HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/25/2000MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
JULY 25, 2000
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management
Headquarters Building Auditorium, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Chairman Zirbes.
1. ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairman Nelson,- Vice Chairman Bob Zirbes, and Commissioners George Kuo,
and Joe Ruzicka.
Commissioner Steve Tye arrived at 7:13 p.m.
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Also Present: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager, Ann J. Lungu, Associate Planner,
Sonya Joe, Development Services Assistant, 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 July 11, 2000, meeting.
C/Ruzicka moved, C/Kuo seconded, to approve the minutes of the meeting of July 11, 2000, as
presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, Ruzicka, VC/Zirbes
NOES: - COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Chair/Nelson
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Tye
1-15. OLD BUSINESS: None
i. NEW BUSINESS: None
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7. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
8. PUBLIC HEARING:
None
8.1 Development Review No. 2000-05 (pursuant to Code Section 22.48) is a request to construct a
three story (two stories and a basement), single family residence, with a six -car garage, covered
patios and balconies, totaling approximately_ 14,742 square feet. The request also includes
retaining walls with maximum six feet in exposed height, tennis court with recreational lighting,
and pool with spa.
PROJECT ADDRESS:
PROPERTY OWNER/
APPLICANT:
2688 Blaze Trail Drive
(Lot 1, Tract No. 51169)
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Jerry Yeh - Horizon Pacific
2707 Diamond Bar Boulevard #202
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
AssocP/Lungu presented staff's report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission
approve Development Review No. 2000-05, Findings of Fact and conditions of approval, as
listed within the resolution.
AssocP/Lungu responded to C/Tye that relocated trees in addition to replacement trees will be
monitored as a part of the Mitigation Monitoring Program. -
C/Ruzicka reiterated his concern that landscape plans are not reviewed by the Planning
Commission after approval.
AssocP/Lungu indicated to C/Kuo that the Code allows for a maximum of eight (8) lighting
fixtures for sports courts - one fixture for every 900 square feet. In this case, staff rounds up to a
total of 7 fixtures. On Page 7 (h) the draft resolution indicates that "tennis court lighting shall
comply with Code Section 2216.050(E)."
AssocP/Lungu responded to Chair/Nelson that the Mitigation Monitoring Program exists for five
(5) years and can be extended.
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Jerry Yeh, Horizon Pacific Construction Company, stated he reviewed staff's report and concurs
with the conditions of approval.
Jerry Yeh responded to VC/Zirbes that the Tatami Room on the first floor will be used for
recreational purposes and for guest accommodations. The entry area contains a one story fish
tank, which is under design. He said he does not know how many gallons of water the tank will
hold until the design is completed.
Chair/Nelson opened the public hearing.
There being no one who wished to speak on this matter, Chair/Nelson closed the public hearing.
VC/Zirbes moved, C/Ruzicka seconded, to approve Development Review No. 2000-05, Findings
of Fact, and conditions of approval, as listed within the resolution, with the following change to
-- Condition 5. (i) on Page 7 of the Draft Resolution, to wit: "Prior to final inspection or the
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall comply with the Mitigation
Monitoring Program for Tract No. 51169 to the satisfaction of the City's staff." Motion carried
by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
9. COMMISSION COMMENTS:
10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
Kuo, Ruzicka, Tye, VC/Zirbes, Chair/Nelson
None
None
None Offered.
10.1 Public Hearing dates for future projects.
As indicated in the agenda matrix.
DCMPDeStefano stated that the Brea Canyon Road Improvement Project on Brea Canyon Road
between Pathfinder Road and Golden Springs Road commenced about one week ago. Over the
next 90 days that street will be widened to four lanes. A number of drainage problems in the
Glenbrook Drive area will be corrected as a part of this project. The project coincides with The
Church In Diamond Bar constructionproject begun about three weeks ago which was approved
babout two years ago by the Planning Commission.
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DCM/DeStefano reported that the Pulte Project has broken through the main entry at Tin Drive.
He has seen sketches of the gate design. Once the details of the design are submitted to staff this
matter will be returned to the Planning Commission for its final review as called out in the
Conditions of Approval.
DCM/DeStefano furths6tted that the City Council has a desire to meet with each of the
Commissions in a study session format prior to a regular City Council meeting (4:30 - 5:00 p.m.).
The Council wishes to commence this process with the Planning Commission at 4:30 p.m. on
August 15, 2000. He asked Commissioners to provide their list of proposed discussion topics for
the regular August 8 Planning Commission meeting.
11. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
As listed in the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT: 01
C/Ruzicka moved, C/Tye seconded, to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business to come before the
Planning Commission, Chairman Nelson adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
James
Deputy City Manager
Attest:
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Steve Nelson
Chairman
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