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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 FEBRUARY 11, 1997 PAGE 2 PLANNING COMMISSI'ION 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. RYesDeStefano tfu- bm * ed, I Community Development Director t i test • r Michael G denberg r Chairman