HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/8/2008MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
JULY 8, 2008
CALL TO ORDER:
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,
CA 91765.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Shah led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Kwang Ho Lee, Kathleen Nolan, Jack
Shah, Vice Chairman Tony Torng, Chairman Steve Nelson.
Also present: Nancy Fong, Community Development Director; Greg
Gubman, Planning Manager, Katherine Laufenburger, Planning Consultant, and
Stella Marquez, Senior Administrative Assistant.
2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
4.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 10, 2008.
C/Lee moved, C/Shah seconded to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
5. OLD BUSINESS: None
6. NEW BUSINESS: None
Lee, Shah, Nolan, Chair/Nelson
None
VC/Torng
None
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7. PUBLIC HEARING:
7.1 ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
NO. 2005-02—Under the authority of Development Code Section 22.66, the
applicant requested an extension of time to obtain Building Permits for the
construction of a new single-family residence approved by the Planning
Commission on May 9, 2005. The approved residence is 12,127 square feet
in are with attached garages totaling 5,128 square feet on a 34,460 square
foot parcel in the R-1 8,000 zone, with a consistent underlying General Plan
Land Use designation of Low Medium Density Residential (RLM). The time
extension will provide an additional year to secure the necessary permits to
begin construction.
PROJECT ADDRESS
PROPERTY OWNER
3131 Steeplechase Lane
(Tract 23382, Lot 2, APN 8713-017-11)
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Liang's Property, LLC
2218 San Gabriel Boulevard #3C
Rosemead, CA 91771
APPLICANT: Lester Zhou
2218 San Gabriel Boulevard #3C
Rosemead, CA 91771
PM/Gubman reported that the applicant was unable to submit mailing labels
in time for staff to send the required notices to the affected property owners.
As a result, staff recommended the Planning Commission continue this
matter to a future date to be determined when mailing labels are made
available to the Community Development Department.
VC/Torng moved, C/Nolan seconded, to continue this matter to a date to be
determined by staff. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS
Lee, Nolan, Shah, VC/Torng
Chair/Nelson
None
None
7.2 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 2007-31 — Under the authority of
Development Code Section 22.48, the applicant requested to construct a
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6,587 square foot single-family residence and attached 765 square foot
garage on an existing 3.02 -acre lot, zoned Rural Residential (RR) with a
consistent underlying General Plan Land Use designation of Rural
Residential (RR).
PROJECT ADDRESS: 2151 Rusty Spur Road
(Tract 30091, Lot 11; APN 8713-031-014)
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNER: Patricia Gagne
230 Lois Street
La Habra, CA 90631
APPLICANT: Pinnacle Building Structure
1840 Whittier Boulevard #206
La Habra, CA 90631
PC/Laufenburger presented staff's report and recommended Planning
Commission approval of Development Review No. 2007-3, based on the
Findings of Fact, and subject to the conditions of approval as listed within the
resolution.
In response to Chair/Nelson's question, PC/Laufenburger explained the
concept of a "junk" kitchen.
PC/Laufenburger, using overheads, showed VC/Torng the Walnut tree that
was scheduled for removal and replacement at a 3:1 ratio.
There were no ex parte disclosures.
Chair/Nelson opened the public hearing.
Patrician Gagne and Andre Alvarez, Alvarez Design Studios, further
explained that the "junk" kitchen concept was by Italians who prepared a lot
of food and wine to not take away from space in the regular kitchen where a
lot of slow cooking and baking would normally take place.
C/Nolan asked for clarification of the rear yard setback which is called out
differently in two areas of staff's report (C-1 and C-2). PM/Gubman
responded that the rear yard setback should be 25 feet from the edge of the
buildable pad area. CDD/Fong clarified that the Hillside Ordinance requires
a 25 -foot setback.
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VC/Torng asked the applicant if he agreed with the Conditions of Approval to
which he responded affirmatively.
C/Lee asked if there were restrictions against two kitchens and CDD/Fong
stated that only "The Country Estates" and lots and homes consisting of a
minimum square footage zoned Rural Residential can have second kitchens
without calling it a "second unit" and without requiring a second review
process.
Chair/Nelson closed the public hearing
C/Nolan moved, C/Lee seconded, to approve Development Review
No. 2007-31, based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the conditions of
approval as listed within the resolution. Motion carried by the following Roll
Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Nolan, Lee, Shah, VC/Torng,
Chair/Nelson
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
8. PLANNING COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
VC/Torng complimented staff on the 4t' of July Celebration and commented on the
excellent turnout.
C/Lee welcomed PC/Laufenburger.
C/Shah welcomed PC/Laufenburger.
Chair/Nelson thanked staff for confirming the 3:1 in-kind tree replacement ratio and
that non-invasive plants were considered.
9. STAFF COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
9.1 Public Hearing dates for future projects.
CDD/Fong stated that in all likelihood the Commission would go dark on July 22,
since there were no pending items to consider and staff will confirm via email to
each Commissioner.
10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
As listed in tonight's agenda.
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ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the Planning Commission,
Chairman Nelson adjourned the regular meeting at 7:21 p.m.
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 26th day of August, 2008.
Attest:
Respectfully,ubmifted,
Nan
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