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City of West Covina
Memorandum
A G E N D A

ITEM NO. 4
TO: Planning Commission
 
 DATE: August 8, 2023
FROM: Planning Division    
SUBJECT: Study Session - Design Review Subcommittee Guidelines

DISCUSSION:

During the July 11, 2023 meeting, the Planning Commission held a study session to go over the Design Review Guidelines for both one-story additions/new house and two-story additions/new house. The Planning Commission directed staff to make the following revisions:
 
1.  Revise the Design Guidelines so that it is more transparent that change in paint color to neutral earth tone colors, retrofit window replacements, door replacements, and minor door/window relocations do not need Design Review approval.
  • Staff has included language in the draft Design Guidelines that addresses this requested change.
2.  Remove items that are required by the West Covina Municipal Code and basic plan review.
  • Staff deleted the items pertaining to setback compliance and requirement for including the parkway width in the plans.
3.  Discuss deleting roof material review and the requirement for alternative materials with the full Planning Commission.
  • Staff has revised the Guidelines to indicate that including alternative materials are encouraged, but not required. 
  • Staff would like to obtain clarification from the Planning Commission if it is desired to continue requiring Design Review when existing alternative materials are proposed to be removed and/or replaced, and for changes to roof materials (e.g. from roof tiles to roof shingles). 
4.  Discuss including language prohibiting certain colors for houses
  • The Planning Commission previously discussed aesthetic impacts of houses that are painted with bold non-traditional colors (neon, purple, orange, etc.). Staff would like to obtain clarification from the Planning Commission if it is desired to prohibit and/or require review for certain colors. 

Staff has revised the Design Guidelines in accordance to the Planning Commission's direction. 

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the Planning Commission discuss the Single-Family Residential Design Guidelines and vote to approve the changes/revision. 
Submitted by:
Jo-Anne Burns, Planning Manager

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