02-07-2012 - Summary of Actions - Regular Meeting of Planning Commission - 01/24/12City of West Covina
Memorandum
AGENDA
ITEM NO. 2
DATE: February 7, 2012
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF WEST COVINA
January 24, 2012
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
ABSENT:
CITY STAFF PRESENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Redholtz, Sotelo; Holtz, Stewart and Carrico
None
Pasmant, Nichols, Anderson, Wong, Davis and
de Zara
Regular meeting, December 13, 2012 — The minutes were approved as submitted.
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OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Brian Lim — regarding three-month review of Emazing Lights
Leonel Sanchez — regarding Planning
Director's Modification No. 11 -3 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
Commission Authorized Planning
1. FORTHCOMING PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS AND
PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE
Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Stewart, to approve the items listed on the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
Item Nos. 2 and 3 were removed from the Consent Calendar for further
discussion.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION AUTHORIZED PLANNING DIRECTORS
MODIFICATION NO. 11-33 (Heard out of order)
APPLICATION: Leonel Sanchez
LOCATION: 2116 Art Place
The applicant is requesting to construct an attached 425-square foot rear -
yard guest house and 275-square foot covered patio that will encroach two
feet into the required ten -foot rear setback. The project is located within
the Woodside Village Master Plan and Planned Community Development
No. 1 (PCD No. 1) Zone and therefore requires Planning Commission
approval of the encroachment.
Recommendation to approve Planning Director's Modification No. 11-33.
COMMENTS:
Leonel Sanchez, applicant, spoke in favor of the request. The Commission
discussed the safety of the addition since it had been built without permits
and inspection by building officials. They also considered the
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encroachment as well as the applicant's desire to legalize the addition, and
have it inspected for safety and compliance with the building code.
Motion by Sotelo, seconded by Holtz, to approve Planning Commission
Authorized Planning Director's Modification No. 11-33. Motion carried
4-1 (Redholtz opposed.)
2. THREE-MONTH REVIEW
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 11-04
APPLICANT:, Brian Lim, Emazing Lights
LOCATION: 220 South Glendora Avenue
Review of operation. Recommendation to receive and file report..
COMMENTS:
Brian Lim, business owner, answered questions by the Cominission. The
Commission discussed the fees paid for various permits, the type of calls for
service from the West Covina Police Department, the citation for exceeding
the occupancy limit and staff s recommendation for another review in six
months. It was the consensus of the Commission to receive and file this
report and accept staff s recommendation for a six-month review.
Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Stewart, to receive and file the report and
accept staff s recommendation for a six-month review. Motion carried 4-1
(Sotelo opposed.)
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
(1)
VARIANCE NO. 11-17
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Tiffany Tang for Hibachi Teppan & Sushi
LOCATION: 450 S. Glendora Avenue 4101 (Samantha Courtyard
Shopping Center)
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of a variance to deviate
from on -site parking requirements to allow a 4,550-square
foot restaurant. The subject site is located in the "Service -
Commercial" (S-C) Zone.
a. Hear Staff report.
b. Public testimony.
C. Close public testimony and Commission discussion.
d. Staff to read Resolution numbers.
e. Motion/Second .to adopt Resolution approving/denying Variance
No. l 1-17.
COMMENTS:
Bao Dinh, representing the property owner, and Robert and Tiffany Tang,
applicants, spoke in favor of the request. No one spoke in opposition.
There was a discussion by the Commission regarding the proposed restaurant, and
the impact it would have on parking for other businesses in the center. It was the
consensus of the Commission that the restaurant would be a welcome
improvement to the center.
Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Stewart to adopt Resolution No. 12-5460,
approving Variance No. 11-17. Motion carried 5-0.
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D. NON -HEARING ITEMS
(1)
STUDY SESSION
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 11-06
ZONE CHANGE NO. 11-03
EQUESTRIAN OVERLAY ZONE
A study session to discuss the consideration of a code amendment to create an
`Equestrian Use Overlay Zone' on properties on the north side of Vanderhoof Drive.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission provide comment and direction as
appropriate.
COMMENTS:
Harold and Lucy Saldana, Darla Patterson, Brenda Newbold, Arlette Lyons,
Shelley Sanderson, Bob Walker, Jan Rainey, and Lynn Bradley addressed the
Commission regarding this matter.
There was a lengthy discussion by the Commission regarding various issues such
as the keeping of animals (including access to the bridal path), development of
residential additions on their properties, the addition of a "grandfather" clause to
allow residents to keep existing structures that may become non -compliant after
the code amendment, possible loss of property value if residential additions are
prohibited, preservation of the rural area, and requiring a conditional use permit
for residential additions to allow for notification to the neighbors. The
Commission also considered the definition and use of guesthouses and keeping
access to the private road open to all residents.
Staff was directed to schedule another study session for the February 28, 2012
regular meeting
E. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
F. COMMISSION REPORTS/COMMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Redholtz — regarding the opening of that 5 Guys Burgers and Fries.
Sotelo — regarding his visit to the new Chase Bank and reviewing the Code
requirements for public hearing notification.
Carrico - thanked City Manager Pasmant for his attendance and comments at this
meeting.
(1)
CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Special meeting, January 10, 2012 — Appeal of Planning Commission denial of
General Plan Amendment No. 11-01, Zone Change No. 11-01, Precise Plan No. 1I-
04, Tree Removal Permit No. 11-04, Variance No. 11-08, Tentative Tract Map No.
71595 was overturned by the City Council.
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(2)
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
a. Subcommittee minutes,
December .13, 2011
b. Project Status Report
G. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Redholtz, seconded by Stewart, to adjourn the meeting at 9:42 p.m. in
memory of John Sinclair, Sherry Sinclair's father. Motion carried 5-0.
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