1. Call to Order: 2. Roll Call of the Planning Commission: Commissioner Trina Mackin Commissioner Nora Saenz Commissioner Denisse Viera Vice Chair Rodrigo Rodarte Chair Daisy Ramirez 3. Pledge of Allegiance: 4. Communications from the Public: This is the time for members of the public to address the Planning Commission on matters that are listed on the agenda and non-agenda items that are under the subject matter jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. (Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes) 5. Presentations: None 6. Public Hearings: The following items have been posted as a Public Hearings as required by law. The Chair will open the meeting to receive public testimony on the Public Hearing items listed on the agenda. a. Consideration of a Resolution Recommending that the City Council Certify the Environmental Impact Report, and Adopt the Updated General Plan and Bicycle Master Plan. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Bell Planning Commission: 1. Receive the staff report, open the public hearing, receive any public input, and close the public hearing; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2018-04-PC titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BELL RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CERTIFY THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, AND ADOPT THE UPDATED GENERAL PLAN AND BICYCLE MASTER PLAN Consideration for Granting Conditional Use Permit No 2017-12 and Site Plan Review 2017-27 to Allow a Cafe/Bakery Use and Related Site Improvements on a Corner Lot at 4410 Gage Avenue In Bell Ca., and Authorization to File a Notice of Exemption Pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) with the County Registrar-Recorder's Office. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Bell Planning Commission read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2018-06 PC titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2017-12 AND SITE PLAN REVIEW 2017-27, A REQUEST TO OPERATE A CAFE/BAKERY USE AND RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN A CORNER LOT IN THE C-3R ZONE AT 4410 GAGE AVENUE Consideration for Granting Zone Variance No 2017-01, to Allow an Existing Substandard Garage to Remain in Conjunction with a 400 S.F. Addition to the Existing Residence Located at 7101 Mayflower Avenue, and Authorization to File a Notice of Exemption Pursuant to 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines, of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) with the County Registrar-Recorder's Office. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Bell Planning Commission read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2018-05 PC titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING ZONE VARIANCE 2017-01, A REQUEST TO ALLOW AN EXISTING SUBSTANDARD GARAGE TO REMAIN IN CONJUNCTION WITH A 400 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO THE EXISTING RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 7101 MAYFLOWER AVENUE IN THE R-1 ZONE Zone Text Amendment (ZTA) 2018-01: Consideration of a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance to allow and regulate accessory dwelling units per State law and creating a zoning clearance process, by amending Chapters 17.16 (R-1 Single Family Residential Zone), 17.20 (R-2 Light Multiple-Family Residential Zone), and 17.24 (R-3 High Density Multiple-Family Residential Zone), adding Chapter 17.54 (Accessory Dwelling Units), and amending Chapter 17.92 (Site Plans) in Title 17 (Zoning) and Amending Title 17 (Zoning), of the Bell Municipal Code; and finding an exemption from CEQA Recommendation: It is recommended that the Bell Planning Commission: 1. Receive the staff report, open the public hearing, receive any public input, and close the public hearing; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2018-07-PC titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BELL PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW AND REGULATE ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS PER STATE LAW AND CREATING A ZONING CLEARANCE PROCESS, BY AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.16 (R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE), 17.20 (R-2 LIGHT MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE), AND 17.24 (R-3 HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE), ADDING CHAPTER 17.54 (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS), AND AMENDING CHAPTER 17.92 (SITE PLANS) IN TITLE 17 (ZONING) AND AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING), OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE; AND FINDING AN EXEMPTION FROM CEQA 7. Regular Session: a. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of November 1, 2017. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the November 1, 2017 minutes. b. Consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Bell, amending Title 17 of the Bell Municipal Code regulating permanent and temporary signage within the City of Bell. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Bell Planning Commission provide staff direction for the proposed draft sign ordinance. 8. Planning Commissioner Announcements; Request for Future Agenda Items; Conference/Meeting Reports: 9. Community Development Director's Comments: 10. City Attorney Comments: 11. Adjournment: The next Regular Planning Commission Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 7pm.
1. Call to Order: 2. Roll Call of the Planning Commission: Commissioner Trina Mackin Commissioner Nora Saenz Commissioner Denisse Viera Vice Chair Rodrigo Rodarte Chair Daisy Ramirez 3. Pledge of Allegiance: 4. Communications from the Public: This is the time for members of the public to address the Planning Commission on matters that are listed on the agenda and non-agenda items that are under the subject matter jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. (Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes) 5. Presentations: None 6. Public Hearings: The following items have been posted as a Public Hearings as required by law. The Chair will open the meeting to receive public testimony on the Public Hearing items listed on the agenda. a. Consideration of a Resolution Recommending that the City Council Certify the Environmental Impact Report, and Adopt the Updated General Plan and Bicycle Master Plan. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Bell Planning Commission: 1. Receive the staff report, open the public hearing, receive any public input, and close the public hearing; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2018-04-PC titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BELL RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CERTIFY THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, AND ADOPT THE UPDATED GENERAL PLAN AND BICYCLE MASTER PLAN Consideration for Granting Conditional Use Permit No 2017-12 and Site Plan Review 2017-27 to Allow a Cafe/Bakery Use and Related Site Improvements on a Corner Lot at 4410 Gage Avenue In Bell Ca., and Authorization to File a Notice of Exemption Pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) with the County Registrar-Recorder's Office. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Bell Planning Commission read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2018-06 PC titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2017-12 AND SITE PLAN REVIEW 2017-27, A REQUEST TO OPERATE A CAFE/BAKERY USE AND RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN A CORNER LOT IN THE C-3R ZONE AT 4410 GAGE AVENUE Consideration for Granting Zone Variance No 2017-01, to Allow an Existing Substandard Garage to Remain in Conjunction with a 400 S.F. Addition to the Existing Residence Located at 7101 Mayflower Avenue, and Authorization to File a Notice of Exemption Pursuant to 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines, of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) with the County Registrar-Recorder's Office. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Bell Planning Commission read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2018-05 PC titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING ZONE VARIANCE 2017-01, A REQUEST TO ALLOW AN EXISTING SUBSTANDARD GARAGE TO REMAIN IN CONJUNCTION WITH A 400 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO THE EXISTING RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 7101 MAYFLOWER AVENUE IN THE R-1 ZONE Zone Text Amendment (ZTA) 2018-01: Consideration of a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance to allow and regulate accessory dwelling units per State law and creating a zoning clearance process, by amending Chapters 17.16 (R-1 Single Family Residential Zone), 17.20 (R-2 Light Multiple-Family Residential Zone), and 17.24 (R-3 High Density Multiple-Family Residential Zone), adding Chapter 17.54 (Accessory Dwelling Units), and amending Chapter 17.92 (Site Plans) in Title 17 (Zoning) and Amending Title 17 (Zoning), of the Bell Municipal Code; and finding an exemption from CEQA Recommendation: It is recommended that the Bell Planning Commission: 1. Receive the staff report, open the public hearing, receive any public input, and close the public hearing; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2018-07-PC titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BELL PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW AND REGULATE ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS PER STATE LAW AND CREATING A ZONING CLEARANCE PROCESS, BY AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.16 (R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE), 17.20 (R-2 LIGHT MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE), AND 17.24 (R-3 HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE), ADDING CHAPTER 17.54 (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS), AND AMENDING CHAPTER 17.92 (SITE PLANS) IN TITLE 17 (ZONING) AND AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING), OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE; AND FINDING AN EXEMPTION FROM CEQA 7. Regular Session: a. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of November 1, 2017. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the November 1, 2017 minutes. b. Consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Bell, amending Title 17 of the Bell Municipal Code regulating permanent and temporary signage within the City of Bell. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Bell Planning Commission provide staff direction for the proposed draft sign ordinance. 8. Planning Commissioner Announcements; Request for Future Agenda Items; Conference/Meeting Reports: 9. Community Development Director's Comments: 10. City Attorney Comments: 11. Adjournment: The next Regular Planning Commission Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 7pm.