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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/29/1993CITY 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 QWIty Management D''strictAuditoaium 21865 East Copley Drives MEETING DATE: JUNE 29, 1993 General Plan Public Hearing Terrence L Belanger City Manager Andrew V. Arczynski City Attorney MEETING TIME: 7:00 p.m. Lynda Burgess City Clerk THIS MEETING IS BEING BROADCAST LIVE BY JONES INTERCABLE FOR AIRING C�12, SIOBR�TNING IN ELEVISED THE ROOM, you ARE GIVING YE�ISNTO 9:6 -7 1. CALL TO ORDER: %}e�o P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: Councilmen MacBfide,Forb�i� Werner, Mayor Pro Tem P.apen, Mayor Miller-_,_,, C,_S 2. PUBLIC HEARING: 2.1 ADOPTION OF THE 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 ad 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. Five Public Hearings have been conducted to consider specific revisions to the Draft General Plan (dated July 14, 1992; to receive additional public input on the entire Draft General Plan. The purpose of the June 29, 1993 Public Hearing is to further review the Draft 1993 General Plan. Recommended Action: 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 July 6, 1993. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: � f 4. ADJOURNMENT: 1W. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AGENDA REPORT AGENDA NO. 02 TO: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager MEETING DATE: June 29, 1993 REPORT DATE: June 25, 1993 FROM: James De Stefano, Community Development Director TITLE: Adoption of the 1993 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 ad 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. Five Public Hearings have been conducted to consider specific revisions to the Draft General Plan (dated July 14, 1992) to receive additional public input on the entire Draft General Plan. The purpose of the June 29, 1993 Public Hearing is to further review the Draft 1993 General Plan. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council open the Public Hearing, receive a presentation from .e General Plan consultant team, receive public testimony, forward comments to City staff and continue the Public Nearing to July 6, 1993. 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 b." Terrence L. Bel City Manager J es VDeS&tefanoi Community Developm nt Director CITY COUNCIL REPORT AGENDA NO. MEETING DATE: June 29, 1993 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager SUBJECT: Adoption of the General Plan ISSUE STATEMENT: 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 ad 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. Five Public Hearings have been conducted to consider specific revisions to the Draft General Plan (dated July 14, 1992) to receive additional public input on the entire Draft General Plan. 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 July 6, 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 to May 26th in order to further discuss the Land Use Element, Open Space related policy and present the Circulation Element. The May 26, 1993, continued public hearing accommodated further public testimony and Council discussion. The hearing was continued to June 2, 1993, for a review of the Circulation Element. The June 9, 1993, public hearing provided an additional opportunity for public review and comment on the entire General Plan. On June 16, 1993, the City Council received a presentation on the 1993 General Plan, specifically, the substantial areas of change which reflect a significant difference to the 1992 General Plan. 1 In accordance with Government Code Section 65356 the City Council has referred the proposed 1993 General Plan to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation of the proposed substantial modifications contained within the document. The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on June 28, 1993 and their report will be forwarded to the City Council on June 29, 1993. The purpose of the June 29, 1993 Public Hearing is to further review the Draft 1993 General Plan. Several changes to the 1993 General Plan were suggested at the June 16, 1993 public hearing. Addendum pages are attached which reflect proposed revisions. PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION: Public hearing notices were previously 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 Highlander. Notice of the public hearings have been mailed to several hundred names on our General Plan mailing list. 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. Addendum 2. Correspondence received from Gary Neely dated June 18, 1993 2 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Counci ll FROM: James DeStefano, Community Development D SUBJECT: Comments on 1993 General Plan from Gary Neely DATE: June 24, 1993 Attached for your review is a copy of suggested changes to the 1993 General Plan presented by Mr. Gary Neely within his correspondence received June 24, 1993. JDS\mco attachment 1 Mat Reiolutioo No. 93-23 AGENDA CITY OF DIAMOND BAR FLAMM COMUMON SOUTH COAST AIIt QUALITy MANAGEMENT DISTRICT AUDITO 21865 E. COPE DQE DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 June 28, 1993 CALL TO 0RDJM s 7:OQ pm PL=aB O! AUMOlANCs ROLL Chi COMMISSIONERS; Chairman David Meyer V Lydia Plunk, Bruce Flamenbaum ice Chairwoman Michael Li , Jack Grothe, and XRTTEM FROM TSE AVDI=CE/PnLIC CojalsMTat This is the time and place for members of the Planning Commission on an the general public to address the jurisdiction, allowing the Y item that is within their Public hearing and non the Public an is to s + t'eSordiner Q ie tuns peak On non - Thar. C088B7 CALM"; The follows ng are considered routine and are iters listed on the consent calendar calendar 'tens may be removed from stdha Ya4esingle motion. Consent Commission mUy; Y request of the 1. Minutes of June 14 1993 OLD BQsIimas; None NW Buslimes t None 1 POsue Manns: 2. Aefesral of the 1993 General Plan to the Planning Commission for recommendation. The City Council has referred the Draft 1993 General Plan to the Commission for review and recommendation. Government Code Section 65356 requires that before the legislative body makes any substantial modification to the General Plan, as recommended by the commission, that the modification be referred to the Commission for its recommendation. The City Council has further directed that the Commission provide its report to the Council no later than June 29, 1993. As required by State Law, the proposed 1993 General Plan is a statement of goals, policies and programs that guide the long- range physical development of the City. The Plan determines the size, form and character of the city and its population in both the near and distant future and sets forth the community's priorities on a myriad of use, transportation, issues including land environmental issues. housing, economic, social and Recommendation: Review the substantial modifications proposed within the Draft 1993 General Plan and recommend City Council adoption. 3. Planned sign Program, No. 93-2 The application requests approval of a planned sign program for wall signs and freestanding monument signs for the commercial center, Colima Plaza, located on the northwest corner of Lemon Avenue and Golden Springs Drive. The center is located in Zone C -2 -DP (Neighborhood Commercial) and will not change as a part of this application. Applicants: Xirkelie Business Parks, Ltd. V, 13060 Glenoaks Blvd. 0107, Sylmar, CA 91342 Envirommental Determination: Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has detsrained that this project is a Class i Categorical Euemption per section 15301. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the Planned Sign Program, Findings of Fact, and conditions as listed within the attached resolution. 2 6• Development Review No. 93-1 i Conditional Use permit No. 93-1. A request to construct a 9,200 square foot two-story structure to accomodate a restaurant with bar/lounge and live entertainment. The undeveloped project site is 1.33 acres within The Gateway Corporate Center located at 21671 E. Gateway Center Drive. Additionally, pursuant to the Hillside Management Ordinance No. 7 (1992), a Conditional Use Permit is required for proposed grading activities on the subject site. Applicant: Dr. Akbar Omar, 2216 E. Merced, West Covina, CA Environmental Determination: Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has determined that this project requires a Mitigated Negative Declaration. Recommendation: Continue project to July 12, 1993. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: A111 UNC 0 21 9 a 3 ADJOURMUM: July 12, 1993 3 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Chairman and Planning Commissioners FROM: James DeStefano, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Referral of 1993 General Plan to the Planning Commission for Recommendation DATE: June 24, 1993 INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE As you are aware, a residents, group successfully petitioned the City Council, through the referendum process, to reconsider adoption of the 1992 General Plan. As a result, the City Council in March of 1993 rescinded its prior resolution (Resolution No. 92- 44) which adopted the 1992 General Plan. The Council directed the preparation of a workshop and public hearing process to revise the 1992 General Plan (dated July 14, 1992) and adopt the 1993 General Plan. The City Council has referred the proposed 1993 General Plan to the Commission for review and recommendation. Government Code Section 65356 requires that before the legislative body makes any substantial modification to the General Plan, as recommended by the commission, that the modification be referred to the Commission for its recommendation. The City Council has further directed that the Commission provide its report to the Council no later than June 29, 1993. WORKSHOP/PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS Five Community Workshops were held in April and May to identify planning issues and discuss potential General Plan policy options. In order for the public workshops to be as productive as possible, an extensive outreach program was initiated which included display ads published in the newspapers, posters displayed throughout the community, notices mailed to all persons on our mailing list, and public service announcements broadcast over various television stations. cable The community workshops identified the amount and type of future residential development, open space preservation, reduction of traffic congestion, and a transportation corridor through Tonner Canyon as the key planning issues. 1 As a result of the workshop process, public hearings have been utilized to suggest further revision to the General Plan. Five hearings have concluded as of this date with additional hearings scheduled to further discuss the General Plan. The Council has reviewed workshop summary comments, individual written submittals and received public hearing participation in the revision of the Draft Plan. Throughout the course of the public hearings the council has received, recorded and directed the City Staff to consider a variety of comments related to landuse, housing, open space, conservation, circulation, noise and safety policy. Suggested text and mapping revisions as a result of the public comments, are contained within the June 16, 1993, Draft General Plan. BACKGROUND: Upon Incorporation one of the many responsibilities a new City has is to develop a General Plan. Required by State the General Plan is a statement of goals, policies and Law, elopment of the programs that guide the long range physical dev City. The Plan determines the size, form and character of the City and its population in both the near and distant future. It sets forth the community's priorities on a myriad of issues, including land use, transportation, housing, open space, conservation, noise and safety. State Law requires that each City prepare and adopt a "comprehensive, long term General Plan for the physical development" of the community. This General Plan must cover all incorporated territory and should go beyond the City limits to include "any land outside its boundaries which bears relation to its planning"- Government Code 65300. The General Plan before the Council incorporates the seven mandatory elements State Law requires within a General Plan. Each element addresses a particular area of planning. The development of the General Plan began in late 1989 with the creation of the City Council appointed General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC). GPAC shared its proposal with a e Planning Commission in early 1992. Additional input was p the Planning Commission by the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Traffic and Transportation Commission. The Planning Commission held several public hearings and forwarded a General Plan for City Council consideration. The Council, at the conclusion of a lengthy public hearing process, adopted,a General Plan on July 14, 1992. DISCUSSION: The 1993 Draft General Plan incorporates the seven state mandated elements into six major sections. The 1993 Draft General Plan utilized as its foundation the previous Draft Plan dated July 14, 1992. Changes from the 1992 plan are identified by deletions in strikeeat- and additions shown in �A The Plan begins with a statement of vision. The vision statement incorporates major components including retention of existing natural open space, mitigation of regional traffic impacts on local streets, and promotion of viable commercial activity. The discussion on the community participation process recognizes the qualification of the August, 1992, referendum petition, the decision to rescind the General Plan in March of 1993, and the initiation of a broad based community participation program utilized to formulate the 1993 Draft General Plan. Several significant changes are identified within the Draft General Plan responding to statements within the referendum petition, community workshop, and public hearing comments related to the amount and type of future residential development, open space preservation, traffic congestion on local roadways, and the Tonner Canyon transportation corridor. The 1993 Draft General Plan outlines specific changes made which reduce overall residential development density significantly by lowering the majority of the community's residential land use classifications from a theoretical 6 dwelling units per acre to reflect the current development pattern of approximately 3 dwelling units per acre. The Tres Hermanos area land use designation has been changed to reflect the current considerations for the property which include a specific location for the Diamond Ranch High School and recognition of the existing agricultural land usage. Expansion of previous "open land" language for clarification and specificity, has emphasized the need for confirmation of previous deed restrictions and has provided a new open space definition and preservation program, and further recognition and delineation of the Significant Ecological Area located within the central portion of the sphere of influence. PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION: Public hearing notices were previously published within the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin in accordance with State Law. Notice of the public hearings have been mailed to several hundred names on our General Plan mailing list. All General Plan documents have been available for review at City Hall and the County Library. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Planning Commission open the public hearing, receive a presentation from the staff/consultant team, receive public testimony and forward a report to the City Council recommending adoption of the subtantial modifications contained within the Draft 1993 General Plan. attachments: 1. Draft General Plan dated 6/16/93 (previously transmitted) CITY OF DIAMOND BAR INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Chairman and Planning Commissioners FROM: James DeStefano, Community Development Di SUBJECT: Comments on 1993 General Plan from Gary Neely, DATE: June 24, 1993 Attached for your review is a copy of suggested changes to the 1993 General Plan presented by Mr. Gary Neely within his correspondence received June 24, 1993. JDS\mco attachment 1 n June 18, 1993 ` :TY Mr. Terry Belanger City Manager City of Diamond Bar 21660 E. Copley Drive, Suite 100 Diamond Bar, California 91765 RE: Draft Diamond Bar General Plan, dated June 16, 1993 Also see: My letter, including attachment, to you dated March 18, 1993 Also see: My written suggested changes to the Land Use, Housing, Resource Management, and Public Services and Facilities Elements dated May 4, 1993 Mr. Belanger, I N tv R O N This is to formally update my suggested changes to the Diamond Bar General Plan now that the first Draft Revision has been published and the first Public Hearing (6/16/93) has concluded. All my comments will relate to the document entitled City of Diamond Bar Draft General Plan dated June 16, 1993. I will organize my comments in such a manner as to work from front to back of that document. Under ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS (no page number): Mrs. Lavinia Rowland attended the Public Workshop referred to as "2A" but is not listed as a participant. IN THE INTRODUCTION: MOTE: If the Land Use Element pages are going to be number 1 -(whatever), shouldn't these pages in this section be numbered something other than I -(whatever)? Under A. f7SION STATEMENT (page I-1 & 2): In my opinion, it is a blurry vision indeed that can't see the potential economic, recreational, traffic or environmental impacts on our city of 120,000 acre feet of water setting on our eastern border.... even if this long -proposed body of water is 200 feet on the Chino Hills side of the County line. Maybe to a lesser degree, but nonetheless valid; I can not conceive of a vision statement that neglects to mention a commitment to pursuing a goal of providing the highest quality and quantity of educational opportunities for its citizens. I suggest the following verbiage describing conditions that, admittedly do not yet exist (see second paragraph on page I-1), be inserted under the third paragraph which begins: "What are the major components of the Diamond Bar Ksion?" Although the majority of the Tres Hernzanos Water ResourceProject,'which includes both the N2'acre reclaimed water lake and the 1200 acre potable water lake, actually is located in neighboring Chino Hills, the potential impact this project would have on the City in terms of economic development and new recreational opportunities can not be understated The reclaimed water lake, wholly located within the City's borders, will provide a source of water that would directly effect the viability of other potential developments in the City. The reduction of fire hazard in the area as a result of this project would be dramatic. The potential increase of property values in the City as a direct result of the two lakes' construction is profound The economic development potential associated with becoming a U.C. host city is enormous. The positive effect this proposed University would have on the quality of education at the K-12 schools throughout the City is beyond estimation. Should this proposed project become a reality, many of the other issues facing the City and detailed in this document (e.g., stabilizing municipal revenues, expediting the maturation of the Corporate Center, eliminating the strip center vacancies, improving recreational facilities and housing needs, etc.) can be solved Inasmuch as Diamond Bar is centrally located between the three existing University of California campuses in the Los Angeles Basin and is in the unique position of having undeveloped property available Mr. Terry Belanger RE: Draft Diamond Bar General Plan, dated 6/16/93 June 18, 1993 within its boundaries of sufficient sue (Tres Hermanos Ranch) to house such a campus, a long term effort to secure the next Southern California U.C. campus has been under discussion for some time. Although the State's present economic situation has currently forced the U.C. system to put its plans to build new campuses on hold, this delay can be seen as beneficial because it provides the opportunity for the City to better coordinate long range plans for the property surrounding the proposed campus. Additionally, the mixed use centerproposal alone, meant to act as a "city within a city" and which would house and service the needs of the estimated 7000 student population and their visitors, could provide a revenue source for the City rivaling any mall in the county. This is a revenue source the scale of which the City could not get otherwise. You'll note that I had earlier suggested these paragraphs be included in numerous places throughout the different elements of the General Plan. That approach seemed somewhat repetitive, if not redundant, even to me. Consolidating the above statements into this newly added vision statement seems more appropriate as long as my suggested strategies relating to these paragraphs can be added as requested. Under F. CITY HISTORY (page I-5), second paragraph: The name of the original ranch was Raiicho Los Nogales, not Rancho de Los Nogales. Rancho de Los Nogales may be grammatically correct, but that was not the ranch's name. Under G. MAJOR ISSUES, L Land Use (page I-5 & 6): The very first goal mentioned in the 1983 Diamond Bar General Plan states, "1. Maintain the rural setting of the community through the retention and maintenance of extensive amounts of natural open space and hillside vegetation." Ten years later, the second sentence in the second paragraph of this section reads, "Many choices are needed as to if or how the City wants its remaining open land to develop, especially land that may have been designed or restricted as open space by previous development approvals through the County". The obvious change of attitude and commitment to preserving open space in this city reflected by the differences in these two sentences is the major issue as it pertains to land use. I attended every Public Workshop related to this General Plan revision. I don't recall a single non -developer, private citizen participant in those Workshops arguing for this change. A better sentence would read: "Over the objections of many private citizens, pressure from developers to develop the City's supply of vacant land continue to mount, especially on vacant land that may have been designed or restricted as open pace by previous development approvals through the County and, then, subsequently purchased by our Mayor". (Also see Land Use Strategy 1.5.3) The next to last sentence in this section states, (page I-6) "However, regional circulation studies, sponsored by the Counties of Orange, Los Angeles and San Bernardino, have included a proposed transportation corridor to resolve congestion impacts." There has NEVER been any study done on a "Transportation Cerridor" for- this- area. -Thc only professionally, written -studies that have been done -were done on a proposed "REGIONAL BYPASS ROADWAY". Under G. MAJOR ISSUES, 2 Circulation (page I-6): Am I to understand that the potential construction of Tonner Canyon Scenic Highway is no longer a "Major Circulation Issue"? You certainly wouldn't think so by reading the two sentences listed here. I suggest the following: "Tonner Canyon Scenic Highway has been proposed as a regional bypass roadway. This proposed roadway would connect the 60 Freeway in the north (at or about Chino Hills Parkway/Phillips Ranch Road) to the 57 Freeway in the south (at or about the Brea Canyon Road underpass). Although professionally generated traffic studies have shown this road to have a major impact on helping to solve our City's surface street trafftc congestion problems, local environmentalist and other private citizens have expressed a considerable amount of concern as to whether the construction of this roadway through S.E.A. 15 can be accomplished in an environmentally sensitive manner." Under G MAJOR ISSUES, 3. Economics (page I-6): This section doesn't really accurately describe the Major Issues as it relates to "Economics". Does it? Does this council really want to vote in favor of a document that states, unequivocally, that there are "increased or new costs associated with" the mere act Mr. Terry Belanger RE: Draft Diamond Bar General Plan, dated 6/16/93 June 18, 1993 of becoming a City? How can we ignore here the impact on our municipal finances caused by the actions of and decisions made by the State Legislature and Governor's office? Isn't the Major Issue here one of "what are we going to do with our remaining vacant land, our existing commercial areas and our in-home businesses to spur economic development and avoid a known, less than propitious economic future without embracing a political philosophy that mandates increased taxes, assessments and fees."? The last sentence presently reads, "The sphere of influence area, as well as several large parcels in and around town, contains potential fiscal resources which may be sources of municipal revenues." That's not an issue statement. I read that and say to myself; "Yeah. So'? What's the problem?" If we are going to be honest about what the Major Issue is as it pertains to Economics, shouldn't this section say something about the Council's reluctance to discuss my proposal to actively pursue those projects mentioned in my suggested revisions to our Vision Statement listed above? If not that, then how about the Council's reluctance to articulate a true comprehensive vision of their own? I'm not going to re -write this section for you. I can tell you that if you had taken the time to address this problem from the beginning, there probably would never have been a referendum in the first place. Further, in my opinion, if you can forge acceptable compromise verbiage for this paragraph, you'll understand the motivation behind and thereby probably avoid any potential future lawsuit over this document. Mr. Terry Belanger RE: Draft Diamond Bar General Plan, dated 6/16/93 June 18, 1993 IN THE LAND USE ELEMENT: Under C. EXISTING CONDITIONS, 2 Non -Residential Uses (page I-3): In the last paragraph of this section, does the 158 acres listed for schools include the acreage for Diamond Ranch High School? Also, the last sentence refers to Figure I-1. However, on page I-6, the Figure this sentence refers to is entitled Figure I-5. (The Land Use Map on page I-24 has no Figure number or page number listed.) NOTE: On page I-3, paragraph "4. Sphere of Influence" should be paragraph V. Sphere of Influence". Under C. EXISTING CONDITIONS, Figure 1-5 Existing Land Use (page I-6): The undeveloped property (vacant/open lands) owned by R -n -P, Arceiro and the Pathfinder Homeowners' Association north of Pathfinder is not accurately depicted on the map. Neither is the R -n -P owned property south of Grand by the County line, nor the 10 acres owned by Eric Stone adjacent to Golden Springs Road south of the 60 Freeway. Also, I don't understand why the rest of the vacant land surrounding our City was not included on this map. The vacant land outside our borders west of Brea Canyon Cut-off and south of Pathfinder was included. I'd like to see the additional vacant land west of our City and south of Pathfinder included in this map. I would also like to see the property owned by the City of Industry's Urban Development Agency, on both sides of our city, included as vacant land on this map, as well as the vacant land that makes up the City of Brea's Sphere of Influence. These changes would help dramatize the fact that we do not exist in a vacuum. Under D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ISSUES, L Land Use Mid a. Determination of Deed Restriction Status (page I-7): If the City conducted an "Open Land Survey" to identify prior development restrictions (both map and deed), why is there an issue that states there is a need to confirm those restrictions? That's not the issue. The issue is whether or not the City is going to enforce those restrictions (both map and deed) and, if so, how? Under D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ISSUES, L Land Use Mix, b. Open Space Definition and Preservation (page I-7): Although I don't object to implementing a feasible open space acquisition program, this section does not acknowledge the fact that the City's own legal council has stated five times during the Public Hearings on this document that the Council has the full authority to enforce both existing MAP and DEED restrictions on vacant land, thereby preserving that vacant land, without it being legally termed a "taking of privaie property". TYff section -leaves the impression that the ohTy *ay the City can presi!N6 open space is by acquiring property. That is not true. Under D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ISSUES, L Land Use Mid c. Economics, (page I-8): See my comments above under G. MAJOR ISSUES, 3. Economics (page I-6). Under D. LAND USE GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES (pages I-10 through I-23): I would like to see the following changes. Strategy 1.1.1.d. Change this to 12 units per acre. (page I-11) Strategy 1.1.1.e. Add: In conjunction with this plan's stated desire to bring a new limited enrollment institution of higher learning (e.g., University of California) campus to that undeveloped area of the City known as Tres Hermanos Ranch, designate a combination ResidentiallRetail/Commercial land use category of Mired Use (MIX) to be available for an as yet undefined area surrounding the associated 142 acre reclaimed 4 Mr. Terry Belanger RE: Draft Diamond Bar General Plan, dated 6/16/93 June 18, 1993 water lake. As such, housing projects within this area could be built at densities higher than 16 units per acre and at densities that would provide housing for all income segments of identified need (page I-11) Strategy 1.2.5 (No Changes, but correct the spacing) (page I-13) Strategy 1.2.6 Change to read: Broaden the range of, and encourage innovation in, housing types when possible. Require development within all residential areas to provide amenities such as common usable, active open space and recreational areas. (page I-13) Strategy 1.3.1.c. Add: In conjunction with this plan's VISION STATEMENT's stated desire to bring a new limited enrollment institution of higher learning (e.g., University of California) campus to that undeveloped area of the City known as Tres Hermanos Ranch, a combination Residential/Retail/Commercial land use category of Mixed Use (MIX) will be available for an as yet undefined area surrounding the associated 142 acre reclaimed water lake. As such, commercial projects which compliment and supplement these other planned projects within this area (e.g, Hotel, conference center, etc.) will be pursued (page I-14) Strategy 1.3.3.b. Add: Typical uses for the commercial/retail section of the mired use center planned for Tres Hermanos Ranch include general retail, specialty retai4 food and drug stores, restaurants, financial institutions, lake front recreational or educational oriented businesses. (page I-14) Strategy 1.3.5.e. Add: Actively promote plans to locate a limited enrollment institution of higher learning (e.g., a University of California campus) and its associated mixed use "City within a City" center on Tres Hermanos Ranch in Diamond Bar. (page I-15) DELETE existing Strategies 1.4.5, 1.4.6 & 1.4.7. (page I-16) ADD the following new Strategies 1.4.5, 1.4.6, 1.4.7 & 1.4.8: (page I-16) 1.4.5 Pursue a cooperative program with the Pomona Unified School District to construct a high school in the City of Diamond Bar on Tres Hermanos Ranch. a. As part of the high school development, pursue development of major joint use meeting & recreational facilities (e.g., auditorium, pool, ball fields, tennis courts, footballlsoccer stadium, gymnasium, etc.). 1.4.6 Actively promote plans to locate a limited enrollment -institudon• of higher- learning- (e.g., a University of California campus) on Tres Hermanos Ranch in Diamond Bar. a As part of the school development, pursue development of major joint use meeting & recreational facilities (e.g., auditorium, conference center, pool, ball fields, tennis courts, footballlsoccer stadium, gymnasium, etc.). b. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (Le., The 1200 acre potable water lake, the 142 acre reclaimed water lake, the High School and Tonner Canyon Scenic Highway). 1.4.7 Actively promote plans by the Metropolitan Water District and the City of Industry's Urban Development Agency to locate a 1200 acre potable water lake on lower Tres Hermanos Ranch in Chino Hills and Diamond Bar. 5 Mr. Terry Belanger RE: Draft Diamond Bar General Plan, dated 6/16/93 June 18, 1993 a. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (i.e., The 142 acre reclaimed water lake, the University, the High School and Tonner Canyon Scenic Highway). b. Promote the inclusion of public recreational access and activities in this lake's plans. 1.4.8 Actively promote plans by the City of Industry's Urban Development Agency to locate a 142 acre reclaimed water lake on Tres Hermanos Ranch in Diamond Bar. a. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (L e., The 1" acre potable water lake, the University, the High School and Tonner Canyon Scenic Highway). b. Promote the inclusion of public recreational access and activities in this lake's plans. C. Promote the inclusion of mixed use zoning(retaillresidential/coniniercial) on property surrounding the lake. DELETE existing Strategy 1.5.1. (page I-16) ADD the new Strategy 1.5.1: (page I-16) 1.5.1 Maintain an inventory of previous dedications, designations or decisions regarding open space made by the County of Los Angeles and the City. a. Require developers of vacant land to provide appropriate title or other ownership documents to identify any development restrictions (map or deed) on the property. b. Development rights on these properties are limited by the covenants recorded when these tracts were subdivided. During that subdivision process, the owners covenanted (i e.; promised) that, notwithstanding any zones on these prvperries, these lands would not be developed or, in some specific cases, developed with only one residential unit. It is the City's policy to not renegotiate these prior map and/or deed restrictions unless, after a separate public hearing, it is deemed that doing so would benefit the community. Strategy 1.5.2.d. Add: Areas that should be considered for future park facilities include, but are not limited to, Sandstone Canyon, Upper Sycamore Canyon, and Tonner Canyon. (page I-16) Strategy 1.5.3 Change to read: Define "open space" lands as vacant, map or deed - restricted, undeveloped properties to be retained for purposes of visual amenity, environmental resource protection and fire/slope stability hazard abatement. Recreational facilities, both active and passive, which incorporate undeveloped land, are not included in this definition. Require a public hearing prior to any City action which would change existing map or deed restrictions on such open space lands. (page I-16) ON Mr. Terry Belanger RF- Draft Diamond Bar General Plan, dated 6/16/93 June 18, 1993 Strategy 2.1.1 Add the following new paragraphs "c." through "g.": (page I-19) C. The City will actively encourage the development of the Ties Hermanos Water Resource Project's potable water reservoir in Chino Hills and pursue a project that will benefit and correspond with the other projects on Tres Hermanos and Tonner Canyon in Diamond Bar. d. As the City pursues possibility of locating a limited enrollment institution of higher learning (e.g., University of California) in that portion of Tres Hermanos Ranch in Diamond Bar, it will discuss with the City of Chino Hills the possibility of that campus extending into a portion of Tres Hermanos Ranch in Chino Hills. e. City will coordinate its efforts to construct Tonner Canyon (Road) Scenic Highway with the City of Chino Hills, the City of Industry's Urban Development Agency, the Counties of San Bernardino and Orange, as well as the Metropolitan Water District. f The City will monitor the progress of development proposals within the City of Brea's northern sphere of influence and will coordinate the planning for Diamond Bar's sphere of influence with the City of Brea. g. The City will pursue discussions with the City of Industry regarding Industry's plans for their presently undeveloped property west of the 60/57 freeway interchange, north and south of Grand Avenue. With superior mutually beneficial planning this site has unique potential for stimulating economic development throughout the region. Correspondingly, without due diligence in the planning process, this site's potential of negatively impacting the City of Diamond Bars residents' living environment is significant. Strategy 2.3.2 Add the following new paragraph "a.": a. Pursue a variety of funding mechanisms for new development in addition to developer fees and construction by developers, including tar increment (redevelopment) financing. (page I-20) Strategy 4.2.2 Change to read: Seek annexation of unincorporated areas west of the City, including expansion of the adopted Sphere of Influence, where the following findings can be made: (page I-23) Strategy 4.2.3 Add: Pursue discussions with the City of Industry regarding. annexing their Urtinn Development Agency -owned acreage (Tres Hermanos Ranch) in Chino Hills. (page I-23) Under REVISED - 6/16/93 - LAND USE MAP (page I-24): Designate MAP and deed restricted property as open space. 7 Mr. Terry Belanger RE: Draft Diamond Bar General Plan, dated 6/16/93 June 18, 1993 IN THE HOUSING ELEMENT: Under D. HOUSING AVAILABILITY, L Inventory of Land Suitable for Residential Development (page II -12): Change the last paragraph to read: "The reason for a lack of detail in the Diamond Bar land use inventory is that most of the large vacant properties remaining in the City are hilly with little infrastructure in place or immediately adjacent. The largest vacant parcel, called "Tres Hermanos", is designated as "Agricultural" because there are no approved development or improvement plans at present. It is intended that specific housing projects within Tres Hermanos be built in conjunction with this plan's stated desire to bring a new limited enrollment institution of higher learning (e.g., University of California) campus and its associated mixed use area surrounding the 142 acre reclaimed water lake to this property. As such, housing projects within Tres Hermanos could be built at densities higher than 16 units per acre and at densities that would provide housing for all income segments of identified need." Under D. HOUSING AVAILABILITY, L Inventory of Land Suitable for Residential Development; a. Residential Land Use Categories (page II -13): Add the following new paragraph to read: Mixed Use In conjunction with this plan's VISION STA TEMENT's stated desire to bring a new limited enrollment institution of nigher learning (e.g., University of California) campus to that undeveloped area of the City known as Tres Hermanos Ranch, a combination Residential/Retail/Commercial land use category of Mired Use (MIX) will be available for an as yet undefined area surrounding the associated 142 acre reclaimed water lake. As such, commercial projects which compliment and supplement these other planned projects within this area (e.g., Hotel, conference center, etc.) will be pursued Under n. HOUSING AVAILABILITY, L Inventory of Land Suitable of Residential Development, C. Development Standards and Land Use Controls (page II -15): Change the last paragraph to read: "It is much more realistic and cost effective for the City to plan that the majority of affordable housing to be built in Diamond Bar will be built on the Tres Hermanos Ranch in conjunction with this plan's stated desire to bring a new limited enrollment institution of higher learning (e.g., University of California) campus and its associated mixed use area surrounding the 142 acre reclaimed wetter lake to this propelty;�.,The City of Diamond Bar believes that the combination of density bonuses and a City housing in lieu fund, along with use of State and federal programs will be. sufficient to meet its proportionate share of low and moderate income housing needs. Strategy 1.1.12 Add: Actively promote plans to locate a limited enrollment institution of higher learning (e.g., a University of California campus) and the City of Industry's Urban Development Agency's plan to locate a 142 acre reclaimed water take on Tres Hermanos Ranch in Diamond Bar. (page II -21) a. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (i.e., The 1200 acre potable water lake, the High School and Tonner Canyon Scenic Highway). b. Promote the inclusion of mixed use zoning (retail/residential/commercial) on property surrounding the lake in order to promote economic development of the City while helping the City meet its existing housing needs as well as those associated with the new institution of higher learning. Mr. Terry Belanger RE: Draft Diamond Bar General Plan, dated 6/16/93 June 18, 1993 IN THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENT: DELETE existing Strategy 1.3.9. (page III -12) ADD new Strategies 1.3.9, 1.3.10, 1.3.11 and 1.3.12 as follows: 1.3.9 Pursue a cooperative program with tate Pomona Unified School District to construct a high school in tate City of Diamond Bar on Tres Hermanos Ranch. a. As part of the high school development, pursue development of major joint use meeting & recreational facilities (e.g., auditorium, pool, ball fields, tennis courts, football/soccer stadium, gymnasium, etc.). 1.3.10 Actively promote plans to locate a limited enrollment institution of higher learning (e.g., a University of California campus) on Tres Hemtanos Ranch in Diamond Bar. a. As part of the school development, pursue development of major joint use meeting & recreational facilities (e.g., auditorium, conference center, pool, ball fields, tennis courts, football/soccer stadium, gymnasium, etc.), b. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (Le., The 1200 acre potable water lake, the 142 acre reclaimed water lake, the High School and Tonner Canyon Scenic Highway). 1.3.11 Actively promote plans by the Metropolitan Water District and the City of Industry's Urban Development Agency to locate a 1200 acre potable water lake on lower Tres Hemtanos Ranch in Chino Hills and Diamond Bar. a. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (i. e., The 142 acre reclaimed water lake, the University, the High School and Tonner Canyon Scenic Highway). b. Promote the inclusion of public rec►eatiohal ai;cesi and activities in this J ,,ke's plans. 1.3.12 Actively promote plans by the City of Industry s Urban Development Agency to locate a 142 acre reclaimed water lake on Tres Hermans Ranch in Diamond Bar. a. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (i. e., The 1200 acre potable water lake, the University, the High School and Tonner Canyon Scenic Highway). b. Promote the inclusion of public recreational access and activities in this lake's plans. I Mr. Terry Belanger RE: Draft Diamond Bar General Plan, dated 6/16/93 June 18, 1993 IN THE PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENT: Under C. PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES ISSUES, (page VI -3): It is interesting that the first paragraph discusses the supposed need for an ill-defined Civic Center. I don't recall anyone during the Public Workshops arguing on behalf of this project. Additionally, I have yet to understand why the same arguments the Council voiced against a proposed University idea weren't also used against this proposed Civic Center idea. Or, better yet, why the same logic and arguments in favor of the Civic Center idea weren't used in favor of the University idea.... or, the lakes..... or the roads. This is where the question Where's the (beef) vision?" most dramatically begs for an answer. DELETE existing Strategy 1.1.5.a (page VI -4) ADD new Strategies 1.1.5.a c& 1.1.5.b as follows: (page VI -4) Strategy 1.1.5.a: Actively promote plans by the Metropolitan Water District and the City of Industry's Urban Development Agency to locate a 1200 acre potable water lake on lower Tres Hermanos Ranch in Chino Hills and Diamond Bar. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (i.e., The 142 acre reclaimed water lake, the University, the High School and Tonner Canyon Scenic Highway). ? Promote the inclusion of public recreational access and activities in this lake's plans. Strategy 1.1.5.b: Actively promote plans by the City of Industry's Urban Development Agency to locate a 142 acre reclaimed water lake on Tres Herr ianos Ranch in Diamond Bar. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (i. e., The 1200 acre potable water lake, the University, the High School and Tonner Canyon Scenic Highway). 2. Promote the'inclusion q public iecreational access and activities in this lake's plans. 3. Promote the inclusion of mixed use zoning (retail/residential/commercial) on property surrounding the lake. REVISE Strategy 1.3.1 as follows: (page VI -5) Strategy 1.3.1 Pursue a cooperative program with the City of indestry aft the Pomona Unified School District to seeffe land aft construct a high school ift the Pefnone * T-'ft_a w l Distfiet in the City of Diamond Bar on suet m with:_ Tres Hermanos Ranch. As part of the high school development, pursue development of major joint use meeting & recreational facilities (e.g., auditorium, pool, ball fields, tennis courts, footballlsoccer stadium, gymnasium, etc.). 11 Mr. Terry Belanger RE: Draft Diamond Bar General Plan, dated 6/16/93 June 18, 1993 IN THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT: This is STILL A MESS. First of all, with the exception of the Housing Element (whose format is dictated by the State), all the other elements are divided into four basic subsections: Introduction, Existing Conditions, Major Issues and, then, Goals, Objectives and Strategies. I suggest this Element be completely reorganized and re- written to reflect a continuity of presentation with the rest of the General Plan. Everything you need to write a good Circulation Element is already here or in the Master Environmental Assessment document. It just needs to be reorganized and rewritten. The original Circulation Element was written by a separate consultant. It had a continuity of thought. Although it never got around to drawing a line on a map to show the proposed roads, it documented existing and foreseeable traffic conditions and, then, came to certain logical conclusions. The General Plan Advisory Committee didn't like the conclusions, so it left the documentation in, took the conclusions out and forwarded the document on to the Planning Commission. Not the Traffic Commission. The Planning Commission. The Traffic Commission had about three days to look at it before the Planning Commission discussed the document. The Traffic Commissioners were required to give their opinions regarding this Element before the Planning Commission as average citizens. The Planning Commission decided to reinstate the conclusions that the G.P.A.C. had taken out, but then, they illogically (supposedly) moved all of the documentation supporting those conclusions to the M.E.A. document. The net result is that the Council received a document that made no sense at all. (That doesn't explain why the Council approved this mess. It just explains how it got this way.) The proposed changes to this Element shown in this Draft only compound the problem. Additionally, the map entitled V-1 (page V-12) is wrong. The arrows are in the wrong place and will probably stay that way until this Council owns up to its legal responsibility to DRAW THE LINES FOR THE PROPOSED ROADS ON THE MAP! Page V-1: Government Code Section 65302(b): A Circulation Element consisting of the general location and extent of existing and proposed major thoroughfares, transportation routes, terminals, and other local public utilities and facilities, all correlated with the Land Use Element of the plan. Land Use Element Page I-2: B. REQUIREMENTS: State law requires that General Plans be comprehensive, internally consistent and long term........ Comprehensive: A General Plan must be a comprehensive planning document, covering not only the geographic area within the City boundaries, but also the areas adjacent to the City that bear a reasonable relationship to City planning. Areas outside of the City liMitS may include the actual Sphere of Influence, as adopted by L.A.F.C.O., or may be larger or different areas that create planning constraints on the City. 10 Mr. Terry Belanger RE: Draft Diamond Bar General Plan, dated 6/16/93 June 18, 1993 DELETE existing Strategy 1.4.2 (page VI -5) Note: The California State University and Colleges system has no plans to locate a new campus in Southern California. Besides, we already have Cal -Poly and Cal State Fullerton in our local area and there is little likelihood that a new Cal -State campus would be located this close to those existing Cal -State campuses. ADD a new Strategy 1.4.2 as follows: (page VI -5) Strategy 1.4.2 Actively promote plans to locate a limited enrollment institution of higher learning (e.g, a University of California campus) on Tres Hermanos Ranch in Diamond Bar. a. As part of the school development, pursue development of major joint use meeting & recreational facilities (e.g., auditorium, conference center, pool, ball fields, tennis courts, footballlsoeeer stadium, gymnasium, etc.). b. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (Le., The 1200 acre potable water lake, the 142 acre reclaimed water lake, the High School and Tonner Canyon Scenic Highway). Respectfully, Mr. Gary L. Ncely 344 Canoecove Drive Diamond Bar, California 91765 909/861-6100 12 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 QL&Ity Manageawt asirktAudltonum 218.5 East Copley Drive ease re ainom n ea :n or: In mQIn.1hecourid. MEETING DATE: MEETING TIME: JUNE 29, 1993 General Plan Public Hearing 7.00 p.m. Terrence L. Belanger City Manager Andrew V. Arczynski City Attorney Lynda Btigess City Clerk Copies of staff reports or other written documentation: relating to each ttsm iiboed #o rn thitsoenda are on Min the Office of the City Clark, and are available for',public inapecliorl Ifypo;hsYve questions regarding an _agenda item, please contact the City Clerk at (9a9) G.-24 duMdji.00606s'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 P.apen, Mayor Miller 2. PUBLIC HEARING: 2.1 ADOPTION OF THE 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 ad 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. Five Public Hearings have been conducted to consider specific revisions to the Draft General Plan (dated July 14; 1992) to receive additional public input on the entire Draft General Plan. The purpose of the June 29, 1993 Public Hearing is to further review the Draft 1993 General Plan. Recommended Action: 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 July 6, 1993. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 4. ADJOURNMENT: CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AGENDA REPORT AGENDA NO. 02 TO: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager MEETING DATE: June 29, 1993 REPORT DATE: June 25, 1993 FROM: James De Stefano, Community Development Director TITLE: Adoption of the 1993 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 ad 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. Five Public Hearings have been conducted to consider specific revisions to the Draft General Plan (dated July 14, 1992) to receive additional public input on the entire Draft General Plan. The purpose of the June 29, 1993 Public Hearing is to further review the Draft 1993 General Plan. 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 July 6, 1993. EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: Library SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST: 1. 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: 1V Terrence L. Belang r J es DeStefano City Manager Community Developm nt Director Yes X No MAJORITY _ Yes X No Yes X No X Yes _ No CITY COUNCIL REPORT AGENDA NO. MEETING DATE: June 29, 1993 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager SUBJECT: Adoption of the General Plan ISSUE STATEMENT: 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 ad 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. Five Public Hearings have been conducted to consider specific revisions to the Draft General Plan (dated July 14, 1992) to receive additional public input on the entire Draft General Plan. 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 July 6, 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 to May 26th in order to further discuss the Land Use Element, Open Space related policy and present the Circulation Element. The May 26, 1993, continued public hearing accommodated further public testimony and Council discussion. The hearing was continued to June 2, 1993, for a review of the Circulation Element. The June 9, 1993, public hearing provided an additional opportunity for public review and comment on the entire General Plan. On June 16, 1993, the City Council received a presentation on the 1993 General Plan, specifically, the substantial areas of change which reflect a significant difference to the 1992 General Plan. 1 In accordance with Government Code Section 65356 the City Council has referred the proposed 1993 General Plan to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation of the proposed substantial modifications contained within the document. The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on June 28, 1993 and their report will be forwarded to the City Council on June 29, 1993. The purpose of the June 29, 1993 Public Hearing is to further review the Draft 1993. General Plan. Several changes to the 1993 General Plan were suggested at the June 16, 1993 public hearing. Addendum pages are attached which reflect proposed revisions. PUBLIC BEARING NOTIFICATION: Public hearing notices were previously 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 Highlander. Notice of the public hearings have been mailed to several hundred names on our General Plan mailing list. 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. Addendum 2. Correspondence received from Gary Neely dated June 18, 1993 F4 June 24, 1993 ADDENDUM (June 29, 1993 Edition) SECTION PAGE Title Page Acknowledgements Introduction Pages 1 thru 19 (Entire section rerun because of change in page numbering) Land Use Element Pages I-2, I-12, I-16, I-17 Housing Element II -3 thru II -5, II -12, II -19, II -21, II -22 thru II -24 Resource Management III -3, III -12 Element Public Health and Safety IV -11 Element Circulation Element V-5, V-6, V-11, V-13, V-14 Public Services and VI -1, VI -2 Facilities Figures: Figure 2 - Community Workshop Figure 3 - Regional Location Figure 4 - Significant Ecological Area Figure I-1 - Existing Land Use 779.00 GENERAL PLAN City of Diamond Bar June 29, 1993 General Plan Revision Program Consultants Cotton/Beland/Associates, Inc. Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. Austin -Faust Associates, Inc. 779.00 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Introduction............................................1 Land Use Element ...................................... I-1 Housing Element ...................................... II -1 Resource Management ................................. III -1 Public Health and Safety Element ......................... IV -1 Circulation Element .................................... V-1 Public Services and Facilities Element ...................... VI -1 Diamond Bar General Plan June 29, 1993 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Gary G. Miller, Mayor Phyllis E. Papen, Mayor Pro Tem Gary H. Werner, Councilmember John A. Forbing, Councilmember Dexter MacBride, Councilmember Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager Jack Grothe, Commissioner Bruce Flamembaum, Commissioner Michael Li, Commissioner CITY COUNCIL Jay C. Kim (Former Councilmember) Paul Horcher (Former Councilmember) Don Nardella (Former Councilmember) Robert L. Van Nort, (Former City Manager) PLANNING COMMISSION David Meyer, Chairman Lydia Plunk, Vice Chairman Dexter MacBride (Former Commissioner) Grace Lin (Former Commissioner) Clair Harmony (Former Commissioner) David Schey (Former Commissioner) Robert Kane (Former Commissioner) GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (Original Membership) Diamond Bar General Plan June 29, 1993 Ed Layton Karla, Adams Dr. Jui-Kaung Lin Carole Anderson Catherine Lott John Bennett Dexter MacBride Ross Bilotta Pat McGinn Paul Bordwell David Meyer Tim Brunridge Steve Nelson Karen Castleman Khanh Nguyen Todd Chavers Victor Ochoa Noel Cunningham Cindee Quan Jan Dabney Don Robertson Rose Dam Don Schad Bruce Flamembaum Kofi Sefa-Boakye Art Fritz Mike Sment Gregory Gaffney Eric Stone Mike Goldenberg Donald Taylor Clair Harmony Kamal Trivedi Greg Hummel Steve Webb Shally Hsu Ed Yogoobian Bob Kane Joe Larutta Diamond Bar General Plan June 29, 1993 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS (Continued) STAFF James DeStefano, Community Development Director Irwin M. Kaplan, Planner Emeritus Robert L. Searcy, Associate Planner Ann J. Lungu, Planning Technician Marilyn C. Ortiz, Administrative Secretary CONSULTANTS Planning Network DKS Associates GENERAL PLAN WORKSHOP ATTENDANCE Diamond Bar General Plan June 29, 1993 WORKSHOP # 1A 1B 2A 2B 3 NAME Audrey Hamilton X Martha Bruske X X X Norman & Barbara Beach-Courchesne X X X Dexter MacBride X X X X Billie Schwarz X Don Schad X X X X X David Conetta X X X Virginia Cylkowski X Wayne Block X X Rod Lehman X Kay Lehman X X Franklin Fong X X James Roberts X X X Oscar Law X Randy Mang X Clair Harmony X Mike Graves X Linda Graves X X David Craig X X Clifford Craig X X Diamond Bar General Plan June 29, 1993 GENERAL PLAN WORKSOP ATENDANCE (Continued) Diamond Bar General Plan June 29, 1993 WORKSHOP # 1A 1B 2A 213 3 NAME Gary Neely X X X X X Max Maxwell X X X X X Red Calkins X X Theresa Zavala X X Jack Bath X Don Gravdahl X X Alice Houseworth X X Ray Forrest X Cornelia & Ernest Pizzo X Frank Dursa X X David Damaske X Gary Werner X Kathleen McCarthy X X Marilyn Kieffer X X Sherry Rogers X Eileen Ansari X Debbie & Bill Noyes X X Ken Knolf X Sue Sisk X X X Tom Van Winkle X X X Ken Anderson X X X C.W. Heaton X Tina & Brian Worth X Harold Fraser X Rod Riepen X Mel Davis X Carolyn Elfelt X Tom Ortiz X X W. Tinsman X Chuck Rogers X X George Kingston X Philip Lo X X Wilbur Smith X Todd Chavers X Beverly D'Errico X Diamond Bar General Plan June 29, 1993 GENERAL PLAN WORKSOP ATENDANCE (Continued) NAME WORKSHOP # 1A 1B 2A 2B 3 Eric Stone X Jan C. Dabney X Dr. Dan Buffington X John Forbing X Diamond Bar General Plan June 29, 1993 B PURPOSE State planning law requires that each city and county adopt a comprehensive, long-term general plan for the physical development of any lands in its jurisdiction, and for any land outside its boundaries which bears relation to its land use planning activities. The General Plan must contain a statement of development policies as well as diagrams and text that identify objectives, principals, standards, and plan proposals. Seven elements are mandated by the Government Code: • Land Use Conservation • Circulation • Safety • Housing Noise • Open Space In addition, Section 65303 of the Government Code provides that the plan may include any other elements which, in the judgment of the legislative body, relate to the physical development of the City. The combination of two or more mandated elements is permitted. Since many development and environmental issues are so interrelated, the Diamond Bar General Plan has been organized into five tltt�af P j6 Mut $: REQUIREMENTS Government Code Section 65300 defines the General Plan as a long-term document. By projecting conditions and needs into the future, the General Plan establishes a basis for evaluating current policy and providing insight on future policy. State law requires that general plans be comprehensive, internally consistent, and long-term. • Comprehensive - A General Plan must be a comprehensive planning document, covering not only the geographic area within the City boundaries, but also the areas adjacent to the City that bear a reasonable relationship to City planning. Areas outside of the City limits may Diamond Bar General Plan Introduction June 29, 1993 2 INTRODUCTION Diamond Bar General Plan Introduction June 29, 1993 1 Growth Management Plan Regional Housing Needs Assessment $: COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION State law requires citizen participation in the planning process. Recognizing the importance of organized citizen input into the planning process, a General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) was established by the City Council. The GPAC represented a diversity of groups within the Diamond Bar community. At the beginning of the General Plan process, numerous interviews were held with community leaders to provide input to the GPAC regarding citizen concerns. Workshops were held with the GPAC on a regular basis through the initial, formulation stages of the planning process. tgure 1 describes the Gsnmtintty I'articfpataQn Programa Diamond Bar General Plan Introduction June 29, 1993 include the actual sphere of influence, as adopted by the Local Agency Formation Commission, or may be larger or different areas that create planning constraints on the City. Not only must the General Plan be comprehensive in terms of area, it must also address all of the relevant issues that legitimately face the jurisdiction (issue comprehensiveness). • Internally Consistent - In 1975, the Legislature adopted the "internal consistency" requirement, which means that all elements of the General Plan are equally important and must be consistent with one another. In addition, diagrams within the General Plan must be consistent with the text. If a new element is adopted or a part of the General Plan is amended, the rest of the plan must be changed wherever inconsistencies result. Otherwise, there will be confusion regarding community policies and standards. In addition to internal consistency, the General Plan must be consistent with zoning -- a primary tool in the implementation of the General Plan. • Long -Term - One of the most important guidelines for General Plans is that they address a broad enough horizon so that their strategies have sufficient time to be implemented, and so that their vision is to meet the best long-term needs of the community. However, it is also important to keep the timeframe with reasonable parameters, so the document will not become dated too quickly, and so that its level of analysis can be more accurate, since the error rate of projections tends to increase geometrically as time increases. DM E CONSISTENCY WITH OTHER PLANNING PROCESSES To be an effective guide for future development, the General Plan also must provide a framework for local development that is consistent with the policies of appropriate Statewide and regional programs and regulatory agencies. General Plans must comply with all requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, as amended. In addition, the following legislation or regulations directly affect Diamond Bar: STATE-WIDE • Surface Mining and Reclamation Act • Alquist-Priolo Special Study Zones Act • Sphere of Influence as regulated by the Local Agency Formation Commission REGIONAL- South Coast Air Quality Management District • South Coast Air Quality Management Plan REGIONAL- Southern California Association of Governments • Regional Mobility Plan Diamond Bar General Plan Introduction June 29, 1993 3 Figure 2 (continued) •wwoa�s >�,p.�xr trt+ SPccn�t� # fiC1�N'L f'�1 p ��• VkiSiIBGc�RiE lD�J4- 1 / 1►arpxti...+1�+,e �^�1111r City of Diamond Bar General Plan Revision Community Workshop IA April 21,1993 (Part Three of Three) Diamond Bar General Plan Introduction June 29, 1993 A Figure 2 .:ii% _ rte.;• zr i'a.F (t"S `+ILVINJ R ' lµPPty� f - � . �� � CUFlNCG?Ifl•15 Gi�� -all" for en1 bJ V+iR�CC cr--VPM Wild ftdis, V_ k�f RCS iti1K � w�aF. 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C" -M& QztA P WWW -.GUS rop, weer -g" WAMO, LO La AOAP LAW tsa VIS Serra City of Diamond Bar General Plan Revision Community Workshop 2B May 1,1993 (Part One of Three) CtrMrta<t�'t.._ �� k otrarpG•e+� y,r � ovnA. M ,�,x• Maote pCIL . L-41/"�c1tu qM�a tJM•-• OWA Cat'WAMO M $ a+• 10 awcxptr CRU 91a 91616v ? ►!'4DVG1C Y.�t.6i"eIgIJ3' iD VN/CA^AJERS MOO" Oek a A -V - 4q.. MW -AY L►Ab°y ww Stu 4s. cc ores�CK arre+}chAd�OV144!1 �i _.�i�p• AI' YQIIKNt. 1 V''' • Plwllrl At�� Diamond Bar General Plan June 29, 1993 • gem SING"4was 1"JUVAR5 w 9.)PMAw4 rrrL EAP-- P WV/'RIM W AWMCkAlL City of Diamond Bar General Plan Revision Community Workshop 2B May 1,1993 (Part Two of Three) Introduction 11 F I CITY HISTORY The City of Diamond Bar is located in the southeast corner of Los Angeles County, at the intersection of Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties. The City is situated at the intersection of Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties. The City is situated at the eastern end of the East San Gabriel Valley, adjacent to both State Routes 57 and 60, as shown in Figure L. Eigttf:es 1 and 2. Diamond Bar began as "Rancho de Los Nogales" (Ranch of the Walnut Trees) after a Spanish land grant in 1840. At its height, it was one of the largest cattle and walnut ranches in Southern California. Until the mid 20th century, this land was alternately combined and divided for various agricultural uses. In 1956, the Christiana Oil Corporation and the Capital Oil Company, a subsidiary of the Transamerica Corporation, purchased the Diamond Bar Ranch. A comprehensive development plan was prepared and approved for the City, making it one of the first master -planned communities in the county. During the 1960s, suburbanization spread eastward from the Los Angeles basin, stimulating local housing and population growth as Diamond Bar's open hillsides were replaced by homes. Despite its th'i.i. t conception as a master -planned community, Diamond Bar has not g 6%ffi ani# developed man ot'chestraled canner. ss '"'""` ual wef-e built As a result of this development pattern, Diamond Bar today is primarily a residential community. F8F many yeam, e homes !hat may or. may not kave high ifteames ia mat---- In ltifarclt ea 1989 3tiffe-Bf 1988, local voters 0-0 deeided to incorporate and on April 18, 1989, Diamond Bar became Los Angeles County's 86th ........... city. G F-. MAJOR ISSUES Planning for Diamond Bar is driven by three overriding issues which have a multitude of implications on the City's future: Land use (including open space) Circulation The economics of municipal financing. While the following sections briefly describe each of these issues in more detail, it must be remembered that they are inexorably woven together to form the fabric of the City. The li 111g O Assues < s nat intended tQ >�I�Y picot: 1. Land Use Diamond Bar is primarily residential, which contributes to the overall rural atmosphere of the City. However, this condition creates a lack of land to provide needed goods, services, and jobs, so that residents are forced to drive to other communities to shop and work. Diamond Bar General Plan Introduction June 29, 1993 14 Figure 2 (continued) May IZ t999 � �.,nf C va••Iar Is o.>=;co-=? nay' • .�� P3, AN 0m�c"Rj.'4 -0T • q9AROMS 7 • ae rryyyyC,,A•t'F�Y „,pr- ' S G ItJ 1� RGfC$ IMP vomr rp �(r69•G ■ FAD: w �p��SCPS atrl+m� -Ree al:"rr "2 M& Z 1L O .,ftAVF N -j / �yWaCFF+ ii YJe� G S . EEI.+ 1{�C.G .....8�1.50J5fIl�Ci 10 tTOMM� �t�u� SQ44( 1FIE C*rim 14400iri1¢).' NYx dNJrauyt!" tyn' , t�p�t cnl .. 11� ■ I-MYa.'13K� ,ff�t9sbv uswMcr .. Aaxroti�. ampemhru.asaray KSI Lantsle Nt�ami�r l,�f �Jlimm*S A. USrOF raa�in� "i�%UM � parous ESN j OM '136�Gf►Rle1 "C �to sa.vhL..... t� Ut wiz I.►•Et'00,10�1w rF3+a .. Mai t+acvwt fir.... ~ �J i�M>=a�r�s_Yx alk Isrr�7 Mwe, ►cocks W Raa.ba 90MitDlWP? ■ � U.rcQl Tib r (?GDN3�nsavl4�) •dwrmaiu- (1�TQ74i'� /.���G�`666666 pl6T tON/� (\ �rit•LbaarrM City of Diamond Bar General Plan Revision Community Workshop 3 May 12, 1993 Diamond Bar General Plan Introduction June 29, 1993 13 While much of the City is already developed, there are still some undeveloped canyons and hillsides left in the City that could represent significant open space resources for residents. Deyelepment aver the past 30 yeRFS has eeneentfated on efeating views ffom residential hillside lots. and nat fteeessafily wha! -Aews weF hke of the hillsides. Many choices are needed as to if or how the City wants its remaining open land to develop, especially land that may have been designed or restricted as open space by previous development approvals through the County. 2. Circulation Diamond Bar's location gives residents excellent access to regional resources. However, it also causes several of its local streets to be used as freeway bypasses by commuter traffic. The Gity's 16eatieft Means that it 3. Economics The residents of Diamond Bar presently enjoy a high quality of life, and have had relatively low costs associated with high levels of service during the ttme it was ;;ark unincorporated community. While Cityhood has brought local control, it also requires decisions on long-term financing of local services and facilities. The largely residential nature of the City eantfibetes to its pufal feeling, but ftise means there are less local businesses and services for residents, which translates into less municipal revenues from sales tax. In addition, many residents moved to Diamond Bar because of the historically low rate of taxation under the county, and may resist increased or new costs associated with Cityhood. ................ ................... The sphere of influence area, as well as several large parcels in and around town, �epfesen ca t!taW: ................................................. potential fiscal resources in terms iu.. mai bC Sa1TMe$ of municipal revenues. Diamond Bar General Plan Introduction June 29, 1993 16 LOS ANGELES COUNTY WALNUT WEST COVINA BREA DIAMOND BAR CITY LIMITS ��- COUNTY BOUNDARY SPHERE OF INFLUENCE GENERAL PLAN Figure 3 Regional Location G Hi DOCUMENT CONTENTS The mal follQwutg elements of the Diamond Bar General Plan have been eambined inte the fallowing deStgtie to address the variety of environmental issues that affect the City. Diamond Bar General Plan State Mandated General Plan Elements Issues .................. ............. Plait for. Land Use Mewftt Land Use Land Use ............. .................. .................. .................. Plan —for. Housing 3~14660 Housing Housing Plan for Management Ell e.:e. t .................. ................. Platy -for Public Health and Safety letueut Pian fey Public Services and Facilities Element Open Space Conservation Visual Resources Biological Resources Park and Recreation Water Resources Energy Resources Solid Waste Mineral Resources Agriculture Safety Geology Seismicity Flooding Fire Protection Crime Protection Emergency Services Hazardous Materials Air Quality Noise Noise City Financing Economic Development Plike fer Circulation Circulation Physieel Mobility Trails Omit ii, Diamond Bar General Plan Introduction June 29, 1993 18 1 II I GENERAL PLAN CURRENIIY -111—IDI-1111 WIFI LOS ANGELES COUNTY SIGNIFICAN ECOLOGICAL AREA (" 15 (Tpnnos ConyayChino Hills SWRCE: Lw Mpolw Cowmly GO— F1—. 310ali " ECao01c01 Maw Rop-. 19)0 I+IRs C. ��-�I—pl: ana, R.9-1 Ess—,.0 DepaM—t, kippcl Mglyss Socllon, 1990, Figure 4 inificant Ecological Area FN7�:7 NORTH 0 2000 4000 8000 FEET 1. Residential Uses Diamond Bar is comprised of rolling hills and valleys between rapidly urbanizing freeway corridors (west and north) and the la-tgeiy. undisturbed �asphere of Ixtfluc (tom and south). According to the California Department of Finance, the City has a total of 1q,664 dwelling units that presently house a population of 33;67 $4 15 residents The City is primarily residential, Single family detached units represent the majority of the City's housing stock(12,589 uttits of q1.3 per-eent). The remaining 5,9:* units are aftaebed (multi family) tittits or mebile hentes with 432 eondetninitims (23.9 MPFRPMA AJQ �pertmema (3.; pereent), and 294 mobile itames (I. peFeeeE} Approximately 616 l it of the single family units (3-peFeer are on large, "rural" residential lots (one acre or more). In general, development densities are greater in the flatter portions of the City (west), while larger lots predominate in the upland areas (east). Along the 57 and 60 freeway corridors, single family lots are generally under 10,000 square feet. Detached single family developments in these areas have been built at 34 4.41 dwelling units per acre, which represents over half of the City's entire housing stock. While single family development predominates, multi -family projects can be found along Diamond Bar Boulevard, south of Grand, and on Golden Spring Drive, north of Diamond Bar Boulevard. These developments usually occupy small sites along major roadways, and are built at 10-20 units per acre. The more dense multi -family projects (16 units per acre) are asaalb, older condominiums approved by Los Angeles County prior to incorporation. This western half of the City generally contains the older housing, built in the 1960s and early 70s. The City also has four apartment complexes of moderate density (10.9-16.7 units per acre), with most located on major arterials such as Diamond Bar Boulevard. Typical of most affluent suburban communities in hillside areas; lot size, unit size, and unit price in Diamond Bar generally increase with the degree of slope. East of Diamond Bar Boulevard, development density (units/acre) decreases as lot size increases. "The Country," a private gate - guarded community, contains 616 homes and occupies 855.5 acres along and just west of the ridge separating the City from Tonner Canyon. Here, lots may be several acres or more, depending on the severity of the slope. 2. Non -Residential Uses Non-residential uses comprise b0 t 2(l'.', aefe_ or ` percent of the City's land area. Commercial uses occupy sefes-(1.9 agprotumately €wo percent of tette) mainly located along Diamond Bar Boulevard and portions of Golden Springs Drive/Colima Road. Office uses occupy approximately 140 acres, with a major 110 -acre corporate office complex located just east of the southern intersection of the 57 and 60 freeways; this Gateway Corporate Center is presently less than half completed. Approximately 84 acres of industrial/business park uses are located along Brea Canyon Road, north of Lycoming Avenue. Parks, public facilities, open space, and roads occupy the remaining 1,463 aer-es (I peFeeot; area. The building areas shown in Tables I-1 and I-2 are for existing commercial, office, and light industrial uses and were calculated based on representative samples of shopping centers, office parks, and industrial parks within Diamond Bar. Building area can be estimated based on Floor Area Ratio (FAR), or the ratio of building area in square feet divided by the total area of the site (in square feet). For example, a building with 17,500 square feet on a 1 acre site (43,560 square feet) has an FAR of 0.40 (17,500 divided by 43,560). Local leasing companies were contacted to Diamond Bar General Plan Land Use Element June 29, 1993 I-2 W.L, GENERAL PLAN FORMAT The 199-23,Diamond Bar Draft General Plan is divided into three documents for ease of reference. 1. Document 1: General Plan The first document contains the five actual divisions of the General Plan proper, that is, the compilation of the goals, objectives, and implementation strategies of the Plan. This document contains an introduction, and the Land Use, Housing, Resource Management, Public Health and Safety, Public Services and Facilities, and C C** uIitio EI6 ent. Physieaa--A4eHility ............................................... ................................................. 2. Document 2: Master Environmental Assessment 004ted on 7j1a/92 This document contains the Master Environmental Assessment for the City, which will provide a comprehensive and consistent baseline of environmental data from which further (project -specific) environmental analyses can be performed. 3. Document 3 1~ina1 Environmental Impact Report/Technical Appendices (Cert#..ed'1 This document contains the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the General Plan, including the Notice of Preparation and Responses. The EIR contains the appropriate environmental documentation for the General Plan as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) including detailed analyses of the various impacts of ultimately development Diamond Bar. This document also contains all of the technical appendices not specifically related to the EIR, such as noise, air quality, land use summaries and alternatives, etc Ari Addet duttt tt3:th . F1 Tit .rirqutt ed pr r ttT adt ption of the Gette al Plan;: The organization of the General Plan can thus be visualized as follows: • Document 1 • Document 2 Master Environmental Assessment • Document 3 Environmental Impact Report Technical Appendices Diamond Bar General Plan Introduction June 29, 1993 19 support services, and commercial uses requiring more land area than is available in General Commercial or Commercial Office areas. These areas will maintain a maximum floor area ratio of 0.25 to 1.00. 1.1.4 The Public Facilities (PF) designation is designed to identify existing or potential (future) sites for necessary public facilities or infrastructure improvements. The primary purpose of land designated as Public Facilities, is to provide areas for the conduct of public and institutional activities, including but not necessarily limited to, local, State, and federal agencies, special districts, and both public and private utilities. These uses maintain development standards which do not exceed that of the most restrictive adjacent designation. 1.1.5 Areas designated as Open Space (OS) provide recreational opportunities, preservation of scenic and environmental values, protection of resources (water reclamation and conservation), and protection of public safety. This designation also includes lands which have been deed restricted to open space as the result of previous subdivision activities. This designation carries with it a maximum development potential of one single family unit per parcel, unless building was previously restricted or prohibited on such properties by the County. 1.1.6 Provide Park (PK) designations for existing and future public parks. Designate the Diamond Bar Country Club as Golf Course. Designate major private recreational facilities (e.g. Little League ball fields, YMCA, the park within The Country) as Private Recreation (PR). 1,1.7 Encourage the innovative use of land resources and development of a variety of housing and other development types, provide a means to coordinate the public and private provision of services and facilities, and address the unique needs of certain lands by recognizing a Planned Development (PD) designation, in which residential, commercial, recreational, public facilities, and other land uses may be permitted. This designation is to be applied to properties which are generally surrounded by existing development, and where creative approaches are needed to integrate the proposed development into existing development patterns. 1.1.8 Encourage the innovative use of land resources and development of a variety of housing and other development types, provide a means to coordinate the public and private provision of services and facilities, and address the unique needs of certain lands by recognizing a Specific Plan (SP) designation for large scale development areas in which residential, commercial, recreational, public facilities, and other land uses may be permitted. This designation wad Eie is -to -b applied ii th ..Tuture to . .I...... large properties on the periphery of Diamond Bar which are to be developed into self-supporting planned communities within the overall context of the Diamond Bar community. 1.1.9 Recognize existing land use designations within the Diamond Bar sphere of influence by recogn zing an Agricultural (AG) designation for the Vires. ermauc)s prEzp rfy fim°t<"Tonner Canyon area. Within this designation, permit agricultural and compatible open space and recreation uses (see also Land Use Element Strategy 1.6.3). Diamond Bar General Plan Land Use Element June 29, 1993 1-12 GENERAL PLAN Figure 1-1 Existing Land Use M7Lm77 NORTH 0 2000 4000 8000 fEET IIIIIIIIN— c1l"MIRCK 11,11c, "llull"A' okPAkKSISCFIOOLSIPIJBLIC FACILITIES VACANT/OPEN LANDS C[ly LIMITS SPHERE OF INFLUENCE Figure 1-1 Existing Land Use M7Lm77 NORTH 0 2000 4000 8000 fEET Objective 1.6 Provide flexibility in the planning of new development as a means of encouraging superior design. �traie�es, 1.6.1 Within the Planned Development classification, all residential land uses considered to be appropriate within the City of Diamond Bar, as well as support uses (e.g. open space and recreation, public facilities, commercial, limited employment -generating uses), may be appropriate, as determined in the development review process. 1.6.2 Require that Planned Development projects provide a greater level of community amenities and cohesiveness, achieve superior design, and create a more desirable living environment than could be achieved through conventional subdivision design and requirements. 1.6.3 At such time as development might be proposed, encourage formulation of a specific plan pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 65450 for the Sphere of Tuflgeace area that will protect its unique biological and open space resources, create fiscal benefits for the City and enhance its infrastructure, while minimizing future adverse impacts to both the human and natural environment of the City, as well as the region (see Strategy 1.1.4 of the Physical Mobility Element). 1.6.4 Encourage formulation of a specific plan pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 65450 for the 800 acres in the northeast segment of the City known as Tres Hermanos. This area represents a unique opportunity to provide facilities of a type and in a manner which take advantage of the site. Facilities appropriate for this site should be designed based upon a vision for the future, and not merely extend the patterns of the past. Such facilities ffmy+ shtii l include a high school and other educational institutions, reservoir for practical and aesthetic purposes, commercial developments which are not typical of those found in the area, and a variety of residential, churches, institutional, and other uses which are complementary to the overall objective of having a master planned area. Development within the Tres Hermanos area should be designed so as to be a part of the Diamond Bar community, as well as compatible with the adjacent lands. 1.6.5 Establish a process to allow the transfer of density or development rights from land with important open space (or other resources), to land that is more suitable for development. Diamond Bar General Plan Land Use Element June 29, 1993 I-17 1.4.3 When a public agency determines that land it owns is no longer needed, ensure that the property is offered to other agencies, including the City of Diamond Bar, for public uses, prior to conversion to private sector use. 1.4.4 Designate and pursue acquisition of a centralized site for use as a civic/multi- purpose community center. Objective 1.5 Maintain a feeling of open space within the community by identifying and preserving an adequate amount of open land. Strategies: 1.5.2 Identify lands to be preserved in open space along with funding mechanisms . a. Investigate the need for a bond issuance to purchase open space areas not already protected by open space restrictions. b. Investigate the need for establishment of one or more Landscape and Lighting Districts to provide for open space improvements and maintenance. C. Investigate the potential for establishment of a maintenance district for privately -owned, slope areas that are along or visible from major roadways. Diamond Bar General Plan Land Use Element June 29, 1993 I-16 Table II -1 Diamond Bar Housing Stock (1990] „Y 9 Source: (-July 1988) and California Department of Finance;. Unincorporated area in 1988. C. Substandard Units Diamond Bar's housing stock is considerably younger than most of the County, with all of its housing being built after 1960. By comparison, the Los Angeles County General Plan (Housing Element 1987) indicates that 11.5 percent of units in unincorporated areas were built prior to 1940, and 52.6 percent were built prior to 1960. Both the City's Code Enforcement Officer and the Building Official indicate that Diamond Bar has no units that are considered substandard. There is no Census data on substandard units and units in need of rehabilitation or replacement. However, the Census documents that of the 763 vacant housing units in the City, only 3, or less than half of one percent, were boarded up. d. Housing Assistance Needs California housing law requires regional planning agencies to identity existing and future housing needs for all income levels every five years. In addition to the distribution of housing need, regional planning agencies must seek to avoid further "impaction" of jurisdictions with relatively high proportions of lower income households. SCAG issued the housing assessment for Los Angeles County in the 1988 RHNAreport. Existing need is defined as the number of resident lower income households paying 30 percent or more of their income for housing. Although SCAG published a supplement to the RHNA documenting existing and future need figures for new cities on February 16, 1989, it did not include Diamond Bar since it was incorporated after this date. According to SCAG, future need is defined as the number of additional housing units by income level that will have to be added to each jurisdiction's housing stock from July 1, 1989 to June 30, 1994 in order to accommodate household growth, compensate for demolitions and other inventory losses, and to achieve a 1994 vacancy rate that will allow the market to operate efficiently. In addition, the State Department of Housing and Community Development has required that localities must account in their Housing Elements for future needs that will have already occurred during the 1-1/2 year "gap" period from January 1, 1988, to June 30, 1989. The following four income level groups are used to define need for a particular jurisdiction: "Very Low" -Less than 50 percent of the median income Diamond Bar General Plan Housing Element June 29. 1993 11.4 • Analysis and documentation of household characteristics including level of payment compared to ability -to -pay, housing characteristics, including overcrowding, and housing stock condition. (Section 65583(a)(2)). • Analysis of special housing needs, such as those of the handicapped, elderly, large families, farm workers, and families with female heads of household, and families and persons in need of emergency shelter. (Section 65583(a)(6)). • Analysis of opportunities for energy conservation with respect to residential development. (Section 65583(a)(7)). 1. Existing and Projected Housing Needs a. Introduction This section of the Plan for Housing discusses the various factors which induce a demand for housing. The factors include a review of population and employment trends as well as the City's "share of regional housing need". b. Housing Stock Condition The term "condition" refers to the physical quality of the housing stock. The quality of individual housing units or structures may be defined as either sound, deteriorating or dilapidated. Sound housing is defined as a structure with no major deficiencies, although the structure may require minor maintenance, painting, and general clean-up. A deteriorated structure is one that contains several deficiencies such as patched, loose, or missing roofing material, missing or broken windows, wood trim or siding worn, weathered or broken, paint cracking or peeling, loose or worn wiring, etc. Lastly, dilapidated structures contain one or more major structural deficiencies such as loose protective surface (brick, plaster, wood, siding, etc.), settled porch or roof, weakened structure or inadequate foundation, obvious deviation from plumbing, extensive damage due to fire, etc. The term housing "improvements" refer to the "remedial" actions necessary to correct defects in the housing condition such as demolition, minor repairs, major repairs, and rehabilitation. According::t.: o ...,:iM �Diamond Bar had a total of W,6(r4 dwelling units and a population of'' 33;6 2 residents. The majority (:t4 41-3 percent) of Diamond Bar's housing units are single-family detached dwellings. A complete breakdown of housing for the City in . 3999 is shown in Table II -1. According to the 1990 census, median home value in Diamond Bar was $272,900. A review of resale house price data from the California Market Data Cooperative (CMDC) in Diamond Bar indicates an average resale value of $312,324 for 1991 which was up 2.7 percent from a value of $304,000 for 1990. These figures were compiled from over 500 individual home sales per year for an average four-bedroom house with approximately 2,000 square feet that was built in 1975. A reeeft! hettsing Survey of Dientend Bar indiestes there are a fatal ef 5,045 multi Fenti:ly tntiIs in the City Of these, +i32 are eendeminium3 or townheme3, distribUted enteng Z6 developments, and 649 apartntenis in fetes eemplexes No local data was available on average sales prices of condominiums or townhomes. The 1990 census indicates that median rent for the City is $888. A reeent survey showed rental rates in the City from $745 to $795 for one -bedroom units, from $750 to $915 for two-bedroom units, and from $960 to $1120 for larger units (Planning Network 1991). There are also 148 apartments in !he Gity !hot *re resiriefeed 10 9eeiers—eels The City also has W 494 mobile home units in two trailer parks near Lycoming and Brea Canyon Road. According to Table II -1, Diamond Bar has a smaller percentage of mobile homes than the County as a whole. Diamond Bar General Plan Housing Element June 29, 1993 II -3 rental housing, factory -built housing, mobilehomes, emergency shelters, and transitional housing in order to meet the community's housing goals." The Plan for Land Use contains the inventory of land suitable for residential development, including both vacant and underutilized sites by residential density category. Areas with sites having a realistic potential of residential development include: 1) the Tres Hermanos property, occupying almost 1,000 acres at the northeast corner of the City; 2) the vacant property in the north -central portion of the City, occupying several hundred acres; and 3) other vacant parcels (10 acres or more) found throughout the City. Although there is other available land within the City, much of it is very steep or has other physical constraints that would generally preclude its use for moderate density residential development. The land within the current City limits that is available for general residential development could yield an additional 3,500 units. However, the land could support up to 5,000 additional housing units if the density of development was increased. This potential supply exceeds the projected local need figure of 781 dwellings for the 1989 - 1994 time period, based on a proportionate share of County -wide housing need as estimated in the 1987 RHNA report (Trumbell-SLAG 1991). The reason for a lack of detail in the Diamond Bar land use inventory is that most of the large vacant properties remaining in the City are hilly with little infrastructure in place or immediately adjacent. The largest vacant parcel, called "Tres Hermanos," is designated agricultural Rs-R"Spee` 'e Plan" because there are no firm development or improvement plans at present. It is intended that specific housing projects within Tres Hermanos could be built at densities higher than 16 units per acre, at densities that would provide housing for all income segments of identified need. a. Residential Land Use Categories Rwal Residential (0.0 - 1.0 du/ac) Areas designated for Rural Residential including hillside areas that are suitable for low density residential areas. These areas are appropriate for rural residential development with a modest amount of open space. The maximum residential density is up to one dwelling unit per acre (1 du/ac). Low Density Residential (I.I - .10 du/ac) The Low Density category limits land uses to single family detached residential. The maximum density within Low Density areas is up to three dwelling units per gross acre (3 du/ac). Ill Diamond Bar, the development of second units and attached dwellings behind the primary residential structure is allowed subject to the provisions of the City's zoning ordinance. In addition, second units and attached dwellings, which were constructed pursuant to valid permits issued prior to the effective date of this element are permitted, even if the resulting density of a site would be greater than 3 du/ac. Low-Mediwn Density Residential (..I - 6:0 ; 4#:.du/ac) The Low -Medium Density category limits land uses to smaller lot single family detached residential. The maximum density within Low -Medium Density areas is up to six dwelling units per gross acre (6 du/ac). In Diamond Bar, the development of second units and attached dwellings behind the primary residential structure is allowed subject to the provisions of the City's zoning ordinance. In addition, second units and attached dwellings, which were constructed pursuant to valid permits issued prior to the effective date of this element are permitted, even if the resulting density of a site would be greater than 6 du/ac. Diamond Bar General Plan Housing Element June 29, 1993 11-12 • "Low' -50 to 80 percent of the median income • "Moderate" -80 to 120 percent of the median income • "High" -more than 120 percent of the median income State housing laws require that, in allocating future housing need by income level, further "impaction", or concentration of lower income households, be avoided. Cities with a percentage of lower income households higher than the regional average are called "impacted" jurisdictions. The 1988 RHNA addresses the "avoidance of impaction" criteria by allocating reduced percentages of lower income and increased percentages of middle and upper income units to impacted jurisdictions while reversing the allocation to non -impacted cities. According to the 1988 RHNA, the unincorporated portion of Los Angeles County had 33,492 households in the Very Low category, 16,826 households in the Low category, and 100,658 households in the Medium category. Housing element guidelines indicate that households that pay more than 30 percent of its income towards housing are termed "overpayment". This means that 50,318 households in the County were considered to be overpaying for housing. Assuming that Diamond Bar supports a proportionate share of the unincorporated County housing need, there are 2,466 lower income households in the City paying 30 percent or more of their income for housing (50,318 times 4.9 percent City vs. County housing). This number equals 15.9 percent of Diamond Bar's total resident households (based on an estimated 15,500 households in 1988). This figure may be somewhat high, given local income levels and house prices, however, there are many seniors or retired persons with fixed incomes in the City, as well as residents that bought houses up to 15 years ago. Because the cost of housing in this area, as throughout southern California, has risen faster than income, much of Diamond Bar's housing wealth is not reflected in personal income figures. At present, Diamond Bar is not considered an impacted jurisdiction (Trumbell-SCAG 1991). According to Urban Decision Systems, Inc., Diamond Bar is expected to grow by 3,619 households over the next five years. With no adjustments for vacancy or demolition, Diamond Bar will have an additional 575 households over the next five years that will be overpaying for housing (93,6!9 3,614 times 15.9 percent). However, it should be noted that application of County -wide figures gives an inaccurate picture of housing affordability in Diamond Bar. According to the 1987 Los Angeles County Housing Element (page H-5), the unincorporated portion of Los Angeles County will need 6,700 new units affordable in the Very Low category and 9,250 units in the Low category. For Diamond Bar, this equates to 328 units in the Very Low category and 453 units in the Low category. The following breakdown for housing need within Diamond Bar by income level was not available prior to submittal of the Draft Housing Element, but has since been provided by the Department of Housing and Community Development: Diamond Bar General Plan Housing Element June 29, 1993 11-5 for the provision of housing affordable to very low, low, or moderate income households. If determined to be feasible, implement the program. 1.1.10 Establish parking requirements for housing to a level consistent with the occupant's transportation needs. 1.1.11 Facilitate the provision of single and multiple family dwelling units available to very low, low, and moderate income households through participation in the Mortgage Revenue Bond Program, issuance of Mortgage Credit Certificates, and use of other viable economic resources. Encourage private sector participation in the provision of very low, low, and moderate cost housing by offering such programs to developers who provide at least 20 percent of the housing units within prices which are affordable to very low, low, and moderate income households. GOAL 4: "Encourage adequate housing opportunities for all economic segments of the community, regardless of age, race, ethnic background, national origin, religion, family size, sex, marital status, physical conditions, or any other arbitrary factors". Objective 2.1 Ensure that the existing supply of low and moderate cost housing within Diamond Bar does not diminish. Strategies: 2.1.1 Where proposed development projects or other discretionary actions of the City of Diamond Bar would reduce the number of existing subsidized dwelling units, ensure that appropriate offsets are provided as part of the proposed action. a. To avoid potential reduction in the supply of rental housing, prepare a condominium conversion ordinance which would limit the conversion of rental apartments to condominiums or cooperatives. b. Require that all successful conversion applicants provide a relocation assistance program for displaced tenants, encouraging relocation within the community. C. Based on the provisions of Government Code Section 65863.7, consider requiring the submission of a report detailing the impacts of any proposed mobilehome park conversion to a nonresidential use concurrent with the filing of any discretionary permit on such property. d. Annually assess all affordable or assisted housing units that are considered "at risk" as delineated in the "Inventory of Federally Subsidized Low -Income Rental Units at Risk of Conversion (1989)" or other appropriate federal or State documents. e. Investigate the feasibility of programs to ensure that "for sale" housing which is subsidized so as to be affordable to very low, low, and moderate Diamond Bar General Plan Housing Element June 29, 1993 11-21 • The appropriateness of the housing goals, objectives, and policies in contributing to the attainment of the State housing goals. • The effectiveness of the housing element in attainment of the community's housing goals and objectives. • The progress of the city, county, or city and county, in implementation of the housing element. At present, the City of Diamond Bar does not have a record of implementing housing programs, and can not, therefore, report on their progress. These guidelines will be used when the housing element is updated. At present, neither the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) nor the Los Angeles County Housing Authority has information on the number or type of federal or State housing subsidies in Diamond Bar. The City will prepare the new Comprehensive Housing Assistance Strategy (CHAS) report by the end of the year which will detail the extent of assistance in the City. Since Diamond Bar's population is over 50,000 it will be eligible to use Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for housing programs. F HOUSING GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND STRATEGIES °7T IS THE OVERALL GOAL OF THE PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DE VEL OPMENT THAT THERE BE ADEQUATE HOUSING IN THE CITY, BOTH IN QUALITYAND QUANTITY, TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELTER FOR ALL WITHOUT DIS CRIMINATION. " GOAL 1; 1': "The City should provide opportunities for development of housing suitable to meet the diverse needs of residents, and to support healthy economic development." Objective A. Development of an adequate supply of housing to meet Diamond Bar's housing needs as follows. Based on Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). 2 Through 19%. Diamond Bar General Plan Housing Element June 29, 1993 I1-19 Five Year Housing Needl Housing Goa12 Category Number Percent Number Percent Very Low 117 15 30 15 Low 182 23 47 23 Moderate 144 18 37 18 Upper 338 43 86ja43Total 781 100 200 Based on Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). 2 Through 19%. Diamond Bar General Plan Housing Element June 29, 1993 I1-19 • Section 221 rental and cooperative housing for moderate income families. • Section 223 purchase and refinance of existing rental units. • Section 234 insurance for condominiums. • Section 241 supplemental loan insurance for existing multi -family rental housing. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT • Self -Help Housing Program: technical assistance grants and mortgage assistance for owner -builder organizations. • Mobilehome Park Assistance Program. Financial and technical assistance to residents to purchase mobilehome parks. • California Homeownership Assistance Program. Shared appreciation loans for manufactured housing or for renters in projects converting to cooperative or condominium ownership. • California Housing Rehabilitation Program. Rehabilitation loans from Proposition 77 to owner occupants of substandard housing, including low income and rental housing. • Family Housing Demonstration Program. Loan funds for construction or purchase and rehabilitation of housing that includes support services such as child care, job training, etc. • Rental Housing Construction Program. Loan funds to government agencies for profit and non-profit sponsors of new rental housing projects. • Predevelopment Loan Program. Loans to local government agencies and nonprofit corporations to pay predevelopment costs incurred in developing low income housing. • Senior Citizens Shared Housing Program. Funds technical assistance to, matching services for, and development costs of, shared housing for senior citizens. CALIFORNIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY • Resale Program. Below market interest rate mortgage financing for first- time homebuyers earning less than $40-45,000, depending on family size. The sales price maximum is presently $113,000. • Home Purchase Assistance Program. Up to $15,000 deferred payment with 3 percent simple interest second mortgage loans to lower income first-time homebuyers. Diamond Bar General Plan Housing Element 11-23 June 29. 1993 income households remain affordable to those income groups after sale to the first buyer. Objective 2.2 Prevent housing discrimination in Diamond Bar. Strategies: 2.2.1 Distribute information regarding the activities of the City to assist in the resolution of housing discrimination cases. 2.2.2 Participate in the activities of the Long Beach Fair Housing Council as they affect the City of Diamond Bar. Objective 2.3 Cooperate with regional agencies to provide housing for the elderly, handicapped, homeless, and other special needs groups. Strategies: 2.3.1 Promote housing accessibility for elderly, handicapped, and disabled persons. 2.3.2 Specifically encourage development of assisted rental housing for the elderly, handicapped, and disabled. Specifically encourage development of such housing through the use of density bonuses, tax-exempt bonds, and land write-downs, combined with federal and State housing subsidies. 2.3.3 Provide information regarding the availability of emergency shelter. 2.3.4 Pursue State, federal, and private programs designed to expand housing opportunities for all segments of society including the elderly and the handicapped. Determine the extent to which such programs are consistent with the goals and objectives of the Diamond Bar General Plan, and the extent to which such programs can be incorporated into future development within the City. Programs include but are not limited to: FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HUD) • Federal Community Development Block Grant monies for senior citizen and handicapped housing projects. • Section 202 funding for financing of rental housing projects. • Section 203 insurance for acquisition and rehabilitation financing for single family homes. • Section 207 rental housing funding. • Section 213 cooperative housing funding. Diamond Bar General Plan Housing Element June 29, 1993 11-22 recommendation, which will need to be addressed. The City will need to provide adequate park acreage and recreation facilities to serve the need of present and future residents. Currently, within the City there is a total of 470.8 acres of recreational facilities, including 59.4 acres of developed parkland and 75.5 acres of undeveloped parkland for a total of 134.9 acres of city owned park land. Within the City there are quasi -public parkland and/or facilities that may require user fees; these include the Diamond Bar Golf Course, YMCAand Little League fields. There is also a private parkland and facility which consists of "The Country" park. Only residents of "The Country" can use the park which consists of 16.4 developed acres and 133.5 undeveloped acres. The City is located within an hour of several regional recreation and national forest areas such as the Chino Hills State Park, as well as San Gabriel and San Bernardino National Forests to the north and northeast, which include the summer and winter resort areas of Big Bear Lake and Lake Arrowhead. The forests provide outdoor activities as diverse as swimming, boating, hiking, camping, downhill skiing, and cross country skiing. There are also County recreation facilities available at Schabarum Regional Park to the west and Bonelli Regional Park to the north (which contains Puddingstone Lake). Within the City, the 57 Freeway is designated as a p aposed: State Scenic Highway with views of the mountains to the north and east. Local roadways such as Golden Springs Drive, Diamond Bar Boulevard, and Grand Avenue offer a variety of suburban and open views within the City. Diamond Bar General Plan Resource Management Element III -3 June 29, 1993 • Matching Down Payment Program. Matches first-time homebuyer's down payment up to $5,000. Loans only to CHFA first-time borrowers. Loans are due on sale and carry 3 percent simple interest. LOS ANGELES COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY • Section 8 Existing Certificates. Rental subsidies. • Home Improvement Loan Program. Below market interest rate loans up to $15,000 for eligible homeowners. Eligible improvements include new roof, exterior paint, etc. All health and safety violations must be corrected. • Repair Service Program for Senior Homeowners. One time grant of labor and materials for eligible homeowners for minor repairs and weatherization and insulation. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR • If found to be feasible, requirements for provision of "in lieu" funds for development of housing affordable to low and moderate income households. PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS • Savings Associations Mortgage Company (SAMCO). A statewide organization supported by stockholder savings institutions to provide financing for affordable housing projects. • California Community Reinvestment Corporation (CCRC). A resource pool supported by the State's banks to assist in financing affordable housing. 2.3.5 Following acquisition of federal Community Development Block Grant funds by 1993, designate a Housing Coordinator in the Planning Department to make applications for various state and federal programs. Earmark at least $25,000 annually from various sources toward meeting the housing needs of Diamond Bar residents. 2.3.6 Work with the Los Angeles County Housing Authority and nearby cities to establish a continuous emergency shelter program serving the eastern portion of the County. Funds for homeless shelters available through the McKinney Act include: • Emergency Shelter Grants for building acquisition and rehabilitation, rental assistance, and payment of security deposits. • Section 8 Mod Rehab Assistance for Single Room Occupancy Housing can be used to rehabilitate a single room occupancy hotel. • Supplemental Assistance for Facilities to Assist the Homeless. Diamond Bar General Plan Housing Element June 29, 1993 11-24 Objective 1. 10 Consider noise issues in land use planning and development permit processing to require that noise generated by one use or facility does not adversely affect adjacent uses or facilities. Strategies: 1.10.1 Within identified 65 dB CNEL noise contours, require that site-specific noise studies be prepared to verify site-specific noise conditions and to ensure that noise considerations are included in project review. 1.10.2 Within identified 65dB CNEL noise corridors, ensure that necessary attenuation measures are applied to meet adopted interior and exterior noise standards. 1.10.3 Through the CEQA process, analyze new projects which might have a significant impact on noise sensitive uses (projects are defined as actions having the potential to unreasonably increase projected CNEL noise levels). Require appropriate mitigation measures to ensure that adopted noise standards within sensitive land use areas are not exceeded as the result of the proposed project. 1.10.4 As part of the Development Code, adopt noise -related development standards. 1.10.5 Where possible, encourage attenuation of existing noise problems within existing development where adopted noise standards are being reached or exceeded. 1.10.6 As part of Ote futi General Plan review, determine whether: (1) roadway and freeway traffic levels have increased; (2) new noise generation sources have been created; and (3) if update of the noise contour map is warranted. 1.10.7 Apply mitigation measures as needed to noise generators and receptors to ensure that adopted noise standards are met and to protect land uses from excessive noise impacts. 1.10.8 Ensure that land uses are located so as to meet the following standards: Diamond Bar General Plan Public Health and Safety Element >v-11 June 29, 1993 • Initiate a program of identifying environmentally significant areas in the City and the sphere of influence, and analyze the possibility of protecting any unique or significant environmental features of such areas. • Pursue protection of environmentally significant areas. • Pursue development of an integrated trails system within the community. 1.3.2 Unless there is an overriding public recreation need, require that open space areas, which are set aside as part of a development project have use suitable restrictions. 1.3.3 Maintain an inventory of open lands which were set aside for open space uses as part of previous development approvals through the County, and require verification as to the existence of any potential open space restrictions previously approved on the subject property, prior to accepting development proposals. 1.3.4 Recreational Open Space shall be preserved as recreational open space including, but not limited to, the Diamond Bar Golf Course. 1.3.5 Plan for the development of a system of greenbelts within the community. 1.3.6 Strive to provide neighborhood and community park facilities, such that a rate of 5.0 acres per parkland is ultimately achieved. 1.3.7 Develop a Needs Analysis to determine the present and future recreation and park needs. 1.3.8 Prepare a comprehensive Master Plan of Parks which analyzes present and future recreation and park needs. • Develop design standards for park size, location, relationship and impact to adjacent properties and community facilities. • Provide list of existing park sites to be improved or expanded. • Target locations for park acquisition and type of park required. • List timing and phasing of acquisition and improvements of parkland. • Provide costs of acquisition and improvements, including funding sources and implementation priorities. Diamond Bar General Plan Resource Management Element June 29, 1993 III -12 Objective 1.3 Maintain the integrity of residential neighborhoods. Discourage through traffic. Strategies: 1.3.1 Prevent the creation of new roadway connections which adversely impact existing neighborhoods. 1.3.2 Implement neighborhood traffic control programs to reduce and divert through traffic. 1.3.3 Design new developments and their access points in such a way that the capacity of local residential streets is not exceeded. GOAL 2 "Provide a balanced transportation system for the safe and efficient movement of people, goods and services through the City. Objective 2.1 Maximize the use of alternative transportation modes within and through the City to decrease reliance on single -passenger automobiles. Strategies: 2.1.1 Maximize the availability and use of public transit service. 2.1.2 Investigate the feasibility of establishing a local transit system. Support privately funded local transit systems for seniors and youths. 2.1.3 Support mixed-use developments to maximize transportation efficiency. 2.1.4 Pursue a cooperative effort with Caltrans and regional transit providers to develop a major intermodal transportation facility at the pfopesed Metrolink Station near Brea Canyon Road and State Route 60. 2.1.5 Encourage participation in carpools through the use of City publications and public displays. 2.1.6 Coordinate to the extent possible with neighboring cities in the development of a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) plan. 2.1.7 Work with Caltrans to build new park-and-ride sites and expand existing park-and- ride facilities. 2.1.8 Expand and maintain the system of bicycle routes connecting residential areas to major community attractions. 2.1.9 Pursue a cooperative joint agencies program to provide access for Diamond Bar residents to a regional light rail system. Diamond Bar General Plan Circulation Element June 29, 1993 V-6 D. -IG GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES GOAL 1 "Enhance the environment of the City's street network. Work toward improving the problems presented by the intrusion of regionally oriented commuter traffic through the City and into residential neighborhoods. Consider programs to reinforce the regional transportation and circulation system to adequately accommodate regional needs." Objective I Participate in local and regional transportation related planning and decisionmaking. Strategies: 1.1.1 Preclude the connection of roadways from adjacent jurisdictions into the City unless demonstrable benefits to Diamond Bar residents and businesses are indicated. 1.1.2 In reviewing transportation improvements, maintain a clear distinction betweenlocal and regional objectives. 1.1.3 Ensure the opportunity for public comment on major changes in operational characteristics of the circulation system. 1.1.4 Objective 1.2 Balance the need for optimum traffic flow on City arterials within economic realities, environmental, and aesthetic considerations. Strategies: 1.2.1 Prepare programs for traffic control measures. 1.2.2 Maintain flexibility in the cross sections and configuration of streets within topographically rugged or environmentally sensitive areas. Diamond Bar General Plan Circulation Element June 29, 1993 V-5 Table V4 Y•1 City of Diamond Bar Roadway Classification Los Angeles Roadway County Diamond Bar Width Dedication Improvement Roadway Classification* Classification (ft.) Stds. (ft.) Stds. (ft.) Diamond Bar Blvd. Major Major 100 100 100 Colima Rd. Major Major 100 100 100 Golden Springs Dr. " sepanda �5 Secondary 80 80 80 Grand Ave. Major Major 100 100 100 Pathfinder Rd. (e/o Brea Canyon Rd. -west Major Major 100 100 100 leg) Pathfinder Rd. (w/o Brea Canyon Rd. -west Mita{ Secondary 80 80 80 leg) Brea Canyon Rd. (s/o Colima Rd.) iX [fu € SeeeedOF5 Secondary so 80 80 Brea Canyon Rd. (n/o Colima Rd.) Major Major 100 100 100 Lemon Ave. Major Residential- 66 64 64 (s. of Colima) Collector UP Lemon Ave. Major Secondary 80 80 80 (n. of Colima) Sunset Crossing Rd. iiriat Cul-de-sac 80 80 64 _.::;. seeenda . ...west. pC tS1 . Washington St. Ct SeeeeAat'+} Cul-de-sac 80 80 64 Beaverhead Dr. itilGu lieeeedar Cul-de-sac 80 80 64 Lycoming St. Miridt Seeexda�r Cul-de-sac 80 80 64 Brea Canyon Cut -Off Rd. Ltd Secondary 64-80 64-80 64-80 Chino Hills Pkwy. Major iv(ajiit 100 100 100 84 *Los Angeles County Highway Plan (NeveinheF 4NO) Diamond Bar General Plan Circulation Element June 29, 1993 V-13 Local residential streets include those streets predominantly residential in terms of adjacent property use, . and are intended to retain a residential character. They ;ate typ' y g ;call ncit nest Gated Ott thetteral: i'lan Cuc...- on > Ieruent .............................................. ............................................. b Roadway Spsteucs. The Gen rai >'Iaif +Cifccilattt teilY rtt toadWay systcna is €llustr4. d ui Ir�gute ',1 az�d httztiiatxz d...' Table V I 1 cr r r n rsosr' purpp ie�, t table also shows the prevlous 'Ctrlinty ,xualdxu lest ,n tions a syste* >s del"iied aCc�7r tEx t1 ctsistioi#s idcscribad cattier' in this <IemtE .: ... Ir;eided uttxe roadway systemsiiagcam ase gcitentiat corridors ©ne sel addresses fuiuse access needs fps tfie s tont Star izt tIIE Tri Hetrii nas RartctE prUpcitir (strategy Nn a#tSi the t��t .fpr reg► r�U. geriherat txatr prpvidiag..cxess;. betvenhmcl;Hiils Park�yay..alld theRZfreeway ,aYaauteiutatt dust#iy�''Traiisrtatiae CorndErr orrimenis a transportation faelhtydel'uFed bycharacsti terics that: cam tetea11ty'' have teYimat�atrtpacC t�z : etivirptitxtept and atlacent ecosystem �t also rrtet is the euerai prerngmsi bang ably tb Bllovtr far mQveinents cit people and hods iiia safe aid efficient matriner f`h+ st•. eftug pet.is# sl►ttctltl : lade �uC bta biin.M14 to'tIt fotlt?�zig Diamond Bar General Plan Circulation Element June 29, 1993 V-11 VI. PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIESLE1E1V' A. INTRODUCTION State law does not require the preparation of a general plan element dealing specifically with public services and facilities. However, it does state that... "The general plan may include any other elements or address any other subjects which, in the judgement of the legislative body, relate to the physical development of the county or city" (Government Code Section 65303). Diamond Bar, as a new City, faces many decisions as how to best provide services to the public, and what types of facilities it needs to build to support those services. Therefore, a local General Plan element dealing with the long-term provision of municipal services and facilities is appropriate for Diamond Bar. The actual provision of various public services has already been addressed in the following sections of the Diamond Bar General Plan: I.for ...... _............. _... _....... . .......................................... .........................................: I.ttzi t#se Eiet�e�t .................. III. Platt fef Resource Management le i Cgt Land Use (for all services & utilities) Parks and Recreation Water (and Reclaimed Wastewater) Energy Systems Solid Waste IV. Plan fef Public Health and Safety Flood Control .................. Police .................. Fire Emergency Services Disaster Preparedness .................. The Plait fef Public Services and Facilities Met i. #W seeks to tie the provision of these various services and facilities together into an integrated strategy for municipal management. The Plan focuses on: • Identifying City facilities and services needed to sustain the community's quality of life • Long-range planning to fund City services and buildings • Coordinating and cooperating with various local agencies to provide those services not provided by the City. Diamond Bar General Plan Public Services and Facilities Element June 29, 1993 VI -1 G: Transit and Paratransit Services Public bus transit service is provided to the City of Diamond Bar by the Southern California Rapid Transit District (RTD) and Foothill Transit. Both fixed route transit and paratransit service operate within the City of Diamond Bar. Fixed route transit services are typically bus lines which operate on regular schedules along a set route, stopping at predefined bus stops. Fixed route service can be either local (intracity) or regional (intercity). Paratransit services, more commonly referred to as Dial -a -Ride, are demand responsive services which provide rides to passengers upon an individual request basis. Although they operate within a defined service area, they do not operate on fixed routes or schedules. Paratransit service typically serve transit dependent persons such as the elderly and handicapped. They often serve major destinations such as hospitals and medical facilities but may also take passengers to local destinations such as neighborhood shopping centers. '01 lies# Ph# Penn IeferseeNen Movemen{ LASS LAS Stinset Gressing Rd./814 6; Ramp All NlayementO £ A W13 n:... -.,._d n„_ 131Q Left -r...._ .F A 8B 57 Off FOMP 16ef4 Tiff a $ £ 813 57 ()ff famp Through F D 813 5; Off ramp Righi Tur-n A A Diamond Bar. 5W Ramps EB rte:., -.,.,..,a Baa BI..a Left m...... G A 5:7 Off Famp L44 T -UM 57 Off r -amp T-Itrenit KH sq Off ramp Right T-tim A F IM way SIOP eaftivelled 3. Railroad Lines There are currently no passenger rail facilities in operation within the City of Diamond Bar. The nearest Amtrak facilities are located in Pomona and Fullerton. The Pomona Amtrak station, which serves the Southwest Chief line, is located at 2701 Geary Avenue and is approximately nine miles northeast of Diamond Bar. The Fullerton Amtrak station, which serves the San Diegans line, is located at the corner of Sante Fe and Harbor Boulevard and is approximately 13 miles to the southwest. ...................................... AMetrolink commuter rail station liais<Oec ri tit€ IM 'i zeds' along the Union Pacific Railroad ...........................::::. IM 'i g ............................ at Brea Canyon Road, just north of State Route 60. Diamond Bar General Plan Circulation Element June 29, 1993 V-14 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS The City presently has a minimum of in-house staff, and contracts out much of the actual service provision to local public and private agencies. In-house City services include administration, engineering, planning, parks and recreation, and maintenance of public facilities. The City is also arranging for local collection of solid waste. These daily functions are housed in City Hall, which currently consists of office space leased in the Gateway Corporate Center. The major physical assets of the City are its streets and parks, which were originally built by the County. The existing street system is also in good condition at present. Park maintenance is presently handled by City staff, although maintenance of the local landscape districts is contracted to private firms. The County of Los Angeles provides a number of services under contract to the City. Wastewater conveyance and treatment is provided by County Sanitation District No. 21. Although much of the physical sewage infrastructure (pipelines) appear in generally good condition, there have been repeated failures of the pump stations needed to lift flows to the regional collectors. Flood control is provided by the County Flood Control District. Its facilities are in fairly good condition with a small amount of seasonal flooding near the intersection of Brea Canyon Road and Diamond Bar Boulevard. Solid waste disposal is handled by the County Solid Waste Management Department using several regional landfills. However, landfill space could run out before the end of the decade. Law enforcement in handled by the County Sheriffs Department out of the Walnut -San Dimas Station. Fire protection, emergency evacuation, and response to accidents involving hazardous materials are all accommodated by the County Fire Department with three stations in and around Diamond Bar. The Los Angeles County Library System also maintains a very small community library on Grand Avenue near Diamond Bar Boulevard. Other services and facilities are provided within Diamond Bar by a variety of public and private agencies. Domestic water service is provided by the Walnut Valley Water District, which is in turn supplied by Three Valleys Municipal Water District and ultimately by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Water facilities are generally adequate, although the statewide drought makes the long-term supply of water to this area questionable. In terms of energy utilities, electricity is supplied by the Southern California Edison Company, while natural gas is supplied by the Southern California Gas Company. Energy facilities are generally adequate to accommodate existing and planned uses. Comprehensive K-12 educational facilities and programs are provided by the Walnut Valley Unified School District and the Pomona Unified School District. Other services within Diamond Bar include branch office postal services administered in Pomona, ISH MT.A ........... bus system, Walnut -Diamond Bar YMCA, and Seniors organization. Diamond Bar General Plan Public Services and Facilities Element June 29, 1993 VI -2 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Counci FROM: James Destefano, Community Development D SUBJECT: Comments on 1993 General Plan from Gary Neely DATE: June 24, 1993 Attached for your review is a copy of suggested changes to the1993 General Plan presented by Mr. Gar Neel within his correspondence received June 24, 1993. JDS\mco attachment 11 R E P O R T ., TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City council FROM: Chairman and Members of. the Planning Commission DATE: June 29, 1993 SUBJECT: Recommendations Regarding 1993 niamond Bar General Plan The City Council referred the proposed 1993 Diamond Bar General Plan to the Planning COmmissien for its review and recommendations. In response to that charge, the Planning commission held a study session cn 3une 23, 1993 to prepare for a public hearing to discuss the 1993 General Plan which was held on ,lune 28, 1993. After taking public testimony asid conducting deliberations, the Planning Commission voted to recommend adoption of the 1993 General Plan with the modifications set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto. Attachment 930629 10572-00002 drh 1840540 0 EXHIBIT A 1. Revise page I-1, under the subheading "Retention of existing residential land use patterns and natural open space," first sentence, to read as follows: "There is a strong, long -held desire to maintain the 'planned -community' image of Diamond Bar, incorporating the hillsides as a distinctive characteristic." 2. Revise page I-1, under the subheading "Retention of existing residential land use patterns and natural open space," second sentence, to read as follows: In addition, portions of the Sphere of Influence (,SOI) and abutting lands within and adjacent to the City have been included in Significant Ecological Area 15 by the County of Los Angeles." 3. on page I-6, Section 3, "Economics," delete the fourth sentence, "In addition, many residents moved to Diamond Bar because of the historically low rate of taxation under the County, and may resist increased or new costs associated with Cityhood." 4. Revise Strategy 1.2.8 on page I-13 so that it is consistent with State law. "Provide density bonuses of 25 percent or more for projects which provide...." 5. Revise Strategy 1.3.4 on page I-14 to read as follows: "Encourage the retention., rehabilitation, refurbishment, and/or expansion of existing business establishments and residentially compatible home occupations which generate sales tax revenues to the City, where consistent with other provisions of the General Plan and Development Code." 6: Revise page I-16 and 1-17 by (a) deleting a portion of Strategy 1.5.3, the definition of "open space", (b) renumbering the sentence in Strategy 1.5.3 ("Require a public hsaring prior to any City action which would change existing deed restrictions on open space lands.") as Strategy 1.5.4;.(c) renumbering strategy 1.5.4 as Strategy 1.5.3. 7. Modify the land use map for the Tres Hermanos property from "Agriculture" to "Agriculture/Specific Plan and modify the text on page 1-17, Strategy 1.6.4, to more accurately reflect the short term goal to retain agriculture until such time as the City is presented with a specific development proposal. 8. Show Chino Hills Parkway and Grand Avenue on the land use map. 9. Show Significant Ecological Area 15 on the land use map. lo. Revise page III -2, Section 2, "Biological Resources," second paragraph, third sentence, to read as follows: "Tonner Canyon supports a diverse population of native animals, including the California ground squirrel, cottontail rabbit, coyote, the 930b29 10572.00002 drh 184054C 0 Pacific as well as possibly the endangered Stephen's kangaroo rat, several species of mice and possibly the California anatcatcher. 11 11.- Revise page III -6, Section 4, "Water Resources," to reflect current water conditions. 12. Revise page III -11, Strategy 1.2.3 to read as follows: "In conjunction with civic organizations, local schools and volunteers, the City may participate in an environment education program." 13. Revise page III-il, Strategy 1.2.4 to read as follows: "Pursue preservation of canyon areas in their natural state, Aa Practical." 14. State on page IV -5, Section 5, "Emergency Services and Facilities.," that there are inadequate medical facilities. :15. Revise page IV -9, Strategy 1.7.1 to state that the'City has a disaster preparedness plan and should implement this plan. 16. Revise page V-2, Section 1, "Future Development in Diamond Bar," as follows: "Issue Analysis: The City needs policies to address impacts to all streets in Diamond Bar and to maintain or improve roadway level of service." 17. Add a goal in the Circulation Element (V) to encourage the State to construct the necessary offramps on State Routes 57 and 60 and to improve the interchange at State Routes 57 and 60 at Sunset Crossing. 18. Add Strategy 1.1.5 on page V-5 to state: "Encourage orange and San Bernardino Counties to fund and construct an environmentally sensitive roadway through Soquel Canyon." 19. Revise Strategy 2.2.2 on page V-7 to state that the impacts from the roadways serving the high school site on surrounding residential neighborhoods should be minimized. 20. Add a strategy in the General Plan to encourage coordination with adjacent cities and other agencies to lobby the State and Federal government on a variety of issues. 930629 10572-00002 d^h 1840540 0 June 29, 1993 779.00 DIAI910ND BAR GENERRIL PLAN REVISION PROGRAM CITY COUNCIL NEARING: June 29, 1993 As directed by the City Council, the Planning Commission has reviewed the draft General Plan, and has concurred with the following significmit revisions which respond to the referendum concerns: o Reduction Jn PQtcntizl Development Build ut: Reclassification of emstirg single-larni y detached residential parcels from RLM (Low tiledium Residential) to RL (Lrow Density Residential); Reductio:! i;.) maximum Jensit of RLM from 6.0 du/acre to 5.0 du/acre; (Both revisions would accomrnodate existing singl;-family density if greater than the classificat or. maximum) 0 Prescrv_ati,_) Of OnCTI Space; Addition of new :ssuc definition and new strategies to "... develop an open space program which will identify and acquire, preserve open space..." (Strategy 1,5.4); Reco;nition of SEA 15: Addition of new language and new strategy to "... support further definition of the extent and intensity..." of significant enviromnental resources in SEA 15 (Land Use Strategi 1.5,5); ,Vote.- The Flaming Commission has suggested elimination of the first portion o f proposed Strategy 1.5.3 defining open.. space. They suggest using Strategl- 1.5.3 for this purpose, and retaining the second portion of 1.5.3 which requires a public hearing for changes of treed restrictions. 0 1 "ti ation_of cu rent and projected traffic impac .: Removal and reAsion of issue text references to Tonner Canyon, and addition of new Circulation Strategy 1.1.4 : "Proactively work with adjacent ,;til ibdiLLlunS in thr- cvaluation of regional transportation linkage options through the easterly portion of the Spherc of JnNence area which recognize and prioritize environmental sensitivity (See also Land Use Strategy 1.6.3.". _l, In addition to their concurrence with these major changes, the Commission has : N= also suggested several items for consideration by the City Council which include the following: 1. Tres ermanps nropet Change classification to "Agriculture/Specific Plan" to clarify short range/long range land use policy. (Change Land Use Element, Housing Elennient and map); 2, Significant Ecological Sre.a SE.�j) 15; Add SEA to Land Use map. Revise vtsion Statement to iJJCJU1Je "atljaceli.t" aiea ars auL'jcct of nnalvat3 (Introduction); 3. Density boB,,y Charge to read ",..at least 2S percent—", (Land Use Strategy 12,8); and L. Homme nccu aL. a. C hange to read "... and residentially cernpatible home occupations—" (Land Use Strategy 1.3.4). ItI additltSn, tht; COtt!�.ttissiu.t tiquest-d �Lalf 11111 cx,,suitant to rcvicw Table V-1 to resolve questions about street classifications. J`L3r,::CO 5 i 1" 11 °1 S;'f r � 27 A, fig, f Dear City Council, After reviewing the June 16, 1993 Draft General Plan strike -out version, we have many changes to submit. Having attended all the public workshops and all but two City Council hearings of which our group has reviewed the tapes of two meetings, we see many discrepancies to what has been P 1993 by the public and what has been written into the June 16, draft version of the General Plan. The following pages are the wording and content we request totbe placed into the final General Plan. Since our group spent months writing our concepts and discussing them at the public meetings, using the July 14, 1992 Draft General Plan as a guide, our format follows that July 14, 1992 version. In an attempt to update to the June 16, 1993 strike out version, it was very hard to do so because of the many changes of pages and lated to the draft general Plan we used. issues that are not re Therefore, in an attempt to correct the specific page and issue numbers, we concluded that more time is necessary to do so. We had already worked hard to do the best job possible for ease of reading and cross referencing. However, after working the first few pages do the June ec the. draft, s request and whereediately itwased the draft att attempted to does not reflect the p do so, the language is not strong enough or adequate by any means. The issues discussed need to be more specific and emphatic toward preservation of the open spaces, especially Sandstone Canyon, pP Sycamore Canyon, Tonner Canyon and controlling development parameters. been We feel this recent process of re doing ieasethe thoseGeneral who aren't has nothing but a show, attempting to p of the issues. This is further ev crenfe Staff amond g City Council are not willing to listen to the people o This letter is to inform you that because of the past few months high impact and condensed scheduling of the hearingchanges nd we no ting to the public and making requested, we are prepared acknowledgement of to take legal action to force the City Council to produce a General Plan that to do a Second Referendum meets the needs of those who have participated. We are also prepared and a Recall of those on the Council that are eligible. For the last time, we request the City Council to change the direction this General plan has issues anden reach aed and grant us the satisfactory agreement• to thoughly discuss the Then provide ample time to proof the changes. What is the rush. We are working people and can not maintain the accelerated weekly s June 30, 1993 City City of Diamond Bar Council U, ► 2185 E. Copley Dr. Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Dear City Council, After reviewing the June 16, 1993 Draft General Plan strike -out version, we have many changes to submit. Having attended all the public workshops and all but two City Council hearings of which our group has reviewed the tapes of two meetings, we see many discrepancies to what has been P 1993 by the public and what has been written into the June 16, draft version of the General Plan. The following pages are the wording and content we request totbe placed into the final General Plan. Since our group spent months writing our concepts and discussing them at the public meetings, using the July 14, 1992 Draft General Plan as a guide, our format follows that July 14, 1992 version. In an attempt to update to the June 16, 1993 strike out version, it was very hard to do so because of the many changes of pages and lated to the draft general Plan we used. issues that are not re Therefore, in an attempt to correct the specific page and issue numbers, we concluded that more time is necessary to do so. We had already worked hard to do the best job possible for ease of reading and cross referencing. However, after working the first few pages do the June ec the. draft, s request and whereediately itwased the draft att attempted to does not reflect the p do so, the language is not strong enough or adequate by any means. The issues discussed need to be more specific and emphatic toward preservation of the open spaces, especially Sandstone Canyon, pP Sycamore Canyon, Tonner Canyon and controlling development parameters. been We feel this recent process of re doing ieasethe thoseGeneral who aren't has nothing but a show, attempting to p of the issues. This is further ev crenfe Staff amond g City Council are not willing to listen to the people o This letter is to inform you that because of the past few months high impact and condensed scheduling of the hearingchanges nd we no ting to the public and making requested, we are prepared acknowledgement of to take legal action to force the City Council to produce a General Plan that to do a Second Referendum meets the needs of those who have participated. We are also prepared and a Recall of those on the Council that are eligible. For the last time, we request the City Council to change the direction this General plan has issues anden reach aed and grant us the satisfactory agreement• to thoughly discuss the Then provide ample time to proof the changes. What is the rush. We are working people and can not maintain the accelerated weekly meeting schedule and attend the regular City Council Hearings and on their own Planning Commission hearings, these hearings awithinall of which hve n the past few accelerated schedule during months. Max Maxwell Committee for the New General Plan 2 Land Use Element This is only the Land Use Element. once eSthe Cit we stays follow format and refrains from chon one anging the pages the issues, we will continue and submit the other elements for further input! Diamond BarCitizens to Submitted by Max Maxwell Country Living Maxwell 909 861-4121 June 30, 1993 These first few items are referenced to the June 16, 1993 Draft Version, numbering. Please note the June 16, 1993 version has incorrect page The July 14, 1992 version is used as reference afterwards. pg. (The first) 1-6 para: 2. Add to the last sentence: Many ment Diamond Bar residents have opposition to any further de this this area in order to protect it's Significant Ecological pg. I-6 para: 3. Change to read: Tonner Canyon is located south east of Diamond Bar to of Tonner the San Bernardino and Orange County boarder. A large portionhas been Canyon, including many acres west of the 57 Freeway, 15), Class designated as a Significant Ecological Area No. 15, 7, set aside in 1976 by Los Angeles County to be protected. It's an extremely rare and significant part of our natural definition, SEA 15, supports relatively environment. BY Woodlands, undisturbed natural resources of Southern Oak, scrub and California Walnut treesas undisturbed coastal sage s ncommonout outside Los riparian woodlands. This pec es Angeles and Ventura Counties and should beableb ocontinually support relative healthy animal population, e preserved. Tonner Canyon or (SEA 15) is individual and collectively a sensitive resource containing some of the largest remaining stands of Walnut Woodlands in the region. Riparian woodlands rod by Fish becoming nd increasing rare due to development and are protected of Game Code of the Clean Water Act and fall under the the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. table This area is adequate in size to support the .genetically s iti populations of the plant and animal es it threshold would ben to mainta nnit'sspresent unknown what the actual area status. To establish d tailed threshold studies of o then w rarest and most biological diversity, geotechnological an i.for its al sensitive species is required o provide a base index 3 -Piecemeal development of even the peripheral portions of SEA No. 15, however small, has and will continue to cumulatively affect the biological integrity of the region. pg. I-6. 3. ECONOMICS Last para. Change to read: Large parcels of land around town and adacentns have expressed to our city are potential fiscal resources. Howev,lands such as Tonner Canyon, the a desire to preserve the undeveloped ° S sycamore Park, on the Bramelia the Sphere of Influence, Upper Ybeauty property and Sandstone Canyon o to developed r their tbya commercial aor environmental values and n residential sources of revenue. (Second page numbering version) I-1 LAND USE ELEMENT I-5 Table I-2 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE LAND USE (1990) What does this table represent? I-7 D. 1. LAND USE MIX - ISSUE ANALYSIS to read as previously written b � °he epthe strirevious ke that change is not what we want, out is better, however change to read: Change current struck (The was be Those open land which have aand/or theNt title, restrictions whether or not land considered to be a permanent part of has been dedicated to open space or park land. All lands with deed permanent open and/or ce. map restrictions lands clarification ofuld be dicated previouss records on file space. If o doubt a any restriction(s) the land should be or absence of a clear deed or oS with restrictions. considered to be open space (OS) b. OPEN SPACE DEFINITION AND PRESERVATION First para. Last sentence reads: d as "The City must determine which 1 ands will be thereby requireeacquisitpon space' which preclude development, of private property rights." Change to read: and areas This General Plan Map and enclosed liisgindicates Canyon, i Sandstone to remain "open space", such as UpperY Canyon, Tonner Canyon and other parcels within the City. b. Second Para: Eliminate turre�ntly written starting off as: "Techniques and tools used for 4 (Comment) These dedication should have been made long ago and determined before the General Plan is adopted. (Comment) Entitlement, land transfers or land exchanges ar_ a not permitted. I-7 b. last para. Replace to read: A means of protecting these open space and lands that bear deed and map restrictions must be pursued through an extensive effort of State, Federal and City funding programs. Acquisition of these lands may be necessarylhhoweveri ia al land ownedent ors. ds o Previousland should be pursued with o use restrictions, building rights and non commercial values are be considered in these negations. Some options are to negotiate with Land Trust a r Conservancies, vancies, City's support and participation as the app P partially funding other bond monies, grants, and public support measures such as Cal PAW, Prop A. and LATCO. y must Public Benefit Tax Assients are not to be of land acquistitonsdwithethet limits stipulate any acquisitons andspecifications cquifi ion. Th°f any such action e final approval must clearly stating the reason by the electorate for acquisition. at the ballot box. I-7 Last Para: ISSUE ANALYSIS: Change to read: Open spaces are indicated on the "Open Space Map". A feasible open space acquisition program must be implemented to follow through with the preservation of these lands (Comment) The open spaces must be designatedrQ for to the approval (4) of this General Plan. It has taken the City four years attempting to produce a General Plan and there are no signs of preservation of open spaces in this General Plan. Just the opposite has occurred. Development plans in the City's pipeline will eliminate our pecius open n spcs are eforertheoGeneral Plane is l approved.f these pe Specifically not confirmed b an area previously dedicated with one development is the SPMP, "Building Restrictions" and"F OS) when the July 14,ure Park. It also bear 1992tGeneral Use designation of OpenSpace Plan left GPAC. I-8 First para. last sentence. Change the ending of the sentence that states: "City Government has two ultimate sources of revenue Local residents and businesses." Add to the last sentence: State and Federal Grants and Bond revenues. I -g Second Para. Eliminate this paragraph. 5 (Comment) This has no place in our City. We do not want higher density by offering density bonus ograms. higher density homes s statement is and argument for more t or I-8 Para. 3: Eliminate this paragraph. I-8 Para. 4: Eliminate this paragraph. I-8 Para. 5: Eliminate this paragraph. I-8 Para. 6: Replace to read: New commercial and retail centers should not be promoted or approved that draw additional traffic r city Corporate problems unCenrtil the Gateway existing businesses, especially Y occupied. The City shousalesd work with local tothe businesses in our City solutions to attract City for them prof its. In turn to survive, therefore increasing their incomes and p the City increases its revenues. A second position should be taken before attracting new businesses to Diamond additional traffic Bar that dilute a starving market and bring ECONOMICS Page 5, first para, change last sentence to read: In addition, many residents moved to Diamond Bar because of the inner historical low rate nf taxatfavorloofana adesire natural truralapopene space city environment l environmental atmosphere. Page 5, first para, Delete the following from the last sentence. ...and may resist increased or new costs associated with City hood." (Add in) mailer and lesser government, slow or no Many residents favor s immediate solution to traffic problems. growth policies and an staff nd The City should control usinglthelning a professionall talents aof promote citizens participationexpensiveof individuals in the neighborhood prior to hiringwill consultants. Their volunteerism, at no cost to the city, serve the community with expertise and knowledge that will create a cooperative civic ica�azens�unTheirity atmosphere expertiseand could rewarding the contribution by thosebuy-out fees and City thousands of dollars in consulting fees, Y - services. By filing a conflict of interest form ct ese of interests will truly be distinguished from having any Their services, labor or informative information may be considered in making a final decision when no conflict of interest has been determined. At no time, will any citizen associated or related to any contracts issued be eligible to participate or receive C: contracts or payment. They can also be advisory to any consulting firms hired. eek additional revenues by supporting the needs of The City should s existing businesses helping them achieve a 95% occupancy of existing un -occupied business buildings. This can be done by promoting development on existing graded pads and vacant business sites, buildings, offices etc. such as Gateway Corporate Center and strip malls thatre, and commercial al sector to wardbefore further arovals of oand ff developments in thea residential any increase intraffic returnand ofenvironmental tax dollars tosthe.cityls can be an immediate effective Our City government shall approach an increase in income by aggressively pursuing LATC State ond measuresal monies etc making theble ie. maximum gas taxes, Prop A, C, , use and not selling off the funds at a discounted rate. The leverage of using these monies is substantial and can't be overlooked. irem COMMENT: A statement shouldbe avail able regarding developers rtou use ein and the availability building low income housing. Also, it is mandatory from our view point that HUD locations be identified on the Land Use Map in this document prior to it's approval. Our current Ordinances shall be modified r o reflectareduction of and more app restrictions on signage, padequate facilities in relationship to the type of businesses to provide ample, but note and lessconditionsed pleasurable shoppingrestrict ons to the businessman. The City of Diamond Bar must aggressively work to eliminate traffic congestion as a major issue by working with regional and ie. Chino Hills, Chino, Brea, Walnut, City of neighboring cities Industry, Pomona an Phillips Ranch, LATCO etc. This may entail land use restrictions or additional fees on developers to eliminate the problem. Efforts should be directed to solve the 57/60 freeway interchange traffic problem as soon as possible. A MORATORIUM will be placed on all future development f Single family dwellings and commercial development in the City of Diamond Bar for five (5) years or until the traffic is reduced to a level licit, whichever takes the longer time. Insert in to General Plan under: I-6, 1. b. ECONOMICS as follows: The need to increase revenues confronted dramatically by improving sphere in volume of local with the City business atmoon the already existing businesses land lning consistent feesrents etc. Our local taxes, assessments, building permits businesses will have confidence and plan for the long range of sts and opportunities. Merchants can purchase in volume at lower co manage at constant costs, not always being threatened by increases 7 and being lured to move out by other neighboring cities that offer better incentives. Efforts should be extended to establish St blishlocal sponsored programs, training etc. for merchants to g ain knoand benefit of a city that cares and cooperates to help it's merchants. Diamond Bar can be the leader in bringing our businesses out of the hard times, through cooperative programs etc. The following are related to the July 14, 1992 version of the Draft General Plan. ********************* The following references are to the July 14, 1992 Draft General Planust the after page 8 no reference to June 16, 1993 General Plan, j July 14, 1992 General Plan. Page 5 last para. (one sentence) Change to read as follows: The sphere of influence, surrounding neighborhoods, ecities d to the and open sspace have been researched, evaluated and p deed and map ty prior to determination of land use policies, zoning, restrictions and are presented in this General Plan. Even though sources of municipal revenues are not as substantial as other Cities, the citizens desire to live in an open space environment. "Country Living" must be a priority to considerations to continue development without a ceiling. It is evident that policies must be made to reflect those of the citizens who live here, over some of the desires of a City Government that sees growth as an endless way of living. A new public policy should be re-established to give ample opportunity beyond the basic requirement by law of the legal notices to notify and inform the citizens of land use decisions such as a special program of dispersing information. Pg. 4, 1 Change to read: Tonner Canyon in our sphere of influence must be recognized and protected from future development. No development is presently planned. The City honors this Significant Ecological Area, a classification granted by Los Angeles County in 1976 as however 15). Many concerns have been expressed about this area, the city's efforts should be graat d historical values.ad to protect its natural ecological values, Pg. 4, 2. Change to read: The City's location is in a critical location and extremely sensitive to and plagued with traffic congestion. This solution should be remedied before any further development occurs in the City of DiamondBar. FreewayExtensive Interchange trafficshould problem.extended to resolve the 57/60 8 There is an exclusive opportunity for our city to retain ve etaits remaining NATURAL environment of forested andlis to preserve ted hillsides and parcels within the City. A priority what the citizens of our city have expressed in a desire tThiseis an "open space environment" coined as "Country Living. also an exclusive opportunity to establish to estudylopen museum space natural science, create a research library environmental issues, and pursue environmental educational pr(Sphea ram within the region and local areas. Tonner on, Sandstone of Influence), Sycamore Park and UpperS Yamore Park Canyon must be preserved and can be the "school rooms". lete study Prior to any development esthese animal w ldl fe andoraptorl(bird) should be made to establish corridors that rely on these wilderness area that are that will in our control. A small window of opportunity exists at present be gone if nothing is done immediately. CIRCULATION pg. 4, Eliminate the last para. which states: the City's sphere of influence). has been proposed Tonner Canyon ( as the of a regional bypass roadway... to read: pg. 4, last para. Eliminate totally or change Tonner Canyon the City's sphere of influence). and other's such as Canyon, Carbon as analternative nrovements on the 57/60 freeway mustto traffic relief. However, must be discuss much controversy exists on the value of all these ri ts. Additional studies should be made to evaluate the regional p emphasis on improving there city interchange n and those of adjoining l cities futureas development in our own City alternative solutions. I-3 Table 1-1 and following pages I-3, I-4 to be updated: to reflect the Rural Hillside (RH) to the newly approved maps that the are discussed in the General andthe fold out map Ia5ldat d Junee231n1992 July 14, 1992 version per existing Table I-1 & 2. The new did not reflect accurate data lude a Rural Hillside designation (RH) for map we propose is to inc of 1 DU/2.5 ACRE in areas of er icant a Land Use designation cent (15%) value in the hilly terrain, such as slopes of f i hea i 1Y wooded and or more and those adjacent to and in SEA 15, forested areas and provide adequate buffer zones setting a rural atmosphere to protect ridge lines and canyons. I-6 under: D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ISSUES 1. LAND USE MIX. a. DISPOSITION OF REMAINING OPEN LAND 9 I_6, 1, a. Issue Analysis: Change to read: These opto en undeveloped lands that have deed, map and CC&R come restrictions er anentain and Open Spaceese (oS) even cif ons are no dedicationtoa dedicated as perm P opportunity for public agency has occurred. Upon determining any pp tion for the a public dedication those parcels must remain sapermanent Open Space City to acquire those parcels as part of our as Policy. The City should endeavor to acquire a deed to the City or public park space tionsrtheopen matter.shouldabsence sufficientlydeed, researched, CC & R restricts the land by submitting paid by the developer attempting to develop lding a separate public hearing, t proof and information, t to remove or alter any attem prior to approval of any P restrictions. Any developer wishing to remove or alter any "land use restriction," Map, Deed, CC&R`s or requests of Annexation must present to the City Planning Commission and City Council and provide notification by certified mail within a two mile radius and scheduled public hearings to be heard as approvals SEPARATE Tw111 issue before any development agreement(s) or map considered. Upon any doubt of the restriction, the City will accept any dedication in question in favor of land preservation over future development. It may be necessary to place the issue on an advisory ballot at the next regularly scheduled election. I-6, b. ECONOMICS Eliminate everything under (b) I-6, b. Change all of the following para. under (b. ECONOMICS) to read: Specific Land use decisions made prior to the a rovalnof local g this General Plan expresses the effort to Supp ort. businesses and a desire to be cooperative and encourages supe I_g, 3. CITY IMAGE a. MASTER PLANED COMMUNITY para: Chan I_g, 3, a. First p a first para. to read: g The original Master Plan concept for Diamond Bar has been tainted a by irrational and erroneous improper building ent lied to the However, the open space policy can still be app within our City. The City has identified in remaining properties nations that support this General Plan policies and Land Use Designations substantially less development, controlled and limited use of many undeveloped sites. This increases property values by knowing the limits of development. rhe image of Diamond Bar has been "Country Living" and should be preserved as m I_g, 3, a. ISSUE ANALYSIS: Change to read: 10 There iso a need t establish to live reputation rural atmosphere" without city as a pleasurable Pacegovernment that endeavors to smog, traffic, crime and a city q vacant commercial preserve the natural open spaces. The remaining in a parcels have been determined ease but reduces traffercial icleIt is location that does not a truly natural area with protection for its existing wildlife. I-8 4. LOCAL VS REGIONAL NEED/SHORT - TERM VS. LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS a. CIRCULATION I-8 4, a. CIRCULATION Change this para to read: Diamond Bar presently is plagued with a number of "short cuts" from regional commuters during periods of freeway congestion. The City should extend extensive efforts to seek solutions attackin the traffic this g problem of over capacity residential traffic by local problem head on. Diamond Bar must work with other issto free and regional governments, State and Federal. The goal up our local streets BEFORE ANY MORE so development brings additional traffic to the City. An i (Continued from above) A short term MORATORIUM of f ive ( 5 ) years will be placed on all residential and commer 1 roadways such ent until as Grandreducedic is Ave. and a level of �,C on major arterial Diamond Bar Blvd. Local traffic on Grand and Diamond Bar Blv can be addressed by sig A long term solution is to address the 57/60 freeway doublehdeckery seeking a 4 lane reversible direction rout on top, uir, or immediately adjacent to the existing freeway. This may req the City of Industry to grant easements along with Los Angeles, County utilizing a portion of the Diamond Bar, Golf Course adjacent to the freeway. Aggressive efforts should be made to lobby Federal and State uwall bond issues, etc. As new lanes completed over time, it i that doesn't become relieve traffic, hopefully with a master p keeping commuter obsolete by the time of completion. Therefore, p g traffic on the freeway as it was designed to be used. E. LAND USE GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES I-9 Goal 1 Change this statement to read: Maintain a land use mix consistent with the requirements of HUD as shown by locations identified on the enclosed n aceUse MapEstablish a balance to encourage preservation of op space. P . policies with existing undeveloped parcels and require regulations to prevent developers fromdestroying troyi g our This NATUwill tentail rees ana vegetation on hillsides and r revision of the Hillside Management ordinance and creation of a Tree Ordinance. 11 I-9 Objective 1.1 Keep as read: I-9 E. STRATEGIES: 1.1.1 Replace STRATEGIES 1.1.1 to read: a. Designate Hillside Residential (HR) for land with slopes up to 15%. These in aToss ed on the Land Use densityeas are ntof if 1Rural Hillside (RH) Map. The maxim g will be 1.0 dwelling units per 2.5 gross acres (1 du/2. ac) . Slopes from 15% to 25% or more will be 1 . o dwelling acres (1 du/5 ac.) The maximum units per five (5) gross a ) Hor (�) and (RL) will be 25% of the (R grading on any The effort is to retain and not of the natural terrain. ecological disturb the visual contour and natural ications when any e of environment. In these clathe rule applies and grading is significant value exist, The tree ordinance will limited. Also, (see tree Ord.) enforce the 5 ft. grading drip line rule and identify five major trees that the city will have as identified Coastal Live Oak, Black Walnut, Sycamore, protected, Pepper, and Arroyo Willow. This Rural Hillside (RH) designation is indicated on the Land Use Map in this document. This c sebased environment of on the public's desire to preserve the open sp parcels that are privately owned and under scrutiny of being developed. They are the the SanBernardthin inoCounty Estates" and all property along Line south of Grand Ave. parallel to the ,country Estates" and Diamond Ridge Development, further t adjacent to portion of Diamond Bar at a p the southern p ro erties have to the 57 freeway. The logic GPAC onThese Mappdated June 12, been previously discussed by dated 1991 and revised February 29, 1992• (map A buffer zone must nessretained terrainSEA and..theaccording desire to CEQUA. The rugged and retain keep the NATURAL en space ural for animal ecorridors from being existing P q s a y policy.Note that SEA 15 severed is re uire ortions of the "Back Country Estates", does exist within p within the City of Diamond Bar boundary. pad is limited to a maximum of 25% every Grading to make a firm parcel. EXISTING LOTS OVER ONain E costal one ha1for pTeCRco t 1 LivelnOak, of their natural peer and Roy Sycamore, Walnut Pepper al Willow trees or riparian Habitat or Blue Line is present on the parcel. The destruction of one of the listed trees will not be permitted. of the existing trees Clustering of homes and working around any arce1 grading listed above, is recommended. When rotes are on a ect the trees, beyond five must be restricted to a location to p 12 (5) foot of the dripline. I-9, STRATEGIES: Add the following: No NEGATIVE DECLARAto Owork aground ll be rthese anted, rulesnor l wll 1 lbe to find a means permitted in a (RH), (RR) (DS) or lands designated as Parks (PK) lopment will be allowed to reach No run-off from any deve a blue line. parcels with a single family dwelling All existing P (Sphere of currently in the City of Diamond Bar or in the ( p Influence) will NOT be permitted to be subdivided toadd a second or additional residential dwellings. genou h in includes all existing sites that are largeg acreage that could possibly accommodate such an additional dwelling. All future, subdivision maps of any kind for proposed developments currently in the City planing Department "in the Pipeline" waiting for this General Plan to be approved will not be processed further until the five year moratorium has re been lifted by traffic conditions substantially being I-9, STRATEGIES: 1.1.1, C. Change to read: 5.0 dwelling units per gross acre (5 du/act. from 6.0 dwelling units per gross acre. 6 d_ u�a�• (Trimming the number to fewer.structures) I-9 STRATEGIES: 1.1.1, d. Change to read: apartment, Maximum Designate townhouse, condominium, a p density of 1:2.0 dwelling units per gross acre (121 du/ac) credits will then be acceptable vs. 16.0 du/ac. Zoning at this lower density. e to read: I-9 STRATEGIES: 1.1.2 a• Change Establish General Commercial (C) areas to provide for retail service and commercial development for a General Commercial classification. Areas with traffiroblems ngestare ion must not be approved until the traffic p substantially improved, with the exception of Gateway Corporate Center. Maintain a floor area ratio (FAR) between .25 and 1.00. and provide parking Buff icient to meet the needs of abundant parking and reduce the overas fnecessaryeby by increasing the amount of parking paces 10% more than existing standards. 13 Business development should be focused on the co pl tfor of Gateway Corporate Center as the prime local residents and commuter traffic to be attracted to. Gateway Corporate Center should be established as the only location to attract shoppers and business to the area from the freeway, such as restaurants, retail shopping activity form out of town travelers and commuters. An increase of parking facilities and landscaping per square foot b °f0%°or space per and put intoourbuilding ordinancesstructure over°the increase y 1 current standards. Effort should be dedicated to reduce additional traffic into Diamond Bar. Additional building of strip -malls or shopping centers should be limited to those that provide a relief to ingress and egress, parking and parking lot congestion etc. Strip and Mini -malls should not be developed or expanded until its track record has been established to show a 90% occupancy rate to enforce Improvements or face lifting is an opportunity more stringent requirements to eliminate traffic or other existing conditions. No additional shopping center(s) should be added to Diamond Bar within the existing borders incl. (Sphere of ther Influence). However, it may be dP mona 1 RowlandeHeights areas such as City of Industry, cial sites in etc. to at are readily°available to bee gain access additional used to decrease areas th traffic or other problems. A separation of retail from residential must be maintained by a substantial amount of di ance or natural physical separation ie. Major street, parks and natural terrain visibility to reduce if not add additional noise and air pollution etc. STATEMENT: (see noise levels section G.-1 charts, the "Pink Book via.Don Schad. it is accurate) Noise levels isting levels as should be Dec. 1990 than neral Plan Book End. r End aEngrg 11/D 5 study) one goal should be to attract commuters from the freeway specifically to Gateway Corporate Center with easy freeway egress and ingress as well have availability for convenient access by local residences, but not to encourage freeway commuters to create more congestion for our local resident's who already have congested traffic conditions. No additional shopping center should be established within today's existing boundaries. All planing must be considerate of the potential of additional crime, graffiti and air pollution and traffic congestion. 14 I-10 I-10 STRATEGIES: Areas designated as Open Space (OS) does not permit residential or commercial development.rotected land resources for maintained as dedicated and p the utilization of recreation and education to the citizenry as a whole and their aesthetic NATURAL tebeauty ct the and pleasure. Efforts tr es and ill be extended animal t life. This natural vegitation designation includes all parcels which have previous map or deed or CC&R's restrictions or designated to be parklands for public use. These restrictions cannot be removed until approved by a vote of the people at a major election. No grading will be permitted except to for improvements for facilities, sanitary and public enjoyment, such as club house, facilities, property maintenance facilities museumsor historical purposes or safeguard public health and safety. Public parking facilities, if any, will be limited pending a balanced use and accessibility under strict conditions to prevent destruction of the natural environment and terrain. 1.1.5. Change to read: STRATEGIES: Planned Development (PD) is a designation given to parcel(s) that can be demonstrated to be more beneficial to the City and general public than when developed individually. All Planned Development (PD) or Specific Plan (SP) must be brought before the City Council after residents have been notified within a two (2) mile radius and public hearings are delivered by certified mail 90 days prior to heaings. They will be approved only after a public vote at a major election as a separate item on the ballot. 1.1.7 Change to read: I-10 STRATEGIES: Add the following: 1. Public notice in layman's language, must be given by certified mailing within forty-five (45) days to inform the citizens about details of any development in the City of Diamond Bar. Master Plan (MP) ninety (90) day notice, then a fourty-five (45) day mile notice, then a two week notice with a three (3 ) radius, paid by the developers fees for each the Planning Commission Hearings and the City Council Hearings. 2. A massive informative campaign is to be conducted to inform the public for projects with parcels over five (5) acres with the above issue No. 1. paid by developer's fees. 15 3. Planning Commission and City Council Hearings he residents noticed (separate notices for us each) residents within a three mile (3 mile)uch of adjacent city or copomonanty eSidenL or Rowland Heights setc.sand as City of Industry, paid by the developer. major election advisory election during th after a ma 4, Only ed election where the voters have scheduled next regularly h . land use restrictions will changes approved by vote, i for any land uses, or zone changes be permitted anges or removed from Land Use annexation, modified Classification including deed, map or CC&R restrictions. I -lo STRATEGIES: 1.1.8. Delete this item: It is included above. I-11 STRATEGIES: 1.1.9. Replace to read: is the designation given to Tres Agricultural (AG) (sphere of influence). Hermanos Ranch and Tonner Canyon( P with knowledge that Tres Herman if is Plan os has been s(SP) a at°the Planned Development (PD) the appropriate time this proposal will be heard by Planning Commission, City Councilhen be submitted for , t a decisive vote during the next major election and all deeds, map approved by the people. However, re - restrictions will be ma al determination at the public hearing evaluated and and advisory public election. remain as Agricultural (AG) or Open Tonner Canyon is to rgreater restrictions to Space (OS) which ever has the permit the current activities at the Firestone Boy Scouts to the same level No destruction has existed over to htake nplace with presently exist. cal balance as the environment, habitat and ecological the SEA 15 recognition in the purposes established by AG it it bears. within the designation of designationricultural only to the extent it has been will permit ag the NATURAL used in the past with respect to maintaining Protection of ecological factors that presently enforced, the natural resources should be aggressively protect honoring P and respecting the SEA 15 designation to the NATURAL ecological balance and environment. J Toa nner Cn on includin a LuQu ce transportation. Any activities that disrupts the l air are forbidden ie. No level, of the canyon pollution, tree damage or removal and light pollution, use such as cattle grazing should be grading. Existing resently used. restricted to the areas and intensity p STATEMENT: Note: The Open Space (OS) definition given the July 14, 1992 Draft General Planallow ins residential uses of one structure p parcel. 16 designation IS NOT to be given to Tonner Canyon or the Sphere of Influence under our new recommendations. Sandstone Canyon must retain all its original map, deed and CC&R restitutions and be designated as Open Space (OS) . I-11 OBJECTIVES 1.2. Replace to read: Preserve and or improve existing residential neighborhoods by preventing increased traffic, noise levels, air pollution, criminal activities and graffiti. I-11 STRATEGIES: 1.2.2. Change to read: Pursue a common identifiable continuity with complementary structures in neighborhoods that are pleasing and contiguous to the City's statement of "Country Living" ie. openness, less congested parking, color schemes and architectural design. I-11 STRATEGIES: 1.2.3. Change to read: Maintain and improve the integrity of existing neighborhoods by resolving traffic problems, preventing through traffic and keeping culdisacs closed, and develop with less need for new roadways. Discourage and regulate through traffic in neighborhoods or through our city, such as the Chino Hills residents taking a "short cut". Work to resolve the our local traffic problem by keeping freeway traffic on the freeway. I-11 STRATEGIES: 1.2.4. Change to read: Maintain residential areas to protect NATURAL resources and hillsides. An emphasis is to be place on NATURAL hillsides, ridgelines and canyons to remain in their existing un -disturbed state. Existing views will not be disturbed per a more stringent hillside slope density guideline and Tree Ordinance. I-11 STRATEGIES: 1.2.4 a. Change to read: Development in hillside areas should be designed with minimal grading to be compatible with existing natural areas, compatible to the extent of not removing over 75 % of the natural existing trees and vegetation not to disturb the views of existing developments, aesthetically pleasing by minimizing rooflines and -obstructions. I-11 STRATEGIES: 1.2.4. Add the following: Actively develop a Tree Ordinance to protect the California Oak, Black Walnut, Sycamore, Pepper and Arroyo 17 Willow trees and natural Chaparral, and riparian woodlands for aesthetic reasons and protection of soils created by water run-off and ground stability. Hillside (RH) and (RR) or those parcels within canyons and ridgeline with heavily wooded areas should retain their existing natural terrain and remain undisturbed. Protection of existing views of adjacent residents must be preserved. No structure will visually obstruct or disrupt the natural view of another existing development. I-11 STRATEGIES: 1.2.4. Change to read: Earthwork on hillsides areas shall not destroy the natural terrain except for the pad which is to be limited to 25% of the parcel. Contour grading may be used, however, it is also limited to only 25% of the parcel for construction. Compacted pads, and graded parcels, street improvements and other ground work must be of a substantial improvement over existing compaction standards to ward off the many land movements plaguing our City in previous developments. Developers must provide a twenty (20) year guarantee in a bonding pool or sufficient insurance to provide a financial reimbursment against land slippage and compaction problems. I-11 STRATEGIES: 1.2.4 b. Change to read: Grading on any parcel with existing trees and vegetation listed that contain any Coastal Live Oak, Black Walnut, Sycamore, Pepper and Arroyo Willow, with a slope of 15 deg. or less will be restricted to grading only 25% of any portion original of the parcels. Parcels with a slope from 15 deg. to 25 deg. will permit only 10% grading on any parcel, including tops of ridgelines and where any trees are to be removed. Trees must remain to enhance the natural atmosphere, views and aesthetics. I-11, 1.2.5 Replace to read: Residential areas are required to be of the same character as the existing neighborhood in visual appearance and distinctiveness to retain a continuity and community atmosphere. When two or more unlike neighborhoods are adjacent, the new development will use the Land Use designation of the one with the lowest density. A variance will be permitted after a public hearing permiting lowering the density of the HIGHEST neighboring density by 20%. When conditions prevail and no trees are to be removed and slope density is sufficiently adhered to. I-11 STRATEGIES: 1.2.7. Replace to read: is As identified on the Land Use map in this General Plan, the low and moderate cost housing sites are .available, including those with provisions for HUD development. ( Requirement of State Law) (Also see Housing Goals, Objectives, and Strategies in this document) I-11 STRATEGIES: XXXXX Insert to read: HiIlside areas with a slope of less than 15% should be one dwelling unit per acre 1 du/acre. Over 15% to 25% be one dwelling unit per five (5) acres. Grading on any slope over 15% will be allowed on 29% of the lot and lots with 25% slope grading will be limited to 15% of the total parcel. Ridgelines will be preserved, no grading will be allowed or developing on these ridgelines. I-11 STRATEGIES: Add to read: Clustering of homes is recommended to design around restrictions. However, NO density credit will be given to the overall land density calculations. Clustering is calculated by using only the land that has NO deed or map restrictions or CC&R limitations. When restrictions are on the parcel(s) see example below. EXAMPLE: A ten (10) acre parcel containing four (4) acres of restricted building will permit use of only six (6) acres for development. The other portion is to be dedicated as Open Space (OS). Both Commercial and residential zoning requirements must be met using the useable six (6) acres. The restricted four ( 4 ) acres are not to be calculated or built upon. Clustering should be utilized to develop on the usable six (6) acres to make a more desirable and compatible site. In this example if twenty (20) homes are planned, the remaining six (6) acres will calculates to be .30 acres per parcel, leaving 13,000 sq. ft. lots. The proportional non graded area of four (4) acres must remain as dedicated restricted property. When trees are on any portion of the site, a maximum of 25% of the site is permitted to be graded. (See the following calculations for Single Family Dwellings (SFD) 19 Formula for pad size when 25% grading rule applies 1.0 acre = 43,560 sq. ft. 1/2 acre = 21,780 sq. ft. 1/4 acre = 10,890 sq. ft. 6 lots/acre = 7,260 sq. ft. lots. At 25% grading = 1,850 pad. 501x37' 5 lots/acre = 8,712 sq. ft. lots. At 25% grading = 2,178 pad. 50'x43.56' 4 lots/acre = 10,890 sq. ft. lots. At 25% grading = 2,722.5 pad. 50x55.45' 3 lots/acre = 14,520 sq. ft. lots. At 25% grading = 3,630 pad. 50'x72.60' 2 lots/acre = 21,780 sq. ft. lots. At 25% grading = 5,445 pad. 50'x107.90' 1 lot/ acre = 43,560 sq. ft. lot At 25% grading = 10,890 pad 50'x215.80' .5 lot/acre = 87,120 sq. ft. lot At 25% grading = 27,780 pad 50'x435,60' 3] I-11 STRATEGIES: 1.2.8. Delete a. & b. and replace to read: Provide density bonuses to a maximum of 15% for developments that have no existing designated rare trees and not in an area designated as (RR), (RH) (RIM), (OS) (PD) (MP) or utilizing one of the following density credits listed below: a. housing designed for senior citizens, disabled or full time college students with limited incomes and 15% of the units are at affordable rates. b. exemplary design and significant amenities beyond minimun requirements" that benefit the City and neighborhood. C. new housing for low or moderate income households that provide open space recreational activities designated for their exclusive and private use. d. Change to read: No density credits will be granted to land that has been designated as Open Space (OS). e. No density credits will be granted for land transfers. f. when a developer dedicates land to the City, Agency or Non -Profit Conservancy for public use, with provisions to maintain the parcel(s) by the developer, home owner association or responsible party bearing no financial burden on the City. g. When land is dedicated as permanent Open Space (OS) and substantial improvements have been performed by the developer, providing the property has no previously recorded deed or map restrictions or classified on the Land Use Map in this document as Open Space. I-12 STRATEGIES: 1.2.9, b. Replace to read: Property rights will NOT be transferable to another site, in exchange for development credits within the City. Each site must be developed within its own confines to meet the expectations of existing neighbors. This eliminates conflicts of existing residents who may have been told restrictions have been placed on adjacent parcels and expect no development will occur. Thus, preserving the remaining open space land. (ie. Tonner Canyon and the Pathfinder Homeowner association controversy) COMMENT: This will eliminate mis-conceptions that would involve the City. Keep the City out of the land development business! This will assure those lands with map, deed restrictions and CC&R's are utilized as originally designated on deeds or parcel maps etc. I-13 STRATEGIES: 1.2.9 Replace to read: (continued from above) 21 Density calculations for development proposals offering significant community amenities may NOT include land previously designed as open space or restricted at any time in the future. No transfer of development rights will be permitted under any condition. Each developer must develop their own parcel on it's own merits. If there is a need to transfer land, it is the developer's responsibility to negotiate the transaction and each sale carrying its own merits. I-12 1.3 OBJECTIVE Replace to read: As shown on the existing Land Use Map adequate land has been set aside and designated for retail, services, commercial, professional services, and other employment -generating establishments. This land has been located and found sufficient to meet the City's needs until build -out and should sustain our City until further growth is necessary such as a possible annexation of other adjacent areas. No plans are present to Annex Tonner Canyon of SEA 15 as they are to be preserved for their ecological values. It is a goal to actively pursue 95% occupancy of the existing of structures and available graded parcels prior to granting further development of sites that will add to the vacancy problem. (Note this does not say "to designate," but to identify these parcels in the General Plan process to become included on the map before the plan goes to rest!) I-12 Strategies I-12, 1.3.1 Replace to read: Sales tax leakage out of Diamond Bar to other nearby communities should be addressed to identify the City's fair share by a comprehensive study of surrounding neighborhoods to determine how Diamond Bar can be competitive, the types of businesses to be desirous and complement those businesses. Developer's fees should cover the cost of this study. I-12, 1.3.1 a.and b. Replace: I-12, 1.3.2 Change to read: Not needed if above applies, Work with the development of business to fully understand the reasons and strategy of business sites that will serve the needs of the citizens desire to NOT attract more traffic congestion, or transient type commuters. Do not encourage development that is dependent of freeway visibility to attract freeway commuters except that which already exists such as Gateway Corporate Center, a center specifically designed to take advantage of freeway visibility. Work with the appropriate agencies to enhance traffic flow to Gateway Corporate Center to alleviate local traffic congestion. 22 I-12, 1.3.2 a. Delete this statement: I-12, 1.3.3 and a. Change to read: After a complete study has been made and location have been determined as shown on the Land Use Map, (prior to the adoption of this General Plan) the citizens, local merchants, major retailers and businesses of Diamond Bar have a guide to identify what sites are available and best suited for their businesses. See Land Use Map. (These sites must be on the map prior to adoption of this General Plan) I-12, 1.3.3 a. Eliminate: (This is redundant if the above is adopted. If this statement is not eliminated, spell out each and every setting and limits required.) I-12, 1.3.4 Eliminate: (Redundant after the above study). I-12, 1.3.5, a. Eliminate: I-12, 1.3.5 b. Change to read: Gateway Corporate Center should be a maximum of six (6) stories. including buildings along Copely and Valley Vista Dr. to protect the homes and condos above the site and limit excessive traffic on Grand and Golden Springs Blvd. I-13, 1.3.5, c. I-13, 1.3.5, d. Keep as read: Keep as read: I-13, 1.3.6 Delete in total: I-12, OBJECTIVE: 1.4 Keep as read: STRATEGIES: I-13, STRATEGIES: 1.4.1 Keep as read: I-13, STRATEGIES: 1.4.2 Replace to read: Promote acquisition of funds from State, Federal and developers fees for development of parks and open space throughout the City to reach a desirous community park facilities at a ratio of five (5) acres per 1,000 residents. I-13, STRATEGIES: 1.4.3 Replace to read: Ensure that when a public agency determines land is no longer needed, the City of Diamond Bar has first option to acquire it as well as extend the offer to other agencies for public use. When the City desires to purchase this land, the City must publicly promote the parcel(s) that are available to other agencies or 23 Conservancies for acquisition and let it be known if the City desires to maintain the land or offer it to those other agencies. This offer then may be available to a private party in an outright purchase. An example is the WVWD four acres in the South Pointe Master Plan is how this should have have been done. I-13 STRATEGIES: 1.1.4 Change to read: As indicated on the Land Use Map in this document, the centralized site for a civic/multi-purpose community center has ben selected. This site will be designed to accommodate community recreation,civic business meetings and city business etc. I-14, STRATEGIES: OBJECTIVE: 1.5 Leave as is: I-14, STRATEGIES: 1.5.1 Leave as is: I-14, STRATEGIES: 1.5.2 Lands marked on the Land Use Map are to be preserved as Open Space. see page () a. Replace to read: Aggressively seek State and Federal monies and other means, including formulating developers' fees to purchase Open Space (OS) not already protected by restrictions. Protect these areas and dedicate them to public use as Open Space (OS). Land with restrictions and options should convert to Open Space (OS) or parkland and must be aggressively pursued. b. Replace to read: Limit the need for landscape districts to areas that can be maintained at very minimun maintenance cost. Lighting Districts should be paid by developers, if the lighting is needed, such as parks, streets etc. Limit the need to safety requirements and practical use vs. attempting to maintain a country dark atmosphere ie. "Country Estates" c. Replace to read: Investigate the need for a maintenance district for privately - owned , slope area that are along or visible from major highways. All future development are to contribute to this fund and be responsible for this element becoming a part of their own development I-14, OBJECTIVE 1.6 Keep as written: I-14, OBJECTIVE: 1.6.1 ? I-14, OBJECTIVE: 1.6.2 ? I-14, OBJECTIVE: 1.6.3 ? Eliminate (Tonner Canyon) ? I-14, OBJECTIVE: 1.6.4 ? Tres Hermanos I-14, OBJECTIVE: 1.6.5 Totally eliminate, no transfer of density 24 rights should be permitted. I-15, OBJECTIVE: 1.6.5 Keep as written: (Encourage Clustering) but add: ... equestrian trails, animal corridors and the L.A. County Regional Trails System. I-15, OBJECTIVE: 1.6.6, a. Keep as written: I-15, OBJECTIVE: 1.6.6, b. Keep as written: I-15, OBJECTIVE: 1.7 Keep as written: I-15, STRATEGIES: 1.7.1 Keep as written: I-15, STRATEGIES: 1/7/2 Replace to read: Extend greater effort to keep the public well informed of all land uses, civic activities, especially the final results to achieve greater knowledge to the public by expounding on the legal notice method being required by the basic legal requirements. a. Establish 6 new permanent locations to post public notices, not just the minimum 72 hour notice, but seven days (7) in advance. To advertise in layman's language the various Commission's and specifically every Planning Commission and City Council hearings. To establish and retain the same dates and times, however don't' Continue the session to another date before the regularly scheduled hearing date, unless a specific schedule has been determined three (3) months in advance. COMMENT: This is the reason the citizens have no trust in what has been going on in Diamond Bar. b. ADD TO THIS STATEMENT: ...and a descriptive (in layman' language) realistic description of Ordinances, land development projects that relate to the people who are not land engineers and a parcel map of specific sites. ADD TO THIS SECTION: C. Great effort should be extended to keep the public aware of the issues on land development, including pre hearings and post hearings. These costs should be paid by developer's fees. I-15, STRATEGIES: 1.7.3. ? I-15, STRATEGIES: 1.7.4 ? I-16, GOAL. 2 Keep as written: I-16, OBJECTIVE 2.1 ? 25 I-16, STRATEGIES: 2.1.1 Keep as written: I-16, STRATEGIES: 2.1.1 a. Replace to read: a. Prior to approving new development or the intensification of 2.2.4 existing development within the City of Diamond Bar, a FULL 2.3 complete EIR must be submitted on all development larger than one single family dwelling unit, a single multi -complex or commercial buildings of over 10,000 sq. ft. Any grading to prepare sites of over 2,500 sq. ft. or movement of 1,000 cu. ft. of dirt will require a FULL complete EIR. b. Keep as written, but ADD that a full EIR is required on each project and complete review will be required on each phase of development. I-16, STRATEGIES: 2.1.2 Keep as written. I-16, STRATEGIES: 2.1.3 Change to read: Ensure that time -specific issues are evaluated as part of the review of new development and intensification of existing development. ie. example. "For example, it is mandatory that prior to approval of a project that affects Biological assessments in any way, affects traffic circulation, or increased density of an existing Land Use designation or zone change, air or noise pollution a Full EIR must be submitted within 90 days of scheduling public hearings. I-16, OBJECTIVE 2.2 Add to this statement: ...and lessens traffic congestion. I-16, STRATEGIES: 2.2.1 Replace to read: New development may or may not be completely compatible with surrounding land uses as a current existing condition. However, a visual blend of aesthetics and traffic flow must be priorities to facilitate a smooth transition. Efforts are to be extended to blend into, not to match the existing conditions, therefore not restricting the developer. However, when issues are evident and must be resolved, priority must be placed on maintaining Open Space, a reduction of traffic problems, and providing less density over adjacent densities by substantial amounts (15% to 25%). When trees and vegitation are part of the consideration, the guidelines in slope density provided in this General Plan must be applied. I-16, STRATEGIES: 2.2.2 I-17, STRATEGIES: 2.2.3 I-17, STRATEGIES: 2.2.4 I-17, OBJECTIVES: 2.3 I-17, STRATEGIES: Keep as written. Keep as written. Keep as written. (views) Keep as written. 26 2.3.1 Keep as written. 2.3.2 Keep as written. 1-17, GOAL 3 Keep as written. I-17, OBJECTIVES: 3.1 I-17, STRATEGIES: 3.1.1 Keep as is: I-17, STRATEGIES: 3.1.2 Add to this statement: Keep and maintain bicycle and riding trails and corridors on the streets of Diamond Bar, specifically Diamond Bar Blvd. and Grand Ave. I-17, STRATEGIES: 3.1.3 ? (landscape maintenance districts) I-17, STRATEGIES: 3.1.4 Change to read: Actively pursue programs for fine art and Biological Science projects to be displayed throughout the city as part of an educational program. Seek funds and a site to establish a science museum of natural history to take advantage of the natural biological environment in and around Diamond Bar. I-17, STRATEGIES: 3.1.5 Keep as written: I-18, STRATEGIES: 3.2 Replace to read as a shortened version: Ensure that new development, that brings an increase in population is commensurate with the reduction of traffic, housing density to yield a pleasant and improved community to return to the "bedroom" residential area vs. a transient, industrial congested City image. It may not be required of Diamond Bar to have a complete shopping complex to meet all needs as ample centers are readily available in adjacent cities at competitive prices and service. I-18, STRATEGIES: 3.2.1 Keep as written, but eliminate "Where appropriate", This should be spelled out now if left in! I-18, STRATEGIES: 3.2.2 Keep as written: I-18, STRATEGIES: 3.2.3 ? What does "provide wide open areas with informal clusters of trees, defined by split -rail" mean? I-18, STRATEGIES: 3.2.4 Keep as written: I-18, STRATEGIES: 3.2.4 a, b, c, d. Keep as written: I-18, STRATEGIES: 3.2.5 Keep as written: I-18, STRATEGIES: 3.2.6 Add to this statement: 27 The separation of commercial and residential is of substantial distance, 1,000 feet or more or with a obstacle, such as a park, major street and obstacle equaling the same distance. That noise levels are not increased in these locations beyond previous levels. I-19, STRATEGIES: 3.2.7 ? I-19, STRATEGIES: 3.2.8 Replace to read: Actively pursue requirements that all overhead utility lines on all new development and roadway improvements be underground. I-19, STRATEGIES: 3.2.9 Replaced to read: Create a new Hillside Management Ordinance and create a Tree Ordinance stipulating in detail more control of conditions such as grading and preservation of existing natural wooded areas in and around our City. Establish a program to preserve their historical significance and increase beautification and awareness of their value in our environment. Trees to be included are: Coastal Live Oak, Black Walnut, Sycamore, Pepper and Willow before we reach a point of their extinction. All trees of a homeowner's preference should be valued whether the tree is as Diamonb Bar protected tree or not. I-19, OBJECTIVE 3.3 Replace to read: Protect the natural hillside areas and the visual view of highly wooded forests. I-19, STRATEGIES: 3.3.1 Replace to read: Preserve the remaining relents of our natural environment, rolling hills, canyons and heavily wooded forrest of historical trees. Restrict the urbanization to working around the environment by enforcing strict Tree Ordinance and a Hillside Management Ordinance. I-19, STRATEGIES: 3.3.2 Keep as written: I-19, STRATEGIES: 3.3.3 Enforce more stringent development codes to insure development regulations do not destroy the natural land contours. I-19, STRATEGIES: 3.3.4 Limit grading to ----see previous statement. I-19, STRATEGIES: 3.3.5 Development should conform to the natural landscape as described above. Landform grading will only be permitted on small percentage of the parcel, limited to place the percent necessary for the pad, as required above. a. Foliage used in planting must be draught tolerant and natural species to the area. Because drought tolerant foliage is not fire resistant, care and discrimination should be given to it's use. 28 However, it may be wise to use fire resistant foliage where there is a possible fire hazard. b. Delete as it is irrelevant. Replace to read: All grading and landscaping should retain as many of the original trees and natural vegitation as possible, taking care to not remove trees on the Diamond Bar Tree List. I-20, GOAL 4. Replace to read: "Maintain long-term local and regional perspective of land use set forth in this document to enhance the quality of life for Diamond Bar residents" I-20, OBJECTIVES: Promote and cooperate in efforts to provide a land use and transportation planing program that reduces traffic congestion within our City: I-20 STRATEGIES: 4.1.1 Keep as written: I-20, STRATEGIES: 4.1.2 Keep as written: I-20, STRATEGIES: 4.1.3 Keep as written: I-20, OBJECTIVE: 4.2 Preserve the sensitive environmental areas, Tanner Canyon, Sandstone Canyon, Sycamore Canyon and Upper Sycamore Canyon, plus other area such as SEA 15 in total ie. "Back Country Estates" for its natural hillsides, highly vegetated forests, rare trees and animal habitat. To pursue possible annexation of surrounding area that may increase our revenue, such as I-20, STRATEGIES: 4.2.1 Replace to read: Seek annexation of adjacent areas such as for financial revenue. However, Tanner Canyon in our area of Influence is to be preserved for its significant ecological natural area and habitat. When it can be demonstrated by a vote of the people at a major election and findings can be made the following should be considered at that time. I-20, STRATEGIES: 4.2.2 Replace the following a, b. c. & d. to read: I-20, STRATEGIES: 4.2.1 a. Desire and compatibility exists with the Majority of citizens in Diamond Bar, determined by a advisory vote of the people at a major election. b. The proposed annexation is consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan. C. Significant benefits to be derived by the City are received and our open space policy is not destroyed or transferred. ►lt d. When the proposed area of annexation does not create a negative economic or social impact on Diamond Bar. e. When traffic conditions are reduced to level C on the streets of Diamond Bar. A roadway through Tonner Canyon is not to be calculated in the reason for annexating this area, as it has not been determined if this is the only solution. Only after the 57/60 freeway has been redesigned and traffic is reduced to a acceptable level in our City, should the roadway through Tonner Canyon be considered. If and when a decision to construct a roadway through Tonner canyon, it should not have any exits into the canyon or be interconnected to another roadway within the canyon. The reason is to prevent development, smog, noise, lights and environmental impact factors that will destroy the canyon. 30 RE SUBMITTAL OF ISSUES June 30, 1993 These following issues have not been responded to in full by the City Council and Staff. Previously dated June 7, 1993 by Tom Van Winkle General Plan Issues to be discussed. The General Plan should reflect the following policies and be reinforced by appropriate strategies. LAND USE 1. Every development is required to submit a full Environmental Impact Report (EIR) ie. Commercial, multi -unit, residential subdivision or rezoning such as: Old Post office site, Yellow Brick Project, Hospital, JCC Project, residential subdivision... 2. A Negative Declaration will not be acceptable by this City. 3. Recognize and support legal conservancies such as Tonner Canyon Wilderness Conservancy, assist and actively pursue monies from State, Federal and local agencies to buy, preserve and maintain the canyons and open space lands in and around Diamond Bar. Protection of trees, vegitation and wildlife in the canyons and ridge lines should be a priority over development in those areas. This also includes a mandatory honoring and respect for the preservation of SEA 15 according to the reasons stipulated in the establishment of this ecological sensitive area. 4. Enforce and maintain all parcel map and deed restrictions on all parkland and open space and undeveloped properties that have been recorded and exist presently or prior to cityhood. All CC&R's that appear on deeds are to be dealt with separately. If any doubt in resolving any of the map or deed restrictions or CC&R issues, they should be discussed before City Council hearings as a separate issue with a priority of keeping an open space environment. An advisory election may be necessary to resolve some issues of great controversy. 5. A Rural Hillside (RH) designation must be included on the maps and tables for consistency before the General Plan is approved. Add into the General Plan the Rural Hillside (RH) category to reflect 1 DU/2.5 acres in significant ecological areas, heavily wooded areas, and parcels with slopes of fifteen percent (15%) or more. ie. Tonner Canyon, Sandstone Canyon, Sycamore and SEA 15. TRAFFIC 6. Address traffic as a complete issue by incorporating statements dealing with regional as well as local issues. ie. The effect of the Metrolink at Brea Canyon & Currier Rd. in relation to 31 the proposed project in Sandstone Canyon. The General Plan must address other projects outside our City that will affect our City. 7. The General Plan must state our approach to a regional solution to the 57/60 freeway interchange. In addressing Tonner Canyon roadway, the General Plan does not have specific terminolggy' to define issues such as what "Environmentally Safe" means. The report submitted by Mr. Schafer, begins to offer meanings to these different terms, however more work needs to be given to this topic to define the issue more completely. See attachment "A". 8. The General Plan does not offer alternative options, goals or strategies for a solutions to the regional or local traffic problems, ie. alternate freeway improvements, double decker, rapid transit, alternate routs for roadways like Soquel Canyon and coordinating data and information with other Cities. 9. Implement strategies in the General Plan to encourage Mini - mall and Corporate landlords to keep their building(s) fully occupied by not allowing these landlords any further development until their buildings are occupied, and by implementing programs to assist small business to stay in business. This will increase the City tax revenue base. Example: Albertson's shopping center, owned by Arciero and Sons, is virtually empty, but they have plans to continue developing in Diamond Bar. Why should Arciero & Sons be permitted to develop in Diamond Bar when they can't maintain full occupancy with what they have already developed. 10. Implement strategies to keep small businesses strong and assist businesses in survival by modifying the existing Ordinances. Laws should be made consistent, but not so restrictive to cause financial hardship on businesses. ie. the sign ordinance, ingress and egress traffic problems and ample parking facilities. These issues can be addressed when remodeling or face lifting, etc. Gary Neely's Issues 11. Gary Neely's report has some important and extremely valid issues that need to be discussed and evaluated for their merit and considered as options in the General Plan. We may or may not agree fully with all issues, however they are substantial enough for further discussion and consideration. The following issues from Neeley's report, using the format of his report and his page numbers and references are: (see Attachment B) Page 2 under 1.1.1. f. Higher learning and recreation uses for our community and lake facility. Page 5 under 1.5.1 Development rights and CC&R's etc. should or should not be maintained are important issues: such as previously recorded restrictions etc. on maps. This topic should be defined and the 32 General Plan reflect the City's position. Page 6 under 2.1.1 c,d,e,f & g. Tres Hermanos reservoir, higher educational facilities, Tonner Canyon Roadway etc. in respect to pursuing correlation with Brea, Chino Hills, Chino and the City of Industry need to be defined and a determination made and stated in our General Plan for the benefit of Diamond Bar. Page 7 under 2.3.2 a. Regarding funding mechanisms, developer fees and redevelopment financing need additional discussion to form a firm decision and statement. Page 9 4.2.2 The topic of annexation of unincorporated areas west of Diamond Bar to strengthen our tax base and broaden our potential for industrial development is worthy of constructive discussion and consideration for our General Plan. Page 9 4.2.3 The topic of annexation of the City of Industry Urban Development Agency, who owns acreage (Tres Hermanos), to promote further opportunities to increase tax base needs, A complete discussion is worthy of evaluation. These few items including Gary Neely's report are especially useful for our City to balance our Open Space Policy and City revenue requirements as well as possible traffic solutions. A line by line interpretation of the General Plan changes will be submitted as soon as we receive your line by line strike out version. We request ample time to study yours and submit ours for discussion before the General Plan is approved. GEN -K AN WGISU E.93 33 June 24, 1993 ADDENDUM (June 29, 1993 Edition) SECTION PAGE Title Page Acknowledgements Introduction Pages 1 thru 19 (Entire section rerun because of change in page numbering) Land Use Element Pages I-2, I-12, I-16, I-17 Housing Element II -3 thru II -5, II -12, II -19, II -21, II -22 thru II -24 Resource Management III -3, III -12 Element Public Health and Safety IV -11 Element Circulation Element V-5, V-6, V-11, V-13, V-14 Public Services and VI -1, VI -2 Facilities Figures: Figure 2 - Community Workshop Figure 3 - Regional Location Figure 4 - Significant Ecological Area Figure I-1 - Existing Land Use EMU, GENERAL PLAN City of Diamond Bar June 29, 1993 General Plan Revision Program Consultants Cotton/Beland/Associates, Inc. Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. Austin -Faust Associates, Inc. 779.00 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Introduction ...................................... ....1 Land Use Element ...................................... I-1 Housing Element ...................................... II -1 Resource Management ........................ . ........ III -1 Public Health and Safety Element ......................... IV -1 Circulation Element .................................... V-1 Public Services and Facilities Element ...................... VI -1 Diamond Bar General Plan June 29, 1993 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Gary G. Miller, Mayor Phyllis E. Papen, Mayor Pro Tem Gary H. Werner, Councilmember John A. Forbing, Councilmember Dexter MacBride, Councilmember Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager Jack Grothe, Commissioner Bruce Flamembaum, Commissioner Michael Li, Commissioner CITY COUNCIL Jay C. Kim (Former Councilmember) Paul Horcher (Former Councilmember) Don Nardella (Former Councilmember) Robert L. Van Nort, (Former City Manager) PLANNING COMMISSION David Meyer, Chairman Lydia Plunk, Vice Chairman Dexter MacBride (Former Commissioner) Grace Lin (Former Commissioner) Clair Harmony (Former Commissioner) David Schey (Former Commissioner) Robert Kane (Former Commissioner) GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (Original Membership) Karla Adams Ed Layton Carole Anderson Dr. Jui-Kaung Lin John Bennett Catherine Lott Ross Bilotta Dexter MacBride Paul Bordwell Pat McGinn Tim Brunridge David Meyer Karen Castleman Steve Nelson Todd Chavers Khanh Nguyen Noel Cunningham Victor Ochoa Jan Dabney Cindee Quan Rose Dam Don Robertson Bruce Flamembaum Don Schad Art Fritz Kofi Sefa-Boakye Gregory Gaffney Mike Sment Mike Goldenberg Eric Stone Clair Harmony Donald Taylor Greg Hummel Kamal Trivedi Shally Hsu Steve Webb Bob Kane Ed Yogoobian Joe Larutta Diamond Bar General Plan. June 29, 1993 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS (Continued) STAFF James DeStefano, Community Development Director Irwin M. Kaplan, Planner Emeritus Robert L. Searcy, Associate Planner Ann J. Longo, Planning Technician Marilyn C. Ortiz, Administrative Secretary CONSULTANTS Planning Network DKS Associates GENERAL PLAN WORKSHOP ATTENDANCE Diamond Bar General Plan June 29, 1993 WORKSHOP # lA 113 2A 2B 3 NAME Audrey Hamilton X Martha Bruske X X X Norman & Barbara Beach-Courchesne X X X Dexter MacBride X X X X Billie Schwarz X Don Schad X X X X X David Conetta X X X Virginia Cylkowski X Wayne Block X X Rod Lehman X Kay Lehman X X Franklin Fong X X James Roberts X X X Oscar Law X Randy Mang X Clair Harmony X Mike Graves X Linda Graves X X David Craig X X Clifford Craig X X Diamond Bar General Plan June 29, 1993 GENERAL PLAN WORKSOP ATENDANCE (Continued) Diamond Bar General Plan June 29, 1993 WORKSHOP # 1A 1B 2A 2B 3 NAME Gary Neely X X X X X Max Maxwell X X X X X Red Calkins X X Theresa Zavala X X Jack Bath X Don Gravdahl X X Alice Houseworth X X Ray Forrest X Cornelia & Ernest Pizzo X Frank Dursa X X David Damaske X Gary Werner X Kathleen McCarthy X X Marilyn Kieffer X X Sherry Rogers X Eileen Ansari X Debbie & Bill Noyes X X Ken Knolf X Sue Sisk X X X Tom Van Winkle X X X Ken Anderson X X X C.W. Heaton X Tina & Brian Worth X Harold Fraser X Rod Riepen X Mel Davis X Carolyn Elfelt X Tom Ortiz X X W. Tinsman X Chuck Rogers X X George Kingston X Philip Lo X X Wilbur Smith X Todd Chavers X Beverly D'Errico X Diamond Bar General Plan June 29, 1993 GENERAL PLAN WORKSOP ATENDANCE (Continued) NAME WORKSHOP # 1A I 1B 2A 2B 3 Eric Stone X Jan C. Dabney X Dr. Dan Buffington X John Forbing X �,Vj Ina. (68-w/arL4, x Diamond Bar General Plan June 29, 1993 B Ar. PURPOSE State planning law requires that each city and county adopt a comprehensive, long-term general plan for the physical development of any lands in its jurisdiction, and for any land outside its boundaries which bears relation to its land use planning activities. The General Plan must contain a statement of development policies as well as diagrams and text that identify objectives, principals, standards, and plan proposals. Seven elements are mandated by the Government Code: • Land Use 0 Conservation • Circulation • Safety • Housing 0 Noise • Open Space In addition, Section 65303 of the Government Code provides that the plan may include any other elements which, in the judgment of the legislative body, relate to the physical development of the City. The combination of two or more mandated elements is permitted. Since many development and environmental issues are so ..................... .................... ..................... interrelated, the Diamond Bar General Plan has been organized into five majef Plans i~l0�t is B REQUIREMENTS Government Code Section 65300 defines the General Plan as a long-term document. By projecting conditions and needs into the future, the General Plan establishes a basis for evaluating current policy and providing insight on future policy. State law requires that general plans be comprehensive, internally consistent, and long-term. • Comprehensive - A General Plan must be a comprehensive planning document, covering not only the geographic area within the City boundaries, but also the areas adjacent to the City that bear a reasonable relationship to City planning. Areas outside of the City limits may Diamond Bar General Plan Introduction June 29, 1993 2 INTRODUCTION A. v5ION S'I'A'T`EiVIRI�'I`; Diamond Bar General Plan tntroauction 1 June 29, 1993 Growth Management Plan Regional Housing Needs Assessment E I} COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION State law requires citizen participation in the planning process. Recognizing the importance of organized citizen input into the planning process, a General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) was established by the City Council. The GPAC represented a diversity of groups within the Diamond Bar community. At the beginning of the General Plan process, numerous interviews were held with community leaders to provide input to the GPAC regarding citizen concerns. Workshops were held with the GPAC on a regular basis through the initial, formulation stages of the planning process. Diamond Bar General Plan Introduction June 29, 1993 4 include the actual sphere of influence, as adopted by the Local Agency Formation Commission, or may be larger or different areas that create planning constraints on the City. Not only must the General Plan be comprehensive in terms of area, it must also address all of the relevant issues that legitimately face the jurisdiction (issue comprehensiveness). • Internally Consistent - In 1975, the Legislature adopted the "internal consistency" requirement, which means that all elements of the General Plan are equally important and must be consistent with one another. In addition, diagrams within the General Plan must be consistent with the text. If a new element is adopted or a part of the General Plan is amended, the rest of the plan must be changed wherever inconsistencies result. Otherwise, there will be confusion regarding community policies and standards. In addition to internal consistency, the General Plan must be consistent with zoning -- a primary tool in the implementation of the General Plan. • Long -Term - One of the most important guidelines for General Plans is that they address a broad enough horizon so that their strategies have sufficient time to be implemented, and so that their vision is to meet the best long-term needs of the community. However, it is also important to keep the timeframe with reasonable parameters, so the document will not become dated too quickly, and so that its level of analysis can be more accurate, since the error rate of projections tends to increase geometrically as time increases. E CONSISTENCY WITH OTHER PLANNING PROCESSES To be an effective guide for future development, the General Plan also must provide a framework for local development that is consistent with the policies of appropriate Statewide and regional programs and regulatory agencies. General Plans must comply with all requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, as amended. 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Diamond Bar General Plan June 29, 1993 �f� BGt�1DW� �T t 4 4 Af*W Qsp'bth4pff ¢ /fFCnvFvtT czer of crNs MttJUb VWAW4 I�IN� IN LKh'RNG} �Qlf/lUl Vt04►'a wom w MVT 4 b2 G�/4�' t:KtLEFlS 91'JFIt7 ° atzra+s snww s� wt r -11A �u?t City of Diamond Bar General Plan Revision Community Workshop 2B May 1,1993 (Part One of Three) Cb a�CUflE6�MV4' %i 'A C4wtdC» 0%i ..II r l tiwsau3, -to cteu gratis L. h61Y *Vw,t%a.. a oxa"w jeV%,6 !0, • C's(vxs• •Pw,trt,r.�a► . Mac QVC* " 4"M ►WM.1t 15 etr qYftwmr%L, EMT P. ww-*Ww ft 000MCMUL I OIpMpoce M -W00 064W *M6 City of Diamond Bar General Plan Revision Community Workshop 2B May 1,1993 (part Two of Three) Introduction F11J I{ I CITY HISTORY The City of Diamond Bar is located in the southeast corner of Los Angeles County, at the intersection of Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties. The City is situated at the intersection of Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties. The City is situated at the eastern end of the East San Gabriel Valley, adjacent to both State Routes 57 and 60, as shown in Fxgue I. Diamond Bar began as "Rancho * -0.5 ::.;: Nogales" (Ranch of the Walnut Trees) after a Spanish land grant in 1840. At its height, it was one of the largest cattle and walnut ranches in Southern California. Until the mid 20th century, this land was alternately combined and divided for various agricultural uses. In 1956, the Christiana Oil Corporation and the Capital Oil Company, a subsidiary of the Transamerica Corporation, purchased the Diamond Bar Ranch. A comprehensive development plan was prepared and approved for the City, making it one of the first master -planned communities in the county. During the 1960s, suburbanization spread eastward from the Los Angeles basin, stimulating local housing and population growth as Diamond Bar's open hillsides were replaced by homes. Despite its mldol conception as amasser -planned community, Diamond Bar has not grevwR-ate developed rn ai Orchestrated :inannel. as ;_diNid al t_....... .. efe built As a result of this development pattern, Diamond Bar today is primarily a residential community. . In 1Vlarch.;of.1 89 jure -of 1988, local voters vdted deeided to incorporate and on April 18, 1989, Diamond Bar became Los Angeles County's 86th city. I MAJOR ISSUES Planning for Diamond Bar is driven by three overriding issues which have a multitude of implications on the City's future: Land use (including open space) Circulation The economics of municipal financing. While the following sections briefly describe each of these issues in more detail, it must be remembered that they are inexorably woven together to form the fabric of the City. The listing cif issues.: xs no€: mrende i . .. D1'IM% " 1. Land Use Diamond Bar is primarily residential, which contributes to the overall rural atmosphere of the City. However, this condition creates a lack of land to provide needed goods, services, and jobs, so that residents are forced to drive to other communities to shop and work. Diamond Bar General Plan Introduction June 29, 1993 14 Figure 2 (continued) T- d), �� uWu is p.Rt ' — aax m . N 9a ` d& In owar+ E a V.re vmr-. tri , .Ap. una ,,, totem ray 'IFE �1Y 1992 L� % ' M ■14 �"v`.....MI/e•N'_'�t?b /hlklapK{ 'Nr; e' X00 O" TA.G T'���' y�}�54yvhiom �' R�+F'�"Y�/�A iy6,b1}57'OF NK ��7�iNti � � r lYJlr of •• n zqml�p -D w oF►R1a�12 t . . itbt 541P�Mad.4M7UD bG-� 5t{xJ1J � 6P LAB X12 tAE . X14 NVMA,t NOW, t�yuNEitgg-Y.. 0� a ,t Aiit Km4rl. Lpp�fE; t-14 61Ma9�i 15�� Kor MMMIE^`"N Smm ne►ner•+��j� ?T ■ 9ou ll cwrot errs sQ-rw..... W, 114 AW rolSrl l wr vss<raoa.;` _RAI,1G :FYF f �111�� LAM... City of Diamond Bar General Plan Revision Community Workshop 3 May 12, 1993 Diamond Bar General Plan Introduction 13 June 29, 1993 While much of the City is already developed, there are still some undeveloped canyons and hillsides left in the City that could represent significant open space resources for residents. Development eYeF the pikat 99 like of the hillside-. Many choices are needed as to if or how the City wants its remaining open land to develop, especially land that may have been designed or restricted as open space by previous development approvals through the County. 2. Circulation Diamond Bar's location gives residents excellent access to regional resources. However, it also causes several of its local streets to be used as freeway bypasses by commuter traffic. The City's leeation means that it 3. Economics The residents of Diamond Bar presently enjoy a high quality of life, and have had relatively low costs associated with high levels of service e:_.... it was .._ tAttent di}rmg tie tune :rt.was'an unincorporated community. While Cityhood has brought local control, it also requires decisions on long-term financing of local services and facilities. The largely residential nature of the City means there are less local businesses and services for residents, which translates into less municipal revenues from sales tax. In addition, many residents moved to Diamond Bar because of the historically low rate of taxation under the county, and may resist increased or new costs associated with Cityhood. ................... ................... The sphere of influence area, as ........ _ .. ................................................. .................................................. potential fiscal resources i ter -fns v UCEt ttt y b� SdUi," of municipal revenues. Diamond Bar General Plan Introduction June 29, 1993 16 LOS ANGELES COUNTY WALNUT WEST COVINA BREA DIAMOND BAR CITY LIMITS COUNTY BOUNDARY UNJ SPHERE OF INFLUENCE r GENERAL PLAN Figure 3 Regional Location G-. It DOCUMENT CONTENTS The individual- f 6.Am , `= ed into the folie"ing elements of the Diamond Bar General Plan have been .plans"ggh, to address the variety of environmental issues that affect the City. , Diamond Bar General Plan State Mandated General Plan Elements Issues Plan -fee Land Use E . I . e . 6 1 i . Out Land Use Land Use Plan -fief Housing ET.titeut Housing Housing Mae4ef-Resource Open Space Visual Resources Management Conservation Biological Resources eriret Park and Recreation Water Resources Energy Resources Solid Waste Mineral Resources Agriculture Plan for Public Health and Safety lemeut .......... Plan for Public Services and Facilities Element Safety Geology Seismicity Flooding Fire Protection Crime Protection Emergency Services Hazardous Materials Air Quality Noise Noise City Financing Economic Development pla" faf Circulation Circulation Physies! Nlebgity Trails . . . . ................ . . omcdt Diamond Bar General Plan Introduction June 29, 1993 18 fi GENERAL PLAN CURRENIIY APPROVED TANGS WIIi "'�£` LOS ANGELES COUNTY SIGNINCNr ECOLOGICAL AREA (SEA) 15 (Ionnef C onyoNC hlno I I ills SOUGCE: Lm Mgolos C—" Goneial Plan. 54U.r. NECa ,IcN Mew Gopal, 1970 Iwllll enl —PI; a(W, Ro0xrgl A—P,J, OepMmenl, inpocl MwFys Suclbn, 1990. Figure 4 jnificant Ecological Area PM = LIJ NORTH 0 2D00 4000 bUUU FEEI 1. Residential Uses Diamond Bar is comprised of rolling „hills and valleys between rapidly urbanizing freeway corridors (west and north) and the laWly undisturbed SphBre'af lrtflu tt a feesE an4 south). According to the California Department of Finance, the City has a total of 4:7,664 dwelling units that presently house a population of 332 5443 residents (4990) The City is primarily residential, , Single family detached units represent the majority of the City's housing stock :71.3 pef-eent). The Femaining 5,075 tinifs are attaelied (Mehi family) enits or "tabile hentes With . PeFeeaE Approximately " ipc of the single family units (5-peeen) are on large, "rural" residential lots (one acre or more). In general, development densities are greater in the flatter portions of the City (west), while larger lots predominate in the upland areas (east). Along the 57 and 60 freeway corridors, single family lots are generally under. 10,000 square feet. Detached single family developments in these areas have been built at 3-8 4-5. dwelling units per acre, which represents over half of the City's entire housing stock. While single family development predominates, multi -family projects can be found along Diamond Bar Boulevard, south of Grand, and on Golden Spring Drive, north of Diamond Bar Boulevard. These developments usually occupy small sites along major roadways, and are built at 10-20 units per acre. The more dense multi -family projects (16 units per acre) are Uqually- older condominiums approved by Los Angeles County prior to incorporation. This western half of the City generally contains the older housing, built in the 1960s and early 70s. The City also has four apartment complexes of moderate density (10.9-16.7 units per acre), with most located on major arterials such as Diamond Bar Boulevard. Typical of most affluent suburban communities in hillside areas; lot size, unit size, and unit price in Diamond Bar generally increase with the degree of slope. East of Diamond Bar Boulevard, development density (units/acre) decreases as lot size increases. "The Country," a private gate - guarded community, contains 616 homes and occupies 855.5 acres along and just west of the ridge separating the City from Tonner Canyon. Here, lots may be several acres or more, depending on the severity of the slope. 2. Non -Residential Uses ..................... Non-residential uses comprise ko it 01',°" aeFes or- ercent of the City's land area. • P Y Commercial uses occupy �-aer-es-(4.9 apprct�amai�ly € )percent e€ a at} mainly located along Diamond Bar Boulevard and portions of Golden Springs Drive/Colima Road. Office uses occupy approximately 140 acres, with a major 110 -acre corporate office complex located just east of the southern intersection of the 57 and 60 freeways; this Gateway Corporate Center is presently less than half completed. Approximately 84 acres of industrial/business park uses are located along Brea Canyon Road, north of Lycoming Avenue. Parks, public facilities, open space, and roads occupy the remaining 4463-aefes-(I i) aea. The building areas shown in Tables I-1 and I-2 are for existing commercial, office, and light industrial uses and were calculated based on representative samples of shopping centers, office parks, and industrial parks within Diamond Bar. Building area can be estimated based on Floor Area Ratio (FAR), or the ratio of building area in square feet divided by the total area of the site (in square feet). For example, a building with 17,500 square feet on a 1 acre site (43,560 square feet) has an FAR of 0.40 (17,500 divided by 43,560). Local leasing companies were contacted to Diamond Bar General Plan Land Use Element June 29, 1993 1-2 H-. GENERAL PLAN FORMAT The 199-23*Diamond Bar Draf. General Plan is divided into three documents for ease of reference. 1. Document 1: General Plan The first document contains the five actual divisions of the General Plan proper, that is, the compilation of the goals, objectives, and implementation strategies of the Plan. This document contains an introduction, and the Land Use, Housing,, Resource Management, Public Health and Safety, Public Services and Facilities, and Of rculatu n :lenient Physiefil Mehi�+- ........................... 2. Document 2: Master Environmental Assessment 01 p , p t, . p4l.on ?(lh/92) This document contains the Master Environmental Assessment for the City, which will provide a comprehensive and consistent baseline of environmental data from which further (project -specific) environmental analyses can be performed. 3. Document 3: FinI Environmental Impact Report/Technical Appendices ( erCtfie�l '1/1$f 9 This document contains the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the General Plan, including the Notice of Preparation and Responses. The EIR contains the appropriate environmental documentation for the General Plan as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) including detailed analyses of the various impacts of ultimately development Diamond Bar. This document also contains all of the technical appendices not specifically related to the EIR such as noise air quality, land use summaries and alternatives, etc An Addtit um td # q FET is r q �treti prior ttt adopttot of t: 0.06144.. Plan The organization of the General Plan can thus be visualized as follows: • Document 1 • Document 2 Master Environmental Assessment • Document 3 Environmental Impact Report Technical Appendices Diamond Bar General Plan Introduction June 29, 1993 19 support services, and commercial uses requiring more land area than is available in General Commercial or Commercial Office areas. These areas will maintain a maximum floor area ratio of 0.25 to 1.00. 1.1.4 The Public Facilities (PF) designation is designed to identify existing or potential (future) sites for necessary public facilities or infrastructure improvements. The primary purpose of land designated as Public Facilities, is to provide areas for the conduct of public and institutional activities, including but not necessarily limited to, local, State, and federal agencies, special districts, and both public and private utilities. These uses maintain development standards which do not exceed that of the most restrictive adjacent designation. 1.1.5 Areas designated as Open Space (OS) provide recreational opportunities, preservation of scenic and environmental values, protection of resources (water reclamation and conservation), and protection of public safety. This designation also includes lands which have been deed restricted to open space as the result of previous subdivision activities. This designation carries with it a maximum development potential of one single family unit per parcel, unless building was previously restricted or prohibited on such properties by the County. 1.1.6 Provide Park (PK) designations for existing and future public parks. Designate the Diamond Bar Country Club as Golf Course. Designate major private recreational facilities (e.g. Little League ball fields, YMCA, the park within The Country) as Private Recreation (PR). 1.1.7 Encourage the innovative use of land resources and development of a variety of housing and other development types, provide a means to coordinate the public and private provision of services and facilities, and address the unique needs of certain lands by recognizing a Planned Development (PD) designation, in which residential, commercial, recreational, public facilities, and other land uses may be permitted. This designation is to be applied to properties which are generally surrounded by existing development, and where creative approaches are needed to integrate the proposed development into existing development patterns. 1.1.8 Encourage the innovative use of land resources and development of a variety of housing and other development types, provide a means to coordinate the public and private provision of services and facilities, and address the unique needs of certain lands by recognizing a Specific Plan (SP) designation for large scale development areas in which residential, commercial, recreational, public facilities, and other land uses may be permitted. This designation MAY # is -to -b applied ui ' lxe fuf)u to large properties on the periphery of Diamond Bar which are to be developed into self-supporting planned communities within the overall context of the Diamond Bar community. 1.1.9 Recognize existing land use designations within the Diamond Bar sphere of influence by recognizing an Agricultural (AG) designation for the x` s. Herzna33cts, gt£► rty amd the `Tonner Canyon area. Within this designation, permit agricultural and compatible open space and recreation uses (see also Land Use Element Strategy 1.6.3). Diamond Bar General Plan Land Use Element June 29, 1993 1-12 Figure 1-1 Existing Land Use m = NORTH 0 2000 4000 B000 FEE RESIDENRAI COMMERCl4E OEFICE INUUSFRW PARKS/SCHOOESjPUBEIC FACIIInES A\\.\\.\Y VACAM/OPEN LANDS CRY LIMBS SPHERE OF WFEUENCE Figure 1-1 Existing Land Use m = NORTH 0 2000 4000 B000 FEE Objective 1.6 Provide flexibility in the planning of new development as a means of encouraging superior design. Strategies::', 1.6.1 Within the Planned Development classification, all residential land uses considered to be appropriate within the City of Diamond Bar, as well as support uses (e.g. open space and recreation, public facilities, commercial, limited employment -generating uses), may be appropriate, as determined in the development review process. 1.6.2 Require that Planned Development projects provide a greater level of community amenities and cohesiveness, achieve superior design, and create a more desirable living environment than could be achieved through conventional subdivision design and requirements. 1.6.3 At such time as development might be proposed, encourage formulation of a specific . plan, pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 65450 for the Sphere c f:Inflc ence Tonnes area that will protect its unique biological and open space resources, create fiscal benefits for the City and enhance its infrastructure, while minimizing future adverse impacts to both the human and natural environment of the City, as well as the region (see Strategy 1.1.4 of the Physical Mobility Element). 1.6.4 Encourage formulation of a specific plan pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 65450 for the 800 acres in the northeast segment of the City known as Tres Hermanos. This area represents a unique opportunity to provide facilities of a type and in a manner which take advantage of the site. Facilities appropriate for this site should be designed based upon a vision for the future, and not merely extend the patterns of the past. Such facilities �s_uFd include a high school and other educational institutions, reservoir for practical and aesthetic purposes, commercial developments which are not typical of those found in the area, and a variety of residential, churches, institutional, and other uses which are complementary to the overall objective of having a master planned area. Development within the Tres Hermanos area should be designed so as to be a part of the Diamond Bar community, as well as compatible with the adjacent lands. 1.6.5 Establish a process to allow the transfer of density or development rights from land with important open space (or other resources), to land that is more suitable for development. Diamond Bar General Plan Land Use Element June 29, 1993 1-17 1.4.3 When a public agency determines that land it owns is no longer needed, ensure that the property is offered to other agencies, including the City of Diamond Bar, for public uses, prior to conversion to private sector use. 1.4.4 Designate and pursue acquisition of a centralized site for use as a civic/multi- purpose community center. Objective 1.5 Maintain a feeling of open space within the community by identifyi�rg and preserving an adequate amount of open land. Strategies: 1.5.2 Identify lands to be preserved in open space along with funding mechanisms . a. Investigate the need for a bond issuance to purchase open space areas not already protected by open space restrictions. b. Investigate the need for establishment of one or more Landscape and Lighting Districts to provide for open space improvements and maintenance. C. Investigate the potential for establishment of a maintenance district for privately -owned, slope areas that are along or visible from major roadways. Diamond Bar General Plan Land Use Element I-16 June 29, 1993 Table II -1 Diamond Bar Housing Stock (1990] 06 Source: California Department of Finance :00. 1 Unincorporated area in 1988. C. Substandard Units Diamond Bar's housing stock is considerably younger than most of the County, with all of its housing being built after 1960. By comparison, the Los Angeles County General Plan (Housing Element 1987) indicates that 11.5 percent of units in unincorporated areas were built prior to 1940, and 52.6 percent were built prior to 1960. Both the City's Code Enforcement Officer and the Building Official indicate that Diamond Bar has no units that are considered substandard. There is no Census data on substandard units and units in need of rehabilitation or replacement. However, the Census documents that of the 763 vacant housing units in the City, only 3, or less than half of one percent, were boarded up. d. Housing Assistance Needs California housing law requires regional planning agencies to identity existing and future housing needs for all income levels every five years. In addition to the distribution of housing need, regional planning agencies must seek to avoid further "impaction" of jurisdictions with relatively high proportions of lower income households. SCAG issued the housing assessment for Los Angeles County in the 1988 RHNAreport. Existing need is defined as the number of resident lower income households paying 30 percent or more of their income for housing. Although SCAG published a supplement to the RHNA documenting existing and future need figures for new cities on February 16, 1989, it did not include Diamond Bar since it was incorporated after this date. According to SCAG, future need is defined as the number of additional housing units by income level that will have to be added to each jurisdiction's housing stock from July 1, 1989 to June 30, 1994 in order to accommodate household growth, compensate for demolitions and other inventory losses, and to achieve a 1994 vacancy rate that will allow the market to operate efficiently. In addition, the State Department of Housing and Community Development has required that localities must account in their Housing Elements for future needs that will have already occurred during the 1-1/2 year "gap" period from January 1, 1988, to June 30, 1989. The following four income level groups are used to define need for a particular jurisdiction: • "Very Low" -Less than 50 percent of the median income Diamond Bar General Plan Housing Element June 29, 1993 I14 Los Angeles County 1 County Percent City of Diamond Bar City Percent Single Family ��34979161!# 464% 7.6 3% $ 4o7b Multi -Family 44,386 0 �20..9°Ao l Q b 1 ,.324 �94ro .3 �,�1b Mobile Homes °moi 100 4.6% SA -294 +7% :5°Fb TOTAL -39&W 2t4 100.0% X664 3 100070 Source: California Department of Finance :00. 1 Unincorporated area in 1988. C. Substandard Units Diamond Bar's housing stock is considerably younger than most of the County, with all of its housing being built after 1960. By comparison, the Los Angeles County General Plan (Housing Element 1987) indicates that 11.5 percent of units in unincorporated areas were built prior to 1940, and 52.6 percent were built prior to 1960. Both the City's Code Enforcement Officer and the Building Official indicate that Diamond Bar has no units that are considered substandard. There is no Census data on substandard units and units in need of rehabilitation or replacement. However, the Census documents that of the 763 vacant housing units in the City, only 3, or less than half of one percent, were boarded up. d. Housing Assistance Needs California housing law requires regional planning agencies to identity existing and future housing needs for all income levels every five years. In addition to the distribution of housing need, regional planning agencies must seek to avoid further "impaction" of jurisdictions with relatively high proportions of lower income households. SCAG issued the housing assessment for Los Angeles County in the 1988 RHNAreport. Existing need is defined as the number of resident lower income households paying 30 percent or more of their income for housing. Although SCAG published a supplement to the RHNA documenting existing and future need figures for new cities on February 16, 1989, it did not include Diamond Bar since it was incorporated after this date. According to SCAG, future need is defined as the number of additional housing units by income level that will have to be added to each jurisdiction's housing stock from July 1, 1989 to June 30, 1994 in order to accommodate household growth, compensate for demolitions and other inventory losses, and to achieve a 1994 vacancy rate that will allow the market to operate efficiently. In addition, the State Department of Housing and Community Development has required that localities must account in their Housing Elements for future needs that will have already occurred during the 1-1/2 year "gap" period from January 1, 1988, to June 30, 1989. The following four income level groups are used to define need for a particular jurisdiction: • "Very Low" -Less than 50 percent of the median income Diamond Bar General Plan Housing Element June 29, 1993 I14 • Analysis and documentation of household characteristics including level of payment compared to ability -to -pay, housing characteristics, including overcrowding, and housing stock condition. (Section 65583(a)(2)). • Analysis of special housing needs, such as those of the handicapped. elderly, large families, farm workers, and families with female heads of household, and families and persons in need of emergency shelter. (Section 65583(a)(6)). • Analysis of opportunities for energy conservation with respect to residential development. (Section 65583(a)(7)). 1. Existing and Projected Housing Needs a. Introduction This section of the Plan for Housing discusses the various factors which induce a demand for housing. The factors include a review of population and employment trends as well as the City's "share of regional housing need". b. Housing Stock Condition The term "condition" refers to the physical quality of the housing stock. The quality of individual housing units or structures may be defined as either sound, deteriorating or dilapidated. Sound housing is defined as a structure with no major deficiencies, although the structure may require minor maintenance, painting, and general clean-up. A deteriorated structure is one that contains several deficiencies such as patched, loose, or missing roofing material, missing or broken windows, wood trim or siding wom, weathered or broken, paint cracking or peeling, loose or worn wiring, etc. Lastly, dilapidated structures contain one or more major structural deficiencies such as loose protective surface (brick, plaster, wood, siding, etc.), settled porch or roof, weakened structure or inadequate foundation, obvious deviation from plumbing, extensive damage due to fire, etc. The term housing "improvements" refer to the "remedial" actions necessary to correct defects in the housing condition such as demolition, minor repairs, major repairs, and rehabilitation. n t.....-.... ' ,,--,.�,,.._, had Diamond Bar a 2t Diamo d According to ...... ;af qty f1#e ifs W, .. .,.., . _ o a total of li ,i� 3 -f:1,664 dwelling units and a population of�W 53,64 residents. The majority (1..8 41-.3 percent) of Diamond Bar's housing units are single-family detached dwellings. A complete breakdown of housing for the City in 4996 is shown in Table II -1. According to the 1990 census, median home value in Diamond Bar was $272,900. A review of resale house price data from the California Market Data Cooperative (CMDC) in Diamond Bar indicates an average resale value of $312,324 for 1991 which was up 2.7 percent from a value of $304,000 for 1990. These figures were compiled from over 500 individual home sales per year for an average four-bedroom house with approximately 2,000 square feet that was built in 1975. OF ihese, 4,+3-2 are condaminiums or townhornes, distributed among 26 developments, and 649 apartntenis in €eti-eemplexes No local data was available on average sales prices of condominiums or townhomes. The 1990 census indicates that median rent for the City is W. A re'eent survey showed rental rates in the City from $745 to $795 for one -bedroom units, from $750 to $915 for two-bedroom units, and from $960 to $1120 for larger units (Planning Network 1991). There are also 148 apartments in the Gity that are resirieted to 9egiers-e*. The City also has 994 mobile home units in two trailer parks near Lycoming and Brea Canyon Road. According to Table II -1, Diamond Bar has a smaller percentage of mobile homes than the County as a whole. Diamond Bar General Plan Housing Element June 29, 1993 H-3 for the provision of housing affordable to very low, low, or moderate income households. If determined to be feasible, implement the program. 1.1.10 Establish parking requirements for housing to a level consistent with the occupant's transportation needs. 1.1.11 Facilitate the provision of single and multiple family dwelling units available to very low, low, and moderate income households through participation in the Mortgage Revenue Bond Program, issuance of Mortgage Credit Certificates, and use of other viable economic resources. Encourage private sector participation in the provision of very low, low, and moderate cost housing by offering such programs to developers who provide at least 20 percent of the housing units within prices which are affordable to very low, low, and moderate income households. GOAL 1F "Encourage adequate housing opportunities for all economic segments of the community, regardless of age, race, ethnic background, national origin, religion, family size, sex, marital status, physical conditions, or any other arbitrary factors". Objective 2.1 Ensure that the existing supply of low and moderate cost housing within Diamond Bar does not diminish. Strategies: 2.1.1 Where proposed development projects or other discretionary actions of the City of Diamond Bar would reduce the number of existing subsidized dwelling units, ensure that appropriate offsets are provided as part of the proposed action. a. To avoid potential reduction in the supply of rental housing, prepare a condominium conversion ordinance which would limit the conversion of rental apartments to condominiums or cooperatives. b. Require that all successful conversion applicants provide a relocation assistance program for displaced tenants, encouraging relocation within the community. C. Based on the provisions of Government Code Section 65863.7, consider requiring the submission of a report detailing the impacts of any proposed mobilehome park conversion to a nonresidential use concurrent with the filing of any discretionary permit on such property. d. Annually assess all affordable or assisted housing units that are considered "at risk" as delineated in the "Inventory of Federally Subsidized Low -Income Rental Units at Risk of Conversion (1989)" or other appropriate federal or State documents. e. Investigate the feasibility of programs to ensure that "for sale" housing which is subsidized so as to be affordable to very low, low, and moderate Diamond Bar General Plan Housing Element June 29, 1993 11-21 • The appropriateness of the housing goals, objectives, and policies in contributing to the attainment of the State housing goals. • The effectiveness of the housing element in attainment of the community's housing goals and objectives. • The progress of the city, county, or city and county, in implementation of the housing element. At present, the City of Diamond Bar does not have a record of implementing housing programs, and can not, therefore, report on their progress. These guidelines will be used when the housing element is updated. At present, neither the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) nor the Los Angeles County Housing Authority has information on the number or type of federal or State housing subsidies in Diamond Bar. The City will prepare the new Comprehensive Housing Assistance Strategy (CHAS) report by the end of the year which will detail the extent of assistance in the City. Since Diamond Bar's population is over 50,000 it will be eligible to use Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for housing programs. F HOUSING GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND STRATEGIES 'IT IS THE OVERALL GOAL OF THE PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THAT THERE BEADEQUATE HOUSING IN THE CITY, BOTH IN QUALITY AND QUANTITY, TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELTER FOR ALL WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION." GOAL L 2 "The City should provide opportunities for development of housing suitable to meet the diverse needs of residents, and to support healthy economic development: Objective A. Development of an adequate supply of housing to meet Diamond Bar's housing needs as follows. t Based on Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). 2 Through 1994. Diamond Bar General Plan Housing Element June 29. 1993 II -19 Five Year Housing Need1 Housing Goa12 Category Number Percent Number Percent Very Low 117 15 30 15 Low 182 23 47 23 Moderate 144 18 37 18 Upper 338 43 86 43 Total 781 100 200 100 t Based on Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). 2 Through 1994. Diamond Bar General Plan Housing Element June 29. 1993 II -19 • Section 221 rental and cooperative housing for moderate income families. • Section 223 purchase and refinance of existing rental units. • Section 234 insurance for condominiums. • Section 241 supplemental loan insurance for existing multi -family rental housing. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT • Self -Help Housing Program: technical assistance grants and mortgage assistance for owner -builder organizations. • Mobilehome Park Assistance Program. Financial and technical assistance to residents to purchase mobilehome parks. • California Homeownership Assistance Program. Shared appreciation loans for manufactured housing or for renters in projects converting to cooperative or condominium ownership. • California Housing Rehabilitation Program. Rehabilitation loans from Proposition 77 to owner occupants of substandard housing, including low income and rental housing. • Family Housing Demonstration Program. Loan funds for construction or purchase and rehabilitation of housing that includes support services such as child care, job training, etc. • Rental Housing Construction Program. Loan funds to government agencies for profit and non-profit sponsors of new rental housing projects. • Predevelopment Loan Program. Loans to local government agencies and nonprofit corporations to pay predevelopment costs incurred in developing low income housing. • Senior Citizens Shared Housing Program. Funds technical assistance to, matching services for, and development costs of, shared housing for senior citizens. CALIFORNIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY • Resale Program. Below market interest rate mortgage financing for first- time homebuyers earning less than $40-45,000, depending on family size. The sales price maximum is presently $113,000. • Home Purchase Assistance Program. Up to $15,000 deferred payment with 3 percent simple interest second mortgage loans to lower income first -tune homebuyers. Diamond Bar General Plan Housing Element June 29, 1993 11-23 income households remain affordable to those income groups after sale to the first buyer. Objective 2.2 Prevent housing discrimination in Diamond Bar. Strategies: 2.2.1 Distribute information regarding the activities of the City to assist in the resolution of housing discrimination cases. 2.2.2 Participate in the activities of the Long Beach Fair Housing Council as they affect the City of Diamond Bar. Objective 2.3 Cooperate with regional agencies to provide housing for die elderly, handicapped, homeless, and other special needs groups. Strategies: 2.3.1 Promote housing accessibility for elderly, handicapped, and disabled persons. 2.3.2 Specifically encourage development of assisted rental housing for the elderly, handicapped, and disabled. Specifically encourage development of such housing through the use of density bonuses, tax-exempt bonds, and land write-downs, combined with federal and State housing subsidies. 2.3.3 Provide information regarding the availability of emergency shelter. 2.3.4 Pursue State, federal, and private programs designed to expand housing opportunities for all segments of society including the elderly and the handicapped. Determine the extent to which such programs are consistent with the goals and objectives of the Diamond Bar General Plan, and the extent to which such programs can be incorporated into future development within the City. Programs include but are not limited to: FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HUD) • Federal Community Development Block Grant monies for senior citizen and handicapped housing projects. • Section 202 funding for financing of rental housing projects. • Section 203 insurance for acquisition and rehabilitation financing for single family homes. • Section 207 rental housing funding. • Section 213 cooperative housing funding. Diamond Bar General Plan Housing Element June 29, 1993 II -22 recommendation, which will need to be addressed. The City will need to provide adequate park acreage and recreation facilities to serve the need of present and future residents. Currently, within the City there is a total of 470.8 acres of recreational facilities, including 59.4 acres of developed parkland and 75.5 acres of undeveloped parkland for a total of 134.9 acres of city owned park land. Within the City there are quasi-public parkland and/or facilities that may require user fees; these include the Diamond Bar Golf Course, YMCA and Little League fields. There is also a private parkland and facility which consists of "The Country" park. Only residents of "The Country" can use the park which consists of 16.4 developed acres and 133.5 undeveloped acres. The City is located within an hour of several regional recreation and national forest areas such as the Chino Hills State Park, as well as San Gabriel and San Bernardino National Forests to the north and northeast, which include the summer and winter resort areas of Big Bear Lake and Lake Arrowhead. The forests provide outdoor activities as diverse as swimming, boating, hiking, camping, downhill skiing, and cross country skiing. There are also County recreation facilities available at Schabarum Regional Park to the west and Bonelli Regional Park to the north (which contains Puddingstone Lake). Within the City, the 57 Freeway is designated as a pecEState Scenic Highway with views of the mountains rapos; to the north and east. Local roadways such as Golden Springs Drive, Diamond Bar Boulevard, and Grand Avenue offer a variety of suburban and open views within the City. Diamond Bar General Plan Resource Management Element III -3 June 29, 1993 • Matching Down Payment Program. Matches first-time homebuyer's down payment up to $5,000. Loans only to CHFA first-time borrowers. Loans are due on sale and carry 3 percent simple interest. LOS ANGELES COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY • Section 8 Existing Certificates. Rental subsidies. • Home Improvement Loan Program. Below market interest rate loans up to $15,000 for eligible homeowners. Eligible improvements include new roof, exterior paint, etc. All health and safety violations must be corrected. • Repair Service Program for Senior Homeowners. One time grant of labor and materials for eligible homeowners for minor repairs and weatherization and insulation. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR • If found to be feasible, requirements for provision of "in lieu" funds for development of housing affordable to low and moderate income households. PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS • Savings Associations Mortgage Company (SAMCO). A statewide organization supported by stockholder savings institutions to provide financing for affordable housing projects. • California Community Reinvestment Corporation (CCRC). Aresource pool supported by the State's banks to assist in financing affordable housing. 2.3.5 Following acquisition of federal Community Development Block Grant funds by 1993, designate a Housing Coordinator in the Planning Department to make applications for various state and federal programs. Earmark at least $25,000 annually from various sources toward meeting the housing needs of Diamond Bar residents. 2.3.6 Work with the Los Angeles County Housing Authority and nearby cities to establish a continuous emergency shelter program serving the eastern portion of the County. Funds for homeless shelters available through the McKinney Act include: • Emergency Shelter Grants for building acquisition and rehabilitation, rental assistance, and payment of security deposits. • Section 8 Mod Rehab Assistance for Single Room Occupancy Housing can be used to rehabilitate a single room occupancy hotel. • Supplemental Assistance for Facilities to Assist the Homeless. Diamond Bar General Plan Housing Element June 29, 1993 II -24 Objective 1. 10 Consider noise issues in land use planning and development permit processing to require that noise generated by one use or facility does not adversely affect adjacent uses or facilities. Strategies: 1.10.1 Within identified 65 dB CNEL noise contours, require that site-specific noise studies be prepared to verify site-specific noise conditions and to ensure that noise considerations are included in project review. 1.10.2 Within identified 65dB CNEL noise corridors, ensure that necessary attenuation measures are applied to meet adopted interior and exterior noise standards. 1.10.3 Through the CEQA process, analyze new projects which might have a significant impact on noise sensitive uses (projects are defined as actions having the potential to unreasonably increase projected CNEL noise levels). Require appropriate mitigation measures to ensure that adopted noise standards within sensitive land use areas are not exceeded as the result of the proposed project. 1.10.4 As part of the Development Code, adopt noise -related development standards. 1.10.5 Where possible, encourage attenuation of existing noise problems within existing development where adopted noise standards are being reached or exceeded. 1.10.6 As part of t#ie iutirt General Plan review, determine whether: (1) roadway and freeway traffic levels have increased; (2) new noise generation sources have been created; and (3) if update of the noise contour map is warranted. 1.10.7 Apply mitigation measures as needed to noise generators and receptors to ensure that adopted noise standards are met and to protect land uses from excessive noise impacts. 1.10.8 Ensure that land uses are located so as to meet the following standards: Diamond Bar General Plan Public Health and Safety Element June 29, 1993 IV -11 • Initiate a program of identifying environmentally significant areas in the City and the sphere of influence, and analyze the possibility of protecting any unique or significant environmental features of such areas. • Pursue protection of environmentally significant areas. • Pursue development of an integrated trails system within the community. 1.3.2 Unless there is an overriding public recreation need, require that open space areas, which are set aside as part of a development project have use suitable restrictions. 1.3.3 Maintain an inventory of open lands which were set aside for open space uses as part of previous development approvals through the County, and require verification as to the existence of any potential open space restrictions previously approved on the subject property, prior to accepting development proposals. 1.3.4 Recreational Open Space shall be preserved as recreational open space including, but not limited to, the Diamond Bar Golf Course. 1.3.5 Plan for the development of a system of greenbelts within the community. 1.3.6 Strive to provide neighborhood and community park facilities, such that a rate of 5.0 acres per parkland is ultimately achieved. 1.3.7 Develop a Needs Analysis to determine the present and future recreation and park needs. 1.3.8 Prepare a comprehensive Master Plan of Parks which analyzes present and future recreation and park needs. • Develop design standards for park size, location, relationship and impact to adjacent properties and community facilities. • Provide list of existing park sites to be improved or expanded. • Target locations for park acquisition and type of park required. • List timing and phasing of acquisition and improvements of parkland. • Provide costs of acquisition and improvements, including funding sources and implementation priorities. Diamond Bar General Plan Resource Management Element June 29, 1993 111-12 Objective 1.3 Maintain the integrity of residential neighborhoods. Discourage through traffic. Strategies: 1.3.1 Prevent the creation of new roadway connections which adversely impact existing neighborhoods. 1.3.2 Implement neighborhood traffic control programs to reduce and divert through traffic. 1.3.3 Design new developments and their access points in such a way that the capacity of local residential streets is not exceeded. GOAL 2 "Provide a balanced transportation system for the safe and efficient movement of people, goods and services through the City. Objective 2.1 Marimize the use of alternative transponadon modes within and through the City to decrease reliance on single passenger automobiles. Strategies: 2.1.1 Maximize the availability and use of public transit service. 2.1.2 Investigate the feasibility of establishing a local transit system. Support privately funded local transit systems for seniors and youths. 2.1.3 Support mixed-use developments to maximize transportation efficiency. 2.1.4 Pursue a cooperative effort with Caltrans and regional transit providers to develop a major intermodal transportation facility at the proposed Metrolink Station near Brea Canyon Road and State Route 60. 2.1.5 Encourage participation in carpools through the use of City publications and public displays. 2.1.6 Coordinate to the extent possible with neighboring cities in the development of a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) plan. 2.1.7 Work with Caltrans to build new park-and-ride sites and expand existing park-and- ride facilities. 2.1.8 Expand and maintain the system of bicycle routes connecting residential areas to major community attractions. 2.1.9 Pursue a cooperative joint agencies program to provide access for Diamond Bar residents to a regional light rail system. Diamond Bar General Plan Circulation Element June 29, 1993 V-6 W'<Q GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES GOAL 1 "Enhance the environment of the City's street network. Work toward improving the problems presented by the intrusion of regionally oriented commuter traffic through the City and into residential neighborhoods. Consider programs to reinforce the regional transportation and circulation system to adequately accommodate regional needs." Objective I Participate in local and regional transportation related planning and decisionmaking. Strategies: 1.1.1 Preclude the connection of roadways from adjacent jurisdictions into the City unless demonstrable benefits to Diamond Bar residents and businesses are indicated. 1.1.2 In reviewing transportation improvements, maintain a clear distinction betweenlocal and regional objectives. 1.1.3 Ensure the opportunity for public comment on major changes in operational characteristics of the circulation system. 1.1.4 Objective 1.2 Balance the need for optimum traffic flow on City arterials within economic realities, environmental, and aesthetic considerations. Strategies: 1.2.1 Prepare programs for traffic control measures. 1.2.2 Maintain fle)dbility in the cross sections and configuration of streets within topographically rugged or environmentally sensitive areas. Diamond Bar General Plan Circulation Element June 29, 1993 V_5 Table V4 V?1 City of Diamond Bar Roadway Classification Los Angeles Roadway County Diamond Bar Width Dedication Improvement Roadway Classification' Classification (ft.) Stds. (ft.) Stds. (ft.) Diamond Bar Blvd. Major Major 100 100 100 Colith3'1R2f. Major Major 100 100 100 Golden Springs Dr. / inGK SeeeeAaty Secondary 80 80 80 Grand Ave. Major Major 100 100 100 Pathfinder Rd. (e/o Brea Canyon Rd. -west Major Major 100 100 100 leg) Pathfinder Rd. (w/o Brea Canyon Rd. -west M,i.n Secondary so BO 80 leg) sf5 Brea Canyon Rd. (s/o Colima Rd.) NVn Secondary 80 90 80 Brea Canyon Rd. (n/o Colima Rd.) Major Major 100 100 100 Lemon Ave. Major Residential- fb4. 64 64 (s, of Colima) Collector 499 Lemon Ave. Major Secondary 80 80 80 (n. of Colima) Sunset Crossing Rd. Tiliria Cul-de-sac 80 80 64 last'>vf mai 57 ............................ seeeiidai} ............................. ;':?e ....:::.....................: Washington St. Mf ,.9 Saesxda�y Cul-de-sac 80 80 64 Beaverhead Dr. itja Cul-de-sac 80 80 64 Lycoming St. i4firia seeenja }i Cul-de-sac 80 80 64 Brea Canyon Cut -Off Rd. Ltd Secondary 64-80 64-80 64-80 Chino Hills Pkwy. Major ttaji 100 100 100 'Los Angeles County Highway Plan (luevember1989) Diamond Bar General Plan Circulation Element June 29, 1993 V-13 Local residential streets include those streets predominantly residential in terms of adjacent property use, and are intended to retain a residential character. Whey are typ y tg scall ot<des anted. ) ``tbe �eaerai. I'taq Circitla€on �Iesnenf b itnad ay SYstews The f're etBI 12I lrculatiO4ierit .At.rt�adwag system ,s illustrated .;'ut 1~igti e V 1 axil Snutinarized w T trl 1 For rp..npartgntt pnrperse¢,; t#i table alsa'shrtvws the previous Co-unty rtzadway iesignatr�r�a U. systet >s de%e a ordui .t?: the € assn atians deserih esrTler xu this. >Erlement icludacl m tlfd r�adv�ay system dtagrain arsterittat corrtdirs tie set addresses future: access xxeeds faF iC Socxl stte the Tris Het Ratici ro P peri Strategy No 2 2 attd Clie ter fat:. .regtaal pertperal tx�tridtar yrQvidutgs. bxvverhuia. ft11s Parkway:.and the ... ............ ..uvuopEneutal gsittye ')<anspcirtattuu Corridor ei u a transgortattcn faetltiy def�tued bycharaetenstics than eater ttca'ltty :ttt; ttrtpact envttrrta�xteat rend 'W--*- ........... eeos}�ster Tt alsa.:meets the g; etal ter zltst x ming able all0. ii r arovemetrts of peQpte and gao is iIt a safe aud'„efficient manner: 'lese cltecistt£sixauld1►c bust rib be Iinaid to the foiauxig Diamond Bar General Plan Circulation Element June 29, 1993 V-11 ......................... VI. PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIESLEN° A. INTRODUCTION State law does not require the preparation of a general plan element dealing specifically with public services and facilities. However, it does state that... "The general plan may include any other elements or address any other subjects which, in the judgement of the legislative body, relate to the physical development of the county or city' (Government Code Section 65303). Diamond Bar, as a new City, faces many decisions as how to best provide services to the public, and what types of facilities it needs to build to support those services. Therefore, a local General Plan element dealing with the long-term provision of municipal services and facilities is appropriate for Diamond Bar. The actual provision of various public services has already been addressed in the following sections of the Diamond Bar General Plan: I. .and Use >Eretat .................. .................. III. Ilam—Fef Resource Management Els.ment Land Use (for all services & utilities) Parks and Recreation Water (and Reclaimed Wastewater) Energy Systems Solid Waste IV. Plan for- Public Health and Safety Flood Control ................ { Police ................... Fire Emergency Services Disaster Preparedness The Plea-fef Public Services and Facilities Iit##t seeks to tie the provision of these various services and facilities together into an integrated strategy for municipal management. The Plan focuses on: • Identifying City facilities and services needed to sustain the community's quality of life • Long-range planning to fund City services and buildings • Coordinating and cooperating with various local agencies to provide those services not provided by the City. Diamond Bar General Plan Public Services and Facilities Element June 29, 1993 VI -1 G 2 Transit and Paratransit Services Public bus transit service is provided to the City of Diamond Bar by the Southern California Rapid Transit District (RTD) and Foothill Transit. Both fixed route transit and paratransit service operate within the City of Diamond Bar. Fixed route transit services are typically bus lines which operate on regular schedules along a set route, stopping at predefined bus stops. Fixed route service can be either local (intracity) or regional (intercity). Paratransit services, more commonly referred to as Dial -a -Ride, are demand responsive services which provide rides to passengers upon an individual request basis. Although they operate within a defined service area, they do not operate on fixed routes or schedules. Paratransit service typically serve transit dependent persons such as the elderly and handicapped. They often serve major destinations such as hospitals and medical facilities but may also take passengers to local destinations such as neighborhood shopping centers. 3i*I3 Diamand n.._ Bi a Left m F A 8B 57 Off f:aMp beft Tiff-* E 'SB 57 Off famp Thfough 4) fi A L'U ✓: nd BaF BIN, beet THFIt G A F?M 57 off romp Thfougit T 1) A� NB 9:7 Off Famp Right Tum 31 F 3. Railroad Lines There are currently no passenger rail facilities in operation within the City of Diamond Bar. The nearest Amtrak facilities are located in Pomona and Fullerton. The Pomona Amtrak station, which serves the Southwest Chief line, is located at 2701 Gary Avenue and is approximately nine miles northeast of Diamond Bar. The Fullerton Amtrak station, which serves the San Diegans line, is located at the corner of Sante Fe and Harbor Boulevard and is approximately 13 miles to the southwest. AMetrolink commuter rail station h e0nre: n#ty.... P OWnteds planned along the Union Pacific Railroad at Brea Canyon Road, just north of State Route 60. Diamond Bar General Plan Circulation Element June 29, 1993 V-14 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS The City presently has a minimum of in-house staff, and contracts out much of the actual service provision to local public and private agencies. In-house City services include administration, engineering, planning, parks and recreation, and maintenance of public facilities. The City is also arranging for local collection of solid waste. These daily functions are housed in City Hall, which currently consists of office space leased in the Gateway Corporate Center. The major physical assets of the City are its streets and parks, which were originally built by the County. The existing street system is also in good condition at present. Park maintenance is presently handled by City staff, although maintenance of the local landscape districts is contracted to private firms. The County of Los Angeles provides a number of services under contract to the City. Wastewater conveyance and treatment is provided by County Sanitation District No. 21. Although much of the physical sewage infrastructure (pipelines) appear in generally good condition, there have been repeated failures of the pump stations needed to lift flows to the regional collectors. Flood control is provided by the County Flood Control District. Its facilities are in fairly good condition with a small amount of seasonal flooding near the intersection of Brea Canyon Road and Diamond Bar Boulevard. Solid waste disposal is handled by the County Solid Waste Management Department using several regional landfills. However, landfill space could run out before the end of the decade. Law enforcement in handled by the County Sheriffs Department out of the Walnut -San Dimas Station. Fire protection, emergency evacuation, and response to accidents involving hazardous materials are all accommodated by the County Fire Department with three stations in and around Diamond Bar. The Los Angeles County Library System also maintains a very small community library on Grand Avenue near Diamond Bar Boulevard. Other services and facilities are provided within Diamond Bar by a variety of public and private agencies. Domestic water service is provided by the Walnut Valley Water District, which is in turn supplied by Three Valleys Municipal Water District and ultimately by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Water facilities are generally adequate, although the statewide drought makes the long-term supply of water to this area questionable. In terms of energy utilities, electricity is supplied by the Southern California Edison Company, while natural gas is supplied by the Southern California Gas Company. Energy facilities are generally adequate to accommodate existing and planned uses. Comprehensive K-12 educational facilities and programs are provided by the Walnut Valley Unified School District and the Pomona Unified School District. Other services within Diamond Bar include branch office postal services administered in Pomona, R -:M A bus system, Walnut -Diamond Bar YMCA, and Seniors organization. Diamond Bar General Plan Public Services and Facilities Element June 29, 1993 V1-2 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Counci FROM: James DeStefano, Community Development D SUBJECT: Comments on 1993 General Plan from Gary Neely DATE: June 24, 1993 Attached for your review is a copy of suggested changes to the 1993 General Plan presented by Mr. Gary Neely within his correspondence received June 24, 1993. JDS\mco attachment 1 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Chairman and Planning Commissioners FROM: James DeStefano, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Referral of 1993 General Plan to the Planning Commission for Recommendation DATE: June 24, 1993 INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE As you are aware, a residents' group successfully petitioned the City Council, through the referendum process, to reconsider adoption of the 1992 General Plan. As a result, the City Council in March of 1993 rescinded its prior resolution (Resolution No. 92- 44) which adopted the 1992 General Plan. The Council directed the preparation of a workshop and public hearing process to revise the 1992 General Plan (dated July 14, 1992) and adopt the 1993 General Plan. The City Council has referred the proposed 1993 General Plan to the Commission for review and recommendation. Government Code Section 65356 requires that before the legislative body makes any substantial modification to the General Plan, as recommended by the commission, that the modification be referred to the Commission for its recommendation. The City Council has further directed that the Commission provide its report to the Council no later than June 29, 1993. WORKSHOP/PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS Five Community Workshops were held in April and May to identify planning issues and discuss potential General Plan policy options. In order for the public workshops to be as productive as possible, an extensive outreach program was initiated which included display ads published in the newspapers, posters displayed throughout the community, notices mailed to all persons on our mailing list, and public service announcements broadcast over various cable television stations. The community workshops identified the amount and type of future residential development, open space preservation, reduction of traffic congestion, and a transportation corridor through Tonner Canyon as the key planning issues. 1 As a result of the workshop process, public hearings have been utilized to suggest further revision to the General Plan. Five hearings have concluded as of this date with additional hearings scheduled to further discuss the General Plan. The Council has reviewed workshop summary comments, individual written submittals and received public hearing participation in the revision of the Draft Plan. Throughout the course of the public hearings the council has received, recorded and directed the City Staff to consider a variety of comments related to landuse, housing, open space, conservation, circulation, noise and safety Policy. Suggested text and mapping revisions as a result of the public comments, are contained within the June 16, 1993, Draft General Plan. BACKGROUND: Upon Incorporation one of the many responsibilities a new City has is to develop a General Plan. Required by State Law, the General Plan is a statement of goals, policies and programs that guide the long range physical development of the City. The Plan determines the size, form and character of the City and its population in both the near and distant future. It sets forth the community's priorities on a myriad of issues, including land use, transportation, housing, open space, conservation, noise and safety. State Law requires that each City prepare and adopt a "comprehensive, long term General Plan for the physical development" of the community. This General Plan must cover all incorporated territory and should go beyond the City limits to include "any land outside its boundaries which bears relation to its planning"- Government Code 65300. The General Plan before the Council incorporates the seven mandatory elements State Law requires within a General Plan. Each element addresses a particular area of planning. The development of the General Plan began in late 1989 with the creation of the City Council appointed General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC). GPAC shared its proposal with the Planning Commission in early 1992. Additional input was provided to the Planning Commission by the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Traffic and Transportation Commission. The Planning Commission held several public hearings and forwarded a General Plan for City Council consideration. The Council, at the conclusion of a lengthy public hearing process, adopted.a General Plan on July 14, 1992. DISCUSSION: The 1993 Draft General Plan incorporates the seven state mandated elements into six major sections. The 1993 Draft General Plan utilized as its foundation the previous Draft Plan dated July 14, 1992. Changes from the 1992 plan are identified by deletions in strike-^• and additions shown in 2 The Plan begins with a statement of vision. The vision statement incorporates major components including retention of existing natural open space, mitigation of regional traffic impacts on local streets, and promotion of viable commercial activity. The discussion on the community participation process recognizes the qualification of the August, 1992, referendum petition, the decision to rescind the General Plan in March of 1993, and the initiation of a broad based community participation program utilized to formulate the 1993 Draft General Plan. Several significant changes are identified within the Draft General Plan responding to statements within the referendum petition, community workshop, and public hearing comments related to the amount and type of future residential development, open space preservation, traffic congestion on local roadways, and the Tonner Canyon transportation corridor. The 1993 Draft General Plan outlines specific changes made which reduce overall residential development density significantly by lowering the majority of the community's residential land use classifications from a theoretical 6 dwelling units per acre to reflect the current development pattern of approximately 3 dwelling units per acre. The Tres Hermanos area land use designation has been changed to reflect the current considerations for the property which include a specific location for the Diamond Ranch High School and recognition of the existing agricultural land usage. Expansion of previous "open land" language for clarification and specificity, has emphasized the need for confirmation of previous deed restrictions and has provided a new open space definition and preservation program, and further recognition and delineation of the Significant Ecological Area located within the central portion of the sphere of influence. PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION: Public hearing notices were previously published within the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin in accordance with State Law. Notice of the public hearings have been mailed to several hundred names on our General Plan mailing list. All General Plan documents have been available for review at City Hall and the County Library. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Planning Commission open the public hearing, receive a presentation from the staff/consultant team, receive public testimony and forward a report to the City Council recommending adoption of the subtantial modifications contained within the Draft 1993 General Plan. attachments: 1. Draft General Plan dated 6/16/93 (previously transmitted) 3 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Chairman and Planning Commissioners FROM: James DeStefano, Community Development Di SUBJECT: Comments on 1993 General Plan from Gary Neely'; DATE: June 24, 1993 Attached for your review is a copy of suggested changes to the 1993 General Plan presented by Mr. Gary Neely within his correspondence received June 24, 1993. JDS\mco attachment 1 June 18, 1993 n r TY ✓\W. Mr. Terry Belanger City Manager City of Diamond Bar 21660 E. Copley j --)five, Suite 100 Diamond Bar, California 91765 RE: Draft Diamond Bar General Plan, dated June 16, 1993 Also see: My letter, including attachment, to you dated March 18, 1993 Also see: My written suggested changes to the Land Use, Housing, Resource Management, and Public Services and Facilities Elements dated May 4, 1993 Mr. Belanger, N N 2 r O This is to formally update my suggested changes to the Diamond Bar General Plan now that the first Draft Revision has been published and the first Public Hearing (6/16/93) has concluded. All my comments will relate to the document entitled City of Diamond Bar Draft General Plan dated June 16, 1993. I will organize my comments in such a manner as to work from front to back of that document. Under ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS (no page number): Mrs. Lavinia Rowland attended the Public Workshop referred to as "2A" but is not listed as a participant. IN THE INTRODUCTION: NOTE: If the Land Use Element pages are going to be number I -(whatever), shouldn't these pages in this section be numbered something other than I -(whatever)? Under A. I7SION STATEMENT (page I-1 & 2): In my opinion, it is a blurry vision indeed that can't see the potential economic, recreational, traffic or environmental impacts on our city of 120,000 acre feet of water sewng on our eastern border.... even if this long -proposed body of water is 200 feet on the Chino Hills side of the County line. Maybe to a lesser degree, but nonetheless valid; I can not conceive of a vision statement that neglects to mention a commitment to pursuing a goal of providing the highest quality and quantity of educational opportunities for its citizens. I suggest the following verbiage describing conditions that, admittedly do not yet exist (see second paragraph on page I-1), be inserted under the third paragraph which begins: "What are the major components of the Diamond Bar Vision?" Although the majority of the Tres Hermanos Water Resource Project, winch includes both the t42 'acre reclaimed water lake and the 1200 acre potable water lake, actually is located in neighboring Chino Hills, the potential impact this project would have on the City in terms of economic development and new recreational opportunities can not be understated The reclaimed water lake, wholly located within the City's borders, will provide a source of water that would directly effect the viability of other potential developments in the City. The reduction of fire hazard in the area as a result of this project would be dramatic. The potential increase of property values in the City as a direct result of the two lakes' construction is profound The economic development potential associated with becoming a U.C. host city is enormous. The positive effect this proposed University would have on the quality of education at the K-12 schools throughout the City is beyond estimation. Should this proposed project beconte a reality, many of the other issues facing the City and detailed in this document (e.g., stabilizing municipal revenues, expediting the maturation of the Corporate Center, eliminating the strip center vacancies, improving recreational facilities and housing needs, etc.) can be solved Inasmuch as Diamond Bar is centrally located between the three existing University of California campuses in the Los Angeles Basin and is in the unique position of having undeveloped property available Mr. Terry Belanger RE: Draft Diamond Bar General Plan, dated 6/16/93 June 18, 1993 within its boundaries of sufficient size (Tres Hermanos Ranch) to house such a campus, a long term effort to secure the next Southern California U. C. campus has been under discussion for some time. Although the State's present economic situation has currently forced the U.C. system to put its plans to build new campuses on hold this delay can be seen as beneficial because it provides the opportunity for the City to better coordinate long range plans for the property surrounding the proposed campus. Additionally, the mixed use center proposal alone, meant to act as a "city within a city" and which would house and service the needs of the estimated 7000 student population and their visitors, could provide a revenue source for the City rivaling any mall in the country. This is a revenue source the scale of which the City could not get otherwise. You'll note that I had earlier suggested these paragraphs be included in numerous places throughout the different elements of the General Plan. That approach seemed somewhat repetitive, if not redundant, even to me. Consolidating the above statements into this newly added vision statement seems more appropriate as long as my suggested strategies relating to these paragraphs can be added as requested. Under F. CITY HISTORY (page I-5), second paragraph: The name of the original ranch was Ralicho Los Nogales, not Rancho de Los Nogales. Rancho de Los Nogales may be grammatically correct, but that was not the ranch's name. Under G. MAJOR ISSUES, 1. Land Use (page I-5 & 6): The very first goal mentioned in the 1983 Diamond Bar General Plan states, "1. Maintain the rural setting of the community through the retention and maintenance of extensive amounts of natural open space and hillside vegetation." Ten years later, the second sentence in the second paragraph of this section reads, "Many choices are needed as to if or how the City wants its remaining open land to develop, especially land that may have been designed or restricted as open space by previous development approvals through the County". The obvious change of attitude and commitment to preserving open space in this city reflected by the differences in these two sentences is the major issue as it pertains to land use. I attended every Public Workshop related to this General Plan revision. I don't recall a single ".on -developer, private citizen participant in those Workshops arguing for this change. A better sentence would read: "Over the objections of many private citizens, pressure from developers to develop the City's supply of vacant land continue to mount, especially on vacant land that may have been designed or restricted as open sp.;ce by previous development approvals through the County and, then, subsequently purchased by our Mayor". (Also see Land Use Strategy 1.5.3) The next to last sentence in this section states, (page I-6) "However, regional circulation studies, sponsored by the Counties of Orange, Los Angeles and San Bernardino, have included a proposed transportation corridor to resolve congestion impacts." There has NEVER been any study done on a "Transportation Cersidor" for thia area. - -Thc only professionally, written -studies that have been doner-w+ere done on a proposed "REGIONAL BYPASS ROADWAY". Under G. MAJOR ISSUES, 2. Circulation (page I-6): Am I to understand that the potential construction of Tonner Canyon Scenic Highway is no longer a "Major Circulation Issue"? You certainly wouldn't think so by reading the two sentences listed here. I suggest the following: "Tonner Canyon Scenic Highway has been proposed as a regional bypass roadway. This proposed roadway would connect the 60 Freeway in the north (at or about Chino Hills Parkway/Phillips Ranch Road) to the 57 Freeway in the south (at or about the Brea Canyon Road underpass). Although professionally generated traffic studies have shown this road to have a major impact on helping to solve our City's surface street traffic congestion problems, local environmentalist and other private citizens have expressed a considerable amount of concern as to whether the construction of this roadway through S.E.A. 15 can be accomplished in an environmentally sensitive manner." Under G. MAJOR ISSUES, 3. Economics (page I-6): This section doesn't really accurately describe the Major Issues as it relates to "Economics". Does it? Does this council really want to vote in favor of a document that states, unequivocally, that there are "increased or new costs associated with" the mere act Mr. Terry Belanger RE: Draft Diamond Bar General Plan, dated 6/16/93 June 18, 1993 of becoming a City? How can we ignore here the impact on our municipal finances caused by the actions of and decisions made by the State Legislature and Governor's office? Isn't the Major Issue here one of "what are we going to do with our remaining vacant land, our existing commercial areas and our in-home businesses to spur economic development and avoid a known, less than propitious economic future without embracing a political philosophy that mandates increased taxes, assessments and fees."? The last sentence presently reads, "The sphere of influence area, as well as several large parcels in and around town, contains potential fiscal resources which may be sources of municipal revenues." That's not an issue statement. I read that and say to myself; "Yeah. So? What's the problem?" If we are going to be honest about what the Major Issue is as it pertains to Economics, shouldn't this section say something about the Council's reluctance to discuss my proposal to actively pursue those projects mentioned in my suggested revisions to our Vision Statement listed above? If not that, then how about the Council's reluctance to articulate a true comprehensive vision of their own? I'm not going to re -write this section for you. I can tell you that if you had taken the time to address this problem from the beginning, there probably would never have been a referendum in the first place. Further, in my opinion, if you can forge acceptable compromise verbiage for this paragraph, you'll understand the motivation behind and thereby probably avoid any potential future lawsuit over this document. 3 Mr. Terry Belanger RE: Draft Diamond Bar General Plan, dated 6/16/93 June 18, 1993 IN THE LAND USE ELEMENT: Under C EXISTING CONDITIONS, 3. Non -Residential Uses (page I-3): In the last paragraph of this section, does the 158 acres listed for schools include the acreage for Diamond Ranch High School? Also, the last sentence refers to Figure I-1. However, on page I-6, the Figure this sentence refers to is entitled Figure I-5. (The Land Use Map on page I-24 has no Figure number or page number listed.) NOTE: On page 1-3, paragraph "4. Sphere of Influence" should be paragraph "3. Sphere of Influence". Under C. EXISTING CONDITIONS, Figure 1-5 Existing Land Use (page I-6): The undeveloped property (vacant/open lands) owned by R -n -P, Arceiro and the Pathfinder Homeowners' Association north of Pathfinder is not accurately depicted on the map. Neither is the R -n -P owned property south of Grand by the County line, nor the 10 acres owned by Eric Stone adjacent to Golden Springs Road south of the 60 Freeway. Also, I don't understand why the rest of the vacant land surrounding our City was not included on this map. The vacant land outside our borders west of Brea Canyon Cut-off and south of Pathfinder was included. I'd like to see the additional vacant land west of our City and south of Pathfinder included in this map. I would also like to see the property owned by the City of Industry's Urban Development Agency, on both sides of our city, included as vacant land on this map, as well as the vacant land that makes up the Citi of Brea's Sphere of Influence. These changes would help dramatize the fact that we do not exist in a vacuum. Under D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ISSUES, 1. Land Use Mix, a. Determination of Deed Restriction Status (page I-7): If the City conducted an "Open Land Survey" to identify prior development restrictions (both map and deed), why is there an issue that states there is a need to confirm those restrictions? That's not the issue. The issue is whether or not the City is going to enforce those restrictions (both map and deed) and, if so, how? Under D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ISSUES, 1. Land Use Mix, b. Open Space Definition and Preservation (page I-7): Although I don't object to implementing a feasible open space acquisition program, this section does not acknowledge the fact that the City's own legal council has stated five times during the Public Hearings on this document that the Council has the full authority to enforce both existing MAP and DEED restrictions on vacant land, thereby preserving that vacant land, without it being legally termed a "taking of private prop�rry": Tht"�.'sec'Tion-leaves the impression that the only way the City cah prey;&Ve open space is by acquiring thh property. That is not true. Under D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ISSUES, 1. Land Use Mix, c. Economics, (page I-8): See my comments above under G. MAJOR ISSUES, 3. Economics (page I-6). Under D. LAND USE GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES (pages I-10 through I-23): I would like to see the following changes. Strategy l.l.l.d. Change this to 12 units per acre. (page I-11) Strategy 1.1.1.e. Add: In conjunction with this plan's stated desire to bring a new limited enrollment institution of higher learning (e.g., University of California) campus to that undeveloped area of the City known as Tres Hermanos Ranch, designate a combination Residential/Retail/Commercial land use category of Mixed Use (MIX) to be available for an as yet undefined area surrounding the associated 142 acre reclaimed 4 Mr. Terry Belanger RE: Draft Diamond Bar General Plan, dated 6,16/93 June 18, 1993 water lake. As such, housing projects within this area could be built at densities higher than 16 units per acre and at densities that would provide housing for all income segments of identified need (page I-11) Strategy 1.2.5 (No Changes, but correct the spacing) (page I-13) Strategy 1.2.6 Change to read: Broaden the range of, and encourage innovation in, housing types when possible. Require development within all residential areas to provide amenities such as common usable, active open space and recreational areas. (page I-13) Strategy 1.3.1.c. Add: In conjunction with this plan's VISION STATEMENT's stated desire to bring a new limited enrollment institution of higher learning (e.g., University of California) campus to that undeveloped area of the City known as Tres Hermanos Ranch, a combination ResidentiallRetail/Commercial land use categoty of Mixed Use (MIX) will be availablefor an as yet undefined area surrounding the associated 142 acre reclaimed water lake. As such, commercial projects which compliment and supplement these other planned projects within this area (e.g., Hotel, conference center, etc.) will be pursued (page I-14) Strategy 1.3.3.b. Add: Typical uses for the commerciallretail section of the mired use center planned for Tres Hermanos Ranch include general retail, specialty retail, food and drug stores, restaurants, financial institutions, lake front recreational or educational oriented businesses. (page I-14) Strategy 1.3.5.e. Add: Actively promote plans to locate a limited enrollment institution of higher learning (e.g., a University of California campus) and its associated mired use "City within a City" center on Tres Hermanos Ranch in Diamond Bar. (page I-15) DELETE existing Strategies 1,4.5, 1.4.6 & 1.4.7. (page I-16) ADD the following new Strategies 1.4.5, 1.4.6, 1.4.7 & 1.4.8: (page I-16) 1.4.5 Pursue a cooperative program with the Pomona Unified School District to construct a high school in the City of Diamond Bar on Tres Hermanos Ranch. a• As part of the high school development, pursue development of major joint use meeting & recreational facilities (e.g., auditorium, pool, ball fields, tennis courts, footballlsoccer stadium, gymnasium, etc.). 1.4.6 Actively promote plans to locate a limited enrollment it -Ly ttiion• of higher•learning- (e.g., aUniversity of California campus) on Tres Hermanos Ranch in Diamond Bar. As part of the school development, pursue development of major joint use meeting & recreational facilities (e.g., auditorium, conference center, pool, ball fields, tennis courts, footballlsoccer stadium, gymnasium, etc.). b• Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (i e., The 1200 acre potable water lake, the 142 acre reclaimed water lake, the High School and Tonner Canyon Scenic Highway). 1.4.7 Actively promote plans by the Metropolitan Water District and the City of Industry's Urban Development Agency to locate a 1200 acre potable water lake on lower Tres Hermanos Ranch in Chino Hills and Diamond Bar. 5 Mr. Terry Belanger RE: Draft Diamond Bar General Plan, dated 6/16/93 June 18, 1993 a. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (i.e., The 142 acre reclaimed water lake, the University, the High School and Tonner Canyon Scenic Highway). b. Promote the inclusion of public recreational access and activities in this lake's plans. 1.4.8 Actively promote plans by the City of Industry's Urban Development Agency to locate a 142 acre reclaimed water lake on Tres Hermanos Ranch in Diamond Bar. a. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (Le., The 12M acre potable water lake, the University, the High School and Tonner Canyon Scenic Highway). b. Promote the inclusion of public recreational access and activities in this lake's plans. C. Promote the inclusion of mixed use zoning (retail/residential/contniercial) on property surrounding the lake. DELETE existing Strategy 1.5.1. (page I-16) ADD the new Strategy 1.5.1: (page I-16) 1.5.1 Maintain an inventory of previous dedications, designations or decisions regarding open space made by the County of Los Angeles and the City. a. Require developers of vacant land to provide appropriate title or other ownership documents to identify any development restrictions (map or deed) on the property. b. Development rights on these properties are limited by the covenants recorded when these tracts were subdivided. During that subdivision process, the owners covenanted (i. e., promised) that, notwithstanding any zones on these properties, these lands would not be developed or, in some specific cases, developed with only one residential unit. It is the City s policy to not renegotiate these prior map and/or deed restrictions unless, after a separate public hearing it is deemed that doing so would benefit the community. Strategy 1.5.2.d. Add: Areas that should be considered for future park facilities include, but are not limited to, Sandstone Canyon, Upper Sycamore Canyon, and Tonner Carryon. (page I-16) Strategy 1.5.3 Change to read: Define "open space" lands as vacant, map or deed - restricted, undeveloped properties to be retained for purposes of visual amenity, environmental resource protection and fire/slope stability hazard abatement. Recreational facilities, both active and passive, which incorporate undeveloped land, are not included in this definition. Require a public hearing prior to any City action which would change existing map or deed restrictions on such open space lands. (page I-16) G Mr. Terry Belanger RF* Draft Diamond Bar General Plan, dated 6/16/93 June 18, 1993 Strategy 2,1,1 Add the followin S new paragraphs "C' through "g.": (page 1_19) ) The City will actively encourage rhe development of the Ties Herntanos Water Resource Project's potable water reservoir in ond Chino Hills and pursue a project that will benefit and correspwith the other projects on Tonner Canyon in Diamond Bar. Tres Herntnnos and d. As the City pursues Possibility o higher learning f locating a limited enrollment instituetion of g g (e.g. University of California) in that portion of Tres Hermanos Ranch in Diamond Bar, it will discuss with the City of Chino Hills th possibility of that campus extending into a portion of Tres Hernlanos e Ranch in Chino Hills. e. Citv will coordinate its efforts to construct Tonner Canyon Highway with the City of Chino Hills, the Ci o Indus y (Road) Scenic Agency, the Counties of San Bernardino and of as we�l a Development Metropolitan Water District, f The City will monitor the progress of development proposals within the City of Brea's northern sphere of influence and will coordinate the planning for Diamond Bar's sphere of influence with the City of Brea. & The City will pursue discussions with the City of Industry regarding Industry s Plans for their Presently undeveloped interchange, north and south of CrandrAvenue. operty eSWi h sup rior6015 Mutuafreewayty beneficial planning this site has unique potential for stimulating economic development throughout the region. Conespondin the planning process, this site's potential of negatively iout ly n pacatng dhlegCity of Diamond Bar's residents' living environment is sign 1Y impacting Strategy 2.3.2 Add the following new paragraph "a.": a• Pursue a vanery of funding mechanisms for new development in addition to developer fees and construction by developers, including tax increment (redevelopment) financing. (page I-20) Strategy 4.2.2 Change to read: Seek annexation of unincorporated areas west o the including expansion of the adopted Sphere of Influence, where the following findings can be mad I-23) fCity, e. (page Strategy 4.2.3Add: Pursue discussions with the City of Industry regarding. annexing their Ur?+an Development Agency -owned acreage (Tres Herm anos Ranch) in Chino Hills. (page I-23 Under REVISED - 6/16/93 - L.,4ND USE MAP ) Property as open space. (page I-24): Designate MAP and deed restricted Mr. Terry Belanger RE: Draft Diamond Bar General Plan, dated 6/16/93 June 18, 1993 IN THE HOUSING ELEMENT: Under D. HOUSING AVAILABILITY, L Inventory of Land Suitable for Residential Development (page II -12): Change the last paragraph to read: "The reason for a lack of detail in the Diamond Bar land use inventory is that most of the large vacant properties remaining in the City are hilly with little infrastructure in place or immediately adjacent. The largest vacant parcel, called "Tres Hermans", is designated as "Agricultural" because there are no approved development or improvement plans at present. It is intended that specific housing projects within Tres Hermanos be built in conjunction with this plan's stated desire to bring a new limited enrollment institution of higher learning (e.g., University of California) campus and its associated mixed use area surrounding the 142 acre reclaimed water lake to this property. As such, housing projects within Tres Hermanos could be built at densities higher than 16 units per acre and at densities that would provide housing for all income segments of identified need." Under D. HOUSING AVAILABILITY, L Inventory of Land Suitable for Residential Developmen4 a. Residential Land Use Categories (page II -13): Add the following new paragraph to read: Mixed Use In conjunction with this plan's VISION STA TEMENT's stated desire to bring a new limited enrollment institution of higher learning (e.g., University of California) campus to that undeveloped area of the City known as Tres Hermanos Ranch, a combination ResidentiallRetail/Commercial land use category of Mixed Use (MIX) will be available for an as yet undefined area surrounding the associated 142 acre reclaimed water lake. As such, commercial projects which compliment and supplement these other planned projects within this area (e.g., Hotel, conference center, etc.) will be pursued Under n HOUSING AVAILABILITY, L Inventory of Land Suitable of Residential Development, C. Development Standards and Land Use Controls (page I1-15): Change the last paragraph to read: "It is much more realistic and cost effective for the City to plan that the majority of affordable housing to be built in Diamond Bar will be built on the Tres Hermans Ranch in conjunction with this plan's stated desire to bring a new limited enrollment institution of higher learning (e.g., University of California) campus and its associated mixed use area surrounding the 142 acre reclaimed water lake to this prop Th _The City of Diamond Bar believes that the combination of density bonuses and a City housing in lieu fund, along with use of State and federal programs will be sufficient to meet its proportionate share of low and moderate income housing needs. Strategy 1.1.12 Add: Actively promote plans to locate a limited enrollment institution of higher learning (e.g., a University of California campus) and the City of Industry s Urban Development Agency's plan to locate a 142 acre reclaimed water lake on Tres Hermanos Ranch in Diamond Bar. (page II -21) a. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (Le., The 1200 acre potable water lake, the High School and Tonner Canyon Scenic Highway). b. Promote the inclusion of mixed use zoning (retail/residentiallcommercial) on property surrounding the lake in order to promote economic development of the City while helping the City meet its existing housing needs as well as those associated with the new institution of higher learning. Mr. Terry Belanger RE: Draft Diamond Bar General Plan, dated 6/16/93 June 18, 1993 IN THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENT: DELETE existing Strategy 1.3.9. (page III -12) ADD new Strategies 1.3.9, 1.3.10, 1.3.11 and 1.3.12 as follows: 1.3.9 Pursue a cooperative program with the Pomona Unified School District to construct a high school in the City of Diamond Bar on Tres Herntanos Ranch. a. As part of the high school development pursue develop meeting & recreational facilities evelo ment of major joint use football/soccer stadium gymna(gsium, etc.). , auditorium, pool, ball fields, tennis courts, 1.3.10 Actively promote plans to locate a limited enrollment . a University of California campus) on Tres Herntanos Ranch to Diamond Bar. institution of higher learning (e.g., a. As art o the school develo ntent P f P , Pursue development of major joint use meeting &recreational facilities (e.g., auditorium, conference center, pool, ball fields, tennis courts, football/soccer stadium, gymnasium, etc.). b• Coordinate these plans with other plans for this ro e potable water lake, the acre 142 acre reclaimed w isplake, trtyheuHighhSchoo� and Tonner Canyon Scenic Highway). 1.3.11 Actively promote plans by the Metropolitan Water District and the City of Indus s Urban Development Agency to locate a 1200 acre potable water lake on lower Tres Hermanos Ranch in Chino Hills and Diamond Bar. a. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this reclaimed water lake, property (4e., The 142 acre the University, the High School and Tonner Canyon Scenic Highway). b• Promote the inclusion of public recreational access and activities iiz iliis hike s plans. 1 312 Actively promote plans rhe a 142 acre reclaimed water lake City of Industry's Urban Development Agency to locate on Tres Hermans Ranch in Diamond Bar. a Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (t: e., The 1200 acre potable water lake, the University, the High School Highway), and Tonner Canyon Scenic b• Promote the inclusion of public recreational access and activities in this lake's plans. Mr. Terry Belanger RE: Draft Diamond Bar General Plan, dated 6/16/93 June 18, 1993 IN THE PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENT: Under C. PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES ISSUES, (page VI -3): It is interesting that the first paragraph discusses the supposed need for an ill-defined Civic Center. I don't recall anyone during the Public Workshops arguing on behalf of this project. Additionally, I have yet to understand why the same arguments the Council voiced against a proposed University idea weren't also used against this proposed Civic Center idea. Or, better yet, why the same logic and arguments in favor of the Civic Center idea weren't used in favor of the University idea.... or, the lakes..... or the roads. This is where the question "Where's the (beef) vision?" most dramatically begs for an answer. DELETE existing Strategy 1.1.5.a (page VI -4) ADD new Strategies 1.1.5.a & 1.1.5.b as follows: (page VI -4) Strategy 1.1.5.a: Actively promote plans by the Metropolitan Water District and the City of Industry's Urban Development Agency to locate a 1200 acre potable water lake on lower Tres Hermanos Ranch in Chino Hills and Diamond Bar. 1. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (Le., The 142 acre reclaimed water lake, the University, the High School and Tonner Canyon Scenic Highway). 2. Promote the inclusion of public recreational access and activities in this lakes plans. Strategy 1.1.5.b: Actively promote plans by the City of Industry's Urban Development Agency to locate a 142 acre reclaimed water lake on Tres Hermanos Ranch in Diamond Bar. 1. Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property (Le., The 1200 acre potable water lake, the University, the High School and Tonner Canyon Scenic Highway). 2. Promote the 'inclitsion cTf public recreational access rand activities in this lake's plans. 3. Promote the inclusion of mixed use zoning (retaillresidential/comn:ercial) on property surrounding the lake. REVISE Strategy 1.3.1 as follows: (page VI -5) Strategy 1.3.1 Pursue a cooperative program with fhe Gity of industry aft the Pomona Unified School District to seevFe land and construct a high school in in the City of Diamond Bar on Tres Hermanos Ranch. As part of the high school development, pursue development of major joint use meeting & recreational facilities (e.g., auditorium, pool, ball fields, tennis courts, football/soccer stadium, gymnasium, etc.). 11 Mr. Terry Belanger RE: Draft Diamond Bar General Plan, dated 6/16/93 June 18, 1993 DELETE existing Strategy 1.4.2 (page VI -5) Note: system has no plans to locate a new campus in Southern California. Besides, we already have Cal State Fullerton in our local area and there is little The California State University and Colleges located this close to those existing Cal -State campuses. likelihood that a new Cs would and Cal -State campus would be ADD a new Strategy 1.4.2 as follows: (page VI -5) Strategy 1,4,2 Actively promote plans to loc (e.g, a University of California campus) e ata limited enrollment institution of higher learning on Tres Hern:anRanch in Diamond Bar. a' As Pan of the school develo ntent recreational facilities e. , p 'pursue development of major joint use meeting & ( g, actditoriun1, conference center, p004 ball fields, tennis courts, football/soccer stadium, gymnasium, etc.). b• Coordinate these plans with other plans for this property water lake, the 142 acre reclaimed water lake, acre pota Scenic Highway). the High Schoolnd,�nner Canyoln Respectfully, Mr. Gary L. Ncely 344 Can oecove Drive Diamond Bar, California 91765 909/861-6100 12 Mr. Terry Belanger RE: Draft Diamond Bar General Plan, dated 6/16/93 June 18, 1993 IN THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT: This is STILL A MESS. First of all, with the exception of the Housing Element (whose format is dictated by the State), all the other elements are divided into four basic subsections: Introduction, Existing Conditions, Major Issues and, then, Goals, Objectives and Strategies. I suggest this Element be completely reorganized and re- written to reflect a continuity of presentation with the rest of the General Plan. Everything you need to write a good Circulation Element is already here or in the Master Environmental Assessment document. It just needs to be reorganized and rewritten. The original Circulation Element was written by a separate consultant. It had a continuity of thought. Although it never got around to drawing a line on a map to show the proposed roads, it documented existing and foreseeable traffic conditions and, then, came to certain logical conclusions. The General Plan Advisory Committee didn't like the conclusions, so it left the documentation in, took the conclusions out and forwarded the document on to the Planning Commission. Not the Traffic Commission. The Planning Commission. The Traffic Commission had about three days to look at it before the Planning Commission discussed the document. The Traffic Commissioners were required to give their opinions regarding this Element before the Planning Commission as average citizens. The Planning Commission decided to reinstate the conclusions that the G.P.A.C, had taken out, but then, they illogically (supposedly) moved all of the documentation supporting those conclusions to the M.E.A. document. The net result is that the Council received a document that made no sense at all. (That doesn't exr!ain why the Council approved this mess. It just explains how it got this way.) The proposed chat;bt% to this Element shown in this Draft only compound the problem. Additionally, the map entitled V-1 (page V-12) is wrong. The arrows are in the wrong place and will probably stay that way until this Council owns up to its legal responsibility to DRAW THE LINES FOR THE PROPOSED ROADS ON THE MAP! Page V-1: Government Code Section 65302(b): A Circulation Element consisting of the general location and extent of existing and propOSed major thoroughfares, transportation routes, terminals, and other local public utilities and facilities, all correlated with the Land Use Element of the plan. Land Use Element Page I-2: B. REQUIREMENTS: State law requires that General Plans be comprehensive, internally consistent and long term........ Comprehensive: A General Plan must be a comprehensive planning document, covering not only the geographic area within the City boundaries, but also the areas adjacent to the City that bear a reasonable relationship to City planning. Areas outside of the City linlltS may include the actual Sphere of Influence, as adopted by L.A.F.C.O., or may be larger or different areas that create planning constraints on the City. 10 NO V,#, . 'MIN"W4 ONE;, 4.4 F1A it. NO V,#, . 'MIN"W4 ONE;, 4.4 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Mayor — Gary G. Miller Mayor Pro Tem — Phyllis E. Papen Councilman — John A. Forbing Councilman — Gary H. Wemer Councilman — Dexter D. MacBride City Council Chambers are located at: South Coast Air Quality Management District A uditonum 21865 East Copley Drive ease retain om srno In ea#ing or drin m m # e ounce am rs M EETING DATE: JUNE 29 , 19 9 3 Terrence L. Belanger General Plan City Manager Public Hearing Andrew V. Arczynski City Attorney MEETING TIME: 7:00 p.m. Lynda Burgess LOCATION: Board Hearing Room City Clerk AW, 21865 E. Copley Dr., Copies of staff reports or other writ#en documentation relating to each item referred tai an this;agenda are on file in the Office:of the City Clerk and are available for public inspection If you have questions regarding 46 4000. item,'please contact the City Clerk at (909j 860-2488 during businesshours. The City of Diamond Bar uses RECYCLED paper and encourages you to do the same. --7 L3 ex) -IV oz, 192c �eace-&l 14tlls led- P *7j--� ye -5y11 - 64 9 � / - q1-.7 (?cr 9)