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Home My WebLink About5/13/1997MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 13, 1997 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Ruzicka called the meeting to order at 7:06 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 Vice Chairman/Schad. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Ruzicka, Vice Chairman Schad, and Commissioners, Fong, Goldenberg and McManus. Also Present: Community Development Director James DeStefano, Senior Planner Catherine Johnson, and Assistant Planner Ann Lungu. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: Clyde Hennessey, 22702 Sunset Crossing Road, asked when the City plans to complete the Sunset Crossing Road street rehabilitation. C/Goldenberg responded to Mr. Hennessey that at its May 6, 1997 meeting, the City Council indicated the City had received bids. The City Manager indicated a selection will be made and work will commence. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Minutes of April 22, 1997. C/McManus made a motion, seconded by Chair/Ruzicka, to approve the minutes of April 22, 1.997 as presented. The motion was approved 3-0-2 with C/Goldenberg and VC/Schad abstaining. OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS - None PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Conditional Use Permit 92-9(1) and Development Review 97- 3 is a request (pursuant to Code Section 22.28.110.A.) to alter the existing telecommunications facility by adding a wall mounted microwave dish and enlarging the wall mounted cellular antennas. Project Address: 23555 Golden Springs Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 MAY 13, 1997 Property Owner: Applicant: PAGE 2 PLANNING COMMISSION Carole Anderson, Torito Plaiza Partnership, 23555 Golden Springs Drive, Suite A, Diamond Bar,CA 91765" AirTouch Cellular, 3 Park Plaza, Irvine, CA 92714 AstP/Lungu presented the staff report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 92-9(1) and Development Review No. 97-3, Findings of Fact and conditions as listed within the resolution. C/McManus asked how, since the City Council reversed the Planning Commissionfs last decision, the current discussion to impose a moratorium on telecommunications facilities how it will impact the Planning Commission's decision on this item. SP/Johnson responded_ that because the City Council has not yet imposed a moratorium and what the extent of the moratorium will be, staff cannot speak to how such a decision may impact this project. Chair/Ruzicka opened the public hearing. Eric Meurs Airtouch Cellular, thanked staff for their cooperation and assistance in this matter. He stated the applicant concurs with the stated conditions. VC/Schad asked how much power, and how many watts and the communication's frequency proposed to be projected from the individual antennas. Mr. Meurs responded that Airtouch Cellular is licensed' to broadcast 100 watts. This site is less than 10 watts per antenna. The communications frequency is the Cellular B Band which is 850 to 899 megahertz. I VC/Schad asked if this facility has room for other companies to co -locate their system. Mr. Meurs responded that the building could possibly accommodate other antennas. Airtouch Cellular does not have an exclusive agreement for this site. VC/Schad asked what the projected range will be from the proposed site. Mr. Meurs stated this site drops off at the top of the hill toward Phillips Ranch at the SR 60. Proceeding northwest, this site hands off to the site at the, SR 9 MAY 13, 1997 PAGE 3 PLANNING COMMISSION 57/SR 60 interchange (Grand Avenue). To the northeast, this site hands off to the site located adjacent to the Shilo Inn Suites. Mr. Meurs confirmed to VC/Schad that the antenna will be painted to match the existing building. If the splattered paint mentioned by VC/Schad was caused by the applicant, the applicant will cure the situation. C/Goldenberg moved, VC/Schad seconded, to table Conditional Use Permit No. 92-9(1) and Development Review No. 97-3, Findings of fact and conditions as listed within the resolution until after a decision regarding a possible telecommunications moratorium is reached by the City Council. He said that he feels the Planning Commission should not waste the applicant's time approving an item that may be overturned. The motion was approved 5-0 by roll call vote. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: Chair/Ruzicka asked staff to advise individual Commissioner's as -, soon as mail is received at City Hall. If individual Commissioner's wish to make other arrangements, they may do so. He indicated that any mail received addressed to him personally may be opened by staff. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 1. Video Presentations: CDD/DeStefano presented videography of "Streetscape and Commercial Center Rehabilitation", and "American Planning Association's "A Foundation for the Future". CDD/DeStefano indicated that approximately 60 people attended the May 3, 1997 Redevelopment Project Approval.Area Town Hall Meeting. CDD/DeStefano stated that on May 6, 1997, the City Council unanimously endorsed support of AB 323 regarding residential care facilities. If AB 323 is approved, it will allow for local community supervision. CDD/DeStefano further stated one of the issues before the City Council on May 20, 1997 is a potential adoption of a wireless telecommunications interim ordinance or moratorium. If adopted, it would likely be effective immediately. CDD/DeStefano said staff intends to bring to the Planning Commission on May 27, 1997, a comprehensive report on the Goals and Objectives issue that has been before this Commission for some time. The Council recently adopted a revised list of 1996/1997 Fiscal Year, and a new list for 1997/1998 Fiscal Year. In MAIC 13, 1997 PAGE 4 PLANNING COMMISSION addition, staff will present the 'Capital Improvement Projects budget. CDD/DeStefano stated that if the City Council takes action to modify the Redevelopment Project Area boundaries on May 20, the Planning Commission will be asked to review the modifications on May 27, 1997. Chair/Ruzicka commented that he is pleased the City Council endorsed AB 323. Chair/Ruzicka acknowledged Mayor Pro Tem Herrera. C/McManus thanked CDD/DeStefano and staff for making certain the Planning Commission has information needed to make intelligent and rational decisions. He apologized for the City Council members running for re-election who decided the, -input was invalid. SCHEDULE°OF FUTURE EVENTS: As presented in the meeting agenda. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come -before the Planning Commission, VC/Schad moved, C/Fong seconded, to adjourn the meeting. Chair/Ruzicka adjourned the meeting at 7:50 to May 27, 1997. Res ectfully ub its , A J6ea#s DeStefano Community Development Director 1 Attest: �J c5�e Ruz is Chairman 01