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Home My WebLink About4/10/2001., L_— -- _- .seg_ -w y,w«„-r„ II ---',1-,.— _.. .—,. THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT STUDY SESSION APRIL 10, 2001 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Zirbes called the Study Session to order at 5:52 p.m. in Room CC 3 & 5 of the South Coast Air Quality Management Headquarters Building, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. 1. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Bob Zirbes; Vice Chairman Joe Ruzicka; and Commissioners George Kuo; and Steve Nelson._ Commissioner Steve Tye was excused. Also Present: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; Ann. J. Lungu, Associate Planner; Linda Smith, Development Services Assistant, Sonya Joe, Development Services Assistant; and Stella Marquez, Administrative Secretary. 2. Discussion on Development Code Amendments: AssocP/Lungu presented staff's report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission review the proposed amendments and direct staff as appropriate. The Commission requested language be added to paragraph 1, page 5 to. indicate standards of measurement. AssocP/Lungu explained to C/Nelson that the Recommended Amendment: for Subsection a. (page 2) under Section 22.42.130D.L was required language omitted from the original code. AssocP/Lungu explained to C/Kuo that parking requirements are based upon land use. For example, parking for restaurants is based on square footage while parking for schools, industrial, etc., is based upon the number of employees as well as land use. (See page 9) AssocP/Lungu asked that the following language be added to the second sentence of Recommended Amendment: CA.e. (Bottom of page 12 - top of page 13) to wit: "A deck shall maintain a minimum side and rear setback of five feet from the property line `or pad's edge, whichever is applicable,' and a street side setback as required for the main structure setback.” Chair/Zirbes asked if the proposed language for Recommended Amendment: C. Structure maintenance. Under Section 22.34., Section 22.34.030.c., page 13, is strong enough to ensure complete recovering of the entire roof area. AssocP/Lungu reiterated that staff will change the language if the Commission so desires. Staff APRIL 10, 2001 PAGE 2 PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION and the City Attorney are comfortable with the language as written. She further explained that the roof area can be patched as Iong as the existing roof is matched and that the Building and Safety Official approves of the material. C/Kuo expressed concern that 72 hours may not be sufficient time to remove graffiti (page 13). DSA/Smith explained that the private property owner generally has ample time to address the problem before the City's Code Enforcement officer gives them the 72 hour notice. Public property is cleaned up immediately. C/Nelson pointed out that the language on page 14 under Recommended Amendment: c. Structure maintenance also appears to lack clear language for insuring partial or complete roof replacement. Chair/Zirbes asked that "as concluded" be added to the end of sentence 3 on page 16 under Recommended Amendment: B. Method of notice distribution. 2. a. so that the sentence reads: "The display board shall be removed no later than three days after the date of the scheduled public hearing has concluded." Chair/Zirbes recommended that the description of Inoperative Vehicle. under Section 22.80.020 "I" (page VI -26) on page 16 be restated as follows: "Inoperative Vehicle. A vehicle not legally able to be operated on a public highway and`/or' in an obvious state of disrepair, etc." DCM/DeStefano suggested that the entire paragraph be reconsidered to incorporate various types of vehicles such as boats, recreational vehicles, etc. VC/Ruzicka moved, C/Nelson seconded, to direct staff to make the designated changes to Development Code Amendment No., 2000 1-01 as recommended by the Planning Commission and prepare a revised draft Negative Declaration for consideration at the May 8, 2001, regular Planning Commission meeting or what ever time frame is required to comply with CEQA. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, Nelson, VC/Ruzicka, Chair/Zirbes NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Tye r✓ul�rinr ...rxIY1F1YUNNINrFIbar�IWknr-. ,-yam _.r Ime r� il-. __i_ _ _ .,, ,_ .,,., a,a. _,,,,�,,,, APRIL 10, 2001 PAGE 3 PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chairman Zirbes adjourned the study session at 6:21 p.m. to the Regular Planning Commission meeting. Respectfully S-44mitted, 7 i l J es DeStefand Deputy City Manager Attest: t,l y Chairman Bob Zirbes THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT STUDY SESSION APRIL 10, 2001 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Zirbes called the Study Session to order at 5:52 p.m. in Room CC 3 & 5 of the South Coast Air Quality Management Headquarters Building, 21865 East Copley Drive, I . ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Bob Zirbes; Vice C 'hairman Joe Ruzicka; and Commissioners Commissioner Steve Tye was Also Present: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; Ann. J. Lungu, Associate Planner; Linda Smith, Development Services Assistant, Sonya Discussion on Development Code Amendments: AssocP/Lungu presented staff's report. Staff reconunends that the Planning The Commission requested language be added to paragraph 1, page 5 to. indicate AssocP/Lungu explained to C/Nelson that the Recommended Amendment: for AssocP/Lungu explained to C/Kuo that parking requirements are based upon land use. For example, parking for restaurants is based on square footage while parking for schools, industrial, etc., is based upon the number of employees as well as land use. AssocP/Lungu asked that the following language be added to the second sentence of Recommended Amendment: CA.e. (Bottom of page 12 - top of page 13) to wit: "A deck shall maintain a minimum side and rear setback of five feet from the property line 'or pad's edge, whichever is applicable,' and a street side setback as required for the Chair/Zirbes asked if the proposed language for Recommended Amendment: C. Structure maintenance. Under Section 22.34., Section 22.34.030.c., page 13, is strong enough to ensure complete recovering of the entire roof area. APRIL 10, 2001 PAGE 2 PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION as written. She further explained that the roof area can be patched as long as the existing roof is matched and that the Building and Safety Official approves of the material. C/Kuo expressed concern that 72 hours may not be sufficient time to remove graffiti DSA/Smith explained that the private property owner generally has ample time to address the problem before the City's Code Enforcement officer gives them the 72 C/Nelson pointed out that the language on page 14 under Recommended Amendment: Chair/Zirbes asked that "as concluded" be added to the end of sentence 3 on page 16 under Recommended Amendment: B. Method of notice distribution. 2. a. so that the sentence reads: "The display board shall be removed no later than three days after the Chair/Zirbes recommended that the description of Inoperative Vehicle. under Section 22.80.020 "1" (page VI -26) on page 16 be restated as follows: "Inoperative Vehicle. A DCM/DeStefano suggested that the entire paragraph be reconsidered to incorporate - VC/Ruzicka moved, C/Nelson seconded, to direct staff to make the designated changes to Development Code Amendment No., 2000 1-01 as recommended by the Planning Commission and prepare a revised draft Negative Declaration for consideration at the May 8, 2001, regular Planning Commission meeting or what ever AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, Nelson, VC/Ruzicka, Chair/Zirbes NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None 7 APRIL 10, 2001 PAGE PLANNING COMMISSION ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chain-nan Zirbes adjourned the study session at 6:21 p.m. to the Regular Planning Commission meeting. Respectfully S mitted, J es DeStefano— es YDeStefano) Deputy City Manager Attest: Chairman Bob Zirbes MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR r REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 10, 2001 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Zirbes called the meeting to order at 7:12 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 Nelson. 1. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Bob Zirbes; Vice Chairman Joe Ruzicka; and Commissioners 2. 3. 4. George Kuo; and Steve Nelson. Commissioner Steve Tye was excused. Also Present: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; David Liu, Director of Public Works; Bob Rose, Director of Community Services; Ann J. Lungu, Associate Planner; Sonya Joe, Development Services Assistant; and Stella Marquez, Administrative Secretary. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None offered. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented. CONSENT CALENDAR: 4.1 Minutes of the March 27, 2001 Meeting. C/Nelson moved, VC/Ruzicka seconded, to approve the minutes of March 27, 2001, as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Nelson, VC/Ruzicka, Kuo, Chair/Zirbes NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Tye APRIL 10, 2001 PAGE 2 PLANNING COMMISSION 5. OLD BUSINESS: 5.1 Recreational Trails and Bicycle 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 APPLICANT: City of Diamond Bar 21825 E. Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Consultant Marlene Roth, The Roth Group; Cathy Lawrence, Austin -Foust Associates and Pat Hirsch, Hirsch and Associates, presented staff's report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission review and approve the draft Recreational Trails and Bicycle Route Master Plan, and provide its recommendation for approval to the City Council. Chair/Zirbes said he spoke with several people who indicated they thought that placement of mileage indicators on the trails is a great idea. He asked about rest stops and water fountains along the trails. DCS/Rose responded that it is not staff's intent to construct those types of improvements. However, when a description of the trail is published amenities will be listed. Marlene Roth said that it was felt that since the walkways are along major arterials in the city that these facilities would be available. Other features were deemed to be more cost effective such as the trail head for the Summitridge/Sycamore Canyon Park trail system along Diamond Bar Boulevard. VC/Ruzicka moved, C/Nelson seconded, to approve the Draft Recreational Trails and Bicycle Route Master Plan and recommend City Council approval. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Ruzicka, Nelson, Kuo, Chair/Zirbes NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None 6. NEW BUSINESS: None. LJ cI_-I I I I I I-,".. .. ..,."._ . ' n ..I ..1 11M1 e,i, ,... ' _ :r�,- ..... k.... 1, i. _ i _ � a., � , . ,. � �.•C...i i "Ala�._..i.. � i twa.ci. M' � �.�.. V...<NTMI ,gf, �4tat, +l.yd APRIL 10, 2001 PAGE 3 PLANNING COMMISSION 7. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: 7.1 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. (Continued from March 27, 2001.) 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 Development Review No. 2000-22 to April 24, 2001. Chair/Zirbes re -opened the public hearing. C/Nelson moved, VC/Ruzicka seconded, to continue the public hearing for Development Review No. 2000-22 to April 24, 2001. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Nelson, VC/Ruzicka, Kuo, Chair/Zirbes NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Tye 8. PUBLIC HEARING: None 9. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: None Offered. 10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 10.1 Public Hearing dates for future projects. I I APRIL 10, 2001 PAGE 4 PLANNING COMMISSION 11. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: As listed in the Agenda. ADJOURNMENT: VC./Ruzicka moved, C/Nelson seconded, to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chairman Zirbes adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, James DeStefano Deputy City Manager Attest: Chairman Bob Zirbes