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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/8/1998ai PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA SEPTEMBER 8, 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. RVAL eauaMmADW Please refrain from smoking, eating or drinkingtl�M� The City of Diamond Bar uses recycle! paper in the Auditorium ��� and encourages you to do the same. City of Diamond Bar Planning Commission MEETING RULES PUBLIC INPUT The meetings of the Diamond Bar Planning Commission are open to the public. A member of the public may address the Commission on the subject of one or more agenda items and/or other items of which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Diamond Bar Planning Commission. A request to address Commission should be submitted in writing at the public hearing, to the Secretary of the Commission. As a general rule the opportunity for public comments will take place at the discretion of the Chair. However, in order to facilitate the meeting, persons who are interested parties for an item may be requested to give their presentation at the time the item is called on the calendar. The Chair may limit individual public input to five minutes on anv item: or the Chair may limit the total amount of time allocated for public testimony based on the number of people requesting to speak and the business of the Commission. Individuals are requested to conduct themselves in a professional and buisinesslike manner. Continents and questions are welcome so that all points of view are considered prior to the Commission making recommendations to the staff and City Council. In accordance with Government Code Section 54954.3(a) the Chair may from time to time dispense with public comment on items previously considered by the Commission. In accordance with State Law (Brown Act), all matters to be acted on by the Commission must be posted at least 72 hours prior to the Commission meeting. In case of emergent or when a subject matter arises subsequest to the posting of the agenda, upon making certain findings, the Commission may act on item that is not on the posted agenda. INFORMATION RELATING TO AGENDAS AND ACTIONS OF THE COMMISSION Agendas for Diamond Bar Planning Commission meetings are prepared by the Planning Division of the Community and Development Services Department. Agendas are available 72 hours prior to the meeting at City Hall and the public library, and may be accessed by personal computer at the number below. Every meeting of the Planning Commission is recorded on cassette tapes and duplicate tapes are available for a nominal charge. A cordless microphone is available for those persons with mobility impairments who cannot access the public speaking area. The service of the cordless microphone and sign language interpreter services are available by giving notice at least three business days in advance of the meeting. Please telephone (909)396-5676 between 8:00a.m. and 5:00p.m. Monday through Friday. HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS Copies of Agenda, Rules of the Commission, Cassette Tapes of Meetings (909) 396-5676 Computer Access to Agendas (909) 860 -LINE General Agendas (909) 396-5676 email: info&i.diamond-bar.ca.us PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF DIAMOND BAR Tuesday, September 8, 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. MAT 7ERS 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 Sneaker's Card for the recording S cretsa(Completion of this form is voluntary). There is a five minute m2ximum 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 25, 1998 5. OLD BUSINESS: 5.1 Further discussion regarding the September 15, 1998 joint meeting with the City Council. 6. NEW BUSINESS: None 7. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: None 8. PUBLIC HEARING: None 9. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: 10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 11. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION CONMSSION MEETING - Thursday, September 10, 1998 7:00 P.M., SCAQMD Board Hearing Room, 21865 E. Copley Drive. MOBILE PET ADOPTION - September 12, 1998 - 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Petsmart 21050 Golden Springs Drive MEMORIAL DEDICATION - Dedication of Memorial Bench for Oscar Law, Heritage Park, 2900 S. Brea Canyon Road, September 15, 1998, 10:00 a.m. PLANNING COMMISSION JOINT MEETING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL - Tuesday, September 15, 1998, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - SCAQMD 21865 E. Copley Drive, Room CC -8 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - September 15, 1998, 6:30 p.m., SCAQMD Auditorium 21865 E. Copley Drive TELECOMMUNICATIONS TASK FORCE - Wednesday, September 16, 1998 - 6:30 p.m. - SCAQMD 21865 E. Copley Drive, Room CC -8 RECREATION DINNER - Senior Little League Baseball Celebration, Sunday, September 20, 1998, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Bar Country Club PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - September 22, 1998 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - September 24, 1998, 7:00 p.m. SCAQMD - 21865 E. Copley Drive. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - September 27, 1998, 7:00 p.m. SCAQMD 21865 E. Copley Drive. TELECOMMUNICATIONS TASK FORCE - Wednesday, September 30, 1998 - 6:30 p.m. SCAQMD 21865 E. Copley Drive - Room CC -8. 12. ADJOURNMENT: September 22, 1998 MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR DRAFT 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: COMM[SSIONERS: CONvMSSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, Ruzicka, Chair/McManus None Nelson None VC/Tye, 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 DR 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 NOES: ABSENT: NEW BUSINESS: COMNIISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: 1. Joint Meeting with the City Council. Kuo, Nelson, Chair/McManus None None Ruzicka, VC/Tye, AUGUST 25, 1998 PAGE 3 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. G 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 ofLarkstone Park and the related negotiations with the Walnut Valley Unified School District. PUBLIC HEARING: None PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: None AUGUST 25, 1998 PAGE 4 DRAFT 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, Ann J. Lungu Acting Secretary to the Planning Commission Attest: Joe McManus Chairman Ir INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Chairman and Planning Commissioners �p FROM: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager SUBJECT: Planning Commission Joint Meeting with the City Council DATE: September 3, 1998 At the August 25, 1998 Planning Commission meeting, it was determined that the Commission's joint meeting with the City Council will be Tuesday, September 15, 1998 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Also, the Commission formulated a list of several discussion items for the joint meeting. At the September 8, 1998 meeting, the Commission may add discussion items to the existing list. Furthermore, the Commission is asked to refine the list and forward it to the City Council. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the list of discussion items, comment and revise the list as appropriate and forward the list of discussion items to the City Council. Attachments: 1. ]Planning Commission Memorandum dated August 20, 1998; and 2. Discussion item list from the August 25, 1998 Planning Commission Minutes. a CITY OF DIAMOND BAR INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date:: August 20, 1998 To: Chairman and Planning Commissioners From.: James DeStefano, Deputy City Ma a Subject: Joint Meeting With the City Counci As discussed at the previous Planning Commission meeting, the City Council has requested a joint meeting with each Commission. The :Planning Commission was receptive and asked the staff to provide a suggested meeting date. Staff suggests the joint meeting be conducted on Tuesday, September 15, 1998. The workshop would begin at 4:00 p.m. and conclude by approximately 6:00 p.m. Food and drink will be served. Recommendations: It is recommended that the Commission determine your availability to meet on the 15th. Should the Commission not be available on that date, please select an alternate date(s) which we will forward to the City Council. In addition, it is recommended that the Commission discuss and develope a list of workshop topics to aid in the discussion. Attachment JDS/dbm AUGUST 25, 1998 PAGE 3 DRAL',"—T Ast/P Lungu presented staff s 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/Ruaicka 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 INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Chairman and Planning Commissioners FROM: James DeStefano, Deputy City ManagerIrl- SIIBJECT: Planning Commission Joint Meeting with the City Council DATE: September 3, 1998 At the August 25, 1998 Planning Commission meeting, it was determined that the Commission's joint meeting with the City Council will be Tuesday, September 15, 1998 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Also, the Commission formulated a list of several discussion items for the joint meeting. At the September 8, 1998 meeting, the Commission may add discussion items to the existing list. Furthermore, the Commission is asked to refine the list and forward it to the City Council. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the list of discussion items, comment and revise the list as appropriate and forward the list of discussion items to the City Council. Attachments: 1. Planning Commission Memorandum dated August 20, 1998; and 2. Discussion item list from the August 25, 1998 Planning Commission Minutes.