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AGENDA
Monday, January 9, 1995
6:00 P.M.
General Plan Public Hearing
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Auditorium
21865 East Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, California
Interim Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Eileen R. Ansari
Phyllis E. Papen
Clair W. Harmony
Gary G. Miller
Gary H. Werner
City Manager Terrence L. Belanger
Interim City Attorney Michael Montgomery
City Clerk Lynda Burgess
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YOU ARE GIVING YOUR PERMISSION TO BE TELEVISED.
Next Resolution No. 95-02
Next Ordinance No. 02(1995)
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Interim Mayor Ansari
ROLL CALL: Council Members Harmony,
Miller, Werner, Mayor Pro Tem
Papen and Interim Mayor Ansari
PUBLIC HEARING:
2.1 ADOPTION OF THE GENERAL PLAN: The General Plan is a
statement of goals, objectives and strategies 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 20 years.
It is the most significant tool utilized by the
community to ensure a balanced, comfortable environment
in which to live and work. It represents the community's
view of its future and serves as the "blueprint" to
define the long term character of the City. In January,
1994 the City Council appointed a General Plan Advisory
Committee to develop the Draft General Plan. In July the
Planning Commission began its public review of the
documents. On October 17, 1994, the Planning Commission
concluded its review and recommended adoption of the 1994
General Plan.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City
Council receive a presentation from staff on the
Introduction and Resource Management Element Sections,
open the public hearing, receive testimony and continue
the public hearing.
Requested by: Community Development Director
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
4. ADJOURNMENT:
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA NO. o;2
TO: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager
MEETING DATE: January 9, 1995 REPORT DATE: January 5, 1995
FROM: James DeStefano, Community Development Director
TITLE: 1994 General Plan
SUMMARY: The General Plan is a statement of goals, objectives and strategies 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 20 years. It is the most significant tool utilized by the community to ensure
a balanced, comfortable environment in which to live and work. It represents the community's view of its
future and serves as the "blueprint" to define the long term character of the City. In January, 1994, the City
Council appointed a General Plan Advisory Committee to develop the Draft General Plan. In July, the
Planning Commission began its public review of the documents. On October 17, 1994, the Planning
Commission concluded its review and recommended adoption of the 1994 General Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council receive a presentation from staff on the
Introduction and Resource Management Elements, open the public hearing, receive public testimony and
continue the public hearing.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:X Staff Report
_ Resolution(s)
_ Ordinances(s)
_ Agreement(s)
Other
EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: Library
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST:
_ Public Hearing Notification
_ Bid Specification (on file in City Clerk's Office)
1.
Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed
_ Yes _ No
by the City Attorney?
N/A
2.
Does the report require a majority or 4/5 vote?
MAJORITY
3.
Has environmental impact been assessed?
_x Yes _ No
4.
Has the report been reviewed by a Commission?
_ Yes No
Which Commission?
5.
Are other departments affected by the report?
Yes _ No
Report discussed with the following affected departments:
ALL
REVIEWED BY:
Terrence L. langer " , r�i�neerr ��/ James DeStefano ,
City Manage Assistant City Manager Community Development Director
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
AGENDA NO.
MEETING DATE: January 9, 1995
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager
SUBJECT: Adoption of the General Plan
ISSUE STATEMENT: State law requires the preparation and adoption of a
comprehensive, long term General Plan for the
physical development of all property within the City
and any land outside its boundaries which bears
relation to its planning. The Draft 1994 General
Plan contains a statement of development policies
and includes diagrams, tables, maps, and text
setting forth goals, objectives and strategies. The
City Council has received the recommendations of the
Planning Commission and will begin its review of the
1994 General Plan.
BACKGROUND:
On November 29, 1994 the City Council began the public hearing adoption
process for the General Plan. The City Council received a presentation
on the General Plan including its purpose, significance, components, and
the process utilized to craft the documents. The City Council
established a hearing schedule for review of the Plan beginning with the
Introduction and the Resource Management Element.
Introduction:
The Introduction section discusses the purpose of the General Plan, State
requirements, City history, and the community participation process. The
Introduction outlines the organization of the General Plan and describes
its documents.
The Introduction contains a "Vision Statement" combining the hopes and
aspirations of the community with the practical reality of preparing for
the social, economic, and physical needs that lie ahead. The Vision
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Statement is the starting point of the General Plan because it serves as
a means of defining the overall scope and emphasis of the Plan. The
components of the Diamond Bar Vision include the following
characteristics.
Retention of the rural/ country living community
character.
Preservation of open space resources.
Reduction of regional traffic impacts on local
streets.
Promotion of viable commercial activity.
Provision of well maintained, attractive housing
which accommodates all people.
Creation of a community environment which nurtures
social, cultural, religious, educational and
recreational opportunities for its citizens.
The General Plan is based upon these major components of the community
vision for its future. The goals, objectives, and strategies as outlined
within the General Plan support the Vision Statement. Approval of the
Vision Statement is the necessary first step in the adoption of the
General Plan for the community.
Resource Manaqement Element
The Resource Management Element as described within Section III of the
General Plan is comprised of the State mandated Open Space Element and
Conservation Element. The Open Space Element is required pursuant to
Government Code Section 65302 (e) and details plans and measures for
preserving open space for natural resources, the managed production of
resources, and active and passive recreational areas. The Conservation
Element pursuant to Government Code Section 65302 (d) addresses the
conservation, development, and use of natural resources, including trees,
water, soil, visual features, and mineral deposits.
Resource Management issues include open space and visual resources,
biological resources, parks and recreation, water, energy, solid waste,
agriculture, and mineral resources. The most significant community issues
within this element are those related to open space, visual resources,
biological resources and parks and recreation.
Diamond Bar is known as a master planned community developed upon,
within, and adjacent to hillside slopes and ridges providing a
distinctive visual identity for the City. A portion of the City's sphere
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of influence contains a "Significant Ecological Area" due to its
extensive stands of riparian, oak, and walnut woodland. The City and its
sphere of influence contain several areas with identified biological
resources. Pressure for development of the remaining vacant land
combined with the desire to maintain the existing environment
necessitates a careful balance of development and preservation policy.
The City needs to determine which areas of open space (including those
with biological or visual resources) should be preserved and what means
to use to assure their protection.
There exist a number of recreational opportunities within the region
available to residents. Over 470 acres of identified public and private
recreational facilities have been developed within Diamond Bar. However,
of the 135 acres owned by the City, only 59 acres are developed for the
community's 54,500 residents.
Although school sites are utilized for a portion of the residents'
recreational needs, Citywide there is a significant deficiency in active
parkland to support the existing and future population of the City. The
National Park and Recreation Association standard of 5 acres of parkland
per 1000 residents means that the City should currently have
approximately 272 acres of developed parkland and ultimately require 285
acres to support a buildout population of 57,000 residents.
The policy issues incorporate the need to plan for the growing demands of
local residents through the utilization of existing facilities and the
necessity to plan for additional recreational facilities.
PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW
The General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC)
have reviewed the Introduction and Resource
to the former General Plan are identified
GPAC's recommended changes were reviewed by
Commission recommends adoption of the
Management Element as presented.
PREPARED BY:
James DeStefano
Community Development Director
and the Planning Commission
Management Element. Changes
within the text of the Plan.
the Planning Commission. The
Introduction and Resource
PLEASE NOTE: Please refer to the Resource Management Element of the
General Plan starting on page III -l; also Sections II -D, H, K, M, N, O,
P and S of the Master Environmental Assessment; and the OPR guidelines
within the REFERENCE MATERIAL booklet.
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PLEASE BRING YOUR COPIES OF
THE GENERAL PLAN
and corresponding
REFERENCE MATERIALS
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Document 1: Draft General Plan
dated October 17, 1994
Document 2: Master Environmental
Assessment
Document 3: Environmental
Impact Report
Document 4: City Council Public Hearing
REFERENCE MATERIAL
dated November, 1994
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING4
AND AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS.
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR )
The Diamond Bar City Council will hold a General Plan Public
Hearing at the South Coast Air Quality Management District
Auditorium, located at 21865 E. Copley Dr., Diamond Bar,
California at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, January 9, 1995.
Items for consideration are listed on the attached agenda.
I, LYNDA BURGESS, declare as follows:
I am the City Clerk in the City of Diamond Bar; that a copy
of the Notice for the General Plan Public Hearing of the Diamond
Bar City Council, to be held on January 9, 1995 was posted at
their proper locations.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the
State of California that the foregoing is true and correct and
that this Notice and Affidavit was executed this 6th day of
January, 1995, at Diamond Bar, California.
/s/ Lvnda Burgess
Lynda Burgess, City Clerk
City of Diamond Bar
THIS MEETING I5 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:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
2. PUBLIC BEARING:
Next Resolution No. 95-02
Next Ordinance No. 02(1995)
6:00 P.M.
Interim Mayor Ansari
Council Members Harmony,
Miller, Werner, Mayor Pro Tem
Papen and interim Mayor Ansari
2.1 ADOPTION OF THE GENERAL PLAN: The General Plan is a
statement of goals, objectives and strategies 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 20 years.
It is the most significant tool utilized by the
community to ensure a balanced, comfortable environment
in which to live and work. It represents the community's
view of its future and serves as the "blueprint" to
define the long term character of the City. In January,
1994 the City Council appointed a General Plan Advisory
Committee to develop the Draft General Plan. In July the
Planning Commission began its public review of the
documents. On October 17, 1994, the Planning Commission
concluded its review and recommended adoption of the 1994
General Plan.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City
Council receive a presentation from staff on the
Introduction and Resource Management Element Sections,
open the public hearing, receive testimony and continue
the public hearing.
Requested by: Community Development Director
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
4. ADJOURNMENT:
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