01-15-2013 - Summary of Actions - Regular Meeting of Planning Commission - 01/08/130
City of West Covina
Memorandum
AGENDA
ITEM NO. 2
DATE: January 15, 2013
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF WEST COVINA
January 8, 2013
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
ABSENT:
CITY STAFF PRESENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Stewart, Holtz, Blackburn, Woods, Menefee
None
Anderson, Chung, Lee and de Zara
1. Regular meeting, December 11, 2012 — The minutes were approved as
presented.
OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. FORTHCOMING PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS AND
PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE
Motion by Holtz, seconded by Menefee, . to approve the items listed.
Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 12-09 .
PRECISE PLAN NO. 12-05
VARIANCE NO. 12-12
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Mitchell Fuerst for Northwest College
LOCATION: 2017, 2029, 2101, 2121 & 2149 West Garvey Avenue North
REQUEST: Request for approval of a conditional use permit to allow the
continuing operation and expansion of a medical occupation school
(Northwest College). The trade school is currently operating at four
properties and is expanding onto the property at 2149 W. Garvey Avenue
North. The applicant is further requesting approval of a precise plan to
remodel the buildings and properties. This project is Categorically Exempt
under the California Environmental Quality Act, in that it consists of
minor alterations of the structures to modify the appearance and to operate
the requested use (Class 1).
Motion by Holtz, seconded by Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No. 13-
5498, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 12-09. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Holtz, seconded by Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No. 13-
5499, approving Precise Plan No. 12-05. Motion carried 5-0.
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Planning Commission Summary of Action
Page 2 — January 8, 2013
Motion by Holtz, seconded by Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No. 13-
5500, approving Variance No. 1-2-12. Motion carried 5-0.
Chairman Stewart said these actions are final unless appealed to the City
Council within ten days.
NON -HEARING ITEMS
4. AIPP 12-01
APPLICANT: Andrew McIntyre
LOCATION: 220 South Citrus Street (McIntyre Square)
Motion by Menefee, seconded by Woods, to approve schematic review of
Art in Public Places No. 12-01, final submittal and review to follow.
Motion carried 5-0.
5. STUDY SESSION
PYLON SIGNS/CODE AMENDMENT INITIATION
Motion by Menefee, seconded by Holtz, to adopt Resolution No. 13-5501
initiating Code Amendment No. 13-01. Motion carried 5-0.
OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Shirley Buchanan requested this meeting be adjourned in memory of Joarme Wilner.
COMMISSION REPORTS/COMMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Blackburn — regarding his appointment to the Planning Commission.
6. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
a. Design Review Subcommittee Minutes — December 11, 2012
CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
January 15, 2013 — General Plan Amendment No. 12-02 and Zone Change No. 12-
02, 512 S. Valinda Avenue (Brandywine Homes) in on the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Blackburn, seconded by Holtz, to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. in
memory of Joanne Wilner. Motion carried 5-0.
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