HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/1/1994MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
AUGUST 1, 1994
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. in the
SCAQMD Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar,
California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner
Schad.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairman Meyer; Vice Chairwoman Plunk;
Commissioners: Flamenbaum, Fong, Schad
Also present: Community Development Director James
DeStefano; Associate Planner Rob Searcy;
Assistant Planner Ann Lungu; Interim City
Attorney Michael Montgomery; Administrative
Secretary Marilyn Ortiz and Patrick Mann of
Cotton/Beland/Associates, Inc.
Absent: None
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MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
1. ADOPTION OF THE 1994 GENERAL PLAN
James DeStefano reported that Patrick Mann, consultant from
Cotton/Beland/Associates, provided the Planning Commission
with additional information as requested during the last
discussion of the Noise Table found in the Public Health and
Safety Element of the 1992 General Plan.
Chair/Meyer announced that the public hearing portion of the
Public Health & Safety Element has been completed and
directed staff to provide additional input regarding the
units of measurement for the noise level.
Chair/Meyer referred to the memo from Mr. Mann recommending
the use of the CNEL standard although it lacks uniformity
throughout the state. Chair/Meyer asked C/Flamenbaum and
C/Fong if their questions regarding the CNEL standard were
answered satisfactorily. C/Flamenbaum responded
'.. affirmatively.
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C/Fong asked
for an explanation of the
higher CNEL level
allowable for
Hospitals compared to the
lower CNEL levels
for libraries
and residential areas. He
believes that
hospitals should have a lower level or
at least levels
comparable to
libraries or residential
level.
Patrick Mann explained that the interior CNEL levels for
these uses were set by the GPAC in their deliberations. The
hospital provideshigher noise levels in living areas and
lower levels of noise in sleeping areas than the library
use. The noise levels are quite low as set in the table and
it is believed they would provide adequate protection for
those land uses.
C/Fong responded he has no other questions or objections.
Chair/Meyer questioned whether the CNEL standards
recommendations are achievable or do they prohibit
development.
Patrick Mann stated that the maximum exterior CNEL standards
that are not to be exceeded are achievable in most cases.
The exterior CNEL objective for quiet areas may not be
achievable in many areas exposed to freeway noise. GPAC
added this type of standard to the -element that originally
contained only, the maximum exterior CNEL Level.
Chair/Meyer questioned the outcome of an environmental
review studying the noise generally associated with a
project, if the project did not achieve the standards in the
General Plan. Would it require an environmental impact
report because of inability to mitigate it to this level of
considered non -significance?
Patrick Mann responded that a judgment determination would
have to be made about whether the magnitude of the variation
was sufficient to require an environmental impact. In the
residential areas the maximum exterior CNEL is probably
achievable. There may be places in commercial, industrial
and offices areas where the 70 dBA CNEL standard could note
be achieved because of an existing freeway noise condition.
Chair/Meyer asked if this would give rise to an argument to
prohibit development in those areas. Patrick Mann responded
that it could.
Chair/Meyer addressed the conflict between the CNEL standard
(7.0 dBA) of the General Plan for industrial areas and terms
of the General Plan encouraging a balanced growth. He
stated it appears that if the current levels are not
attainable, then a proposed development that added noise to
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the area would provide the basic argument against issuing
any development permits.
Chair/Meyer suggested that as a major source of noise, we
need to recognize that freeways have higher noise levels
than other parts of the city and treat them as unique
situations, possibly requiring differential treatment.
Patrick Mann extended further Chair/Meyer's comments that
the 71 Freeway will eventually become a full-fledged
freeway. In his opinion the noise from it will carry over
into Tres Hermanos combining with the Pomona noise. Using
the chart in the EIR as a basis of measurement, it must be
decided what levels are adequate to attain our goals.
C/Schad pointed out that noise levels vary according to the
time and peak of traffic. Tire planing creates the most
significant noise on the surface of the road; the faster
cars go, the nosier it gets. Peterson Park is a good
example of the inverse funnel affect. Due to its geology
and location near the freeway, the sound in this area is
actually amplified to levels of 85-90 decibels. C/Schad
stated that he had recommended a chart at the last meeting
which reduces most of these levels by approximately 5 dBA.
Patrick Mann reminded the Planning Commission that -the --chart
C/Schad spoke of dealt with interior noises. The problem
Chair/Meyer brought up is exterior noises.
Chair/Meyer asked Mr. Mann if, for example, we wanted to
expand the use of Peterson Park, would the standard be used
which implies that the park uses adds additional exterior
noise? If the goal is 70 dBA and the park already exceeds
that, would there then be case basis to deny development of
the park?
Patrick Mann replied that development could be denied. For
instance, if an application from the Parks and Recreation
Department was received to put in three new bathrooms, it
would have to be denied.
Chair/Meyer reiterated the need to recognize that when
considering exterior standards, freeways and their immediate
adjoining areas should be treated differently. Primarily
due to the unique situations freeways present as a major
source of noise that run throughout the city.
Patrick Mann suggested a freeway adjacent criteria.
Chair/Meyer continued, saying that if a'development will add
to the exterior noise and the goal is 70 dBA in commercial
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and industrial areas, then the City is limited from adding
any more commercial industrial, because it would increase
the present dBA which already exceeds the goal.
Discussion ensued regarding the effects of reducing noise
levels on future development. James DeStefano stated that
the General Plan can always be amended. He stated that a
more valid point is why send it through with wrong
recommendations.
ICA/Montgomery recommended an upper and lower limit -be
provided on the chart, as a guideline and judge each case on
specific merits through the public hearing process.
Patrick Mann stated that in the preparation of the GPAC
noise element, a table -with different categories of
significance -for noise for varying land uses was presented
to the committee. What might now be provided is to 'add
another column, separating what is clearly unacceptable for
these'land uses and what would normally be unacceptable.
Levels could be exceeded if there were unique circumstances
or efforts made to provide additional sound insulation,
appropriate to the land use. To some extent the commercial!
and industrial areas where the land is exposed to noise
between 70 and 75 dBA can be utilized for those types of
uses instead of other uses. For office and commercial
buildings, above 75 dBA would normally be unacceptable for
those uses. However if adequate or special sound insulation
is included in the design, and those uses do not depend on
outdoors space substantially, the noise level could be
acceptable—
C/Schad stated that the table presented,by Cotton/Beland
sets time frames which allows for accumulation of sound.
Although he prefers Table IV -I on page IV -12, dBA's should,,
be slightly reduced, it would be acceptable to him if the
figures shown were used as maximum allowable CNEL.
Motion was made by C/Schad, seconded by C/Flamenbaum to add
an additional row to Table IV -1 called "Freeway Adjacent
Commercial/Industrial/Office Areas" using 65 dBA for the
exterior CNEL objective and 70 to 80 dBA for the maximum
exterior CNEL and the interior at 45 dBA.
CDD/DeStefano suggested as a strategy that additional
verbiage be added to 1.10.12 to read: "New development
should not exceed the standards outlined within Table IV -1:
If new construction does proceed, a detailed analysis of
noise reduction requirements must be made and needed noise v+,^u.
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Motion was amended by C/Schad and seconded by C/Flamenbaum
to include CDD/DeStefano's suggested strategy 1.10.12 and
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
C/Flamenbaum suggested that a maximum interior CNEL level of
40 dBA be added to the chart for recreation and quiet,
passive areas.
Motion was made by C/Schad, seconded by C/Fong to amend
Table IV -1, Recreation: Quite, Passive Areas: add 40 dBA to
the maximum interior CNEL .
The motion carried 4-1 with the following vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Schad, Fong, Chairman Meyer,
Flamenbaum
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: V/Chair Plunk
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
-� Motion was made by C/Schad and seconded by C/Flamenbaum, to
change Strategy 1.10.3 on page IV -10 to read "New
construction, excluding additions and remodels that do not
expand the existing floor area of the dwelling by--25-*.-shall
not be permitted to cause exterior CNEL level of surrounding
residential neighborhoods to exceed those limits stated in
Table IV -1...
CDD/DeStefano suggested Strategy 1.10.3 be changed to read
"New construction, including additions and remodels
exceeding 25% of original floor area, shall not be permitted
to cause the exterior CNEL level of surrounding residential
neighborhoods to exceed those limits stated in Table IV -1,
or to significantly, adversely effect.the existing CNEL of
those neighborhoods."
The motion carried 4-1 as follows:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Schad, Fong, Flamenbaum,
Chair/Meyer
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: V/Chair Plunk
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
Chair/Meyer inquired whether there were any additional
changes or questions. None were expressed and Meyer
declared the Public Health and Safety Element completed.
RECESSED: Chair/Meyer recessed the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
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RECONVENED: Chair/Meyer reconvened the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
CDD/DeStefano introduced Karen Warner,
Cotton/Beland/Associates, stating she had,participated in
the GPAC workshop process and would be presenting the
Housing element, GPAC issues and the issues before the '
community.
Karen Warner stated that the Housing Element is the most
complicated element. It is the only General Plan element
required to undergo State review. The Department of Housing
and Community Development (HCD) is required to prepare
written findings as to whether in their opinion "A housing
element is in substantial legal compliance". The courts tend
to side with the State. The goal is to achieve the State's
approval of the Housing Element. Only 40% of cities state-
wide have a State approved Housing Element.
If a housing element is not in state compliance and someone;
chooses to challenge the City on the basis of an inadequate,
General Plan and the courts find on the side of HCD that you
have an inadequate housing element, courts can shut down the
City. Essentially the State can take away all discretionary
actions of the City until the element is brought under
compliance. This happens fairly infrequently, but it does
happen and tends to happen to cities that have redevelopment
agencies and have some money involved.
Ms. Warner went on to explain Diamond Bar's situation. The
last housing element was prepared in 1993. Significant
revisions were made to the element at that time in response
to the State's comments. The State had one outstanding
concern which was the lack of adequate sites. The state
defines adequate sites according to density categories.
All cities are given their regional share_of housing needs
divided among income categories. Diamond Bar's regional
needs figure is 781 dwelling units. This is divided up into
117 units for low income, 182 units for low income, 144 for
moderate income and 338 units for upper income. The Housing
Element needs to demonstrate enough land zoned at densities
that the state considers high enough to provide
affordability to that number of units in those income
categories.
In response to C/Flamenbaum, Ms. Warner stated that the
income categories are based on the County median. Avery
low income household is defined by HUD by 1993 standards for
a family of four in Los Angeles County as earning 50% or
below the County median of $24,150. A low income household
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earns between 50% and 80% of the county median which is
essentially between $24,000 and $38,650. Moderate income is
between $38,650 to $57,950 and that's essentially up to 120%
of the County median.
The rule of thumb that the State uses in urban areas to
achieve affordability to these income levels is a minimum of
25 units/acre for the very low income category. Diamond Bar
has a need of "117 units. For the low income category, a
density criteria of 18 units/acre is used. Both of those
categories need to be available for rental: For the
moderate income, a density criteria of 8 units/acre is used
and can be ownership or rental. Diamond Bar has a need of
144 units.
Part of the process when cities are initially assigned these
numbers is that cities have 90 days in which to review the
numbers and make an appeal to Southern California
Association of Government (5CAG) if they feel the numbers
are inaccurate. Diamond Bar was just incorporating at the
time and wasn't able to take advantage of that opportunity.
After the 90 day appeal period is up, there's no adjustment
to the figures. In working with these numbers and these
density criterias from the state, GPAC realized there was an
issue regarding the.land use policies in Diamond Bar for
lower density housing and limited multi -family housing..
GPAC considered the following options to achieve State
approval:
OPTION ONE: to leave the site inventory as it stands in the
Land Use Element and for the City Council to adopt findings
showing why the document is in substantial compliance with
the law based on a variety of physical and infrastructure
constraints to multi -family development.
OPTION TWO: to show greater commitment in the Tres Hermanos
specific plan area for the multifamily units that would be
required under your regional housing needs.
OPTION THREE: to increase the densities under the medium and
high density land use categories to the 18 and 25 unit/acre
minimum.
OPTION FOUR: (in combination with some other programs) to
adopt an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance which says that in
all projects of a certain size that the developer will be
a, required to set aside a certain portion, commonly 15%, of
the units as affordable to lower income households.
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Hill
OPTION FIVE: try to adopt more proactive programs -so that
affordable housing is achieved without providing a
significant increase in density city wide. (Proactive
Density Bonus Ordinance)
Ms. Warner reported, GPAC agreed by a majority on Option #1.
Chair/Meyer declared the public hearing open.
Gary Neely, residing at 344 Canoe Cove Dr., praised Karen
Warner for her presentation. He stated that we have an
opportunity to meet HCD's requirements. He expressed his
concern to protect the canyons. He recommended adding a
mixed use density at 25 units/acre and to identify this on
the land use map. He also recommended the remainder of the
land use in Tres Hermanos be designated as University
Specific Plan identifying the mixed use around the reclaimed
water lake.
Max Maxwell, residing at 3211 Bent Twig Lane; pointed out a
change on page II -14, Table II -4 Potential Development, and:,
asked for clarification. '
CDD/DeStefano stated that Mr. Maxwell is referring to the
original Page II -14 and the changes that occurred on the
July 13th ERRATA SHEET. The reason the rural/residential ''
vacant acres changed and the dwelling units changed is 1)
the number of rural residential acres were lowered as a
result of turning some of those properties into GPAC's
recommended Open Space Category; 2) The dwelling unit
numbers were lowered because the previous table reflected a
higher density. The number 136 is referring to an estimated
1 unit for every 2.5 acres, which is an assumption based
upon the known fact that the majority of these vacant
remaining hillside acres are at about 30% slope or greater';
and the relationship to the GPAC strategy of a ratio of 1 to
2.5 acres to 1 to 2.75 acres when rural residential
properties exceeded a slope of 30%.
Barbara Beach Courchesne, residing at 2021 Peaceful Hills
Rd., referred to Page II -16, Paragraph 1, Line 5 where it
states that Tres Hermanos could be built at densities higher
than 16 units/acre. She stated GPAC wished it to remain that
way. She suggested Diamond Bar work with the State to
convince them that because of Diamond Bar's topography 25
units/acre may not be feasible. If it is the Planning
Commission or the City Council's desire to build at that
density, they should first take a more careful look at
available facilities and services.
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She wants it on record that the GPAC never intimated that
they wanted to make it difficult for development to occur in
Diamond Bar. GPAC wants country living atmosphere and high
quality types of developments and growth. That does
sometimes create difficulty and certainly creates expense,
but it is not an anti -development.
Gary Neely stated he wanted to make clear that his comments
do not relate to very low income, low income or moderate
income housing, but upper income housing. He pointed out
some inconsistencies in the document. On Page II -22, in
order to be consistent with the Circulation Element there is
a star on the section of Diamond Bar Blvd. located between
Pathfinder and Brea Canyon Cutoff that indicates it is
operating at level of service E or F. That intersection is
not currently identified as operating at that level of
service.
Mr. Neely also pointed out inconsistencies regarding the
Housing Opportunity Map on Page II -15 and the Vacant Land
Subject to Development Restrictions Map on Page II -24.
Chair/Meyer thanked Mr. Neely for his presentation and
commented that it was thoroughly investigated and very well
presented.
The Public Hearing was declared closed.
RECESS: Chair/Meyer recessed the meeting at 9:20 pm.
RECONVENED: The meeting was reconvened at 9:32 p.m.
C/Flamenbaum inquired whether, in terms of the HCD housing
requirements, there is a density requirement or just number
of units.
Karen Warner replied that there is a number of units
required and there is a density criteria. As long as the
criteria for the income is met, any density achievable is
OK.
Chair/Meyer requested everyone take a few minutes and focus
on what the philosophy of the Planning Commissioner should
be in terms of review of the Housing Element. He stated
that only 40% of the cities in the state of California have
been able to meet the State's criteria. He also noted that
the Planning Commission has been presented with the GPAC
presentation of the Housing Element which is a constraints
type of approach indicating that it's impossible for the
,� City of Diamond Bar to comply with the numbers given by SCAG
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because of a number of unique elements that are particular
to Diamond Bar.
Chair/Meyer continued, there may be a third approach which
would be a combination of both, indicating a willingness to
comply with the State goals but also outlining and
elaborating on the constraints of the City. This may make
it unrealistic to try and obtain. the 781 units that have;,
been allocated to the City. Chair/Meyer asked the
Commissioners to think about their philosophy and take a few
minutes to share it.
C/Flamenbaum responded that it's a shame that our children
can't live in the city in which they were raised. We should
try to do what we can to comply with State requirements to
aid low income families.
C/Schad agreed with C/Flamenbaum.
V Chair/Plunk stated she thinks Diamond Bar should try.to
comply.
Chair/Meyer stated if the Commission is going to comply., the
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densities will need to increase. There should really be an
investigation in terms of the constraints as hillside
properties, circulation, etc. We should also do what's
possible to make a valiant effort to comply with our RHNA
(Regional Housing Allocation) goals. He further stated hiss
approach would be to take combination of the both -to take a'.
compliance approach and certainly identify the constraints
of this community so when the round of new RHNA numbers come
up we can actually present some viable input at that time.
C/Fong stated he doesn't think it's possible to comply 100%1.
He continued on with questions on Table II -4 , Page II -14.
CDD/DeStefano brought up another alternative equally fraught
with public policy issues and issues of balance and possible
political turmoil. That is the issue of changing some of
the currently designated commercial or industrial properties
that are now vacant, to residential, using Gateway Corporate
Center as an example. There is a need to provide more jobs
in Diamond Bar . There is a great imbalance in terms of,jobs
and housing. Diamond Bar is an export city, exporting ,
labor, sales tax, etc.; we would be reducing our inventory
of commercially developable properties and the economical
development return that the City gets on that, in terms'of
taxation, jobs and etc. It is an opportunity that presents
A
itself.
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Chair/Meyer suggested going through the Housing Element page
by page._
Chair/Meyer commented on citizen participation on Page II -2
stating it should be 38 members not 36.
C/Plunk~ requested that staff check for validity of the
sentence on Page II -4, Paragraph 2; "Both the City's Code
Enforcement officer and the Building Official indicate that
Diamond Bar has very few units that are considered
substandard, and all are suitable for rehabilitation."
Chair/Meyer suggested that additional documentation be added
to the Table on Page II -5 showing the income level reflects
1994 figures.
C/Fong, Page II -14 footnote (1) under Vacant Land Acres for
Specific Plan should be footnote (2).
V Chair/Plunk commented this chart should be revisited.
There is also a need to talk about the slope densities
before discussing rural/residential.
C/Flamenbaum expressed concerns about Table II -4 making an
assumption of 2.5 acres per unit as reflected in footnote
CDD/DeStefano stated that the 2.5 acre per dwelling unit was
an assumption based upon the known facts regarding many of
the remaining vacant rural/residential properties that are
at or may even exceed 30% slopes. Based upon the chart in
the Land Use Elements, 1 - 2.5 acres was picked as a medium
point to -come up with a number.
Chair/Meyer noted II -14 was an important section and would
have to be revisited
C/Flamenbaum, noted on page II -15 Housing opportunity Areas
doesn't reflect the land use categories that are called out.
Rural/Residential has an average of 2.5 acres per unit.
Then we say 0 - 1 dwelling unit per acre and that isn't
shown anywhere. On the map it says 1 unit per acre.
Karen Warner responded that the map should either say
maximum units/acre to clarify that's the upper end of the
density -range or be modified to use the actual density that
was used for the basis of calculating dwelling units. In
the Rural it would be the 2.5 acres/unit average. That's
' why it says 1 unit/acre for Rural, because that is the
4 maximum. Either of those two could be used.
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CDD/DeStefano suggested a 3rd alternative would be to list
the actual Slope Density Table, under Rural/Residential or
the 1 unit/acre category. Take Table II -4 as base and change
the map to reflect the table.
V Chair/Plunk had questions -regarding an apparent conflict
between the maps on II -22 and II -24.
CDD/DeStefano responded that the maps represent a graphic
portrayal of what the text is saying. The surgical
precision with which one speaker has examined these maps is
not necessary for a map in the General Plan at this scale.
CDD/DeStefano suggested, it would be useful to the staff for
the Commission to determine which maps they desire and then
direct staff which inconsistences to reconcile.
V Chair/Plunk suggested the Commission go through the
document and revisit the maps. The other Commissioners
concurred.
C/Fong, stated on page II -16, 2nd Paragraph, that 676 units
does not include Tres Hermans which is currently designated
Agricultural.
CDD/DeStefano stated C/Fong is correct. Tres Hermanos is not
included because there are 110" dwelling units allocated for t'
Tres Hermanos. The area is supposed to remain agricultural
for the foreseeable future based upon this General Plan with
the intent that a specific plan be prepared in the future.;
CDD/DeStefano responding to an inquiry by C/Flamenbaum
stated that the Hillside Ordinance does not contain a slope
density formula. It would require modification to the
Hillside Management Ordinance to insert such a slope density
formula. It would dramatically alter the number of dwelling
units that would be permitted on the steeper slope
properties.
C/Flamenbaum questioned what would be the existing units per
acre that would be permitted under the existing Hillside
Management Ordinance.
CDD/DeStefano stated that it would be the underlying zoning
plus whatever environmental constraints the site has instead "
of considerations as a result of the Hillside Management
Ordinance that cause a lessening of the density.
CDD/DeStefano continued that the previous General Plan's -_
Rural/Residential classification had a density of 1;
unit/acre and there were several hundred more acres
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classified Rural Residential. Those two factors created the
majority of the 1,900 additional dwelling units that were
anticipated within that plan. By lowering the density and
reducing the number of rural residential acres, the figure
drops dramatically down to 676.
C/Flamenbaum stated that previously 1,220 dwelling units
could have been built on the existing land that was
classified Rural Residential. Today, the net result is 136
dwelling units can be built based upon what we think the
existing slope is, resulting in an apparent 90% reduction.
He asked ICA/Montgomery what the landowners could do to the
City.
ICA/Montgomery answered, that ratio would be considered a
reasonable down zoning with no cause of action as long as
there is a reasonable use of the property. One would have to
be denied all reasonable use of their property and those
definitions have been skirted back and forth.
V Chair/Plunk questioned what happens if the court decides
that the City is denying the reasonable use of property.
ICA/Montgomery replied that the test on that is what is
reasonable and down,zoning to 1 unit per 20 acres has been
approved. The benefit of the doubt goes to legislative
body.
V Chair/Plunk, asked whether the slope classification, was
-taken from another city.
CDD/DeStefano replied that it was brought forward by GPAC
members.
C/Schad responded that this was heavily debated for several
days by GPAC. This was their final conclusion on it. He
stated he thinks it is a good ratio and should remain as is.
Motion was made by C/Schad and seconded by C/Fong that the
slope density formula should only apply to rural
residential. The motion failed 3-2 as follows:
AYES:. COMMISSIONERS: Schad & Fong
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Flamenbaum, V /Chair Plunk,
Chair/Meyer
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
1~a Chair/Meyer questioned whether there should be a Slope
Density Formula at all.
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C/Schad, expressed his belief that Diamond Bar should have 'h!1
Slope Density Formula because of the geology of the city in
general, and to maintain the rural appearance.
Chair/Meyer asked the commissioners if the slope density
formula should apply to all property. The response was no.
CDD/DeStefano pointed out there is another alternative that
has yet to be expressed and which is to permit density
transfers. Concentrate the density on the areas that you
deem to be suitable for development while maintaining in
perpetuity the balance of the development site. This would,
apply to the remaining vacant land and how to deal with that
in terms of preservation, element and in this case housing
issues, etc.
Chair/Meyer asked the if the Commissioners want a Slope
Density Formula?
C/Fong replied since it is what the people want, it should
be left in.
Chair/Meyer stated, "The question is - Should there be a
Slope Density Formula?"
C/Flamenbaum said NO; C/Fong, C/Schad, and Chair/Meyer said
YES; and V/Chair Plunk -ABSTAINED
Chair/Meyer directed the Commissioners to,think about the
Slope Density Formula, what the percentages ought to be and
the impact on housing before the next meeting.
V Chair/Plunk directed Staff to advise the Commission of
Slope Density Formulas in different cities and what they
are.
Chair/Meyer advised that the next regularly scheduled
Planning Commission meetings are the 8th and 22nd of August.
He asked that the Commission consider having an additional
General Plan meeting on Monday, August 15, 1994.
Moved by C/Flamenbaum, seconded by V/Chair Plunk to continue
the General Plan deliberations to Aug. 8th and reopen the
General Plan public hearing on Aug. 8th, V/Chair Plunk
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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ADJOURNMENT: -
Moved by C/Flamenbaum, seconded by VC/Plunk and carried
unanimously to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting at 11:15
p.m. to Monday, August 8, 1994, at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully,
les DeStefan
Secretary
Attest:
Chairman