HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/14/2002MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
MAY 14, 2002
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Ruzicka called the meeting to order at 7:00,p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality
Management/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar,
California 91765.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Nelson led in the pledge of allegiance.
1. ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairman Ruzicka, Vice Chairman Steve Tye and
Commissioners Steve Nelson, Dan Nolan and Jack Tanaka,
Also Present: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager, Ann Lungu,
Associate Planner, Linda Smith, Development Services
Assistant, and Stella Marquez, Administrative Assistant.
2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENT'S: None Offered.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As Presented.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
4.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 23, 2002.
C/Nelson moved, C/Nolan seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of April 23, 2002, as presented. Without objection, the motion was
so ordered.
5. OLD BUSINESS: None.
' 6. NEW BUSINESS:
None.
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7.1 Conditional Use Permit No. 2202-04 is a request (pursuant to Code
Section 22.42.G.4.) to install a rooftop telecommunications paging facility
consisting of two 14 -foot high whip antennas, one dish antenna, two GPS
antennas and one equipped cabinet.
PROJECT ADDRESS:
PROPERTY OWNER:
APPLICANT:
APPLICANT'S AGENT:
21725 Gateway Center Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Diamond Bar Hotel Fund
21725 Gateway Center Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Skytel
515 E. Amite Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Mericom Corp.
4700 Northgate Boulevard #160
Sacramento, CA 95834
AssocP/Lungu presented staff's report. Staff recommends Planning
Commission approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-04, Findings of
Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution.
Boudewijn Hanrath, Mericom Corporation, 167 Technology Drive, Irvine,
agents for Skytel, said he read staff's report and concurs with the conditions
of approval. The antenna will project 14 feet above the parapet. An Omni
antenna is omni -directional and points in all directions.
VC/Tye asked if the antenna could be moved to the center of the building
roof so as not to be visible from street level.
Mr. Hanrath said that the structure would eat up a substantial amount of the
propagation and would therefor have to be much higher.
Chair/Ruzicka opened the public hearing.
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There being no one present who wished to speak on this matter,
Chair/Ruzicka closed the public hearing.
C/Nolan moved, C/Tanaka seconded, to approve Conditional Use Permit
No. 2002-04, Findings of Fact, and conditions or approval as listed within the
resolution.
AssocP/Lungu asked that Condition 5(I) on page 5 be reworded as follows:
"All cable on the exterior of the building shall be flashed and painted to
match the existing building."
Chair/Ruzicka applauded the Gateway Corporate Center architectural
committee for keeping tops of buildings as aesthetically pleasing as possible
and hoped they would continue in the vein.
Motion approved by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Nolan, Tanaka, Nelson, VC/Tye,
Chair/Ruzicka
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
7.2 Development Review No 2002-05 (pursuant to Code
Section 22.48.020.A(1)) is a request to remodel and add approximately
1,533 square feet to an existing 1,304 square feet single family residence
including the two car garage.
PROJECT ADDRESS: 2953 Rising Star Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91762
PROPERTY OWNER: Kenneth and Luna Chu
2953 Rising Star Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
APPLICANT: Chien Yeh
1274 E. Center Court Drive #211
Covina, CA 91724
DSA/Smith presented staff's report. Staff recommends Planning
Commission approval of Development Review No. 2002-05, Findings of Fact,
and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution.
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Chien Yeh, architect, said that he read staff's report and concurs with the
conditions of approval as outlined.
Mr. Yoh indicated to VC/Tye that he understands that Condition 5(o)
precludes a patio cover and that the condition presents no obstacle for the
property owner.
Chair/Ruzicka opened the public hearing.
There being no one who wished to speak on this matter, Chair/Ruzicka
closed the public hearing.
C/Nelson moved, C/Nolan seconded, to approve Development Review
No. 2002-05, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the
resolution. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Nelson, Nolan, Tanaka, VC/Tye,
Chair/Ruzicka
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
8. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: VC/Tye said that in his opinion,
Diamond Bar Honda shows wonton disregard for rules and regulations. The City
has bent over backward for this company and in fact, changed its development code
for their benefit. He asked that the matter be agendized for review by the Planning
Commission to bring them into compliance with the sign ordinance.
DCM/DeStefano reported that he has a meeting scheduled with Diamond Bar
Honda later this week to discuss the violations of the sign code that exists on their
property as well as, other issues. He expects that Diamond Bar Honda will act
immediately to remedy the situation. However, if they do not do so, code
enforcement will issue a notice to correct and the matter will take its natural course.
9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
9.1 Public Hearing dates for future projects.
DCM/DeStefano reported that staff would schedule a public hearing before
the Planning Commission in about 60 days as directed by the City Council.
The purpose of the public hearing is to consider a zone change for the
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Diamond Village/Kmart/Gentle Springs area from Diamond Bar Boulevard to
the SR 60 and Prospectors Road.
10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
As scheduled.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chairman
Ruzicka adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
ubmitted,
James DeStef no
Deputy City M nager
Attest:
Chairman o u 'cka