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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5/26/2009MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 26, 2009 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Torng called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management District/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Nolan led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Kwang Ho Lee, Kathy Nolan Vice Chairman Steve Nelson, Chairman Tony Torng. Absent: Commissioner Jack Shah was excused. Also present: Greg Gubman, Acting Community Development Director and Stella Marquez, Senior Administrative Assistant. 2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented. 4 CONSENT CALENDAR: 4.1.1 Study Session Minutes of April 28, 2009 VC/Nelson moved, C/Nolan seconded, to approve the Study Session Minutes of April 28, 2009 as corrected. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Nolan, VC/Nelson, Chair/Torng NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Lee ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Shah 4.1.2 Regular Meeting of May 12, 2009 C/Lee moved, C/Nolan seconded, to approve the May 12 Regular Meeting Minutes as corrected. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: MAY 26, 2009 PAGE 2 PLANNING COMMISSION AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5. OLD BUSINESS: 6. NEW BUSINESS: COMMISSIONERS COMMISSIONERS COMMISSIONERS None Lee, Nolan, VC/Nelson, Chair/Torng None Shah 6.1 Review of Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) — Conformity with the General Plan. ACDD/Gubman presented staff's report and recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2009-09 finding the proposed Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Improvement Program in conformance with the General Plan. C/Nolan asked if the repair to the vandalism that occurred in Sycamore Canyon Park was a part of this proposal. ACDD/Gubman responded that the work was not a capital improvement and the judicial court will determine restitution. VC/Nelson asked if the staff had set priorities for the order in which these improvements would be made. ACDD/Gubman said he did not see any prioritization. There is funding available for all of the projects in the coming year. VC/Nelson asked if the projects would begin immediately or be phased to which ACDD/Gubman responded that the sewer improvement plan and slurry seal programs are scheduled. There is funding available for planning efforts only for the Washington Street Park. ACDD/Gubman also responded that the City Council reviews the budget and prioritizes projects. VC/Nelson asked if ACDD/Gubman agreed with the Council's schedule. VC/Nelson wondered if there was any attempt to prioritize these improvements to determine when these things could happen within a year's timeframe. ACDD/Gubman said he was sure there was an attempt to prioritize these items and it is outside of the purview of what he is presenting to the Commission so he is not prepared or qualified to answer the question but would be more than happy to consult with Public Works and Community Services staff to get a better answer for VC/Nelson. VC/Nelson said he did not need an answer but wanted assurance that if ACDD/Gubman saw that there was a public need for a particular project that he would pass that MAY 26, 2009 . PAGE 3 PLANNING COMMISSION information on to the individuals who are scheduling the projects. ACDD/Gubman said that his role in capital improvements does not rise to that level of involvement. However, he would take VC/Nelson's input as a vote of confidence that he could advocate for additional involvement in the City's planning effort. C/Nolan asked if every project contained in last year's budget was completed. ACDD/Gubman said there were some carryover projects from last year that are left to be completed. His understanding is that planned phases were completed. Chair/Torng commented that the Chino Hills Parkway rehab project was at the city limits of Diamond Bar. He asked how many people would use the parkway. ACDD/Gubman said he did not know the particulars of the proposed project. Chair/Torng felt the usage was minimal compared to the cost of the project. Chair/Torng asked for an explanation of the last column of the table. VC/Nelson said that to Chair/Torng's point, the total expenditure column was not necessary. There was no one present who wished to speak on this matter. C/Nolan moved, C/Lee seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2009-09 finding the proposed Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Improvement Program in conformance with the General Plan. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Lee, Nolan, VC/Nelson, Chair/Torng NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Shah 7. PLANNING COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: C/Nolan asked if there was movement on the space next to Chili's. ACDD/Gubman responded that the owner was in the process of seeking a tenant after Starbucks, Panda Express and a bank dropped out. The City is working with the owner to help improve visibility via signage along the surface streets to make the pad more enticing to potential builders. VC/Nelson asked if there was any activity on the old Krikorian theater space. ACDD/Gubman said he met with the property owners last week and was told that MAY 26, 2009 PAGE 4 PLANNING COMMISSION they are having trouble finding a tenant for the space. The owners are considering demolishing the current structure and building in-line retail space in its place. 9. STAFF COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 9.1 Public Hearing dates for future projects. ACDD/Gubman responded to Chair/Torng that a public comment period is currently open for the planning for the eastbound SR60/Grand Avenue off ramp for the proposed stadium project. The City will be forwarding its comments regarding the issues regarding the design studies and environmental review such as protecting the Honda property. The City is also putting Caltrans and the City of Industry on notice that it is interested in finding a location along that stretch of the freeway frontage for a community message board for Diamond Bar businesses. ACDD/Gubman advised the Planning Commission that the only item scheduled for June 9 is the Study Session on how to read an EIR. 10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: As listed in tonight's agenda. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the Planning Commission, Chairman Torng adjourned the regular meeting at 7:25 p.m. The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 23rd day of June, 2009. Attest: Respectfully Submitted, Greg Gubman Acting Community Development Director Tony Torng, Chairman