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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/13/2006MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 13, 2006 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman McManus called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management District/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California 91765. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairman McManus led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Ron Everett, Kwang Ho Lee, Tony Torng, Vice -Chairman Steve Nelson and Chairman Joe McManus. Also present: Nancy Fong, Community Development Director; Ann Lungu, Associate Planner; Linda Smith, Development Services Associate, and Stella Marquez, Senior Administrative Assistant. 4. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Carol Herrera said she was sad to bid farewell to Chairman McManus, her Commissioner appointee for several years. Joe McManus has done an exemplary job serving the community on the Planning Commission. As a Diamond Bar resident of 29 years Joe McManus's contributions to this community have been immeasurable with respect to development of the City and City events. The City thanks Joe McManus for all he has done to shape the community. Diamond Bar, the Planning Commission; and the City are all the better for his presence and service. Council Member Steve Tye said that it was wonderful to have a friend like Joe McManus and that he would be sorely missed. Joe McManus has left a positive and lasting impact on this community. Everything Joe McManus has touched has left a lasting imprint on this community and Joe McManus is irreplaceable. Joe McManus has been a wonderful friend, a wonderful ally and terrific confidante. Everyone will miss Joe and Lois McManus and as they pull their trailer out of town, they can look behind them and know that they made a difference in Diamond Bar and that the residents are grateful for everything they have contributed. 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As Presented. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: JUNE 13, 2006 PAGE 2 PLANNING COMMISSION 4.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 23, 2006. VC/Nelson moved, C/Lee seconded to approve the minutes of May 23, 2006, as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5. OLD BUSINESS: 6. NEW BUSINESS: COMMISSIONERS COMMISSIONERS COMMISSIONERS None VC/Nelson, Lee, Everett, Torng, Chair/McManus None None 6.1 Notice of Availability— Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2006-02_ - City acquisition of .93 acres of undeveloped property. PROPERTY LOCATION: Southeast Corner of Diamond Bar Boulevard and Brea Canyon Road. APPLICANT: City of Diamond Bar ICDD/Fong presented staff's report and recommended that if accepted, staff be directed to bring back a Resolution for Adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2006-02 on June 27, 2006. VC/Nelson asked staff to request BonTerra Consulting to coordinate dates on the Mitigation Table (Executive Summary II.) C/Torng moved, C/Everett seconded to direct staff to bring back a Resolution for Adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration NO. 2006-02 on June 27, 2006. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Torng, Everett, Lee, VC/Nelson, Chair/McManus NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None 6.2 Review of Fiscal Year 20062007 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) - Conformity with the General Plan. JUNE 13, 2006 PAGE 3 PLANNING COMMISSION DSA/Smith presented staff's report and recommended Planning Commission adoption of Resolution No. 2006-21 finding the proposed Fiscal Year 2006- 2007 Capital Improvement Program in conformance with the City's General Plan. Following a brief discussion, general questions and responses, C/Torng moved, VC/Nelson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2006-21 finding the proposed Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Improvement Program in conformance with the City's General Plan. Motion carried by the following Ro I I Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Torng, VC/Nelson, Everett, Lee, Chair/McManus None None 7.1 Development Review DR 2006-10 - In accordance to Chapter 22.48 of the City of Diamond Bar Development Code, the applicant requested approval of plans to construct a roof mounted screened wireless communications facility on the existing self -storage building. The site is fully developed with a self - storage facility. The subject property contains 2.4 acres of land area. PROJECT ADDRESS: 275 S. Prospectors Road PROPERTY OWNER: U -Store It, L.P. 6745 Engle Road, Suite 300 Cleveland, OH 44130 APPLICANT: Ms. Maree Hoeger Core Communications Group 1028 Saga Street Glendora, CA 91741 Staff recommended that the Planning Commission consider Items 7.1 and 7.2 all together, and to recommend that the Planning Commission direct staff to re -advertise both projects for June 27, 2006, to fully meet the legal requirements. JUNE 13, 2006 PAGE 4 PLANNING COMMISSION 7.2 Development Review No. 2006-09 — In accordance with Chapter 22.48 of the City of Diamond Bar Development Code, the applicant requested approval of plans to construct an addition of 1,143 square feet to an existing single-family dwelling unit. The second story addition will contain 1,111.5 square feet. The site is fully developed with a 1,350 square foot single -story dwelling unit. The subject property contains 10,356 square feet of land area. PROJECT ADDRESS: 441 Wayside Lane PROPERTY OWNER/ Mr. and Mrs. Romeo Barbero 441 Wayside Lane Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Chair/McManus opened the public hearing for both matters. With no one present to speak on these items, Chair/McManus closed the public hearing. C/Everett moved, to table Development Review No. 2006-10 and Development Review No. 2006-09 and to direct staff to re -advertise the matters for the June 27, 2006, meeting. C/Lee seconded the motion. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Everett, Lee, Torng, VC/Nelson, Chair/McManus None None 7.3 Development Review DR 2004-06 -- In accordance with Chapter 22.48 of the City of Diamond Bar Development Code, the applicant requested approval of a one-year extension of time to begin construction of a new three-story single-family dwelling. The subject parcel of land is zoned R1- 40,000. The site is vacant and contains 1.21 acres of gross land area. PROJECT ADDRESS: 24074 Falcons View PROPERTY OWNER: Mr. and Mrs. Iqbal Vakil 22230 Steeplechase Lane Diamond Bar, CA 91765 JUNE 13, 2006 PAGE 5 PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICANT: Syed Raza Associates 12600 Central Avenue Chino, CA 91710 AssocP/Lungu presented staff's report and recommended Planning Commission approval of a one-year extension of time for Development Review No. 2004-06, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the Resolution. C/Everett expressed concern about a sewer connection and about an updated approval from "The Country Estates" homeowner's association. Syed Raza, applicant, said he read staffs report and concurred with the conditions of approval. Chair/McManus opened the public hearing. With no one present to speak on this matter, Chair/McManus closed the public hearing. C/Lee moved, VC/Nelson seconded to approve Development Review No. 2004-06, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the Resolution with the addition of the Condition proposed by staff. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Lee, VC/Nelson, Everett, Torng, Chair/McManus NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None 8. PLANNING COMMSSIONER COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: C/Lee said that Chair/McManus was a true leader and had always shown true integrity and leadership to the Commissioners. Personally, as a new Commissioner he has received the most careful and thoughtful guidance from Chair/McManus. He wished Chair/McManus much good luck and happiness. C/Torng appreciated Chair/McManus's leadership and all that he had done for the community and said it would be difficult to follow in his footsteps. He was fortunate to be present during the City Council's recognition for Joe McManus. He wished Chair/McManus the very best in his new life in Oregon. C/Torng thanked staff for JUNE 13, 2006 PAGE 6 PLANNING COMMISSION their timely response to a resident's request for cleanup of street sweeping debris. C/Torng announced that he would not be present for the July 11 meeting. C/Everett thanked Chair/McManus for his leadership and Lois McManus for her support. He has watched the two of them work side by side in the service of their community for the past 29 years. Chair/McManus has been a key part of determining the City's land uses. Joe and Lois are models for professionalism and personal commitment to and with the people and have acted selflessly without regard for personal gain. Joe McManus has remained above the political fray and served this community quietly. Although C/Everett has not always agreed with their positions, Joe and Lois have given their personal effort, honesty and positive attitude that deserve his complete respect. He felt that Joe McManus would continue to be a model for community service in Diamond Bar and he recommended Joe McManus for the Diamond Bar Lifetime Service Award should such a recognition be available. Thank you to Joe and Lois for their service to Diamond Bar and C/Everett said he looked forward to hearing about their new ventures. VC/Nelson said there was a concern about the unsafe conditions on Grand Avenue between the freeway and Golden Springs Drive. Chair/McManus thanked staff and his fellow Commissioners for their comments and opined that he had enjoyed serving the community. 9. STAFF COMMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 9.1 Public Hearing dates for future projects. 9.2 Project Status Report. CDD/Fong updated the Commission regarding Scribbles. Last Tuesday staff appeared before the Los Angeles County Business License Commission and testified to requesting that they not renew the entertainment and dancing license for the facility. The Commission complied with staff's request. In spite of the ruling Scribbles continues to have entertainment on Thursday nights. Staff sent letters to the Los Angeles Fire Department to request a change in the occupancy load for the facility for coining and bar uses only. JUNE 13, 2006 PAGE 7 PLANNING COMMISSION 9.3 Presentation of Recognition Award to Joe McManus upon his retirement from the Planning Commission. VC/Nelson said he too had been in Diamond Bar just under 30 years and he too had been on, off and back on the Commission again. There the similarities end because he cannot hold a candle to Joe McManus and what Joe has done for this City. When VC/Nelson first came on as a Planning Commissioner Joe McManus mentored him. And to further what Carol Herrera and Steve Tye said and in his book and in the book of others he calls his friends, Joe McManus is synonymous with the name Diamond Bar. VC/Nelson said it was his honor to present a Plague to Joe McManus memorializing what Joe McManus had done forthe City and while he wished Joe McManus could stay in Diamond Bar, VC/Nelson wished him the best in his new venture. Chair/McManus said he sincerely appreciated the accolades. As he moves about Diamond Bar he is reminded about the many wonderful residents. in spite of that it is time to move on and go fishing. 10. 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 7:57 p.m. Attest: Respectfully Submitted, Nancy Fong Community V A teve Nelson, Vice Ch -airman ent Director