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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/23/1999FILE COPY �1 1 FAie� �►i17:� 7.00 P.M. South• Quality ManagementDistrict Auditorium Copley.21865 East Diamond Bar, California Steven Tye Steve Nelson' George Kuo Joe McManus Joseph 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 11660 .- Copley Drive, Suite M, and are available for public inspection. If you have questions regarding an agenda item, please call. (909) M-5676 during regular business hours. In an effort to comply with the requirements of Title H of the Americans with DisabLUdes Act of 1998 the City of Diamond Bar requires that any person in need of any type of special equipment, assistance or accommodation(a) in order to communicate at a City public meeting must inform the Dept. of Community & Development Services at (909) 396 5676 a minimum of 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. 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Copies of Agenda, Rules of the Commission, Cassette Tapes of Meetings (909) 396-5676 Computer Access to Agendas (909) 860 -LINE General Agendas (909) 396-5676 email: infota ci.diamond=bar.ca.us PLANNING COMIVIISSION CITY OF DIAMOND BAR Tuesday March 23,1999 CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m. Next Resolution No. 99-9 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 1. ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Chairman Steve Tye, Vice Chairman Steve Nelson, George Kuo, Joe McManus and Joe Ruzicka. 2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCEIPUBLIC CONUdENTS: 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 Secretaa (Completion of this form is voluntary)_ There is a five-minute maaumum 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: March 9, 1999 5. OLD BUSINESS: None 6. 7. a NEW BUSINESS: CONTINUED PUBLIC EMARING: None. PUBLIC HEARING: 8.1 DEVELOPMENT ,REVIEW NO.99-2 (pursuant to Code Section 22.48.020.A.). The request is for approval to construction a two-story, office building of approximately 42,720 gross square feet (40,900 net square feet) to be utilized for general office. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1520 S. Bridge Gate Drive (Lot 15, Tract No. 39679) Diamond Bar, CA 91765 DA\agenda\p1anning\mu23-99 03/23/99 PC Agenda - Page 1 PROPERTY O R: Diamond Bar Business Associates do AEW Capital Management, LP 601 S. Figueroa, #2150 Los Angeles, CA 90017 APPLICANT: Opus West Corporation 2030 Main Stred Irvine, CA 92614 ENVIRONMENTAL ETEI ATION: Pursuant to the provisions of the California Enviroameat�l Quality Act (CEQA), the City has determined that a Negative Declaration is required for this project. According to CEQA Section 15070, Negative Declaration No. 99-2 has been prepared. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development Review No. 99-2, Findings'of Fact and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: 10. INFORMATIONAL IT 10.1 Public Hearing dates for future projects. 11. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: PLANNERS INSTITUTE: COMMUNITY CIVIC CENTER TASK FORCE: Wednesday — Friday, March 24 — 26, 1999 Monterey Conference Center, Monterey, California Wednesday, March 24, 1999 — 6:30 PAL AQMD Room CC -2,21865 E. Copley Drive Thursday, March 25, 1999 — 7:00 P.M. AQMD Board Hearing Room, 21865 E. Copley Drive FOUR CORNERS TRANSPORTATION Monday, March 29,1999 — 9:00 —11:30 A.M. POLICY GROUP CO TTEE AQMD MEETING: CITY COUNCIL G: TRAF71C AND TRANSPORTATION: DA\aggendalphnninglma -99 Tuesday, April 6, 1999 — 6:30 P.M. AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive Thursday, April 81999 — 7:00 P.M. AQMD Board Hearing Wim, 21865 E. Copley Drive 03/23/99 PC Arn& - Pap 2 W PLANNING COMIVIISSION MEETING: CITY 10m BIRTHDAY PARTY ADJOURNNWM: March 23,1999 Tuesday, April 13, 1999 — 7:00 P.M. AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive Sunday, April 18, 1999, 12 Noon — 5:00 P.M. Peterson Park, 24142 E. Sylvan Glen Drive D:\\agenda\p1anning\marM-99 03/23/'99 PC Agenda - Page 3 MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 9,1999 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman McManus called the meeting to order at 7:06 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 VC/Tye. Present: Chairman Joe McManus, Vice Chairman Steve Tye and Commissioners George Kuo, Steve Nelson and Joe Ruzicka. 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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Minutes of February 23, 1999. C/Ruzicka moved, C/Kuo seconded, to approve the minutes of February 23, 1999 as presented. Motion carried 5-0. OLD BUSINESS:. None NEW BUSINESS: 1. Reorganization of the Planning Commission. DCM/DeStefano opened the -nominations- for __position_of __Chairman . of the Planning Commission. C/Ruzicka nominated Commissioner Tye to serve as Chairman of the Planning Commission. C/Nelson seconded the nomination. There were no other nominations offered. DCM/DeStefano closed the nominations. Commissioner Tye was elected to serve as Chairman of the Planning Commission by the following Roll Call vote: MARCH 90 1999 PAGE 2 Kuo, Nelson, Ruzicka, Chair/McManus None VC/Tye None Chair/Tye opened the nominations for Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission. C/McManus nominated Commissioner Nelson. C/Ruzicka seconded the nomination. There were no other nominations offered: Chair/Tye closed the nominations. Commissioner Nelson was elected to serve as Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, McManus, Ruzicka, C/Tye None Nelson None Chair/Tye presented a plaque to C/McManus for his service to the Planning Commission as Chairman from March 10, 1995 to March 9, 1999. C/McManus thanked staff for the presentation. DCM/DeStefano stated that from staffs prospective, it has been a remarkable year for the Planning Commission. Major events during the past year under the leadership of Chairman McManus include the approval of the SunCal project which generated over 360 acres of public open space; the arrival and significant contributions of Commissioners Nelson and Kuo; consideration of a number of projects that are now under construction and/or completed and approval of major building construction in the Gateway Corporate Center. He congratulated Chairman McManus and the Planning Commission for their efforts. C/McManus pointed out that he and Commissioner Ruzicka were members of a previous Planning Commission and many of these projects may not have gone forward except for the participation of Commissioners Kuo, Nelson and Tye. 2. Comprehensive Sign Program No. 99-2, a request to install four wall signs and one monument sign. MARCH 9, 1999 PAGE 3 PROPERTY ADDRESS: Diamond Bar Hand Car Wash 2845 S. Diamond Bar Boulevard Diamond Bar, CA 91765 PROPERTY OWNER: David Zerner 954 Shumacher Los Angeles, CA 90048 APPLICANT: Lance Templeton 2899 Monte Verde Drive Covina, CA 91724 DSA/Smith presented staffs report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Comprehensive Sign Program No. 99-2, Findings of Fact and conditions as listed within the resolution. Applicant, Lance Templeton, stated he feels the proposed non -illuminated signage compliments the building as well as the surrounding community. The monument sign will be on a clock timer for illumination. C/Ruzicka moved, C/Kuo seconded, to approve Comprehensive Sign Program No. 99-2. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMNIISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: : COIRIM-11 49 1 Kuo, McManus, Ruzicka, VC/Nelson, Chair/Tye None None 1. Development Review 98-13(1) pursuant to Code Section 22.48.020) is a request to revise a project approved by the Planning Commission on November 24, 1998. The approved project allows the construction of a three-story office building of approximately 73,000 square feet and a two-level parking structure on a vacant lot within Gateway Corporate Center. The revision request is to add two levels to the parking structure, thereby allowing a four -level parking structure. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 21950 E. Copley Drive (Lot 23, Tract No. 39679) Diamond Bar, CA 91765 PROPERTY OWNER: Diamond Bar Associates c/o AEW Capital Management, LP 601 S. Figueroa, Suite 2150 Los Angeles, CA 90017 MARCH 9, 1999 PAGE 4 APPLICANT: Opus West Corporation 2030 Main Street, Suite 520 Irvine, CA 92614 DCM/DeStefano presented staffs report. Staff recommends that the planning Commission approve Development Review - No. 98-13(1) and Addendum to Negative Declaration No. 98-4, Findings of Fact and conditions listed within the resolution with the following amendment: that Condition (f) on Page 6 related to a secondary access to the parking structure be deleted. Jeff Ifill, Opus West Corporation, thanked the Planning Commission for their consideration. He explained that his firm has worked extensively with the City's staff and Redevelopment Agency to bring this division of Allstate Insurance to Diamond Bar. It was a competitive situation for this new division of Allstate is creating between Stockton, Modesto, Phoenix and Diamond Bar. He stated that this facility and the Lot 22 facility are expected to generate in excess of 31 million dollars of annual payroll which would make Allstate the largest private employer in the City of Diamond Bar. Allstate's goal is to attempt to hire people from the immediate area. He explained the proposed project. C/R.uzicka thanked AssocP/Lungu for conducting a tour of the project. He asked if the project proposes roof parking and spoke about the concerns of the homeowners living above the project. Mr. Dill responded to C/Ruzicka that approximately half of the roof space will provide parking. The roof will provide downward diffused lighting. The distance from the ridge to the project is substantial. It would be difficult to see the structure from the home sites on the ridge. The structure was designed to be tucked up under the hill in an effort to be good neighbors to the homeowners on the ridge. C/Ruzicka said he concurs with the applicant that homeowners would probably have to come out to the edge of their lots in order to see the building. He said he is now assured that the applicant has taken into account the feelings of the people who reside on the ridge above the project and taken every precaution to make certain the building is as unobtrusive as possible. Mr. Hill explained that the after hour usage is anticipated to be about half the amount anticipated during the hours of 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Mr. Hill confirmed to C/McManus that ingress/egress of the parking structure will be at ground level. Chair/Tye asked how the issue of safety has been addressed. Mr. Bill stated that Allstate will place surveillance cameras on the interior and exterior of the structure. In addition, there is on-site 24-hour seven days per week security. One of the requirements for a facility was to be able to provide a protected site. MARCH 9, 1999 PAGE 5 Chair/Tye closed the public hearing. C/McManus moved, VC/Nelson seconded, to approve Development Review 98-13(1) and Addendum to Negative Declaration No. 984, Findings of Fact and conditions as listed within the resolution with Condition (f) on Page 6 deleted. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMIVIISSIONERS: Kuo, McManus, Ruzicka, VC/Nelson, Chair/Tye NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMNIISSIONERS: None TORMTO 3 13 1 C/Ruzicka thanked Commissioner McManus for his patience, forbearance and open mindedness during his leadership as Chairman of the Planning Commission. VC/Nelson said he is very excited about the economic growth of the City and in particular, the Gateway Corporate Center. He would like to have the City display huge banners that say "SHOP AND EAT IN DIAMOND BAR" which might help to turn the First Interstate Bank building into a restaurant and reopen Casa. OBrian's. C/McManus stated he conducts business with a number of people who reside outside of Diamond Bar and that they are now saying that this is a much more business -friendly City. This is a result of the staff being freed up to do their jobs instead of fighting ancillary battles. Chair/Tye thanked Chair/McManus for his efforts last year. He said it has been a pleasure to serve as his Vice Chairman. He thanked the Commissioners for their confidence in making him the Chairman for the next year. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: DCM/DeStefano presented an updated version of the project meeting Projection Matrix and spoke about upcoming projects. He stated that at its February 16 meeting, the City Council adopted an Urgency Ordinance to approve the Wireless Telecommunications Ordinance. Applications were submitted by various carriers the next day to begin providing coverage in areas where there are dark spots in the community. The City Council also approved the Planning Commission's recommended General Plan Amendment for open space. Any modification to the open space General Plan classification map or deed restrictions will require a vote of the people prior to conclusion of any project proposal. DCM/DeStef ino stated he looks forward to working with Chairman Tye and the newly reorganized Planning Commission. He again thanked Chair/McManus for his service the past year. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: As agendized. MARCH 9, 1999 PAGE 6 ADJOURNMENT: C/Ruzicka moved, C/McManus seconded, to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chair/Tye adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, James DeStefano Secretary to the Planning Commission Attest: Steven Tye Chairman City of Diamond Bar PLANNING COMMISSION Staff Report AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 8.1 REPORT DATE: March 11, 1999 MEETING DATE: March 23, 1999 CASE/FILE NUMBER: Development Review No. 99-2 APPLICATION REQUEST: To construct a two-story office building of approximately 42,720 square feet. PROJECT LOCATION: 1520 S. Bridge Gate Drive (Lot 15, Tract No. 39679) Diamond Bar, CA 91765 PROPERTY OWNERS: Diamond Bar Business Associates c/o AEW Capital Management, LP 601 S. Figueroa, #2150 Los Angeles, CA 90017 APPLICANT: Opus West Corporation 2030 Main Street Irvine, CA 92614 BACKGROUND: The property owner, Diamond Bar Business Associates and applicant, Opus West Corporation is requesting approval of Development Review No. 99-2 (pursuant to Code Section 22.48.020.A.). The request is for approval to construction a two-story, office building of approximately 42,720 gross square j feet (40,900 net square feet) to be utilized for general office. The project site is located at 1520 S. Bridge Gate Drive (Lot 15 of Tract No. 39679), within a commercial business center identified as Gateway Corporate Center. Itis a vacant lot, approximately 4 gross acres (3.77 net acres) with an 111,687 square foot graded pad (2.56 -acre pad). It contains two -ten foot wide storm drain easements and a 16 foot wide storm drain access easement. One storm drain easement is located adjacent to the north property line. The other storm drain easement and storm drain access easement is located adjacent at the toe of slope in the eastern portion of the project site. 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 1980's. This approval incorporated a Unilateral Contract imposing land restrictions/ 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. Generally, the following zones and use surround the project site: to the north, south and east is the C-M-BE-U/C Zones; and to the west is the C-M-BE-U/C Zone and the SR 57 (Orange Freeway). The project site is also located within the City's Redevelopment Agency's Economic Revitalization Area. On September 28, 1987, a Certificate of Compliance was recorded for a Lot Line Adjustment, which modified the project site's boundaries. Property was taken from the project site (Lot 15) and added to Lot 14, thereby adjusting the south property line. Property was taken from tot 16 and added to Lot 15, thereby adjusting the north property line. Lot 15's configuration delineated on Exhibit "A"(site plan) reflects the recorded Lot Line Adjustment. ANALYSIS: As previously stated, the General Plan provides for the establishment of office -based working environments for general, professional, and administrative offices, as well as support uses within the OP land use designation. The maximum FAR requirement within this designation is 1.00. The proposed project, a general office use, with an FAR of 0.34, complies with the General Plan. 2 The City's Development Code 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 complement 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 Review 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 commercial development involving the issuance of a building permit requires Development Review. Development Review is within the Planning Commission's review authority. In addition to complying with the City's Development Review process, the proposed project must comply with the land use restrictions imposed upon Gateway Corporate Center by the adoption of the Unilateral Contract. The following is a comparative between the Unilateral Contract's development standards and the proposed project's development standards. UNILATERAL CONTRACT' S DEVELOPLJENT PROPOSED PROJECT'S STANDARDS DEVELOPHENT STANDARDS Lot 15" Lot 15 Setbacks: Minimum Setbacks: North property line - 10 ft from the property line for building; North property line - building setback - 53.3 ft. parking setback from property line - 27 ft; East property line - toe of slope East property line - toe' of slope sets the boundary for develop- building setback - 135 ft.; ment; parking setback from toe of slope - 5 ft; West property line/Bridge Gate Dr. - 25 feet for building and West property line - building setback - 105 ft.; parking parking from property line; setback - 34.8 ft; South property line - 10 ft. set- back for building and 5 ft. set- South property line - building setback - 77 ft.; parking - 24.4 back for parking; ft.; M Building Height: Building Height: Three stories or 45 ft, whichever Two stories/30 ft. is less. FAR FAR Floor area ratio- .50 Floor area ratio - .34 Parking: Parking: General offices - minimum one Net floor area is 40,900 sq. ft. space for each 250 square feet divided by 250 sq. ft. requires of net floor area; 164 parking spaces; 173 parking spaces will be provided; provided - 153 parking spaces; if overhead doors are needed - 180 parking spaces will be provided; Parking arranged in a geometric Parking arranged in a geometric pattern; pattern; 3 ft. wide by 4 ft. long curbed 5 ft. wide by 18 ft. (min.) long tree planter between ,stalls at 4 curbed tree planter between to 6 stall intervals; and stalls at an average of 6 stall intervals; and Maximum compact stalls - 30% Maximum compact stalls at 18% at 31 parking spaces. Landscaping: Landscaping: 15% of the gross usable lot area 15% of the gross usable lot area (including front setback area but (including front setback area but excluding all natural and graded excluding all natural graded side and rear yard slopes). sides and rear yard slopes). Architecture: Architecture: Contemporary with simple building Contemporary, simple in form with masses simple in form and of strong geometric lines. strong geometry. Building Materials: Building Materials; Contemporary, utilizing glass, Glazing - blue/green reflective brick, non -pattern tile, metal glass, accent colors on tilt -up panels, "tilt -up", "poured -in- concrete wall - medium gray and place" or "precast concrete" with light gray. a natural finish (sandblasted or textured), and uniform in color, concrete block (textured, split face, or sandblasted), and/or glass block. Roofs: Roof: Generally flat, with minimum Generally flat; slope for adequate drainage; may include simple gable or shed forms; and Roof mounted equipment - hidden Roof mounted equipment - hidden behind roof parapet, not to be by screen, constructed from visible from surrounding streets, driveways, or adjacent buildings on a horizontal sight line; or screen, constructed using materials complementary to building, integrated with architectural design. corrugated metal, painted to match building. The proposed office building's exterior is referenced in the above comparison chart. The proposed architectural style, colors and materials are compatible with the requirements of Gateway Corporate Center and existing structures within the Center. Furthermore, the proposed project was reviewed and approved by Gateway Corporate Center's architectural committee. A conceptual floor plan is included as Exhibit "A". The proposed use is general office, the actual tenant(s) are not known at this time. Therefore, the actual floor plan may vary from the concep- tual, floor plan. Although the building is 42,72.0 gross square feet, the rental or net square footage is 40,900 square. It is the 42,900 square feet that the final floor plan will be based on. The City's Development Code requires one parking space for every 250 square feet of gross floor area. Gateway Corporate Center's development standards require that a general office use provide one parking space for every 250 square feet of net floor area. Therefore, theproposed project is required to provide 164 parking spaces based on net floor area or 170 parking spaces based on gross floor area. The proposed project will provide 173 parking spaces and 7 additional parking spaces if overhead doors are not needed, thereby providing a total of 173 parking spaces which is'adequate for general office. On January 6, 1999, the applicant submitted a traffic impact analysis and site plan evaluation for the Cityl.s review and approval. The analysis, dated January 5, 1999 was prepared by. Linscott Law and Greenspan- The study indicates that the proposed project is expected to generate 690 daily two-way trips, with 95 trips (83 inbound, 12 outbound) anticipated during the AM peak, commute hour. At the PM peak commute hour, it is , anticipated that 128 trips (22 inbound, 106 outbound) will be generated. The analysis also considers the projects for Lot 12 (DR 98-16) and Lot 22 (DR 96-15) within Gateway Corporate Center, approved by the Planning Commission. With the proposed project and referenced approved projects, it is anticipated that the intersection of Copley Drive/Golden Springs Drive will be impacted. Additionally, the level of service (LOS) of this key intersection, during the PM peak hour will go from acceptable LOS C to LOS F. However, with the implementation of the following recommended improvements, the proposed projects' impact will be �i mitigate and the intersection will accommodate the increased capacity: 1. Re -stripe the northbound approach on Copley Drive to provide one left -turn and dual right -turn lanes; and 2. Modify the existing traffic signal accordingly. The identified improvements, which will be conditions of approval, are expected to mitigate the impact of future and background and/or project traffic;.improve LOS to and acceptable range; and mitigate the significant impact of future development (Lots 22, 12 and 15). However, the Public Works Division believes that at this point in time, it is appropriate for the traffic analysis to also include the intersections of Golden Springs/Gateway Center Drive, Gateway Center Drive/Valley Vista and Copley Drive/Bridge Gate Drive. The proposed site access and internal circulation were evaluated in the traffic analysis. Access is deemed adequate. The driveway will ' be able to accommodate ingress and egress traffic without undue congestion. Modification of existing striping on South Bridge Gate Drive is not required to accommodate the project driveway. On-site.circulation will be adequate. Curb radii have been confirmed and will accommodate cars and small trucks. Sidewalk, parkway, street trees and streetlights exist on the project site's frontage. However, the applicant will be required to provide the curb cut and driveway apron for the proposed driveway with an encroachment permit. Furthermore, the applicant will be required to provide a pedestrian crosswalk in the vicinity of Lot 12 and Lot 15 consistent with the existing pedestrian access within Gateway Corporate Center, thereby providing continuous pedestrian circulation. The City has Transportation Demand Management requirements (Code Section Chapter 22.40). The requirements pertain to a trip reduction and travel demand management that promotes alternative transportation methods and parking management programs. The Code's applicability begins with non-residential development of 25,000 square feet or more. The proposed project is approximately 40,900 square feet, as such, it is required to comply with the specific requirements referenced in the City's Code. Parking lot lighting and exterior site lighting was not submitted. Prior to the issuanceof a building permit, the applicant is required to submit an exterior lighting plan and a parking lot lighting plan/study for the City's review and approval. Although a flat pad exists on the site, some grading is proposed. Approximately, 4,979 cubic yards of earth will be utilized for fill and 5,287 cubic yards of earth will be utilized for cut. Approximately, 308 cubic yards of earth will be exported. �I Adjacent to the toe of slope located near the south property line, a retaining wall is proposed. The retaining wall cuts into the existing 2:1 slope. The proposed wall will vary in height from 2.5 feet to 5.8 feet. Landscaping/irrigation is proposed. The City's current code requires that 20 percent of the site area be landscaped. As referenced in the comparison chart, Gateway Corporate Center requires that 15 percent of the gross usable lot area (including front setback area but excluding all natural and graded side and rear yard 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 15 percent (acceptable pursuant to Section 22.04.020 F. 4.,) of the gross usable lot are (including front setback area but excluding all natural and graded side and rear yard slopes) will be landscaped. The applicant is required to submit a.final landscape/irrigation 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 City's established Water Efficient Landscape Regulations and will be plan checked accordingly. A trash/recycle enclosure is provided, within the parking lot. The applicant is required to submit a detail of the enclosure for the City's review and approval. Signage is not a part of this applicant. Proposed signage will be reviewed at a later date. The City's Public Works and Building and Safety Divisions reviewed this project. Their recommendations are within the attached draft resolution. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:, 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), the City has determined that a Negative Declaration is required for this project. According to CEQA Section 15070, Negative Declaration No. 99-2 has been prepared. 7 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Notice for this project was published in the Inland Valle Bulletin and the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on February 26, 1999. Public hearing notices were mailed to approximately 11 property owners within a 500 -foot radius of the project site on February 19, 1999. Furthermore, the project site was posted with a display board on March 1, 1999. RECONNENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development Review No. 99-2, Findings of Fact and conditions of approval as listed within the attached resolution. REQUIRED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FINDINGS: 1. The design and layout of the proposed development is .consistent with the General Plan, City Design Guidelines, development standards of the applicable district, and architectural criteria for special areas, (e.g. theme areas, specific plans, community plans, boulevards, or planned developments); 2. The design and layout of the proposed development will not unreasonably interfere with the use and, enjoyment of neighboring existing or future development, and will not create traffic or pedestrian hazards; 3. The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible with the characteristics of the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain and enhance the harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by Chapter 22.48 of the City's Development Code, 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 that 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 ore 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). 8 Prepared by: ............ Ann J. Ling/uol Assolte Planner Attachments: 1. Draft resolution; 2. Negative Declaration No. 99-2; 3. Exhibit "A" - site plan, grading plan, floor plan, elevations, preliminary landscape plan and colors/materials board dated January 26, 1999; 4. Application; and 5. Correspondence regarding Gateway Corporate Center's architectural committee dated January 13, 1999. V] A?44 &**- PLANNING COMMISSION r%r RESOLUTION NO. 99 -XX A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 99-2 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO - 99 -2, A REQUEST To CONSTRUCT A TWO-STORY OFFICE BUILDING OF APPROXIMATELY 42,720 GROSS SQUARE FEET. The PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT 1520 S. Bridge Gate DRIVE, (LOT 15, TRACT NO. 39679) DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA. A.RECITALS- 1. The property owner, Diamond Bar Business Associates c/o AEW Capital Management, LP and applicant, opus West Corporation have filed an application for Development Review No. 99-2 and Negative Declaration No. 99-2 for a property located at 1520 S. Bridge Gate Drive, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, California. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Review and Negative Declaration shall be referred to as the "Application". 2. The Planning commission of the City of Diamond Bar on March 23, 1999 conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the Application. 3. Notification of the public hearing for this project was provided in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers on February 26, 1999. Public hearing notices were mailed to approximately 11 property owners of record within a 500 -foot radius of the project on February 19, 1999. Furthermore, the project site was posted with a display board on March 1, 1999. B.Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows: 1. This Planning commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the 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. 99-2 have been prepared by the City of Diamond Bar in compliance with the . 0 requirement of the California EnvironmentalQuality 404 (CEQA) and guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant Section 15070. Furthermore, Negative Declaration No. 99 - reflects the independent judgement of the City of Diamond Bar. 3. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds and determines that, having considered the record as a whole including the findings set forth below, and changes and alterations which have been incorporated into and conditioned upon the proposed project set forth in the application, there is no evidence before this 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 wildlife depends. Based upon substantial evidence, this Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effects contained in Section 753.5 (d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. 4. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth herein, this Planning Commission hereby finds as follows: (a) The project relates to a vacant lot, approximately four gross acres (3.77 net acres) with an 111,687 square foot graded pad (2.56 -acre pad). It contains two -ten foot wide storm drain easement and a 16 foot wide storm drain access easement. One storm drain easement is located adjacent to the north property line. The other storm drain easement and storm drain access easement is located adjacent to the toe of slope in the eastern portion of the project site. (b) 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 gen eral, 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. (c) The project site is within the Commercial- Manufacturing-BillboArd Exclusion -Unilateral Contract (C-M-BE-U/C) one. This zoning designation permits general office uses with parking structures as proposed. (d) Generally, the following zones and use surround the project site: to the north, south, and east is the C-M-BE-U/C Zone; and to the west is the C-M-BE-U/C Zone and the SR 57 (Orange Freeway). The project site is also located within the City's Redevelopment Agency's Economic Revitalization Area. F41 (e) The Application request is to construct -story office building of approximately 42,720 g quare feet (40,900 net square feet) to be utilize general office. (f) The design and layout of the proposed development is consistent with the applicable elements of the City's General Plan, City Design Guidelines, and 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 environment for those working and visiting the office facility through its exemplary design, use of materials and colors, landscaping that will offer a variety of plant species and adequate on-site parking. Additionally, the proposed project complies with the development standards prescribed in the Gateway Corporate Center Unilateral Contract and has received the approval of the Gateway Corporate Center Architectural Committee. (g) The design and layout of the proposed development will not interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future development 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. General office 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. 3 2. Golden Springs Drive shall be widene provide left -turn pockets at both entpr4n streets to the Center. AAA, 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 January 5, 1999, recommends the following: 1. Re -stripe the northbound approach on Copley Drive to provide one left -turn and dual right - turn lanes; and 2. Modify the existing traffic signal accordingly. The identified improvements, which will be conditions of approval, are expected to mitigate the impact of future and background and/or project traffic; and improve LOS to an acceptable range. Additionally, the applicant is required to provide a pedestrian crosswalk from the west to east sides of Bridge Gate Drive consistent with the existing pedestrian access within Gateway Corporate Center and curb cut/driveway apron with an encroachment permit. Furthermore, the Applicant, as a condition of approval, will be required to analyze the intersections of Golden Springs Drive/Gateway Center Drive, Gateway Center Drive/Valley Vista Drive, and Copley Drive/Bridge Gate Drive. (h) The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible with the character of the surrounding .neighborhood and will maintain the harmonious, orderly And attractive development contemplated by Chapter 22.48.20. Development Review standards, City Design Guidelines and the City's General Plan. As also referenced in Item 4. (f) above and (i) below, the proposed project will be consistent and compatible with the architectural design, materials, and colors of the other office buildings within the Center Gateway Corporate Center and its Unilateral Contract 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 4 project has received the Center's architoep xal committee's approval. Therefore, the pr cse�� revision will be compatible with the cha the surrounding neighborhood and will maintainvth-q,7� harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by the City's Development Review requirements and General Plan. The design of the proposed development will provide p 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. 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. (j) The proposed development will not be detrimental to public health, safety or welfare or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. Before the issuance of any City permits, the proposed revision is required to comply with all conditions within the approved resolution and the Building and Safety Division, Public Works Division, Health Department and Fire Department requirements. The referenced agencies' involvement will ensure that the proposed revision is not detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. (k) The proposed project will 1 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 standards established by the City's Development Code; provides the opportunity for office uses; promotes the economic development of the Project Area by providing an attractive, well -serviced, 5 well -protected environment for all resits and port p visitors; and promotes local job o &�- les. 5. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth the Planning Commission hereby approves the Applicat*-n subject to the following conditions: (a) The project shall substantially conform to site plan, grading plan, floor plan, elevations, final ,landscape/irrigation plan, final exterior and parking lot lighting plan/study and colors/materials board collectively labeled as Exhibit "A" dated - March 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 a duly permitted waste contractor, who has been authorized by the City to provide collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste from residential, commercial, construction, and industrial areas within the City. It shall be the applicant's obligation to insure that the waste contractor utilized has obtained permits from the City of Diamond Bar to provide such services. (c) Before the 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. (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 project shall comply with the City's Trip Reduction and Travel Measures regulations. Prior to final inspection or Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall submit a congestion management plan for the City's review and approval. n. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, tv�,' applicant shall submit a final detail of the trash/recycle bin enclosure for the City's revie4 and approval. (g) Prior to final inspection/occupancy, the applicant shall install the following improvements: (1) Re -stripe the northbound approach on Copley Drive to provide one left -turn and dual right - turn lanes; and (2) Modify the existing traffic signal accordingly. (i) Before the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit a traffic analysis related to the following intersections: Golden Springs Drive/Gateway Center Drive; Gateway Center Drive/Valley Vista Drive; and Copley Drive/Bridge Gate Drive. The applicant shall pay their fair share of improvements to said intersections as required by the Deputy Public Works Director. (j) Prior to final inspection/occupancy, the applicant shall install proposed driveway's curb cut and apron with an encroachment permit. Driveway slope shall not exceed 15 percent. (k) 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 signed/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; and (4) Delineate proper drainage with details and sections; (5) Provide details and sections delineating top of wall, top of footing, finish surface, bottom of foot for proposed retaining wall. (1) 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 N plan shall conform to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) standards and incorpotate the appropriate Best Management Practices (BMPls). Additionally, the applicant shall obtain the necessary NPDES permits. The applicant shall be responsible for sewer and storm drain system/lateral installation and shall ensure connection with the'L. A. County Department of Public Works for storm drain and sewer lateral if there are none currently available. Additionally, theapplicantshall pay the County Sanitation District for connection fees. Furthermore, the applicant shall be responsible for all costs associated with the improvement, review and approval for the addition of sewer or storm drains. (n) 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. (o) No permanent structures shall encroach onto storm drain lines or easements. (p) All handicap parking shall comply with current State handicap accessible regulation. Van parking shall be provided. Site plan shall delineate path of travel from parking lot to building. Cross slope shall not exceed two percent. All bathroom and ramps shall be designed in compliance with State handicap accessible regulations. Required handicap signage shall be installed at each entrance. Project site shall be handicap accessible by utilizing the west side of the driveway access. (q) Plans shall conform to State and Local Building Code (i.e. 1994 Uniform Building Code'Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, and the 1993 National Electrical Code) requirements. (r) Construction plans shall be engineered to meet wind loads of 80 m.p.h. (s) Pursuant to the Building and Safety Division requirements, the applicant shall provide construction fencing surrounding the boundaries of the project site. 8 �� -, - (t) This grant is valid for two years and shall be,' exercised (i.e construction started) within that periodor this grant shall expire. A one-year i extension of time may be approved when submitted to"." the City in writing at least 60 days prior to the" expiration date. The Planning commission will consider the extension request at a duly noticed public hearing in accordance with Chapter 22.72 of the City of Diamond Bar Development Code. (u) 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. Further, this grant shall not be effective until the permittee pays remaining City processing fees, school fees and fees for the review of submitted reports. (v) 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 $25.00 for a documentary handling fee in connection with Fish and Game Code requirements. Furthermore, if this project is not exempt from a filing fee imposed because the project has more than a deminimis impact on fish and wildlife, the applicant shall also pay to the Department of Fish and Game any such fee and any fine which the Department determines to be owed. The Planning Commission shall: (a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and (b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution, by certified mail, to: Diamond Bar Business Associates c/o AEW Capital Management, LP, 601 S. Figueroa, #2150, Los Angeles, CA, 90017 and Opus West Corporation, 2030 Main Street, Irvine, CA 92614.. 9 APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23RD OF,MARCH 1999, BY T PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. I BY: Steve Tye, Chairman I, James DeStefano, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar,'at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 23rd day of March 1999, by the following vote: ATTEST: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: James DeStefano, Secretary Me h CM OF DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FPL # 6 QS 21660 E. Copley Drive Suite 190Deposit$ 9 imli. 00 (909)396-5676 Fax (909)861-311 1 7 Receipt# . N —00 !d 3 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION ByDate Re�-'-d - �64tl,# Ju 17LO111 7 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 a separate sheet, if necessary, including names, addresses, and signatures of members of partnerships, joint ventures, and directors of corporations.) Consent. / certify that 1 am the owner of the herein described property and permit the application to file this request. Signed Dat 11 record owners"F Certification: 1, the undersigned, hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the information herein provided is correct to the best of my knowledge. Print N 9.7 or Agent) or Agent) Location 1520 South Bridge Gate Drive (Street address or tract and lot number) Zoning C-M-BE-U/C HNM L9 Previous Cases None b a licant for this lot Present Use of Site Vacant Land - Use applied for 2 -Story office building, with surface Parking Record Owner Applicant Applicant's Agent Name Diamond Bar Associates Opus West Corporation Address C/O AEW Capital Mgmt, LP 2030 Main St. Suite 520 601 S. Figueroa Suite 2150 City Los Angeles, CA Irvine, CA Zip 90017 92614 Phone (213) 312-2611 (949) 622-1950 gqq 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 a separate sheet, if necessary, including names, addresses, and signatures of members of partnerships, joint ventures, and directors of corporations.) Consent. / certify that 1 am the owner of the herein described property and permit the application to file this request. Signed Dat 11 record owners"F Certification: 1, the undersigned, hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the information herein provided is correct to the best of my knowledge. Print N 9.7 or Agent) or Agent) Location 1520 South Bridge Gate Drive (Street address or tract and lot number) Zoning C-M-BE-U/C HNM L9 Previous Cases None b a licant for this lot Present Use of Site Vacant Land - Use applied for 2 -Story office building, with surface Parking Legal description: (all ownership comprising the proposed lot(s)/parcel(s). That portion of Lots 15 and 16 of Tract 39679, filed in Book 1083, pages 14 to 21 inclusive of maps, in the office of the county recorder of said county, described as follows: Area devoted to structures 22,260 GSF Landscaping/Open space 27,800 S. Project size 42,720 G.S.F. Lot Coverage 18.8% —Proposed Density .34 (Units/Acres) Style of Architecture Contemporary Number of Floors Proposed 2 —Slope of Roof Flat (114" per FT) Grading YES —if yes, Quantity 10266 Cut 5287 4979 —Fill --- Import NO —If yes, Quantity N/A Export YES —If yes, Quantity 308 Area devoted to structures = Building footprint. 2. Landscaping/Open Space = Landscaping provided within net usable site area. (15% of net usable site area is required). 3. Project size = Gross Building Floor Area. 4. Lot coverage = Building footprint -- by gross lot area (22,260/ 126,068) 5. Proposed density = Gross Building Area - Gross Site Area (42,720/ 126,068) 03/18/99 THU 08:50 FAa 711 622 1951 OPUS WEST Q002 AEW Capital MasmNornst and affiliated entiric hot S. F%g%1Cc.Va Scrntc. $urte 21 i 1..M Angeic.. C:1 90tH i • :app Telephone U 1 0 694-1111 MUM February 17,1999 Jefferson Hill Director of Development Opus West Corporation 2030 Main St #520 Irvine, CA 92614 RE: APPROVAL Of PLANS FOR LOT 15 Dear Mr. Hili: ! FEB 19 1999 This letter shall serve as approval by the Architectural Committee, pursuant to Article V of the Master Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Gateway Corporate Center, of the plans and specifications submitted by your firm for the development of Lot 15. Said approval is based upon review of the following documents, and is subject to review and approval of the final construction drawings including landscape plans. Drawings received already include: • Conceptual Site Plan, dated 1/15/99 • Conceptual Floor Plan, dated 1/15/99 • Conceptual Elevation, dated 1/15/99 • Preliminary Grading Plan, dated 1 /15/99 As noted in Article V of the CC&Ks, owners are expected to develop improvements in conformance with the approved plans and in accordance with the conditions of the city and other governing entities. Should you have any questions or comments, please contact me at 213-312-2611. Sincerely, Michael Pepper Vice President & Secretary Gateway Corporate Center Association A California Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation E W, I ,- 1 L 00 5 Vo p, , z -. 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I, John Basin, declare as follows: velopment Services I work for the City of Diamond Bar in the larMe�inm of he Diamond and Bar Planning Department; that held on March 23opies of the 101999, weree for the ost d at their proper locations. Commission, to be I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on March 19, 1999, at Diamond Bar, California. ohn Ilasin Community and Development Services Dept. D.\\s\eSi&vitpos6n8.doo File re ie�Ied, on o_ and 1�� y f" o na ng File rev a ed by �— on %� ?- and is ready for .destruction by City Clerk