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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/8/1996MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 8, 1996 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Goldenberg called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m. at the South Coast Air Quality Management Auditorium, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Fong. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Goldenberg, Vice Chairman Ruzicka, Commissioners Fong, McManus and Schad. Also Present: Community Development Director James DeStefano; Assistant Planner Ann Lungu, and Recording Secretary Carol Dennis MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS - None CONSENT CALENDAR: I i 1. Minutes of June 24,-1996. VC/Ruzicka made a motion, seconded by' C/McManus to approve the minutes of June 24, 1996 as presented. C/Fong requested the following condition be added to the minutes on Page 9, Paragraph 6, and to Condition (f), Page 5 of the Resolution for Variance No. 95-2: "The proposed construction of the planned development shall not create a condition of geologic instability that will adversely affect adjacent properties during construction and the life of the development." VC/Ruzicka amended the motion, C/McManus seconded the amendment to approve the minutes of June 24, 1996 as amended. The motion was approved 5-0. OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS - None PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 96-3, a revision to Conditional use permit No. 1206 (1), (pursuant to Code Section 22.56, Part 1), is a request to add 1,332 square feet and interior remodeling to an existing 2,691 square foot restaurant. Additionally, this project includes Development Review No. 96-2, (pursuant to Code Section July 8, 1996 Page 2 PLANNING COMMISSION 22.72.020), for architectural review of exterior changes, landscaping and parking area. Project Address: 225 Gentle Springs Lane, Diamond Bar Property Owners: C.K. Loa, 19101 E. Colima Road, Rowland Heights, CA,91748 Simon Kwan and Kwong-Lim Kan, 225 Gentle Springs Lane, Diamond Bar Applicant: Eric Au, Pinewave, 21017 Commerce Pointe Drive, Walnut, CA 91789 AstP/Lungu read the staff report into the record. Staff recommends that the Planning Commissionapprove Conditional Use Permit No. 96-3, Development Review No. 96-2, Findings of Fact, and conditions as listed within the resolution. AstP/Lungu responded to VC/Ruzicka that although the City does not enforce CC&R's, the staff report suggests that the applicant, for their benefit, contact the DBIA to insure compliance. The parking lot lighting plan will be approved and the lighting will be installed prior to project's final approval and restaurant opening. The wall will be repaired prior to final approval. In response to C/Schad, AstP/Lungu indicated the revised restaurant seating has been reduced so that the available 4:� parking spaces will accommodate the occupancy. 1 C/Schad recommended the applicant comply with the national effort to limit light pollution by installing as much indirect lighting as possible. C/McManus asked for clarification of operating hours. AstP/Lungu responded that the applicant has proposed days and hours of operation to be Sunday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.- Chair/Goldenberg declared the public hearing open. Eric Au, Design Engineer for the project, stated -he read staff's report and concurs with the Conditions of Approval. He requested the hours of operation be corrected to read from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Midnight. Mr. Au responded to Chair/ Goldenberg that the project is ;. proposed to be completed within 90 days of commencing construction. VC/Ruzicka made a motion, seconded by C/McManus to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 96-3 and Development Review No. 96-2, Findings of Fact, and conditions as July 8, 1996 Page 1" PLANNING COMMISSION listed with the resolution with the following amendment: The hours of operation shall be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00" Midnight. The motion was approved 5-0. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: C/McManus thanked staff for their efforts. VC/Ruzicka thanked staff for providing the Commissioner's packet in a timely manner prior to the July 4 holiday which gave the Commissioners sufficient time to prepare for the public hearing. He requested additional copies of the Walnut Valley Water District information brochure. VC/Ruzicka stated that in his opinion, the City of Walnut's formation of a Walnut Youth Advisory Commission is a good approach for Diamond Bar to consider in its contemplation of Ex -Officio Youth Members serving on City Commissions. Chair/Goldenberg suggested the Commissioner's ride with the Community Volunteer Patrol from time to time in order to become familiar with the City. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: CDD/DeStefano stated the City is currently reviewing its Property Maintenance Ordinance which has existed for approximately two years. During the first four years of the City's existence, approximately 500 complaints were filed per year. Since the adoption of the City's Property Maintenance Ordinance, the City receives about 650 per year. Ninety percent, of all complaints are resolved within 10 days of receipt. only about one percent of complaints go. beyond 60 days and are referred to District Attorney's Conference or court appearance. CDD/DeStefano indicated the City Attorney has advised staff that additional changes to the Planning Commission Manual will be forthcoming due to Brown Act changes. .CDD/DeStefano advised the Commission that a revised Tice project will be presented for consideration within the near future. CDD/DeStefano stated that the Planning Commission recently approved staff's recommendation for an Extension of Time on Special Equipment Marketing Association's (SEMA) two -lot Parcel Map. A week prior to the approval, Governor Wilson signed Assembly Bill No. 771 which automatically extended for one additional year parcel maps that were active during a certain period of time. Therefore, the action recommended by staff and approved by the Commission was unnecessary. Staff will forward a letter of apology to the applicant. The project will not be forwarded to the City Council. Chair/ Goldenberg stated that the letter of apology, should be forthcoming from the Governor's office. July 8, 1996 Page 4 PLANNING COMMISSION In response. to C/McMan:as, CDD/DeStefano indicated an in-house application is pending for a 117 room Countryside Suites Motel project on the pad on the north side of Golden Springs Drive below SCAQMD south of the SR 60 between Copley Drive and Gateway Center Drive. ADJOURNMENT: At 7:50 p.m., there being no further business to come before t e Planning Commission, VC/Ruzicka moved, C/McManus seconded to adjourn the meeting. 'There being no objections, Chair[ .Goldenberg adjourned the meeting to July 22, 1996. Respectfullv Su 'tted, mes DeStefano Community DevelcTment Director Attest: Michael GoldeTberg / Chairman I