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Home My WebLink About2/13/2007MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 13, 2007 CALL TO ORDER: Acting Chairperson Nolan 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: Commissioner Lee led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. ROLL GALL Present: Commissioners Kwang Ho Lee, Osman Wei, and Acting Chairperson Kathleen Nolan Absent: Vice Chairman Tony Torng and Chairman Steve Nelson were excused. Also present: Nancy Fong, Community Development Director; Ann Lungu, Associate Planner; Gregg Kovacevich, Assistant City Attorney, Linda Smith, Development Services Associate and Stella Marquez, Senior Administrative Assistant. 2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None Offered. 3 APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As Submitted 4 CONSENT CALENDAR: 4.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 13, 2007. CM/ei moved, C/Nolan seconded to approve the Minutes of February 13, 2007, as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: 5. OLD BUSINESS: None Wei, AChair/Nolan None Lee VC/Torng, Chair/Nelson FEBRUARY 13, 2007 PAGE 2 PLANNING COMMISSION 6. NEW BUSINESS: None 7. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7.1 Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-17 2 and Tree Permit No. 2004-10 — in accordance to Sections 22.48 and 22.66.050 of the Diamond Bar Municipal Code, the applicant requested a one-year extension of time approval to begin construction on the previously approved application to construct an approximate 1,382 square foot two-story addition with 990 square foot two- story balcony and patio cover colonnade in the rear of an existing single- family residence. The request also included the removal and replacement of protected/preserved oak and walnut trees to grade and construct the series of retaining walls in areas of varying topography from two to seven feet exposed height. The grading and walls create a new pad for a basketball court, swimming pool and spa. Staff's Development Review No. 2004-17(1) approval deleted the guesthouse on November 18, 2005. PROJECT ADDRESS: 2800 Steeplechase Lane Diamond Bar, CA 91765 PROPERTY OWNER: Robert and Mary Chang 2800 Steeplechase Lane Diamond Bar, CA 91765 APPLICANT: Kent Wu 1274 E. Center Court Drive #211 Covina, CA 91724 And Focus Engineering, Inc. 25 Mauchly #317 Irvine, CA 92618 DSA/Smith presented staffs report and recommended Planning Commission approval of a one-year extension for Development Review No. 2004-17(2) and Tree Permit No. 2004-10, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. AC/Nolan opened the public hearing. FEBRUARY 13, 2007 PAGE 3 PLANNING COMMISSION Kent Wu, applicant requested the Planning Commission approve the one- year extension and offered to answer questions. AC/Nolan closed the public hearing. C/Lee moved, C/Wei seconded to approve a one-year extension for Development Review No. 2004-17(2) and Tree Permit No. 2004-10, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Lee, Wei, AC/Nolan NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT COMMISSIONERS: VC/Torng, Chair/Nelson 7.2 Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-16 and Development Review No. 2006-36 — In accordance to Sections 2258, 22.48 and 22.42 of the Diamond Bar Municipal Code, this was a request to install and co -locate a wireless telecommunications facility #LA0454A with sixantenna mounted on a new structurally modified park light pole consistent with the City Council's Capital Improvement Project (CIP) for Sports Field Lighting at Peterson Park and to construct an enclosed equipment building to match existing park facilities. PROJECT ADDRESS: Peterson Park 24142 E. Sylvan Glenn Road Diamond Bar, CA 91765 PROPERTY OWNER: City of Diamond Bar 21825 Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 APPLICANT: Royal Street Communications c/o Core Communications Ms. Maree Hoeger 2923 Saturn Street #A Brea, CA 92821 DSA/Smith presented staffs report and recommended Planning Commission approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-16 and Development Review No. 2006-36, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. FEBRUARY 13, 2007 PAGE 4 PLANNING COMMISSION AC/Nolan opened the public hearing. Maree Hoeger, representing the applicant, explained the project and asked for Commission approval. AC/Nolan closed the public hearing. C/Wei moved, C/Lee seconded, to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-16 and Development Review No. 2006-36, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Wei, Lee, AC/Nolan NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT COMMISSIONERS: VC/Torng, Chair/Nelson 7.3 Development Review No. 2006-28 and Tree Permit NO. 2006-07 — In accordance to Sections 22.48, 22.42 and 22.38 of the Diamond Bar Municipal Code, this was a request to demolish an existing home of approximately 5,000 square feet and construct a new home of approximately 23,996 square feet with four levels, a seven car garage and viewing lounge. This request also included a tennis court, 935 square foot second house and retaining walls not to exceed an exposed height of seven feet. The Development Review is a design/architectural review. The Tree Permit is required for the preservation of California pepper and walnut trees. PROJECT ADDRESS: 2260 Indian Creek Road Diamond Bar, CA 91765 PROPERTY OWNER: Mr. and Mrs. Derek Lee 2260 Indian Creek Road Diamond Bar, CA 91765 APPLICANT: ConDocS, Inc. Aaron Walker 4531 Belham Court Westlake Village, CA 91361 FEBRUARY 13, 2007 PAGE 5 PLANNING COMMISSION AssocP/Lungu presented staff's report and recommended Planning Commission approval of Development Review No. 2006-28 and Tree Permit No. 2006-07, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. Aaron Walker and Todd Spiegel, architects, offered to respond to Commissioner's questions. Mr. Walker responded to C/Wei that the square footage of the second house was reduced to 895 square feet. C/Wei asked that a condition be added to clarify acceptance by the adjacent neighbor of the stockpiled dirt. AC/Nolan opened the public hearing. Khalid Javaid, 2250 Indian Creek Road, east of the project said he was concerned about retaining walls along the driveway area, drainage, water runoff, erosion, noise and pollution during construction, and loss of his view and wanted to be sure that the City had addressed these issues prior to approval. AC/Nolan closed the public hearing. CDD/Fong responded to Mr. Javaid that Condition 12 of the resolution addresses the drainage issue; Condition 10 includes strict requirements for pollution discharge and erosion during construction. The proposed home has two viewable levels from the street; the rear property terraces down to reveal four levels, and Diamond Bar has no view protection ordinance. Noise during construction is covered by a temporary condition within the resolution. C/Lee moved, C/Wei seconded to approve Development Review No. 2006-28 and Tree Permit No. 2006-07, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution with the addition of a condition to require the recipient of the exported dirt within the adjacent lot must obtain the necessary permits from the City; and, with the elimination of Condition 3 on page 5. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Lee, Wei, AC/Nolan NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT COMMISSIONERS: VC/Torng, Chair/Nelson FEBRUARY 13, 2007 PAGE 6 PLANNING COMMISSION g. PLANNING COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: C/Lee expressed condolence to the family of Council Member Bob Zirbes, a great iefs, whom he has admired man with deep courageand has lost a great publiclservant and human asset. He will Diamond live in the memory of the residents and the City for years to come. r Bob rbes and said he ad offered his condolence and thehe family of Council work he has done or heeCity on behalf of the he admired his courage residents. He wished everyone a Happy Valentine's Day. AC/Nolan expressed her sympathy to the Zirbes family. Bob Zirbes was a close personal friend of hers and her husband Dan. Bob was personally responsible for helping her and Dan, a former Planning Commissioner, to get back on track with their volunteerism after their children were grown. Bob was dedicated in his service to the Diamond Bar Improvement Association and in particular, Paint the Town and Classic Car Show events. Last year she chaired the Classic Car Show to allow Bob a respite to help him fight through his illness. She and others will continue to pursue City activities, as Bob would want them to do. As such, this years proceeds will be donated to the City of Hope in his name and the show will be dedicated to him. 9. STAFF COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS. 9.1 Public Hearing dates for future projects. CDD/Fong reported that services for Bob Zirbes would be held on Friday. Commissioners Nolan and Wei are scheduled to participate in the Planners Institute in San Diego want d to know i C/Lee would b 21, 22 and 23. She also elaCeved /L orng was planning to attend and wanted attending.ee responded that he would not be able to attend. CDD/Fong announced that there would be a study session on February 27. 2007, at 6:00 p.m. with CM/DeStefano reporting on potential future development in Diamond Bar. 10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: As listed in tonight's agenda. FEBRUARY 13, 2007 PAGE 7 PLANNING COMMISSION ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the Planning Commission, AC/Nolan adjourned the regular meeting at 7.43 p.m. Attest: Respectfully Submitted, Nancy Fong Communityvel�entirector E" KaAhleen Nolan, Acting Chairman