The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About10/13/1998PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA OCTOBER 13, 1998 7:00 P.M. South Coast Air Quality Management District Auditorium 21865 East Copley Drive Diamond Bar, California Chairman Vice Chairman Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Joe McManus Steven Tye George Kuo Steve Nelson Joe Ruzlcka Copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to agenda items are on file in the Planning Division of the Dept. of Community & Development Services, located at 21660 E. Copley Drive, Suite 190, and are available for public inspection. If you have questions regarding an agenda item, please call (909) 396-5676 during regular business hours. In an effort to comply with the requirements of Title 11 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Diamond Bar requires that any person in need of any type of special equipment, assistance or accomodation(s) in order to communicate at a City public meeting must inform the Dept. of Community & Development Services at (909) 396-5676 a minimum of 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. P.U&UWAGffiJDA.GSD Please refrain from smoking, eating or drinking in the Auditorium The City of Diamond Bar uses recycled paper and encourages you to do the same. PLANNING, COMMISSION CITY OF DIAMOND BAR Tuesday, October 13, 1998 AGENDA Next Resolution No. 98-19 CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 1. ROLL, CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Chairman Joe McManus, Vice Chairman Steve Tye, Joe Ruzicka, George Kuo, and Steve Nelson. 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 baker's Card for the recording Secraary (Completion of this form_,_,js 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 of: August 11, 1998 and August 25, 1998 5. OLD BUSINESS: None 6. NEW BUSINESS: None 7. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: None c: \wp51 \agenda\p1aning\-13.98 S. PUBLIC HEARING: 8.1 Conditional Use Permit No 98-6 and Development Review No 98-9 (pursuant to Code Sections 22.56.110, 22.28.110 and 22.72.020) is a request to add approximately 1,147 square feet to an existing 5,181 square foot building for a total of approximately 6,328 square feet to be utilized as a car wash with two oil and lube bays and merchandise/boutique sales area. The project site is located within the C-1 zone. The request includes a Planning Commission interpretation that the proposed use is consistent with other uses permitted within the C-1 zone. PROJECT ADDRESS: 2845 Diamond Bar Boulevard, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 PROPERTY OWNER: David Zerner, 954 Schumacher, Los Angeles, CA 90048 APPLICANT: Lance Templeton, 2899 Monte Verde Drive, Covina, CA 91724 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has determined that a Negative Declaration is required for this project. Pursuant to CEQA Section 15070, Negative Declaration No. 98-2 has been prepared. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 98-6 and Development Review No. 98-9, Findings of Fact and conditions as listed within the resolutions. 8.2 Conditional Use Permit No 98-8 and Development Review No 98-10 (pursuant to Code Sections 22.72.020, and 22.28.260) is a request to construct two, three story professional office buildings totaling to approximately 165,888 square feet on Lot 2 and surface parking on Lot 5. The project site is located within Gateway Corporate Center. PROJECT ADDRESS: Lots 2 and 5, Gateway Corporate Center Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Trammel Crow, acting as agent for A.E.W. Diamond Bar Business Associate, 601 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90017 ;ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Pursuant to the provisions of the California :Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has determned that Negative Declaration is required for this project. Pursuant to CEQA Section 15070, Negative Declaration No. 98-3 has been prepared. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 98-08 and Development Review No. 98-10, Findings of Fact and conditions as listed within the resolutions. c:\wp51\agenda\planning\10-13.98 8.3 Conditonal Use Permit No 98-9 and Development Review No 98-11, (pursuant to Code Section 22.72.010, 22.56.110 and 22.78.070G.) is a request to construct a 5,029 square foot, one story addition to an 'existing 5,380 square foot commercial building within a retail shopping center identified as Diamond Bar Town Center. PROJECT ADDRESS: 1195 Diamond Bar Boulevard, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Dariush and Jacob Khakshouri and Max Netty, 10750 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1404, Los Angeles, CA 90024 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has determined that this project is categorically exempt, Section 15301 (e) (2). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 98-9 and Development Review No. 98-11, Findings of Fact and conditions as listed within the resolutions. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: 10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 11. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING- October 13, 1998 - 7:00 p.m. SCAQMD 21865 E. Copley Drive - Auditorium CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION WITH THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - October 20, 1998 - 4:00 SCAQMD 21865 E. Copley Drive - Auditorium - CC -8 CITY COUNCIL MEETING- October 20, 1998 - 6:30 p.m. SCAQMD 21865 E. Copley Drive - Auditorium TELECOM TASK FORCE MEETING- October 21, 1998 - 6:30 p.m. SCAQMD 21865 E. Copley Drive - CC -2 PARKS AND RECREATION MEETING- October 22, 1998 - 7:00 p.m. SCAQMD 21865 E. Copley Drive - Auditorium c: \wp51 \agenda\planning\ 10-13.98 NIGHT GLOW GOLF ON THE FAIRWAYS- October 23, 1998 - 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Diamond Bar Golf Course 22751 E. Golden Springs Drive DIAMOND BAR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE "BUSINESS EXPO '98"- October 24, 1998 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Kmart Center 249 S. Diamond Bar Blvd. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING- October 27, 1998 - 7:00 p.m. SCAQMD 21865 E. Copley Drive - Auditorium MARTIN'S MARIONETTES- October 28, 1998 - 3:30 p.m. Diamond Bar Community Library 1061 Grand Avenue HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL- October 30, 1998 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Diamond Bar/Walnut YMCA 22600 Sunset Crossing Road 12. ADJOURNMENT: October 27, 1998 c:\wp51\agenda\planning\10-13.98 MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 11, 1998 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman McManus called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management Auditorium, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Kuo. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Joe McManus, Vice Chairman Steve Tye, and Commissioners George Kuo and Joe Ruzicka. Absent: Commissioner Steve Nelson Also Present: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager, Ann Lungu, Associate Planner, Assistant City Attorney Bill Rudell and Recording Secretary Carol Dennis. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As submitted. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Minutes of July 14, 1998. C/Kuo asked that Commissioner Lin be changed to Commissioner Kuo at the bottom of Page 3. C/Ruzicka moved, C/Kuo seconded, to approve the minutes of July 14, 1998 as corrected. Motion carried with the following Roll Call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: None COMMISSIONERS COMMISSIONERS COMMISSIONERS Kuo, Ruzicka, Chair/McManus None Nelson VC/Tye, AUGUST 11, 1998 PAGE 2 i�' :k_ CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Variance No. 97-1 and Development Review No. 98-6 (pursuant to Code Section 114.a and 110.5) is a request for the installation of an off-site, freeway -oriented pole sign. Property Location: Pathfinder Road (southwest corner of Brea Canyon Road and Pathfinder Road) Applicant: Robert Fiscus Associates 1050 S. Santa Cruz, #2100 Anaheim, CA 92805 Property Owner: Denny's Restaurant 21316 Pathfinder Road Diamond Bar, CA 91765 AstP/Lungu presented staffs report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission receive and file the applicant's request for withdrawal of the project. C/Ruzicka moved, C/Kuo seconded, to receive and file the applicant's request for withdrawal of the project. Motion carried . PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 96-10 (1) and Development Review No. 96-9 (1) is a request to continue the operation of a co -located, unmanned, wireless telecommunications facility. Property Location: 24401 Darrin Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Property Owner: Eric and Robin Stone 24401 Darrin Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Applicant: Pacific Bell Mobile Services 2521 Michelle Drive, 2nd Floor Tustin, CA 92780 and, Cox/Sprint PCS 18200 Von Karman #100 Irvine, CA 92612 AstP/Lungu presented staffs report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission consider the options outlined in the staff report for Conditional Use Permit No. 96-10 a AUGUST 11, 1998 PAGE 3 (1) and Development Review No. 96-9 (1) and direct staff to prepare a Resolution extending the approval of the use for three additional years. C/Tye asked why the Planning Commission would not approve Conditional Use Permit No. 96-10(1) and Development Review No. 96-9 (1) and why staff has recommended options for approval. AstP/Lungu explained that in the absence of and depending upon the approved wording of the pending Telecommunications Ordinance, the Planning Commission may be approving a non -conforming use. DCM/DeStefano explained that this project is unique in comparison to the 18 other approved telecommunications projects located in the City because it is located within a residential zone. He reminded the Commission that it was this project that triggered the moratorium. DCM/DeStefano explained that staff believes that no findings exist to deny. The applicants have complied with all conditions set forth by the City Council. Responding to C/Kuo, DCM/DeStefano explained that staff is recommending a three year extension. He estimated that the Telecommunications Ordinance may be approved and in effect by the second quarter of 1999. Should the project become non -conforming as a result of the new ordinance, the applicant would be provided reasonable notice and time to correct the nonconformity and/or remove the project. Staff has received no complaints or comments regarding this project since its approval. Carver Chiu, applicant, asked the Planning Commission to grant a three year extension in the event that the new Ordinance renders the facility obsolete which would require additional time to remove the facility and secure a new location. Chair/McManus opened the public hearing. There was no one present who wished to speak on this item. Chair/McManus closed the public hearing. C/Ruzicka moved, C/Kuo seconded, to direct staff to prepare a Resolution extending the approval of the use for three additional years. Motion carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, Ruzicka, VC/Tye, Chair/McManus NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Nelson PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: None AUGUST 11, 1998 PAGE 4 LJ N 1-� `' INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: DCM/DeStefano, in response to a memorandum from the City Manager, asked if the Planning Commissioners would be available for a joint meeting with the City Council. The Planning Commission concurred to agree to a joint meeting and asked that DCM/DeStefano advise potential meeting dates. DCM/DeStefano stated that the City Council's continued SunCal project public hearing workshop will be held on August 18, 1998 to consider a project entirely within Lot 6. City Council is scheduled to have second reading of the proposed Development Code in September. He reported that Standard Pacific project sales have been brisk. There are approximately 30 units under construction, 15 of which have been sold at an average sales price of $505,000. At its August 4, 1998 meeting, the City Council approved an encroachment permit to allow for a landscaping feature and water element to be constructed at the corner of Diamond Crest Lane and Brea Canyon Road consistent with an application approved by the Planning Commission in early 1998. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS as listed in the agenda ADJOURNMENT: C/Ruzicka moved, VC/Tye seconded, to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chair/McManus adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m. to August 25, 1998. Respectfully Submitted, Secretary to the Planning Commission ; F` - T MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR - REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 25, 1998 CALL, TO ORDER: Chairman McManus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management Auditorium, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Nelson. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Joe McManus, Vice Chairman Steve Tye, and Commissioners George Kuo, Steve Nelson and Joe Ruzicka. Also Present: Ann Lungu, Associate Planner, Assistant City Attorney Amanda Susskind and Recording Secretary Carol Dennis. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As submitted. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Minutes of August 11, 1998. C/Ruzicka moved, VC/Tye seconded, to approve the minutes of August 11, 1998 as presented. Motion carried with the following Roll Call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN ABSENT: OLD BUSINESS: COMMISSIONERS COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, Ruzicka, VC/Tye, Chair/McManus None Nelson None 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 96-10 (1) and Development Review No. 96-9 (1) is a request to continue the operation of a co -located, unmanned, wireless telecommunications facility. 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 96-10 (1) and Development Review No. 96-9 (1) is a request to continue the operation of a co -located, unmanned, wireless telecommunications facility. AUGUST 25, 1998 PAGE 2 , Property Location: 24401 Darrin Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Property Owner: Eric and Robin Stone 24401 Darrin Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Applicant: Pacific Bell Mobile Services 2521 Michelle Drive, 2nd Floor Tustin, CA 92780 and, Cox/Sprint PCS 18200 Von Karman #100 Irvine, CA 92612 AstP/Lungu presented staffs report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the 3 year extension of time for Conditional Use Permit No. 96-10(1) and Development Review No. 96-9(1), Findings of Fact, and conditions as listed within the resolution. VC/Tye asked ACA/Susskind asked if it is necessary for the revised resolution to include the statement in the Recitals: "On April 18, 1989 the City of Diamond Bar was established, etc. etc. ACA/Susskind responded that in her opinion, such a statement is not necessary. Traditionally, such a statement was previously included because the City did not have its own Development Code so that it was necessary to explain the resource to the public. There was no one present who wished to speak on this item. C/Ruzicka moved, VC/Tye seconded, to approve the 3 year extension of time for Conditional Use Permit No. 96-10(1) and Development Review No. 96-9(1), Findings of Fact, and conditions as listed within the resolution. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote.- AYES: ote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: NEW BUSINESS: COMMISSIONERS COMMISSIONERS COMMISSIONERS 1. Joint Meeting with the City Council. Kuo, Nelson, Ruzicka, VC/Tye, Chair/McManus None None AUGUST 25, 1998 PAGE 3 r i`- T Ast/P Lungu presented staffs report. Staff recommends that a joint meeting between the Planning Commission and the City Council be scheduled for 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 1998. The Commission concurred. The following discussion items were suggested by the Commissioners: Chair/McManus: 1) Tonner Canyon Bypass Road 2) Each City Council Member's vision for the future of Diamond Bar and how the Redevelopment Agency ties in with their vision. C/Ruzicka 1) What is the City Council's approach to redevelopment and how quickly will the City get into matters that will be effected by redevelopment. 2) What does the City Council expect of the Planning Commission during the next year and what can we expect from the City Council during the next year with respect to redevelopment. C/Ruzicka stated that he will be out of town on September 15. However, the meeting should go forward. He will provide a list of topics for possible discussion in his absence. C/Nelson: 1) Clarify the City's involvement with respect to regional transportation planning and a possible Tonner Canyon bypass road. What potential role can the Planning Commissioners play in finding a solution to Diamond Bar's traffic which in his opinion, comes 95 percent from outside of the City's limits. 2) Update and clarification of the City's position on the Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority efforts to link the Whittier area with the Santa Ana mountains. Chair/McManus asked that in connection with C/Nelson's request for a discussion of WICA, he asked for a discussion and status of the potential formation of the Joint Powers Authority to deal with Tonner Canyon as well as, the status of the $10,000,000 proposed for the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. VC/Tye: 1) Update regarding the status of Larkstone Park and the related negotiations with the Walnut Valley Unified School District. PUBLIC HEARING: None PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: None AUGUST 25, 1998 PAGE 4 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: AstP/Lungu announced that Administrative Assistant Marilyn Ortiz is leaving the City of Diamond Bar on Friday, September 28, 1998. On Wednesday, September 2 at 11:30 a.m., a luncheon will be held in her honor at The Whole Enchilada. Commissioners are invited to attend. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS as listed in the agenda. ADJOURNMENT: C/Ruzicka moved, C/Kuo seconded, to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chair/McManus adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m. to September 8, 1998. Respectfully Submitted,