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March 14, 2006
7:00 PNM.
South Coast Air Quality Management District
'Government Center Building - Auditorium
21865 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA
Chairman
Joe McManus
Commissioner
Ron Everett
Commissioner
Kwang Ho L a
Commissioner
Steve •
Commissioner
Tony Torng
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CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
Next Resolution No. 2006-11
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE FOR PLANNING COMMISSIONERS,
ADMINISTERED BY TOMMYE CRIBBINS, CITY CLERK.
2. ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Chairman Joe McManus; Ron Everett;
Kwang Ho Lee; Steve Nelson; Tony Torng.
3. REORGANIZATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION. Selection of Chairman and
Vice-Chairma'n.
4. 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
Speakers Card for the recording Secretary(Completion of this form is voluntary.)
There is a five-minute maximum time limit when addressing the Planning Commission.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chairman
6. 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.
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting: February 28, 2006.
7. OLD BUSINESS: None
8. NEW BUSINESS: None
9. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING(S):
9.1 Development Review No. 2005-31!Minor Conditional Use Permit
No. 2006-03 — In accordance to Code Sections 22.48 and 22.56, this is a
request to construct a new three-story single family dwelling of approximately
9,288 square feet (including porches, balconies, covered patios, swimming
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pool, tennis court and an attached six car garage) on an existing vacant 1.68
acre parcel in the R1 20,000 zone with a consistent underlying General Plan
Land Use designation of Rural Residential. The applicant also request approval
of a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow a driveway width greater than
fourteen (14) feet at the street property line. (Continued from February 28,
2006)
Project Address: 2502 Razzak Circle
(Lot 181, Tract 30578; APN 8713-009-066)
Property Owner: Mr. & Mrs. Wasif Siddique
11076 Venture Drive
Mira Loma, CA 91752
Applicant: Mr. Bob Larivee
17 Rue Du Chateau
Aliso Viejo., CA 92656
Environmental Determination: This project has been reviewed for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 'Based on
that assessment, the City has determined the project to be Categorically
Exempt under Article 19 Section 15303 Class 3 (a) of the State CEQA
Guidelines. No further environmental assessment is necessary.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission close the
public hearing. The project will be re -advertised for a future hearing date.
PUBLIC HEARING(S):
10.1 Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-01 - originally approved on May 27, 2003, to
allow for the operation of a restaurant and bar with entertainment
(i.e., entertainment shall only include a jazz band, guitarist and pianist on a
small stage within the bar; and a DJ with dancing for banquets and private
parties held within the banquet room) at the location referenced below.
Condition No. 5(o) of the Conditional Use Permit requires that the City
periodically review the operation to assure compliance with conditions of
approval and to consider whether to modify, add conditions as necessary, or
revoke the permit.
Project Address: 245 Gentle Springs Lane (Scribbles Grill & Restaurant)
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Property Owner: Mr. P.N. Patel, Ratan Hospitality, LLC
1205 W. Sierra Madre Avenue
Glendora, CA 91765
Applicant: Mr. Raj Astavakra
6226 N. Calera Avenue
Azusa, CA 91702
Municipal Code Authority: Diamond Bar Municipal Code Section 22.76.020
authorizes the' City to schedule a public hearing before the Planning
Commission to consider modification or. revocation of the Conditional Use
Permit.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue
the public hearing to April 11, 2006, as requested by the owner of Scribbles
Grille & Restaurant due to that he will be out of the country from March 13,
2006, through April 4, 2006.
11 PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS I INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
12. STAFF COMMENTS / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
12.1 Project Status Report.
12.1 Public Hearing dates for future projects.
13. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
PUBLIC WOR.S
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING:
PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION MEETING:
14. ADJOURNMENT:
Tuesday, March 21, 2006 - 6:30 p.m.
SCAQMD/Government Center Auditorium
21865 Copley Drive
Thursday, April 13, 2006 — 7:00 p.m.
SCAQMD/Government Center Hearing
Board Room — 21865 Copley Drive
Tuesday, - March 28, 2006 — 7:00 p.m.
SCAQMD/Government Center Auditorium
21865 Copley Drive
Thursday, March 23, 2006
SCAQMD/Government Center Hearing
Board Room — 21865 Copley Drive
MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'
FEBRUARY 28, 2006
CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Chairman Low called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality
Management District/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar,
California 91765.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Torng led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Kwang Ho Lee, Dan Nolan, Tony Torng,
Vice -Chairman Ruth Low.
Absent: Chairman Joe McManus was excused.
Also present: Nancy Fong, Interim Community Development Director; Gregg
Kovacevich, Assistant City Attorney; Ann Lungu, Associate
Planner; Linda Smith, Development Services Associate and
Stella Marquez, Senior Administrative Assistant.
2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None Offered.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As Presented.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
4.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 14, 2006.
C/Nolan moved, C/Lee seconded, to approve the minutes of February 14,
2006 as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT
5. OLD BUSINESS:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
None
6. NEW BUSINESS: None
Nolan, Lee, Torng, VC/Low
None
Chair/McManus
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7.1 Development Review No. 2005-31 and Minor Conditional Use Permit
No. 2006-03 — In accordance with Code Sections 22.48 and 22.56, this was
a request to construct a new three-story single family dwelling of
approximately 9,288 square feet (including porches, balconies, covered
patios, swimming pool, tennis court and an attached six car garage) on an
existing vacant 1.68 acre parcel in the R1 20,000 zone with a consistent
underlying General Plan Land Use designation of Rural Residential. The
applicant also requested approval of a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow
a driveway width greater than fourteen (14) feet at the street property line.
(Continued-from-February-l�-4-i-2006)-
Project Address: 2502 Razzak Circle (Lot 181, Tract 30578
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Property Owner: Mr. And Mrs. Wasif Siddique
11076 Venture Drive
Mira Loma, CA 91752
Applicant: Bob Larivee
17 Rue Du Chateau
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
ICDD/Fong stated that once again the applicant failed to produce the
necessary plans to allow staff the opportunity to forward this item to the
Planning Commission and according to the city attorney this would be the
last continuance allowed. If the plans are not received, this item will be
pulled from future agendas and staff will re -advertise the public hearing as
appropriate.
C/Torng moved, C/Nolan seconded to continue this matter to March 14,
2006. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Torng, Nolan, Lee, VC/Low
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners:. Chair/McManus
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8.1 Development Review No. 2006-06 — In accordance with Code
Section 22.48, this was a request to construct a three story single-family
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residence of approximately 7,360 gross square feet including the three car
garage, Porte Cochere, terraces, balconies and deck. The request also
included a play court, swimming pool/spa, and retaining walls with a
maximum exposed height of eight feet.
Project Address:
Property Owner/
Applicant:
24141 Lodge Pole Road
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Mr. and Mrs. Juzer Jangbarwala
1441 Autumn Hill Lane
Chino Hills, CA 91709
DSA/Smith presented staff s report and recommended Planning Commission
approval of Development Review No. 2005-06, Findings of Fact, and
conditions of approval as listed within the resolution.
VC/Low asked if the covenant regarding the sewer would be attached to the
draft resolution and DSA/Smith responded that it was a separate document
that came from the Public Works prior to issuance of the building permit.
VC/Low said it was nice to see a house within "The Country Estates" being
presented without any Variances and Conditional Use Permits.
VC/Low opened the public hearing.
With no one present who wished to speak on this item, VC/Low closed the
public hearing.
C/Nolan moved, C/Torng seconded to approve Development Review No.
2006-06, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the
resolution. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Nolan, Torng, Lee, VC/Low
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Chair/McManus
8.2 Development Review No. 2006-04, Minor Conditional Use Permit
No. 2006-01 and Minor Variance No. 2006-01 = In accordance with Code
sections 22.48, 22.52, 22.56 and 22.68, this was a request to remodel and
construct an approximate 1,683 gross square foot addition including porch,
balcony/patio cover, storage room and garage to an existing 2,577 livable
square foot two story single-family residence. A Minor Conditional Use
Permit approval permits the continuation of legal non -conforming front and
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side yard setbacks. The Minor Variance approval permits a decrease of the
required. setback/yard area for this irregularly shaped lot.
Project Address: 22088 Cedardale Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Property Owner: Dr. Jacob Said
22088 Cedardale Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Applicant: Khanjian Agop
2721 N-. Michigan Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91106
DSA/Smith presented stafrs report and recommended Planning Commission
approval of Development Review No. 2006-04, Minor Conditional Use Permit
No. 2006-01 and Minor Variance No. 2006-01, Findings of Fact, and
conditions of approval as listed within the resolution.
VC/Low asked if the material colors shown on the renderings were accurate
for the remodel and DSA/Smith responded that they were accurate.
C/Torng asked DSA/Smith to point out the location of the three-foot minor
variance because he visited the site and felt that it was very tight. DSA/Smith
showed C/Torng the area on the map and pointed out the location of the
building and the variance in relationship to the lot. She also explained the
setbacks that Diamond Bar inherited from Los Angeles County as they
related to the current setback requirements. C/Torng hoped the applicant
could improve his front views.
VC/Low felt that the large amount of landscape materials tended to make the
lot look more crowded than it would normally appear.
C/Nolan felt that a four -foot section out of 55feet was not unreasonable. The
legal non -conforming is compelling because the house was originally built
within the Los Angeles County Code and a new property owner should
probably not be held to the new standards.
VC/Low opened the public hearing.
With no one present who wished to speak on this item, VC/Low closed the
public hearing.
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C/Lee moved, C/Nolan seconded, to approve Development Review
No. 2006-04, Minor Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-01 and Minor Variance
No. 2006-01, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the
draft resolution.
AYES: Commissioners: Lee, Nolan, Torng, VC/Low
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Chair/McManus
8.3 Development Review No. 2006-03 — In accordance with Code
Section 22.48.020(a) this was a request to construct a two-story office
building of approximately 25,000 square feet on a vacant lot within the
Gateway Corporate Center.
Project Address:
Property Owner/
Applicant:'
21671 E. Gateway Center Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Dr. Acbar Omar
222 N. Sunset Avenue
West Covina, CA 91790
AssocP/Lungu presented staffs report and recommended Planning
Commission approval of Development Review No. 2006-03 and Negative
Declaration No. 2006-01, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as
listed within the resolution.
AssocP/Lunqu responded to C/Torng that the applicant met the traffic study
requirements prior to issuance of the permits. C/Torng asked if there was a
requirement for a contribution to art and AssocP/Lungu responded not at this
time.
AssocP/Lungu confirmed to VC/Low that this application was completely
revised as of the January 20, 2006, submission.
C/Torng asked whether it was a two or three story building and ICDD/Fong
responded that it was a two-story office building. Because the building is
situated on a slope and caissons are being used to build up the foundation it
appears taller than other two-story buildings.
ICDD/Fong responded to C/Lee that the EIR was done underthe auspices of
the Gateway Master Plan that was approved by the County. The use is
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allowed and a pad was provided in the plan. Accordingly, this is a Design
Review of an office building within the Gateway Master Plan.
C/Lee said he received this package on Friday, and that it was a large project
and he felt he had not had sufficient time for review. ICDD/Fong responded
to C/Lee that the Planning Commission approved this project in 2002. The
reason the applicant came back to the Commission was that he was not
vested into the project because they had not started construction. According
to the city attorney the applicant must reapply. Since the project was
previously approved staff did not tell the applicant to redesign the entire
project so it is staffs objective to make certain that the current plans are
consistent -with the -previous-approval-and-the-conditions-of approval.-
AssocP/Lungu responded to VC/Low that there were no substantial or
material changes from the prior submission.
Dr. Omar stated that his project was approved and all of the permits were
pulled. The entitlement required that sufficient grading should have been
done. He misunderstood the amount of grading that was required and
thought it had been done in accordance with the requirements. The contracts
are signed and the contractors are prepared to proceed with construction.
C/Torng asked if art was included in this project. VC/Low asked Dr. Omar if
he was willing to place a piece of art in the public area of his building and
Dr. Omar said that he would take it under consideration because it would be
a good addition to his structure.
ACA/Kovacevich cautioned the Commissioners that they could not condition
the project in this manner. He noted, however, that the applicant had offered
to consider the option within this public forum.
VC/Low thanked Dr. Omar for his consideration.
VC/Low opened the public hearing.
With no one present who wished to speak on this item, VC/Low closed. the
public hearing..
C/Torng moved, C/Lee seconded to approve Development Review No.
2006-03, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the
resolution. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
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AYES: Commissioners: Torng, Nolan, Lee, VC/Low
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Chair/McManus
9. PLANNING COMMSSIONER COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
C/Nolan said that this would be his last Planning Commission meeting. He served
on the Commission four years and on the Parks and Recreation Commission for the
two prior years. He has enjoyed his service on the Commission and has enjoyed
working with staff and Paul Wright. He attended the Sycamore Canyon Trailhead
ribbon -cutting ceremonies and felt that it was a great project. One of his goals for
the City is to work on the Lorbeer Middle School project.
C/Lee strongly believed that retaining walls were one of the most important
elements in a residential project. He proposed that for any residential proposals
containing retaining walls the applicant should be required to submit retaining wall
cross-section elevation plans like those that were included in the first project
presented this evening. He said that it was a simple drawing that contained
sufficient information to assist him in evaluating projects.
VC/Low said that she had truly enjoyed working with C/Nolan who had been very
helpful to her. She appreciated his insight and hard work. She learned a lot from
him and he had been a great inspiration to her. She believed that this would be her
last Planning Commission meeting as well and said she had enjoyed every meeting
over the past two years. She hoped that the Planning Commission would continue
to do good things for the City.
10. STAFF COMMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
10.1 Public Hearing dates for future projects.
ICDD/Fong said she understood C/Lee's request for sufficient information to
properly evaluate the application and indicated that staff would make certain to
include sufficient cross sections whenever there were retaining walls within a project
area.
ICDD/Fong stated that the Planning Commission would receive a report from staff
on reconsideration of Scribble's Conditional Use Permit for review, modification or
possible revocation. The sheriff's department has alerted staff to several incidents
that have caused safety concerns and required a considerable amount of sheriff's
department resources to address the situation.
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ICDD/Fong presented plaques to C/Nolan and VC/Low and thanked them for their
service on the Planning Commission and to the City. She appreciated the their
commitment and felt they were very fair and professional, in their deliberations. She
thanked C/Nolan and VC/Low for their hard work toward making Diamond Bar a
better place.
VC/Low thanked ICDD/Fong and her staff for their hard work and dedication to the
City.
11. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
As listed in tonight's agenda.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the Planning Commission,
AC/Nolan adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Nancy Fong
Interim Community Development Director
Attest:
Ruth Low, Vice -Chairman
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MEMORANDUM
DIAMONDBAR
COMMUNITY & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
PLANNING DmsioN
TO: Honorable Chairman and Planning Commissioners
FROM: Milan L. Garrison, LDM Associates, Inc. (Planning Consultant)
DATE: March 14, 2006
SUBJECT: Development Review No. 2005-31 and Minor Conditional Use Permit No.
2006-03 for property located at 2502 Razzak Circle (Lot 181, Tract 30578
The above referenced project was noticed and scheduled for the February 14, 2006
Planning Commission hearing. However, corrected drawings were required from the
applicant for Planning Division review in order to prepare the staff report for the
February 14, 2006 Planning Commission hearing. The applicant was unable to provide
the plans in a timely manner. Subsequently, the Planning Commission continued the
item to the February 28, 2006
The applicant had indicated that the revised plans would be submitted within a few days
after February 14, 2006. However, staff never received the drawings. After several
attempts to contact the applicant's architect, to no avail, the property owner was
contacted. The property owner indicated that he was still working with the architect on
the required changes. As a result, the Planning Commission continued the March 14,
2006. Pursuant to the City Attorney's recommendation, this was the last continuation
and a future public hearing would need to be re -advertised.
Staff received revised drawings on Friday, March 3, 2006. However, clarification is
needed regarding a new retaining wall and its height, which may require additional
discretionary action. As a result, staff will request further clarification on the height of
the new retaining wall from the applicant, and notice and advertise the project's public
hearing for a later date.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission close the public hearing and direct
staff to re -advertise and re -notice the public hearing.
INTEROFFICE
MEMORANDUM
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Nancy Fong, AICP
. Interim Community Development Director
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SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-01 - To review the operation of the
Scribbles Grille & Restaurant, 245 Gentle Springs, to assure compliance
with conditions of approval and to consider whether to modify, add
conditions as necessary, or revoke the permit.
In May 2003, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-01
allowing Scribbles to include a bar and entertainment in conjunction with a restaurant.
The approved entertainment was limited to a jazz band, a guitarist or a pianist on a
small stage within the bar; and a DJ with dancing for banquets and private parties held
within the banquet room.
Since the approval of the Conditional Use Permit, the Los Angeles County Sheriff has
experienced numerous safety issues with and around the facility. The types of
problems that have occurred between'March 2005 and March 2006 include grand theft,
battery, assault with a deadly weapon, overcrowding, extremely loud music, intoxication,
etc. Law enforcement has expended considerable amount of resources in time and
man power to address the identified problems. Attached as Exhibit "A" is a copy of the
Los Angeles County Sheriffs service call list identifying dates and types of service calls
conducted at the subject location.
The Planning Commission has the authority to review periodically the Conditional Use
Permit for compliance of conditions of approval and to consider whether to modify, add
conditions as necessary, or revoke the permit. As a result of the numerous safety
concerns originating from Scribbles, the subject Conditional Use Permit is being
presented to the Planning Commission for review and consideration of evidence.
The legal property owner, Ratan Hospitality, and the proprietor of Scribbles, Mr. Raj
Astavakra, have been provided with proper notice of the March 14, 2006, public
To Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
March 8, 2006
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hearing. However, Mr. Raj Astavakra, stated that he will be out of the country for three
weeks and could not re -arrange his schedule to attend the hearing. He requests that
the public hearing be continued to after April 4, 2006. Attached as Exhibit "B" is a copy
of a fax from Mr. Astavakra, dated March 7, 2006, requesting for the continuance. Also,
attached as Exhibit "C" is a separate fax from Mr. Astavakra, dated March 8, 2006,
stating that during his absence, Scribbles will be in full compliance with the Conditional
Use Permit.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission open the public hearing, accept public
testimony and -continue -the public -hearing to -April 1J-,2006-.- ----
Attachments
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Attachments
1. Exhibit "A" - List containing dates and types of law enforcement service calls.
2. Exhibit "B" - Fax from Mr. Raj Astavakra, dated March 7, 2006.
3. Exhibit "C" - Fax from Mr. Raj Astavakra, dated March 8, 2006.
Due to the numerous problems at the location, Deputies conduct
constant patrol checks of Scribbles and the adjacent parking lots. (67
patrol checks were logged in the last year). Numerous contacts for
loitering, loud music, drinking in the parking lot, curfew violations, and
other disturbances have, been made.
Calls for service:
March 11, 2005
Grand Theft
Purse stolen from inside club
March 18, 2005
Sexual battery and battery
March 23, 2005
Assault with a deadly weapon (shod foot)
March 25, 2005
Vehicle stolen from Scribbles parking lot
March 25, 2005
Assault with a deadly weapon (bottle)
June 17, 2005
Assault with a deadly weapon (gun, shod foot, and
hands)
July 14, 2005
Extremely loud music coming from inside location
July 15, 2005
Extremely loud music coming from inside location
July 22, 2005
Location overcrowded causing possible safety
hazard/fire department handling
October 7, 2005
Assault with -a deadly weapon (bottle)
October 8, 2005
Several parties arguing inside location, fight pending
October 21, 2005
Several drunks in parking lot, fight had occurred
August 5, 2005
Suspicious circumstances, possible rape, occurred at
the Best Western next door to Scribbles. Parties
were at Scribbles prior to call for service at hotel.
August 13, 2005
Extremely loud music coming from inside location
December 9, 2005
Vehicle stolen from Scribbles parking lot
January 1, 2005
Grand Theft
2 purses stolen inside club
January 22, 2006
2 males in Jeep threatening bouncers
February 3, 2006
Brandishing deadly weapon (firearm)
February 3, 2006
Traffic collision in parking lot, 17 year old unlicensed
driver
February 3, 2006
Reckless driving observed on Gentle Springs,
exhibition of speed, hit & run, and driving under the
influence
February 9, 2006
Patron was arguing with employees and was kicked
out of location, wants to talk with deputies
February 17, 2006
Fight in Kmart parking lot
Exhibit "A"
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Mar 07, 06
Rai Astavalua.
Scribbles Grill
Diamond Bar, C.A.
91765
626-253-5000
Attn: Nancy Fong
In regards to the upcoming hearing on Mar 140'. 2006, unfortunately I will be out
of the country from dates; Matl3th — Apr 0. 1 am requesting to re -schedule the hearbig
anytime after Apr e.
I received the letter from your department today and I am left with very little time
to change my plans.
I would greatly appreciate if you would consider my request to re -schedule the
hearing.
Exhibit "B"
Thanking you,
03/07/2006 23:08 6263356565
Scribbles Grill
245 Gentle Springs La -
Diamond Bar
Attn: Nancy Fong
City of Diamond Bar
CALERA CENTR PAGE 01
March 81 2006 Oe',t
This letter is in response to our conversation fi-om yesterday regarding compliance
of C.U.P. issued to Scribbles Grill. Those issues and cencerlis will be taken c= of in my
absence and full compliance will be met.
Thanking you
Sincerely,
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Exhibit "C"
Planning Commission Meeting Date: March 14, 2006
PROJECTS APPROVED
Case #
Project
Project Location
STATUS.:
Mgr`
Dr. Omar's Office Building
DR 2002-03
Lungu
21671 Gateway Ctr
Planning Commission approved the project
again on 2-28-06. Grading and construction
permits are issued in October 2005 and will
be re -instated. -
Banning Way Building
ZCA 2002-02
Lungu
Golden Springs/
Received plan check approval; pending
Banning Way
Engineering approval of street
improvement plans.
VTTM 53560Neh
VTTM 53560
Lungu
Terminus at Alamo
Applicant is working on conditions of
Heights
approval in order to obtain final map
approval.
PM22987/Best Western
PM22987
Lungu
Gentle Springs
Final map is app ved
Univ. of Phoenix
CUP04-05/
Smith
1470 Valley Vista
Still in plan check for fire sprinklers.
DR04-45
Vons
ADR05-01 /
Smith
240 Diamond Bar BI.
Completed
SR05-03
Brookfield Homes
TT062482/
Fong
Grand/Golden Springs
Single family models under construction,
DR2005-05
foundation permit issued for townhouses,
plan check for recreation building and area
is approved
Target
CUP05-03/
Fong
Grand/Golden Springs
Foundation is done; retaining walls are
DR05-16
constructed, landscape plans are in review.
Burned Down Building
DR 2005-20
Fong
Brea Cyn/Pathfinder
Building is under construction.
Country Hills Towne
CUP 2004-
Fong
Diamond Bar Btw Cold
Council approved the project on 12-6-05
Center
01 /DR2004-19
Springs & Fountain
Springs
Millennium/Cheung
TTM 53430
Lungu
Terminus of Alamo
Council certified the EIR and approved the
Heights
project on 2-21-06
Project Meetings Schedule
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
('MARAHN11TV P. np\/i=i npm[=NT SIFRVICES DEPARTMENT
March 14, ZUU0 ------------------
Status
PENDING PROJECTS
(Continued)
DR 2005-35
TP 2005-09
LKS
2887 SHADOW CANYON
APPLICANT NOTIFIED OF INCOMPLETE APPLICATION —
WAITING FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. NEW PLANS TO
BE SUBMITTED BY DEVELOPER
KUNJORO,EKO
(Single Family Residence)
DR 2005-34
AJL
20405 WALNUT
APPLICANT NOTIFIED OF INCOMPLETE APPLICATION —
WAITING FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
LAMPS PLUS
(Warehouse/Retail Building)
DR 2005-22
TP 2005-07
AJL/
LDM
3131 STEEPLECHASE
APPLICANT NOTIFIED OF INCOMPLETE APPLICATION —
WAITING FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. NEW PLANS TO
BE SUBMITTED BY DEVELOPER
LIANG HUO YOU
(2 -Story Single Family Residence)
CUP 2005-06
DR 2005-33
AJL
400 RANCHERIA
APPLICANT NOTIFIED OF INCOMPLETE APPLICATION —
NEW PLANS TO BE SUBMITTED BY DEVELOPER.
NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
(Remodel and Addition)
TTM 06166
TM'2005-02
AJL
CLEAR CREEK
CYN/MONUMENT CYN
APPLICANT NOTIFIED OF INCOMPLETE APPLICATION —
WAITING FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. NEW PLANS TO
BE SUBMITTED BY DEVELOPER.
OMAR, AKBAR
(5 -lot Single Family Residential)
DR 2005-30
DR 2004-33
AJL/
LDM
3145 STEEPLECHASE
APPLICANT NOTIFIED OF INCOMPLETE APPLICATION —
WAITING FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
S&W DEVELOPMENT
New Single Family Residence)
LKS
21324 PATHFINDER
WAPPLICANT NOTIFIED OF INCOMPLETE APPLICATION
AITING FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SALIMNIA, MOHAMAD
(Gas Station Remodel)
ZC 2005-02
CUP 2005-07
DR 2005-36
SR 2005-32
VTTM 54081
AJL
206 DIAMOND BAR
APPLICANT NOTIFIED OF INCOMPLETE APPLICATION —
WAITING FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SHELL
(Remodel and addition which
includes par wash)
SINGH, DANIEL
19 Lot Residential/Subdivision).
AJL
TERMINUS AT CROOKED
CREEK
APPLICANT NOTIFIED OF INCOMPLETE APPLICATION —
WAITING FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
LKS
2707 DIAMOND BAR
APPLICANT NOTIFIED OF INCOMPLETE APPLICATION —
WAITING FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
T -MOBILE
Wireless Telecom Facility)
DR 2005-38
MV 2005-11
TPM 2006-01
TARGET
Subdivision (3 parcels)
SC
GRAND/GOLDEN SPRINGS
PROCESSING
DR 2005-21
LKS
2695 SHADY RIDGE
APPLICANT NOTIFIED OF INCOMPLETE APPLICATION —
WAITING FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
XLART GROUP
DR 2006-02
LDM/
AJL
23655 FALCONS VIEW
PROCESSING
YEH, CHIEN
(Demolish and build new Single
Familv Residence)
Project Meetings Schedule
March 14, 2006
CITY OF. DIAMOND BAR
COMMUNITY & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
PLANNING COMMISSION
Case #
P[VI
Project Location `
PC
x GC
PC
CC
PC
CC
REVIEW PROJECTS
3/14/06
3/21/06:
3/28/06
4/4/06
4 /11106
4/18/06
LARIVEE, BOB
DR 2005-31
LDM/
2502 RAZZAK
Cont.
New Single Family Resident
AJL
PH
ASTAVAKRA, RAJ/SCRIBBLES
CUP 2003-01
NF/
245 GENTLE SPRINGS
PH
(Review of CUP)
AJL
LUONG, ALBERT
DR 2006-08
AJL
409 EL ENCINO
PH
(Addition/Remodel to existing Single
Family Residence
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS
Case #
PM
Location
r `
None Scheduled
PENDING PROJECTS
=.; Case:# , .. i .
, PM...
Pro ect Location:.
BARBERO
DR 2006-09
LDM/
441 WAYSIDE
PROCESSING
(Addition/Remodel to existing Single
AJL
Family Residence
CHEVRON PRODUCTS
CUP 2006-02
SC
150 DIAMOND BAR BL.
PROCESSING
(Demolish and rebuild gas station)
DR 2006-05
CSP 2006-01
CINGULAR
CUP 2005-08
AJL
1600 GRAND
APPLICANT NOTIFIED OF INCOMPLETE APPLICATION —
(Wireless Telecom Facility at
WAITING FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Diamond Bar Center
CINGULAR
CUP 2006-01
LKS
24142 SYLVAN GLEN
APPLICANT NOTIFIED OF INCOMPLETE APPLICATION —
(Expand existing telecommunication
DR 2006-01
(Peterson Park)
WAITING FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
facility)
DEVELOPMENT CODE
DCA 2006-01
AJL
CITYWIDE
PROCESSING
AMENDMENT
HOU/MILES FOLSOM
DR 2005-41
LKS
2600 BROKEN FEATHER
APPLICANT NOTIFIED OF INCOMPLETE APPLICATION —
(Addition/Remodel — over 50%)
MCUP 2005-16
WAITING FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
MV 2005-12
JCC - SOUTHPOINTE
EIR 2005-01
NF
LARKSTONE DR.
EIR IN PROCESS
102 Single Family Residences
KAISER MEDICAL
DR 2005-32
AJL
1336 BRIDGE GATE
APPLICANT NOTIFIED OF INCOMPLETE APPLICATION —
Medical Offices
WAITING FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
LEGEND PH = PUBLIC HEARING
X = NON PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
NOTICE OF PUBLIC ME011W
AND AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
On March 14, 2006, the Diamond Bar Planning Commission will hold a regular
session at 7:00 p.m., atthe South Coast Quality Management District/Government Center -
Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
Items for consideration are listed on the attached agenda.
1, Stella Marquez, declare as follows:
I am employed by the City of Diamond Bar. On March 9, 2006, a copy of the Notice
for the Regular Meeting of the Diamond Bar Planning Commission, to be held on
March 14, 2006, was posted at the following locations:
South Coast Quality Management
District Auditorium
21865 East Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Diamond Bar Center
1600 Grand Avenue
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Heritage Park
2900 Brea Canyon Road
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on March 9, 2006, at Diamond Bar, California.
Stella M�(quez
Community Development Department
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