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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/14/2005MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION JUNE 14, 2005 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman McManus called the study session to order at 5:40 p.m. in Room CC -2 of the South Coast Air Quality Management District/Government Center, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California 91765. 1. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Joe McManus, Vice Chairperson Ruth Low, and Commissioners Dan Nolan, Jack Tanaka and Steve Tye. Also present: Nancy Fong, Planning Manager, Ann Lungu, Associate Planner, Linda Smith, Development Services Assistant, and Stella Marquez, Senior Administrative Assistant. PM/Fong stated that staff was not seeking a decision during tonight's study session because the decision would be made during a future public hearing. The purpose of tonight's study session was to familiarize the Commissioners with the proposed changes and to seek discussion and direction from the Commission. • ZONE CHANGE NO. 2005-01 — AssocP/Lungu presented staffs report. 1 } Sunset Crossing/Diamond Bar Boulevard. (Wienerschnitzel and vacant lot) The existing zoning is CM (Commercial Manufacturing) and the General Plan is General Commercial. Staff recommended a change to C-2 for consistency and because the site is adjacent to residential use. Chair/McManus said the off -ramp has serious geotechnical problems on the corner. C/Tye asked if the City would be opening itself to uses that were not compatible uses in Diamond Bar. AssocP/Lungu referred C/Tye to the Table 2-5 & 6 of the City's Development Code for uses allowed under C-2. Chair/McManus noted that there is a center median in the area and that in the event of a commercial project a left turn pocket would need to be included. VC/Low asked if staff followed objective standards when recommending C-1, C-2 or C-3. PM/Fong said it depended on the location and whether it is next JUNE 14, 2005 Page 2 PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION to a residential area or commercial area. If the location were next to a residential area staff would be very concerned about having compatible uses and the lowest intensity of uses. If the location were next to commercial and close to a freeway it could involve higher intensity of uses. C/Nolan said that under the General Plan definition it could not be zoned C-3. AssocP/Lungu responded that the General Plan called for the location to be C — General Commercial and the Development Code definition of the zoning districts tells staff more specifically whether a C-2 or C-3 zone would be appropriate. 2) Diamond Bar Blvd/Palomino Dr.: (Chevron Station) General Plan is C (General Commercial), the existing zoning is C-2 and the proposed zoning is C-3 (Regional Commercial) because the site is next to two freeways and staff believes that a change from C-2 to C-3 is appropriate for the site. The proposed zoning designation will provide a broader range of uses that will foster economic development. 3) Diamond Bar Blvd between Palomino Dr and Golden S rin s Dr: (Von's/Savon/Mobil Station/Bank) Staff is recommending a C-3 Regional Commercial zone for the area because the designation will provide a broader range of uses that will foster economic development. The office building designated C (General Commercial) and zoned C-2 will remain C2 because the site is adjacent to a residential use. 4) Monteflno and Diamond Bar Boulevard: Office Building designated CO and zoned C-3 is proposed to change to CO for General Plan consistency. 5) Diamond Bar Blvd/Cold S rin s Dr/Fountain Springs (Country Hills Towne Center) Existing is C-1 and staff recommends C-2 to provide for Possible economic development and a wider range of uses than the existing zone. Due to the size of the sight it could be considered for C-3. The Office building designated OP (Office Professional) in the General Plan has an existing zoning designation of C-1 and is proposed to be changed to OP in compliance with the General Plan. C/Tye asked why the City would not consider CO or OP? AssocP/Lungu explained that C-2 would allow some uses in the CO or OP and General Plan consistency. JUNE 14, 2005 Page 3 PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION C/Nolan asked how staff arrived at recommending C-2 instead of C-3. AssocP/Lungu said she felt the defining point was the location. C-3 may be more appropriate due to the acreage of the shopping center. However, this site is located near residential. VC/Low argued that in reality every commercial parcel resides in close proximity to residential. AssocP/Lunge said if a commercial center backed up to a freeway staff would most likely have recommended C-3 zoning. VC/Low asked if the parcel owner realized an economic benefit based upon the zoning. PM/Fong said the owner would benefit from permitted uses if he did not have to go through a re -zoning process. C/Nolan stated it as follows: The more flexible the code the easier it will be for the property ownerto rent/lease the property. 6) Brea Canyon R&Diamond BarBlvd. (EV Free Church) is designated C in the General Plan, the existing zoning is R-1-7,500 and staff is recommending C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) for consistency with the General Plan and because C-1 is appropriate since it is adjacent to residential. 7) Brea Can on R&Diamond Bar Blvd. (Adjacent Flood Channel and Site "D") The General Plan designation is C and the existing zoning is CPD. Staff recommends C-1 for consistency with the General Plan. 8) Grand Ave between Monteflno Ave and Diamond Bar Blvd. Existing zoning is C-3. General Plan designation if OP. Staff recommends zoning OP. 9) Golden Springs Dr/Grand Ave; (Across the street from the proposed Target store) General Plan designation is OP. Existing zoning is C-3 and proposed zoning is OP; parking lot, offices, restaurant General Plan is CO, existing zoning C-3 and proposed zoning is CO for consistency with the General Plan. 10) Golden S rin s Dr/Via Sorella: (Walnut Pools, CalTrans yard) — General Plan CO, zoning comprised of a variety of zones (C-2, MPD -BE C-2, and R- 1-8,000). Staff recommends CO for consistency with the General Plan 11) Brea Canyon Rd./Via Sorella • (two churches, architect's office, repair shop) General Plan CO with a variety of zones (C -H -PD, C-3, R-1-8,000, CPD, R-1- 8,000) staff recommends CO for General Plan consistency. JUNE 14, 2005 Page 4 PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION 12) Golden SjDrincrs between Lemon Ave./Brea Can (McDonald's/Chevron to Charlie's Sandwich Shop) — At present, a General Plan designation of C. Zone was changed to C-2 for the Banning Way Project. The remaining parcels have a variety of zones (e.g., A-1-1-15,000, C -2 -BE, C -2 -DP, CPD and C -3 -DP). Because the site is adjacent next to the freeway, staff believes that C-3 zoning designation for the entire area is more appropriate and that the zoning designation will provide a broader range of uses that will foster economic development. C/Nolan asked if there were any businesses in any of the areas that would no longer be compatible with the recommended zone changes. AssocP/Lungu responded that staff tried not to create any legal non- conforming issues. 13) Golden Sprincrs/Lemon Ave: (Jubei Japanese Cuisine, Korean Restaurant) — General Plan designation of C with a zoning designation of C-2 DP -BE. Staff recommends changing it to C-2 only which is consistent with General Plan consistency and this designation will be consistent with the City's Development Code. 14) Pathfinder Rd/Brea Can on Rd /West of SR57: General Plan designation is OP. Staff recommends a zone change from C-2 and CPD to OP for General Plan consistency. 15) SW Corner of PathfinderRd/Brea Can on Rd. General Plan designation of CO with zoning of CPD and staff recommended that the zone be changed to OP (Office Professional) to conform to the General Plan. 16) Gat�orp. C� General Plan designation is OP, existing zoning is C -M and proposed zoning is OB (Office, Business Park) for General Plan Consistency and because OB is consistent with the Development Code designation for large scale headquarters -type office facilities and business park development. 17) North of Sunset Crossing/South of Ha Ho1lowRd.: (Little League ball fields, YMCA) — General Plan designation is PR (Private Recreation), existing zoning is MPD -BE and for the Union Pacific RR the current zoning is M 1.5 & A-1-1. Staff recommended REC (Recreation) for consistency with the General Plan and the Development Code zoning designation for PR. JUNE 14, 2005 Page 5 PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION C/Tye pointed out that it appeared the map showed two sections, one forthe Little League fields and YMCA and one forthe railroad tracks. AssocP/Lungu said she would research the matter. 18) Washington StlEast of Brea Canyon Rd • General Plan designation is RMH and I. Existing zoning is C -M -BE and M 1.5. Proposed zoning is RMH and I for consistency with the General Plan C/Tye pointed out that the berm at the end of Washington Street is gone and there is now clear access through the gate to City of Industry. The street no longer looks like a cul-de-sac as designated in the General Plan. AssocP/Lungu said that staff would look into it. Chair/McManus felt that trucks would look for the quickest access and if Washington Street is not blocked it will become a through street. 19) North of Lvcominq between Lemon Ave and Brea Canyon Rd.: (Shea Center) General Plan designation is I. Existing Zoning is M-1.5BE. (Pinefalls Ave. and Penarth Ave.) General Plan designation is zoning MPD. Staff proposes that the entire area be zoned I for General Plan consistency. 20) North of Lvcominq between Brea Canyon Rd. and Lemon Ave.. (warehouse and industrial) General Plan designation is I. Existing zoning M 1.5 -BE. Staff recommends I for General Plan Consistency. 21) West of Lemon Ave.lNorth of SR60 to City boundary: (Union Pacific RR and industrial development and Yellow Brick Road Industrial Park) General Plan designation is 1. Existing zoning is M 1.5 -BE. Staff recommends I for General Plan consistency. 22) North of 60 FWY/South oftycominq between Lemon Ave. and Glenwick Ave.: (WVUSD) General Plan designation is I. Existing zoning isR-A-8,000. Staff proposes I zoning for General Plan consistency. The Planning Commissioners concurred to direct staff to prepare for a public hearing to consider changing zoning classifications to comply with the City's General Plan. JUNE 44, 2005 Page 6 PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair/McManus adjourned the study session at 6:58 p.m. Attest: Respectfully Submitted, MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 14, 2005 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman McManus called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. in Room CC -2 of the South Coast Air Quality Management District/Government Center, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California 91765. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Tanaka led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1, ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Joe McManus, Vice Chairperson Ruth Low, and Commissioners Dan Nolan, Mack Tanaka and Steve Tye. Also present: Nancy Fong, Planning Manager, Ann Lungu, Associate Planner, Linda Smith, Development Services Assistant and Stella Marquez, Senior Administrative Assistant. 2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCEIPUBLIC COMMENTS: None Offered. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As Presented. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: 4.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 24, 2005. C/Nolan moved, C/Tye seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 24, 2005, as amended. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5. OLD BUSINESS: 6. NEW BUSINESS: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: None None WC Low, Nolan, Tanaka, Tye, Chair/McManus None None JUNE 14, 2005 Page 2 PLANNING COMMISSION 7. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS AND INFORMATION ITEMS: C/Tye congratulated Commissioner Jack Tanaka on winning the election to fill the City Council vacancy. C/Nolan concurred and wished Commissioner Tanaka well in his service on the City Council. C/Tanaka thanked M/Chang forgiving him the opportunity to serve on the Planning Commission and thanked staff, and most especially SAA/Marquez, for their assistance. He thanked past Planning Commissioners Joe Ruzicka, Steve Nelson and Osman Wei and most importantly the current Planning Commissioners. He felt he learned a lot serving on the Commission and what he learned would be a good foundation for serving on the City Council. VC/Low congratulated C/Tanaka on his ascension to the City Council. She also congratulated C/Tye on running a spirited campaign. Chair/McManus congratulated C/Tanaka and wished him well in his new endeavor. 8. STAFF COMMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None Offered. 11. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: As listed in tonight's agenda. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair/McManus adjourned the meeting at 7:09 p.m. RespecAully Submitted, Nancy Fonq,lPlanning Vanager Attest: