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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
PLANNING COMIVIISSION AGENDA
Monday, October 17, 1994
Next Resolution No. 9421
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Chairman David Meyer, Vice Chairwoman
Lydia Plunk, Bruce. Flamenbaum, Don Schad and Franklin Fong
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC CONIlAENTS:
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 complete a Speaker's Card for the
recordins_Secretary (Completion of this form is voluntary) There is a five minute maximum time
limit when addressing the Planning Commission
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Adoption of the 1994 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 the City Council appointed a General Plan Advisory
Committee to develop the Draft General Plan. Fifteen public
meetings have been conducted to identify key planning issues and
define General Plan policy. The results have been forwarded to the
Planning Commission for consideration.
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The purpose of the October 17, 1994 public hearing is to conclude
the review of the General Plan and to adopt a. Resolution
recommending approval of the document and forward the document
to the City Council.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Planning
Commissionopen thepublichearing, receive a -presentation from
staff, receive public testimony, close the public hearing, and adopt
Planning Commission Resolution No. 94 -XX recommending approval
of the document to the City Council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2. Conditional Use Permit No. 94-3
This is a request to relocate an existing dry cleaning plant which
provides retail services to other dry. cleaners as well as the general
public. The dry cleaner is moving to a different unit within the same
commerical center located on the northeast corner of Grand Avenue
in the Ralphs Center.
Property Location: 1164 Diamond Bar Blvd., Diamond Bar, CA
91765
Applicant: Nikko Capital Corporation, 3961 Mac Arthur Blvd., Ste
105, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Property Owner: Same
Environmental Determination: Pursuant to the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has
determined that this project requires a Negative Declaration.
RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends that the Planning
Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 94-3, with Findings
of Fact and conditions.
3. Variance No: 94-2
A request to construct a new three story single family residence in
excess of the maximum 35ft. height limit.
Property Location: 1553 Deer Crossing, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
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Applicant: Frank Piermarini, 2100 Reservoir, Pomona, CA 91766
Property Owner: Jeff and Regina Jan 1553 Deer Crossing, Diamond
Bar, CA 91765
Environmental Determination: Pursuant to the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has
determined that his project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to §
15303 Class 3(a).
RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends that the Planning
Commission open the public hearing, receive testimony, and adopt a
Resolution of Denial.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS:
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
ADJOURNMENT: October 24, 1994
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Chairman and Planning Commissioners
FROM: Ann J. Lungu, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT: Planning Commission Review ofthe1994 Draft
General Plan and Commission Packet
DATE: October 13, 1994
The Monday, October 17, 1994 Planning Commission meeting will be
the Commission's final review -of the 1994 Draft General Plan
before recommending approval of the document to City Council.
Please bring your copy of the 1994 Draft General Plan,
Environmental Impact Report, and Master Environmental Assessment
document to the meeting.
As you know, the October 10, 1994 Planning Commission did not meet
due to a lack of quorum. As a result, Conditional Use Permit No.
94-3 and Variance No. 94-2 will be reviewed at the October 17,
1994 meeting. Please bring your October 10, 1994 packet, in its
entirety, to the meeting.
Please feel free to contact staff at (909) 396-5676 should you
have any questions, comments, or need additional information.
See you on Monday.
RESOLUTION NO. 94 -XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ADOPT
THE 1994 DRAFT GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR AND CERTIFY THE ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT RELATED THERETO.
Recitals
1. on April 18, 1989,the City of Diamond Bar was
established as a duly organized municipal organization
of the State of California.
2. The City of Diamond Bar heretofore initiated proceedings
to adopt a General Plan pursuant to Title 7, Division I
of the California Government Code, Sections 65360 and
65361.
3. Pursuant to Section 65361, of the California Government
Code, opportunities were provided for community
participation throughout the process' of creating the
General Plan by the formation of a General Plan Advisory
Committee (GPAC). Said GPAC was appointed by the
Diamond Bar City Council to recommend components of the
proposed 1994 Draft General Plan, and held 15 public
hearings commencing January 11, 1994 and concluding on
June 30, 1994
4. The Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar has
conducted duly noticed public hearings with regard to
the Diamond Bar 1994 Draft General Plan. The public
hearings commenced on July 11, 1994 .and were continued
to .the following dates: July 16, July 18, July 25,
August 1, August 8, August 15, August 23, August 30,
September 12, September 22, September 26, September 27,
and finally concluded on October 17, 1994. In the
course of the public hearings, the Planning Commission
received and deliberated upon written and oral testimony
from members of the public, City staff, State agencies,
local agencies, consultants and boards and commission of
the City.
5. The Planning Commission considered, individually and
collectively, the six sections. comprising the City of
Diamond Bar's 1994 Draft General Plan, the related
appendices and the draft Environmental Impact Report
prepared in respect to the 1994 Draft General Plan. The
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1994 Draft General Plan incorporates the seven mandat
elements established in Government Code Section 6530F*1C*,,
into six components, specifically:
a. The Land Use Element;
b. The Housing Element;
C. The Resource Management Element (Open Space, and
Conservation Elements)
d. The Public Health and Safety Element (Noise and
Safety Element);
e. The Circulation Element:
f. The Public Services and Facilities Element.
5. The Planning Commission has, in response to its analysis
of the testimony presented, and pursuant to its
deliberations, caused modifications to the 1994 Draft
General Plan to be implemented. The Planning commission
is recommending the 1994 Draft General Plan, as amended,
and the Environmental Impact Report related thereto, to
the City Council of Diamond Bar for its approval and
adoption.
6. All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this
Resolution have occurred.
Resolution
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the
Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
1. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that
all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of
this Resolution are true and correct.
2. The Planning Commission hereby finds and determines
that:
a. The six components of the 1994 Draft General Plan
completely address the mandatory elements, -and the
,mandatory legal contents required therein,
pursuant to California Government Code Section
65302 and all other applicable statutes;
b. The 1994 Draft General Plan, as amended, is
informational, readable, and available to the
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public pursuant 'to California Government
Section 65357;
C. The six components are internally consistent with
California Government Code Section 65300.5.
d. The 1994 Draft General Plan, as amended, is
consistent with the State of California policies,
rules, regulations, and guidelines;
e. The 1994 Draft General Plan covers all territory
within the corporate boundaries of the City of
Diamond Bar and further, incorporates all lands
outside the corporate boundaries of the Ci ' ty of
Diamond Bar which the Planning commission has
judged to bear a reasonable relationship to
Diamond Bar's planning activities pursuant to
California Government Code Section 65300;
f. The 1994 Draft General Plan is long term in
perspective pursuant to California Government Code
Section 65300;
9- The 1994 Draft General Plan reasonably addresses
all local relevant issues and concerns currently
identified.
3. The Planning Commission certifies that the Environmental
Impact Report was completed in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as
amended, and the Guidelines promulgated thereunder, the
Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the
information contained in said Environmental Impact
Report and that said Environmental Impact Report
reflects the independent judgment of the City of Diamond
Bar and recommends that the City Council so find and
certify.
4. The Planning Commission recommends that the Council of
the City of Diamond Bar approve and adopt the 1994 Draft
General Plan, as amended by this Commission, attached
hereto as Exhibit "A", as the General Plan of the City
of Diamond Bar.
The Secretary of the Planning Commission shall:
a. Certify to the adoption of this Resolution.; and
b. Transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the City
Council forthwith.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS THE 17TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1994,
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
BY:
David Meyer, Chairman
I, James DeStefano, Secretary of the Planning Commission of
the City of Diamond Bar, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted, at a regular
meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 17th day of
October, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: [COMMISSIONERS:]
NOES: [COMMISSIONERS:)
ABSENT: [COMMISSIONERS:]
ABSTAIN: [COMMISSIONERS:]
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