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Home My WebLink About3/14/2000i MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2000 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Tye called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management Headquarters Building Auditorium, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: i The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Chairman Nelson. 1. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Steve Tye, Vice Chairman Steve Nelson, and Commissioners George Kuo, Joe Ruzicka, and Bob Zirbes Also Present: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager, Ann Lungu, Associate Planner, Sonya Joe, Development Services Assistant, Linda Smith, Development Services Assistant, and Stella Marquez, Administrative Secretary. 2. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE FOR PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: The oath of office was administered by Lynda Burgess, Diamond Bar City Clerk. 3. RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING COMMISSIONER: Chair/Tye presented a plaque to outgoing Commissioner Joe McManus and thanked him for his dedication and service to the Planning Commission. I Joe McManus thanked the commission and commented that the current Planning Commission is dedicated and cohesive. There have been many great accomplishments during the past year. It has been a pleasure to work with staff and his fellow Commissioners. 4. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None offered. 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented. 6. REORGANIZATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION: DCM/DeStefano opened nominations for Planning Commission Chairman for the 2000 calendar year. MARCH 14, 2000 PAGE 2 PLANNING COMMISSION Commissioner Tye nominated Commissioner Nelson to serve as Chairman of the Planning Commission. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Ruzicka. There being no other nominations, DCM/DeStefano closed the nominations. Commissioner Nelson was elected unanimously Chairman of the Planning Commission. 7. 8. 9. Chair/Nelson presented a plaque to outgoing Chairman Tye congratulating him on his service and dedication as Chairman of the Planning Commission. Chair/Nelson opened nominations for Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission. Commissioner Ruzicka nominated Commissioner Zirbes to serve as Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission. The nomination was seconded by Chair/Nelson. Commissioner Zirbes was unanimously elected Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission. CONSENT CALENDAR: 7.1 Minutes of the February 8, 2000, meeting. C/Ruzicka moved, C/Tye seconded, to approve the minutes of the meeting of February 8, 2000, as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: 9.1 Project Update Report. Kuo, Ruzicka, Tye, Chair/Nelson None VC/Zirbes None AssocP/Lungu reported that at its March 7 meeting, the City Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance approving amendments to the Development Code and Subdivision Ordinance. The amendments are slated to become effective on May 4, 2000. She stated that Pulte Homes has submitted an application to construct 127 single family homes on the site commonly referred to as the SunCal project. It is likely that this proposal will come before the Planning Commission for discussion at its April 22, 2000, meeting. Diamond Bar Honda has submitted a variance in order to increase the height of the existing pylon sign. The Planning Commission will be looking at additional potential Development Code amendments. Four sites are currently being considered for the proposed Community/Civic Center complex: 1) flat pad (vacant) south of and behind Calvary Chapel at Grand Avenue and Golden Springs Drive (hospital site); 2) vacant pad southwest of current City Hall on Bridge Gate Drive in the Gateway Corporate Center (Kaiser site); 3) northwest portion of Summitridge Park at Grand Avenue and Summitridge Drive; and 4) portion of the „�.., ..,-.,,:�r .- xr.. -r - .::.i� -�. ....�. ..,_. ,..., _.....r .,,�,.4.. a.�A. ,...,._I,.'. �..^^.y^"�.-” 7 Y'. �. �^.'.7.'.I.,,...��r.;n;,fiM1�k'�;. 2.. t1 >¢.,.. n .,��.�.., n..�,a�•m.a es�x su m„c�'t�ul�€cz MARCH 14, 2000 'PAGE 3,, . PLANNING COMMISSION Diamond Bar Golf Course where the clubhouse and banquet facilities are currently located (Grand Avenue and Golden Springs Drive). The City Council directed staff to release an RFP to begin the formal selection process for an architect to design the Community/Civic Center complex with decision on a site to take place at a later date. AssocP/Lungu explained that the nature of the Diamond Bar Honda request remains the same. However, because they have not brought staff adequate information that supports their request, the item was not placed on tonight's agenda. 9.2 Annexation update. Oral reports by DSA/Joe on the report to City Council, subsequent discussions and directions from Council to staff for additional information. 9.3 Housing Element Update Status Report. Report by DCM/DeStefano. 10. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: None 17 11. PUBLIC HEARING: None i 12. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: I C/Ruzicka welcomed Commissioner Zirbes and said that he will miss the hard work that Commissioner McManus did on behalf of the Commission and the City. C/Tye welcomed Commissioner Zirbes. He thanked DCM/DeStefano for providing him with a copy of the Planners Institute materials. C/Kuo welcomed new Commissioner and Vice Chairman Zirbes. He was unable to attend the Planners Institute. He said he would appreciate receiving copies of the materials. VC/Zirbes thanked the Commission for welcoming him and said he looks forward to working with staff and the Commission on behalf of the City. He attended the Planners Institute and found it to be extremely informative. He congratulated Chairman Nelson on his appointment. 12.1 Planners Institute, Monterey, California, March 1-3,2000, report. Chair/Nelson spoke about attending a Planners Institute session that dealt with assessment of Planning Commission effectiveness. He asked Commissioners Kuo and Tye to complete the scorecard and bring it to the March 28 meeting. MARCH 14, 2000 PAGE 4 PLANNING COMMISSION 13. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: DCM/DeStefano pointed out that two of the three signals, that have been installed at Lemon Avenue and Lycoming Avenue, Silver Bullet Drive and Brea Canyon Road, and Golden Springs Drive at Rapidview Drive, were energized on Monday and the last one will be energized tomorrow. The City has finished the median projects on the west side of town. In addition, two entry signs have been posted at Grand Avenue at the SR 57160 interchange and at Lemon Avenue/Lycoming Avenue. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: As listed in the agenda. ADJOURNMENT: C/Ruzicka moved, CITye seconded, to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chair/Nelson adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, y�y l J DeStefano s JDeputy City Manager Attest: Steve Nelson Chairman 0