06-21-2011 - Code Amendment No. 11-03Vehicle Storage in the "Se - Item 10 Attach 2 (2).docP L A N N I N G C O M M I S S I O N
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF CODE AMENDMENT NO. 11-03, RELATED TO VEHICLE STORAGE IN THE
“SERVICE COMMERCIAL” (S-C) ZONE
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 11-03
GENERAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: City of West Covina
LOCATION: Citywide
WHEREAS, on March 22, 2011, the Planning Commission initiated a code amendment related to allowing vehicle storage in the “Service Commercial” (S-C) Zone; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a study session on the 22nd day of March, 2011, to discuss potential revisions to the code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, upon giving the required notice, did on the 24th day of May, 2011, conduct a duly advertised public hearing as prescribed by law; and
WHEREAS, studies and investigations made by this Commission and in its behalf reveal the following facts:
Penske Mercedes-Benz of West Covina has requested that the Planning Commission allow for vehicle storage on two lots currently used for employee parking.
Under current zoning standards, vehicle storage lots are not allowed in the S-C zone. At this time it is appropriate to consider amending the Municipal Code to allow the storage of
new vehicles in conjunction with an automobile dealership.
Due to the nature of storage lots, it is appropriate to require the submittal of a discretionary permit to allow for review of the request, placement of conditions of approval, and ability
to review after approval.
The proposed action is considered to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, in that
the proposed action consists of a code amendment, which does not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of West Covina as follows:
SECTION NO. 1: Based on the evidence presented and the findings set forth, Code Amendment No. 11-03 is hereby found to be consistent with the West Covina General Plan and the implementation
thereof.
SECTION NO. 2: Based on the evidence presented and the findings set forth, the Planning Commission of the City of West Covina hereby recommends to the City Council of the City of West
Covina that it approves Code Amendment No. 11-03 to amend Chapter 26 (Zoning) of the West Covina Municipal Code to read as shown on Exhibit “A.”
SECTION NO. 3: The Secretary is instructed to forward a copy of this Resolution to the City Council for their attention in the manner as prescribed by law.
I HEREBY CERTIFY, that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of West Covina, at a regular meeting held on the 24th day of May, 2011 by the following
vote.
AYES: Redholtz, Sotelo, Stewart, Holtz, Carrico
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
DATE: May 24, 2011
ORIGINAL SIGNED
Alan Carrico, Chairman Planning Commission
Jeff Anderson, Secretary
Planning Commission