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Home My WebLink About1/22/2013MINUTES OF THE CITY • DIAMOND BAR REGULAR MEETING • THE PLANNING COMMISSIOK JANUARY 22, 2013 WTITXIIIR• • • � • Chairman Lin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Windmill Room, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: A Cal Poly Student led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Commissioners Frank Farago, Jack Shah, Tony Torng and Chairman Jimmy Lin. Absent: Vice Chairman Steve Nelson was excused. Also present: Greg Gubman, Community Development Director; Natalie Tobon, Planning Technician; and Stella Marquez, Administrative Coordinator. 2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented 4.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 13, 2012. C/Shah moved, C/Torng seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 11, 2012, as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5. OLD BUSINESS: 6. NEW BUSINESS: COMMISSIONERS COMMISSIONERS COMMISSIONERS TIF633 None None Farago, Shah, None VC/Nelson Torng, Chair/Lin 7.1 Development Review No. PL 2012-164 -- Under the authority of Diamond Bar Municipal Code Section 22.48, applicant Jack Wu and property owner Rurng Larn Duh, requested Development Review approval to construct an 11,179 square -foot new single family residence on a 1.58 gross acre (68,825 square- JANUARY 22, 2013 PAGE 2 PLANNING COMMISSION foot) lot. The subject property is zoned Rural Residential (RR) with a consistent underlying General Plan land use designation of Rural Residential. PROJECT ADDRESS 23411 Ridge Line Road Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Rurng Larn Duh 23411 Ridge Line Road Diamond Bar, CA 91765 APPLICANT: Jack Wu 10410 Lower Azusa Road #203 El Monte, CA 91731 CDD/Gubman requested that the Planning Commission continue this matter to February 12, 2013, because the applicant was unable to post the property with the public hearing notice board 10 days prior to tonight's meeting. However, the City mailed notifications to the property owners within a 1,000 foot radius of the property and individuals may have come to tonight's meeting to speak on this item. In the event that there are individuals in the audience who may wish to speak on this matter, staff recommended that the Planning Commission open the public hearing, receive testimony, and continue the matter to February 12, 2013. Chair/Lin opened the public hearing. David Ying, resident of the neighboring property at 23421 Ridgeline Road, said that not knowing the details of the design it was difficult for him to comment. However, he did review the drawings at "The Country Estates" clubhouse and he had concerns, and before making his comments he wished to hear about the project and wanted to make sure he would be invited to attend the February 12, 2013, meeting to speak. Chair/Lin advised Mr. Ying that if the Planning Commission agrees to continue the public hearing, Mr. Ying would be invited to return on February 12, 2013, to speak on this matter. Mr. Ying asked how, where and when he could review the drawings prior to February 12. Chair/Lin said that his understanding is that the construction drawing is available at City Hall and anyone is able to review the drawings at the counter. CDD/Gubman stated that the plans, as indicated in the notice that was sent out, are available at City Hall during regular business hours from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and on Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mr. Ying asked if someone knowledgeable about the drawings JANUARY 22, 2013 PAGE 3 PLANNING COMMISSIOR would be available to help him to which CDD/Gubman responded "yes." CDD/Gubman added that the City would not be sending out revised mailers. By appearing at this meeting, staff assumes that the surrounding residents who are interested in this matter have either contacted staff or are present at tonight's meeting. If not, staff's assumption is that residents have no further concerns. By being present in this chamber, the continuance to a specific date will serve as notice that the meeting would be held on February 12, if so affirmed. C/Torng moved, C/Farago seconded, to continue the public hearing for Development Review No. PL 2012-164 to February 12, 2013. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Farago, Shah, Torng, Chair/Lin NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Nelson 7.2 Development Review No. PL 2011-287 — Under the authority of Diamond Bar Municipal Code Section 22.48, applicant Robert Hsiao Shih and property owners Robert Shei and Qian Fei, requested Development approval to construct a 1,029 square foot first floor addition to an existing 2,041 square foot single family residence on a 7,728 gross square foot (0.18 acre) lot. The subject property is zoned Low Density Residential (RL) with a consistent underlying General Plan land use designation of Low Density Residential. PROJECT ADDRESS: PROPERTY OWNER 24412 Gable Court Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Robert Shei and Qian Fei 24412 Gable Court Diamond Bar, CA 91765 APPLICANT: Robert Hsiao Shih 1439 Eastleigh Avenue Hacienda Heights, CA 91745 PTfTobon presented staff's report and recommended Planning Commission approval of Development Review No. PL 2011-287, based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. Robert Hsiao Shih, applicant, explained that this is a simple addition to the rear of the house. This project was originally proposed about two years ago. A flat roof is proposed for the addition because the property owner wanted to accommodate solar panels. Because the proposed addition exceeds 1,000 square feet, Planning Commission approval is required. JANUARY 22, 2013 PAGE 4 PLANNING COMMISSION A a Chair/Lin opened the public hearing. With no one present who wished to speak on the item, Chair/Lin closed the public hearing. C/Shah asked if the back of the lot was flat or sloped. PT/Tobon responded that the rear of the property is flat. C/Farago asked if there is an Attachment #1 to which PT/Tobon responded that Attachment #1 is the resolution. Chair/Lin asked if after the addition is completed the new square footage of the house would be compatible with the rest of the neighborhood and CDD/Gubman responded that size, height, and setbacks of the proposed addition meets code which is a necessary requirement. With respect to the project fitting the character of the neighborhood, even with the addition it is within the typical size range for homes in that neighborhood. Moreover, because it is a single -story addition and it is at the rear of the house, it will riot have any noticeable effect on the character of the neighborhood. Thus, staff believes the proposed project is appropriate for the neighborhood. C/Shah moved, C/Farago seconded, to approve Development Review No. PL2011-287, 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: Farago, Shah, Torng, Chair/Lin NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Nelson PLANNING COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: C/Shah wished everyone a happy and prosperous New Year. STAFF COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 9.1 Public Hearing dates for future projects. CDD/Gubman stated that the next meeting is scheduled for February 12 with the single agenda item being the continued Development Review of 23411 Ridge Line Road. There may be one additional agenda item which has not yet been confirmed. JANUARY 22, 2013 PAGE 5 PLANNING COMMISSIOR, CDD/Gubman highlighted the Side D Park Design Workshop scheduled for Saturday, January 26 at Castle Rock Elementary School which is part of the implementation of the Site D Specific Plan where the developer is obligated to provide the community with a two -acre neighborhood park. As a part of this obligation, the developer is required to perform this public outreach in the form of a workshop in order to listen to the residents and strive to meet their wishes for the amenities in the park. This is also a good indication that the developer, Lennar Homes, which is in escrow to purchase the property for nearly $40 million, is moving forward to develop the project. The workshop for this neighborhood park will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is intended to involve the neighborhood in the southwestern part of the City. C/Shah asked if there had been any progress on the Ralphs property and CDD/Gubman said there should be a public announcement in the near future on the major grocery tenant that will be moving into the space. 10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: As listed in tonight's agenda. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the Planning Commission, Chairman Lin adjourned the regular meeting at 7:26 p.m. The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 12th day of February, 2013. Attest: Respectfully Submitted, Greg Gubman Community Development Director Jimmy Lrr�, Chair n