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PLANNING NOT REMOVE
COMMISSION
AGENDA
MARCH 24, 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
Toe McManus
Steven Tye
.Toe R uzicka
George Kuo
Steve Nelson
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PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
Tuesday, March 24, 1998
AGENDA
Next Resolution No. 98-5
CALL TO ORDER:
7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Chairman Joe McManus, Vice Chairman
Steve Tye, Joe Fcuzicka, 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 Speaker's Card for the recording Secr=[y (Comoetion of this form is
yob rota 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 March 10, 1998
5. OLD BUSINESS: None
6. NEW BUSINESS: None
7. PUBLIC HEARING:.
7.11 Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 52267, Conditional Use Permit No. 98-03, Oak
Tree Permit No. 98-01 and Environmental Impact Report No. 97-2, Volume I and
II for VTTM No. 52267. VTTM No. 52267 is proposed for 130 single-family
detached residential dwelling units clustered on approximately 65 acres of a 339.3 acre
site. The development is proposed as a private, gated community. Lots will range
in size from 6,000 square feet to 26,000 square feet with an average lot size
of 10,900 square feet. The gross proposed density is 0.4 dwelling units per acre
with a net density of approximately 2.06 dwelling units per acre. (Continued
from February 24, 1998 meeting.)
March 24, 1998 - PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 1
Property Address: Generally located east of Diamond Bar Boulevard and north of
Grand Avenue.
Property Owner: Diamond Hills Ranch Partnership, 5109 E. La Palma Avenue,
Ste. D, Anaheim, CA 92807
Applicant: Todd Kurtin, SunCal Companies, 5109 E. La Palma Avenue,
Ste. D, Anaheim, CA 92807
Environmental Determination: Pursuant to the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City determined that an Environmental Impact
Report is required for this project. Environmental Impact Report No. 97-2 (SCH No.
97-031005) has been prepared and was available for public review from July 10, 1997
to August 25, 1997.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that this project be continued to the
meeting of April 28, 1998 to allow the applicant additional time to address public
comments.
7.2 - Conditional Use Permit No. 98-1 and Development Review No. 98-1 (pursuant to
Code Section 22.56, Part 1 and 22.72.020.A), a request to construct and operate an
unmanned Bank of America Automated Teller - Machine Kiosk in the Country Hills
Towne Center, within an area between the existing Wherehouse Music store and the
Diamond Bar Boulevard entrance to the center.
Property Address: Country Hills Towne Center, Diamond Bar Blvd., Diamond Bar,
CA 91765
Applicant: Bank of America, 600 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90017
Property Owner: M&H Realty Partners, 1721 W. Imperial Highway #G, La Habra,
CA 90361
Environmental Determination: Pursuant to the terms of California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), the city has determined that this project is Categorically Exempt
§ 15303 (c).
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that this project be continued to the
meeting of April 14, 1998 to allow the applicant additional time to submit revised
plans. .
8. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:
9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
SOLID WASTE TASK FORCE - Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. - AQMD - 21865 E. Copley
Drive. (room CC -3 & 5) - March 25, 1998.
March 24, 1998 - PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 2
OFF-SITE PARKING TASK FORCE - Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. - AQMD - 21865 E.
Copley Drive. (room CC -3 & 5) - March 25, 1998
CITY COUNCIL - Tuesday, April 7, 1998 - 6:30 p.m. - AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E.
Copley Drive - DEVELOPMENT CODE PUBLIC HEARINGS: Articles 1, II, & VI
TIC4,MC & TRANSPORTATION - Thursday, April 9, 1998 - 7:00 P.M. - AQMD
Board Hearing Room, 21865 E. Copley Drive.
PLANNING COMMISSION - Tuesday, April 14, 1998 - 7:00 P.M. AQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - Thursday, April 23, 1998 - 7:00 p.m. -
AQMD Board Hearing Room, 21865 E. Copley Drive.
11. ADJOURNMENT: April 14, 1998
March 24, 1998 - PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 3
MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
MARCH 10, 1998
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Ruzicka called the meeting to order at 7:02 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 Administrative Secretary
Marilyn Ortiz.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairman Ruzicka, Vice Chairman McManus, and
commissioners, Kuo, Nelson and Tye.
Also Present: Deputy City Manager James DeStefano, Senior
Planner Catherine Johnson, Associate Planner
Ann Lungu and Administrative Assistant Marilyn
Ortiz.
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Minutes of February 24, 1998.
VC/McManus moved, C/Tye seconded, to approve the minutes of
February 24, 1998 as submitted. The motion was carried 3-0-2
with Commissioners Kuo and Nelson abstaining.
OLD BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Reorganization of the Planning Commission
a. Selection of Chairman
DCM/DeStefano opened the nominations. C/Tye nominated
VC/McManus to serve as Chairman of the Planning
Commission. Chair/Ruzicka seconded the nomination.
There were no other nominations offered. Commissioner
McManus was elected Chairman of the Planning Commission
by a Roll Call vote of 5-0.
Chair/McManus assumed the gavel.
b. Selection of Vice Chairman
MARCH 10, 1998 PAGE 2 PLANNING COMMISSION
Chair/McManus opened the nominations. C/Ruzicka
nominated Commissioner Tye to serve as Vice Chairman of
the Planning Commission. Chair/McManus seconded the
nomination. There were no other nominations offered.
Commissioner Tye was elected Vice Chairman of the
Planning Commission by a Roll Call vote of 5-0.
2. Presentation of Plaques.
Chair/McManus presented Commissioner Ruzicka with a plaque
commemorating his service to the Planning Commission as
Chairman during 1997 and 1998.
DCM/DeStefano thanked Commissioner Ruzicka for his dedication
and service to the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Ruzicka presented a plaque to outgoing
Commissioner Franklin Fong and thanked him for his dedicated
service to the Commission from February 15, 1994 to February
28, 1998.
DCM/DeStefano thanked outgoing Commissioner Fong for his
service to the City and the Planning Commission.
Mr. Fong said he has enjoyed participating as a Commissioner
for the past four years. He wished the new .Commission well
and indicated he would be participating in future projects as
a citizen.
3. Planning Commissioner's Policies and Procedures Manual.
AP/Lungu presented staff's report. She pointed out the
changes to the manual and recommended that the Commissioners
review the manual and be prepared to adopt the revised
document by resolution on April 14, 1998.
PUBLIC HEARING: None
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS:
C/Ruzicka thanked staff for their assistance to the Planning
Commission which enabled the group to accomplish a number of items
during his Chairmanship. He said. he is proud to serve on the
Planning Commission.
Chair/McManus echoed C/Ruzicka's statements.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
DCM/'DeStefano welcomed Commissioner's Kuo and Nelson. He reminded
the Commission that it will continue its review of the SunCal
project on March 24, 1998.
DCM,/DeStefano introduced staff members to the Commission and
explained that his responsibilities include the City's Planning
MARCH 10, 1998 PAGE 3 PLANNING COMMISSION
Division, the Building and Safety Division, the Engineering and
Public Works Division and the Community Services Division.
DCM/DeStefano asked Commissioners to advise staff if they wish to
receive Planning Commissioners Institute seminar information in
printed or taped format.
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS as listed in the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT:
C/Ruzicka moved, VC/Tye.seconded,' to adjourn the meeting to March
24, 1998. There being no further business to come before the
Planning Commission, Chair/McManus adjourned the meeting at 7:33
p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
James DeStefano
Deputy City Manager
Attest:
Joe McManus
Chairman
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Chairman and Planning Commissioners
FROM: Ann J. Lungu, Associate Planner (/
SUBJECT: Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 52267
DATE: March 19, 1998
The proposed project was first presented to the Planning
Commission on February 10, 1998. At that time, the Commission
continued the public hearing to February 24, 1998 to allow the
applicant and staff time to respond to comments presented at the
public hearing and any Commission concerns. The applicant, in a
correspondence dated February 19, 1998, requested a continuance to
March 10, 1998. However, at the February 24, 1998 hearing, the
applicant verbally requested another continuance to March 24,
1998. The continuance request was to allow additional time to
respond to comments. In a correspondence dated March 18, 1998
(see attachments.), the applicant is requesting another continuance
to April 14, 1998.
From the February 24, 1998 public hearing the comments, the
applicant was asked to prepare a "Response to Comments"
Alternative. The "Response to Comments" Alternative, provided by
the applicant, is presented as a 120 lot subdivision for the
eventual development of single family homes within a gated
community. Its location is generally on the ridgeline, extending
from the terminius of Highcrest Drive to Diamond Bar Boulevard at
Tin Drive, as anticipated by the City's General Plan. With this
alternative, all residential lots are confined to Lot 6 of Tract
No. 31479 which is without map and deed restrictions.
Additionally, the subdivision design of this Alternative varies
from the applicant's proposal of VTTM No. 52267.
With the information that has been provided to the City as of the
date of this memorandum, there is an attachment which compares
the '''Response to Comments" Alternative prepared by the applicant
and the applicant's proposal of VTTM No. 52267. This Alternative
shows: that development can be confined to Lot 6 of Tract No.
31479. However, this Alternative does not address the following:
the water tank's location or its impact on the subdivision design;
the Highcrest Drive extension to Diamond Bar Boulevard which
creates a single street through the development with grades as
steep as 14 percent creating unfavorable road characteristics;
that lot sizes within the Alternative plan are not consistent with
development surrounding the proposed map which are a minimum of
7,000 square feet; biological impacts which are being assessed
through a survey conducted by BonTerra (City's consultant) in
relationship to the Alternative's proposed development's proximity
to Diamond Bar Boulevard; the visual and aesthetic. impact of
development adjacent to Diamond Bar Boulevard; issues related to
hydrology; and issues concerning geological impacts relating to
the northerly facing natural slope subjacent to Lot 18-20, 31, 32,
and 37-51, the locations and sizes of two buttress f ills/shear key
that may be needed below Lot 101-104 and the natural slope
subjacent to Lots 55-65 which may necessitate a buttress fill
also.
When all the referenced issues are addressed, it may be possible
to direct and shape development that: complies with the General
Plan; is confined to Lot 6 of Tract No. 31479; reduces and
minimizes .impacts; and does not require the removal of deed and
map restrictions.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
The continued public hearing notice of March 24, 1998 for this
project was published in the Inland Valley Bulletin and the San
Gabriel Valley Tribune on March 3, 1998. Public hearing notices
were mailed to approximately 1055 property owners within a 500
foot radius of the project site on March 2, 1998.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue the public
hearing to April 28, 1998.
Attachments:
1. "Response to Comments" Alternative;
2. Comparison of the proposed VTTM No. 52267 and the "Response
to Comments" Alternative;
3. Correspondence dated March 18, 1998 from Sun Cal Companies;
4. Staff report for the February 10, 1998 Planning Commission
meeting; and
5. Three correspondences from residents within the City.
COMPARISON
I� VTTM NO. 52267 I "RESPONSE TO TIMMENTS" VE II
H Lots I Lots 11
130 residential lots; 1 120.residential lots; u
Minimum lot and pad size'- Minimum lot size.- 6,000
6,000 square feet; square feet;
Minimum pad size - 5,000
square feet;
Development begins approxi-
mately 440 feet from Diamond
Bar Boulevard;
Development will occur on
approximately 1.18 acres of
Lott 5 and 4.33 acres of Lot
7;
No development will occur on
Lot 4;
Development begins approxi-
mately 45 feet from Diamond
Bar Boulevard;
Development will occur only
within Lot 6;
The portions of Lots 5 and 7 Lot 6 does not have map and
where development is deed restrictions;
proposedrequires the
removal of map and deed
restrictions;
If Circulation I I circulation II
Connects from the terminus Connects from the terminus
at Highcrest Drive to at Highcrest Drive to
Diamond Bar Boulevard in a Diamond Bar Boulevard in a
circuitous route; straight run, similar to
Gold Rush Drive;
Steepest portion of the Steepest portions of the
street is at a 14 percent street is 14 percent with
grade with no houses houses fronting the street;,
fronting the street;
Creates protected neighbor- Majority of the residential
11 hoods with 1-2 percent grade units are on unprotected
cul-de-sacs dominating; I through street; 11
Proposes gated community to
Proposes gated community.to
dexter through traffic;
deter through traffic;
Grading
Grading
1,.8 million cubic yards of
1.4 million cubic yards of
earth, balanced on-site;
earth, balanced on-site;
COMPARISON (CONT'D.)
Raw grading outside the
Raw grading contained within
boundaries of Lot 6;
the boundaries of Lot 6;
Major slopes contoured/
Major slopes somewhat
landform grading;
contoured;
Major slopes pulled back
Major slopes pushed out to
from Diamond Bar Boulevard;
Diamond Bar Boulevard;
Buttress fill for out of
Buttress fill in the north
slopes north facing bedding
canyon to stabilize out of
plains, to the north
slope bedding. plains (out of
(subjacent to Lots 18-20,
Lot 6's.boundaries);
31, 32, and 37-51);
Upper lots are approximately
20 feet lower;
Grading stays out of
Grading stays out of
Sycamore Canyon;
Sycamore Canyon;
Utilities
Utilities
Water and sewer demands will
Water and sewer demands will
be approximately equal for
be approximately equal for
both projects;
both projects;
A water tank will be
A water tank site needs to
accommodated within the
be provided within the
project's boundaries on Lot
project's boundaries; this
130;
will displace approximately
9 units;
Hydrology
Hydrology
Impacts and mitigation are
Additional hydrology
presented in the DEIR;
information will be
provided;
Project will incorporate
urban pollution basins to
Project will incorporate
catch runoff from
urban pollution basins to
residential lots and
catch runoff from
streets;
residential lots and
streets;
Tree Impacts
Tree Impacts
Impacts to oak and Walnut
Biological survey.is being
trees are as presented in
prepared because of the
the DEIR
project's location adjacent
to Diamond Bar Boulevard;
Habitat corridor along
No habitat corridor provided
Diamond Bar Boulevard
along Diamond Bar Boulevard;
provided;
c' 51 SUNGAL TEL:7149961455 P.002
March 18. 1998
Ms_ Ann Lungu
City of Diamond Bar
14560 E. Copley Drive, Suite 190
Diamond Bar, Ca. 91765-4177
Re: Diamond Hills Ranch -- Tract 52267
Dear Ann:
Diamond Hills Ranch Partners would like to request a continuance from the Planning
Commission session on March 241d'. We will continue the submittal of Tract 52267 with
the Planninb Commission on April 14, 1998.
If you have any questions, please call me_ Thank you for your assistance on this matter_
Very Truly Yours,
Todd Kurtin
President, Diamond Hills Ranch Partners, Ltd.
5109 E. La Palma, Suite D • Anaheim, CA 92807 • (714) 693-6700 • Fax (714) 693-6730
City of Diamond Bar
PLANMNG CO.ADESSION
Staff Report
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 7.3
REPORT DATE: February 2, 1998
MEETING DATE: February 10, 1998
CASE/PILE NUMBER: Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.
52267 (VTTM No. 52267), Conditional
Use Permit No. 98-03, Oak Tree
Permit No. 98-01 and Environmental
Impact Report No. 97-2, Volume I and
II for VTTM No. 52267.
APPLICATION REQUEST: Proposes to: subdivide 65 acres of a
339.3 acre site into 141 lots for
the development of 130 detached
single family residences; remove and
replace oak and walnut trees; and
remove the map restriction on a
portion of the 65 acres. The balance
of the 339.3 acre site (274.3 acres)
and all or a portion of Lot 9 of
Tract No. 31479 will be dedicated to
the City of Diamond Bar.
PROPERTY LOCATION: VTTM No. 52267 is generally located
east of Diamond Bar Boulevard and
north of Grand Avenue, at the
extension of Highcrest Drive.
PROPERTY OWNER: Diamond Hills Ranch Partnership
5109 E. La Palma Avenue, Suite D,
Anaheim, CA 92807
APPLICANT: Todd Kurtin
SunCal Companies
5109 E. La Palma Avenue, Suite D,
Anaheim, CA 92807
BACKGROUND:
The property owner, Diamond Hills Ranch Partnership and applicant,
SunCal Companies are requesting approval to: subdivide 65 acres of
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a 339.3 acre site into 141 lots (130 lots for'the development of
130 detached single family residences, 10 open space lots and one
reserved for the Walnut Valley Water District); remove and replace
oak and walnut trees; remove the map restriction; and certify the
Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) No. 97-2 which has been
prepared to evaluate the impacts the project may have upon the
environment and identify mitigation measures that will reduce the
effects of any negative impacts. The balance of the 339.3 acre
site (274.3 acres) and all or a portion of Lot 9 of Tract No. 31479
will be dedicated to the City of Diamond Bar.
VTTM No. 52267 consists of one contiguous property (identified as
Lots 4 through 7 of Tract 31479). It is generally located east of
Diamond Bar Boulevard and north of Grand Avenue. The General Plan
land use designation is Planning Area -2 (see attachment) which
includes Lot 9 (75 acres) of Tract No. 31479. The project site is
within the Residential Planned Development -Minimum Lot Size -20,000
Square Feet -2 Units Per Acre (RPD -20,000-2U) Zone. Generally, the
following zones surround VTTM No. 52267: to the north and east is
the RPD -20,000-2U Zone; to the south is the Single Family
Residence -Minimum Lot Size 40,000 Square Feet and the RPD -20,000-2U
Zones; and to the west is the Single Family Residence -Minimum Lot
Size 8,000 Square Feet (R-1-8,000) Zone. These zones consist
predominately of single-family residential development and vacant
land.
VTTM No. 52267 along with VTTM No.52308 was presented to the
Planning Commission on September 23, 1997. The applicant withdrew
both projects on October 3, 1997. On January 8, 1998, the
applicant submitted VTTM No. 52267 as being presented in this staff
report.
ANALYSIS:
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
The project site is predominantly vacant with characteristics such
as slopes and ridges, and natural vegetation including oak and
walnut trees. It is distinguished by a northeasterly trending
ridge running through the site. An eastwest trending ridge joins
the main ridge on the north side. A large northeasterly trending
canyon dominates the project's southern side. Small canyons and
draws exist off of the ridgelines. Located on the project site are
utility easements associated with flood control, water, and
electrical services.
As previously stated, VTTM No. 52267 is part of Tract No. 31479,
Lots 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9. Development will occur on Lot 6 and
portions of Lot 5 and 7. The proposed development plan for VTTM
No. 52267 consists of 141 lots. One hundred and thirty lots are
proposed for the development of detached single family homes within
a proposed private gated community. Lot 131 is reserved for the
Walnut Valley Water District. Lots "A" through "J" are designated
as open space (natural open space and manufactured slopes). The
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proposed Lot and manufactured slopes are clustered on approximately
65 acres of the 339.3 acres site. The residences will be located
along the proposed extension of Highcrest Drive to the intersection
of Diamond Bar Boulevard and Tin Drive. Two access points are
proposed. From the east, access will be provided from an extension
of Highcrest Drive and from the west, access will be provided from
Diamond Bar Boulevard.
Residences are proposed to be constructed on lots ranging from
6,230 (Lot 15) to 26,560 (Lot 111) square feet with an average lot
size of approximately 10,900 square feet. The gross density is 0.4
dwelling units per acre (130 du/339.3 ac) with a net density of
approximately 2.06 dwelling units per acre (130 du/63 ac). Pad
_areas will range in size from 5,850 (Lot 98) to 19,150 (Lot 2)
square! feet. The proposed residences will range in size from 2,800
to 3,300 square feet. The proposed density and anticipated homes
are compatible with surrounding developments.
The Walnut Valley Water District has two planned water reservoir
sites within the VTTM No. 52267's development area. These
reservoirs are not needed to serve the project. However, the
reservoirs are needed to meet future water service requirements.
One reservoir can be accommodated within the proposed residential
development's boundaries. The project's applicant has indicated a
desire: to locate the second reservoir, within the project's
boundaries but outside the grading limits for the residential
units.
OPEN SPACE
As stated above, VTTM No. 52267 is part of Tract No. 31479, Lots 4,
5, 6, 7 and 9. Lot 6, where the majority of development will
occur, is 49.76 acres. Lot 5 (Lot "B" of VTTM No. 52267) is 130.84
acres. Development will occur on 1.18 acres, thereby leaving
129.66 acres as public open space. Lot 7 (Lot "A" of VTTM No.
52267) is 42.63 acres. Development will occur on 4.33 acres,
thereby leaving 38.3 acres as public open space. tot 4 (Lot "C" of
VTTM No. 52267) consist of 116.13 acres. The entire Lot 4 (Lot "C"
of VTTM No. 52267) will remain public open space. The proposed
development plan with its clustering of residential units retains
the vast majority of the tract in permanent public open space. All
or a portion of Lot 9 will be dedicated to the City as permanent
public: open space by the applicant.
MAP RESTRICTION REMOVAL:
Pursuant to the General Plan, VTTM No. 52267 is within Planning
Area -2. General Plan objective 1.6 states "Consistent with the
Vision Statement, provide flexibility in the planning of new
development as a means of encouraging superior land use by means
such as open space and public amenities". Strategy 1.6.1 states "
A master plan shall be developed for each area of the City
designated as a Planning Area". The description and contemplated
land use designation for Planning Area -2 is defined as follows:
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111PA-2 is comprised of approximately 400 vacant acres located
:in two non-contiguous areas. Sub -Area A consists of approxi-
mately 325 acres located east of Diamond Bar Boulevard, north
of Grand Avenue, south of Gold Rush Drive, at the terminus of
Highcrest Drive. Sub -Area B consists of approximately 75
acres located east of Pantera Park. Appropriate land uses for
this 400 + acre non-contiguous area include a maximum 130
:jingle family detached residential dwelling units concentrated
along the anticipated extension of Highcrest Drive, a minimum
of 75 percent of the total 400 acre area set aside as dedicat-
ed open space. A two acre area located at the southeast
corner of Diamond Bar Boulevard and Gold Rush Drive should be
developed for public facilities or commercial uses. In order
to minimize environmental impacts and minimize clustering,
residential lots shall range in size from 6,000 to 10,000
square feet."
VTTM No. 52267's proposes a 130 unit development envelope of 65.4
within PA -2. These units will be clustered on approximately 30
acres and concentrated along the anticipated extension of Highcrest
Drive,. Lot 131, reserved for the Walnut Valley Water District, is
2.4 acres. Lots "A", "B", and "C" are natural open space and not
within the proposed development envelope. Lots "D" through "J",
proposed as manufactured, landscaped slopes are included in the
development envelope.
Pursuant to the General Plan's Land Use Element, Strategy 1.5.4,
vacant land burden with deed or map restrictions shall be subjected
to public hearings with the Planning Commission and City Council
before any action can be taken to remove the restrictions.
However, the restrictions' removal must be of a significant benefit
to the City. As previously stated, the proposed map is part of
Lots 4, 5, 6, and 7 of Tract No. 31479. Lots 4, 5, 7 and 9 of
Tract 31479 have a map restriction that grants the City the right
to prohibit the construction of residential structure on these
lots. The development envelope for VTTM No. 52267 includes the
following: all of Lot 6 which does not have the map restriction;
portions of bots 5 and 7 which has the map restriction; and no
development will occur on Lot 4. In order to retain the proposed
development envelope, the map restriction removal is required to
comply with General Plan Strategy 1.5.4. Therefore, in the spirit
of Strategy 1.5.4, the applicant proposes to dedicate to the City
the remaining undeveloped 274 acres of VTTM No. 52267 and all or a
portion of Lot 9 of Tract No. 31479 (PA -2).
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 98-03/ GRADING:
Development of VTTM No. 52267 would result in significant topo-
graphical changes associated with grading activities. The project
site has 71.9 percent of its natural slopes at 35 percent or more,
is in an urban hillside management area, and proposes residential
development. As such and pursuant to Code (Section 22.56.215),
approval of a Conditional Use Permit is required for this project
because slopes are in excess of 10 percent. The Conditional Use
Permit's purpose is to protect resources contained within a
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hillside management area which may result in or have the potential
for environmental degradation and to the extent possible, maintain
and enhance the remaining biotic resources and natural topography
while allowing for limited controlled development.
The Hillside Management Ordinance's guidelines and standards are
required to ensure that development will complement the character
and topography of the site. City policy requires the application
of good hillside planning and the use of the landform grading and
revegetation concept. Furthermore, exceptions to these standards
with appropriate findings and facts require a Conditional Use
Permit. These guidelines and standards (specified in Section 8 of
the City's Hillside Management Ordinance) are applicable to.the
proposed project due to grades in excess of 10 percent.
The proposed grading quantities are approximately 1.8 million cubic
yards of cut and 1.8 million cubic yards of fill. Grading will be
balanced on site. The proposed grading concept utilizes landform
grading (series of non-linear concave and convex forms with varying
slope gradients) where feasible. Therefore, the proposed project
is consistent with the City's Hillside Management Ordinance.
However, it is inconsistent with the General Plan and Hillside
Management Ordinance in relationship to the project's visibility
along the prominent ridgelines of the site.
In general, soils materials will be cut from higher areas and used
as fill to create level area for buildings. Two large engineering
fills encompass the majority of the earthwork required for the
proposed project. One is located along the southern edge of the
development area, below Lot 112 through 130. The other is located
along the northern portion of the development, below Lots 9 through
20. Additional smaller fills are located throughout the
development area.. Engineering features such as shear keys and
buttress fills have been incorporated into the grading design and
will be reviewed and approved by the City. The maximum depth of
cut is approximately 80 feet and a maximum fill depth is
approximately 180 feet. Engineered slopes onsite do not exceed 2:1
(horizontal:vertical) and are required to meet the City's
requirements for stability.
In compliance with the Hillside Management Ordinance's standards
and guidelines, the proposed project's grading will: follow the
natural topography of the site, where feasible; where large visible
cuts and fills are proposed, landform grading will be utilized;
concave and convex forms will be utilized throughout the site;
slopes will not be linear in plan view; manufactured slope
gradients will vary from 2:1, 3:1 and 4:1; lot shapes will vary;
pads will maintain irregular configurations; trees will be
concentrated in concave areas, similar as in nature; and street
Slopes to the east will remain in their natural, undisturbed state.
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES/OAK TREE PERMIT:
The V'TTM No. 52267 site does not function as an important regional
wildlife corridor because it is entirely surrounded by development.
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Local corridors likely occur between the northern and southern end
of the site but these are restricted to use by the resident animal
species.
The project site .provides potentially suitable =habitat for a
variety of sensitive wildlife species. However, due to the low
sensitivity of these species, the limited amount of anticipated
impacts to these species are considered adverse but not
significant. Additionally, no coastal California gnatcatchers were
observed.
Base on a several focused 'surveys for sensitive plant species, no,
plants listed as sensitive are known to occur within VTTM No.
52267's development area. However, the I sitedoes; contain the
following' plant communities and their impact:. area due. to
development: coastal live oak woodland .- _9.6 acres; -walnut
woodland- 0. 0 acres, coastal sage scrub - 18.7 .acres; scrub oak
chaparral - 8.5 acres; Mexican elderberry woodland 1.1 acres; and
annual grassland - 27.7 acres. Approximately 410 coastal live oak
trees and 30 walnut trees will be removed and replaced as a result
of the proposed development.
Pursuant to the General Plan, and the City's Oak Tree Permit
process, the developer shall provide for the replacement and
relocation of oak and walnut trees. Therefore, oak and walnut
trees removed during the project's implementation are subject to
replacement. Walnut trees and oak trees will be replaced at a 2:1
ratio. To ensure the replacement of ecosystem values and not just
of trees, native understory plant species will be included in the
project's Mitigation Monitoring Program. Replacement walnut and
oak trees will consist of varying sizes. Details concerning the
exact quantity, sizes and off-site locations will be incorporated
into a Biological Resource Management Plan which will be reviewed
and approved by the City before the issuance of any City permits.
The conceptual landscape exhibit suggests a revegetation concept.
This concept appears to located the trees in a soldier like
fashion. Pursuant to the Hillside Management Ordinance, the plan
will be revised so that trees be concentrated in concave areas,
similar as in nature.
The Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) incorporates the following:
avoidance of approximately 273 acres of a variety of plant
communities; protection through a Biological Resource Management
Plan of habitat replacement and revegetation and their protection
during construction; and restoration of coastal sage scrub plant
species and oak and walnut tree replacement. MMP will include
measures for habitat replacement and revegetation, protection
during construction and performance standards for habitat
replacement, maintenance and monitoring. These measures also
include appropriate permits from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and
California Department of Fish and Game. Through the MMP and
appropriate permits, the biological impacts can be mitigated to a
level that is considered less than significant.
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AIR QUALITY•
Preparation of the project site for development will produce two
types of air contaminants: exhaust emissions from construction
equipment and fugitive dust from soil movement. These construction
emissions are considered short-term and will terminate upon the
project's completion. However, the proposed project's development
will result in significant air quality impacts related to Oxides of
Nitrogen (NOx) and fugitive dust (PM 10). As a result, a Statement
of Overriding Considerations balancing the benefits of the project
against its unavoidable adverse environmental impacts must be
adopted by the City.
TRAFFIC•
A traffic study was prepared for VTTM No.52267. The project site,
with the proposed development, will generate approximately 1,242
trips on an average weekday.
A signal warrant analysis was conducted for the intersection of Tin
Drive at Diamond Bar Boulevard. The result indicated that a
traffic signal is warranted by 1999. Implementation of this signal
would be the responsibility of this project. With the imple-
mentation of the signal, the proposed project will not result in
any s=ignificant traffic impacts
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), the City has determined that an Environmental Impact
Report (EIR) is required for this project. Environmental Impact
Report NO. 97-2 (SCH No. 97031005), Volume I and II has been
prepared.
The purpose of an EIR is to provide objective planning and
environmental information. The information is utilized to guide
and assist the City staff, Planning Commission, City Council, and
the public in the consideration and evaluation of the potential
environmental implication that may result from the proposed
project's development.
The EIR's preparation is based on the Initial Study completed by
the City. The Initial Study Questionnaire identifies areas where
the project may produce an impact of significance. The proposed
project was deemed to have impacts which necessitated the pre-
paration of the EIR document currently before the Planning
Commission.
The procedure for the EIR's preparation includes the distribution
of a Notice Of Preparation (NOP) to agencies who have or may have
responsibility for providing a service to the project or may be
impacted by the project's implementation. The NOP requests, within
30 days, that responsible agencies provide the lead agency with
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specific detail about the scope and content of the environmental
information related to the responsible agency's area of statutory
responsibility which must be included in the Draft EIR. The EIR is
then prepared using the Initial Study and comments received in
response to the NOP to guide the analysis in areas of particular
interest, although the EIR is not limited to these areas.
As soon as the "Draft" EIR is completed, a Notice of Completion and
Availability is filed with -the Office of Planning and Research.
The DEIR is reviewed through the State review process handled by
the State Clearinghouse. -'The lead agency will distribute the DEIR
to responsible agencies requesting a copy.
The Notice of Completion and Availability begins the DEIR'.s 30 to .
-45 day review period depending on the nature,', local versus regional
significance of the document VTTM,No. 52267'.s review period began
July 10, 1997 and ended August„25,.,1997.
At the conclusion of the public comment y~phase, ,the comments are
responded to and included in the 'DEIR reviewed by the decision
makers. Certification of the "Final” EIR is attained when the
legislative body gives the document acknowledgement that it
adequately identifies potential impacts, measures to mitigate those
impacts, and also impacts which may occur as a result of the
project but are unable to be mitigated. Additionally, a Mitigation
Monitoring Program (MMP) is part of the "Final" EIR. CEQA requires
public agencies to set up monitoring programs for the purpose of
ensuring compliance with those mitigation measures adopted as
conditions of approval in order to mitigate or avoid significant
environmental effects identified in the EIR. The MMP is adopted at
the time of the EIR's certification. For substantial or potential-
ly substantial environmental effects which can not be mitigated to
a level of insignificant, a Statement of Overriding Considerations
is prepared. CEQA requires the decision makers to balance the
proposed project's benefits against its unavoidable environmental
risks in determining whether to approve the project. If the
proposed project's benefits outweigh the unavoidable adverse
environmental effects, the adverse environmental effects may be
considered acceptable. For proposed VTTM No. 52267 a Statement of
Overriding Consideration will be prepared for air quality,
construction noise and aesthetic resources.
The public hearing is a forum in which the City's residents and
surrounding communities can discuss the environmental issues
related to the proposed project's development. At the conclusion
of the public hearing, the City will respond to these issues.
The City has hired BonTerra Consulting for the preparation of this
project's EIR. A presentation of the DEIR will be provided to the
Planning Commission by Tom Smith of BonTerra Consulting.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
Notice for this project was published in the Inland Valley Bulletin
and the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on January 21, 1998. Public
hearing notices were mailed to approximately 929 property owners
within a 500 foot radius of the project site on January 20, 1998.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
-
Staff recommends
that the
Planning
Commission open .the public-
hearing, receive
comments
on the.,;project;-and
its requested
entitlements.and
continue the public
hearing.`.
Prepared by:
Ann
J Lun ,
oci
a Planner
yyy
Attachments:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Draft EIR No. 97-2 (SCH No. 97031005), Volume I and II dated
July 1997 (previously transmitted to the Planning Commission);
Responses to Comments dated September 1997;
General Plan, Land Use Element,
2.
Exhibit:
VTTM No. 52267;
Landscape Mitigation;
Slope Analysis Map;
Slope Profile Map;
Cut and Fill Map;
Applications; and
Correspondence date January 21,
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Page I-17 (b), Planning Area
1998.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
21660 E. Copley Drive, Suite 190
(909)396-5676 Fax (909)861-3117
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION
Record Owner
Applicant
Name _DIAMOND HILLS RANCH PARTNERSHIP KURTIN, TODD
(Last name first) (Last name fust)
Address 55o WEST ORANGETHORPE
City PLACENT I A , CA
Zip ---12 L7—Q
Phone( ) (714) 996-6700
SUNCAL M
—550 WEST ORAN EIHQRPF
PIACFNTIA_ CA 97870
Phone( )_ (7141 996-6700
FPL # 1J"
Deposits
Receipt#
By
Date Ree'd
Applicant's Agent
WILLIMAN- LEX
(Last name riot)
HUNSAKER & ASSOCIATES SAN DIEGO, INC.
10179 H JFNNFKFN5 STREET, ;2Q0
SAN DIEGO CA 92121
Phone( )J619) 558-4500
NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to notify the Community Development Director in writing of any change of the
principals involved during the processing of this case_
(Attach separate sheet, if necessary• including names, addresses, and signatures of members of partnerships, joint ventures, and
directors of corporations.)
Consent: Ic
eermit the a ik t to
Dp fileyth�i/s request.
Signed Date �ef�` 6
Cert(frcahon: I, the undersigned, hereby cert(fy under penalty of perjury that the information herein provided is
cartes to the best of my knowledge.
Print Name LEX W I LL I MAN
Rtppli nr Agent)
Signed�ryt or Agent)
LocatiOn LOTS 4 THROUGH 7 OF TRACT 31479 EAST Of DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD
(Street address or tract and lot number)
between
(Strcu)
and
Zoning RPD 20,000 - 2U HNM 114H345t 4.4_ 345 114H349, 111H349
111H34S
Previous cues NIA
Present Use of Site VACANT/UNDEVELOPED
USP- applied for SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Domestic Water Source WATER LINES IN pg BI VO H I GHCREST DR Comp=.Y/District Wq[ NUT VAI Lf v WGTi D „i T
Metbod of Sewage Disposal SANITARY sEwER Sanitation District
_LA CO. SAIn TATION DIST
MUNV HKIZK cx
I
Grading of Lots by Applicant? YES x NO _
(Show n:cessary grading design on site plan or tent. map)
Amount 1,800,000 CY
LEGAL DESCPJMON (All ownership comprising the proposed lotsiproject) if petitioning for zone change, attach
legal deszription of exterior boundaries of area subject to the change.)
LOT5 4 THROUGH 7 I PQ V,$ LVE OF TRACT 31479 IN THE CO NrY nr LOS ANCELE$__$TATE OF CALIFORNIA
AS PER_KAE RECORDED IN BOOK 996, PAGES 7 THROUGH 17 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS IN TNF. OFFICE OF THE COUNTY
REORDER OF SAID COUNTY.
Project Site: 339.3 ACRES Tentative Map Number TRACT 52267
Gross Area
Lots: Existing 6 proposed _ 134
Area devoted to : Structures TO BE DETERMINED OpenSpace TO BE DETERMINED
Residential project TO BE DETERMINED and TO BE DETERMINED
Gross Area No. of floors
Proposed Density 0.4 DU/AC
Units/Acre
Number and types of Units 130 SINGLE FAMILY
Residential Parking: Typo Required Provided Total
J I-11'/-„jkJ-' 1 770
1J•JJ NUN a
21660 B. Copley Drive Suite 190 Deposit $
(909)396-5676 Fax (909)861-3117 Receipt!
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION By
Date Reed
fft U 3
Record Owner
Applicant
Name DIAMOND HILL5 RANCH PARTNEP.SHIP KURT IN, TODD
(Last name first) (Last name fust)
Address 550 WEST ORANCETHORPE
City PLACENT I A . CA
Zip92870
Phone( ) (714) 996-6700
SUNCAL COMPANIES
550 WEST ORANGETHORPE
PLACENTIA CA 92870
Phone( )_ ( 714) 996-6700
Applicant's Agent
NILLIMAN, LEX
(Last name fust)
HUNSAKER S ASSOCIAIC,7S SAN DIEGO, INC.
10179 HUENNEKENS STREET, #200
SAN DIEGO, CA 92121
Phone( )_(619) 558-4500
NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to notify the Community Development Director in writing of any change of the
principals involved during the processing of this case.
(Attach separate. sheet, if necessary, including nsmm, addresses, and signatures of members of partnerships, joint ventures, and
directors of corporations.)
ConseAtr I cerfj6 that 1 am theo ppyprmeaDpe<5lo ffdefthif request.
Signed r ate
(All record owners)
Cerrifrcadon. 1, the undersigned, hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the information herein provided is correct go
Me best of my knowledge.
Print Name LEX W I LL I k6I
A pli t or Agent)
Signed Date
Apidant or Agent)
Location EAST OF DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD BETWEEN COLD RUSH DRIVE & GRAND AVENUE
(Street address or tract and lot number)
Zoning_ RPD 20,000 - 2U HNM 114H345, 11411349, 11111349 111H345, 11711345
Previous Cases
Present Use of Site VACANT/UNDEVELOPED
Use applied for S I NGLE E8M I LY RFS I DENT ( Al
Project Size (gross acres) 339.3 � Project density 0.4 DU/AC
Domestic: Water Source WATER LINES IN DB BLVD. CoIItpanyfDlStrkt WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
& HIGHCREST DRIVE
Grading of LnLm by Applicant? Yes x No
($bow jwxssay grading design on site plan or teat map)
A241411 All
_ J
CONVAUNM DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FPL
21660 F. Copley Drive Suite 190 Deposit S
(909)396-5676 Fax (909)861-3117 Receipt#
OAK TREE PERMTT APPLICATION By
Date Aced
01 < -
Record Owner
Applicant
]'fame DIAMOND HILLS RANCH PARTNERSHIP KURTIN, TODD
_ (Gast name, feat) (Last name first)
Addrtss_550 WEST ORANGETHORPE
City PtANCENTIA_ CA
SUNCAL COMPANIES
Applicant's Agent
WILLIMAN LEX
(Last name fust)
HUNSAKER d ASSOCIATES SAN DIECO, INC.
10179 HUENNEKENt STREET # 00
Zip 92870 PLACENTIA, CA 92870 SAN DISCO, CA 92121
Phonc( ) (714) 996-6700 Phone( ) (714) 996-6700 Phone( ) (619) 558-4500
NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to notify the Community Development Director in writing of any change
of the principals involved during the processing of this case.
(Attach separate sheet, if noccssary, including names, addresses, and signatures of membcrs of partnerships, joint ventures, and
directors,of corporations.)
Consent. I certify that I am the ow er of the herein described property acrd permit the applicant to file this
request.
Signed
Date
(All record owners)
Cert&PHDn: I, the undersigned, hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the information herein provided is
correct to the best of my knowledge.
Print Name LEX W I L [MAN
pP int or Agent)
Signed Date ��y'�8
p nt or Agent)
Location (i.e. address or general description of location) and legal description of property in question: (use
additional sheets ac necessary)
THE PROJi CT IS LOCATED EAST OF DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD BETWEEN STEEP CANYON ROAD AND GRAND
AVENUE AND GOLD RUSH DRIVE LEGAL: LOTS 4 THROUCH 7 TRACT 31479
How many oak trees will be cut, removed, relocated or damaged? SEE OAK TREE/B I OLOC I CAL REPORTS FOR DETA1 LS
How Inn y oak trees will remain?
SEE OAK TREE REPORT/BIOLOGICAL REPORT FOR DETAILS
Will trees to be removed be replaced? YES if yes, indicate the proposed size, type,
location (indicated on site plan) and schedule for planting.
SEE OAK TREE REPORT/ SIOLOCICAL REPORT rOR DETAILS
Ji1N-CEJ-lyJ� 1.5;tA HUNSHKtM 6
Are tree& to be relocated? YES
If yes, identify who will move than and Vacir qualifications for doing this.
SEE OAK TREE OR BIOIOCICAL REPORTS FOR OETAILS.
TOTAL P.O?
..1 -27-98
1.
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To Whom it may concern:
I have lived
in Diamond Bar'for over 23 years and unfortunately
have seen this
communities open space shrink dramatically
over
:'....
these years. I
purchased my current home over 15
4 ye rs :ago and was
told the area behind
my house would remain open space and would not
ever built on.
No I',ve received this Tetter
informin me`that the
g
owners of this
open space want to more
build homes: Please do not
let this happen.
.Our communit y ,needs to keep as much green ,bel is
possible if we
,as
are to a
remain countr'yVcommunity' Thank your for
Your time
23721 Monument Canyon
Home phone 861-6670
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Reference:.Conditional Use Permit No. 98-3 and Oak Tree Permit No. 93-1
(a) Planning Area 1
'~ PA -1 is located within the incorporated City south of the Pomona Freeway
west of Chino Hills Parkway. • y This 720± acre vacant area is part of the
larger Tres Hermans Ranch property spanning Grand Avenue, including
property within the City of Chino Hills. PA -1 incorporates the Agricultwe
(AG) land use designation permitting single family residential at a
maximum density of 1.0 dwelling unit per 5 gross acres. Facilities
appropriate for this site should be designed based upon a vision for the
future and not merely extend the patterns of the past. Such facilities may
include educational institutions, reservoir for practical and aesthetic
purposes, commercial developments which are not typical of those found
in the area and a variety of residential, churches, institutional and other
uses which are complimentary to the overall *objective of having a master
planned area. Development within the Tres Hermans area should be
designed so as to be a part of the Diamond Bar community as well as
compatible with adjacent lands.
(b) Planning Area 2
PA -2 is comprised of approximately 400 vacant acres located in two non-
contiguous areas. Sub -Area A consists of approximately 325 acres located
east of Diamond Bar Boulevard, north of Grand Avenue, south 'of Gold
Rush Drive, at the terminus of Highcrest Drive. Sub -Area B consists.of
approximately 75 acreslocated east of Pantera Park. Appropriate land
uses for this 400 ± acre non-contiguous area include a maximum of 130
single family detached residential dwelling units concentrated along the
anticipated extension of Highcrest Drive, a minimum of 75 percent of the
`. total 400 acre area set aside as dedicated open spare. A two acre
located at the southeast corner of Diamond Bar Boulevard and Gold Rush
Drive should be developed for public facility or commercial uses. In order
to minimize environmental impacts and maximize clustering, residential
lots shall range in size from 6,000 to 10,000 square feet.
(c) Planning Area 3
PA -3 located south of Grand Avenue and east of Golden Springs Drive
incorporates approximately 55 acres of developed and undeveloped land.
Appropriate land uses for this multiple ownership area include mixed use
commercial retail and office professional uses. PA -3 is comprised of
approximately 15 acres designated General Commercial (C) at the
intersection of Grand Avenue at Golden Springs Drive and Professional
Office (OP) uses for the remainder of the planning area. The maximum
intensity of development for this planning area is a FAR of 1.00.
(d) Planning Area 4
Plan
July 25, 1995
PA -4 consists of 82 vacant acres and is located west of Brea Canyon Road,
north of Peaceful Hills Road and south of South. Pointe Middle School.
Land use designations appropriate for this planning area include Park
(P1), Public Facilities (PF) and Open Space (OS). The most sensitive
portion of the site shall be retained in permanent open space. The site plan
shall incorporate the planning and site preparation to accommodate the
development of Larkstone Park of a suitable size and location to serve the
neighborhood as approved by the City.
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15, 1998 Cf'.!
March .:; , E_FJG. E!iult.
'98 MAR 1 o P 1 :04
Planning Division! _
Community and Development
Services Department
City of Diamond Bar
21660 Copley Dr., Ste. 190
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Ref: Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 52267
Conditional Use. Permit No. 98-3 and Oak Tree Permit No. 98-1
My name is Martin Shaw. I reside at 23403 East Clayhorn Drive within the City
of Diamond Bar and am a property owner within the 500 foot radius of the.
proposed development. I wish to comment on that development and its potential
impact on the tract that I live in.
This tract was the original Presley Parkside Estate development within Diamond
Bar, built between 1973 to 1975. 1 am the original owner of this property, having
moved in during the month of October 1974. I have seen considerable
development since that time. I recognize that it is the semi -rural "feeling" of
Diamond Bar that has created its popularity, and that each succeeding
development wave wished to "burn the bridge" behind them and prevent further
development. I also recognize that it isn't realistic.
A development of 130 single-family residences will have no over-all substantial
impact on Diamond Bar infrastructure, and be scarcely noticeable in terms of
traffic in general.
It could however have a noticeable impact on our tract if you maintain the current
plan. It permits their egress to Diamond Bar Boulevard to become a
continuation of Tin Drive.
Residents of the proposed tract, who are heading north and east to the 57 and
60 freeways will turn right, without a problem to us. Those who wish to go south
or west on those freeways will turn left (you will definitely need to put up traffic
lights at Tin and Diamond Bar Blvd.) to Grand. This will bring them to two of the
most crowded intersections in Diamond Bar, due to the heavy traffic to and from
Chino hills — Grand and Diamond Bar Blvd. followed by Grand and Golden
Springs.
Some, possible many, may elect to continue on across Tin, through one of the
two alternate routes I have noted on the attached maps. This would bring them
to the intersection of Golden Springs and Golden Prados, with an easy left turn
(a light that is very responsive to traffic on Golden Prados) and a relatively quick
right turn on Grand, to the freeways.
While the reasonably anticipated volume of cars in a 130 resident tract have "a
low impact overall in Diamond Bar, they could become difficult in our tract during
rush hours. There are six cul-de-sacs along those two routes (I live .on one of
them). Getting in and out may be more difficult.
Further, the intersections of Tin (a street so small that its name on a map is
proportionally larger than it is) are a major part of the two alternate routes
available to shortcut to Golden Springs. It has a connection to Bridle Drive, on
the left, and ends at the juncture of Great Bend and Farben Drive all within
about six car lengths. You may need a light at that junction, and the possibility
of it tying up traffic back into Diamond Bar Blvd. is substantial.
I'm certain that actions could be taken to .discourage this: stop signs, speed
bumps, making the light at Golden Springs and Golden Prados less responsive
but this would inconvenience us as much, based on usage probably more, as it
would those using the route as a shortcut.
s
In 1978 to about 1980, 1 had the privilege of being on the first advisory planning
committee, for our portion of the County's general plan, when we were not yet a
city, and we had a Municipal Advisory Council. At the time we were finishing up
the plan, we were advised that someone intended to build what would have been
the biggest single track ever in the County, in the area that now comprises all
the tracts that run from Leyland and Summit, north of Grand and east to the
County line.
The planned Diamond Bar Blvd. egress for that enormous tract was to have
been at Tin Drive: The problems of our tract's streets becoming a shortcut for
the residents of that tract was discussed, but no actions were taken as their was
no actual filing. In the following recessionary period, the tract owner could not
obtain adequate financing and the property was sold off in the many smaller
tracts that now exist there. When completed, the egress to Diamond Bar Blvd.
occurred at Goldrush Drive. This route did not develop into a major shortcut
through our tract as it curves substantially around on our side of Diamond Bar
Blvd. and has an appreciable grade to it. It isn't a significant time saver.
I would suggest, in viewing the map for the proposed tract, that Goldrush Drive
be looked at as a more viable alternative for this development as well. There is
no development at the Southeast corner of Goldrush and Diamond Bar Blvd. and
only minimal development near it; it should be feasible.
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We need your support!
Help stop the developers from destroying our last open hills!
Developers are trying to build 130 houses on the open land east of Diamond
Bar Blvd., south of Goldrush Drive and north of Steep Canyon Rd. If this project
is approved by OUR City Council, we will be subjected to 3 years of dust and
pollution while the hills are flattened and the canyon is filled. They will be moving 4
approximately 1.8 million cubic yards of dirt (inclzdin ncP of ,,,logi�oc) resulting r
in significant degradation of air quality.
130 new homes means more traffic on our already overcrowded streets. Tin
Drive will be extended to Highcrest Dr. and a traffic signal installed at Tin Drive i.
and Diamond Bar Blvd. We do NOT need more cars on our streets and more
signals to control traffic. The City Council should be finding ways to reduce
the existing traffic nightmare, not contribute to it.
The "Country Living" that is the reason most of us chose to live in
Diamond Bar is slowly being taken from us. This is just one more example.
These are the last untouched hills left in our city. There are deer and many other
sensitive wildlife that live in this area which will be forced from their homes. More
than 800 oak and walnut trees will be cut down.
How can you helms? The only way to stop the developers is for the citizens of
Diamond Bar to express their opposition at the Planning Commission Meeting.
The first meeting was Feb. 10, 1998, and sadly there were only a few concerned
citizens to speak out. We need your help!!!!! Please come to the next meeting
on Feb. 24, 1998, at 7: ( Opm.
Don't be f-oole f Your City Council may not be looking out foryour best
interest. When notices were distributed about the first meeting, only residents
within 500 foot radius of the development site were notified. This was after the
Planning Commission agreed to notifying residence to at least a 1,000 foot radius.
Did they simply forget? Some residents who live on Mghcrest (now a cul-de-sac)
did not receive notice of this proposed development, which will turn their street
into a thoroughfare. Coincidence? Oversight? Maybe, Maybe not. You decide.
Come to the meeting. Help us speak out.
Public Hearing: Tuesday, February 24,19% ko ti
South Coast Air Quality Auditorium (AQMD Bldg.) co
21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA (Gateway Business Center)
For more information call the City of Diamond Bar (909) 396-5676 h�
Ask about VTTM52267
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To: City of Diamond Bar Planning Commission
City of Diamond Bar Manager
City Consul of Diamond Bar
From: _ l 15A, MARIIN
Address: -2��SO GOLDG
N.�d�-�T AVE,
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Subject: VTTM 52267 (Plan to build houses on the hills on Diamond Bar Blvd. between Gold
Rush Dr. and Grand Ave.)
Dear City of Diamond Bar. Official
We, TNF_IEI(�1-fRnfJ►h�y
Proposed plan to build the land on Diamond Bar Blvd. residents
known asVTDiamond Bar are against the
following are some of the reasons WhyTM 52267. The
you should not approve this project:
L Noise pollution during construction.
2. Air pollution from dust and exhaust fumes.
3. Destruction of natural beauty by destroying thousands of 50 year old oak and walnut trees.
4. Destruction of animal habitats.
5. Increase of number of cars in already over congested Diamond Bar Blvd
6. The end of "Country Living" in Diamond Bar. . and Grand Ave.
We understand that the builder can not build his current plan unless you approve the removal of
"Deed Restriction" from open land where the builder is not allowed to build. I ask you not to
remove this "Deed Restriction" or allow any type of building construction on this land.
We came to live in Diamond Bar for it's open spaces and quiet living. In the past years this city
has become less attractive as more congestion has been added until it looks like down town Los
Angeles. You as my representative must not allow this to go on.
Sincerely
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: CHAIRMAN AND PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
FROM: CATHERINE JOHNSON, SENIOR PLANNER C,
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM #7.2 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-1
AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 98-1
DATE: MARCH 19, 1998
Staff is requesting that CUP 98-1 and DR 98-1 for a proposed Bank of
America ATM at the Country Hills Towne Center be continued to the
Planning Commission meeting of April 14, 1998. The
Purpose
of this
request is to allow the applicant time to submit revised plans and eadditional
project information.
attachment:
Letter from applicant dated March 19, 1998
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faesimifa transmission MCCLIER
611 West Sixth Street - Suite 1850
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213 • 892 . 1500
213 • 892 • 1055 Fax
date: March 19, 1998
to: Catherine Johnson
project rt: 77-604
'fax: 909-861-3117
project: Diamond Bar ATM
from: William J. Genta
subject: CUP#DR 98-1
copies to: File, McNutt, Mueller
total pages including cover sheet: 1
IF ALL OF THZSE PAGES ARE NOT RECEIVED, PLEASE NOTIFY THE SENDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Dear Catherine,
I'm sorry that we didn't make contact yesterday and only traded phone messages. As I
stated in my message to you, the Bank is awaiting the official recommendations from the
Sheriff's Department in order to determine the best solution(s) to the proposed installation. In
Your message to me you replied that you have not received this information from the
Sheriff's Department to date. I understand that the time before the next scheduled hearing is
rapidly approaching and you need to assemble the Staff report. Please accept this
correspondence as the request to continue this matter for the Bank of America until such
time as the Sheriff's report is completed. If you have any questions, or require additional
information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thanks for your help,
Sincerely,
"0
William J. Genta -_
Project Manager -1) = -
McClier Corporation :'0
714-567-2683 v o -
714-567-2780 fax
213-307-2435 pager
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