HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/17/1994I� MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
I REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
°- OCTOBER 17, 1994
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:14 p.m. at the
South Coast Air Quality Management District Board Room, 21865 E.
Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Chairman Meyer.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Meyer; Vice Chairwoman Plunk;
Commissioners: Flamenbaum, Schad, and Fong
Also Present: Community Development Director James
DeStefano; Associate Planner Rob Searcy;
Assistant Planner Ann Lungu; Interim City
�-� Attorney Michael Montgomery; Engineer
Consultant Mike Myers; and Recording secretary
Carol Dennis.
Absent: None
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Max Maxwell, 3211 Bent Twig Lane, Diamond Bar asked for an
update on how the Planning Commission will proceed with the
final review of the General Plan and suggested hearing each ,
element for the benefit of those who wish to speak. He also
wanted to know when the Commission would be discussing the
addendum to the EIR;, the letter from the Walnut Unified
School District and from the Boy Scouts.
Mr. Maxwell read from a July 12, 1986 newspaper article which
referred to the ground breaking of the Gateway Corporate
Center and that the total build -out had not taken place by
1991 as indicated in the article.
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CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Conditional Use Permit No. 94-2
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CDD/DeStefano stated that staff has compiled all of the
changes that the Planning Commission has recommended to date
using the format which has been utilized since the process
began in July, 1994. In addition to members of the
Commission, this document has been distributed to
approximately 70 interested parties. In addition, staff has
provided a copy of the addendum to the Environmental Impact
Report and a copy of the Draft Resolution recommending City
Council approval of the Draft General Plan.
CDD/DeStefano recommends that the Planning Commission review
the General Plan invite public testimony as is deemed
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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 commercial center located on
the northeast corner of Grand Avenue in the Ralphs Center.
Applicant requested a continuance to October 24, 1994
Chair/Meyer declared the Public Hearing open.
Martha Bruske, 600 South Great Bend Drive, Diamond Bar asked
what the City considers an existing dry cleaning plant which
provides retail services to other dry cleaners and how many
there are in Diamond Bar. She recommends a no vote.
Chair/Meyer declared the Public Hearing closed.
Moved by C/Flamenbaum, seconded by C/Schad to continue the
item to October 24, 1994, 7:00 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. Variance No. 94-2
A request to construct a new three story single family
residence in excess of the maximum 35 ft. height limit at 1563
Deer Crossing, Diamond bar, CA 91765. Applicant requested
continuance to November 14, 1994.
Chair/Meyer declared the Public Hearing open.
There being no testimony, Chair/Meyer closed the Public
Hearing.
Moved by C/Schad, seconded by C/Flamenbaum to continue the
item to November 14, 1994.
3. ADOPTION OF THE GENERAL PLAN
CDD/DeStefano stated that staff has compiled all of the
changes that the Planning Commission has recommended to date
using the format which has been utilized since the process
began in July, 1994. In addition to members of the
Commission, this document has been distributed to
approximately 70 interested parties. In addition, staff has
provided a copy of the addendum to the Environmental Impact
Report and a copy of the Draft Resolution recommending City
Council approval of the Draft General Plan.
CDD/DeStefano recommends that the Planning Commission review
the General Plan invite public testimony as is deemed
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appropriate prior to the Commission's final decision on the
document.
Chair/Meyer stated that the Planning Commission received a
letter from the Los Angeles Area Council for the Boy Scouts of
America requesting a modification in the land use designation
of their property within the Commission's sphere of influence.
In addition, the Commission has received two letters from the
SASAK Corporation indicating discomfort in the Land Use
Designation of their property, and one letter from Bramalea
indicating dissatisfaction for the proposed Land Use
Designation of their property.
CDD/DeStefano indicated that Bramalea and SASAK are asking for
a Land Use Designation of RL with a PD attachment.
ICA/Montgomery reported that he has answered the letters with
respect to the issue of "taking" and does not feel there is a
"taking" with the present Land Use Designation.
C/Flamenbaum stated that he has met with Mr. Johnson from
Bramalea and it is his understanding that Bramalea seeks to
execute the MOU as a combined PD/OS designation.
CDD/DeStefano responded that the property has a development
restriction and Bramalea's belief is that it is does -not
constitute an Open Space easement. The current PD/OS
designation on the Map does not permit them to develop the
Memorandum of Understanding. Bramalea would prefer a
residential density and open space under a planned development
overlay which would allow them to develop according to the
Memorandum of Understanding.
Responding to C/Flamenbaum, CDD/DeStefano cited Tres Hermanos
as the example for Agricultural Specific Plan, the intent of
the designation in the General Plan is Agricultural. However,
in the future and with increasing development pressure it is
anticipated that the landowner will wish to pursue development
of the property. When that occurs, the City will request a
specific plan. Chair/Meyer is correct in stating that at
some point, a General Plan change would be required.
ICA/Montgomery stated that if Bramalea has a Map Restricted
Open Space they would have to have a General Plan, "A Zone"
and a Public Hearing which would permit them to modify the
designation.
CDD/DeStefano stated the Bramalea property on Diamond Bar
Boulevard consists of approximately 50 acres of residentially
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zoned property that is not restricted by Map or Deed
notations. The developer also has several hundred restricted
acres on either side of the 50 acres. The MOU attempts to
allow for development on about 70 of those High Crest acres
which will allow for up to 130 homes. In exchange for this,
the City is to receive all of the perimeter open space as
public land. If the Planning Commission is interested in this
concept, CDD/DeStefano indicated that the Commission may wish
to designate the use of the property more specifically
RR/OS/PD and indicate that the 70 acres along High Crest would
be permitted a maximum of 130-135 dwelling units.
Chair/Meyer asked if the current Land Use Designation
prohibits the developer from filing an application or specific
plan on the entire 400 acres.
CDD/DeStefano responded that it does not.
Chair/Meyer declared the Public Hearing open on the Draft
General Plan.
Max Maxwell, 3211 Bent Twig Lane, Diamond Bar, stated he feels
specific planned development is an opportunity to abuse any
part of the program and suggests that the designation for
Bramalea be OS and RR -where specific building is planned. '
Responding to Mr. Maxwell, Chair/Meyer pointed out that the
strip of land along the .freeway in the South Pointe Master
Plan has been designated Public Right -of -Way.
Mr. Maxwell stated that he believes the RL designation on the
Land Use Map should be modified so that Lot 61 can be seen as
touching Grand Avenue. The Tres Hermans plan is acceptable
because they have been working on a specific plan.
Responding to Mr. Maxwell, Chair/Meyer stated that with
respect to the Boy Scout area in Tonner Canyon, Agriculture
designation had been dropped. Mr. Maxwell stated that this is
not acceptable and recommends the designation be returned to
Agriculture.
Regarding the General Plan, Page 1 Introduction, Mr. Maxwell
says he believes the first line, which was stricken by the
Planning Commission should be put back in. He also stated
that the significant ecological area on the West side of the
57 near the Brea Canyon cutoff is farther North than shown'on
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On Page I-2, referring to the 2,751 acres left to be
developed, Mr. Maxwell stated he believes this figure is
incorrect. Responding to Mr. Maxwell, Ms. Warner indicated
that she used the figures which were available. Chair/Meyer
asked that this be reviewed and verified.
On Page I-4 and I-5, Mr. Maxwell pointed out that it appears
that nothing has been done about Parks and Recreation and Open
Space in separating it. He feels that these are two separate
issues and would like to see it broken_ out and separated in
the Chart.
Mr. Maxwell continued to Page I-7 referring to Map and Deed
Restrictions, he stated that the paragraph under issue
analysis in the middle of the page should be stricken.
Referring to the last paragraph, Mr. Maxwell says he believes
transfer of development rights should be sold.
Mr. Maxwell stated that he wants "encourage development of
Gated Communities" dropped from the General Plan.
Referring to Page VI -6, Strategy 2.1.1 "promote the
intensification of the sales tax generating potential of
existing future -commercial areas within the City", Mr. Maxwell
says, in his opinion, this needs to be rephrased.
On Page I-8, freeway visibility should have been addressed and
specify which parcels are freeway visible, Mr. Maxwell stated.
Responding to Mr. Maxwell's confusion regarding changes,
CDD/DeStefano referred Mr. Maxwell to the notation on the
cover of the General Plan which has been used since inception.
Mr. Maxwell stated he believes that the last sentence, Page I-
10 Strategies: 1.1.1 a. "The dwelling units per acre in RURAL
RESIDENTIAL (RR) zone shall be dependent upon topography
(slope grade) as shown in Table 1-3." should be left in the
General Plan.
Referring to Page I-11, f. fourth line "at 25 percent." Mr.
Maxwell stated that 25 percent is way too high and should
start in a 15 to 20 percent bracket.
Page I-12, 1.1.8 should be eliminated from the General Plan,
Mr. Maxwell stated.
Mr. Maxwell indicated that Page I-13, Strategies 1.2.5, won't
sell in Diamond Bar.
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Mr. Maxwell stated he hopes the Planning Commission will
delete Page 3-14, Strategies 1.3.2.
Chair/Meyer asked Mr. Maxwell if he feels Diamond Bar business
should not be visible from the freeway.
Responding to Chair/Meyer, Mr. Maxwell stated that Diamond Bar
is a bedroom community and there are specific areas such'as
the Gateway Center which was supposed to have been fully
developed.
Chair/Meyer pointed out that there has been a recession.
Responding to Mr. Maxwell's confusion regarding the General
Plan document, Chair/Meyer stated that the Planning Commission
has been asked to deliver a document to the City Council in
the manner presented and that staff has been following the
original outline.
Mr. Maxwell continuing to Page I-17, 1.5.5, land entitlements,
stated that he feels this is wrong.
Mr. Maxwell pointed out on Page V-12, second paragraph, fourth
line that "three travel lanes" should read "four or five
travel lanes".
Regarding Page VI -3, C. third paragraph, Mr. Maxwell asked if
the sentence, "A master drainage plan will need to be
developed for the City and its sphere of influence." refers to
Tonner Canyon as part of the sphere of influence.
Mr. Maxwell stated that he will provide a copy of the Walnut
Tree ordinance for the Commission's review. He feels a
Hillside Ordinance or,Tree ordinance should be implemented in
Diamond Bar immediately and included in the General Plan.
Robert Huff, 1641 Fire Hollow, Diamond Bar stated he believes
most citizens are in favor of the Memorandum of Understanding
from Bramalea; however, there is concern that they will
somehow get around the memorandum and develop the property
even further. He stated that he would caution the Commission
not to restrict Bramalea's ability to enact the MOU and would
encourage the Commission to consider CDD/DeStefano's
recommendation of RR/OS/PD which would accomplish both
objectives.
Referring to Land Use, Mr. Huff indicated that the General
Plan is more restrictive that he would like to see. In the
Circulation Element, Page V-18 and V-19 regarding bicycle
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trails it appeared that the Traffic and Transportation
Commission had indicated Grand Avenue as a possible bike
route.
Responding to Mr. Huff, C/Flamenbaum stated that V-18 and V-19
refer to current bike routes and that there are several
instances in the General Plan where the verbiage "put more
bike routes in" occurs. Chair/Meyer added the Plan also
indicates "to hook up with the regional system", as well.
Chair/Meyer referred Mr. Huff to Page V-28, Strategy 1.2.8.
Mr. Huff, referring to Page V-26, Strategy 1.1.4, stated that
he understands why the plan is restrictive with respect to
Tonner Canyon. However, he feels that an environmentally
sensitive by-pass road should be located somewhere in the area
as one of the solutions to the long-term traffic problems in
Diamond Bar area.
Mr._ Huff closed by stating that he feels the document has been
improved by the Planning Commission and offered his thanks for
the Commission's efforts.
Responding to Chair/Meyer,. CDD/DeStefano stated that he is not
aware of anything in the Circulation Element which would
preclude review of a by-pass road in conjunction with a
specific plan for Tres Hermanos. The larger issue is whether
a road goes in and where it does because each of the involved
cities has a completely different view.
Max Maxwell, 3211 Bent Twig Lane, Diamond Bar requested the
Commission to recommend to the City Council that the General
Plan be placed on the ballot.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chair/Meyer closed
the public hearing and returned the matter to the Planning
Commission for consideration.
RECESS: Chair/Meyer recessed the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
RECONVENE: Chair/Meyer reconvened the meeting at 8:48 p.m.
3. ADOPTION OF THE GENERAL PLAN, continued.
Responding to Chair/Meyer, CDD DeStefano recommended
f improvements to the Acknowledgements page to include some
other staff members.
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Regarding Page 11 of the Introduction, I. GENERAL PLAN FORMAT,
the first line should be amended to read: "The 1994 Diamond
Bar Draft General Plan is divided into three documents . for
ease of reference" and add " Document 3" sub -heading "Master
Environmental Assessment (adopted 7/14/92)." Add to the last
sentence under Item #2, "and is incorporated as referenced as
part of the 1994 General Plan."
CDD/DeStefano indicated that the List of Tables and List of
Figures within the Land Use Element needs to have language to
make the tables consistent with the tables within the text.
Table I-1 should read: "Citywide Existing Land Uses; Table
I-2 should read: "Sphere of Influence Existing Land Uses"
Table I-4 should read: "Land Use Development Capacity
Summary."
Page I-28, Land Use Element, third paragraph, Item 2,.third
line should be corrected to read. For example, Figure I-3
illustrates that a 10,000 square foot building on'a 40,000
square foot lot yields a FAR of 0.25:1."
Page I-11, Land Use Element, strategy 1.1.1 f., eliminate the ^yii
last five words so that the last sentence read: "Average
slope is defined as follows:"
Page I-12, 1.1.6, sixth line change the sentence to read:
"This designation carries with it a maximum development
potential of one single family unit per existing parcel unless
construction was previously restricted or prohibited on such
properties by the County of Los Angeles."
CDD/DeStefano stated that within 1.1.6, sub -section a. is
already stated in the Resource Management Element, fourth
bullet on Page III -11. Staff recommends that it be eliminated
from the Land Use Element.
The following are generally clean-up items: Under Land Use
Element I-17, change Strategy 1.5.4 to 1.5.3; eliminate the
words "Move to Page III -10, Objective 1.2, Strategy 1.2.�"
following Strategy 1.5.5, which has been eliminated; under
Strategy 1.5.6, delete (combined w/1.5.4); following strategy
1.5.5 strike (1.2.9 moved from I-13 & I-16).
Staff further recommends that the Planning Commission discuss
the Boy Scouts''request, the Bramalea request, and the SASAK
request.
With respect to the Map, Page I-25, the Commission may wish to
redesignate the South Coast Air Quality Management District
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Building as a Public Facilities Land Use classification. The
real issue is the Commission's vision for the future of
Diamond Bar and whether you envision SCAQMD being here fifteen
to twenty years from now. In addition, the area of the,Post
Office should also be designated a Public Facility. It is
presently designated as Commercial Office.
Regarding Table I-4 on Page I-26, staff has provided the
Planning Commission with an errata sheet with the proper
calculations which match the text and match the Housing
Element.
Following discussion by the Planning Commission, a motion was
made by C/Flamenbaum and seconded by Chair/Meyer to leave the
Land Use Designation for South Coast Air Quality Management,
as shown on the map. The motion carried 4-1 with roll call as
follows:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
Fong, Schad, Flamenbaum
Chair/Meyer
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
VC/Plunk
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
In response to Chair/Meyer, CDD/DeStefano stated that, from
staff's perspective it is important to implement the
Memorandum of Understanding with respect to the Bramalea
property. For purposes of clarification the Commission may
wish to designate the property RR/OS/ with the PD and add the
following strategy: "Encourage formation of a Planned
Development, or a Specific Plan, for approximately 400 acres
located East of Diamond Bar Boulevard, North of Grand Avenue,
South of Gold Rush, and at the terminus of High Crest Avenue.
Appropriate land uses may include 135 units of single family
residences concentrated along the anticipated extension 'of
High Crest Avenue, with the balance of the property to remain
in Open Space uses."
Following discussion, a motion was made by C/Flamenbaum and
seconded by Chair/Meyer to change the designation on the two
Bramalea parcels to RR/RL/OS/SP. Following discussion, the
motion was modified by C/Flamenbaum to RR/OS/SP.
Chair/Meyer restated the motion as follows: The portion of
i land which is designated RR and consists of 50 acres will be
j increased to 70 acres and the designation changed'to RL/SP,
and to change the designation from PD/OS to OS/F on the
remaining land. The motion as modified and restated was
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seconded by C/Schad. The motion carried 4-1 with the roll
call as follows:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS Fong, Flamenbaum, Schad,
Chair/Meyer
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Plunk
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: -COMMISSIONERS: None
A motion was made by C/Flamenbaum and seconded by C/Schad to
adopt a strategy as follows: Strategy 1.6.5, Page I-18, Land
Use Element and renumber the existing 1.6.5 as 1.6.6'.
"Develop a specific plan for the 400 acres known as the
Bramalea property located East of Diamond Bar Boulevard, North
of Grand Avenue, South of Gold Rush, and at the Terminus of
High Crest Avenue. Appropriate land uses may include single
family residential dwelling units concentrated along the
anticipated extension of High Crest Avenue with the balance of
the property to remain in Open Space uses." The motion
carried unanimously 5-0.
A motion was made by C/Flamenbaum and seconded by C/Fong to
leave SASAK as is. Motion carried 3-2 with the roll call as
follows:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Fong, Flamenbaum, Schad
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Plunk, Chair/Meyer
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT:. COMMISSIONERS: None
A motion was made by C/Flamenbaum to leave the Boy Scout Land
Use Designation as SP. The motion died for lack of a second.
Responding to a discussion by members of the Planning
Commission, CDD/DeStefano stated that the Boy Scouts are
asking for an AG/SP designation, which is similar to Tres
Hermanos.
A motion was made by C/Fong and seconded by C/Schad to change
the Boy Scout Land Use designation as AG/SP. The motion
carried 4-1 with roll call as follows:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
Fong, Schad, VC/Plunk,
Chair/Meyer
Flamenbaum
None
None
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CDD/DeStefano added the following item to staff's recommended
corrections: Mr. Maxwell is correct in stating that Lots 1
and 61 should both be designated OS.
Page I-9 of the Land Use Element, Section 2.a. Natural
Resources, add to the last sentence after the word "resources"
the following: "or on areas subject to hazards such as
flooding (refer to flood hazards map in the Master
Environmental Assessment."
On Page I-27 of the Land Use Element, Table I-5, add a column
entitled "Population at General Plan Buildout" 1156,600
persons" and add footnote 01(5) Population based on 3.17
persons per occupied dwelling unit." CDD/DeStefano stated
that the present population'of Diamond Bar is approximately
55,000.
Referring to the Housing Element, Page II -15, CDD/DeStefano
indicated that Table II -4 which is on the first Page II -15, be
renumbered Page II -15a, and where the TOTALS are indicated at
the bottom of the table, new corrected figures will be entered
based upon the revised calculations. Under Land Use Category
Specific Plan, eliminate one of the (1) and change footnote
(2) to footnote (1). The Unit Totals will be changed to
approximately 1,213 with the Bramalea number added.
The next page, also known as Page II -15 should be renumbered
Page II -15b.
Page II -22 with the text becomes II -22a and the next page with
the map which is also numbered II -22 becomes II -22b.
CDD/DeStefano reported that concludes the changes to the
Housing Element.
RECESS: Chair/Meyer recessed the meeting at 10:18 p.m.
RECONVENE: Chair/Meyer reconvened the meeting at 10:28 p.m.
CDA/DeStefano indicated the following changes to the Resource
Management Element: Page III -5, Item 4. Water Resources, add
a final sentence to read: "A complete discussion of water
resources is contained in the Master Environmental
Assessment." The second paragraph under Item 4. Water
Resources, fifth line, the end of the sentence that says "in
x excess of these levels." add a sentence to read: A discussion
of peak demand water supply requirements is contained in the
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C/Flamenbaum suggested that on Page III -5, Item 4. Water
Resources, second paragraph, line seven that "on the order" be
deleted so that the sentence reads: (Beginning at line five)
"A Master Plan of Water is being prepared by the Walnut Valley
Water Municipal District which estimates a buildout population
for Diamond Bar of approximately 75,000 residents, which it
higher than the estimated buildout of the City.
Moving to Public Health and Safety Element, Page IV -2 under
Item 1. Geology and Seismicity, third paragraph, end of the
first sentence, staff directs the Planning Commission to add
the following sentence: "A discussion and maps of geologic
hazards are contained in the Master Environmental Assessment."
Page IV -3, under Item 5. Emergency Services and Facilities,
add a final sentence to the paragraph which reads: "Minimum
road widths and clearances around structures as related to
emergency access and fire prevention are specified in .the City
Code."
CDD/DeStefano concluded his remarks with respect to the Public
Health and Safety Element and moved to the Circulation
Element,'Page V-1. At the bottom of the page indicating "The
Circulation Element addresses the following issues: add'a
sentence after ". Goods Movement" which reads: Public
Services and Facilities are described separately in the Public
Services and Facilities Element."
on Page V-28, under Strategy 2.1.8 which discusses the
bikeways and based upon the earlier discussion, staff
recommends adding the following: "The City shall develop',a
Master Plan of Bikeways."
iIn response to questions from the Commission, City Engineer
Mike Meyers stated that "bikeways" is the more common term to
include bike paths and all of the Class I, Class II and Class
III. Some are bike lanes, bike paths, etc. and bikeways is
the common term; however, we are using bike -routes in our
Designated Bicycle Routes Map so it could be stated either
way.
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CDD/DeStefano stated that this concludes recommended changes
from staff.
Regarding the Environmental addendum, Chair/Meyer questioned
the validity of Page 12, second from last paragraph, 1994
General Plan (Impact: Significant but mitigable) The 1994
General Plan Land Use Element begins with this sentence: "It
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is the desire of the City of Diamond bar to maintain a rural
and country living environment."
Chair/Meyer further requested that Page 13, third paragraph,
line 5, (3) be corrected to read: "replace fresh drinking
water for wildlife when natural water areas are removed or
blocked;" also seen in the Resource Management Element, Page
III -11, bullet four.
Chair/Meyer asked if Page 13, third paragraph, line 8, (5) had
been modified.
CDD/DeStefano responded that a similarly worded strategy was
kept in the General Plan, Page I-17, 1.5.3.
Chair/Meyer questioned the verbiage _an Page 15, second
paragraph, fourth line, (1).
CDD/DeStefano responded that the wording is found on Page VI -
5, Strategy 1.1.6, as follows: "Require all new housing
development in Diamond Bar to be CONNECTED TO a public sewage
system."
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I CDD/DeStefano indicated a typographical error on Page 1 of the
Addendum Number 2 under (a) (1) and that it should be
corrected to read: None of the conditions described in
Section 15162 calling for a preparation of a subsequent EIR
have occurred;"
Chair/Meyer referred to the Draft Resolution No. 94 -XX, Page
3, item d. and indicated that the Commission is presenting a
recommended 1994 Draft, that the words "as amended" should be
stricken so that the paragraph reads: "The 1994 Draft General
Plan is consistent with the State of California policies,
rules, regulations, and guidelines;" Also on Page 3,
paragraph 3 and 4, lines 3 and 3 and 4 respectively, strike
"as amended".
C/Schad indicated that he would like a request for Tree
Ordinance placed on a future Planning Commission agenda.
C/Fong indicated the following changes and corrections: Under
Land Use Element, Page I-4, Table I-1, under Parks/Rec the
Percentage of Total City Acres seems to be incorrect and
therefore, the totals do not add to 100% and insert "City in
the far right column heading so that it read: "Percent of
Total City Acres".
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Page I-5, under bottom left hand column TOTAL, underline'
(Within Sphere of .Influence) and strike the underline from the
second column total of 3,591.0.
Page I-16, Strategy 1.4.6 and 1.4.7 add an (s) to school at
the end of each sentence.
Page I-19, Strategy 2.1.1 a. add to the end of the sentence,
'I "and properly addressed." so that it reads: "Prior to
approving new development or the intensification of existing
j development within the City of Diamond Bar, ensure that the
environmental consequences of the proposed action have been
j recognized and properly addressed."
Page I-24 F. Land Use Plan, fourth line, strike the second
"Table" after Use Plan Development Capacity Summary Table and
under second paragraph of 1. Land Use Designation, verify the
number 15 land use designations. CDD/DeStefano responded that
it should read 16 land use designations.
C/Fong continued to Page I-26 and I-27 of the Land Use Element
and suggested that the Table's should be renumbered to I-3 and
I-4 respectively, and that the Dwelling & Units column heading
on Page I-26 should be fixed to show Dwelling on one line.
With respect to the Housing Element, C/Fong offered the
following changes: On Page II -22b, remove Brea Canyon Cutoff
from the map.
G C/Fong suggested the following changes in the Public Health
and Safety Element: Page IV -2, B. 1. Geology and Seismicity,
restate the first sentence to read as follows: "Diamond Bar
is located in a dynamic geological region, underlain by
several thousand feet of sediments which were laid down over
the last 25 million years."
Following the first sentence of Paragraph 3 on Page IV -2, B.
j 1. add a sentence to read: "A discussion and map of
geological hazards are contained in the Master Environmental
Assessment."
City Engineer Michael Meyers indicated the following changes
to the Circulation Element: Page V-17, 4, a. indent Class I,
Class I and Class I Bikeway paragraphs and bring the sentence
following Class I Bikeway paragraph to left margin and correct
the sentence to read: "Figure V-3 shows Existing Designated
Bike Routes in the City of Diamond Bar."
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On Page V-18, correct Legend on the map to include Class I
designation.
On Page V-22 show Walnut Drive designated as Truck Route to
coincide with the legend.
C/Fong indicated the following changes with respect to the
Public Services and Facilities Element. Page VI -6, Strategy
2.1.1, third line correct spelling of "intensification" (add
an o) .
Page VI -7, add a first line before strategies at the top of
the page to read: "Objective 2.3 Promote a balance of public
and private provision of services and amenities to the
community."
A motion was made by VC/Plunk and seconded by C/Schad to Adopt
the Resolution to adopt the 1994 Draft General Plan as
amended. The motion carried unanimously 5-0.
A motion was made by VC/Plunk and seconded by C/Flamenbaum
^� requesting transmittal of a letter to City Council indicating
the approximate cost for the 1994 Draft General Plan document.
The motion carried 4-1 with the following roll call. r
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
Fong, Schad, Flamenbaum,
VC/Plunk
Chair/Meyer
None
None
CDD/DeStefano thanked the Planning Commission on behalf of the
staff .
C/Schad offered thanks to the staff on behalf of the Planning
Commission for their support.
Chair/Meyer declared the meeting adjourned at 11:22 p.m.
Re pectful y, -
James DeStefano
Secretary
Attest:
Da Mey
Chairman