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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-38
A RESOLUTION OF T E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
062482, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 2005-05, AND TREE
PERMIT NO. 2005-03 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 180
CONDOMINIUMS ON A PROXIMATELY 14.3 ACRES OF LAND,
THE REMOVAL OF UP 0 20 TREES, AND THE RETAINING OF
25.5 ACRES OF VACAN LAND IN SUB -PLANNING AREA 4 AS
OPEN SPACE WITHIN T E DIAMOND BAR VILLAGE SPECIFIC
PLAN, LOCATED AT TH WEST SIDE OF GRAND AVENUE AND
SOUTH SIDE OF GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR,
CALIFORNIA, AND MAKI 4G FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF —
APN: 8293-045-004 AND 005.
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Brookfield Southland Hold ngs LLC (the Applicant) has filed an application for
the approval of 180 cond miniums and the removal of approximately 20
trees as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject Tentative Tract Map, Development Review and Tree
Permit requests shall be referred to as the "Application."
2. On May 13, 2005, public I
property owners within a
2005, the project site was
was posted in three pu
notification of the public
Gabriel Valley Tribune an
3. On May 24, 2005, the P
conducted a duly noticed
hearing on that date, and
Council.
4. On June 10, 2005, public
property owners within a
2005, the project site was
was posted in three pu
notification of the public
Gabriel Valley Tribune an
caring notices were mailed to approximately 663
700 -foot radius of the project site. On May 13,
)osted with a display board and the public notice
clic places. Furthermore, on May 13, 2005,
earing for this project was provided in the San
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers.
ning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar
blic hearing on the Application, concluded said
commended approval of the project to the City
earing notices were mailed to approximately 663
'00 -foot radius of the project site. On June 10,
)osted with a display board and the public notice
lic places. f=urthermore, on June 11, 2005,
earing for this project was provided in the San
Inland -Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers.
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B.
5. On June 21, 2005, the City
duly noticed public hearing
that date.
Council of the City of Diamond Bar conducted a
on the Application and concluded said hearing on
6. All legal prerequisite prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the City Council of the
City of Diamond Bar as follows:
1. This Council hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the
Recitals, Part A, of this ((Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantia I evidence presented to the Council during the
above referenced heari g on June 21, 2005, including written and oral
staff reports, this Council hereby specifically finds as follows:
(a) The Application applies to property generally located at the west side
of Grand Avenue and south side of Golden Springs Drive, and is
presently undeveloped but rough graded.
(b) The project site is zoned Specific Plan Sub -Planning Areas 2 and 3 of
the Diamond Bar Village Specific Plan.
(c) South of the site i;
Residential (RPD -8
Church facility and
recently approved T
site is a developed (
is zoned Commerci;
existing multi -family use and zoned Medium
00). West of the site is the existing Calvary
zoned Specific Plan. North of the site is the
rget project and zoned Specific Pian. East of the
)mmercial center and an apartment complex. It
, Office and Medium Residential (R4).
(d) The Application with its site plan, building design, landscaping, and
grading are in conformance with the development concept of the
Diamond Bar Village Specific Plan.
(e) The site has provided sufficient parking spaces meeting the City's
minimum requireme t to accommodate the proposed project.
(f) The Application conf rms to the development standards and design
guidelines contained in the Diamond Bar Village Specific Plan.
(g) On June 29, 2004, tie City Council approved an Addendum to the
previously certified Final Environmental Impact Reports, SCH No.
91121027 and No. 96111047 for the related General Plan, Zone
Change, Developme it Agreement and Diamond Bar Village Specific
Plan. The Specific F Ian document included a Conceptual Site Plan
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that illustrates the
Design Review an
conformance of the
it is determined that
and that none of tl
Section 21166 or
Quality Act Guic
environmental revi(
ievelopment concept. The proposed project is a
J it is determined that the project design is in
Specific Plan Conceptual Site Plan. Furthermore,
no new environmental issue have been identified
ie elements set forth in Public Resources Code
Section 15162 of the California Environmental
elines (CEQA) exist, therefore no further
.w is required.
3. The Council hereby specif cally finds and determined that having considered
the record as a whole inc uding the findings set forth below, and changes
and alterations which havE been incorporated into and conditioned upon the
proposed project set forth n the application, there is no evidence before this
Council that the proposed roject herein will have the potential of an adverse
effect on wild life resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends.
Based upon substantia evidence, this Council hereby rebuts the
presumption of adverse effects contained in Section 753.5(d) of Title 14 of
the California Code of Re ulations.
4. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Council during the above
referenced public hearing and upon specific findings of facts set forth in
paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, this Council hereby finds and concludes as follows:
Tentative Tract Map
(a) The proposed subdivision including design and improvements is
consistent with the General Plan and the Diamond Bar Village
Specific Plan, and complies with all applicable provisions of the
Development Code and Municipal Code, and the Subdivision Map
Act.
The proposed subdivision is consistent with the General Plan.
Economic Develo ment is a goal of the General Plan and the
proposed project w1l implement this goal. The proposed project, its
use and density, is h conformance with the residential section of the
Diamond Bar Villag Specific Plan. The design of the project and the
required improvements together with conditions of approval complies
with all applicable pe visions of the Development Code and Municipal
Code, and the Subi fivision Map Act.
(b) The site is physicIlly suitable for the type or proposed density of
development.
There were previo s grading activities where the site was rough
graded and a flat p d was created. The site is physically suitable for
the proposed deve pment of 180 condominiums.
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(c) The design of the s
likely to cause sub,,
wildlife or their habit
The proposed pro'
damage; injure fish
does not cause se
project includes the
space.
bdivision or the proposed improvements is not
,antial environmental damage or injure fish or
t, or cause serious health or safety problems.
` does not cause substantial environmental
wildlife or their habitat. The proposed project
.is health or safety problems. The proposed
servation of 25.5 acres of vacant land as open
(d) The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not
conflict with easements acquired by the public at large for access
through or use of pr perty within the subdivision.
(e) The proposed prof ct has been reviewed in compliance with the
provisions of the Ca ifomian Environmental Quality Act (CEQ).
On June 29, 2004,
previously certified
91121027 and No.
Change, Developm,
Plan. The Specific
that illustrates the c
Design Review an(
conformance of the
it is detennined ti
identified and that n
Code Section 21161
Quality Act Guid,
environmental revie
Development Review
he City Council approved an Addendum to the
Final Environmental Impact Reports, SCN No.
96111047 for the related General Plan, Zone
nt Agreement and Diamond Bar Village Specific
'Ian document included a Conceptual Site Plan
welopment concept. The proposed project is a
it is determined that the project design is in
specific Plan Conceptual Site Plan. Furthermore,
it no new environmental issues have been
ne of the elements set forth in Public Resources
or Section 15162 of the California Environmental
lines (CEQA) exist, therefore no further
i is required.
(g) The design and layout of the proposed development are consistent
with the general plan, development standards of the applicable
district, design guidelines, and architectural criteria for special areas
(e.g. theme areas, specific plans, community plans, boulevards or
planned developme ts).
A conceptual site pl n was approved with the Diamond Bar Village
Specific Plan. The design and layout of the proposed project is
consistent with the previously approved conceptual site plan.
(h) The design and layout of the proposed development will not interfere
with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future
developments, and will not create traffic or pedestrian hazards. The
conceptual site plan approved under the Diamond Bar Village Specific
Li
Plans shows a ,
commercial, institi
layout of the pr
neighboring uses
reduces traffic ca
(i) The architectural d
with the character i
and enhance the
contemplated by tl-
plan.
The proposed a
townhouses toge
of the design guy
I use development consisting of a mix of
91, office and residential uses. The design and
ed residential project will compliment the
will provide an integrated development that
and encourages pedestrian to walk.
sign of the proposed development is compatible
the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain
armonious, orderly and attractive development
chapter, the general plan, or applicable specific
.ctural styles for the single family house and
with the conditions of approval meets the intent
es of the Specific Plan.
(j) The design of the proposed development will provide a desirable
environment for its occupants and visiting public as well as its
neighbors through good aesthetic use of materials, textures and color
and will remain aesthetically appealing.
The proposed pro ect will provide a desirable environment for its
occupants and visitors of residents.
(k) The proposed development will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety or welfare or materially injurious (e.g., negative effect
on property values or resale(s) of property) to the properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
The proposed project will improve the property and add value and
positive impact to t e City.
(1) The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the
provisions of the C lifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
On June 29, 2004, the City Council approved an Addendum to the
previously certified Final Environmental Impact Reports, SCH No.
91921027 and No 96919047 for the related General Plan, Zone
Change, Development Agreement and Diamond Bar Village Specific
Plan. The Specific Plan document included a Conceptual Site Plan
that illustrates the development concept. The proposed project is a
Design Review and it is determined that the project design is in
conformance of the Specific Plan Conceptual Site Plan. Furthermore,
it is determined that no new environmental issue have been identified
and that none of Zction
elements set forth in Public Resources Code
Section 21166 or 15162 of the Califomia Environmental
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Quality Act Guidi
environmental reviei
Tree Permit
nes (CEQA) exist, therefore no further
is required.
(m) The trees interferec with utility services, or streets and highways,
either within or out ide of the subject property, and there is no
reasonable alternate a exist other than removal of the trees.
(n) Preservation of the t ees are not feasible and would compromise the
property owner's reasonable use and enjoyment of property or
surrounding land end appropriate mitigation measures will be
implemented in compliance with section 22.38.130 (Tree
replacement/relocati n standards).
The developer is pr
time of reviewing th
of the site and the
been considered
Permit is an implem
The developer wou,
ratio of three trees
updated arborist red
by grading activith
determined that 9 oi
possible five additio
respect to the five c
activities, the deveh
feasible.
5. Based upon the findings an(
through 4, the Council herel
every conditions set forth ii
herein by this reference the
6. The City Clerk shall:
,osing to remove approximately 20 trees. At the
Diamond Bar Village Specific plan, the grading
-moval of trees as a result of the grading has
d addressed. Therefore, the proposed Tree
nation of the Diamond Bar Village Specific Plan.
be required to replace the removed trees at the
one removed free. According to a recently
art, a total of 32 trees were surveyed for impact
within the project boundary. The arborist
s and 5 elderberry will need to be removed with
i1 trees (3 oaks, 9 elderberry and 1 toyon). With
ditional trees that may be impacted by grading
er proposes to protect two oak trees in place if
conclusions set forth in the above paragraphs 1
� approves the Application subject to each and
Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated
(a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
(b) Forthwith transmit a c
to: John O'Brien, Bro
Bristol Street, Ste 21
Lewis Operating Car
artified copy of this Resolution, by certified mail,
�kfield Homes, Southland Business Group, 3090
0, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 and Walt Mitchell,
1., 1156 N. Mountain Ave, Upland, CA 91786
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 21 st DAY OF JUNE, 2005
BY:�
Wen Chang, Mayo
I, LINDA C. LOWRY, CITY CLERK O THE CITY OF DIAMON"R, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS PASSED, APPROVED AND
ADOPTED AT A REGULAR MEETINGI OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR HELD ON THE 21st DA OF JUNE, 2005, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBE
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBE
LAN90 s
Linda C. Lown,,- 'y Clerk
City of Diamond Bar
Herrera, Tanaka, Zirbes,
2.'�PT/O'Connor, C/Chane
: None
None
: None
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a
IBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPR VAL FOR TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP NO. 062482, DEVEL PMENT REVIEW NO. 200505,
AND TREE P RMIT NO. 2005-03
General
(1) The project site she II be developed and maintained in substantial
conformance with th a approved plans submitted to and approved by
the Planning Commi 3sion collectively attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
(2) The site shall be maintained in a condition, which is free of debris
both during and after the construction, addition, or implementation of
the entitlement 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 waste contractor utilized
has obtained permit from the City of Diamond Bar to provide such
services.
(3) All conditions of app oval contained in Development Agreement No
2004-01 and under rdinance No. 04 (2004) shall apply.
(4) This approval shall no
and owner of the p
approval of the Tentc,
Permit at the City o
Services Departmen
stating that they are e
this approval. Furth
applicant pays all rer
(5) In accordance with
applicant shall defern
officers, agents and E
to attack, set-aside, v
No. 062482, DR 20(
period provided by Gi
the city andlor its offi(
any such action:
t be effective for any purpose until the applicant
aperty involved have filed within 15 days of
Jve Tract Map, Development Review and Tree
Diamond Bar Community and Development
'Planning Division an Affidavit of Acceptance
vare of and agree to accept all the conditions of
r, this approval shall not be effective until the
aining Planning Division fees.
3overnment Code Section 66474.9(b) (1), the
I, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, and its
mployees, from any claim, action, or proceeding
aid or annul, the approval of Tentative Tract Map
5-0r and TP 2005-03 brought within the time
�vernment Code Section 66499.37. In the event
ers, agents and employees are made a party of
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(a) Applicant shall
City's option n
reasonable atti
provide a defense to the City defendants or at the
mburse the City its costs of defense, including
-neys fees, incurred in defense of such claims.
(b) Applicant shall promptly pay any final judgment rendered against
the City defend nts.
The City shall pro ptly notify the applicant of any claim, action of
proceeding, and sh II cooperate fully in the defense thereof.
(6) 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 applicant to the city within five days of this approval, if
applicable.
(7) Applicant shall pay development fees including but not limited to
Planning, Building and Safety, Public Works and Engineering
Divisions and Mitigation Monitoring at the established rates, prior to
final map approval, issuance of building or grading permit, whichever
comes first, as requi red by the City. School fees shall be paid prior to
the issuance of building permit. Traffic fees and Quimby fees shall be
paid prior to release of occupancy. In addition, the applicant shall pay
all remaining prorated City project review and processing fees prior to
the map's recordati n as required by the City.
(8) The project site shall be maintained and operated in full compliance
with the conditions of approval and all laws, or other applicable
regulations.
(9) The approval of DR 2005-05 and TP 2005-03 shall expire if building
permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within
two years from the date of approval. The applicant may request for a
one year time extension subject to Planning Commission approval.
(10) All conditions of app oval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the
Assistant City Maria er prior to the release of occupancy for the last
unit.
(11) Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of
the Development C de, all other applicable City Ordinances, and
applicable Specific Plan in effect at the time of building permit
issuance.
(12) The Covenants, Cor ditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Articles of
Incorporation of thE Homeowners' Association are subject to the
approval of Planninc and Engineering Division and the City Attorney.
They shall be recorc ed to the satisfaction of Assistant City Manager
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prior to release of oci
A recorded copy si
Homeowners' Assoc
of the name and ad(
each year and every
(13) Applicant shall contri
which charges can I
services rendered.
established fee sche
Payment for securing
of the project.
b. Planning
ancy of the first unit except for model homes.
be provided to the City Engineer. The
in shall submit to the Planning Division a list
s of their officers on or before January 1 of
x and whenever said information changes.
jute funds per the City Fee Resolution against
ie made by the City or its representatives for
Charges shall be in accordance with the
dule. Applicant shall sign an Agreement for
the funds for the costs related to the processing
(1) This approval is for 1 0 condominiums consisting of 70 single family
houses and 110 town iouses within Diamond Bar Village Specific Plan
Sub -Planning Areas2 and 3.
(2) A Lot Line Adjustment shall be submitted by the Applicant and/or the
master developer, Lewis -Diamond Bar LLC, for City Engineer review
and approval prior to plan check.
(3) Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all conditions
of approval shall be submitted for Assistant City Manager review and
approval, prior to issuance of building permits.
(4) All site, grading, land cape and irrigation plans shall be coordinated
for consistency sub ect to Assistant City Manager review and
approval.
(5) A detailed on-site ligh ing plan, including a photometric diagram shall
be reviewed and apr roved by the Assistant City Manager prior to
issuance of building permits. Such plan shall indicate style,
illumination, location, height, and method of shielding so as not to
adversely affect adjacent properties.
(6) If no centralized trash receptacles are provided, all trash pick-up shall
be for individual units with all receptacles shielded from public view.
(7) All ground -mounted utility appurtenances such as transformer shall be
located out of public view to the extent possible and screened, subject
to Assistant City Man ger review and approval.
(8) All building numbers nd individual units shall be identified in a clear
and concise manner Including proper illumination Per City and Los
Angeles County Fire Department standards.
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(9) The applicant shall submit a construction access plan and schedule
for the development of all lots/units for Assistant City Manager and
City Engineer appro al; including, but not limited to , public notice
requirements, special street posting, phone listing for community
concerns, hours of c nstruction activity, dust control measures, and
security fencing.
(10) All parkways, open space areas, and landscaping shall be
permanently maintained by the property owner, homeowners'
association.
{11) A detailed landscape
and irrigation plans shall be prepared by a
licensed landscape
architect and comply with Development Code
sections 22.24 and 22,26;
and, shall be submitted for Assistant City
Manager review and
approval prior to issuance of building permits.
The City may elect to
use consultant services for landscape and
irrigation plan check
at the expense of the applicant.
(12) The removal of signifi
ant trees as noted in the City Tree Preservation
Ordinance shall be replaced
at a ratio of three trees to one removed
tree. The applicant
shall preserve two oak trees in place. If the
preservation of the two
oak trees is not feasible or the trees were
damaged, the trees shall
be replaced at the replacement ratio of three
to one. The replacement
trees shall be of a minimum of 24 -inch box
size.
(13) All slopes shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control.
Landscape shall inclu Je trees, shrubs and appropriate ground cover.
Trees and shrubs sha I be planted in staggered clusters to soften and
vary the slope plane.
(14) The applicant shall 1<
areas around the d
Assistant City Mana
building permits.
(15) The intersection of
Avenue shall have sp(
identification sign, inc
specimen size trees
approval.
(16) Appropriate and suffici
retaining wall. The of
that grow ail year arou
(17) All landscaped areas
within public right-of-
dscape and irrigate the debris basins and the
)ris basins. The design shall be subject to
.r review and approval prior to issuance of
reet "A" and the main driveway off Grand
ial landscape treatment including small project
ase the number of trees, and use accent and
bject to Assistant City Manager review and
nt irrigation shall be provided to the "Verdura"
�Hcant shall use fast growing plant materials
site as well as the contiguous planted areas
y shall be kept free from weeds and debris
and maintained in a healthy and thriving conditions, and shall receive
regular pruning, fertilizing, mowing and trimming. Any damaged,
dead, diseased or decaying plant material shall be replaced within 30
days from the date of damage.
(18) The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and
not part of this approval. A Comprehensive Sign Program for this
development shall be submitted for Assistant City Manager review
and approval prior to issuance of building permits except for model
units.
(19) The final design, patten and materials for the textured pavement shall
be subjected to Assist nt City Manager review and approval.
(20) The debris basins access roads shall be of all weather surface
pavements.
(21) The fence material for the private yard of each unit shall be of
decorative block, or other similar material. The final design, material
and color shall be subject to Assistant City Manager review and
approval.
(22) The single family hou;
treatment such as but
subject to Assistant Ci -
for all windows, stucco
balconies, potshelves
elements for the exteri
patterns, etc.
product shall have additional architectural
re not limited to the following elements and
Manager review and approval: window trim
im above the garage door, wrought iron faux
addition of small windows and/or other
garage wall, recessed niches with diamond
(23) The townhouse product shall have additional architectural treatment
such as but are not limited to the following elements and subject to
Assistant City Manager review and approval: hipped roof pop -out at
second story, wroughf iron faux balcony, arch shape windows,
potshelves, decorative awnings to windows, etc.
(24) The applicant shall submit standard design for patio cover within the
private yard of the single family product, subject to Assistant City
Manager review and approval. The approved design of the standard
patio cover shall be included in the CC&Rs.
(25) The main entry gate arid walls shall incorporate stacked stones or
other enhanced material, The final design of the gate, the entry walls,
and the call -box directory kiosk shall be subject to Assistant City
Manager review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
(26) The pilasters for the emergency gate off Grand Avenue shall have
stacked stones or other enhanced material and the gate shall have
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decorative pattern. The final design shall be subject to Assistant City
Manager review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
(27) The applicant shall
rovide each prospective buyer a disclosure of the
positive and negatiN
a impacts of the commercial development and the
institutional use within
Diamond Bar Village Specific Plan and in a
format as determined
by the Assistant City Manger, prior to accepting
a cash deposit on any
property or unit.
C. Enain
n
(1) A tentative and final map shall be required in accordance with the
Diamond Bar Subdivision Ordinance and the Subdivision Map Act.
(2) This tentative tract rriap shall expire, unless extended by the Planning
Commission, if final map is not recorded or permit is not issued within
three years from the date of approval.
(3) 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 district, utility and cable television company, if
applicable, within ninety (90) days prior to final map approval.
(4) Prior to final map approval
and when final map is submitted for plan
check, a title rep
rt/guarantee showing all fee owners, interest
holders, and nature
of interest shall be submitted to the Engineering
Division. The title report
account shall remain open until the final map
is filed with the County
Recorder. An updated title report/guarantee
and subdivision guarantee
shall be submitted ten (1 0) working days
prior to final map approval.
(5) Prior to final map approval,
if any public or private improvements
required as part o
this tract map have not been completed by
applicant and aCCE
pted by the City, applicant shall enter into a
subdivision agreem
3nt with the City and shall post the appropriate
security. Cost Estir
iates for all bond amounts shall be provided by
the applicant and a
proved by the City Engineer.
(6) Prior to final map a
proval, all site grading, landscaping, irrigation,
street, sewer and s#
rm drain improvement plans shall be approved
by the City Enginee
and surety shall be posted and an agreement
executed guaranteeing
completion of all public and private
improvements.
(7) The approval of the tentative map does not constitute approval of the
details and/or notes as shown on the map. Any details or notes which
may be inconsistent with requirement or ordinances, general
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(8)
(9)
conditions or apprc
in other conditions
shown on the tenti
il, or City policies must be specifically approved
ordinance requirements are modified to those
e map upon approval by the Advisory Agency.
Provide lettered lots for common and HOA maintained areas, private
driveways, debris areas, open space areas and the recreation areas.
If proposed, street n
and approval.
(10) All identified geologi
cannot be eliminat(
indicated on the f
geologic hazard. Tf
prohibit the erectio
restricted use areas
shall be submitted for City Engineer review
hazards within the tract map boundaries which
1 as approved by the City Engineer shall be
al map as "Restricted Use Area" subject to
applicant shall dedicate to the City the right to
of buildings or other structures within such
Shown on the final map.
(11) Prior to final map a proval 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 City Engineer.
(12) Easements for disp sal of drainage water onto or over adjacent
parcels shall be delin ated and shown on the final map, as approved
by the City Engineer.
(13) Applicant shall label and delineate on the final map any private drives
or fire lanes to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
(14) Any existing easement for open space, utilities, riding and hiking
trails shall be relocat d and/or grading performed, as necessary, to
provide, for the portion within the Subdivision, practical access for the
intended use.
(15) Easements, satisfactory to the City Engineer and the utility
companies, for public utility and public services purposes shall be
offered and shown on the final tract map for dedication to the City.
(16) After the final map re
Division, at no cost t
recorded map. Final ;
given until the cop,.
Engineering Division.
(17) As built mylars, staml
shall be provided at r
ords, applicant shall submit to the Engineering
the City, a full size reproducible copy of the
pproval of the public improvements shall not be
of the recorded map is received by the
J by appropriate individuals certifying the plan,
cost to the City for all on-site improvements.
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(18) All improvements
any existing or p
development to tf
r the subject tract map shall be coordinated with
posed developments including the commercial
north.
(19) Applicant shall provide digitized information in a format defined by the
City for all related plans, at no cost to the City.
(20) All activities/improvements proposed for this map shall be wholly
contained within the boundaries of the subdivision. Should any off-site
activities/improvem ants be required, approval shall be obtained from
the affected prope y owner and the City as required by the City
Engineer.
(21) The applicant shall replace and record any centerline ties and
monuments that are removed as part of this construction with the Los
Angeles County Public Works Survey Division.
(22) Street/Right-of-Way Dedications along Golden Springs Drive and
Grand Ave. shall be recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorders
Office prior to Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.
(23) Retaining wall des' n and calculations shall be submitted to the Public
Works/Engineering ivision for review and approval concurrently with
the grading plan ch ck.
(24) Provide decorative railing along A -Street at the top of slopes to
protect pedestrian pathway subject to Assistant City Manager review
and approval.
d. Engineerina/Pub]
(1) Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the
California Building Code, City Grading Ordinance, Hillside
Management Ordin nce and acceptable grading practices.
(2) At the time of submi
detailed soils and
Engineer for appro%
engineer and/or gec
the issuance of a gr
limited to the followi
(a) Stability analy
from daylight
safety factor o -
(b) All soils and ge
locations, etc.
proposed buil
al of the 40 -scale grading plan for plan check, a
eology report shall be submitted to the City
I. Said report shall be prepared by a qualified
)gist licensed by the State of California. Prior to
Jing permit, the report shall address, but not be
es of daylight shear keys with a 1:1 projection
o slide plane; a projection plane shall have a
1.5;
technical constraints (i.e., landslides, shear key
shall be delineated in detail with respect to
ing envelopes. Restricted use areas and
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icks shall be considered and delineated prior to
he final map;
i measures shall be designed for a "worst case"
*etation subject to verification in the field during
ny remedial grading into natural areas shall be
)n the grading plans;
Jal for debris flow shall be defined and proper
ures implemented as approved by the City
of all fill slopes shall be analyzed as part of
)ort, including remedial fill that replaces natural
posed slopes shall be confirmed by analysis as
City Engineer;
ata including landslides and exploratory
t be shown on a consolidated geotechnical map
ale final grading plan as a base; and All
I soils related findings and recommendations
J and approved by the City Engineer prior to
grading permits and recordation of the final
(3) Prior to issuance of c rading permits, storm drain improvement plans
shall be approved b the City Engineer and/or Los Angeles County
Public Works Department and surety shall be posted and an
agreement executed guaranteeing completion of all drainage facilities
to the satisfaction of he City Engineer.
(4) Final grading plans
recommendations of
reports. All remedial
incorporated into the
signed and stampe{
registered Geotechi
Geologist and appro\
(5) A Standard Urban Stc
City Ordinance is re(
and approved by the
Structural orTreatme
water runoff into th
construction activitieE
shall be designed in compliance with the
he final detailed soils and engineering geology
earthwork specified in the final report shall be
grading plans. Final grading plans shall be
by a California registered Civil Engineer,
ical Engineer and registered Engineering
�d by the City Engineer.
rmwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) conforming to
uired to be incorporated into the grading plan
City Engineer. The applicant shall incorporate
it Control Best Management Practices for storm
grading plans for construction and post -
respectively.
(6) All slopes in excess of five (5) feet in height shall be seeded with
native grasses or pla ted with ground cover, shrubs, and trees for
erosion control upon completion of grading or some other alternative
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structural setb
recordation of
(c)
Soil remediatic
geologic interp
grading;
(d)
The extent of i
clearly defined
(e)
Areas of poter
remedial mea;
Engineer;
(f)
Gross stability
geotechnical rE
slope;
(g)
Stability of all p.
approved by th
(h)
All geologic
excavations mL
using the 40-,,
geotechnical ai
shall be review
issuance of an
map.
icks shall be considered and delineated prior to
he final map;
i measures shall be designed for a "worst case"
*etation subject to verification in the field during
ny remedial grading into natural areas shall be
)n the grading plans;
Jal for debris flow shall be defined and proper
ures implemented as approved by the City
of all fill slopes shall be analyzed as part of
)ort, including remedial fill that replaces natural
posed slopes shall be confirmed by analysis as
City Engineer;
ata including landslides and exploratory
t be shown on a consolidated geotechnical map
ale final grading plan as a base; and All
I soils related findings and recommendations
J and approved by the City Engineer prior to
grading permits and recordation of the final
(3) Prior to issuance of c rading permits, storm drain improvement plans
shall be approved b the City Engineer and/or Los Angeles County
Public Works Department and surety shall be posted and an
agreement executed guaranteeing completion of all drainage facilities
to the satisfaction of he City Engineer.
(4) Final grading plans
recommendations of
reports. All remedial
incorporated into the
signed and stampe{
registered Geotechi
Geologist and appro\
(5) A Standard Urban Stc
City Ordinance is re(
and approved by the
Structural orTreatme
water runoff into th
construction activitieE
shall be designed in compliance with the
he final detailed soils and engineering geology
earthwork specified in the final report shall be
grading plans. Final grading plans shall be
by a California registered Civil Engineer,
ical Engineer and registered Engineering
�d by the City Engineer.
rmwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) conforming to
uired to be incorporated into the grading plan
City Engineer. The applicant shall incorporate
it Control Best Management Practices for storm
grading plans for construction and post -
respectively.
(6) All slopes in excess of five (5) feet in height shall be seeded with
native grasses or pla ted with ground cover, shrubs, and trees for
erosion control upon completion of grading or some other alternative
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method of erosion
City Engineer and
mtrol shall be completed to the satisfaction of the
permanent irrigation system shall be installed.
(7) Slopes adjacent to Buildings shall have a minimum 3' setback from
the building. Small (12"-18") retaining walls may be constructed to
accomplish requireo setback.
(8) Slopes adjacent to walkways shall be covered with jute material or
equivalent and a 6-18" block wall shall be placed along walkways to
prevent erosion onto the walkway.
(9) An erosion control plan shall be approved by the City Engineer.
Erosion control pla s shall be made in accordance to the City's
NPDES requirements.
(10) No grading or any sl
to final map approv
Assistant City Mana
before the recordati
recordation and seg
been executed to
Attorney guaranteei
improvements.
aging or any construction shall be performed prior
I by the City Council and tract map recordation.
ler may consider allowing the grading of the site
n of map if the applicant is actively pursuing the
urity has been posted and an agreement has
to satisfaction of the City Engineer and City
g the completion of the grading and the private
(11) All pertinent improvement plans shall be approved by the City
Engineer prior to fin I map approval by the City Council.
(12) Submit a stockpile plan showing the proposed location for stockpile
for grading export materials, and the route of transport.
(13) Prior to the issuance of Building Permits, a pre -construction meeting
must be held at the roject site with the grading contractor, applicant,
and city grading inspector at least 48 hours prior to commencing
grading operations.
(14) Rough grade certifications by project soils engineer shall be submitted
prior to issuance of b lilding permits for the foundation of each cluster
of units/structure. Retaining wall permits may be issued without a
rough grade certifica e.
(15) Final grade certifications by project soils and civil engineers shall be
submitted to the Pubic Works/Engineering Division prior the issuance
of any project final in pections/certificate of occupancy respectively.
(16) Prepare a horizontal control plan and submit concurrently with the
grading plan for review and approval.
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e.
is
e
(1) All drainage improvements necessary for dewatering and protecting
the subdivided properties shall be installed prior to issuance of
building permits except for model units, for construction upon any
parcel that may be subject to drainage flows entering, leaving, or
within a parcel relati a to which a building permit is requested.
(2) The applicant shall
provide drainage facilities to remove any flood
hazard and dedicate
and show necessary easements and/or rights of
way on the final me
p to the satisfaction of City Engineer. Storm
drainage facilities shall
be constructed within the street right-of-way or
in easements satisfactory
to the City Engineer and/or the Los Angeles
County Public Works,
Department.
(3) All identified flood hazard
locations within the tentative tract map
boundaries which cannot
be eliminated as approved by the City
Engineer shall be sh
wn on the final map and delineated as "Flood
Hazard Area". The
Owner shall dedicate to the City the right to
prohibit the erection of
buildings or other structures within such areas
shown on the final parcel
map without proper mitigation.
(4) A permit from the Los
Angeles County Public Works Department shall
be required for work
within its right-of-way or connection to its
facilities.
(5) A final drainage study and final drainage/storm drain plan in a 24" x
36" sheet format shall be submitted to and approved by the City
Engineer prior to grading permit. All drainage facilities shall be
designed and constructed as required by the City Engineer and in
accordance with Cou ity of Los Angeles Standards.
(6) Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, a complete hydrology study
and hydraulic calculations shall be prepared by a Civil Engineer
registered in the State of California to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
(7) Final plans for the existing drainage system, PD 1747, shall be
submitted and accep ed by the Los Angeles County Public Works
Division prior to issuance of any grading permits.
(8) All existinglabandoneO drainage facilities of PD 1747, including but
not limited to Reinfor d Concrete Pipe, catch basins, etc., shall be
removed prior to installation of new drainage facilities.
(9) Debris basin access road surfaces shall be approved by City
Engineer.
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(10) Gates shall be provided at the debris access roads to prevent access
to non -maintenance, personnel. Pedestrian access may be allowed if
the debris basins are designed as passive open space. The location
and design of pedestrian access shall be subject to Assistant City
Manager review and approval.
01) A comprehensive maintenance plan/program shall be submitted
concurrently with the storm drain plans to the Public
Works/Engineering Division for review and to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer.
Works - Utilities
(1) Prior to final map ap proval, a water system with appurtenant facilities
to serve all lots/par els 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 loc tion 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 improvements to the existing water system according
to Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) specifications to
accommodate the t tal domestic and fire flows as may be required by
the City Engineer, VWD and Fire Department.
(3) Prior to recordation
of final map, applicant shall provide separate
underground utility services
to each parcel per Section 13.04 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) Coordinate the requirements
for relocation and/or installation of
additional street lights,
Grand Ave. with the Los Angeles County
Lighting Division and
Southern California Edison. Incorporate all the
requirements on the
off-site improvement plans. The street lights
shall be annexed into
the County Lighting Maintenance District 10006
and Country Light District
LLA -1 Diamond Bar Zone, as determined by
the City Engineer.
These improvements shall be shown on the
grading plans with the
appropriate notes and details provided. All
required permits for
work within the public right-of-way shall be
obtained prior to construction.
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h.
- Sewers
(1) Prior to final map a proval, applicant shall submit a sanitary sewer
area study to the Ci:y and County Engineer to verify that capacity is
available in the sewerage system to be used as the outfall for the
sewers in this subdi tision. If the system is found to be of insufficient
capacity, the probl m shall be resolved to the satisfaction of the
County Engineer. 7
(2) Each multi-familylcl ster unit must be served by a separate and
independent sewer lateral. Sewer laterals shall be constructed in
accordance with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
Standards.
(3) Applicant shall obtai i connection permit(s) from the City and County
Sanitation District p for to issuance of building permits. The area
within the tentative map boundaries shall be annexed into the County
Sanitation District 2 and appropriate easements for all sewer main
and trunk lines shall be shown on the final map and offered for
dedication on the fin;[ 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.
Fire
(1) All required fire hydrants shall be installed and tested and accepted
prior to construction. Vehicular access must be provided and
maintained serviceable throughout construction.
(2) Occupancy of the p ject shall not commence until such time as all
Uniform Building Code and Los Angeles County Fire regulations have
been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be submitted to
the Building and Safety Division and Los Angeles County Fire
Department to show ompliance. The buildings shall be inspected for
compliance prior to ccupancy.
Traffic Mitigations
(1) All traffic mitigations shall be implemented and constructed in
accordance with the Development Agreement and Conditions of
Project Approval for the Diamond Bar Village Development prior to
issuance of the certificate of occupancy.
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