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Home My WebLink About12/11/2018 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 11, 2018 CALL TO ORDER: Chair/Mok called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Windmill Room, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Wolfe led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Frank Farago, Jennifer "Fred" Mahlke, Raymond Wolfe, Vice Chair Naila Barlas, and Chair Kenneth Mok Also present: Greg Gubman, Community Development Director; James Eggert, Assistant City Attorney; Grace Lee, Senior Planner, Mayuko (May) Nakajima, Associate Planner; Natalie T. Espinoza Assistant Planner; and Stella Marquez, Administrative Coordinator. 2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As Presented 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: 4.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting: October 9, 2018: C/Farago moved, C/Mahlke seconded, to approve Consent Calendar Item 4.1 as corrected. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Farago, Mahlke,. Wolfe, VC/Barlas, Chair/Mok NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None 5. OLD BUSINESS: None 6. NEW BUSINESS: None 7. PUBLIC HEARING(S): 7.1 Time Extension for Development Review No. PL2015-19 — Under the authority of Diamond Bar Municipal Code Section 22.60.050, the applicant submitted a'request for a one-year extension of time to begin construction of DECEMBER 11, 2018 PAGE 2 1 PLANNING COMMISSION a 9,497 square foot single family residence, 1,117 square foot garage, and 6,992 square feet of patio/balcony area on a 2.62 gross acre lot. The project was approved on November 8, 2016, with a two-year timeframe to obtain building permits and begin construction. PROJECT ADDRESS: 22105 Rim Fire Lane Diamond Bar, CA 91789 PROPERTY OWNER: Rim Fire Lane LLC 15647 Village Drive Victorville, CA 92394 APPLICANT: Katherine Hall Western States Development 16911 Main Street. Hesperia, CA 92345 Chair/Mok opened.the public hearing. Katherine Hall, Western States Development, said she was present to respond to questions from the Commission. The reason she is asking for the extension is, that her father, who Was the general developer, passed away. Chair/Mok closed the public hearing. C/Wolfe moved, C/Farago seconded, to approve Time Extension for Development Review No. PL2015-19, based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the conditions of approval as listed within the Resolution. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Farago, Mahlke, Wolfe, VC/Barlas, Chair/Mok NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT`. COMMISSIONERS: None 7.2 Development Review No. PL2018-30 — Under the authority of Diamond Bar Municipal Code Section 22.48, the applicant and property owner requested Development Review approval for a fagade renovation and addition of an 85 square foot portico entry to an existing, 2,305 single family residence, 110 square foot gazebo and landscape improvements at the front and rear of a 1.34 gross acre (61,855 gross square foot) lot. The subject property is zoned Rural Residential (RR) with an underlying General Plan land use designation of Rural Residential. DECEMBER 11, 2018 PROJECT ADDRESS: PROPERTY OWNER: PAGE 3 PLANNING COMMISSION 2653 Shady Ridge Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Sharon Mann 2653 Shady Ridge Lane Diamond bar, CA 91765 APPLICANT: Bruce Ou 14056 Bay Circle Eastvale, CA 92880 AP/Nakajima presented staffs report and recommended Planning Commission approval of Development Review No. PL2018-30, based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the Conditions of Approval as listed within the resolution. Chair/Mok opened the public hearing Bruce OU, Architect/applicant, said his client approached him a couple of years ago wanting to give the existing house a facelift by adding a formal entry, side gazebo, new fagade, side yard work and landscaping and as such, they have presented his design plan to the City for approval. Chair/Mok closed the public hearing. C/Farago moved, C/Mahlke seconded, to approve Development Review No. PL2018-30, based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the conditions of approval as listed within the draft resolution. Motion.carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Farago, Mahlke, Wolfe, VC/Barlas, Chair/Mok NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None 7.3 Development Review and Tree Permit No. PL2017-36 — Under the authority of Diamond Bar Municipal Code Sections 22.48 and 22.38, the applicant and property owners requested Development Review approval to demolish an existing 3;220 square foot residence and construct a new 8,030 square foot single family residence with 1,463 of garage area, and 2,144 square feet of patio/balcony/porch area on a 1.59 gross acre (69,190 gross square foot) lot. A Tree Permit is also requested to remove one black walnut tree and replace it with three 24 -inch box black walnut trees. The subject property is zoned Rural Residential (RR) with an underlying General Plan land use designation of Rural Residential. DECEMBER 11, 2018 PAGE 4 PLANNING COMMISSION PROJECT ADDRESS: 23509 Ridgeline Road Diamond Bar, CA 91765 PROPERTY OWNER: Li Zhou and Hongguang-Tu 23509 Ridgeline Road Diamond Bar, CA 91765 APPLICANT: Johnney Zhang Primior Inc. 750 N. Diamond Bar Boulevard, Suite 188 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 AP/Espinoza presented staff's report and recommended Planning Commission approval of Development Review and Tree .Permit No. PL2017-36, based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the conditions of approval as listed within the Resolution. Chair/Mok opened the public hearing., Richard de la Fuente, Architect, Primior, Inc. explained that the existing house is dated and cracking in the existing pool deck and the owner is proposing to remodel the home and give it a more modern look. Due to the nature of the slope and the City's requirements for maximum heights. for the retaining walls, the eastern side of the property will be terraced to more substantially support the pool deck. In addition, the existing caissons will be removed and the proposed buildable pads will maintain a suitable distance from the protected trees to encourage their future growth. Chair/Mok commented that it was too bad that not all of the great modern design can be seen -from the street. Chair/Mok closed the public hearing. C/Farago moved, VC/Barlas seconded, to approve Development Review No. PL2017-36, based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the conditions of approval as listed within the draft resolution. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Farago, Mahlke, Wolfe, VC/Barlas; Chair/Mok NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None DECEMBER 11, 2018 PAGE 5 PLANNING COMMISSION 7.4 Development Review No. PL2018-92 — Under the authority of Diamond Bar Municipal Section 22.48, the applicant and property owners requested Development Review approval to demolish an existing 2,422 square foot residence and construct a new 4,586 square foot single family residence with 860 square feet of garage area and 394 square feet of porch area, on a 1.29 gross acre (56,263 gross square foot) lot. The subject property is zoned Rural Residential (RR) with an underlying General Plan land use designation of Rural Residential. PROJECT ADDRESS: 2909 Steeplechase. Lane Diamond Bar, CA 91765 PROPERTY OWNERS: Ming Huang Tasai and Shu His Chen 2861 Oak Knoll Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 APPLICANT: Feng Xiao Feng Xiao Architect 2540 Huntington Drive, Suite 207 San Marino, CA 91108 AP/Espinoza presented staff's report and recommended Planning Commission approval of Development Review No. PL2018-92; based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the Conditions of Approval as listed within the Resolution. Chair/Mok opened the public hearing. Feng Xiao, Architect/applicant, said that staff provided a very complete report. The focus of the design was to provide something that was more compatible with the neighborhood massing and scale, and natural condition of the property oriented the building facing the natural grade and natural view side to preserve the protected trees and maintain the current driveway to lessen disturbance to the site. Her firm attempts to deliver authentic architecture in The Country by keeping the Renaissance style and providing refined detail. The structure has double walls at the front, includes high quality roof materials (two-piece mission tile), high quality window materials and wrought -iron doors. C/Wolfe said that Ms. Xiao did a fantastic job in pulling the design aspects together and said he believes this will be a lovely addition to The Country. Chair/Mok closed the public hearing. C/Wolfe moved, C/Farago seconded, to approve Development Review No. PL2018-92, based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the Conditions DECEMBER 11, 2018 PAGE 6 PLANNING COMMISSION of Approval as listed within the Resolution. Motion carried by the following Roll Call Vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Farago,Mahlke, Wolfe, VC/Barlas, Chair/Mok NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None 8. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: C/Wolfe said that staff does a fantastic job. The reason the Commission rarely has questions of staff is because they come so well prepared with packages that are very well organized with a full complement of supporting information. As a Commissioner who reads through staff's reports, he appreciates the amount of work staff puts into each project. Often applicants express their appreciation for how great it is to work with staff which he. believes is a testament to the good work CDD/Gubman and his fantastic staff do and jt is a testament to CDD/Gubman's leadership as well. C/Farago.seconded C/Wolfe's comments. VC/Barlas said "ditto." 9. STAFF COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 9.1 Project Status Report. CDD/Gubman stated the next Planning Commission meeting date would be December 25th and that meeting will be canceled. In addition, it appears that there will be no action items to present to the Commission on January 81h There will be a meeting on January 2211d. CDD/Gubman expressed his appreciation for the kind words and genuine compliments which is particularly gratifying to hear from a public sector colleague. CDD/Gubman agrees that his team is outstanding and he appreciates all of their hard work. He wished everyone Happy Holidays and Happy New Year, 12. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: As listed in the agenda. DECEMBER 11, 2018 PAGE 7 PLANNING COMMISSION ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair/Mok adjourned the regular meeting at 6:59 p.m. to January 22, 2019. The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this January 22, 2019. Attest: Respectfully Submitted, Greg Gubman Community Development Director