HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/9/2008MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Nelson 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,
CA 91765.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Shah 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 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 August 26, 2008.
C/Lee moved, C/Shah seconded to approve Consent Calendar Item 4.1 as
presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Lee, Shah, Nolan, Chair/Nelson
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Torng
5. OLD BUSINESS: None.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.1 Street Vacation — A request to determine the vacation of approximately 214
linear feet at the end of Via Sorella Street is in conformance with the General
Plan.
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PROJECT ADDRESS
APPLICANT:
PLANNING COMMISSION
Via Sorella Street
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
City of Diamond Bar
CDD/Fong presented staff's report and recommended that the Planning
Commission make the determination that the vacation of 214 linear feet at
the end of Via Sorella Street is in conformance with the General Plan.
C/Shah moved, C/Nolan seconded, to adopt a Resolution finding that the
vacation of 214 linear feet at the end of Via Sorella Street was in
conformance with the General Plan. Motion carried by the following Roll Call
vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Lee, Nolan, Shah, Chair/Nelson
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Torng
7. PUBLIC HEARING:
7.1 Development Review No. 2008-06 and Minor Conditional Use Permit
No. 2008-04 — Under the authority of the Diamond Bar Municipal Code
Sections 22.48 and 22.56, the applicant submitted a request to construct an
addition of 2,141 square feet to an existing 1,476 square foot Single Family
Residence on an existing 9,869 square foot, R1-8000 zoned parcel with a
consistent underlying General Plan Land Use designation of Low -Medium
Density Residential (RLM), in conjunction with Minor Conditional Use Permit
No. 2008-04 for the continuation of a nonconforming side yard setback.
PROJECT ADDRESS: 469 Rock River Road
(Tract 28058, Lot 22; APN 8718-027-007)
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNER: Juan Conde
469 Rock River Road
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
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PLANNING COMMISSION
APPLICANT: Nathan Jones
Capital Construction
29031 Lakehurst Ct
Romoland, CA 92585
AP/Alvarez presented staffs report and recommended Planning Commission
approval of Development Review No. 2008-06 and Minor Conditional Use
Permit No. 2008-04, based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the
conditions of approval as listed within the resolution.
C/Nolan asked why staff asked for removal of the wet bar and AP/Alvarez
responded that it was not permitted under the City's Development Code.
There were no ex parte disclosures.
Chair/Nelson opened the public hearing.
Nathan Jones, project contractor and Juan Conde indicated they were
present to answer questions regarding the project.
Chair/Nelson closed the public hearing.
C/Nolan moved, C/Lee seconded, to approve Development Review
No. 2008-06 and Minor Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-04, 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
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS
Nolan, Lee, Shah, Chair/Nelson
None
VC/Torng
8. PLANNING COMMISSIONER COMMENTSIINFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
Chair/Nelson asked when Grand Avenue street improvements would be completed
and CDD/Fong said she would check with PWD/Liu and email Chair/Nelson.
Chair/Nelson asked if the Diamond Bar improvements were coordinated with Chino
Hills and whether grant funds were used. CDD/Fong said she believed each City
received grant funds to complete what is known as Phase 111.
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C/Shah stated that to his knowledge the City of Industry wants Grand Avenue
widened to four lanes in each direction and it is not likely to happen in Diamond Bar.
Chair/Nelson felt it was City of Industry's objective to widen Grand Avenue due to
the new stadium. CDD/Fong responded to Chair/Nelson that staff is in receipt of
Industry's EIR and it is being reviewed by staff and the City's consultants. The EIR
is on the City's website. Responses must be received prior to October 17, 2008.
9. STAFF COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
9.1 Public Hearing dates for future projects.
CDD/Fong reported that VC/Torng is improving and says he plans to attend
the next meeting. CDD/Fong stated that the City Council adopted an
urgency ordinance to prohibit group homes effective on the date of adoption.
What this means is that there will be no new group homes in the City until the
City can determine what new regulations will be considered.
10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
As listed in tonight's agenda.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the Planning Commission,
Chairman Nelson adjourned the regular meeting at 7:27 p.m.
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 23rd day of September , 2008.
Attest:
Respectfully Submitted,
.Greg Gubman, Planning Manager
a[e., ,�,
teve Nelson, Chairman