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Tuesday, September 10, 2002
-Special Planning Commission Agenda-

Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2002
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: City Council Chambers - First Floor

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RESOLUTION NO. 02-4778

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION

AGENDA

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Regular meeting, July 9, 2002
Regular meeting, July 23, 2002
Regular meeting, August 13, 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.

2. REVIEW OF PLANNING COMMISSION AUTHORIZED PLANNING DIRECTOR'S MODIFICATION TO PRECISE PLAN NO. 636, REVISION 1 JOINT USE PARKING AGREEMENT
APPLICANT: GVD Commercial Properties
LOCATION: 301 South Glendora Avenue

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. PUBLIC HEARINGS

(1)
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 02-01
ZONE CHANGE NO. 02-01
TENTATIVE MAP NO. 26462
VARIANCE NO. 02-05
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Hank Jong, EGL Associates
LOCATION: 2461 and 2465 South Grand Avenue
REQUEST: The project proposes to subdivide the property into two single-family residential lots. One single-family dwelling exists on the property, and a second single-family dwelling is proposed. To facilitate the subdivision the following entitlements are required:

  1. General Plan Amendment No. 02-01 to establish a General Plan land use designation of "Low Density Residential" (1.1 - 2.0 dwelling units per acre).
  2. Zone Change No. 02-01 to establish a zoning classification of "R-1" (Single-Family Residential), Area District IV on the site.
  3. Tentative Parcel Map No. 26462 to subdivide the 1.2-acre property into two lots.
  4. Variance No. 02-05 to allow the existing residence to encroach into the required 25-foot rear yard setback by 10 feet on Parcel No. 1.

The subject property is currently located within an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County. The applicant is proposing annexation of the property into the City of West Covina in conjunction with the above-referenced entitlements.
  1. Open public hearing.

  2. Staff Report.

  3. Public Testimony.

  4. Close public hearing.

  5. Commission discussion.

  6. Motion by ____________, seconded by ___________ to continue this item to a date to be determined.

(2)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 02-21
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Jorge and Elda Gaona, Lilly's Restaurant
LOCATION: 1841 East Garvey Avenue North
REQUEST: The project consists of a conditional use permit to allow the on-sale general service of beer, wine and distilled spirits within an existing 8,100-square foot restaurant and to allow live entertainment and dancing. The project is located in the "Service Commercial" (S-C) Zone.
  1. Open public hearing.

  2. Staff report.

  3. Public testimony.

  4. Close public testimony.

  5. Commission discussion.

  6. Motion by__________________, seconded by_____________________to continue this item to September 24, 2002.

(3)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 02-12
PRECISE PLAN NO. 02-14
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Suzanne Gatti, Verizon Wireless
LOCATION: 330 North Azusa Avenue
(American Legion building)
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting the approval of a conditional use permit to allow the installation of a 55-foot high mock pine tree (monopine) antenna, with six (6) panel antennas divided into three (3) sectors. The proposed pole will be located at the easterly portion of the lot near the rear of an existing building (American Legion), which stands 170 feet from the front property line. The applicant is also requesting the approval of a precise plan to allow the installation of a 240-square foot equipment shelter for the wireless facility and the addition of parking lot improvements on an adjacent unimproved lot southeast of the American Legion lot.
  1. Open public hearing.

  2. Staff report.

  3. Public testimony.

  4. Close public testimony.

  5. Commission discussion.

  6. Motion by__________, seconded by_____________ to adopt findings as recommended by staff.

  7. Motion by__________, seconded by_____________ to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 02-47, (approving/denying) Conditional Use Permit No. 02-12.

  8. Motion by__________, seconded by_____________ to adopt findings as recommended by staff.

  9. 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. 02-14.

These actions are final unless appealed to the City Council within ten days.

(4)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 02-20
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Gus Bohnorris, Kosta's Restaurant
LOCATION: 510 South Glendora Avenue
REQUEST: The project consists of a conditional use permit to allow the on-sale general service of beer and wine within an existing 3,304-square foot restaurant. The project is located in the "Service Commercial" (S-C) Zone.
  1. Open public hearing.

  2. Staff report.

  3. Public testimony.

  4. Close public testimony.

  5. Commission discussion.

  6. Motion by__________, seconded by_____________ to adopt findings as recommended by staff.

  7. Motion by__________, seconded by_____________ to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 02-47_____, (approving/denying) Conditional Use Permit No. 02-20.

This action is final unless appealed to the City Council within ten days.

D. NON-HEARING ITEMS

(1)
PLANNING COMMISSION AUTHORIZED PLANNING DIRECTOR'S MODIFICATION NO. 02-12 TO
PRECISE PLAN NO. 582.
APPLICANT: Larry Tanouye, East Valley Health Center
LOCATION: 420 South Glendora Avenue
REQUEST: The project consists of an application to install two temporary (modular) medical buildings within the existing parking area at East Valley Health Center. The larger of the proposed buildings is 7,098 square feet in size, and smaller building is 473 square feet in size. The buildings will be located on the site for the duration of a proposed construction project. Motion by _________, seconded by __________, to approve/deny Planning Commission authorized Planning Director's Modification No. 02-12 to Precise Plan No. 582.

This action is final unless appealed to the City Council within ten days.

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)
COMMISSION SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT
COMPUTER GAME/INTERNET ACCESS CENTERS

(2)
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.

(3)
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:

G. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by _________, seconded by _________,
to adjourn at __________ p.m.