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Home My WebLink About06/22/2004CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, June 22, 2004 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m. Resolution No. 2004-22 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 1. ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Chairman Dan Nolan, Vice -Chairman Jack Tanaka, Ruth M. Low, Joe McManus, Steve Tye 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: June 8, 2004. 5. OLD BUSINESS: None 6. NEW BUSINESS: None 7. PUBLIC HEARING(S): 7.1 Development Review No. 2003-27/Tree Permit No. 2003-08 (pursuant to Code Sections 22.48.020.(a)(1),22.38.070 and 22.38.130)is a request to demolish an existing one story single-family residence of approximately 4,000 square feet including a two car garage and construct a three story single-family residence with two four -car garage (attached and detached), guest unit above the detached garage, pool house, patio covers, veranda and balconies totaling to approximately 11,504 square feet. The request also includes a series of retaining walls within the front, side and rear yards with a maximum exposed JUNE 22, 2004 PAGE 2 PLANNING COMMISSION height of six feet, and tennis court and pool/spa within the rear yard. The Tree Permit is related to the removal/replacement/protection of walnut trees. Project Address: 3015 Wagon Train Lane (Tract 30289, Lot 19) Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Property Owner Ben Yi lyun Yi 21887 Golden Canyon Dr. Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Applicant: Mr. Nick C. Kuik 11232 Hoyter Ave. Culver City, CA 90230 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. 2003-02/Tree Permit No. 2003-08, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the draft resolution. 7.2 General Plan Amendment No. 2004-01 is a request, pursuant to the Government Code and Chapter 22.70 of the Development Code, to change the General Plan Land Use designation from Planning Area-3/Specific Plan/ Professional Office to Planning Area-3/Specific Plan/High Density Residential (maximum 20 dwelling units per acre) for a 14 acre previously graded portion of an approximately 43 -acre site located on Grand Avenue in the City of Diamond Bar and identified as Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 8293-045-004 and 8293-045-005. Zone Change No. 20x14-02 is a request, pursuant to the Government Code and Chapters 22.12, 22.60 and 22.70 of the Development Code, to amend the Zoning Map from the existing, CM -PD -BE (Commercial Manufacturing -Planned Development -Billboard Exclusion), C-3 BE (Unlimited Commercial -Billboard Exclusion) and R-4 (High Density Residential) zoning districts to the proposed SP (Specific Plan) zoning district, incorporating a sub -area of RH (High Density Residential), OS (Open Space) and C-3 (Regional Commercial) zoning districts. Property under consideration is identified as approximately 70 -acre site comprised of Assessor's Parcel Numbers 8293-045-004, 8293-045-005, 8293-045-006, 8293-045-007, 8293-045-008, and 8293-045-009 and generally located at the southeast corner of Grand Avenue and Golden Springs Drive in the City of Diamond Bar. JUNE 22, 2004 PAGE 3 PLANNING COMMISSION Specific Plan No. 2004-01 is proposed for the sub -area identified in the General Plan as Planning Area 3. The Specific Plan is a request, pursuant to the Government Code Section 65450 et seq. and Chapters 22.12 and 22.60 of the Development Code, to consider the "Diamond Bar Village Specific Plan" which proposes to establish the type, amount, development standards, and mixture of land uses for an approximately 70 -acre site comprised of Assessor's Parcel Numbers 8293-045-004, 8293-045-005, 8293-045-006, 8293-045-007, 8293-045-008, and 8293-045-009 and generally located at the southeast corner of Grand Avenue and Golden Springs Drive, in the City of Diamond Bar. Development Agreement No. 2004-01 is a request, pursuant to the Government Code Section 65864, et seq. and Chapter 22.62 of the Development Code, for the purpose of establishing an agreement between the City and the developer setting forth the obligations and benefits to the City and developer. Project Location: Assessors Parcel Numbers - 8293-045-004, 8293-045-005, 8293-045-006, 8293-045-007, 8293-045-008, and 8293-045-009. A site comprised of approximately 70 -acres generally located at the southeast corner of Grand Avenue and Golden Springs Drive, City of Diamond Bar. The properties are presently comprised of vacant land, a church, a paved parking area, and a private recreational facility. Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Property Owner: Assessors Parcel Numbers - 8293-045-004 and 8293-045- 005 are owned by Inter Community Health Services, Inc. (aka Citrus Valley Health Partners), 210 1N. San Bernardino Road, Covina, CA 91723. Assessors Parcel Numbers - 8293-045-006, 8293-045-007, 8293-045-008, and 8293-045- 009 are owned by Hidden Manna Corporation, 22324 Golden Springs Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765. Applicant: Lewis -Diamond Bar, LLC, 1156 N. Mountain Avenue, Upland, CA 91786 Environmental Determination: Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and Section 15164 et seq., Title 14, Chapter 3, California Code of Regulations, an Addendum to the previously certified Medical Plaza Final Environmental Impact Report, SCH No. 91121027 (Planning Commission Resolution No. 93-11 and to the previously certified Diamond Bar Economic: Revitalization Area Final Environmental Impact Report, JUNE 22, 2004 8. 9. 10. PAGE 4 PLANNING COMMISSION SCH No. 96111047 (City Council Resolution No. 97-51) has been prepared by the City. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council of General Plan Amendment No. 2004-01, Zone Change No. 2004-02, Specific Plan No. 2004-01, Development Agreement No. 2004-01, and the Addendum, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the draft resolutions. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: STAFF COMMENTS / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 9.1 Public Hearing dates for future projects. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING: CITY COUNCIL MEETING: CONCERTS IN THE PARK Thursday, June 24, 2004 - 7:00 p.m. Government Center/ SCAQMD Hearing Board Room 21865 Copley Drive Tuesday, June 29, 2004 - 7:30 p.m. Government Center/SCAQMD - Auditorium 21865 Copley Drive Every Wednesday - June 30 through August 11, 2004 - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Sycamore Canyon Park 22930 Golden Springs Drive (June 30 - "Jumpin' Joz Band') 4th of JULY BLAST CONCERT Sunday, July 4, 2004 - 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. AND FIREWORKS SHOW: Sycamore Canyon Park 22930 Golden Springs Drive ("Gregg Young and the 2nd Street Band" & "Hot August Night" - Tribute to Neil Diamond) 4th of JULY HOLIDAY: Monday, July 5, 2004 - City Offices will be closed in observance of the holiday. Offices will re -open Tuesday, July 6, 2004 JUNE 22, 2004 CITY COUNCIL MEETING TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW MEETING: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: 11. ADJOURNMENT: PAGE 5 PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, July 6, 2004 - 6:30 p.m. Government Center/SCAQMD - Auditorium 21865 Copley Drive Thursday, July 8, 2004 - 7:00 p.m. Government Center/SCAQMD Hearing Board Room 21865 Copley Drive Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 6:00 p.m. Government Center/SCAQMD - Auditorium 21865 Copley Drive Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 7:00 p.m. Government Center/SCAQMD - Auditorium 21865 Copley Drive