HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 2017-09PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. PL2016-174
TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 12,978 SQUARE -FOOT, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE
WITH AN ATTACHED 1,148 SQUARE -FOOT FIVE -CAR GARAGE, 1,701
SQUARE FEET OF PATIO/BALCONY AREA ON A 1.39 GROSS ACRE LOT
LOCATED AT 2133 DERRINGER LANE, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 (APN 8713-
034-035).
A. RECITALS
The property owner, Sumermal Vardhan, and applicant, Pete Volbeda, have
filed an application for Development Review No. PL2016-174 to construct a
new 12,978 square -foot single-family residence with 1,148 square feet of
garage area, and 1,701 square feet of patio/balcony area located at
2133 Derringer Lane, Diamond Bar, County of Los Angeles, California.
2. The subject property is made up of one parcel totaling 60,548 square -feet
(1.39 acres). It is located in the Rural Residential (RR) zone with an underlying
General Plan land use designation of Rural Residential.
3. The legal description of the subject property is Lot 2 of Parcel Map No. 373-
91-93, and the Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) is 8713-034-035.
4. On April 14, 2017, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners
within a 1,000 -foot radius of the Project site and were posted at the Project
site and the City's three designated community posting sites. On April 14,
2017, notification of the public hearing for this project was published in the San
Gabriel Valley Tribune and the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers.
5. On April 25, 2017, 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.
B. RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
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; and
The Planning Commission hereby determines the Project to be Categorically
Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
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(CEQA) pursuant to the provisions of Article 19, Section 15303 (a) (new
construction of a single-family residence) of the CEQA Guidelines. Therefore,
no further environmental review is required.
FINDINGS OF FACT
Based on the findings and conclusions set forth herein and as prescribed under
Diamond Bar Municipal Code (DBMC) Section 22.48, this Planning Commission
hereby finds as follows:
Development Review Findings (DBMC Section 22.48.040)
The design and layout of the proposed development is consistent with the
applicable elements of the City's General Plan, City Design Guidelines, and
development standards of the applicable district, design guidelines, and
architectural criteria for special areas (e.g., theme areas, specific plans,
community plans, boulevards or planned developments):
The design and layout of the proposed single-family residence consisting of
12,978 square feet of floor area; 1,148 square -foot garage area; 1, 701 square
feet of patio/balcony areas is consistent with the City's General Plan, City
Design Guidelines and development standards by complying with all required
setbacks and building height. A gradual transition between the project and
adjacent uses is achieved through appropriate setbacks, building height,
landscaping, and window and door placement.
The proposed new single-family residence incorporates various details and
architectural elements such as clay barrel tile roofing; stucco walls; arched
windows and entrance; columns and balusters, and appropriate massing and
proportion to meet the intent of the City's Design Guidelines. In addition,
appropriate screening and integration of the home to the natural environment
is accomplished by providing a variety of groundcover, shrubs, and trees
throughout the site.
The project site is not part of any theme area, specific plan, community plan,
boulevard or planned development.
2. The design and layout of the proposed development will not interfere with the
use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future developments, and will
not create traffic or pedestrian hazards;
The proposed single-family house will not interfere with the use and enjoyment
of neighboring existing or future developments because the use of the project
site is designed for a single-family home and the surrounding uses are also
single-family homes. In addition, no protected trees exist on site. There will
be various landscaping along the perimeter of the property to reduce visibility
to/from the adjacent neighboring properties.
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The proposed single-family house will not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian
movements, such as access or other functional requirements of a single-family
home because it complies with the requirements for driveway widths and
exceeds the minimum number of required off-street parking spaces.
The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible with the
character of the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain and enhance the
harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by
Chapter 22.48: Development Review Standards, the City's Design Guidelines,
the City's General Plan, or any applicable specific plan;
The new single-family home is designed to be compatible with the character
of the eclectic neighborhoods in The Country Estates. It is designed in a
Mediterranean style with earth -tone shades for the exterior finish to soften the
building's visual impact and assist in preserving the hillside's aesthetic value.
As mentioned, there will be various landscaping along the perimeter of the
property to reduce visibility to/from the adjacent neighboring properties.
The new home will be visually integrated into the existing streetscape and not
negatively impact the look and character of the neighborhood.
4. The design of the proposed development will provide a desirable environment
for its occupants and visiting public as well as its neighbors through good
aesthetic use of materials, texture, color, and will remain aesthetically
appealing;
The design of the new single-family home is Mediterranean. Consistent
building elements have been achieved through the utilization of similar
architectural features and building' materials. The new home will not be
intrusive to neighboring homes and will be aesthetically appealing by
integrating a variety of materials, such as clay barrel the roofing; stucco exterior
walls, and arched windows and entrance. Earth -tone shades for the exterior
finish are used to soften the building's visual impact and assist in preserving
the hillside's aesthetic value. Also, landscaping is integrated into the site to
complement the massing of the house and blend in with neighboring homes
and the natural environment of the site in order to maintain a desirable
environment.
5. The proposed development will not be detrimental to public health, safety or
welfare or materially injurious (e.g., negative effect on property values or
resale(s) of property) to the properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
Before the issuance of any City permits, the proposed project is required to
comply with all conditions within the approved resolution, and the Building and
Safety Division and Public Works Departments requirements.
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Through the permit and inspection process, the referenced agencies will
ensure that the proposed project is not detrimental to the public health, safety
or welfare or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the
vicinity.
6. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth under Article 19
Section 15303(a) (new construction of a single-family residence) of the CEQA
Guidelines.
Based upon the findings and conclusion set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby
approves this Application, subject to the following conditions:
1. Development shall substantially comply with the plans and documents
presented to the Planning Commission at the public hearing.
2. If, during plan check of the landscape construction documents, the City
determines that any trees or other plant materials could compromise the
structural or slope integrity on the subject property or the adjacent properties,
the City reserves the authority to require substitute plant material selections to
be specified on the plans prior to permit issuance.
3. Prior to building permit issuance, the required landscape plan shall be
designed to meet the requirements of the Los Angeles County Fire
Department's Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines in terms of plant selection,
placement and maintenance. The final landscape and fuel modification plans
shall be submitted to the Los Angeles Fire Department for review and
approval.
4. Prior to building permit issuance, landscape and irrigation plans shall be
reviewed and approved by the City's Consulting Landscape Architect and shall
comply with the updated Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance.
5. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall record, and provide
the City with a conformed recorded copy of, a Covenant and Agreement or
similar document in a form approved by the City Attorney, which restricts the
rental of rooms or other portions of the property under two or more separate
agreements and prohibits use of the property as a boarding or rooming house,
except to the extent otherwise permitted by the Diamond Bar Municipal Code
or applicable state or federal law.
6. Standard Conditions. The applicant shall comply with the standard
development conditions attached hereto.
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The Planning Commission shall:
a. Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
b. Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution, by certified mail to
the property owner, Sumermal Vardhan, 2127 Derringer Lane,
Diamond Bar, CA 91765, and applicant, Pete Volbeda, 180 N. Benson
Ave., Suite D, Upland, CA 91786,
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 25th DAY OF APRIL 2017, BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
By:
Raymond Wolfe, Chairperson
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 25th day of April, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Barlas, Farago, Mahlke, VC/Mok, Chair/Wolfe
NOES: Commissioners: Mone
ABSENT: Commissioners: Mone
ABSTAIN: Commissioners: Mone
ATTEST: ,a
Greg Gubman, Secretary
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01•'D BART COMMUNITY • • DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
USE PERMITS, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL NEW AND
REMODELED STRUCTURES
PROJECT #: Development Review No. PL2016-174
SUBJECT: To construct a new 12,978 square -foot single-family residence with
an attached 1,148 square -foot 5 -car garage, and 1,701 square feet of
patio/balconV area.
PROPERTY Sumermal Varhan
OWNER: 2127 Derringer Lane
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
APPLICANT: Pete Volbeda
180 N. Benson Ave., Suite D
Upland, CA 91786
LOCATION: 2133 Derringer Lane, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION AT (909) 839-7030, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, and its officers,
agents and employees, from any claim, action, or proceeding to attack, set-aside,
void or annul, the approval of Development Review No. PL2016-174 brought
within the time period provided by Government Code Section 66499.37. In the
event the city and/or its officers, agents and employees are made a party of any
such action:
(a) Applicant shall provide a defense to the City defendants or at the City's
option reimburse the City its costs of defense, including reasonable
attorneys fees, incurred in defense of such claims.
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(b) Applicant shall promptly pay any final judgment rendered against the City
defendants. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim,
action of proceeding, and shall cooperate fully in the defense thereof.
2. This approval shall not be effective for any purpose until the applicant and owner
of the property involved have filed, within twenty-one (21) days of approval of this
Development Review No. PL2016-174, at the City of Diamond Bar Community
Development Department, their affidavit stating that they are aware of and agree
to accept all the conditions of this approval. Further, this approval shall not be
effective until the applicants pay remaining City processing fees, school fees and
fees for the review of submitted reports.
3. All designers, architects, engineers, and contractors associated with this project
shall obtain a Diamond Bar Business License; and a zoning approval for those
businesses located in Diamond Bar.
4. Signed copies of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2017-09, Standard
Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full
size). The sheet(s) are for information only to all parties involved in the
construction/grading activities and are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by
a licensed Engineer/Architect.
5. Prior to the plan check, revised site plans and building elevations incorporating
all Conditions of Approval shall be submitted for Planning Division review and
approval,
6. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon,
all conditions of approval shall be completed.
7. The project site shall be maintained and operated in full compliance with the
conditions of approval and all laws, or other applicable regulations.
8. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the
Development Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and any applicable
Specific Plan in effect at the time of building permit issuance.
9. All site, grading, landscape/irrigation, and roof plans, and elevation plans shall be
coordinated for consistency prior to issuance of City permits (such as grading,
tree removal, encroachment, building, etc.,) or approved use has commenced,
whichever comes first.
10. The property owner/applicant shall remove the public hearing notice board within
three days of this project's approval.
11. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of City Planning, Building and
Safety Divisions, Public Works Department, and the Fire Department.
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B. FEES/DEPOSITS
Applicant shall pay development fees (including but not limited to Planning,
Building and Safety Divisions, Public Works Department and Mitigation
Monitoring) at the established rates, prior to issuance of building or grading permit
(whichever comes first), as required by the City. School fees as required shall
be paid prior to the issuance of building permit. In addition, the applicant shall
pay all remaining prorated City project review and processing fees prior to
issuance of grading or building permit, whichever comes first.
2. Prior to any plan check, all deposit accounts for the processing of this project
shall have no deficits.
C. TIME LIMITS
The approval of Development Review No. PL2016-174 expires within two years
from the date of approval if the use has not been exercised as defined per
Diamond Bar Municipal Code (DBMC) Section 22.66.050 (b)(1). In accordance
with DBMC Section 22.60.050(c), the applicant may request, in writing, a one-
year time extension for Planning Commission consideration. Such a request
must be submitted to the Planning Division prior to the expiration date and be
accompanied by the review fee in accordance with the fee schedule in effect at
the time of submittal.
D. SITE DEVELOPMENT
This approval is to construct a new 12,978 square -foot single-family residence
with 1,148 square feet of garage area, and 1,701 square feet of patio/balcony
area at 2133 Derringer Lane, as described in the staff report and depicted on the
approved plans on file with the Planning Division, subject to the conditions listed
below.
2. The construction documents submitted for plan check shall be in substantial
compliance with the architectural plans approved by the Planning Commission,
as modified pursuant to the conditions below. If the plan check submittal is not
in substantial compliance with the approved Development Review submittal, the
plans may require further staff review and re -notification of the surrounding
property owners, which may delay the project and entail additional fees.
3. To ensure compliance with the provisions of the Planning Commission approval,
a final inspection is required from the Planning Division when work for any phase
of the project has been completed. The applicant shall inform the Planning
Division and schedule an appointment for such an inspection.
4. The above conditions shall run with the land and shall be binding upon all future
owners, operators, or successors thereto of the property. Non-compliance with
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any condition of approval or mitigation measure imposed as a condition of the
approval shall constitute a violation of the City's Development Code. Violations
may be enforced in accordance with the provisions of the Development Code.
5. Failure to comply with any of the conditions set forth above or as subsequently
amended in writing by the City, may result in failure to obtain a building final
and/or a certificate of occupancy until full compliance is reached. The City's
requirement for full compliance may require minor corrections and/or complete
demolition of a non-compliant improvement, regardless of costs incurred where
the project does not comply with design requirements and approvals that the
applicant agreed to when permits were pulled to construct the project.
6. The project site shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance
with the approved plans submitted to, approved, and amended herein by the
Planning Commission, on file with the Planning Division, the conditions contained
herein, and the Development Code regulations.
7. All ground -mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, air conditioning
condensers, etc., shall be located out of public view and adequately screened
through the use of a combination of concrete or masonry walls, berms, and/or
landscaping to the satisfaction of the Planning Division.
8. All roof -mounted equipment shall be screened from public view.
9. All structures, including walls, trash enclosures, canopies, etc., shall be
maintained in a structurally sound, safe manner with a clean, orderly appearance.
All graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours by the property owners/occupant.
10. All landscaping, structures, architectural features and public improvements
damaged during construction shall be repaired or replaced upon project
completion.
E. SOLID WASTE
1. The site shall be maintained in a condition, which is free of debris both during and
after the construction, addition, or implementation of the entitlement approved
herein. The removal of all trash, debris, and refuse, whether during or
subsequent to construction shall be done only by the property owner, applicant
or by a duly permitted waste contractor, who has been authorized by the City to
provide collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste from residential,
commercial, construction, and industrial areas within the City. It shall be the
applicant's obligation to insure that the waste contractor used has obtained
permits from the City of Diamond Bar to provide such services.
2. Mandatory solid waste disposal services shall be provided by the City franchised
waste hauler to all parcels/lots or uses affected by approval of this project.
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F. FIRE PROTECTION STANDARDS
1. Development shall be constructed to reduce the potential for spread of brushfire.
a. In the case of a conflict, where more restrictive provisions are contained
in the Uniform Building Code or in the fire code, the more restrictive
provisions shall prevail.
b. Roofs shall be covered with noncombustible materials as defined in the
building code. Open eave.ends shall be stopped in order to prevent bird
nests or other combustible material lodging within the roof and to preclude
entry of flames.
C. Exterior walls shall be surfaced with noncombustible or fire-resistant
materials.
d. Balconies, patio roofs, eaves and other similar overhangs shall be of
noncombustible construction or shall be protected by fire-resistant
material in compliance with the building code.
2. All development shall be constructed with adequate water supply and pressure
for all proposed development in compliance with standards established by the
fire marshal.
3. A permanent fuel modification area shall be required around development
projects or portions thereof that are adjacent or exposed to hazardous fire areas
for the purpose of fire protection. The required width of the fuel modification area
shall be based on applicable building and fire codes and a fire hazard analysis
study developed by the fire marshal. In the event abatement is not performed,
the council may instruct the fire marshal to give notice to the owner of the property
upon which the condition exists to correct the prohibited condition. If the owner
fails to correct the condition, the council may cause the abatement to be
performed and make the expense of the correction a lien on the property upon
which the conditions exist.
4. Fuel modification areas shall incorporate soil erosion and sediment control
measures to alleviate permanent scarring and accelerated erosion.
5. If the fire marshal determines in any specific case that difficult terrain, danger of
erosion, or other unusual circumstances make strict compliance with the
clearance of vegetation undesirable or impractical, the fire marshal may suspend
enforcement and require reasonable alternative measures designed to advance
the purposes of this chapter.
6. Special construction features may be required in the design of structures where
site investigations confirm potential geologic hazards.
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, (909) 839-7040,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. GENERAL
1. An Erosion Control Plan shall be submitted concurrently with the grading plan
clearly detailing erosion control measures. These measures shall be
implemented during construction. The erosion control plan shall conform to
national Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) standards and
incorporate the appropriate Best Management Practices (BMP's) as specified in
the Storm Water BMP Certification. For construction activity which disturbs one
acre or greater soil a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) will be
needed.
2. Grading and construction activities and the transportation of equipment and
materials and operation of heavy grading equipment shall be limited to between
the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Dust generated
by grading and construction activities shall be reduced by watering the soil prior
to and during the activities and in accordance with South Coast Air Quality
Management District Rule 402 and Rule 403. Reclaimed water shall be used
whenever possible. Additionally, all construction equipment shall be properly
muffled to reduce noise levels.
B. SOILS REPORT/GRADING/RETAINING WALLS
1. Prior to grading plan submittal, a geotechnical report prepared by a Geotechnical
Engineer, licensed by the State of California, shall be submitted by the applicant
for approval by the City.
2. Upon approval of the geotechnical report, the applicant shall submit drainage and
grading plans prepared by a Civil Engineer, licensed by the State of California,
prepared in accordance with the City's requirements for the City's review and
approval. A list of requirements for grading plan check is available from the Public
Works Department. All grading (cut and fill) calculations shall be submitted to the
City concurrently with the grading plan.
3. Finished slopes shall conform to City Code Section 22.22.080 -Grading.
4. All easements and shall be clearly identified on the grading plan.
5. The grading plan shall show the location of any retaining walls and the elevations
of the top of wall/footing/retaining and the finished grade on both sides of the
retaining wall. Construction details for retaining walls shall be shown on the
grading plan. Calculations and details of retaining walls shall be submitted to the
Building and Safety Division for review and approval.
6. All equipment staging areas shall be located on the project site. Staging area,
including material stockpile and equipment storage area, shall be enclosed within
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a six foot -high chain link fence. All access points in the defense shall be locked
whenever the construction site is not supervised.
7. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the California Building
Code, City Grading Ordinance, Hillside Management Ordinance and acceptable
grading practices.
8. The maximum grade of driveways serving building pad areas shall be 15 percent.
In hillside areas driveway grades exceeding 15 percent shall have parking
landings with a minimum 16 feet deep and shall not exceed five (5) percent grade
or as required by the City Engineer. Driveways with a slope of 15 percent shall
incorporate grooves for traction into the construction as required by the City
Engineer.
9. All slopes shall be seeded per landscape plan and/or fuel modification plan with
native grasses or planted with ground cover, shrubs, and trees for erosion control
upon completion of grading or some other alternative method of erosion control
shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
10. Submit a stockpile plan showing the proposed location for stockpile for grading
export materials, and the route of transport.
11. Prior to the issuance of building permits, a pre -construction meeting shall be held
at the project site with the grading contractor, applicant, and city grading inspector
at least 48 hours prior to commencing grading operations.
12. Rough grade certifications by project soils and civil engineers shall be submitted
prior to issuance of building permits for the foundation of the residential structure.
Retaining wall permits may be issued without a rough grade certificate.
13. Final grade certifications by project civil engineers shall be submitted to the Public
Works Department prior to the issuance of any project final inspections/certificate
of occupancy respectively.
C. DRAINAGE
Detailed drainage system information of the lot shall be submitted. All
drainage/runoff from the development shall be conveyed from the site to the
natural drainage course. No on-site drainage shall be conveyed to adjacent
parcels, unless that is the natural drainage course.
2. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, a complete hydrology and hydraulic
study shall be prepared by a Civil Engineer registered in the State of California
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Los Angeles Public Works
Department.
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D. UTILITIES
Underground utilities shall not be constructed within the drip line of any mature
tree except as approved by a registered arborist.
E. SEWERS/SEPTIC TANK
Applicant shall obtain connection permit(s) from the City and County Sanitation
District prior to issuance of building permits.
Applicant, at applicant's sole cost and expense, shall construct the sewer system
in accordance with the City, Los Angeles County Public Works Division. Sewer
plans shall be submitted for review and approval by the City.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 839-7020,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. GENERAL CONDITIONS
At the time of plan check submittal, plans and construction shall conform to
current State and Local Building Code (i.e., 2013 California Building Code series
will apply) requirements and all other applicable construction codes, ordinances
and regulations in effect.
Provisions for CAL Green shall be implemented onto plans and certification shall
be provided by a third party as required by the Building Division. Specific water,
waste, low VOC, and related conservation measures shall be shown on plans.
Construction shall conform to the current CAL Green Code.
B. PLAN CHECK — ITEMS TO BE ADDRESSED PRIOR TO PLAN APPROVAL:
3. The minimum design load for wind in this area is 110 M.P.H. exposures "C" and
the site is within seismic zone D or E. The applicant shall submit drawings and
calculations prepared by a California State licensed Architect/Engineer with wet
stamp and signature.
4. This project shall comply with the energy conservation requirements of the State
of California Energy Commission. All lighting shall be high efficacy or equivalent
per the current California Energy Code 119 and 150(k).
5. Indoor air quality shall be provided consistent with ASHRAE 62.2 as required per
California Energy Code 150(0).
6. Public Works/Engineering Department is required to review and approve grading
plans that clearly show all finish elevations, drainage, and retaining wall(s)
locations. These plans shall be consistent with the site plan submitted to the
Building and Safety Division.
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7. "Separate permits are required for pool, spa, retaining walls, and fences over 6'
in height" and shall be noted on plans.
8. All balconies shall be designed for 60lb/ft live load.
9. All easements shall be shown on the site plan.
10. Fire Department approval shall be required. Contact the Fire Department to
check the fire zone for the location of your property. If this project is located in
High Hazard Fire Zone, it shall meet requirements of the fire zone per CBC
Chapter 7A.
a. All unenclosed under -floor areas shall be constructed as exterior wall.
b. All openings into the attic, floor and/or other enclosed areas shall be covered
with corrosion -resistant wire mesh not less than 1/4 inch or more than 1/2 inch
in any dimension except where such openings are equipped with sash or
door.
c. Eaves shall be protected.
d. Exterior construction shall be one-hour or non-combustible.
e. Fuel modification plans shall be approved through LA County Fire Fuel
Modification Unit.
f. LA County Fire shall approve plans for fire flow availability due to home being
over 3600 sf as required per CFC Appendix 8105.1.
11. All retaining walls shall be separately submitted to the Building and Safety and
Public Works/Engineering Departments for review and approval.
12. A soils report is required per CBC 1803 and all recommendations of the soils
report shall be adhered to.
13. Slope setbacks shall be consistent with California Building Code Figure 1805.3.1
and California Residential Code R403.1.7. Foundations shall provide a minimum
distance to daylight.
14. Light and ventilation shall comply with CBC 1203 and 1205. Justification shall be
provided for the theater room.
C. PERMIT — ITEMS REQUIRED PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE:
15. Solid waste management of construction material shall incorporate recycling
material collection per Diamond Bar Municipal Code 8.16 of Title 8. The
contractor shall complete all required forms and pay applicable deposits prior to
permit.
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16. Prior to building permit issuance, all school district fees shall be paid. Please
obtain a form from the Building and Safety Division to take directly to the school
district.
17. Submit grading plans clearly showing all finish elevations, drainage, and retaining
wall locations. No building permits shall be issued prior to submitting a pad
certification.
18. AQMD notification is required at least 10 days prior to any demolition. Proof of
notification is required at permit issuance.
19. All workers on the job shall be covered by workman's compensation insurance
under a licensed general contractor. Any changes to the contractor shall be
updated on the building permit.
D. CONSTRUCTION — CONDITIONS REQUIRED DURING CONSTRUCTION:
20. Fire sprinklers are required for new single family dwellings (CRC R313.2).
Sprinklers shall be approved by LA County Fire Department prior to installation
and shall be inspected at framing stage and finalization of construction.
21. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until all California Building Code
and State Fire Marshal regulations have been met. The buildings shall be
inspected for compliance prior to occupancy.
22. Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of this Code shall
expire and become null and void unless the work authorized by such permit is
commenced within one -hundred -eighty (180) days after permit issuance, and if a
successful inspection has not been obtained from the building official within one -
hundred -eighty (180) days from the date of permit issuance or the last successful
inspection. A successful inspection shall mean a documented passed inspection
by the city building inspector as outlined in Section 110.6.
23. All structures and property shall be maintained in a safe and clean manner during
construction. The property shall be free of debris, trash, and weeds.
24. All equipment staging areas shall be maintained in an orderly manner and
screened behind a minimum 6' high fence.
25. A height and setback survey may be required at completion of framing and
foundations construction phases respectively.
26. The project shall be protected by a construction fence to the satisfaction of the
Building Official, and shall comply with the NPDES & BMP requirements (sand
bags, etc.). All fencing shall be view obstructing with opaque surfaces.
27. The location of property lines and building pad may require a survey to be
determined by the building inspection during foundation and/or frame inspection.
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28. The applicant shall contact Dig Alert and have underground utility locations
marked by the utility companies prior to any excavation. Contact Dig Alert by
dialing 811 or their website at www.digalert.org.
29. The applicant shall first request and secure approval from the City for any
changes or deviations from approved plans prior to proceeding with any work in
accordance with such changes or deviations.
30. All glazing in hazardous locations shall be labeled as safety glass. The labeling
shall be visible for inspection.
31. Pursuant to California Residential Code (CRC) Section R315, carbon monoxide
detectors are required in halls leading to sleeping rooms.
32. Drainage patterns shall match the approved grading/drainage plan from the
Public Works/Engineering Department. Surface water shall drain away from the
building at a 2% minimum slope. The final as -built conditions shall match the
grading/drainage plan or otherwise approved as -built grading/drainage plan.
33. Decks, roofs, and other flat surfaces shall slope at least 1/4"/fl with approved and
listed water proofing material. Guardrails shall be provided for these surfaces at
least 42" minimum in height, 4" maximum spacing between rails, and capable of
resisting at least 20 pounds per lineal foot of lateral load.
34. Bodies of water that are greater than 18" in depth shall have the required barriers
to prevent unintentional access per CBC 3904.4.
35. Special inspections and structural observation will be required in conformance
with CBC 1704 to 1709.
36. All plumbing fixtures, including those in existing areas, shall be low -flow models
consistent with California Civil Code Section 1101.1 to 1101.8.
County of Los Angeles Fire Department (909) 620-2402:
1. Submit 2 sets of Architectural Drawings when ready for plan check.
2. Provide a minimum unobstructed width of 20 feet, exclusive of shoulders, except
for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an
unobstructed vertical clearance "clear to sky" Fire Department vehicular access
to within 150 feet of all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building,
as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building.
3. The applicant is required to have the attached Information of Fire Flow Availability
for Building Permit (Form 195) completed by the Water Purveyor.
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4. Show all existing public and private on-site fire hydrants on the site plan. Include
the location of all public fire hydrants within 600 feet of the lot frontage on both
sides of the street. Specify size of fire hydrant(s) and dimension(s) to property
lines. Additional fire hydrant requirements may be necessary after this
information is provided.
5. Indicate locations of smoke/carbon monoxide detectors on floor plan
6. Additional requirements will be required pending information provided.
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