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PLANNING LNCOMMISSIO
AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 22, 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
George Kuo
Steve Nelson
Toe Ruzlcka
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Planning Commission
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PLANNING COMMISSION
' CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
Tuesday, September 22, 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 =leer's Card for the recording rr (Completion
of this form is volu=3a ) There is a five minute maximum time limit uilliii when d dr s.ing 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 September 8, 1998
5. OLD BUSINESS: None
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.1 Planning Commission Future Meeting Schedule
7. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: None
8. PUBLIC HEARING: None
9. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:
10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
Conceptual Drawings for Possible Revitalization Projects
11. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
PARKS AND RECREATION MEETING- September 24, 1998 - 7:00 p.m.
SCAQMD 21865 E. Copley Drive - Auditorium
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TASK FORCE MEETING- September 30, 1998 - 6:30 p.m.
SCAQMD 21865 E. Copley Drive - Room CC -2
CITY COUNCIL MEETING- October 6, 1998 - 6:30 p.m.
SCAQMD 21865 E. Copley Drive - Auditorium
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TASK FORCE MEETING-
October 7, 1998 - 6:30 p.m.
SCAQMD 21865 E. Copley Drive - Room CC -2
TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION MEETING- October 8,
1998 - 7:00 p.m.
SCAQMD 21865 E. Copley Drive - Board Hearing Room
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING- October 13, 1998 -
7:00 p.m.
SCAQMD 21865 E. Copley Drive - Auditorium
CITY COUNCIL MEETING- October 20, 1998 - 6:30 p.m.
SCAQMD 21865 E. Copley Drive - Auditorium
PARKS AND RECREATION MEETING- October 22, 1998
- 7:00 p.m.
SCAQMD 21865 E. Copley Drive - Auditorium
PLANNING CONMUSSION MEETING- October 27, 1998 -
7:00 p.m.
SCAQMD 21865 E. Copley Drive - Auditorium
12. ADJOURNMENT: October 13, 1998
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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 8, 1998
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman McManus 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 Vice Chairman Tye.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairman Joe McManus, Vice Chairman Steve Tye, and Commissioners
George Kuo and Steve Nelson.
Commissioner Ruzicka was excused from the meeting.
Also Present: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager, Ann Lungu, Associate Planner.
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As submitted.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Minutes of August 25, 1998.
C/Nelson moved, VC/Tye seconded, to approve the minutes of August 25, 1998 as
Presented. Motion carried with the following Roll Call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
OLD BUSINESS:
COMMISSIONERS
COMMISSIONERS
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
Kuo, Nelson,
Chair/McManus
None
None
Ruzicka
VC/Tye,
1. Tuesday, September 15, 1998, 4:00 p.m. Joint Meeting with the City Council.
Following discussion, the Commissioners concurred to carry forward the discussion items
presented at its August 25, 1998 Planning Commission meeting.
SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 PAGE 2 DRA�T
NEW BUSINESS: None
PUBLIC HEARING: None
PLANNING COMNIISSION COMMENTS: Responding to VC/Tye's inquiry,
DCM/DeStefano provided an update of the City Council's September 1, 1998 discussion regarding
the Dolezal project.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS as listed in the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT:
C/Nelson 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 7:24 p.m. to Tuesday,
September 15, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. at the South Coast Air Quality Management District, 21865 E.
Copley Drive, for the Joint City Council meeting.
Respectfully Submitted,
James DeStefano
Secretary to the Planning Commission
Attest:
Joe McManus
Chairman
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Chairman and Planning Commissioners
FROM: Ann J: Lungu, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: Planning Commission Future Meeting Schedule
DATE: September 18, 1998
The holidays in November and December may affect the scheduled
Planning Commission meeting dates. In order to advertise the
Commission public hearings, it must be determined whether the
meetings will remain as scheduled (second and fourth Tuesday of
the month) or be changed due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas
holidays.
In November, the Commission is scheduled to meet on the 10th and
24th of the month. Thanksgiving is November 26th. Due to the
holiday, the Commission may want to change the meeting to another
date during the week of November 16th.
In December, the Commission is scheduled to meet on the 8th and
22nd of the month. Due to the Christmas holiday, the Commission
may want to meet during the week of December 14th.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission consider the
meeting schedule during the months of November and December and
decide whether or not to change the regular scheduled meeting
dates„
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Chairman and Planning Commissioners
FROM: James-DeStefano, Deputy City Manager
SUBJECT: Revitalization Projects
DATE: September 18, 1998
The City is investigating two revitalization projects. one is
located on Diamond Bar Boulevard between Golden Springs Drive and
the Pomona Freeway (K -Mart and Von's shopping Centers). The other
is located on Diamond Bar Boulevard between Fountain Spring Road
and Cold Springs Lane (Country Hills Town Center). For your
information, attached are possible conceptual design plans for
both projects.
Attachments:
Revitalization Projects' possible conceptual design plans
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The City of Diamond Bar's "western gateway" accommodates three
distinct retail centers along the one of the City's most traveled
thoroughfares — Diamond Bar Boulevard. Attracting both local
patrons, as well as commuters driving the 57/60 Freeway, this project
area combines all of the ingredients needed for retail success: freeway
visibility; easy access; nationally recognized tenants; and a large
customer base.
The City's current vision for its Downtown Revitaliza-
tion Project will transform these existing shopping
centers into a single, downtown retail attraction.
As a part of the City of Diamond Bar's Economic
1 Revitalization Area, the Downtown Revitalization
Project is eligible for assistance from the Diamond Bar
Redevelopment Agency.
Developers and retailers are invited to join our project
team as we embark on this exciting enterprise,
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