Resolution - 9453RESOLUTION NO. 9453
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A PLANNING COMMISSION
• AUTHORIZED PLANNING DIRECTOR'S MODIFICATION TO
PRECISE PLAN NO. 762, REVISION 1 (Upholding the decision of
the Planning Commission and Planning Director).
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission approved Precise Plan No. 762 on
September 15, 1982, and Precise Plan 762, Revision 1 on April 17, 1985 allowing
for the development of the existing automobile dealership; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is located within the "Service Commercial
(S-C)" zone on that property generally described as the follows:
Los Angeles County Assessor's Parcel Number 8478-004-041,906; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at a duly authorized public hearing
on March 22, 1997, authorized the Planning Director to approve a Planning
Director's Modification (PDMOD) to Precise Plan No. 762, Revision 1 after
considering the proposed modifications to the project; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Director approved the Planning Director's
Modification on April 22, 1997; and
WHEREAS, Hassen Imports Partnership filed an appeal to the City Council
of the Planning Director's April 22, 1997 action; and
WHEREAS, this appeal has been noticed as required by the West Covina
Municipal Code (WCMC) and other laws for modification of a precise plan; and
WHEREAS, studies and investigations made by this Commission and in its
behalf reveal the following facts:
1. The applicant is proposing to modify the exterior building elevations by
adding a new facial material, and repainting the building and storefront
without changing the massing or proportions of the building, and modify the
on -site circulation by changing the number and location of driveways (from
private street) accessing the site and reconfiguring on -site customer
parking, landscaping, and display area accordingly.
2. The proposed changes are consistent with the remodel of the adjacent,
currently occupied Mercedes-Benz Dealership, represent the corporate
image of Penske Motorcars and are compatible with the level of
architectural design detail within the West Covina Auto Plaza.
3. The driveway revisions are minor modifications to the circulation patterns
and will not adversely impact traffic flow on and surrounding the site.
• 4. The project, as revised, continues to meet or exceed the development
standards of the S-C zone.
5. The project, as designed, complies with the Garvey Auto Center
Development Guidelines.
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Appeal Penske PDMOD to PP No. 762, Rev. 1
May 20, 1997 - Page 2
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council finds and resolves as follows:
a. the PDMOD does not adversely affect the public interest as the
. modification consists of a minor change to a precise plan which will
not be detrimental to adjacent properties. The proposed modification
to the building elevations do not affect the scale of the development
nor result in a reduction in building setbacks that might otherwise
affect adjacent properties. The modification to the on -site circulation
better defines the path of travel for customers accessing the site and
results in a reduction in potential turning movements within the
private street area; and
b. the PDMOD does not adversely affect the interests of neighboring
property owners as it is a minor conforming change to the precise
plan which the Planning Commission has already approved. The
proposed building remodel and on -site circulation modifications are
generally consistent with the previously approved plan and result in
an enhancement of the building as well as a more efficient circulation
pattern without conflicting with the adjacent automobile dealerships;
and
C. the PDMOD does not alter any plan for use of the property in any
manner not previously approved by the Planning Commission as the
use of the facility is not proposed to change and the proposed
modification is within the scope of the previously approved plans;
and
d. the PDMOD does not affect any other conditions of approval than
those set out.
1. The Planning Director acted within the authority granted to him by the
Planning Commission at the duly advertised public hearing held on April 22,
1997 in that the Planning Director's Modification to Precise Plan No. 762,
Revision 1 did not authorize any other project changes beyond those
considered in the public hearing.
2. That the approval of the precise plan modification is subject to the following
conditions:
a. Comply with Study Plan "A", dated April 22, 1997.
b. Comply with Exhibits 1-3, dated April 22, 1997
C. Obtain approval of building permits for the modification in project
design prior to commencing work.
d. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit
three copies of detailed landscaping and irrigation plans to the
• Planning Department for review and approval. Said plan shall
include type, size, and quantity of landscaping materials, as well as,
a fully automatic comprehensive watering system in compliance with
the City's water efficient landscape requirements. Landscaping
areas are to be kept free of litter and diseased, damaged or dead
plants. Diseased, dead, damaged and/or disfigured plants shall be
replaced as deemed necessary by the Planning Director. All
installation of landscaping and irrigation shall be completed prior to
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or final Building and
Engineering Department clearance.
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e. Prior to the issuance of a permit for exterior improvements, a final
grading and drainage plan for the affected modified areas showing
existing and proposed elevations and drainage structures (and
• showing existing and proposed on -site and off -site improvements)
shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer and
Planning Director.
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An itemized cost estimate for all on -site and off -site improvements to
be constructed (except buildings) shall be submitted to the
Engineering Department for approval. Based upon the approved
cost estimates, required fees shall be paid and improvements
securities for all on -site and off -site improvements (except buildings)
and 100% labor/material securities for all off -site improvements, shall
be posted prior to final approval of the plans.
f. Comply with the requirements of the following codes of the city, state
and nation:
i. 1994 Uniform Building Code
ii. 1994 Uniform Plumbing Code
iii. 1994 Uniform Mechanical Code
iv. 1993 National Electric Code
V. Title 24 State of California
Energy/Insulation Regulations and
Handicapped Persons Standards
vi. Uniform Fire Code
3. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
4. This action by the City Council is final. The appellant may challenge it in a
court action filed within the time frames allowed by law
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 20`h day of May, 1997.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Expiration Date
May 20, 1998
if not used.
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Appeal Penske PDMOD to PP No. 762, Rev. 1
May 20, 1997 - Page 4
I, Janet Berry, City Clerk of the City of West Covina, do hereby certify that
the foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of West
Covina, at a regular meeting held on the 20th day of May, 1997 by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Herfert, Howard, Melendez, Touhey, Wong
NOES: None
ABSENT:- None
DATE: May 20th, 1997
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City Cie
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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