HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/14/2015 MinutesMINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND a R,
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
JULY 14, 2015
Vice Chair Pirritano called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Windmill Room,
21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: C/Mahlke led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Frank Farrago, Jennifer
"Fred" Mahlke, Vice Chair Peter Pirritano
Absent: Commissioner Bob Nishimura and Chairperson Ruth
Low were excused.
Also present: Greg Gubman, Community Development Director;
Grace Lee, Senior Planner; Natalie T. Espinoza, Assistant Planner, and Stella Marquez,
Administrative Coordinator.
2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCEIPUBLIC COMMENTS: None
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
4.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 23 2015.
C/Farago moved, VC/Pirritano seconded, to approve the Minutes of the June 23,
2015, Meeting as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
5. OLD BUSINESS:
6. NEW BUSINESS:
COMMISSIONERS
COMMISSIONERS
COMMISSIONERS
COMMISSIONERS
7. PUBLIC HEARING(S):
None
None
Farago, VC/Pirritano
None
Mahlke
Nishimura, Chair/Low
7.1 Development Review and Minor Conditional Use Permit No. PL2014-699 --
Under the authority of Diamond Bar Municipal Code (DBMC) Sections 22.48 and
22.56, the applicant requested a Development Review approval to construct a
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three-story addition consisting of 3,492 square feet of living area, 234 square feet
of garage area and 2,668 square feet of patio area to an existing two-story
2,586 square -foot single family residence with a 528 square -foot garage on a
0.65 gross acre (28,208 gross square -foot) lot.- A Minor Conditional Use Permit
was requested to allow a second -story addition to an existing nonconforming
structure with a 20 foot 3 inch front setback where 30 feet is required. The subject
property is zoned Rural Residential (RR) with a consistent underlying General
Plan land use designation of Rural Residential.
PROJECT ADDRESS:
PROPERTY OWNER:
APPLICANT:
2631 Rocky Trail Road
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Ajay and Nidhi Nandwani
2631 Rocky Trail Road
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Pete Volbeda
150 N. Benson Avenue
Upland, CA 91786
AP/Espinoza presented staff s report and recommended Planning Commission
approval of Development Review and Minor Conditional Use Permit
No. PL2014-699, based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the conditions of
approval as listed within the resolution.
VCIPirritano opened the public hearing.
Pete Volbeda, applicant said he was present to respond to Commissioner's
comments.
C/Mahlke felt the project design was beautiful and VCIPirritano agreed.
VCIPirritano closed the public hearing.
C/Farago moved, VCIPirritano seconded, to approve Development Review and
Minor Conditional Use Permit No. PL2014-699, 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, VCIPirritano
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Nishimura, Chair/Low
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ClFarago said he understood it was VCIPirritano's last meeting with the Planning
Commission and said it was a pleasure serving on the Commission with VCIPirritano.
VCIPirritano's enthusiasm and participation in commissions and organizations
throughout the City is to be commended and ClFarago said he did not know where
VCIPirritano found the time to be involved with the Planning Commission.
C/Mahlke agreed and said that she has served on two Commissions with VCIPirritano
and it is Diamond Bar's loss that VCIPirritano is leaving.
VCIPirritano said he would miss everyone in Diamond Bar and it has been his pleasure
and honor to work with his colleagues and the wonderful staff. He said he intended to
stay somewhat involved in the Diamond Bar area with Rotary and other organizations
involving children. Most likely he will get involved in Chino Hills because that is what he
likes to do. He said it was a sad day for him. They tried to stay in Diamond Bar and
after looking at many homes it was not possible. He needed a large home and finally
found one outside of Diamond Bar that served his family's needs. He and his family will
miss Diamond Bar. He thanked everyone for making him feel welcome.
STAFF COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
9.1 Public Hearinq dates for future projects.
CDDIGubman, speaking on behalf of staff, said that they are very sorry to see
VCIPirritano go as it is a huge loss to Diamond Bar and to this Commission. It
has been a pleasure working with him. He thanked VCIPirritano for his terrific
service and help with tough decisions during his tenure on the Planning
Commission.
CDDIGubman stated that there are three items on the agenda for the July 28
meeting — two new homes in The Country at Indian Creek and at Shadow
Canyon, and staff will make every attempt to ensure a smooth entry through the
main gate for the Commissioners to visit the sites. In addition, the vacant Walnut
Pools building on Golden Springs Drive will be presented as a renovation project
which includes complete revamp of the parking lot, landscaping and exterior
architecture.
10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
As listed in tonight's agenda.
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ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the Planning Commission,
VCIPirritano adjourned the regular meeting at 7:18 p.m.
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 28th day of July, 2015.
Attest:
Respectfully Submitted,
Greg Gubman
Community Development Director
Ruth Low, Chairperson