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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
MAY 11, 1999
CALL TO ORDER: _
Vice Chairman Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:07 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: Vice Chairman Steve Nelson, and Commissioners George Kuo, Joe McManus and Joe
Ruzicka.
Chairman Steve Tye was excused from the meeting.
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 April 27, 1999.
C/Ruzicka moved, C/Kuo seconded, to approve the minutes of April 27, 1999, as presented. Motion carried
4-0 with Chair/Tye being absent.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Comprehensive Sign Program No. 99-3 (pursuant to Code Section 22.36.060) is a request to install two
wall signs and one monument for the new L.A. Fitness project that was approved by the Planning
Commission on April 28, 1998.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 20801 Golden Springs Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
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PROPERTY OWNERS: L.A- Fitness I'�4'
100 Bayview Circle Suite 4000
Newport Beach, CA 4660
APPLICANT: Carey Sign Graphics
1274 N. Grove Street
Anaheim, CA 92806
AssocP/Lungu presented staff s report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve
Comprehensive Sign Program No. 99-3, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the
resolution.
Dan Londebazzo, Construction Project Manager for L.A. Fitness Sports Clubs, stated he readi staffs report
and concurs with the conditions of approval. He asked for the Commission's approval. ii
This was not a public hearing.
Following discussion, C/Ruzicka moved, C/McManus seconded, to approve Comprehensive Sign Program
No. 99-3, Findings of Fad, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. Motion carried by the
following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, McManus, Ruzicka, VC/Nelson I
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Chair/Tye
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Conditional Use Permit No. 98-7, Development Review No. 98-12, and Variance No. 99-2 (pursuant
to Code Section Chapters 22.58, 22.48 and 22.54) is a request to construct an automated car wash. The car
wash will consist of the following: A wash tunnel; retail sales boutique, approximately 2,084 square feet;
three -bay lube center, 1,140 square feet;'detail center with office, approximately 1,467 square feet; six -bay
auto service center, approximately 4,150 square feet; fuel dispensers; vacuum, queuing and drying areas, two
platforms to display new car sales, and retaining wall with a maximum height of 18 feet. The Variance_ is
requested due to the retaining wall's height in excess of six feet. (Continued from April 27, 1999.)
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 515 S. Grand Avenue
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNER/ Mathew Tachdjian
APPLICANT: Col -Am Properties, LLC
P.O. Box 4655
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
DCM/DeStefano presented staff s report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission open the public
hearing, receive public testimony and continue the project's public hearing to May 25, 1999.
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Thom Pruitt, on behalf of the applicant, stated that matters of concern stated during the April 27, 1999,
meeting have been discussed with staff. The applicant wishcs additional time to prepare a comprehensive
response to those matters of concern.
VC/Nelson re -opened the public hearing.
There was no one present who wished to speak on this matter.
C/K4cManus moved, C/Ruzicka seconded, to continue Conditional Use Permit No. 98-7, Development
Review No. 98-12, and Variance No. 99-2, to May 25, 1999. Motion carried by the following Roll Call
vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, McManus, Ruzicka, VC/Nelson
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Chair/Tye
2. Conditional Use Permit No. 99-•1, Development Review No. 99-1, Comprehensive Sign Program 99-1,
and Variance 99-4 (pursuant to Code Section 22.58, 22.48, 22.36 and 22.52) is a request to construct a
4,794 square foot combined commercial fast food restaurant with a gasoline service station. The proposed
combined commercial development will include: Indoor restaurant; drive-thru; convenience food store, and
six multi -dispensers under service station canopy. Furthermore, the applicant is requesting a Comprehensive
Sign Program which includes wall signs, two monument signs, directional signs and a pole sign. The variance
is requested for the proposed 62 foot 10 inch high pole sign. (Continued from April 27, 1999.)
PROPERTY ADDRESS
PROPERTY OWNER:
21095 Golden Springs Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Chevron Products Co., Inc.
1300 South Beach Boulevard
La Habra, CA 90632
Burger King Corporation
1777 Old Cutler Road
Miami, FL 33157
APPLICANT: McDonald's Corporation Chevron Products Co., Inc.
11682 El Camino Real, Suite 400 1300 South Beach Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92130 La Habra, CA 90632
DSA/Joe presented staffs report and responded to Commissioner's concerns stated during the April 27, 1999,
meeting. Stats recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development Review No. 99-1,
Conditional Use Permit No. 99-1, Comprehensive Sign Program No. 99-1, Variance No. 99-4, and Negative
Declaration No. 99-4, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the Resolution.
Roger Green, Project Manager, stated that since the April 27, 1999, Commission meeting, the project team
met with staff in order to reach a resolve regarding the issues of concern. He pointed out that Attachment #9
contained within the Commissiods packet addressed the issues of concern. The current staff report contains
some modifications. However, the applicant is concerned about the reasonable relationship between some
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of the project impacts and some of the conditions that staff is recommending. The primary issue of conceri
relates to the fair -share contribution and the Eucalyptus tree replacement requirements.
Carl Ballard, RK7K, stated that if the applicant is restricted to right turn in and right turn'outi only, the site
cannot be entered from travelling east on the freeway or east on Golden Springs Drive. He explained how
traffic proceeding east on Golden Springs Drive is not prohibited from making a left turn into the site which
would provide for adequate patronage. He pointed out that all driveways on the opposite side of Golden
Springs Drive are permitted unrestricted left turns into the shopping ,center.
Roger Green stated that the applicant is anxious to move forward with the project upon resolution of these
matters.
VC/Nelson re -opened the public hearing.
Tom VanWinkle stated he lives within 500 feet of the proposed project. He asked the Commission to
consider the following factors: The congestion during peak hours and related safety issues as well as the fact
that a large number of restaurant facilities currently exists within the immediate area.
VC/Nelson closed the public hearing.
Following discussion of the outstanding items, C/Ruzicka moved that the Planning Commission approv,,
Conditional Use Permit No. 99-1, Development Review No. 99-1, Comprehensive Sign Program 99-1, an(! t
Variance 99-4, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution to include the""'""'
following: Item 1 -No less than five (5) full size on-site parking spaces be included; Item 2I,
I $13,000 be
placed as the fair -share contribution cost; Item 3 - The applicant shall grant an irrevocable 5 feet; Item 4 -
that the existing eucalyptus trees are to be replaced at a 3:1 ratio with no less than 15 of the replacement trees
to be 24 inch box trees on site and the rest to be placed at the City's discretion; Item 5 - Agre'ement to the
reduction in the wall sign area; Item 6 - acceptance of the black background for the signage.
C/McManus recommended the following amendments to the motion: Item 2 - leave the fair share costs
amount for staff to negotiate; permit driveway access for left and right turn ingress and right turn egress only.
C/Ruzicka amended the motion accordingly. C/McManus seconded the amended motion.
DCMIDeStefano offered the following amendments to the conditions contained within the resolution based
upon C/Ruzicka's motion:
Condition (e), page 10: "Prior to the issuance of City permits, applicant shall submit a revised site
plan delineating the elimination of compact parking spaces and indicating replacement of the proposed
compact spaces with a minimum of five full size parking spaces".
Condition (ee), page 12: "Applicant shall contribute fair share costs for public improvements in an, '
amount
amount not to exceed $20,000 for the identified future traffic and/or roadway improvements". Thi
applicant shall work with City staff to determine the actual fair share costs amount prior to issuance^ --
of any City permits.
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Condition (r), page 11: "The landscape plan shall incorporate the replacement of the existing
eucalyptus trees at a 3:1 ratio and that a minimum of fifteen (15) trees of 24 inch box in size be
planted on site with the balance to be provided off-site to the satisfaction of the Community Services
Director who is responsible for tree placement in the City."
C/Ruzicka reiterated his concern that the replacement trees should reflect the City's image since they
will be located in full view at the City's border.
130 /MeStefano stated that the color on the sign shall be as submitted by the applicant.
Mr. Green stated the applicant will meet the City's minimum parking requirements and maximize parking on
the site. He asked that the tree replacement be at 15 gallon instead of 24 inch box. With respect to the fair
share contribution, the applicant concurs with the not -to -exceed $20,000 condition and will work with staff
to determine the actual fair share dollar amount. Regarding the driveway on Golden Springs Drive, he
requested that the project be allowed to provide left turn out during specific times of the day.
C/Ruzicka said he believes five parking spaces is a reasonable number. He believes that fifteen 24 inch box
trees can be placed onsite. With respect to a left turn out at certain times of the day, he stated that because
the site is an extremely busy area, people will become confused as to whether or not they are allowed to make
a left turn.
" VC/Nelson agreed with C/Ruzicka regarding the left turn out.
VC/Nelson asked for the roll call.
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, McManus, Ruzicka, VC/Nelson
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Chair/Tye
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: None
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
1. Public Hearing dates for future projects.
2. Adopted City Council Goals and Objectives.
DCM/DeStefano recommended that the Commissioners study the list of City Council Goals and Objectives
and be prepared to discuss any specific goals, objectives and/or projects that the Commissioners may wish
to incorporate into the Council's list and budget considerations.
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DCM/DeStefano stated that today he attended a meeting ofPlanning Directors from the San Gabriel Valleys
The group is gearing up for revised Housing Elements that are necessary to be iadopted and
transmitted/adopted by the State. At its May 4, 1999, meeting, the City Council took unanimous action to
deny the Extension of Time for the Patel/Sasak project. City officials will attend the International Counsel
of Shopping Centers at the end ofMay for purposes of marketing the City to potential businesses. This year
the focus will be on certain shopping areas that need assistance and/or expansion such as the Kmart Center
and the Country Hills Towne Center. The focus will be on attracting full service restaurants due to the
increasing daytime traffic within the City. Officials will also be promoting a proposed retail/entertainment
center that is being contemplated by a developer at the Citrus Valley Health Partners 20 acre site south of
Golden Springs Drive on Grand Avenue. .
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
As Scheduled.
ADJOURNMENT:
C/Ruzicka moved, C/McManus seconded, to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business to come before
the Planning Commission, VC/Nelson adjourned the meeting at 9:09 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Jes DeStefano
Secretary to the Planning Commission
Attest:
Steve Nelson
Vice Chairman
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