09-04-2012 - Planning Commission - July 24, 2012 & August 28, 2 - Item 2 (2).docCity of West Covina
Memorandum
A G E N D A
ITEM NO. 2
DATE: September 4, 2012
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF WEST COVINA
August 28, 2012
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Stewart, Holtz, Woods, Menefee
ABSENT: Valles
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Nichols, Anderson, Hernandez, Wong, Garcia and de Zara
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Regular meeting, July 24, 2012 – The minutes were approved as presented.
A. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
2. FORTHCOMING PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE
Motion by Holtz, seconded by Menefee, to approve the item listed. Motion carried 4-0 (Valles absent).
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
PRECISE PLAN NO. 12-02
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 12-02
VARIANCE NO. 12-04
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
APPLICANT: Steve Olshan for LA Fitness
LOCATION: 3401-3133 East Garvey Avenue
REQUEST: The project consists of a request for a precise plan to construct a 45,000 square foot fitness club (LA Fitness) and redesign of the parking facilities within “Restaurant Row”
located on Garvey Avenue, ease of Barranca Avenue. A conditional use permit is proposed for the operation of the fitness club, as well as Joint Use Parking for uses within the center
(Restaurant Row). In addition, the applicant is requesting approval of a variance to certain development standards including sign height and sign size.
Motion by Holtz, seconded by Woods, to adopt Resolution No. 12-5473, certifying the Negative Declaration. Motion carried 4-0 (Valles absent.)
Motion by Holtz, seconded by Woods, to adopt Resolution No. 12-5474, approving Precise Plan No. 12-02. Motion carried 4-0 (Valles absent.)
Motion by Holtz, seconded by Woods, to adopt Resolution No. 12-5475, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 12-02, as amended. Motion carried 4-0 (Valles absent.)
Motion by Holtz, seconded by Woods, to adopt Resolution No. 12-5476 approving Variance No. 12-04. Motion carried 4-0 (Valles absent.)
VARIANCE NO. 12-07
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Janet Austin
LOCATION: 339 Shadydale Avenue
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of a variance to certain development standards including rear setback and rear yard lot coverage. The proposal is to legalize the conversion
of a patio into a garage located in the rear yard adjacent to the alley. The property is located within the “Single-Family Residential” (R-1) zone, Area District 1.
Motion by Holtz, seconded by Woods, to adopt Resolution No. 12-5477 approving Variance No. 12-07. Motion carried 4-0 (Valles absent.)
D. NON-HEARING ITEMS
INITIATION OF CODE AMENDMENT
ZONE CHANGE – HOUSING ELEMENT
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: City –initiated
LOCATION: City-wide
Motion by Holtz, seconded by Menefee, to adopt Resolution No. 12-5478, initiating Code Amendment No. 12-01 and Zone Change No. 12--02. Motion carried 4-0 (Valles absent.)
6. STUDY SESSION – DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (TERMINOLOGY)
Received and filed.
E. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
F. COMMISSION REPORTS/COMMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Menefee – requested a report on approved variances in the last five years.
7. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Monthly Status Report
Design Review Subcommittee Minutes
July 24, 2012
August 14, 2012
8. CITY COUNCIL ACTION
G. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Menefee, seconded by Stewart, to adjourn the meeting at 8:33 p.m. Motion carried 4-0 (Valles absent.)