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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
-Planning Commission Agenda-

Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: City Council Chambers - First Floor

RESOLUTION NO. 09-5326

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WEST COVINA PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - FIRST FLOOR
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
7:00 p.m.

A G E N D A

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER/MEDITATION

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

April 14, 2009

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. REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 08-13 (ON-SALE BEER AND WINE)
APPLICANT: Los Saucillos Restaurant
LOCATION: 1324 West Francisquito Avenue

Review of operation. Recommendation to receive and file report.

3. EXTENSION OF TIME
PRECISE PLAN NO. 06-17
APPLICANT: D. C. Corporation
LOCATION: 1773 West San Bernardino Road

The applicant is requesting the first one-year extension of time for 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)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 08-15
VARIANCE NO. 08-10
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Perry Stevens
LOCATION: 2024 Barham Avenue
REQUEST: The project consists of a request for a conditional use permit to allow a 1,889-square foot second-story addition to an existing 2,170-square foot (including an attached two-car garage), single-story home on a 5,049-square foot lot. A variance is also being requested to deviate from the required second-story side yard setbacks from 10 feet to 5 feet, 6 inches on the north side and 5 feet on the south side. The project is located in the "Planned Community Development No. 1" (PCD-1) 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. 09-53 ____, (approving/denying) Conditional Use Permit 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. 09-53 ____, (approving/denying) Variance No. 08-10.

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

NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS

(2)
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 08-06
GENERAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: City of West Covina
LOCATION: Citywide
REQUEST: The proposed code amendment consists of certain amendments to Chapter 14 (Licenses and Business) and Chapter 26 (Zoning) of the West Covina Municipal Code related to mobile food vendors operating from a motor vehicle and preparing food and/or beverages on demand. The purpose of the code amendment is to establish operational regulations for this type of use.
  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. 09-53, recommending to the City Council (approval/denial) of Code Amendment No. 08-06.

Final action regarding this matter will take place at a public hearing before the City Council tentatively scheduled for May 19, 2009.

(3)
VARIANCE NO. 09-01
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Len Kristenson for West Covina Quail Ridge LLC
LOCATION: 3620-3670 South Nogales Street (Quail Ridge Shopping Center) REQUEST: The project consists of a request for a variance to reduce the required number of parking spaces in a retail shopping center. The applicant is requesting the parking variance to allow 6,000-square foot of medical uses. The subject property is an 8.68-acre shopping center located in the "Planned Community Development 1" (PCD-1) Zone. No new construction is proposed.
  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. 09-53, (approving/denying) Variance No. 09-01.

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

D. NON-HEARING ITEMS

(1)
STUDY SESSION
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 08-01
APPLICANT: City of West Covina
LOCATION: Citywide

A study session to consider updates to certain development standards in the "Nonresidential" zones.

Staff recommends that the Planning Commission provide comment and direction as appropriate

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 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:

a. Summary of Subcommittee Review

G. ADJOURNMENT

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