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Home My WebLink About12/9/20031 rl MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 9, 2003 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Tye called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California 91765. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairman Tye led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Steve Tye, and Commissioners Steve Nelson, Jack Tanaka and Osman Wei. Vice Chairman Dan Nolan was excused. Also present: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager, Ann Lungu, Associate Planner, Linda Smith, Development Services Assistant, and Marisa Somenzi, Administrative Assistant. 2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None Offered. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: 4.1 Approval of November 25, 2003, Regular Meeting minutes. C/Tanaka moved, C/Nelson seconded, to approve the November 25, 2003, Regular Meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5. OLD BUSINESS: 6. NEW BUSINESS: COMMISSIONERS COMMISSIONERS COMMISSIONERS None None Nelson, Tanaka, Wei, Chair/Tye None VC/Nolan DECEMBER 9, 2003 PAGE 2 PLANNING COMMISSION 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7.1 Development Review No. 2003-20/minor Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-15 and Tree Permit No. 203-07 (pursuant to Code Sections 22.48, 22.68, and 22.56) is a request to remodel and construct an approximate 1,352 livable square foot addition, a 498 square foot two car garage, and a 532 square foot deck/balcony to an existing 4,945 square foot two story single-family residence with a three car garage. A Minor conditional Use Permit is to allow the continuation of a legal nonconforming 24 -foot front yard setback distance. A tree permit is required for the removal/replacement of a preserved/protected sycamore tree. PROJECT ADDRESS: 2617 Wagon Train Lane (APN 87113-013-011) Diamond Bar, CA 91765 PROPERTY OWNER: Ram Kumar 2617 Wagon Train Lane Diamond bar, CA 91765 APPLICANT: S&W, Simon Shum and Rodel Urmatan 20272 Carrey Road Walnut, CA 91789 DCM/DeStefano reported that the property owner has withdrawn the project and no further Planning Commission action is required. Due to recently submitted scaled-back plans, the project no longer requires a public hearing. 7.2 Development Review No. 2003-33 and Minor Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-13 (pursuant to Code Sections 22.48, 22.68, and 22.56) is a request to remodel and construct an approximate 1,040 square foot addition to an existing 1,700 square foot one story single-family residence with a two car garage. A Minor Conditional Use Permit is to allow the continuation of a legal nonconforming 15 feet front yard setback distance. PROJECT ADDRESS: 313 Gunsmoke Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 IDECEMBER 9, 2003 PROPERTY OWNER/ APPLICANT: PAGE 3 PLANNING COMMISSION Philippe Colin 313 Gunsmoke Diamond Bar, CA 91765 DCM/DeStefano reported that the applicant has requested and staff recommends that this matter be continued to the January 13, 2004. Chair/Tye opened the public hearing. There was no testimony offered. C/Nelson moved, C/Wei seconded, to continue Development Review No. 2003-33 and Minor Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-13 to January 13, 2004. Without objection, the motion was so ordered with VC/Nolan being absent. 7.3 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. 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: ProBuilder, 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. Kenn Coble, applicant, said that ProBuilder was sensitive to the design standards of the neighborhood. ProBuilder believes that this project presents no or very minor impact to view. Chair/Tye opened the p public hearing. DECEMBER 9, 2003 PAGE 4 PLANNING COMMISSION Sue Janicki, (speaking for herself and on behalf of her husband, Robert) 832 Great Bend Drive, referred to a letter they submitted to the City outlining their opposition to this project because it will compromise their panoramic view. If the applicant builds a second story it would be situated in front of that window. Mr. Janicki chose his house 30 years ago specifically for the unobstructed view. Mr. and Mrs. Janicki feel that cutting out the view would greatly diminish the enjoyment and reduce the value of, their property. They would appreciate it if an alternative could be explored. Mike Whatley, property owner, appreciated his neighbor's opinion and what it means to have a view. He intends to remain in the property for some time to come. He disagrees that his project obstructs his neighbor's view. The neighbor's view window and balcony are located on the southeast corner of their house. This project is being built on the northwest corner. He has trouble envisioning an obstruction of view from that particular angle. He did not believe he was violating the particular section of the code, from which he read. Additionally, staff performed an analysis that indicated there was no view obstruction. Sue Janicki returned to the podium and presented a picture from her window on the side of her house looking westward that depicted the view that would be lost if the applicant were allowed to construct a second story. Mrs. Janicki indicated to C/Nelson that their window is approximately six feet wide. The window is on the second floor and the only window that provides the panoramic view. Mr. Whatley stated that the project would not contain vaulted ceilings. The finish height would be at about 26 feet, a height that would not be obtrusive to the view. Chair/Tye closed the public hearing. Chair/Tye requested the opportunity for the Planning Commissioners to visit the site. C/Wei moved, C/Tanaka seconded, to reopen the public hearing and continue Development Review No. 2003-25 to December 23, 2003. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: L 1 1 DECEMBER 9, 2003 PAGE 5 PLANNING COMMISSION AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Nelson, Tanaka, Wei, Chair/Tye None VC/Nolan 7.4 Development Review No. 2003-22 (pursuant to Code Section 22.48.020(a)(1)) is a request to construct a two-story single-family residence of approximately 11,600 square feet including a three -car garage, terrace, balconies and porches. The request also includes retaining walls of varying heights with a maximum height of six feet. PROJECT ADDRESS: PROPERTY OWNER 2816 Crystal Ridge Road (Tract 47850, Lot 31) Diamond bar, CA 91765 Huo You Liang 16015 Phoenix Drive Industry, CA 91745 APPLICANT: Dalmar Duran Gary Wang and Associates 573 Monterey Pass Road #C Monterey Park, CA 91754 AssocP/Lunge presented staff's report. Staff recommends Planning Commission approval of Development Review No. 2003-22, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. AssocP/Lungu explained to C/Wei that the Code requires a minimum 20x20 two -car garage. Staff looks at the relationship of the number of bedrooms as it relates to onsite parking. In this case, the applicant has plenty of onsite room for extra parking. C/Wei expressed concern that parking would be inadequate for seven bedrooms. Dalmar Duran, applicant, explained the proposed project. He felt the project met the City's Code and that the architecture was similar to the surrounding neighborhood. He read staff's report and concurs with the conditions of approval. Chair/Tye opened the public hearing. DECEMBER 9, 2003 PAGE 6 PLANNING COMMISSION There was no one present who wished to speak on this item. Chair/Tye closed the public hearing. C/Tanaka moved, C/Wei seconded, to approve Development Review No. 2003-22, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed in the Resolution. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Nelson, Tanaka, Wei, Chair/Tye NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Nolan 8. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None S. STAFF COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: DCM/DeStefano stated that as Hearing Officer, he approved a 9,900 square foot home on Oak Knoll Drive. The Trader Joe's marketing campaign continues. Currently, there are about 10,000 postcards and signatures at City Hall with a week to go before the program ends and staff meets with Trader Joe's. Pulte Homes has commenced the landscape project. DCM/DeStefano said he would meet with the homeowner's association landscaping subcommittee to further discuss the project. The City of Industry is gearing up to develop 450 acres of land behind the Honda Dealership similar to the Gateway Corporate Center project. A fire station will be included in the project. At this time, the other project that was due to be considered on December 23 is not ready. At the December 2 meeting, the City Council approved second reading of two ordinances — slopes and psychic readers. City Council is scheduled to reconsider business license issues at a study session on December 16. The consideration of code changes pertaining to election signs will most likely occur at the Council's second meeting of January. Chair/Tye thanked staff for making sure that projects conform to the City's wishes and Planning Commission's decisions. 10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: As listed in the Agenda. IDECEMBER 9, 2003 PAGE 7 PLANNING COMMISSION ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chairman Tye adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Attest: � Chairman Steve Ty 1 1 Resnectfully Su Jame'V'DeS Deputy City