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01-21-2003 - Summary of Actions - Regular Meeting of Planning Commission - 11/26/021 City of West Covina Memorandum AGENDA ITEM NO. B-lb DATE: January 21, 2003 SUMMARY OF ACTIONS REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF WEST COVINA November 26, 2002 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: ABSENT: CITY STAFF PRESENT APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Lane, Scheuplein, Warshaw, York Tarozzi McIsaac, Nichols, Chung, Yauchzee, Anderson, Lake, Hitz, Hernandez, de Zara Regular meeting, November 12, 2002 The minutes were approved as presented. A. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. Royall Brown - HOV lanes proposed by Cal Trans. B. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. FORTHCOMING PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE 2. RESOLUTION INITIATING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 02-04 FOR COMPUTER GAMING AND INTERNET ACCESS CENTERS APPLICANT: City of West Covina LOCATION: City wide. Motion by Scheuplein, seconded by .York, to approve the items listed. Motion carried 4-0. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS �1) GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.02-04 WESTSIDE AREA PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 1 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 26751 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION APPLICANT: Roberto & Maritza Rocha LOCATION: 1049 South Willow Avenue REQUEST: The project consists of a request for the approval of a General Plan amendment and Westside Area Plan amendment to change the land use designation from "Service & Neighborhood Commercial" to "Suburban" or "Low .Medium Residential." In addition, the applicant is requesting approval of a tentative parcel map to subdivide one lot totaling 33,942 square feet into three single-family ZAPLANCOWSUMACTS\SumActs 2002\1 126 02 sum act.doc\lsd Planning Commission Summary of Action Page 2 — November 26, 2002 residential lots. The project is located in the "Single - Family Residential" (R-1) Zone, Area District I. COMMENTS: Roberto Rocha, applicant, and Royall Brown testified in favor of the project. No one testified in opposition. The majority of the Commission was satisfied that the modification to reduce the number of lots from four to three made the project more in keeping with the area. Commissioner Scheuplein expressed opposition since he would prefer to retain the option for the area to be developed for commercial purposes. Motion by Warshaw, seconded by York, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried 3-1 (Scheuplein). Motion by Warshaw, seconded by York, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 02-4797, recommending to the City Council, approval of General Plan Amendment No. 02-04 and Westside Area Plan Amendment No. 1. Motion carried 3-1 (Scheuplein). Motion by Warshaw, seconded by York, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried 3-1 (Scheuplein). Motion by Warshaw, seconded by York, to waive further reading of the body. of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 02-4798 approving Tentative Tract No. 26751. Motion carried 3-1 (Scheuplein). (2) CODE AMENDMI; NT NO.02-03 APPLICANT: City of West Covina LOCATION: Citywide REQUEST: The proposed code amendment consists of certain amendments to Chapter 26 (Zoning) of the West Covina Municipal Code adopting standards regulating body piercing. Motion by Scheuplein, seconded by Warshaw, to continue this matter to the meeting of December 10, 2002. Motion carried 4-0. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS (3) GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 02-03 WOODSIDE VILLAGE MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 9 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 53112 DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 01-01 TREE REMOVAL PERMIT NO. 02-03 ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT NO. 01-02 NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT APPLICANT: Abell-Helou Builders LOCATION: Southwest corner of Nogales Street and Shakespeare Drive REQUEST: The project proposes to subdivide the 13.3-acre site into 45 lots. The subdivision consists of 39 single-family residential units and three duplex lots. Additionally, a 3,501-square foot open space lot, a lot for private streets, and a 278,184-square foot open space/stream bed lot are proposed. The project Z:\PLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2002\1 126 02 sum act.doc • Planning Commission Summary of Action Page 3 - November 26, 2002 will involve site grading, building construction, and installation of landscaping. The project requires the granting of the following entitlements: (1) a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation on the site from "Parks" to "Low Medium Residential" (4.1. to 8.0 dwelling units per acre) and to amend the Environmental Quality Element of the General Plan to delete Shakespeare Park from the inventory of neighborhood parks and make other appurtenant changes; (2) Woodside Village Master Plan Amendment No. 9 to delete the designation of a neighborhood park from the site; (3) a tentative tract map to subdivide the 13.3-acre site into 42 residential lots, one open space lot, one lot for streets, and one lot for the on -site watercourse, for a total of 45 lots; (4) a precise plan for the site design and architecture of the site; (5) a tree removal permit for the removal of trees identified as significant under the City's Tree Preservation Ordinance; (6) an administrative use permit for the construction of retaining walls in excess of four -feet in height, in, accordance with the tentative tract map and precise plan. COMMENTS: . Gary Jackson and John Abell, representing the applicant, and Emma Fischbeck testified in favor of the project. Royall Brown expressed concerns regarding the mixing of single-family homes with duplexes. The Commission expressed its support for the project and felt that all of the issues had been adequately addressed. The Commission felt that having two . homeowners' associations would address the issue of having both single-family homes and duplexes. Motion by Warshaw, seconded by York, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Warshaw, seconded by York, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 02-4799 recommending to the City Council, certification of the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for General Plan Amendment No. 02-03, Woodside Village Master Plan Amendment No. 9, Tentative Tract Map No. 53112, Development Plan No. 01-01, Tree Removal Permit No. 02-03 and Administrative Use Permit No. 01-02. Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Warshaw, seconded by York, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Warshaw, seconded by York, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 02-4800 recommending to the City Council, approval of General Plan Amendment No. 02-03 and Woodside Village Master Plan Amendment No. 9. Motion carried 4-0. Motion by. Warshaw, seconded by York, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried 4-0. Z:\PLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2002\1 126 02 sum act.doc • Planning Commission Summary of Action Page 4 — November 26, 2002 Motion by Warshaw, seconded by York, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 02-4801 approving Tentative Tract Map No. 53112. Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Warshaw, seconded by York, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Warshaw, seconded by York, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 02-4802 approving Development Plan No. 01-01 and Tree Removal Permit No. 02-03. Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Warshaw, seconded by York, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Warshaw, seconded by York, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 02-4803 approving Administrative Use Permit No. 01-02. Motion carried 4-0. (4) VARIANCE NO. 02-08 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION APPLICANT: Robert Cook LOCATION: 1132 East Cedarbrook Street REQUEST The project consists of a request to vary from required development standards to exceed the required 35% lot coverage by 1 %. Motion by York, seconded by Lane, to receive and file the request for withdrawal. Motion carried 4-0 (5) CONITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.02-23 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION APPLICANT: James Kim, Shakey's Pizza Franchise LOCATION: 2520 South Azusa Avenue REQUEST: The project consists of a conditional use permitto allow the on -sale general service of beer and wine within an existing 6,000-square foot restaurant and to allow for an accessory use game arcade with up to 30 arcade games. The project is located in the "General Commercial" (C-2) Zone. COMMENTS: Marvin Jarmon, applicant, Chris Chung, Redevelopment Director, and Herb Redholtz testified in favor of the proposal. There was no testimony in opposition. The Commission expressed its support for the project. A condition was added to require a video surveillance camera for the arcade area. Motion by Lane, seconded by Scheuplein, to approve adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Lane, seconded by Scheuplein, to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 02-4804 approving Conditional Use Permit No. 02-23, as amended. Motion carried 4-0. Z:\PLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2002\1 126 02 sum act.doc Planning Commission Summary of Action Page 5 — November 26, 2002 (6) PRECISE PLAN NO. 02-19 VARIANCE NO. 02-09 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION APPLICANT: Peter Wang, Gold EDA Properties LOCATION: 935-1029 South Glendora Avenue (Hong Kong Plaza) REQUEST: The project consists of a precise plan to allow a reduction in aggregate parking requirements by fifteen (15) percent for retail business and a variance to reduce the required number parking spaces in a shopping center. The applicant is requesting the parking variance to allow for new businesses, including an 8,415-square foot restaurant, 1,573-square foot dental office and a 1,470-square foot food court with 80 seats within existing tenant spaces. The subject property is a 2.9- acre shopping center located in the "Neighborhood Commercial" Zone. No new construction is proposed. COMMENTS: Pater Wang and David Lee, representing the applicant, and Chris Chung, Redevelopment Director, testified in favor of the proposal. There was no testimony in opposition. Commissioner Warshaw expressed concern regarding the parking situation and the possible impact of other restaurants at Hong Kong Plaza. Staff responded that additional restaurants with more than 2,500 square feet could not be allowed without a further variance. The Commission expressed its support for the project, recognizing the need for a full -service restaurant to contribute to the economic vitality of the center. Motion by Scheuplein, seconded by Lane, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried 3-1 (Warshaw). Motion by Scheuplein, seconded by Lane, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 02-4805 approving Precise Plan No. 02- 19. Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Scheuplein, seconded by Lane, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Scheuplein, seconded by Lane, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 02-4806 approving Variance No. 02-09. Motion carried 4-0. (7) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 02-24 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION APPLICANT: Ramon Saporsantos, Max's of Manila LOCATION: 1561 East Amar Road REQUEST: The project consists of a conditional use permit to allow the general service of beer and wine within a proposed 2,442- square foot restaurant. The project is located in the "Planned Commercial Development" (PCD-1) Zone. Z:\PLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2002\1 126 02 sum act.doc Planning Commission Summary of Action Page 6 — November 26, 2002 COMMENTS: There was no public testimony. The Commission concurred that the service of beer and wine at the proposed restaurant was acceptable. Motion by York, seconded by Scheuplein to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried .4-0. Motion by York, seconded by Scheuplein, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 02-4807, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 02-24. Motion carried 4-0. D. NON -HEARING ITEMS None E. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None F. COMMISSION REPORTS/COMMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Commissioners Warshaw, York, Scheuplein — Happy Thanksgiving. Commissioner Scheuplein — commented on crane at Clippinger, Foothill Transit Park and Ride program. (1) CITY COUNCIL ACTION: November 19, 2002 — The general plan amendment and zone change were approved for property on Grand Avenue. December 3, 2002 — General Plan Amendments 02-03 and 02-04 are scheduled to be heard by the Council. (2) PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT: G. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Warshaw, seconded by Lane, to adjourn at 10:10 p.m. Motion carried 4-0. Z:\PLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2002\1 126 02 sum act.doc I City of West Covina Memorandum AGENDA ITEM NO. - B-lb DATE: January 21, 2003 SUMMARY OF ACTIONS REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF WEST COVINA December 10, 2002 . COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: ABSENT: CITY STAFF PRESENT APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Lane, Scheuplein, Warshaw, York and Tarozzi None McIsaac, Anderson, de Zara Regular meeting, November 26, 2002 The minutes were approved as presented. A. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None B. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. FORTHCOMING PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE Motion by Lane, seconded by Scheuplein, to receive and file. Motion carried 5-0. C. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS (1) CODE AMENDMENT NO. 02-03 GENERAL EXEMPTION APPLICANT: City of West Covina LOCATION: Citywide REQUEST: The proposed code amendment consists of certain amendments to Chapter 26 (Zoning) of the West Covina Municipal Code adopting standards regulating body piercing. COMMENTS: Royall Brown testified in favor of the proposal. A letter from Joanne Wilner expressing opposition to the proposal was read into the record. The Commission was split in its position regarding the proposal. Commissioners Scheuplein and York expressed support, indicating that it was necessary to protect the public health and safety. Commissioners Tarozzi and Warshaw suggested that body piercing only be allowed in certain commercial zones and require a minimum tenant space size. Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Warshaw, to direct staff to revise the proposed code amendment to include a minimum square footage requirement and to exclude the use in the "N-C" Zone. Motion carried 4-1 (Scheuplein) ZAPLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2002\12 10 02 sum act.doc\lsd 0 Planning Commission Summary of Action Page 2 — December 10, 2002 NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS (2) PRECISE PLAN NO. 02-16 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION APPLICANT: Walter J. Lima LOCATION: 1555-1559 East Amar Road REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of a precise plan for the construction of a two-story 6,070-square foot office building with tenant storage spaces located on the first floor and office space located on the second floor. COMMENTS: Alfonso Garcia, representing the applicant, testified in favor of the project. Royall Brown testified in opposition, citing problems with public safety access. - The. Commission discussed possible problems with parking and public safety access, but were satisfied that the applicant would monitor the situation to avoid problems. Motion by Scheuplein, seconded by Tarozzi, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Scheuplein, seconded by Tarozzi, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 02-4809, approving Precise Plan No. 02-16, as amended. Motion carried 5-0. (3) CODE AMENDMENT NO.02-02 GENERAL EXEMPTION APPLICANT: City of West Covina LOCATION: Citywide REQUEST: The proposed. code amendment consists of certain amendments to Chapter 26 (Zoning) of the West Covina Municipal Code amending regulations regarding the "driveway cutback area" and the height of hedges in single- family residential zones. COMMENTS: Royall Brown testified in support of the proposal. There was no testimony in opposition. After discussion, the Commission decided to approve the amendment to the driveway cutback regulations as presented by staff, which is to delete the driveway cutback regulations within the front yard as the existing regulations are sufficient, but to establish driveway cutback regulations for street side yard. Also, approve Option No. 1 in staff report with respect to hedge heights (make no changes), with the exception of allowing hedges up to ten feet in height adjacent to arterial streets and commercial areas. Motion by York, seconded by Tarozzi, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried 4-1. (Scheuplein). Motion by York, seconded by Tarozzi, to waive further reading of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 02-4810, recommending to the City Council, approval of Code Amendment No. 02-02. Motion carried 4-1 (Scheuplein). Z:\PLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2002\12 10 02 sum act.doc 9 � • El Planning Commission Summary of Action Page 3 — December 10, 2002 D. NON -HEARING ITEMS None E. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None F. COMMISSION REPORTS/COMMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Commissioner Scheuplein = progress at Clippinger Chevrolet. Commissioner Tarozzi — agendize study, session regarding City Attorney attendance at Planning Commission meetings. Chairperson Lane - pylon sign maintenance at auto row. Commissioner York extended sympathy to Planning Assistant Mike Hitz and family in the loss of his grandfather and thanked staff for their work. (1) CITY COUNCIL ACTION: December 3, 2002 Council Meeting — General Plan Amendment No. 02-01 (2461 and 2465 Grand Avenue) and General Plan Amendment No. 02-04 (1049 South Willow Avenue) were approved as one item. Also, General Plan Amendment No. 02-03 for a development by Abell Hellou and an amendment to the sales agreement for Shakespeare Park property was also approved. January 7, 2003 Council meeting. - Code Amendment No. 02-02, Driveway Cutbacks, will be considered. (2) PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT: A copy of the City's letter to Cal Trans regarding the HOV Lanes on the I-10 Freeway was provided to the Commissioners. Mr. McIsaac wished the Commissioners Happy Holidays. G. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Lane, seconded by Warshaw, to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. Z:\PLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2002\1240 02 sum act.doc 0 • r City of West Covina Memorandum AGENDA ITEM NO. - B-lb DATE: January 21, 2003 SUMMARY OF ACTIONS REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF WEST COVINA January 14, 2003 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: ABSENT: CITY STAFF PRESENT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting, December 10, 2002 Lane, Scheuplein, Warshaw, Tarozzi, York None McIsaac, Anderson, Hitz, de Zara The minutes were approved as presented. A. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None B. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. FORTHCOMING PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE 2. EXTENSION OF TIME PRECISE PLAN NO. 01-10 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 01-08 APPLICANT: Cuahtemoc B.G. Vasquez (Margarita Jones) LOCATION: 1125 West Covina Parkway The applicant is requesting the first of three one-year extensions of time for the above referenced Precise Plan and Conditional Use Permit. Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Lane, to receive and file. Motion carried 5-0. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS (1) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.02-26 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION APPLICANT: Sui Sha Ya Restaurant LOCATION: 1017 South Glendora Avenue (Hong Kong Plaza) REQUEST: The project consists of a conditional use permit to allow the on -sale general service of beer and wine within an existing 1,653-square foot restaurant. The project is located in the "Neighborhood Commercial" (N-C) Zone. ZAPLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2003\1 14 03 sum act.doc J Planning Commission Summary of Action Page 2 — January 14, 2003 COMMENTS: Stam Zito, representing the applicant, testified in favor. There was no testimony in opposition. The Commission expressed its support for the proposal. Motion by Scheuplein, seconded by Warshaw, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Scheuplein, seconded by Warshaw, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 03-4811, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 02-26. Motion carried 5-0. (2) VARIANCE NO. 02-10 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION APPLICANT: Julius Friedman LOCATION: 1128 Promontory Place REQUEST: The project consists of a request to vary from required development standards to allow encroachments into the side yard setbacks for an addition to an existing single- family residence. COMMENTS: Planning Director McIsaac reported that a letter had been receive from an attorney representing the neighboring property owner to the south expressing concerns regarding the proposal and suggested that the hearing be continued to allow an opportunity for the parties to meet. Motion by York, seconded by Warshaw, to continue this matter to the next regular meeting, January 28, 2003. Motion carried 5-0. D. NON -HEARING ITEMS (1) STUDY SESSION CONDOMINIUM AND APARTMENT GUEST PARKING STANDARDS On October 22, 2002, the Planning Commission requested a Study Session to review required parking standards for condominiums and apartments. COMMENTS: The majority of the Commission expressed that the issue would best be addressed by evaluating projects on a case -by -case basis without making changes to the zoning requirements.. Commissioner Warshaw indicated that if the City felt there was not enough guest parking provided, it should let developers know this upfront. Motion by York, seconded by Tarozzi, . to receive and file the report. Motion carried 4-1. (Warshaw) Z:\PLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2003\1 14 03 sum act.doc 9 Planning Commission Summary of Action Page 3 — January 14, 2003 (2) ATTENDANCE OF CITY ATTORNEY AT COMMISSION MEETINGS At the meeting of December 10, 2002, Commissioner Tarozzi requested that an item be agendized to discuss the matter of the City Attorney's attendance at Planning Commission meetings. COMMENTS: The majority of the Commission was comfortable with continuing the current practice of having the City Attorney present only when necessary at the discretion of the Planning Director and Commission Chairperson. Commissioner Sheuplein was concerned when unanticipated legal questions may arise at the meeting. Planning Director McIsaac suggested that an arrangement could be worked out where the City Attorney could be available by phone for unanticipated questions. It was the consensus of the Commission to place this matter back on the agenda at a time when the City Attorney would be present to receive his input. E. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None F. COMMISSION REPORTS/COMMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Commissioner Tarozzi — Thanked staff for helping business owner, asked for information regarding State of California law to allow second units. Commissioner Scheuplein — Commented regarding Big League Dreams facility in Cathedral City and urged everyone to attend a game at Big League Dreams in Chino Hills, commented on Martin Luther King Day celebration and requested information on business license renewals and the status of notification for permanent make up and body piercing. Also commented on Foothill Transit buses still parking on the Lakes Drive. Commissioner York — Commented on the reader board at Westfield Shopping Town. Commissioner Scheuplein — Commented that the proposed development in the Civic Center does not include a bus station. �1) CITY COUNCIL ACTION: January 7, 2003 — Approved code amendment for driveway cutbacks recommended by Planning Commission. Staff also directed to provide information regarding a possible hotel development iri the West Covina Civic Center. (2) PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Sienna Development community meeting scheduled for January 27, 2003 in the Community Room at West Covina City Hall Administrative Use Permit for expansion of a single family home on Cortez will be considered by the Commission on January 28, 2003. Z:\PLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2003\1 14 03 sum act.doc Planning Commission Summary of Action Page 4 — January 14, 2003 G. ADJOURNMENT Motion by York, seconded by Lane, to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. Z:\PLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2003\1 14 03 sum act.doc