HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 2017-28PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. PL2017-77 TO
DEMOLISH AN EXISTING RESIDENCE AND CONSTRUCT A 6,538 SQUARE -
FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A 1,220 SQUARE -FOOT GARAGE AND
1,930 SQUARE FEET OF PATIO/DECK/BALCONY AREA ON A 0.55 GROSS ACRE
(24,130 GROSS SQUARE -FOOT) LOT LOCATED AT 2769 WAGON TRAIN LANE,
DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 (APN 8713-013-008). A TREE PERMIT IS REQUESTED
TO REMOVE ONE BLACK WALNUT TREE AND REPLACE WITH THREE COAST
A. RECITALS
1. The property owner, Yu Chin Chen, and applicant, Stephanie Osorio, on behalf
of Jeannette Architects, have filed an application for Development Review and
Tree Permit No. PL2017-77 to request the following approvals from the Planning
Commission:
(a) Development Review to demolish an existing residence and construct a
6,538 square -foot single-family residence with a 1,220 square -foot garage,
and 1,930 square feet of patio/deck/balcony area; and
(b) Tree Permit to remove one black walnut tree and replace with three coast
live oak trees. .
Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Review and Tree Permit
shall be referred to as the "Proposed Project."
2. The subject property is made up of one parcel totaling 24,130 gross square feet
(0.55 gross 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 62 of Tract No. 30578. The
Assessor's Parcel Number is 8713-013-008.
4. On November 14, 2017, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners
within a 1,000 -foot radius of the Project site. On November 17, 2017, notification
of the public hearing for this project was published in the San Gabriel Valley
Tribune and the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers. Also, public notices
were posted at the project site and the City's three designated community posting
sites.
5. On November 28, 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
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) Sections 22.48 and 22.38, 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 6,538
square -foot single-family residence with a 1,220 square -foot garage and
1,930 square feet of patio/deck/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 a flat roof, large eave overhangs, expansive floor
to ceiling windows, emphasis of rectangular forms, and open floor plan; modern
building colors and materials, including smooth grey stucco, cut coarse stone,
stained wood siding and fascia, dark aluminum window trim, glass and aluminum
garage doors, and dark bronze steel cable balcony railings; 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;
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The proposed single-family house will not interfere with the use and enjoyment
of neighboring existing orfuture developments because the use of the project site
is designed for a single-family home and the surrounding uses are also single-
family homes.
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 proposed house is comparable in mass and scale to existing homes on
similar lots in The Country. The architecture in The Country is eclectic, and
includes a variety of architectural designs. In addition, the house will appear as
a two-story home from the street, but the rear of the building steps down to three
levels. The scale and proportions of the proposed home are well balanced and
appropriate for the site. In sum, the proposed project fits the character of the
neighborhood on which it is proposed.
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 of the home is modern with elements such as a flat roof
with large eave overhangs, expansive floor -to -ceiling windows, emphasis of
rectangular forms, and an open floor plan. Additionally, colors and materials,
including smooth grey stucco, cut coarse stacked stone, stained wood siding and
fascia, dark aluminum window trim, glass and aluminum garage doors, and dark
bronze steel cable balcony railings work in harmony and with each other and the
surrounding elements. Outdoor decks and covered balconies break up the
massing along the rear elevation. The new home will not be intrusive to
neighboring homes and will be aesthetically appealing by integrating a variety of
materials. 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.
Tree Permit Finding (DBMC Section 22.38.110)
1. The tree is a public nuisance by causing damage to improvements (e.g., building
foundations, retaining walls, roadways/driveways, patios, and decks) and
appropriate mitigation measures will be implemented in compliance with DBMC
Section 22.38.140 (Tree protection requirements) below.
The applicant submitted a tree report, prepared by a licensed arborist on
October 26, 2017, which indicates there is one multi -trunk black walnut tree
located near the south side property. The multi -trunk black walnut tree has
diameters at breast height ranging between 7 and 10 inches, and is therefore,
considered a protected tree. The black walnut tree will be impacted with the
proposed grading for the buildable pad at the rear of the property. The applicant
is proposing to replace the tree with three, 24 -inch box coast live oak trees
meeting the minimum required 3:1 ratio for replacement of protected trees. The
planting of three new protected species will provide sufficient replacement of the
natural landscape.
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. 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, Yu Chin Chen, 1381 Stein Strauss St., Fullerton, CA
92833; and applicant, Stephanie Osorio, Jeannette Architects,
209 Temple Ave., Long Beach, CA 90803.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 28TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2017, BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
By:
Raymond Wolfe, Chairman
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 28th day of November, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES:
Commissioners:
NOES:
Commissioners:
ABSENT:
Commissioners:
ABSTAIN:
Commissioners:
Barlas, Farago, Mahlke, VC/Mok, Chair/Wolfe
None
None
None
ATTEST: / (ov_
Greg Gubman, Secretary
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DIr1i1[OVD BARII
COMMUNITY ••DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
USE PERMITS, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL NEW AND
REMODELED STRUCTURES
PROJECT #: Development Review and Tree Permit No. PL 2017-77
SUBJECT: To demolish an existing 2,986 square -foot residence and
area. A Tree Permit is requested to remove one black walnut tree
and replace with three coast live oak trees.
PROPERTY Yu Chin Chen
OWNER: 1381 Stein Strauss St.
Fullerton, CA 92833
APPLICANT: Stephanie Osorio
Jeannette Architects
209 Temple Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90803
LOCATION: 2769 Wagon Train 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 and Tree Permit No. PL2017-77 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:
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(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. 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 and Tree Permit
No. PL2017-77, 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. 2017-28,
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.
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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
the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., and are not allowed at any time
on 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 and Tree Permit No. PL2017-77
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
This approval is to demolish an existing 2,986 square -foot residence
and construct a 6,538 square -foot single-family residence with a 1,220
square -foot garage and 1,930 square feet of patio/deck/balcony area at
2769 Wagon Train 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.
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
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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.
II. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT,
(909) 839-7040, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. GENERAL
1. Applicant shall follow special requirements as required by the City
Engineer for construction in a Restricted Use Area. No portion of the
habitable structure shall be located in the Restricted Use Area. If any
habitable structure, or portion of a habitable structure, is proposed in a
Restricted Use Area then a covenant and Agreement to construct in a
Restricted Use Area shall be recorded and returned to the City prior to
the issuance of any grading or retaining wall permits.
2. 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
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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.
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.
4. Any new construction proposed above an existing easement will require
the approval from the owner of said easement.
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 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
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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
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
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State of California to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Los
Angeles Public Works Department.
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.
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.
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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).
Indoor air quality shall be provided consistent with ASHRAE 62.2 as
required per California Energy Code 150(o).
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.
7. "Separate permits are required for pool, spa, BBQ area,
fountains/water features, auto gates, and retaining walls" and shall be
noted on plans.
8. There shall be design for future electrical vehicle charging including
circuitry in the electrical panel and future conduit.
9. All balconies shall be designed for 60lb/ft live load.
10. All easements shall be shown on the site plan.
11. 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 B105.1.
12. All retaining walls shall be separately submitted to the Building & Safety
and Public Works/Engineering Departments for review and approval.
13. A soils report is required per CBC 1803 and all recommendations of the
soils report shall be adhered to. The soils report shall directly address
structures in the `Restricted Use Area."
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14. 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.
15. Light and ventilation shall comply with CBC 1203 and 1205. This would
include the new den area.
16. Design for future electric vehicle charging and solar ready roof shall be
provided.
17. All glazing shall be designed for high energy efficiency with supporting
energy compliance forms.
Permit — Items required prior to building permit issuance:
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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. A separate permit will be required for the
interior retaining wall that separates out different levels of the lowest
level. This is in order to have pad certification for the structure.
21. AQMD notification is required at least 10 days prior to any demolition.
Proof of notification is required at permit issuance.
22. 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.
Construction — Conditions required during construction:
23. 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.
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. Bodies of water that are greater than 18" in depth shall have the
required barriers to prevent unintentional access per CBC 3904.4.
38. Special inspections and structural observation will be required in
conformance with CBC 1704 to 1709.
39. All plumbing fixtures, including those in existing areas, shall be low -flow
models consistent with California Civil Code Section 1101.1 to 1101.8.
40. All glazing shall be labeled or provide certification for the building
inspector approval to meet energy efficiency requirements.
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