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MAY 279 1997
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 Ruzicka
Don Schad
Fran Fong
Mike Goldenberg
Toe McManus
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CITY OF DIAMOND B' '
AGENDAPLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, , 9 9
Next Resolution No. 97-7
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Chairman Joe Ruzicka, Vice Chairman
Don Schad, Mike Goldenberg, Franklin Fong, and Joe
McManus
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 May 13, 1997
4. OLD BUSINESS: None
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.1 Review of Fiscal Year 97-98 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for conformity
with the General Plan pursuant to Section 65401 of the Government Code.
5.2 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR MODIFYING THE PRELIMINARY REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN TO AMEND THE BOUNDARIES OF THE PROJECT AREA TO
EXCLUDE CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM THE PROPOSED DIAMOND BAR
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA.
6. PUBLIC HEARING: None
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7. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS:
7.1 List of Planning Commission Projects for 1997-1998
8. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
9. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
CITY COUNCIL - June 3, 1997 - 6:30 p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive
TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - June 12, 1997 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD
Board Hearing Room, 21865 E. Copley Drive.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - June 26, 1997 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD Board
Hearing Room, 21865 E. Copley Drive.
10. ADJOURNMENT: Tuesday, June 10, 1997
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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR 1 14p,
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
MAY 13, 1997
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Ruzicka called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. at 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/Schad.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairman Ruzicka, Vice Chairman Schad, and
Commissioners, Fong, Goldenberg and McManus.
Also Present: Community Development Director James
DeStefano, Senior Planner Catherine Johnson,
and Assistant Planner Ann Lungu.
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Clyde Hennessey, 22702 Sunset Crossing Road, asked when the City
plans to complete the Sunset Crossing Road street rehabilitation.
C/Goldenberg responded to Mr. Hennessey that at its May 6, 1997
meeting, the City Council indicated the' City had received bids.
The City Manager indicated a selection will be made and work will
commence.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Minutes of April 22, 1997.
C/McManus made a motion, seconded by Chair/Ruzicka, to approve
the minutes of April 22, 1997 as presented. The motion was
approved 3-0-2 with C/Goldenberg and VC/Schad abstaining.
OLD BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS - None
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Conditional Use Permit 92-9(1) and Development Review 97-
3 is a request (pursuant to Code Section 22.28.110.A.) to
alter the existing telecommunications facility by adding
a wall mounted microwave dish and enlarging the wall
mounted cellular antennas.
Project Address: 23555 Golden Springs Drive, Diamond
Bar, CA 91765
MAY 13, 1997 PAGE 2 PLANNING COMMISSION
Property Owner: Carole Anderson, Torito Plaza
Partnership, 23555 Golden Springs
Drive, Suite A, Diamond Bar, CA
91765
Applicant:
Airtouch Cellular, 3 Park Plaza,
Irvine, CA 92714
AstP/Lungu presented the staff report. Staff recommends
that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use
Permit No. 92-9(1) and Development Review No. 97-3,
Findings of Fact and conditions as listed within the
resolution.
C/McManus asked how, since the City Council reversed the
Planning Commission's last decision, the current
discussion to impose a moratorium on telecommunications
facilities how it will impact the Planning Commission's
decision on this item.
SP/Johnson responded that because the City Council has
not yet imposed a moratorium and what the extent of the
moratorium will be, staff cannot speak to how such a
decision may impact this project.
Chair/Ruzicka opened the public hearing.
Eric Meurs, Airtouch Cellular, thanked staff for their
cooperation and assistance in this matter. He stated the
applicant concurs with the stated conditions.
VC/ Schad asked how much power, and how many watts and the
communication's frequency proposed to be projected from
the individual antennas.
Mr. Meurs responded that Airtouch Cellular is licensed to
broadcast 100 watts. This site is less than 10 watts per
'antenna. The communications frequency is the Cellular B
Band which is 850 to 899 megahertz.
VC/Schad asked if this facility has room for other
companies to co -locate their system.
Mr. Meurs responded that the building could possibly
accommodate other antennas. Airtouch Cellular does not
have an exclusive agreement for this site.
VC/Schad asked what the projected range will be from the
proposed site.
Mr. Meurs stated this site drops off at the top of the
hill toward Phillips Ranch at the SR 60. Proceeding
northwest, this site hands off to the site at the SR
MAY 13, 1997 PAGE 3 PLANNING COMMISSION
57/SR 60 interchange (Grand
this site hands off to the
Shilo Inn Suites.
Avenue). To the northeast,
site located adjacent to the
Mr. Meurs confirmed to VC/Schad that the antenna will be
painted to match the existing building. If the
splattered paint mentioned by VC/Schad was caused by the
applicant, the applicant will cure the situation.
C/Goldenberg moved, VC/Schad seconded, to table
Conditional Use Permit No. 92-9(1) and Development Review
No. 97-3, Findings of fact and conditions as listed
within the resolution until after a decision regarding a
possible telecommunications moratorium is reached by the
City Council. He said that he feels the Planning
Commission should not waste the applicant's time
approving an item that may be overturned. The motion was
approved 5-0 by roll call vote.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS:
Chair/Ruzicka asked staff to advise individual Commissioner's as
soon as mail is received at City Hall. If individual
Commissioner's wish to make other arrangements, they may do so. He
indicated that any mail received addressed to him personally may be
opened by staff.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
1. Video Presentations:
CDD/DeStefano presented videography of "Streetscape and
Commercial Center Rehabilitation", and "American Planning
Association's "A Foundation for the Future".
CDD/DeStefano indicated that approximately 60 people attended the
May 3, 1997 Redevelopment Project Approval Area Town Hall Meeting.
CDD/DeStefano stated that on May 6, 1997, the City Council
unanimously endorsed support of AB 323 regarding residential care
facilities. If AB 323 is approved, it will allow for local
community supervision.
CDD/DeStefano further stated one of the issues before the City,
Council on May 20, 1997 is a potential adoption of a wireless
telecommunications interim ordinance or moratorium. If adopted, it
would likely be effective immediately.
CDD/DeStefano said staff intends to bring to the Planning
Commission on May 27, 1997, a comprehensive report on the Goals and
Objectives issue that has been before this Commission for some
time. The Council recently adopted a revised list of 1996/1997
Fiscal Year, and a new list for 1997/1998 Fiscal Year. In
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addition, staff will present the Capital Improvement Projects
budget.
CDD/DeStefano stated that if the City Council takes action to
modify the Redevelopment Project Area boundaries on May 20, the
Planning Commission will be asked to review the modifications on
May 27, 1997.
Chair/Ruzicka commented that he is pleased the City Council
endorsed AB 323.
Chair/Ruzicka acknowledged Mayor Pro Tem Herrera.
C/McManus thanked CDD/DeStefano and staff for making certain the
Planning Commission has information needed to make intelligent and
rational decisions. He apologized for the City Council members
running for re-election who decided the input was invalid.
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
As presented in the meeting agenda.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Planning
Commission, VC/Schad moved, C/Fong seconded, to adjourn the
meeting. Chair/Ruzicka adjourned the meeting at 7:50 to May 27,
1997.
Respectfully Submitted,
James DeStefano
Community Development Director
Attest:
Joe Ruzicka
Chairman
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Chairman and Planning Commissioners
FROM: Ann J. Lungu; Assistant Planner lv--
SUBJECT: Review of 1997-98 Fiscal Year (FY) Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) for conformity with the
General Plan
DATE: May 21, 1997
California Government Code Section 65401 requires that the
Planning Commission review proposed public works projects for the
ensuing fiscal year and determine compliance with the City's
General Plan prior to the adoption of the CIP by the City Council.
City staff prepared the attached CIP list which briefly outlines
each proposed project. The project list includes park improve-
ments, a variety of street improvement projects and two year
projects of which half are being funded FY 1997-98 and the other
half FY 1998-99.
The CIP was developed by the Public Works Department and the
Community Services Department. It reflects capital improvement
needs for the upcoming year. Funds to support the CIP are derived
from several sources including: Gas Tax; Proposition "A" and "C"
(transportation); Proposition "A" (parks); Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG); Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) grant;
Southern California Edison (Rule 20); State/Local Transportation
Partnership Program (SLTPP); and development impact fees. The FY
1997-98 CIP appropriation is currently estimated at $7,364,250.00.
The CIP project list was reviewed relative to its conformity with
the July 25, 1995 adopted General Plan. The list is consistent
with numerous Goals, objectives and Strategies contained within
the General Plan (e.g. Circulation Element - Goal 1, Objective
1.2, Strategy 1.2.1 and Goal 3, Objective 3.1, Strategies 3.1.1,
3.1.3, and 3.1.4; Resource Management Element - Goal 1, Objective
1.3, Strategy 1.3.7; and Land Use Element - Goal 3, Objective 3.2,
Strategy 3.2.8, etc.). In addition, the CIP is consistent with
the General Plants "Vision Statement".
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No.
97-XX finding General Plan conformity and recommending City
Council approval of the FY 1997-98 CIP.
Attachmens:
1. Planning
2. Exhibit
and
3. Capital
Commission draft Resolution;
"A" FY 1997-98 CIP project list dated May 27, 1997;
Improvements Programming explanation.
A.
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 97-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MAKING FINDINGS, PURSUANT
TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65401,
THAT THE CITY'S FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) IS CONSISTENT WITH
THE GENERAL PLAN AND RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO
THE CITY COUNCIL.
Recitals.
1. California Government Code Section 65401 requires this
Commission to review proposed public works projects for
the ensuing fiscal year to determine compliance with
the City's General Plan.
2. On April 18, 1989, the City of Diamond Bar was
established as a duly organized municipal corporation
of the State of California.
3. The City Manager of the City of Diamond Bar has
prepared a proposed Capital Improvement Program and
Budget for the City's 1997-98 Fiscal Year which briefly
describes certain proposed public works improvement
projects to occur during the 1997-98 Fiscal Year. The
projects include, but are not limited to, street and
highway improvements, traffic signal installations and
modifications and park improvements.
4. This Planning Commission, on May 27, 1997 at a
regularly scheduled meeting, discussed the City of
Diamond Bar's Fiscal Year 1997-98 Capital Improvement
Program, and the projects contained therein, and
concluded said discussion prior to the adoption of this
Resolution.
Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the
Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
1. This Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that
all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of
this Resolution are true and correct.
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2. Based upon the facts and evidence presented during the
Planning Commission meeting regarding the City's Fiscal`'
Year 1997-98 Capital Improvement Program, including
oral and documentary evidence provided by City staff,
the Commission, in accordance with the provisions of
California Government Code Section 65360 and 65361,
hereby finds as follows:
a. The projects identified in the City's proposed
Fiscal Year 1997-98 Capital Improvement Program is
consistent with the General Plan adopted July 25,
1995;
b. The proposed CIP projects comply with all other
applicable requirements of State law and local
ordinances, regulations and standards; and
C. The proposed 1997-98 Capital Improvement Program
is Categorically Exempt, pursuant to Section
15301, from the California Environmental Quality
Act of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines
promulgated thereunder.
3. This Resolution shall serve as the Planning
Commission's report to the City Council regarding the
General Plan conformity of the proposed public works
projects in the City's Fiscal Year 1997-98 CIP as
required by California Government Code Section 65401.
4. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above,
this Planning Commission hereby recommends approval of
the 1997-98 Capital Improvement Program as proposed
which shall conform to Exhibit "A" dated May 27,1997.
The Planning Commission shall:
(a) Certify as 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 for use in its deliberations regarding
the City's budget.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 27TH DAY OF MAY, 1997, BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
Joe Ruzicka, Chairman
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I, James DeStefano, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the
City of Diamond Bar, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted, at a regular
(4001-
meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 27th day of May,
1997, by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAINED:
COMMISSIONERS:
ATTEST:
James DeStefano, Secretary
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EXHIBIT "A"
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (FY 1997-98 & FY 1998-99)
MAY 27, 1997
PAGE 1
STREET IMPROVEMENTS-2 YEAR PROJECT DESCRIPTION & NUMBER
1. Diamond Bar B1.: Palomino Dr. to Rehabilitation 12498
northern City Limit
** 2. Golden Springs Dr.: Brea Canyon Rd. Rehabilitation
to westerly City Limit
3. Golden Springs Dr.: Grand Ave. to Rehabilitation
Torito Ln.
STREET IMPROVEMENTS-1 YEAR PROJECT DESCRIPTION & NUMBER
4. Area 1 Slurry Seal Slurry Seal 01498
S. Diamond Bar Bl. Rule 20A Under- Utilities Under- 08998
grounding: Temple Avenue to Goldrush grounding
Dr.- Pedestals
*
6.
Pathfinder Rd.: Shaded Wood Rd. to
Diamond Bar Bl.
*
7.
Meadowglen Rd. - Seepage
*
8.
Ambushers St. - Seepage
*
9.
Chinook/San Leandro - Seepage
10.
Brea Canyon Rd.: Golden Springs Dr.
to Pathfinder Rd. (Design)
***
11.
Brea Canyon Rd.: Pathfinder Rd. to
southerly City Limit (Design)
12.
Lemon Ave.: Golden Springs Dr. to
northerly City Limit (Design)
13.
Sunset Crossing Rd.: (Design)
****
14.
Residential Street Improvements
TRAFFIC CONTROL
IMPROVEMENTS 1 YEAR
*
15.
Golden Springs Dr. @ Calbourne Dr.
*
16.
Diamond Bar B1. @ Palomino Dr.
*
17.
Diamond Bar Bl. @ Montefino Ave.
and Quail Summit Dr.
*
18.
Golden Springs Dr. @ Racquet Club Dr.
Rehabilitation 10298
Seepage Mitigation 12098
Seepage Mitigation 12198
Seepage Mitigation 12298
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation
Street Scape
Overlay
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & NUMBER
Traffic Signal 10598
Traffic Signal 10798
Traffic Signal 12598
Traffic Signal 12698
EXHIBIT "A"
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (FY 1997-98 & FY 1998-99)
MAY 27, 1997
PAGE 2
PARK AND RECREATION IMPROVEMENTS
* 19. Pantera Park
* 20. Peterson Park
* 21. Sycamore Canyon Park
* 22. Lorbeer Jr. High School
23. Park ADA Retrofit
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & NUMBER
Completion of Park 06598
Development/Construction
Installation of 10998
field drainage
Landslide Repair 10898
Athletic Field Lighting 11298
11798
MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT DESCRIPTION & NUMBER
* 24. Handicap Access Ramps 06798
* 25. Sidewalk Construction -Aspen Grove 11598
* 26. Diamond Bar Bl. Park-N-Ride Lot (Northeasterly 09698
corner O/C SR-60 and Diamond Bar Bl.)-Expand
existing lot
27. Sidewalk Improvements -Within Area 1 13098
* 28. Brea Canyon Road Improvement -Fountain Springs Rd. 12998
to Cool Springs Dr.
29. Sidewalk Improvements: Diamond Bar Bl./Clear Creek
Ln. to Steep Canyon Rd.; Golden Springs Dr. to Gateway
Center Dr. (Design)
30. Civic Center (Design)
* Indicates Projects carried over from FY 1995-96 and FY 1996-97 CIP
** Includes full pavement width on north side between SR60,off ramp &
Lemon Ave. - $150,000
*** Includes Brea Canyon Cut-off Rd. from Diamond Bar Bl. to westerly City
Limit
**** Total estimated to be $500,000 to $750,000, funding to be determined
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Programming
Local jurisdictions use both police and corporate powers to serve their
residents. Planners have traditionally relied upon the police powers to protect
public health, safety and welfare through zoning and subdivision regulations.
The corporate powers of local government, however, also have a major
impact on land use issues. Corporate powers are used to develop physical
facilities which have long term usefulness. These physical facilities include
streets and highways, public buildings, water and sewer lines, and park and
recreation facilities.
Capital improvements programming is the multiyear planning of public
infrastructure improvements. Since local government can seldom pay for these
facilities through an annual operating budget, numerous techniques have
evolved to finance capital improvements over a longer period. The total in-
vestment, therefore, includes not only the cost of purchase or of design and
construction, but also the cost of long term financing. Financing techniques
include the use of current operating budgets, various types of bonding, special
districts, special assessments, state and federal grants, and tax increment
financing. The capital improvements program must take a longer view than the
annual budget process, and must anticipate when new public facilities will be
needed or when existing facilities must be replaced.
The capital improvements program is a valuable implementation tool for
carrying out the general plan. Because the general plan establishes policies
for the direction, intensity, and rate of future growth, the capital improvements
program is instrumental in maintaining the local government's control of de-
velopment. Government Code Section 65402 requires that acquisition or dis-
posal of real property be reviewed by the planning agency for conformity with
the general plan. Acquisition includes dedications for street, park or other public
purposes as well as construction of public buildings or structures. Disposal
includes street vacations or abandonments as well as the sale of public lands.
Special districts, school districts, and joint powers agencies must also refer
their capital improvements programs to the planning agency of each affected
city or county for review of consistency with the applicable general plan. How
these capital improvements projects fit the goals and policies of the general
.plan will determine to a large extent the success of the planning program.
The capital improvements program is also a useful planning tool. The avail-
ability of public facilities can serve as a basi§ for approval or denial of devel-
opment proposals. In many cases, the costs of public improvements are borne
by the private developer and eventually passed through to the home buyer or
the commercial/industrial user. In other cases, local government will pay im-
provement costs for developments which will provide significant employment
opportunities, increase sales tax revenues, or further adopted goals and poli-
cies. The prioritized list of capital improvements, therefore, must be flexible to
respond to development opportunities, yet must be guided by the long term
benefits which will accrue to the local jurisdiction and its residents.
There are four basic steps in developing a capital improvements program:
project identification, prioritization, reconciliation, and adoption. Needed capital
improvements should be identified and reliable preliminary cost estimates
should be prepared. Once identified, projects should be listed according to
need. This listing should include why each project is important and what the
consequences will be if it is or is not funded. The next step is to reconcile this
prioritized listing into a comprehensive capital improvements program which
coordinates improvement scheduling and recognizes the constraints of mun-
cipal financing. Finally, the capital improvements program should be formally
reviewed and adopted by the local government.
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Chairman and Planning Commission qs
FROM: James DeStefano, Community Development Director G
SUBJECT: Agenda Item 5.2, Report and Recommendation in
Connection with Excluding Certain Property from the
Proposed Diamond Bar Economic Revitalization Area.
DATE: May 22, 1997
Recommendation:
That the Diamond Bar Planning Commission ("Planning Commission") adopt a
resolution making its report and recommendation in connection with excluding
certain property from the proposed Diamond Bar Economic Revitalization Area.
Background:
The Diamond Bar Redevelopment Agency ("Agency") and the Diamond Bar City
Council ("City Council") are undertaking proceedings to adopt a redevelopment
plan for the Diamond Bar Revitalization Area ("Redevelopment Plan"). As you
will recall, the Planning Commission has been involved at many junctures in- the
Redevelopment Plan adoption process. On October 28, 1997, the Planning
Commission adopted Resolution No. PC 96-20 selecting the boundaries of the
Diamond Bar Economic Revitalization Area ("Project Area") and approving the
Preliminary Plan for the proposed Project. Additionally, on April 8, 1997, the
Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC 97-5 adopting its report and
recommendations regarding the proposed Project, finding that the Project is in
conformance with the Diamond Bar General Plan and recommending to the
Agency that the Redevelopment Plan for the proposed Diamond Bar Economic
Revitalization Area be adopted. Finally, the Planning Commission conducted a
noticed public hearing for the purpose of taking public testimony on the Draft
EIR at its April 8, 1997 meeting.
The proceedings to adopt the Redevelopment Plan are now in the final steps in
the process. On May 20, 1997, the Agency and the City Council opened the
joint public hearing on the Redevelopment Plan and related Environmental Impact
Report ("EIR"), received public testimony on both of these documents, and
continued the joint public hearing to June 3, 1997.
At this point, the City Council and the Agency are proposing to change the
boundaries of the Project Area to exclude approximately 11 properties from the
Project Area, as shown on Exhibit A of the attached resolution, prior to the
adoption of the Redevelopment Plan. These properties were originally included
due to public facilities/infrastructure deficiencies and for the purposes of effective
reuse and redevelopment. However, after considerable analysis of these
properties, it has been determined that the inclusion of these properties may not
further the Agency's abilities to meet the goals outlined in the Redevelopment
Plan and the Diamond Bar General Plan. Additionally, proposed improvements
.in these areas may be completed even if the properties area not in the Diamond
Bar Economic Revitalization Area.
It is important to note the exclusion of the properties shown on Exhibit A does
not significantly impact any aspect of the Redevelopment Plan adoption process.
More specifically, the exclusion of the properties in question will not
substantially change any of the documents prepared to date, such as the
Redevelopment Plan or the EIR. The exclusion of these properties will only
require that a revised project area map and legal description replace the existing
map and legal description. Additionally, a short Addendum to the EIR must be
prepared to address minor changes resulting from the removal of the properties.
However, the exclusion of these properties will not change potential land uses
within the project Area (which are, and will always, conform with the General
Plan), the goals of the Redevelopment Plan, the proposed public facilities. and
infrastructure improvements, or the proposed programs and projects to be
implemented as part of the Redevelopment Plan.
In order to fulfill the requirements of the California Community Redevelopment
Law Health and Safety Code Section 33000, et seq., the Agency must submit
changes to the Project Area boundaries to the Planning Commission for its report
and recommendation. On May 20, 1997, the Agency adopted Resolution R 97-10
requesting the Planning Commission prepare its report and recommendation in
connection with excluding certain property from the Diamond Bar Economic
Revitalization Area. It is the Agency's wish that the Planning Commission act
on this matter at the May 27, 1997 regular meeting.
The Agency and the City Council will re -open the joint public hearing on the
Redevelopment Plan on June 3, 1997, for the sole purpose of taking public
testimony only on the exclusion of territory and proceed with activities related to
the adoption of the Redevelopment Plan for the Diamond Bar Economic
Revitalization Area.
Attachments:
Map -Exhibit A
PC Resolution 97-XX
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PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 97-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MODIFYING THE PRELIMINARY
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN TO AMEND THE BOUNDARIES OF
THE PROJECT AREA TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN PROPERTIES
FROM THE PROPOSED DIAMOND BAR ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA.
A. RECITALS.
1. The City Council of the City of Diamond Bar (the "City
Council") and the Diamond Bar Redevelopment Agency (the
"Agency") are undertaking proceedings to adopt a
redevelopment plan (the "Redevelopment Plan") for the
proposed Diamond Bar Economic Revitalization Area (the
"Project Area").
2. The City Council proposes to change the boundaries of the
Project Area to exclude from the Project Area certain
property as shown on Exhibit A, attached hereto.
B. RESOLUTIONS.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the
Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
1. In connection with the proceedings for the adoption of
the proposed Redevelopment Plan, the Agency and the
Planning Commission cooperated in the preparation of a
preliminary plan, which is on file in the office of the
City Clerk. The Planning Commission hereby finds and
determines that such preliminary plan requires
modification to change the description of the boundaries
of the Project Area to reflect the exclusion of the
property shown on Exhibit A, attached hereto, and hereby
finds and determines that the preliminary plan, as so
modified, is sufficient and does not require further
modifications or changes. The Planning Commission hereby
approves the preliminary plan, as so modified. Such
preliminary plan, as modified, is now on file in the
office of the City Clerk.
2. In connection with the proceedings for the adoption of
the proposed Redevelopment Plan, the Planning Commission,
pursuant to its Resolution No. PC 97-5 prepared and
approved a report on the conformity of the Redevelopment
Plan with the General Plan of the City of Diamond Bar.
The Planning Commission hereby finds and determines,
following the exclusion of the property shown on Exhibit
A, attached hereto, that the Redevelopment Plan is in
conformity with the General Plan of the City of Diamond
Bar and that the Planning Commission's report pursuant to
its Resolution No. PC 97-5, is sufficient and does not
require modifications or changes.
3. The Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City
Council exclude the property shown on Exhibit A, attached
hereto, from the boundaries of the Project Area.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 27TH DAY OF MAY 1997, BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
BY:
Joe Ruzicka, Chairman
I, James DeStefano, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, passed,
and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar,
at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 27th
day of May, 1997, by the following vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
ATTEST:
James DeStefano, Secretary
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Chairman and Planning Commission
FROM: Catherine Johnson, Senior Planner C�
SUBJECT: Agenda Item #7.1 - Planning Commission Projects
DATE: May 21, 1997
Attached for information and discussion purposes is a list of the
projected major Planning Commission projects for 1997/98. The
Commission may want to discuss these projects in the context of
what they wish to accomplish in the upcoming months.
A formal action for adoption of this list is not required. Approval
and any changes to the list will be noted by minute action.
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