HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/11/2000MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
m JANUARY 11, 200(,
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Tye called the meeting to order at 7:15 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.
1. 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;
Sonya Joe, Development Services Aissistant, Linda Smith, Development Services
Assistant, and Stella Marquez, Administrative Secretary.
2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None offered.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
4.1 Minutes of the December 14, 1999, meeting.
C/Ruzicka moved, C/Kuo seconded, to approve the minutes of the meeting of December 14,
1999 as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, McManus, Ruzicka, VC/Nelson, Chair/Tye
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: None
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7.1 Development Code Amendment No. 99-1 and Subdivision Ordinance Amendment No. 99-1
(Continued from December 14, 1999).
Development Code Amendment No. 99-1 (pursuant to Code Section 22.44) is a request to amend
the following Articles of the Development Code:
Presentation by AssocP/Lungu. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission openl the
public hearing, receive public comments, discuss the recommended amendments as indicated in
staff's report and direct staff to prepare a resolution recommending approval of the amendments
to the City Council to be forwarded to the Commission on January 25, 2000. Additionally, staff
recommends that the discussion on the Significant Ecological Area be continued to January 25,
2000.
Article II
Zoning Consistency Matrix, Section 22.6.040, Table 2-2, amend to read as follows: RPD -
20,000, R-1-20,000 and R-1-15,000 - Low Density Residential RL); and PA-2/SP - RL.
Residential Zoning District General Development Standards, Section 22.08.240, Table 2-4,
modify the rear yard setback from 20 to 25 feet in the RR Zone; modify the rear yard setback
from 15 to 20 feet in the RL and RLM Zones; and add Lot Coverage, maximum 30 percent
within the RR, RL and RLM Zones.
Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Office Zoning Districts, Section 22.10.030, Table
2-5, amend to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages (off site consumption) in conjunction with
the sale of motor fuel with a Conditional Use Permit in the OP and CO Zones.
Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial/Industrial Zoning Districts, Section
22.10.030, Table 2-6, amend to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages (off site consumption) in
conjunction with the sale of motor fuel with a Conditional Use Permit in the C-1, C-2 and C-3
Zones.
Article III
Required Setbacks Accessory Uses and Structures, Section 22.42.110, Table 3-15, amend the
three-foot rear and side yard setback to five feet for swimming pools and similar accessory
structures.
Guest Houses, Section 22.42.060, amend to allow guest houses up to 25 percent of the main
residence, not to exceed 1,200 square feet with a Minor Conditional Use Permit; and to amend
overall parcel coverage to 30 percent. ';d
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Significant Ecological Area, add Section 22.22.160, to discuss development within a
Significant Ecological Area.
AssocP/Lungu suggested that this matter be discussed at the January 25, 2000 meeting.
Article IV
Review Authority, Section 22.44.020, Table 4-1, amend Planned Sign Program to
Comprehensive Sign Program.
Article V
Restrictions on Nonconforming Structures, Section 22.68.030, amend to allow additions not to
exceed 500 square feet if the exterior limits of the new construction do not exceed the
applicable height or encroach further into the setbacks than the comparable portions of the
existing structure.
Subdivision Ordinance Amendment No. 99-1 (pursuant to Code Sections 21.02) is a request to amend
the following Articles of the Subdivision Ordinance:
Article I
Applicability, Section 21.01.040, amend to add that all subdivisions within the City shall
follow the same process as a Development_ Code Amendment.
Article II
Changes to Approved Tentative Map or Conditions, Section 21.20.110, amend the process to
allow proposed changes to a Tentative Map or conditions of approval to be reviewed and
approved by the City Engineer, except as otherwise provided by this Section.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: Citywide
APPLICANT: City of Diamond Bar
21660 E. Copley Drive, Suite 190
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
VC/Nelson suggested that he should recuse himself from the January 25, 2000, discussion of the
Significant Ecological Area issue because the firm he works with is conducting an update for
Los Angeles County.
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DCM/DeStefano responded that it is likely that VC/Nelson should recuse himself. He will investigate
the matter further and keep VC/Nelson advised.
Chair/Tye re -opened the public hearing.
There was no one present who wished to speak on this matter.
Chair/Tye referred to a letter addressed to the City from Samuel C. Tricoli which cited Article 'V,
Section 22.68.030 and asked that staff explain how these changes will effect Mr. Tricoli's concerns.
AssocP/Lungu responded that Mr. Tricoli wants to add 200 square feet to his home. Apparently,
Mr. Tricoli has a legal non -conforming issue because his house is not built to the current setback
requirements. In order for Mr. Tricoli to proceed with his 200 square foot addition, he needs to go
through the public hearing process, notify property owners within a 500 foot radius of his project site,
post his site with a 4 x 6 foot board advertising what he intends to do on his site for a minimum of
10 days prior to the hearing and through the 10 calendar day appeal period and provide a $1,060 deposit
to the City. Mr. Tricoli is disturbed because he believes that a 200 square foot addition is minimal and
he does not understand why the City would require him to go through this process.
Chair/Tye said he is not sure that he would disagree with Mr. Tricoli.
C/Ruzicka asked if the proposed amendment will solve Mr. Tricoli's concern.
AssocP/Lungu indicated that if the Commission recommends approval of this amendment and the City
Council.adopts this amendment, Mr. Tricoli's problem is solved because it will not be necessaiy for him
to go through the Minor Conditional Use Permit public hearing process time and related costs.
C/Ruzicka asked staff to identify the sections in the Development Code that substantiates a negative
impact on surrounding uses will be minimized.
AssocP/Lungu identified specific sections of the Development Code that would support that concern.
C/Ruzicka moved, VC/Nelson seconded, to prepare a resolution recommending approval of the
amendments as outlined in staff's report for Development Code Amendment No. 99-1 and Subdivision
Ordinance Amendment No. 99-1 to the City Council to be forwarded to the Commission on January 25,
2000 for final. approval, and to continue the public hearing on the Significant Ecological Area discussion
to January 25, 2000. Motion carried 5-0 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, McManus, Ruzicka, VC/Nelson, Chair/Tye � J�jy�
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
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Chair/Tye continued the public hearing to January 25, 2000.
8. PUBLIC HEARING:
PLANNING COMMISSION
8.1 Development Review No. 99-12 (pursuant to Code Section 22.48) is a request to demolish an
existing 3,944 square foot two-story single-family residence with garage and pool/spa, and
construct an 11,389 square foot two-story with basement single-family residence including a six -
car garage, motor court, pool/spa and gazebo.
PROJECT ADDRESS:
2501 Crowfoot Lane
(Tract No. 30577, Lot 61)
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNER: Charles Chin
2501 Crowfoot Lane
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
j� APPLICANT: Simon Shum
20545 Walnut Drive #D
Walnut, CA 91789
DSA/Smith presented staff's report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve
Development Review No. 99-12, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval, as listed within
the resolution.
DSA/Smith responded to VC/Nelson that the trees contemplated to be most impacted by this
project are the seven California Pepper trees. The project is conditioned that the trees must be
fenced within 5 feet of the drip line. No trees will be removed.
Simon Shum, architect, explained that the project was designed to conform to the natural
landscape and believes it will enhance the neighborhood.
Chair/Tye opened the public hearing.
There being no one present who wished to speak on this matter, Chair/Tye closed the public
hearing.
F, Following discussion, C/Ruzicka moved, C/McManus seconded, to approve Development
Review No. 99-12, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval, as listed within the revised
m_ resolution. Motion carried 5-0 by the following Roll Call vote:
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AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, McManus, Ruzicka, VC/Nelson, Chair/Tye
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:
C/Ruzicka complimented staff for the excellent Millennium Celebration. He said he was approached by 10 to
15 people asking that the City planned to scheduled this type of event on an annual basis.
C/McManus said that he missed the celebration due to illness. However, he has heard from many people that
the event was successful and that people had a good time.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
10.1 Planners Institute -March 1-3,2000, Monterey Conference Center.
DCM/DeStefano stated that it is imperative that hotel reservations be made as soon as possible and he
asked that Commissioners indicate their intentions to staff.
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10.2 Compensation Increase for Planning Commission.
Report by DCM/DeStefano indicating that Commissioner's compensation will be increased from $60 to
$65 per meeting with a maximum per month increase from $180 to $195 effective as of tonight,'s
meeting.
DCM/DeStefano indicated to C/Ruzicka that most cities compensate Commissioners with an amount of
money. Amounts vary based upon the complexity of projects, the size of cities, etc.
Chair/Tye said he would prefer that additional monies be used to compensate City staff.
10.3 Public Hearing Dates for Future Projects.
As provided by the matrix within Commissioner packets.
DCM/DeStefano reported that the City of Industry Majestic Industrial 6,500,000 square foot project proposed
for the Brea Canyon Road and Grand Avenue area just outside the Diamond Bar city limits is moving forward.
Since the Commissions last meeting Travelers Insurance and Allstate Insurance. have moved into the Gateway
Corporate Center. In addition, two or three Fortunate 100 companies are looking at Diamond Bar as aicandidate
site for their businesses. The City Council approved an ordinance that prohibits skateboards and otherl,wheeled
toys on private property with a slope greater than a two or three percent. The City Council approved j
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development of a skate park at Peterson Park. The City Council is scheduled to award bid on February 1 with
construction commencing immediately. The skate park opening is slated for April. DCM/DeStefano stated that
the SunCal project is scheduled to go before the City Council for Final Map approval on January 18. It appears
that the project will be sold to Pulte Homes and that Pulte Homes will commence grubbing and clearing of the
site in about 30 days with grading to follow immediately thereafter. With the construction of homes will come
the transfer of about 360 acres of privately held property into public open space.
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
As listed in the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT:
C/Ruzicka moved, VC/Nelson seconded, to adjourn the meeting. 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
Deputy City Manager
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Attest:
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Steve Tye
Chairman