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02-05-2008 - Summary of Actions - Regular Meeting of Planning Commission - 01/22/08City of West Covina Memorandum AGENDA ITEM NO. D-2c DATEFebruary 5, 2008 SUMMARY OF ACTIONS REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF WEST COVINA January 22, 2008 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Fisher, Redholtz, Rozatti, Sotelo and Stewart ABSENT: None CITY STAFF PRESENT: McIsaac, Anderson, Garcia, Holtz and de Zara APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting, January 8, 2008 The minutes were approved as amended. A. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Royall Brown — regarding the Pacific Communities development. B. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. FORTHCOMING PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE 2 REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 07-11 (ON -SALE ALCOHOL) APPLICANT: John Yu LOCATION: 2560 East Amar Road Review of operation. Recommendation to receive and file report. Motion by Stewart, seconded by Redholtz, to approve the items listed. Motion carried 5-0. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS (1) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 07-16 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION APPLICANT: Valencia Heights Water Company LOCATION: South side of Garvey Avenue South, East of Barranca Street REQUEST: The project consists of a request for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a new water well. The project will be located on a 7,348- square foot vacant lot located in the "Neighborhood -Commercial" (N-C) Zone. COMMENTS: Dave Michalko, General Manager of Valencia Heights Water Company, spoke in favor of the project. No one spoke in opposition. Z:\PLANCOM\SUMACTS\SUrnActs 2008\1.22.08 summary of actions.doc Planning Commission Summary of Action Page 2 — January 22, 2008 There was a discussion by the Commission regarding the hours of construction and the duration of the construction of the water well, as well as notification to the residents and property owners in the area. The Commission also discussed the landscaping plan and indicated that they would be in favor of additional landscaping on this property. Motion by Stewart, seconded by Fisher, to adopt findings as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Stewart, seconded by Fisher, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 08-5259, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 07-16. Motion carried 5-0. (2) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 07-17 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION APPLICANT: Peter and Kim Lim LOCATION: 405 South Astell Avenue REQUEST: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit for a "large home" (a home that exceeds the maximum allowable floor area by more than 25 percent). The proposal consists of a 485-square foot first -story addition and a 1,256-square foot second -story addition to an existing 1,543-square foot single- family home (including a 358-square foot attached garage). The house with the proposed addition. would be 3,392 square feet (including a 466-square foot attached garage). The proposal also includes a 200-square foot overhead trellis in the rear yard of the subject property that replaces an existing 200-square foot patio cover. The project is located in the "Single -Family Residential" (R-1) Zone, Area District I. COMMENTS: Greg McLean, representing the applicants; spoke in favor of the project. Desiree Cabana, Joanne Wilner, Royall Brown and Lloyd Johnson spoke in opposition. There was a discussion by the Commission regarding the size of the addition and whether or not a two-story home would be out of character for the neighborhood. The Commission stated that since two-story homes already existed in the area, they would not be opposed to a second -story addition. However, it was the consensus of the Commission that the proposed second story was too large and should be reduced. Mr. McLean stated that the applicants were willing to redesign the proposed addition and requested that this matter be tabled until the applicants were ready to resubmit an amended plan. Motion by Fisher, seconded by Redholtz, to table this matter until further notice. Motion carried 5-0. D. NON -HEARING ITEMS (1) STUDY SESSION ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ANNUAL PLAN The review of an annual plan for City -initiated artwork. The review includes estimated budget and suggested artwork or programs. Z:\PLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2008\1.22.08 summary of actions.doc Planning Commission Summary of Action Page. 3 — January 22, 2008 Staff recommends that the Planning Commission provide comment and direction as appropriate. COMMENTS: Joanne Wilner addressed the Commission regarding this matter. There was a discussion by the Commission regarding the approved artist list and the suggestions from Ms. Elwood regarding the first •public art projects. Among the matters discussed was Ms. Elwood's suggestion for the implementation of a temporary public art project in which the artwork would be displayed for a short period of time, and then changed to another display. In addition, the Commission indicated that they would favor advertising of the art displays .to help attract visitors to the display. Further, the Commission discussed the possibility that the art displays could help businesses by drawing potential customers to the area and the possible areas within the City that would benefit from a public art project. Also during the discussion the Commission considered the approved artist list.- Ms. Elwood suggested that the list contain approximately 40, names of artists and that the list should contain artists who work in a variety of mediums. There was also consideration given to the process for selecting artists, the anticipated budget for art in public places, and the various ways the City could utilize to, advertise the public art displays. Staff suggested that the matters discussed by the Commission be provided to the Commission at a later date for adoption. The Commission concurred with that suggestion. E. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None . F. COMMISSION REPORTS/COMMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Redholtz — regarding opening of . Big League Dreams and status of Quail Ridge shopping center: Sotelo — regarding Big League Dreams opening, 24-Hour Fitness opening and the opening of a new bridal shop in the area. Fisher — regarding placing garage sizes on the agenda for discussion. �I) CITY COUNCIL ACTION: February 5, 2008 meeting: -Consideration of establishment of a Public Arts Commission (2) PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:' -Planning Aide Amy Davis promotion to Planning Assistant. G. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Rozatti, seconded by" Stewart, to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. Z:\PLANCOM\SUMACTS\SumActs 2008\1.22.08°summary of actions.doc