08-15
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
APPLICANT: Hsin Jen Hou
LOCATION: 4101 & 4111 South Nogales Street
REQUEST: The project consists of a request for a General Plan amendment to change land use designations and a zone change to change the zoning designations. A precise plan is requested to construct 33 condominiums. A second precise plan is requested for the construction of a 5,160-square foot two-story retail building. A tentative tract map is proposed to subdivide the property. In addition, variances have been requested to deviate from certain code requirements. The site is currently occupied by one single-family home and an office building.
  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. 08-53___, recommending to the City Council (certification/denial) of the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for General Plan Amendment No. 07-03, Zone Change No. 07-03, Precise Plan No. 07-08, Precise Plan No. 08-06, Tentative Tract Map No. 70193, Variance No. 07-15 and Variance No. 08-15.

  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. 08-53___, recommending to the City Council (approval/denial) of General Plan Amendment No. 07-03.

  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. 08-53____, recommending to the City Council (approval/denial) of Zone Change No. 07-03.

  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. 08-53____, (approving/denying) Precise Plan No. 07-08.

  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. 08-53____, (approving/denying) Precise Plan No. 08-06.

  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. 08-53____, (approving/denying) Tentative Tract Map No. 70193.

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

  19. Motion by __________, seconded by __________ to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 08-53____, (approving/denying) Variance No. 07-15.

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

  21. Motion by __________, seconded by __________ to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 08-53____, (approving/denying) Variance No. 08-15.

The actions regarding Precise Plan No. 07-08, Precise Plan No. 08-06, Tentative Tract Map No. 70193, Variance No. 07-15 and Variance No. 08-15 are final unless appealed to the City Council within ten days. Final action regarding General Plan Amendment No. 07-03, Zone Change No. 07-03 and the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact will be taken at the City Council meeting tentatively scheduled for December 16, 2008.

(3)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 08-01
VARIANCE NO. 08-13
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Omnipoint Communications, Inc. for T-Mobile
LOCATION: 2121 East Shadow Oak Drive (Shadow Oak Park)
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting the approval of a conditional use permit to install a 65-foot tall wireless telecommunications tower that will be designed as a mock pine tree (monopine). An existing 50-foot monopole wireless telecommunication facility will be demolished. The wireless facility will be located between the entry road and the baseball field within the open space area. The applicant is also requesting the approval of a variance to deviate from required standards.
  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. 08-53____, (approving/denying) Conditional Use Permit No. 08-01.

  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. 08-53_____, (approving/denying) Variance No. 08-13.

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

D. NON-HEARING ITEM

(1)
PLANNING COMMISSION AUTHORIZED PLANNING DIRECTOR'S MODIFICATION NO. 08-49
APPLICANT: Ramon Salazar
LOCATION: 811 South Sunset Avenue

The applicant is requesting approval to replace an existing 68-foot tall wireless telecommunication tower designed as a mock broadleaf (mono-broadleaf) tree to a 68-foot tall monopine tree.

Motion by ____________ seconded to (approve/deny) Planning Commission authorized Planning Director's Modification No. 08-49.

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

G. ADJOURNMENT

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