MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF WEST COVINA
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF WEST COVINA
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the West Covina Council Chambers. Commissioner ________ led the Pledge of Allegiance and the Commission observed a moment of silence.
MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER/MEDITATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Heng, Becerra, Gutierrez, Williams, Lewis
- Staff Present:
- Morales, Burns, Martinez, Tsai
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
Regular meeting, October 26, 2021
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time when any member of the public may speak to the Commission on any matter within the scope of duties assigned to the Commission relating to non-agendized or consent calendar items. Other matters included on this agenda may be addressed when that item is under consideration. For all oral communications, the chairperson may impose reasonable limitations on public comments to assure an orderly and timely meeting. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the Planning Commission and staff's ability to respond to public comments at this meeting. Thus, your comments may be agendized for a future meeting or referred to staff. The Commission may 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.
This is the time when any member of the public may speak to the Commission on any matter within the scope of duties assigned to the Commission relating to non-agendized or consent calendar items. Other matters included on this agenda may be addressed when that item is under consideration. For all oral communications, the chairperson may impose reasonable limitations on public comments to assure an orderly and timely meeting. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the Planning Commission and staff's ability to respond to public comments at this meeting. Thus, your comments may be agendized for a future meeting or referred to staff. The Commission may 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
0.
(Continued from October 26, 2021)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 21-03
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Jessica Grevin on behalf of AT&T
LOCATION: 3540 E Cameron Avenue
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting the approval of a conditional use permit to install a 60-foot tall freestanding wireless telecommunications facility located within the Valencia Height Water District property. The proposed wireless telecommunications facility will be located adjacent to Heritage Park. The telecommunications facility would be disguised as a eucalyptus tree. Equipment cabinets will be installed within a 817-square foot leased area, which will be screened by an 8-foot high concrete masonry unit block wall enclosure.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 21-03
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Jessica Grevin on behalf of AT&T
LOCATION: 3540 E Cameron Avenue
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting the approval of a conditional use permit to install a 60-foot tall freestanding wireless telecommunications facility located within the Valencia Height Water District property. The proposed wireless telecommunications facility will be located adjacent to Heritage Park. The telecommunications facility would be disguised as a eucalyptus tree. Equipment cabinets will be installed within a 817-square foot leased area, which will be screened by an 8-foot high concrete masonry unit block wall enclosure.
NON-HEARING ITEMS - None
TEN-DAY APPEAL PERIOD: Actions taken by the Planning Commission that are not recommendations to the City Council will become final after ten (10) calendar days unless a written appeal with the appropriate fee is lodged with the City Clerk's Office before close of business on the tenth day.
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 Agenda is not appropriate for discussion in this section of the agenda. NO COMMISSION DISCUSSION OR ACTION CAN BE CONSIDERED AT THIS TIME. If the Commission desires to discuss an issue raised by a speaker or take an action, the Commission may vote to agendize the matter for a future meeting.
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 Agenda is not appropriate for discussion in this section of the agenda. NO COMMISSION DISCUSSION OR ACTION CAN BE CONSIDERED AT THIS TIME. If the Commission desires to discuss an issue raised by a speaker or take an action, the Commission may vote to agendize the matter for a future meeting.
1.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
a.
Forthcoming - December 28, 2021
2.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
This is an oral presentation of City Council matters and actions, which are in the Commission’s area of interest
This is an oral presentation of City Council matters and actions, which are in the Commission’s area of interest
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Jimenez adjourned the meeting at _______ p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Lydia de Zara
Senior Administrative Assistant
Respectfully submitted:
Lydia de Zara
Senior Administrative Assistant