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02-07-2012 - Planning Commission - January 24, 2012 - Item 2 (2).docCity of West Covina Memorandum A G E N D A ITEM NO. 2 DATE: February 7, 2012 SUMMARY OF ACTIONS REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF WEST COVINA January 24, 2012 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Redholtz, Sotelo, Holtz, Stewart and Carrico ABSENT: None CITY STAFF PRESENT: Pasmant, Nichols, Anderson, Wong, Davis and de Zara APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting, December 13, 2012 – The minutes were approved as submitted. A. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Brian Lim – regarding three-month review of Emazing Lights Leonel Sanchez – regarding Planning Commission Authorized Planning Director’s Modification No. 11-33 B. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. FORTHCOMING PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Stewart, to approve the items listed on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. Item Nos. 2 and 3 were removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION AUTHORIZED PLANNING DIRECTORS MODIFICATION NO. 11-33 (Heard out of order) APPLICATION: Leonel Sanchez LOCATION: 2116 Art Place The applicant is requesting to construct an attached 425-square foot rear-yard guest house and 275-square foot covered patio that will encroach two feet into the required ten-foot rear setback. The project is located within the Woodside Village Master Plan and Planned Community Development No. 1 (PCD No. 1) Zone and therefore requires Planning Commission approval of the encroachment. Recommendation to approve Planning Director’s Modification No. 11-33. COMMENTS: Leonel Sanchez, applicant, spoke in favor of the request. The Commission discussed the safety of the addition since it had been built without permits and inspection by building officials. They also considered the encroachment as well as the applicant’s desire to legalize the addition, and have it inspected for safety and compliance with the building code. Motion by Sotelo, seconded by Holtz, to approve Planning Commission Authorized Planning Director’s Modification No. 11-33. Motion carried 4-1 (Redholtz opposed.) 2. THREE-MONTH REVIEW CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 11-04 APPLICANT: Brian Lim, Emazing Lights LOCATION: 220 South Glendora Avenue Review of operation. Recommendation to receive and file report. COMMENTS: Brian Lim, business owner, answered questions by the Commission. The Commission discussed the fees paid for various permits, the type of calls for service from the West Covina Police Department, the citation for exceeding the occupancy limit and staff’s recommendation for another review in six months. It was the consensus of the Commission to receive and file this report and accept staff’s recommendation for a six-month review. Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Stewart, to receive and file the report and accept staff’s recommendation for a six-month review. Motion carried 4-1 (Sotelo opposed.) C. PUBLIC HEARINGS (1) VARIANCE NO. 11-17 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION APPLICANT: Tiffany Tang for Hibachi Teppan & Sushi LOCATION: 450 S. Glendora Avenue #101 (Samantha Courtyard Shopping Center) REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of a variance to deviate from on-site parking requirements to allow a 4,550-square foot restaurant. The subject site is located in the “Service-Commercial” (S-C) Zone. a. Hear Staff report. b. Public testimony. Close public testimony and Commission discussion. Staff to read Resolution numbers. e. Motion/Second to adopt Resolution approving/denying Variance No. 11-17. COMMENTS: Bao Dinh, representing the property owner, and Robert and Tiffany Tang, applicants, spoke in favor of the request. No one spoke in opposition. There was a discussion by the Commission regarding the proposed restaurant, and the impact it would have on parking for other businesses in the center. It was the consensus of the Commission that the restaurant would be a welcome improvement to the center. Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Stewart to adopt Resolution No. 12-5460, approving Variance No. 11-17. Motion carried 5-0. D. NON-HEARING ITEMS (1) STUDY SESSION CODE AMENDMENT NO. 11-06 ZONE CHANGE NO. 11-03 EQUESTRIAN OVERLAY ZONE A study session to discuss the consideration of a code amendment to create an ‘Equestrian Use Overlay Zone’ on properties on the north side of Vanderhoof Drive. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission provide comment and direction as appropriate. COMMENTS: Harold and Lucy Saldana, Darla Patterson, Brenda Newbold, Arlette Lyons, Shelley Sanderson, Bob Walker, Jan Rainey, and Lynn Bradley addressed the Commission regarding this matter. There was a lengthy discussion by the Commission regarding various issues such as the keeping of animals (including access to the bridal path), development of residential additions on their properties, the addition of a “grandfather” clause to allow residents to keep existing structures that may become non-compliant after the code amendment, possible loss of property value if residential additions are prohibited, preservation of the rural area, and requiring a conditional use permit for residential additions to allow for notification to the neighbors. The Commission also considered the definition and use of guesthouses and keeping access to the private road open to all residents. Staff was directed to schedule another study session for the February 28, 2012 regular meeting E. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None F. COMMISSION REPORTS/COMMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Redholtz – regarding the opening of that 5 Guys Burgers and Fries. Sotelo – regarding his visit to the new Chase Bank and reviewing the Code requirements for public hearing notification. Carrico - thanked City Manager Pasmant for his attendance and comments at this meeting. (1) CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Special meeting, January 10, 2012 – Appeal of Planning Commission denial of General Plan Amendment No. 11-01, Zone Change No. 11-01, Precise Plan No. 11-04, Tree Removal Permit No. 11-04, Variance No. 11-08, Tentative Tract Map No. 71595 was overturned by the City Council. (2) PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Subcommittee minutes December 13, 2011 b. Project Status Report G. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Stewart, to adjourn the meeting at 9:42 p.m. in memory of John Sinclair, Sherry Sinclair’s father. Motion carried 5-0.