02-04-2003 - Summary of Actions - Regular Meeting of Planning Commission - 01/28/03City of West Covina
Memorandum
AGENDA
ITEM NO. B-la
DATE: February 4, 2003
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF WEST COVINA
January 28, 2003
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Lane, Scheuplein, Tarozzi, Warshaw
ABSENT:
York
CITY STAFF PRESENT: McIsaac, Yauchzee, Anderson, Hitz, Lake,
de Zara
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular meeting, January 14, 2003
The minutes were approved as, presented.
A. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Royall Brown — regarding special City Council meeting, January 30, 2003.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. FORTHCOMING PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS AND
PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE.
2. REVIEW -OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 540 (ON -SALE
ALCOHOL)
APPLICANT: Red Robin
LOCATION: 428 Plaza. Drive (Westfield Plaza)
3. REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 534 (ON -SALE
ALCOHOL)
APPLICANT: BF S Pizza
LOCATION: 2917 Eastland Center Drive
4. REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 01-18 (ON -SALE
ALCOHOL)
APPLICANT: Sushi Nagano
LOCATION: 2560 East Amar Road
5. REVIEW OF .CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 01-06 (ON -SALE
ALCOHOL)
APPLICANT: Sabor A Casa
LOCATION: 1200 South Sunset Avenue, Unit 41
Motion by Scheuplein, seconded by Tarozzi, to approve the items listed. Motion
carried 4-0.
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Planning Commission Summary of Action
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CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
(1)
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:
There was no public testimony. The Commission received a letter from the
neighboring property ownermremoving his objections after meeting with staff to
review the proposal. The Commission concluded that the granting of the variance
was appropriate.
Motion by Scheuplein, seconded by Tarozzi, to adopt findings as recommended
by staff. Motion carried 4-0.
Motion by Scheuplein, seconded by Tarozzi, to waive further reading of the body
of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 03-4812, approving Variance No. 02-
10. Motion carried 4-0.
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS
(2)
PRECISE PLAN NO.02-18
VARIANCE NO.02-12
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Judy Chan — Sakura of Tokyo
LOCATION: 533 South Glendora Avenue
REQUEST: The project consists of a precise plan to allow for two
carports with solar generation equipment. The carports are
located along the northerly and westerly property lines and
are 3,300 square feet and 1,315 square feet, respectively. A
variance is also requested to deviate from required
development standards, including rear yard setback. The
project is located in the "Neighborhood Commercial" (N-
C) Zone.
COMMENTS:
Judy Chan and Tricia Lui, representing the applicant, and Royall Brown spoke in
favor of the proposal. There was no testimony in opposition.
The Commission was very , concerned with the aesthetic appearance of the
proposed carport structure. Commissioners Scheuplein and Warshaw felt the
project may be acceptable if the design were modified to make it more
architecturally compatible with the building as recommended by staff.
Chairperson Lane and Commissioner Tarozzi were concerned that it may not be
appropriate at all unless contained to the rear of the property and/or the roof of the
building. In response, the applicant was adamant that they did not wish to make
any changes. The Commission therefore did not feel they could support the
project as proposed.
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Planning Commission Summary of Action
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Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Scheuplein, to adopt findings as recommended
by staff. Motion carried 4-0.
Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Scheuplein, to waive further reading of the body
of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 03-4813, denying Precise Plan No. 02-
18. Motion carried 4-0.
Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Scheuplein to adopt findings as recommended by
staff. Motion carried 4-0.
Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Scheuplein, to waive further reading of the body
of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 03-4814, denying Variance No. 02-12.
Motion carried 4-0.
(3)
ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT
NO.02-21
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Rene Ortiz, MPA Design Group
LOCATION: 2719 East Cortez Street
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting the' approval of an
administrative use . permit to allow the construction of a
two-story 7,419-square foot single-family house. The
existing house will be demolished. The project site is
located in the "R-l" (Single -Family Residential) Zone.
COMMENTS:
Man Pham, representing the applicant, spoke in favor of the proposal, Kevin
McCann and Chris Graham, spoke in opposition, stating that they felt that the
proposed home was too large and out of character with the neighborhood as
proposed.
The consensus of the Commission was that the design of the proposed home
needed to be modified in order to make it compatible with the neighborhood.
Individual Commissioners expressed their ideas of what they felt needed to be
done, including moving the home further back from the street, reducing the size of
the home, modifying the architecture from Mediterranean to a style with more
Ranch style elements, breaking of the mass andreducing the size of the second
floor compared to the first, and ensuring that no second -story windows or
balconies would infringe on the privacy of neighboring lots.
Motion by Lane, seconded by Scheuplein, to table this matter indefinitely and
direct the applicant to redesign pursuant to Commission direction. Motion carried
4-0.
(4)
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 02-06
ZONE CHANGE NO.02-05
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 5399
PRECISE PLAN NO.02-22
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
APPLICANT: David Cook, D.C. Corporation
LOCATION: 1807-1837 East Badillo Street
(Northwest Corner of Orange Avenue and Badillo Street)
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Planning Commission Summary of Action
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REQUEST: The project consists of the development of a 2.9-acre site
with a 39-unit, single-family residential, detached housing
project. The following entitlements are required to
facilitate the project:
(1) General Plan Amendment No. 02-06 proposes to
change the site's General Plan Designation from
"Service 'and Neighborhood Commercial" to
"Medium High Residential" (15.1 to 20.0 Dwelling
Units per Acre).
(2) Zone Change No. 02-05, proposes to change the
site's zoning classification from "Neighborhood
Commercial" to "Specific Plan." No. 20.
(3) Tentative Tract Map No. 53995 proposes to
subdivide the 2.9-acre site into 39 single-family lots
and the dedication of two public streets. Precise
Plan No. 02-22 for the site, design and architecture
of the proposed dwellings.
COMMENTS:
Don Cook and David Cook (applicants), and Ann Kaplan, testified in favor of the
project. Maunual Mesa, Eric Rodriguez, Lloyd Johnson, Royall Brown, Rosalind
Rodriguez, and Carol Farcas testified in opposition.
The Commission discussed the proposed density of the project, parking and
circulation, and the impacts to the surrounding neighborhood. Commissioners
Scheuplein and Tarozzi noted that the existing shopping center was blighted and
deteriorated and that this project would serve to get rid of the existing
development. In attempting to address the concerns of the neighbors, the
Commission proposed to delete two lots in the area nearest adjacent homes and
change the design of three homes in that area from two-story to single -story. In
consulting with the applicant, the Commission also recommended that park in -lieu
fees be waived in order to keep the project economically viable. Commissioner
Warshaw stated that he did not feel that the proposed changes were sufficient to
make the project compatible with the neighborhood.
Motion by Scheuplein, seconded by Tarozzi, to adopt findings as recommended
by staff. Motion carried 3-1 (Warshaw).
Motion by Scheuplein, seconded by Tarozzi, to waive further reading of the body
of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 03-4815, recommending to the City
Council, certification of the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for
General Plan Amendment No. 02-06, Zone Change No. 02-05, Tentative Tract
No. 53995 and Precise Plan No. 02-22. Motion carried 3-1 (Warshaw).
Motion by Scheuplein, seconded by Tarozzi, to adopt findings as recommended
by staff. Motion carried 3-1 (Warshaw).
Motion by Scheuplein, seconded by Tarozzi, to waive further reading of the body
of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 03-4816, recommending to the City
Council, approval of General Plan Amendment No. 02-06. Motion carried 3-1
(Warshaw).
Motion by Scheuplein, seconded by Tarozzi, to adopt findings as recommended
by staff. Motion carried 34 (Warshaw).
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Motion by Scheuplein, seconded by Tarozzi, to waive further reading of the body
of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 03-4817, recommending to the City
Council, approval of Zone Change No. 02-05. Motion carried 3-1 (Warshaw).
Motion by Scheuplein, seconded by Tarozzi, to adopt findings as recommended
by staff. Motion carried 3-1 (Warshaw).
Motion by Scheuplein, seconded by Tarozzi, to waive further reading of the body
of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 03-4818, approving Tentative Tract
Map No. 53995. Motion carried 3-1 (Warshaw).
Motion by Scheuplein, seconded by Tarozzi, to adopt findings as recommended
by staff. Motion carried 3-1 (Warshaw).
Motion by Scheuplein, seconded by Tarozzi, to waive further reading and adopt
Resolution No. 03-4819, approving Precise Plan No. 02-22, as amended. Motion
carried 3-1 (Warshaw).
Motion by Scheuplein, seconded by Tarozzi, to further recommend that the City
Council waive park in -lieu fees for the project. Motion carried 3-1 (Warshaw).
D. NON -HEARING ITEMS
None
E. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
F. COMMISSION REPORTS/COMMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Scheuplein — regarding Commission policy regarding review of projects in East
Hills, Planner's Institute and agenda delivery.
Tarozzi — regarding wording in public hearing notices pertaining to written
comments by the public.
(1)
CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
January 21, 2003 meeting — City Council referred matter of off -site advertising
signs to Planning Commission to review.
(2)
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Information regarding Second Unit legislation provided to the Planning
Commission.
Report on community meeting for Sienna Residential.
G. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Warshaw, seconded by Lane, to adjourn at 12:10 a.m. Motion carried
4-0.
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