HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/9/1997MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 9, 1997
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Ruzicka called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the
South Coast Air Quality Management Auditorium, 21865 East Copley
Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Ruzicka.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairman Ruzicka, Vice Chairman Schad, and
Commissioners Goldenberg and McManus
Absent: Commissioner Fong
Also Present: Acting Planning Commission secretary Catherine
Johnson.
Deputy City Manager and Associate Planner Ann
Lungu joined the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Minutes of August 26, 1997.
C/McManus requested that his article entitled "Trees are a
Danger in Diamond Bar" be included verbatim within the August
26, 1997 minutes.
C/McManus moved, VC/Schad seconded, to approve the August 26,
1997 minutes as amended. The motion was carried 4-0.
OLD BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS: - None
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Draft Development Code (Zoning Code Amendment ZCA.97-1)
Review of all Articles of the Draft Development Code and
Draft Design Guidelines.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission review the
Draft Design Guidelines and make an informal
recommendation.
SP/Johnson presented the Draft Design Guidelines.
The following amendments and corrections were offered:
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Chair/Ruzicka recommended that the following be added to
the end of Paragraph 12) on Page 7: "..and camouflaged
where possible."
SP/Johnson responded to Chair/Ruzicka that height
limitations as respects DiHITECTURE are contained in
the Development Code as a standard.
Chair/Ruzicka pointed out that "amount" should be
corrected to "along" in the second line of Paragraph 15)
on Page 10 so that the line reads: "...architectural
form and detailing, should be consistent along all
buildings, etc.".
Chair/Ruzicka suggested the end of Paragraph 21) on Page
11 be changed to "ie. skyline" instead of (skyline).
C/McManus pointed out that the first line of Paragraph
24) on Page 12 should be eliminated from Paragraph 24 and
included as the first line of Paragraph 25) on Page 112.
Chair/Ruzicka asked that Paragraph 1) under Signage Ion
Page 22 be corrected as follows: Pluralize increaselin
the second sentence and change "doesn't" to "do not" in
the fourth line so that the second sentence reads: "A
good sign program increaseg the sense of order and unity
in a center and increases legibility because the eyes -dg
not have to adjust to a variety of sign styles, sizes and
colors.
VC/Schad asked that "that be added to Paragraph 6) on
Page 23 so that the sentence reads: "Signage should be
appropriate for the type of activity hha the business
conducts."
VC/Schad asked that item f) be added under site
Planning on Page 24 to read as follows: "Planning does
not impact existing views."
C/Goldenberg asked that the language of item f) under A_,
Site Planning on Page 24 be softened -to read: "Shall not
unecessarily impact existing views".
Chair/Ruzicka asked that a comma be added following
plazas in the first line of Paragraph 5) on Page 25 so
that the sentence reads: "Building placement which
creates opportunities for plazas, courts, or gardens is
encouraged."
Chair/Ruzicka recommended Paragraph 8) on Page 26' be
changed to read: "Details that create shade and cast
shadows can be used to provide (eliminate "d") visual
relief to the building."
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Responding to Chair/Ruzicka suggestion, SP/Johnson
�- recommended that Paragraph 12) on Page 27 be changed to
read: "Encourage the use of material with low
maintenance such as, etc.".
Chair/Ruzicka asked that the first word in the second
line of Paragraph 16) be pluralized to "featureZ".
VC/Schad corrected the second line of Paragraph 2) on
Page 28 as folllows: "...plants is encourage_d ... etc".
Chair/Ruzicka recommended that "and" be changed -to
"around" in the last sentence of Paragraph 8) on Page 28
so that the sentence reads: "Concrete mow -strips are
recommended around shrub areas."
Chair/Ruzicka and Bob Zirbes recommended the last
paragraph on Page 29 be rewritten as follows: "Because
the City is largely built out, there will not be a
significant amount of new tracts im the future and the
patterns of residential development within the City have
generally been established. While the housing stock is
relatively new, as it ages, houses will be remodeled,
F T expanded or in some cases, homed will be demolished and
reconstructed on the same lot. One of the most important
issues is to insure that new or remodeled residential
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development is compatible p p with and complementary #-Q the
existing neighborhood.
Chair/Ruzicka asked that "mullet -family" in the last
sentence of the first paragraph on Page 30 be corrected
to "multi -family development.
Chair/Ruzicka asked that "an" be corrected to "a"" in the
last paragraph under RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES on
Page 30 so that the third line reads: i" ... included as a
chapter within the new comprehensive Development Code."
Bob Zirbes asked that the first sentence of Paragraph 2)
under A. Site Planning be corrected to read:
"Compatibility with adjacent uses is thg primary
consideration."
Chair/Ruzicka asked for inclusion of a short statement
within Paragraph 1) under A. Site Planning on Page 30 to
instruct staff to mention to permit applicants that "How
the proposed design impacts the surrounding property
owners should be a major priority."
SP/Johnson suggested the paragraph begin with the
statement "Staff will work with the property owners to
ensure that proposed design impacts are minimized with
,respect to the surrounding property owners."
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Chair/Ruzicka stated that he believes residential
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remodeling does not occur in a vacuum and can effect the
surrounding neighborhood in a positive or negative
manner. IF the statement "how the proposed design
impacts the surrounding property owners should be a major
priorty” is mentioned as'part of staff's procedure it
helps the applicant understand his responsibilities.
SP/Johnson stated. she . believes administration
responsibilities are addressed in the Development Code.
VC/Schad asked the "especially pertaining to privacy" be
added to Paragraph 1) under D. Fenestration (Placement of
Doors and Windows) on Page 33.
SP/Johnson reiterated that this guideline emphasizes the
design. Privacy is addressed as a separate issue.
The Commission did not concur to add VC/Schadl's
recommended language.
Chair/Ruzicka pointed out that "property" in the second
line of Paragraph 1) under E. Equipment Screening
Gutters, Downspouts and Vents on Page 34 .should be
corrected to "properly'•.-
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VC/Schad asked that ",where possible." be added to the
end of Paragraph 1) under E. Equipment Screening Gutters,
Downspouts and Vents.
Chair/Ruzicka asked that Paragraph 7) under !G.
r.andscaping be changed to read as follows: "Utilize
trees = canopy and shade_, creating areas which provide
opportunities for shaded play areas or passive outdoor
recreation."
VC/Schad recommended "each" be changed to "every" in the
third line of Paragraph 3) on Page 37 so that it reads:
"...frequently than every fourth house."
SP/Johnson distributed Draft View Protection Guidelines for
for
the Commission consideration. This item will be agendized
discussion at the September 23, 1997 Planning Commission
meeting. The Planning Commission will be asked to recommend
adoption at that time.
Responding to Mr. Zirbes regarding inclusion of the Laguna
Beach View Protection guildelines,-SP/Johnson stated it is not
staff's role to create a board or method for mediation.
Staff's role is to establish standards and guidelines.
Mediation is a civil matter.`��
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The Planning Commission concurred to accept the Development
Code and Draft Citywide Design Guidelines as presented to
include the amendments and corrections -noted.
2. Development Review No. 97-4 is a request (pursuant to
Section 22.72.020.A) to construct a 35,461 square foot,
two story. industrial building to be utilized for
warehousing, assembly and associated office uses on a
78,442 square foot (1.8 acre) vacant site. (Continued
from August 12, 1997).
Property Location: Northeast corner of Lemon Avenue and
Lycoming Street
Property owner: Lan Plus, Andy Teng, 17088 E. Green
Drive, City of Industry, CA 91745
Applicant: Kent Wu Architects, 1274 E. Center
Court Drive, Suite 211, Covina, CA
91724
SP/Johnson stated that at the Planning Commission meeting
of August 26, 1997, the public hearing for the above
mentioned project was opened and the Planning Commission
continued the 'project to the meeting of September 9,
1997. Since that time, staff has completed further
analysis of the project. She listed the revisions to the
conditions of approval.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve
Development Review No. 97-4, Findings of Fact, and
conditions of approval as listed within the attached
resolution.
Chair/Ruzicka reopened the public hearing.
Chang Lee speaking for the applicant, thanked staff for
the revisions. He indicated the applicant is out of the
country and wishes to proceed with the project. The
matter of payment for the cost of the land for dedication
to the City is pending between the applicant and the
current property owner.
Kent Wu, architect, received confirmation from staff with
respect to the location of the 10 foot frontage property
to be dedicated to the City.
Mr. Wu asked that "existing" be inserted in line three of
^r, Condition (x) on Page 7 of the Resolution so that the
j line reads: "the existing property's frontage along
Lycoming Street".
Staff concured with Mr. Wu's request.
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VC/Schad reiterated his concerns regarding black walnut
and pepper trees on the property.
VC/Schad moved, C/McManus seconded, to approve
Development Review No. 97-4, Findings of. Fact and
conditions of approval as listed within the resolution
including the amendment to Condition (x)., The motion was
carried 4-0 with the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Goldenberg, McManus, VC/Schad,
Chair/Ruzicka
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Fong
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: C/Goldenberg wished Commissioner Fong
a speedy recovery. 'He reminded the Commissioners that the Diamond
Bar Ranch Festival is scheduled to be held October 3, 4 and S and
there will be no parade this year.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
DCM/DeStefano presented the Schedule of 'Future Events. Additional
meetings scheduled are as follows: SunCal Properties workshop to
be held on Saturday, September 13, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. at the
terminus of Highcrest Street; Traffic and Transportation
Commission, September 18, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. - School Traffic Study
workshop, and Economic Revitalization Town Hall Meeting from 9:00
a.m. to 12:00 noon on September 30, 1997 at South Point Middle
School.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Planning
Commission, Chair/Ruzicka adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m. to
Tuesday, September 23, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the South Coast,Air
Quality Management District Auditorium.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Catherine' John -son
Acting Secretary
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