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Tuesday, January 13, 2004
-Planning Commission Agenda-

Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2004
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: Community Room - First Floor

RESOLUTION NO. 04-4908

WEST COVINA PLANNING COMMISSION
AND COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION
COMMUNITY ROOM - FIRST FLOOR
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
Tuesday, January 13, 2004
5:30 p.m.

A G E N D A

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

ROLL CALL

A. OTHER MATTERS OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

This is the time when any member of the public may bring a matter to the attention of either Commission that is within the scope of duties assigned to that Commission. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the Commission's 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. Either Commission may discuss or ask questions for clarification, if desired, at this time.

By policy of the Commissions, Oral Communications at this time on the agenda is limited to a total of 15 minutes.

B. NON-HEARING ITEM

(1)
CAMERON PARK PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN
APPLICANT: City of West Covina
LOCATION: 1305 East Cameron Avenue (Cameron Park)
REQUEST: In February 2002, the City Council approved General Plan Amendment No. 01-05 and Cameron Park Master Plan Amendment No. 3, allowing the construction of a 24,400-square foot community center/gymnasium at Cameron Park. A condition of approval of the above-referenced project is the preparation of a parking management plan to minimize potential impacts to surrounding neighborhoods during large events at the community center/gymnasium. The parking management plan may entail the restriction of on-street parking when large events are held at the new Community Center or Cameron Park. The Planning Commission and the Community Services Commission will consider the adoption of the parking management plan at the public hearing.

C. PUBLIC HEARING

(1)
GALSTER PARK MASTER PLAN, AMENDMENT NO. 1
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: City of West Covina
LOCATION: Galster Park
(East of Aroma Drive and south of Galster Way)
REQUEST: The project involves the rehabilitation and restoration of the existing recreational facilities at the 43-acre Galster Park. The project includes upgrading the existing restroom facilities, installation of new picnic tables and chairs, benches, lighting, fencing, and irrigation. Additionally, the project includes the rehabilitation of an existing trail facility, including minor grading and clearing. A 600-square foot canopy with seating is proposed to provide a place for camp groups to meet. The project will not result in the removal of trees or native vegetation.
  1. Open public hearing.

  2. Staff Report.

  3. Public Testimony.

  4. Close public testimony.

  5. Joint Commission discussion.

  6. Planning Commission motion.

  7. Motion by__________, seconded by___________ to adopt findings as recommended by staff.

  8. Motion by__________, seconded by___________ to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 04-49, recommending to the City Council (approval/denial) of Galster Park Master Plan No. 1.

  9. Community Services Commission motion.

  10. Motion by__________, seconded by___________ recommending to the City Council approval of Galster Park Master Plan Amendment No. 1 and the Amendment to the Galster Park Master Plan Report by David Evans & Associates.

Final action will be considered by the City Council at a public hearing tentatively Scheduled for February 3, 2004.

D. 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 meeting 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.

E. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by _________, seconded by _________,
to adjourn at ______.


Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2004
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: City Council Chambers - First Floor

RESOLUTION NO. 04-4908

For further information on agenda item, please contact the Planning Department, Room 208 in City Hall or call (626) 939-8422.

If you will need special assistance at this meeting, the City will try to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please call (626) 939-8422 (voice) or (626) 960-4422 (TTY) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for assistance. Please call at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is possible. For sign language interpreter services or use of hearing-impaired aid at Planning Commission meetings, please notify the Planning Department at least two (2) working days in advance of the meeting.

WEST COVINA PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - FIRST FLOOR
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, January 13, 2004
7:00 p.m.

A G E N D A

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Special Meeting, December 3, 2003
Regular Meeting, December 9, 2003

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 fill out a speaker card 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)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 24, REVISION 4
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: City of West Covina
LOCATION: 330 South Citrus Street (Maverick Field-Ridgeriders)
REQUEST: The project entails extension of the use of ballfield lighting from the currently allowed Tuesday through Saturday until 9:00 p.m. to Monday through Saturday until 10 p.m. at Maverick ballfield (with limitations on the number of Saturdays).
  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. 04-49____, (approving/denying) Conditional Use Permit No. 24, Revision 4.

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

(2)
ZONE CHANGE NO. 03-03
PRECISE PLAN NO. 03-04
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Abell Helou
LOCATION: Southeast Corner of Hollenbeck Street and Garvey Avenue North
REQUEST: The project consists of an application to construct an 8,850-square foot, two-story commercial building on a vacant 25,000-square foot site. Additionally, parking spaces and associated landscaping are proposed. The property is currently zoned "Open Space" (O-S), and is proposed to be rezoned as "Neighborhood Commercial" (N-C).
  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. 04-49____, recommending to the City Council (approval/denial) of Zone Change No. 03-02.

  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. 04-49____, (approving/denying) Precise Plan No. 03-04.

The action regarding Precise Plan No. 03-04 is final unless appealed to City Council within 10 days. Final action regarding Zone Change No. 03-03 will be considered by the City Council at a hearing tentatively scheduled for February 3, 2004.

(3)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 03-19
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Hector Magana
LOCATION: 3209 East Cortez Avenue
REQUEST: The project consists of a request for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a "large home" (a new single-family home that exceeds the maximum allowable floor area by greater than 25 percent). The existing house is 1,836 square feet and includes a 700-square foot (approximate) detached garage. The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing one-story house and construct a new one-story 6,095-square foot house (including a 985-square foot attached garage). The property is 24,829 square feet and is located in the "Single-Family Residential" (R-1) Zone, Area District III.
  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. 04-49____, (approving/denying) Conditional Use Permit No. 03-19.

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

(4)
VARIANCE NO. 03-10
TREE REMOVAL PERMIT NO. 03-04
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Brian Scrivens
LOCATION: 338 South La Serena Drive
REQUEST: The project consists of a request for a variance to reduce the required side yard setback from 12 feet, 6 inches to 9 feet for the purposes of accommodating the construction of a two-car garage. The applicant is also requesting approval for the removal of two ash trees in the street side yard in the location of the proposed garage. The project is located in the "Single-Family Residential" (R-1) 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. 04-49____, (approving/denying) Variance No. 03-10 and Tree Removal Permit No. 03-04.

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

(5)
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 03-05
GENERAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: City of West Covina
LOCATION: Citywide
REQUEST: The proposed code amendment consists of certain amendments to Chapter 26 (Zoning) of the West Covina Municipal Code amending regulations regarding the restriction of the use of a motor home or trailer as living quarters in single-family residential zones.
  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. 04-49____, recommending to the City Council (approval/denial) of Code Amendment No. 03-05.

Final action regarding this matter will be considered by the City Council at a public hearing tentatively scheduled for February 3, 2004.

D. NON-HEARING ITEM

None

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

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