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Home My WebLink About08/13/2002MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 13, 2002 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Ruzicka called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California 91765. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Nolan led the pledge of allegiance. 1. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Joe Ruzicka, Vice Chairman Steve Tye, and Commissioners Dan Nolan and Jack Tanaka. Commissioner Steve Nelson was excused. Also Present: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager, Bob Rose, Community Services Director, Sara West, Recreation Supervisor, Linda Smith, Development Services Assistant, David Meyer, Planning Consultant, and Stella Marquez, Administrative Assistant. 2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None Offered. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chair/Ruzicka recommended that Agenda Item 6.1 be continued to the next meeting to allow C/Nelson to be present and participate in the discussion. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: 4.1 Minutes.6f Regular Meetings of July 23, 2002. C/Tanaka moved, C/Nolan seconded, to approve the minutes of July 23, 2002, as submitted. Motion carried 4-0 with C/Nelson being absent. 5. OLD BUSINESS: None 6. NEW BUSINESS: 6.1 Planning Conunission Discussion Regarding Protected Trees. There was no one present who wished to speak on this matter. AUGUST 13, 2002 7. PAGE 2 PLANNING COMMISSION VC/Tye moved, C/Tanaka seconded, to continue Agenda Item 6.1 to the August 27, 2002, meeting. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Nolan, Tanaka, VC/Tye, Chair/Ruzicka NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: C/Nelson PUBLIC HEARING(S): 7.1 Development Review No. 2002-13 and Minor Conditional use Permit No. 2� 002-06 (pursuant to Diamond Bar Development Code Sections 22.48 and 22.56) the applicant has requested approval of plans to remodel and construct an approximate 2,370 square foot addition to an existing 5,096 square foot three (3) story single-family residence with and attached 3 -car garage on an approximate 27,007 square foot (.62 acres) R-1 (20,000) zoned lot. Additionally, the applicant requests approval of a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow for the continuation of a legal nonconforming 29' 1" front yard setback distance. (Continued from July 23, 2002) PROJECT ADDRESS: 2817 Wagon Train Lane (APN 8713-013-011) Diamond Bar, CA 91765 PROPERTY OWNER: APPLICANT: Harshad & Raksh Shah 2817 Wagon Train Lane Diamond Bar, CA 91765 S & W Development 20272 Carrey Road Walnut, CA 91789 PC/Meyer presented staff's report. Staff recommends Planning Commission approval of Development Review No. 2002-13, and Minor Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-06, the Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. Chair/Ruzicka opened the public hearing. 1 AUGUST 13, 2002 PAGE 3 PLANNING COMMISSION Benson, S&W Development, said he read staff's report and concurs with the conditions of approval. Chair/Ruzicka closed the public hearing C/Nolan moved, C/Tanaka seconded, to approve Development Review No. 2002-13, and Minor Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-06, the Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution with the removal of Condition (d) on page 6 and'renumbering of subsequent conditions. VC/Tye'said he did not see a provision for providing heavy landscape cover for the retaining wall in the draft resolution. PC/Meyer agreed that verbiage should be included in the draft resolution. DCM/D6Stefano indicated staff's recommendation that the first sentence of Conditidn 7(b), page 5 be restated as follows: "The seven -foot retaining wall along the northern property boundary shall be heavily landsca ed and incorporate decorative treatment to match the design of the home. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Nolan, Tanaka, VC/Tye, Chair/Ruzicka NOES: COM IISSIONER& None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: C/Nelson 7.2 Develo went Review No. 2002-09 and Minor Conditional Use Permit No. 2_ 0002-08 (pursuant to Code Sections 22.48, 22.56 and 22.68). The applicant has requested approval of plans to remodel and construct an approximate 2,205 square foot addition to an existing 1,900 square foot one-story single-family residence with an attached three -car garage on an approximate 33,318 square foot (.76 acre) R-1 8,000 zoned lot. PROJECT ADDRESS: 24440 Goldpoint Place (APN 8281-034-067) Diamond Bar, CA 91765 PROPERTY OWNER/ Kenneth and Flora Uyeda APPLICANT: 24440 Goldpoint Place Diamond Bar, CA 91765 AUGUST 13, 2002 PAGE 4 PLANNING COMMISSION DSA/Smith presented staff's report. Staff recommends Planning Commission approval of Development Review No. 2002-09, and Minor Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-08, the Findings of Fact and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. Ken and Flo Uyeda said they read staff's report and concur with the conditions of approval. Mr. Uyeda confirmed to VC/Tye that the detached patio would be removed during the remodeling process. Chair/Ruzicka opened the public hearing. There being no one present who wished to speak on this item, Chair/Ruzicka closed the public hearing. VC/Tye moved, C/Tanaka seconded, to approve Development Review No. 2002-09(1.), and Minor Conditional use Permit No. 2002-08, the Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Nolan, Tanaka, VC/Tye, Chair/Ruzicka NOES: CONIlvIISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Nelson 7.3 Conditional Use Permit No. 94-04(3) (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, that allowed the construction of Pantera Park. The modification request would change the existing time schedule for operating the ball field lights. Current schedule is Sunday ;through Thursday from sunset to 8:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from sunset to 9:00 p.m. The proposed schedule is from sunset to 9:00 p.m. daily. If approved, the proposed schedule would commence immediately. PROJECT ADDRESS: 738 Pantera Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 1 1 J AUGUST 13, 2002 PAGE 5 PLANNING COMMISSION PROPERTY OWNER/ City of Diamond Bar APPLICANT: 21825 E. Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 DCM/D�Stefano presented staff's report. Staff recommends Planning Commission approval of the amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 94-04(3) in order to operate the ball field lights from Sunset to 9:00 p.m., the Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. VC/Tye asked CSD/Rose if any residents expressed opinions about this matter when the Parks and Recreation Commission discussed it. CSD/Rose explained that the Commission decided to refer the matter to the Planning Cornmission without receiving public input. C/Nolan !asked if the fields would be provided for league use or for non-profit organizational use. CSD/Rose responded that primary use of the ball fields at Pantera Park is by the non-profit youth sports organizations. Most of the evening use is for; practice. There are no plans to move the adult league to Pantera for evening play. C/Nolan telt that property values have increased in the immediate area of Pantera Park. DQ;, M DeStefano concurred. C/Nolan said he is encouraged by the extensive; use of the facility. Chair/Ruzicka opened the public hearing There being no one present who wished to speak on this matter, Chair/Ruzicka closed the. public hearing. DCM/DeStefano reiterated that 167 properties within the boundaries of Pantera Park were' notified in writing about tonight's hearing. VC/Tye found it interesting that no residents were present tonight to voice their opinions about this matter. When he and Chair/Ruzicka served on the Parks and Recreation Commission workshops for the construction of Pantera were held and one of the'biggest concerns was lighting, extensive use and excessive parking. As a result, he would hesitate to add hours of lighting but in the absence of neighborhood complaints, it would be difficult. AUGUST 13, 2002 PAGE 6 PLANNING COMMISSION C/Nolan moved, C/Tanaka seconded, to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 94-04(3) in order to operate the ball field lights from Sunset to 9:00 p.m., Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Nolan, Tanaka, VC/Tye, Chair/Ruzicka NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Nelson S. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: C/Nolan felt the groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Community/Senior Center were well planned and executed. Last Friday he hiked to the top of Mt. Whitney - 14,500 feet. He challenged other Commissioners to follow his lead. DCM/DeStefano responded to VC/Tye that the temporary fencing at Pantera Park was removed today. 9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: DCM/DeStefano referred Commissioners to a document from AERA Energy that describes their proposed Master Plan Development project for the 3,000 vacant acres between the southern City boundaries and the City of Brea. Aera met to discuss the proposed project with the City Council during the August 6, 2002, study session. He offered that Aera would meet with Planning Commissioners should they so desire. Ninety percent of the proposed 10 -year development is outside of the Diamond Bar Sphere of Influence and within the counties of Orange and Los Angeles. DCM/DeStefano reported that at its August 6, 2002, meeting, City Council approved the zone changes recommended for the Kmart and Diamond Bar Village areas. 10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: As scheduled. C/Tanaka reported that the last Concert in the Park for 2002 would be a tribute to Elvis. f] 1 AUGUST 13, 2002 PAGE 7 i ADJOURNMENT: PLANNING COMMISSION There being no. further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chairman Ruzicka adjourned the meeting �;t 7:46 p.m. I Respectfully Submitted, Attest: ti Chairman Jo Ruzi ka Jarhes DeSt( Deputy City