HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/13/1998MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
JANUARY 13, 1998
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Ruzicka called the meeting to order at 7:10 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 Commissioner Goldenberg.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairman Ruzicka, and Commissioners,
Goldenberg, McManus and Tye.
Commissioner Fong arrived at 7:13 p.m.
Also Present: Deputy City Manager James DeStefano, Senior
Planner Catherine Johnson, Associate Planner
Ann Lungu and Planning Technician Susan Cole.
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Minutes of December 9, 1997.
C/McManus moved, C/Tye seconded, to approve the minutes of
December 9, 1997 as submitted. The motion was carried 4-0
with C/Fong being absent.
OLD BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Revised Planning Commission Resolution No. 97-20 - A
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 22987 FOR THE SUBDIVISION
OF A 5.02 ACRE SITE INTO THREE LOTS FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT, LOCATED AT 259 GENTLE SPRINGS LANE,
DIAMOND BAR, CA.
C/McManus moved, C/Tye seconded, to adopt Revised Planning
Commission Resolution No. 97-20 as presented. The motion was
approved with the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Goldenberg, Tye, VC/McManus,
i Chair/Goldenberg
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Fong
Commissioner Fong arrived at 7:13 p.m.
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PUBLIC HEARING:(
1. Development Review No. 97-9 is a request to allow the
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placement of a temporary 1,320 square foot, modular building
for office and classroom use by,the Diamond Bar/Walnut YMCA.
The modular building will be, used for approximately three
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Project Address: 22601 Sunset Crossing, Diamond Bar,
CA 91765
Project Owner/Applicant: YMCA of Pomona Valley, 350 N. Garey
Avenue, Pomona, CA 91767
PT/Cole presented staff's report. Staff recommends that the
Planning Commission approve Development Review 97-9, Findings
of Fact and conditions as listed within the resolution.
Jerry White, YMCA Branch Director, stated the YMCA laicks
space. The proposed temporary placement will be replaced by
gymnasium, pool and other facilities. The YMCA is asking for
placement of the modular building for classroom and office use
as a temporary measure. He stated he concurs with staff's
recommendations for approval.
C/Goldenberg recommended the applicant consider installation
of a security system.
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C/Fong recommended the applicant finish the exterior in wood
texture of earth color.
Cf Goldenberg moved, CjTye seconded, to approve Developiuent
Review 97-9, Findings of Fact and conditions as listed within
the resolution. The motion was approved 5-0 with Ithe
following Roll Call vote:
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AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Goldenberg, Fong, Tye, VC/McManus,
Chair/Ruzicka
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS;
C/Goldenberg announced that May 16, 1998 is the date of the City's
second annual "Paint Our Town" project sponsored by the Diamond Bar
Improvement Association which is seeking volunteers and donors.
Six homes are slated for painting.
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INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
DCM/Destefano advised the Commission that on December 17, 1997, the
City Council upheld the Planning Commission's denial of the Chevron
Gas Station's sale of packaged alcohol. He indicated a newspaper
ad soliciting appointments to the City's Commissions has been
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placed. The City Council began the Development Code review process
with a study session prior to its regular January 6, 1998 City
Council meeting. Study sessions are anticipated to run for the
_ next three to four City Council meeting days prior to the public
hearing process which is tentatively scheduled to commence on March
14, 1998. Adoption is anticipated for May, 1998. The City Council
will discuss the JCC Tract Map No. 59314 and Parcel Map for the
Best Western Hotel property in February. Iii February, the Planning
Commission will review the Subdivision Ordinance and a Wireless
Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance.
DCM/DeStefano indicated the San Gabriel Valley Council of
Government will conduct a liveable community case study,workshop on
Saturday, January 31, 1998. The 1998 League of California Cities
Planner's Institute is scheduled for March 5 through 7; 1998 at the
Long Beach Convention Center and Long Beach Hyatt Hotel. This
year's theme is "Creating Communities for the 21st Century".
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS as listed in the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT:
C/Goldenberg moved, VC/McManus seconded, to adjourn the meeting to
January 27, 1998. There being no further business to come before
the Planning Commission," ChAir/Ruzicka adjourned --the meeting at
- 7:35 p.m.
Li Respectfully Submitted,
J es DeSte no
Deputy City anager
Attest:
`Joe Ruzicka
Chairman
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