HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/10/2002MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
I SEPTEMBER 10, 2002
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Ruzicka 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
91765.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Vice Chairman Tye led the pledge of allegiance.
1. ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairman Joe 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 COMMENTS: None Offered.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
4.1 Minutes of Regular Meetings of August 27, 2002.
C/Tanaka moved, C/Nelson seconded, to approve the minutes of August 27, 2002, as
modified indicating that Chair/Ruzicka opened the matter (Agenda Item 6.1) for
public testimony. Without objection, the motion was so ordered.
5. OLD BUSINESS: None.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.1 Comprehensive Sign, Program No. 2002-02 — request for approval of an
amendment to the existing Planned Sign Program No. 92-04. The proposed
Comprehensive Sign Program will modify signs for a two-story multi -tenant office
building within the Diamond Bar Village Shopping and Professional Center.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2002
PROJECT ADDRESS
PROPERTY OWNER:
APPLICANT:
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23341 Golden Springs Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
DBV Star, LLC
F.Q. Box 5156
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Steve Thorne
129 W. Wilson, #200
Costa Mesa, CA 91627
AssocP/Lungu presented staff's report. Staff recommends Planning Commission
approval of Comprehensive Sign Program No. 2002-02, Findings of Fact, and
conditions of approval as listed within the resolution.
VC/Tye asked if the sign would be more visible if it was moved toward the center to
which AssocP/Lungu responded that it likely would. In fact, since the tree is on the
property the owner may wish to trim it to make the sign more visible.
There was no one present who wished to speak on this matter.
VC/Tye moved, C/Tanaka seconded, to approve Comprehensive Sign Program
No. 2002-02, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the
resolution including the specific recommendations relative to refurbishing the
existing signs located on the property. Motion carried by the following Roll Call
vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS
7. PUBLIC HEARING (S):
V/C Tye, Tanaka, Nelson, Nolan,
Chair/Ruzicka
None
None
7.1 Development Review No. 2002-21 (pursuant to Code Sections 22.48.020.A. is a
request to construct a two-story single family residence with two garages each
containing two bays, porte cochere/porch, patio and balcony for a total of
approximately 10,500 square feet. Additionally, the request includes a swimming
pool/spa and retaining walls with a maximum exposed height of six feet within the
rear, side and front yards.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2002
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PROJECT ADDRESS: 2878 Water Course Dr. (Lot 12 of Tract No. 47850)
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNER: Mickey Cheng
2085 Peck Road
South El Monte, CA 91733
APPLICANT: Sanyao International, Inc.
255 Santa Clara Street, #200
Arcadia, CA 91006
AssocP/Lungu presented staff's report. Staff recommends Planning Commission
approval of Development Review No. 2002-21, the Findings of Fact, and conditions
of approval as listed within the resolution.
In response to C/Tanaka, AssocP/Lungu explained that this development has its own
association. The project is located within The Country Estates but is not part of and
does not pay association fees to The Country Estates Homeowners Association.
Robert Tong, Sanyao International, Inc., project designer, said he and Mr. Cheng read
staff's report and concur with the conditions of approval. Before the plans were
submitted to staff, they obtained homeowners association and architectural
committee approval from Crystal Ridge.
Mickey Cheng clarified his proper mailing address as 2085 Peck Road.
Chair/Ruzicka opened the public hearing.
There was no one present who wished to speak on this item.
Chair/Ruzicka closed the public hearing.
C/Nelson moved, C/Nolan seconded, to approve Development Review No. 2002-21,
Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution, with the
following amendment: Due to the proximity of the development to the Tonner
Canyon open space, the final landscape and irrigation plan including the plant palate
shall come back to the Planning Commission for approval. Motion carried by the
following Roll Call vote:
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AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Nelson, Nolan, Tanaka, VC/Tye,
Chair/Ruzicka
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
8. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: C/Nolan pointed out that on
Pagel of Ordinance 07 (the zone change), second recital, June 11, 2001 should read June 11,
2002.
9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
DCM/DeStefano stated that since the last meeting, the Community Development Department
hired a Planning Intern. Staff received a survey from the Los Angeles County Community
Development Commission which asks for information as to how the County should spend its
annual $50 million allocation of federal funds. The initial heading requesting help is
somewhat misleading because it is not new money. Diamond Bar's portion is only about
$400,000 based upon the age of the City and the amount of its low and moderate -income
housing. He asked the Planning Commissioners to contribute their thoughts at the
September 24 meeting.
10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
Chair/Ruzicka highlighted American Spirit Day on September 11, 2002, at 7:00 a.m. in the
SCAQMD/Government Center Building cafeteria.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chairman Ruzicka
adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
JaYnes DeStefa o
Deputy City Manager
Attest:
Chairman Jo tick