HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 2020-14PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO, 2020=14
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF A ZONE CHANGE TO CHANGE THE EXISTING
ZONING DISTRICT FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (C-1) TO
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RL) FOR THE 0.26-ACRE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1111 N. DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD, DIAMOND BAR,
CALIFORNIA (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 8706-008-013).
A. RECITALS
1. The property owner, James Chin Chou (Trustee), and applicant, Creative
Design Associates, filed an application for the following entitlements:
(1) Zone Change to modify the existing zoning district from Commercial
(C-1) to Low Density Residential (RL); and (2) Development Review to
construct a new 4,333 square -foot, two-story, new single family residence
located at 1111 N. Diamond Bar Boulevard, City of Diamond Bar, Los
Angeles County, California ("Project Site").
2. California Government Code Section 65860 requires the City's ordinance
to be consistent with the General Plan. The Zone Change results in the
General Plan land use designation and zoning district on the subject
property to be in conformance with each other.
3. The proposed Zone Change on the Subject Property is exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as prescribed under CEQA
Guidelines Sections 15303(a) (construction of a new single-family
residence) and 15061(b)(3) in that "it can be seen with certainty that there
is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on
the environment." The modification will rectify an existing inconsistency
between the General Plan and Zoning Maps, and allow for development of
an underutilized parcel. Therefore, no further environmental review is
required.
4. On March 13, 2020, notification of the public hearing for this project was
published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune newspaper. Public hearing
notices were mailed to property owners within a 1,000-foot radius of the
project site and public notices were posted at the City 's four designated
community posting sites on March 6, 2020. In addition to the posted and
mailed notices, the project site was posted with a display board.
5. On March 24, 2020, the Planning Commission hearing was cancelled due
to the State and County COVID-19 shelter -in -place orders. On April 28,
2020, the project was postponed to the June 23, 2020 hearing. The
applicant provided written consent to delay the hearing for up to 90 days,
which is the maximum extensions allowable under the Permit Streamlining
Act (Gov. Code §65957),
6. On June 12, 2020, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners
within a 1,000-foot radius of the Project site. On June 12, 2020, notification
of the public hearing for this project was published in the San Gabriel Valley
Tribune newspaper. A notice display board was posted at the site, and a
copy of the notice was posted at the City's four designated community
posting sites.
7. On June 23, 2020, the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar
conducted a duly noticed public hearing, solicited testimony from all
interested individuals, and concluded said hearing on that date.
8. The documents and materials constituting the administrative record of the
proceedings upon which the City's decision is based are located at the City
of Diamond Bar, Community Development Department, Planning Division,
21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765,
B. RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE,
it
is found,
determined and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City
of
Diamond
Bar as follows:
1. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set
forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct;
2. The Planning Commission has determined that the proposed Zone Change
represent a consistent logical, appropriate and rational zoning designation
that furthers the goals and objectives of the General Plan; and
3. The Planning Commission hereby recommends City Council approval of
Zone Change for the Project (Planning Case No. PL2015-253) based on
the following findings, as required by Section 22.70.050 of the Municipal
Code and in conformance with California Government Code Section 65853
and 65860:
Finding: The Approvals are internally consistent with the General Plan and
other adopted goals and policies of the City.
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Facts in Support of Findinq:
a. The Zoning Map does not currently reflect the General Plan
designation for the property. The Zone Change will place the City's
Zoning Map in conformance with the General Plan by designating
the Property at Low Density Residential (RL).
The Planning Commission shall:
(a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
(b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the City Council of
the City of Diamond Bar.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23�d DAY OF JUNE, 2020, BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
By:
Kenneth Mok, thairman
I, Greg Gubman, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted, at a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission held on the 23rd day of June, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners:
NOES: Commissioners:
Barlas, Garg, Wolfe, ChairlMok
VC/Rawlings
ABSENT: Commissioners: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioners: None
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ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A: Amended Zoning Map
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Exhibit A
Adopted July 26, 1996< As Amended
Last amended: February 4, 2014 City Council Ordinance 01(2014)
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