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AGENDA
May 27, 2008
WORKSHOP -HOUSING ELEMENT — 6:00 P.M.
South Coast Air Quality Management District/
Government Center - Conference Room CC -8
21865 Copley Drive
REGULAR MEETING — 7:00 P.M.
South Coast Air Quality Management District/
Government Center - Auditorium
21865 Copley Drive
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Steve Nelson
Tony Torng
Kwang Ho Lee
Kathleen Nolan
Jack Shah
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR Next Resolution No. 2008-18
PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
AGENDA
WORKSHOP: South Coast Air Quality Management District - Room CC -8
21865 Copley, Diamond Bar, CA
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
• Housing Element Update (Continued from May 13, 2008)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT:
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REGULAR MEETING South Coast Air Quality Management District Auditorium
21865 Copley, Diamond Bar, CA
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Chairman Steve Nelson, Vice -Chairman
Tony Torng, Kwang Ho Lee, Kathy Nolan, Jack Shah
2.
3.
4.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Presentation of Plaque in recognition of Retirement
of Ann J. Lungu, Associate Planner.
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
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chairman
5. 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:
5.1 Minutes of Housing Element Workshop: May 13, 2008.
MAY 27, 2008 PAGE 2
5.2 Minutes of Regular Meeting:
6. OLD BUSINESS: None.
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
May 13, 2008.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
7.1 Capital Improvement Pro irarn for Conformit with the General Plan for
Fiscal Year 2008-2009
8. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
9. STAFF COMMENTS I INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
9.1 Public Hearing dates for future projects.
10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY:
CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING:
TRAFFIC AND
TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION MEETING:
PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION MEETING:
11. ADJOURNMENT:
Monday, May 26, 2008
In observance of the holiday, City Offices
will be closed. City Office will re -open on
Tuesday, May 27, 2008.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 6:30 p.m.
Government Center/SCAQMD Auditorium
21865 Copley Drive
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 — 7:00 p.m.
Government Center/SCAQMD Auditorium
21865 Copley Drive
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Government Center/ SCAQMD
Hearing Board Room
21865 Copley Drive
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Government Center/SCAQMD
Hearing Board Room
21865 Copley Drive
2DRAFT
MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
HOUSING ELEMENT WORKSHOP OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
MAY 13, 2008
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Nelson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in Room CC -8 of the South
Coast Air Quality Management District/Government Center, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond
Bar, CA 91765.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Kwang Ho Lee, Kathleen Nolan, Jack
Shah and Vice Chairman Tony Torng, Chairman Steve Nelson
Also present: Nancy Fong, Community Development Director; Greg
Gubman, Planning Manager; Ann Lungu, Associate Planner; Greg Kovacevich,
Assistant City Attorney; Anthony Santos, Management Analyst; and Stella Marquez,
Senior Administrative Assistant.
A DRAFT 2008 HOUSING ELEMENT PRESENTATION:
John Douglas, Planning Consultant, presented staff's report contained in the
handouts. He stated that the updates are required by state law and has -a due date
of June 2008. The Housing Element is unique among all General Plan elements
because the State has a strong role in its process. The timeframe for the update is
from now through 2014. Understate law everyjurisdiction is required to submit their
Housing Element to the state for review and HCD will provide a response letter to
the jurisdiction indicating whether it believes the jurisdiction has complied with state
law and therefore certifies the element. He outlined the requirements of the
Housing Element using a slide presentation.
C/Nolan asked if the element referred to new construction or available housing and
Mr. Douglas responded "new construction" with one exception that under some
circumstances a jurisdiction can account for up to a quarter of its construction needs
through the rehabilitation of existing housing or by providing financial guarantees.
CDD/Fong stated that staff appealed the Regional Housing Needs Assessment
(RHNA) number with SCAG because Diamond Bar is built out and does not have
land available for development. Land that is available is constrained by slopes and
sensitive habitat. Staff attempted to convince SCAG that it would not be able to
achieve the RHNA number of 1,090 units. However, the City's appeal was denied.
Therefore, the City is trapped with the 1,090 units. Staff used that figure as the
basis for identifying suitable land area for building new units. The Tres Hermanos
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area is about 720 acres and is owned by the City of Industry and may provide the
City an opportunity to satisfy the required number of units. Site D may offer an
opportunity for additional new housing units. Staff identified other smaller parcels
that have opportunities for new housing. Altogether the City maybe able to achieve
the RHNA number.
VC/Torng thought it was not fair that Chino Hills and Diamond Bar had the same
number. CDD/Fong said she included Chino Hills as part of the comparison.
VC/Torng asked what would happen if the City could not meet the numbers.
Mr. Douglas said he would address that question as he continued with his
presentation. In short, if there is not enough land some type of action can betaken
to increase the capacity. CDD/Fong said the key is that when the City submits the
Housing Element to the state it must demonstrate that even if there are not enough
sites now that the City has an action program that within a year or two the City will
relook at sites to determine potential zoning changes to allow for more density, etc.
C/Nolan asked if group homes were included in the unit count. Mr. Douglas
responded that group homes are discussed in Chapter 4 of the Housing Elements.
The Housing Element is required to look at the City's regulations regarding density
bonus, secondary residential units, emergency shelters, group homes, etc.
CDD/Fong said that local control of residential group homes are pre-empted so in
most residential districts you are allowed to have group homes. An opportunity is to
include emergency shelters as part of the group homes.
Mr. Douglas responded to C/Lee that the state law focuses on the things that cities
have control over and that is zoning standards, processing fees, etc., i.e., the land,
allowable densities and so forth. There are very serious consequences if a
jurisdiction does not apply enough land at appropriate densities. At the other end of
the spectrum of what actually happens, since cities do not build housing they have
much less control over what actually happens. Cities can zone properties the
correct way, offer incentives, and density bonuses and still not get the desired
results. Generally speaking, cities are not penalized for that. But they are expected
to look at what has happened and analyze whether anything could have been done
differently and determine whether there were any constraints in the city's regulations
that impeded development of affordable housing and at that point cities are required
to make adjustments to make it easier for affordable housing to be built. Many
cities do not achieve their target numbers. Affordable housing is difficult because it
requires a lot of money and effort. C/Lee asked if the state was required to provide
matching funds in order to help cities achieve their goals. Mr. Douglas said if there
were grant funds the cities would have to apply for them and a lot of grants are very
competitive. The bottom line is, has the city zoned properly for high density and if
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not, the Housing Element will not be certified. Although state certification of the
Housing Element is the goal, there is no automatic consequence for not receive
state certification.
CDD/Fong said if the City cannot make the case that grant funds are consistent with
the General Plan the City will not be able to get a grant so it is important for the City
to have a certified Housing Element.
Mr. Douglas responded to C/Lee that the focus is on the availability of the land more
so than the house. CDD/Fong responded to C/Lee that if land is owned by another
jurisdiction, Diamond Bar cannot arbitrarily annex it. However, in the unincorporated
area Diamond Bar must first establish a sphere of influence and then annex the
property. There may be opportunities for Diamond Bar to proceed with this type of
plan with respect to the AERA proposal.
Mr. Douglas said he would be back in two weeks to answer any question during the
second Housing Element Workshop.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the Planning
Commission, Chairman Nelson adjourned the Housing Element Workshop at
6:58 p.m.
Attest:
Respectfully Submitted,
Nancy Fong, Community Development Director
Steve Nelson, Chairman
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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
MAY 13, 2008
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality
Management District/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar,
CA 91765.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Chairman Torng led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Kwang Ho Lee, Kathleen Nolan, Jack
Shah, Vice Chairman Tony Torng and Chairman Steve Nelson.
Also present: Nancy Fong, Community Development Director; Greg
Gubman, Planning Manager; Ann Lungu, Associate Planner; David Meyer, Planning
Consultant; Greg Kovacevich, Assistant City Attorney; Anthony Santos,
Management Analyst; and Stella Marquez, Senior Administrative Assistant.
2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
4.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 22, 2008.
VC/Torng moved, C/Shah seconded to approve the April 22, 2008, Minutes as
presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Tomg, Shah, Lee, Nolan, Chair/Nelson
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
5. OLD BUSINESS: None
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.1 Comprehensive Sinn Program No. 2007-01 — Under the authority of
Development Code Section 22.36, the applicant requested approval of a
comprehensive sign program
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Project Address: 1196 Diamond Bar Boulevard
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Property Owner: Bank of America
3424 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30326
Applicant: Coast Sign
1500 W. Embassy Street
Anaheim, CA 92802
AssocP/Lungu presented staff's report and recommended Planning
Commission approval of Comprehensive Sign Program No. 2007-01,
findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution.
There was no one present who wished to speak on this matter.
C/Lee moved, C/Nolan seconded, to approve Comprehensive Sign Program
No. 2007-01, Findings of Fact, and subject to conditions of approval as listed
within the resolution. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Lee, Nolan, Shah, VC/Torng,
Chair/Nelson
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT COMMISSIONERS: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7.1 Development Review No. 2007-06 — Under the authority of Development
Code Section 22.48, the applicant requested approval of plans to construct a
new three-story 7,888 square foot single-family residence with attached 6 -car
1440 square foot garage. The proposed project included the removal of
twelve (12) mature trees. The subject property is zoned RR (R-1 20,000)
and contains 73,120 gross square feet of land area (1.67 acres).
Project Address: 2502 Razzak Circle
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Project Owner: Wasif Siddique
11076 Venture Drive
Mira Loma, CA 91752
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Applicant: Bob Larivee
Award Winning Designs
17 Rue Du Chateau
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
PC/Meyer presented staffs report and recommended Planning Commission
approval of Development Review No. 2007-06, Findings of Fact, and
conditions of approval as listed within the resolution.
PC/Meyer reiterated to Chair/Nelson clarification on a possible second unit in
the future. With respect to replacement trees, the protected trees will be
replaced in-kind and the remaining trees would have to comply with the fire
department's fuel modification plan that restricts certain types of trees such
as Eucalyptus trees.
VC/Torng questioned the 60 feet by 28 feet architectural modification.
PC/Meyer explained that staff was reluctant to act as "designers" of the
project. Staffs intent was to motivate the architect to use his architectural
ability to improve the appearance of the wall unless the Planning
Commission likes the design and feels it is consistent with the City's design
guidelines.
Chair/Nelson opened the public hearing.
Bob Larivee, architect, stated that he was available to respond to questions
and concerns.
C/Nolan asked if the applicant had agreed to not include the cooking facility
in the second unit. Mr. Larivee responded that in response to staff the area
was termed "snack bar" and not a second unit. C/Nolan asked if the
applicant agreed to omit the ability to cook and he responded that he was
fine with that requirement — that it was a non -issue.
Chair/Nelson asked Mr. Larivee if he had difficulty with any of the other
conditions. Mr. Larivee responded that he was concerned about the
architectural elevation. Mr. Larivee hesitates to modify the design per staffs
suggestion because it changes it to a different style and architecture. There
may be some possibility of change but doubts it and is satisfied with the
design. Mr. Larivee responded that reducing the driveway width from 24 ft.
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to 14 ft. is not a problem. Mr. Larivee reviewed the landscape plans with
staff and completed the tree permit application and has no objection to the
tree replacement or requirements.
Steve Sohus, General Manager of The Country Estates refers to a letter
submitted to the Commission claiming that The Country Estates
Homeowners Association has an easement for roadway and slope
maintenance purposes at the rear of the subject property. PC/Meyer
explained the project does not impact the slope easement. It is notwithin the
area.
ACA/Kovacevich explained that the claims regarding the easement were a
civil matter between the property owner and the homeowners association.
Chair/Nelson closed the public hearing.
C/Shah comments that the condition to add a design element to the side wall
would have no aesthetic value. He recommends that the condition be
removed.
ChairlNelson recommends that language be included to Item A.5 to read "in
kind or of the same species to be removed subject to L.A. County Fire
Department fuel modification requirements."
C/Nolan moved, C/Shah seconded, to approve Development Review
No. 2007-06, Finding of Facts and conditions of approval as listed within the
resolution, with the recommendation to remove Condition 10 and include
additional language regarding the tree requirements in Item 5.
Chair/Nelson asked C/Shah to clarify his recommendation to remove
Item 10. C/Shah responded that the design modification is not a requirement
and is an architecture privilege of the designer. There is no requirement to
do otherwise and it is only a case of personal opinion.
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Nolan, Shah, VC/Torng,
Chair/Nelson
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Lee
ABSENT COMMISSIONERS: None
8. PLANNING COMMISSIONER COM MENTSIINFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
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9. STAFF COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
9.1 Public Hearing dates for future projects.
CDD/Fong announced that Ann Lungu would retire the end of May.
10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
As listed in tonight's agenda.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the Planning Commission,
Chairman Nelson adjourned the regular meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Attest:
Respectfully Submitted,
Nancy Fong, Community Development Director
Steve Nelson, Chairman
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AGENDA \.`REPORT --
CITY
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR -- 21825 COPLEY DRIVE - DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 - TEL. (909) 839-7030 - FAX (909) 861-3117
DATE: May 27, 2008
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Greg Gubman, Planning Manager
BY: Dave Alvarez, Planning Technician
SUBJECT: Review of Proposed Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) Plan for Conformity with the General Plan
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached Resolution
(Attachment 1), finding the proposed FY 2008-2009 Capital Improvement Program to be
in conformance with the General Plan.
BACKGROUND:
Each year, prior to the adoption of the City's annual budget, the Planning Commission is
required to review the upcoming fiscal year's proposed Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) for consistency with the City's General Plan, and then make a recommendation to
the City Council. This procedure is mandated under California Government Code
Section 65401 (Attachment 3).
ANALYSIS:
The Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Budget proposes a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) as
follows:
2008-2009=Exes
Total Expenditures
reet Im rovements0
EeTr�CIP
affic
Management/Safety0ovements
• Park and Rec. Improvements
Miscellaneous Improvements
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Total:
$7,209,128
Capital Improvement Projects are funded by various sources, including the following:
the City General Fund; Gasoline Tax Fund; Proposition C (Transit Fund); Transportation
Enhancement Act -Legacy for Users (TEA -LU) and Surface Transportation Program -
Local (STP -L) Funds; Transportation Development Act (TDA) Bikeways & Trails; 2005
Appropriation Act (Section 117); State Hazard Elimination Safety (HES) Program
(Safety Grant); State Traffic Congestion Relief Fund, Developer Impact Fees;
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); Traffic Improvement Fund; Park
Development Fund; Prop A -Safe Parks; Quimby Fees; and miscellaneous park grants.
The Public Works and Community Services Departments develop the project list based
on identified community improvement needs. Staff then confirms that the Fiscal Year
2008-2009 Fiscal Year Capital Improvement Project list (Attachment 2) is consistent
with the adopted General Plan's Vision Statement and numerous Goals, Objectives,
and Strategies, as enumerated in the attached resolution (Attachment 1).
Capital Improvement Proiects
Street Improvement Projects
• Construction Projects - Street improvement construction projects include a variety of
right-of-way and roadway reconstruction activities, such as overlay, median
construction, new sidewalks and sidewalk repairs, new driveway approaches and
repairs, and landscaping. Construction projects proposed for the upcoming CIP
consist of the following:
o Residential Collectors Rehabilitation, Design Phase (Lycoming Street between
Lemon Avenue and eastern City limit); and
o Chino Hills Parkway Rehabilitation, Design Phase
• Slurry Seal Projects — Slurry seal is a maintenance item on a 7 -year cycle per
neighborhood. The major cracks and holes are sealed and repaired; a thin layer of
slurry is applied to extend the life of the existing road pavement; and the appropriate
pavement markings are re-established. The following areas are scheduled to be
slurry sealed during the upcoming fiscal year, as delineated in Attachment 4:
o Area 5
o Arterial Zone 3
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CIP — Fiscal Year 2008-2009
Traffic Management/Safety Projects
Traffic Signal Projects - The City identified and conducted warrant studies for traffic
signal improvement construction at various intersections to effectively accommodate
the existing and future traffic circulation. The following traffic signal project is
proposed in the CIP:
o New Traffic Signal at Brea Canyon Cutoff at southbound State Route 57 On/Off
Ramp (carry over).
Traffic Calming Projects — Diamond Bar developed and is implementing
neighborhood traffic management programs to enhance the quality of life on
residential streets within neighborhoods across the City. Solutions vary, and may
include reducing the speeds of motorists, reducing the volume of traffic, or finding
ways for residents living near schools to cope with the rush of pick-up and drop- off
traffic. The following traffic calming projects are included in the proposed CIP:
o Construction of traffic calming measures on Prospectors Road between Sunset
Crossing Road and Golden Springs Road; and
o Construction of traffic calming measures on Sunset Crossing Road between
Diamond Bar Boulevard and Prospectors Road
Traffic Signal Management
o Closed Circuit Television Cameras- Battery Backup System at five critical
Intersections (See Attachment 4); and
o Interconnect Links for Citywide synchronization system- Phase II (See
Attachment 4)
Parks and Recreation Improvements
Below is a summary of capital projects proposed at the City's various parks and
recreation facilities:
ADA Retrofit Projects
o Sycamore Canyon Park, ADA Retrofit Construction Phase, ADA restroom
building for compliance requirements
o Sycamore Canyon Park, Design Phase, ADA Retrofit Restroom Doors for
compliance requirements
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CIP — Fiscal Year 2008-2009
• Facilities
o Sycamore Canyon Creek Repair
• Trail Access
o Sycamore Canyon Park, Phase III, middle section (carry over)
Miscellaneous Improvements
Lastly, the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 CIP includes the following aesthetic and functional
improvements to enhance the overall quality of life in Diamond Bar:
• Grand Avenue Beautification — Additional aesthetic street and landscape
improvements for Montefino Avenue to easterly City limit (carry over);
• Median Improvements at Armstrong School area;
• Curb ramp installation on Pathfinder Road between the southbound SR57 ramp and
Brea Canyon Cutoff; and
• Median Improvements in front of the Kmart shopping center, including the design
and installation of landscaping and a clock tower.
Prepared by:
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Dave Alvarez
Planning Technician
Attachments:
Reviewed by:
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Greg GubmAn, AICP,
Planning Manager
1. Draft Resolution
2. FY 2008-2009 Capital Improvement Program/Project List;
3. Government Code Section 65401
4. Project Exhibits/Photos
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CIP — Fiscal Year 2008-2009
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO 2008 -XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE DIAMOND BAR PLANNING COMMISSION
MAKING FINDINGS, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 65401, THAT THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2008-
2009 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) IS CONSISTENT
WITH THE GENERAL PLAN AND RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO
THE CITY COUNCIL.
A. RECITALS
1. On April 18, 1989, the City of Diamond Bar was established as a duly
organized municipal corporation of the State of California.
2. On July 25, 1995, the City of Diamond Bar adopted its General Plan
incorporating all State mandated elements.
3. The City Manager of the City of Diamond Bar has prepared a proposed
Capital Improvement Program and Budget for the City's 2008-2009 Fiscal
Year which outlines a program identifying proposed public works
improvement projects to occur during the Fiscal Year. The projects
include, but are not limited to, street and highway improvements, traffic
signal installations and modifications, and park improvements.
4. California Government Code Section 65401 requires the Planning
Commission to review proposed public works projects for the ensuing
fiscal year to determine compliance with the City's General Plan.
5. On May 27, 2008, at a regularly scheduled meeting, this Planning
Commission, reviewed and discussed the City of Diamond Bar's proposed
Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Improvement Program, and the projects
contained therein, and concluded said review prior to the adoption of this
Resolution.
B. RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
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.
2. Based upon the facts and evidence presented during the Planning
Commission meeting regarding the City's proposed Fiscal Year 2008-
2009 Capital Improvement Program, including oral and documentary
evidence provided by City staff, the Commission, in accordance with the
provisions of California Government Code Section 65401, hereby finds as
follows:
(a) The projects identified in the City's proposed Fiscal Year 2008-
2009 Capital Improvement Program, Attachment 2, is consistent
with the General Plan adopted July 25, 1995, including, but not
limited to:
(i) Circulation Element—Goal 1, Objective 1.2, Strategy 1.2.1
and Goal 3, Objective 3.1, Strategies 3.1.1 and 3.1.3, and
3.1.4;
(ii) Resource Management Element—Goal 1, Objective 1.3,
Strategy 1.3.7; and
(iii) Land Use Element—Goal 3, Objective 3.2, Strategy 3.2.8,
etc.).
(b) The proposed projects comply with all other applicable
requirements of State law and local ordinances, regulations, and
standards; and
(c) The proposed Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Improvement
Program is found to be Categorically Exempt from the provisions of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), under
Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines (operation, repair,
maintenance of existing facilities).
3. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above, this Resolution
shall serve as the Planning Commission's report to the City Council
regarding the General Plan conformity of the proposed public works
projects in the City's Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Improvement Program
as required by California Government Code Section 65401.
The Planning Commission shall:
(a) Certify as to the adoption of this Resolution; and
(b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the City Council of
the City of Diamond Bar for use in its deliberations regarding the City's
budget.
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CIP FY 2008-2009
ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 27th DAY OF MAY, 2008, BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
Steve Nelson, Chairman
I, Nancy Fong, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted,
at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 27th day of May, 2008, by
the following vote to wit:
AYES: Commissioners:
NOES: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners:
ABSTAIN: Commissioners:
ATTEST:
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GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65401
Review of public works projects for conformity with plan
If a general plan or part thereof has been adopted, within such time as may be
fixed by the legislative body, each county or city officer, department, board, or
commission, and each governmental body, commission, or board, including the
governing body of any special district or school district, whose jurisdiction lies
wholly or partially within the county or city, whose functions include
recommending, preparing plans for, or constructing, major public works, shall
submit to the official agency, as designated by the respective county board of
supervisors or city council, a list of the proposed public works recommended for
planning, initiation or construction during the ensuing fiscal year. The official
agency receiving the list of proposed public works shall list and classify all such
recommendations and shall prepare a coordinated program of proposed public
works for the ensuing fiscal year. Such coordinated program shall be submitted
to the county or city planning agency for review and report to said official agency
as to conformity with the adopted general plan or part thereof.
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
AND AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
On May 27, 2008, the Diamond Bar Planning Commission will hold a regular session
at 7:00 p.m., at the South Coast Quality Management District/Government Center
Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
Items for consideration are listed on the attached agenda.
I, Stella Marquez, declare as follows:
I am employed by the City of Diamond Bar. On May 23, 2008, a copy of the agenda
of the Regular Meeting of the Diamond Bar Planning Commission was posted at the
following locations:
South Coast Quality Management
District Auditorium
21865 East Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Diamond Bar Library
1061 Grand Avenue
Diamond Bar, CA
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 May 23, 2008, at Diamond Bar, California.
Stela Marquez
Community Develo ment Department
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