The City of West Covina - September 22, 2026 - Planning Commission Meeting

The West Covina City Planning Commission held a meeting on September 22, 2026, which included two public hearings focused on land use and development permits. The first hearing concerned a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Kimberly Nguyen to operate a child daycare center at 715 South Glendora Avenue. The commission discussed operational details, parking requirements, and safety measures before unanimously approving the CUP. The second hearing involved an appeal by Foothill Transit regarding the denial of an administrative permit for constructing four freestanding solar carport structures at 100 South Vincent Avenue. The commission engaged in extensive discussion about land use classifications, safety concerns related to glare, compliance with the California Solar Rights Act, and the need for further review including fire department input and CEQA considerations. Ultimately, the commission voted to refer the matter back to planning staff for additional analysis and review, including design guidelines and environmental review. No final approval was granted for the solar carports during this meeting. The session concluded with miscellaneous reports and community event announcements.