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COMMISSION
AGENDA
NOVEMBER 10, 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 Ruzicka
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PLANNING COM[MISSION
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
Tuesday November 10, 1998
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Next Resolution No. 98-22
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 compIcit,, a SRO&Is Card for the recording Secret= (Completion
of this form is voluntarv)There is a five minute maximum time limit when addressing the Plan
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: October 27, 1998
5. OLD BUSINESS: None
6. NEW BUSINESS: None
7. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: None
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8. PUBLIC BEARING: None
9. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:
10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
10.1 Introduction of the new Development Services Assistants
10.2 Public Hearing dates of future projects
10.3 Transmittal of adopted Development Code
11. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
VETERAN'S DAY- Wednesday November 11, 1998
Observed holiday - City offices will be closed.
TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION MEETING- November 12, 1998 - 7:00 p.m.
21865 E. Copley Drive - Auditorium
MOBILE PET ADOPTION- November 14, 1998 - 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Petsmart 21050 Golden Springs Drive
COMPOSTING WORKSHOP- November 14, 1998 - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Sycamore Canyon Park 22930 Golden Springs Road
BULKY ITEM PICK-UP DAY- November 14, 1998 - 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Curb Side
CITY COUNCIL MEETING- November 17, 1998 - 6:30 p.m.
21865 E. Copley Drive - Auditorium
PARK: AND RECREATION MEETING- November 19, 1998 - 7:00 p.m
21865 E. Copley Drive - Board Hearing Room
TAIKO DRUM CONCERT- November 21, 1998 - 2:00 p.m.
Diamond Bar Community Library 1061 Grand Avenue
12. ADJOURNMENT: November 24, 1998
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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR DRA a T
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OCTOBER 27, 1998
CALL 'TO ORDER:
Chairman McManus called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality
Management Hearing Board Room, 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 and Commissioners George Kuo, Steve Nelson and
Joe Ruzicka.
Absent: Vice Chairman Steve Tye
Also Present: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager and Ann Lungu, Associate Planner.
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As submitted.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Minutes of September 15, 1998, September 22, 1998 and October 13, 1998.
C/Nelson moved, C/Kuo seconded, to approve the Minutes of September 15, 1998,
September 22, 1998 and October 13, 1998 as presented. Motion carried 4-0 with
C/Ruzicka abstaining on the Minutes of the joint City Council meeting of September
15, 1998 and Chair/McManus abstaining on the minutes of September 22, 1998.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
PUBLIC HEARING: None
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: None
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: DCM/DeStefano referred the Commission to a matrix of future
projects that will be reviewed by the Planning Commission. The Subdivision Ordinance will be heard
by the City Council beginning on December 1, 1998. The City Council approved First Reading of
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the Development Code on October 20, 1998. Second Reading is scheduled for November 3, 1998
which renders the Code effective on December 3, 1998.
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 7:09 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
James DeStefano
Secretary to the Planning Commission
Attest:
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MINUTES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
OCTOBER 27, 1998
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CALL TO ORDER:
Deputy City Manager James DeStefano called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. in the South Coast
Air Quality Management District Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive.
ROLL CALL:
Present: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager, and Ann Lungu, Associate Planner.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Minutes of September 16, 1998, September 22, '1998, September 23, 1998, September
30, 1998 and October 13, 1998.
DCM/DeStefano requested that the minutes of September 16, 1998 reflect that just after he
reconvened the meeting, that the public hearing for the next three Administrative Review
items were held at the same time since the projects were all proposed by the same developer,
same architect and same applicant. At that time, the only audience members present were the
members of the development team that were directly related to those projects and that the
proposed projects were located in close proximity to one another. With the modification to
the minutes of September 16, 1998, DCM/DeStefano approved the minutes of September 16,
1998 as modified and the minutes of September 22, 1998, September 23, 1998, September
30, 1998 and October 13, 1998 as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Administrative Development Review No. 98-36 (pursuant to Code Section 22.72.020.0
and 22.72.060) is a request to construct a two floor addition of approximately 8,000 square
feet with accessory uses to an existing single family residence.
PROJECT ADDRESS
PROPERTY OWNER/
APPLICANT:
701 Featherwood
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Piermarini Enterprises, Inc.
for Randy Rodriguez
2100 S. Reservoir Street
Pomona, CA 91766
AstP/Lungu presented staffs report. Staff recommends that the Deputy City Manager
approve Administrative Development Review No. 98-36, Findings of Fact and conditions
listed within the resolution.
OCTOBER 27, 1998 PAGE 2
DCM/DeStefano opened the public hearing. ® ' T
]Frank Pienmarini responded to DCM/DeStefano that he read staffs report and concurs with
the conditions of approval. He explained that the project entails grading for a new home of
approximately 8,000 square feet, tennis court, basketball court, new driveway and four car
;garage behind the court yard. The project will incorporate a power landscape job. The
existing home will remain and the kitchen will be removed.
Randy Rodriguez stated that the existing home will be used as a theater room and weight
;room which will be connected to the new home via a breezeway. The existing house will be
concurrently renovated and architecturally remodeled with the construction of the new home.
He explained the incorporation of the long driveway that leads to the turn around south of
the existing house.
Mr. Rodriquez responded to DCM/DeStefano that 20 parking spaces are proposed at the site
to accommodate visitors.
DCM/DeStefano recommended that the applicant incorporate stairs from the parking area to
the residence entry. He stated his concern that none of the drawings match each other. He
indicated he is also concerned about the height of the walls. He said he does not believe the
retaining walls incorporate any fence or wall above the flat area that they create. The drawing
indicates a six foot high wall which appears to actually be a nine foot high wall. Based upon
the elevations of the turnaround the four foot high retaining wall that is shown on the plans
is actually a 10 foot high retaining wall. He indicated he has the same concerns regarding the
other areas that exist which are proposed for construction. This project cascades down the
hillside. People looking up the hill toward the project will see a series of walls which staff has
indicated that at a minimum, need to be landscaped better than what has been proposed. He
reiterated his concern that the grading study is not an accurate reflection of what needs to
occur on the site. He stated he has not seen, nor is he aware that any geotechnical work has
been submitted with respect to this project. The property south of the project is a slide area.
He indicated to the applicant that he and staff need to have a thorough understanding of the
underlying conditions for construction purposes.
DCM/DeStefano stated that he does not have the information necessary to render a decision
with respect to this project. This project contemplates a major change from a 3,000 square
foot house to a 11,000 square foot structure and the mass of the house is moving to the edge
of the existing pad. The prominence of the house creates additional concerns.
DCM/DeStefano responded to Mr. Rodriquez that "The Country Estates" development
pattern is different because the area contains numerous ridge lines upon which structures have
been built for the past 30 to 40 years. The proposed project is different because it is a
prominent peak that is unlike any other area in the City. This house with its recreational
features will be extremely visible.
Mr. Rodriquez indicated that the proposed structure was created to look like other homes
rather than appearing massive.
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DCM/DeStefano again stated he is not prepared to make a decision regarding this project.
He indicated to the applicant that there needs to be a better understanding of the project
payout and how it will be viewed, as well as incorporation of the necessary mitigation to deal
with these concerns. Landscaping will need to be incorporated to mask the retaining walls,
etc. so that the view from below and afar is minimized with respect to the overall mass of the
project. He stated that the earth quantities for the cut and fill do not appear to be accurate.
He said he needs information regarding the location of the existing house and the lot lines and
how an additional 45 feet of structure will impact the view from below.
Mr. Rodriquez responded to DCM/DeStefano that the fence line shown on the drawings is
the property line.
DCM/DeStefano stated that without a site plan it is difficult to orient the structures in
relationship to the freeway and other points of interest. He pointed out that inconsistencies
exist with respect to the square footage of the floor plan. He asked the applicant to delineate
his intentions with respect to the existing house such as demolition of the existing kitchen so
that it is clear it is not intended to be used as a second home.
DCM/DeStefano continued the public hearing to December 8, 1998. He cautioned the
applicant that staff needs to have the requested information for review no later than two
weeks prior to December 8.
PUBLIC HEARING: None
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to conduct, DCM/DeStefano adjourned the Administrative Development
Review at 6:55 p.m.
Respectfully,
James DeStefano
Deputy City Manager