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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/25/1996- ._ --�L s .mlr kukaq YH.I�Ni uyw.,ewiwr ..., L.t in..-d•b .. .�-,.��,..� _ "".. x, ^� . _ .-:moo mw�.-.�. _ - — _. � __ _-_-._ -._- — _. ____ _ - _ - MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 25, 1996 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Goldenberg called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. at the South Coast Air Quality Management Auditorium, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond _Bar, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by C/McManus. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Goldenberg, Vice Chairman Ruzicka, and Commissioners, Fong, McManus and Schad Also Present: Community Development Director James DeStefano, Senior Planner Catherine Johnson, and Assistant Planner Ann Lungu. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS - None CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Minutes of October 28, 1996. VC/Ruzicka made a motion, seconded by C/Schad, to approve the minutes of October 28, 1996 as presented. The motion was carried 5-0. OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS: 1. General Plan Conformity Report No. GPC 96-2 finding that the sale and disposal of approximately 6.5 acres of surplus real property located on"the west side of Brea Canyon Road is in conformance with the General Plan. CDD/DeStefano presented the staff report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution finding the sale and disposal of the referenced property in conformance with the General Plan in accordance with Government Code Section 65402. VC/Ruzicka moved, C/McManus seconded, to adopt a resolution finding the sale and disposal of the referenced property in conformance with the General Plan in accordance with Government Code Section 65402. C/Schad asked about the sale price of the property and whether the proceeds are specifically earmarked for parks and recreation. Page 2 PLANNING COMMISSION CDD/DeStefano stated the City of Diamond Bar' has accepted Mr. Arciero's offer to purchase 'the 6.5 acre site for the offer amount of 1.3 million dollars. The City Council authorized the sale of the property and specifically earmarked that all net sale proceeds be placed in a "Parks and Facilities Fund" separate from the City's General Fund. I , C/Fong asked if the City views the final sales price as a fair market value. CDD/DeStefano stated the offer is consistent with the property appraisal which was completed several months ago.- The City originally paid $438,000. The City, has agreed to Mr. Arciero's offer to purchase 6.5 acres for 1.3 million dollars. The sales price is approximately 20 percent higher than the appraised value of $930,000: The motion was carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Development Review No. 96-13 is a request (pursuant to Code Section 22.72.020.A.4.) to convert a retail use to a 2,950 square foot restaurant with patio dining identified as the Boston Market. The project involves interior remodeling/ expansion to the adjacent unit, new doors, windo s, awnings, and removal of a 400 square foot landscaped arealto accommodate patio dining. Property Address: 1136 Diamond Bar Boulevard, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Owner: Nikko Capital Corporation, 3961 MacArthur Boulevard #105, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Applicant: Boston West, L.L.C., P.O. Box 6103, Anaheim, CA -92803-6183 AstP/Lungu read the 'staff report into the record. She indicated that the resolution will be changed, to reflect that the business hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development Review No. 96-13, Findings of Fact and conditions as listed within the attached resolution. 061 11" AstP/Lungu explained to C/McManus that including the proposed,;xti Boston Market, 431 shopping center parking spaces are required. The patio area will not displace any parking spaces. There is no plan to place wrought - iron fencing between the parking area and the outdoor dining area. NOVEMBER 25, 1996 Page 3--°= PLANNING COMMISSION C/McManus stated his concerns regarding ingress/egress traffic problems with the east and west driveways bordering the site. He indicated he is particularly concerned with vehicles exiting the center and turning left, and with traffic crossing Diamond Bar Boulevard into the adjacent commercial center. He asked if the Traffic and Transportation Commission has been requested to look into this matter. AstP/Lungu responded to C/McManus that Deputy Director of Public Works David Liu and the Assistant City Engineer have reviewed the site. At this time, there are no proposed Capital Improvement Programs directed toward improving vehicular traffic at the site. If the City receives enough inquiries, the Traffic and Transportation Commission will be reviewing the matter. C/McManus stated that there have been a number of accidents in the area and he would like to have the City investigate the matter. He suggested a "No Left Turn" sign be installed at the Diamond Bar Boulevard exit. AstP/Lungu explained to Chair/ Goldenberg that the applicant ` will locate an additional trash enclosure on site. The applicant will provide location and design plans for the City to review and approve. Daily trash pickup is scheduled. Responding to C/Schad, AstP/Lungu stated there is daily trash pickup. she indicated she will advise C/Schad of the pickup time. C/Schad reiterated C/McManus's request for Traffic and Transportation Commission's review of vehicle movement in and out of the shopping center. Chair/Goldenberg opened the Public Hearing. Lee Olson, Aegis Consulting, 701 Lime Street, Brea California, representing Boston Market, stated he read the staff report and concurs with the conditions of approval. He asked for clarification "roof coverings" as stated in Condition No. .3. He presented a plan sketch indicating the trash receptacle location behind the building and away from the outdoor dining. Mr. Olson responded to C/McManus that the trash receptacle will be fully enclosed and locked. VC/Ruzicka asked if the outdoor trash storage area presents an insect and rodent problem: Mr. Olson responded to VC/Ruzicka that the applicant and property owner are very aware that the trash area needs to be kept clean.' He explained that hose bibs are included within the enclosed area which is cleaned daily. Daily trash pickup - ��- -�� - - � 7�7" NOVEMBER 25, 1996 Page 4 PLANNING COMMISSION mitigates the fly problem. The trash is maintained in sealed plastic bags. VC/Ruzicka asked if the employees might have a problem traversing the roadway to get trash from the restaurant to the trash facility. Mr. Olson responded to VC/Ruzicka that the aisle offers access to the trash enclosure within the parking area and there should not be a problem removing trash from the building to the storage facility. C/Schad asked if, a trash pickup vehicle would clog the ingress/egress. Mr. Olson responded to C/Schad that although the trash pickup truck may slow the traffic flow, the applicant believes that the proposed site. is the best location for the trash enclosure. Mr. Olson responded to C/Fong that the trash enclosure replaces one parking space. The trash consists primarily of single use paper or plastic products and is not difficult to transport from the restaurant to the trash facility. The bags are sealed which mitigates waste food odor. A cleanup crew regularly maintains the area to keep it free of runoff materials. He stated that the Boston Market is very concerned with promoting a clean and pleasant environment. C/Fong stated he would like a condition included that assures no dripping fluids are, present around the trash enclosures and in the area between the restaurant and trash bin. CDD/DeStefano responded to C/Fong MicroAge Computers currently occupies the space to the east of the proposed Boston Market. MicroAge Computers will be relocating to the area adjacent to Ralphs Market and the dry cleaning establishment. The 1?00 square foot space will then be available for lease. Mr. Olson responded to C/Fong that Boston Market has no plans to use the space which will be vacated by MicroAge Computers. The 42 inch high block wall will be extended to enclose the patio area. In response to Chair/Goldenberg, Mr. Olson stated deliveries will be made on the east side of the building.. Chair/Goldenberg stated his concerns that the proposed delivery site will create a traffic bottleneck. AStP/Lunge responded to Chair/Goldenberg that the conditions of approval state deliveries are to be made during non -pock hours. NOVEMBER 25,:1996 p4ge 5 '`" PLANNING COMMISSION Rick McDuff, Boston West, Boston Market Franchisee,' 222 South Harbor Boulevard, Anaheim, agreed with C/McManus that delivery trucks could park out of the traffic right-of-way. He indicated deliveries are made at 7:00 a.m. Mr. McDuff responded to Chair/Goldenberg that a Starbucks or bagel company may be a good match for the location being vacated by MicroAge Computers. Chair/ Goldenberg suggested that Boston Market's associate companies Einstein's Bagels or Noah's Bagels be considered for co -location. In response to Chair/ Goldenberg, Mr. McDuff stated his company franchises approximately 80 southern California Boston Market locations. The company anticipates opening at least 200 in southern California. There are only 14 franchise groups throughout the. nation. Mr. McDuff responded to C/Schad that no trees will be removed. chair/ Goldenberg read -a letter from Heidi Proehl, 1108 Unit B South Cleghorn Drive, Diamond Bar, dated November 19, 1996, into the record. Ms. 'Proehl stated she was unable to attend tonight's meeting. She indicated her, concerns regarding delivery trucks, trash trucks, noise pollution, lack of available parking, loitering, trash odors and an abundance of restaurants in the immediate area. She is also concerned that construction will create upheaval in her neighborhood. Seeing no one else who wished to speak on this matter, Chair/Goldenberg closed the Public Hearing. VC/Ruzicka moved, C/Schad seconded, to approve Development Review No. 96-13, Findings of Fact and conditions, of approval as listed within the resolution, with the following added condition to read: "The delivery and trash trucks shall park within the spaces next to the trash enclosure". The motion was carried 5-0. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS - None INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: T VC/Ruzicka asked if the City has simulated computer programs for planning training, such as SIMS, for Commissioner's use. CDD/DeStefano suggested the "Simtown" program. He also suggested access to other educational source information through the Planning Commissioners Worldwide Website and other websites. He offered that staff is able to assist the Commissioners to access this information through city Hall computers. NOVEMBER 25, 1996 Page 6PLANNING COMMISSION CDD/DeStefano stated that beginning in January, a quarterly Community Calendar listing a Schedule of -Future Events will be available to the City Council and all Commissions. C/Schad asked about televising Planning Commission meetings. CDD/DeStefano responded to C/Schad that the -City has received approvals for the Arciero project from the Army Corps of Engineers and the State of. California Department of Fish and Game. Copies are available at City Hall. C/McManus reiterated his request for staff to pursue the Diamond Bar Boulevard ingress/egress situation at the Shopping Center located on the southeast corner of 'Diamond Bar Boulevard and Grand Avenue., Chair/Goldenberg extended best wishes for a happy Holiday to the Commissioners and staff. ADJOURNMENT: At 8:05 p.m.,,,there being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, VC/Ruzicka moved, C/Schad seconded, to adjourn the meeting to December 9, 1996. There being no objections, Chair/Goldenberg adjourned the'meeting. Respectfully Submitted, J es ADeStef an Community Developkment-Director test: T13L hael Goldenb& rg Chairman V 11