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RESOL
A RESOLUTION OF T
OF DIAMOND BAR Al
CONDITIONAL USE PERI
2002-12 FOR VESTING I
FIVE LOT RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT OF FIVE
THE REMOVAUREPLACI
THE PROJECT SITE I
TERMINUS OF ALAMO HI
BAR, CALIFORNIA.
RECITALS.
The property ownerlappl
LLC has filed an applica,
Permit No. 2002-12 rel
described in the title of
subject Conditional Use
"Application."
COUNCIL
N NO.2005-_A
IE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
PROVING HILLSIDE MANAGEMENT
IT NO. 2002-17 AND TREE PERMIT NO.
:NTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 53670, A
SUBDIVISION FOR THE EVENTUAL
INGLE-FAMILY CUSTOM HOMES AND
MENT OF OAK AND WALNUT TREES.
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHERLY
IGHTS DRIVE (EAST SIDS), DIAMOND
t, Mr. Jerry K. Yeh of Horizon Pacific Diamond Bar,
for Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-17 and Tree
I to Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 53670 as
Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the
rmit and Tree Permit shall be referred to as the
2. On November 23, 2004, the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar
conducted and concluded 0 duly noticed public hearing on the Application.
3. On December 16 2004, PL
115 property owners of rec
December 23, 2004, notil
provided in the San Gabri
newspapers. Public hearii
the City of Diamond Bar an
December 20, 2004. Ad(
Section 21092.5, agencies
report were notified in writir
on December 20, 2004.
4. On January 4, 2005, the
and concluded a duly notl
blic hearing notices were mailed to approximately
)rd within a 1,000 -foot radius of the project site. On
kation of the public hearing for this project was
91 Valley Tribune and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
ig notices were posted in three public places within
J the project site was posted with a display board by
Itionally and pursuant to Public Resource Code,
commenting on the project's Environmental Impact
g of the January 4, 2005 City Council public hearing
Council of the City of Diamond Bar conducted
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 s
Recitals, Part A, of this Re:
2. The City Council hereby find;
required and Environmental
2003071051) has been prep,
Environmental Quality Act (C
the EIR the 45 day public
September 6, 2004. Further
related documents in referer
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 subst
presumption of adverse elle,
California Code of Regulatic
4. Based on the findings and
finds as follows:
rmined and resolved by the City Council of the
ally finds that all of the facts set forth in the
n are true and correct.
that the project identified above in this Resolution
Impact Report (EIR). EIR No. 2004-01 (SCH #
red according to the requirements of the California
=QA) and guidelines promulgated thereunder. For
eview period began July 23, 2004 and ended
lore, the City Council has reviewed the EIR and
-e to the Application.
)ecifically finds and determines that, having
hole including the findings set forth below, and
h have been incorporated into and conditioned
A forth in the application, there is no evidence
e project proposed herein will have the potential
resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife
itial evidence, this City Council hereby rebuts the
s contained in Section 753.5 (d) of Title 14 of the
lusions set forth herein, this City Council hereby
(a) The project relates to acant 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 withn the Single Family Residence -Minimum Lot Size
20,000 Square Feet (8-1 -20,000) Zone.
(d) Generally to the north, south, east and west, the Single Family
Residence -Minimum of Size 20,000 square feet (R-1-20,000) zoning
district surrounds the project site.
(e) The Application reque t is to certify -the Environmental Impact Report; to
subdivide a 7.5 acres site into five parcels with a minimum lot size of one
acre for the eventual d velopment of five single-family custom homes; to
change the existing zo iing from R-1-20,000 to Rural Residential (RR); to
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grade and develop irk a hillside area; and to remove and replace oak and
walnut trees.
Conditional Use Permit/Hillside Management
The City Council shall evaluated a Conditional Use Permit for hillside development
based on the following objectives and required findings
(f) The preservation of natural topographic features and appearances by
means of landform grading so as to blend man-made or manufactured
slopes into the natural topography;
The proposed map 's a five lot residential subdivision for the eventual
development of five single-family custom homes. The map approval
includes grading the project site in a manner that will create five
developable pads, Street "A" within the map boundaries and the
extension of Alamo Height Drive. The proposed project will result in
changes in the existing topography of the project site. Grading will
create manufacture slopes ata 2:1(horizontal to vertical) ratio utilizing a
landform grading technique. As a result, manufactured slope will have
characteristics rese tiling slopes created by nature. Round -off cut
edges will be utilized to conform to the natural grade. Proper
transitioning to natural slopes will be achieved through the use of
irregularcurvilinear Napes that will blend into the adjoining topography.
Revegetaion of the manufactured slope will be applied in patterns which
occur in nature. Down slope drainage devices will be designed to follow
the natural lines of the landform graded manufactured slopes, or tucked
away in special sw le and berm combinations in order to conceal the
drains from view. Therefore, the proposed project will provide the
appearance of natural topographic features by means of landform
grading so as to blend man-made or manufactured slopes into the
natural topography.
(g) The preservation �f natural features and appearances through
restrictions on successive padding and terracing of building sites;
The proposed map 's not the type of project that would tend to utilize
successive padding and terracing of building sites. The project is
located within a ga ed community that has a General Plan land use
designation of Rurai Residential which prescribes minimum lot sizes at
one acre acid with a aximum of one dwelling unit per acre. The zoning
designation as prescribe in Zone Change 2002-03 for this project also
requires minimum lot sizes of one acre with a maximum of one dwelling
unit per acre. As such, the proposed map is in compliance with the
General Plan and will be able to accommodate the applicable
development standards of the RR zoning district as well as development
standards set forth in the conditions of approval.
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(h) The retention of major natural topographic features, drainage courses,
steep slopes, waters ed areas, vernal pools, view corridors, and scenic
vistas;
EIR No. 2004-01 (6 CH #2003071051) has been prepared for the
proposed project anc I has analyzed visual impacts, scenic resources,
drainage courses, w tershed areas, steep slopes and vernal pools.
Although the projectsite is currently undeveloped vacant land, it does
not contain any u ique aesthetic features or scenic resources.
Topographic features and slopes have been addressed above in Finding
(f) and with mitigation measures from the Mitigation Monitoring Program
that will be incorporated into the proposed project, it is anticipated that
the environmental impacts related to topographic features and slopes will
be mitigated to a leve of less than significant.
Pursuant to the EIR, the proposed project site lies within the "Los
Angeles -San Gabriel Hydrology Unit and is in the San Gabriel River
watershed boundaries. The watershed originates in the San Gabriel
Mountains and eventually water discharges into the Pacific Ocean. For
the project site, a dri inage plan was prepared. The project site, as
undeveloped land, des not contain any existing drainage facilities.
Storm water current! f drains into an un -named tributary of Tonner
Canyon Creek. Off- ite areas and manufactured slopes within the
footprint of the proje t site would be routed via brow ditches to the
southern project boundary. After construction of the project, storm water
runoff from the site would continue to drain into Tonner Canyon Creek.
Therefore, the existing drainage pattern would not be substantially
altered. Additionally vernal pools are not related to the proposed
project.
According to the EIR, rominent visual characteristics of the project site
are the natural landscape features, including the undeveloped hillside
and the natural vegetation within the project boundaries. There are no
exceptional or unique aesthetic features or scenic vistas present within
the project boundarie . Only existing homes adjacent to the project site
or on adjacent ridge Ines have views of the project site. With the
incorporation of mitig tion measure such as: using landform grading
techniques in order o minimize the visual impacts to the natural
topography and main ain the look of natural slopes to the maximum
extent, revegetation f manufacture slopes on the project site with
natural and drought to erant plant material, • and the planting of vegetation
associated with the uture new homes will contribute to the visual
continuity of the prof ct site with the surrounding environment. As a
result, aesthetic and v ual impacts associated with the proposed project
will be less than sioni cant.
(o) The preservation and enhancement of prominent landmark features,
significant ridgeline, natural rock outcropping, protected trees and
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woodlands (Chapte 22.28, Tree Preservation and Protection), and other
areas of special natural beauty;
The preservation and enhancement of prominent landmark features and
significant ridgeline is addressed in the above referenced Findings (f)
and (h). According to the E1R, natural rock outcroppings do not exist at
the project site.
According to the El prepared for the project site, focused surveys were
prepared for native trees and special status plants/vegetation. The
potential significance of environmental impacts on biological resources
has been assessed The proposed project would impact 2.96 acres of
oak woodland, 2.28 cres of walnut woodland 71 coast live oak trees, 26
scrub oak and 111 southern California black walnut trees. However,
with the incorporation of mitigation measures as follows and prescribed
in the Mitigation Program, the cumulative impacts would be reduced to
level of less than significant. The mitigation measures are as follows:
• The site for mitgation will be determined in coordination with the
project applicant, the City and resource agencies;
• A combination of on-site or off-site preservation and/or restoration at
no less than a 1:1 acreage ratio;
• Native tree pro ection at a 3:1 ratio to replace 71 coast live oak
trees, 26 scrub :?ak and 111 California black walnuts (for a total of
208 trees to be eplaced);
• Develop a planting schedule which requires planting to occur in late
fall early winter etween October 30, to January 30;
• Biological monit ring ;
• Obtain appropriate permits from California Department of Fish and
Game,
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and
State Water Resources Control Board; and
• Lighting plan reviewed and approved by the City demonstrating that
lighting from the project will be directed away from natural open
space areas.
(p) The utilization of varying setbacks, building heights, foundation design
and compatible buil ing forms, materials, and colors which serve to
blend buildings in#o he terrain;
The proposed map ill cause the eventual development of five custom
single-family home,,:. The homes will be required to comply with
development stan& rds set forth by conditions of approval within this
resolution that relate to setbacks, building height and the location of
accessory structure . Additionally, future homes will be required to
obtain approval through the City's Development Review process. Colors
and material will beirequired to be compatible with other homes in the
surrounding area. Furthermore, the City's Design Guidelines will also
apply to the development of future homes. Foundation design will be
required to comply with the California Uniform Building Code.
(q) The utilization of clu ered sites and buildings on more gently sloping
terrain so as to reduce grading alterations on steeper slopes;
As referenced above
n Finding (g), the proposed map is not the type of
project that would ter
d to utilize clustering of sites and building due to
the General Plan lad
use designation and proposed zoning district
which is compliance with
the General Plan. The project is located within
a gated community t
at has a General Plan land use designation of
Rural Residential whi
h prescribes minimum lot sizes at one acre and
with a maximum of or
e dwelling unit per acre. The zoning designation
as prescribe in Zone
Change 2002-03 for this project also requires
minimum lot sizes of c
ne acre with a maximum of one dwelling unit per
acre. As such, the pro
oosed map is in compliance with the General Plan
and will be able to accommodate
the applicable development standards
of the RR zoning dist
'ct as well as development standards set forth in
the conditions of app
val. Furthermore Finding (f) referenced above,
discusses grading alt
rations on slopes.
{r) The utilization of build ng designs, locations, and arrangements, which
serve to avoid a continuous intrusive Skyline effect and which afford a
few privacy and prote tion;
At this time, the con truction of residential units is not part of the
application request. T e future development will be required to obtain
approval through theCity's Development Review process and comply
with the City's Design Guidelines and comply with development
standards set forth in this resolution. This process analyzes building
designs, locations, an arrangements, privacy and protection.
(s) The preservation and introduction of plant materials are to protect slopes
from soil erosion and slippage and minimize the visual effect of grading
and construction and hillside area; and
Grading will create m�
ratio utilizing a landfor
slopes will have chart
Round -off cut edges i
Proper transitioning to
irregular curvilinear shy
Revegetaion of the ma
occur in nature, there
revegetation will be ac
minimal cultivation an
slope stability and min,
ufactured slopes at a 2: 1 (horizontal to vertical)
grading technique. As a result, manufactured
reristics resembling slopes created by nature.
iI be utilized to conform to the natural grade.
itural slopes will be achieved through the use of
es that will blend into the adjoining topography.
rfactured slope will be applied in patterns which
minimizing the visual effect of grading. The
►mplished with suitable plant material requiring
irrigation in order to thrive, thereby fostering
izing the potential for erosion.
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(t)
Tree Permit
(u)
The utilization of street designs and improvements which serve to
minimize grading alterations and harmonize with the natural contours
and character of the hillside;
The proposed proje t is located at the terminus of Alamo Heights Drive.
The project proposes one street, identified as Street "A", that will take
access off of Alamo Heights Drive. However, the applicant will be
required to improve and extend Alamo Heights Drive along the project
site to the most outhern boundary of the proposed map. The
improvement and extension shall align with and be compatible with
existing development and proposed VTTM 53430. It will be required that
the grade of Alamo Heights Drive be lowered in order to align the road
with proposed VTTW 53430. All improvements and the extension of
Alamo Heights Driv will be constructed to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
Preservation of the tree is not feasible and would compromise the
property owner's reasonable use and enjoyment of property or
surrounding land and appropriate mitigation measures will be
implemented in compliance with Section 22.38.130 (Tree
Replace ment/Relocation Standards
According to the EIR prepared for the project site, focused surveys were
prepared for native trees and special status plants/vegetation. The
potential significance of environmental impacts on biological resources
has been assessed. The proposed project would impact 2.96 acres of
oak woodland, 2.28 cres of walnut woodland 71 coast live oak trees, 26
scrub oak and 111 southern California black walnut trees. Preservation
of the said specified vegetation impedes the grading of the project site
and the development of buildable pads, thereby compromising the
applicant's ability to reasonably develop the subject site. However, with
the incorporation of mitigation measures as prescribed in the Mitigation
Program incorporated into the EIR, the impacts would be reduced to
level of less than significant. The mitigation measures are as follows:
• The site for mit! ation will be determined in coordination with the
project applicant,the City and resource agencies;
• A combination o on-site or off-site preservation and/or restoration at
no less than a 1.1 acreage ratio;
• Native tree pro t ction at a 3:1 ratio to replace 71 coast live oak
trees, 26 scrub c ak and 111 California black walnuts (for a total of
208 trees to be placed);
• Develop a plantir ig schedule which requires planting to occur in late
fall early winter between October 30, to January 30;
• Biological monit ring ;
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Obtain appropria
Game,
U.S. Fish and Wi
State Water Resp
5. Based on the findings and cc
approves Hillside Managem+
Permit No. 2002-12 for VT
conditions:
a. General
(1) The project site shal
VTTM 53670, except
Change No. 2002-03
Permit No.2002-12 s
collectively attached r
"B" - Mitigation Monil
Exhibit "C" - Environrr
(2) The site shall be mai
during and after the
entitlement granted h
whether during or sul
property owner, appli
has been authorized I
disposal of solid was
industrial areas withii
insure that the waste
City of Diamond Bar
permits from California Department of Fish and
ilife Services, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and
urces Control Board; and
iclusions set forth above, the City Council hereby
rnt Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-17 and Tree
M 53670 subject to the following the following
be developed in substantial conformance with
as conditions herein, and as conditioned in Zone
Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-17, and Tree
ubmitted to and approved by the City Council
iereto as Exhibit "A" -the subdivision map, Exhibit
oring Program dated November 11, 2004, and
ental Impact Report as modified herein.
:ained in a condition, which is free of debris both
:onstruction, addition, or implementation of the
rein. The removal of all trash, debris, and refuse,
;equent to construction shall be done only by the
ant or by a duly permitted waste contractor, who
the City to provide collection, transportation, and
from residential, commercial, construction, and
the City. It shall be the applicant's obligation to
:ontractor utilized has obtained permits from the
provide such services.
(3) This grant shall be null and void. and of no affect unless the
Environmental Impact Report No. 2004-01 (SCH #2003071051) is
certified and TentatiVE Tract Map No. 53670, the Mitigation Monitoring
Program and Zone Cl'ange Number 2002-03 are approved.
(4) This approval shall no
and owner of the prop(
of this map, at the Citi
Services Department/
stating that they are ave
approval. Further, this
pays all remaining Plai
(5) In accordance with G
applicant shall defend,
officers, agents and err
attack, set-aside, void
be effective for any purpose until the applicant
rty involved have filed within 15 days of approval
of Diamond Bar Community and Development
Planning Division an Affidavit of Acceptance
are of it agreed to accept all the conditions of this
approval shall not be effective until the applicant
ening Division fees.
government Code Section 66474.9(b) (1), the
indemnify,. and hold harmless the City, and its
iployees, from any claim, action, or proceeding to
or annul, the approval of VTTM 53670 brought
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within the time perio provided by Government Code Section 66499.37.
In the event the city i ind/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, nd its officers, agents and employees, from any
claim., action, or pr ceeding 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 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; and
(b) Applicant shall promptly pay any final judgment rendered against
the City descendents.
The City shall pr
proceeding, and s
(6) The applicant shall
Code, Uniform Mecl
National Electric C
ordinances and rec
deemed complete. y
ptly notify the applicant or any claim, action of
I cooperate fully in the defense thereof.
comply with the adopted 2001 Uniform Building
anical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, and the 2001
de and all other applicable construction codes,
ilations in effect at the time the application was
(7) Notwithstanding any previous subsection of the resolution, the
Department of Fish and Game requires payment of the fee pursuant to
Section 711.4 of that Fish and Game Code. Said payment shall be
made by the applicar t to the city with in five days of this grant's approval.
(8) Prior to final map ap roval, the applicant shall pay a fee to the City in -
lieu of dedication f r parkland pursuant to Subdivision Ordinance
Chapter 21.32.
(8) Applicant shall pay
Planning, Building aj
and Mitigation Moni-
approval, issuance o
as required by the Ci
a Building and Safei
pay all remaining prc
to the map's recorda
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),
V. 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 Subdivisi Dn Map Act Section 66463.5, VTTM 53670 is valid
for three years. An cxtension of time may be requested in writing and
shall only be considered if submitted to the city no less than 60 days
prior to approval's expiration date. Final map approval will not be
granted unless them p is in substantial compliance with VTTM 53670
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including all cond
improvement agr,
(11) The project site shall
the conditions of aDr
b. Planning
(1) The Mitigation Monitc
2004-01 (SCH #201
implemented and co
fees shall be deposit
grading permit. All
secured from the app
of the final map.
and the applicant has entered into a subdivision
it to the satisfaction of the City Attorney.
maintained and operated in full compliance with
ral and all laws, or other applicable regulations.
ring Program outlined in Environmental Impact No.
3071051) and approved by the City shall be
nplied with rigorously. The mitigation monitoring
id 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 map
with a "Buyer's Aware
The "Buyer's Awaren
information pertaining
corridors, oak and wal
maintenance prograrr
mitigation measures %
"A" which delineate
information pertainin(
necessary, and simila
buyer a copy of the "B
their receipt of the s<
document their receiD-
ecordation, the application shall provide the City
ess Package." for the City's review and approval.
!ss Package" shall include, but is not limited to,
o geological issues regarding the property, wildlife
iut trees, natural vegetation preservation issues,
for urban pollutant basins, fuel modification, all
thin the Mitigation Monitoring Program and Exhibit
each lot's building envelope, explanatory
to restrictions on the use of properties as
related matters. The applicant shall give each
iyer's Awareness Package" and shall .document
me in the escrow instructions of each lot and
to the City.
(4) Applicant, through the "Buyer's Awareness Program" shall encourage,
the segregation of green waste for reuse as specified under the City's
Source Reduction Recycling Element, and County Sanitation District's
waste division policies
(5) Proposed future custom single-family residential units shall comply with
the City's Development Review process.
(6) All single-family residential units shall be required to obtain Development
Review approval. Additionally, single-family residential dwelling units
shall utilize the following development standards:
(a) Front yard setba k minimum 30 feet from front property line;
(b) Side yard setbacks minimum 10 and 15 feet from the edge of the
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buildable pad r side property lines, whichever is applicable;
(c) Distance between single-family residential dwelling units shall be a
minimum of 4C 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 structures shall utilize setback distances from the edge
of pad or prop rty line whichever is applicable and be consistent
with the RuralResidential zoning district at the.time of permit
issuance.
(7) All ground-mountec utility appurtenances such as transformers, air
conditioning condensers, etc. shall be located out of public view and
adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete or
masonry walls, berms, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the
Planning Division.
(8) All lighting fixtures adjacent
to interior property lines shall be approved by
the Planning Division
as to type, orientation and height.
(9) All terrace drains and
drainage channels shall be constructed in muted
earth tones so as n
t to impart adverse visual impacts. Terrace drains
shall follow landforrr
slope configuration and shall not be placed in an
exposed positions.
II down drains shall be hidden in swales diagonally
or curvillnearly acro
s a slope face.
(10) Prior to the issuance
that involves the ri
habitat, the applicai
mitigation plan in a
submit the plan to
include offsite prey
acreage ratio. TI -
preservation and pry
ratio of 3:1. It is esti
southern California
development, totalir
in accordance with
Department of Fish;
all mitigation, this mi
requirements and a
Game and the City
(11) Prior to the issuan(
revegetation lands(
project site for the
landscaped at the c
irrigation and reveg
healthy and thriving
of a grading permit or the initiation of any activity
moval/disturbance of oak and walnut woodland
t shall develop a detail oak and walnut woodland
:cordance with the EIR's Mitigation Program and
he City for review and approval. Mitigation shall
3rvation and or restoration at no less than 1:1
a native trees protected under the City's tree
lection standards require a minimum replacement
nated that 71 coast live oak, 26 scrub oak and 111
black walnuts will be removed by a the project's
3 to 208 trees.. However, mitigation offsite shall be
the requirements and approval of the California
[nd Game. If in -lieu fees are utilized for apart of or
igation method shall also be in accordance with the
)proval of the California Department of Fish and
f Diamond Bar.
of any City permits, the applicant shall submit a
)e plan and irrigation plan for slopes within the
ity's review and approval. Said slope shall be
ipletion of grading activities. All slope planting and
rtion areas shall be continuously maintained in a
indition by the developer until each individual unit
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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 vegetation is in satisfactory condition.
(12) Plans shall conform to State and Local Building Code (i.e., 2001 Uniform
Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, and
the 2001 National EI ctrical Code) requirements.
c. Fire Department
(1) Emergency access hall be provided, maintaining free and clear, a
minimum 26 foot at al 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 s pply for fire protection is available pending
completion of the required fire protection system.
(3) All required fire hydra is shall be installed and tested and accepted prior
to construction. Ve icular access must be provided and maintained
serviceable throupho t 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, t ie final map shall comply with all Fire Department
requirements.
d. Public Wo
General
(1) Prior to final map app val, 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 district, utility and cable television company, within
ninety (90) days prior to final map approval.
(2) Prior to final map aF
check, a title report/g
and nature of intere;
open until the final m
title report/guarantee
(10) working days pri
(3) Prior to the issuance
and record a "Coven;
oval and when final map is submitted for plan
trantee showing all fee owners, interest holders,
shall be submitted. The account shall remain
is filed with the County Recorder. An updated
id subdivision guarantee shall be submitted ten
to final map approval.
any City permits, the Applicant shall complete
and Agreement to Maintain a Single -Family
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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 t
accepted by the Citi
with the City and sh,
all bond amounts sh
City Engineer.
.pproval, if any public or private improvements
s map have not been completed by applicant and
applicant shall enter into a subdivision agreement
I post the appropriate security. Cost Estimates for
II be provided by the applicant and approved by the
(5) Prior to final map ap roval, all site grading, landscaping, irrigation, street,
sewer and storm dra n improvement plans shall be approved by the City
Engineer and surety shall be posted and an agreement executed
guaranteeing completion of all public and private improvements.
(6) Details and notes
necessarily approv(
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 are,
hazards within the
eliminated as appr
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
c hazards within the vesting tentative tract map
annot be eliminated as approved by the City
licated 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
;sting tentative tract boundaries which cannot be
ed 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
ictures within such restricted use areas shown on
(8) Prior to final map approval and the issuance of grading permit(s), surety
shall be posted and an agreement executed guaranteeing completion of
all drainage facilities necessary for dewatering all parcels to the
satisfaction of the Ci:y Engineer.
(9) Easements for disposal of drainage water onto or over adjacent parcels
shall be delineated and shown on the final map, as approved by the City
Engineer.
(10) Prior to finalization f any development phase, sufficient street, sewer,
and drainage improvements shall be completed beyond the phase
boundaries to assure secondary access, proper outfall for sewers and
drainage protection to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Phase
boundaries shall cor espond to lot lines shown on the final map.
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(11) Prior to final map aporoval, applicant shall submit to the City Engineer
the detail cost es imates for bonding purposes of all public
improvements.
(12) Prior to any work pert rmed in the street right-of-way, fees shall be paid
and a construction permit shall be obtained from the Public Works
Division in addition to any other permits required.
(13) Applicant shall label and delineate on the final map any private drives or
fire lanes to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
(14) Applicant shall subm t recorded. document(s) from the. Diamond Bar
Country Estates A sociation indicating the project will have
proper/adequate right -of -entry to the subject site.
(15) Easements, satisfact ry 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 ford dication 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 he recorded map. Final approval of the public
improvements shall not be given until the copy of the recorded map is
received by the Engineering Division.
(17) Prior to occupancy, th applicant shall provide to the City as built mylars,
stamped by appropriate individuals certifying the plan for all
improvements at no cost to the City.
(18) All improvements for the subject tract shall be coordinated with any
existing or proposed aps including TTM 53430 to the south.
(19) Applicant shall contrib to 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/improvements 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.
e. Gradinq
(1) Exterior grading and construction activities and the transportation of
equipment and materiaIs and operation of heavy grading equipment shall
be limited to between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday
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through Saturday. C
shall be reduced by
in accordance with
402 and Rule 403. F
Additionally, all cor
reduce noise levels.
ist generated by grading and construction activities
atering the soil prior to and during the activities and
outh Coast Air Quality Management District Rule
;claimed water shall be utilized whenever possible.
truction 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 fi
oot-high chain link fence. All access points in the
defense shall be IoO
ed wheneverthe construction site is not supervised.
(3) Precise grading pian
3 for each lot shall be submitted to the Community
and Development Services
Department/Planning Division for approval
prior to issuance of bLjilding
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 G rading 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 subm
detailed soils and gE
for approval. Said
and/or geologist lice
of a grading permit,
following:
(a) Stability analyse
daylight to slide
of 1.5;
(b) All soils and ge
locations, etc.)
proposed buildi
setbacks shall h
the final map;
(c) Soil remediatioi
geologic interpr
grading;
:al of the 40 -scale grading plan for plan check, a
logy report shall be submitted to the City Engineer
:port shall be prepared by a qualified engineer
,ed by the State of California. Prior to the issuance
ie report shall address, but not be limited to the
of daylight shear keys with a 1:1 projection from
lane; a projection plane shall have a safety factor
technical constraints (i.e., landslides, shear key
shall be delineated in detail with respect to
g envelopes. Restricted use areas and structural
considered and delineated prior to recordation of
measures shall be designed for a "worst case"
tation subject to verification in the field during
(d) The extent of any remedial grading into natural areas shall be
clearly defined On the grading plans;
(e) Areas of pots
remedial me
Engineer;
ial for debris flow shall be defined and proper
ares implemented as approved by the City
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(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 n a consolidated geotechnical map using the 40 -
scale final gradi ig 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 agrei iment executed guaranteeing completion of all
drainage facilities tot ie satisfaction of the City Engineer.
(7) Final grading plans
recommendations of
reports. All remedia
incorporated into the
and stamped by a
Geotechnical Engins
approved by the City
(8) A Standard Urban Sto
to City Ordinance is re
approved by the City I
(9) All slopes shall be se
cover, shrubs, and tre
or some other alterna�
to the satisfaction of tl-
shall be installed.
shall be designed in compliance with the
he final detailed soils and engineering geology
earthwork specified in the final report shall be
rading 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
ngineer.
led 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
(10) An erosion control plan shall be approved by the City Engineer. Erosion
control plans shall be made in accordance to the City's NPDES
requirements.
(11) No grading or any stag ng or any construction shall be performed prior to
final map approval b the City Council and map recordation. All
pertinent improvemen plans shall be approved by the City Engineer
prior to final map approval by the City Council.
(13) Prior to final map a proval, the applicant shall submit plans that
delineate adjustment to the grades of Lots 4 and 5. The grade
adjustment shall mat h the elevation of the adjacent development
Tentative Tract Map o. 53430 which is located to the south of VTTM
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53670. Said grade 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 properties shall be installed prior to issuance of building
permits, for constru tion upon any parcel that may be subject to
drainage flows ente ing, leaving, or within a parcel relative to which a
building permit is requested.
(2) Prior to placement f any dredged or fill material into any U.S.G.S. blue
line stream bed, a 4 N permit shall be obtained from the Army Corps of
Engineers and an agreement with the California Department of Fish and
Game shall be obta ned and submitted to the City Engineer.
(3) Storm drainage facilities shall be constructed within the street right-of-
way or in easeme is 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 pad by the applicant.
(4) A final drainage stu
y and final drainage/storm drain plan in a 24" x 36"
sheet format shall be
submitted to and approved by the City Engineer
and Los Angeles Public
Works Department prior to grading permit. All
drainage facilities shall
be designed and constructed as required by the
City Engineer and in
accordance with County of Los Angeles Standards.
Private (and future)
easements for storm drain purposes shall be offered
and shown on the fi
al 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 o the satisfaction of the City Engineer and. Los
Angeles Public Wor s Department.
(6) Applicant shall construct grading and drainage facilities on VTTM 53670
with a dry pipe for future storm drain extension from the outlet manhole
shown south tote southerly end of Street A curb return to
accommodate future extension.
g. Street
(1) Prior to final map a proval, street names shall be submitted for City
review and approval. Street names shall not duplicate existing streets
within the City of Diamond Bar's postal service zip code areas.
(2) House numbering plans shall be submitted to and approved by the City
Engineer prior to issuance of building permits.
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(3) Prior to final map recordation, the applicant shall submit plans
delineating the improvement and extension of Alamo Heights Drive for
the City's review and approval. The improvement and extension shall
occur along the project site that fronts Alamo Heights Drive to the most
southern boundary f the proposed map. The improvement and
extension shall align with and be compatible with proposed VTTM
53430. The improvement and extension of Alamo Heights Drive shall be
completed prior to final 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 of
the road with propose
to reconstruct the dri,
Tract 30578) to ma
Therefore, the app
reconstruction for Cit,
driveway to the sati
reconstruction shall t
Heights Drive improve
Alamo Heights Drive is necessary in order to align
J 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.
!cant shall submit plans for the driveway
F review and approval and shall reconstruct the
;faction of the City Engineer. The driveway
e completed prior to the completion of Alamo
meets.
(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 Occupa
monuments shall be set at the intersections of two
actions of two or more streets, intersections of
daries and to mark the beginning and ending of
' intersection of tangents thereof. Survey notes
ween all monuments set and four (4) durable
ach shall be submitted to the City Engineer for
ce with City Standards, prior to issuance of
(8) The design and construction of private street improvements shall be to
City and County standards and designed to a design speed of 35 mph.
(9) Prior to building occupancy, applicant shall construct base and pavement
for all streets in accordance with soils report prepared by a California
registered soils engin er and approved by the City Engineer or as
otherwise directed by the City Engineer.
(10) The extension of Alarr o Heights partial road extension south of Street
"A" shall be constructe J as a partial width roadway with paving up to 24
feet in width and with p oper termini facilities per County standards. Said
paving shall be at grates that can accommodate utility extensions as
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necessary for futu
Engineer.
{11) Alamo Heights Dri
constructed at full w
of the City Engineei
h. Utilities
development to the south as required by the City
a (north of Street "A" shall be designed and
th north of the Tract Boundary to the requirements
(1) Prior to final map ap proval, a water system with appurtenant facilities to
serve all lots/parcels in the land division designed to the Walnut Valley
Water District (WV D) 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 approval, the applicant shall construct or enter into an
improvement agreement with the City guaranteeing construction of the
necessary improvernents 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 and Fire Department.
(3) Prior to recordatio 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 require 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 oft
e City Engineer and the respective utility owner.
(5) Prior to submittal of
the 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
study to the City an County Engineer to verify that capacity is available -
in the sewerage sy temIo be used as the outfall for the sewers in this
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land division. If the
problem shall be reE
(2) Each dwelling unit
shall not cross any,
the tract shall be co
system shall be of
Engineer, County S
Works Division and
prior to approval of 1
(3) Applicant shall obtai
Sanitation District pri
the tentative map
Consolidated Sewer I
all sewer main and
offered for dedicatior
m is found to be of insufficient capacity, the
to the satisfaction of the County Engineer.
call be served by a separate sewer lateral which
:her lot lines. The sanitary sewer system serving
nected to the City or District sewer system. Said
ie 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
Iaintenance District and appropriate easements for
unk lines shall be shown on the final map and
on the final map.
(4) Applicant, at applica is 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, Horizon 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.
f
BY: ti
Wen P. Chang, Mayor
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I, Linda C. Lowry, City Clerk of the City ol 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 ol Janua , 2005 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Ker�-er.,, z- _ be . ;!"WO � Conrio - K/claZM9
NOES: Council Members: a
ABSENT: Council Members: i
ABSTAIN: Council Members: N
Linda C. Low ity Clerk,
City of Diamond Bar
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