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Tuesday, April 27, 2004
-Planning Commission Agenda-

Date: Tuesday, April 27, 2004
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: City Council Chambers - First Floor

RESOLUTION NO. 04-4931

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WEST COVINA PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - FIRST FLOOR
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 27, 2004
7:00 p.m.

A G E N D A

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Regular Meeting, April 13, 2004

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. 04-05
ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT NO. 04-06
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Cory and Melanie Lidle
LOCATION: Terminus of Outlook Lane
REQUEST: The project consists of a conditional use permit for the construction of a single-family residence. The new home will be two-story and 10,431 square feet. The house will consist of a 5,322-square foot first floor, a 4,053-square foot basement and a 1,056-square foot attached garage. The conditional use permit is required for a large home (a home that exceeds the allowed 8,000 square footage by more than 25 percent). In addition, the applicant is requesting an administrative use permit to allow a 1,210-square foot elevated deck (attached to the house) and a retaining wall that ranges from 4 feet to 8 feet in height. The lot is 2 acres in size. The project is located in the "Single-Family Residential" (R-1) Zone, Area District V.
  1. Open public hearing.

  2. Staff Report.

  3. Public Testimony.

  4. Close public testimony.

  5. Commission discussion.

  6. Motion by____________, seconded by____________ to table this item and reschedule it for public hearing after revised plans have been submitted.

  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. 04-05.

  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) Administrative Use Permit No. 04-06

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

(2)
ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT NOS. 04-03, 04-04, and 04-05
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Tito and Alice Ortiz
LOCATION: 3525, 3519, and 3531 East Cortez Street
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting the approval of three administrative use permits to allow the construction of three homes on three adjacent lots on East Cortez Street. The administrative use permits are required since the proposed homes exceed the maximum floor area.

3525 East Cortez Street: A new 4,650-square foot two-story home with an 820-square foot detached garage on a 16,560-square foot lot. (AUP 04-03)

3519 East Cortez Street: A new 4,230-square foot two-story home with an 840-square foot detached garage on a 16,562-square foot lot. (AUP 04-04)

3531 East Cortez Street: A new 4,335-square foot two-story home with an 861-square foot detached garage on a 15,296-square foot lot. (AUP 04-05)
  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) Administrative Use Permit No. 04-03.

  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) Administrative Use Permit No. 04-04.

  10. Motion by___________, seconded by_____________ to adopt findings as recommended by staff.

  11. Motion by___________, seconded by_____________ to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 04-49____, (approving/denying) Administrative Use Permit No. 04-05.

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

(3)
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 04-01
ZONE CHANGE NO. 04-01
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 60815
DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 04-01
TREE REMOVAL PERMIT NO. 04-01
ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT NO. 04-09
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
APPLICANT: Abell-Helou Builders
LOCATION: Nogales High School Surplus Property
REQUEST: The project consists of a request for approval of a tentative tract map to allow the subdivision of the property into 23 lots. The subdivision will consist of 22 single-family residential lots and one private street lot. The proposed development will be the last phase of the Sycamore Glen Project (Tract 53112), previously approved for the development of a 13.3-acre parcel into 46 single-family residential units. The site is currently within the county unincorporated area and is in the process of being annexed into the City.

Also proposed to facilitate the project are: (1) A general plan amendment to establish a land use designation of "Low Medium Residential"; (2) A zone change to establish a zoning designation of "Specific Plan No. 21" (SP-21); (3) A development plan for the design of the single-family homes; (4) A tree removal permit for the removal of a heritage tree; and (5) An administrative use permit for retaining walls in excess of four feet in height.
  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 (certification/denial) of Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for General Plan Amendment No. 04-01, Zone Change No. 04-01, Tentative Tract Map No. 60185, Development Plan No. 04-01, Tree Removal Permit No. 04-01, and Administrative Use Permit No. 04-09.

  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 ___, recommending to the City Council (approval/denial) __ of General Plan Amendment No. 04-01.

  10. Motion by___________, seconded by_____________ to adopt findings as recommended by staff.

  11. 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. 04-01.

  12. Motion by___________, seconded by_____________ to adopt findings as recommended by staff.

  13. Motion by___________, seconded by_____________ to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 04-49 ____, (approving/denying) Tentative Tract Map No. 60185.

  14. Motion by___________, seconded by_____________ to adopt findings as recommended by staff.

  15. Motion by___________, seconded by_____________ to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 04-49 ___, (approving/denying) Development Plan No. 04-01 and Tree Removal Permit No. 04-01

  16. Motion by___________, seconded by_____________ to adopt findings as recommended by staff.

  17. Motion by___________, seconded by_____________ to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 04-49____, (approving/denying) Administrative Use Permit No. 04-09.

The actions regarding Tentative Tract No. 60815, Development Plan No. 04-01, Tree Removal Permit No. 04-01 and Administrative Use Permit No. 04-09 are final unless appealed to the City Council within ten days. Final action regarding General Plan Amendment No. 04-01, Zone Change No. 04-01 and the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact will take place at a public hearing before the City Council scheduled for May 4, 2004 .

(4)
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 03-03
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 related to the parking of accessory recreational vehicles, utility trailers, motor homes and recreational equipment in the "Single-Family Residential" (R-1) and "Residential Agricultural (RA) 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. 03-03.

Final action regarding this matter will take place at a public hearing before the City Council tentatively scheduled for May 18, 2004.

D. NON-HEARING ITEM

(1)
STUDY SESSION
BANNERS FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY

Consideration of a code amendment, initiated by the City Council, to allow certain banners for non-profit organizations within the public right-of-way.

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.