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Daidd Meyer
r Plunk
Bruce Ramenbaum
.Doff Schad
•/ / Fong
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
Monday, October 24, 1994
Next Resolution No. 94.22
CALL TO O'1 ii p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Chairman David Meyer, Vice Chairwoman
Lydia Plunk, Bruce Flamenbaum, Don Schad and Franklin Fong
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 Speaker's Card for the
recording SecretM (Completion of this form is voluntary). There is a five minute maximum
time limit when addressing the Planning Commission.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Conditional Use Permit No. 94-3
This is a request to relocate an existing dry. cleaning plant which
provides retail services to other dry cleaners as well as the general
public. The dry cleaner is moving to a different unit within the same
commerical center located on the northeast corner of Grand Avenue
in the Ralphs Center.
Property Location: 1164 Diamond Bar Blvd., Diamond Bar, CA
91765
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Applicant: Nikko Capital Corporation, 3961 Mac Arthur Blvd., Ste
105, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Property Owner: Nobuo Okumura, 25812 Maple View Drive, Laguna
Hills, CA 92653
Environmental Determination: Pursuant to the provisions of the -
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has
determined that this project requires a Negative Declaration.
RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends that the Planning
Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 94-3, with Findings
of Fact and conditions as listed.
PUBLIC HEARING:
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 91-1(1)/ DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW NO. 94-1: The Conditional Use Permit application is a
request for the development of Phase 1 of a Medical Complex with
professional offices and urgent care facilities pursuant to Conditional
Use Permit No. 91-1 approved by the Planning Commission in
February, 1993. The application additionally requests an amendment
to increase the Diagnostic and Treatment Center from 24,700 sq. ft.
to 28,000 sq. ft., the medical office building from 40,000 sq. ft. to
45,000 sq. ft., and to remove the 13,500 sq. ft. Hotel/Recovery Center
and helipad from this phase. The total square footage of the
proposed project is reduced 17 percent from the current entitlement.
The Development Review application is a request for approval of the
architectural features and materials that ,are proposed in the project's
construction. No other permits are requested as a part of this
application. The project is located at 887 Grand Ave. within Zone
CM -PD -BE (Commercial/Manufacturing-Planned Development -
Billboard Exclusion).
Property Owner: Inter -Community Health Services, 303 N. 3rd. Ave.,
Covina, CA 91722-5108
Applicant: DASCO West, 1012 Prospect St. #300, La Jolla, CA
92037
Environmental Determination: An Environmental Impact Report has
been prepared for the project. The scope of the EIR evaluates the
three phase project. Phase 1, as proposed, is within the scope of
analysis addressed within the document. Pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has made a
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determination that no additional analysis is necessary, as the impacts
associated with the Phase 1 project have been addressed in EIR No.
91-4, as certified by the Planning Commission on April 12, 1993.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission, upon conclusion of
the public hearing, adopt the attached Resolutions of Approval with
the Findings of Fact and conditions as listed.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS:
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
ADJOURNMENT: November 14; 1994
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Relocation of a Dry Cleaning Plant
OCTOBER 10, 1994
PLANNING COMMISSION PACKET
City of Diamond Bar
PLANNING COMMISSION
Staff Report
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
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REPORT DATE:
October 13, 1994.
MEETING DATE:
October 24, 1994
CASE/PROJECT NUMBER:
Conditional Use Permit No. 91-
1(1) [ CUP No. 91-1(1) 1
/Development Review No. 94-1
APPLICATION REQUEST:
A request to amend the CUP,
gr4nted,fbr a three-phase
dev'elopmefit, in order to` allow
a different arrangement of the
floor akea''by'type of use.
Additionally, an Extension of
Time to begin constrtictionz-is
requested. The Development
Review application is a
request for determination of
exterior architecture and
materials compliance..
PROJECT LOCATION: 887 Grand Avenue
APPLICANT: DASCO West
1012 Prospect St., #300
La Jolla, CA 92037
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PROPERTY OWNER: Inter -Community Health
Services, Inc.
303 North 3rd. Ave.
Covina, CA 91722
BACKGROUND:
The Inter -Community Medical Plaza project was approved by the
Planning Commission on April 12, 1994 as a three phase project
that would span approximately 425,000 sq. ft. at the conclusion
of the final phase. An umbrella conditional use permit was
granted by the Commission that set forth parameters that each
development phase is to conform to. The Commission mandated that
each development phase was to undergo Development Review and
environmental review.
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The applicant, DASCO West specializes in the construction of
medical facilities. As agent for Inter -Community Health Services
in conjunction with Citrus Valley Health Care,, the applicant is
proposing an amendment to Phase I of the project. The first
phase had been proposed to include the following:
PHASE I
PHASE I
DIFFERENCE
COMPONENTS APPROVED
COMPONENTS PROPOSED
1. Diagnostic and
1. Diagnostic and
Increase of 3,29.5
Treatment Center
Treatment Center
square feet
24,705 square feet
28,000 square feet
2. Medical office
2. Medical office
increase of 5,000
Building
Building
square feet
40,000 square feet
45,000 square feet
3. Hotel/Recovery
Recovery Center (14
Included as a part
,Center (20 beds)
beds)
of the Diagnostic
13,500 square feet
and Treatment Center
,14. Helipad
1Omitted
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TOTAL REDUCTION
78,000 sq. ft. 73,000 sq. ft. 5,000 sq. ft.
ANALYSIS:
Project overview
Site Review
The medical plaza is located on a 43 acre site situated south and
west of the intersection of Golden Springs Drive and Grand
Avenue. The site is designated as an office/Professional Planned
Development, The site is currently zoned R-4 (Unlimited
Residence Zone) and C -3 -BE (Unlimited Commercial Zone). The
residential zone is located on southernmost parcel and is
comprised of hillsides. The hillsides extend to the condominium
project located approximately 150 feet above and to the south the
project site. The hillside is not proposed for development and
is to be maintained in its present state.
The graded northern portion of the parcel which overlooks the
Calvary Chapel site is zoned C-3 and is the proposed site of the
development. The zoning and the draft General Plan land use
designation allow the land use and the proposed plan is in
compliance with the development criteria.
Property surrounding the site is comprised of multi -family
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residential development to the south and east, a -single
residential development overlooks the site from the southeast, to
the west lies a undeveloped parcel that is an extension of the
open space buffer area rimming the perimeter of the Gateway
Corporate Center. The 28 acre Calvary Chapel site is located to
the north of the Inter -Community site and is partially developed.
The intersection of Golden Springs Drive and Grand Avenue is
located approximately 1,800 feet north of the site and is
developed by a retail/office commercial complex and the Diamond
Bar Golf Course. The SR 57 and 60 Freeway interchange lies
further to the north.
The entrance to the site will be accessed from Grand Avenue at
the location of the existing traffic signal which controls
ingress/egress at the Diamond Brothers' condominium site. The
approach will necessitate the construction of a retaining wall
that ranges in height from 3 ft. to a.maximum of 21 ft. at the
steepest portion of the slope away from the Grand Ave entrance
and toward.the central portion of the site. At a future date
this entrance is proposed as the main entrance serving this
development and also future development on the site currently
developed by Calvary Chapel. There is an additional "right turn
in and out- only" access located south of*the main entrance
primarily designed to handle service trucks.
The Planning Commission conditioned the project to provide a
thematic design for.the entrance which would be noteworthy. The
applicant has incorporated an entry statement into the retaining
wall that is required for the entrance into the site from Grand
Ave. The project proposes signage on the retaining wall and a
planter which helps to reduce the visual impacts imparted by the
retaining wall. Additionally, the applicant has presented a
preliminary landscape plan which features drought tolerant plants
and light bollards intermingled with a pallet of street trees
running the length of the driveway approach.
The project is proposed for the approximately 26 acre area that
is currently graded. The foot print for the medical plaza at
buildout will be approximately 118,000 square feet. The complex
is designed with setbacks as follows: Side yard setback: east,
300 ft., west, 690 ft.; front setback: 270 ft.; rear setback: 400
ft. The conceptual design has been approved as a part of the
previous CUP approval, with varying heights that range from 20
ft. to 75 ft., with the tallest portions of the development
situated primarily at the rear elevations. The buildings step
the height down as one moves to the side and front elevations,
effectively minimizing the massiveness of the development.
The Phase I project proposes to construct a three story 45,000
sq. ft. medical office building and an attached one story 28,000
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sq. ft. Diagnostic and Treatment Center, with a penthouse for
roof top equipment. The design of the current phase conforms to
the criteria requiring the buildings to exhibit the most massive
portions of the development in central locations and to reduce
'heights on the perimeter elevations. The medical office building
is designed with three stories with a maximum height not to
exceed 50 ft. although the approval allowed up to 75 ft. The
diagnostic treatment center will be constructed as a single floor
structure not to exceed 24 ft. in height. All rooftop mechanical
equipment will be concealed behind a parapet constructed of
mater * ial identical to the remainder of the building and within
the allowable height envelope.
The architecture is consistent with the conceptual design
approved by the Commission. The exterior materials are
substantially the same as the pallet of materials approved by the
Commission. The'chap qes are minor and are necessary because of
the discontinuation of certain materials. The replacement
materials are similar in color and in quality.
The two structures have uses which are independent of each other
although the buildings are connected by a breezeway. The design
concept integrates the separate uses together in separate
buildings which in Phase II will become an interconnected campus.
At the completion of the final phase the project will be almost a
mirror image of itself as the final phase proposes to duplicate
almost all of the previously constructed phases.
The Phase I building setbacks for the project required that the
building footprints be set back 300 ft. from Grand Ave. and 270
ft. from the front property line. The proposal maintain 350 ft.
to the Grand Ave. setback and a distance of approximately 300
ft. to the front property line. I
Parking for the project is designed as surface parking during
this initial phase.of development. The project proposes in 374
parking spaces and the preliminary review determined that the
project required a minimum of 361 spaces. No compact spaces are
proposed as a part of the design. The only substantial change is
for handicap parking provisions which have been revised
dramatically in response to the new American Disabilities Act'
(ADA) requirements. Fully 10 percent of all parking spaces are
required to be incorporated into the project specifically for
handicap parking. Additionally, these spaces are to located
around the perimeter of the main entrance to facilitate
unobstructured access.
The applicant has been required to work with the adjacent
property owner, Calvary Chapel, to begin to devise a connection
for access to Grand Avenue. The applicant has had some
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preliminary negotiations with the adjacent property owner but no
final resolution has been resolved. No action is required for
this phase of development although the conditions of approval
require substantiation that effort to that end has been pursued.
The applicant is requesting that the Planning Commission grant a
one year extension to the CUP, pursuant to Condition No. 32, in
order that the project can continue to proceed in a timely
manner. The extension would cover the project in the event an
unforeseen obstacle might arise. To grant the extension, staff
does not feel that the City would be placed in an untenable
situation to deal with future pha ses of the project.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
As part of the processing of the project staff required that an
Environmental Impact Report be prepared. The EIR analyzed the
overall three phase pkoject and set forth a Mitigation Monitoring
Program (MMP) that extended over each phase of the project and is
required to be reviewed as a part of the Development Review
process that each subsequent phase will undergo.
The primary impacts identified in the EIR focused on the traffic,
noise, visual impacts, and waste disposal. There is -also a
discussion and analysis of the other potential impacts including
but not limited to infrastructure, utility service -
and impacts on the wildlife which are endemic to the site.
For the Phase I development, staff has reviewed the previously
certified document and determined that the worst case scenario
identified in the EIR has adequately addressed the elements of
this project. As a result of this determination, State law
requires that the City file a statement,,include as the
Conformity Report, which states that the Phase,I project is in
compliance to the certified EIR.
CONCLUSION:
The Phase I project is a request for approval of a less intensive
full service development than had been approved by the Planning
Commission. The project conforms to all of the development
standards set forth in the umbrella CUP grant and with the
conceptual design and materials pallet presented and approved.
The three story medical office building is located approximately
350 ft. from Grand Ave. and is proposed to reach a height of 45
ft. The companion Diagnostic/Treatment Center facilty is
designed as a.one story facility approximately 24 ft. in height.
All materials incorporated into the exterior finish substanially
conform to the pallet originally approved by the Planning
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Commission. The parking plan has been designed in excess of the
development standards for number of spaces as set forth and does
not include any compact parking spaces.
The environmental review of the project has deemed the proposed
Phase I in conformance with the impacts identified and mitigated
in Environmental Impact Report No. 91-4. The EIR focused on a
more dense Phase I (allowing up 88,205 sq. ft.) project and
therefore staff has determined that the no additional impacts
will be created as a part of this Phase. The findings of the
City are enclosed in the Conformity Report. (see attached)
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
The notice for this project was published in the San Gabriel
Valley Tribune and the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin on
October 10, 1994. Public hearing notices were mailed to 883
property owners on October 14, 1994.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission upon conclusion of
the public hearing and adopt the attached Resolutions of Approval
with the Findings and conditions as listed.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. The proposed project is in substantial compliance with the
Proposed General Plan pursuant to the terms and provisions
of Government Code Section 65360.
2. The proposed project will not adversely affect the health or
welfare of persons residing or working in the surrounding
area.
3. The proposed project will not have an adverse impact on ad-
jacent or adjoining residential and commercial uses. It
will not be materially detrimental to the use, enjoyment, or
valuation of property of other persons located in the
vicinity of the proposed project.
4. The subject site for the proposed project is adequate in
size and shape to accommodate the proposed used.
5. The proposed site is adequately served by Grand Avenue. It
has good visibility, easy access, and adequate parking for
the proposed project.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FINDINGS OF FACT:
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1. The design and layout of the proposed project is consistent
with the applicable elements of the City's draft General
Plan, design guidelines and architectural criteria of the
appropriate district;
2. The design and layout of the proposed development will not
unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of the
neighboring existing and future developments, and will not
create traffic or pedestrians hazards;
3. The architectural design of the proposed medical plaza is
compatible with the character of the surrounding current and
proposed development and will maintain the harmonious,
orderly, and attractive development contemplated by this
Chapter and the draft General Plan of the City;
ATTTACEMENTS:
Application
Development Plans
Environmental Conformity Report
PC Resolution No. 93-11
Draft Resolutions of Approval
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PC RESOLUTION NO. 94 -XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA CERTIFYING ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT NO. 91-4 AND APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW No. 94-19 FOR THE REVIEW. OF THE PHASE I, 73,000 SQ. FT.
INTER -COMMUNITY MEDICAL PLAZA DEVELOPMENT IN
CONFORMANCE WITH CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 91-1, ON A
43 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 887 GRAND AVENM DIAMOND BAR,
CALIFORNIA, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
A. Recitals.
(i) DASCO West, acting as representative for the applicant, Inter -Community
Health Services, 303 W. 3rd St., Covina, California, has heretofore filed an application for
certification of Environmental Impact Report No. 91-4 and approval of Development Review
No. 94-1, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution,' the
subject Development Review applications shall be referred to as "the Application".
(ii) On April 18, 1989, the City of Diamond Bar was established as a duly
organized municipal corporation 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. 14, 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.
(iii) The City of Diamond Bar lacks an operative General Plan. Action was
taken on this application, as to consistency to the proposed General Plan, pursuant to the terms
and provisions of an Office of Planning and Research Extension of Time granted pursuant to
California Government Code Section 65360 and 65361(a).
(iv) On October 24, 1994 the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar
conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the Application and concluded said public hearing
on that date.
(v) All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning Commission of the
City of Diamond Bar as follows:
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 that the initial study prepared and reviewed by
the City of Diamond Bar and Environmental Impact Report No. 91-4 has been prepared
for the three Phase project in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines promulgated thereunder and further said
Environmental Impact Report No. 91-4 reflects the independent judgement of the City
of Diamond Bar. The City has prepared a Conformity Report which compares the
Application with the project analyzed within the Environmental Impact Report No. 91-4
and has determined that the Application will create no change in the impacts or the
potential impacts will be less than that anticipated in the Phase I development scenario.
3'. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds and determines, based on the
findings set forth below, that changes and alterations have been required in or
incorporated into and conditioned upon the project specified in the application, which
mitigate or avoid significant adverse environmental impacts identified in said
Environmental Impact Report No. 91-4, except as to those effects which are identified
and made the subject of a Statement of Overriding Considerations which this Planning
Commission finds are clearly outweighed by the economic, social, and other. benefits of
the proposed project, as more fully set forth in the Statement- of Overriding
Considerations.
4. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds and determines that, after having
considered the record as a whole including the findings set forth below, and changes
and alternations which have been incorporated into and conditioned upon the proposed
project set forth in the application, there is no evidence before this Planning
Commission that the project proposed have the potential of an adverse effect on wild
life resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife'depends. Based upon substantial
evidence, this Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effects
contained in Section 753.5(d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
Notwithstanding the findings set forth herein, the applicant shall make payment of any
and all fees which the Department of Fish and Game may require to be paid prior to
the issuance of any building. permit or further entitlement.
5. Based on the substantial evidence presented to the Planning Commission during the
above -referenced public hearing opened on October 24, 1994 and concluded on that
date, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, and in
conformance with the terms and provisions of California Government Code Sections
65361(4), the Planning Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
(a) The applicant's request is for approval of a 73,000 sq. ft. first
Phase development of a three (3) phase, 425,000 sq. ft. medical
complex to be constructed over a 20 year period. The project's
development standards and criteria for development are contained
within conditions of approval and conceptual architectural and site
plans approved as a part of Conditional Use Permit No. 91-1.
Each Phase must receive Development Review approval prior to
obtaining grading and construction permits.
(b) The application applies to property located at 887 Grand Avenue,
Diamond Bar with a gross area of 43 acres and is zoned C -3 -BE
(Unlimited Commercial Zone) and R-4 (Unlimited Residence
Zone).. The draft General Plan land use designation is Office
Professional Planned Development [PD (OP)].
(c) Properties to the east and south are developed with single family
and multi -family residences, to the north the site is developed
with a commercial office, retail commercial and a golf course and
the sites to the west are partially developed by a commercial
office development known as Gateway Corporate Center.
(d) The subject property has previously been graded and currently is
a vacant parcel.
(e) The site is sufficient in size and can provide adequate ingress and
egress to allow the development compatible with the surrounding
current land uses.
(f) The subject site lies within the draft General Plan Office
Professional/Planned Development PD (OP) and Open Space
(OS) land use designation. The current zoning of the site is not
consistent with the land use designation.
(g) Notification of the public hearing for this project has been made
in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and the Inland Valley Daily
Bulletin newspapers on October 10, 1994. Notification to
property owners within a 1000 foot radius was mailed on October
14, 1994, to 883 property owners.
(h) The design and layout of the proposed development will not
unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of the
neighboring existing and contemplated future developments, and
will not create significant pedestrians hazards;
(i) The conceptual architectural design of the proposed complex is
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will maintain the harmonious, orderly, and attractive development
contemplated by the Development Review Ordinance and the
proposed General Plan of the City;
(j) The design of the proposed development would provide a
desirable environment for its occupants and visiting public as well
as its neighbors through good aesthetic use of materials, texture
and color that will remain aesthetically appealing and will retain
a reasonably adequate level of maintenance.
(k) The proposed use will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety or welfare or be materially injurious to the properties or
improvements in the vicinity and will promote these goals.
(1) The subject site is adequately served by Grand Avenue and
Golden Springs Drive and all required public , and private
services. The site is physically suitable for the development.
(m) The design and layout of the proposed development is consistent
with the applicable elements of the City's draft General Plan,
design guidelines and architectural criteria of the appropriate dis-
trict;
(n) The design and layout of the proposed development will not
unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of the
neighboring existing and future developments, and will not create
traffic or pedestrians hazards;
(o) The architectural design of the proposed project is compatible
with the character of the surrounding current and the proposed
development and will maintain the harmonious, orderly, and
attractive development contemplated by this Chapter and the draft
General Plan of the City;
(p) The design of the proposed development would provide a
desirable environment for its occupants and visiting public as well
as its neighbors through good aesthetic use of materials, texture
and color that will remain aesthetically appealing and will retain
a reasonably adequate level of maintenance.
(q) The proposed use will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety or welfare or be materially injurious to the properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
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6. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 above,
the Planning Commission hereby approves the application subject to the following
conditions:
Planning Department Conditions
1. This permit shall not be effective for any purpose until a duly
authorized representative of the owner of the property involved
has filed, at the office of Diamond Bar Community Development
Department, his affidavit stating that the applicant is aware of,
and accepts all the conditions of this permit;
2. That all requirements of the . Zoning Ordinance, Conditional Use
Permit No. 91-1 and of the underlying zoning of the subject
property must be complied with, unless set forth in this grant and
shown on the approved plans and submitted to the Community
Development Director before this permit can be exercised;
3. That three copies of the revised plot plan marked Exhibit "A" and
conforming to such of the following conditions as can shown on a
plan, shall be submitted for approval of the Community
Development Director. The property shall thereafter be
developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the
approved plans.
4. That the applicant must, comply with all State, Zone C -3 -BE
(Unlimited Commercial -Billboard Exclusion), Engineering
Department, and Building and Safety Department requirements.
5. This grant is valid for two (2) years and must be exercised (i.e.
construction started) within that period or this grant will expire.
A one year extension may be requested in writing and submitted
to the City 30 days prior to the expiration date.
6. All construction materials must comply with materials board
approved by the Planning Commission and marked as Exhibit "A-
1" and dated October 24, 1994.
7. Notwithstanding any previous Subsection of this Resolution, if the
Department of Fish and Game requires payment of a fee pursuant
Section 711.4 of the Fish and Game Code, payment thereof shall
be made by the applicant prior to the issuance of any building
permit or any other entitlement.
8. Roof finish material shall have a uniform color so as to reduce
reflectivity. Additionally, all roof mounted equipment must be
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painted a color to match the roof finish material.
9. Roof mounted equipment shall be hidden behind building parapets
so as not to be visible from surrounding streets, drives or
adjacent buildings on a horizontal sight line.
10. Where roof mounted equipment is not hidden from view by the
building parapet, a screen must be constructed using materials
complimentary with existing buildings in the area. The design of
the screen will be integrated into the overall architectural design
of the building. The inside surface of the screen shall be finished
a grey color to match the roof finish material.
11. All parking areas shall be lighted to a 1 candle foot minimum
level of illumination so as encourage utilization of the new
parking spaces by employees.
12. This permit is granted in compliance with Conditional Use Permit
No. 91-1(a) and shall be of no force and effect upon expiration of
the conditional use permit listed above if not exercised.
Public Works Department Conditions
1. Submit 3 copies of each of the following reports: soils and
geology (based on the proposed grading plans for the finalized
building), traffic impact analysis (based on the proposed drive
approach to the site off Grand Avenue), hydrology (based on the
existing/proposed drainage devices for on and off-site tributary
areas and a $1,000 deposit fee for each report review.
2. Provide 3 copies of the revised site plan detailing all existing
drainage devices and structures (See P.D. No. 1747 Slits. 1-7)
and showing 800 S. Grand Ave. Condominium entrance and
existing traffic signal at the same location.
3. Show location of proposed new sewer line on south side of Grand
Ave. and hook-up for new building. Existing sewer main in
Grand Ave. is on north side of street. Application for installation
of this new mainline should be made as soon as possible to Los
Angeles County Sanitation District No. 21.
4. Existing drainage devices and structures should be shown on plan
and hydrology calculations for the proposed new development and
capacity of existing devices for future run-off to be submitted to
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the City.
5. City will require recorded drainage agreement between Inter -
Community Medical Plaza and Calvary Chapel owners, if
existing down drains remain.
6. Written approval to be obtained as soon as possible from Los
Angeles County Flood Control District if any construction is
proposed over or in the vicinity of PD 1747. Twenty one -(2 1) ft.
high retaining wall and possibly the treatment center is being
proposed directly over Line B of PD 1747 and car parking over
several existing interceptor drains.
7. Driveway alignment opposite 800 Grand Avenue Condominium
driveway should be indicated on the revised plans showing
existing traffic signal and cut in median etc.
8. Fire Department approval shall be obtained. All fire lanes shall
be shown on the revised plan.
9. New sidewalk to be installed along Grand Avenue property
frontage.
10. The Developer shall enter into an agreement with City to
complete improvements at such time as City acquires= interest in
the 25 ft. additional right-of-way to be granted to the City for
street widening.
6. The Planning Commission Secretary shall:
(a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
(b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution, to DASCO West,
and Inter -Community Health Services at the addresses as set forth on the
Application.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS THE 24TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1994 BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
David Meyer, Chairman
VA
I, James DeStefano, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted, by the Planning Commission on the 24th
day of October, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: - - - CONMISSIONERS-
NOES: COMWI81SIONERS:
ABSENT: CONWISSIONERS:
ATTEST:
James DeStefano, Secretary
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PC RESOLUTION NO. 94 -XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA CERTIFYING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT NO. 91-4 AND APPROVING A ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF
TIME FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 91-1, REVISION TO THE
APPROVED EXTERIOR MATERIALS, AND AN AMENDMENT TO REDUCE
THE TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE FOR THE FIRST PHASE DEVELOPMENT
FROM 88,205 SQ. FT. MAXIMUM TO 73,000 SQ- FT., MEDICAL
OFFICE BUILDING AND DIAGNOSTIC/ TREATMENT CENTER PROPOSED
FOR A 43 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 887 GRAND.AVENUZ, DIAMOND
BAR, CALIFORNIA, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
A. Recitals.
(i) DASCO West, acting as. representative for the
applicant,' Inter -Community Health Services, 303 W. 3rd St.,
Covina, California, has heretofore filed an application for
certification of Environmental Impact Report'No. 91-4 and approval
of Development Review No. 94-1, as described in the title of this.
Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Development Review applications shall be referred to as "the
Application".
(ii) On April 18, 1989, the City of Diamond Bar was
established as a duly organized municipal corporation 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.
14, (1989) 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 Developmeint Code of the County of
Los Angeles now currently applicable to development applications,
including thd subject application, within the City of Diamond Bar.
(iii) The City of Diamond Bar lacks an operative General
Plan. Action was taken on this application, as to consistency to
the proposed General Plan, pursuant to the terms and provisions of
an Office Of Planning and Research Extension of Time granted
pursuant to California Government Code Section 65360 and 65361(a).
(iv) on October 24, 1994, the Planning commission of
the City of Diamond Bar 'conducted a duly noticed public hearing on
the application and concluded said public hearing on that date.
(v) All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this
Resolution have occurred.
EIR NO. 91-4/CUP 91-1 1
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the
Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
1. This Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all
of the facts set ---forth- in - the Recitalst Part A, of this
Resolution are true and correct.
2. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the initial study
prepared and reviewed by the City of Diamond Bar and
Environmental Impact Report No. 91-4 has been prepared for
the three Phase project in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the
Guidelines promulgated thereunder and further said
Environmental Impact Report No. 91-4 reflects the independent
judgement of the City of Diamond Bar. The City has prepared
a Conformity Report which compares the Application with the
project analyzed,within the Environmental Impact Report No.
91-4 and has determined that the Application will create no
change in the impacts or the potential impacts will be less
than that anticipated in the Phase I development scenario.
3. The Planning commission hereby specifically finds and
determines, based on the findings set forth below, that
changes and alterations have been required in or incorporated
into and conditioned upon the project specified in the
application, which mitigate or avoid significant adverse
environmental impacts identified in said Environmental Impact
Report No. 91-4, except as to those effects which are
identified and made the subject of a Statement of Overriding
Considerations which this Planning Commission finds are
clearly outweighed by the economic, social., and other
benefits of the proposed project, as more fully set forth in
the Statement of Overriding Considekations.
4. The Planning Commission hereby adopts the Statement of
Overriding Considerations attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and
hereby incorporated by reference.
5. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds and
determines that, after having considered the record as a
whole including the findings set forth below, and changes and
alternations which have been incorporated into and
conditioned upon. the proposed projectset forth in the
application, there is no evidence before this Planning
Commission that the project proposed have the potential of an
adverse effect on wild life resources or the habitat upon
which the wildlife depends. Based upon substantial evidence,
this Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of
adverse effects contained in Section 753.5(d) of Title 14 of
EIR NO. 91-4/CUP 91-1 3
the California Code of Regulations. Notwithstanding the
findings set forth herein, the applicant shall make payment
of any and all fees which the Department of Fish and Game may
require to be paid prior to the issuance of any building
permit or further entitlement.
6. Based on the substantial evidence presented to the Planning
Commission during the above -referenced public hearing opened
on October 24, 1994 and concluded on that date, including
written and oral staff reports, together with public
testimony, and -in conformance with the terms and provisions
of California Government Code Sections 65361(a), the Planning
Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
(a) The applicant's request is for a one (1) year
extension of time to initiate construction
of a the first Phase (73,000 sq. ft.) of a
three (3) Phase, 425,000 sq. ft. medical
complex to constructed over a 20 year period.
Additionally, the applicant is requesting a
reduction of the floor area approved as an
element of the Phase I project, from 88,205
sq. ft. to 73,000 sq. ft. and the revision of
the building material pallet as two exterior
materials are no longer available but similar
replacements have been proposed. The
project's development standards -and criteria
for development are contained within
conditions of approval , and conceptual
architectural and site plans. Each Phase
must receive Development, Review approval
prior to obtaining grading and construction
permits.
(b) The application applies to property located
at 887 Grand Avenue,'Diamond Bar with a gross
area of 43 acres and' is zoned C -3 -BE
(Unlimited Commercial Zone) and R-4
(Unlimited Residence Zone). The General Plan
land use designation is office Professional
Planned Development [PD (OP)].
(c) Properties to the east and south are devel-
oped with single family and multi -family
residences, to the north the site is
developed with a commercial office, retail
commercial and a golf course and the sites to
the west are partially developed by a
commercial office development known as
Gateway Corporate Center.
(d) The subject property has previously been
EIR NO. 91-4/CUP 91-1 4
graded and currently is a vacant.parcel.
(e) The site is sufficient in size and can pro-
vide adequate ingress and egress to allow.the
development compatible with the surrounding
current land uses.
(f The subject site lies within the Diamond Bar
General Plan office Professional/Planned
Development PD (OP) and open Space (OS) land
use designation. The current zoning of the
site is not consistent with the land use
designation.
(g) Notification of the public hearing for this
project has been made in the San Gabriel
Valley Tribune and the Inland Valley 'Daily
Bulletin newspapers on October 10, 1994.
Notification to property owners within a 1000
foot radius was mailed on October 14, 1994,
to 883 property owners.
(h) The design and layout of the proposed devel-
opment will not unreasonably interfere with
the use and enjoyment of the neighboring ex-
isting and contemplated future developments,
and will not create significant pedestrians
hazards;
(i) The conceptual architectural design of the
proposed complex is compatible with the
character of the surrounding development and
will maintain the harmonious, orderly, and
attractive development contemplated by the
Development Review ordinance and the proposed
General Plan of the City;
(j) The design of the proposed development would
provide a desirable environment for its occu-
pants and visiting public as well as its
neighbors -through good aesthetic use of
materials, texture and color that will remain
aesthetically appealing and will retain a
reasonably adequate level of maintenance.
(k) The proposed use will not be detrimental to
the public health, safety or welfare or be
materially injurious to the properties or im-
provements in the vicinity and will promote
these goals.
(1) The subject site is adequately served by
EIR NO. 91-4/CUP 91-1 5
Grand Avenue and Golden Springs Drive and all
required public and private services. The
site is physically suitable for the
development.
(m) The nature, condition, and size of the site
is adequate in size to accommodate the
project.
7. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 above, this Planning commission hereby
approves the application subject to the following conditions
and restrictions.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. This permit shall not be effective for any purpose until
a duly authorized representative of the owner of the
property involved has f iled at the off ice of Planning
Division of the Community Development Department the
Affidavit- of Acceptance and accepts all the conditions
of this permit;
2. The applicant must comply with all federal, state, Zone
C -3 -BE, Community Development Department and Public
Works Department requirements, and that all grading,
drainage plans and wall plans shall conform to all City
standards.
3. The project shall substantially conform to the site plan
and architectural elevations as presented to the
Planning commission and dated October 24, 1994. Three
copies of the said site plan and elevations as depicted
and dated October 24, 1994 and marked collectively as
Exhibit "All and conforming to such of the following
conditions as can be shown on a plan, shall be submitted
for approval of the Community Development Director. All
constructionmaterials must comply with the materials
board approved by the Planning commission and marked as
Exhibit "A-111- The property shall thereafter be
developed and maintained in substantial conformance with
the approved plans.
4. Approved Uses for the Phase I project include the
Medical office Building (45,000 sq. ft.) and
Diagnostic/Treatment Center (38,000 sq. ft.) for a total
of 73,000 sq. ft.
5. Phase I construction shall have a minimum building
setback of approximately 350 feet from Grand Avenue and
approximately 300 feet from the front property line.
EIR NO. 91-4/CUP 91-1 6
6. The property shall be maintained in a condition which is
free of debris both during and after the construction,
addition, or implementation of the entitlements 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 permits from the
City of Diamond Bar to provide such services.
7. This grant is extended for a period of one (1)
additional year for a total of three years from the date
of the original CUP approval, and must be exercised
(i.e. Development Review approval obtained and
construction started) within that period or this grant
will expire'.
8. All other conditions of Conditional Use Permit No. 91-1
are to remain in full force and effect and are not
amended unless other specifically stated above.
8. The Planning commission Secretary shall:
I
(a) , Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
(b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Reso-
lution, to Inter -Community Hospital at the address
as set forth on the application.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS THE 12TH DAY OF APRIL, 1993 BY
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
BY:
Bruce Flamenbaun, Chairman
EIR NO. 91-4/CUP 91-1 7
I, James DeStefano, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, passed,
and adopted, by the Planning Commission on the 12th day of April,
1993 with the following vote:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONERS:
ATTEST:
James DeStefano, Secretary
EIR NO. 91-4/CUP 91-1 8
Exhibit "B"
STATF31ENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATTONS
FOR THE .O,O,D
DIAMOND BAR MEDICAL PLAZA
As concluded in the EIR for the proposed Diamond Bar Medical Plaza (SCH No. 91-121-
027 and CUP 91-1), most environmental impacts, with the exception of the potential
impacts to air quality and traffic, can be mitigated to insignificant levels. The City of
Diamond Bar is located within the South Coast Air Basin which is a "non -attainment" basin
and any contribution of pollutant emissions to the basin is considered a significant impact.
Also, because of the size of the project, its potential air quality impacts would exceed
thresholds established by the SCAQMD. Heavy traffic on Grand Avenue and Golden
Springs Road and the SR -57 and SR -60 freeways will be .impacted by the proposed project.
Increases in vehicle trips to and from the site can be reduced by the mitigation measures
but traffic volumes on local streets are expected to lead to greater congestion in the area.
The City of Diamond Bar, as the Lead Agency and final decision maker and pursuant. to
the CEQA Guidelines Section 15093, after balancing the benefits of the proposed project
against the unavoidable environmental effects on air quality and traffic, and notwithstanding
the mitigation measures and alternatives described in the Statement of Facts and Findings
for the proposed Diamond Bar Medical Plaza, ' determines that the remaining environmental
effects are acceptable due to the following:
® There are not enough medical services in the area which could serve the
needs of the present and future population of the area.
® Construction of the proposed Diamond Bar Medical Plaza will provide the
City of Diamond Bar with accessible medical services which would include
state-of-the-art facilities and medical technology.
® The project will present added opportunity for the provision of cost-effective
and efficient delivery of health care services to residents of the City and
surrounding communities.
® The Diamond Bar Medical Plaza combines the traditional health care facility
with a hotel/recovery center that will provide ambulatory care to better meet
the needs of ambulatory patients. This is expected to meet the recent trend
EIR NO. 91-4/CUP 91-1 9
towards more hospital-based group practices and joint ventures between
hospital and physicians..
® The project will provide employment opportunities to area residents, as well
as improve jobs/housing balance in the City.
■ The project will serve as a revenue source for the City of Diamond Bar.
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10-19-1994 Oe:381 FROM ICS TO
Mr: Robert Searcy
Associate Planner
City of Diamond Bar
21664, Fast Copley Drive, Scute 144
Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4177
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HEALTH PARTNERS
RB: diamond Bar Medical Plaza toad Easements
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The Planning Commission's approval on April 12, 1993 of Conditional Use Permit No. 91-1 for
the development of the Diamond Bar Medical Plaza stipulated seventy-seven conditions for the
construction of the three phase project. Condition number forty requires Citrus Valley Health
Partners and Calvary Chapel to execute a reciprocal access agreement far the purposes of
providing access to Golden Springs Drive as a part ofaW future development review approvals.
.Int
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During the October 7th meeting with our developer and city stag discussions about this condi*n J o
suggested that the two owners meet and confer about an access road through Calvary Chapel's 3
parcels As suggested, we met with Mr. Bernie Grant, Assistant Minister of Calvary Chapel, OW _-
Wednesday, October 12th to discuss the road easement allowing access to Golden Springs Drive? �' z
Nk. Grant informed us that their organization has yet to develop a master plan for their parcel sad -
are unable to respond to this issue until this is achieved.
Your letter dated August 31, 1994 to lvir. Nick Rehnberg requested eight items of information
needed to process our project packet for the Planning Commission's review. The only
outstanding item not forwarded to you prior to this letter was item number 6 asking for a status
report on the negotiations with Calvary Chapel. We hope that this letter serves to satisfy this
request.
We are anxious to secure the needed approvals and permits to begin construction on phase one of
our project and arc grateful for your assistance and direction in achieving these goals. of you
should have any questions or require any additional information please call me at (818) 814-2468
or harry Tanouye at (818) 915-6224.
Sincerely,
A. Foulke
El
Develournent
W: Mr. Bernie Grant
Mr. David Strachan
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later-6mmunity Medica! Center , Queen of the Valiq Ilalpaid ® Hwptcr of for &wt San Gabriel Vrllcy
PC RESOLUTION NO. 93-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR/ CALIFORNIA CERTIFYING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT NO. 91-4 AND APPROVING'CONDtTIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
91-1, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 425,000 SQ. FT., THREE
PHASE MEDICAL COMPLEX PROPOSED FOR A 43 ACRE SITE LOCATED
AT 887 GRAND AVENUE, DIAMOND. BAR,.CALIFORNIA., AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
A. Recitals.
(i) Inter -Community' Health
Covina, California, has heretofore
certification of Environmental Impact
of Conditional Use Permit No. 91-1, i
this Resolution. Hereinafter in t)
Development Review and Conditional U:
be referred to as "the application".
Services, 303 W. 3rd St.,
filed an application for
Report No. 91-4 and approval
.s described in the title of
Is Resolution, the subject'
;e Permit applications shall
On April 18, 1989, the City of Diamond Bar was
established -as a duly organized municipal corporation 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.
14, (1989) thereb.y 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.
(iii) The city of Diamond Bar lacks on operative General
Plan. Pursuant to the order issued by the Los Angeles County
Superior Court, action was taken on the subject application as to
the consistency with the General Plaii, pursuant to the terms and.
provisions of ordinance No. 4 (. 1992) of the City of Diamond Bar.
(iv) on January 25, 1993, the Planning Commission of
the City of Diamond Bar conducted a duly noticed public hearing on
the application, continued said hearing to February 8, 1993, and
March 8, 1993, concluded said public hearing on April 12, 1993.
(v) All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this
Resolution have occurred.
EIR NO. 91-4/CUP 91-1
B. R_e_s0_1_Ution_
f ound, rmined resolved .
NOW, THEREFORE, It ofis the City of deteDiamond Bard
as follows:by the
Planning Commission
This Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all
of the facts set f . orth in the Recitals, Part A, of this
Resolution are . true and correct.
2. The Planning commission hereby finds that the initial study
prepared and reviewed by the city of Diamond Bar and
Environmental impact Report No. 91-4 has been prepared for.
this project in compliance with the California Environidelines mental
Quality Act Of 1970, as amended, and the Gu
promulgated thereunder and further said Environmental Impact
prom judgement of the
Report No. 91-4 reflects the independent judg
City of Diamond Bar.
Commission hereby specifically finds and
3. The Planning
determines, based on the findings set forth below, that
changes and alterations have been.required in or incorporated
into and conditioned upon to the proavoidject significant adverse
specified in the
application, which mitigae o
environmental impacts identified in said Environmental Impact
effects which areffe
Report No. 91-4, except as to those eerriding
identified and made the subject of a Statement Of"Ov
Considerations which this Planning Commissiofinds otherare
clearly Outweighed by the economic, social,n and
proposed project, as more fully set forth in
benefits of the prc
the Statement of overriding ConsiderAtions.
4. The planning ..Commission- hereby adopts the Statement of
Overriding Considerations attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and
hereby incorporated by reference.
5. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds and.
determines that, after having considered the record as a
whole including the findings set forth below, and changes and
alternations which have been incorporated into and
conditioned upon the proposed project set forth in the
application, there is no evidence before this Planning
commission that the project proposed have the potential of an
adverse effect on wild life resources or the habitat upon
which the wildlife depends. I Based upon substantial evidence,
this - Planning -commission hereby rebuts the presumption of
adverse effects contained in Section 753.5(d) of Title 14 of
the California Code of Regulations. Notwithstanding the
findings set forth herein, the applicant shall make payment
of any and all fees which the Department of Fish and Game may
require to be paid prior to the issuance of any building
permit or further entitlement.
2
EIR NO. 91-4/CUP 91-1
6. Based on the substantial evidence presented to the Planning
Commission during the above -referenced public hearing opened
on January 25, 1993, continued to February 8, 1993 and
concluded on April 12, 1993, including written and oral staff
reports, together with public testimony, And in conformance
with Ordinance No. 4 (1992) of the City Diamond Bar, hereby
specifically finds as follows:
(a) The applicant's request is for approval of a
three (3) phase, 425,000 sq. ft.- medical
complex to constructed over a 20 year period.
The project's development standards and
criteria for development are contained within
conditions of approval and conceptual
architectural and site plans. Each Phase
must receive Development Review approval
prior to obtaining grading and construction
permits.
(b) The application applies to property located
at 88*7 Grand Avenue, Diamond Bar with a gross
area of 43 acres And is zoned C -3 -BE -
(Unlimited commercial Zone) and R-4
(Unlimited Residence Zone). The General Plan
land use designation is Office Professional
Planned Development [PD (OP)].
(c) Properties to the east and south are devel-
oped with single family and multi -family
residences, to -the north the site is
developed with a commercial office, retail
commercial and a golf course and the sites to
the ,west "are parti4lly developed by a
commercial office development known as
Gateway Corporate Center.
(d) The subject property has previously been
graded and currently is a vacant parcel.
(e) The site is sufficient in size and can pro-
vide adequate ingress and egress to allow the
development compatible with the surrounding
current land uses.
(f) The subject site lies within the Diamond Bar
General Plan Office Professional/Planned
Development PD (OP) and Open Space (OS) land
use designation. The current zoning of the
site is not consistent with the land use
designation.
EIR NO. 91-4/CUP 91-1 3
(g)
Notification of the public hearing for this
has been made in the San Gabriel
Valley Tribune and the Inland Valley - Daily
Bulletin newspapers on January 14,1993.
Notification to property owners within a 500
foot radius was mailed on February 4, 1993.
(h) The design and lay'Out of the proposed devel-
opment will not. unreasonably interfere with
the use -and enjoyment of the neighboring ex-
isting and contemplated future developments,
and will not create significant pedestrians,
hazards;
The conceptual architectural design of 'the
proposed complex is compatible with the
character of the surrounding development and
will maintain the harmonious, orderly, and
attractive development contemplated by the
Development Review ordinance and the proposed
GenerAl Plan of the City;
(j) The design of the proposed development would
provide a desirable environment for its occu-
as well as its
pants and visiting public use of
neighbors through good aesthetic
texture and color that will remain
materials,
aesthetically appealing and -will retain a
reasonably adequate level of.maintenance
(k) The proposed use will not be detrimental to
the public. health, safety or welfare or be
materially injurious to the properties or im-
provements in. the vicinity and will promote
these goals.
(1) The . subject site is adequately "served by
Grand Avenue and Golden Springs Drive and all
required public and private services. The
site is physically suitable for the
development.
The nature, I condition, and size of the site
is adequate in size to accommodate the
project.
s and conclusions set forth in paragraphs
7. -Based on the finding above, this Planning Commission hereby
1, 2, 3, and 4 a
approves the application subject to the following conditions
and restrictions.
CUP 91-1
EIR NO. 91-4/ . 4
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
I This permit shall not be effective for any purpose until
a duly authorized representative of the owner of the
property involved has filed at the office of Planning
Division of - the -Community Development Department the
Affidavit of Acceptance and accepts all the conditions
of this permit;
2. The applicant must comply with all federal, state, Zone
C -3 -BE, Community Development Department and Public
Works Department requirements, and that all grading,
drainage plans and wall plans shall conform to all city
standards.
3. The project shall substantially conform to the site plan
and architectural elevations as presented to the
Planning Commission and dated April 12, 1993. Three
copies of the said site plan and elevations as depicted
and dated April 12, 1993 and marked collectively as
Exhibit "All and conforming to such of the following
conditions as can be shown on a plan, shall be submitted
for approval of the Community Development Dir. ' ector. All
construction materials must comply with the *materials
board approved by the Planning Commission and marked as
Exhibit "A-111. The. property shall thereafter be
developed and maintained in substantial conformance with
the approved plans.
4. Approved Uses for the site include the Hospital/Medical
Plaza and public and semi-public uses of the conference
facilities and limited use of the helipad. as provided
herein. I
5. The t ' otal (all phases) net interior square footage of
the complex shall not exceed 425,006 square feet and 160
beds.
LANDSCAPING
6. The applicant shall submit for approval by the Planning
Commission during the Development Review of each phase,
landscape and irrigation plans which.shall incorporate
drought tolerant landscaping. All landscaping shall be
installed prior to issuance of the certificate of
occupancy.
EIR NO. 91-4/CUP 91-1 5
DESIGN GUIDELINES
7. Roof finish material shall have a uniform goof
mounted
r6duce reflectiVitY- Addii,roof
a
equipment must be painted a color to match the .
finish material.
g. Roof mounted equipment will be hidden behind building
parapets so as not to be visible from surrounding
streets, drives or adjacent buildings on a horizontal
sight line.
9. Where roof mounted equipment is not hidden from
residential view by the building parapet, a screen must
be constructed using materials complimentary with
existing 'buildings in the area. The design of the
screen will be integrated into the overall architectural
design of the building. The surface of the screen shall
be f inished with a color to match the roof . finish
material.
10. Private se . curity forces shall be provided as determined
by the Sheriff Department to ensure adequat I e protection
particularly rticularly of the facility.
e disse of all hazadus
11. The hospital shall remmov
materials including edicaland waste,poin conformance -rwith
local state and federal (OSHA, EPA, etc.) requirements.
12. The location of the helipad shall be approved during the
Development Review for each phase subject to approval of
The heli ad
the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Flights are
shall be limited to emergency flights only. Fas unless
restricted from flying over residential are
flying at an altitude in excess of 500 feet, and the pad,
lighting to be directed away from sensitive uses.
13. Phase I constructi . on shall not exceed 88,205 net square
feet nor use of 20 beds.
I shall have a maximum height of 75 ft. and four
14. Phase
(4) stories with the tallest portions of the development
situated primarily, at the rear elevations and shall step
down in height from the rear and center of the complex
to the front and side elevations.
15. Phase. I construction shall have a minimum building
setback of approximately 300 feet from Grand Avenue and
approximately 270 feet from the front property line.
16. All other Phase I project characteristics shall be as
EIR NO. 91-4/CUP 91-1
represented on the conceptual plans presented before the
Planning commission and marked Exhibit "All as a part of
the Development Review.
17. Future Phase II and III as proposed are approved in
concept only and in no event shall the proposed
buildings--exceed--75feet.-or four (4) stories in height.
Additional environmental analysis shall be performed for
projects in Phase II and III as may be required by the
City.
PARKING AND CIRCULATION
18. The applicant shall submit a Transportation System
Management Plan for approval - by the Community
Development Director, and the Public Works Director
prior to Certificate of Occupancy of Phase I in
compliance with ordinance No. 1 (1993).
19. The applicant -shall provide the minimum number of
parking spaces in accordance with the Phase I plans
-approved during Development Review and a detailed plan
submitted for approval to the Community Development
Director prior to issuance of building
lding permits. All
parking areas shall be lighted to a I candle foot
minimum level of illumination.
20. Parking will be provided within the following ratios:
a) The hospital shall be required to provide two
parking spaces for each bed.
b) outpatient clinics, labora(tories,.. pharmacies and
other similar uses shall provide one parking space for
each 180 sq. ft. of gross floor area.
C) Compact parking stalls (81X161) may be provided at
a maximum, not to exceed 30 percent of the total with 70
percent standard size (91x191) spaces. Drive aisles
shall be a minimum of 28' feet in' width. The City
reserves the right to review the number of compact
parking spaces at the time of development.
d) Handicapped parking shall be provided at a ratio of
one spac . e per 40 and shall be 'located in order to
provide access as near as is practical to a primary
entrance.
e) At least 25 percent of the required parking spaces
shall be reserved and marked for the use of employees
only.
EIR NO. 91-4/CUP 91-1 7
21. Parking lots are to be arranged in a geometric pattern.
A 3 foot wide by 4 foot long curbed planter between
adjacent stalls at 4 to 6 stall intervals will define
the pattern. The tree planters will be centered on the
line between the stalls. Additionally, a 5 foot wide
curbed planter shall be provided at the end of each
parking row.
UTILITIES
22. The applicant shall reduce the use of natural gas and
electricity and use energy conserving design and
materials according to established, standards to be
reviewed by the City's Building official.
23. Easements shall be granted to affected public agencies
and private utility companies if utilities are not
relocated.
24. The applicant shall submit meet and comply with all
federal, state, and local regulations.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE
shall. submit a construction traffic
25. The applicant
management plan for approval by the .Director of Public
Works prior to issuance of any building permit that will
at a minimum*.
a) Provide a parking plan for construction
related vehicles for each development phase.
b) Ensure cons truction-related I traffic will be
directed away from residential areas and away from
areas -abutting sensitive hospital uses during
subsequent phases.
26. The applicant shall reduce construction related
emissions of dust by the watering the site at least
twice daily sufficient to control dust producing
activities especially during the grading stage.
27. The applicant pplicant shall restrict all poise intensive
construction activities to the hours of 7 a.m to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday and 8 a.-nz. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.
28. The applicant shall provide noise monitoring equipment
on the construction site satisfactory to the community
Development Director to monitor the noise level to
ensure compliance with the existing noise standards. If
EIR NO. 9-1-.4/CUP 91-1 8
.r
the noise standards are exceeded the project shall be
brought immediately into compliance. The.noise level
during the construction phase shall not exceed the level
authorized in the noise ordinance for. construction
29. All exterior walls not a part off habitable--- or storage
structures shall be.textured. in muted tones and shall
. additionally be . covered with ivy or other similar
vegetation.
30. The property shall be maintained in a condition which is
free of debris both during and 'after the construction,
addition, or implementation of the entitlements 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 permits from the
City of Diamond Bar to provide such services.
31.• No signs are approved as a'part of this application.
All signs must be submitted to the City under separate
application and must comply with all standards in effect
at the time of application
32. This grant is valid for two (2) years and must be
exercised (i.e. Development Review approval obtained and
construction started) within that period or this grant
will expire. A one year extension may be requested -in
writing and submitted to the City no latter than 30 days
prior'to the expiration date.
33. The Mitigation Monitoring Program certified as a part of
EIR No. 91-4 shall be implemented and rigorously
complied with. Applicant shall deposit and maintain
with the city, a fund in such amounts as required by the
Director of community Development to defray the,cost of
implementation and monitoring by the city staff and
consultants retained by the City.
34. All costs related to special consultant services (ie
plan check, inspection services, landscApe consultants,
etc.) shall be borne by the applicant.
35. The applicant is required to participate in the creation
of the Master Plan for the Planned Development areas
surrounding the property site.
FIR 110. 91-4/CUP 91-1 9
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
TRAFFIC
36. Developer shall contribute a pre -determined pro rata
share towards the design, installation or modification
of traffic signal improvements at Grand Avenue and
Golden. springs, Grand Avenue and 57 Freeway and other
locations per the DEIR as determined in the Development
Review application for Phase I. The pro rata share
shall be determined by the city Engineer at the time of
improvement.
toward the
applicant shall
37. The apF contribute $109,000, signal at the traffic installation of the existing
medical Plaza's entrance designated as entrance No. I
prior to issuance of any building permits. Applicant's pro rata share, may be recalculated ased on
scre'Cion of future the
development, or actual cost, at the dbi
City Engineer. Applicant shall also fund 100 percent of
any . signal modifications required at this location,
P
rior. to issuance of any building perm I its.
improvements
38. The applicant shall implement all improvenless
identified in the EIR during each phase indicated u
otherwise noted in these conditions of approval.
des
39. The applicant shall provide a themaGr
tic
to the site from and ign Ave.for the as a
entry statement
component of the Phase I Development Review application.
The entry statement design shall be consistent with the
design elements
of Gateway Corporate Center.
40. The applicant shall provide access to Golden Springs
Dr., shall enter into a reciprocal access agreement with
owners, as necessary, and shall
the adjacent land access road per city standards to Golden
coconstructan the north of the subject
Springs Dr. via the property to Development Review
site as a part of any. future
approvals.
is provided to Golden Springs Dr., the
41. When access amount of
c
applicant shall provide, cash or bonds in the
000 as a condition of approval of the Development
$120, of a
s construction and installation
Review toward ro
traffic signal on Golden Springs Dr. Applicant's
rata share may be recalculated based on futpure
development, and actual cost, at the discretion of the
city Engineer.
42. The applicant shall contribute $15,000 the Grand Ave./
Golden springs Ave. mitigation fund for traffic signal
10
EIR NO. 91-4/CUP 91-1
modification.
ROAD
43. Applicant shall contribute the predetermined pro rata
share toward the street overlay of Grand Avenue and
Golden Springs in the amount of $25,000.
44. Pavement striping, marking and street signing shall be
installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
45. The applicant shall provide up to 251 of additional
right-of-way for street -widening along Grand Avenue as
required by the City Engineer as a part the Development
Review application.
46. The applicant/ shall repair any broken or damaged curbs,
gutters, sidewalk and pavement on Grand Avenue abutting
the project. Prior - to any work being perf ormed - in
public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a
construction permit shall be obtained from * the City
Engineer's office in addition to any other permits
.required.
47. The applicant shall.construct base and pavement on all
driveways and the fire lanes in accordance with the City
approved soils report and City Standards.
p_
PROJECT
48. Two copie's of a title report/ guarantee showing all fee
owners and interest holders must be submitted prior to
approval of the Development Review application.
49. The Developer shall submit to' the City Engineer the
total cost estimate of all off-site improvements, prior
to approval of the Development Review application.
50. The project shall be annexed to the .Landscape Assessment
District 38; and the City-wide lighting district.
51. New centerline ties set as part of this project must be
approved by the City Engineer, in accordance with City
Standards.
52. Prior to Phase I, if any required public improvements
have not been completed by the developer and accepted by
the City prior to final approval, the developer shall
enter into an inptovement agreement with the City and
EIR NO. 91-4/CUP 91-1 11
shall Post the appropriate security in an amount
specified by the city Engineer. -
53. All site grading, landscaping, irrigation, street.
sewer and storm drain improvement plans
improvements;
shall be coordinated for consistency Prior to final
approval of each phase.
54. on-site driveways and multiple access strips must 'be
labeled as "Private Driveway .and Fire -Lane" on the final
plans. Fire lanes and private driveways shall be
designed in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fire'
Code and -must be clearly delineated and dimensioned.
Also delineate the proposed driveway/drive approach
location to the site. Fire Department approval required
prior to final approval of each phase.
55. The detail drawings and notes shown on the submitted
plans are conceptual only and the approval of these
plansdoesnot constitute approval of these notes.
56. Soil Engineer's, . Geologist's and Grading Engineer's
name, address, phone number, signature and stamp must be
on the plans.
57. Retaining walls if any to be indicated on plan: -TW (Top p
of Wall); TF (Top -of Footing)
58, 3 copies of closure Calculations f or each Lot, Street,
Easement must be submitted prior -to final approval.
59. 2 . Copies of the most recent Assessor 'Map Book Covering
must be submitted
the Site and all adjacent parcels
prior to final approval.
HYDROLOGY GRADINGGEOLOGY & SOILS
60. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance
with the Uniform Building Code, city Grading ordinance
No. 14 (1990) and Hillside Management ordinance No. 7
(1992) or as amended and acceptable grading practices.
The final grading plan shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved conceptual plan.
61. A detailed soils report based on the proposed project
shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by
the state of California to perform such work and must be
reviewed and approved by the City's Soils Consultants as
a part of Phase I the Development Review application.
62. A detailed geological report based on the proposed
EIR NO. 91-4/CUP 91-1
12
project prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist
shall be submitted at the time of application for
grading plan check..
63. A detailed hydrology report based on the proposed
project -prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the
State of California - to perform such work shall be
submitted as a component of the Development Review
application. The Developer must assume that any storm
drain requirements are met for a so year event on site
and any downstream system..
64. Grading and drainage plan (241lx3611) with hydrology studv
and hydraulics calculations must be designed in
compliance with recommendations of the soils and
engineering geology reports.
65. Grading must be signed and stamped by -registered Soils
Engineer and registered Geologist.
66. Trees are prohibited within. five feet of the outside
diameter of any storm drain pipe measured from the outer
edge of a mature, tree trunk. Proposed storm drain to be
shown on plans.
67. The following requirements shall be met:
a) Surety shall be posted and an agreement executed
guaranteei,ng completion of all on-site drainage
facilities necessary for dewatering to the
satisfaction of the City's Public Works Department
prior to the issuance of grading permits.
b) Appropriate easements for safe disposal of
drainage water that are
conducted* onto or over
a
adjacent parcels, re to be delineated and
recorded to the satisfaction of the City's Public
Works Department, prior to issuance of grading
permits.
c) All slope banks in excess of five (5) feet in
vertical height. . shall be seeded with native
grasses or planted with ground cover for erosion
control upon completion of grading or some other
alternative method of erosion control shall be
completed to the satisfaction of the city
Engineer. In addition, a permanent irrigation
system shall be provided.
66. completion and stabilization of all man-made slopes,
removal of all landslide materials and recons -'%--ruction of
slopes must comply with the Los Angeles County Building
EIR NO. I
91—A/CUP 91-1
13
Code and ordinances including those requirements for
erosion protection and landscaping.
SEWER
69. The applicant shall assume financial responsibility for
assessing the capacity and condition of sewer and water
lines, storm drains, on-site electrical vaults and
telephone facilities serving the site and shall pay a
pro rata share for any necessary repairs, upgrading
and/or relocation required to service this project.
Such assessment and repairs, upgrades and/or relocation
shall be to the satisfaction' of the Public Works
Director. Utilities adjacent to the construction areas
shall be placed underground at the expense of the
applicant and subject to approval by all pertinent
agencies and the Public Works Director.
70. Each building shall be served by a separate sewer
lateral. The sanitary sewer system serving the project
shall be connected to city sewer system. Said system,
shall be.of the size, grade and depth approved by the
City Engineer, County Sanitation District -and Los
Angeles County Public Works Department*, prior to final
approval. Future sewer must be shown on the plans.
71. The Developer must obtain connection permit from the
City and County Sanitation District. The project must
be annexed into the County Consolidated Sewer
Maintenance District and appropriate easements for all
sewer main lines must be provided and accepted by the
County of Los Angeles Public Works Department, prior to
final approval.
72. Developer, at his sole cost and expense, must construct.
the sewer system in accordance with the city, Los
Angeles County Public Work Department and C . ounty
Sanitation District Standards.
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73. Provide separate utility services to each building
including water, gas, electric power/ telephone, and
cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the
respective utility Companies standards. Easements shall
be provided as r . equired.
74. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of
existing utilities as necessary.
EIR NO. 91-4/CUP 91-1 14
75. 'A written certification from Walnut Valley Water
District, GTE, SCE, SCG and Jones Intercable stating
that adequate facilities are or will be available to
serve the proposed project shall be submitted to the
City. Such letter must be issued by the utility company
at least 90 days prior to final approval of grading
plans.
76. The medical facility shall 'develop and implement an
Emergency Plan and hospital personnel shall be trained
as. a response . component - to local, county and state
hazardous/medical waste spill accident response teams.
77. The applicant must apply for and obtain Development
Review approval prior to issuance of building permits
for any development phase.
8. The Planning commission Secretary shall:
(a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
(b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Reso-
lution, to Inter -Community Hospital at the address
as set forth on the application.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS THE 12TH DAY OF APRIL, 1993 BY
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
BY�
Bruce Flamenbaum, Chairman
I, James DeStefano, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, passed,
and adopted, by the Planning commission on the'12th day of April,
1993 with the following vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Meyer, Li, Grothe, Plunk, and
Flamenbaum
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIII: COMMISSIONERS:.
ATTEST:
aa!mnels DeStef ano, 8ectetary
EIR NO. 91-4/CUP 91-1 15
Exhibit _"B"
STATE NT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
FOR THE PROPOSED
DIAMOND. BAR iYiEDICAL PLAZA
o. 91 -121 -
As concluded in the EIR for the proposed Diamond Bar with
Plaza
ep n off the potential
027 and CUP 91-1), most environmental impacts,
impacts to air qty and traffic, can be mitigated to insignificant levels. The City of
Diamond Bar is located within the South Coast Air B is oc s de' d a sionificant timpact
and any contribution of pollutant emissions to the basin
Also, because of the size of the project, its potential air quality impacts would exceed
thresholds" established by the SCAQND. Heavy traffic on Grand Avenue and Golden
Springs Road and the SR -57 and SR -60 freeways
b be impacted by the proposed project.
redu ed by the mitigation measures
Increases in vehicle trips to and from the site
but traffic volumes on local streets are expected to lead to greater congestion in the area.
The City of Diamond Bar, as the Lead Agency and final decision
of the proposed p of to
the CEQA Guidelines Section 15093, after balancing ct
mand traffic, and notwithstanding
m
against the unavoidable environental effects on air quality
the mitigation measures and alternatives described in the Statement of Facts andone
ntal
for the proposed Diings
damond Bar Medical Plaza, determines that the remaining er
effects are acceptable due to the following:
• There are not enough medical services in the area which could serve the
needs of the present and future population of the area.
= Construction of the proposed Diamond Bar Medical Plaza will provide the
City of Diamond Bar with accessible medical services which would include
state-of-the-art facilities and medical technology.
The project will present added opportunity for the provision of cost-effective
and efficient delivery of health care services to residents of the City and
surrounding communities.
■ The Diamond Bar Medical Plaza combines the traditional health care facility
with ahotel/recovery center that will provide ambulatory care to better meet
et the recent trend
the needs of ambulatory patients. This is expected t Dint ventures between
towards more hospital-based group practices
hospital and physicians.
X
The project will provide employment opportunities to area residents, as well
as improve jobs/housing balance in the City.
■ The project will serve as a revenue source for the City of Diamond Bar.
HOSPITAL.RES
CONFORMITY REPORT
FOR THE
DIAMOND BAR MEDICAL PLAZA
DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA
STATE CLEARING HOUSE NUMBER
91121027
Prepared for:
City of Diamond Bar
21660 East Copley Drive, Suite 100
Diamond Bar, California 91765-4177
Prepared by:
David Evans and Associates, Inc.
1000 East Garvey Avenue South, Suite 250
West Covina, California 91790
Contact: Marc Blodgett
(818) 919-6400
October 13, 1994
4 October 13, 1994
Mr. Rob Searcy, Senior Planner
City of Diamond Bar
21660 East Copley Drive, Suite 100
Diamond Bar, California 91765
Dear Mr. Searcy:
4,
David Evans and . Associates, Inc. has had an opportunity to review the Phase 1
development proposal for the Diamond Bar Medical Plaza that has been submitted by the
Citrus Valley Health Partners to the City. The proposed development is consistent with
the development analyzed in the environmental impact report (EIR) that was previously
certified by the City Council.
This Conformity Report compares the physical characteristics and the resulting
environmental impacts of the two Phase 1 development scenarios. The report concludes
that for a number of issues, there will be no change in the impacts or the potential
impacts will be less (for example, noise and aesthetics) than that anticipated with the
previous Phase 1 development scenario. The slightly smaller floor area (approximately
5,205 square feet) of the current Phase 1 development will result in a slight increase in
traffic and air quality impacts though the projected increase. is not judged to be
significant. The following matrix summarizes the findings of our evaluation (the
appendices containing worksheets are referenced).
Issue
Area
Greater No Change Less
Impact In Impact Impact
Comparison of
Impact
Land Use_
Traffic/Circulation
Earth/Geology
Air Quality
Water
Plant/Animal Lfe
NoiseNo
Aesthetics
Light/Glare
Risk of Upset
Population/Housing
Public Services
Utilities
Recreation
Natural Resources
...........................:..
No change from EIR analysis
137 additional ADT's
No change from EIR analysis
Slight increase in emissions
No change from EIR analysis
No change from EIR analysis
helicopter noise
Less building height & mass
No change from EIR analysis
No change from EIR analysis
16 fewer employees
No change from EIR analysis
7% reduction in useage
No change from EIR analysis
No change from EIR analysis
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DAVID EVANS ANDASSOCIATES, INC
A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSULTING FIRM
OFFICES IN OREGON, WASHINGTON, CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA
1000 E. GARVEY AVENUE, S., SUITE 250
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
(818) 919-6400 FAX (818) 919-6404
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Mr- Searcy
October 13, 1994
The Report concludes that the current Phase 1 proposal is consistent with the Phase 1
development analyzed in the EIR prepared for the Diamond Bar Medical Plaza and no
further environmental analysis is required at this time.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at the West Covina office
(818) 919-6400.
Sincerely,
DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATED, INC.
Marc Blodgett, Assoc to
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DAMD E\ANSkNDASS0CfATES. INC.
ENGINEERS, St *RMURS, PLVNNERS, LV\DSCAPEARCH11'E('FS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Appendix A - Elevations and Floor Plans
Appendix B - Trip Generation
Appendix C - Air Quality Impacts
Appendix D - Calculation of Employment
Appendix E - Utilities
Diamond Bar Medical Plaza
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Project Overview .........................................
Background of the Environmental Review ..........................
1
Appendix A - Elevations and Floor Plans
Appendix B - Trip Generation
Appendix C - Air Quality Impacts
Appendix D - Calculation of Employment
Appendix E - Utilities
Diamond Bar Medical Plaza
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Project Description ........................................
Environmental Impacts......................................3
Appendix A - Elevations and Floor Plans
Appendix B - Trip Generation
Appendix C - Air Quality Impacts
Appendix D - Calculation of Employment
Appendix E - Utilities
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CONFORMITY '
PROJECT OVERVIEW
This report describes the current Diamond Bar Medical Plaza Phase 1 proposal and its
consistency with the development analyzed in the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared
for proposed medical center (State Clearinghouse No. 91121027). The applicant, Citrus Valley
Health Partners, is proposing to initiate development of Phase 1 of the proposed Diamond Bar
Medical Plaza. The proposed Phase 1 development will cover approximately 8.2 acres of the
project site. The City certified the Final EIR which considered a previous Phase 1 development
scenario which differs slightly from that which is currently proposed. This Conformity Report
compares the current proposal with that previously analyzed. The Lead Agency, based on this
Conformity Report, has determined that the current Phase 1 proposal's environmental impacts
will be comparable to or less than that anticipated for the original Phase 1 development.
The project site is located on the south side of Grand Avenue, approximately 1,800 feet east of
Golden Springs Road, at 887 Grand Avenue, in the City of Diamond Bar. The proposed
development will involve the construction of a 425,465 -square -foot medical plaza that will
include medical office buildings, acute care- hospital, hospital support, outpatient services,
diagnostic and treatment center, and a commnity conference and education center. The City
of Diamond Bar, is the Lead Agency for the proposed medical center, as defined by Section
21067 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has the principal responsibility
for carrying out or approving the project.
The City of Diamond Bar was responsible for the certification of the EIR and for carrying out
subsequent environmental- review: --The EIR for the -proposed Diamond -Bar -Medical Plaza was
prepared for the City of Diamond Bar in accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) and State CEQA Guidelines, as amended. The purpose of the EIR was to inform
the lead agency, responsible agencies, decision- makers, and the general public of the
environmental effects anticipated with the construction and operation of the proposed medical
center.
The Diamond Bar Medical Plaza site is a 43 -acre parcel located on the south side of Grand
Avenue, east of Golden Springs Drive. The site is located in the central section of the Diamond
Bar, east of the SR-57/SR-60 Freeways and southeast of the Diamond Bar Golf Course.
Regional access to the site is provided by the Grand Avenue ramp of the SR-57/SR-60
Freeways.
The proposed project site consists of two adjacent lots (referred to as Parcel 2 and Parcel 3) at
887 Grand Avenue; Parcel 2 consists of a graded building pad, west of Parcel 3, which consists
of a natural hillside. The shape of the two lots is basically rectangular. Southern boundaries
of Parcel 2 are man-made slopes that extend approximately 200 feet westward along the western
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boundary of the site. Parcel 2 elevations range from 814 feet above mean sea level (amsl), at
the low point on the graded pad, to 900 feet amsl, midway along the parcel's eastern boundary.
Parcel 3 elevations range between 840 to 1,078 feet amsl.
Three vacant parcels and a building occupied by Calvary Chapel are located to the west of the
proposed project site, at the corner of Grand Avenue and Golden Springs Drive. East of the
proposed project site, a multi -family residential development (Montefino Condominiums) is
located along the ridgeline overlooking the site. The open, natural hillside on the project site,
extends to the south of the site with single family homes located on the ridgeline. Grand Avenue
abuts the site's northern boundary. The ridgeline extending north of Grand Avenue is also
developed with single family homes. To the west of the ridgeline, north of Grand Avenue a 54 -
unit apartment complex is under construction. Further west, at the corner of Grand Avenue and
Golden Springs Drive, is a commercial development containing a gas station a restaurant, and
a pre-school. Behind this small commercial development is a three-story office building. West
of Golden Springs Drive, the Diamond Bar Golf Course extends as a mile -long buffer between
the 57/60 Freeways and development to the east.
The proposed Diamond Bar Medical Plaza, will be developed in three phases which, at buildout,
will consist of a 425,465 square feet. The near-term project phase (Phase 1) is currently being
planned at this time and is the subject of this Conformity Report. An interim development phase
(Phase 2) will be completed within 5 to 10 years of project implementation. Phase 3 is a
_projected expansion of -the facility which _would be constructed at a future date within a 20 -year _ ..
time frame as the need for such expansion arises.
N Phase 1 was originally planned to consist of a diagnostic and treatment center, a
medical office building, and a 20 -bed hotel/recovery center. The applicant.has
modified the Phase 1 to include a three floor, 45,000 -square -foot medical office
building, and a single floor, 28,000 -square -foot diagnostic treatment center which
will contain 14 beds.
® Phase 2 will include a 60 -bed hospital, hospital support facility and a community
conference and education center.
Phase 3 will consist of a medical office building, diagnostic and treatment center,
a 60 -bed hospital, hospital support facilities, and a 20 -bed hotel/recovery center.
A helipad originally planned for the complex during Phase 1 has also been eliminated. Vehicle
access for the project will continue to be taken from Grand Avenue though a secondary access
is anticipated pursuant to the Planning Commission's direction.
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The current site plan calls for a total of 374 parking spaces, including 10 handicapped stalls.
The parking conforms to City code requirements. Current elevations for the proposed Phase 1
development (Diamond Bar Medical Center) are provided in the exhibits included in Appendix
A. The structures will range from one to three floors with roof top mechanical equipment
confined to a smaller structure on the roof. Floor plans are also provided in Appendix A.
MIN Table 1 summarizes those components which originally was planned for Phase 1 (which was the
subject of the EIR evaluation) and the Phase 1 development as it is currently proposed.
TABLE
SUMMARY OF PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS
Original Phase 1
24,705-square-footdiagnosdc.and treatment center
40,000 -square -foot medical office building
13,500 -square -foot hotel/recovery center (20 beds)
Total floor area - 78,205 square feet
Four stories
Helipad
Current Phase 1
28,000-square-footdiagnos6c treatment center (14 beds)
Improvements
45,000 -square -foot medical office building
Total floor area - 73,000 square feet
Three stories
Net Change
+3,295 -square -foot increase in diagnostic and treatment center
+5,000 -square -foot increase in medical office
Helipad will be eliminated
-13,500-square-foot hotel/recovery center eliminated
As indicated in Table 1, the current Phase 1 proposal is similar to the proposal considered
previously. The floor. area of the current proposal is 5,205 square feet less than the Phase 1
development in the EIR with an additional 8,295 square feet.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
The EIR originally prepared for the proposed Diamond Bar Medical Plaza analyzed the project's
potential impacts on a wide range of issues including earth and geology, air quality, water and
hydrology, plant life, animal life, noise, light and glare, land use, natural resources, risk of
upset, population, housing, transportation and circulation, public services, energy, utilities,
human health, aesthetics, recreation, natural resources. The current Phase 1 development
proposal is less intensive than that previously envisioned by the applicant in terms of building
height and mass though its floor area is slightly less (5,205 square feet). As a result, the
environmental impacts anticipated to result with the current proposal are likely to be similar to
or less than the impacts anticipated with the original Phase 1 development. Table 2 compares
the impacts identified in the EIR- for the original Phase 1 development with the anticipated
impacts from the current development proposal.
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TABLE1.
SUMMARY OF i;MPAC"TS
I' EIR Phase 1 Development I Current Proposal I Unavoidable Adverse Impacts I)
Land Use
After adoption of the General Plan, the
General Plan land use designations will
take precedence over zoning. The
proposed project would not require a
zone change from the Unlimited
Residential (R-4) on Parcel 3, because
the proposed project reserves the area for
permanent open space, which would be
consistent with the R-4 designation.
However, the City is currently revising
the interim Zoning Ordinance to be
consistent with the Draft General Plan
and it is likely that the area will be
rezoned to reflect the intent of the
General Plan land use.
Traffic/Circulation
Regional access to the proposed project
site is provided by the I-60 and 1-57
freeways. Diamond Bar Boulevard and
Grand Avenue provide arterial access.
The site is currently undeveloped thus,
no vehicle trips are generated. The
project will generate approximately
10,500 trips per day at buildout. Of this
total, 520 trips will be during the -
morning peak hour and 805 trips will be
generated during the evening peak hour.
Phase 1 development was also projected
to generate 1,948 trips. The original
Phase 1 development was projected to
generate 100 morning peak hour trips
and 185 evening peak hour trips.
Earth and Seismic
The on site geotechnical hazard posed
by seismic ground shaking is considered
to be moderate due to both the proximity
of known active and potentially active
faults, and to the nature of earth
materials underlying the site.
The seismic hazard related to soil
settlement in Parcel 2 is considered to be
slight. Settlement -prone materials such
as colluvium and landslide debris create a
potential landslide hazard in Parcel 3.
Thus, the seismic hazard posed by soil
settlement in Parcel 3 is considered to be
moderate. As with seismically induced
settlement, the potential for ground
The current Phase 1 proposal will not
result in any additional land use impacts.
This land use of the current Phase 1
proposal is consistent with anticipated land
use of the earlier Phase 1 development
proposal. The current Phase 1 proposal will
result in 73,000 square feet of development
on 8.2 acres. This development is 5,205
square feet less than that proposed for the
previous Phase 1 proposal.
The current proposal is projected to
generate 2,085 daily trips (an increase of
137 trips over the previous proposal), 71
morning peak hour trips (an increase of 9
trips), and 210 evening peak hour trips (an
increase of 25 trips). The increases are
slight and will not affect the overall Level of
Service (Appendix B indicates traffic
generation). _ .___......_
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CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines
indicate that a project will have a
significant adverse impact on the
environment if the proposal is in conflict
with adopted environmental plans and
goals of the community where it is
located. Diamond Bar Medical Plaza
will not require a change in the General
Plan designation for the project site.
The City will initiate a rezoning to
ensure conformity between the General
Plan and Zoning Ordinance. This
rezoning is independent of this proposal
and would occur whether or not the
project was implemented. In addition,
the proposed project will not result in
any displacement of existing
development.
These additional trips resulting from
project buildout will adversely impact
local streets though the recommended
mitigation measures will improve traffic
movement in and out of the property.
There change in the number of vehicle
trips between the two Phase I
development scenarios. will not result in.
any changes in the roadway level of
service (LOS) not already anticipated in
the EIR.
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TABLE 2 :.:
SUMMARY OF IMPACTS
EIR Phase 1 Development
Current Proposal
Unavoidable Adverse Impacts
Earth and Seismic (continued)
parking areas are the same as that
lurching due to seismic shaking is
anticipated under the previous Phase 1
considered to be very low for the site.
development.
The potential geotechnical and geological
With the implementation of the
impacts of the current development
proposed mitigation measures no
proposal will be similar to those
significant adverse impacts would be
anticipated with the previous Phase 1
anticipated. The seismic risk on site is
development. The site plan for
no greater than that for other areas of
the current Phase 1 proposal differs from
the Southern California region. The
the Phase 1 development analyzed in the
analysis indicated a moderate risk from
EIR in terms of building placement. The
seismic induced slope failure. In
lot area that will be developed under the
addition, the instability,of temporary
current proposal and the placement of
trench walls constructed for geotechnical
Marginally stable slopes may be subject
investigations and utility line placement
to landsliding caused by seismic shaking.
present a moderate hazard. The risk
Several landslides in the graded area of
from slope failure must be completely
the site were reportedly removed
mitigated prior to occupation of the
completely during grading operations.
proposed hospital.
Landslides in natural areas to the east
and southwest of the graded area (Parcel
3) could experience reactivation during a
seismic event, however. The existing
artificial slopes would not be expected to
experience failure.
The subject site does not lie within an
area prone to land withdrawal subsidence
from any of these causes. The hazard
posed by land subsidence is, therefore,
considered to be nil to slight at the
subject site.
Air Quality
Emissions from the project fall into
The stationary emissions will be relatively
As a result of improving the
three major categories: short-term
unchanged as compared to the previous
subregionaljobs/housing balance,
impacts, long-term impacts, and
development scenario. The mobile
providing needed services closer to the
cumulative impacts.
emissions for the current proposal will total
existing and projected population for the
These emissions at buildout exceed the
255 pounds of CO, 27 pounds of ROG, 18
area, and the implementation of
SCAQMD recommended thresholds for
pounds of NO,, 2 pounds of SO., and 41
mitigation measures, the project will not
carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, ROG,
pounds of PM, daily. The projected
have a direct or cumulative significant
and nitrogen dioxides. Emissions from
increase in emissions (shown in Table C in
adverse impact on regional or local air
Phase 1 development are projected to be
the Appendix) projected for Phase I will
quality.
25 pounds of CO, 237 pounds of ROG,
still be less than the SCAQMD thresholds.
17 pounds of NO., 2 pounds of SO„ and
38 pounds of PM,o.
Water
The project area and vicinity are within
areas of minimal flooding, as designated
by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA). Likewise, the project
vicinity is not in a flood hazard area as
designated by Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM) or within a floodplain as
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TABLE 2
SUIBJARY.OF IMPACTS _
11 EIR Phase i Development ( Current Proposal I Unavoidable Adverse Impacts 11
Water (continued)
designated by FEMA. The implemen-
tation of the proposed project will
involve construction and paving over
most of Parcel 2, the graded pad on site.
The construction will require
undergrounding of the existing open
concrete runoff channels. The amount of
paving and impervious surfaces will be
unchanged under the current Phase i
development proposal compared to that
considered in the EIR. The impacts for
both Phase 1 development scenarios are
similar. The proposed project will
not result in any adverse impacts on
water quality and local hydrology.
The rate and velocity of runoff will
increase by approximately 10 percent due
to the decreased permeability of the site
after development. This runoff will be
directed into catch basins draining into
the underground drainage system.
Plant Life/Animal Life/Vector Control
Implementation of the proposed project
would require only final grading,
excavation, and paving of the existing
graded building pad. No additional
grading of the hillside would be required.
No natural vegetation or sensitive " -
habitat will be removed from the hillside.
The construction and operation of the
proposed project, however will increase
the level of stress on any remaining
animal habitats in the hillside areas. All
of Parcel 3 has been reserved for open
space as part of this development which
is also consistent with the City of
Diamond Bar General Plan. This
preserved area corresponds to those areas
within the property where the remaining
natural vegetation is located. As a
result, the proposed medical center
would have minimal impact on the
remnant sage scrub and chaparral
vegetation on the hillsides.
Noise
The proposed project site is subject to
ambient exterior noise levels that range
from 55 to 65 dBA as borne out by the
results of the on site noise measurements.
The traffic noise analysis did indicate that
Parcel 3 will remain open space under the
current Phase 1 development scenario. The
potential impacts are the same as those
anticipated for the previous Phase 1
development scenario analyzed in the EIR.
The Phase 1 development as currently
proposed, eliminates the helicopter landing
pad. The potential traffic noise impact is
comparable to the impacts anticipated for the
previous Phase 1 development analyzed in
the EIR.
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As indicated previously the proposal
will not directly impact the remaining
sage scrub and chaparral communities.
In addition, there were no rare or
endangeredplant or animal species
identified on or near the site. -No
significant adverse impacts will result.
The project will result in increases in
vehicular traffic noise and added noise
from ambulance sirens. The Phase 1
development currently under
consideration is environmentally superior
in that the helipad has been eliminated.
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TABLE 2 :;
SUMMARY OF IMPACTS
EIR Phase I Development
Current Proposal
Unavoidable Adverse Impacts
Noise (continued)
traffic noise levels, particularly along
Grand Avenue range from 60 dBA to 65
dBA based on existing traffic
volumes.The site does generally conform
to the exterior noise standards of 65
CNEL as described in the Diamond Bar
General Plan. The General Plan)
Strategy 1.10.4 in the Plan for Public
'
Health and Safety calls for the placement
of hospitals in areas subject to 40 to 50
CNEL. Potential significant noise will
be generated by helicopter operations.
Aesthetics
The proposed Diamond Bar Medical
The current Phase 1 proposal consists of
The current proposal will result in an
Plaza would be required to incorporate
three floors and, compared to the previous
alteration of views though the viewshed
design principals similar to those set
development proposal, will be less massive
impacts are not as significant as those
forth in the Diamond Bar Gateway
in appearance. The current Phase I
anticipated for the previous Phase 1
Center. However, the Medical Plaza
proposal's floor area is slightly less than that
development.
pra,
will be visible at certain points where
previously considered.
there is a break in the foliage. The
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adjacent hillside residential development
would also look down onto the proposed
Medical Plaza at the north, east and west
elevations. The proposed medical
complex at buildout will dominate
ground level views from throughout the
project site. However, the views from
the homes at the top of the hills to the
south and east of the site will not be
'obstructed by the structures.
The proposed structure at its highest
point, closest to hills, will be 75 feet
above the surface grade. However, the
majority of the main structure will be 60
feet high.
Light and Glare
Traffic, parking lot lighting, and
Potential light and glare impacts of the
The proposed project will not involve
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interior building lights from the proposed
current Phase I proposal will be similar to
the use of equipment or building
Medical Plaza would create light and
those anticipated with the previous Phase 1
materials beyond that typically used in
glare impacts on the surrounding areas.
development analyzed in the EIR.
construction. As a result, no significant
The impacts would be greatest from the
adverse light and glare impacts with this
main entry to the complex. The
project are anticipated.
proposed project site will utilize lighting
in the parking lot, pedestrian and
entryway areas for safety. In addition,
there will be lighting from the windows
in the structure itself. Finally, there will
J;
be a minimal amount of lighting from the
signage identifying entryways and exits
as well as signage on the building. The
I
introduction of a new source of lighting
'eta
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TABLE: I*
SUMMARY OF IMPACTS
EIR Phase 1 Development
Current Proposal
Unavoidable Adverse Impacts
Light and Glare (continued)
within Parcel 2 will result in illumination
of those areas that will remain in open
space. As a result, some nocturnal
animal habitats in Parcel 3 will be
affected by the spillover lighting.
Risk of Upset/Human Health
The proposed medical complex will use
The potential impacts associated with the
The proposed project is designed to
chemicals that could be injurious to
current Phase I development will be
handle household and commercial waste
human health in the absence of any
comparable with those anticipated under the
and not toxic or hazardous materials.
mitigation. The nature and character of
previous Phase I development proposal
- Given the current regulations at the
these chemicals are consistent with that
'
considered in the EIR.
County, State and Federal levels which
expected for this type of development.
will regulate the use and disposal of
Medical waste will be treated pursuant to
hazardous materials, the Lead Agency
health requirements governed by County,
has determined that the proposed project
State and Federal agencies. The
will not have an adverse impact on the
Environmental Services Department will
environment.
use a variety of cleaners and materials
commonly used' for maintenance. The
radiology departments, food service
department, pathology department, plant
operations department, central services,
clinical lab, and nuclear medicine
department will all use materials that are
classified as hazardous.
Population/Housing
The proposed project will provide an
The current Phase I proposal will generate
The proposed Diamond Bar Medical
estimated 850 jobs at buildout. These
mi.ng 3.03
an estimated 221 jobs, again assuming
Plaza project will not result in any
additional jobs will improve the
jobs per 1,000 square feet. This is 16 fewer
significant increase in the local
subregion's jobs/housing balance. (The
positions over the previous Phase I
population through employment
subregion is presently jobs poor, housing
proposal.
generation or result in any displacement.
rich.) Phase I development will result in
As a result, no adverse significant
an estimated 237 jobs (based on 3.03
impacts are anticipated on the local
employees per 1,000 square feet. No
jobs/housing balanc6.
displacement will result from the
project's implementation.
Public Services
The proposed project would place
The current Phase I proposal is slightly
The proposed project is designed to
additional demands on public services.
less in floor area and employment
provide a medical service to both the
The Fire Department indicated fire flows
generation. This is likely to result in a
existing and anticipated population in the
of up to 5,000 gallons per minute at 20
corresponding decrease in public service
area. As a result, no significant adverse
psi would be required. The Los Angeles
impacts.
impacts are anticipated.
County Sheriff's Department indicated
that service can be provided without
additional staffing. Some school district
impact may result from parents enrolling
children in schools near their place of
employment.
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TABLE 2
StA�L41ARY OF MOACT5
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Utilities
The project site is well served by
utilities and infrastructure. The proposed
project could generate up to 124,000 gpd
of wastewater, 141,509 gpd of water,
72,500 kWh of electricity daily and
14,000 cubic feet of natural gas every
month at buildout.
The projected solid waste generation
for the proposed medical complex is
2,553 pounds per day.
Recreation
The proposed project site is a privately
owned parcel and not presently used for
any sanctioned recreational use. As a
result, the proposed medical complex
will not represent a loss of open space.
available for public recreation use. The
open space within Parcel 3 is reserved
for wilderness because of the slope
constraints and it will not be available for
recreational use. Both employees of the
Diamond Bar Medical Plaza and visitors
to the hospital and hotel/recovery center
would utilize the City's available
recreational facilities.
Natural Resources
Development of the proposed project
will involve the import of aggregate
materials from distant areas.
Increased use of fossil fuels will result
from the temporary construction activities
at the site, including the use of
construction vehicles. Development of
the proposed project will also
permanently increase the consumption of
fossil fuels for heating and electricity.
The current Phase 1 proposal would
decrease utilities usage by approximately 7
percent based on the 7 percent reduction in
floor area. Utilities consumption and
generation is shown in Appendix E.
The open space in Parcel 3 will still be
preserved with the current Phase 3
development. The impacts are identical to
those anticipated with the Phase I
development considered in the EIR.
The reduction of the floor area by
approximately 5,000 square feet will not
result in a significant increase in the
consumption of natural resources over that
anticipated in the EIR analysis.
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The infrastructure in the area is
adequate to serve this project and any
upgrading or retrofitting will be site
specific. While the proposed Diamond
Bar Medical Plaza development will
result in increased electrical
consumption, the utility provisions will
be able to adequately serve the site.
According to CEQA and the CEQA
Guidelines, a project will have a
significant adverse impact if it involves a
reduction in the amount of public open
space or if it represents a significant
constraint in the use of this open space.
No significant adverse impacts will
result.
According to CEQA and the CEQA
Guidelines, a project will have a
significant adverse impact on the
environment if it involves wasteful or
excessive consumption of non-renewable
resources. The proposed medical
complex does not meet this criteria.
APPENDIX A - ELEVATIONS AND FLOOR AREA PLANS
Current Phase I Development Proposal
East Elevation
Site Plan
Elevations/Site Sections
First Level Floor Plan - Hotel/Recover'y
First Level Floor Plan - Medical Office
Second Level Floor Plan - Medical Office
FA Third Level Floor Plan - Medical Office
Previous Phase I Development Analyzed in EIR
Planning Phase
Site Plan
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The Table below indicates the trip generation anticipated with the current Phase I proposal with
the development scenario evaluated in the previous EIR.
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Previous
Current.
Project Component
Change
AM
PM
ADT
AM
PM
ADT
Diagnostic Treatment Center
+13%
30
39
588
34
45
670
Medical Office+13%
62
138
1,252
71
165
1,415
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Total
100
185
1,948
105
210
2,085
AM - Morning peak hour trips
PM - Evening peak hour trips
ADT - Average daily traffic
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AppENDrK C AIR QUALM EvIPACTS
The Table below projects the emissions anticipated with the current Phase I Development
proposal with the development scenario evaluated in the Diamond Bar Medical Plaza EIR.
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TABLE B -AM QUALITY IMPACTS
Mobile Emissions ml'lbs/day)
CO
ROG
NO,
sox
VM10
Previous Phase I Development
237
25
17
2
38
Current Phase I Development
255
27
18
2
41
Net Change Between Previous &
Current Phase I Development
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SCAQMD Threshold
550
55
55
150
150
CO - Carbon Monoxide, ROG -
Reactive Organic Gases, NO, - Nitrogen Dioxide, SO, - Sulfur Oxides,
10 - Particulates
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APPENDIX - CALCULATION OF EMPLOYMENT
Generation Factor:
3.03 employees/1,000-square-foot of floor area
Previous Phase 1 Development Considered in EIR:
78,205 -square -foot floor area
78.205 X 3.03 = 237 employees
Current Phase 1 Development:
73,000 -square -foot floor area
73.0 X 3.03 = 221 employees
Net Change = 16 employees
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Project Buildout in EIR
Phase 1 in EIR
Current Phase 1
Net Change
Natural Gas:
70,911 cu.ft./day
13,034 cu.ft./day
12,167 cu.ft./day
-867 cu.ft./day
Electrical:
19,933 kWh/day
3,664 kWh/day
3,420 cu.ft./day
-244 cu.ft./day
Water:
141,509 gals/day
26,011 gals/day
24,280 gals/day
-1,731 gals/day
Sewer:
108,040
19,859 gals/day
18,537 gals/day
1,322 gals/day
Solid Waste:
2,553 lbs/day
469 lbs/day
521 lbs/day
-38 lbs/day
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