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Home My WebLink About3/27/2001MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 27, 2001 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:06 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 Vice Chairman Zirbes. 1. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Steve Nelson; Vice Chairman Bob Zirbes; and Commissioners George Kuo; Joe Ruzicka; and Steve Tye. Also Present: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; David Liu, Director of Public Works; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Ann J. Lungu, Associate Planner; Sonya Joe, Development Services Assistant; and Stella Marquez, Administrative Secretary. 2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None offered. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chair/Nelson announced that the Continued Public Hearing will be moved forward prior to New Business. 4. REORGANIZATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION: Selection of Chairman and Vice Chairman. DCM/DeStefano opened nominations for Chairman of the Planning Commission. Commissioner Tye nominated Commissioner Zirbes. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Ruzicka. DCM/DeStefano closed the nominations. Without objection, Commissioner Zirbes was unanimously elected to serve as Chairman of the Planning Commission. Chair/Zirbes presented outgoing Chairman Nelson with a plaque recognizing his service to the Planning Commission. Chair/Zirbes opened the nominations for Vice Chairman. a Commissioner Kuo nominated Commissioner Ruzicka. Commissioner Tye seconded the nomination. Chair/Zirbes closed the nominations. Without objection, Commissioner Ruzicka was unanimously elected to serve as Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission. MARCH 27, 2001 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: PAGE 2 PLANNING COMMISSION 5.1 Minutes of the February 27, 2001, meeting. VC/Ruzicka moved, C/Nelson seconded, to approve the minutes of February 27, 2001, as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Ruzicka, Nelson, Kuo, Tye, Chair/Zirbes NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None 6. OLD BUSINESS: None. 8. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: 8.1 Development Review No. 2000-22 (pursuant to Code Section -22.48.020) is a request to construct a two story single family residence of approximately 10,630 square feet. This includes garage areas that will accommodate six cars, covered patios, and rear decks. Additionally, this request is for an outdoor pool. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1200 Chisholm Trail (Lots 14 & 15, Tract No. 37873) Diamond Bar, CA 91765 PROPERTY OWNER: Adriana Amaral 23125 Rio Lobos Road Diamond Bar, CA 91765 APPLICANT: Federal Fire Reconstruction Inc. 727 Brea Canyon Road #114 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 DCM/DeStefano stated that due to the applicant's request, staff is recommending that the Planning Commission continue this matter to April 10, 2001. Chair/Zirbes re -opened the public hearing. IN I" MARCH 27, 2001 PAGE 3 PLANNING COMMISSION VC/Ruzicka moved, C/Nelson seconded, to continue the public hearing for Development Review No. 2000-22 to April 10, 2001. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Ruzicka, Nelson, Kuo, Tye, Chair/Zirbes NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None 7. NEW BUSINESS: 7.1 Recreational Trails and Bicvcie Route Master Plan: Introduction of Draft Recreational Trails and Bicycle Route Master Plan. The Draft Master Plan was reviewed and discussed at the Joint Parks & Recreation and Traffic & Transportation Commissions meeting on March 19, 2001, and is now being presented to the Planning Commission for its review and consideration. PROPERTY ADDRESS: Citywide —F� APPLICANT: City of Diamond Bar 21825 E. Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Staff recommends that the Planning Commission begin the review process of the Draft Recreational Trails and Bicycle Route Master Plan, receive the presentation from staff and the lead consultant, Marlene Roth and set a date when the Draft Master Plan will be formally reviewed and considered for approval and recommendation to the City Council. VC/Ruzicka asked how the City's shopping areas would be linked by the bicycle and hiking trails. Is there a possibility of a trail or access under Diamond Bar Boulevard? Is Tres Hermanos included in the preplanning for this document? Is the Diamond Bar Golf Course included in the plan? Is the open space acreage that the City received as a result of the Pulte project included or could it be included in this document? He complimented the Parks & Recreation Commission, the Traffic & Transportation Commission, staff and Marlene Roth for their excellent effort on this document. Marlene Roth stated, that at the present time there is no plan to go under Diamond Bar Boulevard. The recommendation of the joint Commissions is to provide an at -grade crossing with activated signal at that location. An underpass or overpass would be very e- „I costly. There is a flood control drainage device under Diamond Bar Boulevard which is I . ._-.-- ` i __-_-7_ 1,11,1111!1111 MARCH 27, 2001 PAGE 4 PLANNING COMMISSION NI4III, too small. In addition, there would be problems with handicapped accessibility, etc. In the meantime, pedestrians would walk north to the traffic signal to cross Diamond Bar Boulevard. VC/Ruzicka pointed out that an activated signal at that location would impede traffic flow and could present a danger to the pedestrians. DCM/DeStefano stated that a traffic engineer will be able to address this matter. The Planning Commission may choose to utilize the Tin Drive/Crestview Drive signal that was recently installed. The Commission may also choose to create a crossing closer to Steep Canyon and possibly incorporate a future signal at that location for purposes of crossing. The Diamond Bar Golf Course was considered. On one of the earlier Parks Master Plan there is a route around the facility. However, to make a complete loop it requires traversing an area between the golf course and the freeway, which was believed to present certain risks to pedestrians. Portions of that area are proposed to be part of the urban walkway system. CSD/Rose stated that the City received 360 acres of undeveloped property east of Diamond Bar Boulevard as a result of the Pulte project which is proposed to contain the trail that leads to Sycamore Canyon Park. DCM/DeStefano responded that with the City of Industry's purchase of the Tonner Canyon property from the Boy Scouts, it is uncertain what will happen to the Tres Hermanos property. There is an opportunity to connect portions of the Chino Hills Parkway/Phillips Ranch area into the City of Diamond Bar. However, the intentions of the landowner are unclear at this moment in history. Marlene Roth responded to C/Tye that urban walkways are sidewalks. The public request was for the opportunity to use extended walkways as a means of physical exercise. Chair/Zirbes likes the concept of the urban walkways. He asked if the Class I bikeway proposed to be on Brea Canyon Road will have its own dedicated right-of-way. Marlene Roth explained that the bikeway will be a lane with about a two -foot separation from the traffic lane. DPW/Liu further explained that in accordance with the State of California criteria the bike path will be a separate right-of-way which will be behind the curb. There will be a separation between the curb and the bike path with a minimum width of five (5) feet for each path. 0 "I' 8' ,C ,I 9'ti' w i1,'.�.'i,T'q'"„'JkttTITAi' . ,re: a' x «� MARCH 27, 2001 9. 10. 11. 12. p PAGE 5 PLANNING COMMISSION VC/Ruzicka stated that there was not a great deal of response to this matter and asked if there will be an ongoing public outreach with respect to this plan. Marlene Roth assured VC/Ruzicka that this was an excellent public outreach effort compared to other plans. The level of the public's response to any plan is always difficult to gauge. VC/Ruzivka moved, C/Nelson seconded, to set a date of April 10, 2001. to consider the draft document. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, Nelson, Tye, VC/Ruzicka, Chair/Zirbes NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None PUBLIC HEARING: None PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: C/Tye thanked code enforcement for removing illegal signs. He appreciates the landscaping on Tin Drive completed by Pulte. He would have preferred that larger trees be used, however, he understands that with time the trees will grow and fill in the landscape. He asked if the sidewalk sale of glass in retail centers is an approved use under their conditional use permit. DCM/DeStefano said that staff will look into the matter. Chair/Zirbes spoke about attending the Planner's Institute in Monterey. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: z DCM/DeStefano stated that it is likely a new city manager will be selected within the next couple of weeks. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: As listed in the Agenda. MARCH 27, 2001 PAGE 6 PLANNING COMMISSION ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chairman Zirbes adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. RRDeSte bmitted, Jao Deputy City Manager Attest: Chairman Bob Zirbes