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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/23/1998MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 23, 1998 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman McManus called the meeting to order at 7:03 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 Ruzicka. 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 June 9,1998. C/Ruzicka moved, C/Kuo seconded, to approve the minutes of June 9, 1998 as presented. Motion carried 4-0-1 by Roll Call vote with VC/Tye abstaining. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Development of Planning Commission Goals. DCM/DeStefano presented staffs report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission discuss the five proposed Planning Commission Goals and direct staff accordingly. DCM/DeStefano responded to VC/Tye that there are currently two items of concern with respect to the Wireless Telecommunications Ordinance: The Damn Drive temporary approval which expires the middle of August and the extension of the Interim Ordinance that regulates the placement of wireless telecommunications facilities. Chair/McManus asked if the current sites provide adequate service throughout the city. J.--- - - -- - - --- -- - - JUNE 23, 1998 PAGE 2 DCM/DeStefano explained that there are dead spots at the Diamond Bar/Pomona border on the SR 60 and on Diamond Bar Boulevard from about Grand Avenue south to the SR 57. DCM/DeStefano responded to C/Ruzicka that of the approximately 18 locations of telecommunications installations, only the Darrin Drive application which was closest and most visible to a single family neighborhood, has created controversy within the community. I Responding to VC/Tye, DCM/DeStefano explained that the Torrito Lane facilities at Golden Springs Drive were installed prior to construction of the condominium units. The neighborhood residents were notified of the installation and the city received no comments. DCM/DeStefano explained to VC/Tye that the City is required by State statute to revise its Housing Element on a five year basis. The latest date for the Southern California cities to revise their Housing Elements is by June 30, 1999. Following discussion, the Planning Commission concurred to accept the five goals as recommended by staff. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Planned Sign Program No. 98-2 is a request to establish a Planned Sign Program for an existing commercial center. There are no signs proposed to be installed under this application. Property Location: Town Center Village 1235 Diamond Bar Boulevard (southwest corner of Grand Avenue and Diamond Bar boulevard) Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Applicant: Property Owner: American Stores, Inc. 6565 Knott Avenue Buena Park, CA 90620 Diamond Bar Grand LLC 2717 W. Coast Highway Newport Beach, CA 92663 DCM/DeStefano stated that staff recommends that the Planning Commission table this item in accordance with the applicant's request. C/Ruzicka moved, VC/Tye seconded, to table Planned Sign Program No. 98-2. Motion carried 5-0 by Roll Call vote: JUNE 23, 1998 PAGES CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: 1. General Plan Amendment No. 96-1, Tentative Parcel Map No. 24646, Conditional Use Permit No. 96-14 and Oak Tree Permit No. 96-4 (pursuant to Code Sections Title 21 - Subdivision, lEllside Management Ordinance No. 7 (1992) and Part 16-22.26 Oak Tree Permit). The subject request proposes to change the General Plan land use designation for 5.88 acres within a 132 acre parcel located in a gated community identified as "The Country Estates". The land use designation will change from Open Space to Rural Residential. The remaining 126.12 acres will continue as Open Space. The proposal includes: Subdividing the 5.88 acres into four lots, each a minimum of one acre, for the eventual development of four single family custom homes; the removal and replacement of oak and walnut trees, and the removal of a map restriction. Continued from April 28, 1997. Property Address: Easterly side of Blaze Trail across from the intersection of Timbertop Lane. Property Owner/ Diamond Bar Country Estates Association Applicant: 22615 Lary Meadow Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 DCM/DeStefano presented stabs report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission receive and file the applicant's withdrawal of General Plan Amendment No. 96-1, Tentative Parcel Map No. 24646, Conditional Use Permit No. 96-14 and Oak Tree Permit No. 96-4. Chair/McManus opened the public hearing. There was no one present who wished to speak on this item. Chair/McManus closed the public hearing. C/Ruzicka moved, C/Kuo seconded, to Receive and File the applicant's withdrawal of General Plan Amendment No. 96-1, Tentative Parcel Map No. 24646, Conditional Use Permit No. 96-14 and Oak Tree Permit NO. 96-4. PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Variance No. 95-2- and Development Review No. 96-1-1 (pursuant to Code Section 22.56.400 and 22.72.160) is a request for a two year extension of time of the Planning Commission approval dated June 24, 1996. The Variance approval permits the construction of four retaining walls (crib walls) with interjacent planters, within the rear of the project site. The maximum approved height of three walls is eight feet and maximum height of one wall is six feet. The Development Review approval permits the construction of an 8,334 square foot two-story single family residence with a cellar, deck, pool/spa and four car garage. The extension of time request does not alter the approved project's development standards. - -- ---Tz p JUNE 23, 1998 PAGE 4 Project Address: 1729 Derringer Lane Diamond bar, CA 91765 Property Owner/ Jeffrey and Eddy Hu Applicant: 2945 Rio Lempa Drive Hacienda Heights, CA 91745 AstP/Lungu presented staffs report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve a one year extension of time for Variance No. 95-2-1 and Development Review No. 96-1-1 subject to the Findings of Fact and conditions of approval listed within the resolution. Chair/McManus opened the public hearing. There was no one present who wished to speak on this item. Chair/McManus closed the public hearing. C/Ruzicka moved, C/Kuo seconded, to approve a one year extension of time for Variance No. 95-2-1 and Development Review No. 96-1-1 subject to the Findings of Fact and conditions of approval listed within the resolution. 2. Development Review No. 98-7 (pursuant to Code Section 22.72.020.A.4 and 22.72,.040) !Y is a request to convert a 2,000 square foot vacant retail unit to a cafe/deli with 1,003 square feet devoted to restaurant facilities. The Development Review process is required due to the conversion of a vacant retail unit to a more intensified use - restaurant. Property Address: 1241 Diamond Bar Boulevard Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Property Owner/ Diamond Bar/Grand LLC Applicant: 2717 W. Coast Highway Newport Beach, CA 92663 AstP/Lungu presented staffs report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission -approve Development Review 98-7, Findings of Fact and conditions as listed within the resolution. Chair/McManus opened the public hearing. Paul Ho, stockholder and director for the proposed project, stated that the proposed use is to accommodate families and business people for lunch and dinner. Responding to t/Tye he said he is not concerned about the availability of client parking. Deliveries will be made c' at the rear entry and will not interfere with the public traffic in the parking lot. `;' Mr. Ho responded to VC/Tye that his establishment will not serve alcoholic beverages. JUNE 23, 1998 PAGE 5 F - i Responding to C/Kuo, Mr. Ho explained that the City of Industry facility and the proposed Diamond Bar facility are about the same size and each store will serve approximately 60 customers. Chair/McManus closed the public hearing. VC/Tye responded to concerns expressed by Winton A. Scott, 13672 Tea House Street, Santa Ana in a letter addressed to the City's Planning Division regarding the proposed project. Following discussion, C/Ruzicka moved, C/Kuo seconded, to approve Development Review 98-7, Findings of Fact and conditions as listed within the resolution. Motion carried 5-0 by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, Nelson, Ruzicka, VC/Tye, Chair/McManus NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: None INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: DCM/DeStefano stated that the City Council approved the 1998/1999 Fiscal Year Budget at its June 16, 1998 meeting. With respect to speed humps, he reported that this matter has been considered on several occasions by the Traffic and Transportation Commission which concluded that speed humps would not be appropriate in the City of Diamond Bar. With respect to Goldrush Drive, the Traffic and Transportation Commission requested that the City's Engineering Division continue to pursue mitigation efforts to slow the traffic on the street. 1. Development Code Update: SP/Johnson presented the Development Code update. She stated that on June 16, 1998, the City Council approved First Reading of the Development Code. Second Reading is scheduled for July 21, 1998 which will render the Development Code effective on August 21, 1998. DCM/DeStefano stated that SP/Johnson has accepted a position as The City Planner for the City of Azusa. He spoke about her achievements while a Senior Planning with the City of Diamond Bar and wished her success in her new position. Chair/McManus thanked SP/Johnson for her service to the Planning Commission and to the City of Diamond Bar. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS as listed in the agenda. NNE 23, 1998 PAGE 6 ADJOURNMENT: ION C/Ruzicka moved, C/Kuo seconded, to adjoum the meeting. There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chair/McManus adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. to July 14, 1998. I Respectfully Submitted, Jas DeStefano Secretary to the Planning Commission Attest: oe McManus i hairman i