HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/26/2008MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
AUGUST 26, 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 Lee led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Kwang Ho Lee, Kathleen Nolan, Jack
Shah, Chairman Steve Nelson.
Absent: Vice Chairman Tony Torng was excused.
Also present: Nancy Fong, Community Development Director; Greg
Gubman, Planning Manager; David Alvarez, Assistant Planner; and Anthony
Santos, Management Analyst.
2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
4.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 8, 2008.
C/Nolan moved, C/Shah seconded to approve Consent Calendar Item 4.1 as
presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS
NOES: COMMISSIONERS
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS
Nolan, Shah, Lee, Chair/Nelson
None
VC/Torng
4.2 Acquisition of Property — Under the authority of Government Code
Section 65402, a request to determine the City's acquisition of approximately
0.36 acres of land located at the southeast corner of Washington Street and
Lincoln Avenue is in conformance with the General Plan - APN: 8719-101-
14 and 15.
Chair/Nelson felt that residents would not object to another park. He asked if
the site was a possible cell site and if so, would the residents be so
informed? CDD/Fong responded that it was a fair question and the answer
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was unknown at this time because the City is not aware of whether a vendor
would approach the City with a cell site proposal. Chair/Nelson said he
would prefer to let the residents know up front.
C/Nolan asked if the City actively pursued vendors to cover inadequate cell
site service. CDD/Fong responded no, that cell sites were market-driven.
The City looks at leasing public facilities for additional revenue to pay for
park maintenance. However, the City does not rely on that revenue.
CDD/Fong said she would pass these comments on to the Community
Services Department to inform and educate residents during their
neighborhood meetings, that there is a possibility that vendors may wish to
place a cell site on the property.
CDD/Fong responded to C/Lee that the site is located across from the mobile
home park on Washington Street.
C/Lee moved, C/Nolan seconded, to approve Consent Calendar Item 4.2.
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5. OLD BUSINESS:
6.
7.
NEW BUSINESS:
COMMISSIONERS
COMMISSIONERS
COMMISSIONERS
None
None
Lee, Nolan, Shah,
Chair/Nelson
None
V/C Torng
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 June 29,
2005, and was granted a one year extension on July 10, 2007. The
approved residence is 3,631 square feet in area with attached garages
totaling 4,297 square feet on a 13,330 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.
(Adjourned from August 12, 2008)
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PROJECT ADDRESS:
PROPERTY OWNER/
APPLICANT:
1198 Chisolm Trail
(Tract 37873, Lot 14; APN 8717-026-013)
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Mitchell Won
1198 Chisolm Trail
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
AP/Alvarez presented staffs report and recommended Planning Commission
approval of a one-year time extension for Development Review No. 2005-14,
based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the conditions of approval as
listed within the resolution.
Chair/Nelson opened the Public Hearing.
Mitchell Won said he had been trying to complete this project for the past
three years. The problem with the fault line on his property has made this
project very difficult. Finally, the grading plan is currently under review by
staff. He asked for consideration of a one-year extension so that he could
complete his dream home.
Chair/Nelson closed the Public Hearing.
C/Nolan moved, C/Shah seconded, to approve Development Review
No. 2005-14. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS
NOES: COMMISSIONERS
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS
Nolan, Shah, Lee, Chair/Nelson
None
VC/Torng
PLANNING COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
C/Shah, C/Lee, C/Nolan and Chair/Nelson wished VC/Torng a speedy and full
recovery and hoped he would soon return to his position with the Commission.
STAFF COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
9.1 Public Hearing dates for future projects.
CDD/Fong reported that the City obtained subscriptions to the Planning
Commissioners Journal for the Commissioners and hoped that the shared
information would be helpful and enjoyable reading.
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September 11 is Diamond Bar Day at the Fair and if Commissioners want to
attend the luncheon they are requested to make reservations using the
invitation distributed to the Commission.
10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
As listed in tonight's agenda. CDD/Fong stated that due to lack of quorum there
would not be a September 2 City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the Planning Commission,
Chairman Nelson adjourned the regular meeting at 7:20 p.m.
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 9th day of September, 2008.
Attest:
Respectfully Submitted,