HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 2017-15PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. PL2016-216
TO CONSTRUCT A 10,704 SQUARE -FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH
1,054 SQUARE FEET OF GARAGE AREA, AND 2,608 SQUARE FEET OF PATIO
/BALCONY AREA ON A 0.65 GROSS ACRE (28,465 GROSS SQUARE -FOOT)
LOT LOCATED AT 22242 STEEPLECHASE LANE, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765
(APN 8713-010-020).
A. RECITALS
The property owner, Huo You Liang, and applicant, Jeffrey Sun, have filed an
application for Development Review No. PL2016-216 to construct a 10,704
square -foot two-story single-family residence with 1,054 square feet of garage
area and 2,608 square feet of patio/balcony area located at
22242 Steeplechase Lane, Diamond Bar, County of Los Angeles, California.
Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Review shall be
referred to as the "Proposed Project."
2. The subject property is made up of one parcel totaling 28,465 gross square
feet (0.65 gross acres). It is located in the Rural Residential (RR) zone with
an underlying General Plan land use designation of Rural Residential.
The legal description of the subject property is Lot 26 of Tract No. 30578. The
Assessor's Parcel Number is 8713-010-020.
4. On June 16, 2017, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners
within a 1,000 -foot radius of the Project site. Also, public notices were posted
at the project site and the City's three designated community posting sites. On
June 16, 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 June 27, 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:
I . 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
2. The Planning Commission hereby determines the Project to be Categorically
Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to the provisions of Article 19, Section 15303(a)
(construction of a new single-family residence) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Therefore, no further environmental review is required.
C. 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)
1. 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 a
10, 704 square -foot two-story single-family residence with 1, 054 square feet of
garage area and 2,608 square feet of patio/balcony area is consistent with the
City's General Plan, Design Guidelines and development standards. 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 roof tiles on a low-pitched hipped roof,
precast concrete stone columns, decorative wrought iron front door, arched
windows with pre -cast stone moldings and trims, earth -toned smooth stucco
and manufactured stone veneer siding, and appropriate massing and
proportion to meet the intent of the City's Design Guidelines.
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.
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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 single-family
home because it complies with the requirements for driveway widths and
exceeds the minimum number of required off-street parking spaces.
3. 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 proposed house is comparable in mass and scale to existing homes on
similar lots in The Country Estates. The architecture in The Country is eclectic,
and includes a variety of architectural designs. The new house will not be
intrusive to neighboring homes and will not block existing views from adjacent
properties since the home is located on a lower elevation than to the homes to
the east and south. It is in-line with the adjacent home to the west. The scale
and proportions of the proposed home are well balanced and appropriate for
the site and will maintain and enhance the harmonious development in 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 architectural style is a blend of Tuscan Mediterranean and will include
elements such as clay roof tiles on a low-pitched hipped roof, precast concrete
stone columns, decorative wrought iron front door, arched windows with pre-
cast stone moldings and trims, earth -toned smooth stucco and manufactured
stone veneer siding. The new home will not be intrusive to neighboring homes
and will be aesthetically appealing by integrating a variety of materials. 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. The scale and proportions of the
proposed home are well balanced and appropriate for the site.
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) (construction of a new 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. 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.
3. Prior to building permit issuance, a Certification of Design, together with
landscape and irrigation plans prepared by a licensed landscape architect,
shall be submitted to the Planning Division for review and approval by the
City's Consulting Landscape Architect. Landscape and irrigation plans shall
comply with the updated Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance.
4. Prior to grading permit issuance, the applicant shall submit an arborist report,
prepared by an ISA -certified consulting arborist, for all existing trees to be
preserved on site. The report shall include recommendations for the protection
of the trees during construction. If the arborist determines that any trees are
not likely to survive construction disturbance, or if any of the earmarked trees
fail prior to the completion of construction, the applicant shall submit a revised
planting plan for Planning Division review and approval, for the area(s) of
failure.
5. Standard Conditions. The applicant shall comply with the standard
development conditions attached hereto.
The Planning Commission shall:
a. Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
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b. Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution, by certified mail to
the property owner, Huo You Liang, 14328 Lomita Avenue, City of
Industry, CA 91745 and applicant Jeffrey Sun, 14328 Lomita Avenue,
City of Industry, CA 91745
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 27TH DAY OF JUNE 2017, BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
By: A,—. �!�
Raymond Polfe, Chair an
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 27th day of June, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Barlas, Farago, Mahlke, VC/Mok, Chair/Wolfe
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioners: None
ATTEST:
Greg Gubman, Secretary
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DIAbTOn'D SARI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT•
TMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
USE PERMITS, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL NEW AND
REMODELED STRUCTURES
PROJECT #: Development Review No. PL 2016-216
SUBJECT: To construct a 10,704 square -foot single-family residence with
1,054 square feet of garage area, and 2,608 square feet of patio
/balcony area
PROPERTY Huo You Liang
OWNER: 14328 Lomita Avenue
City of Industry, CA 91745
APPLICANT: Jeffrey Sun
14328 Lomita Avenue
City of Industry, CA 91745
LOCATION: 22242 Steeplechase Ln., 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. PL2016-216 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. PL2016-216, 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. 2017-15,
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 hours during which construction activities causing the operation of
any tools or equipment used in construction, drilling, repair, alteration,
or demolition work are limited to Monday through Saturday, between
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the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., and are not allowed at any time
on Saturdays, Sundays or holidays.
11. The property owner/applicant shall remove the public hearing notice
board within three days of this project's approval.
12. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of City Planning,
Building and Safety Divisions, Public Works Department, and the Fire
Department.
13. 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.
B. FEES/DEPOSITS
1. 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
1. The approval of Development Review No. PL2016-216 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.
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D. SITE DEVELOPMENT
1. This approval is to construct a 10,704 square -foot two-story single-
family residence with 1,054 square feet of garage area and 2,608
square feet of patio/balcony area at 22242 Steeplechase 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 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.
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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.
SOLID WASTE
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.
FIRE PROTECTION STANDARDS
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.
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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.
II. 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
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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 plan_ s 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 flood hazard areas 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 a 6 foot -high chain link fence. All access points in the
defense shall be locked whenever the construction site is not
supervised.
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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
1. Detailed drainage system information of the lot with careful attention to
any flood hazard area 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
1. Underground utilities shall not be constructed within the drip line of any
mature tree except as approved by a registered arborist.
2. Applicant shall relocate and underground any existing on-site utilities to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the respective utility owner.
3. 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
1. Applicant shall obtain connection permit(s) from the City and County
Sanitation District prior to issuance of building permits.
2. 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.
III. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION,
(909) 839-7020, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
General Conditions
1. At the time of plan check submittal, plans and construction shall conform to
current State and Local Building Code (i.e. 2016 California Building Code
series will apply) requirements and all other applicable construction codes,
ordinances and regulations in effect.
2. 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.
3. Only one single family dwelling is allowed on this property unless specifically
approved otherwise per CBC 202. The wet bar in the master bedroom shall
not be converted to a kitchen.
Plan Check — Items to be addressed prior to plan approval:
4. 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.
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5. 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).
6. Indoor air quality shall be provided consistent with ASHRAE 62.2 as required
per California Energy Code 150(o).
7. 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 & Safety Division.
8. There shall be roof area for future solar installation and conduit and breaker
provided for future. Electric Vehicle charging.
9. "Separate permits are required for BBQ area, patios, and retaining walls" and
shall be noted on plans.
10. All balconies shall be designed for 60lb/ft live load.
11. All easements shall be shown on the site plan.
12. 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 L.A. County Fire Fuel
Modification Unit.
f. L.A. County Fire shall approve plans for fire flow availability due to home
being over 3600 sf as required per CFC Appendix 8105.1.
13. All retaining walls shall be separately submitted to the Building & Safety and
Public Works/Engineering Departments for review and approval.
14. A soils report is required per CBC 1803 and all recommendations of the soils
report shall be adhered to.
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15. 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.
16. Light and ventilation shall comply with CBC 1203 and 1205. The theater room
and board room area shall be designed to be open and unobstructed to the
adjacent room or designed by a mechanical engineer.
Permit — Items required prior to building permit issuance:
17. ; 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.
18. 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.
-g. 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.
20. AQMD notification is required at least 10 days prior to any demolition. Proof
of notification is required at permit issuance.
21. 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.
22. A pre -permit inspection is required for the existing retaining walls at the east
and south sides of the property. Alternatively, this inspection may be
conducted after demolition of the existing structure at the discretion of the
Building Division.
Construction — Conditions required during construction:
23. Fire sprinklers are required for new single family dwellings (CRC R313.2).
Sprinklers shall be approved by L.A. County Fire Department prior to
installation and shall be inspected at framing stage and finalization of
construction.
24. 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.
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25. 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.
26. 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.
27. All equipment staging areas shall be maintained in an orderly manner and
screened behind a minimum 6' high fence.
28. A height and setback survey may be required at completion of framing and
foundations construction phases respectively.
29. 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.
30. 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.
31. 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.
32. 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.
33. All glazing in hazardous locations shall be labeled as safety glass. The
labeling shall be visible for inspection.
34. Pursuant to California Residential Code (CRC) Section R315, carbon
monoxide detectors are required in halls leading to sleeping rooms.
35. 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.
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36. Decks, roofs, and other flat surfaces shall slope at least 1/4"/ft 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.
37. Special inspections and structural observation will be required in conformance
with CBC 1704 to 1709.
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