HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/24/1997MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
RBGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
JUNE 24, 1997
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Ruzicka called the meeting to order at 7:00 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
Commissioner Goldenberg.
Absent: Commissioner McManus.
Also Present: Acting Community Development Director
Catherine Johnson and Assistant Planner Ann
Lungu.
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Minutes of June 10, 1997.
VC/Schad made a motion, seconded by C/Goldenberg to approve
the minutes of June 10, 1997 as submitted. The motion was
approved 3-0-2 with C/McManus and C/Fong absent.
OLD BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS - None
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Development Review No. 97-5 is a request (pursuant to
Code Section 22.72.020.A.) to convert an and unit of an
existing shopping center into a Taco Bell restaurant with
a drive-thru isle and exterior and interior remodeling.
Property Location: 218 Diamond Bar Boulevard, Diamond
Bar, CA 91765
Property Owners: Diamond Bar Associates, 4350 La
Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA
92112-1233
Applicant: Peter Capriotti, Cotti Food
Corporation, 25 Mauchly, #321,
Irvine, CA 92618
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AstP/Lungu presented the staff report. Staff recommends
that the Planning Commission approve Development Review
No. 97-5, Findings of Fact and conditions of approval as
listed within the resolution.
Applicant Peter Capriotti said he lived in Diamond Bar
for about 10 years. He previously planned to construct
a Taco Bell some years ago and has been searching for an
appropriate site. He introduced architect, Fred Cook
and
Property Manager, Rick Bundy.
The applicants responded to VC/Schad that no "as built"
plans could be located for the building. In order' to
determine a demolition plan, seating and walls had to be
removed to determine what was contained within the site.
The,surrounding pavement area in front of the Taco Pell
unit to the video store, at the side and around the back
of the end unit to the Von's loading ramp will be
resurfaced. The outside rear overhead will be included
in the overall cleanup program. Exterior building
lighting will be activated to a greater extent than
currently exists.
Chair/Ruzicka opened the public hearing.
There was no one present who wished to speak on this
item.
Chair/Ruzicka closed the public hearing.
C/Goldenberg moved, VC/Schad seconded, to approve
Development Review No. 97-5, Findings of Fact and
conditions of approval as listed within the resolution.
The motion was approved with the following Roll Call
vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Goldenberg, VC/Schad,
Chair/Ruzicka
.NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Fong; McManus
Mr. Cook responded to C/Goldenberg that anticipated
opening date is September 1, 1997.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS:
Following discussion, the Commission concurred with staff's
recommendation to agendize Conditional Use Permit 929(1) revisions
to AirTouch Cellular located at 23555 Golden Springs Lane for the
July 8, 1997 meeting.
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INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
1. Development Code Process Update.
ACDD/Johnson presented the update. Staff recommends that
the Planning Commission agree to a processing schedule
and time frame for the review of the Development Code.
Following discussion, VC/Schad moved, C/Goldenberg
seconded, to adopt staff's recommended Development Code
review dates of July 29, August 5, August 19, and
September 2, 1997, with meetings to commence at 6:00
p.m., and directed staff to schedule one Saturday meeting
date staff deems appropriate. The motion was approved
with the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Schad, Goldenberg,
Chair/Ruzicka
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Fong, McManus
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
In addition to the items listed, Chair/Ruzicka reminded the
Commissioner's that the Concerts in the Park series of ten concerts
begins on June 25.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Planning
Commission, VC/Schad moved, C/Goldenberg seconded, to adjourn the
meeting. Chair/Ruzicka adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. to July
8, 1997.
Respectfully Submitted,
Catherine Johnson
Acting Community Development
Director
Attest:
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