HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/09/2014 MinutesMINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BA
MEETING OF THE PLANNING•. I•
DECEMBER 9,2014
Vice Chairman Jimmy Lin called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. in the City Hall
Windmill Room, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Mahlke led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Jennifer "Fred" Mahlke, Peter
Pirritano, and Vice Chairman Jimmy Lin
Absent: Commissioner Ruth Low and Chairman Frank
Farago were excused.
Also present: Greg Gubman, Community Development Director;
James Eggart, Assistant City Attorney; Grace Lee, Senior Planner; Josue Espino,
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 November 25, 2014 Regular Meeting.
C/Mahlke moved, C/Pirritano seconded, to approve the November 25,
2014, regular meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried by the
following Roll Call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
5. OLD BUSINESS: None
Mahlke, Pirritano
None
VC/Lin
Low, Chair/Farago
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6. NEW BUSINESS: None
7. PUBLIC HEARING(S):
7.1 Conditional Use Permit and Development Review No. PL2014-515 -
Under the authority of Diamond Bar Municipal Code Sections 22.48 and
22.58, the applicant requested Conditional Use Permit and Development
Review approval to construct a new 592 square foot automated
drive-thru car wash and 140 square foot equipment room to an existing
2,232 square foot convenience store building used in conjunction with an
existing service station on a 22,651 gross square foot (0.52 gross acre)
lot. The subject property is zoned Commercial Office (CO) with a
consistent underlying General Plan land use designation of Commercial
Office (CO).
PROJECT ADDRESS:
PROPERTY OWNER/
APPLICANT:
21324 Pathfinder Road
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Mohamad R. Salimnia
500 Topside Place
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
AP/Espino presented staff's report and recommended Planning
Commission approval of Conditional Use Permit and Development
Review No. PL2014-515, based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to
the conditions of approval as listed within the resolution.
VC/Lin opened the public hearing.
Nasser Moghadam, 44052 Galicia Drive, Hemet, architect for the project,
said he was present to respond to questions and concerns.
VC/Lin said he visited the site and said it was interesting that the
ordinance allows commercial properties to be built at the property line
and based on the drawings it appears to him that the 16 foot wide
carwash would encroach slightly outside of the property line. VC/Lin
asked if commercial development is allowed to abut the property line and
AP/Espino responded that it would be allowed where it does not abut the
residential land. The south end of the property will contain a drive -aisle
that will allow vehicles to exit from the carwash tunnel; the west end of
the property is where the carwash is being built along the property line.
VC/Lin asked if during construction there would be encroachment to the
other side of the project property line and Mr. Moghadam responded no
because the footing, will be L-shaped under the tunnel. The wall will go
straight down on or slightly before (about 3 inches) the property line.
VC/Lin closed the public hearing.
C/Pirritano moved, C/Mahlke seconded, to approve Conditional Use
Permit and Development Review No. PL2014-515, 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: Mahlke, Pirritano, VC/Lin
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: - None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Low, Chair/Farago
7.2 Development Review Amendment and Minor Conditional Use
Permit No. PL2012-380 — Under the authority of Diamond Bar Municipal
Code Sections 22.48 and 22.56, the applicant and property owner
requested an amendment to a previously approved Development Review
application to construct a 484 square foot second floor addition to an
existing 2,322 square foot, two-story single family residence with an
attached 484 square foot garage on a 0.41 gross acre (17,920 gross
square foot) lot. A Minor Conditional Use Permit was requested to allow
a second story addition to an existing nonconforming structure with a
front setback of 13 feet (where 20 feet is required). The subject property
is zoned Low Medium Density Residential (RLM) with an underlying
General Plan land use designation of Low Density Residential.
PROJECT ADDRESS:
PROPERTY OWNER/
APPLICANT:
22831 Rio Lobos Road
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Araceli Martinez
22831 Rio Lobos Road
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
AP/Espino presented staff's report and recommended Planning
Commission approval of Development Review Amendment and Minor
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Conditional Use Permit No. PL2012-380, based on the Findings of Fact,
and subject to the conditions of approval as listed within the resolution.
C/Mahlke asked why the project required designation of conversion of a
bedroom to a study. AP/Espino responded that in this case there are
interior walls that are being modified. Ungar the proposed plan there is
an angled wall at the top which is part of the study and part of the walk-
in closet for the master bedroom which is being modified during the
conversion. So in this instance, movement of the wall changes the
function of the room.
VC/Lin opened the public hearing.
George Martinez said the project was ready to move forward.
VC/Lin closed the public hearing.
C/Pirritano moved, C/Mahlke seconded; to approve Development
Review Amendment and Minor Conditional Use Permit No. PL2012-380,
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: Mahlke, Pirritano, VC/Lin
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Low, Chair/Farago
7.3 Development Review, cononionai use rermlt anu H111CIIU111V11L LU
Comprehensive Sign Program No. PL2014-343 — Under the authority
of Diamond Bar Municipal Code Sections 22.48, 22.58 and 22.36.060,
the applicant requested approval of a Development Review application
to construct a 4,894 square foot commercial building on a 30,246 square
foot (0.69) gross acre lot, a Conditional Use Permit for drive-thru
services, and an Amendment to the Comprehensive Sign Program to
replace an existing monument sign on the northwest corner of Grand
Avenue and Lavender Drive. The subject property is zoned Diamond
Bar Village Specific Plan with an underlying General Plan land use
designation of Planning Area 3 -Specific Plan.
PROJECT ADDRESS: 22438 Golden Springs Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
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PROPERTY OWNER: CFT Developments, LLC Y
1683 Walnut Grove Avenue
Rosemead, CA 91770
APPLICANT: Gary Wang and Associates
1255 Corporate Center Drive
Monterey Park, CA 91754
CDD/Gubman stated that this item is for the long awaited development
of the commercial pad across the small parking area from Chili's
Restaurant. Several years ago there was an entitlement to develop a
Panda Express on this pad and through a series of circumstances that
project entitlement expired. He introduced SP/Lee to present a revised
proposal for this pad development.
SP/Lee presented staff's report and recommended Planning
Commission approval of Development Review, Conditional Use Permit
and Amendment to the Comprehensive. Sign Program No. PL2014-343,
based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the conditions of approval
as listed within the resolution.
VC/Lin asked if the new project would encroach into the fenced area and
SP/Lee responded that the drive-thru area would be expanded. VC/Lin
asked if the drive-thru would eliminate some of the parking spaces.
SP/Lee said that the site was reconfigured to eliminate some of the
landscape areas to provide for additional parking spaces. VC/Lin asked
if there were other 14 -foot tall monument signs in the City to which
SP/Lee responded that there are monument signs that are as tall or taller
at the Gateway Corporate Center, HMart Center, Market World and
others in the City. VC/Lin questioned staff for providing a site distance
analysis since there is a traffic signal and there is no site distance issue
and SP/Lee responded that staff understood that but as a matter of
precaution the Public Works Department requested the analysis for
vehicles turning right.
VC/Lin opened the public hearing.
Crystal Lee, Gary Wang and Associates, architects for the project, said
she was available to respond to questions.
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VC/Lin asked Ms. Lee to respond to his question about parking for the
project and its relationship to the unimproved lot behind the chain link
fencing. Ms. Lee explained that the parking lot is developed to the point
of the trash enclosure and all new development is beyond that area and
five additional parking spaces have been included. The limit of the
development is the heavy line surrounding the project as shown on the
map. VC/Lin asked if there was a secure agreement with the three
proposed tenants and an unidentified individual stated from the audience
that the proposed tenants are ready td sign the negotiated leases.
VC/Lin closed the public hearing.
C/Pirritano moved, C/Mahlke seconded, to approve Development
Review, Conditional Use Permit and Amendment to the Comprehensive
Sign Program No. PL2014-343, 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: Mahlke, Pirritano, VC/Lin
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Low, Chair/Farago
8. PLANNING COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
C/Pirritano thanked VC/Lin for doing an outstanding job chairing the meeting
this evening and thanked staff for their diligence.
C/Mahlke echoed C/Pirritano's sentiments.
9. STAFF COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
9.1 Public Hearing dates for future projects.
CDD/Gubman stated that contrary to what is scheduled, there will not be
a Planning Commission meeting on December 23. Currently, there are
no projects slated for the January 13, 2015, meeting and it is likely that
that meeting will not be convened.
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10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
As listed in tonight's agenda.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the Planning Commission,
VC/Lin wished everyone Happy Holidays and adjourned the regular meeting at
7:43 p.m.
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 27th day of January, 2015.
Attest:
Respectfully Submitted,
Greg Gubman
Community Development Director
Jimmy Lin, Vice Chairman