Resolution - 2006-92RESOLUTION NO.2006-92
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, OVERTURNING THE
DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND
DENYING ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT NO. 06-43
• ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT NO. 06-43
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Jose Rafael Salas
LOCATION: 319 N. Leland Ave.
WHEREAS, there was filed a verified application forms as prescribed, a request for an
administrative use permit to approve a large expansion to allow a 1,069-square foot first -story
addition and a.697-square foot second -story addition to an existing 1,723-square foot single-
family home with a 576-square foot detached garage, on that certain property generally described
as:
Assessor's Parcel No. 8459-016-005, as listed in the records of the office of the Los
Angeles County Assessor; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, upon giving the required notice, did on the 26`h
day of September, 2006 conduct a duly advertised public hearing as prescribed by law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did adopt Resolution No. 06-5175 approving the
application; and
WHEREAS, on October 6, 2006, an appeal of the Planning Commission action was filed by
Steven and Maria Semek; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did, on the 7`h day of November, 2006, 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 this Council and in its behalf reveal the
following facts:
The applicant is requesting the approval of a large expansion administrative use permit for a
single-family residence in the "Single -Family Residential' (R-1) Zone, Area District IIA.
The proposal consists of the construction of a 3,489-square foot home, with a 2,792-square
foot first floor, a 697-square_ foot second floor and a 5767square foot detached garage.
2. Appropriate findings for approval of an administrative use permit for a large expansion are
as follows:
a. The lot and proposed development is consistent with the general plan, zoning, and
meets all other applicable code requirements.
b. The development utilizes building materials, color schemes and a roof style which
blend with the existing structure, if any, and results in a development which is
harmonious in scale and mass with the surrounding residences.
• c. The development is sensitive and not detrimental to convenience and safety of
circulation for pedestrians and vehicles.
d. The development can be adequately served by existing or required infrastructure and
services.
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e. The design of the structure has given consideration to the privacy of surrounding
properties through the usage and placement of windows and doors, cantilevers, decks,
balconies, minimal retaining walls, trees and other buffering landscaping materials.
£ The development is sensitive to the natural terrain, minimizes necessary grading, de-
emphasizes vertical massing which could disrupt the profile of a natural slope, and
does not impede any scenic vistas or views open to the public or surrounding
properties.
3. The project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15303, Class 3 (New
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, since the project consists of
one single-family residence in a residential zone.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of West Covina does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. On the basis of the evidence presented, both oral and documentary, the City
Council makes the following findings:
b. The design of the proposed house is not harmonious with the surrounding neighborhood. A
survey conducted by staff revealed that there are no two-story homes in the immediate area.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify as to the passage of this Resolution.
APPROVED and ADOPTED on this 7 ° day of November 2006.
Mayor Ste rfcrt
ATTEST:
I, LAURIE CARRICO, 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 7`h day of November, 2006, by the following
vote of the City Council:
AYES:
Lane, Touhey, Herfert
NOES:
Hernandez, Sanderson
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
EXPIRATION DATE:
November 7, 2007 if not used.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Cit Attorne old Alvarez-Glasman
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City Clerk LAurie C 'co
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