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COMMISSION II
July 25, 2000
7.00 P.M.
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Auditorium
21865 East Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA
Chairman Steve Nelson
Vice Chairman Bob Zirbes
Commissioner George Kuo
Commissioner Joe Ruzicka
Commissioner Steve Tye
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PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
Tuesday, July 25, 2000
Next Resolution No. 2000-12
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Chairman Steve Nelson, Vice Chairman Bob Zirbes,
George Kuo, Joe Ruzicka, and 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 Planning 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: July 11, 2000
5. OLD BUSINESS: None.
6. NEW BUSINESS: None
7. PUBLIC HEARING:
7.1 Development Review No. 2000-05 (pursuant to Code Section 22.48) is a request to construct a
two story, single family residence of approximately 14,742 square feet including a six -car garage
and basement. The request also includes retaining walls with maximum six feet in exposed
height, tennis court with recreational lighting, and pool with spa.
July 25, 2000 Page 2
Project Address: 2688 Blaze Trail Drive (Lot 1 of Tract No. 51169)
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Property Owner/ Jerry Yeh — Horizon Pacific
Applicant: 2707 Diamond Bar Blvd., #202
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
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. 2000-05, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval, as listed within the resolution.
9. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:
10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
10.1 Public Hearing dates for future projects.
11. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
CONCERTS IN THE PARK: Every Wednesday starting
June 21— August 23, 2000 - 6:30 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
Sycamore Park, 22930 Golden Springs Drive
JOINT MEETING OF PARKS AND Thursday, July 27, 2000 - 7:00 p.m.
RECREATION COMMISSION AND AQMD Room CC -8, 21865 E. Copley Drive
TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION
WASTE TIRE AMNESTY DAY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
Saturday, July 29, 2000, 9:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.
L.A. County Public Works, Road Division 417,
19865 E. Walnut Drive S., Walnut
Tuesday, August 1, 2000 - 6:30 p.m.
AQMD Auditorium; 21865 E. Copley Drive
July 25, 2000 Page 3
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW Tuesday, August 8, 2000 — 6:00 p.m.
MEETING: AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: Tuesday, August 8,2000— 7:00 p.m.
AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive
TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION MEETING:
PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMITTEE MEETING:
DIAMOND BAR NIGHT AT
QUAKE STADIUM:
12. ADJOURNMENT:
Thursday, August 10, 2000
AQMD Board Hearing Room, 21865 E. Copley
Drive
Thursday, August 24, 2000 — 7:00 p.m.
AQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley
Drive
Wednesday, August 30, 2000 - $10.00 per ticket
Bus leaves City Hall at 5:30 p.m.
Game Time at 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
JULY 11, 2000
CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Chairman Zirbes called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management
Headquarters Building Auditorium, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Kuo.
1. ROLL CALL:
Present: Vice Chairman Bob Zirbes, and Commissioners George Kuo, Joe Ruzicka, and
Steve Tye
Chairman Steve Nelson was excused.
Also Present: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager, Ann J. Lungu, Associate Planner,
Sonya Joe, Development Services Assistant, Linda Smith, Development Services
Assistant, and Stella Marquez, Administrative Secretary.
2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None offered.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
4.1 Minutes of the June 27, 2000, meeting.
C/Ruzicka moved, C/Kuo seconded, to approve the minutes of the meeting of June 27, 2000, as
presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, Ruzicka, VC/Zirbes
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Tye
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Chair/Nelson
5. OLD BUSINESS: None.
6. NEW BUSINESS: None.
JULY 11, 2000 PAGE 2 PLANNING COMMISSION
7. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: None.
8. PUBLIC HEARING:
8.1 Development Review No. 2000-09 (pursuant to Code Sections 22.48.020) is a request to
construct a three story (two stories and a basement) single family residence with a three car
garage and balconies totaling to approximately 11,560 square feet. The request also includes a
swimming pool/spa, gazebo and retaining walls with a maximum six-foot height.
PROJECT ADDRESS: 2718 Steeplechase Lane
(Lot 54, Tract No. 30289)
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNER: Palazzo, Inc.
P.O. Box 5170
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
APPLICANT: An -Chi Lee
3740 Campus Drive #B
Newport Beach, CA 92660
AssocP/Lungu presented staff's report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission
approve Development Review No. 2000-09, Findings of Fact and conditions of approval, as
listed within the resolution.
An -Chi Lee, Architect, explained the elevation design features of the proposed project.
C/Tye asked how the Architect proposes to change his plans if easement access is denied.
Mr. Lee explained that it is almost impossible to design a house on this lot. The buttress fill on
Steeplechase Lane is about 20 feet higher than the street and access would require the removal of
a very large amount of dirt which could compromise the neighbors properties. Access denial
could render the project unfeasible.
VC/Zirbes opened the public hearing.
JULY 11, 2000 PAGE 3 PLANNING COMMISSION
Hank Jong, ET4 Associates, 11823 Slauson Unit 18, Sante Fe Springs, project soil engineer,
explained that the actual number of truckloads of dirt that will be exported from the project site is
400 cubic yards for a total of 30 to 40 truckloads.
DCM/DeStefano stated that the estimate of 2300 cubic yards of export contained within staff's
report is based upon the drawings that were provided by the applicant.
Mr. Jong explained that when the buttress is cut down, some means of protection for the adjacent
property such as installation of a structure member must be initiated. If this cut is required in lieu
of the current access, it is feasible, but it will result in a substantial increase in cost to develop the
lot.
Mr. Jong explained to C/Tye that when the buttress is cut away, as long as sufficient safety
measures are incorporated in the design of the lot adjacent lots should remain stable. The key is
to provide sufficient support to replace the mass that is being removed.
Jim Stroffe, Attorney at Law, Friedman, Peterson and Stroffe, representing the property owner,
said he became aware of the access road situation very recently. The access road runs in front of
approximately seven properties and accesses Steeplechase Lane at two points. The buttress
fronts all of the lots and is approximately 20 feet high at the project site. Mr. And Mrs. Roberts,
property owners of Lot 52, have indicated to staff that they are opposed to traffic going across
their lot via the access road. Each property owner facing the access road owns their portion of
the access road. The concern is use and not ownership. This road represents an access easement
for the benefit as well as, to the detriment of each of the property owners because all of the other
property owners are benefitted by the right to travel across that easement on property owned by
adjacent owners. He stated that to his knowledge, this is an unrecorded "easement by
implication." This "easement by implication" was litigated by the Roberts' when they tried to
prevent access over their property by the Slokums who were the previous owners of Lot 53
property. That lawsuit resulted in a judgement in favor of the Slokums, a decision by the Trial
Court that there was an easement by implication for the benefit of all of the parcels. The decision
was appealed by the Roberts and the Appellate Court affirmed the Trail Court's decision that an
easement by implication did in fact exist. That same logic would apply to all of the owners. In
his view, there is no question that the access road is in fact, an easement and all of the property
owners have a right to use that road in order to get access to Steeplechase Lane.
Beatriz Roberts, 2690 Steeplechase Lane, said that an easement by implication requires
continuous usage for more than five years. There is no maintenance agreement for the easement
with the property owners and they are concerned about the deterioration of her driveway area and
JULY 11, 2000 PAGE 4 PLANNING COMMISSION
related liability issues. She stated that when they purchased their property they were not advised
about this situation. She suggested that the easement be divided into two easements.
Attorney Stroffe said he believes that a restriction of the easement would require the consent of
all of the involved property owners. He address Mrs. Roberts' concerns. The Roberts' may incur
liability if they knowingly fail to maintain their portion of the road. Any one of the owners can
maintain the road and all of the property owners have an obligation to contribute to the
maintenance of the road. He believes the best solution is to gate the roadway and make it a
restricted roadway for the sole use of the property owners.
C/Tye stated that it appears that Mr. and Mrs. Roberts have the least use of the roadway and will
suffer the maximum burden of maintenance according to the direction of vehicular traffic.
VC/Zirbes closed the public hearing.
C/Ruzicka said he does not believe the Planning Commission has the authority to determine who
has the legal right of access nor what percentage of use is attributable to individual property
owners.
C/Ruzicka moved, C/Tye seconded, to continue Development Review No. 2000-09, Findings of
Fact, and conditions of approval, to August 8, 2000 in order to allow time for the following
issues to be resolved: 1) the accessability of the easement road and 2) determination of the
specific amount of dirt export. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, Ruzicka, Tye, VC/Zirbes
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Chair/Nelson
8.2 Preparation of a new General Plan Housing Element:
DCM/DeStefano presented staff's report. The City is in the process of preparing a Housing
Element for planning period 2000-2005. The purpose of this presentation is to provide an
overview of the Housing Element development process and to present to the Planning
Commission the draft Housing Element prior to its submission to the State of California. Staff
recommends that the Planning Commission review the Draft Housing Element and direct staff as
appropriate. A formal draft Housing Element will be reviewed at a public hearing to be
scheduled for September or October 2000.
JULY 11, 2000 PAGE 5 PLANNING COMMISSION
Karen Warner, Project Manager, Cotton/Beland/Associates (CBA), provided the Commission
with:,a detailed overview of the Housing Element process and presentation of the Draft Housing
Element for the Commission's review.
VC/Zirbes asked where the city is deficient in its current Housing Element.
Ms. Warren responded that the original Housing Element was not certified by the State. The
main outstanding issue at the time were the sites. At that time the State was not supportive of
inclusionary housing programs. The current State leadership supports inclusionary programs
where thein lieu fees are not extraordinarily high.
DCM/DeStefano stated that Diamond Bar was required to come up with almost 800 dwelling
units in the five year planning period. As the Commission knows, there is very limited space in
Diamond Bar. However, the City provided the State with graphics and textural support to show
where the housing would likely occur. The State said that while Diamond Bar has shown it can
comply, there still are not enough sites, particularly for high density units.
Ms. Warren responded to C/Ruzicka that the climate within the State government has not
changed dramatically - their perspective on inclusionary housing has changed dramatically. It
will continue to be difficult to obtain certification because the City does not have a track record
in terms of affordable housing so it needs to prove why it is going to be different now. There
needs to be a committal. The City has a Redevelopment Agency now which will start generating
some set aside funds for housing. In her opinion, the City needs to establish which programs
make the most sense for Diamond Bar and have a clear commitment to those programs in the
Housing Element.
C/Ruzicka asked what the consequences would be if the Housing Element was also not certified
this time.
DCM/DeStefano responded that the City's goal is to obtain certification and to not have to worry
about what the consequences might be which can be dire in the extreme case.
Ms. Warren pointed out that HUD provides a "Teacher Next Door" and "Officer Next Door"
programs which provide very low cost housing for those individuals who purchase homes within
the.community. Housing costs in Diamond Bar are quite high. This program tends to work in
lower cost areas. '
JULY 11, 2000 PAGE 6 PLANNING COMMISSION
Ms. Warren responded to C/Tye that the City's numbers are very reasonable. If the City can
come up with the right programs that make sense and commit the City to those programs, the
Housing Element should be approved.
VC/Zirbes asked if the 67 low and moderate income housing units be accomplished in a senior
housing program to which Ms. Warren responded affirmatively as long as there were other
programs that addressed non -senior needs as well.
VC/Zirbes said he believes that first time home buyer programs will be difficult in Diamond Bar
with its median price range for single family dwellings. The Teacher Next Door program and
being able to provide housing for faculty members of Mount San Antonio, Cal Poly Pomona or
other neighboring colleges would be a favorable option.
C/Tye asked if the inclusionary housing in lieu fee places a burden on the developer who passes
it along to the buyer which puts affordable housing out of reach.
Ms. Warren responded that the State wants to review the fees to make certain that they are
reasonable. An economist argues that if the market will only supporta certain sales price and the
developer has to pay the lieu fee it will not allow him to charge more for the unit because the
price is market driven. The in lieu fee will cut into the developer's profitability as a cost of doing
business.
Ms. Warren suggested that the City might want to consider doing a senior housing overlay on
some of the multi -family sites and identify the types of incentives that are available on these sites
which shows a more focused approach to encouraging senior housing on those sites and would
provide a good supplement to the current density bonus ordinance.
C/Ruzicka said that if the Commission favors emphasizing the senior population he would like to
have more substantial and up to date figures on the substantial and dramatic increase in that
population segment that has occurred since the 1990 census.
VC/Zirbes moved, C/Ruzicka seconded, to direct staff to incorporate the Commissioner's
comments into the Housing Element proposal. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, Ruzicka, Tye, VC/Zirbes
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Chair/Nelson
JULY 11, 2000 PAGE 7 PLANNING COMMISSION
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: None Offered.
9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
9.1 Public Hearing dates for future projects.
As indicated in the agenda matrix.
10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
As listed in the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT:
C/Ruzicka moved, C/Tye seconded, to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business to come before the
Planning Commission, Vice Chairman Zirbes adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
James DeStefano
Deputy City Manager
Attest:
Bob Zirbes
Vice Chairman
City of Diamond Bar
PLANNING COMMISSION
Staff Report
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 7.1
REPORT DATE: July 121 2000
MEETING DATE: July 25, 2000
CASE/FILE NUMBER: Development Review
No. 2000-05
APPLICATION REQUEST:
PROJECT LOCATION:
PROPERTY OWNERS/APPLICANT:
BACKGROUND:
To construct a three-story
(two stories and a
basement) single-family
residence with a six car
garage, covered patios
and balconies totaling
to approximately 14,742
square feet. The request
also includes a tennis
courtwith recreational
lighting, swimming pool/
spa and retaining walls
with a maximum exposed
six-foot height.
2688 Blaze Trail
(Lot 1, Tract No. 51169)
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Jerry Yeh
Horizon Pacific
2707 Diamond Bar Boulevard
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
The property owner, Jerry_Yeh is requesting approval of Development
Review No. 2000-05 (pursuant.to Code Section 22.48.020) in order to
construct a three-story (two stories and a basement) single-family
residence with a with a six car garage, covered patios and
balconies totaling to approximately 14,742 square feet. The
request also includes a tennis court with recreational lighting,
swimming pool/spa and retaining walls with a maximum exposed six-
foot height.
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The project site is part of a 13 lot residential subdivision
approved by the City Council in November 1994. The subdivision
allowed for the creation of buildable pads for each lot and
mitigation monitoring slopes that provided the opportunity to
replace natural habitat destroyed by the project's development.
The project site, an existing vacant lot located at 2688 Blaze
Trail (Lot 1, Tract No. 51169) within a gated community identified
as "The Country Estates". The project site is irregular shaped. It
is approximately 67,956 gross square feet with a buildable pad area
of approximately 26,572 square feet. According to Tract Map No.
51169, the project site contains an easement for slope and drainage
maintenance purposes in the front portion of the project site
adjacent to Blaze Trail and in the southeast (side/rear) portion of
the project site. The slope drainage easement is planted with some
native vegetation.. Also within the front portion of the site
adjacent to Blaze Trail are easements for access, sanitary sewer,
public utility and public services.
The project site has a General Plan land use designation of Rural
Residential (RR) Maximum 1 DU/AC and zoning designation of Single
Family Residence -Minimum Lot Size 20,000 Square Feet (R-1-20,000).
Generally, the following zones surround the project site: to the
north and west is the R-1-20,000 Zone; and to the south and east is
the R-1-20;000 and Heavy Agricultural (A-2-2) Zones.
ANALYSIS:
Development Review
The City's Development Code sets forth a Development Review
process. The purpose of this process is to establish consistency
with the General Plan through the promotion of high aesthetic and
functional standards to complement and add to the economic,
physical, and social character of the City. The process will also
ensure that new development and intensification of existing
development -yields- a --pleasant living, working, or shopping -- -
environment and attracts the interest of residents, workers,
shoppers and visitors as the result of consistent exemplary design.
Pursuant to Development Code Section 22.48.020, an application for
Development Review is required for residential projects, which
involve construction on a vacant parcel and new structures,
additions to structures, and reconstruction projects which are
equal to 50 percent or greater of the floor area of existing
structures on site, or have a 10,000 square feet or greater of
combined gross floor area. The proposed residential project is on
a vacant lot with a gross floor area of approximately 14,742 square
feet. As such, this project requires Development Review and the
Planning Commission is the review authority.
Development Standards
The following is a comparison of
required development standards
development standards.
the City's and the Tract Map's
and the project's proposed
CITY'S/MP'S Rxgun D DEVELOPMENT
PROPOSED PROJECT'S
STHNDARDS
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Lot 1
Lot 1
Setbacks: Minimum
Setbacks:
• Front yard - min. 25 ft. from
a Front yard - 47 ft. from property
property line;
line;
e Side yard - 10 & 15 ft. from pad's
• Side yard - 34 & 145 ft. from pad's
edge with 40 ft. between dwelling
edge with 40 ft. separation from
units on adjoining parcels;
residence to the east & adjacent Lot
2 of Tract 51169 is vacant;
• Rear yard - 25 ft. from pad's edge;
• Rear yard - 40 ft. from pad's edge
line;
Building Height:
Building Height:
• Maximum 35 ft. measured from natural
• Three stories (two stories with a
or finished grade;
basement) - 35 ft. from finished
grade;
Parking:
Parking:
• Two car garage - minimum;
• Six car garage;
(2 -bays - 201x201);
(2 -bays - 201x201, 2 -bays - 6'x17' &
2 -bays - 7'x17');_garage is large
enough to accommodate more cars
using tandem parking;
Accessory Structures:
Accessory Structures:
Utilize setback distance from pad's edge
Utilize.setback distance from pad's edge
consistent with the residential zoning
consistent with the residential zoning
district setbacks from property line for
district setbacks from property line for
the property at the time of permit
the property at the time of permit
issuance.
issuance.
• Swimming pool/spa
• Swimming pool/spa
Street side - same as main
Side - 20 & 70 ft. from pad's
structure;
edge;
Rear & side - 5 ft. from pad's
Rear - 10 ft. from pad's
edge;.
edge;
• Tennis Court
a Tennis Court
Street side - same as main
Street side - 70 ft. from pad's
structure;
edge;
Rear & side - 5 ft. from.pad's
Rear - 120 ft. from property
edge;
line;
Side - 30 ft. from property line;
3.
The proposed project complies. with all the 'required City
development standards.
Architectural Features and Colors
The proposed residence's architectural style is Mediterranean. This
style is compatible with other residences within Tract No. 51169
and 'The Country Estates" due to the eclectic architectural style
that is existing in this area.
A materials/colors board has.been_submitted which delineates the
following:
♦ Exterior stucco walls: ® Typical Stucco —Villa X-79 (Base
100), Medium Beige;
♦ Roof tile: 0 MCA Clay Tile - Mediterranean Blend
#13307
♦ Balusters 0 Precast concrete - White;
4 Window Frame: ♦ Pella Windows - White frame;
"The Country Estates" homeowners' association architectural
committee has approved the proposed materials/colors board and
architectural plans. The proposed roof and stucco colors are a
variation of earth tones with white as an accent color. The
proposed materials offer a variety of textures. The
materials/colors board has been compared with projects previously
approved on adjacent lots within this Tract. The comparison
indicated that the materials and colors are varied. As a result,
the proposed project will provide a desirable environment with good
aesthetic use of materials, textures and colors that will remain
aesthetically appealing while offering variety.
Prominent architectural features for the proposed residence include
the style and arrangement of the windows, varied planes utilized on
each elevation and six Corinthian type columns that flank the front
entry. The prominent architectural features (except the columns)
extend -to all sides_of the proposed residential structure,
Floor Plan
A floor plan is included as part of Exhibit "A". The proposed
single-family structure's basement contains a lobby, six car garage
with a hobby room, mechanical room, computer room, game room, mini
theater,, maid's bedroom, two bathrooms, sauna, wine cellar and two
storage rooms.
The first floor contains an entry, living room, formal dining room,
library, parent's room with sitting room and bathroom, kitchen with
an adjacent wok kitchen, nook, bar, pantry, tatami room, bedroom,
two bathrooms and two exterior patios.
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The second floor contains a master bedroom suite with bathroom,
wardrobe, sitting room, and exterior balcony, all-purpose room with
exterior balcony, laundry,room, four bedroom (two have an exterior
balcony), four bathrooms, powder room and small storage area.
A total of eight bedrooms are proposed with a six car garage. The
vehicle parking area of the garage measures 50 feet by 47 feet,
thereby making it possible to park more than six cars with tandem
parking. Alsoy it will be possible..to parking several cars in the
driveway. Therefore, staff believes that the number bedrooms in
relationship to the number of parking spaces that will be provided
offer adequate parking for the proposed project.
Grading
The grading plan indicates that the proposedproject would generate
approximately 1,500 cubic.yards of cut and 1,500 cubic yards of
fill in order to create a pad for the proposed tennis court and
approximately 829 cubic yards of cut for the .driveway and motor
court. Additionally, approximately 1,924 cubic yards of cut will
occur for the basement excavation. .Therefore, the total earthwork
for this project is estimated to be 5,753 .cubic yards. In this
case, cut and fill will not be balanced on site and exportation of
earth will occur.
Retaining.Walls/Walls
Several retaining Walls/walls are proposed as follows:
O Two foot high property line wall with six foot high wrought
iron fence on top; total height — eight feet;
♦ Three and a half foot high wall within the 25 foot front
yard setback, adjacent to the driveway;
♦ Two foot high wall with six foot high wrought iron on top
within ,the front portion of the site and not within the
front yard setback;
♦ Two retaining walls, two and four feet high with a three
and a half foot separation, adjacent to the driveway and
residence and not within any setback;
♦ A five foot high retaining wall adjacent to the motor court
between the tennis court and rear stairway and not within
any setback;
♦ Two retaining walls, four and six feet high with a four
foot separation, between the motor court and residence
within the rear of the project site and not within any
setback; and
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® Tennis court retaining walls (not within any setbacks),
varying in height from zero feet adjacent to the motor
court to six feet; additionally, fencing with a maximum
height of nine feet will be place upon the retaining walls.
Pursuant to Code, the maximum exposed retaining wall/wall height
within the rear and side yard is six feet. In the front yard, the
maximum exposed height is 42 inches. All wall heights comply with
the Code except for the property line wall, which is proposed at
eight feet high (two foot high wall with six foot high wrought
iron). In order to comply with Code, it is required that the
wall/wrought iron fencing be reduced to a six foot height.
Tennis Court/Lighting
As an accessory structure, a tennis
the same setbacks as a residential
comparison matrix above, the tennis
required Code setbacks.
court .is required to maintain
structure. Referenced in the
court setbacks comply with the
Pursuant to Code, tennis court light fixtures are not to be located
closer than 10 feet to the adjacent property line and not more than
18 feet from the court surface. In this case; the light fixtures
are more than 10 feet from adjacent property lines and 18 feet from
the court surface. The Code also requires that not more than one
light fixture per 900 square feet of surface be allowed, with
maximum eight fixtures per court. The applicant proposes eight
fixtures. However the court is 5,940 square feet, thereby allowing
6.6 fixtures or a total of seven fixtures. The light poles are
required by Code to have a five-foot extension arm and shielded in
a manner that completely cuts off the light source when viewed from
any point five feet or more beyond the property line.
The incident light level at a property line is required to not
exceed one -footcandle measured from grade. at a 12 -foot height. The
incident light level upon any habitable building on an adjacent
property shall not exceed .05 footcandle. The applicant will be
required to demonstrate the incident light levels and the one -
footcandle measurement. _Additionally, it -is- required --that court- - -
lighting not be operated between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m, on
weekdays and between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on Saturdays and
Sundays. The applicant proposes to finish the court surface with
a non -reflective coating.
Mitigation Monitoring
Lot 1 contains mitigation monitoring areas that are located within
the slope drainage easement facing Blaze Trail and the southeast
(side/rear) portion of the property. The mitigation monitoring
areas of Lot 1 are represented in the Mitigation Monitoring
Landscape plans prepared by Craig Webber and Associates and
approved for Tract No. 51169. According to Mitigation Monitoring
Landscape Plan, Lot 1 should contain oak trees, walnut trees, pine
trees, and shrub material. However, the mitigation monitoring
landscaping for Tract No. 51169 has evolved to where specified
amounts of walnut trees and oak trees are not, planted on each
particular lot. The mitigation area is considered as a whole. The
total numbers of trees are now provided within the whole mitigation
area and not a specified amount on a particular lot.
A site visit revealed that along with some shrubs and hydroseeding,
Lot l's mitigation monitoring area contains nine walnut trees
(planted in five -gallon size) about one and a half years ago. No
oak trees were observed on Lot 1. Three 24 -inch box size Mondale
pines are planted on the slope adjacent to Blaze Trail. This front
slope needs to be replanted and/or re-hydroseeded when the proposed
project is completed, thereby complying with the Mitigation
Monitoring Landscape Plan.
A tennis court is proposed within the southeast (side/rear) slope.
As a result, the mitigation monitoring landscaping will be
disturbed. The tennis court will encroach approximately 45 feet to
69 feet into this slope. For Tract Nos. 47850 and 47851, which
have similar situations, the City has allowed buildable pads to be
extended with the City Engineer's approval as long as retaining
walls not taller than six feet are utilized to create the pad
extension.
For the proposed project, retaining walls will not exceed six feet
in exposed height. Therefore, it may be possible for the applicant
to construct the tennis court on the slope. However, it would
require that the walnut trees and shrubs be replaced somewhere.else
on Lot 1. If all the walnut trees cannot be replaced on Lot 1, it
is possible to locate them somewhere else within Tract No. 51169's
mitigation monitoring area.
The applicant has employed Bob Perry and Associates, to assist in
the progress with the mitigation monitoring. According to
Mr. Perry, the nine walnut trees can be relocated late fall, early
winter, when dormant. Mr. Perry suggested that for every tree that
is relocated, the applicant plant an additional five -gallon walnut
tree.
Mr. Perry feels that with his guidance, the applicant is working
diligently and achieving progress with the mitigation monitoring.
Good quality seeds are being used along with weeding and
appropriate watering. Mr. Perry will continue to assist the
applicant with the mitigation areas.
It is required that the applicant submit a landscape plan for Lot
1's slope drainage easement areas indicating the re-hydroseeding,
shrub replacement, and walnut tree relocation, and the addition of
one five gallon walnut tree for every tree that is being relocated,
for the City's review and approval before the issuance of any
permits. The required planting materials for the mitigation
monitoring slopes shall be installed and,what;cannot fit on site
shall be installed elsewhere on Tract No. 55169 prior to final
inspection or Certificate of Occupancy.
Landscaping/Irrigation
A conceptual landscape plan was submitted with this project's
application. The applicant is required to submit a final landscape
plan with an irrigation pian for the City's review and approval
prior to the issuance of any City permits. It will be required
that the landscaping and irrigation be install prior to final
inspection or Certificate of Occupancy.
Additional Review
The City's Public Works and Building and Safety Divisions reviewed
this project. Their recommendations are within the attached draft
resolution.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
The environmental evaluation shows that the proposed project is
categorically exempt pursuant to the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and guidelines promulgated
thereunder, according to Section 15303(a).
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
Notice for this project was published in the Inland Valley Bulletin
and the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on July 14, 2000. Public hearing
notices were mailed to approximately 24 property owners within a
500 -foot radius of the project site on July 7, 2000. Furthermore,
the project site was posted with a display board on July 13, 2000
and the public notice was posted in three public places on June 30,
2000.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development
Review No. 2000-05, Findings of Fact and conditions of approval as
listed within the attached resolution.
REQUIRED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FINDINGS:
1. The design and layout of the proposed development is
consistent with the General Plan, City Design Guidelines,
development standards of the applicable district, and
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architectural criteria for special areas, (e.g. theme areas,
specific plans, community plans, boulevards, or planned
developments);
2. The design and layout of the proposed development will not
unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of
neighboring existing or future development, and will not
create traffic or pedestrian hazards;
3. The architectural design of the proposed development is
compatible with the characteristics of the surrounding
neighborhood and will maintain and enhance the harmonious,
orderly and attractive development contemplated by Chapter
22.48 of the City's Development Code, the General Plan, -or any
applicable specific plan;
The design of the proposed development will provide a
desirable environment for its occupants and visiting public as
well as its neighbors through good aesthetic use of materials,
texture, and color that will remain aesthetically appealing;
5. The proposed development will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety or welfare or materially injurious (e.g.
negative affect on property values ore resale(s) of property)
to the properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Prepared.by:
MA J. Lu gu, sso pate Planner
Attachments:
1. Draft resolution;
2. Exhibit aM' - site plan, floor plan, elevations, sections,
grading plan, landscape plan and colors/materials board
dated July 25, 2000; and
3. Application.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW NO. 2000-05, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A
THREE-STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A SIX
CAR GARAGE, BALCONIES AND COVERED PATIO FOR A
TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 14,742 SQUARE FEET.
THE REQUEST ALSO INCLUDES TENNIS COURT WITH
RECREATIONAL LIGHTING, SWIMMING POOL/SPA, AND
RETAINING WALLS WITH A MAXIMUM EXPOSED HEIGHT
OF SIX FEET. THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT
2688 BLAZE TRAIL (LOT 1, TRACT 51169),
DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA.
A. RECITALS.
1. The property owner/ applicant, Jerry Yeh, has filed an
application for Development Review No. 2000-05 for a
property located at 2688 Blaze Trail, Diamond Bar,
Los Angeles County, California. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject Development Review shall be
referred to as the "Application."
2. On June 30, 2000, the public hearing notice was posted in
three public places within the City of Diamond Bar. On
July 7, 2000, public hearing notices were mailed to
approximately 24 property owners of record within a
500 -foot radius of the project. On July 13, 2000, the
project site was posted with a display board. On July 14,
2000, notification of the public hearing for this project
was provided in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland
Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers.
3. On July 25, 2000, the Planning Commission of the City of
Diamond Bar conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the
Application.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the
Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
1. 'This Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all
of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this
Resolution are true and correct.
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2. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the project`'
identified above in this Resolution is categorically exempt
from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) and guidelines set forth thereafter
pursuant to Section 15303(a) of Article 19 of Chapter 3,
Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
3. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds and
determines that, having considered the record as a whole
including the findings set forth below, and changes and
alterations which have been 'incorporated into and
conditioned upon the proposed project set forth in the
application, there is no evidence before this Planning
Commission that the project proposed herein will have the
potential of an adverse effect on wild life resources or
the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Based upon
substantial evidence, this Planning Commission hereby
rebuts the presumption of adverse effects contained in
Section 753.5 (d) of Title 14 of the, California Code of
Regulations.
4. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth herein,
this Planning Commission hereby finds as follows:
(a) The project relates to a 13 -lot subdivision approved
by the City Council in November 1994. The project
site is an existing vacant lot within a gated
community identified as the "The Country Estates."
The project site is irregular shaped and is
approximately 67,959 gross square feet with a pad area
of approximately 26,572 square- feet. According to
Tract Map No. 51169, the project site contains
easements for slope and drainage maintenance purposes
in the front portion of the project site adjacent to
Blaze Trail and in the southeast (side/rear) of the
project site. Also within -the front- portion -of the
project site adjacent to Blaze Trail are easements for
access, sanitary sewer, public utility, and public
services. Additionally, the slope and drainage
maintenance easements contain planting materials as
listed within the approved Mitigation Monitoring
Landscape Plan.
(b) The project site has a General Plan land use
designation of Rural Residential (RR) Maximum 1
Dwelling Unit 1 DU/AC.
(c) The project site is within the Single Family
Residence -Minimum Lot Size 20,000 Square Feet (R-1-
20,000) Zone.
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(d) Generally, the following zones surround the project.
site: to the north and west is the R-1-20,000 Zone;
to the south and east is the R-1-20,000 and Heavy
Agriculture (A-2-2) Zone;
(e) The Application request is to construct a three-story
(two -stories and a basement) single-family residence
with a six car garage, balconies and covered patio for
a total- of approximately 14,742 square feet. The
request also includes a tennis court with recreational
lighting, swimming pool/spa and retaining walls with
an exposed height of six feet.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
(f)The design and layout of the'proposed development is
consistent with the applicable elements of the City's
General Plan, City Design Guidelines, and development
standards of the applicable district, design
guidelines, and architectural criteria for special
areas (e.g., theme areas, specific plans, community
plans, boulevards or planned developments).
The proposed project complies with the elements of the
adopted General Plan, dated July 25, 1995, and the
land use designation of- Rural Residential. The
proposed project complies with the City's General Plan
objectives and strategies relating to maintaining the
integrity of a residential neighborhood. The proposed
design and layout is compatible with the eclectic
architectural style, design, and materials/colors of
existing homes within Tract No. 51169 as well as the
"The Country Estates." Additionally, the applicant has
obtained "The Country Estates" architectural committee
approval to ensure compatibility.
(g) The design and layout of the proposed development will
not interfere with the use and enjoyment of
neighboring existing or future development and will
not create traffic or pedestrian hazards.
The project site includes a single family residence,
which is similar in design and layout to surrounding
single -family residences. It is. not expected to
unreasonably interfere with the use and the enjoyment
of neighboring existing or future development and
will not create traffic or pedestrian hazards.
Blaze Trail adequately serves the project, which is
a private street designed to handle minimum traffic
created by this type of development. Furthermore,
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the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Tract' Map
No. 51169 addressed the issue of this development's
effect on traffic and circulation. The EIR was
certified, thereby, determining that the Tract would
not create traffic or pedestrian, hazards.
Staff has reviewed the floor plan and specifically
noted the number of bedrooms with adjacent bathrooms
in relationship to the number of parking spaces
provided in the garage. Staff believes the parking
that is provided in relationship to the number of
bedrooms is adequate for this project.
(h) The architectural design of the proposed development
is compatible with the character of the surrounding
neighborhood and will maintain the harmonious, orderly
and attractive -development contemplated by
Chapter 22.48.20.. Development Review Standards, City
Design Guidelines, the City's General Plan, or any
applicable specific plan.
A proposed prominent architectural feature for the
residence includes the style and arrangement of the
windows, the varied planes utilized on each elevation
and the six Corinthian type columns that flank the
front entry. The prominent architectural features,
except for the columns, extend to all sides of the
proposed residential structure.
The proposed materials offer a variety of textures. As
a result, the proposed project will provide a
desirable environment with good aesthetic use of
materials, textures and colors that will remain
aesthetically appealing while offering variety.
Therefore, the architectural design of the proposed
development is compatible with the character of the
surrounding neighborhood and will -maintain- -a --
harmonious, orderly, and attractive development
contemplated by Chapter 22.48.20, development review
standards, City Design Guidelines, and the City's
General Plan. Additionally, as proposed, the project
will be compatible with Tract Map No. 51169 approved
development standards.
(i) The design of the proposed development will provide a
desirable environment for its occupants and visiting
public as well as its neighbors through good aesthetic
use of materials, texture, and color that will remain
aesthetically appealing and will retain a reasonably
adequate level of maintenance.
As referenced in the above findings and the
colors/materials board, the proposed project Vill
provide a desirable environment for its occupants and
visiting public as well as its neighbors through good
aesthetic use of materials, texture and color that
will remain aesthetically appealing while offering
variety in color and texture and a low level of
maintenance.
(j) The proposed development will not be detrimental to
public health, safety or welfare or materially
injurious (e.g. negative affect on property values or
resale(s) of property) to the properties or
improvements in the vicinity; and
Before the issuance of any City permits, the proposed
project is required to comply with all conditions
within the approved resolution and the Building and
Safety Division, Public Works Division, and Fire
Department requirements. The referenced agencies
through the permit and inspection process will ensure
that the proposed project is not detrimental to the
public health, safety or welfare or materially
injurious to the properties or improvements in the
vicinity.
(k) The proposed project -has been reviewed in compliance
with the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA);
The environmental evaluation shows that the proposed
project is categorically exempt pursuant to the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEAQ) and guidelines promulgated thereunder according
to, Section 15303(a).
5. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above, the
Planning Commission hereby approves the Application subject
to the following conditions:
(a) The project shall substantially conform to site plan,
grading plan, floor plan, elevations, sections,
landscape and irrigation plans, and colors/materials
board collectively labeled as Exhibit "A" dated
July 25, 2000, as submitted and approved by the
Planning Commission, and as amended herein.
(b) The site shall be maintained in a condition, which is
free of debris both during and after the construction,
addition, or implementation of the entitlement granted
herein. The removal of all trash, debris, and refuse,
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whether during or subsequent to construction sliall,`be
done only by the property owner, applicant or by "a.
duly permitted waste contractor, who has beef,
authorized by the City to provide collection,
transportation, and disposal of solid waste from
residential, commercial, construction, and industrial
areas within the City. It shall be the applicant's
obligation to insure that the waste contractor
utilized has obtained.permits from the City of Diamond
Bar to provide such services.
(c) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the
applicant shall submit a final landscape/ irrigation
plan. Said plans shall include plant materials and
hydroseeding that shall be located. on Lot 1. Said
plans shall delineate the location of plant material
that cannot be located on Lot 1, but can be located
elsewhere within the mitigation area of Tract
Map No. 51169. The plant material shall include
one five -gallon size walnut tree for every
walnut tree that is relocated. Additionally, the
landscape/irrigation plan shall include plant material
to -screen the tennis court from the street. This
plant material shall be compatible with native plant
material and planted in a manner that the growth level
of the plants are different so that taller trees or
plant material will be adjacent to the tennis court
fencing and lower plant material in between to obscure
the tennis court's view. Furthermore, planting
materials related to the mitigation monitoring shall
be planted adjacent to the tennis court retaining
walls within the mitigation monitoring slope to assist
in concealing the retaining walls. The retaining
walls for the tennis court shall be earth tone. All
landscaping and irrigation shall be installed prior to
final inspection or the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy-.-
(d) Prior to construction, the applicant shall install
temporary construction fencing pursuant to the
Building and Safety Division's requirements along the
project perimeter.
(e) Prior to final inspection or the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall submit
to the City Planning Division written evidence
indicating the buyer's receipt of the "Buyers'
Awareness Package." In the event no one has purchased
the property, then the receipt shall be submitted
before approval of future improvements
(i.e., hardscape, landscaping, pool/spa, retaining
walls, etc.)
(f) The single family residence shall not be utilized
in a manner that creates adverse effects
(i.e., significant levels of dust, glare/light, noise,
odor, traffic, or other disturbances) upon the
neighborhood and environmental setting. Additionally,
the single family residence shall not result in
significantly adverse effects on public services or
resources. No portion of the residence shall be
rented, used for commercial/institutional purposes, or
otherwise utilized as a separate dwelling. The
property shall not be used for regular gatherings that
result in a nuisance or create traffic and parking
problems in the neighborhood.
(g) The property line fencing which includes a wall and
wrought iron fencing on top shall be reduced to a six
foot height.- The six foot height shall include the
proposed wall and fencing. Structures, fencing,
walls, etc., within the front yard setback shall not
exceed a height of 42".
(h) The tennis court lighting shall comply with Code
Section 22.16.050(E).
(i) The applicant shall continue to work -diligently toward
the end results of the Mitigation Monitoring Program
for Tract No. 51169.
(j) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the
applicant shall submit a grading plan delineating the
following:
(1) Cut and fill quantities and earth work
calculation;
(2) All finish surfaces, finished grade elevations and
flow lines;
(3) Top of wall, top of footing, finished surface for
retaining walls, retaining wall details, and
calculations;.
(4) All easements, proposed and existing grades,
proper drainage with details;
(5) Grading plan shall be signed/stamped by a civil
engineer, geotechnical engineer, and geologist,
as required.
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(k) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the
applicant shall submit a soils report for the Cit�:s
review and approval that incorporates the scope of th�
proposed development and appropriate recommendations
for the project's construction as well as the
suitability of the retaining wall to withstand
pressures of the retaining soil.
(1) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the
applicant shall submit an erosion control plan for the
City's review and approval. The erosion control plan
shall conform to National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) standards and incorporate
the appropriate Best Management Practices (BMP's).
Additionally, the applicant shall obtain the necessary
NPDES permits.
(m) The applicant shall be responsible for sewer
connection and shall ensure connection with Los
Angeles County Department of Public Works and the
Sanitation District.
(n) The proposed residence shall comply with the State
Energy Conservation Standards.
(o) Surface water shall drain away from the proposed
residence at a two -percent minimum slope.
(p) The proposed single-family residence is located within
"Fire Zone 4" and shall meet all requirements of said
zone.
(1) All roof covering shall be "Fire Retardant." Tile
roof shall be fire stopped at the eaves to
preclude entry of the flame or members under the
fire.
- -- - (2) All -unenclosed- under -floor - areas shall be
constructed as exterior walls.
(3) All openings into the attic, floor and/or other
enclosed areas shall be covered with corrosion -
resistant wire mesh not less than 1/4 inch or
more than 1/2 inch in dimension except where such
openings are equipped with sash or door..
(4) Chimneys. shall have spark arrests of maximum
1/2 inch screen.
(q) Construction plans shall be engineered to meet wind
loads of 80 M.P.H. with a "C" exposure.
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(r) Plans shall conform to State and Local Building Code
(i.e., 1997 Uniform Building Code, Uniform Plumbing
Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, and the 1996 National
Electrical Code) requirements.
(s) Prior to the issuance of,any construction permits, the
applicant shall submit construction plans to the
Los Angeles County Fire Department for review and
approval.
(t) This grant is valid for two years and shall be
exercised (i.e., construction started) within that
period or this grant shall expire. A one-year
extension of time may be approved when submitted to
the City in writing at least 60 days prior to the
expiration date. The Planning Commission will consider
the extension request at a duly noticed public hearing
in accordance with Chapter 22.72 of the City of
Diamond Bar Development Code.
(u) This grant shall not be effective for any purpose
until the permittee and owner of the property involved
(if other than the permittee) have filed, within
fifteen (15) days of approval of this grant, at the
City of Diamond Bar Community and Development Services
Department, their affidavit stating that they are
aware of and agree to accept all the conditions of
this grant. Further, this grant shall not be
effective until the permittee pays remaining City
processing fees, school fees and fees for the review
of submitted reports.
(v), If the Department of Fish and Game determines that
Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 applies to the
approval of this project, then the applicant shall
remit to the City, within, five days of this grant's
approval, a cashier's check of $25.00 for a
documentary handling fee in connection with Fish and
Game Code requirements. Furthermore, if this project
is not exempt from a filing fee imposed because the
project has more than a deminimis impact on fish and
wildlife, the applicant shall also pay to the
Department of Fish and Game any such fee and any fine
which the Department determines to be owed.
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The Planning Commission shall:
(a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; alld
(b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this
Resolution, by certified mail, to: Jerry Yeh, Horizon
Pacific, 2707 Diamond Bar Boulevard, Diamond Bar, CA,
90503.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 25TH OF July 2000, BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY'OF DIAMOND BAR.
BY:
Steve Nelson, Chairman
I, James DeStefano, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted
by the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar, at a regular
meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 25th day of July 2000,
by the following vote:
ATTEST:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
James DeStefano, Secretary
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
COIVIMUNIT IEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
21660 E. Copley Drive Suite 140
(909)396-5676 Fax (909)861-3117
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Consent: I certify that I am the owner of the herein described property and permit the applicant to file this request.
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Project MEETINGS CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
July 25, 2000 COMMUNITY & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
PLANNING COMMISSION PROJECTS
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Location
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DIAMOND BAR MONTESSORI
ACADEMY
CUP 2000-03 LKS
23555 PALOMINO DRIVE
PH
LEE, AN -CHI (PALAZZO INC.)
DR 2000-09 AJL
2718 STEEPLECHASE LANE
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VAR 2000-05 Si
2001 DERRINGER LANE
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(Single Family Residence)
ADR 2000-07
YEH, JERRY
DR 2000-05 AJL
2688 BLAZETRAIL
PH
(Single Family Residence)
MV 2000-05
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS
Case #
PM
Location
DCM
DCM
DCM
KING, ANDREW/GOLDRUSH INV.
ADR 2000-14
SJ
24199 HIGHCREST -
PH
(Single Family Residence)
TRACT 31977
KING, ANDREW/GOLDRUSH INV.
ADR 2000-15
Si
687 RADBURY
PH
(Single Family Residence)
KING, ANDREW/GOLDRUSH INV.
ADR 2000-16
SJE22454
HIGHCREST
PH
(Single FamilyResidence)
PATROSKE, WALT
ADR 2000-05
LKS
STEEPLECHASE LANE
PH
(Single Family Residence)
PENDING
Case #
PM
Location
BHOGAL, SURINDER
ADR 2000-10
AJL
23415 PLEASANT MEADOW
PROCESSING
(Single Family Residence)
MCUP 2000-6
MV 2000-6
TP 2000-3
BOURNE, JOHN
MCUP 2000-09
LKS
2102 ROCKY VIEW ROAD
PROCESSING
(Converting Storage into Game Room)
DIAMOND BAR HONDA/
ALEXANDER DEVELOPMENT
VAR 2000-02
AIL
515 S. GRAND AVENUE
ON HOLD - PER APPLICANT
(Freeway Sign)
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PROJECT MEETINGS CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
LJv95 9o0n COMMITNITTV R, M71UPT (IPT�AANT QPDAIMPQ nr7PAD'PhA-;Ta'r
PENDING
Case #
PM
Location
LIPPICH, LESLIE
DR'2000-08
AJL
1626 DERRINGER LANE
PROCESSING
(Single Family Residence)
JCC DEVELOPMENT
ZC 2000-01
AJL
DIAMOND BAR BLVD
PROCESSING
(Zone0an a to Commercial)
PM 10208, PARCEL 2
I
MET41COM - WVUSD
CUP 2000-02
AJL
21400 PATHFINDER
PROCESSING
(Wireless Telecommunications)
NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS —
CUP; 2000-04
JDS
24401 DARRIN DRIVE
PROCESSING
LYNN VAN AIKEN
DR'2000-10
(Wireless Telecommunications)
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
JOS
CITYWIDE
PROCESSING
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ITY OF DIAMOND BAR
TICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
AND AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
The Diamond Bar Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting at the South Coast
Quality Management District Auditorium, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, on July 25, 2000,
at 7:00 P.M.
Items for consideration are listed on the attached agenda.
I, Sonya Joe, declare as follows:
I am employed by the City of Diamond Bar, Community and Development Services
Department. On July 21, 2000, I posted copies of the Notice for the Regular Meeting of the
Diamond Bar Planning Commission, to be held on July 25, 2000, at the following locations:
South Coast Quality Management District Auditorium
21865 East Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on July 24, 2000, at Diamond Bar, California.
Sonya Jae
Community and Development Services Dept.
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGr;r
AND AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR )
The Diamond Bar Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting at the South Coast
Quality Management District Auditorium, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, on July 25, 2000,
at 7:00 P.M.
Items for considerati6n grc-listed Otijthe attached agenda.
I, Stella Marquez, declare as follows:
I am employed by the City of Diamond Bar, Community and Development Services
Department. On July 21, 2000, I posted copies of the Notice for the Regular Meeting of the
Diamond Bar Planning Commission, to be held on July 25, 2000, at the following location:
City Hall
21660 E. Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on July 24, 2000, at Diamond Bar, California.
Stella Marquez
Community and Develop t S vices Dept.
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