HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 2017-21PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE DIAMOND BAR PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING
PLANNING CASE NO. PL2016-161, A DEVELOPMENT REVIEW TO DEMOLISH
AN EXISTING BUILDING AND CONSTRUCT A NEW 3,746 SQUARE -FOOT
COMMERCIAL BUILDING; CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO AUTHORIZE SIDE-
BY-SIDE (DUAL) DRIVE-THRU SERVICE LANES; AND COMPREHENSIVE SIGN
PROGRAM TO ESTABLISH SIGN CRITERIA FOR A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT,
ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 205 S. DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD,
DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 (APN 8717-008-005 AND 006 OR "Subject Property").
A. RECITALS
The property owner, Lorraine Fortelka, McDonald's Corporation, and
applicant, Jessica Steiner, Bickel Group Architecture, has filed an application
for Development Review, Conditional Use Permit, and Comprehensive Sign
Program No. PL2016-161 to request the following approvals from the Planning
Commission:
(a) Development Review:
i. Demolish the existing 2,489 square -foot McDonald's fast food
restaurant building, and reconstruct a new 3,746 square -foot fast food
restaurant.
ii. Renovation of the parking lot, including resurfacing and striping, new
lighting, landscaping and accessibility upgrades in compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
(b) Conditional Use Permit to establish side-by-side (dual) drive-thru service
lanes for the proposed fast food restaurant.
(c) Comprehensive Sign Program to establish design criteria for all exterior on -
premise signage.
The requested approvals described above shall be collectively referred to in
this Resolution as the "Project."
2. The Subject Property is comprised of two parcels totaling 0.69 acre with a
zoning designation of C-3 with an underlying General Plan land use
designation of General Commercial.
3. The Subject Property is designated on the official maps of the Los Angeles
County Assessor as Assessor's Parcel Numbers 8717-008-005 and 006.
4. The City has determined the project to be Categorically Exempt from the
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provisions of CEQA pursuant to Article 19 under Section 15302(b)
(replacement or reconstruction) of the CEQA Guidelines. No further
environmental review is required
5. On July 28, 2017, notification of the public hearing for this project was
published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
newspapers, and public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within
a 500 -foot radius of the Subject Property. Public notices were posted at the
City's designated community posting sites. In addition to the published and
mailed notices, the project site was posted with a display board and the notice
was posted at three other locations within the project vicinity.
6. On August 8, 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.
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
2. The Planning Commission hereby approves the Project based on the findings
and subject to the conditions set forth below.
FINDINGS OF FACT
Based on the findings and conclusions set forth herein and as prescribed under
Diamond Bar Municipal Code (DBMC) Chapters 22.48, 22.58 and 22.36.060, the
Planning Commission hereby finds as follows:
1. Development Review Findings (DBMC Section 22.48 040)
a. The design and layout of the proposed development is consistent with the
applicable elements of the City's General Plan, Citywide 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):
In addition to conforming to the minimum development standards prescribed
for the C-3 zoning district, the project will significantly upgrade the aesthetics
of the subject property by updating the McDonald's building to a more
contemporary and inviting new storefront. The parking lot will also be more
inviting by incorporating trees and landscaping.
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Notable elements of the Project design which address the Citywide Design
Guidelines include, among other things, the following:
• Building design is compatible with surrounding development and reflects
community character while suggesting uniqueness and quality;
• The proposed building orientation respects the surrounding buildings and
orientation of surrounding streets;
• The building design relates to the community character,
• The architectural treatment of the building extends to all visible sides and
parapet walls are treated as an integral part of the building design;
• The scale of the building is compatible with, not necessarily the same as,
adjacent buildings; and
• There is variation of scale, pattern and texture of the building and
landscaping elements to encourage a more visually interesting project.
The Project site is not part of any theme areas, specific plans, community
plans, boulevards or planned developments. However, the Project frontage will
incorporate streetscape designs in the City's Streetscape Design Standards to
install streetscape improvements along Diamond Bar Boulevard, between
Golden Springs Drive and the freeway ramps.
b. 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 Project site and the adjacent contiguous parcel are already developed
with commercial uses. Reciprocal parking and access easements between
the Subject Property and neighboring uses currently exist and shall be
amended to reflect current conditions.
• On-site circulation will be improved by reconfiguration of the parking lot. A
one-way travel lane is proposed instead of the existing two-way travel. The
proposed travel pattern reduces the number of on-site vehicle conflicts by
directing all traffic in the same direction.
• The proposed side-by-side (dual) drive-thru service lanes have adequate
vehicle queuing length to accommodate the expected demand. In addition,
the drive-thru lanes provides sufficient turning radii for customer vehicles
to maneuver.
• Accessibility upgrades in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) is incorporated into the project.
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c. 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 design theme of the building is compatible with the proposed adjacent
commercial center, "Diamond Bar Ranch." Although nota replica of the center,
the McDonald's building will utilize similar design elements, materials, and
colors to fit in with the overall contemporary theme.
d. 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 overall composition of building form, use of materials and details are
visually pleasing and harmonious. A varied palette of materials and details,
including Vintagewood cedar, black Eurowest E -wood, Coronado stone
veneer, medium sand finish stucco, clear glass, metal canopies and fascia
band/trim, and a coordinated color scheme will convey a sense of physical
permanence, and style that will outlast short-lived design trends. Enhancing
the landscaping throughout the Project site will further appeal to occupants,
customers and passersby.
e. 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:
The Project consists of the reconstruction of an existing commercial building
and renovation of parking lot improvements. The land use will continue to be
a fast food restaurant. Rather than posing a detriment to the public health,
safety or welfare, the Project will more likely enhance the community's visual
character and economic viability by transforming an outdated building into an
attractive setting which will likely draw more customers.
f. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The Project is categorically exempt from CEQA as stated under Recital No. 4
of this Resolution.
2. Conditional Use Permit Review Findings for Drive-Thru Service (DBMC
Section 22.58.040)
a. The Proposed Use (i.e., side-by-side (dual) drive-thru service) is allowed within
the subject zoning district with the approval of a conditional use permit and
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complies with all other applicable provisions of this Development Code and
the Municipal Code:
Drive-thru facilities are permitted in the C-3 zoning district, subject to approval
of a conditional use permit. The proposed drive-thru lane has been designed
in compliance with the development standards for drive-through facilities set
forth under DBMC Section 22.42.050.
b. The Proposed Use is consistent with the general plan and any applicable
specific plan:
The Subject Property is located within the General Commercial General Plan
land use designation. This land use designation is intended for regional,
freeway -oriented, and/or community retail and service uses. An automobile -
oriented use such as a restaurant with drive-thru service is clearly consistent
with the intent of this land use designation,
The Project is consistent with General Plan Strategy 1.3.3: ("Encourage
neighborhood serving retail and service commercial uses') in that the
proposed side-by-side (dual) drive-thru service lanes will provide an additional
convenience for customers, and will presumably increase sales for the
business providing drive-thru service, as well as draw more customers.
c. The design, location, size and operating characteristics of the Proposed Use
are compatible with the existing and future land uses in the vicinity:
The proposed side-by-side (dual) drive-thru lanes and the building to which is
an ancillary use have been site planned, oriented and configured to enable
orderly vehicular circulation to occur in a manner that does not materially
interfere with the operations of other uses in the vicinity. The planned changes
are consistent with ongoing efforts to improve service for McDonald's
restaurants through a combination of building and design changes. The
addition of side-by-side (dual) order boards enables the restaurant to increase
car stacking in a condensed area at the back of the building, improve parking
and on-site circulation, while optimizing operations. The proposed drive-thru
use is located within a commercial corridor occupied by retail stores, sit-down
and drive-thru restaurants, service stations and other consumer services with
varied days and hours of operation; as such, the surrounding built environment
is an appropriate setting for the proposed use.
d. The Subject Property is physically suitable for the type and density/intensity of
use being proposed, including access, provision of utilities, compatibility with
adjoining land uses, and the absence of physical constraints:
The Project is located within an existing commercial property along a
commercial corridor with direct access from Diamond Bar Boulevard, one of
the City's three major arterials, expressly designed for the automobile as the
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primary means of transportation. All utilities and infrastructure exist to serve
the Project. Moreover, circulation will be improved by reconfiguration of the
parking lot. A one-way travel lane is proposed instead of the existing two-way
travel. The proposed travel pattern reduces the number of on-site vehicle
conflicts by directing all traffic in the same direction.
e. Granting the conditional use permit will not be detrimental to the public interest,
health, safety, convenience, or welfare, or injurious to persons, property, or
improvements in the vicinity and zoning district in which the property is located:
The Project consists of the reconstruction of an existing commercial building
and renovation of parking lot improvements. The primary land use will
continue to be a fast food restaurant. Rather than posing a detriment to the
public health, safety or welfare, the Project will more likely enhance the
community's visual character and economic viability. The updated fast food
restaurant building with side-by-side (dual) drive-thru service lanes is likely to
draw more customer traffic into the immediate vicinity and benefit neighboring
commercial uses.
f. The Proposed Use has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The proposed side-by-side (dual) drive-thru service is a component of the
overall Project, which is categorically exempt from CEQA as stated under
Recital No. 4 of this Resolution.
3. Comprehensive Sign Program Findings (DBMC Section 22 36 060)
a. The comprehensive sign program satisfies the purpose of this chapter and the
intent of this section:
The Comprehensive Sign Program satisfies the purpose and intent of the
Development Code by integrating the signage with the design of the building
and having specific size, location, and design requirements for exterior on -
premise signage.
b. The signs enhance the overall development, are in harmony with, and are
visually related to other signs included in the comprehensive sign program and
to the structure and/or uses they identify, and to surrounding development:
The proposed Comprehensive Sign Program enhances the overall Project site
by providing size criteria for exterior wall signs that are appropriate to the scale
and setbacks of the buildings, and are placed so that they respect and
harmonize with the architectural elements onto which they will be mounted.
All building -mounted signs will be consistent with the branding of McDonald's
restaurants. Directional signs will help customers navigate the Project site for
efficient circulation.
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c. The comprehensive sign program accommodates future revisions which may
be required due to changes in uses or tenants:
The Comprehensive Sign Program establishes uniform and unifying criteria to
accommodate future tenant or branding changes, while maintaining the
standards of design quality.
The comprehensive sign program complies with the standards of this chapter,
except that flexibility is allowed with regard to sign area, number, location,
and/or height to the extent that the comprehensive sign program will enhance
the overall development and will more fully accomplish the purposes of this
chapter:
The Comprehensive Sign Program complies with the standards of
Development Code Chapter 22.36 and will enhance the overall Project site
through consistency with the City's Design Guidelines for commercial signage,
uniformity and easy identification of the signs, and neighborhood compatibility.
D. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
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. Standard Conditions. The applicant shall comply with the standard development
conditions attached hereto.
3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall record, and provide the City
with a conformed recorded copy of an amended reciprocal parking and access
agreement with the adjacent property owners.
4. The protective railing proposed on top of the retaining wall along the north property
line shall be of decorative design, subject to review and approval by the Community
Development Director.
5. The design and color of the exterior parking lot light poles shall match the parking lot
light poles at "Diamond Bar Ranch."
6. The monument sign proposed to be retained on site shall be refurbished to match the
architecture of the building.
7. The north elevation shall be enhanced to add visual interest to the wall mass where
glazing is currently not proposed. In addition, the window surface area along the north
elevation shall be extended to correspond to the floor plan areas designated for dining
and customer service. The revised north elevation shall be subject to review and
approval of the Community Development Director prior to the issuance of building
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8. A minimum 15 -gallon Chitalpa tree shall be planted in the planter adjacent to the ADA
parking spaces. The Chitalpa tree proposed in the planter adjacent to the bicycle
racks shall also be sized at 15 gallons.
Deliveries of store inventory shall be prohibited between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and
7:00 p.m. on all days that the restaurant is open for business. Six months following
Certificate of Occupancy issuance, City staff shall evaluate loading and delivery
operations for conflicts with vehicle and pedestrian circulation. Should the Community
Development Director and Public Works Director determine that modifications to such
operations are warranted, this matter shall be scheduled for further review by the
Planning Commission to consider recommendations to mitigate such conflicts.
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, Lorraine Fortelka, McDonald's Corporation, One McDonald's Plaza, Oak
Brook, IL 60523, and applicant, Jessica Steiner, Bickel Group Architecture,
3600 Birch Street, Suite 120, Newport Beach, CA 92660.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF AUGUST 2017, BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
By: bo
Raymo Wolfe, Cha' 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 8th day of August, 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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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
USE PERMITS, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL NEW AND
REMODELED STRUCTURES
PROJECT #: Development Review I Conditional Use Permit /
Comprehensive Sian Program No. PL 2016-161
PROPERTY OWNER: Lorraine Fortelka
McDonald's Corporation
One McDonald's Plaza
Oak Brook, IL 60523
APPLICANT: Jessica Steiner
Bickel Group Architecture
3600 Birch Street, Suite 120
Newport Beach, CA 92660
PROJECT LOCATION:
(Hereafter referred to as the "Subiect Property")
1. Development Review:
(a) Demolish the existing 2,489 square -foot McDonald's fast food restaurant building
and reconstruct a new 3,746 square -foot fast food restaurant.
(b) Renovation of the parking lot, including resurfacing and striping, new lighting,
landscaping and accessibility upgrades in compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA).
2. Conditional Use Permit to establish side-by-side (dual) drive-thru service lanes for the
proposed fast food restaurant.
3. Comprehensive Sign Program to establish design criteria for all exterior on -premise
signage.
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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 PL2016-161 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.
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. The conditions contained herein shall run with the Subject Property and shall
be binding upon all future owners, tenants, operators, or successors thereto.
Non-compliance with any condition of approval shall constitute a violation of
the Diamond Bar Municipal Code, and shall be subject to the penalties set
forth therein.
3. This approval shall not be effective for any purpose until the Applicant has
filed, within twenty-one (21) days of approval of this Project, at the City of
Diamond Bar Community Development Department, an affidavit stating that
they are aware of and agree to accept all the conditions of this approval.
4. All designers, architects, engineers, and contractors associated with this
project shall obtain a Diamond Bar Business License as required by law; and
a zoning approval for those businesses located in Diamond Bar.
5. Signed copies of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2017-21 and
Conditions of Approval shall be included on the construction plans (full size).
The sheet(s) are for information
construction/grading activities and are
by a licensed Engineer/Architect.
only to all parties involved in the
not required to be wet sealed/stamped
6. Each condition of approval shall be satisfied prior to the milestone set forth for
that condition (e.g., building permit issuance, certificate of occupancy, etc.). If
compelling circumstances warrant modification to the timing for satisfaction of
a condition, the Applicant may request that the Community Development
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Director approve such a modification. The Community Development Director
reserves the discretion to approve or deny the requested modification, and to
require the posting of surety or other performance guarantee as a condition of
approving such a modification -
The project site shall be maintained and operated in full compliance with the
conditions of approval and all laws, or other applicable regulations.
The property owner/applicant shall remove the public hearing notice board
within three days following this project's approval.
9. The applicant shall ascertain and comply with the requirements of the Los
Angeles County Fire Department pertaining to construction activities, Project
development and Project operations.
10. To verify compliance with these conditions of approval, the applicant shall
request and pass a final inspection performed by the Planning Division prior to
the issuance of any certificate of occupancy. No certificate of occupancy shall
be granted until all improvements required pursuant to the Project conditions
of approval have been properly constructed, inspected, and approved.
B. FEES/DEPOSITS
Applicant shall pay development fees (including but not limited to Planning,
Building and Safety Divisions, and Public Works Department) at the
established rates, prior to issuance of building or grading permit, 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 plan check approval, all deposit accounts for the processing of this
Project approval request shall have no deficits.
C. TIME LIMITS
The approval of the Project 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). The applicant may request in writing a one-
year time extension subject to DBMC Section 22.60.050(c) for Planning
Commission approval.
D. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
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. Construction document
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requirements are detailed further under the Public Works/Engineering and
Building and Safety subsections of these Conditions of Approval.
2. Prior to building 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 construction documents shall be
separately collated and submitted as a standalone construction document
package.
3. Landscape and irrigation plans, and all supporting documentation, shall
comply with the City's Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance in effect at the
time of construction document submittal.
E. LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
The conditions set forth in this subsection shall be incorporated into the construction
documents as applicable, and shall run with the land:
All ground -mounted utility appurtenances, such as transformers, air
conditioning condensers, etc., shall be located out of public view, or
adequately screened through the use of a combination of walls, berms, and/or
landscaping to the satisfaction of the Planning Division, provided they maintain
the required utility company clearances. The use of UV resistant wrap films
on such appurtenances may also be utilized where appropriate and effective
for screening purposes, subject to prior review and approval of the Serving
Utility Provider and Community Development Director. This condition is not
applicable to utility appurtenances behind the existing Building which shall be
considered out of public view.
2. All roof -mounted equipment shall be screened from public view.
3. 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.
4. All landscaping, structures, architectural features and public improvements
damaged during construction shall be repaired or replaced upon project
completion.
F. CONSTRUCTION NOISE CONTROL
Construction shall be limited to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on
weekdays and Saturdays in accordance with the Diamond Bar Municipal
Code. Construction activity within fully enclosed buildings may occur provided
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that such activity is not audible at the Subject Property's parcel boundaries,
subject to approval by the Community Development Director.
During all site excavation and grading, the project contractors shall equip all
construction equipment, fixed or mobile, with properly operating and
maintained mufflers consistent with manufacturers' standards.
The construction contractors shall place all stationary construction equipment
so that emitted noise is directed away from sensitive receptors nearest the
project site.
4. The construction contractors shall locate equipment staging in areas that will
create the greatest distance between construction -related noise sources and
noise -sensitive receptors nearest the project site during all project
construction.
G. 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.
II. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT,
(909) 839-7040, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. GENERAL
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.
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2. The applicant shall comply with Low Impact Development (LID) requirements
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. The LID Plan will be required to comply
with the 2012 MS4 Permit. Plans shall conform to approved LID Plan.
3. 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 7:00 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 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.
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.
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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. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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 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.
D. OFF-SITE STREET IMPROVEMENTS
1. The portion of Gentle Springs Lane owned by the applicant shall, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer, be repaired in accordance with the
recommendation of a Soils/Geotechnical Report prepared by Civil Engineer,
licensed in the State of California.
2. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any land use within the
Subject Property, the Applicant shall either:
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a. Submit plans for review and approval, obtain permits and construct
improvements along the Subject Property's Diamond Bar Boulevard
parkway frontage in conformance with the Diamond Bar Citywide
Streetscape Design Guidelines; or
b. Submit a payment to the City of Diamond Bar in the amount of $120,498.24
to be applied toward future public streetscape improvements along
Diamond bar Boulevard, between Golden Springs Drive and the SR60 on
and off -ramps.
3. Acquire encroachment permit through the Public Works Department for any
off-site work.
E. UTILITIES
1. Easements, satisfactory to the City Engineer and the utility companies, for
public utility and public services purpose shall be offered and shown on the
detailed site plan for dedication to the City or affected utility company.
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.
F. 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
Building and Safety Division.
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.
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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.
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 140.6 & 140.7.
5. 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.
"Separate permit shall be required for all wall and monument signs" and shall
be noted on plans.
An exit analysis shall be provided during plan check, showing occupant load
for each space, exit width, exit signs, etc.
8. Number of plumbing fixtures shall be in compliance with CPC T-422.1.
9. All easements shall be shown on the site plan.
10. All retaining walls shall be separately submitted to the Building & Safety and
Public Works/Engineering Departments for review and approval.
11. A soils report is required per CBC 1803 and all recommendations of the soils
report shall be adhered to.
12. Design for future electric vehicle charging and solar ready roof shall be
provided.
Permit — Items required prior to building permit issuance:
13. 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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14. All food establishments shall obtain Los Angeles County health and
environmental waste permits.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. AQMD notification is required at least 10 days prior to any demolition. Proof
of notification is required at permit issuance.
18. 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.
19. LA County Fire, Health, and Industrial Waste approval is required prior to
permit issuance.
Construction — Conditions required during construction:
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. All equipment staging areas shall be maintained in an orderly manner and
screened behind a minimum 6' high fence.
24. 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.
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25. 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.
26. 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 wwwAiaalert.org.
27. 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.
28. All glazing in hazardous locations shall be labeled as safety glass. The
labeling shall be visible for inspection.
29. 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.
30. Special inspections and structural observation will be required in conformance
with CBC 1704 to 1709.
END
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