The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About7/8/2003MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 8, 2003 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Tye called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in the South Co st Air Qality Management/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 East Copley Drive, iamond Bar, California 91765. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Tanaka led the pledge of allegiance. 1. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Steve Tye; and Commissioners Joe Ruzicka land Jack Tanaka. Commissioner Steve Nelson arrived at 7:23 p. Vice Chairman Dan Nolan was excused. Also present were: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; nn Lu gu, Associate Planner; Linda Smith, Development Services Assistant; and Stella Marquez, Administrative A sistant. 2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: lilone 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chair/Tye requested that Item 7. public be heard prior to Item 5. , Old Business. l 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: 4.1 Approval of June 24, 2003, Regular meeting minutes. C/Ruzicka moved, C/Tanaka seconded, to approve the Ju 24, 2 3, minutes as corrected to show that C/Ruzicka led the Pledge o Ailegia e. Without objection, the motion was so ordered. 1 JULY S, 2003 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: PAGE 2 PLANNING COMMISSION 7.1 Development Review No. 2003-02 (pursuant to Code Sections 22.48.020 (a) (1)), is a request to remodel and add a first and second story addition of approximately 4,290 square feet that would include a patio cover, additional garage space, and front porch to an existing two-story single-family residence of approximately 2,900 square feet. PROJECT ADDRESS: PROPERTY OWNER: APPLICANT: 24108 Cromarty Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Chieh-Shih Wang 24108 Cromarty Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Kamen Lai 8748 Valley Blvd. #K Rosemead, CA 91770 AssocP/Lungu presented staff's report. Staff recommends Planning Commission approval of Development Review No. 2003-02, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. Kamen Lai, applicant, said he read staff's report and concurs with the recommended conditions. He thanked staff for their patience and assistance. C/Ruzicka asked Mr. Lai if he and the property owner understood the property maintenance provision of this resolution and how important it is that the property owner maintain the home in the appropriate manner. Mr. Lai responded that they understood and agreed with the maintenance portion of the resolution. The applicant submitted a landscape plan and irrigation plan. If staff seeks additional documentation, it will be provided. Chair/Tye asked how long the Wang's have owned the home to which Mr. Lai responded 13 years. Chair/Tye echoed Mr. Ruzicka's concern that the property did not appear to be properly maintained. Page 4 of staff's report requires landscape and irrigation installation prior to final inspection or Certificate of Occupancy. Is this home unoccupied during the remodel? 1 1 1 JULY 8, 2003 PAGE 3 PLANNING DCM/DeStefano said that because of the substantial change it would need to be unoccupied during reconstruction. Mr. Lai concurred. Chair/Tye opened the public hearing. There was no one present who wished to speak on this matter. Chair/Tye closed the public hearing. C/Ruzicka said that in view of the applicant's agreement that they would pro erly maintain the property and abide by the resolution, he moved approva of Development Review No. 2003-02, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. C/Tanaka seconded the motion. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Ruzicka, Tanaka, NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Nelson, VC/Nolan 5. OLD BUSINESS: 5.1 Development Code Amendment No. 2003-01 (pursua t to C de Section 22.44) is a request to amend the following Article/Secions of the Development Code. DCM/DeStefano explained that staff prepared a resolution for the Commissi n's consideration that incorporates comments made during the last Planning Commission meeting. Staff is requesting that the signage component of the Code Amendment be continued to a special meeting of August 6 to allow the City Attor iey to be present and to officially consider the Sign Ordinance on Augus 26. C/ Nelson arrived at 7:23 p.m. The Commission asked if the special meeting could be held on 4ugust 1 or August 20 in order for all Commissioners to be present. Accordingly, ommis ion consideration would be continued to the August 26 meeting. JULY 8, 2003 PAGE 4 PLANNING COMNVIISSION ARTICLE III (a) Section 22.34.030 — Single -Family standards. Section 22.34.040 — Multi - Family Standards, Section 22.34.050 — Commercial Standards and Section 22.34.060 — Industrial Standards: Amendment relates to landscape maintenance standards for slopes. (b) Sections 22.36.050 and 22.36.080 - Exemptions from Sign Permits and Prohibited Signs: Amendment relates to the placement and size of election signs and signs in the public right-of-way. (c) Section 22.42.130 - Radio and Television Antenna and Wireless Telecommunications Antenna Facilities. Amendment relates to the number of telecommunications facilities on a parcel in residential zoning districts. Chair/Tye asked why "schools" was not included under the section "where sites are not allowed, with the exception of church property, water tanks or similar facilities"? AssocP/Lunge pointed out that "schools" is included on the last page of Exhibit A. C/Ruzicka moved, C/Tanaka seconded, to recommend City Council approval of Development Code Amendment No. 2003-01 (a) and (c) and continue consideration of 2003-01 (b) to August 26. AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: 6. NEW BUSINESS: None Nelson, Ruzicka, Tanaka, Chair/Tye None VC/Nolan 8. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: C/Tanaka commended staff on an excellent 4th of July Celebration. It was the largest crowd he had seen at a "Concerts in the Park" event. The fireworks were fantastic. 9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: DCM/DeStefano reported that the City received a grant award in the amount of $84,338 from the State Department of Housing and Community Development. The City applied for a grant entitled "Jobs Housing Balance Incentive Programs." The City was eligible for that program because it had an adopted, approved and certified by the state, Housing Element— thanks to the Planning Commission and the City Council. In spite of its title, the grant money can be used for any type of capital improvement program. The Community Services JULY S, 2003 PAGE 5 PLANNING Department applied for the money that will be used to make a number of improvements at Starshine Park, the small Neighborhood Park just no h of Pathfinder Road. DCM/DeStefano also reported that late last week staff received a refinement to the plan for the Calvary Chapel/Citrus Valley prope as well as, a first sketch of a possible housing development on the Citrus Valley pite. 10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: As listed in the Agenda. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come befor� the Piar>Ining Commission, Chairman Tye adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. II 1 Attes Charrman Steve Tye 1 Respectfully Submitted, Deputy City