HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/14/2004MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
DECEMBER 14, 2004
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Nolan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality
Management District/Government Center Hearing Board Room, 21865 Copley Drive,
Diamond Bar, California 91765.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner McManus led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairman Dan Nolan, Vice Chairman Jack Tanaka and
Commissioners Ruth Low, Joe McManus and Steve Tye.
Also present: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; Nancy Fong,
Planning Manager, and Stella Marquez, Administrative Assistant.
2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None Offered.
3.
4.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
As Presented.
4.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 23, 2004.
C/Tye moved, VC/Tanaka seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of November 23, 2004, as presented. Motion carried by the following
Roil Call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5. OLD BUSINESS:
6. NEW BUSINESS:
COMMISSIONERS
COMMISSIONERS
COMMISSIONERS
None
Tye, VC/Tanaka, Low, McManus,
Chair Nolan
None
None
6.1 Discussion regarding December 28, 2004, Planning Commission
meeting:
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Consider adjourning the Regular December 28, 2004, Planning Commission
meeting due to anticipated lack of quorum.
Motion by C/McManus, seconded by C/Tye to adjourn the regular
December 28, 2004, Planning Commission meeting due to anticipated lack
of quorum. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: McManus, Tye, Low, VC/Tanaka,
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None/Nolan
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
7. PUBLIC HEARING(S):
7.1 Development Review No. 2004-27 and Tree Permit No. 2004-07 - In
accordance with Code Sections 22.48.020(a)(1) and 22.38, this was a
request to construct a four story single-family residence (split level design)
with 2 two -car garages, covered patio, deck and balconies totaling to
approximately 14,335 square feet. The request also included retaining walls
within the front, side and rear yards varying in height with a maximum
exposed height of six feet. The Tree Permit was related to the removal,
replacement and protection of walnut trees.
PROJECT ADDRESS: 23506 Mirage Lane
(Lot 31, Tract 23483)
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNER: Dong Lee
1526 Rancho Hills
Chino Hills, CA 91709
APPLICANT: Victor Choi
17047 Glenfold
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
PM/Fong presented staffs report. Staff recommended Planning Commission
approval of Development Review No. 2004-27 and Tree Permit No. 2004-07,
Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution.
Victor Choi, applicant, said he read staff's report and concurred with the
recommended conditions. He asked for C
oirimission approval.
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Chair/Nolan opened the public hearing.
With no one present who wished to speak on this item, Chair/Nolan closed
the public hearing.
VC/Tanaka said that when he visited the site this afternoon he spoke with
neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Scott living across the street from the proposed
project who said they were pleased to have the project move forward.
VC/Tanaka moved, C/Low seconded to approve Development Review
No. 2004-27 and Tree Permit No. 2004-07 as amended by C/Low, Findings
of Fact, and conditions of approval. Motion carried by the following Roll Call
vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Tanaka, Low, McManus, Tye,
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None/Nolan
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
7.2 Develo m mt Review No. 2004-37 Minor Variance No. 2004-07 and Tree
Permit No. 2004-11 - In accordance with Code Sections 22.48.020(x)(1),
22.52 and 22.38, this was a request to construct a three story single-family
residence with a four car garage containing two spaces in tandem; covered
patio, deck and balconies totaling to approximately 8,000 square feet. The
request also included retaining walls within the front, side and rear yards
varying in height with a maximum exposed height of eight feet. The Minor
Variance was for a 20 percent reduction in the required 30 -foot front yard
setback and 30 percent increase in exposed height for retaining walls within
the front yard. The Tree permit was related to the removal, replacement and
protection of oak trees.
PROJECT ADDRESS: 2108 Rusty Spur
(Lot 107, Tract 30091)
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNERS/ Yakob Liawatidewi and Sun Moon Suhaimi
APPLICANT: 9355 Mesa Verde Drive #E
Montclair, CA 91763
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PM/Fong presented staffs report. Staff recommended Planning Commission
approval of Development Review No. 2004-37 and Minor Conditional Use
Permit No. 2004-07, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed
within the resolution.
C/McManus responded to comments addressed in a letter from the
neighbors living across the street from this project that there are no
guarantees of a view when they build on a lot.
VC/Tanaka said he visited the site and asked if the property owners intended
to maintain the two existing retaining walls. PM/Fong responded affirmatively.
C/Low asked for staff to explain the rationale for approving the variance.
PM/Fong explained that due to the topography of the lot the ownerwould be
required to increase the height of the retaining wall were the project to be
Pushed further back on the lot. Therefore a 20 percent reduction was
warranted.
Yakob Liawatidewi, property owner, said he did not plan to move any oak
trees.
Chair/Nolan opened the public hearing.
With no one present who wished to speak on this matter, Chair/Nolan closed
the public hearing.
Chair/Nolan explained why he felt the project would lend itself to the
aesthetics of the area.
C/McManus moved, VC/Tanaka seconded to approve Development Review
No. 2004-37, Minor Variance NO. 2004-07 and Tree Permit No. 11, Findings
of Fact, and conditions of approval. Motion approved by the following Roll
Call vote:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
McManus, VC/Tanaka, Low, Tye,
Chair Nolan
None
None
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8. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS AND INFORMATION ITEMS:
C/Low wished her fellow Commissioners the best in their pursuit of the City Council
position.
C/Tye wished everyone Happy Holidays.
9• STAFF COMMENTS AND INFORMATION ITEMS:
10, SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
As listed in tonight's agenda.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the Planning Commission,
Chair/Nolan adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
James DeSteano
Deputy City Manager
Attest:
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Dan Nolan, Chairman