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Home My WebLink About6/14/1993CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION .TUNE 14, 1993 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Flamenbaum called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. at the South Coast Air Quality Management District Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by ALLEGIANCE: Chairman Flamenbaum. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Grothe, Plunk, Vice Chairman Meyer and Chairman Flamenbaum. Commissioner Li arrived at 8:05 p.m.. Also present were Community Development Director James DeStefano, Planning Technician Ann Lungu, Deputy City Attorney Craig Fox, and Contract Recording Secretary Liz Myers. CONSENT CALENDAR: Chair/ Flamenbaum requested the Minutes of May 24, 1993 be amended on page 27 to properly reflect Minutes of "noel' votes for C/Li, and on page 28 to indicate May 24, 1993 1:40 a.m. of Approval VC/Meyer requested an update to the request made at for CUP the last meeting to investigate the reclamation No. 91-8 (1) well at Country Towne Center. CDD/DeStefano reported that the item is being handled by the City Planning Department and the Building Department. He then reported that there was an appeal filed on the Hamburger Hamlet project, which will be before the City Council at their July 6, 1993 meeting. C/Plunk indicated that she will abstain from voting on the Minutes because she left prior to it's adjournment. Motion was made by Chair/ Flamenbaum, seconded by VC/Meyer and CARRIED to approve the Minutes of May 24, 1993 as amended. AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Grothe, VC/Meyer, and Chair/Flamenbaum. NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None. ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Plunk. ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Li. OLD BUSINESS: The Planning Commission held a public hearing for Resolution CUP 91-1 (1) on May 24, 1993. At it's conclusion, of Approval the Commission directed staff to amend the for CUP conditions of approval, prepare a Resolution of No. 91-8 (1) Approval, and bring the resolution back to the Commission at the next meeting. Chair/Flamenbaum inquired if it would be appropriate to request that the uniform security June 14, 1993 Page 2 guard condition be removed from the resolution 'FIy because the intent was to assure that there was one uniformed security guard present at the center for both the billiard hall and the karoake studio. DCA/Fox stated since a public hearing was held allowing the public to respond to the conditions proposed, it would be more appropriate to include direction to staff to handle the! issue of the security guard administratively, if the security guard is deemed unnecessary after a specified period of time, or to suggest to the applicant to reapply for a modification to remove that condition. C/Grothe stated the condition is written such that the Community Development Director does have the discretion to determine if having one licensed security guard for both the billiard hall and the karoake studio is sufficient to comply with the intent of the Commission's direction. DCA/Fox concurred. Motion was made by VC/Meyer and seconded by Chair/Flamenbaum to adopt Resolution of Approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 91-8 (1). AYES: COMMISSIONERS: V C/ M e y e r a n d Chair/Flamenbaum. NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Grothe and Plunk. ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None. ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Li. The Motion tied 2-2-1. .,r Chair/Flamenbaum suggested that, the matter be tabled until C/Li arrives to the meeting. The Commission concurred. NEW BUSINESS: CDD/DeStefano reported that the California Government Code Section requires the Planning Review of Commission to review public works projects proposed FY 93-94 CIP for the ensuing fiscal year and determine for conformity compliance with the City's General Plan prior to with the the adoption of the CIP Program by the City General Plan Council. The project list includes park improvements and a variety of street improvement projects, which will be funded as a result of this years budget and are -anticipated to be completed by the end of FY 93-94. Staff has reviewed the CIP and finds the projects listed are consistent with Ordinance No. 4 as adopted by the City. It is recommended that .the Commission adopt Resolution .,r June 14, 1993 Page 3 No. 93 -XX recommending the City Council approve FY 93-94 CIP. C/Grothe stated, in his opinion, item 110, traffic control improvements at the intersection of Golden Springs at Golden Prados, is a low priority. The intersection of Goldrush at Diamond Bar Boulevard is in much more need of a signal. CDD/DeStefano clarified that the list presented is not intended to be a priority list. However, the Commission can prioritize the list if so desired. Chair/Flamenbaum suggested that item 13, sidewalk street improvement on Diamond Bar Boulevard from Golden Springs to Goldrush Drive, be given low priority. C/Plunk suggested that slurry sealing Diamond Bar Boulevard between Kiowa Crest to Mountain Laurel on the east side of the street be added to the list. CDD/DeStefano explained to Chair/Flamenbaum that ` the City is required by ADA to retrofit the parks. The ADA parks retrofit money, item #14, as well as the handicap access ramps, item #19, are being funded by CDBG funds. All of these projects listed are to be funded through other sources. Only about $100,000 dollars, of the total of about $2 million dollars, are corning out of the City's General Fund. Chair/Flamenbaum stated that item #16, City Park Signage Retrofit, should also be given a low priority. VC/Meyer, opposed to specifically prioritizing the list presented, suggested that the Resolution Finding of Fact simply indicate that the presented list is not a. priority list and the Commission feels that some of these projects have more merit than others. The City Council will consider the priority of these items when debating the issue of design and construction specification. C/Grothe pointed out that the Commission is just to determine if the projects listed are consistent with Ordinance No. 4, and not the content of the list. Motion was made by C/Plunk, seconded by C/Grothe and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to find the projects listed to be consisted with Ordinance No. 4. III i F FIT June 14, 1993 Page'4 C/Plunk stated that the Commission should suggest to the Council that items #3 and 116 be given low priority, as well as suggest adding to the list a traffic control improvement at the intersection of Goldrushat Diamond Bar Boulevard, and slurry sealing Diamond Bar Boulevard between Kiowa Crest to Mountain Laurel on the eastern side of the street. i VC/Meyer requested that item 4, page 2, of the Resolution, include the following language: "...California Government Code Section 65402, does not intend to represent or imply a priority list." He recommended a.cover letter be written suggesting to the Council that items'13 and #16 be given low priority. The Commission concurred. Following discussion, CDD/DeStefano stated staff will also include in the cover letter that the Commission recommends that item '#20, traffic control improvement at the intersection of Goldrush at Diamond Bar Boulevard, and item#21, slurry seal Diamond Bar Boulevard between' JKiowa Crest to Mountain Laurel on the eastern side of the street, be added to the Capital Improvement Program. The Commission concurred. Motion was made by VC/Meyer, seconded by C/Plunk. and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to adopt Resolution No. 93 - XX approving the FY 93-94 CIP, as amended, to include the cover letter as described. INFORMATIONAL CDD/DeStefano reviewed the following proposed ITEMS: substantial areas of change which reflect a significant difference to the 1992 General Plan: Status Report 1. a proposed substantial reduction in buildout on General Plan intensity throughout much of the developed single adoption process family area by reflecting the land use policy map allowing only development which currently exists in most of the single family area; 2. the need to increase and amplify policy definition, with respect to retention of existing deed restricted open space throughout the community, and to address how the City deals with the regional circulation system; 3. a goal to try to, retain, revitalize, and promote viable commercial activity in the community; and 4. a regional by-pass located in the City's Tonner Canyon sphere of influence, but outside of the SEA. Furthermore, the land use map was revised eliminating the specific plan designation for the Tres Hermanos property, in which an agricultural designation is now being considered. Also, the land use map includes the specific location of the Diamond Ranch High School, ._R,.AI.:'.�' t... �.. .. a Cl. '._;I , ._. June 14, 1993 F -, Page"S NEW BUSINESS: CDD/DeStefano accepted nominations for Chairman. Reorganization Nomination was made by .0/Flamenbaum, seconded by of the C/Grothe and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY for VC/Meyer as Planning Chairman. Commission AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Li, Grothe, Plunk, Flamenbaum, and Meyer. NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None. ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None. ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None. Chair/Meyer accepted nominations for Vice Chairman. Nomination was made by C/Li and seconded by C/Flamenbaum for C/Plunk as Vice Chairman. Nomination was made by Chair/Meyer and seconded by C/Flamenbaum for C/Grothe as Vice Chairman. The Commission voted upon the nomination for C/Plunk as Vice Chairman. recognizing the current activity on that property. It is anticipated that the City Council will review the final document at their July 6, 1993 meeting, following a three week public review period after the last General Plan Revision Public Hearing of June 16, 1993. Chair/Flamenbaum requested that the document reflect the properly spelling of his name and Mike Goldenberg's name. Chair/Flamenbaum recessed the meeting at 7:55 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:06 p.m. OLD BUSINESS: With the arrival of C/Li, the Commission concurred to revisit the matter of considering a Resolution Consideration of Approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 91-8 of a Reso. of (1). Approval for CUP 91-8 (1) Motion was made by C/Li, seconded by VC/Meyer and CARRIED to adopt Resolution of Approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 91-8 (1). AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Li, VC/Meyer, and Chair/Flamenbaum. --- NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Grothe and Plunk. ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None. ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None. NEW BUSINESS: CDD/DeStefano accepted nominations for Chairman. Reorganization Nomination was made by .0/Flamenbaum, seconded by of the C/Grothe and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY for VC/Meyer as Planning Chairman. Commission AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Li, Grothe, Plunk, Flamenbaum, and Meyer. NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None. ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None. ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None. Chair/Meyer accepted nominations for Vice Chairman. Nomination was made by C/Li and seconded by C/Flamenbaum for C/Plunk as Vice Chairman. Nomination was made by Chair/Meyer and seconded by C/Flamenbaum for C/Grothe as Vice Chairman. The Commission voted upon the nomination for C/Plunk as Vice Chairman. June 14, 1993 Page 6 AYES: COMMISSIONERS: L i, P l u n k, a n d Flamenbaum. NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Grothe. ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Chair/Meyer. ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None. VC/Plunk was elected as Vice Chairman. ANNOUNCEMENTS: C/Flamenbaum reported that Brea is having an Open Space Task Force public forum on 'June 17, 1993 at 6:30 p.m. in their City Council Chambers if anyone is interested in attending. VC/Plunk requested staff to distribute the letter she wrote on open space to the other Planning Commissioners. CDD/DeStefano reviewed the status of the General Plan adoption process to C/Li. Chair/Meyer thanked the Commission for their support in electing him as chairman. He stated he would like to direct the Planning Commission into a proactive stance in developing policies which will help in the Commission's deliberation, and help staff in analyzing projects. He suggested that the following issues be reviewed: the Sign ordinance; the establishment of development guidelines; develop policies allowing the Planning Commission to be in charge of it's agenda; the presentation or policy for the appeal of projects which come before the Planning Commission to the City, Council; and the representation of this Planning Commission in the planning process of surrounding communities. ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by C/Flamenbaum, seconded by C/Grothe and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. jlpective ets DeSefano Secretary Attes DdVid-'Me Chairman PLEDG CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 14, 1993 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Flamenbaum called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. at the South Coast Air Quality Management District Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Grothe, Plunk, Vice Chairman Meyer and Chairman Flamenbaum. Commissioner Li arrived at 8:05 p.m.. Also present were Community Development Director James DeStefano, Planning Technician Ann Lungu, Deputy City Attorney Craig Fox, and Contract Recording Secretary Liz Myers. CONSENT CALENDAR: Chair/ Flamenbaum requested the Minutes of May 24, 1993 be amended on page 27 to properly reflect Minutes of "noel' votes for C/Li, and on page 28 to indicate May 24, 1993 1:40 a.m. VC/Meyer requested an update to the request made at the last meeting to investigate the reclamation well at Country Towne Center. CDD/DeStefano reported that the item is being handled by 'the City Planning Department and the Building Department. He then reported that there was an appeal filed on the Hamburger Hamlet project, which will be before the City Council at their July 6; 1993 meeting. C/Plunk indicated that she will abstain from voting on the Minutes because she left prior to it's adjournment. Motion was made by Chair/ Flamenbaum, seconded by VC/Meyer and CARRIED to approve the Minutes of May 24, 1993 as amended. AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Grothe, VC/Meyer, and ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Chair/Flamenbaum. None. ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Plunk. Li. OLD BUSINESS: The Planning Commission held a public hearing for 71 Resolution CUP 91-1 (1) on May 24, 1993. At it's conclusion, of Approval the Commission directed staff to amend the for CUP conditions of approval, prepare a Resolution of No. 91-8 (1) Approval, and bring the resolution back to the Commission at the next meeting. Chair/Flamenbaum inquired if it would be appropriate to request that the uniform security June 14. 1993 DD/DeStefano reported that the California overnment Code Section requires the Planning guard condition be removed from the resolution because the intent was to assure that there was one uniformed security guard present at the center for both the billiard hall and the karoake studio. DCA/Fox stated since a public hearing was held allowing the public to respond. to the conditions proposed, it would be more appropriate to include direction to staff to handle the issue of the security guard administratively, if the security guard is deemed unnecessary after a specified period of time, or to suggest to the applicant to reapply for a modification to remove that condition. C/Grothe stated the condition is written such that the Community Development Director does have the discretion to determine if having one licensed security guard for both the billiard hall and the karoake studio is suf f icient to comply with the intent of the Commission's direction. DCA/Fox concurred. Motion was made by VC/Meyer and seconded by Chair/ Flamenbaum to adopt Resolution of Approval for -Conditional Use Permit No. 91-8 (1). AYES: COMMISSIONERS:' V C/ M e y e r a n d Chair/Flamenbaum. NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Grothe and Plunk. ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None. ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Li. The Motion tied 2-2-1. Chair/Flamenbaum suggested that 'the matter be tabled until C/Li arrives to the meeting. The commission concurred. eview of kommission to review public works projects proposed NEW BUSINESS: Y 93-94 CIP or the ensuing fiscal year and determine or conformity om liance with the City's General Plan prior to ith the he adoption of the CIP Program by the Cit eneralPlan ouncil. The projectlist includes park m rovements and a variety of street improvement ro "ects which will be funded as a result of this ears budget and are-anticipated to be completed b end of FY 93-94. Staff has reviewed the CIP Ihe nd finds the projects listed are consistent with rdinance No. 4 as adopted by the City, It is ecommended that the Commission adopt Resolution June 14, 1993 Page 3 No. 93 -XX recommending the City Council approve FY 93-94 CIP. C/Grothe stated, in his.opinion, item #10, traffic control improvements at the intersection of Golden Springs at Golden Prados, is a low priority. The intersection of Goldrush at Diamond Bar Boulevard is in much more need of a signal. CDD/DeStefano clarified that the list presented is not intended to be a priority list. However, the commission can prioritize the list if so desired. Chair/ Flamenbaum suggested that item 13, sidewalk street improvement on Diamond Bar Boulevard from Golden Springs to Goldrush Drive, be given low priority. C/Plunk suggested that slurry sealing Diamond Bar Boulevard between Kiowa Crest to Mountain Laurel on the east side of the street be added to the list. CDD/DeStefano explained to Chair/ Flamenbaum that the City is required by ADA to retrofit the parks. The ADA parks retrofit money, item #14, as well as the handicap access ramps, item #19, are being funded by CDBG funds. All of these projects listed are to be funded through other sources. only about $100,000 dollars, of the total of about $2 million dollars, are coming out of the City's General Fund. Chair/ Flamenbaum stated that item #16, City Park Signage Retrofit, should also be given a low priority. VC/Meyer, opposed to specifically prioritizing the list presented, suggested that the Resolution Finding of Fact simply indicate that the presented list is not a priority list and the Commission feels that some of these projects have more merit than others. The City Council will consider the priority of these items when debating the issue of design and construction specification.' C/Grothe pointed out that the Commission is just to determine if the projects listed are consistent with Ordinance No. 4, and not the content of the list. Motion was made by C/Plunk, seconded by C/Grothe and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to find the projects listed to be consisted with Ordinance No. 4. lune 1d_ 1993 Paned VC/Meyer requested that item 4, page 2, of the Resolution, include the following language: 11 ... California Government Code Section 65402, does not intend to represent or imply a'priority list." He recommended a.cover letter be written suggesting to the Council that items,13 and '16 be given low priority. The Commission concurred. Following discussion, CDD/DeStefano stated staff will also include in the cover letter that the commission recommends that item 120, traffic control improvement at the intersection of Goldrush at Diamond Bar Boulevard, and item #21, slurry seal Diamond Bar Boulevard between Kiowa Crest to Mountain Laurel on the eastern side of the street, be added to the Capital Improvement Program. The commission concurred. tatus Report . a proposed -substantial reduction in buildout Motion was made by VC/Meyer, seconded by C/Plunk and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to adopt Resolution No. 93XX approving the FY 93-94 CIP, as amended, to include the cover letter as described. n General Plan Intensity throughout much of the developed single INFORMATIONAL DD/DeStefano reviewed the following proposed ITEMS: substantial areas of change which reflect' a C/Plunk stated that the Commission should suggest to the Council that items 1 and #16 be given low priority, as well as suggest adding to the list a traffic control improvement at the intersection of Goldrush at Diamond Bar Boulevard, and slurry sealing Diamond Bar Boulevard between Kiowa Crest to Mountain Laurel on the eastern side of the street. ignificant difference to the 1992 General Plan: VC/Meyer requested that item 4, page 2, of the Resolution, include the following language: 11 ... California Government Code Section 65402, does not intend to represent or imply a'priority list." He recommended a.cover letter be written suggesting to the Council that items,13 and '16 be given low priority. The Commission concurred. Following discussion, CDD/DeStefano stated staff will also include in the cover letter that the commission recommends that item 120, traffic control improvement at the intersection of Goldrush at Diamond Bar Boulevard, and item #21, slurry seal Diamond Bar Boulevard between Kiowa Crest to Mountain Laurel on the eastern side of the street, be added to the Capital Improvement Program. The commission concurred. tatus Report . a proposed -substantial reduction in buildout Motion was made by VC/Meyer, seconded by C/Plunk and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to adopt Resolution No. 93XX approving the FY 93-94 CIP, as amended, to include the cover letter as described. n General Plan Intensity throughout much of the developed single INFORMATIONAL adoption process -amily area by reflecting the land use policy ma illowing only development which currently exists in ost of the single family area; 2. the heed to ncrease and amplify olic definition, with es ect to retention of existing deed restricted ens ace throughout the community, and to address ow the Cit deals with the regional circulation stem; 3. a goal to tryto retain, revitalize, nd promote viable commercial activity in the ommunit ; and 4. a regional by-pass located in he City's Tonner Canyon shere of influence, but utside of the SEA. Furthermore, the land use ma as revised eliminating the specific plan esi nation for the Tres Hermanos property, in hich an agricultural designation is now being onsidered. Also, the land use map includes the ecific location of the Diamond Ranch High School, aune 14, 1993 Pag6-5 recognizing the current activity on that property. It is anticipated that the City Council will review the f inal document at their July 6, 1993 meeting, following a three week public review period after the last General Plan Revision Public Hearing of June 16, 1993. Chair/Flamenbaum requested that the document reflect the properly spelling of his name and Mike Goldenberg's name. Chair/Flamenbaum, recessed the meeting at 7:55 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:06 p.m. OLD BUSINESS: With the arrival of C/Li, the Commission concurred to revisit the matter of considering a Resolution of Approval f or Conditional Use Permit No. 91-8 (1). consideration of a Reso. of Approval for CUP 91-8 (1) Motion was made by C/Li, seconded by VC/Meyer and CARRIED to adopt Resolution Use Permit No. of Approval for (1). Conditional 91-8 AYES: VC/Meyer, and and Plunk. COMMISSIONERS: Li, NOES: Chair/Flamenbaum. ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Grothe ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None. COMMISSIONERS: None. NEW BUSINESS: CDD/DeStefano accepted nominations for Chairman. Reorganization of the Nomination was made by C/Flamenbaum, seconded by C/Grothe and CARRIED Planning Commission UNANIMOUSLY for VC/Meyer as Chairman. AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: Li, Grothe, Plunk, Flamenbaum, and COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: Meyer. None. COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: None. None. for Vice COMMISSIONERS: Chair/Meyer accepted noninations Chairman. Nomination was made by C/Li and seconded by C/Flamenbaum for C/Plunk as Vice Chairman. Nomination was made by Chair/Meyer and seconded by C/Flamenbaum for C/Grothe as Vice Chairman. The Commission voted upon the nomination for C/Plunk as Vice Chairman. June 14, 1993 Page 6 AYES: COMMISSIONERS: L P 1 u n k a n d Flamenbaum. NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Grothe. Chair/Meyer. None. ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Vice Chairman. VC/Plunk was elected as ANNOUNCEMENTS: C/Flamenbaum reported that Brea is having an open Space Task Force public forum on June 17, 1993 at 6:30 p.m. in their City Council Chambers if anyone is interested in attending. VC/Plunk requested staff to distribute the letter she wrote on open space to the other Planning Commissioners. CDD/DeStefano reviewed the status of the General Plan adoption process to C/Li. Chair/Meyer thanked the Commission for their support in electing him as chairman. He stated he would like to direct the Planning Commission into a proactive stance in developing policies which will help in the Commission's deliberation, and help staff in analyzing projects. He suggested that the following issues be reviewed: the Sign Ordinance; the establishment of development guidelines; develop policies allowing the Planning Commission to be in charge of it's agenda; the presentation or policy for the appeal of projects which come before the Planning Commission to the City, Council; and the representation of this Planning Commission in the planning process of surrounding communities. ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by C/Flamenbaum, seconded by C/Grothe and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. Respectivel Ivejc es DeS efano —e f— Attes Dzfv-id--Me