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A RESOLUTION OF TE
DIAMOND BAR CERTIF
REPORT NO. 2004-01
VESTING TENTATIVE
MITIGATION MONITORII
FOR A FIVE LOT RESIDE
SOUTHERLY TERMINU:
SIDE), DIAMOND BAR, C
RECITALS.
1. The property owner/applics
LLC has filed an applicatior
53670), certification of Envi
2003071051) and Mitigatioi
Resolution. Hereinafter in i
Map, Environmental Impacl
referred to as the °Applicata
COUNCIL
NO. 2005- 03
IE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
SCH #2003071051) AND APPROVING
TRACT MAP NO. 53670 AND THE
4G PROGRAM SET FORTH THEREIN
NTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT THE
OF ALAMO HEIGHTS DRIVE (EAST
ALIFORNIA.
nt, Mr. Jerry K. Yeh of Horizon Pacific Diamond Bar,
for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 53670 (VTTM
'onmental Impact Report (EIR) No. 2004-01 (SCH #
i Monitoring Program as described in the title of this
his Resolution, the subject Vesting Tentative Tract
Report and Mitigation Monitoring Program shall be
on."'
2. On November 23, 2004, the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar
conducted and concluded a duly noticed public hearing on the Application. At
that time, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2004-53
recommending City Council approval of the Application
3. On December 16 2004, pu
115 property owners of recc
December 23, 2004, notifi
provided in the San Gabrii
newspapers. Public hearir
the City of Diamond Baran(
December 20, 2004. Add
Section 21092.5, agencies
report were notified in writing
on December 20, 2004.
)lic hearing notices were mailed to approximately
rd within a 1,000 -foot radius of the project site. On
ration of the public hearing for this project was
I Valley Tribune and Inland Valley Dailv Bulletin
1 notices were posted in three public places within
the project site was posted with a display board by
lionally and pursuant to Public Resource Code,
ommenting on the project's Environmental Impact
of,the January 4, 2005 City Council public hearing
4. On January 4, 2005, the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar conducted
and concluded a duly noticed public hearing on the Application.
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B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found,
City of Diamond Bar as follows:
This City Council hereby
Recitals, Part A, of this R
2. The City Council hereby firn
required an Environmental
2003071051) has been prei
Environmental Quality Act
The 45 day public review p
September 6, 2004. Furthe
related documents in refere
3. The City Council hereby
considered the record as a
changes and alterations wh
upon the proposed project
before this City Council that
of an adverse effect on wild I
depends. Based upon subsi
presumption of adverse effei
California Code of Reaulatic
4. Based on the findings and
finds as follows:
rmined and resolved by the City Council of the
cifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the
ution are true and correct.
s that the project identified above in this Resolution
Impact Report (EIR). EIR No. 2004-01 (SCH #
ared according to the requirements of the California
CEQA) and guidelines promulgated thereunder.
eriod for the EIR began July 23, 2004 and ended
more, the City Council has reviewed the EIR and
ice to the Application.
pecifically finds and determines that, having
thole, including the findings set forth below, and
;h have been incorporated into and conditioned
et forth in the application, there is no evidence
ie project proposed herein will have the potential
e resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife
ntial evidence, this City Council hereby rebuts the
is contained in Section 753.5 (d) of Title 14 of the
clusions set forth herein, this City Council hereby
(a) The project relates to vacant land located at terminus of Alamo Heights
Drive (on the east side) within a gated community identified as "The
Country Estates" which consists of large single-family homes. The
project site is directly south of Alamo Heights Drive which would be
extended to provide access to the project site.
(b) The project site has a General Plan land use designation of Rural
Residential (RR) Maximum 1 DU/AC.
(c) The project site is within the Single Family Residence -Minimum Lot Size
20,000 Square Feet (R-1-20,000) Zone.
(d) Generally to the north, south, east and west, the Single Family
Residence -Minimum 40t Size 20,000 square feet (R-1-20,000) zoning
district surrounds the broiect site.
(e) The Application reque t is to certify the Environmental Impact Report; to
subdivide a 7.5 acres ite into five parcels with a minimum lot size of one
acre for the eventual d Dvelopment of five single-family custom homes; to
change the existing zo iing from R-1-20,000 to Rural Residential (RR); to
grade and develop
walnut trees.
Tentative Map Findings
n a hillside area; and to remove and replace oak and
(f) The proposed subdivision including design and improvements is
consistent with the eneral Plan or any applicable specific plan;
The General Plan land use designation for the project site is Rural
Residential (RR). The General Plan describes this designation as a
residential land use category for detached single-family residences with
a maximum density allowed for new subdivisions as one dwelling unit
per acre or less. The proposed map is a five lot subdivision
characterized as ollows:
Lot Number
Lof
Size Acres
Pad Size (Sq. Ft.
Pad Elevation
1
1.7
22,000
990
2
1.2
23,000
990
3
1.0
23,000
990
4
1.0
1 22,000
980
5
1.6
1 20,000
970
The gross density,
(du) per acre. The
landform grading, t
is consistent with
south of the propos
and drainage face
Strategies of the G
with the General P
(g) Site is physically
development;
f proposed VTTM 53670 will be 0.67 dwelling units
)roposed map as designed with the incorporation of
e extension of Alamo Heights Drive in a manner that
existing development and proposed development
!d map, revegetaion of slopes, installation of sewers
'ties is in accordance with the Objectives and
neral Plan. As a result, VTTM 53670 is consistent
itable for the type and proposed density of the
The project site is approximately 7.5 acres. The VTTM 53670 proposes
to subdivide7.5 acres into five lots with a street for the future
development of five single-family custom homes. As referenced above
in Finding (f), the type and proposed density is in compliance with the
General Plan and xisting development within the gated community
identified as "The Country Estates" Additionally, the EIR prepared for
VTTM 53670 reviewed the map's suitability for the project site, access,
circulation, grading, aesthetics, land use, etc. The reviewed concluded
that the proposed map would not have a significant effect on the
environment and/or, with the incorporation of mitigation measures
environmental impacts would be reduced to a level of less than
significant.
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(h) The design of the s bdivision or the proposed improvements are not
likely to cause subst ntial environmental damage or injure fish or wildlife
or their habitat;
The EIR analyzed
substantial environ,
habitat. The EIR c
measures as pre
summarized as fol
cumulative biologic,
than significant.
■ A combina
restoration
■ Native tree l
trees, 26 scr
of 208 trees
■ Biological m
■ Obtain apps
and Game, l
Engineers a
■ Lighting plar
that lighting
open space
The design of the subdivi
serious public health or sa
vhether or not the proposed map would cause
7ental damage or injure fish or wildlife or their
7cluded that with the implementation of mitigation
Cribed in the Mitigation Monitoring Program
ws, it is anticipated that the proposed map and
resources impacts would be reduced to a level less
ion of on-site or off-site preservation and/or
t no less than a 1:1 acreage ratio;
rotection at a 3:1 ratio to replace 71 coast live oak
ib oak and 111 California black walnuts (for a total
to be replaced);
priate permits from California Department of Fish
'. S. Fish and Wildlife Services, U.S. Army Corps of
id State Water Resources Control Board; and
reviewed and approved by the City demonstrating
rom the project will be directed away from natural
or type of improvements is not likely to cause
problems;
The EIR analyzed impact related to the design of the subdivision and
improvements related to th project. Mitigation measures that related to air
quality, geology/soils/gra ling, hazards and hazardous materials,
hydrology/water quality, traffic, and public services have been incorporated into
the proposed map. Mitigati n measures are summarized as follows:
o Manufactured slopes t4
and keyed into approvE
o Standard conditions of
Building Code;
o All grading be performE
geotechnical engineer,
o Recommendations con
geological investigatior
activities;
o Comply with all Los An(
o All property owners be
the responsibility of mE
property as defined in t
o Compliance with Feder
ild be designed at a slope ratio of no steeper 2:1
natural ground;
1proval related to compliance with Uniform
under the observation of a registered
ains in the geotechnical and engineering
is to be implemented during grading/construction
eles County Fire Department code requirements;
)rovided with a disclosure statement that identify
intaining the fuel modification zones within. their
ie approved Fuel Modification Plan;
i1 Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant
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Discharge Eliminatio System (NPDES) program,
o Implementing constr ction-related Best Management Practices (BMP's)
and Standard Urban tormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) criteria; and
a Provide storm drain stem, energy dissipaters and standard conditions.
Furthermore, no active or otentially active faults were found and the project
site is not within an Alquis-Priolo Fault Rupture Hazard Zone. Therefore, with
the incorporation of the mitigation measures, impacts associated with causing
serious public health or sa fely problems would be less than significant.
Q) The design of the subdivis
easements, acquired by
property within the propos
review authority finds the
provided, and that they v
required by the public.
n or the type of improvements will not conflict with
e public at large for access through or use of,
1 subdivision. This finding may not be made if the
alternate easements for access or use will be
I be substantially equivalent to ones previously
The proposed map is to ated within a private gated community. Access
easements within this gate I community are private property. Access the gated
community is from publics eels at Diamond Bar Boulevard and Grand Avenue.
The proposed map will no. affect these public streets.
(k) The discharges sewerage from the proposed subdivision into the community
source system would not result in violation of existing requirements prescribed
by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board;
An EIR prepared for VTI -A
quality. To reduce water G
proposed map is required
Program that include coml
Federal Clean Water Act
System (NPDES) prof
Management Practices (B
Plan (SUSMP) criteria. Wt
system, energy dissipate
measures, potentially sign
levels less than significant.
53670 reviewed the environmental issue of water
ality impacts to a level of less than significant, the
comply mitigation measures within the Mitigation
lance with Regional Water Quality Control Board,
ind the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
im, implementing construction -related Best
IP's) and Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation
i project design features related to the storm drain
s, standard conditions of approval, mitigation
icant water quality impacts would be reduced to
(1) A preliminary soils report or geological hazard report does not indicate adverse
soils or geological conditions and the subdivider has provided sufficient
information to the satisfaction of the City Engineer or Council that the conditions
can be corrected in the plan for the development; or
An EIR prepared for VTT 53670 reviewed the environmental issue of soils
and geological hazard. As referenced in Finding (i), the mitigation measures
prescribed in the Mitigation Monitoring Program will reduce potential geologic
and soil impacts to a level less than significant.
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(m). The proposed subdivision s consistent with all applicable provisions of this
Title, the Development Code, any other applicable provisions of the Municipal
Code, and the Subdivision Map Act.
The proposed subdivision is consistent with the General Plan land use
designation of Rural Residential (RR). It will be graded in compliance with the
City's applicable hillside management standards. The physical size and design
of the proposed subdivision will allow for compliance with the City's
Development Code standards for the RR zoning district. Furthermore, the
proposed map is consistent with Title 21, the City's subdivision ordinance and
the Subdivision Map Act requirements as processed herein.
5. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above, the City Council hereby
certifies the Environmental impact Report and approves VTTM 53670 and the
Mitigation Monitoring Program subject to the following the following conditions:
a. General
(1) The project site shall be developed in substantial conformance with
VTTM 53670, except as conditions herein, and as conditioned in Zone
Change No. 2002-03 Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-17, and Tree
Permit No.2002-12 submitted to and approval by the City Council
collectively attached hereto as Exhibit "A" -the subdivision map, Exhibit
"B" - Mitigation Mon i oring Program dated November 11, 2004, and
Exhibit "C" - Environ ental Impact Report as modified herein.
(2) The site shall be mai tained in a condition, which is free of debris both
during and after the construction, addition, or implementation of the
entitlement granted 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 wasteontractor utilized has obtained permits from the
City of Diamond Bar 4 provide such services.
(3) This grant shall be null and void and of no affect unless Zone Change
Number 2002-03, Hills de Management Conditional Use Permit Number
2002-17 and Tree Per it Number 2002-12 are approved.
(4) This approval shall no be effective for any purpose until the applicant
and owner of the propE rty involved have filed within 15 days of approval
of this map, at the City of Diamond Bar Community and Development
Services Department/Planning Division an Affidavit of Acceptance
stating that they area are of it agreed to accept all the conditions of this
approval. Further, this approval shall not be effective until the applicant
pays all remaining P!a Hing Division fees.
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(5) In accordance wit Government Code Section 66474.9(b) (1), 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 VTTM 53670 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: In accordance with Government Code
Section 66474.9(b) (1), 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 VTTM 53670 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 shat 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; and
(b) Applicant sha! promptly pay any final judgment rendered against
the City desce dents.
The City shall proptly notify the applicant or any claim, action of
proceeding, and sh II cooperate fully in the defense thereof.
(6) The applicant shall comply with the adopted 2001 Uniform Building
Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, and the 2001
National Electric Code and all other applicable construction 'codes,
ordinances and regulations in effect at the time the application was
deemed complete.
(7) Notwithstanding ar y previous subsection of the resolution, the
Department of Fish and Game requires payment of the fee pursuant to
Section 711.4 of th it Fish and Game Code. Said payment shall be
made by the applica it to the city with in five days of this grant's approval.
(8) Prior to final map
lieu of dedication
Chapter 21.32.
(9) Applicant shall pay
Planning, Building ai
and Mitigation Monil
approval, issuance o
as required by the Ci
a Building and Safel
pay all remaining prc
to the map's recorda
roval, the applicant shall pay a fee to the City in -
r parkland pursuant to Subdivision Ordinance
development fees (including but not limited to
d Safety, Public Works and Engineering Divisions
)ring) at the established rates, prior to final map
building or grading permit (whichever comes first),
1. School fee shall be paid prior to the issuance of
Division permit. Additionally, the applicant shall
ated City project review and processing fees prior
on as required by the City.
(10) Pursuant to Subdivision Map Act Section 66463.5, VTTM 53670 is valid
for three years. An extension of time may be requested in writing and
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shall only be consid red if submitted to the city no less than 60 days
prior to approval's expiration date. Final map approval will not be
granted unless the map is in substantial compliance with VTTM 53670
including all conditio is and the applicant has entered into a subdivision
improvement agreement to the satisfaction of the City Attorney.
(11) The project site shalllbe maintained and operated in full compliance with
the conditions of approval and all laws, or other applicable regulations.
b. Planning
(1) The Mitigation Moni
2004-01 (SCH #2(
implemented and c
fees shall be depos
grading permit. All
secured from the ap
of the final map.
ring Program outlined in Environmental Impact No.
3071051) and approved by the City shall be
nplied with rigorously. The mitigation monitoring
,d with the City, 90 days prior to the issuance of a
;osts related to the ongoing monitoring shall be
icant and received by the City prior to the approval
(2) Prior to final map recordation, the applicant shall provide evidence of
annexation into "The Country Estates" Homeowners Association. Each
lot of VTTM 53670 shall be subject to "The Country Estates" Covenant,
the Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's).
(3) Prior to the final mar
with a "Buyer's Aware
The "Buyer's Aware
information pertainirn
corridors, oak and w�
maintenance prograi
mitigation measures
"A" which delineat
information pertainir
necessary, and simil
buyer a copy of the "
their receipt of the :
document their recei;
(4) Applicant, through th
the segregation of gr
Source Reduction RE
waste division policie
recordation, the application shall provide the City
ness Package." for the City's review and approval.
ess Package" shall include, but is not limited to,
to geological issues regarding the property, wildlife
Inut trees, natural vegetation preservation issues,
i for urban pollutant basins, fuel modification, all
/ithin the Mitigation Monitoring Program and Exhibit
�s each lot's building envelope, explanatory
g to restrictions on the use of properties as
rr related matters. The applicant shall give each
Wyer's Awareness Package" and shall document
ame in the escrow instructions of each lot and
t to the City.
"Buyer's Awareness Program" shall encourage,
:n waste for reuse as specified under the City's
ycling Element, and County Sanitation District's
(5) Proposed future custom single-family residential units shall comply with
the City's Developme t Review process.
(6) All single-family resid ntial units shall be required to obtain Development
Review approval. A ditionally, single-family residential dwelling units
shall utilize the following development standards:
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(a) Front yard setback minimum 30 feet from front property line;
(b) Side yard setbacks minimum 10 and 15 feet from the edge of the
buildable pad or side property lines, whichever is applicable;
(c) Distance between single-family residential dwelling units shall be a
minimum of 4D feet;
(d) Rear yard setback minimum 25 feet from the edge of the buildable
pad or rear property line, whichever is applicable; and
(e) Accessory str ctures shall utilize setback distances from the edge
of pad or property line whichever is applicable and be consistent
with the Rural Residential zoning district at the time of permit
issuance.
(7) All ground-mounte utility appurtenances such as transformers, air
conditioning conde sers, 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 lighting fixtures adjacent to interior property lines shall be approved by
the Planning Divisi n as to type, orientation and height.
(9) All terrace drains a d drainage channels shall be constructed in muted
earth tones so as not to impart adverse visual impacts. Terrace drains
shall follow landforrn slope configuration and shall not be placed in an
exposed positions. All down drains shall be hidden in swales diagonally
or curvilinearly across a slope face.
(10) Prior to the issuanc
that involves the r
habitat, the applica
mitigation plan in a
submit the plan to
include offsite pre:
acreage ratio. TI
preservation and pr
ratio of 3:1. It is est
southern California
development, totalir
in accordance with
Department of Fish
all mitigation, this ml
requirements and
Game and the City
s of a grading permit or the initiation of any activity
►moval/disturbance of oak and walnut woodland
it shall develop a detail oak and walnut woodland
;eordance with the EIR"s Mitigation Program and
he City for review and approval. Mitigation shall
ervation and or restoration at no less than 1:1
e native trees protected under the City's tree
)tection standards require a minimum replacement
mated that 71 coast live oak, 26 scrub oak and 111
black walnuts will be removed by a the project's
g to 208 trees.. However, mitigation offsite shall be
the requirements and approval of the California
ind Game. If in -lieu fees are utilized for apart of or
:igation method shall also be in accordance with the
pproval of the California Department of Fish and
4 Diamond Bar.
(11) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit a
revegetation landscape plan and irrigation plan for slopes within the
project site for the City's review and approval. Said slope shall be
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landscaped at the completion of grading activities. All slope planting and
irrigation and reveg tation areas shall be continuously maintained in a
healthy and thriving condition by the developer until each individual unit
is sold and occupied by the buyer. Prior to releasing occupancy for the
units, an inspection shall be conducted by the Planning Division to
determine that the v getation is in satisfactory condition.
(12) Plans shall conform t State and Local Building Code (i.e., 2001 Uniform
Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, and
the 2001 National Electrical Code) requirements.
c. Fire Department
(1) Emergency access hall be provided, maintaining free and clear, a
minimum 26 foot at a I times during construction in accordance with Fire
Department requirements.
(2) Prior to the issuance of any building permits for combustible
construction, evidence shall be submitted to the Fire Department that
temporary water supply for fire protection is available pending
completion of the required fire protection system.
(3) All required fire hydra its shall be installed and tested and accepted prior
to construction. Vel- icular access must be provided and maintained
serviceable throughol it construction.
(4) Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall submit a fuel
modification plan, landscape/irrigation plan prepared by a registered
landscape architect to the Fire Department for review and approval.
(5) Prior to recordation, the final map shall comply with all Fire Department
requirements.
d. Public Works/En ineerin Division
General
(1) Prior to final map approval, written certification that all utility services and
any other service related to the site shall be available to serve the
proposed project and shall be submitted to the City. Such letters shall
be issued by the dist ict, utility and cable television company, within
ninety (90) days prior, o final map approval.
(2) Prior to final map apr
check, a title report/gu
and nature of interesl
open until the final ma
title report/guarantee t
(10) working days prio
roval and when final map is submitted for plan
irantee showing all fee owners, interest holders,
shall be submitted. The account shall remain
is filed with the County Recorder. An updated
nd subdivision guarantee shall be submitted ten
to final map approval.
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(3) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the Applicant shall complete
and record a "Covenant and Agreement to Maintain a Single -Family
Residence" on a form to be provided by the City. The covenant shall be
completed and recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorders Office.
(4) Prior to final map
required as part of
accepted by the Cit
with the City and sl,
all bond amounts sl
City Engineer.
approval, if any public or private improvements
its map have not been completed by applicant and
, applicant shall enter into a subdivision agreement
ill post the appropriate security. Cost Estimates for
all be provided by the applicant and approved by the
(5) Prior to final map ar proval, all site grading, landscaping, irrigation, street,
sewer and storm dr in improvement plans shall be approved by the City
Engineer and sur ty shall be posted and an agreement executed
guaranteeing comp etion of all public and private improvements.
(6) Details and notes
necessarily approve
with requirements o
policies shall be sl
Engineer.
(7) All identified geolc
boundaries which
Engineer shall be i
subject to geologic
right to prohibit the
restricted use arez
hazards within the
eliminated as apps
final map as "Rest
applicant shall ded
buildings or other s
the final map.
shown on the vesting tentative map are not
J. Any details or notes which may be inconsistent
ordinances, general conditions of approval, or City
:cifically approved to the satisfaction of the City
is hazards within the vesting tentative tract map
:annot be eliminated as approved by the City
Jicated on the final map as "Restricted Use Area"
azard. The applicant shall dedicate to the City the
rection of buildings or other structures within such
shown on the final map. All identified geologic
esting tentative tract boundaries which cannot be
ped by the City Engineer shall be indicated on the
-ted Use Area" subject to geologic hazard. The
ate to the City the right to prohibit the erection of
uctures within such restricted use areas shown on
(8) Prior to final map ap )roval and the issuance of grading permit(s), surety
shall be posted and i in agreement executed guaranteeing completion of
all drainage facilities necessary for dewatering all parcels to the
satisfaction of the C ty Engineer.
(9) Easements for disp sal of drainage water onto or over adjacent parcels
shall be delineated nd shown on the final map, as approved by the City
Engineer.
(10) Prior to finalization of any development phase, sufficient street, sewer,
and drainage impr vements shall be completed beyond the phase
boundaries to assuresecondary access, proper outfall for sewers and
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drainage protection to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Phase
boundaries shall correspond to lot lines shown on the final map.
(11) Prior to final map approval, applicant shall submit to the City Engineer
the detail cost a timates for bonding purposes of all public
improvements.
(12)
Prior to any work permed
in the street right-of-way, fees shall be paid
and a construction
ermit shall be obtained from the Public Works
Division in addition t
any other permits required.
(13)
Applicant shall label
nd delineate on the final map any private drives or
fire lanes to the satis
action of the City Engineer.
(14)
Applicant shall submit
recorded document(s) from the Diamond Bar
Country Estates Association
indicating the project will have
proper/adequate righ
-of-entry to the subject site.
(15)
Easements, satisfactory
to the City Engineer and the utility companies,
for public utility and PL
blic services purposes shall be offered and shown
on the final map fordedication
to the City.
(16) After the final map records, applicant shall submit to the Public
Works/Engineering Division, at no cost to the City, a full size
reproducible copy of the recorded map. Final approval of the public
improvements shall not be given until the copy of the recorded map is
received by the Engin ering Division.
(17) Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall provide to the City as built mylars,
stamped by approp late individuals certifying the plan for all
improvements at no cost to the City.
(18) All improvements for he subject tract shall be coordinated with any
existing or proposed aps including TTM 53430 to the south.
(19) Applicant shall contribute funds to a separate engineering trust deposit
against which charges can be made by the City or its representatives for
services rendered. Charges shall be on an hourly basis and shall
include any City administrative costs.
(20) Applicant shall provide digitized information in an Auto CADD format
defined by the City for all related plans, at no cost to the City.
(21) All activities/! mprove m ents proposed for this map shall be wholly
contained within the boundaries of the map. Should any off-site
activities/improvements be required, approval shall be obtained from the
affected property owner and the City as required by the City Engineer.
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e. Grading
(1) Exterior grading an
equipment and mat(
be limited to betwe
through Saturday. C
shall be reduced by
in accordance with
402 and Rule 403. F
Additionally, all car
reduce noise levels.
J construction activities and the transportation of
rials and operation of heavy grading equipment shall
;n the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday
gust generated by grading and construction activities
vatering the soil prior to and during the activities and
South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule
leclaimed water shall be utilized whenever possible.
struction equipment shall be properly muffled to
(2) 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 8foot-high
chain link fence. All access points in the
defense shall be locked
whenever the construction site is not supervised.
(3) Precise grading plar
s for each lot shall be submitted to the Community
and Development S
3rvices Department/Planning Division for approval
prior to issuance of It
uilding permits. (This may be on an incremental or
composite basis).
(4) Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the California
Building Code, City Grading Ordinance, Hillside Management Ordinance
and acceptable grading practices. The maximum grade of driveways
serving building pad areas shall be 15 percent.
(5) At the time of submi tal of the 40 -scale grading plan for plan check, a
detailed soils and geology report shall be submitted to the City Engineer
for approval. Said eport shall be prepared by a qualified engineer
and/or geologist licer sed by the State of California. Priorto the issuance
of a grading permit, the report shall address, but not be limited to the
following:
(a) Stability analyses of daylight shear keys with a 1:1 projection from
daylight to slide plane; a projection plane shall have a safety factor
of 1.5;
(b) All soils and geotechnical constraints (i.e., landslides, shear key
locations, etc.) shall be delineated in detail with respect to
proposed buildi g envelopes. Restricted use areas and structural
setbacks shall be considered and delineated prior to recordation of
the final map;
(c) Soil remediation measures shall be designed for a "worst case"
geologic interpretation subject to verification in the field during
grading;
(d) The extent of any remedial grading into natural areas shall be
clearly defined on the grading plans;
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(e) Areas of pote tial for debris flow shall be defined and proper
remedial mealures implemented as approved by the City
Engineer;
(f) Gross stability
of all fill slopes shall be analyzed as part of
geotechnical report,
including remedial fill that replaces natural
slope;
(g) Stability of all proposed
slopes shall be confirmed by analysis as
approved by the
City Engineer;
(h) All geologic data
including landslides and exploratory excavations
must be shown
on a consolidated geotechnical map using the 40 -
scale final gradi
g plan as a base; and
(i) All geotechnical
and soils related findings and recommendations
shall be reviewed
and approved by the City Engineer prior to
issuance of any
grading permits and recordation of the final map.
(6) Prior to issuance of
grading permits, storm drain improvement plans
shall be approved by
he City Engineer and County and surety shall be
posted and an agreement
executed guaranteeing completion of all
drainage facilities tot
ie satisfaction of the City Engineer.
(7) Final grading plans
recommendations of
reports. All remedip
incorporated into the
and stamped by a
Geotechnical Engin(
approved by the City
(8) A Standard Urban Sto
to City Ordinance is re
approved by the City 1
(9) All slopes shall be se
cover, shrubs, and tre
or some other alternat
to the satisfaction of th
shall be installed.
(10) An erosion control pla
control plans shall t
requirements.
(11) No grading or any st
final map approval
pertinent improvem,
prior to final map ap
hall be designed in compliance with the
he final detailed soils and engineering geology
earthwork specified in the final report shall be
,ading plans. Final grading plans shall be signed
:alifornia registered Civil Engineer, registered
r and registered Engineering Geologist and
ngineer.
nwater Management Plan (SUSMP) conforming
uired to be incorporated into the grading plan and
nuineer.
fed with native grasses or planted with ground
for erosion control upon completion of grading
e method of erosion control shall be completed
City Engineer and a permanent irrigation system
shall be approved by the City Engineer. Erosion
made in accordance to the City's NPDES
ig or any construction shall be performed prior to
the City Council and map recordation. All
plans shall be approved by the City Engineer
ral by the City Council.
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(13) Prior to final map approval, the applicant shall submit plans that
delineate adjustments to the grades of Lots 4 and 5. The grade
adjustment shall match the elevation of the adjacent development
Tentative Tract Me p No. 53430 which is located to the south of VTTM
53670. Said gra a adjustments shall be subject to the review and
approval of the City Engineer.
f. Drainage
(1) All drainage improvements necessary for dewatering and protecting the
subdivided propert es shall be installed prior to issuance of building
permits, for construction upon any parcel that may be subject to
drainage flows ent ring, leaving, or within a parcel relative to which a
building permit is requested.
(2) Prior to placement of any dredged or fill material into any U.S.G.S. blue
line stream bed, a A04 permit shall be obtained from the Army Corps of
Engineers and an agreement with the California Department of Fish and
Game shall be obtained and submitted to the City Engineer.
(3) Storm drainage fad lities shall be constructed within the street right-of-
way or in easements satisfactory to the City Engineer and the Los
Angeles County Flood Control Districts. All storm drain facilities plans
shall be plan checked by the County of Los Angeles and all fees
required shall be paid by the applicant.
(4) A final drainage stu
sheet format shall 1
and Los Angeles P
drainage facilities s
City Engineer and it
Private (and future;
and shown on the f
ly and final drainage/storm drain plan in a 24" x 36"
e submitted to and approved by the City Engineer
blic Works Department prior to grading permit. All
gall be designed and constructed as required by the
accordance with County of Los Angeles Standards.
easements for storm drain purposes shall be offered
ial map for dedication to the City.
(5) 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.
(6) Applicant shall cons ruct grading and drainage facilities on VTTM 53670
with a dry pipe for future storm drain extension from the outlet manhole
shown south to tie southerly end of Street A curb return to
accommodate future extension.
g. Street
(1) Prior to final map approval, street names shall be submitted for' City .
review and approvalll. Street names shall not duplicate existing streets
within the City of Di mond Bar's postal service zip code areas.
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(2) House numbering plans shall be submitted to and approved by the City
Engineer prior to issuance of building permits.
(3) Prior to final map
delineating the impr+
the City's review ani
occur along the proji
southern boundary
extension shall alig
53430. The improve
completed prior to fii
recordation, the applicant shall submit plans
cement and extension of Alamo Heights Drive for
approval. The improvement and extension shall
.t site that fronts Alamo Heights Drive to the most
if the proposed map. The improvement and
with and be compatible with proposed VTTM
lent and extension of Alamo Heights Drive shall be
d inspection of grading activities.
(4) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall provide
written permission to the satisfaction of the City from any property
owners which will be affected by offsite grading.
(5) Lowering the grade c
the road with propos
to reconstruct the di
Tract 30578) to m
Therefore, the apl
reconstruction for Ci
driveway to the sal
reconstruction shall
Heights Drive improv
Alamo Heights Drive is necessary in order to align
d VTTM 53430. As a result, it shall be necessary
reway of 2510 Alamo Heights Drive (Lot 116 of
tch the new grade of Alamo Heights Drive.
icant shall submit plans for the driveway
1 review and approval and shall reconstruct the
3faction of the City Engineer. The driveway
ie completed prior to the completion of Alamo
ments.
(6) Street improvement plans in a 24" x 36" sheet format, prepared by a
registered Civil Engin er, shall be submitted to and approved by the City
Engineer. Streets sh ll not exceed a maximum slope of 12 percent.
(7) New street centerline
or more streets, inte
streets with tract bou
curves or the points
showing the ties be
reference points for
approval in accorda
Certificate of OccuDa
(8) The design and
City and County
monuments shall be set at the intersections of two
;ections of two or more streets, intersections of
daries and to mark the beginning and ending of
intersection of tangents thereof. Survey notes
veen all monuments set and four (4) durable
ach shall be submitted to the City Engineer for
ce with City Standards, prior to issuance of
n of private street improvements shall be to
and designed to a design speed of 35 mph.
(9) Prior to building occupancy, applicant shall construct base and pavement
for all streets in accor ance with soils report prepared by a California
registered soils enginger and approved by the City Engineer or as
otherwise directed by i he City Engineer.
(10) The extension of Alamo Heights partial road extension south of Street
"A" shall be constructs as a partial width roadway with paving up to 24
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feet in width and with proper termini facilities per County standards. Said
paving shall be at c rades that can accommodate utility extensions as
necessary for future development to the south as required by the City
Engineer.
(11) Alamo Heights Dri a (north of Street "A" shall be designed and
constructed at full width north of the Tract Boundary to the requirements
of the City Enginee .
h. Utilities
(1) Prior to final map approval, proval, a water system with appurtenant facilities to
serve all lots/parcels, in the land division designed to the Walnut Valley
Water District (WVWD) specifications shall be provided and approved by
the City Engineer. The system shall include fire hydrants of the type and
location as determined by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
The water mains shall be sized to accommodate the total domestic and
fire flows to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, WVWD and Fire
Department.
(2) Prior to final map ap roval, the applicant shall construct or enter into an
improvement agreement with the City guaranteeing construction of the
necessary improvements to the existing water system according to
Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) specifications to accommodate
the total domestic and fire flows as may be required by the City
Engineer, WVWD a d Fire Department.
(3) Prior to recordatior of final map, applicant shall provide separate
underground utility services to each parcel per Section 21.24.400 of Title
21 of the City Code, including water, gas, electric power, telephone and
cable TV, in accordance with the respective utility company standards.
Easements required by the utility companies shall be approved by the
City Engineer.
(4) Applicant shall relocate and underground any existing on-site utilities to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the respective utility owner.
(5) Prior to submittal oft a final map, written certification from Walnut Valley
Water District, Verizon, SCE, SCG and Century Communications stating
that adequate facilities are or will be available to serve the proposed
project shall be submitted to the City.
(6) Underground utilities) shall not be constructed within the drip line of any
mature tree except as approved by a registered arborist.
i. Sewers
(1) Prior to final map approval, applicant shall submit a sanitary sewer area
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study to the City and 3ounty Engineer to verify that capacity is available
in the sewerage syst m to be used as the outfall for the sewers in this
land division. If the ;ystem is found to be of insufficient capacity, the
problem shall be resolved to the satisfaction of the County Engineer.
(2) Each dwelling unit
shall not cross any
the tract shall be cc
system shall be of
Engineer, County 1.1
Works Division and
prior to approval of
(3) Applicant shall obtai
Sanitation District pri
the tentative map
Consolidated Sewer I
all sewer main and
offered for dedicatior
call be served by a separate sewer lateral which
Ther lot lines. The sanitary sewer system serving
nected to the City or District sewer system. Said
he size, grade and depth approved by the City
nitation District and Los Angeles County Public
irety shall be provided and an agreement executed
e final map.
connection permit(s) from the City and County
r to issuance of building permits. The area within
oundaries shall be annexed into the County
laintenance District and appropriate easements for
-unk lines shall be shown on the final map and
on the final map.
(4) Applicant, at applicant's sole cost and expense, shall construct the sewer
system in accordance with the City, Los Angeles County Public Works
Division and County Sanitation District Standards prior to occupancy.
The City Council shall:
(a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
(b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution, by certified mail, to:
Mr. Jerry K. Yeh, Hori on Pacific Diamond Bar, LLC, 2707 S. Diamond
Bar Boulevard, Diam nd Bar, CA 91765.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 4TH DAY OF JANUARY 2005, BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
BY: �V.'
Wen P. Chang, Mayor
M
2005, 03
I, Linda C. Lowry, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was passed, approved and ad pted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Diamond Bar held on the 4th day of January, 2005 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: L e.rera. 'Zi begs. KPT/0 I Coaac> _ 211/Chi:,
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Noi e
ABSTAIN: Council Members: -, for e
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Linda C. Lowryy, Ci Jerk,
City of Diamond Bar