HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/26/1993CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Mayor — Gary G. Miller
Mayor Pro Tem — Phyllis E. Papen
Councilman — John A. Forbing
Councilman— Gary H. Werner
Councilman — Dexter D. MacBride
City Council Chambers
are located at:
South CoastAir Quality Management DistrlctAuditonum
21865 East Copley Drive
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MEETING DATE: May 26, 1993
MEETING TIME: 7:00 p.m.
Terrence L. Belanger
City Manager
Andrew V. Arczynski
City Attorney
Lynda Burgess
City Clerk
Copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item referred to on. this agenda
are on file in the. Office of the City Clerk and are available. for public inspection. If you have questions
regarding an agenda Item, plane contact the City Clerk at (714) 860--2409 during business hours. J
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1. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: MAYOR MILLER
ROLL CALL: Councilmen MacBride, Forbing,
Werner, Mayor Pro Tem Papen, Mayor Miller
2. PUBLIC HEARING:
2.1 ADOPTION OF GENERAL PLAN: The General Plan is a
statement of goals, policies and implementing programs to
guide the long-range physical development of the City. The
Plan is required by State Law and determines the size, form
and character of the City over the next twenty years. It is
the most significant tool utilized by the community to ensure
a balanced, comfortable environment in which to live and work.
It represents the community's view of its future and serves as
the "blueprint" to define the long term character of the City.
In March of 1993 the City Council authorized the retention of
a consultant team to further develop the Draft General Plan.
Five community workshops have been conducted with residents to
identify key planning issues and discuss potential General
Plan policy options. The results have been summarized and
forwarded to the Council for consideration. On May 19, 1993,
the Council began the public hearing process to adopt the
General Plan. The public discussion was continued to May 26,
1993 in order to receive additional public input on the entire
draft General Plan (dated July 14, 1992) and study suggested
revisions to the Land Use and Circulation Elements.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council
open the Public Hearing, receive presentation from the General
Plan consultant team, receive public testimony, forward
comments to City staff and continue the Public Hearing to June
2, 1993.
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
4. ADJOURNMENT:
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Mayor — Gary G. Miller
Mayor Pro Tem — Phyllis E. Papen
Councilman — John A. Forting
Councilman — Gary H. Werner
Councilman — Dexter D. MacBride
City Council Chambers
are kxated at:
South Coast Air Quality kbwgwnsnt DistrtAuditodum
21865 East Cowley Drhe
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MEETING DATE: May 26, 19 93
MEETING TIME: 7:00 p.m.
Terrence L. Belanger
City Manager
Andrew V. Arczynski
City Attorney
Lynda Burgess
City Cleric
Copies of staff reports or ofer written documentation relating to each item refired to on this agenda
are on file in the, Office of the City Clark and are available for public Impaction: if yoe have questions
regarding. da lie m, please contacf thw City Clerk at 14 ON-24Wdodn -business hours.
The City of Diamond Bar uses RECYCLED paper and encourages you to do the same.
THIS MEETING IS BEING BROADCAST LIVE BY JONES INTERCABLE
FOR AIRING ON CHANNEL 12, AND BY REMAINING IN THE ROOM,
YOU ARE GIVING YOUR PERMISSION TO BE TELEVISED.
1. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: MAYOR MILLER
ROLL CALL: Councilmen MacBride, Forbing,
Werner, Mayor Pro Tem Papen, Mayor Miller
2. PUBLIC HEARING:
2.1 ADOPTION OF GENERAL PLAN: The General Plan is a
statement of goals, policies and implementing programs to
guide the long-range physical development of the City. The
Plan is required by State Law and determines the size, form
and character of the City over the next twenty years. It is
the most significant tool utilized by the community to ensure
a balanced, comfortable environment in which to live and work.
It represents the community's view of its future and serves as
the "blueprint" to define the long term character of the City.
In March of 1993 the City Council authorized the retention of
a consultant team to further develop the Draft General Plan.
Five community workshops have been conducted with residents to
identify key planning issues and discuss potential General
Planpolicy options. The results have been summarized and
forwarded to the Council for consideration. On May 19, 1993,
the Council began the public hearing process to adopt the
General Plan. The public discussion was continued to May 26,
1993 in order to receive additional public input on the entire
draft General Plan (dated July 14, 1992) and study suggested
revisions to the Land Use and Circulation Elements.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council
open the Public Hearing, receive presentation from the General
Plan consultant team, receive public testimony, forward
comments to City staff and continue the Public Hearing to June
2, 1993.
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
4. ADJOURNMENT:
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA NO.
TO: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager
MEETING DATE: May 26, 1993 REPORT DATE: May 20, 1993
FROM: James DeStefano, Community Development Director
TITLE: Adoption of the General Plan
SUMMARY: The General Plan is a statement of goals, policies and implementing programs to guide the long range
physical development of the City. The Plan is required by State Law and determines the size, form and character
of the City over the next twenty years. It is the most significant tool utilized by the community to ensure a balanced,
comfortable environment in which to live and work. It represents the community's view of its future and serves as
the "blueprint" to define the long term character of the City. In March of 1993 the City Council authorized the
retention of a consultant team to further develop the Draft General Plan. Five community workshops have been
conducted with residents to identify key planning issues and discuss potential General Plan policy options. The
results have been summarized and forwarded to the Council for consideration.
On May 19, 1993, the Council began the public hearing process to adopt the General Plan. The public discussion
was continued to May 26, 1993, in order to receive additional public input on the entire Draft General Plan (dated
July 14, 1992) and study suggested revisions to the Land Use and Circulation Elements.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council open the public hearing, receive a presentation
from the General Plan consultant team, receive public testimony, forward comments to City Staff, and continue the
public hearing to June 2, 1993.
ATTACHMENTS: Staff Report
Other
EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: Library
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST:
Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed
by the City Attorney?
2. Does the report require a majority or 4/5 vote?
3. Has environmental impact been assessed?
4. Has the report been reviewed by a Commission?
Which Commission?
5. Are other departments affected by the report?
Report discussed with the following affected departments:
REVIEWED BY:
Terrence L. Belanger
City Manager
Ades DeStefano
Community Develo Lent Director
Yes X No
MAJORITY
_ Yes X No
_ Yes X No
X Yes _ No
MEETING DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
CITY COUNCIL. REPORT
AGENDA NO.
May 26, 1993
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager
Adoption of the General Plan
ISSUE STATEMENT: May 26, 1993, serves as the second public hearing to review
and consider adoption of the Diamond Bar General Plan. The General Plan is
a statement of goals, policies and implementing programs to guide the long
range physical development of the City. The Plan is required by State Law
and determines the size, form and character of the City over the next twenty
years.
In March of 1993, the Council rescinded Resolution No. 92-44, which adopted
the General Plan, and directed the preparation of a workshop and public
hearing process designed to facilitate public participation in the revision
of the General Plan document dated July 14, 1992. That document, undergoing
revision, serves as the Draft General Plan which is the subject of the public
hearing process.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council open the public
hearing, receive a presentation from the General Plan consultant team,
receive public testimony, forward comments to City Staff, and continue the
public hearing to June 2, 1993.
BACKGROUND:
On May 19, 1993, City Council began the public hearing adoption process for
the General Plan. The Council received testimony on proposed revisions
related to land use and open space policy. The public hearing was continued
in order to further discuss the Land Use Element, Open Space related policy
and present the Circulation Element. The purpose of the May 26, 1993,
continued public hearing is to accommodate further public testimony and
Council discussion.
State Law requires that each City prepare and adopt a comprehensive and long
term General Plan for the physical development of the community. State Law
requires that the General Plan includes seven mandatory elements, each
addressing a particular area of planning. Each element is briefly summarized
below.
1. The Land Use Element designates the general distribution and
intensity of uses of the land for housing, business, industry, open
space, education, public buildings and other categories of public
and private uses.
1
2. The Circulation Element is correlated with the Land Use Element and
identifies the general location and extent of existing and proposed
major thoroughfares, transportation routes and other local public
utilities and facilities.
3. The Housing Element is a comprehensive assessment of current and
projected housing needs for all segments of the community and all
economic groups. It embodies policy for providing adequate
housing, and includes action programs.
4. The Conservation Element addresses the conservation, development
and use of natural resources.
5. The Open Space Element sets forth plans and measures for preserving
open space for natural resources, the managed production of
resources, outdoor recreation, public health and safety and the
identification of agricultural land.
6. The Noise Element identifies and appraises noise problems within
the community and forms the basis for land use distribution.
7. The Safety Element establishes policies and programs to protect the
community from risks associated with seismic, geologic, flood and
fire hazards.
Land Use Element:
The Land Use Element has the broadest scope of the seven mandatory elements
of the General Plan. It contains broad policy which sets forth the
distribution, location, and intensity for all land uses within the City and
our Sphere -of -Influence. Although all General Plan elements carry equal
weight, the Land Use Element is the most publicized and is often perceived as
being the most representative of "The General Plan". The Land Use Element
contains the Land Use map which is a graphic representation of the policies
contained within the element. The Land Use Element utilizes the General Plan
document dated July 14, 1992, as its foundation. Suggested revisions to the
Land Use Element and Open Space related policy were introduced on May 19.
Circulation Element:
As stated within the Circulation Element of the Draft General Plan, the City
of Diamond Bar's traffic circulation has been significantly impacted by
regional traffic. The Circulation Element evaluates the transportation needs
of the City and presents a comprehensive transportation plan to accommodate
those needs. The focus of the plan is to identify and evaluate the local
circulation needs of the City with Regional demands and mandates.
The Circulation Element is designed to account for the external forces (i.e.
freeway traffic, Industry and Chino Hills growth/development) and develop a
strategy to implement the means necessary to mitigate the impacts of this
growth. Simply stated, the circulation system needs involve balancing the
demand for increased roadway capacity with the vision of our community image
and quality of life.
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As a result of the workshop process and consultant/ staff team review,
suggested revisions in the form of specific text changes are provided for
review within the attached memorandum dated May 20, 1993, from our consultant
team headed by Cotton/Beland/Associates, Inc.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION:
Public hearing notices were published within the San Gabriel Valley Tribune
and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin in accordance with State Law. In addition,
public notices were published within the Diamond Bar and Walnut Highlander,
and the Windmill. Notice of the public hearings have been mailed to several
hundred names on our General Plan mailing list. Posters announcing the
General Plan workshop and public hearing process have been circulated within
the community. All General Plan documents have been available for review at
City Hall and the County Library.
PREPARED BY:
James DeStefano
Community Development Director
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Memorandum from Cotton/Beland/Associates dated 5/20/93
2. 7/14/92 Land Use Map
3. Revised 5/12/93 Land Use Map
May 20, '993
779.00
To: Terrenet. L. Belanger, City 'Manager
City of Diamond Bar
From: Cotton/Belan d/Associates, Inc.;
:Moore Iaeofano Goltsman. Inc.; and
Austin -Faust Associates, Inc.
Re: General Plan Revision Program
Background: On May 19, the City Council opened a public hearing to consider
proposed revisions of the General Plan document dated July 14, 1992, The
preceeding Community Workshop meetings; held April 21, 24, 28 and May 1 and
12, produced valuable cotrmeiit5 which were synthesized as the basis Cor the
suggested revisions.
The Council heard testimony on the proposed revisions related to land use and
open space policy. The hearing was continued to May 26 to accomodate further
testimony and Council discussion.
Approach: The consultant/staff team suggests that the public hearing resume
with the consideration of land use items remaining from the last meeting. A
presentation of background information and maps will describe the Sphere of
Influence (SOI), Tonner/Soquel Canyons, Significant Ecological Area (SEA) 15,
regional circulation system, etc., in order to facilitate understanding and
discussion. Additional revisions concerning circulation will be presented.
The team also suggests that the City Council provide some direction after public
testimorjy and Council discussion so that a composite revised Draft General Plan
can be assembled for further public review and City Council hearing.
Suggested Revisions: The following items include specific text changes for review
and discussion. They are organized accordingly to Draft General Plan format.
(Space has been provided for comments.)
5. RE`ISION TO LSF,', PAGE 1-9:
Delete: Strateg�i. ;.c: Desi;na',: cvsung single '3m1'y ul.iached residential
subdivisions are (sic) Low NIcdi4rn D;;ns:tv Residential (RL -%l)' on 0, I.aad Use
map. The rrtarirrurn density of Low Medium Residential areis will be ti.,
dwelling units per gross acre (6 du,/ac) within heie areas,
Add: StrsteU 1. 1.1.c: Destgn,zte exist:rtg single fuwnly derached iubdi,,4 ions in
flatter areas as Low Afedium Residential (RLAI') on rhe [.and L%se ?nap. me
maximum detuiry of Lora' Medium Density- Residcwial areas will h,, 5.0 dwelling
units per gross acre (S .0 du, ac).
6. REVISION TO "LI—ND USE", PAGE 1-12:
Strategy 1.3.4.: Delete: "Encourage the rehabilitation, refurbishrncrt, and/or
expansion of existing uses that generate sales tax revenue to the City, where
consistent with other provisions of the General Plan and Development Codc."
Add- In F.-ejerence to the a.pproval of new commetrial development, encourage rhe
retention, rehabilitation, refurbishment, curd/or expansion of existing business
establishments which generate sales tae revenues to the City, where consistent h A
other provisions of the General Plan and Development Code.
7. REVISION TO TAND UV', PAGF. 1-13'
Add Stratearr I. ? �. t�'�.�frruh In eCUltciiNiC -:`pin,:rtt Jcti.>>t Farr 0 rarget
re,, aah;atiort ., f existing !ucf anel�etcti% ::ses needed to
expand rho ►.:rge of goods cmd, se-. ices m ail�F l tn local res:denes ant:. to getit6rate
needed sales :ar re,:,�nue.
the economic d,-,)eloptn,ent acrifin plan should address goi.'s. ,_r Priorities, and
idents, strate; es to ac%uev e cf iwiv t revitalt:atian.
S. REVISION TO "LA'I'D USE", PAGE 1-14:
Strateev 1.5.1: Delete: "Maintain an inventory of previous dedications,
designations, or decisions regarding open space made by the County of Los
Angeles and the City (sic) require developers of vaca,nCland to provide
appropriate title or other ownership documents to identify any development
restrictions on the property."
ADD: Establi,h and maintain a public record of best available tnformation
concerning development restrictions on existing vacant land. Require potentia,'
developers to provide a title report or other acceptaNe documentation of deed
andlor map restrictions as part cf the development application process.
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SmItek 1.5 : (,:ddeu'). e.5,te ;t, /C space- 1j; Is aJ t aca,,. , ,,n :c� tirJpt'�I
tc be retair;ed 1or,ourpJs� < < f u �l r»renin, �n� ir�nr► erlr�i �.;c:,tC2 rro!e,%z,)n, and
ftrelilope ka and St.Cl1 Ojxa spi7ce 'Wi Ks -,V `equin---ublll
acquisition or pnvcce Ck'n�r _it wil _2fl•�Y; for p!!l I:: �ie�'-LCl'hip. Ra�tE;l'ic»al
facilities, bcik ac_rive and pu si:e. ti�;tick incor`k.orate ruc eveloped l;Yna are ncr
inciluied in this dcfuutiat.
Strategy 1.5.4. (added): Develop an open space I-wagrarrt whicl, :trill idenrii;- and
acquire/presence open space land consistent with con -.,,unit) needs and flnancial
capability, and include c full range of feasible techniques.
Strategy I.S. j (added): Recobniing the signiftcunce of Tonner Canyon
environmental resources, support funher definition of the extent and intens44 of such
resources to provide needed additional information.
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9, REVISION TO AD4aPTED LA.N-D USE NAP:
Adel desiglluiiopi io Tres He,-lnonos Rr-v?ck cl va to refrecr 1-'evt- high :;Choral s1!.•.
Also, rleed :p revL1E map 16 prc,poStd i-,?dacrlon in 1wid II -Se inte 7SIi ,, fcr
advino sinble tcrmi) s,abdivisiorrs.
10. REVISIOIti TO "CIRCL:LATION", PAGE V-135:
Delete: "Future Development in Diamond Par: The levels of development
which would be permissible ur&r the proposed General Plan would result in
approximately 6,235 additional dwelling units, 918,000 square feet of commercial
rises and 2387,387 square feet of office and business park uses. These estimated
additional development opportunities within the City will result in corresponding
increased ir, traffic. Estimated tripmaking within the City is projected to increase
from 318,632 average daily trips in 1991 to 471,174 average daily- trips in 2010.
This represents an increase of 33 percent."
(Inappropriate level of detail.)
11. REVISION TO "CIRCULATION", PAGE V-19:
Add new Exhibit V-4 to illustrate Master Plan of Circulation. (consistent with Table
�'-6).
12. RE'1,15I0ti TO "C1RCULVHO,ti PAGE V._I
Stra:e¢v 1 'Identify a tr.trtipor :if';711 l�+"r:ii01 tf 7".W
-„._3____4 _- t- .vh 1' ,.rer Can -,on. The
ers1:onmental :rr►hart, ; ar,,p(,-a!i,ir facilities ::i,yi:I the .ot:idor nu,t he
minimized and moi[ centon,ttabi:' b:: n; t:t the t ity of Diamond Bar, The City
rcill inrther require that any prop;),.d 'ransportation facilities be exF?ic't1y
demonstrated as acceptable to tha C"Y ;see also Lard Use Strategy 1.63).”
Strategy 1.1.4: WoriC wish arija t t ,�u�s:'i�tiolT� int Elie n;lhzat*on of rer�i^naf
trart;poraticn lirlkane options through the eay erly Phe
of the Sphere of 11tf7uence
area xkiclt rcCNN.ze erv,ialuncn:at se),.,sttiva! ' (see also Land lTse Strjjt ..Z' 1.c�1.j�.
13. REVISION TO "CiRCUL4,TION PAGE V-23:
[r 4.?.�.: , Ttitrough the roadw;,y system, ensure that new• development
within tht Tres liermanos Ranch property is integrxed into the cunimntty of
Diamond Bar."
Ensure that thr proFosed hIIII echo>' site within the Tres He,anano, Ranch property
is physically integrated irt:o the cornmurtiry or Diamond fear b;: ctppropr;are roadway
alignment and design.
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Mayor — Gary G. Miller
Mayor Pro Tem — Phyllis E. Papen
Councilman — John A. Forbing
Councilman — Gary H. Werner
Councilman — Dexter D. MacBride
City Council Chambers
are located at:
South CoastAir QualityWnager wt DistrictAuditonum
21865 East Copley Dfim
MEETING DATE: May 26, 1993
MEETING TIME: 7:00 P.M.
Terrence L. Belanger
City Manager
Andrew V. Arczynski
City Attorney
Lynda Burgess
City Clerk
eta 0 i#t a Qf :at faf ub1iC �t ,
r Edi ..aEt tip , lsaue. ant tie CW, at bii LE
The City of Diamond Bar uses RECYCLED paper and encourages you to do the same.
THIS MEETING IS BEING BROADCAST LIVE BY JONES INTERCABLE
FOR AIRING ON CHANNEL 12, AND BY REMAINING IN THE ROOM,
YOU ARE GIVING YOUR PERMISSION TO BE TELEVISED.
1. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: MAYOR MILLER
ROLL CALL: Councilmen MacBride, Forbing,
Werner, Mayor Pro Tem Papen, Mayor Miller
2. PUBLIC HEARING:
2.1 ADOPTION OF GENERAL PLAN: The General Plan is a
statement of goals, policies and implementing programs to
guide the long-range physical development of the City. The
Plan is required by State Law and determines the size, form
and character of the City over the next twenty years. It is
the most significant tool utilized by the community to ensure
a balanced, comfortable environment in which to live and work.
It represents the community's view of its future and serves as
the "blueprint" to define the long term character of the City.
In March of 1993 the City Council authorized the retention of
a consultant team to further develop the Draft General Plan.
Five community workshops have been conducted with residents to
identify key planning issues and discuss potential General
Plan policy options. The results have been summarized and
forwarded to the Council for consideration. On May 19, 1993,
the Council began the public hearing process to adopt the
General Plan. The public discussion was continued to May 26,
1993 in order to receive additional public input on the entire
draft General Plan (dated July 14, 1992) and study suggested
revisions to the Land Use and Circulation Elements.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council
open the Public Hearing, receive presentation from the General
Plan consultant team, receive public testimony, forward
comments to City staff and continue the Public Hearing to June
2, 1993.
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
4. ADJOURNMENT:
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA NO.
TO: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager
MEETING DATE: May 26, 1993 REPORT DATE: May 20, 1993
FROM: James DeStefano, Community Development Director
TITLE: Adoption of the General Plan
SUMMARY: The General Plan is a statement of goals, policies and implementing programs to guide the long range
physical development of the City. The Plan is required by State Law and determines the size, form and character
of the City over the next twenty years. It is the most significant tool utilized by the community to ensure a balanced,
comfortable environment in which to live and work. It represents the community's view of its future and serves as
the "blueprint" to define the long term character of the City. In March of 1993 the City Council authorized the
retention of a consultant team to further develop the Draft General Plan. Five community workshops have been
conducted with residents to identify key planning issues and discuss potential General Plan policy options. The
results have been summarized and forwarded to the Council for consideration.
On May 19, 1993, the Council began the public hearing process to adopt the General Plan. The public discussion
was continued to May 26, 1993, in order to receive additional public input on the entire Draft General Plan (dated
July 14, 1992) and study suggested revisions to the Land Use and Circulation Elements.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council open the public hearing, receive a presentation
from the General Plan consultant team, receive public testimony, forward comments to City Staff, and continue the
public hearing to June 2, 1993.
ATTACHMENTS: Staff Report
Other
EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: Library
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST:
1. Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed _ Yes X No
by the City Attorney?
2. Does the report require a majority or 4/5 vote? MAJORITY
3. Has environmental impact been assessed? _ Yes X No
4. Has the report been reviewed by a Commission? _ Yes X No
Which Commission?
5. Are other departments affected by the report? X Yes _ No
Report discussed with the following affected departments:
REVIEWED BY:
Avv�_Vt4�
Terrence L. Belanger J es DeStefano
City Manager Community Develo Lent Director
CITY COUNCEL REPORT
AGENDA NO.
MEETING DATE: May 26, 1993
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager
SUBJECT: Adoption of the General Plan
ISSUE STATEMENT: May 26, 1993, serves as the second public hearing to review
and consider adoption of the Diamond Bar General Plan. The General Plan is
a statement of goals, policies and implementing programs to guide the long
range physical development of the City. The Plan is required by State Law
and determines the size, form and character of the City over the next twenty
years.
In March of 1993, the Council rescinded Resolution No. 92-44, which adopted
the General Plan, and directed the preparation of a workshop and public
hearing process designed to facilitate public participation in the revision
of the General Plan document dated July 14, 1992. That document, undergoing
revision, serves as the Draft General Plan which is the subject of the public
hearing process.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council open the public
hearing, receive a presentation from the General Plan consultant' team,
receive public testimony, forward comments to City Staff, and continue the
public hearing to June 2, 1993.
BACKGROUND:
On May 19, 1993, City Council began the public hearing adoption process for
the General Plan. The Council received testimony on proposed revisions
related to land use and open space policy. The public hearing was continued
in order to further discuss the Land Use Element, Open Space related policy
and present the Circulation Element. The purpose of the May 26, 1993,
continued public hearing is to accommodate further public testimony and
Council discussion.
State Law requires that each City prepare and adopt a comprehensive and long
term General Plan for the physical development of the community. State Law
requires that the General Plan includes seven mandatory elements, each
addressing a particular area of planning. Each element is briefly summarized
below.
1. The Land Use Element designates the general distribution and
intensity of uses of the land for housing, business, industry, open
space, education, public buildings and other categories of public
and private uses.
1
2. The Circulation Element is correlated with the Land Use Element and
identifies the general location and extent of existing and proposed
major thoroughfares, transportation routes and other local public
utilities and facilities.
3. The Housing Element is a comprehensive assessment of current and
projected housing needs for all segments of'the community and all
economic groups. It embodies policy for providing adequate
housing, and includes action programs.
4. The Conservation Element addresses the conservation, development
and use of natural resources.
5. The Open Space Element sets forth plans and measures for preserving
open space for natural resources, the managed production of
resources, outdoor recreation, public health and safety and the
identification of agricultural land.
6. The Noise Element identifies and appraises noise problems within
the community and forms the basis for land use distribution.
7. The Safety Element establishes policies and programs to protect the
community from risks associated with seismic, geologic, flood and
fire hazards.
Land Use Element:
The Land Use Element has the broadest scope of the seven mandatory elements
of the General Plan. It contains broad policy which sets forth the
distribution, location, and intensity for all land uses within the City and
our Sphere -of -Influence. Although all General Plan elements carry equal
weight, the Land Use Element is the most publicized and is often perceived as
being the most representative of "The General Plan". The Land Use Element
contains the Land Use map which is a graphic representation of the policies
contained within the element. The Land Use Element utilizes the General Plan
document dated July 14, 1992, as its foundation. Suggested revisions to the
Land Use Element and Open Space related policy were introduced on May 19.
Circulation Element:
As stated within the Circulation Element of the Draft General Plan, the City
of Diamond Bar's traffic circulation has been significantly impacted by
regional traffic. The Circulation Element evaluates the transportation needs
of the City and presents a comprehensive transportation plan to accommodate
those needs. The focus of the plan is to identify and evaluate the local
circulation needs of the City with Regional demands and mandates.
The Circulation Element is designed to account for the external forces (i.e.
freeway traffic, Industry and Chino Hills growth/development) and develop a
strategy to implement the means necessary to mitigate the impacts of this
growth. Simply stated, the circulation system needs involve balancing the
demand for increased roadway capacity with the vision of our community image
and quality of life.
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As a result of the workshop process and consultant/ staff team review,
suggested revisions in the form of specific text changes are provided for
review within the attached memorandum dated May 20, 1993, from our consultant
team headed by Cotton/Beland/Associates, Inc.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION:
Public hearing notices were published within the San Gabriel Valley Tribune
and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin in accordance with State Law. In addition,
public notices were published within the Diamond Bar and Walnut Highlander,
and the Windmill. Notice of the public hearings have been mailed to several
hundred names on our General Plan mailing list. Posters announcing the
General Plan workshop and public hearing process have been circulated within
the community. All General Plan documents have been available for review at
City Hall and the County Library.
PREPARED BY:
James DeStefano
Community Development Director
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Memorandum from Cotton/Beland/Associates dated 5/20/93
2. 7/14/92 Land Use Map
3. Revised 5/12/93 Land Use Map
May 20, 1993
779.00
TO. Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager
City of Diamond Bar
From: Cotton/Beland/Associates, Inc.;
Moore Yacofano Goltsman, inc., and
Austin -Faust Associates, Inc.
Re: General Phun ?Revision Program
Background: On May 19, the City Council opened a public hearing to consider
proposed revisions of the General Plan document dated July 14, 1992. The
preceeding Community Workshop meetings; held April 21, 24, 28 and May 1 and
12, produced valuabl: coirments which were synthesized as the 'oasis Far the
suggested revisions.
The Council heard testimony on the proposed revisions related to land use and
open space policy. The hearing was continued to May 26 to accomodate further
testimony and Council discussion,
Approach: The consultant/staff team suggests that the public hearing resume
with the consideration of land use items remaining from the last meeting. A
presentation of background information and maps will describe the Sphere of
Influence (SOI), Tonner/ Soquel Canyons, Significant Ecological Area (SEA) 15,
regional circulation system, etc., in order to facilitate understanding and
discussion. Additional revisions concerning circulation will be presented.
The team also suggests that the City Council provide some direction after public
testimony and Council discussion so that a composite revised Draft General Plan
can be assembled for further public review and City Council hearing.
Suggested Revisions: The following items include specific text changes for review
and discussion. They are organized accordingly to Draft General Plan format.
(Space has been provided for comments)
5. RENISION TO 61--t-ND LSF.', PAGE 1-9:
Delete:ttatcl.l. ;.c� Desi;na_.° existing single '31T11 y u.taC:std r.�ideniia;
subdivisions are (sic) Low Mcd:urr, D:;ns:,y Rfsidentiai iRLM') on the Land Use
map. The ma%.irrum density of Low `•fed;,u;n Residewial areas will be 6.0
dwelling units per gross acre (6 d, -i,, -ac) within. ,:brie areas.
Add: Stringy 1 _1_c Designate etistatg single-farderacheri ivbdi isi:�ns in
,flatter areas as Low Medium Residential (RLAI) on the .Land Use map. Tit
tntaximum detrsit; of Lo, -t, Medium Density Residential areas wd! h, 5.0 dwelling
units pe! gross acre (5.0 du, ac}.
6, REV-[SION TO "L-,LN'D USE", PAGE 1.12:
Strategy 1.3.4.: Delete: "Encourage the rehabilitation, refurbishment, and/or
expansion of existing uses that generate sales tax revenue to the City, where
consistent with other provisions of the General Plan and Development Code."
Add. In preference to the approval of new commercial development, encourage the
retention, rehabilitation, refurbishment, attd/or expansion of 2xis'ing business
establishments which generate sales to revenues to the City, where consUtent ►,ith
other provisions o f the General Plant and Development Code.
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7. REVISION TO 2,4NU USF.' P.4GF. 1-1.3:
fiff(I. .Strate v 1.2 ^.' C.•*tiif'IliiltiC' ,III C_ JilviT:IC lel'%;!�71Yi�Yti rCtiJli FtQJ! ro rll.'y�Ct
re'. alL c ilon if oisting C�nnli'rriijl rot., anC1�etai ::ses 11eE'de--1 to
expand rho r-lr,ge of goods mid se-. ces cn' lrl�t 1 t, local iesidents ;ane: to gej+erare
rdeeded s:.le.; :2z revenue.
The cconomlc do.,eloprnent a r:Oa pla,i should address `E;oa,2 . :_! phoritle.5, and
idenll,� c,raregies to ach;ev cf,Fec!iti a revitaltzatian.
S. RE`ISION TO "LAIND USE", PAGE 1-14:
Strategw_1_5.1= Delete: "Mairimin an inventory of previous dedications,
designations, or decisions regarding open space made by the County of Los
Angeles and the City (sic) require developers of vacant -land to provide
appropriate title or other ownership documents to identify any deveiupment
restrictions on the property."
ADD; Establish and maintain a public record of best available information
concerning development restrictions on existing tacant land. Require potentia!
developers to provide a title report or other acceprab:e documentation of deed
and/or map restrictions as part c f the development application process.
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Strateo 1.5 � (..tided). e,15rte Pac- i.7; Is aJ '•'acat?i; 'arr;,' tclOpr1 t►r�'_rlPs
to be retained;of pu.".
' -,�c"! of*,, Il ame'nin, _'nt'tr)nU)le,It;al ►:'+v .rCe trOle,iiJn, and
fire/slope :r:�'il.ty
hazard rrE,.crr+,art `i.ch opeft sp.zce rwid w l' .quire r-ub.ir
acquisition or pnvc•�, ckrt�r for prrh �r�'� a►d:hip. RerrE.< icnal
fac►lities, bore ar_'ive and pu si:e.+. incl: ince ,i..or'a:e 'elopeu Ind at nct
incuuied in tl;ia d�,�ttutic+�
Strategy 1.5.4. (added): Develop an open space I.vogram which will identit: and
acquire/presence open space land consistent with coir:munit� needs arul ;financial
capability, and include a full range of feasible techniques.
Strategy 1.5.5 (added): Recognizing the significance of Tonner Canyon
environmental resources, support further definition of the extent and intens44 of such
resources to provide needed additional Information -
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9. REVISION TO ADi:)PT] D LAND USE NAI P:
.Add designaiiprt to Tre-c a?Vai to ref.e,;r ne1v high -chool sitre.
.-also, )teed :o rf.q,uE )nap to reflect prGpostd 1-' daction in land :,,re inrerr.sity for
eds!ing single Omily s.zbdi,,isioiLs.
10. REVISION TO "CIRCtLATIO`N", PAGE V-15:
Delete: "Future Developinemt in Diamond Bar: The levels of deve.iopment
which would be pertnissible un&t the proposed General Plan would result in
approximately 6,235 additional dwelling units, 918,000 square feet of commercial
uses and 887.387 square feet of office and business park uses. These estimated
additional development oppo-tunitics within the City will result in corresponding
increased in traffic. Estimated tripmaking within the City is projected to increase
from 348,632 average daily trips in 1991 to 471,174 average daily trips in 20"10,
This represents an increase of 3_ percent."
(Inappropriate level of detail.)
11. REVISION TO "CIRCULATION", PAGE V-19:
Add new Exhibit V-4 to iYustrate Master Plan of Circulation (consLwnt with Table
V 6).
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12. RENISIO TO "CIRCLiL%-r10-. ', PAGE V-21-
Stra:e¢v 1.1.4: tr;:n=pol,,&on cvrri.ior tl.i,)ugh Tt,imer Canyon. The
envlronniental :rnpact, o' ;:ar.;po:tai n facilities :,ityin th-z xtridor rmuwt be
minimized and muit dernon,tr .bly b;: n; i:t the i ity of Diamond Bar. The City
will further require that any propm.-d 'ransportation facilities be explic'.0
demonstrated as acceptebie to the Cc), ;see also Lard Use Strategy i.63 j."
.Strategy 1.1.4: Rork wish ari/al-ent,�u~1, ?irtionTs int the evaluation of regi -nal
tr nsponatic;? linkage options through the easterly portion of the Sphere of Influence
area 'Ahich rccognim. ?nvz*1an!ntn!ai ,Ye1'-,slltViry (see also Land L'se $trate,*' 1.6.3)-
13. REVISIO:ti TO "CIRCUL4TION", PAGE V-23:
Strategy 2.2?.: " *rhrougr the roadw;.v systern, ensure that new development
within tht Tres Hennanos Ranch property is integrated into the commi;nity of
Diamond Bar."
Ensure that the prorosed high echo,.) site within the Tres Heonano- Ranch property
is physically integrated into the community of Diamond Bar b.,v approptzate roadway
alignment and design.
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Mayor — Gary G. Miller
Mayor Pro Tem — Phyllis E. Papen
Councilman — John A. Forbing
Councilman — Gary H. Werner
Councilman — Dexter D. MacBride
City Council Chambers
are located at:
South CoastAir Quality Marmge wit a isbictAuditodum
21865 East Copley aive
MEETING DATE: May 26, 1993
MEETING TIME: 7:00 P.M.
Terrence L Belanger
City Manager
Andrew V. Arczynski
City Attorney
Lynda Burgess
City Clerk
Copl+�s'of stf �epprts o� o#�eraeiit daccentetar relating tct as rasa toorr agenda
ares on:fa i�h ##to otic cilhw o�;ara1 ers avairaWs.iar pG irrspdit.gtsestions
regawft, aEt s iiam;tae +a+orrtac€ tie Ciiatit at �4 8 89� dr#t .i hours.
Tha city of Diamond sar uses RECYCLED Dauer and encourages you 10 do the same.
THIS MEETING IS BEING BROADCAST LIVE BY JONES INTERCABLE
FOR AIRING ON CHANNEL 12, AND BY REMAINING IN THE ROOM,
YOU ARE GIVING YOUR PERMISSION TO BE TELEVISED.
1. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: MAYOR MILLER
ROLL CALL: Councilmen MacBride, Forbing,
Werner, Mayor Pro Tem Papen, Mayor Miller
2. PUBLIC HEARING:
2.1 ADOPTION OF GENERAL PLAN: The General Plan is a
statement of goals, policies and implementing programs to
guide the long-range physical development of the City. The
Plan is required by State Law and determines the size, form
and character of the City over the next twenty years. It is
the most significant tool utilized by the community to ensure
a balanced, comfortable environment in which to live and work.
It represents the community's view of its future and serves as
the "blueprint" to define the long term character of the City.
In March of 1993 the City Council authorized the retention of
a consultant team to further develop the Draft General Plan.
Five community workshops have been conducted with residents to
identify key planning issues and discuss potential General
Plan policy options. The results have been summarized and
forwarded to the Council for consideration. On May 19, 1993,
the Council began the public hearing process to adopt the
General Plan. The public discussion was continued to May 26,
1993 in order to receive additional public input on the entire
draft General Plan (dated July 14, 1992) and study suggested
revisions to the Land Use and Circulation Elements.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council
open the Public Hearing, receive presentation from the General
Plan consultant team, receive public testimony, forward
comments to City staff and continue the Public Hearing to June
2, 1993.
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
4. ADJOURNMENT:
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA NO.
TO: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager
MEETING DATE: May 26, 1993 REPORT DATE: May 20, 1993
FROM: James DeStefano, Community Development Director
TITLE: Adoption of the General Plan
SUMMARY: The General Plan is a statement of goals, policies and implementing programs to guide the long range
physical development of the City. The Plan is required by State Law and determines the size, form and character
of the City over the next twenty years. It is the most significant tool utilized by the community to ensure a balanced,
comfortable environment in which to live and work. It represents the community's view of its future and serves as
the "blueprint" to define the long term character of the City. In March of 1993 the City Council authorized the
retention of a consultant team to further develop the Draft General Plan. Five community workshops have been
conducted with residents to identify key planning issues and discuss potential General Plan policy options. The
results have been summarized and forwarded to the Council for consideration.
On May 19, 1993, the Council began the public hearing process to adopt the General Plan. The public discussion
was continued to May 26, 1993, in order to receive additional public input on the entire Draft General Plan (dated
July 14, 1992) and study suggested revisions to the Land Use and Circulation Elements.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council open the public hearing, receive a presentation
from the General Plan consultant team, receive public testimony, forward comments to City Staff, and continue the
public hearing to June 2, 1993.
ATTACHMENTS: Staff Report
Other
EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: Library
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST:
1. Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed _ Yes X No
by the City Attorney?
2. Does the report require a majority or 4/5 vote? MAJORITY,
3. Has environmental impact been assessed? _ Yes X No
4. Has the report been reviewed by a Commission? _ Yes X No
Which Commission?
5. Are other departments affected by the report? X Yes _ No
Report discussed with the following affected departments:
REVIEWED BY:
Terrence L. Belanger Ades DeStefano
City Manager Community Develo Lent Director
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
AGENDA NO.
MEETING DATE: May 26, 1993
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager
SUBJECT: Adoption of the General Plan
ISSUE STATEMENT: May 26, 1993, serves as the second public hearing to review
and consider adoption of the Diamond Bar General Plan. The General Plan is
a statement of goals, policies and implementing programs to guide the long
range physical development of the City. The Plan is required by State Law
and determines the size, form and character of the City over the next twenty
years.
In March of 1993, the Council rescinded Resolution No. 92-44, which adopted
the General Plan, and directed the preparation of a workshop and public
hearing process designed to facilitate public participation in the revision
of the General Plan document dated July 14, 1992. That document, undergoing
revision, serves as the Draft General Plan which is the subject of the public
hearing process.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council open the public
hearing, receive a presentation from the General Plan consultant team,
receive public testimony, forward comments to City Staff, and continue the
public hearing to June 2, 1993.
BACKGROUND:
On May 19, 1993, City Council began the public hearing adoption process for
the General Plan. The Council received testimony on proposed revisions
related to land use and open space policy. The public hearing was continued
in order to further discuss the Land Use Element, Open Space related policy
and present the Circulation Element. The purpose of the May 26, 1993,
continued public hearing is to accommodate further public testimony and
Council discussion.
State Law requires that each City prepare and adopt a comprehensive and long
term General Plan for the physical development of the community. State Law
requires that the General Plan includes seven mandatory elements, each
addressing a particular area of planning. Each element is briefly summarized
below.
1. The Land Use Element designates the general distribution and
intensity of uses of the land for housing, business, industry, open
space, education, public buildings and other categories of public
and private uses.
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2. The Circulation Element is correlated with the Land Use Element and
identifies the general location and extent of existing and proposed
major thoroughfares, transportation routes and other local public
utilities and facilities.
3. The Housing Element is a comprehensive assessment of current and
projected housing needs for all segments of the community and all
economic groups. It embodies policy for providing adequate
housing, and includes action programs.
4. The Conservation Element addresses the conservation, development
and use of natural resources.
5. The Open Space Element sets forth plans and measures for preserving
open space for natural resources, the managed production of
resources, outdoor recreation, public health and safety and the
identification of agricultural land.
6. The Noise Element identifies and appraises noise problems within
the community and forms the basis for land use distribution.
7. The Safety Element establishes policies and programs to protect the
community from risks associated with seismic, geologic, flood and
fire hazards.
Land Use Element:
The Land Use Element has the broadest scope of the seven mandatory elements
of the General Plan. It contains broad policy which sets forth the
distribution, location, and intensity for all land uses within the City and
our Sphere -of -Influence. Although all General Plan elements carry equal
weight, the Land Use Element is the most publicized and is often perceived as
being the most representative of "The General Plan". The Land Use Element
contains the Land Use map which is a graphic representation of the policies
contained within the element. The Land Use Element utilizes the General Plan
document dated July 14, 1992, as its foundation. Suggested revisions to the
Land Use Element and Open Space related policy were introduced on May 19.
Circulation Element:
As stated within the Circulation Element of the Draft General Plan, the City
of Diamond Bar's traffic circulation has been significantly impacted by
regional traffic. The Circulation Element evaluates the transportation needs
of the City and presents a comprehensive transportation plan to accommodate
those needs. The focus of the plan is to identify and evaluate the local
circulation needs of the City with Regional demands and mandates.
The Circulation Element is designed to account for the external forces (i.e.
freeway traffic, Industry and Chino Hills growth/development) and develop a
strategy to implement the means necessary to mitigate the impacts of this
growth. Simply stated, the circulation system needs involve balancing the
demand for increased roadway capacity with the vision of our community image
and quality of life.
As a result of the workshop process and consultant/ staff team review,
suggested revisions in the form of specific text changes are provided for
review within the attached memorandum dated May 20, 1993, from our consultant
team headed by Cotton/Beland/Associates, Inc.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION:
Public hearing notices were published within the San Gabriel Valley Tribune
and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin in accordance with State Law. In addition,
public notices were published within the Diamond Bar and Walnut Highlander,
and the Windmill. Notice of the public hearings have been mailed to several
hundred names on our General Plan mailing list. Posters announcing the
General Plan workshop and public hearing process have been circulated within
the community. All General Plan documents have been available for review at
City Hall and the County Library.
PREPARED BY:
James DeStefano
Community Development Director
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Memorandum from Cotton/Beland/Associates dated 5/20/93
2. 7/14/92 Land Use Map
3. Revised 5/12/93 Land Use Map
'May 20, '993
779.00
TO. Terrcnc-. L. Belanger, Cite 'Manager
City of Diamond Bar
From: Cotton/Beland/Associates, Inc,:
:Moore Iacofano Golt;man Inc.-, and
Nustin-Faust Associates, hic.
Re: General Plan Revision Program
Background; On May 19, the City Council opened a public hearing to consider
proposed revisions of the General Plan document dated July 14, 1992., The
preceeding Commurdty Workshop meetings; held April 21, 24, 28 and May 1 and
12, produced valuable commentz which were synthesized as the basis !or the
su g-sted revisions.
The Council heard testimony on the proposed revisions related to land use and
open space policy. The hearing was continued to May 26 to accomodate further
testimom, and Council discussion
Approach: The consultant/staff team suggests that the public hearing resume
with the consideration of land use items remaining from the last meeting. A
presentation of background information and maps will describe the Sphere of
Influence (SOI), Tonner/Soquel Canyons, Significant Ecological Area (SEA) 15,
regional circulation system, etc., in order to facilitate understanding and
discussion. Additional revisions concerning circulation will be presented.
The team also suggests that the City Council provide some direction after public
testimony and Council discussion so that a composite revised Draft General Plan
can be assembled for further public review and City Council hearing.
Suggested Revisions: The following items include specific text changes for review
and discussion. They are organized accordingly to Draft General Plan format.
(Space has been provided for comments.)
5. RE%ISION TO 'LkND LSF,', PAGE I-9:
Delete: Stratc r ;,;.;.c: ✓eslgfia*%% emsting singlc familyt:.rac,itd r.Slutinaal
subdivisions are (sic) Low Mcdtt,rn D;;tis,.V 1Zfsidentiai (RL%1) on the Land Use
map. The rnaximum density of Low `'lediu7i Residen'ial areas will be 6.0
dwelling units per gross acre (6 du,"ac) within, -hese areas.
Add: StrateUj_1. I.Co Designate etistvig single-faw:ily derached subdivisions in
,darter areas as Low Medium Residential (RLM) on the .Land Use map. The
rnaximurn detuir; of Low .Wediu?n Densiry Residential areas ,ail! h., 5.0 dwelling
units pe? gross acre (.S.0 Biu/ac).
6. REv[SION TO "LAuND USE", PACE 1.12:
Strategy 1.3.4.: Delete: "Encourage the rehabilitation, rehirbishment" and/or
expansion of existing uses that generate sales tax revenue to the City, where
consistent with other provisions of the General Plan and Development Codc,"
Add In preference to the approval of new commercial development, encourage the
retention, rehabilitation, refurbishment, and/or expansion of existing business
establishments which generate sales tr- revenues to the City, where consistent i, A
other provisions of the General Plan and Development Code.
7. REWSION 170 Z.AND U.Sf. , PAGF. 1-1.3:
Add- Stratey�' 1. 3 7: Urderr,ike ,112 e, --on mic 1c:IJn Flat[ to rarget
re,, alL:atiort .:fNYLsfingC%7Y[Y11_'r:t'I� !CiG:S anC1 J'l'lC'�:r?C: 72:'�v seta;: .:ses needed to
expand fie r�r,ge of goods ajzd -Ter cues marl�r 1 t'n local 7estaents :enc: to ge'!Er:Zte
r,eeWed sale] : ax revenue.
The economic dzveloFtnent action plat should address priorities, and
zdenti,� strate;ies to ac%jiove c,ffeoivte revitalt:atlon.
S. REVISION TO "L VND USE", PAGE 1-14:
Strategy 1.5.1: Delete: "Maintain an inventory of previous dedications,
designations, or decisions regardirg open space made by the County of Los
Angeles and the City (sic) require developers of vacant -land to provide
appropriate title or other ownership documents to identify any development
restrictions on the property."
ADD; Establish and mainrain a public record of best available Information
concerning development restrictions on existing vacant land. Require potential
developers to provide a title report or other acceptab:e documentation of deed
andlor map restrictions as pan of the development application process.
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(rctteg) •� ('' C'J/ '!�•�t',,rlil:' jEr,.tCe"...7i:(s 4b iaca/ti, ,,:: it+(i./�E'il rrn�'.."t�'.i
to be retained for pwxl cls . j u Il :rrr�enin, ent'irJnt);ertt:l c2 rro_'c(:ilJrf, allil
fie/slope Sr -- l,17) Bazar( IiE-ite)7er N ✓;xiI sn7-,ce ':7}la W P pub!ir
acquisition or pnv,--,r okti�r It'..io_irt•.rt for plrh.:I' ltek'ard hip. Rezre:,,ic>�aI
facilities, bctr, ac give and PwFi., e, t, lficl, incorL.orwe urt:;.-Veloped lana are not
incuuied in rl'n; dcf ni ion.
Strategy 1.5.4. (added): Develop an open space I.Yogram which will idenri,�- and
acquire/preserve open space land consistent with communtt) needs and ;financial
capability; art: include a full range of feasible techniques.
Strategy 1.5.5 (added); Recognizing the significance of Twiner Canyon
environmental resources, support further definition of the extent and intensitty of such
resources to provide needed additional information.
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9. REviSIo N 'r0 AD=:,y'I• - D LA.\D USE NAP:
.Add designation to Tres He"nonos R -,,,ch area to refrecr new high school site-,
.4Lso, need ,o rf.q-i,E rnap to proposed ra:-!actlon in land itse inter:siry _tcr
ativia, ci.nble On -,i )- s,,bdu4siorLs.
10. REVISIO TO "CIRCULATION', PANE V-15:
Delete: "Future Development in Diamond Ear: Ti,e levels of development
which would be perinissiblc under the proposed General Plan would result in
approximately 6,235 additional dwelling units, 918,000 square feet of commercial
uses and 887,387 Square feet of office and business park uses. Those estimated
additional development oppo. tunities within the City will result in corresponding
increased in traffic. Estimated triptraking within the City is projected to increase
from 348,632 average daily trips in 1991 to 471,174 average daily trips in 2010.
This represents an increase of 33 percent."
(Inappropriate level of detail.)
11. REVISION TO "CIRCULATION", PAGE V-19:
Add nex- &- hibit V-4 to Wustrate 41faster Plan of Circulation (consistent with Table
V-6).
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12. RE -VISION TO "C'IRCULVTIO:ti', PAG)L
St�a 7_7.4_ 'Idcmifv a t;;n-par.at an c"rrtr'(jr ti::.iu�lt Tc'rs�e- Ca n oa. The
er.Nironniental :r:�hacts �� ;:ar,;pr;facilizics .,it;tia tli:.otridor Haat be
minimized and mwt deniorn;t-arly b;: n;-iit the City of Diamond Bar. The City
Nkill further require that any prop; -)sed transponation facilities be exp!ic�t!y
demonstratcd as acceptable to th;. City 1.5ee also band Use Strategy 1.6'.1)."
Strategy 1.1.4: Work wiat arljac rl;uns.?ictio%u i11 she -en,u 2tatlon of regi -nal
trWuPonatiot? _linkage options tl!rough the of the Sphere of flifluence
area ,0Jch recogn., e �')iV�lanlnetital SC'11.V10' (See alSO Lata l, -se Strati?*' ?.63)-
13. REVISIO." TO "C iRCULATIOv", PAGE V-23:
tr 2.�?_: " Througr the rnadway ;),stem, e.nsurc that new development
within the Tres flennanos Ranch property is integrated into the cumrrmLnity of
Diamond Bar."
Ensure that the proposed htt?h cho�l si!e witlIM the Tres Hei:manos Ran; --.h property
is physically integrated into the conanun; of Diamond Bar by appropriate roadway
alignment and design.
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA NO.
TO: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager
MEETING DATE: May 26, 1993 REPORT DATE: May 20, 1993
FROM: James DeStefano, Community Development Director
TITLE: Adoption of the General Plan
SUMMARY: The General Plan is a statement of goals, policies and implementing programs to guide the long range
physical development of the City. The Plan is required by State Law and determines the size, form and character
of the City over the next twenty years. It is the most significant tool utilized by the community to ensure a balanced,
comfortable environment in which to live and work. It represents the community's view of its future and serves as
the "blueprint" to define the long term character of the City. In March of 1993 the City Council authorized the
retention of a consultant team to further develop the Draft General Plan. Five community workshops have been
conducted with residents to identify key planning issues and discuss potential General Plan policy options. The
results have been summarized and forwarded to the Council for consideration.
On May 19, 1993, the Council began the public hearing process to adopt the General Plan. The public discussion
was continued to May 26, 1993, in order to receive additional public input on the entire Draft General Plan (dated
July 14, 1992) and study suggested revisions to the Land Use and Circulation Elements.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council open the public hearing, receive a presentation
from the General Plan consultant team, receive public testimony, forward comments to City Staff, and continue the
public hearing to June 2, 1993.
ATTACHMENTS: Staff Report
Other
EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: Library
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST:
1. Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed
_ Yes X No
by the City Attorney?
2. Does the report require a majority or 415 vote?
MAJORITY
3. Has environmental impact been assessed?
_. Yes X No
4. Has the report been reviewed by a Commission?
— Yes X No
Which Commission?
5. Are other departments affected by the report?
X Yes _ No
Report discussed with the following affected departments:
REVIEWED BY:
Terrence L. Belanger J es DeStefano
City Manager Community Develo ment Director