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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/14/1999FILE COPY PLANNIN4. COMMISSIUIV AGENDA Ft,tcember 14, 1999 7® P.Me 'South Coast Air Quality Management District Auditorium 21865 East Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA Chairman Vice Chairman Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Steve Tye Steve Nelson George Kuo Joe McManus Joe Ruzicka Copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to agenda items are on file in the Planning Division of the Dept of Community & Development Services, located at 21660 E Copley Drive, Suite 190, and are available for public inspection. If you have questions regarding an agenda item, please call (909) 396-5676 during regular business hours. 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ADA REQUIREMENTS A cordless microphone is available for those persons ,with mobility impairments who cannot access the public speaking area. The service of the cordless microphone and sign language interpreter services are available by giving notice at least three business days in advance of the meeting. Please telephone (909) 396-5676 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS Copies of Agenda, Rules of the Planning Commission, Cassette Tapes of Meetings - (909) 396-5676 Computer Access to Agendas - (909) 860 -LINE General Agendas - (909) 396-5676 email: infoOci.diamond-bar.ca.us PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF DIAMOND BAR Tuesday, December 14,1999 CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Next Resolution No. 99-29 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 Secretga (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 23 1999 5. OLD BUSINESS: 5.1. Exterior Lighting Fundamentals. Presentation by Joe Nolan of Dream Engineering, Inc. 6. NEW BUSINESS: 7. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: None December 14, 1999 Page 2 8. PUBLIC HEARING: None 8.1 Development Code Amendment No. 99-1 and Subdivision Ordinance Amendment No. 99-1 Development Code Amendment No. 99-1 (pursuant to Code Section 22.44) is a request to amend the following Articles of the Development Code: Article II • Zoning Consistency Matrix, Section 22.06.040, Table 2-2, amend to read as follows: RPD -20,000, R-1-20,000 and R-1-15,000 — Low Density Residential RL); and PA-2/SP — RL. • Residential Zoning District General Development Standards, Section 22.08.240, Table 2-4, modify the rear yard setback from 20 to 25 feet in the RR Zone; modify the rear yard setback from 15 to 20 feet in the RL and RLM Zones; and add Lot Coverage, maximum 30 percent within the RR, RL and RLM Zones. • Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Office Zoning Districts, Section 22.10.030, Table 2-5, amend to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages (off site consumption) in conjunction with the sale of motor fuel with a Conditional Use Permit in the OP and CO Zones. • Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial/Industrial Zoning Districts, Section 22.10.030, Table 2-6, amend to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages (off site consumption) in conjunction with the sale of motor fuel with a Conditional Use Permit in the C-1, C-2 and C-3 Zones. Article III Required Setbacks -Accessory Uses and Structures, Section 22.42.110, Table 3-15, amend the three-foot rear and side yard setback to five feet for swimming pools and similar accessory structures. Guest Houses, Section 22.42.060, amend to allow guest houses up to 25 percent of the main residence, not to exceed 1,200 square feet with a Minor Conditional Use Permit; and to amend overall parcel coverage to 30 percent. Significant Ecological Area, add Section 22.22.160, to discuss development within a Significant Ecological Area. Article IV Review Authority, Section 22.44.020, Table 4-1, amend Planned Sign Program to Comprehensive Sign Program. Article V • Restrictions on Nonconforming Structures, Section 22.68.030, amend to allow additions not exceeding 500 square feet if the exterior limits of the new construction do not exceed the applicable height or encroach further into the setbacks than the comparable portions of the existing structure. • Administrative Responsibility, add Section 22.64.070, to discuss administrative responsibilities of the Significant Ecological Area Technical Advisory Committee. Article VI • Definitions, Section 22.80.020, add Significant Ecological Area Technical Advisory Committee. g:\\agenda\planning\decl4 1999 December 14, 1999, PC Agenda December 14, 1999 Page 3 Subdivision Ordinance Amendment No. 99-1 (pursuant to Code Sections 21.02) is a request to amend the following Articles of the Subdivision Ordinance: Article I Applicability, Section 21.01.040, amend to add that all subdivisions within the City shall follow the same process as a Development Code Amendment. Article II ® Changes to Approved Tentative Map or Conditions, Section 21.20.110, amend the process to allow proposed changes to a Tentative Map or conditions of approval to be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer, except as otherwise provided by this Section. PROPERTY ADDRESS: Citywide APPLICANT: City of Diamond Bar 21660 E. Copley Drive, Suite 190 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: 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. 99-9 has been prepared. The Negative Declaration's review period begins November 23, 1999, and ends December 12, 1999. 9. PLANNING COMIVIISSION COMMENTS: 10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 10.1 Public Hearing Dates For Future Projects. 11. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: HOLIDAY RIDE: Friday, November 26, 1999, through and including Sunday, January 2, 2000 -Taxi Cab service for Diamond Bar Residents to travel to and from commercial/retail centers in Diamond Bar Fare $ .50 one-way. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE: Thursday, December 16, 1999 — 7:00 P.M. AQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Drive g:\\agenda\planning\dec14 1999 December 14,1999, PC Agenda December 14, 1999 Page 4 ' CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, December 21, 1999 - 6:30 P.M. AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY: Friday, December 24 through and including Monday, December 27, 1999 — City offices will be closed in observance of the Christmas Holiday. City Offices will re -open Tuesday, December 28, 1999 HOLIDAY TREE RECYCLING: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW MEETING: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: December 27, 1999, through and including January 15, 2000 — Recycling of Holiday trees through your disposal company Tuesday, January 11, 2000 — 6:00 P.M. AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive Tuesday, December 28, 1999 Dark Due To Anticipated Lack Of Quorum Next Regular Scheduled Meeting Tuesday, January 11, 2000 — 7:00 P.M. AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAY: Friday, December 31, 1999 — City Offices will be closed in observance of New Years. City Offices will re -open on Monday, January 3, 2000 MILLENNIUM CELEBRATION "NEW YEAR'S BLAST 2000": TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION: I�IL§�-V -M!eur Friday, December 31, 1999 — 7:00 P.M. to 12:30 A.M. Country Hills Towne Center, Diamond Bar Blvd. between Fountain Springs Rd. and Cold Springs Rd. Thursday, January 13, 2000 — 7:00 P.M. AQMD Room CC2, 21865 E. Copley Drive g:\\agenda\planning\decl4 1999 December 14, 1999, PC Agenda MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 23,1999 Chairman Tye called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. in the Hearing Board Room of the South Coast Air Quality Management Headquarters Building, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. 'PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner McManus. 1. 3. 4. 5. 6. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Steve Tye, Vice Chairman Steve Nelson, and Commissioners George Kuo, Joe McManus, and Joe Ruzicka. Also Present: Ann Lungu, Associate Planner, Sonya Joe, Development Services Assistant, and Stella Marquez, Administrative Secretary. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None offered. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented. CONSENT CALENDAR: 4.1 Minutes of the November 9, 1999, meeting. C/Ruzicka moved, C/Kuo seconded, to approve the minutes of the meeting of November 9, 1999, as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: None 7. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: None Kuo, Ruzicka, VC/Nelson, Chair/Tye None McManus None NOVEMBER 23,1999 PAGE 2 PLANNING COMMISSION 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 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 1906' Street, Suite 200 Torrance, CA 90504 DSA/Joe presented staff's report. 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. C/Ruzicka asked for assurance that the proposed type of operations is compatible with the area. Dale Malcolm, project architect and agent, stated that SEMA owns the building. They have completed negotiations for a long-term (10 year) lease to the Automobile Club of Southern California. He indicated that the flagpole is a design element and he will lower the height of the pole in accordance with staff's request. He explained the clean testing facility operation. The gases that are vented will be as clean or cleaner than the air that surrounds the building. He further stated that in his opinion, this is an appropriate location for this type of operation in that it is a research and development operation. There are ancillary functions the Automobile Club offers to people who have special problems with their cars. Individuals must have a pre - scheduled appointment to enlist the services of the facility. No repairs are allowed on-site. VC/Nelson said he is concerned about specialized facilities that sit empty and what the market statistics reveal about the demand for this type of facility. Dale Malcolm responded that SEMA has been planning this facility for about a year. One of SEMA's concerns was that if economic conditions did not sustain this type of operation, could the building be converted to an office building. SEMA's plan is that if anything happens in the future to render the facility useless, they will convert the bottom floor to offices. The ceiling is NOVEMBER 23,1999 PAGE 3 PLANNING COMMISSION taller than it needs to be for an office facility, but the columns are in the right place to accommodate the conversion. Steve Mazer, Operations Manager for AAA, clarified that the proposed operation is not a government facility, but a State of California and Federal Environmental Protection Agency approved facility. There are 22 test labs recognized by the State to perform the Federal Test Procedure which is a far more sophisticated emissions test than what is offered at local gas stations. This is a white lab coat and white glove type of testing environment. The tests take a minimum of 24 hours to perform that requires careful preparation. Some clients are charged as much as $1,000 for a single test. The reason for the relationship with SEMA is that a number of their members need to perform this kind of testing in order to legally sell their after -market products in the United States and in California. He explained the testing process. He stated that they also hope to do contract testing for SCAQMD. Linda Czarkowski, Vice President of SEMA, responded to VC/Nelson that SEMA has not conducted a market study. Steve Mazer responded to Chair/Tye that of the remaining 21 test labs in California, one facility is operated by AAA. Chair/Tye opened the public hearing. There being no one who wished to speak on this matter, Chair/Tye closed the public hearing. AssocP/Lungu stated that staff reviewed this project, considered the operation through the Negative Declaration process, through the filtration systems that have been developed for the emissions, and considered the use in relationship to Gateway Corporate Center. With its recommendation for approval, staff believes that this is an appropriate use for the location. This is a Conditional Use Permit. However, if the use was to stop for a particular period of time, SEMA may petition to turn the building into office space that is allowed in that zone. Following discussion, C/McManus moved, C/Ruzicka seconded, to 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. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, McManus, Ruzicka, VC/Nelson, Chair/Tye NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None NOVEMBER 23,1999 PAGE 4 PLANNING COMMISSION 9. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: VC/Nelson complimented the City on the median tree plantings. 10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 10.1 Public Hearing Dates for Future Projects - as listed within the packet. 11. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: As listed in the agenda. 12. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chair/Tye adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, James DeStefano Deputy City Manager Attest Steve Tye Chairman :.LIGH.TINQi 'FUNDAMENTALS Thursday,December 49, 19.9 . Q : DredM:-Engirteering Inct 1999 Sent by:DR,EAM ENGINEERING Dec -09-99 16:27 from 76023210924 Fa9e 2 LIGHTING INN FUNDA IAL U GHT POLLUTION There are three major causes of ambient fight pollution that could be generated by exterior lighting fixtures. These ares spill lig ht,IA are and sky glow. SPILL LIGHT Spill Light is caused by misdirected light. The classic example is the bright light shirting on the shade in our bedroom while trying to go to sleep. We can tell by looking at the light on our shade if the lights are on or off. GLARE Glare is the uncomfortable brightness of a light source when viewed against a dark background, Our eyes seeing a bright object against a dark background causes glare, or more properly in this case, discomfort glare. We all have had the experience of squinting at oncoming headlights while driving. The bright light from the oncoming headlights causes us to squint and results in discomfort we call glare. As we age discomfort will be more pronounced. Sky Glow Sky Glow is another form of light pollution. Sky glow is the glow that appears above a lit area when luminaires are emitting, light up into to the sky. The Sky Glow can be seen for many miles and tends to dominate a dark sky. Foot -candies are the unit of illuminance. if we were to go out to a lit sports field with a light meter we would be measuring foot-candles. ' 1. -71-1 =A Lumens are the quantity of light that a particular watt lamp can put out. Without getting too technical, the relationship between foot -candies and lumens, is that lumens per square foot are proportional to foot -candies. For a fixed area, the more lumens the more foot-candles. Contd.. Liahtina Fundamental% Paan 2 Sent by:DRERM ENGINEERING Dec -09-99 16:28 from 7602421092» Page 3.' 4 Dark Sky Ordinances "Dark Sky Ordinance" is a term used to describe local ordinances whose purpose is to limit the amount of man made light in the night skies. Observatories initiated the original dark sky ordinances. The glow from city lights were emitting light up thousands of feet in the air and interfering with the observatories viewing the heavens. Since that time some local lighting ordinances are referred to as dark sky ordinances. This is somewhat of a misnomer as lighting that might disturb local residences might not even be seen by an observatory which is usually at an elevation of several thousand feet additional Topics. Additional lighting fundamentals include efficiency of different lighting sources such as incandescent, quartz, fluorescent, high pressure sodium, metal halide and low pressure sodium. Some exterior lighting fixtures are also specified as cut off and full cut off Joseph M. Riolan, Electrical Engineer, E9333. Lichfinn FundamantalR Paw 3 Sent by:DREAH ENGINEERING Dec -09-99 16:28 From 76023210924 Page 4.' 4 PROFESSIONAL RESUME JOSEPH M. NOLAN EDUCATION: BS, ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, West Cost School of Engineering, Los Angeles, Calif. REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER: State of California E-9333 SUMMARY: Mr. Nolan has over 20 years of experience in the field of Eleetricai Engineering. Experience includes transformer design, eiectrical power systems, energy conservation - residential & commercial/industrial, sports area lighting, standby generator systems, teacher of the National Electrical Code at the Junior College level. EXPERIENCE: DREAM ENGINEERING, INC., CONSULTING ELECTRICAL EN- GINEERS, Principal Engineer. Mr. NOLAN has extensive experience in all types of sports area lighting, including the Engineering of lighting for driving ranges, tennis courts, baseball fields, soccer Melds and football fields. MR. NOLAN has Engineered the lighting of over 1000 sports area fields. This includes over 75 projects, which have required approval from the Department of the State Architect. MR. NOLAN recently Engineered the lighting for the U.S. National Soccer Facility at Mission Viejo. Mr. NOLAN has-been involved in light studies for a number of California Cities, and Schools. A recent, successful light study was for the installation of baseball and soccer fields at Civic Center Park in the City of Palm Desert. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: California Society of Professional Engineers Illuminating Engineering Society of North America International Association of Electrical Inspectors PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: Advisory Member: Illumination Engineering Society of North America Sports and Recreational Areas Lighting Committee Unhfina Fandamimtals Paoe 4 AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: REPORT DATE: CASE/FILE NUMBER: APPLICATION REQUEST: PROJECT LOCATION: City of PLANNING W fflamond Bar Staff Report November 30, 1999 December 14, 1999 Development Code Amendment No. 99-1 and Subdivision Ordinance Amendment No. 99-1. To amend Articles II, III, IV, V, and VI of the City's Development Code and Articles I and II of the City's Subdivision Ordinance. Citywide APPLICANT: City of Diamond Bar 21660 E. Copley Drive, #190 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 BACKGROUND: After many workshops and public hearings by Planning Commission and City Council, the City's Development Code was adopted on November 3, 1998 and.became effective on December 3, 1998; and the Subdivision Ordinance was adopted on February 2, 1999 and became effective on March 3, 1999. The purpose of the Development Code is to implement the policies of the City's General Plan by classifying and regulating the uses of land and structures within the City. In addition, the Development Code protects and promotes the public health, safety, and general welfare of the residents, and preserves and enhances the aesthetic quality of the City. The Development Code provides standards for orderly growth and development and promotes a 1 stable pattern of land uses. It is a tool utilized to implement the land uses designated by the General Plan, thereby avoiding conflict between land uses. The Development Code assists in protecting and maintaining property values, and conserving and protecting the City's natural resources. Furthermore, the Development Code facilitates in protecting the City's character, and social and economic stability, as well as assisting in maintaining a high quality of life without unduly high public or private costs for development or unduly restricting private enterprise, initiative, or innovative design. The purpose of the Subdivision Ordinance is to supplement, implement and work with the Subdivision Map Act of the California Government Code. The Subdivision Ordinance is not intended to replace the Map Act. It is utilized in conjunction with the Map Act in the preparation of applications, the review and approval, and construction of proposed subdivisions. The City staff has been utilizing the Development Code for one year and the Subdivision Ordinance for nine months. The implementation of both codes during this time period indicates that several amendments are needed in order to continue to implement the purpose of both Codes, better serve the residents and development community while safeguarding the best interest of the City. As a result, the City of Diamond Bar (pursuant to Code Sections 22.44 and 21.02) is requesting approval to amend the following Articles and Sections of City's Development Code and Subdivision Ordinance. DEVELOPMENT CODE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE Article II Article I ® Section 22.06.040, Table 2-2 0 Section 2101.040 ® Section 22.08.240, Table 2-4 Section 22.10.030, Table 2-5 and Table 2-6 Article III Article II ® Section 22.42.110, Table 3-15 Section 21.20.110 ® Section 22.42.060 e Section 22.22.160 Article tv ® Section 22.44.020, Table 4-1 2 Article V EXISTING ZONING DISTRICT • Section 22.68.030 Rural Residential (RR) • Section 22.64.070 Rural Residential (RR) Article VI RPD 20,000 • Section 22.80.020 ANALYSIS: Development Code Section 22.44.020 and Subdivision Ordinance Section 21.02.030 identifies the City official or body responsible for reviewing and making decisions on each type of application, land use permit and other entitlements. Pursuant to the referenced sections, the Planning Commission is the advisory body to the City Council for Development Code and Subdivision Ordinance amendments. The following analysis will delineate each section with current standards, the recommended amendment in Wa and the issue/reason for the amendment. DEVELOPMENT CODE Article II Current Standard: Section 22.06.040, (pg. 11-7) Zoning Consistency Matrix, Table 2-2 GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION EXISTING ZONING DISTRICT APPLICABLE DEVELOPMENT CODE STANDARD Rural Residential (RR) R-1 40,000 Rural Residential (RR) Max 1 DU/AC RPD 20,000 R-1 20,000 R-1 15,000 Low Density Residential R-1 10,000 Low Density Residential (RL) Max 3 DU/AC RPD 10,000 R -A 10,000 R-1 9,000 R-1 8,500 3 Recommended Amendment: Section 22.06.040, Zoning Consistency Matrix, Table 2-2 GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION EXISTING ZONING DISTRICT APPLICABLE DEVELOPMENT CODE STANDARD Rural Residential (RR) R-1 40,000 Rural Residential (RR) Max I DU/AC R-1 20,000 15 ft 15 ft. Low Density Residential ID MKI110 4660 Low Density Residential (RL) Max 3 DU/AC 10,000 RPD 10,000 R -A 10,000 R-1 9,000 R-1 8,500 Issue/Reason: The current Zoning Consistency Matrix, Table 2-2 is not consistent with the General Plan. According to the General Plan Land Use Map, the RPD 20,000 Zone is within Low Density Residential (RL) land use designation. PA-2/SP will be developed with approximately 130 single-family residences (Tract No. 52267/ SunCal project). The average lot size is approximately 10,900 square feet. -As such, it is consistent with the General Plan Low Density Residential land use designation. Hence the recommended amendments. Current Standard Section 22.08.240, General Development (pg. 11-12) Residential Zoning District Standards, Table 2-4 RAffuiraynanta by Zonina District Development Feature RR RL RLM Setbacks Required Rear 20 ft. 15 ft 15 ft. Lot Coverage No Standard No Standard No Standard 4 Recommended Amendment: - Section 22.08.240, Residential Zoning District General Develop - met Standards, Table 2-4 RPrn1lrPments by zonina District Development Feature RR RL RLM Setbacks Required Rear 2� ft oun e� .i-. ww z3 xa _ " f�' ?"INN u2�t'fat�� from the y+, —'-a ' 20 il, t:�`�^�pxoperty' ; Y .r �.5�'k`�'..r�� ropert�Yze:ar prope�y�n�7'ar{3�ineor^buxldable > aT a1' yi'r-3.'6,*`�`Y� fit. r.i� i'.,+"F-`�-� ar +"�' � l c p.�+'ti+w't. '"lx,,aj �S� �P c' �a•. y�esGend�xz �s2op°�'�'p �desc�Esid�:n�„�s3Sop� rdeat'enrizng�slope � 1 IVIP�ab:'e �aPP���ab�•ems-��r�r�;a'�`7.�..G,'. �e,4��.+-��.�,..a�,: �a Lot Coverage Issue/Reason: Setbacks Originally, the City's intent was to increase the rear yard setback within the RR, RL and RLM Zones by five feet. The increased setback will provide better livability area and will be more reflective of the existing setbacks in the referenced zones. Lot Coverage Staff has contacted several cities (La Verne, Malibu, Rancho Palos Verdes, Claremont, Covina, Fullerton, Rancho Cucamonga, Glendora, La Habra Heights) regarding the maximum allowable lot coverage. Lot coverage varies from city to city. Maximum lot coverage ranges from 25 to percent. For example, the City of Rancho Cucamonga has a maximum lot coverage of 25 percent for half -acre lots or larger, 40 percent for 8,000 square foot lots and 60 percent for 5,000 square foot or smaller lots. In the City of Glendora lot coverage is based on the average slope for hillside areas as follows: 10 to 25 percent average slope -25 percent maximum lot coverage; 25 to 35 percent average slope -20 percent maximum lot coverage; 35 to 40 percent average slope -15 percent maximum lot coverage; 40 to 45 percent average slope- 10 percent maximum lot coverage; and 45 percent or greater average slope -5 percent maximum lot coverage; in non -hillside areas maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 35 percent is utilized. La Habra Heights does not utilize lot coverage. In this city, lot coverage is determined by the required setbacks. For the City of Fullerton varies, lot coverage varies depending on lot size; lots from 6,000 to 40,000 square, the lot coverage ranges from 60 to 45 percent. 5 Current Standard: Section 22.10.030, (pg. 11-17) Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements For Office Zoning Districts, Table 2-5 LAND USE PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT OP OB Co RETAIL TRADE USES Alcohol beverage sales - off-site P P P Alcohol beverage sales - on-site MCUP MCUP MCUP Recommended Amendment: Section 22.10.030, Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements For Office Zoning Districts, Table 2-5 LAND USE PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT OP OB Co RETAIL TRADE USES P P P Alcohol beverage sales off-site MCUP MCUP MCUP beverage;_ ­CO. C'1-';' "C Alcohol beverage sales on-site MCUP MCUP MCU$ Issue/Reason: The Development Code permits motor fuel sales within the OP and CO Zones. However, alcohol beverage sales for off-site consumption in conjunction with the sale of motor fuel is not addressed except as indicated in the current Table 2-5. The recommended amendment will permit this use within the OP and CO Zones with a Conditional Use Permit. The Conditional Use Permit process is intended to allow for specified uses whose effect on the surrounding area can not be determined before being proposed for a particular location. The Conditional Use Permit is a discretionary process that allows the City to ensure that potential impacts of the proposed use will protection the public health, safety, and welfare as well as review the location and design of the project. Additionally, alcohol beverage sales for off-site consumption in conjunction with the sale of motor fuel exists in these zones. Current Standard: Section 22.10.030, (pg. 11-21) Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements For Office Zoning Districts, Table 2-6 LAND USE PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT C-1 C-2 C-3 RETAIL TRADE USES Alcohol beverage sales - off-site P P P Alcohol beverage sales - on-site MCUP MCUP MCUP M Recommended Amendment: Section 22.10.030, Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Office Zoning Districts, Table 2-6 LAND USE PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT C-1 C-2 C-3 RETAIL TRADE USES P P P Alcohol beverage sales off-site 3 ft. outdoor play equipment M ' 04 W Elf nj L6 the main Alcohol beverage sales on-site -MCUP MCUP MCUP Issue/Reason: The Development Code permits motor fuel sales within the C-1, C-2 and C-3 Zones. However, alcohol beverage sales for off-site consumption in conjunction with the sale of motor fuel is not addressed except as indicated in the current Table 2-6. The recommended amendment will permit this use within the C-1, C-2 and C-3 Zones with a Conditional Use Permit. The Conditional Use Permit process is intended to allow for specified uses whose effect on the surrounding area can not be determined before being proposed for a particular location. The Conditional Use Permit is a discretionary process that Allows the City to ensure that potential impacts of the proposed use will protection the public health, safety, and welfare as well as review the location and design of the project. Additionally, alcohol beverage sales for off-site consumption in conjunction with the sale of motor fuel exists in these zones. Article III Current Standard: Section 22.42.110, (pg. 189) Required Setbacks -Accessory Uses and Structures, Table 3-15 Single -Family Detached Homes Accessory Structure Type of Setback Required Setback Swimming pool, spa, fish pond, Sides, rear 3 ft. outdoor play equipment Street side As required by the main structure W Recommended Amendment: , Section 22.42.110, Required Setbacks -Accessory Uses and Structures, Table 3-15 Single -Family Detached Homes Accessory Structure Type of Setback Required Setback Swimming pool, spa, fish pond, Sides, rear Elm— outdoor play equipment Street side As required by the, main structure Issue/Reason: Section 22.16.090.C.4.c. (page 111-16) - Setback Regulations and Exceptions read as follows: "c. Swimming pools and spas. Swimming pools and spas are allowed in side and rear setbacks provided they are not closer than five feet to any property line." The current table is not consistent with the text. The intent was and still is to require that said accessory structures have a five-foot side and rear yard setback from the property line. To attain the intent and be consistent with the text, an amendment is recommended. Current Standard: Section 22.42.060, (pg. 11-176-177) Guest Houses B.6. Size and permit requirements. A guest house of 500 square feet of gross floor area may be approved by the Director. Guest house 'in excess of 501 square feet may be approved by a Minor Conditional Use Permit in compliance with Chapter 22.56 (Minor Conditional Use Permit; B.10. Parcel coverage. The guest house, along with the main dwelling and any other accessory structures, shall not exceed an overall parcel coverage of 40 percent. Recommended Amendment: Section 22.42.060, (pg. 11-176-177) Guest Houses B.6. Size and permit requirements. A guest house of SOO square feet of gross floor area may be approved by the Director. Guest house in excess of 501 sauare feet may be approved by a Minor Conditional Use Permit in compliance with Chapter 22.56 (Minor Conditional Use Permit; B.10. Parcel coverage. The guest house, along with the main dwelling and any other accessory structures, shall not exceed an overall parcel coverage of :jJ! _0 percent. 0 Issues/Reasons: . B.6. For the City of Diamond Bar, the issue relates to requests for guest houses that are almost as large as the main dwelling. As a result, it is possible to conclude that a second dwelling unit is the actual request. With a maximum guest house square footage, two dwelling units on a single-family residential lot will not occur, thereby protecting the integrity of single-family residential areas. However, if an applicant has a need for a guest house larger than 1,200 square feet or 25 percent of the main dwelling, the Conditional Use Permit reviewed by the Planning Commission can be utilized. Also, when considering the appropriate square footage for a guest house, bear in mind that State law allows a second unit or "Granny Flat" of 1,200 square feet. The staff has contacted several cities (La Verne, Malibu, Fullerton, Rancho Palos Verdes, Claremont, Covina, Glendora, Rancho Cucamonga, Chino Hills, La Habra Heights) regarding the maximum allowed square footage for guest houses. The maximum square footage varies from 300 to 900 with larger guest houses requiring a discretionary permit. In the City of Glendora, all guest houses require a Conditional Use Permit; maximum size 900 square feet. Some cities utilized 35 to 65 percent of the main dwelling unit's square footage with the higher percentages requiring a discretionary permit. The City of Covina allows guest houses when the square footage of all accessory structures is less than 50 percent of the main dwelling unit and lot coverage doesFnot exceed 35 percent. The City of Chino Hills does not have a maximum allowed square footage for guest house. This city believes that the lack of kitchen facilities tends to limit the request in general for guest houses; additionally a guest house does not require a discretionary permit. The City of Rancho Cucamonga permits guest houses with a maximum 640 square feet, approved administratively. The City of Fullerton will permit guest houses of any size as long as setback and lot coverage requirements are met; however, it is required that a deed restriction be recorded specifying the intended use and the fact that the guest house can not be rented. The City of La Habra Heights does not allow guest houses. Cities that permit guest houses require adequate parking be provided. B.10. The overall parcel coverage amendment of 30 percent is needed for consistency with Section 22.08.240, Residential Zoning District General Development Standards, Table 2-4. Current Standard: A code section does not exist which discusses development within Diamond Bar's Significant Ecological Area. 9 Recommended Amendment: Add Section 22.22.160 Staff recommends that the discussion on this matter occur at the January 11, 1999 Planning Commission meeting. Article IV Current Standard: Section 22.44.020, (pg. IV -4) Authority for Land Use and Zoning Decisions, Table 4-1 Type of Permit or Decision Director Hearing Officer Planning Commission City Council Planned Sign Program Final Appeal Recommended Amendment: Section 22.44.020, Authority for Land Use and Zoning Decisions, Table 4-1 Type of Permit or Decision Director Hearing Officer Planning Commission city Council 'C' Sign Program WW" Final Appeal Issue/Reason: The Development Code refers to this process as a Comprehensive Sign Program._ Therefore, the Table needs to be amended to reflect the proper name of the process. Article V Current Standard: Section 22.68.030, (pg. V-14) Restrictions on Nonconforming Structures B. Changes to, or expansion of, a structure. The addition, enlargement, extension, reconstruction, relocation or structural alteration of a nonconforming structure, may be allowed with Minor Conditional Use Permit approval, in compliance with Chapter 22.56 (Minor Conditional Use Permit), if the additions or improvements conform to applicable provisions of this Development Code and the exterior limits of new construction do not exceed the applicable height limit or encroach further into the setbacks we than the comparable portion of the existing structure. The Hearing Officer may approve a Minor Conditional Use Permit only if the following findings can be made, in addition to those contained in Section 22.56.040 (Finding and Decisions). Recommended Amendment: The addition, enlargement, extension, reconstruction, relocation or structural alteration of a nonconforming structure, may be allowed with Minor Conditional Use Permit approval, in compliance with Chapter 22.56 (Minor Conditional Use Permit). The Hearing Officer may approve a Minor Conditional Use Permit only if the following findings can be made, in addition to those contained in Section 22.56.040 (Finding and Decisions). 5E Issues/Reasons: The staff receives many requests for additions of less than 50 percent of the existing residential structure. These types of additions are usually done administratively. However, the issue relates to such requests when the existing setbacks are not consistent with the new Development Code. In the past, the City has allowed additions (less than 50 percent of the existing square footage, with the appropriate permits) to single-family residential structures as long as the additions followed the development line of the existing residential structure. Such projects were approved administratively. This practice is also typical in other cities. Pursuant to the above referenced Development Code, additions of less than 50 percent and improvements as minimal as a patio cover (that following the M development line of the existing residential structure) to a legal non -conforming structure can only be approved through the Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP) process. The MCUP process requires a public,hearing by the Hearing Officer (Deputy City Manager). It is a costly, burdensome and time consuming process for the resident. In most cases, this process is not necessary for a high quality evaluation for compliance with -the Development Code and City Design Guideline that are now in place. Furthermore, the Development Code grants the Director the ability to elevate a development project to the next level of processing if necessary. Current Standard: A code section does not exist which discusses administrative responsibilities of the Significant Ecological Area Technical Advisory Committee (SEATAC). Recommended Amendment: Add Section 22.64.070. Staff recommends that the discussion on this matter occur at the January 11, 1999 Planning Commission meeting. Article VI Current Standard: A definition does not exist for Significant Ecological Area Technical Advisory Committee (SEATAC) Recommended Amendment: Add the definition. Staff recommends that the discussion on this matter occur at the January 11, 1999 Planning Commission meeting. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE Artinla T Current Standard: Section 21.01040, (pg.I-3) Applicability A. Subdivision approval required. All subdivisions within the City shall be authorized through the approval of a'map or other entitlement in compliance with Chapter 21.03 (Subdivision Map 12 Approval Requirements), and all other applicable provisions of this Title. Recommended Amendment: Section 21.01040, (pg.I-3) Applicability A. Subdivision approval required. All subdivisions within the City shall be authorized through the approval of a map or other entitlement in compliance with Chapter 21.03 (Subdivision Map Approval Requirements), and all other applicable provisions of gffi- this TitleF§'1-,' SEE` Issue/Reason: The appropriate process is not discussed within the Subdivision Ordinance. Article II Current Standard: Section 22.20.110 (pg. II -10) Changes to Approved Tentative Map or Conditions A. Limitation on allowed changes. Changes to a Tentative Map that may be requested by a subdivider in compliance with this Section include major adjustments to the location of proposed lot lines and improvements, and reductions in the number of approved lots (but no increase in the number of approved lots), and any changes to the conditions of approval, consistent with the findings required by Subsection D. of this Section. Other changes shall require the filing and processing of a new Tentative Map. Recommended Amendment: Section 22.20.110 (pg. II -10) Changes to Approved Tentative Map or Conditions A. Limitation on allowed changes. Changes to a Tentative Map that may be requested by a subdivider in compliance with this Section include major adjustments to the location of proposed lot ,lines and improvements, and reductions in the number of approved lots (but no increase in the number of approved lots), and any changes to the conditions of approval, consistent with the findings required by Subsection D. of this Section. 0 ........ MEN 3J "dil `M p; other changes shall require the filing and processing of a new Tentative Map. 13 Issue/Reason: The Subdivision Ordinance does not clarify who can approved the allowed changes referenced above to a Tentative Map. 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. 99-9 has been prepared. The Negative Declaration Review period began November 23, 1999 and ended December 12, 1999. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Notice for this project was published in the Inland Valley Bulletin and the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on November 23, 1999.. Pursuant to Planning and Zoning Law Government Code Section 65091 (a)(3), if the number of property owners to whom a public hearing notice would be mailed is greater than 1,000, a local agency may provide notice by placing a display advertisement of at least one -eight page in at least one newspaper of general circulation. The City placed a one -eight page display advertisement in the above mentioned newspapers of general circulation. Furthermore, public notices were posted in five public places (City Hall, South Coast Air Quality Management District, Diamond Bar Library, Country Hills Town Center Community Board, and Vons/Savon Community Board) on November 22, 1999. 414 $ 4 � I WIN Staff recommends that the Planning Commission opening the public hearing, receive public comments, discuss the recommended amendments and direct staff as appropriate. Prepared by: Ann J. Lungu, Asolciate Planner 14 = '.�rOAT BAR -1 �.: ...r3, '.: to P0 CODE AMENDMENT NO. 99-1 SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NO. 99-1 City of Diamond Bar 21660 E. Copley Drive, Suite 190 DIAMOND BAR, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CA 91765 Environmental Finding Initial Study (Environmental Information and Environmental Checklist) CITY OF DIAMOND BAR I ITUA-1 e I 19 El W3 K V 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 five 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 FZVWIVF191�• W-11 I] 1 City Project Number: Development Code Amendment No. 99-1 and Subdivision Ordinance Amendment No. 99-1 2. Project Address/Location:.Citywide 3. Date of Environmental Information Form submittal: August 24, 1999 4. Applicant: City of Diamond Bar Address: 21660 E. Copley Drive, Suite 190 City/State/Zip: Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Phone: (909) 396-5676 Fax: (909) 861-3117 5. Property Owner: N/A, Citywide Address: N/A City/State/Zip: N/A Phone: N/A Fax: N/A 6. Lead Agency: City of Diamond Bar Contact: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager and Ann J. Lungu, Associate Planner 1 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: Variable 8. Zoning: Variable 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 project involves amending the following Articles of the City's Development Code: Article II: Zoning Districts and Allowable Land Uses Article III: Site Planning and General Development Standards Article IV: Land Use and Development Permit Procedures Article V: Development Code Administration Article VI: Development Code Definitions The project also involves amending the following Articles of the City's Subdivision Ordinance: Article I: Purpose and Applicability of Subdivision Ordinance Article II: Subdivision Review Procedures The Citv's Development Code was adopted on November 3, 1998 and became effective on December 3, 1998. The City's Subdivision Ordinance was adopted on February 2, 1999 and became effective on March 2, 1999. The Development Code and Subdivision Ordinance embodies regulations and the procedures and requirements for development applications while implementing the goals, policies, and strategies of the Diamond Bar General Plan. After implementing the Development Code and Subdivision Ordinance for several months, the City is aware that certain areas of both codes require amending to suit the development needs of Diamond Bar. 10. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: Briefly describe the project's surroundings: The Development Code and Subdivision Ordinance's proposed amendments will apply on a City-wide basis. 11. Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation agreement.): 2 No other public= agency approvals are required. 12. List City of Diamond Bar related applications for this project that must be processed simultaneously: No other City of Diamond Bar related applications are required. 13. List prior projects for this parcel: None. 3 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. 1. Land Use and Planning _ 9. Hazards _ 2. Population and Housing _ 10. Noise _ 3. Geologic Problems _ 11. Public Services _ 4. Water _ 12. Utilities & Service Systems _ 5. Air Quality _ 13. Aesthetics _ 6. Transportation/ Circulation _ 14. Cultural Resources _ 7. Biological Resources _ 15. Recreation _ 8. Energy & Mineral 16. Mandatory Findings Resources _ of Significance _ V. PART 3 - DETERMINATION Project Number: DCA No. 99-1/SOA No. 99-1 To be completed by Lead Agency On the basis of this initial evaluation: 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 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�tu Ann J. Lungu Printed Name 5 November 1, 1999 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 described 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). 5. 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. Y Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact a. Conflict with General Plan designation or zoning? X Source #s: General Plan, Strategies - 1.1.1 thru 1.1.10 (I-10); b. Conflict with applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community plan? _ _ _ X Source #s: General Plan, Strategy 1. 2.2 (I11-11); C. Be incompatible with existing land uses in the vicinity? X Source #s: General Plan, Strategy — _ — 2.2.1 (I-19); d. Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community (including a low-income X or minority community)? — — Source #s: General Plan, Strategy 1.2.1 thru 1.2.4 (I-13); a. Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing X elsewhere? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.1.4 &1.1.5 (II -26); b. Induce substantial growth in an area _ _ _ X 7 either directly or indirectly (e.g. through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure)? Source #s: General Plan, Strategy 1. 1. 5 (11-26); C. Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Source #s: General Plan, Strategy 2.2. 1 (11-28); a. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo, Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of known fault? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.1:2 & 1. 1. 3 (IV -9); b. Strong seismic ground shaking? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1. 1. 2 & 1. 1. 3 (IV -9); C. Seismic -related ground failure, including liquefaction? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1. 1. 2 & 1. 1. 3 (IV -9); d. Landslides? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.2.1 thru 1.2.3 (IV -9 & 10); e. Substantial soil erosion or the loss of top soil? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1. 1. 1 thru 1. 1. 3 (IV -9); i V.1 ��ect result in r-­p?p ,i 9§!;people to � X 11 X 11 f. A geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on -or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.1.1 thru 1.1.3 (IV -9); g. Expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.1.1 thru 1.1.3 (IV -9); h. Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.1.1 thru 1.1.3 (IV -9); a. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff? Source #s: General Plan, Strategy 1.2.1 (IV -9); b. Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.2.1 thru 1.2.3 (IV -9 & 10); C. Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.2.1 thru 1.2.3 (IV -9 & 10); 9 X M IM Ri RM X d. Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with ground water recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.2.1 thru 1.2.3 (IV -9 & 10); e. 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 on- or off-site? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.2.1 thru 1.2.3 (IV -9 & 10); f. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner, which would result in flooding on- or off-site? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.2.1 thru 1.2.3 (IV -9 & 10); g. Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.2.1 thru 1.2.3 (IV -9 & 10); 10 IM X M IN h. Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies — 1.2.1 thru 1.2.3 (IV -9 & 10); i. Substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater otherwise available for public water supplies? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies — 1.2.1 thru 1.2.3 (IV -9 & 10); j. Place housing within a 100 -year flood hazard area as mapped on the Federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map or place within a 100 -year flood hazard area structures, which would impede or redirect flood flows? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.2.1 thru 1.2.3 (IV -9 & 10); a. Conflict with or obstruct the implementation of the applicable air quality plan? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.9.1 & 1.9.3 (IV -12) b. Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.9.1 thru 1.9.5 (IV -12); C. 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 (including releasing emissions, 11 X X X X X FA which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? Source #s: General Plan, 1.9.2 & 1.9.3 (IV -12) d. Create objectionable odors? Source #s: General Plan, 1.9.2 & 1.9.3 (IV -12); e. Violate any air quality standards or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? Source #s: General Plan, 1.9.2 & 1. 9.3 (IV -12); a. An increase in vehicle trips which is 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 intdrsections) Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.9.4 (IV -12), 1.1.4 (V-22) & 3.2.1 (V-27); b. Substantially increase hazards due to design feature (e.g. sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g. farm equipment)? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.2.3, 1.3.1 & 1.3.3 (V-24); C. Inadequate emergency access? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.2.3 & 1.3.3 (V-24); 12 X X M X WA d. Inadequate parking capacity on-site? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 2.11, 2.1.5 & 2.1.8 (V-25), & 4.1.1 thru 4.2.4 (V-27); 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: General Plan, Strategies 1.2.3 (V-24), 2.1.8 & 22.1 (V-25), 3.1.6 (V-26 ) & 3.2.1 (V-27); f. Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.2.3 (V-24), 2.1.8 & 22.1 (V-25, 3.1.6 (V-26 ) & 3.2.1 (V-27); g. Change in rail, water, or air traffic patterns, including either and increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risk? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 2.1.4 & 2.1.9 (V-25); a. Substantial adverse effect, either directly or 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: General Plan. Strateuie, 13 M IN MA as 1.1.11, 1.1.12,&1.2.5(III-11& 12); b. Substantial adverse effect on and riparian 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: General Plan, Strategies 1.1.11, 1.1.12,&1.2.5(III-11& 12); c. A conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree. preservation policy or ordinance? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.1.11, 1.1.12,&1.2.5(III-11& 12); d. Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Nafural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.2.1&1.2.2(III-11&12)&1.2.5 (III -12); e. Substantial interference with the movement 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: General Plan, Strategies 1.1.13 (III -11), 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, & 1. 2.5 (III -11 & 12); 14 No RA f. Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct _ _ X removal, filling, hydrology, interruption, or other means? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.1.13 (III-11), 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, &1.2.5(11I-11&12); `ErfER�Y AND MINERAL RES®URGES Would the proaect ; ` a. Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies X 2.2.1 thru 2.2. 10 (III-15), 2.3.2 & — — — 2.3.2, & 2.4.1 thru 2.4.4 (III-16 & 17); b. Result in the loss of availability of locally important mineral resources recovery site delineation on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies- None. Issue Analysis Number 8 _ _ _ X (Mineral Resources) states as follows: "There are no significant, concentrated mineral resources in Diamond Bar, with the possible exception of oil and hydrocarbons". (11I-9); C. Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of future value to the region and the residents of the State? X Source #s: General Plan, Strategies- None. Issue Analysis Number 8 (Mineral Resources) states as follows: "There are no siLynificant. 15 concentrated mineral resources in Diamond Bar, with the possible exception of oil and hydrocarbons". (III -9); 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: General Plan, Strategies 2.1.2 (I-19), 2.5.2 & 2.5.10 (III -17 & 18), 1.8.1 & 1.8.2 (IV -12), & 2.3.3 (VI -7); b. Impair the implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.6.1 thru 1.8.2 (IV -11 &12); C. Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or actively hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.8.1 & 1.8.2 (IV -12) & 2.3.3 (VI - 7); d. Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to — Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a 16 M X A significant hazard to the public or the environment? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.8.1 & 1. 8.2 (IV -12) & 2.3.3 (IV -7); e. 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 X residences are intermixed with _ — — wildlands? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.4.1 &3.3.5 (I-14&21), 1.1.7 (III -10), & 1.3.1 thru 1.4.2 (IV -10); f. Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonable foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into X the environment? — — — — Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 2.1.2 (I-19), 2.5.2 & 2.5. 10 (III -17 & 18), 1.6.1 thru (IV -11 & 12), & 2.3.3 (VI -7); g. For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? _ _ _ X Source #s: General Plan, Strategies - None. Issue Analysis Number 5 (Aviation) states as follows: "There are no aviation facilities located within the City of Diamond Bar. Passenger air carrier and air cargo facilities are located at Ontario 17 International Airport located 15 miles to the east. The closest general aviation airports are Brackett field in La Verne, approximately 9 miles to the north; and Chino Airport in Chino, approximately 11 miles to the east". (V-17); h. For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies - None. Issue Analysis Number 5 (Aviation) states as follows: "There are no aviation facilities located within the City of Diamond Bar. Passenger air carrier and air cargo facilities are located at Ontario International Airport located 15 miles to the east. The closest general aviation airports are Brackett field in La Verne, approximately 9 miles to the north; and Chino Airport in Chino, approximately 11 miles to the east". (V-17); a. Exposure of persons to or gener- ation of 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 ground - borne vibration or groundborne noise levels? IM 91 X Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.10.1 thru 1.10.12 (IV -13 &14); b. A substantial permanent increase or temporary or periodic in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the _ _ — X project; Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.10.1 thru 1.10.12 (IV -13 &14); c. For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies - None. Issue Analysis Number 5 (Aviation) states as follows: There are no aviation facilities located _ _ _ X within the City of Diamond Bar. Passenger air carrier and air cargo facilities are located at Ontario International Airport located 15 miles to the east. The closest general aviation airports are Brackett Field in La Verne, approximately 9 miles to the north; and Chino Airport in the City of Chino, approximately 11 miles to the east". (V-17); d. For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project exposed people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise X levels? — — — — Source #s: General Plan, Strategies None. Issue Analysis Number 5 (Aviation) states as follows: There M are no aviation facilities located within the City of Diamond Bar. Passenger air carrier and air cargo facilities are located at Ontario International Airport located 15 miles to the east. The closest general aviation airports are Brackett Field in La Verne, approximately 9 miles to the north; and Chino Airport in the City of Chino, approximately 11 miles to the east". (V-17); a. Fire Protection? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.3.1 thru 1.4.2 (IV -10); b. Police Protection? Soiirce #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.5.2 & 1.5.2 (IV -11); C. Schools? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.3.1 thru 1.3.4 (VI -5) d. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 2.3.1&2.3.2(I-19), 1.1.5&1.1.6 (V-23), 3.1.4 (V-26), & 2.2.1 (VI - 7); e. Other governmental services? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 2.3.1 (1-19), 1.1.1 (VI -4), 1.2.1, W MR X am X 1.2.2, 1.3.3, 1.4.1 & 1.4.3 (VI -5), & 2.2.1 thru 2.3.3 (VI -7); a. Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.1.1 thru 1.1.5 (VI -4), 1.2.1 (VI - 5), & 2.2.1 (VI -7); b. Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider, which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.1.1 thru 1.1.5 (VI -4), 1.2.1 (VI - 5), & 2.2.1 (VI -7); C. Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.1.1 thru 1.1.5 (VI -4), 1.2.1 (VI - 5), & 2.2.1 (VI -7); d. Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.1.1 thru 1.1.6 (VI -4), 1.2.1 (VI -5) and 2.2.1 (VI -7); e. Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainaLye 21 NX X UN MA facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environ- mental effects? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1. 2.2 (fV-10), 1.1.1 thru 1.1.5 (VI - 4), 1.2.1 (VI -5), & 2.2.1 (VI -7); f. Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 2.5.1 thru 2.5. 10 (III -17), 1.1.1 thru 1.1.5 (VI -4), 1.2.1 (VI -5), & 2.2.1 (VI -7); g. Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.1.1 thru 1.1.5 (VI -4), 1.2.1 (VI - 5), & 2.2.1 (VI -7); a. Have a substantial adverse affect on a scenic vista or damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1.1.6 ( I-12), 1.2.3 (I-13), 2.6.2 (III -18), & 1.1.9 (V-24); b. Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? 22 M MR IN MA Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 1. 2.3 (I-13), 3.1.2 (I-20), & 1.1.9 (V-24); C. Create a new source of substantial light or glare, which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies 3.2.3 (I-20), 1.2.2 (III -11), & 2.2.2 (III -5); a. Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic features? Source #s: Note 1; b. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to §15064.5 Source #s: Note 1; C. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of historical resources as defined in §15064.5? Source #s: Note 1; d. Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? Source #s: Note 1; Note 1: This category, entitled " 14. Cultural resources", as well as its five individual categories (a. thru e.) are not specifically addressed in the 1995 General Plan. Therefore, Strategies 1.5.6 (I-16), 1.6.4 & 2.1.1 (I-18), 3.3.4 (I-21), & 1.1.6 (III -10) serve to provide a general 23 ►i M WA Ri according to the California Department of Conservation, Division of Land Resources Protection, and the Soil Conservation Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture". (III -7); b. Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural uses, or the William Act contract? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies - None. Issue Analysis Number 7 (Agriculture) states as follows:" The City of Diamond Bar presently has no important agricultural farmlands according to the California Department of Conservation, Division of Land Resources Protection, and the Soil Conservation Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture". (III -7); C. Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of farmland, to non- agricultural use? Source #s: General Plan, Strategies - None. Issue Analysis Number 7 (Agriculture) states as follows:" The City of Diamond Bar presently has no important agricultural farmlands according to the California Department of Conservation, Division of Land Resources Protection, and the Soil Conservation Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture". (III -7); a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the 25 M A wo environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a 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 achieve short-term, to the X disadvantage of long-term, _ environmental goals? C. Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a X 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 projects) d. Does the project have environmental effects, which will cause substantial X adverse effects on human beings, _ either directly or indirectly? 26 18. EARLIER ANALYSES Earlier analyses may be used here, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case a discussion should identify the following on attached sheets: a) Earlier analyses used. Identify earlier analyses and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts adequately addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analyses. C) Mitigation measures. For effects that are Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated. " describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project. 27 CITY OF • �' PART 5 - DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Discussions within each section may be grouped. No discussion is required since there are no apparent adverse impacts that would result from the implementation of the proposed project (revisions to the Development Code and Subdivision Ordinance as evidenced by the answers to the questions specified in Part 4 (Evaluation of Environmental Impacts) beginning on page 8 of this Environmental Checklist; above. 1. LAND USE AND PLANNING a. b. C. d. 2. POPULATION AND HOUSING a. b. C. 3. GEOLOGICAL PROBLEMS a. b. C. d. e. f. 9. h. a. b. C. d. e. f. 9. h. i. W., 5. AIR QUALITY a. b. C. d. e. 6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION a. b. C. d. e. f. 9- 7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES a. b. C. d. e. f. 8. ENERGY a. b. C. 9. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS a. b. C. d. e. f. 9. h. 29 11. PUBLIC SERVICES a. b. C. d. e. 12. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS a. b. C. d. e. f. 9. 13. AESTHETICS a. b. C. 14. CULTURAL RESOURCES a. b. C. d. 15. RECREATION a. b. 16 AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES a. b. C. 30 17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a. b. 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Items for consideration are listed on the attached agenda. 1, John Ilasin, declare as follows: I am employed by the City of Diamond Bar, Community and Development Services Department. On December 10, 1999, 1 posted copies of the Notice for the Regular Meeting of the Diamond Bar Planning Commission, to be held on December 14, 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 December 10, 1999, at Diamond Bar, California. M Win EN �=ww Comm-anity and Development Services Dept. gA\affidavitposfing.doc File re i d 'by -- e g nd �s ready for stan gin File re ie d by�,_1�-� _ on - and is ready for destruction by City Clerk