01-16-2007 - Summary of Actions - Regular Meeting of Planning Commission - 01/09/07City of West Covina
Memorandum
AGENDA
ITEM NO. D-2b
DATE: January 16, 2007
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF WEST COVINA
January 9, 2007
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
ABSENT:
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Fisher, Redholtz, Rozatti, Sotelo and Thrasher
None
Regular meeting, December 12, 2006
McIsaac, Anderson, Garcia, Li, de Zara
The minutes were approved as submitted.
A. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Joanne Wilner — regarding the mapping of cell phone towers.
Royall Brown — regarding the City Council consideration of the development of
the lower plateau at Shadow Oak Park.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. FORTHCOMING PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS AND
PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE
Motion by Sotelo, seconded by Fisher, to 'approve the items listed. Motion
carried 5-0: ,
C. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
(1)
ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT NO. 06-53
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Don C. Quinine
LOCATION: 3577 East Hillhaven Drive
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting an administrative use permit for
an addition to an existing 1,809-square foot single-family
home (including a 441-square foot attached garage). The
addition consists of a 397-square foot first -story addition and
a 944-square foot second -story addition, for a total 'of 1,341
square feet. The house with the proposed addition would be
3,150 square feet. The project is located in the "Single -
Family Residential" (R-1) Zone, Area District I. This matter
was continued from the meeting of December 12, 2006 to
allow for the size of the addition to be reduced.
COMMENTS:
Dori C.. Quinine, applicant, and Jaime Jasso, property owner, spoke in favor of the
application. Joanne Wilner spoke in opposition.
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There was a discussion by the Commission regarding the removal of the balcony
and the discrepancy in the square footage of the original plan.
The Commission also considered the efforts made by Mr. Quinine to work with
staff to make this home more compatible with the surrounding area. It was the
consensus of the Commission that the proposed addition to the home would not
be detrimental to the surrounding neighborhood.
Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Fisher, to adopt findings as recommended by
staff. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Fisher, to waive further reading of the body of
the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 07-5198, approving Administrative Use
Permit No. 06-53. Motion carried 5-0.
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS
(2)
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 06-04
ZONE CHANGE NO. 06-04
PRECISE PLAN NO.06-18
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 67864
VARIANCE NO. 06-21
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
APPLICANT: Charles Mautz
LOCATION: 850-856 South Sunset Avenue
REQUEST: The project consists of a request for a General Plan
amendment to change the land use designation from "Low
Medium Residential" (4.1 to 8.0 units per acre) to "Medium
High Residential' (15.1 to 20 units per acre) and a zone
change application to change the designation from
"Residential Agricultural' (R-A) to "Multiple -Family
Residential' (MF-20). A precise plan is proposed to
construct 20 condominium units and a tentative tract map to
subdivide the property. In addition, a , variance has been
requested to deviate from code requirements, including
ground coverage, lot width, recreational leisure space with a
minimum dimension of 50 feet, and building separation. The
site is 1.07 acres and is currently occupied by two single-
family homes, which will be demolished to construct the
condominiums.
COMMENTS:
Andrew McIntyre, .representing the applicant, spoke in favor of the project.
Jeremy Infrance, William B. Schafer and Edelia Fernandez spoke in opposition.
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant was requesting that this matter
be continued to allow them time to holda community meeting for the residents.
Mr. Infrance, Mr. Schafer and Mrs. Fernandez all indicated that they wished to
address the Commission in opposition.
It was the consensus of the Commission to continue this matter to the February
13, 2007 regular meeting.
Motion by Sotelo, seconded by Fisher, to continue this matter until February 13,
2007. Motion carried 5-0.
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(3)
PRECISE PLAN NO. 06-14
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
APPLICANT: Cadet Partners
LOCATION: 1200-1314 West Francisquito Avenue
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting a precise plan to allow for a
29,696-square foot addition to an existing retail center
(Sunset Square Shopping Center) on a 12.8-acre site. The
applicant is also proposing to remodel the facade of the
existing retail buildings on the easterly portion of the
shopping center.
COMMENTS:
Eddy Sutiono and Jack Nourafshan, representing the applicant, Lloyd Johnson and
Royall Brown spoke in favor of the request. No one spoke in opposition.
There was a discussion by the Commission regarding the proposed improvements
to the property. During the discussion, the Commission considered the ingress
and egress to the property, the accessibility to the parking at the rear of the
property, the removal of the temporary banners currently located on the property
and the types of new tenants the property owner hoped to attract to the center.
The Commission expressed their support of the renovation of the center and
agreed that this improvement would be beneficial to the City and immediate area.
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. 07-5199, certifying the Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impact for Precise Plan No. 06-14. Motion carried
5-0.
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. 07-5200, approving Precise Plan No.
06-14. Motion carried 5-0.
(4)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 06-24
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Lelizabeth Crisostomo
LOCATION: 535 South California Avenue, Pondahan Restaurant Cafe &
Bar
REQUEST: The project consists of a request for a conditional use
permit to allow the on -sale service of beer and wine within
a new 1,950-square foot restaurant. The project is located
in the "Neighborhood Commercial" (N-C) Zone.
COMMENTS:
Pochie Crisostomo and Lelizabeth Crisostomo, applicants, Joanne Wilner and
Bernie Wilner spoke in favor of the application. No one spoke in opposition.
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The, Commission had a discussion regarding the sign criteria for this center, the
type of cuisine that would be offered at the restaurant, the hours of operation and
the location of the restaurant in the center.
The Commission expressed their support of the project.
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. 07-5201, approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 06-24. Motion carried 5-0.
D. NON -HEARING ITEM
(1) •
STUDY SESSION
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 06-04
STORAGE CONTAINER
The proposed code amendment consists of certain amendments to Chapter 26
(Zoning) of the West Covina Municipal Code related to regulating storage
containers in Single -Family Residential zones.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission initiate a code amendment
regarding storage containers and provide comment and direction as appropriate.
COMMENTS:
Joanne Wilner, Bernie Wilner, Lloyd Johnson and Royall Brown commented on
this matter. There was a discussion by the Commission regarding the increased
use of temporary storage containers in residential zones. During the discussion,
the Commission indicated that they were in favor of regulating the use of the
containers in residential zones.
It was suggested by the Commission that the use of the containers should be
allowed when the property owner has an active building permit, or on a limited
basis for residents who are relocating. Staff was directed to draft a code
amendment regulating temporary storage containers in single-family residential
zones for review by the Planning Commission.
Motion by Thrasher, seconded by Sotelo, to waive further reading of the body of
the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 07-5202, initiating a code amendment
regarding storage containers in single-family residential zones. Motion carried 5-
0.
E. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
F. COMMISSION REPORTS/COMMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Redholtz — regarding the special City Council meeting to consider the development
at Shadow Oak Park.
Rozatti — wished everyone a Happy New Year.
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