MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF WEST COVINA
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF WEST COVINA
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the West Covina Council Chambers, 1444 West Garvey Avenue, West Covina, California.
MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER/MEDITATION
The Commission observed a moment of silence.
The Commission observed a moment of silence.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Heng led the Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Heng led the Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Lewis, Gutierrez, Williams, Heng, Becerra
- Staff Present:
- Bettenhausen, Morales, Burns, Machado, Rivera
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
Regular meeting, September 13, 2022 - The minutes were adopted as amended.
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.
None
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.
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 22-02
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Joseph Maltese for T-Mobile
LOCATION: 625 E. Merced Avenue (Walmerado Park)
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting to modify an existing unmanned 60-foot tall wireless telecommunications facility currently designed as a flag pole. The proposal includes the expansion of an existing canister to accommodate new antennas and remote radio units. The ground footprint will not increase in size. The project is located in Walmerado Park.
Associate Planner Miriam Machado presented the staff report.
Chairman Lewis opened the public hearing.
PROPONENTS:
Graham Flynn and Paulina Mendoza, applicants, spoke in favor of the application.
Discussion by the Commission.
OPPONENTS:
None
Chairman Lewis closed the public hearing.
Discussion by the Commission.
Chairman Lewis reopened the public hearing.
Discussion regarding redesign of the facility.
Chairman Lewis closed the public hearing.
Motion by Gutierrez, seconded by Lewis, to continue this matter to a date uncertain and direct the applicant to redesign the proposed facility. Motion carried 5-0.
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: Joseph Maltese for T-Mobile
LOCATION: 625 E. Merced Avenue (Walmerado Park)
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting to modify an existing unmanned 60-foot tall wireless telecommunications facility currently designed as a flag pole. The proposal includes the expansion of an existing canister to accommodate new antennas and remote radio units. The ground footprint will not increase in size. The project is located in Walmerado Park.
Associate Planner Miriam Machado presented the staff report.
Chairman Lewis opened the public hearing.
PROPONENTS:
Graham Flynn and Paulina Mendoza, applicants, spoke in favor of the application.
Discussion by the Commission.
OPPONENTS:
None
Chairman Lewis closed the public hearing.
Discussion by the Commission.
Chairman Lewis reopened the public hearing.
Discussion regarding redesign of the facility.
Chairman Lewis closed the public hearing.
Motion by Gutierrez, seconded by Lewis, to continue this matter to a date uncertain and direct the applicant to redesign the proposed facility. Motion carried 5-0.
3.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CITY-WIDE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 22-02 (2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE)
Housing Element Consultant John Douglas presented the staff report.
Chairman Lewis opened the public hearing.
PROPONENT:
Ted Jimenez, representing Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters spoke in favor of the General Plan Amendment No. 22-02, (2021-2029 Housing Element Update.)
OPPONENTS:
None
Chairman Lewis closed the public hearing.
Discussion by the Commission.
Motion by Lewis, seconded by Williams, to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 22-6115, recommending to the City Council approval of General Plan Amendment No. 22-02, Housing Element Update. Motion carried 5-0.
Chairman Lewis said final action on this matter will take place at a public hearing before the City Council on a date to be determined.
Housing Element Consultant John Douglas presented the staff report.
Chairman Lewis opened the public hearing.
PROPONENT:
Ted Jimenez, representing Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters spoke in favor of the General Plan Amendment No. 22-02, (2021-2029 Housing Element Update.)
OPPONENTS:
None
Chairman Lewis closed the public hearing.
Discussion by the Commission.
Motion by Lewis, seconded by Williams, to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 22-6115, recommending to the City Council approval of General Plan Amendment No. 22-02, Housing Element Update. Motion carried 5-0.
Chairman Lewis said final action on this matter will take place at a public hearing before the City Council on a date to be determined.
4.
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 22-04
GENERAL EXEMPTION
LOCATION: City Wide
REQUEST: The proposed code amendment consists of certain amendments to the Zoning section of the West Covina Municipal Code related to development standards and requirements for cart containment.
Planning Manager Jo-Anne Burns presented the staff report.
Discussion by the Commission.
Chairman Lewis opened the public hearing.
PROPONENTS:
None
OPPONENTS:
None
Chairman Lewis closed the public hearing.
Discussion by the Commission.
Motion by Gutierrez, seconded by Lewis, to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 22-116, recommending to the City Council approval of Code Amendment No. 22-04, related to development of standards and requirements for cart containment. Motion carried 5-0.
Chairman Lewis said final action on this matter will be taken at a public hearing before the City Council on a date to be determined.
GENERAL EXEMPTION
LOCATION: City Wide
REQUEST: The proposed code amendment consists of certain amendments to the Zoning section of the West Covina Municipal Code related to development standards and requirements for cart containment.
Planning Manager Jo-Anne Burns presented the staff report.
Discussion by the Commission.
Chairman Lewis opened the public hearing.
PROPONENTS:
None
OPPONENTS:
None
Chairman Lewis closed the public hearing.
Discussion by the Commission.
Motion by Gutierrez, seconded by Lewis, to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 22-116, recommending to the City Council approval of Code Amendment No. 22-04, related to development of standards and requirements for cart containment. Motion carried 5-0.
Chairman Lewis said final action on this matter will be taken at a public hearing before the City Council on a date to be determined.
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.
Commissioner Heng - Regarding undergrounding of cell tower equipment.
Commissioner Becerra - Congratulated South Hills High School Girls Volley Ball Team for winning first place in CIF finals.
Commissioner Gutierrez thanked college student for attending Planning Commission 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.
Commissioner Heng - Regarding undergrounding of cell tower equipment.
Commissioner Becerra - Congratulated South Hills High School Girls Volley Ball Team for winning first place in CIF finals.
Commissioner Gutierrez thanked college student for attending Planning Commission meeting.
5.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
West Covina Police Department - selling pink patches and tee-shirts on their website for Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Octoberfest Car Show and Trunk or Treat, October 15, 2022, Pancake Breakfast at Cortez Park 11:00 am to 3 pm.
Festival Frights, Historic Glendora Avenue, Saturday, October 29, 2022.
West Covina Police Department - selling pink patches and tee-shirts on their website for Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Octoberfest Car Show and Trunk or Treat, October 15, 2022, Pancake Breakfast at Cortez Park 11:00 am to 3 pm.
Festival Frights, Historic Glendora Avenue, Saturday, October 29, 2022.
6.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
This is an oral presentation of City Council matters and actions, which are in the Commission's area of interest
Housing Element and Cart Containment and Mixed Use Overlay Zone will be sent to the City Council for their action.
This is an oral presentation of City Council matters and actions, which are in the Commission's area of interest
Housing Element and Cart Containment and Mixed Use Overlay Zone will be sent to the City Council for their action.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Lewis adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Lydia de Zara
Senior Administrative Assistant
Respectfully submitted:
Lydia de Zara
Senior Administrative Assistant