Resolution - 2005-3RESOLUTION NO.2005-3
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
60602 ON APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION
•TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 60602
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Mimi McKenzie
LOCATION: 226 & 234 Monte Verde Drive
WHEREAS, there was filed with this Council a verified application on forms prescribed in
Chapter 26, Article VI of the West Covina Municipal Code, a request for approval of a tentative
parcel map to subdivide one 39,550-square foot lot and one 34,220-square foot lot (owned by the
same property owner) into four single-family lots on that certain property generally described as:
Assessor's Parcel Nos. 8277-002-021 and 8277-002-044, in the records of the Los
Angeles County Assessor; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, upon giving the required notice, did on the 14`h day
of December, 2004, conduct duly advertised public hearings as prescribed by law to consider said
application; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did adopt Resolution No. 04-4990 denying the
application; and
WHEREAS, on December 21, 2004, an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial was
requested by the applicant; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did, on the 18th day of January, 2005, conduct a duly
advertised public hearing as prescribed by law, and considered evidence presented by the
Planning Commission, Planning Department, and other interested parties; and
WHEREAS, studies and investigations made by the City Council and in its behalf reveal the
following facts:
The project consists of a request for the approval of a tentative parcel map to subdivide
one 39,550-square foot lot and one 34,220-square foot lot (owned by the same property
owner) into four single-family lots as follows: Parcel 1 (31,212 sq. ft.), Parcel 2 (22,581
sq. ft.), Parcel 3 (11,580 sq. ft.), and Parcel 4 (11,580 sq. ft.). The applicant is also
requesting a variance (for Parcel 3 & 4) to allow a reduction in the required lot size. The
project is located in the "Residential Agricultural" (R-A) Zone, Area District IV which
requires a minimum lot area of 20,600 square feet. The Property has a General Plan
designation of Very Low Density.
2. Findings necessary for approval of a tentative parcel map:
a. That the proposed map is consistent with applicable general and specific plans.
b. That the design or improvements of the proposed subdivision is consistent with
applicable general and specific plans.
C. That the site is suitable for the type of development.
d. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development.
e. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to
cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish,
wildlife, or their habitat.
That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements are not likely to
cause serious public health problems.
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City Council Resolution No. 2005-3
Tentative Parcel Map No. 60602
226 & 234 S. Monte Verde Street
January 18, 2005 - Page 2
g. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict
with easements acquired by the public for access through or use of property
within the proposed subdivision.
3. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the proposed project is
considered to be categorically exempt (Class 15, Section 15315) in that it consists of a
subdivision and variance of a certain property in an urban area into four parcels.
NOW, therefore, the City Council of the City of West Covina does resolve as follows:
On basis of evidence presented, both oral and documentary, the Planning Commission
makes the following findings:
a. The site is not suitable for the density of development in that the proposed reduced lot
size of Parcels 3 and 4 will not comply with the zoning code requirement of a
minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet and would be significantly smaller than lots in
the surrounding area. In addition, the proposed subdivision would reduce the amount
of equestrian -zoned property and be incompatible with equestrian uses. The
substandard lot configuration will result in a disjointed, unintegrated pattern of
development that will also create an unharmonious pattern of development.
b. The lot areas of Parcels 3 and 4 are inconsistent with the General Plan designation of
Very Low Density.
2. That pursuant to all evidence presented, both oral and documentary, and further based on the
findings above, TPM 60602 is denied subject to provisions of the West Covina Municipal
Code.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 181h day of January, 2005.
Mayor Michael L. Miller
ATTEST:
De�uty City Clerk Susan Rush
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I, SUSAN RUSH,''DEPUTY CITY CLERK of the City of West Covina, California, do hereby
certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of West
Covina, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 18`h day of January, 2005, by the
following vote of the City Council:
AYES: Herfert, Sanderson, Wong, Miller
NOES: Hernandez
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Deputy City clerk Susan Rush
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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6ty Attorney 4nold Alvarez-Glasman
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