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Home My WebLink About5/21/1992Next Resolution No. 92-13 WN 6ALIJ 13113 CON "TA-Faw W."11 SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT ROOM CC -2 21865 E. COPLEY DRIVE DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 May 21, .1992 CALL TO ORDER: 7:-,00 pm PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Chairman Flamenbaum, Vice ,Chairman MacBride, Grothe, Li and Meyer MATTERS F�20M THE AUDIENCE /,-PUBLIC COMMENTS: This is the time ` and place for the ..general,2'>public to addre s the members of the Planning Commissipn on any item that is' within tYieir .j zrisdiction, allowing the �puajA c an opportunity, to speak on non-public ' hearing`; and, non -agenda : ,items,. Please": complete a Speakers Card:"for the ' recording Secretary`(completion of this form :is voluntary) There': is a: five minute •maximum, time limit when addressing the�'Planning Commission. ".' OLD ;BUSI�'JESS: None NEW BUSINESS:' None ` CONTINUED •:BUBLIC HEPIRING z- 2 Dralt',Gener continued from ,May 18, 1992) }}'?,r r The,:Diamond Bar., Plan is a statement by local citizens of. what they: e$°1:A'-is; in tie best. interest of their _r community, =t - :serves as a ` blueprint for the type of " community .they desire for. the: future;, and provides the means by which•that future can be obtA hed. The General Plan:; expresses, in tlae .form of text, maps and illustrations, the policies and programs necessary to create and maintain a functional, healthful and desirable environment in which to work and live. The Diamond Bar General Plan will serve as a comprehensive strategy for the management of growth and change in our community throughout the next twenty years. The Proposed General Plan addresses both the incorporated city limits and its adopted sphere of influence. The Draft Environmental -Impact Report (DEIR) prepared -for the Diamond Bar General Plan addresses the environmental impacts created by the Plan as well as mitigation measures for the impacts. The Draft Diamond Bar General Plan incorporates the seven required general plan elements (land use, housing, open space, conservation, safety, noise, and circulation) into five major sections: The Plan for Public Services and Facilities The Plan for Resource Management (open Space, Conservation) The Plan for Public Health and Safety (Noise and Safety) The Plan for Physical Mobility (Circulation) The Plan for Community Development (Land Use, Housing) a. The focus of the May 21.. 1992, hearing will be to review the Plan for Community Development (Housing Element) and the Plan for Public Health and Safety (Noise Element). b. Update on status of the Plan for Physical Mobility (Circulation Element). ANNOUNCEMENTS: Staff Planning Commissioners ADJOURNMENT: 4. May 26, 1992, 7:00 p.m. for continuing review of the Plan for Community Development (Land Use Element). CITY OF DIAMOND BAR INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Chairman and Planning Commissioners FROM: James DeStefano, Community Development Dire SUBJECT: Review of the General Plan - Land Use and Hou ing Elements & Circulation Element MEETING DATE: May 21, 1992 DATE: May 19, 1992 The purpose of the May 21, 1992, public hearing is to continue public review of the entire General Plan with specific emphasis on the Plan for Community Development (Housing Element and Land Use ,Element). RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Planning Commission re -open the public hearing on the General Plan, receive testimony on and review the Plan for Community Development (Land Use and Housing Elements) and continue the public hearing. Please refer to the packet materials from Monday, May 18, 1992, Planning Commission Meeting. Time permitting, we will review the latest update of the Plan for Physical Mobility (Circulation Element). JDS\mco Attachments: Plan for Public Health and Safety (Noise Element) Plan for Physical Mobility it V. Goals, Objectives and Strategies Circulation goals, objectives and strategies have been assembled for the City of Diamond Bar to guide policy makers and City staff in the implementation of the Circulation Element. Goals describe the overall direction for circulation planning within the City, while objectives and implementation strategies were defined in response to each of those goals. Objectives are statements of accomplishments that the City will strive to achieve as part of the circulation planning process, while implementation strategies are actions used to actually achieve the objectives. The goals and objectives are presented in priority rank beginning with the most important, based on direction provided by the City. GOAL 1 Enhance the Environment of the City's Street Network. .>ah":> .:'oi ieiri":::: ` d> ":: the Intrusion of Regionally dente ...................................................... Commuter Traffic Through the City and Into Residential Neighborhoods. iflr+Cl Programs to Reinforce the Regional Transportation and Circulation System to Adequately Accommodate Regional Needs. ..' lc tt Objective 1.1 Assume responsibility :;:;;;; > :.:: ;::;;:;; ;>:.:<;: transDortation related planning and Strategies: Prior to permitting connection of roadways from adjacent jurisdictions into the City of Diamond Bar, ensure that regional benefits are not achieved at the expense of Diamond Bar residents and businesses. 1 Reorganized to conform more closely to other elements of General Plan. (Revised 4-10.92) CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PLAN FOR PHYSICAL MOBILITY' Revised 3-19-92, 410-92 and 5-15-92 3369ZDB0rcE1.Ch4 D-1 Objective 1.2 Strategies: 4-1(!-YZ) 1.1.3 Solicit federal and state funds to area Balance the need for free traffic flow on City arterials with economic realities, environmental and aesthetic considerations. 1.2.1 Prepare programs traffic control measures 1.2.2 Maintain flexibility in the cross sections and configuration of streets within topographically rugged or environmentally sensitive areas. street ;gea ana rural areas maintain flexibi so as to maintain the rural auality. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PLAN FOR PHYSICAL MOBILITY Revised 3-19-92,4-10-92 and 5-15-92 33699.DBCircEl.0 4 D-2 Objective 1. 3 Maintain the integrity of residential neighborhoods. "' .rscouraga through traffic. Strategies: 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.3.3 Prevent the creation of new ...... road way connections which WON adversely impact the character of existing residential - ---- - -- -------- Implement neighborhood traffic Fontrol programs to reduce and divert ms goI ........... MRWES"I"J" new developments and their access points in such a .L way that Pi cap"diftJ"!" 10C............. residential streets O'll' 02:1 VOW CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PLAN FOR PHYSICAL MOBILITY Revised 3-19-92,4-10-92 and 5-15-92 33697.DBCYrcE1.Ch4 D-3 GOAL 2 Provide a Balanced Transportation System for the Safe and Efficient Movement of People, Goods and Services Throughout the City in a Manner Which Will Protect and ................. Maintain thea A", Quality of Life Which is Diamond Bar. .................. :1 Objective 2.1 Maximize the use of alternative transportation modes and R.A..'........6 40 5 within and through the City, and decrease reliance on: -.single- passenger automobiles. Strategies: ...... .. . ....... J. 2.1.1. Maximize the of public transit . . . . . . . . . . . . ... ................................ ---................. ............... service. w 2.1.2 Investigate the feasibility of establishing a local transit system. 2.1.3 Support privately funded local transit systems for commute ItU'aintain a local transit system for seniors and youths. 2.1 Pursue a cooperative effort with Caltrans and regional transit W .....•::{::•.:::::::::.:>::::::{ . . . . . . t . .......... .. . . . o expand existing "Ra, park-and-ride facilities at the interchange of SR -57 and SR -60. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PLAN FOR PHYSICAL MOBILITY Revised 3-19-92, 4-10-92 and 5-15-92 3369ZDBarcE1.Ch4 D-4 Expand and maintain the system of bicycle routes residential areas to major community attractions. ON 21."1 Pursue a cooperative program :::::::t «I "... . I .:.:>..::.:: . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ........................... to provide access . .... .. . .... ... ..... . .. ... .. ............. . I regional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diamond Bar residents to a regional light rail system. bs§R 2.1. Objective 3.1 Strategies: Establish a functional classification system for rtiyttfie>#y 3#t 3.1.1 at A -A ffi D or bett( to the extent possible. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PLAN FOR PHYSICAL MOBILITY Revised 3-19-92,4-10-92 and 5-15-92 3369ZDB0rcE1. a4 D-5 3.1.Improve arterial mid -block segments to provide average daily service levels of "C" or better to prevent use of local and collector streets as alternate routes Improve intersections in the City which currently provide peak hour traffic service levels worse than "D" where feasible within existing right-of-way and where no__ significant environmental _ impact would result. 3.1.4 Develop a ro ram for all public roadways 3.1.5 Develop a program to expand and maintain pedestrian access routes throughout the City. Objective 3.2 I rave the sae and � >A=4 M+4 utilization J mP safety of existing transportation facilities. :;..;:;:>: >::.:.:;:::;:. >:: ,<:: ; ,...:............:...... .. ,:.,:..;... «•:«p 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 Consider the addition of lanes CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PLAN FOR PHYSICAL MOBILITY Revised 3-19-92, 4-10-92 and 5-15-92 33697.DBOrcE1. 04 D-6 Objective 3.3 Explore all available opportunities and mechanisms for funding transportation IN :.. improvements. >• 3.3.1 All new development shall be required to provide reasonable nS1• .y,., ....vx.:.• .Svrrv:.SS:..na; mitigation measures or pay traffic impact fees. 1_' GOAL 4 ProvidSupply of Parking .e Meet the Needs for Both Residents and Commercial Businesses. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PLAN FOR PHYSICAL MOBILITY Revised 3-19-92, 410-92 and 5-15-92 3369ZDBarcEI.Ch4 D"7 Strategies: 4.1 t ::;:;:: the provision of preferential parking for high occupancy vehicles wherever possible. 4.2 ...: nv:: x...:::.:.:::.: v.: ni: ii::<ti}}w:: •.: x::r: ,v:nxnu»w,,:: {:im},vnv:: nve •.v.,,v:. �:.v.::: .:::n•4i}:.}.�'•..•`}.'l: n,,., .r.'. ,; :.,.:. +'•. ....... _ .... .__.._.... ...._..___. ..._. _.. ::::::::::::::.. �. �:. ........x. ;•.� .4}}}}}}}}: •...... is iv:::nn..... n:::::.. ....:::x::: x:,::: ri::: v...: h;.}w; w . .: ...: .: .. ....... }v:. �.�...•:.::.:..:::::.r..::::.: "::: vv•:::•::}}: }:ii}}"v�:}': transportation demand management programs. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PLAN FOR PHYSICAL MOBILITY Revised 3-19-92, 4-10-92 and 5-15-92 33697.DBGYrcE1.Q4 D-8 IST® E OF ADJOURNMENT (Due to rack of Quorum) Notice is hereby given that due to lack of a quorum for the August 24, 1992, Regular Meeting of the Diamond Bar Planning Commission, said meeting has been adjourned to September 14, 1992, at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of the South Coast Air Quality Management District at 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. s DeStefano, Corimunit§ Development Director of Diamond Bar !! Dated: August 20, 1992 Next Resolution No. 92-18 J A ' 717-1-11tev , I'll- I k 7) r I k 7� 1 � RSICI M, SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT AUDITORIUM 21865 E. COPLEY DRIVE DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 August 24, 1992 CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 pm PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Chairman Flamenbaum, Vice Chairman MacBride, Grothe, Li and Meyer MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: This is the time and place for the general public to address the members of the Planning Commission on any item that is within their jurisdiction, allowing the public an opportunity to speak on non-public hearing and non -agenda items. Please com-plete a Speaker's Card for the recording Secretary (completion of this 4 - CONSENT CALENDAR: The following items listed on the consent calendar are considered routine and are approved by a single motion. Consent calendar items may be removed from the agenda by request of the Commission only: 1. Minutes of August 10, 1992 OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: 2. Planned Sign Program No. 92-01 A request to develop a Planned Sign Program for a commercial shopping center and the approval of three additional wall signs and a canopy sign. Location: Sunset Village, 1241 S. Grand Avenue, Diamond Bar, Applicant: Brilliant Signs Inc., 1648 N. O'Donnell Way, Orange Property Owner: A & J Properties c/o D.W.A. Smith & Co., 1300 Quail St. #106, Newport Beach, CA 92660 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS: 3. Conditional Use Permit No. 89-528 (1) and Development Review No. 92-03 continued from July 13, 1992 A request for approval to amend an existing CUP. The applicant is requesting to construct a new Burger King Restaurant with drive-thru facilities. The building will be approximately 3,600 square feet and the site is approximately 53,289 square feet in size. A sign plan will also be reviewed as a part of this application. Property Address: 525 S. Grand Avenue, Diamond Bar Applicant: Russel Hand, Tedrus Properties Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration 4. ZCA No. 92-02 (Hillside Management Ordinance) : Continued from August 10, 1992 A City initiated request to adopt Hillside Management Standards. 5. ZCA No. 92-03 (Commercial Manufacturing Zone Amendments): Continued from August 10, 1992 A City initiated request to amend certain provisions of Title 22 *of the Los Angeles County Code, as heretofore adopted by the City of Diamond Bar, pertaining to the CM (Commercial Manufacturing) Zone (Section 22.28.230 et.al.) PUBLIC HEARINGS: 6. Conditional Use Permit 92-5/DevelopmentReview 92-02 A request for approval to demolish the existing Arco gasoline service station and to construct a new 2,700 square feet, 24 hour AM/PM mini -mart. The proposed convenience store use will provide the sale of gasoline and miscellaneous products including the sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption. The .89 acre site is in the Commercial Planned Development Zone (CPD). The Development Review application is required for all new commercial construction to determine architectural compatability. PROPERTY LOCATION: 3302 S. Diamond Bar Blvd. APPLICANT: Gary Simning 25051 Grissom Rd. Laguna Hills, CA 92653 PROPERTY OWNER: Atlantic Richfield 17315 Studebaker Rd. Cerritos, CA INFORMATION: No items ANNOUNCEMENTS: --00 Staff Planning Commissioners ADJOURNMENT: September 14, 1992 -4d;1 File re iewe by on and is ready for ..,mnning File reviewed by onand is ready fbr- destrucWn by City Cie*