HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/27/2001MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 27, 2001
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:14 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 Nelson, Vice Chairman Bob Zirbes, and Commissioners Steve Tye,
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and Joe Ruzicka.
Commissioner Kuo arrived at 7:18 p.m.
Also Present: Ann J. Lungu, AssociatePlanner, Linda Smith, Development Services Assistant,
Sonya Joe, Development Services Assistant, and Stella Marquez, Administrative
Assistant.
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None offered.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As Agendized.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
4.1 Minutes of the February 13, 2001, Meeting.
C/Ruzicka moved, VC/Zirbes seconded, to approve the minutes of February 13, 2001, as presented.
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Tye, Ruzicka, VC/Zirbes, Chair/Nelson
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: None
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8. PUBLIC HEARING:
PLANNING COMMISSION p
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8.1 Variance No. 2001-01/ Minor Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-01 (pursuant to Code
Sections 22.54, 22.22.56.020(B), and 22.68.030(B)) is a request to permit a 416 square foot patio
cover. A Variance is required due to the patio cover's encroachment into the rear setback and site
coverage of 35 percent. A Minor Conditional Use Permit is required for the expansion of a legal
non -conforming structure.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1860 Ano Nuevo Drive
(Lot 165 of Tract No. 27979)
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNER/ Vasan Srinivasan
APPLICANT: 1860 Ano Nuevo Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
DSA/Smith presented staff's report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve
Variance No. 2001-01/ Minor Conditional use Permit No. 2001-01, Findings of Fact, and conditions
of approval, as listed within the resolution.
Chair/Nelson opened the public hearing.
Chair/Nelson closed the public hearing.
VC/Zirbes moved, C/Ruzicka seconded, to approve Variance No. 2001-01/Minor Conditional Use
Permit No. 2001-01, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval, as listed within the resolution.
C/Kuo asked if it is within the Planning Commission's authority to approve a Variance that will
impact the rear yard by more than 50 percent.
DSA/Smith responded that the Development Code is not specific as to the percentage of variance.
A Variance is a discretionary review.
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, Tye, Ruzicka, VC/Zirbes, Chair/Nelson
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
9. - PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: None Offered.
10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None
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11. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
As listed in the Agenda.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chairman Nelson adjourned the meeting
at 7:26 p.m.
Respectfully Su 'tted,
Jaes DeStefano,
Deputy City Manager
Attest:
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Chaff ' an Steve Nelson