HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/08/2002MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
JANUARY 8, 2002
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality
Management Auditorium, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Vice Chairman Ruzicka led in the pledge of allegiance.
1. ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairman Nelson, Vice Chairman Joe Ruzicka, and Commissioners
George Kuo, Dan Nolan and Steve Tye.
Commissioner Steve Tye was excused.
Also Present: 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 December 11, 2001.
VC/Ruzicka moved, C/Kuo seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of December 11, 2001, as corrected. Motion carried by the following Roll
Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, VC/Ruzicka, Chair/Nelson
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Nolan
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Tye
5. OLD BUSINESS: None
6. NEW BUSINESS: None
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: -
7.1 Development Review No. 2001-21, Minor Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-12
(pursuant to Code Sections 22.48.020, 22.56, and 22.68) is a request to remodel and add
approximately 2,847 square feet to an existing 2,647 square foot single family residence with
deck and three car garage.
PROJECT ADDRESS: 22205 Steeplechase Lane
(Lot 175, Tract 30578)
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNER: John Chang
20430 Yellowbrick Court
Diamond Bar, CA 91789
APPLICANT: Arthur Tseng
P.O. Box 5245
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
DSA/Smith presented staff's report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission
approve Development Review No. 2001-21 and Minor Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-12,
Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the draft resolution.
Chair/Nelson opened the public hearing.
Arthur Tseng, project designer, indicated he was available to answer questions for the
Commission.
David Huang, neighbor to the project, said he never had an opportunity to look at the plans
and does not know what impact it may have to his property with respect to noise and dust.
He does not object to the development concept of the property.
Chair/Nelson closed the public hearing.
DSA/Smith explained that there is no grading anticipated for this project. The City's
Development Code addresses such issues as construction noise, dust, etc. If Mr. Huang has a
problem he should call the City for assistance.
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VC/Ruzicka moved, C/Nolan seconded, to approve Development Review No. 2001-21 and
Minor Conditional Use Permit 2001-12, Findings of Fact and conditions of approval as
listed in the resolution. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, Nolan, VC/Ruzicka, Chair Nelson
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Tye
7.2 Development Code Amendment No. 2001-04 to amend Article IV of
Section 22.50.030 of the City's Development Code regarding temporary uses for outdoor
display/sales events.
PROJECT ADDRESS: Citywide
APPLICANT: City of Diamond Bar
21825 E. Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA, 91765
AssocP/Lungu presented staff's report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission
continue this matter to February 12, 2002.
Chair/Nelson opened the public hearing.
There was no one present who wished to speak on this matter.
- Upon motion by VC/Ruzicka, seconded by C/Nolan, the public hearing was continued to
February 12, 2002, by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, Nolan, VC/Ruzicka, 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.
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chairman Nelson
adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
James eStefano
Deputy City Mana er
Attest:
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