HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/27/2006MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
JUNE 27, 2006
CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Chairman Nelson 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 Torng led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Ron Everett, Kwang Ho Lee, Tony Torng
and Vice -Chairman Steve Nelson.
Also present: Nancy Fong, Community Development Director; Ann
Lungu, Associate Planner; David Alvarez, Planning Intern; David Meyer, Planning
Consultant, Gregg Kovacevich, Assistant City Attorney, and Stella Marquez, Senior
Administrative Assistant.
2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None Offered.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As Presented.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
4.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 13, 2006.
C/Torng moved, C/Lee seconded to approve the minutes of Junel3, 2006,
as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT
5. OLD BUSINESS:
COMMISSIONERS:
Torng, Lee, Everett, VC/Nelson
COMMISSIONERS:
None
COMMISSIONERS:
None
5.1 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.
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APPLICANT: City of Diamond Bar
CDD/Fong presented staffs report and recommended Planning Commission
adoption of Draft Resolution No. 2006-22 approving the Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program.
C/Everett moved, C/Torng seconded to adopt Draft Resolution No. 2006-22
approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring
Program. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Everett, Lee, Torng, VC/Nelson
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
6. NEW BUSINESS: None
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7.1 Conditional Use Permit No 2006-06 and Development Review
No. 2006-10 - In accordance with Chapters 22.42 and 22.48 of the City of
Diamond Bar Development Code, the applicant requested approval of plans
to construct a roof mountain 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
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
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
PC/Meyer presented staffs report and recommended Planning Commission
approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-06 and Development Review
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No. 2006-10, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the
resolution.
Maree Hoeger, Core Communications Group, said she and the applicant
read staffs report and concur with the conditions.
VC/Nelson opened the public hearing.
With no one present who wished to speak on this item, VC/Nelson closed the
public hearing.
C/Lee moved, C/Everett seconded to approve Conditional Use Permit
No. 2006-06 and Development Review No. 2006-10, 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
Lee, Everett, Torng, VC/Nelson
None
None
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:
PROPERTY OWNER/
APPLICANT:
441 Wayside Lane
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Mr. and Mrs. Romeo Barbero
441 Wayside Lane
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PC/Meyer presented staff's report and recommended Planning Commission
approval of Development Review No. 2006-09, Findings of Fact, and
conditions of approval as listed within the resolution.
Jeannette Barbero responded to C/Everett that there was no homeowners'
association for their property. Mrs. Barbero responded to C/Torng that she
read staffs report and concurs with the conditions of approval.
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VC/Nelson opened the public hearing.
With no one present who wished to speak on this item.
C/Everett moved, C/Lee seconded to approve Development Review
No. 2006-09, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the
resolution. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Everett, Lee, Torng, VC/Nelson
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
7.3 Development Review DR 2004-030) and Tree Permit No. 2004-020) - In
accordance with Chapter 22.66, the property owner/applicant requested a
one-year extension of time of the Planning Commission's original approval of
this project, which allows the construction of a four-story (split-level) single-
family residence of approximately 11,300 square feet including a four -car
garage, balconies, veranda, and deck. The request also included retaining
walls of varying height not to exceed an exposed eight foot height; and
removal/replacement/protection of oak and walnut trees. The Planning
Commission approved this project on May 11, 2004. The extension of time
request does not alter the approved project.
PROJECT ADDRESS: 2557 Blaze Trail
(Lot 138, Tract No. 30578)
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNER/
APPLICANT:
Nasser Ahmadi
1341 Pecan Grove Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
AssocP/Lungu presented staffs report and recommended Planning
Commission approval of a one-year extension of time for Development
Review No. 2004-03(1) and Tree Permit No. 2004-02(1), Findings of Fact,
and conditions of approval as listed within the Resolution.
AssocP/Lungu responded to C/Lee that the applicant was not able to begin
substantial construction prior to the expiration of his permits.
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Nasser Ahmadi, applicant, said he read staff's report and concurred with the
conditions of approval.
VC/Nelson opened the public hearing.
With no one present to speak on this matter, VC/Nelson closed the public
hearing.
C/Torng moved, C/Lee seconded to approve a one-year extension of time for
Development Review No. 2004-03(1) and Tree Permit No. 2004-02(1).
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS
Torng, Lee, Everett, VC/Nelson
None
None
7.4 Development Review No. 2006-17. In accordance with Chapters 22.48,
22.56 and 22.68 of the City of Diamond Bar Development Code, this was a
request to demolish an existing dwelling and build a 5,135 square foot single-
family residence and 600 foot detached guesthouse on an existing 14,496
lot.
PROJECT ADDRESS
PROPERTY OWNER:
603 Pantera Drive
(Lot 33, Tract No. 42583)
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Kabbani Bashir
603 Pantera Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
APPLICANT: Landmark Engineering Design
14130 Alondra Boulevard, Suite H
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
PI/Alvarez presented staff's report and requested Planning Commission
approval of Development Review No. 2006-17, Findings of Fact, and
conditions of approval as listed within the resolution.
Robert Rezko, applicant, stated that the property owner concurred with the
conditions of approval.
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C/Lee asked for an explanation of the proposed game room and Mr. Rezko
responded the area was intended to accommodate a pool table and wet bar.
Mr. Rezko responded to C/Everett that the gate opening provided access for
maintaining the slope. Mr. Rezko confirmed that the property was not part of
a homeowner's association.
VC/Nelson opened the public hearing.
R. Massanoc, 607 Pantera Drive, asked about the retaining wall, property
rezoning and height of the roofline because he did not want the project
blocking his view.
VC/Nelson closed the public hearing.
ICDD/Fong responded to the speaker that there was no rezoning with the
proposed project because the zoning as it exists is R-1 10,000. The
guesthouse is not a second dwelling unit. Guesthouses are allowed by code.
PI/Alvarez stated that the retaining wall would be located on the side nearest
the speaker's property. He pointed out the location of the wall using the
map. The distance from the property line to the wall is 10 feet. The
maximum height of the wall is 6 feet on the slope side and 42 inches along
the house. He said the wall would not impact Mr. Massanoc's view or
privacy. The speaker's property is higher and the speaker's view looks into
the applicant's yard. The second story will have no impact on the neighbor's
view. ICDD/Fong responded to C/Everett that the typical wall height between
properties is five to six feet.
PI/Alvarez responded to VC/Nelson that with a two-story structure the
applicant would have no greater view of his neighbor's yard.
C/Lee moved, C/Everett seconded to approve Development Review
No. 2006-17, 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:
Lee, Everett, Torng, VC/Nelson
None
None
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7.5 Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-04 - In accordance with Chapters 22.58
and 22.10.030 — Table 2-6, this application was a request to relocate an
existing Taekwondo studio to a different parcel and unit within Country Hills
Towne Center. The Planning Commission originally approved the
Taekwondo studio through Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-04 on
September 14, 2004.
PROJECT ADDRESS: 21335 & 21337 Cold Spring Lane
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNER: Country Hills DB, LLC
MCC Realty Management
Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 214
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
APPLICANT: Young In Cheon and Ann Cheon
1129 Summitridge Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
AssocP/Lungu presented staff's report and recommended Planning
Commission approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-04, Findings of
Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution.
Ann Cheon said she read staff's report and concurred with the conditions of
approval. She said she did not contemplate any change in the hours of
operation.
VC/Nelson opened the public hearing.
With no one present who wished to speak on this item, VC/Nelson closed the
public hearing.
C/Torng moved, C/Lee seconded to approve Conditional Use Permit
No. 2006-04, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the
resolution. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Torng, Lee, Everett, VC/Nelson
None
None
COMMISSIONERS:
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
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7.6 Development Review No. 2006-15 - In accordance to
Chapter 22.48.020(a)(1), this was a request to construct an addition of
approximately 1,517 square feet to an existing single-family residence of
approximately 2,397 square feet including the existing two -car garage.
PROJECT ADDRESS:
PROPERTY OWNER/
APPLICANT:
23649 Country View Drive
(Lot 8, Tract 31061)
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Hubert Wilson
23649 Country View Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
AssocP/Lungu presented staff's report and recommended Planning
Commission approval of Development Review No. 2006-15, Findings of Fact,
and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution.
Hubert Wilson responded to C/Everett that the property was not within a
homeowners' association. He said he read staffs report and concurred with
the conditions of approval.
VC/Nelson opened the public hearing.
With no one present who wished to speak on this matter, VC/Nelson closed
the public hearing.
C/Everett moved, C/Lee seconded to approve Development Review
No. 2006-15, 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:
Everett, Lee, Torng, VC/Nelson
None
None
8. PLANNING COMMSSIONER COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
C/Torng appreciated that there were a number of projects on tonight's agenda
indicating increased improvements within the City. He said he was concerned about
dry grass that he has noticed in areas of the City. C/Torng congratulated
VC/Nelson on running a good meeting.
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C/Everett thanked VC/Nelson for his leadership. He thanked staff for their work and
support. He said he was sorry he would miss the July 4t' celebration and thanked
staff for their hard work on the event as well as for the Concerts in the Park series.
C/Lee thanked staff and VC/Nelson.
VC/Nelson thanked his colleagues for their positive input. He suggested that staff
include information within their reports regarding whether properties are located
within homeowners' associations since C/Everett was concerned about that issue.
He thanked C/Everett for his imposing their Miranda to ensure that applicants were
in accord with the conditions of approval. One of the reasons approvals come
readily to the Planning Commission is because of the expertise of staff and how well
staff members work with applicants on projects.
9. STAFF COMMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
9.1 Public Hearing dates for future projects.
CDD/Fong announced that CM/Lowry resigned her position. On July 18 the City
Council will consider M/Herrera's Planning Commission appointee and once a
Commissioner is appointed the Planning Commission will reorganize.
10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
As listed in tonight's agenda.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the Planning Commission,
Chair/Nelson adjourned the meeting at 8:33 p.m.
Attest:
eve Nelson, Vice Chairman
Respectfully Submitted,
Nancy Fong
Community De pment Director