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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 i 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. I JANUARY 13, 1998 PAGE 2 PLANNING COMMISSION i PUBLIC HEARING:( 1. Development Review No. 97-9 is a request to allow the I� 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 I years. 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. r: 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: i 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. k 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 va_... nn.�Ka�....�,., �n ,. .. •..,qr,,�a.. JANUARY 13, 1998 PAGE 3 PLANNING COMMISSION 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 i s -w----