Date:		Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Time:		7:00 p.m.
Place:		City Council Chambers - First Floor

RESOLUTION NO. 09-5333
For further information on an 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.

Any writings or documents, not exempt from public disclosure, provided to a majority of the Planning Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Planning Department, Room 208 of City Hall located at 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina, during normal business hours.

WEST COVINA PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - FIRST FLOOR
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
7:00 p.m.

A G E N D A
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER/MEDITATION

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Regular Meeting, May 26, 2009
Continued Meeting, May 28, 2009
Regular Meeting, June 9, 2009

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 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 HEARING

(1)
VARIANCE NO. 09-02
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Anthony and Theresa Byrne
LOCATION: 1335 West Crumley Street
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of a variance to certain development standards including, minimum dimension of a parking structure, minimum driveway length, driveway leading to an approved covered parking area, and minimum vehicle back-up area. The applicant is proposing to legalize an existing converted garage for living purposes located in the front yard. The property is located within the "Single-Family Residential" (R-1) Zone, Area District I.

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. 09-53_____, (approving/denying) Variance No. 09-02.

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

D. NON-HEARING ITEM

(1)
STUDY SESSION
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 08-01
NONRESIDENTIAL STANDARDS
HOOKAH BAR AS AN ACCESSORY USE

A study session to discuss allowing hookah bars in nonresidential zones.

Staff recommends that the Planning Commission provide comment and direction as appropriate.

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:

a. Subcommittee minutes for May 26, 2009 and June 9, 2009.

G. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by ________, seconded by ________, to adjourn at ______ p.m.