City of West Covina
Memorandum
A G E N D A
ITEM NO. 1.
Memorandum
A G E N D A
ITEM NO. 1.
| TO: | Planning Commission |
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DATE: March 28, 2023 |
| FROM: | Planning Division | ||
| SUBJECT: | Extension of Time for Administrative Use Permit (AUP) Nos. 19-31 and 20-31, and Subcommittee for Design Review Nos. 19-49 and 20-12 at 2445 Rio Verde Drive | ||
BACKGROUND:
The applicant is requesting the second one-year extension of time for the above-referenced entitlement. The Municipal Code allows up to two, one-year extensions of time.
DISCUSSION:
On February 25, 2020, the Planning Commission approved Tentative Parcel Map No. 82784, Administrative Use Permit Nos. 19-31 and 19-34, and Subcommittee for Design Review Nos. 19-49 and 20-12 that allowed for a subdivision of a property into two lots, and the construction of two-story homes on each lot (4,142 square foot two-story single family residence on Parcel A and 4,002 square foot two-story single family residence on Parcel B).
On January 25, 2022, Oliver Roan, the applicant, submitted a letter requesting an extension of time due to the pandemic. According to the applicant, at the time of request the map is awaiting recordation, and their architectural/structural plans had been submitted to the Building and Engineering Divisions for plan check.
On February 28, 2023, the applicant submitted a letter requesting an extension of time to allow the property owner more time to select/hire a contractor. The Parcel Map has been recorded with the Los Angeles County Clerk/Recorder's Office and the Building plan check has been completed/approved.
The request for the second and last extension is allowable per the City's municipal code.
FINDINGS
An application for an extension may be granted by the Planning Commission after finding the following:
1. There have been no changes to the provisions of the general plan, any applicable specific plan, or this chapter applicable to the project since the approval of the tentative parcel map or tract map.
The parcel map has been recorded and the subdivision completed. The construction of two single-family residential homes on each lot is consistent with the "Neighborhood Low" land use designation of the West Covina General Plan. The "Neighborhood Low" designation allows for up to 8.0 dwelling units per acre.
2. There have been no changes in the character of the site or its surroundings that affect how the policies of the general plan, any applicable specific plan, or other standards of this chapter apply to the project.
The General Plan land-use designation for the site and the properties surrounding the site has not changed since the project was approved in February 2020. The site and surrounding property has remained residential.
3. There have been no changes to the capacities of community resources, including but not limited to roads, sewage treatment or disposal facilities, schools, or water supply so that there is no longer sufficient remaining capacity to serve the project.
The lots will have access to school facilities, a public sanitary sewer system for the removal and disposal of wastewater, and to other utility services (power, water, gas, cable, and telephone).
On January 25, 2022, Oliver Roan, the applicant, submitted a letter requesting an extension of time due to the pandemic. According to the applicant, at the time of request the map is awaiting recordation, and their architectural/structural plans had been submitted to the Building and Engineering Divisions for plan check.
On February 28, 2023, the applicant submitted a letter requesting an extension of time to allow the property owner more time to select/hire a contractor. The Parcel Map has been recorded with the Los Angeles County Clerk/Recorder's Office and the Building plan check has been completed/approved.
The request for the second and last extension is allowable per the City's municipal code.
FINDINGS
An application for an extension may be granted by the Planning Commission after finding the following:
1. There have been no changes to the provisions of the general plan, any applicable specific plan, or this chapter applicable to the project since the approval of the tentative parcel map or tract map.
The parcel map has been recorded and the subdivision completed. The construction of two single-family residential homes on each lot is consistent with the "Neighborhood Low" land use designation of the West Covina General Plan. The "Neighborhood Low" designation allows for up to 8.0 dwelling units per acre.
2. There have been no changes in the character of the site or its surroundings that affect how the policies of the general plan, any applicable specific plan, or other standards of this chapter apply to the project.
The General Plan land-use designation for the site and the properties surrounding the site has not changed since the project was approved in February 2020. The site and surrounding property has remained residential.
3. There have been no changes to the capacities of community resources, including but not limited to roads, sewage treatment or disposal facilities, schools, or water supply so that there is no longer sufficient remaining capacity to serve the project.
The lots will have access to school facilities, a public sanitary sewer system for the removal and disposal of wastewater, and to other utility services (power, water, gas, cable, and telephone).
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the second one-year extension of time for Administrative Use Permit Nos. 19-31 and 19-34, and Subcommittee for Design Review Nos. 19-49 and 20-12. Alternatively, the Planning Commission could deny the request, requiring the applicant to resubmit the AUP and Subcommittee for Design Review Applications.
Submitted by:
Jo-Anne Burns, Planning Manager