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Diamond Ear, California
DaWd Meyer
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Franklin Fong
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
Monday, December 12, 1994
Next Resolution No. 9426
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Chairman David Meyer, Bruce Flamenbaum,
Don Schad, Franklin Fong, and Bob Huff
2. 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; Secretary (Completion of this form is voluntary. There is a five minute
maximum time limit when addressing the Planning Commission.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR:
The following items listed on the consent calendar are considered routine and are
approved by a single motion. Consent calendar items may be removed from the agenda
by request of the Commission only:
3.1 Minutes of August 8, 15, 23, 30, September 12, 22, 26, and 27, 1994-
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4. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
4.1 VARIANCE No. 94-2 A request to construct a new three story single family
residence in excess of the maximum 35 ft. height limit. The site is located within
the gated residential community known as "The Country". The site is within a
hillside area and current the site is developed with a foundation. The project
site is approximately one acre in size and is located in Zone R-1-20,000. The
zoning will not be affected as a part of this request. Continued from November
14, 1994.
Applicant: Frank Piermarini, 2100 Reservoir, Pomona, CA. 91766
Owner: Jeff and Regina Jan, 1553 Deer Crossing, Diamond Bar, CA. 91765
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Environmental Determination: Pursuant to the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has determined that this project is
Categorically Exempt pursuant to § 15303 Class 3(a).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission open
the public hearing, receive testimony, approve Variance No. 94-2 with Findings
of Fact and conditions as listed within the attached resolution.
5. PUBLIC HEARING:
5.1. Development Review No. 94-2 A request to construct an 18,110 square foot,
two-story office/professional building. The 40,496 square foot project site is
undeveloped and is located at the southeast corner of Brea Canyon Road and
Lycoming Street in Zone C -1 -BE. The project additionally proposes a
freestanding 6 ft. high monument sign on the Brea Canyon Road frontage.
Applicant/Property Owner: G. Miller Development, 721 Brea Canyon Road #7,
Diamond Bar, CA 91789
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: -Staff recommends that the Planning Commission open
the public hearing, receive testimony, and Development Review No. 94-2 with
Findings of Fact and conditions as listed within the attached resolution.
6. OLD BUSINESS: None
7. NEW BUSINESS: None
8. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS:
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS
10. ADJOURNMENT: January9, 1994
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Minutes found in Minutes Book located in City Clerk's Office
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
MEETING DATE:
CASE/FILE NUMBER:
City ofDiamond .
PLANNING COMMISSION
Staff Report
4.1
December 8, 1994
December "12, 1994
Variance No. 94-2
APPLICATION REQUEST: A request to construct a 7,808 square foot single family residence
in excess of the 35 foot height limit and three story limitation, on
a 1.9 acre site. The site is currently developed with an abandoned
foundation and frame.
PROPERTY LOCATION:
APPLICANT:
PROPERTY OWNER:
BACKGROUND:
22104 Rimfire Lane
Frank Piermarini
2100 S. Reservoir
Pomona, CA 91766
Jeff and Regina Jan
1553 Deer Crossing
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
This project was reviewed by the Planning Commission on the November 14, 1994. At that time the
Commission directed the staff and the applicant to work together and provide plans more reflective of
the proposed project than a conceptual design. The applicant has provided plans which more
accurately show the elements of the project.
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The project is a request for relief from compliance of Section 22.20.110, HEIGHT LIMITS., of the
Los Angeles County Code as adopted by the City of Diamond Bar. As required, " Every residence
and every other building in Zone R-1 shall have a height of not to exceed two stories or 35 feet,
including a basement but excluding a cellar, ...."
Basement means that portion of a building between floor and ceiling, which is partly below
and partly above Average Finished Grade, but so located that the vertical distance from AFG
to the floor below is less than the vertical distance from AFG to ceiling.
Cellar is that portion of a building between the floor and ceiling which is wholly or partly
below AFG and so located that the vertical distance from AFG to the floor below is equal to or
greater than the vertical distance from AFG to ceiling.
APPLICATION ANALYSIS:
The subject site can be characterized as a hillside lot with slopes ranging from 2:1 to 1.5:1 as the lot
falls westward into a ravine. The lot possesses a flood hazard area that extends along two thirds of
the western property line. Additionally, approximately 73 percent of the site is within a Restricted
Use Area. Together these areas establish a large degree of development restrictions on the site. The
project site has stands of oak trees located at the rear of the property, down slope from the existing
foundation. The remainder of the site is covered with natural grasses. The site possesses an
extremely limited level area which is located adjacent to the street and does not provide an area
capable of supporting habitable structures.
. _.The.revased _ plans -submitted .__to _staff.._indicate_ _that_ the. existing foundation__will__be._ removed. _and_.
expanded for the proposed residence. Additionally, the incorporation of the retaining walls at the rear
and side elevations will reduce the exposed portions of the structure and also assist in bringing the
residence closer into conformance with the height requirements. An average finished grade (AFG)
calculation and sections for the project are provided by the applicant.
The applicant revised the original site plan adding retaining walls to the east and west elevations,
ranging in height from 0 to 8 feet. A stairway is incorporated into the design of the western retaining
wall and wraps around the rear of -the structure. As a result of these retaining walls, the AFG is
favorably adjusted. The house is now 36 feet above AFG although the rear elevation exposes 60 feet
of building face. The structure's lower floor is however still considered a basement. By code, only
one floor can be constructed above this area.
The applicant provided a conceptual landscape plan. It does not provide enough specific information
to determine the extent the visual impact could be reduced. However, staff will have the opportunity
to ensure the plan's effectiveness upon submittal of the final landscape plan. The side elevations
exhibit over 50 feet of structure. The landscape plan also does not adequately address the immediate
benefits of the incorporation of plant materials for this area.
Within "The Country" there are many parcels which exhibit similar qualities and topographic features
as the subject site. There residences were constructed in a similar fashion to this proposed house. A
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review of the Planning Division's files does not indicate the granting of any modifications to height
restrictions in the immediate area of this project site.
Conclusion:
Staff has found the project not in conformance with developed standards applied within the City. The
site presents topographic difficulties, although a design in conformance with development standards
can be attained. This project has been revised and incorporates techniques bring the project as close
to conformance with the code as possible. The house is approximately 1 foot over the AFG, although
the residence does not conform to the number of required stories.
The negative visual aspects of the project can be reduced with the incorporation of the landscape plan.
The house's orientation into the canyon below restricts the home's visual access from a wide range of
vistas. Additionally, the project's visual aspects (i.e. 60 feet exposed mass and extensive retaining
walls) are not out of character of many homes within "The Country".
NOTICE OF PUBLIC BEARING:
This application was advertised in the Inland Valley Dp& Bulletin and the San Gabriel Valley Tribune
on September 16, 1994. Notices were mailed to thirty (30) property owners within a 300 foot radius
of the site on September 20, 1994.
Pursuant to the terms of the California. Environmental -Quality Act, the City has determined that this
project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15303, Class 3(a).
MANDATORY FINDINGS OF FACT:
That the requested use at the location proposed will not:
(a) That because of special circumstances or exception characteristics applicable to the
property, the strict application of the code deprives such property of privileges enjoyed
by other property in the vicinity and under identical zoning classification; and
(b) That the adjustment authorized will not constitute a grant of special privilege
inconsistent with the. limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zone in which
the property is situated; and
(c) That strict application of the zoning regulations as they apply to such property will
result in practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships inconsistent with the general
purpose of such regulations and standards; and
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(d) What such adjustment will. not be detrimental. to the public health, safety or general
welfare, or to the use, enjoyment or valuation of property of other persons located in
the vicinity.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The staff recommends that the Planning Commission open the public hearing, receive testimony, and
approve Variance No. 94-2, Findings of Fact, and conditions as listed within the attached Resolution.
PREPARED BY:
Robert Searcy, Associate Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
Application
Site Plan
Draft Resolution of Approval
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PC RESOLUTION NO. 94 -XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING- COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 94-29 A
REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A THREE-STORY SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE IN EXCESS OF 35 FT. IN IIEIGHT AND THREES
STORIES, LOCATED AT 22104 RIMFIRE LANE IN THE
COUNTRY ESTATES, IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR,
CALIFORNIA AND MAIGNG FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
I WKWOF.
A. Recitals.
(i) Frank Piermarini, acting as Agent for Jeff and Regina Jan,
has filed an application for Variance No. 94-2, for property located as described in the
title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Variance application
is referred to as "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.
Accordingly, action was taken on the subject application, as to consistency to the future
adopted General Plan, pursuant to the terms and provisions of an Office of Planning
and Research Extension granted pursuant to California Government Code Section
65361(a).
. (iv) On October 10, 1994 and November 14, 1994 the Planning
Commission of the City of Diamond Bar conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the
application and continued to and concluded said hearing on December 12, 1994.
occurred.
(y) All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have
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B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning
Commission of -the CityofDiamond Bar asIollows:
1. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the
.acts set forth in -the Recitals, Part A, -of-this Resolution are true
and correct.
2. Based upon substantial evidence presented to the Planning
Commission during the above public hearing and oral testimony
provided at the hearing, the Planning Commission hereby
specifically finds as follows:
(a) The site is located at 22104 Rimfire Lane in the private
gated community known as The Country Estates in the
R-1-20,000 Zone.
(b) The project relates to a site comprised of approximately
1.9 acres is traversed by a 9,148 sq. ft. flood hazard area
and a 61,416 sq. ft. restricted use area. The site is ranges
in elevation from 1.5:1 to 2.5:1 over the majority of the
acreage and is primarily covered with natural grasses and
oak trees on the lower elevations of the site.
(c) The subject site is surrounded by residential development
of a similar nature and construction design to the south,
east and west, and vacant undeveloped land to the north;
(d) The subject site is bounded by Wagon Train Lane,
Steeplechase Lane, and Rocky Trail Road;
(e) That because of special circumstances or exceptional
characteristics applicable to the property such as extreme
sloping topography, the strict application of the code will
deprive such property of privileges enjoyed by other
property in the vicinity and under identical zoning
classification; and
(f) That the adjustment authorized will constitute a grant of
special privilege inconsistent with the limitations upon
other properties in the vicinity and zone in which the
property is situated; and
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(g) That strict application of the zoning regulations as they
apply to such property will result in practical difficulties
or unnecessary hardships inconsistent with the general
purpose of such regulations and standards; and
(h) That such adjustment will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety or general welfare, or to the use, enjoyment
or valuation of property of other persons located in the
vicinity; and.
(i) That the Application is consistent with applicable goals of
the contemplated draft General Plan; and
(h) That the design of the project and the proposed
improvements are not likely to cause substantial
environmental damage or substantially and avoidably
injure fish or wildlife or their habitat;
(i) The nature, condition, and size of the site has been
considered. The project site is adequate in size to
accommodate the use.
(j) . The architectural design of this project is compatible with
the character of the surrounding neighborhood and will
maintain the harmonious, orderly and attractive
development contemplated by Chapter 22.72 of
Development Review Ordinance No. 5 (1990).
(k) Notification of the public hearing for this project has been
made in the San Gabriel Valley Daily Tribune and the
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
3. The Planning Commission hereby determines that the project
identified ' above in this Resolution is categorically exempt from
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970, as amended, and guidelines promulgated thereunder,
pursuant to Section. 15303, Class 3a of Article 19 of Division 13
of the California Code of Regulations.
4. The Planning Commission specifically finds and determines that,
having considered the record as a whole, including the finding set
forth below, and changes and alterations which have been
incorporated into and conditioned upon the proposed project set
forth in the application, there is no evidence before this
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Commission that the project as proposed by the Application, and
conditioned for approval herein, will have the potential of an
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dverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the
wildlife depends. Based upon substantial evidence presented in
the record , before the Planning Commission, the Commission
hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effects contained in
Section . 7515 (d) - of -Title 14 -of the California Code of
regulations.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1
and 2, 3 and 4 above, the Planning Commission hereby approves
Variance No. 94-2 subject to the following conditions:
(a) The project shall substantially conform to site plan/grading
plan, floor plan, and elevations, collective labeled as
Exhibit "A" dated December 12, 1994 as submitted to and
approved by the Planning Commission.
(b) The subject site shall be maintained in a condition which
is free of debris both during and after the construction,
addition, or implementation of the entitlement granted
herein. The removal of all trash, debris, and refuse,
whether during or subsequent to construction shall be done
only by the property owner, applicant or by 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.
(c) There shall be only one (1) kitchen within the single
family residence.
(d) Structures or shrubs within the 20 foot front yard setback
shall no exceed 42 inches.
(e) The applicant shall comply with Planning and Zoning,
Building and Safety, Engineering and Fire Department
requirements.
(f) This grant is valid for two (2) years and must be exercised
(i.e. construction within that period) or this grant shall
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expire. A one (1) year extension may be requested in
writing and submitted to the City 30 days prior to the
expiration date of this grant.
(g) This grant shall not be effective for any purpose until the
permittee and owner of the property involved (if other
than the permittee) have filed, within fifteen (15) days of
approval of this grant, at the City of Diamond Bar
Community Development Department,. their affidavit
stating that they are aware of and agree to accept all the
conditions of this grant. Further, this grant shall not be
effective until the permittee pays remaining City
processing fees.
(h) Notwithstanding any previous subsection of this
Resolution, if the Department of Fish and Game requires
payment of a fee pursuant to Section 711.4 of the Fish
and Game Code, payment therefore shall be made by the
applicant prior to the issuance of any building permit or
any other entitlement.
The Planning Secretary Shall:
-(a)---.. -Certify-to- the- adoption of this Resolution; and _
(b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution, by
certified mail, to Frank Piermarini and Jeff and Regina
Jan the address as set forth on the application.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS THE 12TH DAY OF
DECEMBER 14, 1994) BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
TIE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
BY:
David Meyer, Chairman
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I, James DeStefano, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of
Diamond Bar, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly
introduced, passed, and adopted, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 12th day of December, 1994, by the following vote -to-.
wit:
AYES: [COMMISSIONERS:]
NOES: [CONMSSIONERS:]
ABSTAIN: [COMMISSIONERS:]
ABSENT: [CONMSSIONERS:]
Attest:
James DeStefano, Secretary
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Agenda Item 4.1 — VAR No. 94-2
Plans filed in project file
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City of Diamond Bar
_761ANNING COMMISSION
Staff Report
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 1 5.1
REPORT DATE: . December 5, 1994
MEETING DATE: December 12, 1994
CASE/FILE NUMBER: Development Review No. 94-2
APPLICATION REQUEST: A request to construct an 18,110
square ' foot, two-story
office/professional building. The
40,496 square foot project site is
undeveloped and. is 'located at the
southeast corner of Brea Canyon
Road and Lycoming Street in Zone C-
I -BE. The project additionally
proposes a freestanding 6 ft. high
monument sign at on the Brea Canyon
Road frontage.
PROPERTY LOCATION: 21008 Lycoming St.
APPLICANT: G. Miller Development
721 Brea Canyon Road #7
Diamond Bar, CA. 91765
PROPERTY OWNER: Same
BACKGROUND:
In 1990 the subject site was rezoned from R -I (Single Family
Residence Zone) to C-1 (Restricted Business Zone) . The property is
currently vacant. Formerly, the property had been developed with
a single family residence. Abutting the site from the east to
north lies a Los Angeles County Flood Control Channel, to the south
a recreation vehicle storage site which is located adjacent to the
SR 60 Freeway, to the north a convenience store and a condominium
project, and to the west single family residential development, a
day care center, and a variety of miscellaneous
industrial/manufacturing type uses.
The proposed project is a request for a.18,110 sq. ft. two story
office/professional ' building on an irregularly shaped site. A
portion of the project, approximately 4,700 sq. ft., is covered by
an Los Angeles County Flood Control Easement and lies outside the.
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property boundary. The use is allowed within the zone subject to
approval of the Development Review.
The considerations__ .-for approval_ of the project focus . on
compatibility of the project to the surrounding environment,
conformity of the .project to the draft General Plan and development
standards, and quality of design and materials.
ANALYSIS:
The.project is designed with an orientation toward the interior of
the site rather than to. Brea Canyon .toad. The advantage of this
design allows for a substantial swath of landscaping along the Brea
Canyon Road frontage thereby reducing the perception of the mass of
the building. The structure will be located at distances ranging
from 10 ft. to 20 ft. behind the sidewalk. An extensive mixture of
plants including shrubs and trees are proposed long this rear.
elevation.
The applicant is providing approximately 25 percent landscaping
throughout the site. The project proposes a lot coverage ratio of
69 percent and a FAR of .56. There is an entry statement provided
at the entries to the project in the form of 42 in. high stucco
walls that screen the parking area from the street with assistance
of landscaping. A six foot high block wall is proposed along the
extreme southeast property line as an extension of the existing
wall. All lighting will be designed so as'to provide a minimum of
one candlefoot over the site while minimizing light spillage off-
site.
Landscaping for the project is quite extensive and is intended to
give the project the appearance of instant maturity. For example,
the landscaping along Brea Canyon Road features four 36 in. box
Queen Palms and three 25 ft. tall Mexican Fan Palms in addition to
extensive shrubbery and ground cover. The parking area will be
encased by Yew Pines and Dwarf Salmon along the southerly perimeter
and Mexican Fan Palms, Loquats and various shrubs at the easterly
boundary along the flood channel. The interior area of the site
will be planted with a variety of trees and shrubs in sizes and
quantities sufficient to detract from the visibility of the
hardscape.
The site provides for two points of ingress and egress, one on Brea
Canyon Road, a four lane major arterial, and the other on Lycoming
Street, a secondary road. All, drive aisles conform to the L.A.
County standard of 26 feet. The project is designed with a shared
access easement to afford future inter -parcel circulation for any
future development. The subject project is designed with parking
spaces within this easement. The easement enters.the site from the
south and follows the flood channel to the Lycomimg Street access.
Staff recommends that the easement be recorded with the County
Recorder upon approval of the City once the instrument is crafted..
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The parking standard stipulates a parking ratio of one space per
400 sq. ft. of retail/commercial office space. Additionally, the
code requires one space per 250 sq. ft. of professional/medical
office space. - - --The--. -minimum requirement for this project is 45
spaces if no professional /medical uses are located within the
structure. Fifty parking spaces have been proposed on site and
there is no on -street parking on Brea Canyon Road or Lycoming
Street. Landscaping has been distributed in islands to break up
the harshness of the hardscape. Thirty one spaces are standard
size (18.5 ft. X 8 ft.),.16 are compact stalls (8 ft. X 8 ft.) and
three handicapped spaces are proposed and one of these spaces must
accommodate van accessibility requirements.
The site is currently vacant and the construction of the project
will generate traffic volumes in excess of the previous land use (a
single family residence). The increase will not however have a
significant adverse impact. The traffic report prepared for more
intensive but similar project identifies a projection of
approximately 1,500 trips per day. For this project the trip
generation will be less. The report identified mitigation measures
which will assist in reducing the impacts associated with the
project. Included as mitigation measures are restriping Lycoming
at the approaches to Brea Canyon Road to provide a dual left turn
lane into the project and at the intersection and to prohibit
parking on Lycoming Street (currently in effect).
The building orientation is toward the interior of the site but the
appearance the structure from all sides displays consistency of
theme and style. The design of the two floor 'office, building
features a French architectural style and a height of 35 feet. The
applicant has proposed the primary exterior f inish as Bisque stucco
complemented by a darker Balsa accent. Additional channel accents
are incorporated over areas of the first floor in the central
portion of the building and the corners. The project offers second
flooraccessto the outside via balconies from all elevations and
is encased by the precast concrete balustrades. Cloud White trim
is proposed for the fascia, trim, qudins and second floor precast
concrete balustrades. The material proposed for the 12:12 roof is
a typical flat concrete tile of dark adobe, adobe, avante light
grey and sand topped with a painted sheet metal roof cap. Perched
atop the 'protruding roof elements, the project proposes
ornamentations. The windows of the project. will display painted
sheet metal caps above and typical stucco finish on the remaining
perimeter. The applicant has chosen to place the air conditioning
and heating equipment on the roof in a well area that, in addition
to the parapet, conceals the equipment from view.
Signage for the project is proposed for the corner of the site
closest to the intersection of Brea Canyon Road and Lycoming
Street. The freestanding sign is designed with a maximum height of
6 ft. The sign will display the "BREA CANYON PLAZA" center
identification in 12 in. high illuminated reverse pan channel
letters. The stucco monument structure will have a 10 ft. long
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split face in order to maximize exposure to commuters in all
directions. The sign features architectural treatments which
include a central 6 ft. capped stucco pilaster as well as a 42 in.
pilaster with--chaninels, on --the perimeter of each - side. No other --
signage is requested as a part of this application.
Development Standards Proposed Project Status
1. Setbacks - Of side yard 10"
201 front yard 20'
Of rear yard 551
2. Height 13 times buildable area 2 stories, 35f
3. Parking - 1 space per 400 sq. ft. 45 spaces
4. Basement/Cellar N/A N/A
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
This item has been advertised in San Gabriel Valley Daily Tribune
and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin on November 21, 1994. Public
notices were mailed to 167 property owners in a 500 ft. radius of
the project 21 days prior to the public hearing.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
_.Staff_ has-..revi.e-w-ed-en-viro.nmental..-inf-ormat.ion-.-subm-ttted--as -a
this project and has prepared a Negative Declaration.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The staff recommends that the Planning Commission open the public
hearing and receive testimony and approve the Resolution of
Approval with the attached conditions.
MANDATORY FINDINGS:
1. 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;
2. The architectural design of the proposed residence is
compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood
and will maintain the harmonious, orderly, and attractive de-
velopment contemplated by this Chapter and the contemplated
General Plan of the City;
3. 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
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materials, texture and color that will remain aesthetically
appealing and will retain a reasonably adequate level of
maintenance;
4. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety or welfare or materially injurious to the
properties or improvements in the vicinity.
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PC RESOLUTION NO. 94 -XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 94-2 AN
APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN 18,110 SQ. FT. TWO
STORY PROFESSIONAL OFFICE BUILDING ON A VACANT SITE
LOCATED AT 21008 LYCOMING STREET, DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA,
AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
A. Recitals.
(i) Terry Adkinson, acting as the agent for G. Miller Development, 721 Brea
Canyon Road, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 has heretofore filed an application as described above
in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the project located at 21008
Lycoming Street, Diamond Bar, California, 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.subj.ect_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 December 12, 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.
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2. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the initial study review
prepared by the City of Diamond Bar and Negative Declaration No. 94-6
has been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines promulgated
thereunder, and, further said negative declaration reflects the independent
judgement of the City of Diamond Bar;
3. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds and determines that,
having considered the record as a whole including the findings set forth
below, and changes and alterations which have been incorporated into
and conditioned upon the proposed project set forth in the application,
there is no evidence before the Planning Commissiom that the project
proposed herein will have the potential of an adverse effect on wild life
resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Based upon
substantial evidence, the Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of
adverse effects contained in Section 753.5 (d) of Title 14 of the
California Code of Regulations.
4. Based on the substantial evidencepresented to the Planning Commission
during the above -referenced public hearing on December 12, 1994 and
concluded on said date, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony; and in conformance with OPR Extension of Time,
the Planning Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
The_ subject -property- is -located -at 21.008 -Lycoming -Street.-on_.the-
southeast corner of the intersection of Brea Canyon Road and
Lycoming Street, an area with a mixed concentration of
commercial development bordered by multi -family and single
family development;
2. The property is located in Zone C -1 -BE and allows this use as a
right of zone. The project site is approximately 40,496 sq. ft. in
size and is currently vacant.
3. The applicant's request is for the construction of a two story
office building approximately 18,110 sq. ft. in size.
4. The surrounding properties are developed with commercial and
light industrial manufacturing use to the north and northwest, a
day care center and single family residences to the west, single
family and multi -family development to the east and northeast and
a recreational vehicle storage to the south of the project site.
5. Notification of the public hearing for this project has been made
in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and the Inland Valley Daily
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Bulletin on November 21, 1994. There are 167 property owners
within 500 feet of the project site who were notified by mail.
6. The design and layout of the proposed development is consistent
with the applicable elements of the City's contemplated General
Plan, and design guidelines and architectural criteria of the
appropriate district;
7, 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;
8. The architectural design of the proposed residence is compatible
with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and will
maintain the harmonious, orderly, and attractive development
contemplated by this Chapter and the contemplated General Plan
of the City;
9. 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;
10. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety or welfare or materially injurious to the properties or im-
provements in the vicinity.
5. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3,
and 4 above, the Plannig Commission hereby approves the application
subject to the following restrictions as to use:
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, an affidavit stating that the applicant is aware of,
and accepts all the conditions of this permit.
2. That three copies of the revised plot plan and 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.
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3. This grant is valid for two. 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.
4. All construction materials must comply with materials board
approved by the Planning Commission and marked as Exhibit "A-
V.
5. Notwithstanding any previous Subsection of this Resolution, if the
Department of Fish and Game requires payment of a fee pursuant
to 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.
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. The applicant must comply with all federal, state, Zone C -1 -BE,
Engineering Department, and Building and Safety Department
requirements.
8. The project must be developed in compliance with the landscape
plan submitted and approved by the Planning Commission.
9. All drive aisles shall be marked as Fire Lanes.
10. As proposed project is within Zone AO as designated on the
FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, the applicant shall assure that
all earthwork and construction complies with Ordinance No. 30
(1989) of the City adopting Flood Damage Prevention
Regulations. Prior to the issuance of any grading or building
permits the applicant shall obtain from the City a Development
Permit as required by said ordinance.
11. Applicant shall obtain permission from the Los Angeles County
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Sanitation Districts to directly connect building sewers to
Sanitation District No. 21 trunk sewer. If permission to connect
is not obtained, applicant shall prepare plans to the satisfaction of
the City Engineer and construct public sanitary sewer to extend
existing public sanitary sewer to serve the project prior to
occupancy of building.
12. Applicant shall obtain permission from the Los Angeles County.
Flood Control District for access, driveways, parking and other
improvements as proposed over District easement.
13. Applicant shall install street lights on Marbelite poles along the
frontages of the project to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
14. Applicant shall install street trees along the frontages of the
project to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
15. Applicant shall obtain from adjacent property owner for the
benefit of the project property, an .easement for access,
driveways, parking and other improvements prior to issuance of
any permits by the City and must be recorded prior to issuance of
the Certificate of Occupancy.
16. That all grading, drainage plans and wall plans shall conform .to
all City standards or as amended by this action.
17. Applicant shall submit a traffic impact analysis and report
specifically addressing the proposed project, identifying
significant traffic related impacts and recommending mitigation
measures for the approval of the City Engineer prior to issuance
of any City permits. All recommended mitigation measures shall
be implemented prior to issuance of occupancy permit.
The Planning Commission shall:
(a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
(b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution, to Terry Adkinson
and G. Miller Development at the addresses as set forth on the applica-
tion.
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David Meyer, Chairman
I, James DeStefano, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond
Bar, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and
adopted, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 12th day of
December, 1994, by the following vote -to -wit:
AYES: [COMMISSIONERS:]
NOES: [COMMISSIONERS:]
ABSTAIN: [COMMISSIONERS:]
ABSENT: [COMMISSIONERS:]
Attest:
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James DeStefano, Secretary
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
21660 E. Copley Drive Suite 190
(714)396-5676 Fax (714)860-3117
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION
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Certification: X, the undersigned, her. by certify under penalty of perjury that
the information herein provided is correct to the best of my knowledge.
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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
An application for Development Review is required for any and all Commercial, industrial,
institutional development, and any residential project which proposes five dwelling units or more
(detached or attached) and which involve the issuance of a building permit for construction or
reconstruction of a structures) which meets the following criteria:
1. New construction on vacant property;
2. Structural additions to new buildings which are equal to fifty percent of the floor area of
an existing on-site building(s), or have a minimum ten thousand square feet in gross floor
area;
3. Reconstruction projects which are equal to fifty percent of the floor area of existing on-
site building(s), or have*a minimum ten thousand square feet in gross floor are;
4. Projects involving a substantial change or intensification of land use, such as, but not
limited to, the conversion of an existing building to a restaurant, or the conversion of a
residential structure to an office or commercial .use.
Projects of a limited size and scope which do not meet the above criteria, shall require an
application for Administrative Development Review pursuant to Section 22.72.060.
Residential construction involving four or less dwelling units are subject to Administrative
Development Review pursuant to Section 22.72.060. .
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All Development Review applications shall contain the following information:
A. 5 copies of a detailed site plan (elevations & floor plan) showing:
1. Dimensions. and orientation of the parcel with the' scale clearly indicated.
2. Location of buildings, structures, and signs, both existing and -proposed.-
3.
proposed_3. Location of eave overhang and architectural features.
4. Location of landscaping `arid irrigation, both existing and proposed.
B. All building elevations including signage.
C. Indication of the'types and colors of all exterior construction materials with a materials
board. Include a colored rendering of the proposal.
D. . Location of all walls and fences, their height and materials of construction.
E. Copies of any and all CC&R's applicable to the development or use of the land.
F. Any other architectural and engineering data as may be required to permit a complete
investigation of the proposal.
G. 500' land use radius map. 300' property owner map.
H. 2 sets of gummed mailing labels for all owners within the 300' radius. Number all lots
and cross reference with labels. Include a photocopy of all labels.
I. Photographs of site.
J. Oak tree statement
DEVEIAP.RVW
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Development Review No. 94-2
Applicant:
G. Miller Development
721 Brea Canyon #7
Diamond Bar, CA 91789
Proposal:
A request to construct an 18,110 square foot, two-story
office/professional building. The 40,496 square foot project site
is undeveloped and is located at the southeast corner of Brea
Canyon Road and Lycoming Street in Zone C -1 -BE. The project
additionally proposes a freestanding 6 ft. high monument sign at
on the Brea Canyon Road frontage. The zoning will not be
affected as a part of this request.
Location:
21008 Lycoming Street
Environmental Findings:
The proposed project, as determined by the Planning Commission
of the City of Diamond Bar, will not have a significant effect on
the environment. This conclusion is based on the attached
environmental checklist.
Lead Agency: City of Diamond Bar
21660 E. Copley Drive Suite 100
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
21660 EAST COPLEY DRIVE • SUITE 100
DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765-4177
' f ' 714-860-2489 • FAX 714-861-3117
1. Bacltground:
• 1. Name of.Appricant:
2- Address and Phone Number of Provo
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4. Date -of Environmental information Submittal:
ttcs/ t4 ta9.4 •
5. Date of Environmental Checklist Submittal:
6. Lead Agency (Agencf Requiring Checkiist):
7. Name of Proposal if applicable (Tract No. if Subdivision):
S. Related Applications (underthe authority of this environmental determination):
Yes No
Variance:
Conditional Use Permit:
Zone Change:
General Plan Amendment: T
' {Attach Completed Envlronmenfal lnformatlon Form)
City of Diamond BarWtW Study Form
Page, 2
If. Environmental Impacts:
(Explanations and additional information to supplement alf "yes" and "possibly" answers are required to be
submitted on attached sheets) Yes No Possibly
1. Earth. Will the proposal result in:
a. Unstable earth conditions or changes in geologic substructures?
b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or, oyercovering of the soil?
c. Change in topogr-4hy or ground surface relief features?
d. The destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical feature?
e. Arty increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site?
f. Changes in deposition, erosion of stream banks or land adjacent to standing water,
changes in siltation, deposition or other processes which may modify the channel of '
constant or intermittently flowing water as -well as the areas surrounding permanent
or intermittent standing water?
g-: Exposers- of people or property to geologic hazards such s earthquakes, landslides,
mudslides, ground failure, or similar hazards? --�—�
2 Air. Will the proposal result in:
a. Substantial air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? - -
b. The creation of objectionable odors?
c. Alteration of air movement, moisture, or temperature, or any changes in climate;..
either locally or regionally?
3. Water. Will the proposal result In:
a. Changes in currents or the course or direction of water movements?
b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage pattems, or the rate and amount of surface fun -off? _ i_
c. Alterations of the course or flow -of flood waters?
d. Changes in the amount of surface water in any body of water.2
e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality including but
not limited to dissolved oxygen and turbidity?
f. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters?
g. Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals,
or through interception of an aquifer by buts or excavations?
h. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water suppres?
L Exposure Peo�-�-
of le or property to water related hazards such as flooding?
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4. Plant We. Will the proposal result In: I I *
a. Change In the diversity of species, or number of any species of Plants (including trees,
shrubs, grass, crops, and aquatic plant
b. Reduction in the numbers of any unique rare or endangered species of plants?
c. Reduction in the size of sensitive habitat areas or plant communities which are recognized
as sensitive?
d- Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a barrier to the normal.
replenishment of existing species?
e. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop?
5. Animal Life. VIII the proposal result In:
les, or number of any. species of animals (birds, land
a. Ch'anqe in the diversity of spec benthic organisms and insects)?
arlimals4ricluding reptiles, fish and shellfish,
b. Reduction in the numbers of any dnique rare or endangered species of animals?
c. introduction of new species of animals Into an area, or in a barrier to the normal migration
or movement of resident species?
d. Reduction in size or deterioration in quality of existing fish or wildlife habitat?
Yes No Possibly
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6. Noise. Will the proposal result In:
a. Sigrifficard increases in existing noise levels?
b. Exposura of people to severe noise levels
T. Light and Glare. Will the proposal result In:
a. Significant new light and glare or contribute significantly to existing levels of light and glare?.
8. Land Use. Will the proposal result In:
a. A substantial alteration of the present or planned land use in an area?
9. Natural Resources- Will the proposal result In:
a. An increase in the rate -of use of any natural resources?
10. Risk of Upset-. Will the proposal Involve:
a- A risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances i(including but not limit ' ed
to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an . accident or upset conditi . o . n?
plan?
interference with an emergency response plan or an emergency evacuation
b. Probable
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Yes No Possibly
I population. Wil the proposal: an area?
L Alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of
12. Housing. Wil the prODOS31 affect:
or create a
a. Existing housing. -demand for additional housing?, 4
13. TransportatloniCIrculation. mrill the proposal result In:
a. -Generation of Substantial additional vehicular movement? _1z
b. Effects on existing I ng parking jacifitie . s or. demand : d for new parking?
c. Substantial impact on existing transportation systems?
d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and goods.
waterborne,
I or air traffic?e. Alterationsto
rail
A ards to motor vehicles, biciclists or pedestrians?
f. increase in traffic haz
14. public Services- Will the proposal:
neer or altered governmental services in any
a. Have an effect upon,. or result in the6 need for ri
of the following areas:
1. Fire protection?
2. police protection?
3. schools?
4. pgrks or other'r6creational facilities
5. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads?
6.Other governmental services
1,5. Energy. WIII the proposal result In:
a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy?
sources or require the development
b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing energy
of new sources of energy?
16. Utilities. NVIII the proposal result In:
I -tions to public utilities?
a. A need'for new systems, or Substantial alter,
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Yes No Possibly
FExposure
alth. WiII the proposal result In: -
any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)?
people to potential health hazards?
s. Will the proposal result In:
a. eion of any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal result in
the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to the public view?
19. Recreation. W111 the proposal result In:
of existing recreational opportunities? --L--
a. An impact upon the quality or quantity of
2o. Cultural Resources. Will the proposal result In:
a. The alteration of or the destruction of a prehistoric or historic archaeological site?
b. Adverse physical oraesthetic effects to a prehistoric or historic building, structure or obje-t?
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c. A physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? --j---
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red uses within the potential impact area.
d. Restrictions on existing religious or sac
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yes No Possibly
21. Mandatory. Findings of Significance?
d project have the potential to degrade these
of the environment,
fish
se a fish or
a. Does the propose P Ish Or wildlife species, cau
substantially reduce the habitat Of , if sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate or
wildlife -population to drop below se f reduce the number or restrict
plant or animal community,
.11 or eliminate important
significantly reduce a m
ie of a rare or endangered plant or ani
the rang history or prehistory?
examples of the major periods of California
b. Does the proposed project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage
of long-term, environmental goals '?
I I pacts which are individually limited but cumulatively
c. the proposed project pose impacts
considerable,.eie
d. Does the project pose environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse
effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly?
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iti'Discussion ofEnvironmental Evaluation:
(Attach Narrailve)
IV. Determination:
Dete
V Determination:
it
On the basis of this Initial evaluation:
h it C U have a environment,
LD NOT ha a significant effect on the
it proposed pro ect COULD NOT have
find opo 0 d I N will be prepay -a-
n h - DECLARATION
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and a NEGATIVE DEC
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I project could have a significant eff ect on the environment,
I find that although the proposed i his c s --tion measures described
a e
iticant nt
effect in this Case because the mftige
there will not be a significant)rated into the proposed project.
on the attached sheet have been incorP(
A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED.
on the environment, and an
1 find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
Signature -M
7Date:'_ -------
Title:
Forthe City of Diamond .Bar, CUifomia
Negative Declaration No. 94-6 - -- -
All "yes" and "possibly" answers and mitigation measures.
1. Earth. (b,c,e)
Explanation:
Grading and site preparation will require grading operations to be conducted. Some portions
of the site will be overcovered with hardscape, including sidewalks, .drive aisles and parking
areas in addition to the foundation for the office building. These improvements will require
disruptions, displacement, compaction to the soil as well as inconsequential changes to the
topography. During the grading activities there will be an increase in wind blown soil on the
site.
Mitigation Measures:
During the grading phase the site will be required to be watered down to reduce the occurrence
of blowing soil. All grading and erosion control measures shall be in compliance with the
requirements of the Public Works Department as shown on the final grading plans. All grading
and compaction areas will be performed to the approved design specifications as approved by
the City Engineer.
All grading activities shall be restricted to operation between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday and off-site transportation of export materials shall be restricted to the
hours between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday if required. Street cleaning with
water and sweepers of all residential streets on the truck route to the site shall be cleaned every
other day for the duration of on-site grading and exportation activities. ,
The applicant must comply with all. federal, state, Zone C -1 -BE, Engineering Department, and
Building and Safety Department requirements, and that all grading, and drainage plans shall
conform to all City standards.
3. Water. (b)
Explanation:
There will be an increase in non -permeable surfaces as a result of the construction of the project
thus decreasing the absorption rates on portions of the site.
Mitigation Measures:
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE BUILDING
The project will be required to provide technical reports identifying the quantity of drainage and
the appropriate drainage control devices to mitigate the impacts of the increased surface runoff.
13. Transportation/Circulation. (a,b,d,f)
Explanation:
The construction of this project will generate additional traffic in the area although not
significantly, will create a demand for additional parking and of people
and goods in the immediate area. As a result,Vfp"�-tadditonal..,.ftafR(9jenerated by the
c;
development of the site. may increase the traffic related hazards. gr"i'-Irlravj
Mitigation Measures:
Improvements recently incorporated into the area of the project have reduced potential impacts
related to increases in traffic volume. Improvements such as restriping and the addition of right
turn lanes at the west bound SR 60 Freeway, the addition of sidewalks along Brea Canyon Road
and lighting installed on the subject site will also reduce the impacts associated with the increase
in traffic volume.
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