HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/12/2002-MINUTES, OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
' FEBRUARY 12, 2002
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality
Management/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Tye led the pledge of allegiance.
1. ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairman Nelson, Vice Chairman Joe Ruzicka, and Commissioners George
Kuo, Dan Nolan and Steve Tye. _
Also Present: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager, Ann Lungu, Associate Planner,
and Stella Marquez, Administrative Secretary.
2, MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PL'BLIC COMMENTS: None offered.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As Presented.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
4.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 22, 2002.
VC/Ruzicka moved, C/Kuo seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
January 22, 2002, as corrected. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, Nolan, VC/Ruzicka, Chair/Nelson
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Tye
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: - None
5. OLD BUSINESS: None
6. NEW BUSINESS: None
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7.1 Conditional Use Permit 2001.04, Variance No. 2001-07 and Development Review
No. 2001-12, Code Amendment No. 2001-02 and Negative Declaration No. 2001-05 (pursuant
to Code Sections 22.42.130.G.4, 22.58, 22.54 and 22.45) is a request to install a wireless
telecommunications facility that includes a pole with antennas and equipment cabinet. The
Variance relates to the antenna pole that exceeds the maximum allowable 35 -foot height. The
Development Review relates to architectural/design review.
PROJECT ADDRESS: St. Denis Roman Catholic Church
2151 S. Diamond Bar Boulevard
Diamond bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNER: Roman Catholic Abp
3424 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90010
APPLICANT: Cingular
2521 Michelle Drive
Tustin, CA 92780
DCM/DeStefano explained that late this afternoon, staff received word that the applicant's
representative, John Helminski, intended to come before the Planing Commission this evening to
withdraw the project. If so, there will be no public hearing this evening.
John Helminski, Cingular Wireless, said that tonight the applicant is respectfully withdrawing its
application in order to pursue other options on the property.
DCM/DeStefano stated that as a result of Mr. Helminski's request, this matter is no longer before
the Planning Commission for consideration. Tomorrow staff will issue a written confirmation of
the withdrawal. Should Cingular or any other carrier choose to place a cell site at the church
location the appropriate application procedure will be required.
The Commission concurred to accept the applicant's withdrawal.
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.
(Continued from January 8, 2002)
PROJECT ADDRESS: Citywide
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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 adopt a
resolution recommending City Council approval of Development Code Amendment No. 2001-04.
Chair/Nelson opened the public hearing.
There being no one who wished to speak on this matter, Chair/Nelson closed the public hearing.
VC/Ruzicka moved, C/Nolan seconded, to adopt a resolution recommending City Council approval
of Development Code Amendment No. 2001-04. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, Nolan, Tye, VC/Ruzicka, Chair/Nelson
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
8. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: None Offered.
9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
9.1 Public Hearing dates for future projects — as scheduled.
DCM/DeStefano stated that a development code amendment, dealing with temporary signs
will be added to the list.
DCM/DeStefano reported that staff made reservations for the Commissioners to attend the
Annual Planning Commissioners Institute in March. He spoke about several items being
considered by the City Council during discussion of goals and objectives and provided
information on a South Carolina planning web site.
10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
As scheduled.
ADJOURNMENT:
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There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chairman Nelson adjourned the
meeting at 7:34 p.m.
Respectfully Subm' ted,
Jam*ZrDeStefano
Deputy City Manag r
Attest:
C airman Steve Nelson