11-16-2010 - Planning Commission - Meeting of 11/09/10 - Item 2 (2).docCity of West Covina
Memorandum
A G E N D A
ITEM NO. 2
DATE: November 16, 2010
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF WEST COVINA
November 9, 2010
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Redholtz, Sotelo, Holtz, Stewart and Carrico
ABSENT: None
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Anderson, Wong, Garcia and de Zara
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular meeting, November 9, 2010
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 Redholtz, seconded by Carrico, to approve the items listed. Motion carried 5-0.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
(1)
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 10-02
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 auto repair in residential zones.
COMMENTS:
Nancy Adin and Lloyd Johnson spoke in favor of the code amendment. Fred Sykes spoke in opposition.
There was a discussion by the Commission regarding the proposed restrictions in the code amendment, including the definition of an auto broker, screening of inoperable vehicles, not
allowing car covers as screening for inoperable vehicles, prohibiting prolonged vehicle repairs in the driveways, standards that require vehicles being repaired to be registered to
the property where the repairs are being made, modification of the time allowed for incidental repairs on vehicles, definition of repairs allowed in residential zones, the addition
of a code violation citation section and vehicle repairs allowed in multiple family residential zones. The Commission also asked that auto painting in residential zones not be allowed,
and asked how Community Enhancement would determine if a vehicle is registered to the property owner. Further, the Commission considered prohibiting auto repairs in carports located
in the front yard because of the
visibility of carports. Commissioner Carrico and Chairman Sotelo said they would like to continue this matter to discuss possible changes to the code amendment.
Motion by Carrico, seconded by Sotelo, to continue the public hearing to a future meeting and direct staff to revise the draft code amendment. Motion failed 3-2 (Stewart, Redholtz and
Holtz opposed.)
Motion by Holtz, seconded by Redholtz, to adopt Resolution No. 10-9352, recommending approval of Code Amendment No. 10-02 to the City Council. Motion carried 3-2 (Carrico and Sotelo
opposed.)
There was a short discussion regarding prohibiting auto repairs in carports.
Motion by Holtz to prohibit auto repair in carports located in the front yard. Motion died for lack of a second.
(2)
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 09-02
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 temporary signs.
COMMENTS:
Gary Lawson, representing the Greater Business Association of West Covina, and Drexel Smith, representing the West Covina Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor of the code amendment.
No one spoke in opposition.
There was a discussion by the Commission regarding the various types of signs addressed in the code amendment and the proposed standards for banners and other temporary signs. In addition,
it was brought to the attention of the Commission that an amendment could be added prohibiting the display of the American flag on a wall, rather than on a flagpole. It was the consensus
of the Commission to amend the proposed code amendment as recommended by staff.
Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Sotelo, to adopt Resolution No. 10-5393, recommending approval of Code Amendment No. 09-02, as amended. Motion carried 5-0.
D. NON-HEARING ITEMS
(1)
90-DAY REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 10-12
CONDITION FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
APPLICANT: Sol de la Noche
LOCATION: 1302 Francisquito Avenue, Unit B
A 90-day review of conditions allowing live entertainment until 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and until midnight on Friday and Saturday.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission provide comment and direction as appropriate.
COMMENTS:
Javier Gallardo, applicant, his interpreter, Javier, and Patty Fors, Sunset Garden Apartments Manager, spoke regarding this matter. Mr. Gallardo answered questions by the Commission
regarding the hours of operation and the sound system used during the live entertainment. There was a discussion by the Commission regarding requiring that business hours be posted
on the outside of the building. The applicant agreed to post the hours the restaurant is open and notify staff when the posting is completed.
Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Holtz, to add a condition requiring the hours of operation of the restaurant to be posted and to notify staff when posting the hours is completed. Motion
carried 5-0.
(2)
STUDY SESSION
PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC NOTICE POSTING STANDARDS AND MAILINGS
Review of current Planning Commission guidelines for posting notices on site and for mailing public notification.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission provide comment and direction as appropriate.
There was a discussion by the Commission regarding the notification methods used by the Planning Department when a public hearing is scheduled. Staff also informed the Commission that
certain hearings require the posting of the property to allow notification of people who frequent the area. The Commission considered and discussed different notification options.
The Commission also discussed expanding the notification radius from 300 feet to 500 feet and changing the project posting requirements. It was the consensus of the Commission to direct
staff to investigate the options and present them to the Commission at a meeting early next year.
E. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
F. COMMISSION REPORTS/COMMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
(1)
CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
November 2, 2010 – Code Amendment No. 09-04, Wireless Telecommunications Ordinance, was amended and will be rescheduled.
(2)
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
a. Project Status Report
G. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Holtz, to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Motion carried 5-0