HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/9/1992Next Resolution No. 92-26
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SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
AUDITORIUM
21865 E. COPLEY DRIVE
DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765
November 9, 1992
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Chairman Flamenbaum, vice
Chairman MacBride, Grothe, Li and Meyer
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS:
This is the time and place for the general public to address the
members of the Planning Commission on any item that is within
their jurisdiction, allowing the public an opportunity to speak on
non-public hearing and non -agenda items. Please complete a
Sneaker's Card for the recording Secretary (completion of this
form is voluntary). There is a five minute maximum time limit
when addressing the Planning Commission.
CONSENT CALENDAR.: The following items listed on the consent
calendar are considered routine and are approved by a single
motion. Consent calendar items may be removed from the agenda by
request of the commission only:
1. Minutes of September 14, October 12 and October 26, 1992
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
2. Planned Sign Program No. 92-2: A request to develop a
Planned Sign Program for an existing Business Center.
Location: Walnut Business Center
20418 Walnut Drive
Applicant: James V. Camp, Burke Commercial Development
412 Corporate Park Dr., Ste 210, Irvine, CA
Owner: Cornerstone'Partners, Walnut, Ltd.
412 Corporate Park Dr., Ste. 130 Irvine, CA
92714
Environmental Determination: Categorically Exempt Section
15301, Class 1 (g)
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
Verbal status report on major projects.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Staff - Administrative Meeting Review
Planning Commissioners
ADJOURNMENT: November 23, 1992
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
. SEPTEMBER 14, 1992
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Flamenbaum called the meeting to order at
7:00 p.m. at the South Coast Air Quality Management
District Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond
Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by
ALLEGIANCE: Chairman Flamenbaum.
ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Meyer, Li, Grothe, Vice Chairman
MacBride, and Chairman Flamenbaum.
Also present were Community Development Director
James DeStefano, and Associate Planner Robert
Searcy
PUBLIC HEARINGS: CDD/DeStefano opened the public hearing and
reported that as a result of the f erendum filed
against the General Plan the City Attorney advises
all pubic hearing matters be continued to September
28, 1992. The commission continued all public
hearing agenda items to September 28, 1992.
INFORMATION: Discussion ensued regarding the General Plan
status, process and project review during the
period preceding the conclusion of the referendum.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: C/Flamenbaum announced a meeting at Brea Civic
Center on Wednesday, September 16, 1992, at 6:30
p.m. in Rm. A regarding 277 acres within Brea's
Tonner Canyon, up for a residential development.
28 additional acres may also be up for development.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to adjourn
the meeting at 7:38 p.m.
Respectively,
James DeStefano
Secretary
Attest:
Bruce Flamenbaum
Chairman
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OCTOBER 12, 1992
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Flamenbaum called the meeting to order at
7:05 p.m. at the South Coast Air Quality Management
District Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond
Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by
ALLEGIANCE: Chairman Flamenbaum.
ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Meyer, Grothe, Li, Vice Chairman
MacBride, and Chairman Flamenbaum.
Also present were Community Development Director
James DeStefano, Associate Planner Robert Searcy,
Assistant City Attorney Bill Curley, Deputy City
Attorney Craig Fox, and Contract Secretary Liz
Myers.
CONSENT CALENDAR: CDD/DeStefano recommended that approval of the
Minutes of September 14, 1992 be postponed to the
Minutes of next meeting because a copy of those minutes were
Sept. 14 & 28, not included in all of the Commissioner's packets.
1992 The Commission concurred.
Motion was made by C/Meyer, seconded by C/Grothe
and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the Minutes of
September 28, 1992, as presented.
OLD BUSINESS: CDD/DeStefano requested the City Attorney to give
the Commission an update on the issues pertaining
CUP 89-528 and to the referendum petition.
DR 92-03
DCA/Curley reported that the proponents of the
referendum petition have brought suit against the
City, and are attempting to get a temporary,
restraining order seeking to preclude some or all
issuance of building permits. As the matter
proceeded, it was finally stipulated that the City
would act under Ordinance No. 4, the emergency
ordinance in place that mimics the OPR extension
that the City had. Therefore, the resolutions
approved tonight will be amended, to reflect the
findings that are set forth in Ordinance No. 4.
CDD/DeStefano explained that Ordinance No. 4
(1992), which was adopted by the City Council in
September, contains two clauses: (1) the
Commission's approval action must include a finding
that the project is consistent with the General
Plan; and (2) the Commission's approval action must
include a finding that there is a substantial
probability that the project will not be
detrimental to, or interfere with, the adopted
General Plan. Therefore, the City can proceed with
every project on tonight's agenda, and with all of
the projects contemplated for the next several
meetings. Staff will await further direction from
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the City Attorney's office, and/or the courts, on
the referendum issue.
AP/Searcy presented the staff report regarding the
request for approval -to amend -.existing Conditional -
Use Permit 89-528 and Development Review 92-3. The
applicant is requesting to construct a new Burger
King Restaurant with drive-through facilities. A
revised site plan has been prepared, by the
applicant, which takes into account the concerns
expressed by the Commission at the last public
hearing. However, staff feels that the following
items have not been adequately addressed: the
concrete sidewalk, on the site that borders the
carwash, still remains, and.has not been changed to
landscaping, as was directed; staff does not feel
that the indicated pedestrian access from Grand
Ave., to the carwash, is possible because of the
grade elevation; and the concerns regarding the
entrance to the site have not been addressed.
These outstanding issues have not yet been reviewed
by the City Engineer. It is recommended that the
Commission approve Resolution 92-18, Resolution 92-
19, Development Review 92-3, and amendment CUP
89528, with the listed conditions, and with
direction that the applicant conform the site plan
to the conditions and directions given by the
Planning commission. AP/Searcy then read the
following corrections, as presented by the City
Attorney, to the Findings of, Fact, of the draft
Resolutions: part B, Resolution, item 3, of
Resolution 92-18 and 92-19, will read, "The
Planning commission hereby specifically finds and
determines that, having considered the record as a
whole, including the findings set forth below, and
the changes and alteration which have been
incorporated into and condition upon the proposed
project set forth in the application, there is no
evidence before this Planning Commission that the
project proposed herein will have the potential for
adverse affect on wildlife resources or the habitat
.upon which the wildlife depends. Based upon
substantial evidence, this Planning Commission
hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse affects
contained in section 753.5d of Title 14 of
California Code Regulations."; item 5, of
Resolution 92-18 and 92-19, will read, "Based on
the findings and conclusions set forth herein, this
Commission, in conformance with Ordinance No. 4
(1992), of the City of Diamond Bar, hereby finds as
follows:"; item 5, subsection (a), of Resolution
92-18 and 92-19, will remain the same but
subsection (b) will now read, "Substantial evidence
exist, considering the record as a whole, to the
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project as proposed and conditioned herein, will
not be detrimental or interfere with the adopted
General Plan."; and item 8, of Resolution 92-19,
and item 6 of Resolution 92-18, is to be deleted
because it is a,California Code procedure that is.
only applicable at the City Council level, and not
at the Planning Commission level..
C/Grothe stated that he would prefer that either
the City Engineer review the project before the
Commission condition the project, or condition the
project that approval has to be obtained from the
City Engineer. He then stated that since the
concrete sidewalk, on the site that borders the
carwash, now leads somewhere, it can remain. He
also stated that he'! would like to have a I foot
candle as a minimum lighting level on the site.
C/Meyer made the following comments: the
Commission need only provide direction, from a
policy standpoint, that a "landing" be created, and
the specifics can be left to the City Engineer;
there needs to be a condition attached to the lot,
restricting the off site sign; and specific
reference to the name of the fast food
establishment, as indicated in Resolution 92-19,
item 5, under Planning Division Conditions, should
be eliminated, and referred to generically.
C/Grothe requested staff to, review the original
conditions of approval because he was under the
impression that one of the original conditions was
that.any one of these three lots, left vacant, was
too be landscaped.
Motion was made by C/Meyer, seconded by VC/MacBride
and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve Resolution 92-
18, as amended by staff.
DCA/Curley, in response to C/Mey I er's concern for
the off-site sign, stated that he is comfortable
with the way it is presently conditioned.
Motion was made by VC/MacBride and seconded by
C/Grothe to approve Resolution 92-19, as amended by
staff, and with the following proviso: the
applicant shall provide a lighting plan, which
provides - f or a minimum of 1.0 foot candles over the
entire parcel; the applicant shall provide the City
with drawings for the Grand Ave. entrance,
incorporating the driveway entrance, the "flat"
landing area, and the sidewalk area, to be designed
pursuant to the approval of the City Engineer; and
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that the words "Burger King" be deleted and
replaced by the word "fast food".
C/Meyer stated that he would prefer that the
project be -conditioned to be adequately lighted for
security measures, to be. approved by the Sheriffs
Department and the City Engineer, as opposed to
arbitrarily requiring 1.0 foot candle. C/Li
concurred.
C/Grothe stated that ordinances, in other cities,
are usually written requiring either an average
foot candle, usually. higher than the 5.0 foot
candle range, across the lot, or to have a -minimum
foot candle, which is what he prefers. He stated
that staff could be requested to review ordinances
from other cities, and bring back an appropriate
study at the next meeting.
Chair/ Flamenbaum proposed that the condition either
be changed to adequate, lighting, or request the
City Engineer - to come up with an appropriate
standard because he is not able to quantify 1.0
foot candle.
C/Meyer inquired if the applicant feels that a 1.0
foot candle across the entire site can be achieved.
Charles Cobb, representing the applicant, stated
that their engineer has indicated that he feels.
that 1.0 foot candle can be achieved.
The Commission voted on the Motion made by
VC/MacBride and seconded by C/Grothe to approve
Resolution 92-19, as amended by staff, and with the
following proviso: the applicant shall provide a
lighting plan, which provides for a minimum of 1.0
foot candles over the entire parcel; the applicant
shall provide the City with drawings for the Grand
Ave. entrance, incorporating the driveway entrance,
the "flat" landing area, and the sidewalk area, to
be designed pursuant to the approval of the City
Engineer; and that the words "Burger King" be
deleted and replaced by the word "fast food".
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Li , Grothe, and
VC/MacBride.
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Chair/Flamenbaum.
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Meyer.
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None.
The Motion CARRIED.
CDD/DeStef ano stated that Hardy Strozier, of the
NEW BUSINESS: Planning Associates, would present the proposed the
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South Point South Point Master Plan, an area of about 170
Master Plan acres, generally located north of Pathfinder, and
Project west of Brea Canyon Road. The City encouraged the
developers, who had indicated an interest,
beginning last year, to develope a master plan, in
order to process their projects to the City. The
City has hired Hardy Strozier to provide the
overall project management, coordination and
consultation to the City.
Chair/Flamenbaum recessed the meeting at 7:52 p.m.
to allow the Commission time to review the
displayed graphics of the project.
Chair/Flamenbaum reconvened the meeting at 8:10
p.m.
Hardy Strozier, of the Planning Associates,
outlined the proposal for the South Point Master
Plan Project. During the course of his
,presentation, Mr. Strozier outlined the master plan
alternatives, utilizing the displayed graphics. He
stated that all State and School District permits
have been approved, including the certified EIR.
However, there may be additional permits required
from the Fish and Game Department of the State of
California, and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers,
regarding filling operations in Sandstone Canyon.
He then reviewed the development proposal as
follows: a 30 acre South Point Middle School site;
a 40 acre Arciero single family residential tract
(#32400), for 93 lots, with an average minimize
size lot of 7,200 sq. ft.; a 48 acre RNP
residential subdivision tract (#51407), for 92
lots, with a minimum size lot of 8,000 sq. ft.; a
30 acre commercial site that would have 10 to 15
acres of property transferred to the City as part
of a development agreement and vesting transaction
between these developers; a 26 acre park site
dedicated and transferred to the City, from the RnP
development interest, in which the City would be
granted about 10 acres of usable park area; a
transferring of approximately 2 acres of land,
known as Larkstone Park, from the City to the
School District for South Point School purposes; an
acquisition, of the City, for approximately 4 acres
of Water District land; there is 6 acres of
City/County right-of-way, that would be part of a
transfer to Arciero, RnP, and the City's commercial
interests; and the proposed project entitlements
entails a development agreement, a zone change, a
Master Development Plan, and perhaps a CUP for
Hillside Management. He then summarized the four
alternatives, to the proposed development, as
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submitted to the Commission.. The difference
between the alternatives relates to the land use
potential in the commercial site, the linkage to
the South Point Middle School, the through access
of Larkstone -Drive, the amount of usable park
acreage, and the position, on the site, of the
permanent South Point Middle School. Mr. Strozier
stated that their objective is to present this
proposal to the Planning Commission, for review, in
November of 1992, and to the City Council by
January of 1993.
Chair/ Flamenbaum inquired if, from an engineering
standpoint, various portions of the project can be
extricated so that if there is a problem with the
blue line stream, South Point School can still move
the dirt to the Arciero property without impacting
the blue line stream.
Hardy Strozier explained that the objective is to
move this request through the Commission to the
City Council as a total Master Plan application, as
was submitted by the property owners. The project
is inextricably tied together by it's master plan
of grading, and it's master plan of land exchanges.
Hardy Strozier, in response to a series of
Commission inquiries, made the following comments:
The Walnut Unified School District is desirous to
move the stockpile of dirt, and negotiate a land
transaction now owned by the City of Diamond Bar;
the City wants to facilitate a master plan for the
15 acre commercial site, and the 15 acre park area;
RnP is desirous to develop 92 lots, with a land
trade of City property to school property; Arciero
want to develop 93 lots, and obtain land from the
City for the would be excess right-of-way; there is
not yet an application, before the City, by Mr.
Patel, but it is anticipated that he will soon file
a subdivision map; there has not been any comment
made from the environmentalists regarding Sandstone
Canyon; the School District officials, and the City
of Diamond Bar feel that.Larkstone Drive should not
be a through road; the Master Plan Project will
comply with the Hillside Ordinance; and this
project will be presented to the Parks and
Recreation Commission for their- input to the
passive/active recreation area.
Chair/Flamenbaum recessed the meeting at 9:07 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 9:25 p.m.
CONTINUED CDD/DeStefano presented the staff report regarding
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1992 Page 7
PUBLIC HEARING:
the request, by the applicant Brilliant Signs,
Inc., to develop a Planned Sign Program for the
Planned Sign
Sunset Village, located at 1241 S.Grand Avenue.
Program No. 92-1
Staf f presented slides, during the staff report, of
the variety of signs presently existing at the
commercial shopping center. It is recommended that
the commission approve the Planned Sign Program,
the Findings of Fact, and conditions as listed
within the attached' resolution. One of the
conditions listed is that the Commission approve
not only Exhibit "All, the applicants proposal, but
also Exhibit "A -lot I which is the modifications
outlined by the City staff.
Barbara Cohen, with Brilliant Signs, inc., stated
that the landlord would like to build a canopy, and
extend the fascia to make room for three signs.
The applicant is willing to make any changes deemed
appropriate.
AP/Searcy, in response to C/Meyer's inquiry, stated
that staff sought to allow the applicant to put one
sign on the fascia, that would be centered, and
then two additional signs located under the canopy,
so that it is more compatible with the rest of the
fascia in the center.
The Public Hearing was declared opened.
Hearing no testimony, the Public Hearing was
declared closed.
Following discussion, the.Commission concurred that
the design of the sign needs to be more consistent
with the prevailing style of the center.
Chair/Flamenbaum requested the following: the
words "the Orange city code", on page 3, of Exhibit
"A", item E. l.a., should be changed to read "the
Diamond Bar city code."; and item H.2, Immoral or
Unlawful Advertising, on page 5, Exhibit "A",
should be deleted.
DCA/Fox explained that the document expresses
liability and obligations between tenants and
landlords. The City's approval is simply to the
concept, and not to what the landlord confines the
tenant to.
AP/Searcy stated that staff suggests that the
reference reading, "allowing this to extend for a
period of five years", should be omitted.
Motion was made by C/Meyer, seconded by VC/MacBride
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and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve Planned Sign
Program No. 92-1, subject to the deletion of the
five year term, as indicated by staff, and that
page 8, of the applicants submittal, be changed to
provide for "a maximum 30 inch high parapet on top
of the existing fascia, constructed of similar
material
aterial that would accommodate at least two signs,
and would provide for the total of three signs,
within the area that they have designated." The
special condition in Exhibit "A-111, subsection 1,
that reads, "Wall signs for units E & G, shall
share the angled fascia centered vertically and
horizontally and not exceed 80% of the angled
fascia length.", should be deleted.
CUP 92-5 Chair/ Flamenbaum stated that, - because he leases
DR 92-2 space in the adjacent building to this project, he
will abstain from discussion and voting of this
item.
Chair/Flamenbaum left the auditorium at 10:00 p.m.
AP/Searcy presented the staff report regarding the
request, by the applicant Gary Simning, for
approval to demolish the existing Arco gasoline
service station, located at 3302 S. Diamond Bar
Blvd., and to construct a new 2,700 square foot, 24
hour AM/PM mini -mart. The proposed convenience
store use will sell gasoline and miscellaneous
products, including the sale of beer and wine for
off-site consumption. The .89 acre site is in the
Commercial Planned Development Zone (CPD). The
Development Review application is required for all
new commercial construction to determine
architectural compatibility. He reviewed the
application analysis, as presented in the staff
report. It is' recommended that the Commission
approve the Conditional Use Permit No. 92-5,
Development Review No. 92-2, Findings of Fact and
conditions as listed within the attached
Resolutions.
C/Meyer noted that the Sign Ordinance may be too
restrictive since most sign plans or programs,
before the Commission, have some sort of exception
to the existing code.
AP/Searcy, in response to C/Meyer, stated that, to
assure that the lot line adjustment would not
create a burden to the existing office building and
create a deficient parking standard, staff required
them to turn in plans for both project sites. The
completion of one project should dictate the other.
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C/Meyer stated that one of the conditions of
approval should require that the underground tanks
be removed in. the event that the service station
use is abandoned for six months.
C/Grothe stated that the signs on the new building
ought to conform to the Sign Ordinance. He also
objected to the compact parking stalls.
The Public Hearing wasdeclaredopened..
Gary Simning, representing Atlantic Richfield, gave
the. following responses to the Commission's
comments: even though the size of the monument
sign deviates from the City's standards, it is
required by State Law, and is not an option; there
is only one sign on each side of the building,
which is in conformance to the Sign Ordinance; Arco
will be reconfiguring the parking lot, and the work
on the parking lot will be completed prior to
beginning construction; and, as a matter of policy,
we remove the tanks within 6 months, but we will
not object to have that as one of the conditions.
C/Li inquired how much tax, this proposed project,
will generated to the City. I
Gary Simning stated that it is estimated that this
new facility will generate approximately $50,000 a
year in taxes, to the City, which is an increase of
about $30,000 a year.
C/Meyer suggested that the trash enclosures would
be better 'located more internally within the
project site, as opposed to locating it near the
drive approach.
Gary Simning stated that the applicant is willing
to locate the trash enclosures internally, as so
indicated on the original submittal. In response
to C/Meyer's inquiry, he stated that the owner of
the adjacent office building prefers the
landscaping, over the block wall.
Hearing no further testimony, the Public Hearing
was declared closed.
AP/Searcy pointed out that the City Engineer
requires a contribution to traffic mitigation
programs. This will probably be a forthcoming
requirement for this project as it goes through
plan check.
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Page 10
Motion was made by C/Meyer, seconded.by C/Li and
CARRIED to recommend approval of the Resolution for
Development Review 9-02, subject to Ordinance No.
4. Chair/Flamenbaum abstained.
Motion was made by C/Meyer, seconded by C/Grothe
and CARRIED to approve Resolution 92-22 for CUP 92-
5, subject to Ordinance No.4, and with the addition
of condition #12 to indicate that, "If the project
is abandoned for more than 180 consecutive days,
that all underground vessels would be removed from
the site.", and condition #13 to indicate that "The
traffic impact fees, as per the negative
declaration, would be paid as required by the City
Engineer." Chair/Flamenbaum abstained.
Chair/Flamenbaum returned to the auditorium at
10:22 p.m.
ZCA 92-2
CDD/DeStefano presented the staff report. Pursuant
to comments received from the Planning Commission
Hillside
at previous public hearings and additional staff
Management
analysis, a revised Hillside Management Ordinance
Ordinance
is attached for the commission's consideration.
The revised ordinance has been prepared with the
assistance of Mr. Horst Schorr, acting as the
City's consultant to. the development of this
project. Content changes from the Interim
ordinance are redline to identify new material, and
strikeout to identify deletions. A revised slope
density formula and graphic is provided, as well as
further explanations of text through the use of
graphics. It is recommended that the Commission
review and adopt the attached Hillside Management
Ordinance.
Chair/ Flamenbaum inquired if the consultant Horst
Schorr likes the Ordinance.
VC/MacBride made the following corrections: page
1, bottom line, correct the spelling of
"complement"; and page 2, top paragraph, correct
the spelling of "reveqetation". He inquired why
item 2, under section 5, page 2, has been deleted.
CDD/DeStefano responded that the consultant Horst
Schorr has previously indicated that he approves of
the draft Ordinance. The only area that may differ
from the Commission's opinion is that he concurs,
with the Director opinion, that a slope density
formula is not the key issue in terms of
determining how many dwelling units can be
developed on a given hillside. With respect to the
deletion of section 5, item 2, page 2, because
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staff had difficult in determining what real
relevance the remnants of a wild fire would have on
grading, it was deleted.
VC/MacBride suggested that the sketch, for
conventional grading, on page 15, should be better
drawn to illustrate it's effects.
C/Li noted that the graph on page 9, subsection A.
Calculating Average Slopes, does not. indicate a
curve.
CDD/DeStefano explained that subsection A has an
incomplete graphic. The graphic indicates the
percent of land, to be maintained in it's natural
state, and another access that deals with the
percent of average slope. However, it does not
direct the reader toward any particular conclusion.
The graphic is one that has been utilized in the
City of La Habra Heights, they incorporate a third
"line" that deals with the size of the parcel. The
difference between La Habra Heights and Diamond Bar
is that La Habra Heights indicates the largest
parcel as being five acres, and the parcels in
Diamond Bar typically start at 15 acres. The whole
issue of calculating the average slope, and what is
done with it in terms of slope density, is one that
has been difficult to respond to. Most cities have
some arbitrary formula wherein a certain average
slope equates to a certain percentage of the lot to
remain in it's natural state. The difficulty with
that is that there is no explanation as to why this
formula is better than. some other formula,
therefore, it is difficult to determine if it is
applicable to Diamond Bar, or if Diamond Bar should
create our own criteria.
C/Meyer explained that the standards at La Habra
Heights are applicable after the subdivision, and
that each subdivided parcel has to comply with
these standards. After the five acres, then 80% of
the site has to be left in an open area, if the
average slope is above 50%. He suggested that the
City would be more responsive to community feelings
to reduce density in hillside areas, and to good
planning practices, by setting a density formula
that correlates to the average slope of lots, in
which the steeper the slope, the larger the
subdivided parcel has to be.
CDD/DeStefano referred the Commission to the
examples, presented in the staff report, of
formulas used in other cities. He explained how
the formulas are calculated.
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C/Li noted that, if the natural grading is used for
calculating average slopes, then it appears that
the developer is being penalized for using land.
form grading because the average slope becomes
greater, and the percentage of land to be
maintained, in the natural state, becomes greater.
CDD/DeStefano stated that, if the Ordinance can be
interpreted that way, it is the opposite of what is
trying to be achieved. The average slope
calculation is meant to be on the existing natural
grade, as determined by the formula.
C/Meyer suggested that the formula be based on the
existing pad or on an approved pad, and that the
formulas be worked out at the time that the map is
being submitted. The Ordinance is taking away
design incentives because it is too finitely
written. The standards should be flexible in terms
of the hillside.
C/Li, noting that subcategory B, Slope Category,
items 1-4, provides the technique to comply with
this code, and subcategory A, provides a formula,
stated that the two paragraphs conflict with each
other. He suggested that the Director or the
Planning commission be given discretionary review.
CDD/DeStefano stated that he had originally
proposed to eliminate the slope density formulas to
calculate the average slope, and to keep the slope
category discussion, but not relate density to the
average slope.
The commission concurred that sub section A,
Calculating Average Slopes, should be deleted.
They also concurred to table the matter to the next
meeting, and that any further Commis ' sion comments
should be directed to staff before the next
meeting.
The Public Hearing was declared opened.
Hearing no testimony, the Public Hearing was
declared closed.
ZCA 92-3 CDD/DeStefano recommended that the Commission
review the revised CM Ordinance. and adopt a
resolution recommending that the City Council
approve the revised list of permitted and
conditionally permitted land uses.
CDD/DeStefano stated that there should be a clause
added, to become subsection E, on page 159, that
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would read, "Properties within the CM Zone, and.
located at the southeast corner of Grand Ave. and
Golden Springs Drive, shall submit a planned
development/master plan for City review and
approval." This clause would implement the planned
development requirement within the General Plan for
that portion of our community.
The Public Hearing was declared opened.
Hearing no testimony, the Public Hearing was
declared closed.
CDD/DeStefano, in response to C/Meyer's inquiries,
explained. that grading projects were excluded
because they are covered under other permits
already required by the City, and they don't
require a Conditional Use Permit. The reason that
farming is not permitted on vacant CM Zone
properties is because staff does not feel that it
would be an appropriate use for the five CM zone
areas presently in the City.
Motion was made by VC/MacBride, seconded by
C/Grothe and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to adopt a
resolution recommending that the City Council
approve the revised list of permitted and
conditionally permitted land uses, and as modified
by staff, on page 159, new subsection E which
outlines a Planned Development requirement for
properties located at the southern corner of Grand
Avenue and Golden Springs.
INFORMATION: CDD/DeStefano informed the Commission of his
decision ,in the following four Administrative
Development Review items: approval an Mr. Toby's
8,700 square foot home in "The Country", on Shadow
Canyon; continuance for Mr. Woo's proposal to add
3,700 square feet to his existing 3,700 square foot
home because of engineering issues yet" to be
resolved; approval of a 7,200 square foot home at
Braided Mane; and approval of a 1,200 square foot
addition to an existing 2,400 square foot home at
1519 Kiowa Crest.
CDD/DeStefano informed the Commission that the City
Council adopted an Interim Ordinance which severely
restricts land uses permitted within the
agricultural zoned property, that is also general
planned as agriculture. The only area in the City
that this applies to is our sphere of influence.
CDD/DeStefano informed the Commission on the
following: the Commission has received a copy of
October 12, 1992
the TTC agenda; staff has provided the Commission
with a copy of a memorandum entitled, "Current
Status of Major Applications"; staff has also
provided the Commission with a copy of staff's in-
house log of projects that have been currently
worked on or has recently been approved; and the
City Council has awarded the construction contract
for the Heritage Park Community Building project.
C/Meyer stated that the Commission ought to
commence reviewing the Development Code, to include
the Sign Ordinance.
CDD/DeStefano suggested that the Commission have
study sessions to discuss the creation of a new
Development Code.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chair/ Flamenbaum informed the Commission that the
California League of City Annual Conference is to
be held on October 13, 1992.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by VC/MacBride, seconded by C/Meyer
and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to adjourn the meeting at
11:28 p.m.
Respectively,
James DeStefano
Secretary
Attest:
Bruce Flamenbaum
Chairman
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OCTOBER 26, 1992
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Flamenbaum called the meeting to order at
7:05 p.m. at the South Coast Air Quality,Management
District Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive, -Diamond
Bar, California.'
PLEDGE OF The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by
ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Meyer.
ROLL CALL: commissioners: Meyer, Grothe, Vice Chairman
MacBride, and Chairman Flamenbaum. commissioner Li
was absent.
Also present were Community Development Director
James DeStefano, Associate Planner Robert Searcy,
Planning Technician Ann Lungu, Assistant City
Attorney Bill Curley, Deputy City Attorney Craig
Fox, and Contract Secretary Liz Myers.
MATTERS FROM Max Maxwell, residing at 3211 Bent Twig Lane,
THE AUDIENCE: reminded the Commission that the referendum is a
legal action, . and that they should be concerned
about some of the legal stipulations. It was this
Planning Commission that passed the General Plan
with major revisions that have caused part of the
problem regarding the referendum.
Don Schad, residing at 1824 Shaded Wood Road,
complimented the Planning Commission on the superb
job done on the Tree Ordinance, prior to it's
demise by the City Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Meyer requested that the minutes be continued.to
the next meeting because he did not receive copies
Minutes of within his packet.
Sept.. 14 &
Oct. 12,. 1992 Chair/Flamenbaum requested that the Minutes of
October 12, 1992 be amended to accurately reflect
that he voted against approval of Resolution 92-19.
The commission concurred to continue the minutes of
September 14, 1992, and October 12, 1992 to the
next meeting.
CONTINUED
CDD/DeStefano presented the staff report regarding
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a city initiated request to adopt hillside
management standards. The City Council, in October
ZCA 92-2
of 1990, adopted interim hillside management
(Hillside
standards which outlined a series of requirements
Management
and standards for developing and preserving
Ordinance)
hillside areas. There have been a few projects
that.have been processed through the City system
.under those development standards. Only one
project, a 19 acre site on Derringer Lane, in "The
Country", has been approved. Generally, the
standards outline a much less typical linear cut
and fill method of grading, utilizing a much more
October 26® 1992 Page 2
softened approach using contours, and a technique
called land form grading. The Planning Commission
has reviewed the document for the past couple of
months, and revisions have been incorporated to the
document. The only major issue remaining issue
before the Planning Commission is to determine
whether or not the Commission desires the inclusion
of a slope density formula and/or a related
preservation of natural area formula. certain
Planning Commission members have indicated a desire
for a slope density formula as a means to respond
to the community's desire to reduce density in
hillside areas. Most hillside cities have slope
density formulas, but can not articulate why those
ordinances were created, or how the formulas were
computed. Staff believes that the overall design
of the hillside should be determined by, the
General Plan Land use classification for the
hillside area, and, as a result of site
characteristics,. environmental factors, and the
city's development review authority. A slope
density formula is not necessary in terms of
determining the overall best land form and
development for a hillside area. Staff has
attached copies of slope density formulas ' from
nearby hillside cities for comparative purposes.
Staff recommend that the Commission review the
revised Hillside Management ordinance and recommend
that the Ordinance be approved without a slope
density formula and forwarded to the City Council
for consideration.
Chair/Flamenbaum inquired if staff is recommending
that the Commission approve the revised Hillside
Management Ordinance without the formula for
calculating average slope, or without slope
categories found on page 9.
CDD/DeStefano stated that it is staff's
recommendation that no such calculating formula be
a part of the ordinance, but that calculating the
average slope should remain, without creating the
penalty of decreasing density based upon, that
average slope. It is recommended that the
incomplete graphic on page 9 be deleted, but that
the slope categories on page 9 and 10 remain.
The Public Hearing was declared opened.
Max Maxwell recalled that such a formula was
suggested by GPAC but later eliminated from the
General Plan. Therefore, there is nothing in the
General Plan that has a correlation relating to the
density of a development on a hillside. The
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citizens want the hillsides preserved, and a
simplified formula should be included-.
Barbara Beach Cushane, residing at 2021 Peaceful
Hill Road, stated.that she moved to Diamond Bar
because there was green land, and she would be
opposed to any suggestion that limits open space.
Clair Harmony, residing at 24139 Afamado Lane,
inquired how the Ordinance will protect the
ridgelines as related to the Bramalea California,
Inc. project and Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) .
Chair/Flamenbaum explained to Mr. Harmony that the
Planning
ing Commission has not been presented with any
proposed plan for development on the Bramalea
property, in regards to the MOU. The Ordinance
does attempt to address ridgelines, as well as the
general grading characteristics of hills, to
restore them to as natural state as possible.
The Public Hearing was declared closed.
C/Meyer distributed his memorandum regarding his
proposed modifications to the draft Hillside
Management Ordinance. The following is a
summarization of his concerns: hillsides cannot
support the densities of flat land; the proposed
special development standards, of 10%, could impose
significant costs to development; the development
standards should not become applicable until the
average slope of the property is at least 25%; the
General Plan defines significant slope as 25% and
above, with a policy for preserving open space, and
reducing grading practices and removal of dirt;
land form grading requires the displacement of more
material, than is generally required with
conventional grading practices, and achieves a
smaller building pad; the proposed Hillside
Management Ordinance does not include a procedure
for modification of the standards; the modification
procedure should include provisions for public
input and should have clearly defined goals that
the City would expect a developer to aspire to;
there should be some findings of fact that the
approval body must make in order to grant a
modification of the development standards; a slope
density formula should be created to establish the
policy that the size of the lot shall be correlated
to the average slope of the property, recognizing
that there is a difference between flat land and
hillside development. He suggested that the City
focus in on a community that already has the
experience for hillside development, that meets our
October 26® 1992 Page 4
goal or vision for our hillsides, instead of
recreating the wheel.
C/Grothe stated that it was his understanding that,
once the technique is learned, land form grading
moves considerably less dirt, and costs
considerably less money than conventional grading.
He believes the special development standard should
stay at 10%. The lot size is not near as important
as the preservation of the lots and the natural
grade. As much of the land, as possible, 'should be
left ungraded, getting away from the standard
grading cuts and fills.
C/Meyer.stated that he concurs with the importance
of preserving the natural topography, and getting
away from the typical cut and fill method of
grading. However, he concurs with the concept used
by the City of La Habra Heights, which has very
minimal grading standards. Their concept is to
move the minimum amount of dirt possible to allow
development to occur. They allow and accommodate
hillside development, and maintain a significant
amount of open area. It is a -balance that has to
be achieved parcel by parcel. Because most
projects will not be able to comply with the
standards in the Hillside Management ordinance, a
forum for modification must be created on a site
specific review. staff is envisioning the CUP
process for such a forum. However, there are no
specific standards in place to review such
variances.
CDD/DeStefano confirmed the existance of a CUP
process to propose a development within a hillside
area. The Hillside Ordinance has various
discussion points that allow for design review by
the Planning Commission or the City Council. It is
designed more for the initial subdivision. There
is also a Development Review ordinance that sets
forth compatibility characteristics, and
architectural and design characteristics. it is
specifically set aside for the final product. Both
Ordinances are created as design ordinances, and
both have flexibility for the unique situation that
each lot in Diamond Bar is going to present.
Following discussion, Motion was made by
VC/MacBride, seconded by C/Grothe and CARRIED to
approve the Hillside Management ordinance without a
slope density formula, and deleting the graphic on
page 9.
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Grothe, VC/MacBride, and
Chair/Flamenbaum.
October 26, 1992
Page 5
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Meyer.
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None.
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Li.
Chair/Flamenbaum recessed the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
to be reconvened in Room CC -2 for a study session
on the Presentation on South Pointe Master Plan.
Chair/Flamenbaum reconvened the meeting at 8:30
p.m.
Presentation
CDD/DeStefano presented the staff report regarding
of South
the proposed 170 acre South Pointe Master Plan,
Pointe
located north of Pathfinder Road, west of Brea
Master Plan
Canyon Road, south of the residential construction
nearest Colima, and east of the City . property
boundary limits. He introduced the following
individuals: Councilmen Werner; Hardy Strozier,
Project Manager for the Master Plan; Jan Dabney,
representing RnP Development; Mike Church,
representing Arciero & Sons;'Armed Patel, with the
Sasak Corporation; Mr. Ronald Hockwalt, District
Superintendent of the Walnut Valley Unified School
District (WVUSD); and Clay Chapmut, Assistant
Superintendent of the WVUSD. The site is comprised
of the following 5 major property owners, each with
a basic desire to develop this area; the School
District, property owner of 31 acres, and desires a
permanent middle school; the City of Diamond Bar is
the owner of a 7 acre strip along Brea Canyon Road,
is in a lease purchase contract for the 4 acre
Water District site, and is the owner of the 2.7
acre Larkstone Park site, with a desire to resolve
the issue of the trade of the land with the WVUSD;
RnP Development, owner of 78 acres, south of the
School District site, desires to develop a 40 acre
residential, 15 acre commercial, and approximately
25 acre open space product; Arciero & Sons, owner
of approximately 41 acres, east of the school
property, desires to construct 93 homes and a 6
acre commercial site; and Mr. Patel, owner of 7
acres, adjacent to Morning Sun, desires to develop
his acreage. The City saw this desire for
development as an opportunity to master plan 5
different sites, instead of having 5 independent
developments. The WVUSD has a 400,000 cubic yard
Hill on their site that needs to be removed in
order to construct the permanent middle school. The
fill is to be relocated on the Arciero & Sons
property. The City and the WVUSD desire to resolve
the issue of Larkstone Park. The developers have an
interest in developing the vacant land that, they
own, and have a proposal, generally, to merge
several public and private interests into :a
October 26, 1992 Page 6
development with an opportunity for public benefit.
The developments provide an opportunity to resolve
the traffic problems that exist from buses and
automobiles traveling Larkstone and Lemon to get to
the school site, and resolves the need, of a looped
water system and storm drain improvements for the
permanent school site. Mr. Patel, by participating
in this overall master plan, has an opportunity to
link Diamond Bar, utilizing utilities and grading.
The City has an opportunity to not only resolve the
various issues, but to receive some future economic
benefit. The developers propose the development of
acreage for a commercial center site of 15+ acres,
and a recreational site of 25 acres, resolving a
deficiency in our parks and recreation system.
There is an opportunity to resolve, traffic issues
in terms of needed signalization, and the widening
of Brea Canyon Road. The issues are significant
vacant land, particularly on the RnP property,
which has been identified in the General Plan, as a
biological resource, and the Arciero property,
which both contain significant Oak and Walnut
woodland. Though the acreage, has been vacant for
many years, it is privately held and has
development rights. Through a variety of State
laws, the developers have the ability to request
further development rights from the City.
CDD/DeStefano stated that the principal developers
will now briefly discuss their project proposal.
Chair/Flamenbaum inquired of the location and the
size of the proposed secondary road. He also
inquired if there were other benefits to the City
to tie all the parcels together, as opposed to
separately considering the South Pointe Middle
School Project and the Arciero Development.
CDD/DeStefano stated that the proposed secondary
road would likely become a residential collector
street, located off of Brea Canyon Road (generally,
across from Chuck -E -Cheese), traversing the RnP
area, and heading to the cul-de-sac at the end of
Larkstone Drive. He then explained that the
benefit, to the City, of tying all the parcels
together is that the utility systems would be
looped together (such as the streets, the storm
drains, and the water lines), resolving the
proposed land use patterns at one time, and
recreational park spare needs, grading pattern.and
site planning.
Mr. Patel requested CDD/DeStefano to summarize his
proposed project.
October 26, 1992 Page 7
CDD/DeStefano stated that Mr. Patel owns 7 acres of
property adjacent to Morning Sun, which is in the
County area adjacent to the western edge of Diamond
'Bar. He is proposing a project that subdivides his
7 acres into 26 lots, with lot sizes of 8,000 feet
to 9,600 feet, and pad sizes of about 6,900 to
7,500 feet. The area is currently. zoned up to
6DU/acre, but is classified by the General Plan at
3DU/acre.
Jan Dabney, Senior Partner of JC Dabney &
Associates, representing RnP Development and
Arciero presented the general concept of the master
plan, stated that RnP asked him to approach the
City, 2 years ago, on the development potential of
the 78 acres, not knowing at that time, that Mr.
Arciero has been in the process for three years of
trying to develop his parcel. RnP approached City
Manager Van Nort, as well as CDD/DeStefano, to
indicate interest in meeting with the Council
members, -on .a one by one basis, to see what they
felt the property warranted, and what the community
needed. Mr. Dabney, and one of the then owners,
met with the City Manager and two Council members
at a time throughout the day. Several concerns
were brought up by each Council members, many of
which were environmental concerns, and some of
which were concerns with the traffic impact on the
Larkstone surrounding area due to the school
development. Mr. Dabney indicated that they had
also met with the WVUSD. The Council, as a whole,
was basically concerned with the development of the
South Pointe Middle.School. After talking with the
Council members, which included Councilmen Nardella
at that time, felt that consideration for
recreational facilities, traffic mitigation, etc.
was a necessary part of this development.. There
was a strong concern about the development in the
area, based on what the developers could do for the
community, and how the community could benefit from
our development. They requested that we produce a
focus biological study on Sandstone Canyon before
they made any decision whether or not there was
development potential there or not. We provided a
preliminary biological review for the Canyon,
prepared by Robert Bein, Williams and Frost, an
environmental company, not as a. public document,
but as a courtesy to help the Council evaluate the
area. City Manager Van Nort and CDD/DeStefano
suggested that we take the 170 acres, remove all
the property ownership lines, and approach this
development, based on the 170 gross acres, and let
the residential lots or parks fall out within the
development. The WVUSD basically agreed that this
October 26, � x.992 Page 8
was a fine concept, as long as the school was
situated on the purchased property. The City,
Arciero, and RnP, basically got together and
planned what they felt was a possible development
_.sequence for .specific environmental issues. We
went through many numerous conceptual type
configurations on development, never based on any
specific number* of residential units, acreage of
commercial, or of park, but rather based on the
concept of where these items should be within the
170 acres. The City and WVUSD do desire to work
together within this master plan to create
additional benefit, not specifically for • the
school, or specifically for the City treasury, but
for the community at large. The Arciero
Development, as of today, has been in the approval
process for about five years. They sold property
to the school district, with the understanding that
they would remove the 400,000 additional yardage
off the site. Mr. Arciero presented subdivision
plans to the City but had trouble with the approval
.process because there was not enough benefit to the
community. One of the problems that the Arciero
Development had was that his secondary access road
would have to either continue through Larkstone
Drive, or down Rapid View. Mr. Arciero was asked
to join with RnP, the City, and the WVUSD to go
through this master plan, thus removing the impact
of his traffic out of the Rapid View cul-de-sac,
and improving the internal circulation. Mr Patel's
submitted map gives through access and emergency
access across the entire project without going
through the existing subdivision within the City.
CDD/DeStefano stated that Hardy Strozier, the
City's Project Manager, will merge all the plans
together and begin to resolve some of - the
differences between the maps.
Dr. Hockwalt, in response to Chair/Flamenbaum,
stated that the design plan presented, for the
Middle School, has been submitted and approved by
the State.
Jan Dabney stated that the proposed RnP
development, of it's 77.8 acres, has 26 acres of
park, 22 acres of commercial; and approximately 92
residential lots, with the transferring of land in
which RnP obtains 2.8 acres, and transfers 26 acres
of property to the City for parks facilities. The
proposal would incorporate a secondary street out
to Morning Sun. In response to C/Meyer, he stated
that the proposed density for the RnP proposal is
October 26, 1992
Page 9
1.53 units per acre, based upon the gross of the
residential area.
In response to Chair/Flamenbaum, Jan Dabney stated
that the EIR incorporates the entire 170 acre
project, including some parameters of the School
District.
VC/MacBride inquired how much of the "blue) line"
stream will be preserved with this , development
project.
Jan Dabney stated that, in this proposal, the blue
line stream that runs to the Canyon would be
entirely filled in. In the 27 acre park site, 15
acres of the park site would be set aside in its
natural setting, and include additional plantings,
off the developed area, and transferred into that
natural setting. One of the requests of the
Council was that we ensure that the open space and
open area, including the two areas that belong to
the homeowners association currently, have a means
for migration for any animal life. -
C/Meyer inquired if this project would comply with
the concept in the Hillside Management Ordinance.
Jan Dabney noted that the project has many grades
that exceed 10%. With landform grading, a lot of
yardage most be moved to preserve as much existing
features as possible, yet .still yield' enough
density to warrant the additional cost of grading..
It is a common misconception that landform grading
actually is an economical way to approach this
development project. Landform grading gives the
original appearance of the project, keeping the
ridgelines and, hillsides intact, but it also drives
up the costs. We have, throughout this project,
used land form grading. The master plan team has
done all the hydrology. studies, traffic studies,
and drainage studies. This development will
resolve some of the drainage problems existing on
Larkstone Drive.
CDD/DeStefano summarized the proposed project as
follows: a 31 acre School District site with a
permanent facility; a 25 acre park or open space
site; a 30 acre commercial site; and about 85 acres
of residential development that would house
approximately 220 dwelling units.
Hardy Strozier, of the Planning Associates, stated
that a Master Development Plan, a Development
Agreement outlining the different trade offs and
October 26® 1992 Page 10
benefits to the City and the developer, and a full
EIR will come to the City for review. it is
anticipated that the EIR can be published around
mid November of 1992. This project can
realistically come.before the Planning Commission
some time mid January of 1993.
Chair/Plamenbaum inquired why the school's
improvements have to be incumbered by the rest of
this project.
Hardy Strozier explained that the school's EIR
contemplates the Arciero project. If the school
district were to change it's project, another EIR
would be required, which would further delay the
construction of South Pointe Middle School.
Furthermore, the various water systems, needed to
serve the school, comes through the Arciero and RnP
properties. Also, the secondary circulation
system, that would access the school, is viable and
necessary.
CDD/DeStefano stated that the City Council, as
indicated by Mr. Dabney, has previewed this
project, the School Board previewed the project
about 2 weeks* ago, and the Parks and Recreation
Commission, and the Traffic and Transportation
Commission will have a similar introductory session
of this Master Plan. The City staff, the City
consultant, and the Development members are
available to answer any questions.
Chair/Flamenbaum recessed the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 9:50 p.m.
Don Schad, Vice President of the Homeowners
Association, described Sandstone Canyon as a living
biological laboratory because it has forms of
vegetation found no place else, and it has
everything [vegetation], in one place, that is
scattered throughout Diamond Bar. Sandstone Canyon
is our most precious gift in the City: the
children love it; it maintains itself at no cost to
any one; and many programs of all the sciences
could be included just by retaining this for the
citizens. He addressed the Commission regarding an
alternative plan for Sandstone Canyon, and
highlighted the following: a Children's Wilderness
Museum; a nature trail; preserving the heritage
trees; an astronomical observatory; educational
programs; and the'Middle School. He beseeched the
commission to see how magnificent the wilderness
area is before making a determination. He
October 26, 1992 Page it
suggested that Sandstone Canyon be deeded to the
Tonner Canyon Wilderness Conservancy.
Max Maxwell informed the Commission that Mr. Schad
has his own conservancy, the Tonner Canyon
Wilderness Conservancy, and has the support from
the other conservancy in Southern California.
Clair Harmony inquired what will happen to the
hillsides along Brea Canyon as a result of this
project. He also inquired of the development plans
for the City's property along Tonner Canyon, and
how it ties into this project.
Chair/Flamenbaum explained to Mr. Harmony that
because the Planning Commission has not received
any information regarding those areas, the
Commission is unable to respond to his questions.
Norman Beach Cushane, residing at 2021 Peaceful
Hills Road, stated the following: Williman J.
Brock, in 1980, sold all the homes on top of the
hill, and the land below is extremely unstable; the
Pathfinder Homeowners Association owns the RnP land
by Mr. Patel's property; and Mr. Patel only owns
three house lots, not 7 acres, and pays homeowners
dues. He also pointed out the LA County flood
control easement by the blue line stream.
Jan Dabney stated he has thoroughly reviewed the
legal documents, and RnP owns the entire 78 acres.
The two lots, indicated by Mr. Cushane, was
originally owned by the Homeowners Association but
these parcels were removed, by amendment to the
Homeowner's documents, in 1982.
Barbara Beach Cushane pointed out that the
Homeowners Association pays taxes on this land, and
has done so since 1983. We are required to assure
that the grade does not fail. The State Department
has required that we put thousands of dollars in
escrow, so that if there is land slippage we are
responsible to repair it.
Jan Dabney also noted that there are no flood
control easements, on the easterly side of RnP's
77.83 acres of property, as it approaches the blue
line stream.
Norman Beach Cushane stated that their property
will be ruined, if this land is developed, because
of the increase in noise and because of the effects
of development.
October 26, 1992 Page 12
Tom Van Winkle, a resident, inquired if there will
be a noticed EIR scoping session. He stated that
the area "All triangle should be included in the
noticing radius because the area would be impacted
by the increased traffic from this development.
Hardy Strozier stated that a full EIR is being
prepared. The draft EIR will be circulated to
responsible agencies and residents, within the
noticing radius, and given an opportunity to
respond to the document, and raise issues.
Ann Flesher, residing at 20647 Larkstone Drive,
inquired of the intent to mitigate the problems on
Larkstone Drive such as drainage, before the next
rainfall, traffic, and vandalism to property from
school children.
Hardy Strozier explained that alternative plans
were prepared in order to contemplate different
scenarios for the EIR, such as through traffic,
non -through traffic, recreation uses at different
intensities, and so forth, so that the Commission
gets the full range of development, and no
development, opportunities in the area.
Max Maxwell suggested that the impacts of CalTrans
plans to widen the 57 freeway be considered in the
EIR, as well as the plans to widen the Pathfinder
bridge.
Clair Harmony inquired if the intent is to put the
proposed commercial area along the City property on
Brea Canyon Road.
Chair/Flamenbaum stated that it appears that there
is a 27 to 30 acre commercial area proposed north
of the proposed secondary road, and west on Brea
Canyon Road.
Barbara Beach Cushane inquired if a study was done
to confirm that there are tenants for this proposed
commercial area since so many commercial centers
throughout the City have.vacancies.
Jan Dabney stated that no study has been conducted.
The proposed plan does not show any type of
development on that commercial area. No one will
spend millions of dollars to construct a commercial
site, in this economy, only to have it sit vacant.
CDD/DeStefano explained that the Draft EIR will
consider a variety of conceptual alternatives,
including a density substantially less than this
October 26, 1992 Page 13
project, and a density more than this project, for
study purposes. - The DEIR will show alternatives
for commercial development in order to address
various issues, including projected traffic
patterns.
Jan Dabney stated that the final development
concept will be a product of the Planning
Commission's, the Council's, and the public's
input.
George Berret, a member of the Pathfinder
Homeowners Association, asked what process is used
to select a member of the Planning Commission.
Chair/ Flamenbaum explained that the commissioners
are appointed by the City Council, and can be
removed by the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by C/Meyer, seconded by VC/MacBride
and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to adjourn the meeting at
10:50 p.m.
Respectively,
James DeStefano
Secretary
Attest:
Bruce Flamenbaum
Chairman
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REPORT DATE:
MEETING DATE:
CASE/FILE NUMBER:
APPLICATION REQUEST:
PROPERTY LOCATION:
APPLICANT:
PROPERTY OWNER:
BACKGROUND:
City of • • :.
ReportPLANNING COMMISSION
Staff
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October 29, 1992
November 9, 1992.
Planned Sign Program No.
92-2
A request to develop a
Planned Sign Program for
a business center.
Walnut Business Center
20418 Walnut Drive
Diamond Bar, CA,91765
Diversified Signs &
Graphics
725 Eastwood
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Cornerstone Partners
Walnut, Ltd.
42 Corporate Park #130
Irvine, CA 92714
The applicants, Diversified Signs & Graphs and Cornerstone Partners
Walnut, Ltd. , are requesting approval of .a Planned Sign Program for
an existing business center, approximately 8. 67 acres, named
Walnut Business Center.
The project site is located within a M -1.5 -BE (Restricted Heavy
Manufacturing -Billboard Exclusion) zone and according to the
General Plan, has a land use designation of I(Light Industrial).
The types of uses which are existing within the business center are
light manufacturing, sales, office, warehouse, testing
laboratories, and a faith center. Generally, the following uses
and zones surround the subject site: to the north is M -1.5 -BE zone;
to the south the Pomona Freeway; to the west is the City of
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Industry; to the east is R -A-8,000 (Residential Agricultural -
minimum lot size 8,000 square feet).
The business center consists of one parcel with ten (10) one story
structures. At this time, the property owner of the Walnut
Business Center is going through the subdivision process in order
to convert the business center into a commercial condominium.
Thepurposeand intent of the Sign Ordinance is to encourage the
use of modest signs which are harmonious with existing signs, to
assure the appropriate level of review, and as much as is feasible,
to bring existing signs into compliance with the provisions of the
Sign Ordinance while giving due regard for the needs of the
business community. The Ordinance also states that when more than
one wall sign is requested in a commercial center, Planning
Commission review and approval is required.
The sign Ordinance encourages Planned Sign Programs to be obtained
for business centers to guarantee that the purpose and intent of
the Sign Ordinance is met. A Planned Sign Program also allows a
business center to apply for more than one wall sign for review and
approval by staff. The results, if approved, is a much more timely
review for future individual submittals when the Planned Sign
Program criteria is met.
APPLICATION ANALYSIS:
Each tenant in the business center currently has at least one wall
sign located on the facia above the entrance of their unit or on
the facia adjacent to the entrance of their unit. Several tenant
have wall signs, on their unit, facing the freeway. There are two
monument signs at each entrance to Yellowbrick Road which is a
private street. Also, several tenants have banners which have not
been reviewed or approved by the City. There are no new signs
being proposed or changes to. existing signs as part of this
application.
Existing primary wall signs for the business center consists of
non -illuminated white plexiglass panels with vinyl copy installed
in aluminum frames provided by the property owner. The size of the
panels vary according to the size of the unit occupied by the
tenant. Buildings 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 have a sign face area
of 20 square feet. Buildings 1, 2, and 3 have a sign face area of
10.64 square feet. The sign face areas are less than the Sign
Ordinance permits.
The applicant is requesting copy colors, for the primary wall
signs, to be black, dark grey, burgundy, blue or teal. The colors
of the buildings are off-white and grey. In order to give
uniformity and consistency to the business center, staff feels the
applicant should limit the color palette for the primary wall
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signs.
The applicant is requesting several style of lettering for the
primary wall signs. The styles are Helvetica Bold, Optima Bold,
Souvenir, and Times Bold. Staff agrees with the choices of letter
styles and feels that the variety does not interfere with
establishing uniformity within the business center due to the fact
that the sign face area are minimal and primary signs are the same
colors as the buildings.
The subject site has two illuminated monument signs located at each
entrance to the business center at Yellowbrick Road and Walnut
Drive. The illuminated monument signs are five (5) feet in height
and six (6) feet width equaling a sign face area of 30 feet which
is in compliance with the Sign ordinance. The base of the signs igns
are constructed of cast concrete and have a sheet metal cabinet of
12 inches by 72 inches. The background of the sign cabinets are
dark grey with white Helvetica Medium copy stating the name of the
business center. Staff feels that the monument signs are
appropriate and are compatible with the primary wall signs and the
buildings. As per the Sign Ordinance, address numerals will need
to be added to each of the monument signs.
Secondary wall signs are located on several buildings which are
facing the freeway. Two of these signs do not have permits. These
signs will need to conform to the Sign Code and the adopted Planned
Sign Program. Staff feels that the applicant should limit the
color palette for the secondary wall signs in order acheive
continuity and compatibity among the signage throughout the
business center.
Several tenants are using banners as temporary signage for special
events. These banners have not been reviewed and permitted by the
Planning Department. Tenants desiring to use temporary signage
will need to submit an application to the City.
Two billboards are existing on the subject site. Both are located
at the rear portion of the site facing the freeway adjacent to
building 7A and building 9. In a file sent to the City from
Regional Planning, there is a Certificate of Zoning Compliance
which verifies the approval of the installation of the two
billboards in compliance with code.
The following is a comparison of the proposed. Planned Sign Program
the City's Sign ordinance.
DEFINITIONS:
For definitions refer to the Sign Ordinance of the City of
Diamond Bar.
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yTENANT SIGNAGE:
REQUEST
1. PRIMARY WALL SIGNS
Buildings 4, 5, 6, 7 8,_ 9, and
10 shall have a sign face area
of 20 sq. ft. The panel shall
be white plexiglass with dark
grey, black, burgundy, blue, or
teal vinyl copy. Lettering
styles shall be Helvetica Bold,
Optima Bold, Souvenir, -or Times
Bold. Placement of signs shall
be on the sign band area above
the entrance of a unit or on
the sign area band adjacent to
the entrance of a unit. Copy
shall- not exceed 65 of
available sign area.
2. SECONDARY WALL SIGNAGE
Secondary wall signage is
permitted for tenants which are
fronting , the freeway -
buildings/uhits 6, 7a, 7b, 8a,
8b, 9, and 10. Signage shall
consist of 2 in. thick, 2 lb.
foam letters with plexiglass
faces and 3/4 in. gold trim
cap. Foam returns shall be
painted black. Colors of copy
shall be red, blue, black, or
green. Lettering style shall
be Helvetica Bold, Optima Bold,
Souvenir, or Times Bold. Sign
area shall be 1 sq. ft. per
lineal ft. of building
frontage, to a maximum of 100
sq. ft. Maximum sign length
shall not exceed 75% of
building frontage. Maximum
letter height shall be 30 in.
Minimum letter height shall be
10 in. Maximum height for
multiple lines of copy shall
not exceed 48 in. including
space between lines. Sign
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i. WALL SIGNS
Individual - uses- 'shall have'a
maximum sign area of 1.25 sq.
ft. per 1 lineal foot of.
frontage, to a maximum of 125
sq. ft. per use. sign shall
not exceed 800 of building
frontage. Maximum number - 1
per outer wall. Special
Conditions: No permit shall be
issued for a wall sign in a
multi -use building or
commercial center in which more
than one sign is proposed
without Planning Commission
review and approval.
2. SECONDARY SIGNAGE
Same standards which apply to
wall signs.
installation shall be centered
horizontally over tenants
frontage and within the top 25%
of building elevation.
3. WINDOW SIGNS
White vinyl window lettering
shall be permitted with prior
design approval by the property
owner. Maximum allowable area
shall be 25% of contiguous
window area or 50 sq. ft. which
ever is less.
4. MONUMENT SIGNS
Site shall * consist of 2
illuminated monument signs
which are existing and located
at each entrance of the
business center at Yellowbrick
Rd and Walnut Dr. signs are
fabricate of a cast concrete
base with a sheet metal cabinet
measuring 12 in. by 72 in. The
signs are 5 ft. in height and 6
ft. in width equalling in area
to 30 sq. ft. The cabinet face
background shall be dark grey
with White Helvetica Medium
copy stating "Walnut Business
Center". No other monument
signs shall be permitted.
5. TEMPORARY SIGNS
Proposed Planned sign Program
does not address temporary
signs.
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Shall not exceed a maximum area
of 25 % of contiguous window
area or 100 sq. ft. whichever
is less. Locations - 1st. and
2nd. floor only.
4. MONUMENT SIGNS
Freestanding monument sign for
a commercial center'shall'have
a maximum sign area of 72 sq.
ft. and a maximum height of 6
ft. one sign per frontage
along a public street. Special
Conditions: Shall not be
counted toward maximum sign
area otherwise permitted.
5. TEMPORARY SIGNS
Banners and Inflatable signs:
a. Windblown devices including
but not limited to pennants,
streamers, and banners, may be
placed upon property
commercially zoned and utilized
as such, erected for the
purpose of advertising a
special event of special sale,
may be permitted subject to the
review and approval of the
Community Development Director.
b. Tethered balloons and/or
inflatable devices erected for
the purpose of advertising a
special event or special sale,
may be placed upon freeway
oriented commercial property
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subject to the approval of the
Community Development Director.
c. All temporary signs within
this section are subject to
review and approval by the
Community Development Director
as to the -' sign location-..
design, color, size, height,
and other considerations.
d. The maximum sign area for
banners is one (1) sq. ft. of
signage per lineal ft. of
frontage.
e. Tethered balloons and/or
inflatable devices may not
exceed a height of 60 ft. from
grade.
f. A maximum of 4 permits.may
be approved for any single
business location within a
calendar year with the
cumulative total of display
days not to exceed 60 days.
g. No sign permitted in this
section * shall restrict,
pedestrian or vehicular
traffic, impair motorist
visibility, create a hazard, or
impair the visibility of signs
on or off the premises.
h. Application shall be made
on forms provided by the City.
A fee of $25.00 shall be
submitted with the application
form to cover the cost of the
cost of processing. the sign
permit. .
Exhibit "All dated November 9, 1992 is the Planned Sign Program
submitted by the applicant. Exhibit "A-111 are amendments which
staff would like to incorporated into the applicant's Planned Sign
Program. The amendments include the following:
1. Monument Sign: Address numerals shall be added per the
Sign ordinance and Fire Department.
2. Temporary Signs: Temporary. signs are not permitted by
the Sign Ordinance. At this time, there is an interim
ordinance allowing temporary signs. since, this
ordinance is for a specific time, staff feel that all
temporary signs shall comply with the City ordinance.
Staff feels that the incorporation of these amendments will create
a more effective Planned Sign Program.
A Planned Sign Program will be beneficial for the business center.
It will create consistency in lettering size, style, color, and
location. It will establish uniformity in placement and fulfill
the purpose and intent of the Sign Ordinance. It would give the
business center a neat and orderly appearance. A Planned Sign
Program will also streamline the review process.
If the Planned Sign Program is approved, it will become effective
immediately. Some of the effect of the Planned Sign Program will
not be seen immediately, but over a period of time as new tenants
lease space and signs are replaced.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
The environmental evaluation shows that the proposed Planned Sign
Program will not have a significant effect on the environment and
is.categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301.Class 1. (g) of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
A Planned Sign Program review by the Planning commission does not
require a public hearing.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approved the Planned
Sign Program, Findings of Fact, and conditions as listed within the
attached resolution.
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Prepared by:
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Planning Technic
Attachments:
Draft Resolution of Approval
Proposed Planned Sign Program - Exhibit "A1° dated November 9, 1992
Exhibit 1°A-1" Amendment dated November 9, 1992
Slide Presentation
Application
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RESOLUTION NO. 92 -XX 'A
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING PLANNED
SIGN PROGRAM NO. 92-2 AND CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION (SECTION 15301 B. (g),, Class 1) AN
APPLICATION FOR A PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM AND
THREE WALL SIGNS FOR A COMMERCIAL BUSINESS
CENTER LOCATED AT 20418 WALNUT DRIVE. BETWEEN
YELLOWBRICK ROAD AND TUCKER LANE.
A. Recitals
1. Diversified Signs and Graphics and Cornerstone Partners
Walnut, Ltd. have filed an application for Planned Sign
Program No '. 92-2 for Walnut Business Center located at
20418 Walnut Dr., Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, Cali-
fornia, as described in the title of this Resolution.
Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development
Review application is referred to as "Application".
2. On April 18, 1989, the City of Diamond Bar was
established as a duly organized municipal organization
of the State of California. On said date, pursuant to
the requirements of the California Government Code
Section 57376, Title 21 and 22, the City Council of the
City of Diamond Bar adopted its Ordinance No. 1, thereby
adopting the Los Angeles County Code as the ordinances
of the City of Diamond Bar. Title 21 and 22 of the Los
Angeles County Code contains the Development Code of the
County of Los Angeles now currently applicable to
development applications, including the subject
Application, within the City of Diamond Bar.
3. The City of Diamond Bar lacks an operative General Plan.
Accordingly, action was taken on the subject
application, as to consistency with the, General Plan,
pursuant to the terms and provisions of Ordinance No.4
(1992) of the City of Diamond Bar.
4. The Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar, on
November 9, 1992 conducted a duly noticed public meeting
on said Application.
5. All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolu-
tion have occurred.
B. Resolution
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the
Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
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1. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that
all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of
this Resolution are true and correct.
2. The Planning Commission hereby finds and determines that
the project identified above. in this Resolution is
categorically exempt from the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as
amended, and guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant
to Section 15301. Class 1. B. (g) of Division 6 of Title
14 of the California Code of Regulations.
3. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds and
determines that, having considered the record as a
whole,including the findings set forth below, and
,changes and alterations which have been incorporated
into and conditioned upon the proposed project set forth
in the application, there, is no evidence before this
Commission that the project as proposed by the
Application, and conditioned for approval herein, will
have the potential of an adverse effect on wildlife
resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife
depends. Based upon substantial evidence presented in
the record before the Commission, the Commission hereby
rebuts the presumption of adverse effect contained in
Section 753.5 (d) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations. Notwithstanding the provisions of this
paragraph, the Applicant shall pay all fees required for
the filing of a Notice of Determination and any other
fees imposed by the California Department of Fish and
Game prior to the issuance of any building.permits.
4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth
herein, this Commission, in conformance with Ordinance
No. 4 (1992) of the City of Diamond Bar hereby finds as
follows:
(a) The project relates to a site of approximately
8.67 acres called Walnut Business Center which is
comprised of ten (10 ) buildings with uses such as
light manufacturing, sales, offices, warehouses,
testing laboratories,. and a faith center within
the M -1.5 -BE zone with General Plan designation of
Light Manufacturing (I) and is located at 20418
Walnut Dr., City of Diamond Bar, California.
(b) Generally, property to the north is M -1.5 -BE zone.;
property to the south is the Pomona Freeway;
property to the east is R -A-8,000 zone; and
property to the west is the City of Industry.
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(c) The subject site for the project is adequately
served by Walnut Drive and Lemon Avenue.
(d) The nature, condition, and size of the site has
been considered. Thesiteis adequate in size to
accommodate the use.
(e) Substantial evidence exists, considering the
record as a whole, to determine that the project,
as proposed and conditioned herein, will not be
detrimental to or interfere with the contemplated
General Plan.
(f) This project is in compliance with the Sign
Ordinance.
(g) Approval of
impact on
commercial
detrimental
property of
and will
welfare of
area.
this project will not
adjacent or adjoining
uses. It will not
to the use, enjoyment,
other persons located
not adversely affect
persons residing in
have an adverse
residential or
be materially
or valuation of
in the vicinity
the health or
the surrounding
5. Based upon the substantial evidence and conclusion set
forth herein above in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, -4, and
conditions set forth below in this Resolution, presented
to the Planning Commission on November 9, 1992, public
meeting as set forth above, the Commission, hereby finds
and concludes as follows:
(a) The project shall substantially conform to all
plans dated November 9, 1992 as submitted to and
approved by the Planning Commission labeled
Exhibit "All and "A-111.
(b) The applicant shall submit to the City, within 30
days of approval of this grant, a revised Planned
Sign Program which incorporate the amendments of
Exhibit "A-111 into Exhibit "All dated November 9,
1992.
(c) This grant shall not be effective for any purpose
until the permittee and owner of the property
involved (if other than the permittee) have filed,
at the City of Diamond Bar Community Development
Department, their affidavit statingthat they are
aware of and agree to accept all the conditions of
this grant. Further, this grant shall not be
effective until the permittee pays I remaining
Planning Division processing fees.
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(d) It is hereby declared that and made a condition of
this permit that if any condition' hereof is
violated, or if any law, statue, or ordinance is
violated, the permit may be revoked; provided that
the applicant has been given written notice to
cease such violation and has failed to do so for a
period of thirty (30) days.
(e) This Commission hereby provides notice to
Diversified :Signs and Graphics and Cornerstone
Partners Walnut, Ltd. that the time within which
judicial review of the decision represented by
this Resolution must be sought is governed by the
provisions of the California Code of Civil
Procedures Section 1994.6
The Planning Commission shall:
(a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
(b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution,
by certified mail, to Diversified Signs and Graphics
located at 725 Eastwood, Santa Ana, CA 92701* and
Cornerstone Partners Walnut, Ltd. located at 42
Corporate Park #130, Irvine, CA 92714.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS THE 9TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1992,
BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
BY:
Bruce Flamenbaum, Chairman
I, James Destefano, Secretary of the Planning commission of the
City of Diamond Bar, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted, at a regular
meeting of the Planning* Commission held on the 9th day of
November, 1992, by the following vote:
AYES: [COMMISSIONERS:]
NOES: [COMMISSIONERS:]
ABSENT: [COMMISSIONERS:]
ABSTAIN: [COMMISSIONERS:]
ATTEST:
James DeStefano, Secretary
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PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM N0. 92-2
EXHIBIT "A-1" NOVEMBER 9, 1992
DEFINITIONS:
For definitions refer to the Sign Ordinance of the City of Diamond
Bar. (Ordinance No.5, 1991)
TENANT SIGNAGE:
1. MONUMENT SIGN:
Address numerals shall be added per the Sign Ordinance and
Fire Department .
2. TEMPORARY SIGN requirements shall comply with the City's sign
ordinance.
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This manual has been prepared as a g i de far• de=_.i g and Ci�N%�j2
installation of tenants and buyers occupying the Walnut
Business Center. The specifications indicated within this
manual are intended to help each achieve visual
identific.a.tion.
Tena.nt_. and Buyers agree to design , construct, install
aJ maintain signage at their sole _ o _tand expense in
accordance with th i : sign cr• i teri a., as set forth below,
prior to tenant business in the center.
Conformance to detailed sign drawings and
specifications which have obtained prior approval of the
1 andlard. owner and the City of Diamond Bar wi 1 1 be _.tr• i c t 1 x
enforced and any non -conforming sign mu ..t be brought to
conformance at the :.ole expense of tenant or buyer erecting
the same. The landlord/owner sha.l 1 administer and interpret
this sign cr i ter i a. This criteria shall apply equally to
occupants of all building_..
GENERAL REQ II REt'1tIETS - ALL TENANTS AND BUYERS
1) Each tenant or buyer shall submit for approval before
fabrication, not less than two copies of detailed drawings
indicating size, location, layout, design, materials, and
color of the proposed sign, concurrently with sufficient
architectural draw i ng to show, exact relationship with
building frontage.
Attention: Property Manager
Cornerstone Partners Inc.
42 Corporate Park., Ste 210
Irvine, Ca. 92714
2) Prior• to fabrication, detailed draining•_. of signs shall
be =.ubmi teed to the Ci ty of Di a.mond Bar for rev i ew and
approval . These dr•a.wi ngs must be =_.i fined by the 1 andl ord
owner prior to being submitted to the c i ty.
3) Each tenant or buyer steal 1 obta.i n and pay the ent i re
cost of all permit.•_, approvals, construction, installation,
and maintenance of it's respective sign.
` ) No tenant or buyer shat 1 a.ff i x upon any J1 ass or other
mater i al on the storefront any si gns unl e_.=. the;. =.hal 1 f i r _.t
have received the written approval of the handl or•d / owner
and are con=.ista.nt with the guidelines set forth in this.
cr i ter i a..
5 No advertising placards, banners, pennant._., insignias
or'trademarks shall be affixed upon the storefront with the
exception of:
ri. Banners which publicize special events ( such as
Grand Opening) will be allowed, subject to the
time 1 imi tat i ons and permit requirements of the
City of Diamond Bar and the owners / landlord.
6) Each Tenant shall be responsible for it's sign
contractor. All signs shall be constructed by a professional
licensed ..i gn contractor.
?) Tenant or buyer shall be responsible for removal of
their sign Within thirty days after leaving site. The
removal of the sign shall include the repair of the wall
surface back to it's original condition.
ti) No animated, flashing, audible or smoking signs will be
permitted.
?) No free standing signs will be permitted.
DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
1) PRIC'1AR`r` SIGNAGE (All Tenants or Buyers)
A) Primary signage shall consist of White Plexigla.$s
tenant panels with vinyl copy installed i n
existing aluminum frames provided by landlord
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owners.
(See Pr•imar• Sign detail)
B) All copy to consist of 2 t••'{i l . Gerber High
Performance vinyl. Available colors shall consist
of Black 1220-12) ,Dk Grey (220-41) , Bur•gandy
(220-50 , Blue (220-37), Teal (220-96) .
Cj Available Letter Styles to include Helvetica. Bold,
Optima Semi Bold, Souvenir and Time=_. Bald.
D) Copy shall not exceed 65%: of Available Sign area
2) SECONDARY SIGNAGE (Freeway Elevations)
A) Secondary Signage is permitted for tenants with
elevations fronting the freeway.
(Uni t #'_. 61 7a., 7b, Ga., db, 9, 10)
B) ^i.gnage shall consist of 2" thick, 2 lb density
foam letters with plexiglass faces and 3/4" geld
trim cap. Foam returns shall be painted black.
C) Faces shall be 1/8" Rohm & Ha.as pl ex i gl zass.
colors. permitted shall include #2793 (Red) ,
42050 (Blue) , #2025 '%Bl a.cb ; , or, #2030 (Green)
G) Letter
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permitted
shall include
Helvetica.
Bald,
Optima.
Semi Bald,
Souvenir- and Time_.
Bald,
E.? Mz-:Lximum sign area shall consist of 1 Sq Ft per 1
Lineal foot of building frontage, to a. maximum of
100 `q Ft. Maximum sign length not to exceed 75z.'
of building frontage.
Fi Maximum letter height shall be 30".
Minimum letter height shall be iii"
Maximum height for mul tiple l ines of copy sha.l i
not exceed 48" including space between l i rtes.
G) Letter=. shall be installed with GE clear, silicone,
Hi Sign installations steal 1 be centered hor i zonta.l l -,v
over tenants frontage and uji thin the tap 25X of
building elevation.
3) WIi'dDOW SIGNAGE ( All Tenants and Buyers)
A) White vinyl l.,,ii nc1ovl lettering sha.l 1 be permitted
with prior design approval by the landlord l
ora n e r• .
B? Maximum allowable area shall be 25' of contiguous
wi nclov,, area or 50 Ba. Ft, iiah i chever is less.
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of a. cast concrete base v)i th a. sheet metal
cabinet . Face consists of blue pl ex ba.c4;ground
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B) No ether Freestanding sign. shal1 be per -mi tted.
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DEPARTMENT OF PLAN&:,;_*; 1'(i
21660 E. Copley Drive Suite 190
(714)396-5676 Fax (714)861-3117
REQUEST FOR SIGN REVIEW
Record Owner(s)
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2,`Filed
7 Fee $ _500.
Receipt _ Fg- -7
By
Applicant
Name Cornerstone Partners, Walnut, Ltd. Same
(Last name first)
Address 42 Corporate Park, Suite 130
city Irvine,, CA
zip_ 92714
Phone( 714) 757-2737 (
Applicant's Agent
James V Camp
Burke Commercial Development
42 Corporate Park, Suite 210
Irvine, CA
92714
(714) 474-7710
ALL SIGNS GREATER THAN 6 FT. IN HEIGHT REQUIRE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Certification: 1, the undersigned, hereby certify under penalty of perjury that
the information herein provided is correct to the best of my knowledge.
Printed Name James V., Camp
(Applicant or Agent)
-Signed Date
(Applicant or Agent)
Location- 20418 Walnut Drive,, Diamond Bar 91765
(Street address or tract and Lot number)
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List number size and type of sign(s) requested.
(Example: 2 - 51 x 101 Freestanding, double faced signs 16 ft.high
I - 31 x 24, Wall sign)
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Length of lot frontage(s), if freestanding or roof sign(s)
If roof sign, height of building
Length *of building (space occupied) frontage, if wall sign
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