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-Regular Planning Commission Agenda-
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Tuesday, January 29, 2002 |
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7:00 p.m. |
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City Council Chambers - First Floor |
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RESOLUTION NO. 02-4714
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular meeting, January 15, 2002
A. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time when any member of the public may bring a matter to the attention of the Commission that is within the scope of duties assigned to the Commission. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the Planning Commission and staff's ability to respond to comments on non-agendized matters at the time such comments are made. Thus, your comments may be agendized for a future meeting or referred to staff. The Commission may discuss or ask questions for clarification, if desired, at this time.
By policy of the Commission, Oral Communications at this time on the agenda is limited to a total of 15 minutes. Persons who are not afforded the opportunity to speak at this time may do so under Item E. later on the agenda.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
This is the time for the public to comment on any item on the Consent Calendar. As Consent Calendar items are considered routine in nature, they are normally enacted in one motion. The Chairperson may remove a questioned Consent Calendar item for separate action.
1. FORTHCOMING PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE
Receive and file.
Motion by ___________, seconded by ___________, to approve the items listed.
HEARING PROCEDURE:
You are encouraged by this Commission to express your views on any matter set for public hearing. It is our procedure to first receive the report of the Planning staff, then to ask for public testimony; first from those in favor of the matter, followed by testimony from those in opposition to it, and, if there be opposition, to allow those in favor, rebuttal testimony only as to the points brought up in opposition. To testify on a matter, you need to simply come forward to the lectern at the appropriate time, give your name and address and make your statement. In addition, please sign in on the sheet provided at the podium so it will facilitate preparation of our minutes. Do not be concerned with your possible lack of experience in public hearings. We are interested in what you say, not your level of expertise as a public speaker. After a hearing has been closed, you may not further speak on the matter unless requested to do so by a member of the Commission.
C. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
(1)
PRECISE PLAN NO. 01-06
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
APPLICANT: Circuit City
LOCATION: 2851 Eastland Center Drive
Southwest corner of Barranca Street and Workman Avenue
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting the approval of a precise plan to approve the design and allow the construction of a 33,471-square foot consumer electronics store (Circuit City) within the Eastland Shopping Center area. The project will replace the existing 21,016-square foot building (Club Disney). The site is located within the "R-C" (Regional Commercial) Zone.
- Open public hearing
- Staff Report
- Public Testimony
- Close public hearing
- Commission discussion
- Motion by _________, seconded by ________, to deny Precise Plan No. 01-06 without prejudice.
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS
(2)
VARIANCE NO. 02-01
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Michael Fuerst
LOCATION: 2750-2808 E. Cortez Street
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of a variance to encroach into the required front yard setback of Lot 10 of Tentative Tract Map No. 51600 (revised). The home is on the property located at 2750 E. Cortez Street. No alterations or additions are proposed for the house. The property is located within the "Single Family Residential" (R-1) Zone.
- Open public hearing
- Staff Report
- Public Testimony
- Close public hearing
- Commission discussion
- Motion by _________, seconded by ________, to adopt findings as recommended by staff.
- Motion by _________, seconded by ________, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 02-47, (approving/denying) Variance No. 02-01.
This decision is final unless appealed to the City Council within ten days.
(3)
PRECISE PLAN NO. 01-08
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: David Tsai
LOCATION: 450 S. Glendora
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of a precise plan for the construction of a 2,314-square foot second story office in an existing building, relocation of the trash enclosure and remodeling of the exterior on an existing shopping center. The site is located within the "Service Commercial" (S-C) Zone.
- Open public hearing
- Staff Report
- Public Testimony
- Close public hearing
- Commission discussion
- Motion by _________, seconded by ________, to adopt findings as recommended by staff.
- Motion by _________, seconded by ________, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 02-47, (approving/denying) Precise Plan No. 01-08.
This decision is final unless appealed to the City Council within ten days.
(4)
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 53667
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: South Hills Homes Partnership
LOCATION: Inspiration Point (South Hills Subdivision)
Single Family Residential (R-1) Zone, Area District V Hillside Overlay Zone
REQUEST: The project proposes to realign property lines of certain lots within a 36-lot tract and convert Inspiration Point from a public street to a private street. The revision to the subdivision includes 36 lots ranging in size from 20,002 to 37,901 square feet.
- Open public hearing
- Staff Report
- Public Testimony
- Close public hearing
- Commission discussion
- Motion by _________, seconded by ________, to adopt findings as recommended by staff.
- Motion by _________, seconded by ________, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 02-47, (approving/denying) Tentative Tract Map No. 53667.
This decision is final unless appealed to the City Council within ten days.
(5)
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 01-05
GENERAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: City Initiated
LOCATION: Citywide
REQUEST: The proposed code amendment consists of amendments to Chapter 26 (Zoning) of the West Covina Municipal Code related to regulations regarding the installation of automobile accessories in the "N- C" (Neighborhood Commercial) Zone. The project proposes allowing the installation of Automobile accessories such as car stereos in the "N-C" (Neighborhood Commercial) Zone subject to the approval of a conditional use permit.
- Open public hearing
- Staff Report
- Public Testimony
- Close public hearing
- Commission discussion
- Motion by _________, seconded by ________, to adopt findings as recommended by staff.
- Motion by _________, seconded by ________, to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 02-47, recommending to the City Council (approval/denial) of Code Amendment No. 01-05.
Code Amendment No. 01-05 will be considered by the City Council at a public hearing tentatively scheduled for February 19, 2002.
D. NON-HEARING ITEMS
(1)
STUDY SESSION
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 01-01
ZONE CHANGE NO. 670
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 53354
PRECISE PLAN NO. 885
TREE REMOVAL PERMIT NO. 32
ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT NO. 56
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
APPLICANT: CVP Homes, LLC. (Pacific Communities)
LOCATION: Northeast corner of Azusa Avenue and Autumn Drive, and south of Aroma Drive.
REQUEST: The project proposes to subdivide the 12.9-acre site into 46 single-family lots, three open space lots for slopes, and one recreation area lot, and to construct a 46-unit single-family detached housing development.
At its meeting of January 15, 2002, the Commission requested that a study session be held to further discuss issues related to the proposed project before further consideration as public hearing matter.
(2)
STATUS OF COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 553
APPLICANT: Tacit Communications
LOCATION: 1500 S. Azusa Avenue
REQUEST: To allow installation of a wireless telecommunications facility designed as a 72-foot tall mock pine tree.
This application was approved by the Commission on September 25, 2001. On December 11, 2001 it was requested that this matter be agendized to discuss compliance with the conditions of approval.
(3)
EXPANSION OF PAROLE OFFICE
At the Planning Commission meeting of January 15, 2002, it was requested that an item be agendized to discuss the proposed expansion of the Parole Office located at 1837 West Badillo Avenue.
E. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time when any member of the public may bring a matter to the attention of the Commission that is within the scope of duties assigned to the Commission. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the Planning Commission and staff's ability to respond to comments on non-agendized matters at the time such comments are made. Thus, your comments may be agendized for a future meeting or referred to staff. The Commission may discuss or ask questions for clarification, if desired, at this time.
F. COMMISSION REPORTS/COMMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
This is the time when any member of the Commission may bring a matter to the attention of the full Commission that is within the scope of duties assigned to the Commission. Any item that was considered during the public hearing portion is not appropriate for discussion in this section of the agenda. NO COMMISSION ACTION CAN BE TAKEN AT THIS TIME. If the Commission desires to discuss an issue raised by a resident or take an action, the Commission may vote to agendize the matter for the next meeting. The Commission may discuss or ask questions for clarification, if desired, at this time.
(1)
CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
This is an oral presentation of City Council matters and actions of the listed meeting which are in the Commission's area of interest.
(2)
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
G. ADJOURNMENT
ACTION: Motion by _________, seconded by _________,
to adjourn at __________ p.m.
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