HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/22/2002MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
JANUARY 22, 2002
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. in the South Coast. Air Quality
Management Auditorium, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
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Commissioner Kuo led in the pledge of allegiance.
1. ROLL CALL: -
Present: Chairman Nelson Vice Chairman Joe Ruzicka and Commissioners
George Kuo, and Dan Nolan.
Commissioner Steve Tye was excused.
Also Present: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; Ann Lungu, Associate
Planner; 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 Regular Meeting of January 8, 2002.
VC/Ruzicka moved, C/Kuo seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of January 8; 2002, as corrected. Motion carried by the following Roll Call
vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, Nolan, VC/Ruzicka,
Chair/Nelson
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Tye
5. OLD BUSINESS: None
6. NEW BUSINESS: None
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7.1 Development Review No. 2001-22, (pursuant to Code Sections 22.48.020(A)(1)) is a
request to remodel and add approximately 2,410 square feet to an existing 2,265 square foot
single family residence with porch, balconies and three car garage.
PROJECT ADDRESS: 480 Wayside Place
(Lot 32, Tract 42585)
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNER: Steven and Debbie Mott -
480 Wayside Place
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
APPLICANT: Jerry Lutjens, Landmark Development
19953 Valley Boulevard
Walnut, CA 91789
DSA/Smith presented staff's report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission
continue Development Review No. 2001-22 to a future public hearing date to allow the
applicant time to submit a redesigned project.
Chair/Nelson opened the public hearing.
Jerry Lutjens, applicant, asked the Commission to approve the project as presented.
Dr. Mott told the Commission about his background and why he wants the project approved,
as requested. He and his family want to stay in their current location and they do not have
enough space for their growing family. They like their neighborhood and do not feel their
addition will dwarf the adjacent homes.
Debbie Mott told the Commission she and her family would like to remain in the
neighborhood where her children have grown up. They are not asking to build out, only up
to provide a loft area for the kids. She felt the proposed addition would enhance the
neighborhood.
Jim Abels, Landmark Remodelers, said that in looking at staff's concern about dwarfing
other structures, Landmark attempted to keep the addition within the footprint of the
structure. He presented a model of the proposed project as it relates to the adjacent
properties. The property owner is attempting to move the private spaces of the home away
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"from the more public areas. Although Landmark has maximized the square footage of the
home, it has attempted to stay within the character of the neighborhood and confines of the
existing dwelling.
Following Commission discussion, VC/Ruzicka moved, C/Nolan seconded, to continue
Development Review No. 2001-22 to February 26, 2002, to allow the applicant time to
submit a redesigned project. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Ruzicka, Nolan, Kuo, Chair Nelson
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Tye
8. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: None Offered.
9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
9.1 Public Hearing dates for future projects — as scheduled.
10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
As scheduled.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission,_ Chairman Nelson
adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m.
Respectfully S
y/1 it B I Vi'r i
Jags DeStefano 1
Deputy City Mana er
Attest:
Chairman Steve Nelson