HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/9/1995MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
JANUARY 9, 1995
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. at the
South Coast Air Quality Management District Board Room, 21865 East
Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Vice Chairman
Flamenbaum.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Chairman Meyer, Vice Chairman
Flamenbaum, Schad, Fong, Huff
Also Present: Associate Planner Robert Searcy; Assistant
Planner Ann Lungu; Interim City Attorney
Michael Montgomery, Consultant . Engineer
Michael Myers; Recording Secretary Carol
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Dennis
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of November 14, 1994 and December 12, 1994.
The following corrections/amendments were offered:
1. C/Huff, November 14 minutes, Page 7, New
Business, Item 1., change "indicative" to
"indigenous".
2. Chair/Meyer, November 14 and December 12
minutes should reflect that C/Huff abstained
from the minutes approval process.
3. C/Fong, November 14, Page 5, middle of third
paragraph, correct "topal" to "topo".
4. Chair/Meyer, December 12, Page 4, motion by
C/Huff regarding Variance 94=-2, spell out the
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conditions. Copy from the Resolution into the
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5. Chair/Meyer asked that the minutes be more
active by abbreviating the staff report and
adding more comments.
6. VC/Flamenbaum, November 14, Items 1 and 2,
outline of proposed Development Ordinance,
should include the request for staff to
present the outline at the January, 1995
meeting. AP/Searcy stated his notes reflected
"expeditiously" and that no date had been
stated in the request during the November 14
meeting.
A motion was made by VC/Flamenbaum and seconded by
C/Schad to accept the minutes as amended. The motion was
carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. VARIANCE No. 94-3. A request to install a total of si;x;�1�, ;
monument signs: Three monument signs - a maximum height of i
feet with a maximum sign face area of 36.75 square feet
utilized for tenant identification; and three monument signs, -
a maximum height of six feet with a maximum sign face area of
11.38 square feet utilized for center identification.
Property Location: Diamond Bar Village Shopping and
Professional Center, 325-379 South Diamond Bar Boulevard and
23341-23499 East Golden Springs Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 9176.
Property Owner/Applicant: Steve Poretta, Poretta Family
Trust, 601 South Glenoaks #301, Burbank, CA 91502.
AstP/Lungu presented the staff report and indicated that staff
feels the proposed project is an opportunity to correct the
sign deficiencies, reduce the sign pollution on the site, and
improve sign visibility for tenants. If the Planning
Commission approves the proposed project, installation for all
monument signs is proposed to occur within four months of the
approval.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Negative
Declaration No. 92-7 and Variance 94-3, Findings of Fact, and
conditions as listed within the resolution.
VC/Flamenbaum asked if staff would approve. the center
identification signs to which Ast/P Lungu replied, "yes".
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In response to C/Huff, AstP/Lungu responded the existing signs
are approximately 18 feet high, several feet in excess of the
proposed 10 foot high signs.
chair/Meyer declared the public hearing open.
Constance Nicholson, owner BCN Lighting. & Signs, 2887
Buckhaven Road, Chino Hills stated her company has worked
closely with staff and is available for questions from the
Planning Commission.
In response to Chair/Meyer, AstP/Lungu stated it is a
requirement of the Sign Code that all free-standing monument
signs have addresses. In addition, DKS has proposed a minimum
setback of 15 feet from the edge of the travelled way and this
will not create a site distance problem for entering vehicles.
Chair/Meyer stated he believed the stipulated setback
measurement should be from property line, not from curbface.
Responding to Chair/Meyer, Mrs. Nicholson stated she does not
know where the property lines are at the corner of Golden
Springs Road and Diamond Bar Boulevard. Chair/Meyer stated
usually, the 15 foot triangle is measured from property line
rather than curbside.
CE/Meyers referred Chair/Meyer to Condition (g) on Page 5
which allows for review and approval of the location.
Chair/Meyer stated he would like the parameters spelled out in
the resolution.
In response to Chair/Meyer, AstP/Lungu indicated the applicant
stated he would have the project completed within four months,
even though he is allowed one year.
Chair/Meyer declared the public hearing closed.
Chair/Meyer suggested the following wording be added to
Condition (g): "All freestanding monument signs shall
maintain a minimum 15 feet setback from the travelled roadway
edge, provided that such signs shall not project over the
public right-of-way, nor shall they impair vehicular site
distances, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer."
A motion was made by
the resolution as
unanimously.
C/Schad and seconded by C/Fong to adopt
amended. The motion was carried
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2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT No. 94-6. A request to modify and
continue operation of an unmanned public utility substation
for a cellular communication facility. The modification will
incorporate digital in addition 'to the existing analog
facilities which are now in place. The existing facility 3,1s
'located at Diamond Bar High School. The equipment is located
on the roof and also in an enclosed interior unit. Currently,
the visible equipment consists of roof mounted whip antennae
and a microwave antenna with the majority of the equipment
obscured behind the schools mascot banner. The proposed
project will: add additional whip antennae and microwave
antennae.
Applicant: AirTouch Cellular, 3 Park Plaza, Irvine, CA 92714.
Property Owner: Walnut Valley Unified School District, 880 S.
Lemon Avenue, Diamond Bar.
AP/Searcy reported the project is a request by the applicant
to continue operation and expand the available technology at 4s.
the site. The site has been in operation at this location for i'�,,
seven years and located on the roof of the gymnasium_ and
within an adjacent equipment room. The current equipment
features an array of antennae placed at various locations on
the roof of the gymnasium. The proposed project would place
additional equipment on existing structures and add new
antennae in perimeter locations around the roof.
The staff recommends that the Planning Commission open the
public hearing and receive testimony and approve the Negative
Declaration and the draft PC Resolution 95 -XX with the
Findings of Fact and conditions listed.
In response to VC/Flamenbaum, AP/Searcy indicated he had
spoken with both AirTouch and L.A. Cellular about combining
efforts and erecting a monopole. He further indicated that
because they are two separate companies providing the same
service, combining the service may create conflict and cross-
talk,within the two systems.
Chair/Meyer declared the public hearing open.
Dennis Lowry, Site Development Consultant, Air Touch Cellular,
stated that this project will be a digital upgrade to provide
better service to the community surrounding the site and
involves minor hardware changes.
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VC/Flamenbaum stated his concerns that Diamond Bar is starting
to look like an "antenna farm" and asked the applicant if
there is a way to combine the applicant and competitor, systems
in a single monopole.
Mr. Lowry responded that in some cases it is possible.
However, in general, there needs to be some distance between
systems.
C/Schad stated he concurs with VC/Flamenbaum.
Craig Clute, 21217 Fountain Springs Road, objects to the lack
of information contained in the flyer distributed to the
residents. He is very concerned that Diamond Bar is becoming
an "antenna farm" and feels the Planning Commission needs to
place a limit on the number of antennae allowed.
Chair/Meyer declared the public hearing closed.
VC/Flamenbaum announced he will be recusing himself from the
next agenda item since he has a leasehold interest in the
affected land, and proposed the Planning Commission table this
agenda item until the next agenda item is heard. He suggested
the Commission arrive at a solution by which the two parties
can combine their efforts.
Chair/Meyer asked if this would preclude VC/Flamenbaum from
entering into the debate on this application. VC/Flamenbaum
responded his concern is that somehow the antennae should be
combined.
Chair/Meyer asked if the question of proliferation of the
antennae should be a part of the Development Code.
VC/Flamenbaum responded that it clearly should be.
C/Schad asked if it is possible for the cellular companies to
combine several systems on one antenna.
Responding to Chair/Meyer, AP/Searcy stated there will be one
whip antenna approximately 22 feet high. The remainder will
be hidden by the parapet and by the enclosure and the
aesthetic impact will be approximately the same as currently
exists.
A motion was made by C/Schad and seconded by VC/Flamenbaum to
approve Conditional Use Permit No. 94-6. The motion was
carried unanimously.
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In response to Chair/Meyer, AP/Searcy stated he would have
used a categorical exemption had he been able to determine
that a.Negative Declaration had been prepared on the previous
Conditional Use Permit. In the absence of that, and Los
Angeles County's inability to provide staff with the
information, the Negative Declaration was utilized to cover
all bases.
3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT No. 94-7. A request to operate an
unmanned public utility substation for cellular
telecommunication facility with a 90 foot monopole with
antennae and microwave dish. The radio equipment, will be
housed within an enclosed modular unit.
Property Location: 3333 S. Brea Canyon Road
Applicant: L.A. Cellular, Box 6028, Cerritos, CA 90702
Property Owner: Metro Diamond Bar Properties, Inc., 2030 Main
#1020, Irvine, CA 92714 0111"
VC/Flamenbaum reminded the Planning Commission that he had
recused himself from deliberation of this project and asked
the record to reflect that he neither favors or opposes the
project.
AP/Searcy reported the applicant requests approval to locate
a cell site, including a 90 foot monopole and radio equipment
enclosure, in the parking area of an existing two'story office
building. The steel monopole is proposed with three antennae
arrays with four antennae each and a future 4 foot microwave
dish. The proposed 90 foot height is approximately 25 to 3b
feet over the height of any other approved monopole within the
City. Because one of the primary service recipients is mobile
cellular users, the monopole must reach this service area.
Because of the grade differential between the freeway and the
area adjacent to the freeway and the area available for the
project to be developed, this height is desired by the
applicant to d'el'iver the required level of service.
The staff recommends that
the Planning Commission open the_
public hearing,
receive testimony, and continue the project
for additional information.
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C/Schad,
AP/Searcy stated the parking
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building is 127 spaces. With the
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spaces remaining. In addition, there will be a backup
generator at the site. Since the enclosure is soundproof, it
is not expected to generate additional noise.
Chair/Meyer declared the public hearing open.
Dr. Gerald 'Bushberg, L.A. Cellular representative, stated
there are facilities which have multiple cellular telephone
companies' equipment on a single pole. He further stated this
is technically impossible since the systems were developed
independently and because they are subscription based at this
location.
Dan Hare, AirTouch Cellular, 3 Park Plaza, Irvine, stated the
temporary site has always been a marginal location and, in
order to service the area, there are three sites proposed. At
this time, only six antennae will be installed.
C/Fong requested the applicant consider another-�ocation. Mr.
Hare responded several alternative sites had been considered.
C/Fong reiterated he is not convinced this is the optimum
location for the antenna. He has a problem with the proposed
facility location because of the visual impact.
C/Huff asked why L.A. Cellular has three sitesijas opposed to
AirTouch's one site. Mr. Hare responded he does not know.
C/Huff stated he agrees with C/Fong that an alternative site
should be considered.
Craig Clute, Diamond Bar resident, 'reiterated the Planning
Commission needs to set limitations immediately.
Chair/Meyer declared the public hearing closed.
Chair/Meyer stated the service station, which is a major sales
tax contributor to the City, cannot have a sign exceeding six
feet. In addition, Diamond Bar does not permit freeway signs.
During the General Plan hearings the Planning Commission
received testimony and recommendations that the City provide
certain advertising upon entering the City. In his opinion,
the various providers, in addition to combining on a pole,
might do so on a pole which would have benefit to the business
aspects of the community. He further stated that a two foot
wide landscape planter is not adequate. Additionally, off-
street parking for the business may become an _ssue.
A motion was made by C/Huff and seconded by C/Schad to
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postpone the item to February 13, 1995 and have the applicant
consider alternative sites, particularly to the south of the
current site. The motion was carried 4-1 with the following
roll call:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Huff, Schad, Fong, Chair/Meyer
NOES:- COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Flamenbaum
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
RECESS: Chair/Meyer recessed,the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
RECONVENE: Chair/Meyer reconvened the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT No. -94-4. 'The City is requesting to
develop a 23.8 acre site located east of Pantera Drive and
south of Bowcreek Drive. The master plan for the park
includes development of two ball fields, multi -use hard
courts, tennis courts, picnic areas, a tot lot, and a
multipurpose community center approximately 7,500 square feet
in size. 1
Property Location: 700-800 Pantera Drive
Applicant: City of Diamond Bar, 21660 E. Copley Drive, Suite
0100, Diamond Bar
AP/Searcy commented that the role of the Planning Department„
is to present the City's technical review of the project. He
stated that the project has undergone numerous scoping
sessions with the public. The master plan project as it is
presented has been approved as a "consensus" project by the
Parks and Recreation Department and forwarded to the Planning
Commission for review. CSD/Rose will serve as proponent for
the Parks and Recreation Department's "consensus" project.
AP/Searcy reported that the 23 acre park site was reviewed as
a part of the EIR and established as part of the subdivision
of Tract No. 31479 approved circa 1978. -The 23 acre park site
was designated as an element of the residential development
that entailed the area north of Grand Avenue, east of Golden
Springs Drive and Diamond Bar Boulevard, and south of the SR
60 Freeway. In 1988 the County Parks and Recreation
Department initiated a project with similar elements to the
present project and received approval in 1989 but the project
was never constructed. The City Community Services Department
then set out to create a new master plan for the Pantera Park
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site and using staff, a professional consultant, and community
input from residents in the immediate vicinity of the park
site.
The General Plan has identified the inadequacy of park
facilities within the City. "By any measure, the City is
inadequately served by active and passive facilities."
(Resource Management Element Page III -2). The primary active
recreational facilities are located at Diamond Bar High School
and the County Golf Course. As the City continues to grow in
population, the disparity in the available active recreational
facilities will increase. Currently:, there is a total of 23
acres of developed park land to serve Diamond Bar north of
Grand Avenue. There are no lighted baseball fields and no
lighted basketball, or tennis courts to serve north Diamond
Bar.
The General Plan directs the City to provide adequate active
and passive recreation facilities. The present project has
a the opportunity to satisfy this directive. The incorporation
of an extensive passive area for picnics, open play and future
interpretive area (hiking trail) and the provision of the hard
court area and ball fields. go a long way.- However, staff
feels that the current plan does fall short in maximizing the
park's features. In particular, the omission of lights on the
ball fields reduces the opportunity for the utilization of the
facility to its highest and best use. The potential negative
impacts of ball field lighting can be mitigated as previously
stated and should strongly be considered for this site.
The staff has reviewed the needs of the general community as
it relates the provision of recreation activities and found
that the City lacks adequate facilities. The development of
this park represents the opportunity for the greatest amount
of active park space in the City. This project has undergone
the scrutiny of the neighborhood in the immediate vicinity of
this project and yielded the basis for a truly beneficial
facility.
The primary issues related to the master plan are traffic and
circulation, light spillage, and intensity of use. The master
plan and environmental mitigations have been incorporated to
maximize the use and minimize the impacts. The project
design, limits on hours of operation, deliveries, and lighting
is def ined in a manner that reduces impact to the existing
residential development.
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The purpose of this public hearing is to review the Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program as this
initiates the public review period.
AP/Searcy stated the proponent for the project is Bob Rose,
Director of Community Services for the City of Diamond Bar.,
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission open the public
hearing, receive testimony and consider the Negative
Declaration and direct staff as appropriate.
Responding to VC/Flamenbaum, AP/Searcy stated the City is
bound by the'Conditional Use Permit requirements.
Responding to VC/Flamenbaum, BCS/Rose indicated there, is
security lighting around the building at Summit Ridge.
Responding to C/Schad, AP/Searcy reiterated that 15.5 acres
would be active and the remaining 7.5 acres would be natural
or passive.
C/Schad voiced his concern that ,there would be loss of the
facility for night games without night lighting. AP/Searcy
responded that the master plan excludes the use of ball field
lighting. Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission
strongly consider including lighting to maximize usage of the
park.
C/Schad commented that he wishes review of the botanical
features of the park for preservation during the development
process and expansion for certain -areas be addressed.
Responding to C/Schad, AP/Searcy stated that Pomona School
District has no definitive plans or schedule for building the,
school.
Responding to C/Huff, AP/Searcy stated the park was
conceptualized as a part of the original approval of the tract
map about 1978 and lighting was included in the original plan.
Again responding to C/Huff, AP/Searcy indicated Planning staff
was not present at the community workshops.
C/Huff asked AP/Searcy to address the liability factor of the
water element and the costs involved. m
AP/Searcy stated he did not have that information available.
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Responding to C/Huff, AP/Searcy indicated the mitigation
measures for the lighting system would limit the height of the
standards on which the lights are placed and incorporate light
shields, directing and focusing the light in certain areas.
The Negative Declaration refers to incorporating very tall
trees along the parameter of the site for diffusion.
Pat Mann, Cotton%Beland\Associates, Inc. stated the Negative
Declaration was prepared under his direction. The lighting
was removed from the park plan and the firm does not have
information on the type of lighting and intensity which might
be used. He further stated that closing the park at 10:00
p.m. and turning off all lights would be the most effective
measure in limiting the lighting impact.
In response to C/Huff, DCS/Rose indicated the percentage of
increase of use of the park on a year-round basis as a result
of incorporating lighting for the ball field would be 46%.
Inclusion of youth programs use during the winter months would
increase the use percentage by about 102%.
C/Fong asked how deep the water will be in the pond.
AP/Searcy responded there is no specific design for the water
element at this time.
DCS/Rose introduced members of the project team.
Joe Ruzicka, Vice Chairman, Parks and Recreation Commission,
stated Pantera Park -represents a great opportunity for the
City of Diamond Bar. According to state and national
recreation standards, Diamond Bar should have a minimum of 110
acres of developed active park land. Diamond Bar currently
has about 50 acres and the development of Pantera Park would
bring the total to approximately 65 acres which is still below
the standard.
The design provides facilities for many of the park uses which
have been demanded by the community. These include active
ball fields, tennis, basketball and roller blade/hockey
courts, formal picnic structures, and a jogging path around
the park. Of the 55,000 residents of Diamond Bar, a full 30%
or 16,000 are children. This park will allow us to further
serve the children's needs with wholesome activities. The
process for design incorporated the need to balance the
desires of the local neighborhood with the needs of the entire
community. In order to achieve this goal, the Parks and
Recreation Commission conducted an extensive series of public
workshops to reach consensus on the elements to be
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incorporated into -the park's design.
Bob Mueting, Landscape Architect, referred the Planning
Commission to the artist's conceptual drawing of the proposed
site project master plan and pointed out the location of each
of the components.
Responding to C/Huff, Mr. Mueting stated the development is
not yet phased. It is an overall master plan which needs to
be approved before moving on to the subsequent design
development with the staff.
Responding to VC/Flamenbaum, Mr. Mueting stated that it would
be his intent to make the retention basin attractive, whether
or not it contained water. In addition, the bench drain's
would be designed to conform to the General Plan. Mr. Mueting
indicated that whether or not the community center gets built
in the future will not significantly impact the project. The
plan before the Planning Commission represents a consensus -of
the community participation, not specifically documented by
needs for each one of the elements.
VC/Flamenbaum stated he feels there are too many elements for
this size park and is concerned that the parking may not be
adequate.
Responding to VC/Flamenbaum, DCS/Rose stated the response from
Pomona Unified School District is that the school site is
available for overflow parking from the park, should it become
necessary. When the school is built a joint use agreement
would be acceptable.
VC/Flamenbaum suggested that if the school comes with ball
fields, would it not be expedient to enter into a reciprocal
agreement to use some of its facilities and minimize the
elements of Pantera Park. He feels the City is trying to
solve all of its park problems with one facility, thereby
burdening the neighborhood.
Chair/Meyer declared the public hearing open.
Donovan Martinez, 635 Pantera Drive, stated that he was one Of
the residents in attendance at all" of the Pantera Park
community planning meetings. In the beginning there was
complete division. One group was in favor of an active paipk
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and the other group was in favor of a passive park. By the
end of the deliberation there was consensus for what is before
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the Planning Commission. There was never consensus to include
lighting for the park and it was never part of the
presentation. The only lighting considered was low lighting
for the tennis courts. The majority of the residents were
against field lighting. He asked that the Planning Commission
respect the time and energy of the citizens to arrive at the
current concept.
Ardeshir Malganji, 265 Bowcreek, requested the Planning
Commission reconsider the walkway to Bowcreek since it will
create major parking problems.
Dan Buffington, 2605 Indian Creek Road, stated although he was
not a part of the meeting process, he strongly urges the use
of lights in the park for the sake of the youth of Diamond
Bar.
Chair/Meyer declared the public hearing closed.
Chair/Meyer stated that since this is a neighborhood park and
the residents actively participated in the concept. He would
urge cooperation, as part of this master plan, with the Pomona
Unified School District and to address whether there is
duplication of facilities. In addition, off-site signing
needs to be provided for the park. He further stated that he
is concerned with the feasibility of the water element.
Chair/Meyer further stated he has two major concerns regarding
the project. One is the timing of the Conditional Use Permit
and the ability to exercise the permit in the one year time
period. secondly, regarding the environmental report
concerning traffic. He adamantly disagrees with the report
and believes that a park of this magnitude will generate
significantly more traffic and wants it adequately addressed
in the environmental review. In addition, the report should
include the cumulative effect of the school traffic.
C/Fong suggested lighting only one of the fields and also
consider lighting ball fields in other parks in the City.
Chair/Meyer reminded staff that the issue of parking on
Bowcreek needs to be addressed.
C/Huff asked for feedba k on the proposed lighting and the
impact on the neighborhood. He is concerned that other sites
were not planned with lights as part of the project. Pantera
Park was from the beginning and as distressing as it may be tc
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the residents, when they moved into the area, it was part of
the plan.
Responding to Chair/Meyer, AP/Searcy asked for clarification
of the traffic study concerns. Chair/Meyer indicated that he
would vote "no" when the environmental study comes before the
Commission. He feels the traffic study is inadequately
addressed.
A motion was made by C/Schad and seconded by C/Huff to
continue the public hearing to February 27, 1995. The motion
was carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS - None
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
C/Schad stated he would like to begin working on a Tree
ordinance.
Chair/Meyer referred to a letter from the Mayor of Chino Hills
indicating he found it extremely disappointing that the
Traffic Element of the Draft General Plan did not assume
Diamond Bar's responsibility of solving the -traffic problem
created by the City of Chino Hills by placing a four lane road
through the environmentally sensitive Tonner Canyon.
Chair/Meyer indicated he would, with the blessing of the
Commission, work with staff to draft a letter to the mayor
indicating why it was not in the Draft General Plan prepared
by the Planning Commission.
Chair/Meyer stated the Planning Commission would like to take
a pro -active stance on the Development Code. He asked staff
to place the item on the February 13, 1995 agenda.
VC/Flamenbaum requested the Traffic Development Study for
Calvary Chapel and Inter -Community Hospital also be placed on
the February 13, 1995 agenda. AP/Searcy responded he was h
contacted Friday, January 6, 1995 by the traffic engineer
advising staff there are three identified alternative
locations and a cost evaluation associated with each
alternative site. Tentatively, meetings will be held the week
of January 9, 1995 with the two adjacent property owners to
discuss what they wish to do and what future plans Calvary
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Chapel may have for their site. Staff hopes to bring this
information to the Planning Commission within the next 60
days.
Chair/Meyer asked staff to include the updates in the February
meeting agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - None
Chair/Meyer declared the meeting adjourned at 10:52 p.m.
Respectfu ly Submitted,
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Secretary
Attest:
Da j Peyer