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Home My WebLink About02/10/2004CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, February 10, 2004 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Next Resolution No. 2004-07 ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Chairman Steve Tye, Vice -Chairman Dan Nolan, Steve Nelson, Jack Tanaka, and Osman Wei 2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: This is the time and place for the general public to address the members of the Planning Commission on any item that is within their jurisdiction, allowing the public an opportunity to speak on non-public hearing and non -agenda items. Please complete a Speaker's Card for the recording Secretary (Completion of this form is voluntary.) There is a five-minute maximum time limit when addressing the Planninq Commission 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chairman 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following items listed on the consent calendar are considered routine and are approved by a single motion. Consent calendar items may be removed from the agenda by request of the Commission only: 4.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting: January 27, 2004. 5. OLD BUSINESS: None. 6. NEW BUSINESS: 6.1 Government Code Section 65402 - Resolution of the Planning Commission finding that the sale of surplus school district property is in conformance with the General Plan (GC §65402.) 7. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING(S): 7.1 Development Review No 2003-09/Tree Permit 200310(pursuant to Code Sections 22.48.020.A.1/22.38) is a request to construct a two story, single family residence with basement, including balconies, porch, deck and two attached two FEBRUARY 10, 2004 PAGE 2 PLANNING COMMISSION car garages totaling approximately 15,930 gross square feet. Additionally, a request to encroach upon the 10 foot protective drip line and canopy of a mature oak tree and reduce the crown of the oak tree by approximately 30 percent. (Continued from January 13, 2004) Project Address: 3131 Steeplechase Lane Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Property Owner: Polly Wu 1,326 Golden Coast Lane Rowland Heights, CA 91748 Applicant: Simon Shum & Manolo Manalo/S&W Development 20272 Carrey Road Walnut, CA 91789 Environmental Determination: Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has determined that this project is within the scope of the previously certified Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 95-2 for Parcel Map No. 23382 according to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (C:EQA) and guidelines promulgated there under, Section 15162(a) of Article 11 of the California Code of Regulation. No further environmental review is necessary. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue the public hearing for Development Review No. 2003-09 and Tree Permit No. 2003-09 to April 27, 2004. 7.2 Development Review No. 2003-11/Minor Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-09 (pursuant to Code Section 22.48.020.(a)(1)) is a request to construct second story addition of approximately 2,100 square feet including deck and balcony to an existing one-story single-family residence of approximately 1,774 square feet including the two car garage. The request also includes a Minor Conditional Use Permit due to the legal non -conforming existing side yard setbacks. (Continued from January 27, 2004) Project Address: 23831 Twin Pines Lane (Tract 27530, Lot 116) Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Property Owners: Mr. Rene Sanchez 23831 Twin Pines Lane Diamond Bar, CA 91765 FEBRUARY 10, 2004 PAGE 3 PLANNING COMMISSION Applicant: Mr. Ramon Gallardo 3317 Beverly Blvd., #108 Montebello, CA 90640 Environmental Determination: Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15301(e) (1), the City has determined that this project is categorically exempt. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development Review No. 2003-11/Minor Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-09, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the draft resolution. 8. PUBLIC HEARING(S): 8.1 Development Review No. 2003-26/Minor Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-14/ Tree Permit No. 2003-11(pursuant to Code Sections 22.48.020. (a)(1)) (3)/22.52.020. (2)/22.38.020.)is a request to construct a two-story accessory structure within the rear yard to be utilized as a three car garage and recreation room totaling to approximately 1,157 square feet with a bridge/walkway connecting the proposed structure to the main residence. The request includes: a retaining wall with a maximum exposed height of four feet to create the driveway pad to the proposed garage; and converting the existing garage to approximately 560 square feet of livable area. Development Review is an architectural/design review and also required because the proposed project is on a descending slope abutting a public street. Minor Conditional Use Permit is for a proposed driveway width wider than allowed by code. Tree Permit is required for the removal/replacement of a California pepper tree. Project Address: 27,159 Steeplechase Lane Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Property Owner: Mr. Hong Dong 27;59 Steeplechase Lane Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Applicant: Ms. Daphne Fan, I.C. & Q. Design & Development, Inc. 13501 Tracy St. #B Baldwin Park, CA 91706 Environmental Determination: Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15301(e) (2), the City has determined that this project is categorically exempt. FEBRUARY 10, 2004 PAGE 4 PLANNING COMMISSION Recommendation: .Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development Review No. 2003-26/Minor Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-14/Tree Permit No. 2003-11, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the draft resolution. 8.2 Development Review No. 2004-02/Minor Variance No. 2003-14/Tree Permit No. 2003-09 (pursuant to Code Sections 22.48.020. (a)(1))/22.52.020. (2)/22.38.020.) is a request to construct a two story plus a basement single family residence with a six car garage (three tandem spaces) balconies, front porch totaling to approximately 9,397 square feet. The request includes rear, side and front yard retaining walls/walls not to exceed an exposed height of six feet. Development Review is an architectural/design review. Minor Variance is related to a 20 percent reduction of the required 30 foot front yard setback. Tree Permit is related to the removal/rep lace ment/p rotection of specific tree species as described in the City's Development Code. Project Address: 22607 Ridgeline Road Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Property Owner/ Mr. An Chi Lin Applicant: 1357 W. Alhambra Road San Gabriel, CA 91775 Environmental Determination: Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15303(a), the City has determined that this project is categorically exempt. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development Review No. 2004-02/Minor Variance No. 2003-14/Tree Permit No. 2003-09, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the draft resolution. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 10. STAFF COMMENTS / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 10.1 Public Hearing dates for future projects. 11. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: TRAFFIC AND Thursday, February 12, 2004 — 7:00 p.m. TRANSPORTATION Government Ctr/AQMD Hearing Board Room COMMISSION MEETING: 21865 E. Copley Drive FEBRUARY 10, 2004 PAGE 5 PLANNING COMMISSION PRESIDENT'S DAY: Monday, February 16, 2004 - In observance of the holiday, City offices will be closed and will reopen on Tuesday, February 17, 2004. CITY COUNCIL MEETING ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW MEETING: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING: 12. ADJOURNMENT: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 6:30 p.m. Government Center/AQMD Auditorium 21865 E. Copley Drive Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 6:00 p.m. Government Center/SCAQMD Auditorium 21865 E. Copley Drive Tuesday, February 24, 2004- 7:00 p.m. Government Center/SCAQMD Auditorium 21865 E. Copley Drive Thursday, February 26, 2004 - 7:00 p.m. Government Ctr/AQMD Hearing Board Room 21865 E. Copley Drive