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COMMISSII _ .
November
*23,1999
7:00 P.M.
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Hearing Board Room
21865 East Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Commissioner
Commissioner
Steve Tye
Steve Nelson
George Kuo
Joe McManj
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PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
Tuesday, November 23, 1999
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CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Next Resolution No. 99-28
1. ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Chairman Steve Tye, Vice Chairman Steve Nelson, George Kuo,
Joe McManus and Joe Ruzicka.
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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chairman
4. 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:
4.1 Minutes: November 9,1999
5. OLD BUSINESS: None
6. NEW BUSINESS: None
7. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: None
8. PUBLIC HEARING:
8.1 Development Review No. 99-6/Conditional Use Permit No. 99-3 (pursuant to Code Section 22.48 and
22.58) is a request to construct an office building (approximately 13,325 square feet) with a research
laboratory facility for automobile emissions testing.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1575 Valley Vista Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
November 23, 1999
Page 2
PROPERTY OWNER: Linda Czarkowski
Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA)
1575 Valley Vista Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
APPLICANT: Dale Malcolm
The Withee Malcolm Partnership, Architects
1983 West 190th Street, Suite 200
Torrance, CA 90504
ENVIRONMENTAL Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
Section 15070, the City has determined that a Negative Declaration is required for this project. Negative
Declaration No. 99-7 has been prepared. The Negative Declaration review period begins November 3,
1999, and ends November 23, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development
Review No. 99-6, and Conditional Use Permit No. 99-3, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval, as
listed within the resolution.
9. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:
10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
10.1 Public Hearing Dates For Future Projects.
11. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
SMALL BUSINESS SEMINAR IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE
DIAMOND BAR CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE:
THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
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MEETING:
Fourth Tuesday of each month through November 1999
7:00 P.M. — 9:00 P.M.
AQMD, CC6,
Thursday and Friday, November 25-26, 1999
City offices closed — City offices will reopen
Monday, November 29, 1999
Tuesday, December 7, 1999 — 6:30 P.M.
AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive
Tuesday, December 14, 1999 — 6:00 P.M.
AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING:
PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMITTEE:
TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION:
ADJOURNMENT:
Tuesday, December 14, 1999 — 7:00 P.M.
AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive
Thursday, December 16, 1999 — 7:00 P.M.
AQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Drive
Thursday, January 13, 1999 — 7:00 P.M.
AQMD Room CC2, 21865 E. Copley Drive
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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR W. -I Kea
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 9,1999
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Tye called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management Auditorium,
21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Chairman Nelson.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairman Steve Tye, Vice Chairman Steve Nelson, and Commissioners George Kuo, and
Joe Ruzicka.
Commissioner McManus was excused.
Also Present: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager, Ann Lungu, Associate Planner, Linda Smith,
Development Services Assistant, Sonya Joe, Development Services Assistant, and
Stella Marquez, Administrative Secretary.
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCEIPUBLIC COMMENTS: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Minutes of October 26, 1999.
C/Ruzicka moved, C/Kuo seconded, to approve the minutes of October 26, 1999, as presented. Motion
carried 4-0 by Roll Call vote with C/McManus being absent.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Comprehensive Sign Program No. 99-5 (pursuant to Code Section 22.36.060) is a request to install two
wall signs and one monument sign.
NOVEMBER 9, 1999 PAGE 2 PLANNING COMMISSION'''
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PROPERTY ADDRESS: 21680/21688 Gateway Center Drive (Lot 2, Tract 39679)
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNER: Travelers Investment Group
201 North Civic Drive #245,
Walnut Creek, CA 94956
APPLICANT: Art Effects
27 Britton Drive
Bloomfield, CT 06002
DSA/Joe presented staff's report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Comprehensive
Sign Program No. 99-5, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution.
DSA/Joe explained to C/Kuo that the Gateway Corporate Center's architectural committee reviewed the
application and granted a sign variance for the proposed logo sign and concluded that it not exceed a height
of 9 feet.
C/Ruzicka asked for assurance that this variance would not set a precedent for future requests.
DCM/DeStefano responded that it will not because this is not a variance, but an architectural review of the
signage program.
DCM/DeStefano indicated to Chair/Tye that the architectural committee was concerned about approving
the sign at the size requested by the developer as well as the deviation from the standards never
contemplating a logo of this size. Ultimately, the board approved the logo and then said that it shall be no
taller than nine (9) feet. The City could have approved the sign at the higher limit but wanted to be
consistent with the board of directors because staff believes it will be better in terms of its placement on the
building and its balance with the size of the building. If the Planning Commission concurs, the way to
specify that concurrence would be to specify the size of the sign to be 9 feet by 14 in Condition 5. (a), Page 4
of the resolution.
Chair/Tye concurred with C/Ruzicka that this decision may be precedent setting.
C/Ruzicka moved, VC/Nelson seconded, to approve Comprehensive Sign Program No. 99-57, Findings of
Fact, and conditions of approval, as listed within the resolution with an amendment to the language of
Condition 5. (a) of the resolution to indicate that the height of the sign shall not exceed 9 feet and the width
shall not exceed 14 feet. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Kuo, Ruzicka, VC/Nelson, Chair/Tye
None
McManus
COMMISSIONERS:
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
NOVEMBER 9, 1999 PAGE 3 PLANNING COMMISSION
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CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: None
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Comprehensive Sign Program No. 99-7, Administrative Development Review No. 99-17 (pursuant to
Code Sections 22.36.060, 22.48.020.B(3), and 22.48.030) is a request to change the architectural style of
the facade, spire, and add awnings for the exterior remodel to an existing single -tenant commercial building.
The square footage of the structure will not increase. A Comprehensive Sign Program is required whenever
five signs are proposed for an existing development.
PROPERTY OWNER
APPLICANT:
KFC
542 N. Diamond Bar Boulevard
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Robert Pendiville
121 W. Whittier Boulevard #1
La Habra, CA 90631
Plasti-Line, West; Patrick Faranal
13489 Slover #B
Fontana, CA 92337
DSA/Smith presented staff's report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve
Comprehensive Sign Program No. 99-7, and Administrative Development Review No. 99-17, Findings of
Fact, and conditions of approval, as listed within the resolution.
DSA/Smith responded to C/Ruzicka that with the proposed conditions the lighted sign should not present
a problem for residents living on the ridge above the project.
DSA/Smith indicated to VC/Nelson that the applicant indicated to her by telephone that he read staff's report
and concurred with the conditions of approval.
In response to Chair/Tye, DSA/Smith stated that staff considered the spire to be an architectural feature
rather than a sign.
Patrick Faranal stated he concurs with staff's report and the conditions of approval contained in the
resolution. He further stated that this project is proposed as part of a nationwide campaign to improve the
image of KFC's older stores. Business will continue during the construction phase.
Responding to C/Ruzicka, Mr. Faranal stated that Robert Pendiville is in agreement with staff's report and
the recommended conditions of approval. He understands the Commission's concern about lighting and the
sensitivity to the residential community residing on the ridge line. .
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Mr. Faranal indicated to Chair/Tye that KFC is requiring a remodel all of all of its older sites.
Chair/Tye opened the public hearing.
There being no one present who wished to speak on this matter, Chair/Tye closed the public hearing.
VC/Nelson commended staff for their thorough analysis of this proposal and the resulting thoughtful
proposed conditions of approval.
C/Ruzicka moved, VC/Nelson seconded, to approve Comprehensive Sign Program No. 99-7 and
Administrative Development Review No. 99-17, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval, as listed
within the resolution. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS-:
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Kuo, Ruzicka, VC/Nelson, Chair/Tye
None
McManus
C/Ruzicka stated he received a notice of the Three Valleys
Water District's east side reservoir project. He said he would like to obtain a copy of Huell Houser's hour long
program on the project. He asked that staff place the five Commissioner's names on a waiting list to visit the site.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: DCM/DeStefano stated that the Commissioner's packets contain a list of
public hearing dates for future projects. There are no projects scheduled for the second meeting in December and
the Commission may wish to cancel its December 28 meeting.
DCM/DeStefano responded to C/Ruzicka that the latest information is that the Millennium Celebration will be held
at the Country Hills Towne Center. All of the tenants have been surveyed and have agreed that the location is
appropriate. The owners of the shopping center today gave staff permission to utilize that facility. Advertising of
the event is forthcoming.
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
As listed in the agenda.
NOVEMBER 9, 1999
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There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chair/Tye adjourned the meeting at 8:02
p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
James DeStefano
Deputy City Manager
Attest:
Steve Tye
Chairman
City of Diamond Bar
PLANNING COMMISSION
Staff Report
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 8.1
REPORT DATE: November 10, 1999
MEETING DATE: November 23, 1999
CASE/FILE NUMBER: Conditional Use Permit No. 99-3.
Development Review No. 99-6
APPLICATION REQUEST: To construct a 13,325 square
foot, two story, office building
with a research laboratory
facility for automobile emissions
testing.
PROJECT LOCATION: 1575 South Valley Vista Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(Lot 13 of Tract No. 39679)
PROPERTY OWNER: Specialty Equipment Market
Association (SEMA)
1575 South Valley Vista Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
APPLICANT: Dale Malcolm
The Whithee Malcolm Partnership,
Architects
1983 West 190th Street, Suite 200
Torrance, CA 90504
BACKGROUND:
The property owner, SEMA, and Dale Malcolm, are requesting approval
of Conditional Use Permit No. 99-3 and Development Review No. 99-6
(pursuant to Code Section 22.48.020 and 22.58.020) . The request is
for approval to construct a 13,325 square foot, two story office
building with a research laboratory facility for automobile
emissions testing. The proposed -two-story building will contain a
first floor, of approximately 8,695 square feet for operation of a
research laboratory facility and a second floor, of approximately
4,630 square feet for administrative office use.
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The project pite is located at 1575 South Valley Vista Drive within
a commercial business center identified as Gateway Corporate Center.
Adjacent to the project site is a 23,692 square foot office building
for SEMA Corporate Headquarters. The project site consists of
approximately 0.80 acres (37,759 square feet)and is located on a
portion of the SEMA property (Lot 13 of Tract No. 39679).
Gateway Corporate Center is approximately 233 acres of which
approximately 143 acres are subdivided into lots to accommodate a
mix development of office -professional, light manufacturing,
restaurant, and retail. The center was processed by Los Angeles
County and approved in the: late 1980s. This approval was
incorporated into a Unilateral Contract imposing land restrictions
and development standards, which the City adopted on October 17,
1989.
The project site has a General Plan land use designation of
Professional Office (OP) . Pursuant to the General Plan, this land
use designation provides for the establishment of office based
working environments- for general, professional, and administrative
offices, as well as support uses. Additionally, development within
the OP designation will maintain a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of
1.00.
The zoning designation for the project site is Commercial
Manufacturing -Billboard Exclusion -Unilateral Contract (C-M-BE-U/C).
This zoning designation permits general office uses. Pursuant to
Development Code Section 22.04 (h) , the Director has determined that
the proposed use may be allowed with a conditional use. The
Unilateral Contract permits both general office uses and
laboratories for research and testing. Generally, the following
zones and uses surround the project site: to the north and east are
the C-M-BE-U/C Zones, to the west is the SR 57 freeway and to the
south is the R-1-10,000 Zone.
The project site is also located within the City's Redevelopment
Agency's Economic Revitalization Area. The proposed project is
consistent with the Economic Revitalization Area Plan in that it
implements the General Plan's policies, goals, objectives, and
strategies. Additionally, the proposed project provides an
opportunity for an office and research laboratory facility uses;
promotes economic development of the Project Area by providing an
attractive, well -serviced, well -protected environment for all
residents and visitors; promotes local job opportunities; and
implements design and use standards that assure high aesthetic and
environmental quality, and provide unity and integrity to
developments within the Project Area.
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ANALYSIS:
CONDITONAL USE PERMIT
Pursuant to Chapter 22.10 of the City's Development Code - Table 2-5
of the City's Development Code, research and development is
permitted in the Office Business (OB) Zone with a Conditional Use
Permit approval. Therefore, the proposed research laboratory
facility requires a Conditional Use Permit approval. Per the City's
Development Code, Table 2-7 of Article II, projects located within
the Gateway Corporation Center are subject to any additional
development standards contained with the Gateway Corporate Center
Design Guidelines although a research laboratory facility is a
permitted use by right under the Unilateral Contract for the Gateway
Corporate Center.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
The City's Development Code also establishes a Development 'Review
process. The purpose of this process is to establish consistency
with the General Plan through the promotion of high aesthetic and
functional standards to compliment and add to the economic,
physical, and social character of the City. The process will also
ensure that new development and intensification of existing
development yields a pleasant living, working, or shopping
environment and attracts the interest of residents, workers,
shoppers and visitors as the result of consistent exemplary design.
Pursuant to the Development Code Section 22.48.020(a), an
application for Development Review is required for commercial,
industrial, and institutional development, which involves the
issuance of a building permit for construction or reconstruction of
a structure. Therefore, the proposed project, a building for office
use and a research laboratory facility, which involves the issuance
of a building permit requires Development Review. Development
Review is also within the Planning Commission's review authority.
In addition to complying with the City's Development Code, the
proposed project must comply with the land use restrictions imposed
upon Gateway Corporate Center by the adoption of the Unilateral
Contract. The development standards are included in the following
comparison matrix of the Unilateral Contract standards and the
proposed project's development standards.
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UNILATERAL CONTRACT'S
PROPOSED PROJECT'S
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
SETBACKS:
SETBACKS:
Front - 25 feet building and
Front - 20 feet parking, 63 feet
parking.
building.
At side yards, 10 feet minimum
At side -yards, 10 feet minimum
building setback and minimum 51
building setback and minimum
parking setback.
5 feet parking setback.
At rear yards, 5 feet unless
At rear yards, 5 feet parking,
adjacent to a street, 15 feet
46 feet building.
when adjacent to a street for
parking and building.
Building overhangs, cornices and
No projections are proposed into
projections are not permitted
the setback areas.
within setback area unless
approved by the Gateway
Association Architectural
Committee.
BUILDING HEIGHT:
BUILDING HEIGHT:
Three stories or 45 feet,
Two stories/38 feet.
whichever is less.
RETAINING WALL:
RETAINING WALL:
No wall can exceed a height of 8
Proposed retaining wall will be a
feet unless otherwise approved in
maximum of 8 feet in height.
writing by the Gateway Center
architectural committee.
SITE COVERAGE:
SITE COVERAGE:
No site coverage is allowed to be
Proposed site coverage is
higher than stated on the site
approximately 38,500 square feet,
diagram for Lot 13 (Net buildable
including paved parking lot area.
pad area is 102,951.85 square
feet) within the Gateway Design
Site coverage does not exceed 50
Guidelines and in no case can it
percent.
exceed 50 percent.
F.A.R.:
F.A.R.:
Floor area ratio - .50
Floor Area Ratio - .35
PARKING:
Industrial -and -general -office -
minimum one space for each 250
square feet of net floor area,
Parking arranged in a geometric
pattern;
3 ft. wide by 4 ft. long curbed
tree planter between stalls at 4
to 6 stall intervals; and
Standard parking stall
dimensions: 8 ft. by 18 ft.
(including 2 ft. bumper overhang)
with 27 ft. wide drive aisles;*
Compact parking stalls: Maximum
30%;
LANDSCAPING:
15% of the gross usable lot area
(including front setback area but
excluding all natural and graded
side and rear yard slopes);
All buildings must have a minimum
width of 6 feet of landscaping at
face of building except at
entrances and service areas.
ARCHITECTURE:
Contemporary with simple building
masses and of strong geometry;
BUILDING MATERIALS:
Contemporary, utilizing glass,
brick, non -pattern tile, metal
panels, "tilt -up", "poured -in-
place" or "pre -cast" concrete
with a natural finish
(sandblasted or textured), and
uniform in color, concrete block
(textured, split face, or
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PARKING:
Net floor area is 11,789 sq. ft.
divided by 250 sq. ft. requires
48 parking spaces; 48 parking
spaces will be provided;
Parking arranged in a geometric
pattern;
Limited number of planters are
proposed due to the limited lot
size.
Standard parking stall
dimensions: 8 ft. by 18 ft.
(including 2 ft. bumper overhang)
with 25 ft. wide drive aisles;
Compact parking stalls: 12.50
proposed (6 spaces total)
LANDSCAPING:
21% (7,436 sq. ft.) of the gross
usuable lot area (including front
setback area but excluding all
natural graded sides and rear
yard slopes);
Wall areas between loading doors
at south elevation have been
reviewed and approved by the
Gateway Corporate Center
architectural committee.
ARCHITECTURE:
Contemporary with simple building
masses and strong geometric
features;
BUILDING MATERIALS:
Versalux �" green glass for
windows, building paint - Dryvit-
Grey-Benjamin Moore #1614,
Dryvit-Rust-Benjamin, Moore
#1677, Dryvit-Blue-Benjamin Moore
#1677, Dryvit-White- Benjamin
Moore #1514, Metal Accents
(Mullions, Doors, Louvers) -Dark
sandblasted), and/or glass block;
and
SERVICE AREAS:
Loading docks, service delivery
areas, where provided are
required to be screened, recessed
and/or enclosed so as not to be
visible from adjacent streets and
properties.
ROOFS:
Generally flat, with minimum
slope for adequate drainage; may
include simple gable or shed
forms; and
Roof mounted equipment - hidden
behind roof parapet, not to he
visible from surrounding streets,
driveways, or adjacent buildings
on a horizontal sight line; or
screen, constructed using
materials complimentary to
building, integrated to
architectural design.
Grey -Benjamin Moore #1673, Metal
Accents (Canopies, Flagpole) -Dark
Green -Benjamin Moore #686,
Material Finish - Dryvit-
Sandpebble Fine.
SERVICE AREAS:
Service area not screened,
recessed and/or enclosed so as
not to be visible from adjacent
streets and properties as per
Gateway.Corporate Center's
architectural committee review
approval.
ROOFS:
Generally flat;
Roof mounted equipment - hidden
by screen; it will be required
that all mechanical equipment be
screened pursuant to Gateway
Center Design Guidelines.
As shown in the matrix above, the proposed project standards
conflict with the Unilateral Contract's development standards.
Pursuant to the City's Development Code Section 22.04.020(f), in the
event of any conflict between the requirements of this Development
Code and standards adopted as part of any Development Agreement or
Specific Plan, the requirements of the Development Agreement or
Specific Plan shall control. In this case, the Unilateral Contract
agreement is the applied development standard. Moreover, according
to the Gateway Design Guidelines, any exceptions, special requests,
reviews and/or approvals as required by these guidelines will be
performed by the Architectural Committee, as set forth in the
Gateway Corporate Center's Master Declaration of Covenants,
Conditions, and Restrictions. The proposed project was reviewed and
approved by Gateway Corporate Center's architectural committee.
(See Attachment #1) Consideration for exceptions to the Unilateral
Contract was given for the project site since it is one of the
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smaller lots developed within the Gateway Corporate Center. The
items considered are listed in Attachment #1.
The proposed development's exterior is also referenced in the above
comparison matrix. The proposed architectural style, colors, and
materials are compatible with the requirements of Gateway Corporate
Center and existing structures within the center.
GRADING/RETAINING WALL
Although a flat pad exists on the site, some grading is necessary.
Approximately 70 cubic yards will be used for fill and 1500 cubic
yards will be used for cut. Approximately 1430 cubic yards will be
exported. A retaining wall is being proposed near the toe of the
slope near the south property line and also near the east property
line. The proposed retaining wall will be a maximum of 8 feet in
height.
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The research laboratory facility will be used to conduct three types
of automobile emissions tests; smog checks, electronic
diagnosis/inspection, and automobile research. All three test
services will be limited to primarily Southern California Automobile
Club (AAA) members. The 'proposed research laboratory facility is a
certified official State testing facility in which automobile repair
services are prohibited. The research laboratory facility estimates
a maximum of ten cars per day for smog check testing, four cars per
day for electronic diagnosis/inspection, and four cars per day for
automobile research. Said estimates reflect the optimal maximum
capacity of automobiles that may be tested and, therefore are much
higher than the actual number of cars that will be tested. As noted
in Negative Declaration No. 99-7, it is anticipated the proposed
project will not result in a cumulatively considerable net increase
of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non -
attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality
standard.
The automobile emissions test is conducted by running the.automobile
as it is hooked up to a computer analyzer. A hose connects the
automobiles exhaust pipe to the computer analyzer, which is
connected to mechanical equipment that serves as a filtration
device. The emissions are then released through a pipe system,
which opens through the building roof top. It is anticipated that
the amount of emissions is low. The filtration device helps filter
heavy particles and moisture from the exhausted emissions. Also,
the emissions are further diluted with more air. As a result, the
level of emissions is much less than automobiles that travel on the
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road. Again, the number of emissions test will be limited to mostly
Southern California Automobile (AAA) members and the proposed
research laboratory facility will not be open for regular automobile
repair services.
As indicated on the floor plan, the research laboratory contains
mechanical lift equipment to hoist the automobiles, dynometers for
running the vehicles in place, computer automated smog analyzer for
emissions testing, water cooling system, and electrical vehicle
charging station. The applicant proposes to also store gasoline
fuel and tanks containing Per the Building Safety Division, Fire
Department, and OSHA requirements, the applicant will need to follow
guidelines for the storage of any hazardous materials.
The emissions testing is an effort to improve air quality.
Nonetheless, the operation of the research laboratory is supported
by the State of California and the South Coast Air Quality District.
The operation of the research laboratory facility must follow State
regulations and the SCAQMD. As part of this project's conditions of
approval, the applicant shall be required to obtain all necessary
permits and meet outside agency requirements.
The proposed office use will have 9 employees. Hours of operation
will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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On July 23, 1999, the applicant submitted a traffic impact analysis
and site plan evaluation for the City's review and approval. The
analysis, dated July 22, 1999 was prepared by Linscott, Law, and
Greenspan. The study indicates that the proposed project, at
completion and full occupancy, is expected to generate approximately
100 weekday, two-way trips, with 16 trips (13 inbound, 3 outbound)
anticipated during the AM peak commute hour and 14 trips (2 inbound,
12 outbound) produced during the PM peak commute hour. The analysis
also considers the projects for Lot 2, 5, 12, 15, 16, 22, and 23
within the Gateway Corporate Center, approved by the Planning
Commission. With this information, the potential impact of the
proposed project was evaluated within the context of cumulative
impact of all on-going development.
With respect to area traffic improvements, the results of the level
of service (LOS) analysis indicate that existing traffic, in
combination with future background traffic, will significantly
impact Golden Springs Drive and Grand Avenue during the AM and PM
peak hour in Year 2001. However, with the. implementation of the
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following recommended improvements, the proposed project's impact
can be improved to an acceptable level. 1) Widen and/or re-stripe
the northbound approach on Golden Springs to provide dual left-turn
lanes and 2) Modify the existing traffic signal phasing to provide a
northbound right-turn overlap phase. Moreover, with respect to
project specific improvements, the applicant shall be expected to
pay a "fair share" cost associated with the improvements identified.
The project's percentage of net traffic impact at this key
intersection averages to about 0.12%. The City's traffic consultant
and Public Works Division concurs with the estimated traffic impact.
As part of this project's conditions approval, the applicant shall
be required to pay their "fair share" cost.
PARKING/PARKING LOT LIGHTING
Parking lot lighting and exterior site lighting was not submitted.
Prior to the issuance of 'a building permit, the applicant is
required to submit an exterior lighting plan and a parking lot
lighting plan/study complying with the standards in the Development
Code for the City's review and approval.
The City's Development Code requires one parking space for every 250
square feet of gross floor area. However, adoption of the
Unilateral Contract imposes land restrictions and development
standards within Gateway Corporate Center that requires a general
office use to provide one parking for every 250 square feet of net
floor area. Therefore, the proposed project is required to provide
and does provide 48 parking spaces based on the net floor area. The
applicant proposes to provide 40 standard parking stalls, 6 compact
parking stalls, and 2 handicap accessible parking stalls.
LANDSCAPING
Landscaping/irrigation is proposed. The City's current Code
requires that 20 percent of the site area be landscaped. As
referenced in the comparison matrix, Gateway Corporate Center
requires that 15 percent of the gross usuable lot area (including
front setback area but excluding all natural and graded side and
rear slopes) be landscaped. The City's new Development Code
(Section 22.04.020 F. 4., Private Agreements.) infers that if the
City is a party to an agreement (i.e. Unilateral Contract) then that
agreement shall be enforced in the event of a conflict between the
Development Code and the agreement. Approximately 21% of the gross
usable will be landscaped. The applicant is required to submit a
final landscape /irrigation plan for the City's review and approval
prior to the issuance of a building permit. The landscape plan
shall include plant species, size, quantity, and location.
Additionally, the proposed project is required to comply with the
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City's established Water Efficient Landscape Regulations and will be
plan checked accordingly.
PT,Ar,Pr)T,R
A flagpole is proposed to be attached to the side of the newly
proposed building, which stands at 50 feet high as measured from the
finished grade. Pursuant to the City's Development Code Section
22.36.050, ' the pole height of official flags of the nation, the
State of California, other states of the Nation, and municipalities
shall not exceed 35 feet in non-residential zoning districts. The
length of the flag shall not be more than 1-4 of the height of the
pole. Therefore, as a part of this project's conditions of
approval, the proposed flagpole height shall be a.maximum, of 35 feet
from the finished grade and the length of the flag shall not be more
than 1/4 of the height of the pole. Additionally, the applicant
shall submit a new site plan for the City's review and approval if a
new location for the proposed flagpole is being proposed.
TRASH/RECYCLE BIN ENCLOSURE
A trash/recycle bin enclosure is provided within
The applicant is
the City's review
comply with the
Guidelines.
SIGNAGE
required to submit a detail of
and approval. It is required
Development Code standard and
the parking lot.
the enclosure for
that the enclosure
the City's Design
Signage is not a part of this application. Proposed signage will be
reviewed at a later date.
OTHER CITY DIVISIONS' REVIEW
The City's Public Works Division and Building and Safety Division
reviewed this project. Their recommendations are included in the
attached draft resolution.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) , Section 15070, the City has determined that a Negative
Declaration is required for this project. Negative Declaration No.
99-7 has been prepared. The Negative Declaration review period
begins November 3, 1999 and ends November 23, 1999.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
On November 2, 1999, public hearing notices were mailed to
approximately 17 property owners within a 500 foot radius of the
project site. On November 3, 1999, notice for this project was
published in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin and the San Gabriel
Valley Tribune. Furthermore, on November 4, 1999, the project site
was posted with a display board. In addition, three other sites
were posted within the vicinity of this application.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development
Review No. 99-6 and Conditional Use Permit No. 99-3, Findings of
Fact and conditions of approval as listed within the attached
resolution,.
REQUIRED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS:
1. The proposed use is allowed within the subject zoning district
with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit and complies with
all other applicable provisions of this Development Code and the
Municipal Code;
2. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and any
applicable specific plan;
3. The design, location, size and operating characteristics of the
proposed use are compatible with the existing and future land uses
in the vicinity;
4. The subject site is physically suitable for the type and
density/intensity of use being proposed including access,
provision of utilities, compatibility with adjoining land uses,
and the absence of physical constraints;
5. Granting the Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the
public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare, or
injurious to persons, property, or improvements in the vicinity
and zoning district in which the property is located; and
6. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
REQUIRED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FINDINGS:
1. The design and layout of the proposed development are consistent
with the General Plan, development standards of the applicable
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district, . design guidelines, and architectural criteria for
special areas (e.g. theme areas, specific plans, community plans,
boulevards or planned developments);
2. The design of the proposed development will not interfere with the
use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future developments,
and will not create traffic or pedestrian hazards;
3. The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible
with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and will
maintain and enhance the harmonious orderly and attractive
development contemplated by this Chapter, the General Plan, or any
applicable specific plan;
4. The design of the proposed development will provide a desirable
environment for its occupants and visiting public as well as its
neighbors through good aesthetic use of materials, texture and
color, and will remain aesthetically appealing;
5. The proposed development will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety or welfare or materially injurious (e.g., negative
affect on property values or resale(s) of property) to the
properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
6. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Prepared by: Awe,
Sonya VioP
Development Services Assistant
Attachments:
1. Draft Resolution;
2. Exhibit "'N' - site plan, floor plan, elevations, preliminary
grading plan, preliminary landscape plan and colors/materials
board dated November 23, 1999;
3. attachments; and
4. Application.
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A.
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 99 -XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 99-3, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 99-6,
AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 99-7, A REQUEST TO
CONSTRUCT A 13,325 SQUARE FOOT, TWO STORY OFFICE
BUILDING WITH A RESEARCH LABORATORY FACILITY FOR
AUTOMOBILE EMISSIONS TESTING. THE PROJECT SITE
IS LOCATED AT 1575 SOUTH VALLEY VISTA DRIVE (LOT
13, TRACT NO. 39679) WITHIN THE GATEWAY
CORPORATE CENTER, DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA.
RECITALS
1. The property owner, Specialty Equipment Market
Association, and applicant, The Whitee Malcolm
Partnership, Architects, have filed an application for
Conditional Use Permit No. 99-3, Development Review No.
99-6 and Negative Declaration No. 99-7 for a property
located at 1575 South Valley Vista Drive (Lot 13 of Tract
No. 39679), Diamond Bar, California. Hereinafter, in
this Resolution, the subject Conditional Use Permit,
Development Review and Negative Declaration shall be
referred to as the "Application".
2.. Notification of the public hearing for this project was
provided in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland
Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers on November 3, 1999.
Public hearing notices were mailed to approximately 17
property owners of record within a 500 foot radius of the
project on November 2, 1999. Furthermore, the project
site was posted with a display board on November 4, 1999.
Three other sites were posted within the vicinity of this
application on November 3,1999.
3. The Planning Commission of
November 23, 1999 conducted
on the Application.
RESOLUTION
the City of Diamond Bar on
a duly noticed public hearing
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by
the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as
follows:
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1. This 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 review and Negative Declaration No. 99-7 have been
prepared by the City of Diamond Bar in compliance with
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) and guidelines promulgated thereunder,
pursuant to Section 15070. Furthermore., Negative
.Declaration No. 99-7 reflects the independent judgment of
the City of Diamond Bar. The Negative Declaration review
period began November 3, 1999 and ends November 23, 1999.
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
Commission that the project proposed herein will have the
potential of an adverse effect on wild life resources or
the habitat upon which the wild life 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.
4 Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth herein,
this Planning Commission hereby finds as follows:
(a) The project relates to vacant lot, approximately
0.80 acres (37,759 square feet).
(b) The project site has a General Plan land use
designation of Office Professional (OP). Pursuant
to the General Plan, this land use designation
provides the establishment of office -based working
environments for general, professional, and
administrative office uses, as well as support uses.
Additionally, development within the OP designation
will maintain a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of
1.00.
(c) The project site is within the Commercial -
Manufacturing -Billboard Exclusion -Unilateral
Contract (C-M-BE-U/C) Zone. This zoning designation
permits general office uses and laboratories for
research and testing.
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(d)- Generally, the following zones and uses surround the
project site: to the north and east are the C-M-BE-
U/C Zones, to the west is the SR 57 freeway, and to
the south is the R-1-10,000 Zone. The project site
is also located within the City's Redevelopment
Agency's Economic Revitalization Area.
(e) The application request is to construct a 13,325
square foot, two story, office building with a
research laboratory facility for automobile
emissions testing.
Conditional Use Permit:
(f) The proposed use is allowed within the subject
zoning district with the approval of a Conditional
Use Permit and complies with all other applicable
provisions of this Development Code and ..the
Municipal Code;
The proposed project is
Manufacturing -Billboard
Contract (C-M-BE-U/C) Zo
proposed general office uE
within the established Gi
which permits general of f i
for research and testing.
reviewed and approved with
the center processed by Los
within the Commercial -
Exclusion -Unilateral
.e, which permits the
The project site is
teway Corporate Center,
:e uses and laboratories
The proposed uses were
the original approval of
Angeles County.
Although the proposed research laboratory facility
is a permitted use by right under the Unilateral
Contract for the Gateway Corporate Center, the City
Director believes a discretionary review by
Conditional Use Permit is needed. Pursuant to
Development Code Section 22.04(h), the Director may
determine that a proposed use not listed in Article
II may be allowed as a permitted or conditional use,
or is not allowed. In this case, the Director has
determined a Conditional Use Permit should be
required to ensure proper development and
compatibility of this unique project within the
surrounding area.
(g) The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan
and any applicable specific plan;
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The proposed project provides for the establishment
- of an office based working environment for general
offices within the General Plan's OP land use
designation. Pursuant to the General Plan, the
proposed project will yield a pleasant living,
working, or shopping environment, and attract
interest of residents, workers, shoppers, and
visitors as the result of consistent exemplary
design. As noted in 4(h) below, the design and
layout of the proposed development will be
consistent with other developments in the Gateway
Corporate Center.
(h) The design, location, size and operating
characteristics of the proposed use are compatible
with the existing and future land uses in the
vicinity;
The proposed project is located within the Gateway
Corporate Center which approximately 143 acres are
subdivided into lots to accommodate a mix
development of office -based working environments for
general, professional, and administrative office
uses, as well as support uses. The center was
processed by Los Angeles County and approved in the
late 1980s. This approval was incorporated into a
Unilateral Contract imposing land restrictions and
development standards, which the City adopted on
October 17, 1989. The Gateway Corporate Center
permits general office uses and laboratories for
research and testing. Moreover, the proposed
application was reviewed and approved by the Gateway
Corporate Center architectural committee to ensure
the proposed development is consistent with other
developments in the same area.
(i) The subject site is physically suitable for the type
and density/intensity of use being proposed
including access, provision of utilities,
compatibility with adjoining land uses, and the
absence of physical constraints.
Development on the subject site was previously
contemplated when it was reviewed and approved by
Los Angeles County. The Gateway Corporate Center
contains other developments, which are similar in
size and design. I The proposed uses are also
permitted according to the Gateway Unilateral
Contract. Therefore, the subject site is physically
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suitable for the type and density/ intensity of use
being proposed including access, provision of
utilities, compatibility with adjoining land uses,
and the absence of physical constraints
(j) Granting the Conditional Use Permit will not be
detrimental to the public interest, health, safety,
convenience, or welfare, or injurious to persons,
property, or improvements in the vicinity and zoning
district in which the property is located.
Before the issuance of any City permits, the
proposed project is required to comply with all
conditions within the approved resolution.
Additionally, the proposed project is required to
comply with the Building and Safety Division, Public
Works Division,. Fire Department, South Coast Air
Quality Management District, and State of California
requirements. The referenced agencies' involvement
will ensure that the proposed project is not
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare
or materially injurious to the properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
Development Review:
(k) The design and layout of the proposed development
are consistent with the General Plan, development
standards of the applicable district, design
guidelines, and architectural criteria for special
areas (e.g. theme areas, specific plans, community
plans, boulevards or planned developments).
The proposed project 'provides for the establishment
of an office based working environment for general
offices within the General Plan's OP land use
designation. Pursuant to the General Plan, the
proposed project will yield a pleasant living,
working, or shopping environment, and attract
interest of residents, workers, shoppers, and
visitors as the result of consistent exemplary
design. As noted in 4(h) above, the design and
layout of the proposed development will be
consistent with other developments in the Gateway
Corporate Center.
(1) The design of the proposed development will not
interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring
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existing or future developments, and will not create
traffic or pedestrian hazards.
The proposed project is within 'the Commercial -
Manufacturing -Billboard Exclusion -Unilateral
Contract (C-M-BE-U/C) Zone, which permits the
proposed general office use. The project site is
within the established Gateway Corporate Center,
which permits general office uses and laboratories
for research and testing. The proposed uses were
reviewed and approved with the original approval of
the center processed by Los Angeles County.
Additionally, the Center's certified Environmental
Impact Report reviewed impacts related to traffic
and pedestrians. As a result, the following traffic
mitigation measures were required and were
installed.
1. Improve that portion of the proposed bikeway
along Golden Springs Drive fronting on Gateway
Corporate Center.
2. Golden Springs Drive shall be widened to provide
left turn pockets at both entrance streets to the
center.
3. Traffic signals shall be installed on Golden
Springs Drive, at the two entrance drives to the
center.
Additionally, a traffic analysis and site plan
evaluation prepared by Linscott, Law and Greenspan,
dated July 22, 1999, recommends the following: 1)
Widen and/or re -stripe the northbound approach on
Golden Springs to provide dual left -turn lanes and
2) Modify the existing traffic signal phasing to
provide a northbound right -turn overlap phase.
Moreover, with respect to project specific
improvements, the applicant shall be expected to pay
a "fair share" cost associated with the improvements
identified. The project's percentage of net traffic
impact at this key intersection averages to about
0.12%. The City's traffic consultant and Public
Works Division concurs with the estimated traffic
impact. As part of this project's conditions
approval, the applicant shall be required to pay
their "fair share" cost.
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Therefore, the design and layout of the proposed
- project is consistent with the applicable elements
of the City's General Plan and City Design
Guidelines.
The architectural design of the proposed development
is compatible with the character of the surrounding
neighborhood and will maintain and enhance the
harmonious orderly and attractive development
contemplated by this Chapter, the General Plan, or
any applicable specific plan.
The proposed project will be consistent and
compatible with the architectural design, materials,
and colors of the other office buildings within the
Gateway Corporate Center and its Unilateral Contract
which was originally reviewed and approved by Los
Angeles County. The Unilateral Contract sets forth
land restrictions/development standards. The
development standards require an architectural style
that is Modern/ Contemporary with materials, textures
and colors that complement this style. As a result,
the City, upon incorporation adopted the specified
development standards. Furthermore, the proposed
project has received the center's architectural
committee's approval. Therefore, the proposed
revision will be compatible with the character of
the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain the
harmonious, orderly, and attractive development
contemplated by the City's Conditional Use Permit
and Development Review requirements and General
Plan.
(n) The design of the proposed development will provide
a desirable environment for its occupants and
visiting public as well as its neighbors through
good aesthetic use of materials, texture and color,
and will remain aesthetically appealing.
As referenced in the above findings, the proposed
project will 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.
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(o) The proposed development will not be detrimental to
- the public health, safety or welfare or materially
injurious (e.g., negative affect on property values
or resale(s) of property) to the properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
Before the issuance of any City permits, the
proposed project is required to comply with all
conditions within the approved resolution.
Additionally, the proposed project is required to
comply with the Building and Safety Division, Public
Works Division, Fire Department, South Coast Air
Quality Management District, and State of California
requirements. The referenced agencies' involvement
will ensure that the proposed project is not
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare
or materially injurious to the properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
(p) The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance
with the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
The Environmental Impact Report (SCH 80121218) that
reviewed the entire development of Gateway Corporate
Center and which contemplated the type of use
proposed by this project, required that the
following traffic mitigation measures be installed.
The traffic mitigation measures required by the EIR
have been installed.
Pursuant to the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15070, the
City has determined that a Negative Declaration is
required for this project. Negative Declaration No.
99-7 has been prepared. The Negative Declaration
review period begins November 3, 1999 and ends
November 23, 1999.
(q) The proposed project will be in substantial
compliance with the adopted Economic Revitalization
Area.
The proposed project is located within the Economic
Revitalization Area. The proposed project is
consistent with the Economic Revitalization Area
Plan in that the proposed project implements the
applicable policies as present in the City's General
Plan and complies with development limits and
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standards established by the City's Development
- Code; and promotes the economic development of the
Project Area by providing an attractive, well
serviced, well protected environment for all
residents and visitors; and promotes local job
opportunities.
5. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above
the Planning Commission hereby approves the
Application subject to the following conditions:
(a) The project shall substantially conform to site
plan, floor plan, elevations, final
landscape/irrigation, final exterior and parking lot
lighting plan/study, and colors/materials board
collectively labeled as Exhibit "A" and dated
November 23, 1999, as submitted and approved by the
Planning Commission, as amended herein.
(b) The site shall be maintained in a condition, which
is free of debris both during and after the
construction, addition, or implementation of the
entitlement granted herein. The removal of all
trash, debris, and refuse, whether during or
subsequent to construction shall be done only by the
property owner, applicant or by 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 ensure
that the waste contractor utilized has obtained
permits from the City of Diamond Bar to provide such
services.
(c) Beforethe issuance of any City permits, the
applicant shall submit a final landscape/ irrigation
plan that delineates plant species, size, quantity
and location, for the City's review and approval.
The landscape/ irrigation plan shall comply with the
City's established Water Efficient Landscape
Regulations and shall be plan checked accordingly
before the issuance of any City permits.
Additionally, non-invasive plant species shall be
utilized, thereby avoiding the degradation of the
natural open space slopes on the project site.
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(d) Before the issuance of any City permits, the
- applicant shall submit an exterior lighting
plan/study for the City's review and approval.
(e) The proposed flagpole height shall be a maximum of
35 feet from the finished grade and the length of
the flag shall not be more than 1/4 of the height of
the pole. Additionally, the applicant shall submit
a new site plan for the City's review and approval
if a new location for the proposed flagpole is being
proposed.
(f) Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the
applicant shall submit a final detail of the
trash/recycle bin enclosure for the City's review
and approval.
(g) Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the
applicant shall submit a soils report, for the
City's review and approval, incorporating the scope
of the proposed development in the review and
analysis. The soils report shall give the
appropriate recommendations for the construction of
the project.
(h) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the
applicant shall submit a complete grading plan in
accordance with the City's grading requirements for
the City's review and approval. The grading plan
shall:
(1) Be sign/stamped by a civil engineer,
geotechnical engineer, and geologist as
required;
(2) Delineate the proposed and existing
topography;
(3) Delineate finish surface, finish grade, flow
lines;
(4) Delineate proper drainage with details and
sections;
(5) Delineate property lines and all easements;
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(6) Provide details, calculations, and sections
delineating top of wall, top of footing,
finish surface, bottom of footing for
proposed retaining wall.
(h) Before the issuance of any City permits, the
applicant shall submit an erosion control plan for
the City's review and approval. The erosion control
plan shall conform to National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) standards and incorporate
the appropriate Best Management Practices (BMP's).
Additionally, the applicant shall obtain the
necessary NPDES permits.
W Plans shall conform to State and Local Building
Codes (i.e. 1997 Uniform Building Code, Uniform
Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, and the 1996
National Electrical Code) requirements and Fire
Department requirements, as well as the State Energy
Code.
(j) Pursuant t.o the Building and Safety Division
requirements, the applicant shall provide
construction fencing surrounding the boundaries of
the project site.
(k) Construction plans shall be engineered to meet wind
loads of 80 m.p.h.
(1) There shall be a one hour separation between the S-3
and "B" use. Also, the exterior walls and openings
protection shall meet Table 5-A. Per Building Code
Table S-A, the proposed type of construction (v -n)
requires bearing wall to be of one-hour construction
within 20 feet from the property lines.
(m) The access doors and restrooms shall be clearly
marked with handicap symbols. Ramps shall be made
handicap accessible.
(n) Applicant shall install a minimum of 4 feet wide
sidewalks along Valley Vista Drive, between the
terminus of the existing sidewalk, at the easterly
property line to that point directly across the
driveway for Lot 12.
(o) Applicant shall install handicap signage at each
entry to the parking lot.
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(p) Applicant shall comply with new State Handicap
Accessibility Regulations (i.e. van parking,
shortest route to accessible entrance, shortest
pedestrian route to the closest pedestrian entrance,
restrooms, ramps, etc.) One handicap van parking
space is required.
(q) Prior to issuance of any City permits, applicant
shall submit plans to Los Angeles County Fire
Department for their review and approval.
(r) Applicant shall denote on a plan the path of travel
(striping) from the parking lot to the building.
The path of travel from the handicap parking to the
building may not exceed cross slope of 2 percent.
Applicant shall also show path of travel from the
curb to the building.
(s) Prior to the issuance of any City Permits, applicant
shall pay their "fair share" cost for traffic
improvements as a result of the project's traffic
impacts as determined in the traffic analysis dated
July 23, 1999.
(t) Applicant shall follow regulations for the storage
of hazardous materials pursuant to the Uniform
Building Code Section 307 for Group H Occupancy.
(u) This grant is valid for two years and shall be
exercised within that period or this grant shall
expire. A one-year extension of time may be
approved when submitted to the City in writing at
least 60 days prior to the expiration date. The
Deputy City Manager' may consider the extension
request at duly noticed public hearing in accordance
with Chapter 22.72 of the City of Diamond Bar
Development Code.
(v) 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 and Development
Services Department, their affidavit stating that
they are aware of and agree to accept all the
conditions of this grant. Furthermore, this grant
shall not be effective until the permittee pays the
remaining City processing fees.
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(w) If the Department of Fish and Game determines that
- Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 applies to the
approval of this project, then the applicant shall
remit to the City, within five days of this grant's
approval, a cashier's check of $25.00 for a
documentary handling fee in connection with Fish and
Game Code requirements. Furthermore, if this
project is not exempt from a filing fee imposed
because the project has more than a deminimus impact
on fish and wildlife, the applicant shall also pay
to the Department of Fish and Game any such fee and
any fine which the Department
The Planning Commission shall:
(a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
(b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this
Resolution, by certified mail to: Dale Malcolm
and Shaw -Bing Chen, The Whithee Malcom
Partnership, Architects, 1983 West 190th Street,
Suite 200, Torrance, CA 90504 and Linda
Czarkowski, Specialty Equipment Market
Association, 1575 South Valley Vista Drive,
Diamond Bar, CA 91765.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23rd DAY OF NOVEMBER 1999, BY TH3
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
[W
Steve Tye, Chairman
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I, James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, passed and adopted
by the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar, at a
regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 23rd day
of November 1999, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
BY:
James DeStefano, Secretary
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Cff Y Ok' I)IAMUiND J3A.K
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Air WO- 2.1660 E. Copley Drive Suite 190
(909)396-5676 Fax (909)861-3117
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
Record Owner Applicant
S.E.M.A. Attn. S.E.M.A. Attn.
NameLinda Czarkowski Linda Czarkowski
(Last name first) (Last name first)
case # e- 4J tO Lq
FPL # J
Deposit
ReceiptAt -Pl- 30
By--S,rL—
Date Rev'd;/
Applicant's Agent
Malcolm r Dale
(Last name first)
Addrtssl 575, Valley Vista Dr. 1575 Valley Vi-,;ta Dr. 1983 W. 1 90th St, Ste 2 00
City Diamond Bar, CA
zip 91 765
91765
Phone( 9 )396-0289 fhone(9 0 9) 3 9 6 - 0 7 8 9
Torrance, -CA -
90504
Phone( 31 0 217 — IS 98 5
NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to notify the Community Development Director in writing of any change of the
principals involved during the processing of this case.
(Attach separate sheet, if necessary, including names, addresses, and signatures of members of partnerships, joint ventures, and
directors of corporations.)
Consent: I certify that I am the owner of the herein described property and permit the applicant to file this request.
Signed Specialty Equipment Market Association Date Nl,,�
0
by (All record owners) Linda Czarkowski
Certifcation.- 1, the undersigned, hereby certify underpenaky of perjury that the information herein provided is correct to
the best of my knowledge.
PrintName Dale Malcolm
(Applicant or Agen
signed �)Iot M . Date June 24
(Applicant or Agent)
Loc-ation-1 575 Val ley Vista Dr_ P Di arnnnc3 "Ra r., r -A 91 7 6 -9
(Street address or tract and lot numbei)
ZoriizZGateway Corpc)rat-t-- rL--n1-L--r F-;Nf 111 H337
Previous Cases -
Prete nt Use Of Site -
Use-appliedfor First Floor - Automobile emission--, testing facility
Second Floor - Office
Project Size (gross acres) 0.80
Water District
Domestic Water Source Walnut Valley
Project density
CompanyfDistrictDivision 3
Method of Sewage disposal_p U, h 1 i r Sanitation District
Grading of Lots by Applicant? Yes X No
(Show necessary grading design on site plan or tent map)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BURDEN OF PROOF
In addition to the information required in the application, the applicant shall substantiate to the satisfaction of the
Planning Commission, the following facts:
A. That the requested use at the location proposed will not:
Adversely affect the health, peace, comfort or welfare of persons residing or working in
'Ahe surrounding area, or
2. :Be materially detrimental to the use, enjoyment or valuation of property of other persons
located in the vicinity of the site, or
3. Jeopardize, endanger or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety or
general welfare.
The 13ied new construction adheres to standards
which other buildings of its type conform to and maintain
the puhling health., safety and general welfare.
B. That the proposed site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the yards, walls, fences,
parking and loading facilities, landscaping and other development features prescribed in this Tide
22, or as is otherwise required in order to integrate said use with the uses in the surrounding area.
MOMT�Avs sit ralureTewme
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C. That the proposed site is adequately served:
By highways or streets of sufficient width and improved as necessaq to carry the kind
and quantity of traffic such use would generate, and
2. By other public or private service facilities as are required.
The Gateway Corporate Center Development has made
appropriate accommodations for all present and
future development including this newly proposed
project,
LEGAL DESCRHMON (all ownership comprising the proposed lot(s)/parcel(s)
Parcel 2- Lot 13 of Tract No. 39679. As recorded in Book 1083.
Pages 14 through -21 Inrlu'givtz of map-,., offirn4l records,
Area devoted to structures 8 6 9 5 s....f . Landscaping/Open space 2 6 0 6 4 -s f
Residential Project: and
(gross am) (No. of lots)
Proposed density
(Units/Acres)
Parking Required Provided
Standard 46 47
Compact
Handicapped
Total
2 2
48 49
Feb 19 99 05:47p City of Diamond Bar 909-861-3117 p.4
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
r I COA11 UNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTDMNT
.21660 E. Copley Drive Suite 140
(909)396-676 Fax (909)861-3117
DEYELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION
Record Owner Aplidanc
S.E.M.A. Attn, S.E.R.A. Attn.
Name Linda Czarkowski Linda Czarkowski
(Last name first) (Last name firs:)
1 - G-
FPL #- q --6 2. yl
Deposit S Uuc�
R:ceipt# A gyp%
By ga"
Date Rec'd4yyi s c
Applicant's Ageat
Malcolm,Dale
(Last name first)
Address1575 Valley Vista Dr.1575 Valley Vista Dr. 1983 W.1 90th St,Ste 200
City _ Diamond Bar„ CA Diamond Bar, CA Torrance, CA
Zip_ 91765
Phone( 909) 396-0289
91 765
?bone(909) 396-0289
90504
Phon4l 0� 21 7-8885
NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to notify the Commur ity Development Director in Writing o; any change of the
p-mcipals involved during the processing of this case.
(Mach a separate sheet, if necessary, including names, addresses, and signatures of trembers of par'.renhips, joint ventures, and direetars
of corporations.)
Consent: I certify that 1 cm the owner of the hereat described property erd permit the applicant to f e this request.
Signed Specialty Equipment Market Association Date � _ �qC°t
by (All record owr:rs) Linda Czarkowski
Ce M, f, entfon: 1, the u--dersfgned, hereby cert fy under penalty ofperjury that the information herein provided is correct
to thr hest of my knowledge.
PrintNamsDa Mal .olm _
(App at o. mll
Signet! Date
(Aipli=nt or Agent)
Location 1 575 Valley Vista Dr Diamond Bar, CA 91 765
(Street address o. '--2ct and lot number)
Zoning __ Gai-c--wa)r or cera a Center 1 1 1 H 3 3 7
Prreious Cases —
Presen: Us-- of Site None
Us?- applied for First Floor - Automobile emissions testing facility
Second Floor - Office
Feb 19 99 05:46p Cite of Diamond Bar 909-661-3117 p.5
Legal description (all ownership comprising the proposed lot(s)lp uzel(s))
7�arr�� 7 T.ni- 11 of Trnnf Nn 1967A AS recorr3e in Book 1083
_Cages 14 throuah 21 inclusive of maps official records
Area devoted to structures _ 8 6 9 5 s. f Landscaping/Open space 2 6 0 6 4 s. f.
Project Size 3 4 7 5 9 s. f. Lot Coverage 2 5.0 2$ Proposed density,
Style of Architecture Modern (Units/Acres)
Number of Floors Proposed 2 Slope of Roof 1 /4" per foot MIN.
Grading, Yes If yes, Quantih• 15 7 0 c. y.
Cut 1500 c_y. Fill_ 70 C.V.
import No If yes, Quantity
Ezpon Yes If yes, Quantity _ 12 3 0 c . y .
MORRIS
COMAIERCIAL BROKERAGE &C
PROPERT) * MANA GE-IIE-Nr
November 12, 1999
City of Diamond Bar
21660 East Copley Drive, Suite 190
Diamond Bar,. CA 91765-4177
Re: Lot 13 — 1575 S. Valley Vista Drive, Diamond Bar, CA
Dear Sonya:
CHERYL H. BARTLO, C-PNI1, RPA
GRANDEL COMMERCIAL NIAINNA GENIE NT
A DrWSION OF GRA-VDEL-.V0RRrS PARTAWH.,
The Board of Directors of the Gateway Corporate Center Association met on Friday, November 5, 1999.
During that meeting, the revised AAA/SEMA design plans were approved. Given the constraints
stemming from the size of their lot, several concessions were granted. The following lists those variances
granted in more detail.
Design Guidelines Section
Comment(s):
2.2.8 B, Site diagram, Lot 13
25' Building and 25' Parking setback required along Bridgegate Drive &
Valley Vista Drive. — Site plan, sheet Al. 1, indicates the 25' building and
parking setback measured from the curb face, per the site diagram in the
Design Guidelines. Variance granted.
2.6.2
Loading docks, service and delivery areas must be screened, not visible
from adjacent streets, and located in rear Y2 of the property. Service doors
at north (front) elevation. Variance granted.
2.7.6, 2.7.7, Exhibit X, 4.4,
T wide x 4' long curbed tree planters are required every 4 to 6 parking
Exhibit XIX
stalls. Landscape plan DOES NOT COMPLY. Variance granted.
4.3.3
All buildings must have a minimum width of 6 feet of landscaping at face
of building. Wall areas between loading doors at south (rear) elevation.
I
Variance granter].
Please feel free to call me at 949-206-9004 should you have any questions or concerns about the above
information.
Sincerely,
Grandel Commercial Management
4n� a Palmer
Property Manager
11 CITY OF DIAMOND ;..
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 99-7
I�I CDEVPERMIT 3
ELOPMENT REVIEWNO. 99 6
1575 SOUTH VALLEY VISTA DRIVE
DIAMOND BAR, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CA 91765
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Environmental Finding
Initial Study (Environmental
Information and Environmental
Checklist)
I'I November 23, 1999
NEGATIVE • • •
Project Description and Location
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
FOR INITIAL STUDY
Pursuant to Guidelines for California Environmental Quality Act § 15063 (f), this form, along
with the Environmental Information Form completed by the applicant, meets the requirements
for an Initial Study.
This form is comprised of six parts:
Part 1 Background
Part 2 Summary of Environmental Factors Potentially Affected
Part 3 Determination
Part 4 Evaluation of Environmental Impacts
Part 5 Discussion of Environmental Impacts
PART I -BACKGROUND
1 City Project Number: Conditional Use Permit No. 99-3, Development Review No. 99-6
2. Project Address/Location: 1575 South Valley Vista Drive (Lot 13 of Tract 39679),
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
3. Date of Environmental Information Form submittal:
4. Applicant:
Property Owner: Specialty Eguinment Market Association
Address: 1575 Valley Vista Drive, (Lot 13, Tract No. 39679)
City/State/Zip: Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Phone: (909) 396-0289
5. Lead Agency: City of Diamond Bar
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Contact: Sonya Joe, Development Services Assistant
Address: 21660 E. Copley Drive, Suite 190
City/State/Zip: Diamond Bar CA 91765
Phone: (909) 396-5676
Fax: (909) 861-3117
7. General Plan Designation: Professional Office (OP — Max. 1.0 FAR)
Zoning: Commercial -Manufacturing Unilateral/Contract (C -M U/C) Zone
9. Description of Project: (Describe the whole action involved, including but not limited to
later phases of the project, and any secondary, support, or off-site features necessary for
its implementation. Attach additional sheets if necessary).
The application is a request to construct a 13,325 square foot, two story office building
with a research laboratory facility for automobile emissions testing_ The proposed office
building would be located next to an office building occupied b the Specialty Equipment
Market Association (SEMA). The building occupied by SEMA and the newly proposed
development are located on lot number 13 within a corporate center identified as
"Gateway Corporate Center". The proposed uses for this application are general office
and research/testing laboratories.
The project site is approximately 0.80 gross acres.
Development within the Center can generally be characterized as professional office
research and development and commercial. The Center was approved with extensive
attention placed on compatibility with the community and providing off-site
improvements to respond to impacts created by the project. A Master Environmental
Impact Report (MEIR) was prepared and approved by Los Angeles Regional Planning.
The document identified impacts principally related to geo-technical hazards, air quality,
biota, archeological/paleontology, scenic quality and traffic/access.
The mitigation measures developed and approved for Gateway Corporate Center
identified the need for: Conditions Covenants and Restrictions (CC&Rs)• detailed
design guidelines that related torg ading, pad development and Circulation within the
Center; off-site traffic mitigation measures that included expansion of Golden Springs
Drive; and contribution to funds for improvements required for future development
phases. The developer of the Center has met these mitigation measures as prescribed in
the MEIR.
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11.
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Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: Briefly describe the project's surroundings:
The proposed project is located on lot 13 of Tract No. 39679 at 1575 South Valley Vista
within Gateway Corporate Center. Gateway Corporate Center is located south and east
of the SR 57 and SR 60 freeways' junction within the City of Diamond Bar. Generally,
to the north and east are the C-M-BE-U/C Zones, to the west is the SR 57 freeway and to
the south is the R-1-10,000 Zone.
Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g. permits, financing approval, or
participation agreement.):
South Coast Air Ouality Management District, Fire Department, and State of California.
List City of Diamond Bar related applications for this project that must be processed
simultaneously:
Development Review No. 99-6 and Conditional Use Permit No. 99-3
List prior projects for this parcel:
900009, 900041, TPM 22102(1)
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PART 2 SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project,
involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the
checklist on the following pages.
Land Use and Planning
Population and Housing
Geologic Problems
Water
Air Quality
Transportation/Circulation
Biological Resources
Energy & Mineral Resources
Hazards
Noise
Public Services
Utilities & Service Systems
Aesthetics
Cultural Resources
Recreation
Mandatory Findings of Significance
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
DECLARATIONNEGATIVE • •
Initial study
(Environmental Information and
Environmental Checklist)
PART 3 —DETERMINATION
to be completed by Lead Agency
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
Project Number: CUP 99-3, DR 99-6
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and
a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
X
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there
will not be a significant effect in this case because the MITIGATION MEASURES described
on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be
prepared.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but at least
one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal
standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as
described on attached sheets, if the effect is a "potentially significant impact' OR "potentially
significant unless mitigated." An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it
must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there
WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects (a) have
been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been
avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that
are imposed upon the proposed project.
Sign re
Soma Joe
Printed name
) I /g/11
date
PART 4 — EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
1. A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are
adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses
following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced
information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one
involved (e.g. the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should
be explained where it is based on project specific factors. as well as general standards (e.g. the
project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project -specific screening
analysis).
2. All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on-
site, cumulative as well as project -level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as
operational impacts.
3. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is
significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the
determination is made, an EIR is required.
4. "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of
mitigation measures has reduced an affect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less
than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures and briefly
explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from
Section XVII, "Earlier Analyses," may be cross-referenced).
Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA
process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration.
Section 15063(c)(3)(D). Earlier analyses are discussed in Section SVII at the end of the
checklist.
6. Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information
sources for potential impact (e.g. general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a
previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to
the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. A source list should be attached, and
other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless
Significant Mitigation
Impact Incorporated
1.
LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project:
a.
Conflict with General Plan designation or
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zoning? Sources #s: General Plan, p. 1-27;
City of Diamond Bar Development Code,
Title 22, p.H-4, 11-7
b.
Conflict with applicable environmental
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plans or policies adopted by agencies with
jurisdiction over the project? Source #s:
General Plan III -10 et seq.
c.
Be incompatible with existing land uses in
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the vicinity?
Source #s: General Plan, 1-6, 1-27; City of
Diamond Bar Development Code, 11-7, CM
Zoning District.
d.
Affect agricultural resources or operations
(e.g. impacts to soils or farmlands, or
impacts from incompatible land uses)?
Source 4s: Project site plan; Master
Environmental Assessment (MEA) p. H -E-
1 to 16.
e.
Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement
of an established community (including a
low-income or minority community)?
Source #s: Project site plan; City of
Diamond Bar Development code, p. 11-15,
II -18, II -21; General Plan, I-1 et seq., H-1
et seq.; project site plan.
2.
POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the
project:
a.
Displace substantial numbers of people,
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necessitating the construction of
replacement housing elsewhere?
Source #s: 1990 Census of Population and
Housing, MEA, p.II-I-4, 11-1-19
b.
Induce substantial growth in an area either
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directly or indirectly (e.g. through projects
in an undeveloped area or extension of
major infrastructure)?
Source #s: 1990 Census of Population and
Housing; MEA, p. II -I-19
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Less Than
Significant No Impact
Impact
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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact
Impact Incorporated Impact
c.
Displace substantial numbers of existing
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housing, necessitating the construction of
replacement housing elsewhere?
Source #s: 1990 Census of Population and
Housing; MEA, p. H -I- 19; General Plan,
p. I-1 et seq., p. Il -1 et seq.; project site
plan.
3.
GEOLOGICAL PROBLEMS. Would the project
result in or expose people to potential
impacts involving:
a.
Fault rupture?
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Source #s: General Plan, p. IV -2, 3, Fig.
IV -1; MEA, p. II B-8, ; EIR Section HI A. ,
p. 7-10.
b.
Seismic ground shaking?
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Source #s: MEA, p. II -B-14, p. II -b-10,
Fig. II -B-5.
c.
Seiche (water tanks, reservoirs)?
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Source #s: Walnut Valley Water District
Map 1996, Walnut Valley Water District
Emergency Service Division.
d.
Landslides or mudflows?
Source #s: General Plan, p. IV -3, Fig. IV -
1; MEA, p.H-B-3, Fig. 11-13-2; State of
California Seismic Hazard zones Map,
dated April 15, 1998.
e.
Erosion, changes in topography or unstable
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soil conditions from excavation, grading,
or fill?
Source #s: General Plan, p.IV-3, Fig. IV -
1; project's preliminary soils report
prepared by Associated Soils Engineers.,
dated April 23, 1999.
f.
Subsidence of the land?
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Source #s: MEA, p. 11-16; project's
preliminary soils report prepared by
Associated Soils Engineers, dated April 23,
1999.
g.
Expansive soils?
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Source #s: MEA, p.Il-B-16; project's
preliminary soils report prepared by
Associated Soils Engineers, dated April 23,
1999.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
h. Unique geologic or physical features?
Source #s: MEA, Fig. II -A-1; project's
preliminary soils report prepared by
Associated Soils Engineers, dated April 23,
1999.
4. WATER. Would the project result in:
a. Changes in absorption rates, drainage
patterns, or the rate and amount of surface
runoff?
Source #s: City of Diamond Bar Public
Works/Engineering Division; project's
preliminary soils report prepared by
Associated Soils Engineers, April 23,
1999.
b. Exposure of people or property to water
related hazards such as flooding?
Source #s: General Plan, p. IV -4, Fig. IV -
2; Fema Flood Panel No. 0650430980 B,
Zone C, 12/2/80
c. Discharge into surface water or other
alteration of surface water quality (e.g.
temperature, dissolved oxygen or
turbidity)?
Source #s: MEA, p. II -C-3, 4, Fig. II -C-1
d. Changes in the amount of surface water in
any water body?
Source #s: MEA, p. II -C-3, 4, Fig. II -C-1
e. Changes in currents, or the course or
direction of water movements?
Source #s: MEA, p. II -C-3, 4, Fig. II -C-1
f. Changes in the quantity of ground waters
either through direct additions or
withdrawals, or through interception of an
aquifer by cuts or excavations or through
substantial loss of groundwater recharge
capability?
Source #s: MEA, p. II -C-3, 4, Fig. II -C-1;
project's site/grading plans
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Less Than
Significant
Mitigation
Significant No Impact
Impact
Incorporated
Impact
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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact
Impact Incorporated Impact
g.
Altered direction or rate of flow of
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groundwater?
Source #s: City of Diamond Bar Public
works/Engineering Division; project's
preliminary soils report prepared by
Associated Soils Engineers, dated April 23,
1999.
h.
Impacts to groundwater quality?
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Source #s: MEA, p. II -P-3-8.
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Substantial reduction in the amount of
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groundwater otherwise available for public
water supplies?
Source #s: MEA, p. II -P-3-8.
j.
Place housing within a 100 -year flood
❑ ❑ ❑ 0
hazard area as mapped on the Federal
Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance
Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation
map or place with 100 -year flood hazard
area structures, which would impede or
redirect flood flows?
Source #s: General Plan, p. IV -4, Fig. IV -
2; MEA, p. II -C-1 et seq.
5.
AIR QUALITY. Would the project:
a.
Conflict with or obstruct the
❑ ❑ ® ❑
implementation of the applicable air
quality plan?
Source #s: SCAQMD Air Quality
Handbook
b.
Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants?
❑ ❑ ® ❑
Source #s: MEA, p. II -F-8-10, Fig. II -F-3.
c.
Result in cumulatively considerable net
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
increase of any criteria pollutant for which
the project region is non -attainment under
an applicable federal or state ambient air
quality standard (including releasing
emissions, which exceed quantitative
thresholds for ozone precursors)?
Source #s: SCAQMD Air Quality
Handbook
d.
Create objectionable odors?
❑ ❑ ❑
Source #s: Project application, SCAQMD
Quality Handbook
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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact
Impact Incorporated Impact
6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the project result in:
a.
An increase in vehicle trips which is
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substantial in relation to the existing traffic
load and capacity of the street system (i.e.
result in substantial increase in either the
number of vehicle trips, the volume to
capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at
intersections)
Source #s: Traffic Impact Analysis, dated
July 22, 1999 prepared by Linscott, Law,
& Greenspan.
b.
Substantially increase hazards due to
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design feature (e.g. sharp curves or
dangerous intersections) or incompatible
uses (e.g. farm equipment)?
Source #s: City's Public
Works/Engineering Division
c.
Inadequate emergency access?
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Source #s: Multihazard Functional Plan,
City of Diamond Bar, 1998; General Plan,
P. V-1
d.
Inadequate parking capacity on-site?
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Source #s: City of Diamond Bar
Development Code, 111-98, 111-100.
e.
Exceeding, either individually or
❑ ❑
cumulatively, a level of service standard
established by the county congestion
management agency for designated roads
and highways?
Source #s: City's Public
Works/Engineering Division; Ordinance
No. 01 (1993)
f,
Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or
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programs supporting alternative
transportation (e.g. bus turnabouts, bicycle
racks)?
Source #s: General Plan, p. V-22;
Ordinance No. 01 (1993)
Congestion Management Plan
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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact
Impact Incorporated Impact
g. Change in rail, water, or air traffic patterns,
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including either an increase in traffic levels
or a change in location that results in
substantial safety risk?
Source #s: MEA, p. II -T-36; project
application
7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project result in:
a. Substantial adverse effect, either directly or
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through habitat modifications, on any
species identified as a candidate, sensitive,
or special status species in local or.regional
plan, policies, or regulations, or by the
California Department of Fish and Game
or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services?
Source #s: MEA, p. II -D-1-8; General
Plan, p. III -1 l; project site plan.
b. Substantial adverse effect on and riparian
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habitat, federally protected wetlands as
defined by Section 404 Clean Water Act,
or other sensitive natural community
identified in local or regional plans,
policies, regulations or by the California
Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Services?
Source #s: MEA, p. II -D-1-8; General
Plan, p. 111-1 1; City of Diamond Bar
Development Code, p. III -149-150.
c. A conflict with any local policies or
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ordinances protecting biological resources,
such as a tree preservation policy or
ordinance?
Source #s: MEA, p. II -D-1-8; General
Plan, p. III -11, City of Diamond Bar
Development Code, p. III -149-150
d. Conflict with the provisions of an adopted
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Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural
Community Conservation Plan, or other
approved local, regional or state habitat
conservation plan?
Source #s: General Plan, p. I-15-16, p. III -
11; MEA, p. II -D-1-8; City of Diamond
Bar Development Code, p. III -149-150
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of any native resident or migratory fish or
wildlife species or with established native
resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or
impede the use of native wildlife nursery
sites?
Source #s: MEA, p. II -D-1-8 & 18.
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9.
ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a. Conflict with adopted energy conservation
plans?
Source #s: General Plan, p. I1I-14;
Uniform Building Code, 1997
b. Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful
and inefficient manner?
Source #s: MEA, p. II -S-1; Uniform
Building Code, 1997.
c. Result in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that would be the future
value to the region and the residents of the
State?
Source #s: MEA, p.111 -B-17
HAZARDS. Would the project:
a. Create a significant hazard to the public or
the environment through the routine
transport, use, or disposal of hazardous
materials; or create a significant hazard to
the public or the environment through
reasonable foreseeable upset and accident
conditions involving the release of
hazardous materials into the environment?
Source #s: MEA, p.11 -M-1; project
application, General Plan, p. IV -1 et seq.,
Uniform Building Code, Section 307.
b. Impair the implementation of or physically
interfere with an adopted emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation
plan?
Source #s: Multihazard Functional Plan,
City of Diamond Bar, 1992.
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c. Emit hazardous emissions or handle
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hazardous or actively hazardous materials,
substances, or waste within one-quarter
mile of an existing or proposed school?
Source #s: Walnut Valley Unified. School
District; Pomona Unified School District;
City of Diamond Bar House Numbering
Map
d. Be located on a site which is included on a
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list of hazardous materials sites compiled
pursuant to Government Code Section
65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a
significant hazard to the public or the
environment?
Source #s: MEA, p. II -M-1 et seq.
e. Expose people or structures to a significant
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risk of loss, injury or death involving
wildland fires, including where wildlands
are adjacent to urbanized areas or where
residences are intermixed with wildlands?
Source #s: MEA, p. II -K-1
10. NOISE. Would the project result in:
a. Exposure of persons to or generation of
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noise levels in excess of standards
established in the local general plan or
noise ordinance, or applicable standards of
other agencies; or exposure of persons to or
generation of excessive groundborne
vibration or groundborne noise levels?
Source #s: Project application; General
Plan, p. IV -15; MEA, p. II -G-1 et seq.;
City of Diamond Bar Development Code,
P. III -81-90.
b. A substantial permanent increase or
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temporary or periodic in ambient noise
levels in the project vicinity above levels
existing without the project;
Source #s: Project application; General
Plan, p. IV -15; MEA, p. II -G-1 et seq.;
City of Diamond Bar Development Code,
P. III -81-90.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
11.
PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project have'an effect upon, or result in a need for new
or altered government services, in any of the following areas:
a.
Fire Protection?
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Source #s: General Plan, p. VI-3
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Police Protections?
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Schools?
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Source #s: MEA, p.11-0-1
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Source #s: General Plan, p. VI-2
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UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS.
Would the project result in a need for new
systems or supplies, or substantial alterations to the following utilities:
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Source #s: General Plan, p. I-18, VI-2
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Communication systems?
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Source #s: General Plan, p. I-18, VI-2
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Local or regional water treatment or
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Source #s: General Plan, p. I-18, VI-2
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Sewer or septic tanks?
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Source #s: General Plan, p. I-18, VI-2
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Storm water drainage?
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Source #s: General Plan, p. I-18, VI-2
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Solid waste disposal?
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Source #s: General Plan, p. I-18, VI-2
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Local or regional water supplies?
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Source #s: General Plan, p. I-18, VI-2
13.
AESTHETICS. Would the project:
a.
Have a substantial adverse affect on a
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scenic vista or damage scenic resources,
including, but not limited to trees, rock out
croppings, and historic buildings within a
state scenic highway?
Source #s: General Plan, p. III-10
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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
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Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
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Impact
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Substantially degrade the existing visual
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surroundings?
Source #s: General Plan, p. III -10; City of
Diamond Bar's Development Code
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Create a new source of substantial light or
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glare, which would adversely affect day or
nighttime views in the area?
Source #s: City of Diamond Bar's
Development Code, p. IV -11-16
14.
CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a.
Directly or indirectly destroy a unique
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geologic features?
Source #s: MEA, p. II -H-1 et seq.
b.
Cause a substantial adverse change in the
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significance of an archaeological resource
pursuant to § 15064.5
Source #s: MEA, p. II -H-1 et seq.
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Cause a substantial adverse change in the
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significance of historical resources as
defined in § 15064.5?
Source #s: MEA, p. II -H-1 et seq.
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change, which would affect unique ethnic
cultural values?
Source #s: MEA, p. II -H-1 et seq.
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Source #s: MEA, p. II -H-1 et seg.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact
Impact Incorporated Impact
15. RECREATION. Would the project:
a. Increase the demand use of existing
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neighborhood and regional parks or other
recreational facilities such that substantial
deterioration of the facility would occur or
be accelerated?
Source #s: General Plan, p. II-1 et seq.
b. Include recreational facilities or require the
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construction or expansion of recreational
facilities, which might have an adverse
physical effect on the environment?
Source #s: General Plan, p. II-1 et seq.
16. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
a. Does the project have the potential to
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degrade the quality of the environment,
substantially reduce the habitat of fish or
wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self sustaining
levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or
animal community, reduce the number or
restrict the range of a rare or endangered
plant or animal or eliminate important
examples of the major periods of
California history or pre-history?
b. Does the project have the potential to
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achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of
long-term, environmental goals?
c. Does the project have impacts that are
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individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively
considerable" means that the incremental
effects of a project are considerable when
viewed in connection with the effects of
past projects, the effects of other current
projects, and the affects of probable future
rojects
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'ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Potentially
Significant
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Potentially
Unless
Less Than
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Mitigation
Significant No Impact
Impact
Incorporated
Impact
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effects, which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings, either
directly or indirectly?
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
I DECLARATION 99-1
Environmental Finding
PART -5 — DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Discussions within each section may be grouped.
1. LAND USE AND PLANNING
a. The project site is located within the General Plan land use designation of
Professional Office (OP). This land use designation provides opportunity for the
establishment of office based working environments for general, professional, and
administrative offices, as well as support uses. The proposed project is for an
office use and research laboratory facility. It has been determined the proposed
project is consistent with the General Plan land use designation for the project
site. The project site is located within the Commercial Manufacturing Billboard
Exclusion Unilateral/Contract (C-M-BE-U/C) Zone. . This zone allows for a
variety of land uses by right. The land use contemplated within this classification
includes professional office. The Unilateral Contract also permits laboratories for
research/testing by right. Moreover, the research laboratory facility will be used
for testing automobile emissions. Pursuant to section 22.04 (h) of the
Development Code, the Director may determine that a proposed use not listed in
Article H may be allowed as permitted or conditional use, or is not allowed. Due
to the uniqueness of the project, the City's Director has determined the proposed
project requires a discretionary review through a Conditional Use Permit to
ensure good development and compatibility with the surrounding area.
b. The proposed project does not conflict with applicable environmental plans or
policies adopted by the City of Diamond Bar or other agencies with jurisdiction
over this project. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan's land
use designation for the project site. The proposed project has been reviewed
pursuant to CEQA requirements and found to have no significant effect on the
environment. Also, the City of Diamond Bar does not have a habitat conservation
plan or natural community plan for the project site. Moreover, Gateway
Corporate Center is approximately 233 acres of which approximately 143 acres
are subdivided into lots to accommodate a mix development of office -
professional, light manufacturing, restaurant, and retail. The center was processed
by Los Angeles County and approved in the late 1980s. This approval was
incorporated into a Unilateral Contract imposing land restrictions and
development standards, which the City adopted on October 17, 1989. The
Gateway Corporate Center Design Guidelines provide development criteria
applicable to all lots and addresses building envelope, lot coverage, parcel access,
and design elements that restrict building height, exterior material and landscape
pallet. Furthermore, the Gateway Corporate Center architectural committee
conducts review of all such projects and approved this project.
c. The proposed project is an office land use and research laboratory facility, which
is consistent with the General Plan and the Gateway Corporate Design guidelines
and the existing uses within the Center. Therefore, the proposed project is
compatible with existing land uses in the vicinity.
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d. There are no agricultural resources or operations in the vicinity of the project area.
e. Gateway Corporate Center is a professional/retail center that provides no existing
residential development or opportunities for residential development. The
proposed project is consistent with the character of the surrounding development
and therefore will not disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established
community including a low income or minority community.
2. POPULATION AND HOUSING
a. The proposed project is located within an established corporate center that does
not provide for housing. Therefore, the proposed project will not displace
numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing
elsewhere.
b. The nature of Gateway Corporate Center lends itself to attracting businesses in
need of regionally accessible transportation opportunities, affordable lease rates,
and an educated employee base. The proposed tenants may possess employees
who reside outside of the area. Existing employees will take one of the following
actions: commute from outside the area; relocate to this area; or find different
employment. It is assumed that some of the replacement personnel will be from
this area. If not from this area, these employees will exercise one of the
aforementioned actions. In this case, the proposed new development anticipates
having a total of nine employees. These factors were contemplated when the
application to develop Gateway Corporate Center was approved by Los Angeles
County and were found not to be in conflict with the regional housing projects for
this area. The Center was found to provide consumers for the expanding housing
opportunities present in the central San Gabriel Valley at the time of review.
Presently, these conditions persist and the proposed project is consistent with
regional and local housing projections. Additionally, the Gateway Corporate
Center does not provide existing residential development or opportunities for
residential development. Therefore, the proposed project will not displace
substantial numbers of people, thereby necessitating the construction of
replacement housing elsewhere.
The proposed project is located in an area with existing commercial development
and existing infrastructure that can accommodate the proposed project and
contemplated development as reviewed within Gateway Corporate Center's
approved Environmental Impact Report. Therefore, it is not anticipated that this
project will induce substantial growth either directly or indirectly.
c. The proposed project site contains a vacant lot, adjacent to an existing
professional office building, which is zoned for commercial manufacturing
development and is consistent with the policies presented in the General Plan.
The Gateway Corporate Center does not provide existing residential development
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or opportunities for residential development. Additionally, housing was not
contemplated in Gateway Corporate Center's original approval. Therefore, the
proposed project does not displace substantial numbers of existing housing,
necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere.
3. GEOLOGICAL PROBLEMS
a. No portion of the City has been identified as in an Alquist-Priolo Special Studies
Zone. The closest fault is the Diamond Bar fault, which is described as a "small
inactive local fault". Historically, there is no record of any earthquake with an
epicenter in Diamond Bar or its Sphere of Influence, and no significant movement
has ever been recorded for the Diamond Bar fault. The Whittier -Elsinore fault
lies approximately four miles from the project site and has been active in historic
times. Three faults with the greatest potential for activity are located in excess of
20 miles from the proposed project. Therefore, likelihood of fault rupture is
limited.
b. The proposed project lies within Zone 1, or Relative Ground Response Low
(RGRl). Under current building and engineering codes which consider ground
shaking, any impacts from seismic ground shaking may be considered less than
significant.
c. The closest reservoir is the Eldertree Reservoir, approximately one quarter of a
mile from the project site. There are two circular, steel water tanks at the
Eldertree site. One tank is 90' 6" in diameter, 32' high, and holds 1.5 million
gallons. The second tank is 155' in diameter, 32' high, and holds 4.4 million
gallons of water. Both tanks are considered relatively small tanks. If seiche
occurs, the water will likely stay contained within the tank because of its steel
construction. The said water tanks were also retrofitted within the last two years
to ensure the safe storage of water. The Walnut Valley Water District has a
computer monitoring system called Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
system, which checks the level of water and triggers an alarm if the water level is
unsafe. Moreover, the Walnut Valley Water District has a Disaster Response Plan
in which each of the reservoir sites are checked for damage after an earthquake.
Therefore, should seiche occur, it will not likely affect the project site.
Additionally, the project is not located near any volcanic mountain regions. There
are no large bodies of water in close proximity to the project site.
d. The proposed project site does not lie within a potential liquifaction zone.
Additionally, the nature of the underlying material on the project site, the lack of
ground water and the existing and proposed drainage conveyance devices within
Gateway Corporate Center further diminish occurrences of liquefaction.
e. Pursuant to the project's soils report dated April 23, 1999, the applicant's soils
engineer included recommendations for remedial grading. This consists of
overexcavation and backfilling with approved compacted fill in order to provide
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tiniform and firm support for structure slabs and foundations. More specifically, a
minimum depth of overexcavation of 3 feet is recommended for building footings
and building floor slab. Also, a minimum of 2 feet of overexcavation is
recommended for exterior concrete flatwork and asphalt pavement. The
applicant's soils report with said recommendations was approved by the City of
Diamond Bar on August 3, 1999. Therefore, it is not anticipated the project will
result in erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil conditions from
excavation, grading, or fill.
f. Pursuant to the project's soils report dated April 23, 1999, recommended
geotechnical criteria for the design of footings to support the proposed building
was provided. Total settlements for footings designed and constructed in
accordance with the report's criteria, and supporting maximum column and wall
loads of 100 kips and 4.0 kips per linear foot, respectively, are not anticipated to
exceed one inch. It is also anticipated further evaluation and recommendations be
made if the final design structural loads exceed the maximum loads used in the
said soils report analysis by more than 10 percent.
g. Pursuant to the project's soils report dated April 23, 1999, laboratory testing on a
sample of near surface soils indicates a medium soil expansion potential as
defined on Table No. 18-1-B "Classification of Expansive Soil" in the Uniform
Building Code, 1997 Edition. However, the proposed project will be safe from
excessive settlements by implementing design provisions such as the use of non -
expansive fill beneath slab, reinforcements and compaction of site soils at
moisture contents wet of optimum moisture conditions, which may help reduce
the effects of soil expansion. Also, it is expected that the degree of soil expansion
will be confirmed by additional tests during or after rough grading operations.
h. Pursuant to the project's soils report dated April 23, 1999, there are not significant
or unique geologic or physical characteristics found on the project site.
4. WATER
a. Development of the project site will reduce pervious surfaces thereby increasing
surface runoff. Runoff will be directed from on-site drainage devices designed to
accommodate runoff from the project site. The impacts associated from the
increased runoff are expected to be insignificant.
b. The project site is not located within a flood hazard area and adequate drainage
devices have been incorporated into the drainage plan for Gateway Corporate
Center, as well as the proposed project. Additionally, levees or dams do not exist
in Diamond Bar or within the project vicinity. Therefore, the proposed project is
not expected to expose people or structures to a significant risk or loss, injury or
death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the a levee or dam
failure.
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c., d., e. There is no body of surface water on the project site or the vicinity of the project.
Therefore, no impacts related to surface water features, quality, or flow will affect
the project site. Wells do not exist within the vicinity of the project site or the
corporate center. Therefore, it is not expected that the project will substantially
deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with ground water
recharge such that there would be a net deficit
f. The proposed project will not impact the quantity of groundwater but will have an
insignificant impact on the recharge of groundwater because of the reduction in
pervious surfaces. Moreover, there are no streams or rivers located within the
vicinity of the project site. Therefore, it is not anticipated that the proposed
project will substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area,
including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner
which would result in substantial erosion or siltation, alteration of the existing
drainage pattern of the site or area, or increase the rate or amount of surface
runoff in a manner which- would result in flooding on- or off-site. Furthermore,
this project's construction requires the review and approval of erosion control
plans conforming to the Federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) standards and incorporating the appropriate Best Management Practices
(BMP's).
g., h. The proposed project will not effect the direction or rate of flow of groundwater or
groundwater quality due to conditions described above (a through f).
i. The proposed project will no cause a significant reduction in groundwater
supplies or the availability of groundwater for public water supplies.
j. The proposed project is not a housing project. Nor is it within the 100 year flood
hazard area as mapped on the Federal flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance
Rate Map. As a result, structures will not impede or redirect flood flows.
5. AIR QUALITY
a. Air quality will be affected during grading operation, however, it is not expected
to be significant with procedures that will be implemented to reduce air
emissions. Additionally, such emissions are not expected to exceed those listed
within the SCAQMD Air Quality Handbook. Tables 9-1 and 9-7 are screening
tables for operations and construction of specified primary land uses. Pursuant to
the tables and significant thresholds listed on page 6-2, an office building under
96,220 square feet will not have a significant impact on air quality in relationship
to operations; and an office building under 559,000 square feet will not have a
significant impact on air quality in relationship to construction. The proposed
project is requesting approval for an office development of approximately 11,789
net square feet.
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Furthermore, the emissions generated as a result of research laboratory testing
will be released through a filtration device that removes heavy particulates and
moisture. Air is also mixed in to dilute the exhausted emissions. As a result, the
emissions will be visibly clear of heavy pollutants and the concentration of
emissions is significantly reduced where the concentration level of emissions is
expected to be less than automobiles, which drive on the road. Pursuant to state
requirements in the Federal Register, the research laboratory facility operations
must follow state regulated procedures on how to conduct emissions testing.
Therefore, it is not anticipated the proposed development will conflict with or
obstruct the implementation of the applicable air quality plan.
b. There are no known receptors within one-half mile of the project site. Therefore,
any impacts to sensitive receptors will be insignificant.
c. The research laboratory facility will be used to conduct three types of automobile
emissions tests; smog checks, electronic diagnosis/inspection, and automobile
research. All three test services will be limited to primarily Southern California
Automobile Club (AAA) members. The proposed research laboratory facility is a
certified official State test in which automobile repair services are prohibited.
The research laboratory facility estimates a maximum of ten cars per day for
smog check testing, four cars per day for electronic diagnosis/inspection, and four
cars per day for automobile research. The research laboratory facility will operate
Monday through Friday only. Said estimates reflect the optimal maximum
capacity of automobiles tested and, therefore are much higher than the actual
number of cars being tested. As noted in 5(a) above, it is anticipated the proposed
project will not result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria
pollutant for which the project region is non -attainment under an applicable
federal or state ambient air quality standard.
d. During the grading phase of the proposed project, diesel fuel odor may be
emitted, however, based on the scope of the proposed grading operation the
impact is not expected to be significant. t is also not anticipated the emissions
will have a detectable odor. As referenced in 5(a), the exhausted emissions will
be diluted with air, thereby reducing the concentration and level of emissions.
Therefore, the research laboratory facility will not be creating any objectionable
odors.
a. Pursuant to the project's traffic impact analysis dated July 22, 1999, the addition
of project traffic totals six trips during the AM peak hours and six trips during the
PM peak hour for one day. The traffic analysis evaluates the relative traffic
impacts of the proposed development at six study intersections for a near-term
horizon year 2001. Therefore, there is only a minor increase of vehicle trips.
Moreover, the office and research laboratory facility will have only nine
employees. To ensure good transportation/circulation, the proposed project
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includes parking lot layout with a total of 48 parking spaces. There is only a
minor increase of vehicle trips due to the increased number of employees.
Therefore, it is anticipated the proposed project will not significantly impact
transportation/circulation.
b. The proposed project is compatible with the established land uses within Gateway
Corporate Center and land uses identified within the General Plan and
Development Code. No hazards were identified within the traffic impact analysis.
Furthermore, the Public Works Division has reviewed the proposed project's site
plan to ensure there are no substantial increase in hazards due to design features.
c. Site access and internal circulation were evaluated by the City's Public Works
Division. Access was deemed adequate. Additionally, based on the anticipated
project traffic volume, the driveway will be able to accommodate ingress and
egress traffic without undue congestion.
d. The proposed office building and research laboratory facility has a net floor area
of approximately 11,789 square feet. Pursuant the to the City's Development
Code and Gateway Corporate Center's development standards, one parking space
is required for each 250 square feet of gross floor area of industrial and general
office use. Therefore, 48 parking spaces are required. A total of 48 parking
spaces are being provided, thereby providing adequate parking on-site.
e. The proposed project has included measures to accommodate and facilitate
pedestrian access and circulation. There are no identifiable barriers to bicyclists'
circulation or access.
f. The proposed project's design is consistent with the General Plan's goals,
objectives, and strategies supporting circulation and transportation.
g. No rail, waterborne, or air traffic facilities or operations are in the vicinity of the
proposed project. Therefore, the project will no impact these facilities or
operations.
7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
a -e. The project site is located witihin an existing corporate center approved by Los
Angeles County and completed by 1986. The project site was mass graded as part
of the overall grading for the corporate center. The mass grading also
incorporated the buildable pad for the project site. Currently, the pad area is free
of vegetation with the exception of moderated weed growth. The project site's
descending slopes are heavily vegetated with ornamental trees and bushses
planted by the corporate center as part of its landscape plan. As a result, it is
anticipated that the project site does not contain species identified as a candidate,
sensitive or special status species in local or region plan, policies, or regulation, or
by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife
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Services or riparian habitat and federally protected wetlands as defined by Section
404 Clean Water Act, or other sensitive natural communities. The project site
does not contain trees that require protection and/or preservation as described in
the City's Development Code.
8. ENERGY
a.,b. The proposed project will be required to comply with the latest edition (1997)
Uniform Building Code design and construction standards, thereby conforming to
the City's energy conservation standards. The proposed project site will not result
in the loss of availability of locally important mineral resources recovery site
delineation within the General Plan, specific plan, or other land use plan because
there are no significant, concentration mineral resources in Diamond Bar at this
time.
c. The proposed project site is not within an area identified as possessing mineral
resources of regional value. Therefore, it is not anticipated that the proposed
project will result in the loss of availability of mineral resources that would be of
future value to the region and residents of the State.
9. HAZARDS
a. The proposed project will likely utilize hazardous materials, such as oil, diesel
fuel, etc. during the construction phase. It is anticipated that these materials
utilized during the construction phase will generate less than significant impacts.
Moreover, the proposed research laboratory facility will be used to store state
certified gasoline (no more than 55 gallons), propane, and natural gas. As part of
this project's conditions of approval, the storage of said materials requires the Fire
Department's review and approval. The storage of said materials must also
follow the Uniform Building Code Section 307 for Group H Occupancy, which
lists regulations for hazardous materials. Group H Occupancies shall include
buildings or structures, or portions thereof, that involve the manufacturing,
processing, generation, or storage of materials that constitute a high fire,
explosion, or health hazard. Therefore, the risk of accidental explosion or release
of hazardous substances is significantly reduced. In addition, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration sets regulations to ensure the tanks with stored
materials are securely attached within the facility in the event of an earthquake.
b. The proposed project will not interfere with the City's emergency response plan
or evacuation plan.
c. The project site is located one half mile plus from an existing school. There are
no schools proposed closer than onehalf mile from the project site. Therefore,
the proposed project or its development will not emit hazardous emissions or
handle hazardous or actively hazardous materials, substances, waste within one
quarter mile of an existing or proposed school.
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d. The project site is not located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous
materials site complied pursuant to Government Code §65962.5, and as a result
will not create a significant hazard to the public or the environment.
e. The proposed project is in an urbanized area and not adjacent to areas where the
possibility for wildland fires exist. Therefore, the proposed project will not
expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving
wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where
residents are intermixed with wildlands.
10. NOISE
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a., b. The project site is located within an area impacted by noise generated by the SR
57 and SR 60 freeways and Golden Springs Drive. The proposed project's
development will generate noise impacts but not to a level that surpasses existing
sound levels. With the completion of development, noise levels related to
construction will cease. Typically, an office use does not generate excessive
groundborne vibration or goundborne noise levels. Therefore, the proposed
project is not expected to expose persons or generate significant noise levels in
excess of standards established in the City's General Plan, noise standards, or
applicable standards of other agencies; or expose persons to or generate excessive
groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels.
11. PUBLIC SERVICES
a, b. The proposed project will receive fire protection and police protection services
from the Los Angeles County Fire and Sheriff Departments. Currently, these
agencies provide services to the Gateway Corporate Center. It is anticipated
that the proposed project will not require the development of new or expanded
facilities or services.
c. The proposed project is located within the Walnut Valley School District. The
District is in need of permanent facilities. 'It is not anticipated that the proposed
office project will create a significant demand to the District. However, the
project is required to pay school fees as part of the development fees paid to the
City.
d. The project will create impacts to the City's streets and sewage systems.
However, these impacts were identified and mitigated as part of Gateway
Corporate Center's development.
e. No other specific governmental services have been identified that may be
impacted by the proposed project.
12. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
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a. -g. The development of the proposed office project will not result in the need for new
systems or supplies or substantial alterations to the following: power or natural
gas; communication systems; local or regional water treatment or, distribution
facilities; sewer systems; storm drainage systems, solid waste disposal systems.
13. AESTHETICS
a. — c. The proposed project will be developed in compliance with the Design Guidelines
of the Gateway Corporate Center and the City's Development Review
requirements and Design Guideline standards. As a result, the proposed project
will be consistent with the existing development within the Gateway Corporate
Center and surrounding area by utilizing good architectural design and features,
as well as compatible and pleasing colors and materials. The only source of light
and glare may emanate from the sunlight reflected on windows and the on-site
lighting. However, on-site lighting will be shielded and installed in a manner that
will not reflect light or glare on to neighboring properties. Furthermore, the
project site is not located adjacent to a scenic vista, historic buildings and/or state
scenic highway. The project site is previously graded with a buildable pad; next
to an existing office building. It does not contain natural resources such as a tree,
native vegetation, or rock outcroppings.
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a. There are no paleontological sites identified within the City and the site has
sustained extensive grading as part of the Center's development. Therefore, it is
not anticipated the site's development will disturb paleontological resources.
b. There are no archaeological sites identified within the City and the site has
sustained extensive grading as part of the Center's development. Therefore, it is
not anticipated that the site's development will disturb archaeological resources.
c. No historical sites have been identified within the vicinity of the project site and
none are expected. Therefore, development of the proposed project will not affect
historical resources.
d., e. No unique ethnic cultural values, religious, sacred uses are located within a
quarter mile of the project site. Therefore, the proposed project will not have the
potential to create adverse impacts on said resources.
15. RECREATION
a., b. Office projects of this type are not generally associated with creating adverse
impacts on parks or other recreation opportunities. Employees will generally be
from outside the City and will primarily use those facilities where they live. The
proposed development will have a total of nine employees. As such, it is not
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-anticipated that the proposed project will increase the demand for neighborhood
or regional parks or other recreational facilities or affect existing recreational
opportunities to the extent that deterioration of such facilities would occur;
nor that the expansion of such facilities would occur, thereby causing an adverse
physical effect on the environment.
16. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
a. -c. The proposed project is within an existing business center that was completed in
1986. As a result, farm lands and agricultural uses do not exist at the project site
or in the vicinity of the project site.
17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
a. -c. As referenced in the above findings, the proposed project is within an existing
corporate center that was completed in 1986. As such, the project does not have
the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the
habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a population drop below self sustaining
levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or
restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important
examples of the major period of California history or pre -history. As referenced
in the above findings, the proposed project does not have environmental effects,
which will cause substantial adverse effect on human beings, either directly or
indirectly. As a result of the reference finding, the proposed project will not have
impacts that are individually limited but cumulatively considerable.
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
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STATE OF CALIFQRN'IA"
COLJNTKOF LOS ANGELEr;
CITY OF:DL�k—MOND°BAR
The Diamond Bar Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting at the South Coast
Quality Management District Hearing Board Room, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, at
7:00 P.M. on November 23, 1999.
Items for consideration are listed on the attached agenda.
I, John Basin, declare as follows:
I am employed by the City of Diamond Bar, Community and Development Services
Department. On November 19, 1999, I posted copies of the Notice for the Regular Meeting of the
Diamond Bar Planning Commission, to be held on November 23, 1999, at the following locations:
City Hall South Coast Quality Management District Auditorium
21660 E. Copley Drive 21865 East Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Diamond Bar, CA 91765
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on November 19, 1999, at Diamond Bar, California.
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