12-19-2006 - Summary of Actions - Regular Meeting of Planning Commission - 12/12/06City of West Covina
Memorandum
AGENDA
ITEM NO. D-2 c
DATE: December 19, 2006
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF WEST COVINA
December 12, 2006
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
ABSENT:
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Fisher, Redholtz, Rozatti,and Sotelo
Thrasher
McIsaac, Anderson, Garcia and Li
Regular meeting, November 28, 2006
The minutes were approved as presented.
A. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Royall Brown — regarding water reclamation at BKK site.
Lloyd Johnson — regarding thanks to veterans.
Tyra Mason — regarding upcoming events in West Covina and the West Covina
Farmer's Market.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
I. FORTHCOMING PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS AND
PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 06-01
PRECISE PLAN NO. 06-09
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.65593
VARIANCE NO. 06-01
ADOPTION OF DENIAL RESOLUTIONS
APPLICANT: Mark Gleiberman (MG Properties)
LOCATION: 2900-2944 East Virginia Avenue
Adoption of Resolution No. 06-5192, denying Conditional Use Permit No.
06-01
Adoption of Resolution No. 06-5193, denying Precise Plan No. 06-09.
Adoption of Resolution No. 06-5194, denying Tentative Tract Map No.
65593.
Adoption of Resolution No. 06-5195, denying Variance No. 06-01.
Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Fisher, to approve the items listed.
Motion carried 4-0 (Thrasher absent).
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C. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
(1)
ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT NO. 06-46
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Marco Diaz
LOCATION: 1735 West Roseway Street
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting an addition to an existing 1,193-
square foot single-family home (including a 259-square foot
attached garage). The project consists of a 644-square foot
first -story addition and a 1,433-square foot second -story
addition, for a total of 2,077 square feet. The house with the
proposed addition would be 3,270 square feet (including
attached 436-square foot garage). The project is located in
the "Single -Family Residential" (R-1) Zone, Area District I.
COMMENTS:
Marco Diaz, applicant, and Julian Velasco, property owner, spoke in favor of the
application. Donald Walters spoke in opposition.
There was a discussion by the Commission regarding the proposed size of the
house and the recommendations by the Design Review Subcommittee. The
Commission also considered the size of the lot, the proposed square footage of the
addition, the proposed lot coverage and whether or not this home would be
harmonious with the surrounding area.
It was the consensus of the Commission that the home was still too large for the
surrounding area. The Commission also expressed their preference for a single -
story addition, rather than a two-story home. The applicant requested that this
matter be continued to allow him time to work with staff to reduce the proposed
square footage of the home.
Motion by Sotelo, seconded by Fisher, to continue this matter to January 23, 2007.
Motion carried 4-0 (Thrasher absent).
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS
(2)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 06-22
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Daniel Chen
LOCATION: 1551 South Alpine Drive
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting an addition to an existing 4,730-
square foot two-story, single-family home (including a 707-
square foot garage). The proposal is to add a 517-square foot
first -story and a 408-square foot second -story addition. The
house with the proposed addition will be 5,655 square feet
(including a 707-square foot garage). Additionally, the
applicant is proposing to add two second -story decks: 234
square feet and 102 square feet at the rear of the home. The
project is located in the "Single -Family Residential" (R-1)
Zone, Area District V.
COMMENTS:
Edward Fong, representing the applicant, spoke in favor of the proposal. No one
spoke in opposition.
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The Commission considered the proposed decks and addition. Mr. Fong also
answered questions by the Commission regarding the proposed addition and the
existing deck.
It was the consensus of the Commission that the proposed addition would be
harmonious with the surrounding neighborhood.
Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Sotelo, to adopt findings as recommended by
staff. Motion carried 4-0 (Thrasher absent).
Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Sotelo, to waive further reading of the body of
the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 06-5196, approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 06-22. Motion carried 4-0 (Thrasher absent).
(3)
ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT NO. 06-53
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Don C. Quinine
LOCATION: 3577 East Hillhaven Drive
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of an administrative use
permit for an addition to an existing single-family residence.
The proposal consists of a 1,069-square foot first -story
addition and a 697-square foot second -story addition, for a
total of 1,766 square feet. The house with the proposed
addition would be 3,489 square feet. The project is located
in the "Single -Family Residential" (R-1) Zone, Area District
IIA.
COMMENTS:
Jaime Jaffo, property owner, and Don C. Quinine, applicant, spoke in favor of the
project. Royall Brown spoke in opposition.
The property owner submitted pictures to the Commission to illustrate the fact
that the slope limits his ability to add on to his home. There was a discussion by
the Commission regarding the privacy of the adjacent residents, the size of the
proposed addition, staff s recommendation to remove the balcony and the slope of
the property.
It was the consensus of the Commission that, while they supported the second -
story addition, the square footage of the second story should be reduced. The
applicant requested that this matter be continued to allow him time to meet with
staff and modify the proposed plans.
Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Sotelo, to continue this matter to January 9,
2007. Motion carried 4-0 (Thrasher absent).
D. NON -HEARING ITEMS
None
E. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
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F. COMMISSION REPORTS/COMMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Rozatti — regarding the grand opening of California Pizza Kitchen, Northgate
Market and the Rotary Club's "Families In Need" program.
Sotelo — wished everyone Happy Holidays.
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Rozatti — wished everyone Happy Holidays.
(1)
CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
December 19, 2006 regular meeting:
-Appeal of Planning Commission denial of Administrative Use Permit No. 06-49,
501 North Vincent Avenue.
-Appeal of Planning Commission denial of Tree Removal Permit No. 06-08, 1007
Sunkist Avenue.
-Woodside Village Master Plan Amendment No. 10
(2)
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
a.) Summary of Subcommittee Review
G. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Fisher, seconded by Redholtz, to adjourn the meeting at 8:51 p.m. in
memory of Katherine Castucci. Motion carried 4-0 (Thrasher absent).
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