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Home My WebLink About7/27/2004MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 27, 2004 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Nolan called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management Dist rict/Gove m ment Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California 91765. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Chairman Tanaka led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Dan Nolan, Vice Chairman Jack Tanaka, and Commissioners Ruth Low and Joe McManus. Commissioner Steve Tye was excused. 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 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: CONSENT CALENDAR: As Presented. 4.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 13, 2004. C/McManus moved, VC/Tanaka seconded, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 13, 2004, as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: 5. OLD BUSINESS: None McManus, VC/Tanaka, Chair/Nolan None Low Tye July 27, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS: None 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS): None Page 2 PLANNING COMMISSION 7.1 Development Review No. 2004-15 - Pursuant to Chapter 22.48 of the City of Diamond Bar Development Code the applicant requested approval of plans to construct an approximate 1,208 square foot addition to an existing 1,813 square foot two-story single-family dwelling. The proposed project would be developed on an existing 19,500 square foot lot. PROJECT ADDRESS: PROPERTY OWNER: 1521 Blenbury Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Ji Kwan In (Lot 72, Tract 31038) 1521 Blenbury Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 APPLICANT: Samuel Kim 611 S. Catalina Street #209 Los Angeles, CA 90005 AssocP/Lungu presented staff's report. Staff recommended Planning Commission approval of Development Review 2004-15, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. C/Low asked if there were conditions in the resolution to mitigate the negative aspects of the proposed construction for the neighbor who shared the lot with the applicant AssocP/Lungu said she saw no such condition in the resolution. However, the Commission could include such an amendment, if desired. Samuel Kim, applicant, said he read staff's report and concurred with the proposed conditions. He also concurred with C/Low's proposal for mitigation. Chair/Nolan opened the public hearing. With no one present who wished to speak on this item, Chair/Nolan closed the public hearing. July 27, 2004 Page 3 PLANNING COMMISSION C/McManus moved, C/Low seconded, to approve Development Review 2004-15 as amended to include the condition that the Applicant shall provide clear access at all times for the driveway which is shared with the adjacent property owner during the construction of this project. Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: McManus, Low, VC/Tanaka, Chair/Nolan None Tye 7.2 Development Review 2004-12 - Pursuant to Chapters 22.48 and 22.38 of the City of Diamond Bar Development Code the applicant requested approval to construct a two-story, single-family residence of approximately 3,864 gross square feet including balcony and two -car garage as well as a site retaining wall with a maximum six foot exposed height. PROJECT ADDRESS: PROPERTY OWNER/ APPLICANT 1196 Chisholm Trail (Lot 13, Tract 37873) Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Narinder and Aasha Kumar 13535 Fiatbush Avenue Norwalk, CA 90650 DSA/Smith presented staff's report. Staff recommended Planning Commission approval of Development Review 2004-12, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. C/Low asked if the project included a requirement for street lighting to which DSA/Smith explained that it was not conditioned by the City's Public Works Department for this project. Rather, street lamps were included in the original tract approval for these public streets. Aasha Kumar asked for Commission approval. Chair/Nolan opened the public hearing. With no one present who wished to speak on this item, Chair/Nolan closed the public hearing. July 27, 2004 E1 Page 4 PLANNING COMMISSION C/McManus moved, VC/Tanaka seconded, to approve Development Review 2004-12, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: McManus, VC/Tanaka, Low, Chair/Nolan None Tye PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Chair/Nolan asked staff for an update on the proposed Caltrans/Sakla project. DCM/DeStefano responded that Mr. Sakla appealed the Planning Commission's denial to the City Council. In his letter of appeal Mr. Sakla indicated that the City misunderstood his proposal. As a result, Mr. Sakla continues to ignore the City's General Plan zoning and other foundational issues in his pursuit of this project. The matter is scheduled for a City Council public hearing on September 7. 9. STAFF COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: DCM/DeStefano reported that appeals of Planning Commission rulings are rare. When they occur it stops the decision of the Planning Commission and requires a new public hearing before the City Council. To C/McManus inquiry, DCM/DeStefano indicated that it may be advisable to designate one Planning Commission representative to appear before the Council rather than to have several Commissioners speak. DCM/DeStefano stated that the Jerry Yeh/Horizon Lane five -dwelling unit project at the end of Alamo Heights in "The Country Estates." was moving forward and that the Planning Commission would consider the project late September/early October depending on the comments received upon the close of the environmental review period. Additionally, the City received an administrative Draft Environmental Report for the 48 lot 80 acre Stanley Cheung project off of Rocky Trail and Blaze Trail adjacent to the Jerry Yeh project also in "The Country Estates" and that Planning Commission review of that project should take place late October/early to mid November. On July 20, 2004, City Council approved the Banning Way zone change and office project. DCM/DeStefano thanked AssocP/Lungu for her guidance to the developer and for moving the project along to successful conclusion. Staff requested the Planning Commission to schedule a 6:00 p.m. study session on August 10 to receive a presentation on the Brookfield 200 -unit condominium project July 27, 2004 Page 5 PLANNING COMMISSION above Calvary Chapel's property, the first component of the 45 -acre Diamond Village project. DCM/DeStefano said that the Planning Commission would likely review the residential component mid to late September and the commercial portion late October/early November. In addition, the Planning Commission would have four public hearings to consider during the regular August 10 meeting. C/Low asked if consideration had been given to relocating the Farmers Market upon construction of the Lewis project. DCM/DeStefano explained that staff was working with the Farmers Market, Chamber of Commerce and the new property owner Lewis to find a new location for the Farmers Market that included the Kmart and Diamond Bar High School sites. 10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: As listed in the agenda. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair/Nolan adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on August 10, 2004, for a Study Session in the main City Hall Conference Room, with the regular Planning Commission meeting to follow at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Jams eStefno Deputy City Ma ager �a Attes Dan Nolan, Chairman