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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/24/2004MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 24, 2004 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 Tanaka led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Steve Tye, Vice Chairman Dan Nolan, and Commissioners Steve Nelson, Jack Tanaka and Osman Wei. 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. S. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: 4.1 Approval of February 10, 2004, Regular Meeting minutes. C/Tanaka moved, C/Nelson seconded, to approve the February 10, 2004, Regular Meeting minutes as corrected. Without objection, the motion was so ordered. OLD BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: None. 7. PUBLIC HEARING(S): 7.1 Development Review No. 2004-04, Minor Use Permit No. 2004-01 and Tree Permit No. 2003-06 (pursuant to Code Sections 22.48.020(a)(1), 22.56.020 and 22.38.020) is a request to construct a first and second story and basement addition, garage enlargement and deck totaling to approximately 6,285 square feet to an existing two story single-family residence which includes a three car garage totaling to approximately 4,600 square feet. The request also includes a Minor Conditional Use Permit due to the existing legal non -conforming front yard setback. The Tree Permit is related to the removal and replacement of one oak tree and the protection of other oak trees on the project site. PROJECT ADDRESS: 23807 Ridgeline Road (Tract 30091, Lot 60) Diamond Bar, CA 91765 PROPERTY OWNER: Dushant Ahuja 23807 Ridgeline Road Diamond Bar, CA 91765 APPLICANT: Pete Volbeda 615 N. Benson Avenue, Unit C Upland, CA 91764 AssocP/Lungu presented staff's report. Staff recommends Planning Commission approval of Development Review No. 2004-04, Minor Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-01 and Tree Permit No. 2003-06, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. C/Tanaka asked that the reference to architectural style be corrected to read Tudor. Pete Volbeda, applicant, reported that he worked with the City's Planning staff to reduce the appearance of the height on the rear of the residents by extending the deck across the entirety of the rear of the structure to permit more stepping in the massing. He read staff's report and concurs with the conditions of approval. Chair/Tye opened the public hearing. There was no one present who wished to speak on this item. Chair/Tye closed the public hearing. AssocP/Lungu indicated to Chair/Tye that the 3:1 tree replacement would occur on site. FEBRUARY 24, 2004 Page 3 PLANNING COMMISSION C/Tanaka moved, C/Wei seconded, to approve Development Review No. 2004-04, Minor Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-01 and Tree Permit No. 2003-06, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Tanaka, Wei, Nelson, VC/Nolan, Chair/Tye NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None 8. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: C/Nelson stated that tonight is his last night on the Commission. He expressed his gratitude to Planning Staff. When he was Chairman of the Planning Commission he could always look to DCM/DeStefano for assistance. He believed the Commission had few questions of staff because the project reports were so comprehensive, well done and thorough. He welcomed Commissioners McManus and Low and expressed his gratitude for the support of his fellow Commissioners. He felt positive about the group's accomplishments and appreciated the opportunity to participate in positive changes that have occurred in the City. VC/Nolan was pleased to see new signage at the corner of Grand Avenue and Diamond Bar Boulevard. He hoped that staff could successfully work with the association to remedy the corner just north of Sycamore Park. Addressing Commissioner Nelson, VC/Nolan said he appreciated all that Mr. Nelson had done. Among other things, C/Nelson was the resident Arborist, environmentalist and biologist. VC/Nolan said he will miss Mr. Nelson's participation and expertise. Chair/Tye appreciated the fact that the Planning Commission was very dedicated to its purpose and was non-political. He said he would miss C/Wei and C/Nelson. Chair/Tye said he greatly appreciated C/Nelson's perspective and his professional and thorough consideration of matters brought before this body. On various occasions, Mr. Nelson caused him to look at issues from a different perspective, helped him to understand other sides of an issue and persuaded him to change his thinking. Chair/Tye said he would miss Mr. Nelson's keen insight and association with the Commission. Diamond Bar is a better place because of Mr. Nelson's involvement. FEBRUARY 24, 2004 Page 4 PLANNING COMMISSION 9. STAFF COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 9.1 Public Hearing dates for future prollects — as itemized in the agenda packet. DCM/DeStefano agreed with Chair/Tye's comments regarding Mr. Nelson and Mr. Wei. Staff will miss their participation in Diamond Bar's future. He thanked C/Nelson for his comments regarding staff and responded that it is staff's mission to assist Commissioners toward making the best possible decision for the community. The City Council is tentatively scheduled to recognize Mr. Nelson and Mr. Wei at their meeting of March 2. The Planning Commission and staff wish to invite Mr. Nelson and Mr. Wei back to the March 9 Planning Commission for formal recognition. Also on March 9, the City Clerk will swear in the new Commissioners. On that same night the Commission will reorganize and consider election of Chairman and Vice Chairman. DCM/DeStefano referred to informational items placed at the dais this evening — drawings presented to the City Council last Tuesday night for potential revitalization of the Country Hills Towne Center and a copy of an engineering scope of work with McDermott Consulting for long-range transportation consulting and most especially to assist the City in its focus for a permanent SR57/60 fix. 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 7:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, *r W J s DeStef no, Deputy City Manager Atte Steve Tye, Chairm