HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/11/1997MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 11, 1997
CALL TO ORDER:
`- Chairman Goldenbergcalled the meeting to order at 7:05
g 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 VC/Ruzicka.
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 January 28, 1997.
VC/Ruzicka made a motion, seconded by C/Schad, to approve the
L_p minutes of January 28, 1997 as presented. The motion carried
4-0-1 with C/Fong abstaining.
OLD BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Planned Sign Program 97-1, a request to install a new free-
standing monument sign.
Project Location: 23300 Golden Springs Drive, Diamond Bar
Project Owner/ Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 23300
Applicant Golden Springs Drive, Diamond Bar, CA
AstP/Lungu presented the staff report. Staff recommends that
the Planning Commission approve Planned Sign Program 97-1,
Findings of Fact and conditions as listed within the
resolution.
Chair/ Goldenberg suggested the size of the address portion of
the sign be increased for safety purposes.
AstP/Lungu responded to C/Fong that the City's Public Works
Department reviewed the proposal and determined that the sign
placement will not impede the clear line -of -sight. The sign
will be placed five feet back from the swale and behind the
sidewalk. Its placement in this location will not present a
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hazard to vehicles traveling Golden Springs Drive or entering
and exiting the project site.
VC/Ruzicka moved, C/McManus seconded, and carried 5-0 to
approve Planned Sign Program 97-1, Findings of Fact nd
conditions as listed within the resolution.
PUBLIC HEARING - None
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS:
C/Schad asked the Commission, staff and public to observe a moment
of silence in honor of Parks and Recreation Commissioner and
community activist Oscar Law.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
CDD/DeStefano stated the Traffic and Transportation Commission will
review the Planning Commission's request for consideration of a
Traffic Study for the median break area on Diamond Bar Boulevard
between the adjacent Diamond Bar Towne Centers at its February 13,
1997 meeting. The recommendation requests that the shopping
centers participate in the study's cost.
CDD/DeStefano introduced Planning Technician Susan Cole.
CDD/DeStefano recommended that VC/Ruzicka contact the City's
Building Department regarding Traffic Study recommendations. i
Chair/ Goldenberg referred the Commissioners to a letter from
Douglas and Mary Yuen referencing Conditional use Permit 96-10 and
Development Review 96-9.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 7:20 p.m., there being no further business to come before the
Planning Commission, Cha-rlC,oldenberg adjourned the meeting in
honor of Oscar Law. The next regular Planning Commission Meeting
is scheduled for February 28, 1997.
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