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01-17-2006 - Summary of Actions - Regular Meeting of Planning Commission - 12/13/05City of West Covina Memorandum AGENDA ITEM NO. ` D;' 1 b DATE: January 17, 2006 SUMMARY OF ACTIONS REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF WEST COVINA December 13, 2005 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT ABSENT: CITY STAFF PRESENT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Roe, Rozatti, Sotelo Thrasher McIsaac, Anderson, Hitz, Moreland Regular meeting, October 25, 2005 The minutes were approved as submitted. A. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS John Scheuplein — Welcomed Commissioner Sotelo to the Planning Commission Joanne Wilner — Welcomed Commission Sotelo_ and spoke regarding the difficulty in seeing renderings of project. Tyra Mason — regarding the West Covina Farmer's Market. B. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. FORTHCOMING PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE Receive and file. 2. REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 04-33 (ON -SALE ALCOHOL) APPLICANT: Grand Dragon Restaurant LOCATION: 1025 South Glendora Avenue Review of operation. Recommendation to receive and file report. Motion by Rozatti, seconded by Sotelo, to approve the items listed. Motion carried 3-0 (Thrasher absent). C. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEART GS (1) GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 04-03 ZONE CHANGE NO. 04-03 PRECISE PLAN NO. 04-06 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.61893 NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT APPLICANT: Henry Melendez, Dynamic Group of Companies LOCATION: Southeast corner of West Covina Parkway and West Garvey Avenue South (Civic Center) ZAPLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2005\12 13 05 sum act.doc\lsd Planning.Commission Summary of Action Paize 2 - December 13, 2005 REQUEST:. The project consists of the request for a General Plan. amendment, zone change, precise plan, and tentative parcel map to construct a new office center on the southeast corner of West Covina Parkway and Garvey Avenue South. The subject property is in the northeasterly portion of the Civic Center where the library parking lot is currently located. The applicant is requesting a General Plan amendment to change the land use designation from "Public Facilities" to "Service and Neighborhood Commercial! The applicant is also requesting a zone change from "Public Building" (P-B) to "Service Commercial" (S-C) and a precise plan to allow for a 147,630-square foot five -story office center on a 2.57- acre site with four levels. of parking. Joint use parking is proposed for the library and the new office development. A tentative parcel map is also requested for the subdivision of the property. COMMENTS: Henry Melendez, applicant, Steven Lam, Wayne Romanek, Landscape Architect, Wendy Romano, representing Los Angeles County Library, Corey Warshaw and John Scheuplein spoke in favor of the project. Royall Brown, Irene Fleck, Joanne Wilner and Lloyd Johnson spoke in opposition. There was a discussion by the Commission regarding the traffic on West Covina Parkway, the loss of the green area and trees in the, Civic Center, the safety of the proposed parking structure, interim. parking for library patrons during construction, the possibility of transplanting some of the existing trees for .use with the new building, adding a traffic light for the entrance and exit on West Covina Parkway and the amenities to be offered in the new development. It was the consensus of the Commission that this project would enhance the Civic Center and was consistent with other uses in the area. Motion by Rozatti, seconded by Sotelo, to' adopt findings as recommended by staff.: 'Motion carried 3-0 (Thrasher absent). Motion by Rozatti, seconded by Sotelo, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 05-5079, recommending to the City Council certification of the Negative Declaration "of Environmental Impact for General Plan Amendment No. 04-03, Zone Change No. 04-03, Precise Plan No. 04-06, and Tentative Parcel Map No. 61893. Motion carried 3-0 (Thrasher absent). Motion by Rozatti, seconded by Sotelo, to adopt findings as recommended by :staff. Motion carried 3-0 (Thrasher absent).. Motion by Rozatti, seconded by Sotelo, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 05-5080 recommending to the City Council approval of General Plan Amendment No. 04-03. Motion carried 3-0 (Thrasher absent). Motion by Rozatti, •seconded by Sotelo, .to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried 3-0 (Thrasher absent). Motion by Rozatti, seconded by Sotelo, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 05-5081 recommending ,to the City. Council, approval of Zone Change No. 04-03. Motion carried 3-0 (Thrasher absent). Z:\PLANCOM\SUMACT5\SumActs2OO5\12 13 05 sum act.doc Planning Commission Summary of Action Paee 3 — December 13, 2005 Motion by Rozatti, seconded by Sotelo, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried 3-0 (Thrasher absent). Motion by Rozatti, seconded by Sotelo, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 05-5082 approving Precise Plan No. 04-06. Motion carried 3-0 (Thrasher absent). Motion by Rozatti, seconded by Sotelo, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried 3-0 (Thrasher absent). Motion by Rozatti, seconded by Sotelo, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 05-5083 approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 61893, as amended. Motion carried 3-0 (Thrasher absent). (2) TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 61781 VARIANCE NO. 05-02 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION APPLICANT: Richard and Joan Heasley LOCATION: 337 South Grand Avenue REQUEST: The project consists of a request for a tentative parcel map to subdivide one 37,695-square foot parcel into two parcels as follows: Parcel 1 (23,195 square feet) and Parcel 2 (14,500 square feet). .The applicant is further requesting a variance from development standards, including frontage requirements and a deviation from subdivision regulations for frontage requirements. The project is located in the "Single -Family Residential" (R-1) Zone, Area District III. COMMENTS: Richard and Joan Heasley, applicants, and Louise Ann Kronk spoke in favor of the project. No one spoke in opposition. There was a discussion regarding the legal, non conforming status of the lot, the easements that provided ingress and egress, and whether or not the subdivision would cause a need for more parking and increase traffic in the area. The Commission concurred that this subdivision was consistent with the surrounding area. Motion by Rozatti, seconded by Sotelo, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried 3-0 (Thrasher absent). Motion by Rozatti, seconded by Sotelo, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 05-5084, recommending to the City Council approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 61781. Motion . carried 3-0 (Thrasher absent). Motion by Rozatti, seconded by Sotelo, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried 3-0 (Thrasher absent). Motion by Rozatti, seconded by Sotelo, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 05-5085 approving Variance No. 05-02. Motion carried 3-0 (Thrasher absent). Z:\PLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2005\12 13 05 sum act.doc f__ Planning Commission Summary of Action Page 4 — December 13, 2005 (3) ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT NO. 05-36 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION APPLICANT: Jose and Vivian Campis' LOCATION: 915 South Fircroft Street .REQUEST: The applicant is requestingan addition to an existing 2,141- square foot single-family home. The proposal is to add. a ` 363-square foot first -story addition and a 749-square foot second -story addition. The house with the proposed addition would be 3,253 square feet, including a ,400-square foot garage. The project is located in the "Single -Family Residential" (R-1) Zone, Area District IIA. COMMENTS: Vivian Campis, applicant, spoke in favor of the project. Joanne Wilner, Royall Brown and Louise Ann Kronk spoke in opposition. There was; a discussion by the Commission regarding the applicant's efforts to make, this second -story addition more acceptable by changing the upstairs windows to clerestory windows, which would allow the neighbors more privacy. The Commission also- considered the number of other two-story homes in the area and whether or'not the neighbor's privacy would be compromised. Commissioner Rozatti asked if the applicants had considered a single -story .addition. Mrs. Campis said that they had not thought about a single -story addition because they wanted a two-story home. Commissioner Rozatti indicated that she would. not support the request because she felt a single -story addition would be more harmonious, with the surrounding neighborhood. It was the consensus of the Commission that this request was in conformance with the surrounding area and would not have an adverse on the neighborhood. Motion by Roe, seconded by Sotelo, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motioncarried 2-1 (Rozatti opposed, Thrasher absent). Motion by Roe, seconded by Sotelo, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution .and adopt Resolution No. 05-5086, approving Administrative Use Permit No. 05-36. Motion carried 2-1.(Rozatti opposed, Thrasher absent),. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS (4) ZONE CHANGE NO. 05-09 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 63356 PRECISE PLAN NO. 05-14 TREE REMOVAL PERMIT NO 05-06 NEGATIVE. DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT APPLICANT: Olson Company, Annie Mondino LOCATION: 1951 South Sunset Avenue :REQUEST: The project consists of the development of a 2.53-acre site currently occupied by a single-family house, a pump house, a barn, and various farming equipment. The applicant proposes to construct a 20-unit, single-family residential detached housing project.:, The following entitlements are required to facilitate the project: Z:\PLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2005\12 13 05 sum act.doc Planning Commission, Summary of Action Page 5 — December 13, 2005 (1) A zone change to change the site's zoning classification from "Residential Agricultural" (R-N), Area District II to "Specific Plan No. 23" (SP-23). (2) A tentative tract map to subdivide the 2.6-acre site into 20 single-family residential lots and one common lot for private streets and common areas. (3) A precise plan for the site design and architecture of the proposed dwellings. (4) A tree removal permit for the removal of specific trees on site. COMMENTS: Commissioner Rozatti left the dais due to illness Chairman Roe recessed the meeting due to lack of a quorum at 10:00 p.m. Chairman Roe announced that Commissioner Rozatti was too ill to continue. Therefore, due to the lack of a quorum, the meeting would be continued to Monday, December 19, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. D. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Roe, seconded by Sotelo, to continue the meeting until Monday, December 19, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried 2-0 (Thrasher, Rozatti absent). Z:\PLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2005\12 13 05 sum act.doc City of West Covina Memorandum AGENDA ITEM NO. D 4 b DATE: January 17, 2005 SUMMARY OF ACTIONS REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF WEST COVINA December 19, 2005 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Roe, Rozatti, Sotelo and Redholtz ABSENT: Thrasher ..'CITY STAFF PRESENT: McIsaac, Yauchzee, Anderson, Hitz, Moreland and de Zara APPROVAL'OF MINUTES: None A. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Royall Brown — congratulated Commissioner Redholtz on his appointment. John.Scheuplein — congratulated Commissioner Redholtz on is appointment. B CONSENT CALENDAR None C. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS (4) ZONE CHANGE NO.05-09 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 63.356 PRECISE PLAN NO. 05-14 TREE REMOVAL PERMIT NO.05-06 NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT APPLICANT: Olson Company, Annie Mondino LOCATION: 1951 South Sunset Avenue ,REQUEST: The project consists of the development of a 2.53-acre site currently occupied by a single-family house,.a pump house, a barn, and various farming equipment. The applicant proposes to ' construct a 20-unit, single-family residential .detached housing project. The following entitlements are required to facilitate the project: (1) . A zone change to change the site's zoning classification from "Residential Agricultural" (R-N), Area District II to "Specific Plan No. 23" (SP-23). . (2) A tentative tract map to subdivide the 2.6-acre site into 20 single-family residential lots and one common lot for private streets and common areas. (3) A precise plan for the site design and architecture of the proposed dwellings. (4) A tree removal permit for the removal of specific trees on site. ZAPLANCOWSUMACTS\SumActs 2005\12 19 05 sum act adjourned mtg.doc Planning Commission Summary of Action Page 2 — December 19, 2005 COMMENTS: Eric Everhart, representing the applicant, John Scheuplein and Royall Brown spoke in favor of the project. Joanne Wilner spoke in opposition. Mr. Everhart presented a power point presentation of the proposed project. There was a discussion by the Commission regarding ingress and egress from the proposed development, whether or not the West Covina Historical Society had been notified of the project, the adequacy of the proposed parking, parking for recreational vehicles within the development, the proposed price of the homes and the project's possible impact on traffic on Sunset Avenue. It was the consensus of the Commission that the proposed project would be an asset to the surrounding area. The Commission also expressed their support of the proposed housing development. Motion by Rozatti, seconded by Redholtz, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried 4-0 (Thrasher absent). Motion by Rozatti, seconded by Redholtz, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 05-5087, recommending to the City Council certification of the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for Zone Change No. 05-09, Tentative Tract Map No. 63356, Precise Plan No. 05-14 and Tree Removal Permit No. 05-06. Motion carried 4-0 (Thrasher absent). Motion by Rozatti, seconded by Redholtz, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried 4-0 (Thrasher absent). . Motion by Rozatti, seconded by Redholtz, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 05-5088, recommending to the City Council approval of Zone Change No. 05-09. Motion carried 4-0 (Thrasher absent). Motion by Rozatti, seconded by Redholtz, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried 4-0 (Thrasher absent). Motion by Rozatti, seconded by Redholtz, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 05-5089 approving Tentative Tract Map No. 63356. Motion carried 4-0 (Thrasher absent). Motion by Rozatti; seconded by Redholtz, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried 4-0 (Thrasher absent). Motion by Rozatti, seconded by Redholtz, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 05-5090 approving Precise Plan No. 05- 15 and Tree Removal Permit No. 05-06. Motion carried 4-0 (Thrasher absent). (5) _ PRECISE PLAN NO. 04-09 NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT APPLICANT: RHL Design Group, Inc. LOCATION: 2700 East Garvey Avenue South (Crestview Cadillac) REQUEST: The project consists of a request for a precise plan to construct a 75,855-square foot, four-story parking garage and a 4,170-square foot addition to an existing auto dealership (Crestview Cadillac). The proposal will result in exterior modification to the existing dealership building. The site is currently occupied by 34,494-square feet of Z:\PLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2005\12 19 05 sum act adjourned mtg.doc Planning Commission Summary of Action Page 3 - December 19, 2005 building space consisting of the auto dealership office, car wash, and -paint booth. The project is located in the "Medium Commercial" (C-2) Zone. COMMENTS: Bob. Superneau, representing RHL Design Group, and John Scheuplein spoke in favor of the project. No one spoke in opposition. There was a discussion by the Commission regarding the concerns of neighbors Robert and Denise Walker, and how best to mitigate them. In addition, the Commission discussed the restrictions regarding the use of a public, address -system, the proposed' architectural design of the structure, the use of significant trees to help shield the parking structure from view of the residents; the applicant's' agreement to address the Walker's concerns by moving the building ten feet, landscaping with large trees and removing any windows from the south side of the building. It was the consensus of the Commission that this parking structure would be harmonious with the surrounding area and improve the applicant's visibility from the freeway. Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Rozatti, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried 4-0 (Thrasher absent). Motion by Redholtz; seconded by Rozatti, ° to waive further reading of the ,body of the' resolution and adopt Resolution No. 05-5091, certifying. the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for Precise Plan No. 04-09. Motion carried 4-0 (Thrasher absent). Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Rozatti, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried 4-0 (Thrasher absent). Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Rozatti, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 05-5092 approving Precise Plan No. 04- 09. Motion carried 4-0 (Thrasher absent). (6) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.05-20 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION APPLICANT: Joon Lee, Haru Shushi LOCATION: 1032 West Covina Parkway, West Covina Parkway Plaza REQUEST: The project consists of a request for a 'conditional use permit to allow the on -sale general service of beer and wine within an existing 2,400-square foot restaurant. The project is located in the "Neighborhood Commercial".(N-C) Zone. COMMENTS: William Chung; representing the applicant, and: John Scheuplein address the Commission in favor of the project.. No one spoke in opposition. There was a short discussion by the Commission regarding the service of beer and wine in conjunction with food. It was the consensus of the Commission that this request was harmonious with. surrounding businesses and would be an asset to the surrounding area. Motion by Sotelo; seconded by Redholtz, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried,4-0 (Thrasher absent).- Z:\PLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2005\12 19 05 sum act adjourned mtg.doc Planning Commission Summary of Action Page 4 — December 19, 2005 Motion by Sotelo, seconded by Redholtz, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 05-5093 approving Conditional Use Permit No. 05-20. Motion carried 4-0 (Thrasher absent). D. NON -HEARING ITEMS (1) PLANNING COMMISSION AUTHORIZED PLANNING DIRECTOR'S MODIFICATION NO. 05-20 TO PRECISE PLAN NO. 05-06 APPLICANT: Pacific Land Development LOCATION: 2831 Eastland Center Drive This project is a proposal to modify the architecture of the Target store at Eastland Center. The approval would allow for the applicant to modify the architecture approved by the Planning Commission on July 12, 2005. COMMENTS: Fred Frail, representing the applicant, Sherry Frazier and Royall Brown spoke in favor of the request. No one spoke in opposition. There was a brief discussion regarding the removal of the garden center "and what will take its place in the store. It was the consensus of the Commission that this request was consistent with surrounding area and would be harmonious with other uses in the shopping center. Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Sotelo, to approve Planning Commission authorized Planning Director's Modification No. 05-20 to Precise Plan No. 05-06. Motion carried 4-0 (Thrasher absent). E. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None F. COMMISSION REPORTS/COMMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (1) CITY COUNCIL ACTION: None (2) PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT: a.) Summary of Subcommittee Review G. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Roe, seconded by Redholtz, to adjourn the meeting in memory of Lloyd Leggett, former Planning Commissioner Stuart York's .step father, at .8:40 p.m. Motion carried 4-0 (Thrasher absent). Z:\PLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2005\12 19 05 sum act adjourned mtg.doc