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10-18-2011 - Planning Commission - October 11, 2011 - Item 2 (2).docCity of West Covina Memorandum A G E N D A ITEM NO. 2 DATE: October 18, 2011 SUMMARY OF ACTIONS REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF WEST COVINA October 11, 2011 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Redholtz, Sotelo, Holtz, Stewart and Carrico ABSENT: None CITY STAFF PRESENT: Nichols, Anderson, Wong, Garcia and de Zara Item No. C-1 was heard out of order. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS (1) GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 11-01 ZONE CHANGE NO. 11-01 PRECISE PLAN NO. 11-02 TREE REMOVAL PERMIT NO. 11-04 VARIANCE NO. 11-08 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 71595 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT APPLICANT: Eric Chen, Creative Design Associates, Inc. LOCATION: 1607 West Covina Parkway (Southeast corner of West Covina Parkway and West Garvey Avenue South – Civic Center) REQUEST: The project consists of a request for a General Plan amendment, zone change, precise plan, variance and tentative tract map to construct a new medical office building. The subject property is the northwestern section of the Civic Center where the library parking lot is currently located. The applicant is proposing a General Plan amendment to change the land use designation from “Public Facilities” to “Service and Neighborhood Commercial.” The applicant is also proposing a zone change from “Public Building” (P-B) to “Neighborhood Commercial (N-C). The applicant is requesting a precise plan to allow for a 55,680-square foot four-story medical office building on an approximately 2.02-acre site with surface parking. The precise plan also includes the expansion of the parking area to the south of the library. In addition, the applicant is requesting a variance to deviate from the City’s parking requirements. A tree removal permit is required to remove various types of existing mature trees within the front setback on West Covina Parkway. A tentative tract map is also proposed for the subdivision of the property. COMMENTS: Chairman Carrico said the applicant and staff requested a continuance of this matter to a future date uncertain to allow time for them to evaluate and clarify conditions of approval. Planning Director Jeff Anderson said that another public hearing notice would be sent to interested parties when it’s rescheduled, and requested that anyone who would like to be notified write their name on the interested parties list. Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Stewart, to continue this matter to a date uncertain. Motion carried 4-0 (Sotelo arrived at 7:09 p.m..) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting, September 27, 2011 – The minutes were approved as submitted. A. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None B. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. FORTHCOMING PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE Motion by Stewart, second by Holtz, to approve the items listed. Motion carried 5-0. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS (2) DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 11-01 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 11-12 APPLICANT: Myung Chung, Good Stewards Church LOCATION: 2701 South Woodgate Drive REQUEST: The applicant is requesting the approval of a development plan to allow the construction of a 7,310-square foot one-story main sanctuary at an existing 28,060-square foot religious facility. The property has been used as a religious facility since 2001. The applicant is also requesting the approval of a revision to the conditional use permit for the religious facility use. COMMENTS: Myung Chung, applicant, Jimmy Hain, Senior Pastor, and Kee Song, Deacon, spoke in favor of the project. Gloria Gandara spoke in opposition. There was a discussion by the Commission regarding the number of times per year there are early morning services, the phasing of the development plan, the additional landscaping proposed, amending the conditions of approval to allow more than 50 people at early morning indoor services, and approving a phasing plan for the construction phases. Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Holtz, to adopt Resolution No. 11-5445, approving Development Plan No. 11-01, as amended. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Stewart, to adopt Resolution No. 11-5446, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 11-12, as amended. Motion carried 5-0. D. NON-HEARING ITEMS (1) PLANNING COMMISSION AUTHORIZED PLANNING DIRECTOR’S MODIFICATION NO. 11-25 FOOTHILL TRANSIT BUILDING FAÇADE CHANGE APPLICANT: Roland Cordero LOCATION: 100 South Vincent Avenue (Foothill Transit) A proposal to replace the travertine tile on the north and south elevations with a vertical louver design. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the request. COMMENTS: Roland Cordero, applicant, spoke in favor of the request. No one spoke in opposition. There was a discussion by the Commission regarding seismic safety of the existing travertine tiles. The Commission also considered the vertical louvers, the proposed back lighting and the placement of signage on the building. It was the consensus of the Commission that the proposed changes to the facade of this building would enhance the appearance of the building. Motion by Sotelo, seconded by Stewart, to approve Planning Commission Authorized Planning Director’s Modification No. 11-25. Motion carried 5-0. (2) STUDY SESSION CODE AMENDMENT NO. 11-06 ZONE CHANGE NO. 11-03 EQUESTRIAN OVERLAY ZONE A study session to discuss issues on the properties included in the overlay zone study area and development standards to be included in the design overlay zone. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission provide comment and direction as appropriate. COMMENTS: Lloyd Johnson offered comments regarding this matter. There was a lengthy discussion by the Commission regarding the moratorium, various development standards currently in effect for this area, and potential land use conflicts with equestrian uses, types of improvements that might be included in the code amendment and properties that should be included in the zone change. Staff was directed to schedule another study session on a future agenda. E. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None F. COMMISSION REPORTS/COMMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Sotelo – regarding Art In Public Places program in Las Vegas, NV. Stewart – regarding repaving on Vine Avenue. Holtz – congratulated Jeff Anderson for being appointed Planning Director. Carrico – regarding new businesses at Eastland. Welcomed Holtz back. (1) CITY COUNCIL ACTION: October 4, 2011 – Code Amendment No. 11-04, Tattooing, ordinance was introduced. October 18, 2011 – General Plan Amendment No. 11-02 and Zone Change No. 11-02, 301 South Glendora Avenue is scheduled for public hearing. (2) PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Subcommittee minutes August 23, 2011 September 13, 2011 G. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Sotelo, seconded by Redholtz, to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.