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Home My WebLink About10/26/1999MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 26,1999 1_ CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Tye called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management Auditorium, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner McManus led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Steve Tye, Vice Chairman Steve Nelson and Commissioners George Kuo, Joe McManus, and Joe Ruzicka. Also Present: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager, Ann Lungu, Associate Planner, Linda Smith, Development Services Assistant, Sonya Joe, Development Services Assistant, and Stella Marquez, Administrative Secretary. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Minutes of October 12, 1999. C/Ruzicka moved, C/Kuo seconded, to approve the minutes of October 12, 1999, as presented. Motion carried 5-0 by Roll Call vote. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: None CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: None PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Development Review No. 99-10 (pursuant to Code Section 22.48.020) is a request to construct a two-story single family residence of approximately 22,752 square feet with balconies, porch, and eight -car garage. Additionally, the request includes a tennis court and retaining walls with a maximum exposed height of four feet. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2827 and 2859 Water Course Drive (Tract No. 47850, Parcels F/G) Diamond Bar, CA 91765 OCTOBER 26, 1999 PROPERTY OWNER/ APPLICANT: PAGE 2 11 Diamond Bar West, LLC 1'�'� 3480 Torrance Boulevard, Suite 300 Imo, Torrance, CA 90503 AssocP/Lungu presented staff s report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development Review No. 99-10, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. Kurt Nelson, Diamond Bar West, LLC, explained this pre -sold project. He asked that any color variations remain extremely subtle because this is a large house. AssocP/Lungu explained to C/McManus that staff is concerned about the monochromatic feel of the neighborhood and is seeking a subtle adjustment with respect to the proposed color. C/Ruzicka asked for further clarification with respect to color. DCM/DeStefano responded that staff is not suggesting a specific color. It is simply staff s observation that the colors of these products seem to be blending together from one house to another. This is not necessarily just a matter of color that tends to blend the appearances, it is the type and quantity of different materials, the architecture, the shade and shadow that occurs, the landscaping, the orientation of the unit on the lot, etc. There are many factors that can change the look and appearance of the unit. Kurt Nelson explained why he believes this custom built product will offer some differential to the look of the neighborhood. He does not favor going to a buyer who has purchased two lots and produced a Fung Shui "- product if he does not have to do so. DCM/DeStefano explained to Chair/Tye that staff has been concerned that this developer's homes have tended to look alike in color. It is staffs opinion that there needs to be more contrast from one house to another and it is not apparent in this product. Mr. Nelson responded to Chair/Tye that this tract is not a part of "The Country Estates" and that the tract has its own homeowners association that renders approval of projects in the tract. Chair/Tye opened the public hearing. There being no one who wished to speak on this item, Chair/Tye closed the public hearing. C/Ruzicka moved, C/McManus seconded, to approve Development Review No. 99-10. C/McManus asked that the motion be amended to strike Condition 5 (H) on page 6 of the resolution. C/Ruzicka accepted the amendment. Motion approved 4-0-1 by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, McManus, Ruzicka, Chair/Tye NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None 1N ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Nelson ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None 1 y` ■■ $,.... .A.,___.«.,., _....,,.... . _i- n -..,. •rmrrv.xr_ .. ,.�w.•. r- �rr~.�,i. L.JIL. ,J� i.,, R.> 1,�: It•.l .��' 7"..SP "a�' IJUI 'IP'! �' _, Y.».A .l ua� ;P�lH, 1., mG'I Y�17 HGI�IAY ,7w„.t h�4 nnW`lli�7Us.s�4�Edq.nC�a�, �84u'�' OCTOBER 26, 1999 PAGE 3 VC/Nelson abstained from voting on this matter because of a potential conflict of interest with the applicant. 2. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 99-11 (pursuant to Code Section 22.48.020.A(1) and 22.48.030) is a request to construct an approximately 12,151 square foot, two-story, single-family residence with balconies, porch, patio, and a four -car garage. PROPERTY ADDRESS: PROPERTY OWNER/ APPLICANT: 2808 Crystal Ridge Road (Tract No. 47850, Lot 30) Diamond Bar West, LLC 3480 Torrance Boulevard, Suite 300 Torrance, CA 90503 DSA/Smith presented staff's report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development Review No. 99-11, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. Kurt Nelson, Diamond Bar West, LLC, explained that the project proposes a turn -in garage, which helps to tuck it away. In the tract, he rarely sees a home with more than four vehicles. He does not understand staff's comparison with "The Country Estates" vehicle parking requirement. He cannot promise how many vehicles a buyer is going to have, but he does not anticipate that there would be more than five. The project provides for six or seven vehicles. He said he would prefer not to have to punch the house out in the rear for the sake of a garage space that is not needed, which would reduce the size of the yard. In all other aspects, he concurs with staff s recommendations. C/Kuo asked for explanation of the side yard setback calculations which was provided by DSA/Smith. Chair/Tye opened the public hearing. There being no one who wished to speak on this item, Chair/Tye closed the public hearing. C/Ruzicka moved, C/McManus seconded, to approve Development Review No. 99-11. Following discussion, C/McManus requested that the motion be amended to modify Condition 5. (G) on Page 7 to indicate that the garage shall be redesigned as required per the Development Code, Section 22.30.070, Table 3-11. C/Ruzicka accepted the amendment. Motion approved 4-0-1 by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, McManus, Ruzicka, Chair/Tye None VC/Nelson None VC/Nelson abstained from voting on this matter because of a potential conflict of interest with the applicant. (PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: VC/Nelson stated his appreciation for C/Kuo's attention to detail. OCTOBER 26, 1999 PAGE 4 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Ci'I6^'1�9 DCM/DeStefano pointed out changes to the public hearing matrix: Development Code Amendment is rescheduled r to December 14; staff will present its report regarding the City's requirement to revise the General Plan Housing Element at the November 23 meeting. Staff will be hiring a Housing Element consultant to deal with related issues. On November 23 staff will present an annual report on the status of the implementation of the General Plan over the past fiscal year. DCM/DeStefano announced that the Travelers building will be occupied approximately December 8. The Allstate building at the comer of Copley Drive and Golden Springs Drive will be occupied by employees app, oximately December 8, 1999. The second Allstate building on Lot 22 will be occupied by Allstate employees in January 2000. DCM/DeStefano presented a video on the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: As listed in the agenda. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chair/Tye adjourned the meeting at 8:15 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, James DeStefano I Deputy City Manager Attest: Steve ye U Chairman