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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
AUGUST 14, 2001
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Zirbes called the meeting to order at 7:10 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 Kuo.
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ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairman Bob Zirbes, Vice Chairman Joe Ruzicka, and Commissioners
George Kuo, and Steve Tye.
Commissioner Steve Nelson was excused.
Also Present: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; Linda Smith, Development
Services Assistant; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Gary Olivas,
Recreation Superintendent; Sara West, Athletics Specialist, and Stella
Marquez, Administrative Secretary.
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None offered.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chair/Zirbes requested that Item 8.1 be discussed prior to
New Business.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
4.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 24, 2001.
VC/Ruzicka moved, C/Kuo seconded, to approve the minutes for the regular July 10, 2001,
meeting as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMiVIISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
5. OLD BUSINESS: None
VC/Ruzicka, Kuo, Tye, Chair/Zirbes
None
Nelson
AUGUST 14, 2001
8. PUBLIC HEARING:
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8.1 Conditional Use Permit No. 94-04(2) (pursuant to Code Section 22.66.060 -Changes to
an approved Project) is a request to modify a project approved by the Planning Commission
on March 13, 1995, which allowed the construction of Pantera Park. The modification
request would change the existing time schedule for operating the ball field lights. Current
schedule: Sunday through Thursday - Sunset to 8:00 p.m. and Friday through Saturday -
Sunset to 9:00 p.m. Proposed Schedule: Daily except Wednesday - Sunset to 9:00 p.m. and
Wednesday - Sunset to 10:00 p.m. The proposed schedule is temporary until the renovation
of Peterson Park turf areas are completed. If approved, the temporary schedule will
commence in mid-August and conclude by December 31, 2001.
PROJECT ADDRESS: 738 Pantera Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNER/ City of Diamond Bar
APPLICANT: 21825 E. Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
VC/Ruzicka said he hopes that when this CUP is approved, all of the sports organizations
that use the Pantera Park field take an aggressive stand to make certain that the attendees
are considerate of the neighborhood.
Chair/Zirbes opened the public hearing.
There being no one present who wished to speak on this matter, Chair/Zirbes closed the
public hearing.
C/Tye stated he is concerned about traffic at the park and he does not believe that lighting
the park will alleviate this problem. He asked what input has been offered to Ms. Gill.
CSD/Rose said he spoke with Gloria Gill about this issue. The primary concern is that
some people who attend the facility park on the street, rather than use the parking lot, which
offers easier access to the ball fields. Since this prompts a transportation issue, it needs to
be address with parking restrictions in that area.
C/Tye asked if direction could be given to the sports organizations to use the parking lot.
CSD/Rose responded that the Planning Commission may wish to make the request a
condition of this approval.
C/Kuo expressed concern about the adult softball members remaining in the park after
11:00 P.M.
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CSD/Rose indicated to C/Kuo that the City's municipal code states that parks with lighted
facilities close at 10:00 p.m. Staff could request that the Sheriff's Department conduct a
drive-through at about 10:00 p.m. to make certain individuals vacate the facility.
VC/Ruzicka moved to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 94-04(2) with the following
provision: That the sports organizations that use Pantera Park have board members on
regular tour duty around the park to note improperly parked vehicles, get the license
numbers, and immediately request that the vehicle be moved by announcing same over the
loud speaker system. Motion died for lack of a second.
C/Tye moved, Chair/Zirbes seconded, to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 94-04(2)
with the condition that staff provide flyers containing strong language regarding the use of
the parking lot facilities and consideration of the surrounding neighborhoods during the use
of the practice field and/or ball field on Wednesday night. Motion carried by the following
Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, Tye, VC/Ruzicka, Chair/Zirbes
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Nelson
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.1 Standards Requiring the Installation of Front Yard Landscaping within Residential
Zones:
DCM/DeStefano presented staff's report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission
discuss the attached information and direct staff appropriately.
Chair/Zirbes proposed that the Commission consider modifying the existing property
maintenance standards for residential properties to include landscaping requirements such
as those contained in the property maintenance standards for the City of Arcadia to wit:
"Yards and setback areas shall be landscaped with lawn, trees, shrubs, or other plant
materials, and shall be permanently maintained in a neat and orderly manner. Pedestrian
walkways and vehicular access ways shall not occupy more than (insert the current
Diamond Bar standards) of the required front yard." Further, with respect to landscape
maintenance, include the standards incorporated by the City of Upland as stated in
Paragraph (g) in its entirety with the following amendment: Change "single family" to
"residential" in line 3.
C/Tye asked what happens when property owners do not comply with the property
maintenance standards.
DCM/DeStefano said that missing from Diamond Bar's standards is "shall be landscaped"
as stated in Arcadia's standards. If front yards are not landscaped and held to defined
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standards, the City's citation process would kick in. In addition, the legal non -conforming
residences could be directed to become conforming within a specified period of time such
as one year. The specified needs to provide a reasonable notification period for
compliance.
Chair/Zirbes moved, VC/Ruzicka seconded, to direct staff to present draft landscape and
maintenance standards for the Commission's consideration in accordance with tonight's
discussion. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, Tye, VC/Ruzicka, Chair/Zirbes
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
7. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
9. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:
10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
10.1 Public Hearing dates for future projects.
As detailed in the agenda.
11. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
As listed in the Agenda.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chairman Zirbes adjourned the
meeting at 7:54 p.m.
Respectfully
Jam DeStefan
Deputy City Manager
Attest:
Chaff