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Home My WebLink About05/25/1999MAY 259 1999 Copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to agenda items are on file in the Plann' Division of the Dept. of Community & Development Services� located at 21660 E Copley Drive, Suite I and are available for public inspection. If you have questions regarding an agenda item, please call (909) 396-5676 during regular business hours. In an effort to comply with the requirements of Title 11 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Diamond Bar requires that any person in need of any type of special equipment, assistance or accommodation(s) in order to communicate at a City public meeting must inform the Dept. of Community & Development Services at (909) 396-5676 a minimum of 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting, I ! FV�&LW-ACMNDXGW Please refrain from smoking, eating or drinking in the Auditorium fke City of Diamond Bar uses recycfei paper and encourages you to do the same. 11 -0- : - - The meetings of the Diamond Bar Planning Commission are open to the public. A member of the public may address the Commission on the subject of one or more agenda items and/or other items of which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Diamond Bar Planning Commission. A request to address Commission should be submitted in writing it the public hearing, to the Secretary of the Commission. As a general rule the opportunity for public comments will take place at the discretion of the Chair. However, in order u f1"�'R-kCn-rw-?Y time the item is called on the calendar. The Chair may limit individual public input to five minutes on any item; or the Chair may limit the total amount of time allocated for public testimony based on the number of people requesting to speak and the business of the Commission. Individuals are requested to conduct themselves in a professional and buisinesslike manner. Comments and questions are welcome so that all points of view are considered prior to the Commission making recommendations to the staff and City Council. In accordance with Government Code Section 54954.3(a) the Chair may from time to time dispense with public comment on items previously considered by the Commission. In accordance with State Law (Brown Act), all matters to be acted on by the Comniission must be posted at'least 72 hours prior to the Commission meeting. In case of emergenct or when a subject matter arises subsequest to the posting of the agenda, upon making certain findings, the Commission may act on item that is not on the posted agenda. INFORMATION RELATING To AGEDMAS AND ACEIONS OF Agendas for Diamond Bar Planning Commission meetings are prepared by the Planning Division of the Community and Development Services Department. Agendas are available 72 hours prior to the meeting at City Hall and the public library, and may be accessed by personal computer at the number below. Every meeting of the Plannig Commission is recorded on cassette tapes and duplicate tapes are available for a nominal charge. ADA REQUIREMENTS A cordless microphone is available for those persons with mobility impairments who cannot access the public speaking area. The service of the cordless microphone and sign language interpreter services are available by giving notice at least three business days in advance of the meeting. Please telephone (909)396-5676 between 8:00a.m. and 5:00p.m. Monday through Friday. HELEF-UL PHIONIE DWMBEM Copies of Agenda, Rules of the Commission, Cassette Tapes of Meetings (909) 396-5676 Computer Access to Agendas (909) 860 -LINE General Agendas (909) 396-5676 email: info&i.diamond-bar.cams 1. ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Chairman Steve Tye, Vice Chairman Steve Nelson, George Kuo, Joe McManus and Joe Ruzicka. "1000FTFV@4*M 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 recording Secretary (Completion of this form is volunlgry). There is a five-minute maximum time limit when addressina the Planning Commission. EXIMMEEWME 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: 4.1 Minutes: May 11, 1999 5. OLD BUSINESS: None 7.1 Conditional Use Permit No. 98-7, Development Review No. 98-12 and Varionce No. 99-2 (pursuant Code Section Chapters 22.58, 22.48 and 22.54) is a request to construct an automated car wash. The wash will consist of the following: a wash tunnel; retail sales boutique, approximately 2,089 square fe three -bay lube center, 1,140 square feet; detail center with office, approximately 1,467 square feet; si bay auto service center, approximately 4,150 square feet; fuel dispensers; vacuum, queuing and drying I d:\\agenda\p1anning\rnay1 1-99 5/11/99 PC Agenda — Page I areas; two platforms to display new car sales; and retaining wall ' with a maximum height of 18 feet. The VCUMMA, AO A"U%.,OL-,U LAW., LU U116, 1VL"H1% W4111 b LAU1r,11L M UA6Ubb V.L I b1A 1r.UL. k%-U11L111UrU IrUM IVIUY 11, 1999.) PROPERTY ADDRESS: It I I P.O. Box 4655 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has determined dig a Negative Declaration is required for this project. According to CEQA Section 15070, Negative Declaration No. 9.9-3 has been prepared. The Negative Declaration review period concluded on April 24, 1999. C -it'" KI)VIWINA's wt*�'O) oil 141q) RNA 11 1114MOV01-11M 10) My's),111 to REM M.&O.ItIol I M-ni?, fill 0 - F1 , , , I I M I N I K, - I 10.1 Public Hearing dates for future projects. COMMITTEE COMMUNITY/CIVIC CENTER TASK FORCE DISPLAY/ ia4i�h Thursday, May 27, 1999 — 7:00 P.M. AOMDBoard Hearine R Monday, May 31, 1999 City Hall Closed "A '0- W d:\\agenda\p1annJng\may1 1-99 5/11/99 PC Agenda — Page 2 ADMINISTRATIVE DEVELOPMENT Tuesday, June 8, 1999 - 6:00 P.M. A nA A -M A - A 11 9 4-4, V "�4- 0 1 11 1 i TOVVFN HALL MEETING: (Proposed Lanterman Development unrum I IN 101 N V 101 11 =11- =—� I M-1- - W-1 41 "Wril", 51�1 00SHMAUKIN Saturday, June 12, 1999 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon June 14, 1999 - 6:3 0 P.M. "ut 21865 E. Copley Drive 5,th ANNUAL CONCERT IN TBE PARKS: Wednesday, June 16, 1999 - 6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M (First in the series of 10 concerts) "Southland Band" (contemporary music) Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs R d:\\agenda\p1anning\rnay1 1-99 5111199 PC Agenda — Page 3 AWfUTES OF THE CITY OF DLAMOND BAR REGULAR YMETING OF THE PLANNING COM13HSSION Vice Chairman Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management Auditorium, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. Present: Vice Chairman Steve Nelson, and Commissioners George Kuo, Joe McManus and Joe Ruzicka. Chairman Steve Tye was excused from the meeting. Also Present: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; Ann Lungu, Associate Planner; Linda Smith, Development Services Assistant; Sonya Joe, Development Services Assistant; and Stella Marquez; Administrative Secretary. JI 1 ''1' 1 01", 1 F V i�� a I -', M, 2 4 1; rITErF, I B!"Ifil � I i I 11 1 '1 1 ' ' '' I Minutes of April 27, 1999. C/Ruzicka moved, C/Kuo seconded, to approve the minutes of April 27, 1999, as presented. Motion carried 4-0 with Chair/Tye being absent. OLD BUSINESS: None 1. Comprehensive Sign Program No. 99-3 (pursuant to Code Section 22.36.060) is a request to install two wall signs and one monument for the new L.A. Fitness project that was approved by the Planning Commission on April 28, 1998. dAVninutes\pcVW1 I 1999.doc L.A. Fitness 100 Bayview Circle Suite 400it, Newport Beach, CA 92660 AssocPALungu presented staff s report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Comprehensive Sign Program No. 99-3, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. r I report t7f"#�;'t Tym =7 and concurs with the conditions of approval. He asked for the Commission's approval. Following discussion, C/Ruzicka moved, C/McManus seconded, to approve Comprehensive Sign Program No. 99-3, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as fisted within the resolution. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Kuo, McManus, Ruzicka, VC/Nelson None Chair/Tye 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 98-7, Development Review No. 98-12, and Variance No. 99-2 (pursu to Code Section Chapters 22.58, 22.48 and 22.54) is a request to construct an automated car wash. The wash will consist of the following: A wash tunnel; retail sales boutique, approximately 2,089 square fe three -bay lube center, 1, 140 square feet; detail center with office, approximately 1,467 square feet; six -b auto service center, approximately 4,150 square feet; fuel dispensers; vacuum, queuing and drying areas; t platforms to display new car sales, and retaining wall with a maximum height of 18 feet. The Variance requested due to the retaining wall's height in excess of six feet. (Continued from April 27, 1999.) PROPERTY ADDRESS: 515 S. Grand Avenue Diamond Bar, CA 91765 PROPERTY OWNER/ Mathew Tachdjian APPLICANT: Col-Arn Properties, LLC P.O. Box 4655 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 rom"181,111 dAVninutes\pc\may1 I 1999.dDe PVINISWWE�� Thom Pruitt, on behalf of the aplificant, stated that matters of concern stated during the April 27, 1999, meeting have been discussed with staff. The applicant wishes additional time to prepare a comprehensive response to those matters of concem. W111111111 , , - -ii 11 1 11 1 - 1 11 A ii 1, - ; I -1ii I I MMI i 1-1111111111111 In 117, It, wtz-f-tru m C/McManus moved, C/Ruzicka seconded, to continue Conditional Use Permit No. 98-7, Development Review No. 98-12, and Variance No. 99-2, to May 25, 1999. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, McManus, Ruzicka, VC/Nels NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Chair/Tye 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 99-1, Development Review No. 99-1, Comprehensive Sign Program 99-1, and Variance 99-4 (pursuant to Code Section 22.58, 22.48, 22.36 and 22.52) is a request to construct i 4,794 square foot combined commercial fast food restaurant with a gasoline service station. The proposed combined commercial development will include: Indoor restaurant; drive-thru; convenience food store; and six multi -dispensers under service station canopy. Furthermore, the applicant is requesting a Comprehensive Sign Program which includes wall signs, two monument signs, directional signs and a pole sign. The variance is requested for the proposed 62 foot 10 inch high pole sign. (Continued from April 27, 1999.) VVINWN.'re-11 W11-67,91f,"t fir4mv,07 ".1.1 41= - Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Chevron Products Co., Inc. 1304-S-4mut'l �eqc- �— La Habra, CA 90632 1 - f 0 - k 0 IK W-51 WAMPAWN-O"011V MR 1-m-kM � - 11 San Diego, CA 92130 1777 Old Cutler Road Miami, FL 33157 Chevron Products Co., Inc. 1300 South Beach Blvd. La Habra, CA 90632 DSA/Joe presented staffs report and responded to Commissioner's concerns stated during the April 27, 1999, meeting. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development Review No. 99- 1, Conditional Use Permit No. 99- 1, Comprehensive Sign Program No. 99- 1, Variance No. 99-4, and Negative Declaration No. 99-4, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the Resolution. -ko --I-, M 11'"- . . . . . . oft �1� I IMM OW dAVninutes\pc\may1 I 1999.dDc T, 7 ,61111 i FM� I RM = �M, AIM MA"BIGA10 Tom VanWinkle stated he fives within 500 feet of the proposed project. He asked the Commission to consider the following factors: The congestion during peak hours and related safety issues as well as the fact that a large number of restaurant facilities currently exists within the immediate area. 429=t Following discussion of the outstanding items, C/Ruzicka moved that the Planning Comniission approv,� Conditional Use Permit No. 99- 1, Development Review No. 99- 1, Comprehensive Sign Program 99- 1, an; Variance 99-4, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution to include the following: Item I - No less than five (5) full size on-site parkingspaces be included; Item 2 - $13,000 be placed as the fair -share contribution cost; Item 3 - The applicant shall grant an irrevocable 5 feet; Item 4 - that the existing eucalyptus trees are to be replaced at a 3:1 ratio with no less than 15 of the replacement trees to be 24 inch box trees on site and the rest to be placed at the City's discretion; Item 5 - Agreement to the reduction in the wall sign area; Item 6 - acceptance of the black background for the signage. 1r, ,-/1\4cManus recommended the following amendments to the motion: Item 2 - leave the fair share costs zmount for staff to negotiate; permit driveway access for left and right turn ingress and right turn egress only. MMS I[ Otis coll'AMI'll Me TesoRition Dasea upon C/Ruzicka's motion: Condition (e), page 10: "Prior to the issuance of City permits, applicant shall submit a revised site ic-A& compact spaces with a minimum of five full size parking spaces". WIVE OMMUIT "if 004 iTiTre 1 1 IN I — I I I v, il , I - - UIG-IdULP, T-IM"WWO—CUSLs am(IMIL' of any City permits. dAVninutes\pcVW1 I 1999.dDc Condition (r), page 11: "rhe landscape plan shall incorporate the replacement of the existing eucalyptus trees at a 3:1 ratio and that a minimum of fifteen (15) trees of 24 inch box in size be Director who is responsible for tree placement in the City." r-w-im-W, XT, Mill V will be located in full view at the City's border. r -mmallm '11110in tin _ff . . . . . . . . . . . Ir4row MR 977MIM111-PrT =0 - TTI M-111(VINT-Owl M, VVI -11-12 lill go # M-WATM 11WIN-H-Tite , I Vie site is,71 e7treineij, -unzy,77-ea, 771,77lie,7717 U-1.571-7-M771-memer or Not My are ,?- left turn. VC/Nelson asked for the roll call. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONER& Kuo, McManus, Ruzicka, VC/Nelson NOES: COMMISSIONER& None ABSENT: COMMISSIONER& . Chair/Tye IIII I;, I k I � � 11�= �= T111111 1111 Jill IMM PIN 'Wif Ue- C)IIIal"W1 �UIUS) MjMLITUS LIM Lilt; to incorporate into the Council's list and budget considerations. dA\1=utes\pcVnay1 I 1999.doc C/Ruzicka moved, C/McManus seconded, to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, VC/Nelson adjourned the meeting at 9:09 p.m. James DeStefano Secretga to the Planning Commissil Attest Steve Nelson Vice Chairman dAVninuLes\pcVnayI I 1999.doc MY OF DUMOND BAR TO: Chairman and Planning Commissioners 11� 111�1 11111 F1 111 1!111 16 1 t 6 1 1111IF111111 1!11 11�1 rig -"recollyneub the following: I . Approval of revised Housing Element; 2. Approval of Zoning Map changes; 3. Consideration of minor Development Code revisions; 4. Development of new Code Enforcement policies and procedures; and 5. Approval of local California Environmental Guidelines. RECONINMNDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission discuss and develop its Goals for Fiscal Year 1999-2000. TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council MEETING DATE: April 20, 1999, REPORT DATE: April 8, 1999 FROM: Terrence -L. Belanger, City Manager TITLE: APPROVAL OF THE 1999-2000 CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES SUMMARY: The City Council has developed their 1999-2000 Goals and Objectives, The Goals and Objectives have been divided into two categories; immediate time sensitive and regular goals and objectives. The goals and objectives have been ranked by the Council and have 19 general categories. There are 58 goals and objectives for the 1999-2000 fiscal year. 1 X-19-41 �� 4113 1111 1111 111��! I LIST, OF ATTACHMENTS: X Staff Repo� — Resolution(s) — Ordinance(s) — Agreement(s) Public Hearing Notification Bid Specification (on file in City Clerk's office) X Other: Goals and Obiectives 1 Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed N/A Yes No by the City Attorney? 2. Does the report require a majority vote? X Yes No 3. Has environmental impact been assessed? N/A Yes No 4. Has the report been reviewed by a Commission? N/A Yes No Which Commission? 5. Are other departments affected by the report? X Yes No Report discussed with the following affected departments: All City Departments REVIEWED BY: -e Terren6e L. Belanger AKellee A. Fritzal City Manager Assistant to the City Manager lm=�Mm MIIEM��m IMM�=F NMM��rm mw�W m N Md TO: Chairman and Planning Commissioners FROM: Ann J. Lungu, Associate Planner cX��/ SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit No. 98-7, Development Review No. 98-12 and Variance No. 99-2 for Diamond Bar Honda Car Wash located at 515 South Grand Avenue DATE: May 20, 199!; #n May 20, 1999, the City received a correspondence from the applicant requesting a public hearing continuance to June 8, 1999. The continuance will allow the applicant additional time to address issues discussed at the April 27, 1999 public hearing. Pursuant to the applicant's request, staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue this project's public hearing to June 8, 1999. RXVTA�- � Applicant's continuance request date May 19, 1999. May 19 1999 Ann J. Lungu, Associate Planner City of Diamond Bar � 21660 E. Copley Drive — Suite 100 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Dear Ms.. Lungu: This letter is regarding the Honda Car Wash planned for construction at 515 Grand Avenue in Diamond Bar (CUP 98-7/DR 98-12). Please reschedule the applicant's next appearance before the Planning Commission on this matter from Tuesday, May 25, 1999 to the meeting on Tuesday, June 8,1999. It is our strong desire that all parties complete preparations in sufficient time that will allow the Planning Commission to vote on a staff recommendation for approval of the Conditional Use Permit on June 8, 1999. You can reach me at (909) 865-4406 if any modification or clarification is necessary. �Best Re ards, Thom Pruitt Project Manager 525 S, Grand Avenue - P.O. 6ox 4655 - Diamond Bar, Calffomla 91766 - (909) 594-6632 - Fax (909) 860-4151 Web: www.dbhondo.com - E-mail: dbhonda@dbhonda.com 9 m v ............ 0 A4 dd z 0 lo z o ;wl SU 9 m v The Diamond Bar Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting at the South Coast Quality Management District Auditorium, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, at 7:00 P.M. on May 25, 1999. 1, Stella Marquez, declare as follows: I work for the City of Diamond Bar in the Community and Development Services 1-W,epartment; that a copy of the Notice for the Regular Meeting of the Diamond Bar Planning Commission, to be held on May 25, 1999, was posted at the South Coast Quality Management Wistrict Auditorium. I declare under penalty of pe&ry that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on May 21, 1999, at Diamond Bar, California. Stella Marquez Community and Develop ent Se ices Dept. D Uaffidavi4mftdoc STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF DIAMOND BAR The Diamond Bar Planning Comniission will hold a regular meeting at the South Coast Quality Management District Auditorium, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, at 7:00 P.M. on May 25, 1999. I, John Ilasin, declare as follows: I work for the City of Diamond Bar in the Community and Development Services Department; that a copy of the Notice for the Regular Meeting of the Diamond Bar Planning Commission, to be held on May 25, 1999, was posted at City Hall. r Community and Development Services DepT DA\s\affidavi4mft.doo File rp,,ie-,-nI ')v on— ?'�I is roady for omminw F119 rOV- by File revi for on 7-L�� and Is �ready �for s read @Mnni#V destrU60n' by Gity