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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
DECEMBER 23, 2003
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Tye 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 the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairman Steve Tye, Vice Chairman Dan Nolan, and
Commissioners Steve Nelson, Jack Tanaka and Osman Wei.
Also present: Linda Smith, Development Services Assistant and Stella
Marquez, Administrative Assistant.
2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCEIPUBLIC COMMENTS: None Offered.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
4.1 Approval of December 9, 2003,Regular Meeting minutes.
C/Tanaka moved, C/Nelson seconded, to approve the December 9, 2003,
Regular Meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
5. OLD BUSINESS:
6. NEW BUSINESS:
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
None
Tanaka, Nelson, Wei, Chair/Tye
None
VC/Nolan
None
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7. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS:
PLANNING COMMISSION
7.1 Development Review No. 2003-25 (pursuant to Code Section 22.48) is a
request to remodel and construct an approximate 1,020 square foot second
story addition to an existing 1,995 square foot one story single-family residence
with a two -car garage. (Continued from December 9, 2003)
PROJECT ADDRESS:
PROPERTY OWNER:
826 Great Bend Drive
Diamond bar, CA 91765
Michael and Christine Whatley
826 Great Bend Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
APPLICANT: ProBuiider, Kenn Coble
449 W. Allen Avenue #109
San Dimas, CA 91773
DSA/Smith presented staff's report. Staff recommends Planning Commission
approval of Development Review No. 2003-25, Findings of Fact, and conditions
of approval as listed within the draft resolution.
Chair/Tye opened the public hearing.
There being no one present who wished to speak on this item, Chair/Tye closed
the public hearing.
C/Nolan asked that the record reflect his review of the materials presented on
December 9, 2003, and his visit to the site and reading of staff's report. He lives
in the same neighborhood as the applicant and has been watching the project
develop anticipating its consideration by the Planning Commission. He
applauded the applicant for working with his neighbors to improve the
neighborhood.
C/Tanaka said he also visited the site and attempted to anticipate any impact to
the neighbor. With the architect's design the impact appears to be mitigated
with respect to obstruction of view.
C/Wei visited the site and stated that although there was a small blockage to
the neighbor's office window, it should not dramatically affect his view.
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Chair/Tye visited the Whatley's home and appreciated their indulgence. He felt
that this was a good project and felt it was impressive that the applicant had
worked with his neighbors to gain their consensus.
C/Nelson moved, C/Wei seconded, approve Development Review No, 2003-25,
Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as outlined in the resolution. Motion
carried by the following Rall Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Nelson, Wei, Tanaka, VC/Nolan
Chair/Tye
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
8. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: C/Tanaka
wished everyone Happy Holidays. It has been a wonderful year working with his peers
and with staff and their excellent reports.
Chair/Tye said he appreciated that with staff's information the Planning Commissioners
jobs were certainly made easy.
9. STAFF COMMENTWINFORMATIONAL ITEMS: DSA/Smith pointed out
that the Planning Commission has a very heavy meeting scheduled for January 13,
2004. Additionally, there is a continued public hearing for Gunsmoke and others. The
report indicates only three public hearings. However, more are scheduled.
10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
As listed in the Agenda.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Planning
Commission, Chairman Tye adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Attest:
ChairmarYSteve Tye
Ily Submitted,
DeStef0o, Deputy City Manager