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02-07-2006 - Summary of Actions - Regular Meeting of Planning Commission of 01/24/06City of West Covina Memorandum AGENDA ITEM NO. D-1 c DATE: February 7, 2006 SUMMARY OF ACTIONS REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF WEST COVINA January tQ, 2006 Aq COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: ABSENT: CITY STAFF PRESENT: Roe, Sotelo, Redholtz, Rozatti Thrasher McIsaac, Anderson, Dettor and de Zara APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None A. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Bernie Wilner — regarding regulations on exterior colors for businesses and a status report on improvements at Galster Park. B. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. FORTHCOMING PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE 2. EXTENSION OF TIME PRECISE PLAN NO. 03-10 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 03-18 APPLICANT: West Covina Toyota LOCATION: 1800 East Garvey Avenue North The applicant is requesting the second one-year extension of time on the above -referenced items. 3. EXTENSION OF TIME PRECISE PLAN NO. 03-04 APPLICANT: Abell-Helou Developers LOCATION: Southeast corner of Hollenbeck Street and Garvey Avenue North The applicant is requesting the second one-year extension of time on the above -referenced item. 4. EXTENSION OF TIME CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 03-19 APPLICANT: Hector Magana LOCATION: 3209 East Cortez Street The applicant is requesting the second one-year extension of time on the above -referenced item. Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Sotelo, to approve the items listed. Motion carried 4-0 (Thrasher absent). ZAPLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2006\1.10.06 sum act.doc\Isd Planning Commission Summary of Action Page 2 — January 10, 2006 C. PUBLIC HEARINGS (1) ZONE CHANGE NO. 05-11 PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT APPLICANT: Andrew McIntyre, The McIntyre Company LOCATION: 1838 East Workman Avenue REQUEST: The applicant is requesting a zone change from "Multiple - Family Residential" (MF-20) Zone, to Specific Plan No. 22 (SP-22) Zone. A precise plan, tentative parcel map and variance were previously approved to develop a 24-unit condominium project on the property. The zone change will facilitate the project with specific development standards tailored to the property and use. .K�I�i�hl�llli,� Staff requested that this matter be continued to the January 24, 2006 meeting to allow sufficient time for a new public hearing notice to be mailed. Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Rozatti, to continue this item to January 24, 2006. Motion carried 4-0 (Thrasher absent). (2) PRECISE PLAN NO. 05-12 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 05-18 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION APPLICANT: East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Center LOCATION: 1203 West Puente Avenue REQUEST: The applicant is requesting a precise plan to demolish the existing 1,956-square foot multipurpose building and construct a new 3,520-square foot multipurpose building in its place. The applicant is also requesting a revision to the conditional use permit for the operation of a community center. The site is located in the "Single -Family Residential" (R-1) Zone, Area District I. COMMENTS: Koz Kishimoto, architect, representing the applicants, spoke in favor of the application. No one spoke in opposition. There was a short discussion by the Commission regarding the location of the trash bin, the proposed landscaping and the restriction on the maximum capacity of the assembly room. It was the consensus of the Commission that the new building would be an asset to the community and that it would not be detrimental to the surrounding neighborhood. 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. 06-5094, approving Precise Plan No. 05- 12. Motion carried 4-0 (Thrasher absent). Z:\PLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2006\1.10.06 sum act.doc Planning Commission Summary of Action Page 3 — January 10, 2006 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. 06-5095 approving Conditional Use Permit No. 05-18. Motion carried 4-0 (Thrasher absent.) (3) ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT NO. OS-39 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION APPLICANT: Ajit Singh, R. S. Liquor LOCATION: 551 East Francisquito Avenue REQUEST: The applicant is requesting an administrative use permit for off -sale alcohol in an existing convenience store. As defined by the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, the existing convenience store is located within an area of "undue concentration" as there are two existing markets with off -sale alcohol within 200 feet. COMMENTS: Alan Forester, Esq., representing the applicant, spoke in favor of the request. Mr. Mohammed, Joanne Wilner, Lloyd Johnson and Guadalupe Ornelas spoke in opposition. Lieutenant Mark Dettor, representing the West Covina Police Department, addressed the Commission regarding the number of calls for service and types of crimes reported in the area. He told the. Commission that West Covina Police did not support the granting of this request and pointed out that alcoholic beverages were available for purchase at three other locations at that intersection. It was the consensus of the Commission that due to a large number of calls for service and crime reports in the area, and based on the recommendation of the Police Department, this application should be denied. The Commission also concurred that there were already enough businesses offering the sale of alcoholic beverages in the area. Motion by Rozatti, seconded by Sotelo, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried 4-0 (Thrasher absent). Motion by Rozatti, second by Sotelo, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 06-5096, denying Administrative Use Permit No. 05-39. Motion carried 4-0 (Thrasher absent). (4) PRECISE PLAN NO. 05-16 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 05-21 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION APPLICANT: STDR Architects for California Pizza Kitchen LOCATION: 110 South California Avenue — Westfield Shopping Town West Covina REQUEST: The project consists of an application for a precise plan for the construction of a 6,000-square foot restaurant with an outdoor patio. The proposed restaurant building will be located at the northeasterly portion of the Westfield Shopping Town, near the I-10 Freeway offramp. The project also includes a request for a conditional use permit Z:\PLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2006\1.10.06 sum act.doc Planning Commission Summary of Action Page 4 — January 10, 2006 to allow the on -sale service of alcohol in conjunction with the restaurant. COMMENTS: Mike Riley, STDR Architects, Lloyd Johnson and Bernie Wilner spoke in favor of the application. No one spoke in opposition. The Commission gave consideration to the traffic patterns in the area of the proposed location and considered several different options. It was the consensus of the Commission that the City of West Covina would have to work with businesses in the area to improve the traffic congestion in the area. In addition, the Commission considered the proposed hours of operation and the proposed conditions of approval. Mr. Riley, representing the applicant, agreed to all conditions of approval. Finally, it was agreed that this request was consistent with the surrounding area and would not be a detriment to the existing businesses. 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. 06-5097, approving Precise Plan No. 05-16, as amended. 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. 06-5098, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 05-21, as amended. Motion carried 4-0 (Thrasher absent). D. NON -HEARING ITEMS (1) STUDY SESSION ART IN PUBLIC PLACES The Art in Public Places ordinance was approved by the City Council in the fall of 2004. The ordinance establishes the Planning Commission as having authority to approve public art. The ordinance suggests that public art guidelines be created to assist applicants in understanding the process and requirements. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission provide comment and direction as appropriate. COMMENTS: Planning Director Doug McIsaac told the Commission that several developers had opted to deposit in -lieu fees into a special account instead of providing art work in their projects. He also said that the Ordinance assigned them the responsibility of setting guidelines for the artwork. There was a discussion by the Commission regarding the cost of a consultant, the amount on deposit so far and the types of art they might consider acceptable. Joanne Wilner and Royall Brown regarding types of art projects they would like to see in the City. It was the consensus of the Commission to direct staff to send out a request for proposals for a consultant to help establish guidelines for art in public places. Z:\PLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2006\1.10.06 sum act.doc • �J Planning Commission Summary of Action Page 5 — January 10, 2006 E. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None F. COMMISSION REPORTS/COMMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Roe — announced his appointment to Human Resources Commission, effective immediately. Redholtz — regarding possible Planning Commission tours of development sites, review of sign criteria for possible update and completion date for Clippinger. Sotelo and Rozatti — wished Roe good luck on Human Resources Commission. (1) CITY COUNCIL ACTION: January 17, 2006 meeting -Appeal of Precise Plan No. 04-09 (RHL Design Group, Inc.) -Zone Change No. 05-09 (Olson Company for Annie Mondino) -General Plan Amendment No. 04-03 and Zone Change No. 04-03 (Dynamic Investments) -Status of General Plan Update -Status of Downtown Conceptual Plan (2) PLANNING -DIRECTOR'S REPORT: -Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration, January 16, 2005 in Civic Center. -Brown Act Training, January 26, 2006 for Commissioners and staff. -Thanked Chairman Roe for his service to the Planning Commission. G. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Rozatti, to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m. Motion carried 4-0 (Thrasher absent). Z:\PLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2006\1.10.06 sum act.doc City of West Covina Memorandum AGENDA ITEM NO. D-1 c DATE: February 7, 2006 SUMMARY OF ACTIONS REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF WEST COVINA January 24, 2006 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Fisher, Redholtz, Rozatti, Sotelo and Thrasher ABSENT: None CITY STAFF PRESENT: McIsaac, Nichols, Yauchzee, Anderson, Garcia, Lee, Morales, de Zara Motion by Thrasher, seconded by Sotelo, to move the Election of • Officers to the first place on the agenda. Motion carried 5-0. ELECTION OF OFFICERS John Scheuplein - regarding election of interim officers and support of Redholtz for Chairperson. John Shewmaker — regarding election of interim officers and support of Redholtz for Chairperson. Lloyd Johnson — regarding his support for Rozatti as interim Chairperson. Planning Director Doug McIsaac opened the nominations for interim Chairperson. Motion by Sotelo, seconded by Thrasher, to nominate Rozatti as interim Chairperson. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Sotelo, seconded by Thrasher, to close nominations and elect Rozatti interim Chairperson. Motion carried 5-0. Chairperson Rozatti opened the nominations for interim Vice Chairperson. Motion by Fisher, seconded by Sotelo, to nominate Redholtz as interim Vice Chairperson. Motion carried 4-1 (Thrasher opposed). Motion by Fisher, seconded by Sotelo, to close nominations and elect Redholtz as interim Vice Chairperson. Motion carried 4-1 (Thrasher opposed). APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting, December 13, 2005 Adjourned Regular Meeting, December 19, 2005 Regular Meeting, January 10, 2006 Motion by Sotelo, seconded by Redholtz, to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion carried 4-0 (Thrasher abstained). ZAPLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2006\1.24.06 sum act.doc Planning Commission Summary of Action Page 2 — January 24, 2006 A. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Joanne Wilner — regarding reading testimony received by e-mail, letter or telephone call into the record. B. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. FORTHCOMING PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE Receive and file. 2. EXTENSION OF TIME TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 53667 APPLICANT: South Hills Home Partnership LOCATION: Inspiration Point (South Hills Subdivision) The applicant is requesting the third and final one-year extension of time on the above -referenced item. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION AUTHORIZED PLANNING DIRECTOR'S MODIFICATION NO.05-28 APPLICANT: John Burfiend LOCATION: 2020 Thomas Place The applicant is requesting a modification to the rear setback to encroach approximately four feet, two inches into the required ten -foot setback in the "Planned Community Development" (PCD-1) Zone. Recommendation to approve Planning Director's Modification No. 05-28. There was a short discussion regarding Item No. B-2. Commissioner Thrasher indicated that he needed. more information regarding this request. Motion by Thrasher, seconded by Redholtz, to continue the consideration of Item No. B-2 until February 14, 2006. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Thrasher, seconded by Sotelo, to approve Item Nos. B-1 and B- 3. Motion carried 5-0. C. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING (1) ZONE CHANGE NO. 05-11 PREVIOUSLY -CERTIFIED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT APPLICANT: Andrew McIntyre, The McIntyre Company LOCATION: 1838 East Workman Avenue REQUEST: The applicant is requesting a zone change from "Multiple - Family Residential" (MF-20) Zone, to Specific Plan No. 22 (SP-22) Zone. A precise plan, tentative parcel map and variance were previously approved to develop a 24-unit condominium project on the property. The zone change will facilitate the project with specific development standards tailored to the property and use. Z:\PLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2006\1.24.06 sum act.doc Planning Commission Summary of Action Page 3 — January 24, 2006 COMMENTS: Andrew McIntyre, applicant, and Bill McIntyre spoke in favor of the application. Royall Brown, Joanne Wilner and John Scheuplein spoke in opposition. During testimony, the opponents expressed their concern with variances associated with the project, density, lack of open space for children to play in, the lack of a provision prohibiting the parking of recreational vehicles in the development, and traffic congestion in the area. During rebuttal, Bill McIntyre answered questions by the Commission regarding the plans that were previously approved for this property. There was a discussion by the Commission regarding the adoption of specific plans, the concerns voiced by the opponents and the letter of opposition from the attorney representing the car dealership next door to the project. It was the consensus of the Commission that the specific plan would be consistent ,with other uses in the area and would not have a detrimental impact on properties located in the neighborhood. Motion by Thrasher, seconded by Redholtz, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Thrasher, seconded by Redholtz, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 06-5099, recommending to the City Council, approval of Zone Change No. 05-11. Motion carried 5-0. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS (2) PRECISE PLAN NO. 05-17 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION APPLICANT: Kevin Hall, Penske Realty LOCATION: 2016 East Garvey Avenue South REQUEST: The project' consists of a request for a precise plan to remodel an existing 34,911-square foot automobile dealership and make minor alterations to the parking lot. The existing 7,602-square foot showroom will be demolished and replaced with a 9,284-square foot showroom. COMMENTS: Kevin Hall, applicant, Jesus Delgadillo, and Ron Brown, representing Penske Mercedes, spoke in favor of the application. No one spoke in opposition. Mr. Delgadillo told the Commission he lives adjacent to the subject property and asked if there was a time frame for the completion of the project. Mr. Brown estimated that the construction would be completed in approximately eight months. There was a short discussion by the Commission regarding the removal of trees, the construction time line and the use of a public address system in conjunction with the new dealership. Mr. Brown informed the Commission that the dealership would primarily use walkie-talkies instead of a public address system. It was the consensus of the Commission that this use would not be detrimental to surrounding properties and was in conformance with other uses in the area. Z:\PLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2006\1.24.06 sum act.doc Planning Commission Summary of Action Page 4 — January 24, 2006 Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Sotelo, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Sotelo, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 06-5100, approving Precise Plan No. 05- 17. Motion carried 5-0. (3) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 05-01 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION APPLICANT: MMIT for Verizon Wireless LOCATION: 2655 South Citrus Street (South Hills Country Club) REQUEST: The applicant is requesting the approval of a conditional use permit to install a 63-foot high wireless communications tower that will be designed as a mock pine tree (Monopine) to be located north of the tennis courts and east of the improved parking lot. Three sets of four antennas will be located on the structure and equipment and a generator will be installed on the site. COMMENTS: Commissioner Fisher recused himself since he lives within 300 feet of the property and left the dais. Tom Mundl, representing the applicants spoke in favor of the application. Shelly Zahiet-Egbert, Bill Hetzel, Shari Nign and Peter Miller spoke in opposition. The opponents expressed their concerns with the safety of the cell tower, the aesthetics of the monopine, possible noise associated with the generator, loss of property value and view due to the location of the monopine and the lack of sufficient time to prepare for this hearing. There was a lengthy discussion by the Commission regarding the issues presented during the public hearing. In addition, the Commission considered whether or not the proposed location would be the best location for the wireless tower, since it would be visible to residents in the vicinity. The applicant indicated that this was the third location proposed and that there had been opposition to the two other locations, previous to this one. Commissioner Sotelo and Chairperson Rozatti expressed their desire to give consideration to the concerns of the opponents and indicated that they would not support the request. Commissioners Reholtz and Thrasher stated their belief that the applicants had attempted to arrive at a solution that would satisfy everyone. Also, they stated their belief that the monopine would not be as visible and would not have a detrimental effect on the surrounding properties. Motion by Thrasher, seconded by Redholtz, to adopt findings as recommended. Motion failed 2-2 (Rozatti, Sotelo opposed). Motion by Thrasher, seconded by Redholtz, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 06-5101. Motion failed 272 (Rozatti, Sotelo opposed). Planning Director McIsaac stated that since the application failed to receive a majority of votes for approval, the application was effectively denied. Z:\PLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2006\1.24.06 sum act.doc Planning Commission Summary of Action Page 5 — January 24, 2006 (4) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.:05-17 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION APPLICANT: Juan and Adriana Ochoa LOCATION:- 1132 South Willow Avenue REQUEST: The project consists of a request for a conditional use permit to construct a second family unit on a single-family residential property. The second family unit will be 640- square feet with a 777-square foot attached garage. The project is located in the "Single -Family Residential" (R-1) Zone, Area District I. COMMENTS: Robert Graciano, representing the applicants, John Scheuplein and Royall Brown spoke in favor of application. Joanne Wilner spoke in opposition. During the testimony, Mr. Graciano told the Commission that it was the owner's intention to live on the property with his brother and build a workshop for his personal use. Ms. Wilner expressed her belief -that the large garage could be unlawfully converted into living space and rented out, or a commercial business could be conducted in the workshop. There was a discussion by the Commission regarding the size of the proposed garage, the filing of a covenant that would prohibit anyone from converting the garage to living space, and other' similar properties in the area. It was the consensus of the Commission that the proposed use was consistent with other homes in the area' and would not have a detrimental effect on the surrounding neighborhood. Motion by Thrasher, seconded by Redholtz; to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Thrasher, seconded by Redholtz, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 06-5101, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 05-17. Motion carried 5-0. (5) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 05-22 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION APPLICANT: Manfred and Christina Hoffman LOCATION: 3161 Hunter Place REQUEST: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow an addition to an existing. 4,637-square foot single-family home (including a 766-square foot garage). The proposal is to add a 449-square foot first -story and a 496-square foot second -story addition. The house with the proposed addition will be 5,582 square feet (including a 766-square foot garage). The applicant is also requesting to add a 90-square foot balcony., The project is located in the "Single -Family Residential" (R-1) Zone, Area District V. COMMENTS: John B. Luttrell, architect representing the applicants, spoke in favor of the application. No one spoke in opposition. Mr. Luttrell told the Commission that the applicants wanted to improve. the entrance to their home and add,a fitness room to their master bedroom. Z:\PLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2006\1.24.06 sum act.doc Planning Commission Summary of Action Page 6 — January 24, 2006 There was a discussion by the Commission regarding the request by the applicants. It was the consensus of the Commission that the proposed addition was consistent with the neighborhood and would not have a detrimental effect on the surrounding properties. Motion by Thrasher, seconded by Fisher, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Thrasher, seconded by Fisher, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 06-5102, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 05-22. Motion carried 5-0., D. NON -HEARING ITEMS None E. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None F. COMMISSION REPORTS/COMMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Redholtz — regarding updating of the City of West Covina web page. Rozatti — regarding purchase of City of West Covina shirts for the Planning Commission. (1) CITY COUNCIL ACTION: None (2) PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT: a.) Summary of Subcommittee Review Joanne Wilner — regarding Design Review Subcommittee. -Galster Park award of bid, March 7, 2006. -Clippinger Hummer due to be completed March 15, 2006. -Introduction of new Planning Associate Ron Garcia. -Planning Commissioner's Institute, March 22 — 24, 2006 -Extension course on urban design, March 10. G. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Sotelo, seconded by Fisher, to ' adjourn the meeting in memory "of Chairperson Rozatti's mother; Gloria Mc Cready, at 10:40 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. Z:\PLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2006\1.24.06 sum act.doc