HomeMy WebLinkAbout5/26/1998MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR 11EETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
MAY 26,1998
CALL TO ORDER:-
Chairman
RDER:
Chairman McManus called the meeting to order at� 7:00 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality
Management Auditorium, 21.865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: -
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Senior Planner Catherine Johnson.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairman Joe McManus, Vice -Chairman Steve Tye, and Commissioners
George Kuo, Steve Nelson and Joe Ruzicka.
Also Present: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager, Catherine Johnson, Senior Planner,
and Ann Lungu, Associate Planner.
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As submitted.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Minutes of May 12,1998.
C/Ruzicka moved, VC/Tye seconded, to approve the minutes of May 12, 1998 as
presented. Motion carried 5-0 by Roll Call vote.
OLD BUSMSS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Variance No. 97-1 and Development Review No. 95-6 (pursuant to Code Section
114.a and 110.5) is a request for the installation of an off-site, freeway -oriented pole
sign.
Property Location: Pathfinder Road (southwest corner of Brea Canyon Road and
Pathfinder Road)
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MAY 26, 1998 PAGE 2
Applicant: Robert Fiscus Associates, 1050 S. Santa Cruz, #2100, �ibl
Anaheim, CA 92805
Property Owner: Denny's Restaurant, 21316 Pathfinder Road, Diamond Bar,
CA 91765
DCM/DeStefano presented staffs report. He stated that staff received a Facsimile
from the applicant at 3:39 p.m. on this date requesting continuance of this matter to
August 11, 1998. He said that the applicant's request for continuance states that it is
to allow time for the City Counci �o "vote on the proposed Development Code". At
the last City Council meeting, the City Council heard staffs proposal to permit certain
freeway oriented signs to contain oto site signage for certain land uses. The intent is
for the city to be able to advertise that fuel, food and lodging is available approximate
to freeways (within about 200 feet). The applicant has chosen August 11,'I 1998
because it is the first Planning Commission meeting anticipated after the proposed
effective date of the new Development Code. If the Code contains a standard that
allows the applicant to proceed in accordance with their current request, they will
most likely withdraw their project. If the code contains a standard that the applicant
feels is not appropriate for their project, they will likely seek a variance. However,
the request will then be a variance from the new Code which will require 'a new
application. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue Variance 97-1
and Development Review No. 98-6 to August 11, 1998 excluding consideration of
the applicant's request to have this matter continued without additional costs and fees
associated with a new application.
Chair/McManus reopened the public hearing.
There was no one present who wished to speak on this item.
C/Ruzicka asked if it possible for generic food, fuel and lodging signs to be placed
along the freeway corridor.
DCM/DeStefano responded that CalTrans has indicated they will not permit generic
signs along the SR57 and SR60 freeways.
Responding to Chair/McManus, DCM/DeStefano stated that the City Council is
considering allowing specific signage for food, fuel and lodging along the freeway
corridors to give businesses higher visibility.
C/Ruzicka moved, C/Kuo seconded to continue the matter to August 11; 1998.
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote;
AYhs: l VtviivLiJJivi�L"tZJ:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
nuo, nelson, Ruzicka, V07ye,
Chair/McManus
None
None
PULIC HEARING: None
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: None
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
DCM/DeStefano stated that tonight, acting as Administrative Development Review Hearing Officer,
he approved a 3400 square foot addition for an existing 3 900 square foot residence at 24002 Falcons
View Drive within "The Country Estates". City Council will likely adopt the new Development Code
on June 16, 1998. At the June 9, 1998 meeting, the Planning Commission will consider the
1998/1999 Capital Improvement Projects list for conformity with the General Plan. He presented a
list of future agenda items.
DCM/DeStefano responded to C/Ruzicka that the list of 1998/1999 Planning Commission's Goals
and Objectives will be presented at the June 9, 1998 meeting.
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS as listed in the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT:
C/Ruzicka moved, VC/Tye seconded, to adjourn the meeting to June 9, 1998. There being no further
business to come before the Planning Commission, Chair/'McManus adjourned the meeting at 7:22
p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Jam DeStefano
Secretary to the Planning Commission
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