HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/23/2004MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
MARCH 23, 2004
CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Chairman Tanaka called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the South Coast Air
Quality Management District/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive,
Diamond Bar, California 91765.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Tye led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Vice Chairman Jack Tanaka, and Commissioners Ruth Low,
Joe McManus and Steve Tye.
Chairman Dan Nolan was excused.
Also present: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; Ann Lungu,
Associate Planner; and Stella Marquez, Administrative
Assistant.
2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None Offered.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
4.1 Approval of March 9, 2004, Regular Meeting minutes.
C/Tye moved, C/McManus seconded, to approve the March 9, 2004, Regular
Meeting minutes as amended. Without objection, the motion was so ordered
with Chair/Nolan being absent.
5. OLD BUSINESS: None
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.1 Commissioner Training Workshop — Review of Draft Agenda for April 7,
2004.
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7. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING(S):
7.1 Development Review No. 2003-05 (pursuant to Code
Sections 22.48.020.A.1) is a request to construct a two story, single family
residence with basement, including balconies, porch, deck and two attached
two car garages totaling approximately 15,942 gross square feet.
Additionally, there are series of retaining walls proposed located in the rear,
side and front yards that do not exceed six (6) feet in height and 42 inches in
height within the front yard setback. (Continued from January 27, 2004)
PROJECT ADDRESS: 3145 Steeplechase Lane
(Lot 1 of Parcel Map 23382)
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNER: Stephe Tanidjaja
21550 Barbi Lane
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
APPLICANT: Simon Shum & Manolo Manalo
20272 Carrey Road
Walnut, CA 91789
VC/Tanaka reported that the applicant has withdrawn the project's
application. No further action is necessary.
DCM/DeStefano explained to C/Tye that the project had not changed from
the last time the Planning Commission reviewed the matter. There was a list
of concerns from the Planning Commissioners as well as adjacent property
owners. Those issues were not resolved as of about a week ago.
Accordingly, staff suggested the applicant withdraw the project because the
issues would not be resolved in time for tonight's discussion and the
applicant decided to withdraw the project. Staff told the applicant that
because the City operates on an hourly rate fee for service, it could pick up
the project from where it left off once it was resubmitted. If the project
remains substantially the same it will be easy to use the remaining balance in
the applicant's deposit fund to complete the processing of the project before
the Planning Commission. If the project comes back different and requires a
different soils report and/or engineering review, additional fees will be
required before the project reaches the Planning Commission.
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PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTSANFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
C/McManus offered that the Diamond Bar Center Grand Opening on Saturday was
a "roaring" success." Everyone he spoke with enjoyed the festivities and expressed
to him that the facilities are beautiful and very usable. The City did a good job on the
facility.
C/Tye echoed C/McManus's comments and offered kudos to everyone and
especially DCM/Doyle. The center is spectacular and he looks forward to many
wonderful years of projects and use.
C/Low added that the project is an excellent asset to the City. Congratulations to all
who helped bring it to fruition.
VC/Tanaka echoed prior comments. The Grand Opening was an outstanding event.
He and his wife Wanda were busy helping pass out water and soda for the High
School Leo Club and did not have a chance to tour the facility that day. More than
1500 packets were distributed on opening day and drinks for about 2000 were
dispensed by 1:00 p.m.
C/Low attended the Planning Summit on Saturday morning with DCM/DeStefano.
Planning Commissioners from nearby cities also attended and attendees were given
an opportunity to discuss possible site in the community for future development.
STAFF COMM ENTSANFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
9.1 Public Hearing Dates for future groiects.
DCM/DeStefano reported that the Diamond Bar Center Grand Opening
capped a six year project. The Center was the result of a task force created
by then Mayor Carol Herrera in 1998 that involved a wide variety of people
who helped determine what community assets should be developed. Number
one was the Community/Senior Center to deal with the lack of space in the
senior facilities and to develop the type of community center now resident at
Summitridge Park. Number two on the priority list was a 26,000 square foot
library proposed to be located on the pad immediately adjacent to the
Diamond Bar Center. If Diamond Bar were successful in obtaining funding
from the state the next step would be construction of the library. Diamond
Bar expects a response to its voluminous funding application in August. If
state funding efforts are not successful the City will begin looking to other
funding mechanisms.
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DCM/DeStefano reminded everyone that the Commissioners orientation
workshop dinner would be held on Wednesday, April 7 at the Diamond Bar
Center. The Planners Institute is scheduled for March 31 through April 2. He
reported that today staff held a marathon meeting with the Lewis Retail
people to discuss the details of the retail, church expansion and residential
project proposed for the Calvary Chapel property at Grand Avenue and
Golden Springs Drive. That project is likely to come before the Planning
Commission within the next 60 days.
C/McManus asked for an updated City telephone book. DCM/DeStefano
responded that the City Clerk would likely have the updated directory
completed about the end of the month.
10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
As listed in the Agenda.
ADJOURNMENT: C/Tye moved, C/McManus seconded, to adjourn the meeting.
With no further business before the Planning Commission, Vice Chairman Tanaka
adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
Deputy City Manager
Attest:
Vice Chairman Jack Tanaka