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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/11/1996PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MARCH 11, 1996 7:00 P.M. South Coast Air Quality Management District Auditorium 21865 East Copley Drive Diamond Bar, California Vice Chairman Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Don Schad Franklin Fong Michael Goldenberg Joseph McManus Joseph Ruzicka Copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to agenda items are on file in the Community Development Office, 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 Community Development Department at (909) 396-5676 a minimum of 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. ru&)FCAGB,DACM PCease refrain f rom smoking, eating or drinking in the Auditorium The City of Diamond Bar uses recycled paper and encourages you to do the same. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Monday, March 11, 1996 Next Resolution No. 96-2 CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 1. ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Vice Chairman Don Schad, Franklin Fong, Mike Goldenberg, Joe McManus and Joe Ruzicka 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 Secretary (Completion of this form is voluntaW. There is a five minute maximum time limit when addressing the Planning _Commission. 3. 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: 3.1 Minutes of February 26, 1996 4. ANNUAL REORGANIZATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION 5. OLD BUSINESS: None 6. NEW BUSINESS: Presentation of the Planning Commission Handbook prepared by Mike Jenkins, City Attorney 7. PUBLIC HEARING: None S. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: 9. " INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 10. ADJOURNMENT: March 25, 1996 1 MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 26, 1996 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Flamenbaum called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. at the South Coast Air Quality Management Auditorium, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Chairman Flamenbaum. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: Chairman Flamenbaum, Vice Chairman Schad, Commissioners Fong and Meyer. Also Present: Community Development Director James DeStefano; Senior Planner Catherine Johnson; Assistant Planner Ann Lungu, and Recording Secretary Carol Dennis., MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: Craig Clute, 21217 Fountain Springs Drive, stated the landscape plan for the L.A. Cellular calls for 75 foot to 100 foot high eucalyptus trees. He indicated his understanding that a different type of tree is being considered and he wanted to update the Planning Commission. He requested to know where the generator will be located. He further stated there is no landscaping shown on the ball field side and the location of the fuel storage is not indicated. He stated he feels the school district may wish to have the site be camouflaged. He further stated he will be discussing the matter with the school board, PTA and Brahma Club Boosters. He indicated he would like to see the Planning Commission become more involved in the process to insure compliance. Mr. Clute stated his concerns regarding his neighbors block wall. He further stated the cinder block wall was built four feet high and extends to the sidewalk with the double gates swinging outward toward the street and over the sidewalk. He indicated he was told by a City official that the owner of the block wall did not have to obtain a permit to build the wall and he does not understand why Diamond Bar does not require a permit for block walls. Chair Flamenbaum responded to Mr. Clute that the L.A. Cellular generator will be housed inside the building. Regarding block walls, the City does not have a Development Code. The City operates under the Los Angeles County Development Code which does not require permits for walls less than six feet in height unless they are retaining walls. Absent a General Plan, there can be no City Development Code. February 26, 1996 Page 2 Planning Commission CDD/DeStefano responded to Mr. Clute that the wall may not exceed 3 1/2 feet in height. If the wall is four feet high, once course will have to be eliminated. He indicated he will investigate the matter of the gates. According to the code, gates may not swing out into public access. He told Mr. Clute that he does not have to wait for a Planning Commission meeting to bring these items to the City's attention. He stated that, in the future, if Mr. Clute is not satisfied that his concerns have been addressed by the staff, other courses of action are available. He referred Mr. Clute to the City's 24 hour voice message service, the internet and the City's electronic bulletin board. AstP/ Lungu responded to C/Meyer that the L.A. Cellular's landscape plan no longer calls for planting of eucalyptus trees. L.A. Cellular is willing to add landscaping as necessary to camouflage the site and will coordinate this effort with the school district. The school district is concerned with the cost of ongoing maintenance for the landscaping. C/Meyer reiterated the original intent of the Planning Commission was to insure that L.A, Cellular provide adequate landscape coverage for the site and to assist in the ongoing cost of the maintenance. L.A. Cellular indicated to the Planning Commission they would provide a revenue stream to maintain the property and the landscaping. He stated the intent of the Planning Commission was to have the site fully screened. Chair/Flamenbaum requested staff investigate L.A. Cellular's landscape plan compliance at the ARCO station on Brea Canyon Road at Diamond Bar Boulevard. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Minutes of January 22, 1996. C/Meyer made a motion, seconded by VC/Schad to approve the minutes as presented. Without objection, the motion was so ordered with C/Fong abstaining. OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS - None CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Variance No. 95-2. A request (pursuant to Code Section 22.56, Part 2) to construct a series of two retaining walls (crib walls) within the rear portion of the project site. January 22, 1996 Page 3 Planning commission AstP/Lungu stated the applicant has requested Variance No. 95-2 be continued to March 25, 1996. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue the public hearing for Variance No. 95-2 to March 25, 1996. Chair/Flamenbaum declared the public hearing open. Seeing no one who wished to speak, Chair Flamenbaum declared the public hearing closed. C/Meyer made a motion, seconded by C/Fong to table Variance No. 95-2. The motion was approved with the following roll call: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Meyer, Fong, Chair Flamenbaum, VC/Schad NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: 1. Presentation of plaques to outgoing Commissioners. Chair/ Flamenbaum presented a plague to Commissioner Meyer and thanked him for his service to the Planning Commission. CDD/DeStefano presented a plaque to Chairman Flamenbaum and thanked him for his service to the Planning Commission. He pointed out that Chair/Flamenbaum is the longest serving Planning Commissioner having served on the Commission from December, 1991 to February, 1996. CDD/DeStefano congratulated C/Meyer and Chair/ Flamenbaum and thanked them for their service to the Planning Commission and to the City. INFORMATION ITEMS: C/Fong requested status on the non-compliance sign at the corner of Cold Springs Lane and Diamond Bar Boulevard. CDD/DeStefano responded that SP/Searcy wrote a report on this item to the Planning Commission and will include a copy of the report in the next Planning Commission agenda. C/Meyer stated he has enjoyed serving on the Planning Commission and thanked staff for their assistance. He thanked the Commissioners for their input, debate and support. VC/Schad commended C/Meyer and Chair/ Flamenbaum for their service and education. He indicated he appreciated their January 22, 1996 Page 4 Planning Commission analytical enthusiasm for the projects and problems confronting the City. He stated he will miss their presence on the Planning Commission. C/Fong voiced his appreciation for the services of C/Meyer and Chair/Flamenbaum on the Planning Commission. He thanked them for their knowledge and insight into the issues and indicated he has learned a great deal from them in the past two years he has served on the Commission. He stated he will miss C/Meyer and Chair/Flamenbaum. Chair/Flamenbaum thanked staff and the Commissioners for their support and cooperation. He stated he hopes that the Commission has been accessible to the community and that the Commission has succeeded in accomplishing the betterment of government and the community at large. ANNOUNCEMENTS - None ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, Chairman Flamenbaum declared the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, James DeStefano Community Development Director Attest: Bruce Flamenbaum Chairman INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Chairman and Planning Commissioners FROM: Catherine Johnson, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Reorganization of the Planning Commission DATE: March 7, 1996 This year we welcome the following new Planning Commissioners, Mike Goldenberg, Joe McManus and Joe Ruzicka. According to City Ordinance No. 25D (1989) and the Planning Commission's Manual, the Planning Commission shall, at its first regular meeting in March of each calendar year, elect a chairman from among its appointed members for a term of one (1) year, and may create and fill such other offices as it may determine. For the Planning Commission, such office is the vice chairman. At the March 11, 1996 Planning Commission meeting the vice chairman will relinquish the gavel to the Commission's secretary. Nominations for and the election of the chairman will take place. The gavel will be awarded to the newly elected chairman and nominations for and the election of the vice chairman will take place. Recommendation: It is the recommended that the Planning Commission consider and elect a chairman and vice chairman from its membership. Attachment: City Council Ordinance No. 25D (1989) ORDINANCE NO. 25D (1989) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 25 (1989), AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, CONCERNING THE SELECTION OF A CHAIR AND OTHER OFFICES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION The.City Council of the City of Diamond Bar does ordain as follows: Section 1. Section 5(g) of Ordinance No. 25 (1989), as heretofore amended, of the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar hereby is amended to read, in words and figures, as follows: "(g) The Planning Commission shall, at its first regular meeting in March of each calendar year, elect a chairman from among its appointed members for a term of one (1) year, and may create and fill such other offices as -it may determine and shall hold regular meetings at least once a month and other meetings at such additional times as are deemed necessary." Section 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be posted in three (3) public places within the City of Diamond Bar pursuant to the provisions of Resolution 89-6. 1992. ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this 21st day of April , ffA// ? . OR I, LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar held on the 7th day 'of Al2ri 1 1992, and was finally passed at a regular meeting of the City Council *of the City of Diamond Bar held on the 21st day of April 1992, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Miller, Werner, Forbing Mayor Pro Tem Papen, Mayor Kim NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAINED: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ATTEST: �— Cit# vClerk of the City of Diamond Bar PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MARCH 11, 1996 7:00 P.M. South Coast Air Quality Management District Auditorium 21865 East Copley Drive Diamond Bar, California Vice Chairman Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissionerpon Schad Franklin Fong Michael Goldenberg Joseph McManus Joseph Ruzicka Copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to agenda items are on file in the Community Development Office, 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 II 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 accomodadon(s) in order to communicate at a City public meeting must inform the Community Development Department at (909) 396-5676 a minimum of 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. DIVIONI) BAR F VZIAPCAGENDAGED I pr Peease refrain front smoking, eating or drinking The City of Diamond Bar uses recycled paper in the Auditorium and encourages you to do the same. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Monday, March 11, 1996 Next Resolution No. 96-2 CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 1. ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Vice Chairman Don Schad, Franklin Fong, Mike Goldenberg, Joe McManus and Joe Ruzicka 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 Secretary (Completion of this form is voluntary). There is a five minute maximum time limit when addressing the Planning Commission. 3. 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: 3.1 Minutes of February 26, 1996 4. ANNUAL REORGANIZATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION 5. OLD BUSINESS: None 6. NEW BUSINESS: Presentation of the Planning Commission Handbook prepared by Mike Jenkins, City Attorney 7. PUBLIC HEARING: None 8. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: 9.' INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 10. ADJOURNMENT: March 25, 1996 1 MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 26, 1996 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Flamenbaum called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. at the South Coast Air Quality Management Auditorium, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Chairman Flamenbaum. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: Chairman Flamenbaum, Vice Chairman Schad, Commissioners Fong and Meyer. Also Present: Community Development Director James DeStefano; Senior Planner Catherine Johnson; Assistant Planner Ann Lungu, and Recording Secretary Carol Dennis. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: Craig Clute, 21217 Fountain Springs Drive, stated the landscape plan for the L.A. Cellular calls for 75 foot to 100 foot high eucalyptus trees. He indicated his understanding that a different type of tree is being considered and he wanted to update the Planning Commission. He requested to know where the generator will be located. He further stated there is no landscaping shown on the ball field side and the location of the fuel storage is not indicated. He stated he feels the school district may wish to have the site be camouflaged. He further stated he will be discussing the matter with the school board, PTA and Brahma Club Boosters. He indicated he would like to see the Planning Commission become more involved in the process to insure compliance. Mr. Clute stated his concerns regarding his neighbors block wall. He further stated the cinder block wall was built four feet high and extends to the sidewalk with the double gates swinging outward toward the street and over the sidewalk. He indicated he was told by a City official that the owner of the block wall did not have to obtain a permit to build the wall and he does not understand why Diamond Bar does not require a permit for block walls. Chair Flamenbaum responded to Mr. Clute that the L.A. Cellular generator will be housed inside the building. Regarding block walls, the City does not have a Development Code. The City operates under the Los Angeles County Development Code which does not require permits for walls less than six feet in height unless they are retaining walls. Absent a General Plan, there can be no City Development Code. February 26, 1996 Page 2 Planning Commission CDD/DeStefano responded to Mr. Clute that the wall may not exceed 3 1/2 feet in height. If the wall is four feet high, once course will have to be eliminated. He indicated he will investigate the matter of the gates. According to the code, gates may not swing out into public access. He told Mr. Clute that he does not have to wait for a Planning Commission meeting to bring these items to the City's attention. He stated that, in the future, if Mr. Clute is not satisfied that his concerns have been addressed by the staff, other courses of action are available. He referred Mr. Clute to the City's 24 hour voice message service, the internet and the City's electronic bulletin board. AstP/ Lungu responded to C/Meyer that the L.A. Cellular's landscape plan no longer calls for planting of eucalyptus trees. L.A. Cellular is willing to add landscaping as necessary to camouflage the site and will coordinate this effort with the school district. The school district is concerned with the cost of ongoing maintenance for the landscaping. C/Meyer reiterated the original intent of the Planning Commission was to insure that L.A, Cellular provide adequate landscape coverage for the site and to assist in the ongoing cost of the maintenance. L.A. Cellular indicated to the Planning Commission they would provide a revenue stream to maintain the property and the landscaping. He stated the intent of the Planning Commission was to have the site fully screened. Chair/Flamenbaum requested staff investigate L.A. Cellular's landscape plan compliance at the ARCO station on Brea Canyon Road at Diamond Bar Boulevard. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Minutes of January 22, 1996. C/Meyer made a motion, seconded by VC/Schad to approve the minutes as presented. Without objection, the motion was so ordered with C/Fong abstaining. OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS - None CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Variance No. 95-2. A request (pursuant to Code Section 22.56, Part 2) to construct a series of two retaining walls (crib walls) within the rear portion of the project site. January 22, 1996 Page 3 Planning Commission AstP/Lungu stated the applicant has requested Variance No. 95-2 be continued to March 25, 1996. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue the public hearing for Variance No. 95-2 to March 25, 1996. Chair/Flamenbaum declared the public hearing open. Seeing no one who wished to speak, Chair Flamenbaum declared the public hearing closed. C/Meyer made a motion, seconded by C/Fong to table Variance No. 95-2. The motion was approved with the following roll call: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Meyer, Fong, Chair Flamenbaum, VC/ Schad COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONERS: None PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: 1. Presentation of plagues to outgoing Commissioners. Chair/Flamenbaum presented a plague to Commissioner Meyer and thanked him for his service to the Planning Commission. CDD/DeStefano presented a plaque to Chairman Flamenbaum and thanked him for his service to the Planning Commission. He pointed out that Chair/Flamenbaum is the longest serving Planning Commissioner having served on the Commission from December, 1991 to February, 1996. CDD/DeStefano congratulated C/Meyer and Chair/Flamenbaum and thanked them for their service to the Planning Commission and to the City. INFORMATION ITEMS: C/Fong requested status on the non-compliance sign at the corner of Cold Springs Lane and Diamond Bar Boulevard. CDD/DeStefano responded that SP/Searcy wrote a report on this item to the Planning Commission and will include a copy of the report in the next Planning Commission agenda. C/Meyer stated he has enjoyed serving on the Planning Commission and thanked staff for their assistance. He thanked the Commissioners for their input, debate and support. VC/Schad commended C/Meyer and Chair/Flamenbaum for their service and education. He indicated he appreciated their January 22, 1996 Page 4 Planning Commission analytical enthusiasm for the projects and problems confronting the City. He stated he will miss their presence on the Planning Commission. C/Fong voiced his appreciation for the services of C/Meyer and Chair/Flamenbaum on the Planning Commission. He thanked them for their knowledge and insight into the issues and indicated he has learned a great deal from them in the past two years he has served on the Commission. He stated he will miss C/Meyer and Chair/Flamenbaum. Chair/Flamenbaum thanked staff and the Commissioners for their support and cooperation. He stated he hopes that the Commission has been accessible to the community and that the Commission has succeeded in accomplishing the betterment of government and the community at large. ANNOUNCEMENTS - None ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, Chairman Flamenbaum declared the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, James DeStefano Community Development Director Attest: Bruce Flamenbaum Chairman INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: Chairman and Planning Commissioners ,-7 Catherine Johnson, Senior Planner G., Reorganization of the Planning Commission March 7, 1996 This year we welcome the following new Planning Commissioners, Mike Goldenberg, Joe McManus and Joe Ruzicka. According to City Ordinance No. 25D (1989) and the Planning Commission's Manual, the Planning Commission shall, at its first regular meeting in March of each calendar year, elect a chairman from among its appointed members for a term of one (1) year, and may create and fill such other offices as it may determine. For the Planning Commission, such office is the vice chairman. At the March 11, 1996 Planning Commission meeting the vice chairman will relinquish the gavel to the Commission's secretary. Nominations for and the election of the chairman will take place. The gavel will be awarded to the newly elected chairman and nominations for and the election of the vice chairman will take place. Recommendation: It is the recommended that the Planning Commission consider and elect a chairman and vice chairman from its membership. Attachment: City Council Ordinance No. 25D (1989) ORDINANCE NO. 25D (1989) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 25 (1989), AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, CONCERNING THE SELECTION OF A CHAIR AND OTHER OFFICES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION The City Council of the City of Diamond Bar does ordain as follows: Section 1. Section 5(g) of Ordinance No. 25 (1989), as heretofore amended, of the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar hereby is amended to read, in words and figures, as follows: "(g) The Planning Commission shall, at its first regular meeting in March of each calendar year, elect a chairman from among its appointed members for a term of one (1) year, and may create and fin such other offices as it may determine and shall hold regular meetings at least once a month and other meetings at such additional times as are deemed necessary." Section 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be posted in three (3) public places within the City of Diamond Bar pursuant to the provisions of Resolution 89-6. ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this 21st day of April 1992. I, LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk of the City of Diamond 'Bar, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar held on the 7th daY.of April 1992, and was finally passed at a regular Meeting of the City Council 'of the City of Diamond Bar held on the 21st day of April , 1992, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Miller, Werner, Forbing Mayor Pro Tern Papen, Mayor Kim NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAINED: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ATTEST: City of Diamond Bar