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10-19-2010 - Planning Commission - October 12, 2010 - Planning SOA (2).docCity of West Covina Memorandum A G E N D A ITEM NO. D-2b DATE: 10/19/10 SUMMARY OF ACTIONS REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF WEST COVINA October 12, 2010 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Redholtz, Sotelo, Holtz, Stewart and Carrico ABSENT: None CITY STAFF PRESENT: Anderson, Nichols, Garcia, Davis and de Zara APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting, September 28, 2010. The minutes were approved as submitted. C. (1) PUBLIC HEARINGS (Taken out of order) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 10-10 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION APPLICANT: Mike Blackwell for Clearwire LOCATION: 1030 East Merced Avenue (Bethel Christian Fellowship) REQUEST: The applicant is requesting the approval of a conditional use permit to allow the installation of an unmanned wireless telecommunications facility. Three panel antennas and three parabolic antennas are proposed inside a monocross. Maria Rivera, David J. Hido, Jiang (John) Zhang, Bess Fung, Kenny Zielomski, Raul Lopez, Karla Lungstum, Kathy Andrews, Rosemary Torres, Fernando Torres, Bill Gonzales, Michael Herrera, Maria Alonso, Betty Benitez & Family, Ryan Graser, Blanca & Albert Venzor, Frederick Sykes, and Lloyd Johnson spoke in opposition to the wireless facility. Mike Blackwell spoke in favor of the project. Deputy City Attorney Scott Nichols provided information and options to the Planning Commission. Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Stewart, to continue the hearing to consider rescinding the previous approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 10-10, and to allow the applicant or any other persons to present evidence on whether the previous approval should be rescinded. Motion carried 5-0. A. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. B. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. FORTHCOMING PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE 2. THREE-YEAR REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 06-05 ON-SALE ALCOHOL, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND DANCING APPLICANT: Crazy Horse Restaurant LOCATION: 1360 West Garvey Avenue South Review of operation. Recommendation to receive and file report. 3. SIX-MONTH REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 09-08 ON-SALE ALCOHOL APPLICANT: Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar LOCATION: 2548 East Workman Avenue Review of operation. Recommendation to receive and file report. Motion by Carrico, seconded by Stewart, to approve the items listed. Motion carried 5-0. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS (2) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 10-05 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION APPLICANT: Shannon Nichols for Clearwire LOCATION: 1340 East Puente Avenue (Palmview Park) REQUEST: The applicant is requesting the approval of a conditional use permit to install a 65-foot tall wireless telecommunication facility adjacent to the baseball field at Palmview Park. The proposed wireless telecommunication facility will resemble a stadium light standard and include three panel antennas and three parabolic antennas. Shannon Nichols, representing the applicant, spoke in favor of the project. No one spoke in opposition. There was discussion regarding installing the equipment underground, what cell service would use the tower, notification, the proposed location and alternate locations. It was the consensus of the Commission that the proposed light standard was appropriate and that the equipment should be installed underground. Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Stewart, to adopt Resolution No. 10-5388 approving Conditional Use Permit No. 10-05. Motion carried 5-0. (3) CODE AMENDMENT NO. 09-06 GENERAL EXEMPTION APPLICANT: City of West Covina LOCATION: Citywide REQUEST: The proposed code amendment consists of certain amendments to Chapter 26 (Planning) of the West Covina Municipal Code related to “Recycling Center” Standards and revocation procedures. No one spoke regarding the proposed code amendment. There was discussion about lessons learned regarding the revocation process, proposed changes to the appeal process to the City Council, and recycling center standards. Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Holtz, to adopt Resolution No. 10-5389 recommending approval of Code Amendment No. 09-06 to the City Council. Motion carried 5-0. D. NON-HEARING ITEMS None. E. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Continuation of Item A, Oral Communications None F. COMMISSION REPORTS/COMMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Carrico – Thanked staff and fellow Commissioners for adjourning the previous meeting in honor of his father-in-law. Sotelo – Requested staff to schedule a study session to discuss posting guidelines and notification requirements. (1) CITY COUNCIL ACTION: No Planning Commission items had been heard at the October 5, 2010 Council meeting. (2) PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT: a.) Project Status Report G. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Carrico, seconded by Redholtz, to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.