INSIDE CITY HALL Here are a few...

INSIDE CITY HALL

Here are a few of the items the Commission considered Monday.

WINEMAKING APPLICATION

The applicant proposed establishing a winemaking facility in a

suite of an existing industrial building at 1954 Placentia Ave. The

applicant anticipates producing about 500 cases annually, with the

wine sold wholesale from the location. The primary use will involve

the fermenting and aging of the grapes and wine.

WHAT HAPPENED

The commission approved the application, with a condition that the

owners address any smells that are detected outside the facility to

appease some Westside residents who are concerned about it.

WHAT IT MEANS

The applicant can establish a winemaking facility at this

location.

HOME EXPANSION

The applicant proposed expanding an existing single-story

residence by adding new area on the first-floor and a new second

floor.

Normally, minor design reviews for second-floor construction are

reviewed by the zoning administrator. However, the property at 2034

President Place is in a potential view preservation area. The City

Council is considering adoption of view preservation guidelines for

properties in these designated areas. Until it makes a final decision

on the guidelines, staff has been directed to forward all

applications within these areas to the Planning Commission.

WHAT HAPPENED

The commission approved the expansion.

WHAT IT MEANS

The applicant can expand his home.

WHAT WAS SAID

“Turned out there really isn’t much of a view and in all other

respects, the addition conformed with code,” Chairman Bruce Garlich

said.

DESIGN REVIEW

The applicant requested approval of a design review to build a

five-unit, two-story, common interest development on a lot at 115 E.

Wilson St. The project complies with the city’s residential design

guidelines.

WHAT HAPPENED

The commission approved the project.

WHAT IT MEANS

The applicant can build the development.

-- Compiled by Deirdre Newman