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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/27/1999i PLANNINC FILE COPY COMMISS1011 AGEND--A APRIN 279 1-999 7:00 P.M. South Coast Air Quality Management District Auditorium 21865 East Copley Drive Diamond Bar, California Chairman Steve Tye Vice Chairman Steve Nelson Commissioner George Kuo Commissioner McManus Commissioner Joe Ruzicka i 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. 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HELPFUL PHONE mNBE S 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: info@ci.diamond-bar.ca.us Next Resolution No. 99-12 PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF DIAMOND BAR Tuesday April 27, 1999 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: L 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 S_peaker's Card for the recording Secretary (Completion of this form is voluntary There is a five minute maximum time limit when addressing the Plamun>; 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: April 13, 1999 5. OLD BUSINESS: None 6. NEW BUSINESS: 7. CONTINUED PUBLIC BEARING: None. 8. PUBLIC BEARING: 8.1 Conditional Use Permit No. 98-7, Development Review No. 98-12 and Variance No. 99-2 (pursuant to Code Section Chapters 22.58, 22.48 and 22.54) is a request to construct an automated car wash. -The car wash will consist of the following: a wash tunnel; retail sales boutique, approximately 2,089 square feet; three -bay lube center, 1,140 square feet; detail center with office, approximately 1,467 square feet; six - bay auto service center, approximately 4,150 square feet; fuel dispensers; vacuum, queuing and drying 4/27/99 PC Agenda — Page 1 d:\\agenda\p1anning\apri127-99 areas;. two platforms to display new car sales; and retaining wall with a maximum height of 18 feet. The Variance is requested due to the retaining wall's height in excess of six feet: PROPERTY OWNER/ 515 S. Grand Avenue Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Mathew Tachdjian Col -Am Properties, LLC P.O. Box 4655 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: 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. 99-3 has been prepared. The Negative Declaration review period begins April 5, 1999, and ends April 24, 1999. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission open the public hearing, receive public testimony and continue the project's public hearing. 8.2 Conditional Use Permit No. 99-1, Development Review No. 99-1, Comprehensive Sign Program 99-1 and Variance 99-4 (pursuant to Code Section 22.58, 22.48, 22.36 and 22.52) is a request to construct a 4,794 square -foot combined commercial fast food restaurant with a gas service station. The proposed combined commercial development will include an indoor restaurant, drive-thru, convenience food store, and six multi -dispensers under service station canopy. Furthermore, the applicant is requesting a Comprehensive Sign Program, which includes wall signs, two monument signs, directional signs, and a pole sign. The Variance is requested for the proposed 62 -foot 10 -inch high pole sign. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 21095 Golden Springs Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 PROPERTY OWNER: Chevron Products Co., Inc. Burger King Corporation 1300 South Beach Boulevard 1777 Old Cutler Road La Habra, CA 90632 Miami, FL, 33157 APPLICANT: McDonald's Corporation 11682 El Camino Real, Suite 400 San Diego, CA 92130 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: 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. 99-4 has been prepared. The Negative Declaration review period begins April 8, 1999, and ends April 27, 1999 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development Review No. 99-1, Conditional Use Permit No. 99-1, Comprehensive Sign Program No. 99-1 and Variance No. 99-4, and Negative Declaration No. 99-4, Findings of Fact and conditions of approval as listed within the attached resolution. d:\\agenda\P1anning\apri127-99 4/27/99 PC Agenda — Page 2 9. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: 10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 10.1 Public Hearing dates for future projects. 11. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: LANTERMAN TASK FORCE MEETING: CITY COUNCIL MEETING: ADMINISTRATIVE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW MEETING: . Monday, May 3, 1999 — 6:30 P.M. Deane Home Swim Club Tuesday, May 4, 1999 — 6:30 P.M. AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive Tuesday, May 11, 1999 — 6:00 P.M. AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: Tuesday, May 11, 1999 — 7:00 P.M. AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive COMMUNITY/CIVIC CENTER TASK FORCE: TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION: COMMITTEE: 12. ADJOURNMENT: d:\\agenda\p1anning\aprfl27-99 Wednesday, May 12, 1999 — 6:30 P.P. AQMD — Room CC2 Tbursday, May 13, 1999 — 7:00 P.M. AQMD Board Hearing Room, 21865 E. Copley Drive Thursday, May 27, 1999 — 7:00 P.M. AQMD Board Hearing Room, 21865 E. Copley Drive 4/27/99 PC Agenda — Page 3 MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 13, 1999 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Tye called the meeting to order at 7:02 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 Commissioner Ruzicka. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Steve Tye, Vice Chairman Steve Nelson and Commissioners George Kuo, Joe McManus 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. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented. CONSENT CALENDAR: L Minutes of March 23, 1999. C/Ruzicka moved, C/Kuo seconded, to approve the minutes of March 23, 1999 as presented. Motion carried 5-0. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: None 1. Development Review No. 98-15(1) and Variance No. 99-1 (pursuant to Code Section Chapters 22.48 and 22.54) is a request to revise a project approved by the Planning Commission on January 26, 1999. The approved project permits the construction of a two- story office building of approximately 56,600 square feet on a vacant lot within Gateway Corporate Center. The Variance request (a revision to the Planning Commission approval) is to construct crib type retaining walls varying in height with a maximum height of approximately 13 feet which exceeds the allowable six-foot height. The retaining walls will . be utilized to expand the buildable pad in order to provide more parking spaces. APRIL 13, 1999 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 21810 E. Copley Drive (Lot 22, Tract No. 39679) Diamond Bar, CA 91765 PROPERTY OWNER: Diamond bar Business Associates c/o AEW Capital Management, LP 60.1 S. Figueroa #2150 Los Angeles, CA 90017 APPLICANT: Opus West Corporation 2030 Main Street #520 Irvine, CA 92614 AssocP/Lungu presented staffs report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development Review 98-15(1), Variance No. 99-1 and Addendum to Negative Declaration No. 98-5, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the Resolution. She pointed out that Condition 5. (f) on Page 7 of the resolution is changed to read as follows: "To maintain the structural integrity of the proposed crib retaining wall, the soils engineer of record shall certify all necessary inspection work for such walls. The proposed crib retaining wall shall be constructed in accordance with the approved specifications of the soils engineer of record and the soils engineer of record shall be responsible during each and all phases of construction." Randy Ten Hove, Opus West Corporation, responded to VC/Nelson that the applicant is requesting to provide for 65 additional parking spaces. The rule of thumb for parking is about 300 square foot per stall which equates to slightly less than 19,000 square feet (less than 1/2 acre) of grading for the footprint of the pad. Jeff Hill, Opus West Corporation, explained the reason for requesting the variance was predicated on a request from Allstate Insurance to be able to provide them the additional 65 parking spaces. Since the lease agreement was reached after the initial approval by the Planning Commission for construction of the building, the applicant found it necessary to request the variance to fulfill the terms of the agreement. In response to C/Ruzicka, Mr. Hill explained the type of crib wall the applicant proposes to install. He explained that it is a more expensive wall system that is anticipated to better preserve the integrity of the landscaping of the slopes. Chair/Tye opened the public hearing. There being no one who wished to speak on this item, Chair/Tye closed the Public Hearing. VC/Nelson stated he is not a fan of eucalyptus trees which he believes to be invasive. He suggested that if the plantings of replacement trees are to occur on the back perimeter of the parking lot adjacent to the open space area, that they be of a native species. If not, and the APRIL 13, 1999 PAGE 3 site is not over -landscaped now, install something less invasive in the parking lots and around the buildings. AssocP/Lungu responded to Chair/Tye that staff recommends the following for Condition 5. (d): "The applicant shall replace the 10 existing eucalyptus trees at a 2:1 ratio with native tree species, size and location to be determined by the Planning Division. VC/Nelson stated that if the replacement trees are located on the perimeter it may be appropriate to require that the trees be native trees such as horticulturally grown sycamores or California Walnut trees. Following discussion, C/Ruzicka moved, C/McManus seconded, to approve Development Review 98-15(1), Variance No. 99-1 and Addendum to Negative Declaration No. 98-5, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the Resolution including the changes recommended by staff and VC/Nelson for Conditions 5. (d) and 5. (f). Motion approved by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, McManus, Ruzicka, VC/Nelson, Chair/Tye NOES: COMNIISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None 2. Development Review No. 99-03 and Variance No. 99-03 (pursuant to Code Sections 22.48,22.54 and 22.68) is a request to construct a 3,917 square foot two-story addition and exterior remodel with carport and decks to an existing 3,108 square foot, one story, single family residence with three car garage. Variance is requested due to the encroachment into the front setback. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2194 Indian Creek Road (Tract No. 23483, Lot 61) Diamond Bar, CA 91765 . PROPERTY OWNER/ Robert Granato APPLICANT: 2194 Indian Creek Road Diamond Bar, CA 91765 DSA/Smith presented staffs report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development Review No. 99-03 and Variance No. 99-03, Findings of Fact and conditions of approval, as listed within the Resolution. The applicant's architect, spoke on behalf of the applicant. He stated that many people in "The Country Estates" are expanding, remodeling, etc. and he expects that there will be many variance requests. APRIL 13, 1999 PAGE 4 Chair/Tye opened the Public Hearing. There being no one who wished to speak on this item, Chair/Tye closed the Public Hearing, C/Ruzicka moved, VC/Nelson seconded, to approve Development Review No. 99-03 and Variance No. 99-03, Findings -of Fact and conditions of approval, as listed within the Resolution. Motion approved by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: CONMSSIONERS: Kuo, McManus, Ruzicka, VC/Nelson, Chair/Tye NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None PLANNING C/McManus thanked DCM/DeStefano for chauffeuring the Commissioners in Monterey during the Planners Institute. C/Ruzicka stated that he enjoyed the Planners Institute and thought it was an excellently planned out and executed meeting. C/Kuo said he enjoyed the trip to Monterey and his attendance at the seminar. The Institute helped him a great deal in his review of projects in order to render appropriate decisions. He thanked staff and his colleagues on the Commission for providing him with a history of Diamond Bar. VC/Nelson reminded the Commissioners that AprilisChild Abuse Prevention month. Chair/Tye echoed the accolades for DCM/DeStefano on his ability to get the Commissioners to the airport on time in spite of Avis' effort to deter him. He hopes to see all of the Commissioners and staff members at Sunday's City Birthday Party celebration. DCM/DeStefano stated that the following items are scheduled for the April 27, 1999, Planning Commission meeting: 1) Car wash and service facility and new car display facility expansion for the Honda dealership north of the SR60 and a Chevron/McDonalds project at the intersection of Golden Springs Road and Brea Canyon Road at the existing Chevron Burger facility. DCM/DeStefano stated that at its April 6, 1999, meeting, the City Council continued to April 20, 1999, the Sasak/Patel extension of time application request at the request of the applicant. DCM/DeStefano stated he enjoyed attending the Monterey Conference with the Planning Commissioners. Staff will provide Commissioners with copies of conference meeting tapes at their request. APRIL 13, 1999 PAGE 5 C/McManus requested a tape of the downtown revitalization session. r.79111 ITolMs As agendized with the following addition: Lanterman Task Force Meeting: Monday, April 19, 1999 - 6:30 p.m. Dean Holmes Swim Club 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 8:20 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, James DeStefano Secretary to the Planning Commission Attest: Steve Tye Chairman City of Diamond Bar PLANNING COMMISSION Staff Report AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 8.1 REPORT DATE April 15, 1999 MEETING DATE: April 27, 1999 CASE/FILE NUMBER: Conditional Use Permit No. 98-7, Development Review A 'IT 4 n NTr% APPLICATION REQUEST: PROJECT LOCATION: PROPERTY OWNERS/APPLICANT: BACKGROUND: 1,40. 98-14 all Ell ELM, 99-2 To construct an automated car wash with a retail sales boutique area, three -bay lube center, detail center with office, six -bay auto service center, fuel dispensers and two platforms to displa ' y new cars. Additionally, the request includes an 18 - foot high retaining wall. 515 S. Grand Avenue Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Mathew Tachdjian Col -Am Properties, LLC P.O. Box 4655 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Thee -property owner/applicant, Mathew Tachdjian of'Col-Am Properties, LLC is requesting approval of'Conditional Use Permit No. 98-7, Development Review No. 98-12 and Variance No.99-2 (pursuant to Code Section 22.58, 22.48, and 22.54). The request is for approval to construction an automated car wash. The car wash will consist of.the following: a wash tunnel, approximately. 2,402 square feet; retail sales boutique area, approximately 2,08�9 square feet; three -bay lube center, approximately 1,140 square feet; detail center with office, approximately 1,467 square feet; six-bay,auto service center, approximately 4,150 square feet; fuel dispensers; vacuum and queuing and drying areas; two platforms to display new cars; and retaining wall with a maximum height of 18 feet. Additionally, this request will also expand the -Diamond Bar Honda dealership. The project site is located at 515 S. Grand Avenue (Par I cels 3 and 4 of Parcel Map No. 15625). It is a vacant lot, basically denude of vegetation with existing walls adjacent to the north and south property lines and within the eastern portion of the project site near Grand Avenue. The project site's topography begins at an elevation of approximately 699 feet, at Grand Avenue and slope down to Old Brea Canyon Road to an elevation of approximately 677 feet. The project site consists of two parcels, Parcels 3 and 4 of Parcel Map No. 15625. Parcel 3 is approximately 36,350 and Parcel 4 is approximately 10,070 square feet square feet. Both parcels contain easements for Los Angeles County flood control and storm drain and Southern California Edison. The project site has a General Plan land use designation of General Commercial (C). Pursuant to the General Plan, this land use designation provides for the establishment of regional, freeway -oriented, and/or community retail and service commercial uses. Additionally, development within the C designation is permitted to maintain a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.00. The project's FAR is 0.24. The zoning designation for the project site is Regional Commercial (C-3). This zoning designation permits a wide range of uses (i.e. retail trade, services, fueling/service stations, vehicle repair/maintenance, auto sales, car washes, restaurants, etc). The proposed project with the requested uses is permitted in the C-3 Zone. Generally, the following zone and uses surround the project site: to the north is the Burger King restaurant; Diamond Bar Honda dealership, C-3 Zone and the boundary for City of Industry; to the south is the Pomona (SR 60) Freeway; to the .east is Grand Avenue and boundary for the City of Industry; and to the west is Old Brea Canyon Road and boundary for the City of Industry. The project site is also located within the City's Redevelopment Agency's Economic Revitalization Area. The applicant owns Parcel 1 (Diamond Bar Honda), Parcel 2 (Burger King restaurant), Parcels 3 and 4 which are the subject project site. However, the applicant leases. Parcel 2 to Burger King. Diamond Bar Honda, processed by Los Angeles County Regional Planning, was constructed in 1983. In 1989, the County began the processing of a fast-food restaurant (at that time McDonald's), the expansion of the dealership, an automated car wash with gasoline service and a freestanding pole sign. Upon incor- poration, the City inherited the project from the County. After a series of public hearings, the Planning Commission approved the project on May 14, 1990. However, the project was appealed to the City Council and eventually approved on July 17, 1990. Between July 1990 and September 1992, the Commission approved an extension of time. Also in September 1992, the commission approved an amendment -to the project allowing a Burger King restaurant instead of McDonald's. In March 1994', revisions to the existing pole signed were approved. The car wash facility was never constructed. ANALYSIS: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Pursuant to Section 22.58 of the City's Development Code, a car wash facility and auto sales in the C-3 Zone requires a Conditional Use Permit. A Conditional Use Permit.will,be reviewed for the location, designi configuration and potential impacts (i.e. waste product disposal, traffic, noise, hours of operation etc.) to ensure that the proposed project will protect the public health, safety and welfare. A Conditional Use Permit is within the Planning commission's review authority. Through the Conditional Use Permit review process, the proposed project will be conditioned as appropriate to mitigate any potential impacts that that the project may create. Vehicle services (maintenance/minor repair) and fueling stations -gasoline and diesel are permitted in the C-3 Zone, by right. The car 'Wash facility will be open Sunday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The car wash will have one shift with 12 employees. The service bays will be utilized for the Honda .dealership by their employees. Waste oils and eighty-five percent of the wash water will be recycled. Soap products will be biodegradable. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 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. 3 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. The following is a comparison matrix of the City's minimum required development standards and the proposed project's development standards. CITrI S MINIMUM REQUIRED DEVELOPMENT' STANDARDS Setbacks: Minimum For Structures Front: 10 ft. landscaped setback; Sides: 0 ft.; Rear: 0 ft.; 4 PROPOSED PROJECT'S DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Setbacks: Front: Parcel 3 - 10 ft. landscaped setback -Brea Canyon Rd.; Parcel 4 - 50 ft. (car wash tunnel to property line adjacent to public right-of- way) Sides: Parcel 3 - adjacent to north property line - 40 ft. (to detail center); adjacent to the south property.line - 0 ft. (auto service bay); Parcel 47 adjacent to north property line - 35 ft. (to lube center); adjacent to the south property line - 0 ft. (car wash tunnel); .Rear* Parcel 3 - adjacent to the east property line - 5 it. (detail center); Parcel 4 - adjacent to east property line - 48 ft (to boutique sales area); ing Height• Building Height: Maximum height: 35 ft.; EFAR: one story/35 ft. FAR: Floor area ratio - maximum 1.00 Floor area ratio - .24 Parking: Parking: Full-service vehicle washing: 10 Applicant is providing a total of plus 27 parking spaces with the spaces; following breakdown: 10 spaces; plus 10 spaces for each wash lane for 13 spaces for the one wash lane; drying area; plus for 5 vehicles ahead plus queuing area could accommodate queuing area of each lane exclusive of fueling minimum 9 vehicles; area; Vehicle 'repair and maintenance: Vehicle repair and maintenance: 4 spaces for each service bay: With 17'spaces-remaining - bays and 3 lube 1 space for each 2 employees on 6 auto service 36 the largest shift; bays, the Code requires parking• spaces; Parking Setback Adjacent to a Street: Parking Setback Adjacent to a Street: Provide landscape planting strip The required 10 -foot (same as between the street right-of-way front setback for the C-3 Zone) and parking equal in depth to the landscape planting strip between setback required by the zoning the street right-of-way and the. district or 7 ft.,. whichever is parking platform is not provided. more; Landscaping: Landscaping: 15% of the site area; 15% of the site area; 1 tree for every eight, parking No trees purposed within the spaces;trees shall be in planters parking area; located throughout the parking Trees purposed mainly around the area; in order to be considered site's perimeter; within parking area, trees shall be located in planters that are bounded on at least three sides by parking area paving; Architecture/Building Materials: Architecture/Building Materials: Code requires compatibility with Non-specific; combination of the surrounding area, style and several different architectural materials that relate and enhance styles; split face concrete the community character; block,, scored/painted, glass block and stucco; Roof - flat, blue tile for tower; With regards to building setbacks, the proposed project provides the minimum except at the Grand Avenue frontage, which requires a 10 -foot wide landscape strip for parking. the proposed buildings ildings heights comply with the Code's maximum allowable height. However, the architectural style needs further design consideration. The City's -General Plan, Development Code, Design Guidelines and the Redevelopment Plan for the Economic Revitalization Area require the implementation of design and use standards which assure high aesthetic and environmental quality, provide unity and integrity to development, protect and enhance the City's character while offering functional design and promoting economic development. The project site is an important area to the City in light of its location adjacent to the freeway and Grand Avenue and the image it creates or can create to those driving by. The.City understands that the project site is also important to the applicant with regards to the Honda dealership's expansion and providing profitable land uses. Architecture The applicant has submitted three designs for the proposed project. The first (see exhibit) design submittal reflects architecture related to Art Deco/Art Nouveau., However, the City is looking to unify the existing development (Burger King and Diamond Bar Honda) with the proposed project. While the City is open to creativity, this design does not unify the proposed project with the existing development. As a result, the applicant modified the design. The second (Exhibit "A") design submittal is the applicant's attempt to unify the proposed project with the existing,development by utilizing a tower similar to the Burger King tower. On . Wednesday, April 20, 1999, the applicant submitted revised elevations to the second design submittal (Exhibit ""A"). When comparing the first two submittals, it appears that the towers are out of proportion and awkward in relationship to the buildings. In the second submittal (Exhibit "A"), the tower appears architecturally out of character with the design of the buildings. Simplifying the architectural details should be considered along with tying.in the design concept through horizontal line and color. It does not appear that either design has an overriding concept. Furthermore, the freeway facing elevation has a significant impact with the chance to create a strong image for Diamond Bar Honda and the City. The massing of this elevation should be minimized more effectively and softened. To soften this elevation, Cal -Trans, through an agreement with the applicant, may allow landscaping and irrigation adjacent R to the project's property line but on*Cal-Trans property. However, the landscaping and irrigation may not be there in perpetuity. The April 20, 19,99 submittal is somewhat modified. Some of the modifications are an improvement such as the addition of ' fenestration on the tower and horizontal moulding. However, the modifications to the south (freeway) elevation may not be considered ' an improvement. This elevation still needs simplification, effective breaking -up and softening of the mass and the deletion of the planter attached to the building as delineated in Exhibit "A" (second design submittal) may not be an improvement. it still is not clear where the colors represented in the materials board will be utilized on the buildings. The Planning commission packet exhibits include the proposed conceptual remodel design for Diamond Bar Honda. Also included is a conceptual prototype design of Burger King's new image. If this new image is adopted, the existing Burger King restaurants will more than likely be retrofitted. The staff believes that the applicant should consider the design elements utilized in the proposed Honda exterior remodel and perhaps the proposed Burger King remodel. Staff is looking for design elements that are homogeneous and cohesive. On -Site Circulation/Activities The proposed Diamond'Bar.Honda dealership expansion will be achieved through the six auto service bays, three lube bays and the display platforms. One display platform is located adjacent to Grand Avenue and will be construct through the utilization of an 18 -foot retaining wall. The other platform is the roof of the six -bay auto service building, facing the Pomona Freeway. These platforms will be utilized to display new cars. The project site is approximately 46,420 square feet. As previously stated, site activities include a full service car wash facility, three -bay lube center, six auto service bays, detail center, auto display platforms, parking and landscaping. Staff believes that the project site is not large enough to accommodate all the proposed activities. Staff has concerns about the logistics of on-site circulation. The applicant states that the dealership employees will bring vehicles to the car wash site for service. The employees will also escort customers to the auto display platforms. Staff has asked the applicant to 6 provide an on-site circulation analysis verifying that the site,.as designed, willaccommodate the proposed activities. Access The proposed project's access points are at Old Brea Canyon Road and Grand Avenue. Entrance only to the project site will occur at the Old Brea Canyon Road. Exit only from the project site will occur at Grand Avenue through the driveway currently utilized by Burger King. Due to the sharing of this access point, a shared access agreement is required. Parking As referenced in the development standards comparison matrix, the applicant provides adequate parking for a full- service car wash facility. However, pursuant to Table 3-10 of the Development Code, for each auto service bay four parking spaces are required, plus adequate queuing lanes for each bay and one parking space for each two employee's. With a total of nine service bays (three for the lube center and six for the auto service center), it is required that 36 parking spaces be provided. The applicant is providing 27 on-site parking space. With the 10 required parking spaces required for the car wash, 17 parking space remain. pur- suant to Code, the parking is deficient by 18 spaces. As previously mentioned and according to the applicant, the dealer -ship employees will bring vehicles to be serviced to the project site from the dealership site. Since the applicant owns all three sites, the applicant believes that the Burger King parking spaces can be also be utilized for the car wash facility if necessary. Based on occupancy, Burger King isrequired to provide 42 on-site parking spaces. Fifty-one parking spaces are provided. It may be possible to share the parking. Therefore, staff has asked the applicant to provide a parking agreement that includes all four parcel and Burger King. Additionally, according to the Los Angeles County approval, the Honda dealership provides 84 display -parking spaces, 40 employee parking spaces and 14 customer parking spaces. Staff is requiring that the applicant demonstrate that sharing of parking spaces between all sites is feasible. Exterior and Parking Lot Lighting Exterior and parking lot lighting is being provided. A revised study/lighting plan is required for the City's review and approval. Lighting fixtures shall be architecturally compatible with the character of the surrounding development and energy efficient. The maximum height of pole fixtures is 20 feet and shall be equipped 8 with light shields thereby confining direct rays on-site. Spillover beyond the project's boundaries is not permitted. The level of parking lot lighting projected onto the any ground or wall ' surface shall be an average of between one and two fbotcandles. The uniformity ratio (average to minimum) shall not exceed 6:1. It is required that lighting be on a time -clock or photo sensor system.. Lighting fixtures are required to have 90 -degree horizontal cut-off flat lenses. Lot Line Adjustment The applicant will also be processing a Lot Line Adjustment with the City's Public Works Division. Exhibit "A", page A- 7 delineatesthe lot line adjustment.. The applicant proposes to move the east lot.line, shared by Parcels 3 and 4, in a westerly direction, thereby reducing Parcel 3 and enlarging Parcel 4. The applicant also proposes to move the north lot line, shared by Parcels 2 and 3, 20 feet in a northerly direction. It is required that all lot line adjustments be completed before the issuance of any City permits. Since Parcel 3 and 4 will not be merged,, a reciprocal parking and shared access agreement is critical. Traffic A traffic impact analysis report is required for this project. The applicant submitted a traffic generation and distribution report to the City. The report,,.dated-November 2, 1999, was prepared by Associated Traffic Consultants. The report states that 1,140 trips will be generated by the proposed project with approximately 55 trips during the AM peak I hour and approximately 217 trips during the PM peak hour. The applicant's report states that in order to. determine the project's traffic impacts on the existing operating conditions,of the local circulation system,.a detailed traffic study will be needed.: Pursuant to the City's Traffic Engineer, Warren-Siecke and the City's Deputy Public Works Director, the applicant will be required to submit a detailed traffic impact study that addresses the project's traffic impacts on the existing conditions of the local circulation system. In the event that the proposed project has impacts on the local circulation system,. appropriate traffic improvement measures will need to be identified and a strategy that implements them developed. The . applicant will be required to pay their fair share cost of the appropriate traffic improvement measures. Curb and gutter exists along the Old Brea Canyon Road frontage, but a sidewalk does not exist.. The applicant will be required to install a sidewalk, along this frontage, according to City specifications and with appropriate street lighting . . 7 Gradin The project's proposed grading is a total of approximately 5,720 cubic yards with 2,860 dubic.yards of cut and fill. The cut area is'located on Parcel 4 adjacent to the proposed display platform.The fill area is dispersed throughout the rest of the.project site and the display platform on Parcel 4. Import or export of earth is not proposed. Landscaping Landscaping/irrigation is proposed. The City' I s Development Code requires that 15 percent of the site area be landscaped and that t the final landsdape/irrigation plans be prepared by a licensed landscape architect. As referenced in the comparison chart, The C-3 Zone requires that a minimum 15 percent of site area be landscaped. The applicant proposes to landscape 17 percent of the site area. As a unifying element the applicant proposes palm trees at the perimeters of proposed car wash, Burger King and Diamond Bar Honda dealership sites. However, the dedicated right-of-way for Grand Avenue is 100 feet. As a result, it appears that the planter area adjacent to the sidewalk at Grand Avenue is within this right-of-way. According to the City's Parks and Recreation Director, palm trees are not desirable City street trees. However, unifying the three sites through the addition of trees is acceptable. Furthermore, pursuant to the Development Code, it will be required that the trees be added within the parking area. The applicant is required to submit a final landscape/irrigation plan for the City's review and approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. The landscape plan shall include plant species, size, quantity and location. Additionally, the proposed project is required to comply with the City's established Water Efficient Landscape Regulations and will be plan checked accordingly. Trash Enclosure A trash enclosure is provided adjacent to the detail center. It is required that the enclosure accommodates a recycle bin. The applicant is required to submit a detail of the enclosure for the City's review and approval. Noise The project site is located adjacent to the Pomona Freeway and Grand Avenue, a major arterial. Existing noise contours regarding to the project's location is 65 CNEL as reference in the General Plan. It appears from the project RM application that the blower/dryer will be located 11 feet from the tunnel exist. The project application indicates that the blower/air dryer will emit 74 dB at a 10 -foot distance. The City's noise standards allow the operating of - a force -air blower in a tunnel car wash between the hours of 7:00,a.m. and 8:00 p.m. in a manner that does not exceed the 60 dBA at any point on contiguous receptor property, five feet above grade level, no closer than three feet from any wall in a commercial/industrial location. The proposed project will be required to comply with the City's noise. standards. Signage Signage is not a part of this applicant. Proposed signage will be reviewed at a later date. The existing pole sign will remainaslocated on the site plan. VARIANCE Pursuant to Section 22.54 of the City's Development Code, a Variance is to allow for an adjustment from the development standards of the Development Code. The adjustment may only be granted when, because of special circumstances applicable to the property'.(i.e. location, size, shape, surroundings, topography, or other such condition),. the strict application of the Code denies the property owner privileges enjoyed by other property owners in the vicinity and under the identical zoning districts. The hardship created d by the strict application of the Code can not be self-induced. Pursuant to Code, retaining walls shall not exceed a height of six feet measured from the finished grade at the base of the wall. The Director may approve additional height up to one foot due to varying topographical features. With a Minor Variance, the Director.may allow an increase in the height of retaining walls up to eight feet, depending on topographic constraints.* The project applications include a Variance request in or -der to construct an 18 --foot high retaining wall. According to the Building official's interpretation, the proposed retaining wall is not an integral part of a structure. It is a stand alone wall that retains earth, hence that Variance request. The proposed retaining wall is located (as delineated in Exhibit "A") 30 feet from Grand. -Avenues ultimate right-of-way. The purpose of the retaining wall is to create an auto display platform area at street level. Grand Avenue is at an elevation of approximately 700 feet. Adjacent to Grand Avenue, the project site's elevation varies to approximately 688 feet. Due to the site's topography, I the 11 retaining wall will is necessary to raise.this portion of the project site to street grade. The exposed 18 feet of the retaining wall faces inward on the project site. In front of the wall is a raised planter, approximately four feet high. Landscaping material will be utilized to mitigate the wall's impact on the site. The City's Public Works and Building and Safety Divisions and the Los Angeles County Fire Department reviewed this project. Their recommendations will be within the draft resolution. CONCLUSION Staff is not opposed to this project. The project and project site are important to the City. The City looks forward to the development of the vacant parcels and the expansion and remodel of the Honda dealership. However, issues es related to architecture, on- site accommodation of the proposed activities, traffic impacts and shared parking need to be resolved. The Planning Commission may wish to consider the following: continuing the project's public hearing in order to *give* the applicant additional time to resolve the outstanding issues; or direct staff -to prepare a resolution of approval with appropriate conditions; or deny the project. 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.' 99-3 has been prepared. The Negative Declaration's review period begins April 5, 1999 and ends April 24, 1999. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Notice for this project was published in the Inland Valley Bulletin and the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on April 5,1999. Public hearing notices were mailed to approximately four property owners within a 500 -foot radius of the project site on March 31, 1999. Furthermore, the project site was posted with a display board on April 5, 1999. 12 RECONMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the Planning commission open the public hearing, receive public testimony and continue the project's public hearing. 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). REQUIRED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS: 1. The proposed use is allowed within the subject zoning district with the approval of a Conditional Use permit and complies with all other applicable provisions of the Development Code and the Municipal Code; 13 2. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan; 3. The design, location, size and operation characteristics of the proposed use are compatible with the existing and future land uses in the vicinity; 4. The subject site is physically suitable for the type and density/intensity of use being proposed including access, .provision of utilities, compatibility with adjoining land uses and the absence of physical constraints; 5.. Granting the Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare, or injurious to persons, property, or improvements in the vicinity and zoning district in which the property is located; and 6. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). REQUIRED VARIANCE FINDINGS: 1. There are special circumstances applicable to the property ('e.g., location, shape, size, surroundings, topography, or other conditions), so that the strict application of the City's Development Code. denies the property owner privileges enjoyed by other property owners in the vicinity and under identical zoning districts or creates an unnecessary and non -self created, hardship or unreasonable regulation which makes it obviously impractical to require compliance with the development standards; 2. Granting the Variance is -necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights possessed by other property owners in the same vicinity and zoning districts and denied to the property owner for which the Variance is sought; 3. Granting the Variance is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan; 4. The proposed entitlement would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or I welfare of the City; and 14 5. The proposed entitlement has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Prepared by: Ann J. n A ociate Planner Attachments: 1. Negative Declaration No. 99-3; preliminary 2. Exhibit "A" - site plan, floor plan, elevations, pre landscape/irrigation plan, lighting plan and colors/materials board dated April 27, 1999; 3.* Applications; 1998, prepared by 4. Traffic analysis dated November 2, Associated Traffic Consultants; d December 24, 5. Response prepared by Warren Siecke and date 1998 to traffic analysis dated November 2, 1998; 6. Rendering of proposed exterior remodel of Diamond Bar Honda; 7. First car wash design submittal; 20, 1999; and 8. Third car wash design submittal date April 9. Conceptual prototype for future Burger King restaurants and remodel. 15 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 21660 E. Copley Drive Suite 190 (909)396-5676 Fax (909)861-3117 VARIANCE APPLICATION //11Recor/d, Owner Name ( 0! - N YA P1400pav1'S (Last name first) Address 'Po f-&,65 City �1✓rt�vuv� 1/ . Applicant -PIC14031M I1�Art�I�= (Last name first) Case# V 44- — a. FPL # V 8 /0 Deposit $ •0 _ Receipt# By Date Rec'd Applicant's Agent (Last name fust) 7v 5 Z -q �o- Phone( ) Phone(5-9 i 6(Ve, Phone( NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to notify the Community Development Director in writing of any change of the principals involved during the processing of this case. (Attach separate sheet, if necessary, including names, addresses, and signatures of members of partnerships, joint ventures, and directors of corporations.) Consent: I certify that I am the owner of the herein described property and permit the applicant to file this request. Signed (All record owners) Date -? ' �'d %� Certification: I, the undersigned, hereby certify under penalty of pejjury that the information herein provided is correct to the best of my knowledge.. Print Name /�'��',-- >-.C'r".✓r . �'r/ (Applicant or Agent) Signed (Applicant or Agent) Date ,7 Location 53�5- 6-A 0 /fyt £719 - oZv --oa3 (Street address or tract and lot number) between OL -0 i?:;, CCI+ e�JuLIOAL and &0 rwy (Street) (sem) Zoning C' — P-7 Project Size (gross acres) 5"9 7,0 -% Project Density Previous Cases CUP Zy61 3 -2-C- /00-G CZV 9 9 z` 9 0 j�W— 9 z -03C Present Use of Site m/ l Use applied for=�/�')Ai Domestic Water Source �U 1Qi(.! C.� Company/District Method of Sewage Disposal Sanitation District=�, /�i�% %7faiC� O!✓/. Grading of Lots by Applicant? YES NO Amount_(j�i(� G� (Show necessary grading design on.site plan or tent. map) LEGAL DESCRIPTION (All ownership comprising the proposed lots/project). If -petitioning for zone change, attach legal description of exterior boundaries of area subject to the change.) Project Site: Gross Area No. of Lots Area devoted to: Structures Open Spm Residential project: /�//� and /1/1 Gross Tfea�No. of floors Proposed Density /(//W Units/Acres Number and types of Units Residential Parking: Type AIM Required Provided Total Required Total Provided ��� �� Com!-zJ�/�✓� /�'� �c�2- /1�%i9� � G..� /,� VARIANCE CASE BURDEN OF PROOF In addition to the information required in the application, the applicant shall substantiate to the satisfaction of the Planning Commission, the following facts: A. That the requested use at the location proposed will not: 1. Adversely affect the health, peace, comfort or welfare or persons residing or working in die, surrounding area, or 2. Be serially detrimental to the use, enjoyment or valuation of property of other persons located in the vicinity of the site, or 3. Jeopardize, endanger or other wise constitute a menace to the Public health, safety or general welfare. B. That the proposed site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the yards, walls, fences, parking and loading facilities, landscaping and other development features prescribed in this Ordinance, or as is otherwise required in order to integrate said use with the uses in the surrounding area. C. That the proposed site is adequately served: 1. By highways or streets of sufficient width and improved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity of traffic such use would generate, and 2. By other public or private service facilities as are required. D. That there are special circumstances or exceptional characteristics applicable to the property involved, such as size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, which are not generally applicable to other properties in the same vicinity and under identical zoning classification. E. That such variance is necessary for the preservation of a substantial property right of the applicant such, as that possessed by owners of other property in the same vicinity and zone. F. That the granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or be injurious to other property or improvements in the same vicinity.and zone. Variance Case Burden of proof Site: 535 Grand Ave. A. The Project is consistent with uses allowed under current zoning codes. The nearest residential area is over one mile away. The car wash will be designed in a compatible theme using the latest in quiet and energy efficient equipment. The extension to Diamond Bar Honda's service area will be tucked in the back and screened from Grand Ave. by building. The on the roof display area will help gain visibility for Honda from the 60 Freeway. B. The Site is adequate to accommodate the proposed uses and will not adversely affect the surrounding area. C. The streets serving the Project are sufficient to handle the anticipated traffic. Primary access into the Site will be from Old Brea Canyon Road with exit onto Grand Ave. Because of primary daylight operating and on site recycling, Public Service facilities will not be adversely affected. D. The Site has an exceptional topographic characteristic which was caused by Grand Ave. being elevated to cross the 60 Freeway. Only this property was adversely affected. E. Other properties in the area were not affected by Grand Ave. being elevated. In order to use this Site's full potential, a retaining wall needs to be constructed. F. The granting of this Variance will not affect other property in the vicinity, nor will it be detrimental to Public Welfare. However, it will allow this Site to be developed to the same potential as other properties in this area and zone. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR COMMUNI'IZ-VvVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 21660 E. Cp,T ive Suite 190 (909)396-56', * Fax (909)861-3117 , CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION n%Record Owner Applicant Name (SOL -� wt i�a��-rues �- -r�c�-� e� r�� IV1 rrACW (Last name fust) (Last name first) Address20 L4 (05 � City 1i1 Atti1.oab. �A 2- C/4 9 17 �65_ Phone( ) S7 ti 6 vim✓ 2 �,A Phone( ) 909. 59 � 6657 - Case FPL # 5J Deposit $,20 0 a Receipt# JF! ' By AXE,, Date Ree'd '✓lkK 9a- a Applicant's Agent -5 T* 51U_ _ (Last name fust) Po �;Z`{ Phone(OA2 139�6 Fjc -:71:3 .77— F - 3g1g NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to notify the Community Development Director in writing of any change of the principals involved during the processing of this case. (Attach separate sheet, if necessary, including names, addresses, and signatures of members of partnerships, joint ventures, and directors of corporations.) Consent: I certify that I am the owner of the herein described property and permit the applicant to file this request. Signed (All record owners) Date W Certification: I, the undersigned, hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the information herein provided is correct to the best of my knowledge. Print Name & /h (Appli or�Agent) Signed Date (Applicant or Agent) 7 .. Location ?� 9 - ©1,0 �7J X 719 OZO (Street address or tract and lot number) Zoning Ci //Y' HNM ff114 1::2t,3 *14 _— Previous Cases Present Use of Siten vA 6Ati r Use applied for %%O� / AV6 Project Size (gross acres) 6-9 ZBZ�f_ Domestic Water Source— IN Project density A1111 -Company/District K1X A V r A4 C5V Method of I Sewage disposaL / ' Sanitation District Grading of Lots by Applicant? Yes Cl No (Show necessary grading design on site plan or tent map) COND'+ )NAL USE PERmrr BURDEN OF PRO, In addition to the information required in the application, the applicant shall substantiate to the satisfaction of the Planning Commission, the following facts: A. That the requested use at the location proposed will not: 1. Adversely affect the health, peace, comfort or welfare of.persons residing or working in the surrounding area, or 2. Be materially detrimental to the use, enjoyment or valuation of property of other persons located in the vicinity of the site, or 3. Jeopardize, endanger or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety or general welfare. : � B. That the proposed site is adequate in size and shape. to accommodate the yards, walls, fences,. parking and loading facilities, landscaping and other development features prescribed in this Title 22, or as is otherwise required in order to integrate said use with the uses in the surrounding area. . ���1T�Jc1-Fwr�rS C. That the proposed site is adequately served: I. By highways or streets of sufficient width and improved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity of traffic such use would generate, and 2. By other public or private service facilities as are required. LEGAL DESCRI MON (all ownership comprising the proposed lots)/parcei,,. , %�� 6 g, ADu flims o, -S . rte e1` -'9Z/ iA Area devoted to structures .LandscapinglOpen space Residential Project: and tgross area) (No. of lots) Proposed density /IL Units/Acres) Parldng Required Provided Standard Compact Handicapped !i Total �9 (staff use). PROJECT NUMBER(s): INITIAL STUDY QUESTIONNAIRE A. GENERAL INFORMATION Project Applicant (Owner): Project Representative: �a NAMi2a :V Wim PHONE I PHONE / 1. Action requested and project description:. 2. Street location of project: 3a. Present use of site: i MCiA'A1 %r 3b. Previous use of site or structures: 4. Please list all previous cases (if any) related to this project: eVP 5. Other related permit/approvals required. / : �pJU5T1�'ICT Specify type and granting agency. 6: Are you planning future phases of this project? Y LN� If yes, explain: " 7. Project Area: Covered by structures, paving: t/ Landscaping, open space: _ Total Area: Sg-- 8. Number of floors: 9. Present zoning: C-3 910-�� 10. Water and sewer servi Water Sewers Domestic Public X*_ Does service exist at site? N N If yes, do purveyors have capacity to meet demand of project and all other approved projects? N Q ' N If domestic water or public sewers are not available, how-will these services be provided? Residential Projects: 11. Number and type of units: 12. Schools: What school district(s) serves the property?_ y Are existing school facilities adequate to meet project needs? YES NO If not, what provisions will be made for additional classrooms? Non-Residential projects: 13. Distance to nearest residential use or sensitive use (school, hospital, etc.) 14. Number and floor area .of buildings: . 15. Number of employees and shifts: L /�5# - 12- 4&0,#;:-y _,p/ 16. Maximum employees per shift: 17. Operating hours:_ 18. Identify any: End products 60Z &M!�#/A(C 6K,4; 1alAc Waste products VUf Tr-PL- Means of disposal 05-4 r5) 19. Do project operations use, store or produce hazardous substances such as oil, pesticides, chemicals, paints, o ioactive materials? rYES NO If yes, explain 0A- ©ak;:;1i 64r-S G15(5V /4-1%7J CCt11Al6-- /fes 1) Arr _/4,,�-,J r�' 1 20. Do your operations require 1 pressurized tanks? NO If yes, explain 2aa/! ��c: 21. Identify any flammable, reactive or explosive materials to be located on-site. �,ylr>�2 oi� � ✓.� ©l7,'�-�2. G�>c.�.S cJS� /ic,� � ry cc �-�.,� ► ii�t� ,�Nn ��vrc�i�� /:.� ��;�X,lfiytFntrS� . 22. Will delivery or shipment trucks travel through residential areas to reach the nearest highway? YES N� If yes, explain B. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION 1. Environmental Setting Project Site a. Existing use/structures b. v Topography/slopes *c. Vegetation NLC *d. Animals *e. Watercourses f. Cultural/historical resources _�(lOrtlE f. Cultural/historical resources g. Other 2. Environmental Setting — Surrounding Area a. Existin uses tructuresjj ,densities):jV,�(°-L/�G°� A�J b. Topography/slopes --I-- :�; - *c. Vegetation NDI�C_ *d. Animals /tlO1(l *e. Watercourses f. Cultural/historical resources _�(lOrtlE g. Other /l!0/(it✓ 3. Are there any major trees on the site, including oak trees? YES NO If yes, type and number: 4. Will any natural'watercov' ,, surface flow patterns, etc., be changed thr project development?: YES NO If yes, explain: * . Answers are not required if the area does not contain natural, undeveloped land. Grading: ' Will the project require grading? NO If yes, how many cubic yards? Will it be balanced on site? YES _ NO If not balanced, where will dirt be obtained or deposited? 6. Are there any identifiable landslides or . other major geologic hazards on the property (including uncompacted fill)? YES 6O) If yes, explain: 7. Is the property located within a high fire hazard area (hillsides with moderately dense vegetation)? YES NO Distance to nearest fire station: 8. Noise: Existing noise sources at site: /U 0 M(:; Noise to be generated by project: Al 9. Fumes: Odors generated by project: yllU/lt L Could toxic fumes be generated? _ A - to 10. Whatenergy-cone ing designs or material will be used? CERTIFICATION: I her, certify that the statements furnished above in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the facts, statements, and informationpresented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. 17 - Date signature For. C.U.P. Burden of Proof Site: 535 Grand Ave. A. The Project is consistent with uses allowed under current zoning codes... The nearest residential area is over one mile away. Diamond Bar Carwash will be the only carwash in the city and will be designed in an Art Deco theme using the latest in quiet and energy efficient equipment. The extension to Diamond Bar Honda's service area will be tucked in the back and screened by buildings from Grand,Ave. The on -the -roof display area will help gain visibility for Honda from the 60 Freeway. B. The site is adequate to accommodate the proposed carwash and service bay extension and will not adversely affect the surrounding area. Please see the Site Plan. C. The streets serving the Project are sufficient to handle the anticipated traffic. Primary access into the Site will be from Brea Canyon Rd. with exit onto Grand Ave. The circulation is such that the entrance and exit do not interfere with each other. Because of primarily daylight operat- ing and on site recycling public service facilities will not be adversely affected. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITY T 'TLOPMENT DEPARTMENT 21660 E. Copley ,..ive . Suite'190 (909)396-5676 Fax (909)861-3117 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION Recor/d Owner ) �► Name 62L—M (Last name first) Address City zip Phone( ) 90g S9y 663z Applicant Tz,-,40JIW �A (Last name first) P� 7i a�a'lo CA 9/•76S Phone( ) 9�9 S�y 6632 Case+ � / 2 - FPL FPL Zt f26; Deposit $ A Receipt# 6eQO By i4a� Date Recd 7 - Applicant's Agent (Last name name first) Z, Phone( ) 6Z& 0/60 /3171L 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: I certify that I am the owner of the herein described property and permit the applicant to file this request. Signed (All record owners) Date �;7,1J7 • V Certifccation: I, the undersigned, hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the information herein provided is correct to the best of my knowledge. 62 Print Name tZpkicaAge�nt) (,0 Signed Date (Applicant or Agent) X 79 -02-6)-0 3 46719 -oz,0 - 00,y Location � (Street addressortract and lot number) Zoning ay/" �HNM 11-�1 ct Previous Cases �7g ��� ///2 9Z Present Use of Site Use applied for Y� 470 %D Z�X I52lAe, eUto /10� Cit V Legal description (all owmersb- -omprising the proposed lots)/parcel(s)) /2,9fL o/✓ �,�iyJo�clO ✓.�j,9n- �yc�i�10�= mss' i�lG-�...cES ��" a.� ��c-���'�cG�,� Area devoted to structures Landscaping/Open space �7 o Project Size ,�/,� 27�J Lot Coverage U Proposed density --- /Ad (Units/Acres) Style of Architecture l L2AI-7Z�Vl2og2gl dk ' Number of Floors Proposed ( Slope of Roof %'L-.� %— Grading' If yes, Quantity Cut F2/}4 ,k(L°C' Fill Import % If yes, Quantity Export �U If yes, Quantity November 2, 1998 Richard A. Stupin Associates 1445 W. Beverly Boulevard Montebello, CA 90640 Attn: Mr. Richard A. Stupwi, Presid6nt Subject: Traffic Generation and Distribution from the Honda Car Wash and Auto Sen,ice Project to be Located at 51 S. Ch -and Avenue in the City of Diamond Bar, Calif * ornia Dear Mr, Stupin: Per your request, Associated Traffic Consultants has completed the traffic engineering analysis of:'�the subject project. Based on the information you provided, the project consists of, constru.pting a:car wash, a lube and a auto care facility. The lube facility will provide a total of 3 service stalls while the auto care service will provide a total of 6 stalls. Vehicles will access the site via. a drivev"av on Old Brea Canyon Road and a driveway on Grand Avenue. The average daily and peak hour trips expected to be generated by the project have been estimated based on information provided in Institute of Transportation Engineers' (ITE) manual "Trip Generation", 6"Editio-ri, published in Januar.-v, 1997 Additional information was obtained from San Diego Association of Governments' (SANDAG) publication "Traffic Generators 1\14arajal". Table I shows average daily as well as AM and PM peak- hour trips to be generated from the project. Trip generation was calculated for each of the facilities separately and then summed up to deterni!ine the total trips to be generated from the operation of the facilities. As shown in the table. a total of 1,140 trips are expected to be generated on an average weekday from the site (570 trips inbound, 5.70 trips outbound). During the AM peak hour approximately 55 trips vNill be made (31 vehicles will arrive and 24 vehicles will depart). Approximately 2' 17 trips will be, made during the PN/J. peak hour (97 vehicles will arrive and 120 vehicles will depart from the site). The average peak hour trips to be generated by the project. were dist.-ibuted onto the local circulation system using the percentages of trip distributio*ii on a reponal scale, These percentages were assurned,based on regional distribution of population, charact-eristic�% of local roadway system., traffic control and lane configurations at the intersections as well as observed travel patterns during the p6ak, hours, Figure I shows the regional percentages of trip distribution, and distribution of project relai'ed traffiev'olurnes at the key intersections in the vicinity of the project In order to determine whether and how much traffic impact the project will have on the existing operating conditions of the local circulation system, a detailed trafflic impact study Nvill be need6d. The analysis will be based on existing traffic volumes at the intersections, intersection lAne configuration and traffic controls, traffic generation of any othe.r, related projects in the area, abd traffic growth factors, In the event it is determined that the project traffic will,have a significantnificam t impact on the existing circulation system appropriate mitigation measures will need to b iden ified and the strategy to implement them developed. If the impacts are due to cumulative project traffic, a fair share cost analysis must be performed to estimate the 'project's share to contribute in intersection improvement measures. Should you have any questions or need further assistance on this project, please do not hesitate' to call me, Sincerel),, �a Senior Traffic EnSineer R4 44t 1 1 41�8 TUVLE _ 4;e 40, A 60 Site lra'f f lc� IN=31(97) OUT=24(120) IP 10 (10%) 9 of ProtW U0114 oi% Se4mol IN AKPMI PeA HVX Yralfk in Ow Dowlion ki&ated Honda Auto Service 'and Car Wash Pr el,ect P 0"bct Tr0fic Distributio ahA P . M PeWc Hours MUM 01 TOTAL P.05 Table I TRUP GENERATION FOR AUTO SERVICE, LUBRICATION & CAR WASH FACIL)TY Note: Car Wash and Auto Care rates are average rates from San Diego Assoc. of Govt. (SANDAG) manual.; Lubc facility rates = average ratcs.from 1-nst. of Transport. Enginecrs' (TTF-) "Trip Gcncrabon". 6' E�. 11 Trip Generation Fate Aveia-e Traffic Volume RE Size & Code Unit Daily - AM - Peak, Hour PM Peak- Hour Daily AJv1 Peak, Hour PM Peak, Hour: Total % I/('-) Total % 1/0' IN OUT ToW IN OUT Total -- Total Total $37 Lubc 3 Stalls 40-00 3.00 67/33 5.19 55145 120 I 6 f 3 9 9 7 1'6 Car Wash 1 Site 900.00 36.00 501.90 81.00 50150 900 18 18 -316 41 41 &'1 '1 Auto C Care E A 6 Stalls 20.00 1.60 70/30 2.20 — 40/60 120 7 10 49 72 In Total for All Facilities 1 1,140 31 14 1 55 971 120 2 Ifl Note: Car Wash and Auto Care rates are average rates from San Diego Assoc. of Govt. (SANDAG) manual.; Lubc facility rates = average ratcs.from 1-nst. of Transport. Enginecrs' (TTF-) "Trip Gcncrabon". 6' E�. 11 V .Is -------- "MEN wramen c. sk7kv Transportation and Traffic Engineering Its 20142 Canyon Drive YlorbaLinda, CA 92886 (714)970-6247 Fax (714) 779-1644 TO: Rose Manela From: Warren Siecke Fax: Pages: 2 Phone: Re: HondO 515 Grand 0 Urgent' RFor Date: December24,1998 CC: 0 Please Comment 0 Please Reply 0 Hard Copy Maned comments: The traffic study submitted with the plans is not adequate because it does not address on -street impacts. A study should be prepared per the city's guidelines. My - comments on the plans are as follows: 1. The southerly driveway on Brea Canyon Rd. should be 35' wide (not including the ramp to the upper parking platform). 2. The -northerly driveway on Brea Canyon Rd. must be two-way because drivers can use it to exit areas 3 and 4. 3. The island between area 3 and the northerly driveway should beat least 5' wide to accommodate landscaping. 4. In area 3, there should be a landscape island on the easterly end of the parking spaces. 5. How do the fuel dispensers work-? It appears they would only serve the easterly lane of the carwash queue lanes. 6. Show the route that gas tanker trucks will take to and from the fuel storage tank and verify they can make the required turns., 7. Redesign the area northerly of the lube bays to provide for two-way traffic between the landscape area and the handicap parking space. December24,1998 B. The width of the parking spaces in area 4 should be 9'instead of 8'. 9. The driveway in area 4 labeled EXIT is likely to have motorists attempting to use it as an e I ntrance. I Provide d I etails as to'how the exit -only can be controlled to prevent entries. .0 Page 2 4�'Q. WN dA al ka th Jt ilk. IF : Ir I,' am 16 Its al ir -A T- -4 T M 7Q X)REUVATUM qwno"s HONDA CAR WASH AND 0 + AUTO SERVICE ss S. G"wo AM OLAMO= SAP- C -k. I 1IN111 I X)REUVATUM qwno"s HONDA CAR WASH AND 0 + AUTO SERVICE ss S. G"wo AM OLAMO= SAP- C -k. 11V MIQM M"ArIM - GAMW HONDA CAR WASH AND EXAMMD BAR. AUTO BERVICE Big a. GRAND AVE DIAMOND BAR. CA. Lay ind, tied with am - too nail illy, to bit id I MY an the de - d to ring I de - illy, the he' Lfter .sail can s of !n, I e on ome ilore e no ) for h iply. k to - And visit frig - )sed Lfter dug mo- on": 11 of sun ium- Q001 OC CORPMWE-'.�* 0 (n Z Burger King Seeks New' SI*zzl( Major. -Overhaul, Restdu'r"ant Flame'' -Broils Its Look and Logo &MCRAWGimil' teractive games. The machines have video-confereneing capability so kids REio. NEv. atone restauranteazi eventually' chat -CENTURY Burger King with those at a similarly equipped A21ST is opening here on Friday. Burger King miles away. It embodies the most sweep- Management predicts the proto- ing changes in the chain's 45 -year his- type eventually could boost average tory, from how a Burger King looks unit sales to $1.6 million annually from and cooks to how it hooks children. $1.15 million currently. That would The overhaul was so extensive that an surpass the $1.5 million average tally existing Burger King had to be razed here just to construct the prototype. Dumping the dated tan -and -brick "Some stores are 40 color scheme, the designers high- lighted the new restaurant in cobalt years old,says - blue. The. exterior is brighter. with yellow and red stripes. Inside, walls the president of are mustard -yellow, countertops are thelranchisee group. gray and waste containers are tomato- red. Even the Burger King -in -a -bun logo has been updated. with tilted let- ters to give it more zing. Much of the of a McDonaks Corp. restaurant in kitchen is open for viewing so those the U.S. waiting in line can see flames flicker- Yet transformation is expensive— Ing in the broiler, emphasizing a key at least $15,*M more than the current Burger King attribute. cost of building a new Burger King— A "virtual fun center- is designed so skepticism is detectable among for one important customet—chil- franchisees gathered here for the dren. In addition to the usual play- chain's annual convention. ground equipment, the restaurant fea- 'We need to see what the return tures electronic kiosks loaded with in- is," says Don White, whose store was 1�. W torn down to make room for the proto- type. "'But if we get the kind we think we're going to get, we're going to be warming tip the bulldozers," In the first real test of the up- grade, Burger King will begin can- verting 40 companY-owned restau- rants in Orlando. Fla. A full rollout across Burger King's chain may take two to three years. The prototype doesn't have new menu items, but its new cooking sys- tem could facilitate some. Until now, Burger King has been able to cook at only one speed. But the new system features three computer -controlled broiler chambers that can heat more slowly, allowing for thicker patties like -a planned half -pound burger, tenta- tively called the Great Americarl. The restaurant -upgrade program may further a run that Burger King. a unit of Britain's Diageo PLC. has had much of this decade. Since 1993, its share of the U.S. quick -serve ham - purger market has grown to 21.9% from 17.29o', the company says. It has about 7,800 restaurants in the U.S. Market leader McDonald's, meanwhile. has nearly 13,000 U.S. restaurants and Please Turn to Page B6, Columia F "nl -a CITY OF DIAMOND BAR NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 99-3 for CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 98-7 DEVLOPMENT REVIEW NO. 98-12 and v.ARIANCE NO. 99-2 515 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE 91765 DIAMOND BAR, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CA Environmental Finding Initial Study (Environmental Information and Environmental Checklist) March 31, 1999 lw:� OF DIAMOND EAR � DECLARATION 99-3 Project Description and Location Crry OF DIAMOND BAR ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM FOR INITIAL STUDY pmuant 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 Enviro nmental Factors Potentially Affected Part 3 Determination Part 4 Evaluation of Environmental Impacts Part 5 Discussion of Environmental Impacts PART1-BACKGROUND 1. City Project Number: Conditional Use Permit No. 98-7, Development Review No. 98-12 and Variance No. 99-2 2. Project Address/Location: 515 S. Grand Avenue, (Parcel 3 and 4 of Parcel Map_ No. 15625), Diamond Bar, _CA 91765 3. Date of Environmental Information Form submittal: Last of the required environmental inf6rmation submitted on March 17, 1999. 4. Applicant: Mathew Tachdiian, PO Box 4655, Diamond Bar, CA 91765, (909) 594-6632 Property Owner: Col -Am Propertie LLC Address: PO Box 4655 City/State/Zip: Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Phone: (909) 594-6632 Fax: N/A 5. Lead Agency: City of Diamond Bar Contact: Ann 1. Lungu, Associate Planner Address: 21660 E. Copley Drive, Suite 190 City/State/Zip: Diamond Bar,- CA 91765 Phone: M) 396-5676 Fax: "909 861-3117 6. General Plan Designation: General Commercial (C max. 1.0 FAR) 7. Zoning: Regional Commercial-Develovment Plan - Billboard Exclusion Zone 8. Description of Project: (Describe the whole action involved, including but not limited to later phases of the project, and any secondary, support, or off-site features necessary for its implementation. Attach additional sheets if necessary). The application is a request to construct an automated car wash consisting of the following: a retail boutique sales gea ,approximately 2,089 Nuare feet: lube center, approximatelv 1, 140 square feet; detail center with office, approximately 1,467 square feet; six auto service bays,- approximately 4,150 §qMffe feet- fuel dispensers: vacuum. auquing and "Idss-off" Keas� and two Platform display areas for new car sales. Th"Mect site is a vacant lot consisting of two Parcels, totaling to approximately 1,269 ss acres (1.066 net ac Mo _res) and denude of vegetation. It contains a Los Angeles Countv Flood Control storm drain easement. Additionally, the Project site is approximately 20 feet below the grade of Grand Avenue. The Proiect site has a General Plan land use designation of General Commercial (C). . The pioj,ect site has a zoning designation of Regional Commercial ( -3). Other commercial uses adjacent to the project site are the Burger King restaurant (Lot 2 of Parcel Map No. 15625) and Diamond Bar H2aga ffot I of Parcel Map No. 15625). All four Parcels (Lot 1, 2, 3 and 4) are owned by the same property owner. Many of the requested uses will also be utilized by Diamond Bar Honda. Pursuant to the City's Development Code the following appli cations are being Processed for the Proposed Project. The avplications are as follows: Conditional Use Permit is required to construct a car wash within the C-3 Zone; ppyelopment Review is required for all new commercial construction; and Variance is required for the vrovosed 18 foot high retaining wall that exceeds the maximum six foot height allowed by Code. 9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: Briefly describe the project's surroundin s: 9 The proposed P o r-ject is located on Lots 3 and 4 of Parcel Map -No. 15625 at 515 S. Grand Avenue. The Proiect site is bordered by Old Brea Canyon Road on the north and west and City of Industry; and Grand Avenue on the east and the SR 60 (Pomona Freeway) on the south. As stated in Item No. 8, the land uses adjacent to the, Project site is Burger King restaurant and Diamond Bar Honda. 10.* Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation agreement.): None. 11. List City of Diamond Bar related applications for this project that must be processed simultaneously: None. 12. List prior projects for this parcel: Conditional Use Permit No. 89528 which included a car wash for the subject site. v cy 0 to I N x u 10 PART 2 - SLJMVIARY OF ENVULONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTL4LLY AFFECTED The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. 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 PART 3 - DETERMwATION To be completed by Lead Agency On the basis of this initial evaluation: Project Number: CUP 98-7/DR98-12/VAR 99-2 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 MMGATION MEEAS ' URES 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 ENVIRONN[ENTAL MPACT 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. Signature X/ AJ iL� 'U"� Printed Name March 31, 1999 Date CITY OF DIAMOND BAR NEGATIVE DECLARATION 99-3 Initial StudY (Environmental Information and Environmental Checklist) .. PART 4 - EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PVIPACTS I 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 pro-Ject-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. a. Conflict with General Plan designation or zoning? . Source #s: - General Plan, p. 1-27; City of Diamond Development Code, Title 22, p. 11-4� 7, 21 & 22 b. Conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies adopted by agencies with -jurisdiction over the project? Source #s: General Plan, P. EII-10 et seq.; C. Be incompatible with existing land uses in the vicinity? Source #s: General Plan, p. 1-27, p. 8 Fig. 2; City of Diamond Bar Development Code, p. 11-7, 21 & 22) C-3 Zone d. Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g. impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts from incompatible land uses)? Source #s: Project site plan; Master Environmental Assessment (MEA), p. II -E-1-16 Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact X X e. Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community (including a low-income or minority community)? Source #s: Project site plan; City of Diamond Bar Development Code, p. IEI-15 - 18; General Plan, p. L-1 et seq., p. H-1 et seq.; project site plan a. Displace substantial numbers Of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Source #s: 1990 Census of Population and Housing; 1�ffiA, p. H-1-19; EIR, p. 38 b. Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or indirectly (e.g. through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure)? Source #s: 1990 Census of Population and Housing; WA, p- ia -1-19; EIR, p. 38 C. Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Source #s: 1990 Census of Population and Housing; MEA, P. 11-1-19; General Plan, P. I -I et seq., p. 11-1 et seq.; project site plan a. Fault rupture? Source #s: General Plan, p. IV -2, 3, F-ig. IV -1; NIEA, p. H -B-8,; EIR Section IH A., p. 7-10 b. Seismic ground shaking? Source #s: MEEA, p. H -B-14, p. H- b -10, Fig. H -B-5; EIR, Section IH A., p. 7-10 C. Seiche (water tanks, reservoirs)? Source #s: Walnut Valley Water District Map 1996 d. Landslides or mudflows? Source #s: General Plan, p. IV -3, Fig. IV -1; MEA, p. III -B-3, Fig. H- B -2; EIR, Section M A. p. 7-10 e. Erosion changes in topography or unstable soil conditions from excavation, grading, or fill? Source #s: General Plan, p. IV -3, Fig. IV -1; project's soils report f. Subsidence of the land? Source #s: MEA, p. H -B-16 g. Expansive soils? Source #s: MEA, p. H -B-16; project's soils report h. Unique geologic or physical features? Source #s: MEA, Fig. H -A -I a. Changes in absorptionrates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runofV Source #s: City of Diamond Bar Public Works/Engineering Division; project's soils/hydrology report b. Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding? Source #s: General Plan, P. TV -4 Fig. IV -2; Fema Flood Panel No. 0650430980 B, Zone C, 12/2/80 c. Discharge into surface water or other alteration of surface water quality (e.g*- temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity)? Source #s: MEA, p. 11-C-3, 4, Fig. II -C-1 d. Changes in the amount of surface water in any water body? Source #s: MEA, p. H -C-3, 4, Fig. H -C-1 e. Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements? Source #s I MEA, p. II -C-3, 4, Fig. II -C-1; project's site/grading plan f. Change in the quantity of ground waters either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations or through substantial loss of groundwater recharge capability? Source #s: MEA, p. II -C-3, 4, Fig. II7C-1; project's site/grading plan; project's hydrology report g. Altered direction or ­rate of flow of groundwater? Source #s: City of Diamond Bar Public Works/Engineering Division; project's hydrology report h. Impacts to groundwater quality? Source #s: MEA, p. H -P-3-8 MR L Substantial reduction in the -amount of groundwater otherwise available for public water supplies? Source #s: MEFA, p. I1 ­P -3'8 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 with 100 -year flood hazard area structures, which would impede or redirect. flood flows? Source #s: General Plan, p. IV -4, Fig. IV -2; MEA, p. ]EI -C-1 et seq. a. Conflict with or obstruct the implementation of the applicable air quality plan? Source #s: SCAQMD Air Quality Handbook b. Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? Source #s: MEA, p, U-17-8-10, Fig. H -F-3 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 which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? Source #s: SCAQMD Air Quality Handbook X X X X d. Create objectionable odors? Source #s: Project application 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 intersections) Source #s: Traffic impact Analysis, dated November 2, 1998 prepared by Patrick B. Lang, P.E., Senior Traffic Engineer b. S ubstantially increase hazards due to design feature (e.g. sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g. farm equipment)? Source #s: City's Public Works/Engineering Division C. inadequate emergency access? Source #s: Multibazard Functional Plan,'City of Diamond Bar, 1992; General Plan, p. V-1 d. Inadequate parking capacity on-site? Source #s: City of Diamond Bar Development Code, Title �2, p. III - 91 et seq.; project site plan e. Exceeding, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for, .designated roads and highways? Source #s: City's Public F.9 IM N. � I Works/Engineering Division Conffict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting' alternative transportation e.g. bus, turnouts, bicycle racks)? Source #s: General Plan, p. V-22; Development Code, Ch.22.40 g. Change in rail, water, or air ft-affic patterns, including either and increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial x safety risk? Source #s: MEA, p. H -T-36; project application 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 x Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services? Source #s: MEA, p. H -D-1-8; General Plan, p. 111- 11; project site plan, application data; site visit 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, X regulations or by the California - Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services? Source #s: MEA, p. 11-D-1-8; 'General Plan, p. Hl- 11; City of Bar Development Code, [_D�iarnond Title 22, p. M-149-150 I C. A conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? x Source #s: MEA, p. ]I -D-1-8; General Plan, p. IH- 11; City Of Diamond Bar Development Code, Title 22, p. BI- 149-150 d. Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat x conservation plan? Source #s: General Plan , p. 1-15- 16, p. M-11; MBA, p. H -D-178; City of Diamond Bar Development Code, Title 22, p. 1[1-149-150 e. Substantial interference with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or x migratory wildlife corridors, or impedes the use of native wildlife nursery sites? Source #s: WA, p.,H-D-1-8 & 18 �M" TO a. Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? x Source #s: General Plan, p. 111-14; Uniform Building Code, 1994 b.' Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and inefficient manner? Source #s: MEA, p. II -S-1; Uniform Building Code, 1994 C. Result in the loss of availability of a X known mineral resource that would be Of future value to the region and the residents of the State? Source #s: MEA, p. III -B-17 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 X accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? Source #s: MEA, P. H -M-71; project application; General Plan, p. IV -1 et seq.; project application b. Impair the implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response Plan or emergency evacuation plan? X Source #s: Multihazard Functional Plan, City of Diamond Bar, 1992 C. Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or actively hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? X Source #s: Walnut Valley Unified School District; Pomona Unified School District; City of Diamond Bar House Numbering Map d. Be located on a site which is included on a list of h " azardous materials sites compiled pursuant to X Government Code Section 65962.5 e. a. 113 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? Source #s: MEA, p. IE[ -M-1 et seq. Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, Mijury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? Source #s: NOFA, p. IEI-K-1; project landscape/irrigation plan and application 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? Source #s: Project application; Geieral Plan, p. IV -15; MEA, p. 111-G-1 et seq.; City of Diamond Bar Development Code, Title 22, p. III - 81 -90; project application A substantial permanent increase or temporary or periodic in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project; Source #s: Project application; General Plan, p. IV -15; MEA, p. III -G-1 et seq.; City of Diamond Bar Development Code, Title 22, p. IH - 81 -90; project application a. Fire Protection? Source #s: General Plan, P. VI -3 b. Police Protection? Source #s: General Plan, p. VI -3 C. Schools? Source #s: MEA, P. U-0-1 d. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? Source #s: General Plan, p. VI -2 e. Other governmental services? Source #s: General Plan, p. VI -1 et seq. a. Power or natural gas? Source #s: General Plan, p. 1-18, VI -2 b. Communication systems? Source #s: General Plan, p. 1-18� VI -2 C. IA)cal or regional water treatment or distribution facilities? Source #s: General Plan, p. 1-18, VI -2 d. Sewer or septic tanks? Qmir.-.- Bon 'DI VI -2 tul, P. 1- 10, e. Storm water drainage? Source #s: General Plan, p. 1-18, VI -2 Solid waste disposal? Source #s: General Plan, p. 1-18, VI -2 g. Local or regionatwater supplies? Source #s: General Plan, p. 1-18, VI -2 a. Have a substantial adverse affect on a scenic vista or damage scenic resources, includmig, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? Source #s: General Plan, p. IIII-10 b. Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? Source #s: General Plan, p. HI -10; City of Diamond Bar's Development Code, p. IV -11-16; project application and plans c. Create a new source of substantial light or glare, which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? Source #s: City of Diamond Bar's Development Code, p. IV -11-16; project application and pla�s a. Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic features? Source #s: MEA, p. H -H-1 et seq. b. Cause a substantial adverse change X X I X- I ��M RM I in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to §15064.5 Source #s: NEFA, p. 11-H-1 et seq. C. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of historical resources As defined in § 15064.5? Source #s: MEA, p. If -H-1 et seq. d. Have the potential to cause a physical change, which would affect I unique ethnic cultural values7 X Source #s:. MEA, p. 11-H-1 et seq. e. Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? Source #s: MEA, p. 111-H- I et seq. a. Increase the demand use of existing neighborhood and regional parks.or other recreational facilities Such that substantial deterioration of the facility would occur or be X accelerated? Source #s: General Plan, p. H- I et seq. b. Include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities, which might have an adverse X physical effect on the environment? Source #s: General Plan, P. H-1 �t seq. MORMIM; . . . . . . . . . ....... a. Does the project have the potential to dpgrade_the qualitv ofthe X Fenvironment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife s spc pecies, 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 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 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 adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? 17. EARLIER ANALYSES Earlier analyses may be used here, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA proms, 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 Nfitigation 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. . CITY OF DIAMOND BAR NEGATIVE DECLARATION 99-3 Enviromuental Finding PART 5 - DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Discussions within each section may be grouped. LAND USE AND PLANNING a. The'project site is located within the General Plan land use designation of General Commercial (C).' This land use designation provides opportunity for regional, freeway ject oriented, and/or community retail and service commercial uses. The proposed pro is a service and retail oriented business. Therefore, the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan's land use designation for the project site. The project site is located within the Regional Commercial -Development Plan -Billboard Exclusion (C-3- DP-BE)'Zone. This zone allows for a wide variety of land uses by right and with a Conditional Use Permit. The proposed project, a full-service car wash, is permitted in the C-3 Zone with a Conditional Use Permit approval. This zoning classification permits, by right, gasoline sales and vehicle maintenance and minor repairs. b. The proposed project does not conflict with applicable environmental plans or polices adopted by the City of Diamond Bar or other agencies with jurisdiction over this project. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan's land use designation for the project site. The proposed project has been reviewed pursuant to CEQA requirements and found to have no significant effect on the environment. c. The proposed project site is adjacent to a Burger King restaurant and Diamond Bar Honda. The project site is also bordered by the SR 60 (Pomona Freeway). The proposed use is consistent with land uses as described in the General Plan and Development Code for the C-3 Zone and the existing commercial uses which are approximately a half -mile from the project site. -Additionally, the proposed project will become an intricate part of the existing Diamond Bar Honda, which serves this community. Therefore, the proposed project is compatible with existing land uses in the vicinity. ject area. d. There are no agricultural resources or operations in the vicinity of the pro e. The project site is an existing vacant commercial site. The proposed project is consistent with the character of the surrounding development and therefore win not disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community including a low- income or minority community. Additionally, the project site is not sited for a low- income or minority community. 2. POPULATION AND HOUSING a. Currently, the project site is a vacant lot sited for commercial development. As such, it will not displace" substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere. b.-Tbe proposed car wash will employ approximately 16 employees including four existing employees from Diamond Bar Honda. It is assumed -that-. the proposed project will provide a convenient service f6l; local residents. As such, it is not anticipated that this project will induce substantial growth either directly of indirectly. Additionally, appropriate infrastructure for the proposed project exists. c. The proposed project site is a vacant, with a graded pad, zoned for commercial development, consistent with the policies 1�esented in the General Plan. Additionally, housing was not contemplated for the pmject site. Therefore, the proposed project does not displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of .replacement housing elsewhere. a. No portion of the City has been identified as in an Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone. The closest fault is the Diamond Bar Fault, which is described as a "small inactive local fault". Historically, there is no record of any earthquake with an epicenter in Diamond Bar of its Sphere of Influence, and no significant movement has ever been recorded for the Diamond Bar fault. The Whittier -Elsinore fault lies approximately four miles from the project site and has been active in historic times. Three faults with the greatest potential for activity are located in excess of 20 miles from the proposed project. Therefore, likelihood of fault rupture is limited. b- The Proposed project lies within Zone 1, or Relative Ground Response Low (RGR1). Under current building and engineering codes which consider ground shaking, any impacts from seismic ground shaking may be considered less than significant. c., The closest reservoir is the Eastgat.e Reservoir (at Pantera Drive/Coldstream Court), approximately 4.5 miles from the project site, in a different drainage basin. If seiche occurs, it will not affect the project site. Additionally, the project is not located ne�Lr any volcanic mountain regions. There are no large bodies of water in close proximity to the project site. d. Pursuant to the General Plan and INIEA, the project site is located in a moderated or greater slope stability area. However, the City's Engineering Division requires that the applicant submit a soils and hydrology report for the City's review and approval. Recommendations within these reports will become conditions of approval for this project to ensure a safe development. Additionally, it is not expected that the proposed project will result in the exposure of people to potential impacts related to landslides or mudflows. id red to have moderated or greater slope stability. The e. The project site is''consi e topography of the site will be modified. Grading operation will consist of cut and fill with approximately 2,860 cubic yards of earthwOrk to be balance On-site- The applicant is required to submit a- soils and hydrology report for the City's review and approval. The applicant will be required to comply with the appropriate recommendations within these reports. As deemed appropriate by the City's Engineering Division, erosion control will be utilizes. f. There is no evidence of subsidence producing activities occurring on or near the project site. Additionally, the proposed use does not introduce and operation that may cause subsidence or ground sinking. g. Although most of Diamond �Bar has expansive soil, the project site is in an area of moderate to greater slope stability. However, there may be some expansive soil on site. The applicant is required to submit a soils report for the City's review and approval. The applicant will be required, to comply with the appropriate recommendation within this report. Additionally, the project. is required to comply with standards within the City's Grading.Ordinance. Furthermore, grading and construction activities will be monitored by on-site inspections. h. The project site does not contain any unique geologic or physical features. 4. WATER a . . Development of the project site will reduce pervious surfaces thereby increasing surface runoff. Positive drainage devices (i.e. drainage swales, planter drains, sloped sidewalks, collector drains) are required. Runoff will be direct6d from on-site drainage devices to off-site drainage devices designed to accommodate runoff from the project. Water utilized for washing cars will be recycled in a clarifier. The clarifier- will recycle 85 % of the utilized water. Five percent of the utilized water is evaporated, five percent is carried off and five percent goes into the sewage system. The impacts associated from the increased runoff are expected to be insignificant.- . b. The project site is not located within a flood hazard area. The applicant is required to submit a hydrology report/drainage plan for the City's review and approval. The applicant will be required to install adequate drainage devices as recommended by the report and City's Engineering Division. According to the Fema Flood Map, the project site is located in Flood Zone C, a 100 -year minimal flooding area. Additionally, the project site contains a storm drain and access easement, which is required to be maintained. Therefore, it is not anticipated that the project will expose people or property to water related hazards such as flooding. c., d., e. There is no body of surface water on, or in the vicinity of the project. Therefore, no impacts related to surface water features, quality or flow will affect the project site. L it is not expected that the project will result in a change of groundwater quantity, either through direct additions,or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations, or through substantial loss of ground water recharge ability. The proposed project will have an insignificant impact on the recharge of groundwater because of thereduction in -pervious surfaces. g. The proposed project will not effect the direction or rate of flow of groundwater due to conditions described above in Items a. through L. h. The proposed project is not expected to significantly impact the groundwater quality due to the fact that 95 percent of the water utilized during the wash/rinse cycle of the car wash will be clarified and recycled. Additionally, all chemicals utilized in the car wash process are non-flammable and biodegradable. i. The proposed project, within an urbanized area, is not likely to cause a substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater for public supply. Additionally, the groundwater is not utilized for domestic supply, but only for the reclaimed 'water supply. Therefore, the proposed project will not cause a significant reduction in groundwater supplies or the availability of groundwater for public water supplies. j. The proposed project is a co . mmercial development. As such, it will not result is placing 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. As a result, structures will not impede or redirect flood flows. 61000�$�W a,. Air quality will be affected during grading operation: however, it is not expected to be significant with procedures that will be implement to reduce air emissions. Additionally, such emissions are not expected to exceed those listed within the SCAQMD Air Quality Handbook. 'b. There are no'known sensitive receptors within one-half mile of the project site. Therefore, any impacts to sensitive receptors will be insignificant. c. The proposed PrOject's affect on air quality will be during grading operations only. Therefore, the affect will be temporary and will not result in a cumulative net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non -attainment under an applicable federal of state ambient air quality standard. be emitted; d. During the grading phase of the proposed project, diesel fuel odor may however, based on the scope of the proposed grading operation the impact is not expected to be significant. The proposed project is adjacent to the SR60 (Pomona Freeway) and Grand Avenue (a major arterial) and the cooking grill from the Burger King, restaurant, which contribute to the odors- in the area. 6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION a. The applicant submitted a traffic impact analysis for the City's review and approval. Patrick B. Lang, P.E. Senior Traffic Engineer of Associate Traffic Consultants, performed the analysis, dated November 2, 1999. The analysis indicates that the proposed project is expected to generate an average of 1, 140 daily two-way trips, with 120 average daily trips for the lube center, 900 average daily trips for the car wash and 120 average daily trips for the detail/auto care center. During the AM peak hour, it is expected that a total of 55 trips will occur. During the PM peak hour, it is expected that 217 trips will occur. The submitted traffic analysis does not incorporate the proposed project's affect on the local circulation system. Therefore, in order to determine whether and how much traffic impact the project will have on existing operating conditions of the local circulation system, the applicant will be required to submit a detailed study related to this issue. In the event that the proposed project's traffic will have an impact on the existing circulation system, the applicant win be required to install the appropriate, improvement measures identified in the study and deemed appropriate by the City's Deputy Public Work Director. The applicant shall pay their fair share cost of the appropriate traffic improvement measures. It will be required that the traffic improvements be installed prior to the project's final inspect or Certificate of Occupancy. b. The proposed project i ' s compatible with the established land uses within the surrounding area. The City's Public Works and Engineering Division reviewed the on- site and off-site circulation and design features. It is anticipated that the proposed project will not result in safety hazards due to design features or incompatible uses. c. Vehicular access to the project site will be from Grand Avenue and Old Brea Canyon Road. The access points were reviewed by the City's Public Works and Engineering Divisions and Los Angeles Fire Department, which will serve the proje ' ct site. It is anticipated that emergency access for the project site will be adequate. d. The proposed project will provide 27 parking spaces on-site. The applicant owns the two adjacent parcels, which contain Burger King restaurant and Diamond Bar Honda. As a condition of approval, the applicant will be required to obtain a reciprocal parking agreement with the adjacent two parcels. Additionally, the car wash will be sharing employees from Diamond Bar Honda that parking at. the Honda site. Furthermore, the service bays at the car wash are proposed to accommodate Diamond Bar Honda dealership customers. Therefore, with the reciprocal parldng agreement on-site parldng will be adequate. e. As referenced abovi in Item a., the applicant win be required to analysis further the proposed project's affect or! the local circulation systern and perform the required improvements. L It is not expect that the proposed project will exceed the thresholds provided in the City's Trxisportation Demand Management standards. Therefore, the proposed project is not expected to conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation. g. No rail, waterborne, or air'traffic facilities or operations are in* the vicinity of the proposed project. Therefore, the project will not impact these facilities or operations. VA1111� �$ Cell a, -e. The project site is a vacant, previously disked and denude of vegetation. The site does not contain locally designated natural communities or wetlands. Due to the disking and lack of vegetation, a determination has been made that the site is incapable of supporting endangered, threatened or rare species. Additionally, the Honda dealership utilizes the site to park an inventory of saleable cars. 8. ENERGY a.,b. The proposed Project will be required to comply with the UBC design and, construction standards, thereby conforming to the City's energy conservation standardg. C., The Proposed project site is not within an area identified as possessing mineral resources of regional value. Therefore, it is not anticipated that the proposed project will result in the loss of availability of mineral resources that would be of future value to the region and residents of the State. ulnn�, �,11 � a. The proposed project is not expected to create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through 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; however, off, diesel fuel, etc. will utilized during the construction phase. It is anticipated that these materials utilized during the construction phase will generated less than significant. impacts. A majority of the products utilized for the car wash are classified as none hazardous. Although some cleaning products have a hazard classification of 1, according to the project application, all cleaning products are considered to have no unusual fire and explosion hazard risk. Oil and gasoline storage tanks will be on-site. The mks will have the appropriate safety monitoring equipment as required by law. b. The proposed project is not expected to interfere with the City's emergency response plan or evacuation plan. c. The project site is located approximately two miles from any existing schools. There are no schools proposed closer am one-half mile to the project site. Therefore, the proposed project or its development will not emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or- actively hazardous materials, substances or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school. d. The project site is not located on a site which is, included on a list of hazardous materials site compiled pursuant to Government Code §65962 * .5, and as a result will not create a significant hazard to the public or the environment. e. The proposed project is in an urbanized area and not adjacent to areas where the possibility for wildland fires exist. Therefore, the proposed project will not expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands. 10. NOISE a.,b. The project site is located adjacent to the SR 60 (Pomona Freeway) and Grand Avenue, a major arterial. Existing noise contours with the project site's proximity is 65 CNEL based on existing traffic volumes. It appears from the project application that the blower/air dryer will be located 11 feet ftom the tunnel exit. The project application indicates that the blower/air dryer will emit 74 dB at a 10 foot distance. The City's noise% standards allow the operating of a force -air blower in a tunnel car wash between the hours of 7:00 a.m, and 8:00. p.m. in a manner that does not exceed 60. dBA 'at any point on contiguous receptor property, five feet above grade level, no closer than three. feet from any wall in a Commercial/Industrial location. The proposed project will be conditioned to comply with the City's noise standards. Therefore, the proposed project is not expected to expose persons or generate significant noise levels in excess of standards established in the City's General, Plan, noise standards, or applicable standards of other agencies; or expose persons to or generate excessive groundbome vibration or groundborne noise levels. 11. PUBLIC SERVICES a., b. The proposed project will receive fire protection and police protection services from the Los Angeles County Fire and Sheriff Departments. Currently, these agencies provide service to existing adjacent commercial development. It is anticipated that the proposed project will not require the development of new or expanded facilities or services. c. The Proposed ProJec't is located within the Walnut Valley School District. The District is in need of permanent facilities. It is not anticipated that the proposed project will create a significant demand to the District. However, the project is required to pay school fees as pa . rt of the development fees paid to the City. d., The project will create impacts to the streets and sewage systerns. However, it is not anticipated that the project will have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered government services with regards to maintenance of public facilities including roads. e. NO Other specific governmental services have been identified that may be impacted by the proposed project. a. -g. The development of the proposed project will not result in the need for new systems or supplies or substantial alterations to the following: power or natural gas; communication systems; local or regional water treatment or distribution facilities; and sewer systems; storm drainage systems, solid waste disposal systems. 13. AESTHETICS a. -c. The proposed project will be developed in compliance with the City's Development Review standards and Design Guidelines. The proposed project will be required to incorporate design elements that will create synergy with the existing commercial development. As a result, the proposed project will not substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings. The only source of light and glare may emanate from on-site lighting. However, on-site lighting will be shielded and installed in a manner that will not reflect light or glare on to neighboring properties. Furthermore, the project site is not located with as adjacent to a scenic vista, historic buildings and/or a state scenic highway. The project site is previously graded and denude of native vegetation or rock outcroppings. 14. CULTURAL RESOURCES a. There are no paleontological sites identified within the City. The site has sustained some grading and disking. Tberefore, it is not anticipated that the site's development will disturb paleontological resources. b. There are no archaeological sites identified within the City. The site has sustained some grading and disking. Therefore, it is not anticipated that the site's development Will disturb paleontological resources. c. No historical sites have been identified within the vicinity of the project site and none .are expected. Therefore, development of the proposed project will not affect historical resources. d., e. No unique ethnic cultural values, religious or sacred uses are located within a quarter mile of the project site. Therefore, the proposed project will not have the -potential to create adverse impacts on said resources. 15. RECREATION a., b. Projects of this type are not generally associated with creating adverse impacts on parks or other recreation opportunities. Employees may utilize some of the City's recreational facilities. However, the proposed project will have 16 employees, 12- for the car wash and four from the existing dealership. As such, it is not anticipated that the proposed project will increase the demand for neighborhood or regional parks or other -recreational facilities or affect existing recreational opportunities to the extent that deterioration of such facilities would occur; nor that the expansion of such facilities would occur, thereby causing an adverse physical effect on the environment. f" 0 q > t A it P z Z:F qn V-1 Tv rev 19 7u rn IN m E J.. I 41 1 z Z:F qn V-1 Tv rev 19 41 1 M. 7mg :-rk 1 0 m SITE PLAN CWVL-AIH LLC AV 62511-ld-O ".-T A. r... 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E o/ C, * I " 11 4 FIRE LANE PLAN COL -M racrorm LLC A I I m JL UVAND HomoA CAR WASH AZ -- AUTO SERVICE City of Diamond Bar Planning Commission Staff Report AGENDA NUMEBER: 8.2 REPORT DATE: April 15, 1999 mEETINGDATE: April 27, 1999, CASE/FTLE NUM13ER: Development Review No. 99-1, Conditional Use Permit No. 99-1, Comprehensive Sign Program 99- 1, Variance No. 99-4 APPLICATION REQUEST: To construct a 4,794 square foot combined commercial fast food restaurant with a gas service station with drive-thru and a gas service station with convenience food store and six multi -dispensers. Furthermore, the requesting ' includes: a Comprehensive Sign Program for wall signs, two monument signs, directional signs; and.Variance for the proposed 62' 10" pole sign. PROPERTY LOCATION: 21,025 & 21095 Golden Springs Drive. PROPERTY OWNERS: Chevron Products Co., Inc. 1300 South Beach Boulevard, La Habra, CA 90632. Burger King Corporation, 1777 Old Cutler Road Miami, FL 33157 APPLICANTS: McDonald's Corpor ' ation Debra Marinozzi 11682 El Camino Real, Suite #400 San Diego, CA 92130 Chevron Products Co., Inc. 1300 South Beach Boulevard, La Habra,'CA 90632. I The applicants, the McDonald's Corporation and the Chevron Products Co., Incorporated, are requesting approvals for Development Review No. 99-1, Conditional Use Permit No. 99-1, Comprehensive Sign Program No. 99-1, and Variance No. 99-4 to construct a 4,794 square foot combined commercial fast food restaurant with a gas line service station. The proposed combined commercial development will include an indoor restaurant with drive-thru, approximately 2,732. square feet and convenience food store, approximately 2,062 -square feet. The project will also. include a drive-thru for the restaurant and six multi -dispensers. The applicant does not propose to sell alcohol. The project site is located on twoneighboring lots; 21095 and 21025 Golden Springs Drive. These lots are also referred to as Parcel I and Parcel 2 respectively on the submitted site plan. The project site is approximately 50,167 gross square feet. Parcel 2 contains a sewer easement on the far west side. The site located at 21025 (Parcel 2) Golden Springs Drive currently contains a Continental Burger fast-food restaurant with a drive-thru lane. The site located, at 21095 (Parcel 1) Golden Springs Drive currently contains a Chevron gas station. Both e sting developme will be demolished to accommodate the newly proposed development. xi nts The project has a General Plan Land Use designation of General Com ercial (C). Pursu t to the General Plan, this.land use designation provides for the re ona, in eeway-o ented, an or communit retail and service commer gi I fr ri and/ y cial uses. Developments within General Commercial areas are permitted to maintain a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 1 .00. The project's FAR is 0.20. The project site is zoned for Community Commercial - Billboard Exclusions (C -2 -BE). This zoning permits retail trade and service uses. The proposed project with the requested uses is permitted in the C -2 -BE Zone. Generally, the following use surround the site:, to the north is the SR 57 and SR 60 freeway's junction; to the south, east and west are C -2 -BE Zones. The project is also located within the City's Redevelopment Agency's Economic Revitalization Area. Parcel I is owned by the Chevron Products Co., Incorporated. Parcel 2 is owned by the Burger King Corporation. However, the Burger Kinj Corporation plans to sell Parcel 2 to the McDonald's Corporation. ANALYSIS: Pursuant to the Development Code Section'22.48, an application for Development Review is required for any and all commercial, industrial, and institutional development, which involves the issuance of a building permit for construction or reconstruction of a structure. Therefore, the proposed pr6ject, a commercial development involving the issuance of a building permit requires Development Review by the Planning Commission. The following is a comparison between the City's development standards and the proposed project's development standards. 2 MrJMUM[REQU IERED PROPOSED PROJECT'S ' CITYIS DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS F:=-- DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Setbacks: Front — 10 feet landscaped setback; Setbac Front — 9' 6" landscape d setback; Street Sides — 10 feet-, Street sides —25' measured from the property line to the building structure. 26' measured Rear — 0 feet. from the property line to the service station canopy to Rear — 40' measured from the property line the building st acture. Build I ina eight: Buildin Height: ffighest point of roof measures at 23 2 7" Maximum of 35 feet Parki 1 space per 100 square feet'of gross floor area Parki Gross floor area is — for a fast-food restaurant space per 250 2,732 square feet for the fast food square feet of gross floor area for a gas service restaurant. Thus, requiring 27.32 spaces. 2,062 square feet for the gas service station station. Thus, requiring 8.25 spaces. Total spaces required — 36 Total spaces provided — 42 Applicant shall convert seven co ' mpact spaces to seven full size spaces as part of the project's conditions of approval. FAR: Maximum of 1.00. nFAR* :::0: 0. 0 0.20. Landsciping: Landscapin2: 15% of the site area 15% of the site area 1 tree shall be provided for every 8 parking 8 trees provided. spaces. Trees sha 1 11 be in planter located throughput the Trees purposed mainly around the site's parking area in planters that are bounded on at perimeter. least three sides by parking area paving; Sin Sign area up to a limit of 200 square feet for S i 2:n:a V, e: Total sign area for wall signs is approximately single -use buildings with a Comprehensive- 227 square feet. Sign Program. Applicant shall reduce sign area so not to exceed 200 square feet as part of the project's conditions of approval. Drive-thru: Minimum 10 foot interior radius at curves and a nummum 12 foot width. Drive-thru entrancelexit shall be at least 50 feet from an intersection of public rights-of-way, � measured at the closest intersecting curbs, and at least 25 feet from the curb cut on an adjacent property. Drive-thru: 25-30 foot interior radius at curves and 20 foot width Drive-thru entrancelexit at least 50 feet from an intersection of public rights-of-way, measured at the closest intersecting curbs, -and at least 25 feet from the curb cut on an adjacent property. The proposed combined commercial development will operate in one main building. The service station canopy is an accessory to the main building. The project's. main building and service station canopy cross over both lots;,Parcel land Parcel 2 Golden Springs Drive. Therefore, the project site requires a lot line adjustment because land is being taken from one parcel and added to the adjacent parcel. Pursuant to the Development Code, lot line adjustment applications shall be submitted to the City and shall be processed in compliance with the procedures specified by Chapter 22.44. No environmental review shall be required, in compliance with California Environmental Quality Act guidelines. The applicant has submitted a lot line adjustment .application, which is currently being reviewed by the City. The applicant proposes to create one lot by merging Parcel I and Parcel 2. Approval of the lot line adjustment application is included as part of the project's conditions of approval. The applicant proposes the McDonald's/Chevron be open to the public seven days a week, 24 hours a day. The McDonald's will require approximately* 10 employees to provide the fast food Again, both the fast food restaurant and gag service station convenience food store will be restaurant service and Chevron will require 2 employees to provide service for the gas station. combined so as to allow internal access between them. A half wall separates the dining area of the fast food restaurant and gas service station convenience store. A grading plan and.soils report were submitted to the City on March 23, 1999 for review and approval. Although a flat pad exists on the site, some grading is proposed. Cut amounts will be approximately 1,850 cubic yards. Fill amounts will be approximately 3635 cubic yards po amounts will be approximately 1785 cubic yards. . Im rt Earthwork calculations have not yet been confirmed and the gradi I ng plan is still being reviewed by the City's consultant. It is unclear where the imported aLou-nts are being placed on the site. The applicant is required to submit plans indicating existing topography. The preliminary grading plans indicate that some of the imported amounts are being used to raise the building pad. The building pad is being raised appiox-imately 6". The architectural style of the proposed project is contemporary. The proposed building represents the architects attempt to combine two distinct corporate identities into a single unified building. The overall design features a horizontal appearance with scored stucco walls punctuated with two diagonally oriented tower like forms, and'a flat parapet roof Metal store front windows and doors,.and various seam metal awning/roofs compliment the rest of the building. Wainscot tile was also placed at the base of the building and walkway to provide for more aesthetic appeal. It also helps create a building, which is easier to maintain in the long run. The wainscot tile is preferred because painted stucco walls are more likely to peel and have a dirty appearance. A material sample of the roof and wainscot tile was not submitted. These additional material samples shall be requested as a part of the project's condition of approval. The following exterior building materials and colors shall be used: Chevron GY-2 10 Dark Gray, Chevron BL -370-S Blue, Chevron WH -835-S White, Chevron WH -740-S OfEwhite, Chevron RE -360-S Red, Chevron GY--450 Light Gray, Sherwin Williams "Manson Blanche" Plaster CFM #86 La Habra Stucco, Sherwin Williams "Minimal White" Plaster CFM #23 La Habra Stucco, Sherwin Williams "Bedouin, Beige7' Plaster CFM #72 La Habra Stucco, Sherwin Williams "Creamy White' Plaster CFM #73 La Habra Stucco, and McDonald's Red Sherwin Williams Industrial Safety Red. ood restaurant requires I vehicle space for each 100 Pursuant to the Development Code, a fast f square feet of gross floor area without outdoor dining. The fast-food area is comprised of 2,732 square feet. Therefore, 27.32 vehicle spaces are required for this land use. Also pursuant to the Development Code, a gas line service station requires I vehicle space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area without service bays. The proposed gas line service station is comprised of 2,062 square feet. The proposed gas line service station will provide fuel only for its customers and will not have service bays on the site. Therefore, 8.25 vehicle additional spaces are required for.this project. As a result, the applicant is required to provide a minimum of 36 (35.57) total vehicle spaces.for the proposed project. The applicant originally proposed to provide a total of 42 parking spaces. However, seven spaces were designated as compact. The City's development code standards do not allow compact spaces, but requires standard full size parking spaces. It is anticipated the McDonald's/Cheyron will be an intensely used commercial area, which will need ample parking to be available. The applicant shall convert seven compact spaces to seven full size spaces as part of the project's conditions of approval. The applicant submitted a tra ffic impact analysis for the City's review and approval. The analysis, dated March 1, 1999, was prepared by RKJK & Associates. The study indicates that. the proposed project is expected to generate approximately 3,308 trip ends per day with 256 vehicles per hour during the AM peak hour and 252 vehicles per hour during the PM peak hour. For existing traffic conditions, the study area intersections are operating at Level of Service "D" or better during the peak hours. According to the traffic impact analysis, the study area intersections are projected to operate at Level of Service "D" or better during peak hours with the proposed development, provided that the following recommendations be implemented: 1) Due to the vicinity of the easterly Golden Springs Driveway project driveway to the Brea Canyon Road/Golden Springs Intersection and the existing southbound right turn overlap traffic phasing signal, this easterly driveway should be eliminated from the proposed site plan, 2) the project driveways should be stop controlled with minimum widths of 40 feet. Recommendation to eliminate the easterly driveway along Golden Springs Drive was supported by the applicant's traffic consultant and the City. The City concurs with the applicant's recommendation, which suggests the easterly driveway along Golden Springs be eliminated as part of the project's conditions of approval. Again, due to close proximity of intersection at Golden Springs and Brea Canyon, the driveway will very likely be an area where potential accidents may occur. The City Engineering staff feels the closure of the driveway will ensure bettersafety for vehicle motorists. The following intersection improvements are. recommended for the cumulative, build out (year 2008) traffic conditions: 1) Provide an additional easilbound left turn lane for the intersection of the SR -60 Freeway eastbound ramps at Golden Springs Drive, 2) Provide an additional northbound left turn lane for the intersection of Brea Canyon Road at Lycoming Street, 3) Widen the SR -60 Freeway westbound off -ramp to provide one left turn lane and dual right turn lanes for the intersection of Brea Canyon Road at the SR -60 Freeway westbound ramps, 4) Provide an additional southbound left turn lane for the intersection of Brea Canyon Road at Golden Springs Drive, 5) Due to -high volume to capacity ratio on roadways, improve Golden Springs between the SR -60 Freeway eastbound ramps and Brea Canyon Road from an existing four lane roadway to six lanes, 6) Improve Brea Canyon Road north of the SR -60 Freeway westbound ramps from an existing four lane roadway to six lanes, 7) Traffic signing/striping should be implemented in conjunction with detailed construction plans for the project. After review by the City's Traffic Consultant, Warren Siecke and the Public Works . Division, further recommendations include securing irrevocable public rights of way. Although the applicant may not be required to install additional public rights of way as part of the project's conditions, the City Engineering staff is anticipating cumulative traffic impacts of the surrounding commercial neighborhood in the future. The City Engineering staff'recommends that the applicant be conditioned to dedicate 15 feet of irrevocable public rights -of- way to be dedicated to the City should streetimprovements be necessary in the future. The applicant shall be required to contribute only the fair share costs for traffic improvements. The traffic impact analysis included calculated fair share costs of $7,575 with fair share percentages based on only PM peak hour of project traffic. The applicant was provided with a set of guidelines for the preparation, of a traffic impact analysis report for the City of Diamond Bar. Fair share costs should be based on other project's traffic impacts within the surrounding project site's vicinity and should also include overall project impacts for AM and PM hours for the whole day. According to these guidelines, the fair share costs should be calculated as follows: *n--! - - q Project Traffic + Other Project's Traffic Therefore, the fair share costs amounts shall be further discussed and determined by the City's Deputy Director of Public Works. The applicant shall be required to contribute this amount as the fair shard costs for traffic mitigation as part of the project's conditions of approval. A complete parking lot lighting and exterior site lighting plan was not submitted. The applicant is required to submit an exterior lighting plan and a parking lot lighting plan/study for the City's review and approval as part of the project's conditions of approval. Lighting fixtures shall be 6 architecturally compatible with the character of the surrounding development and energy efficient. The maximum height of the pole fixtures is 20 feet and shall be equipped with light shields thereby confining direct rays on-site. Spillover beyond the project's boundaries is not permitted. The level of parking lot lighting projected onto any ground or wall surface shall be an average of between one and two foot-candles. The uniformity ratio (average to minimum) shall not exceed 6: 1. It is required that lighting be on a time clock or photo sensor system. Lighting fixtures are required to have 90 -degree horizontal cut-off flat lenses. LandscAping/irrigation is proposed. The City's current code requires that 15 percent of the site area be landscaped. Pursuant to the Development Code, the landscaping is required to meet water efficiency standards. The landscape plans are in the process of being reviewed by the City. Moreover, the construction of the proposed drive-thru for the fast-food restaurant will cause the removal of fifteen'eucalyptus trees along the west end of the project site. The existing trees are of significant size and are estimated to be approximately 3540 years old. City staff recommends the applicant retain as many of the existing trees as possible for the following reasons. First, it will be extremely difficult to replace the existing trees with other trees that are of the same size and age. Secondly, the trees currently provide a screen from the freeway, which helps provide for a better aesthetics of the overall project site. The proposed project includes a number of illuminated signs and exterior. parking lot lighting, which may be seen as a harsh landscape without the presence of the existing eucalyptus trees. A trash closure is provided next to the air/water pumps. It is required that the enclosure accommodates a recycle bin. The applicant is required to revise their submitted plans to indicate a recycle bin shall be provided. . The revised plan shall be re -submitted to the I City for review and approval. The project site is located adjacent to the Pomona Freeway. Existing noise contours regarding to the project's location is 65 CNEL as referenced in the General Plan. It appears from the project application that the drive-thru menu board with speakers will be located on the west side of the building, Adjacent to the west side of the property is the east bound freeway on-ramp. The City's noise ordinance standards allow Noise Zone III, commercial properties an exterior noise level of 60 dB between the hours of 7:00a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and 55 dB between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. The proposed project will be required to comply with the, City's noise standards. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT A Conditional Use Permit is intended to allow for specified activities and uses as identified in the various zoning districts whose effect on the surrounding area cannot be determined before being proposed for a particular location. Pursuant to the Develop ' ment Code, a drive-thru for a fast food restaurant requires a Conditional Use Permit. The proposed project includes a drive-thru for the McDonald's fast-food restaurant service portion. However, the restaurant and gas line service station are permitted by right in the C-2 Zone. The applicant's traffic impact report also addresses the adequacy of on-site drive-thru queuing. A study comparison on drive-thru queuing involved examining two similar facilities in the cities W of Long Beach and Fontana. Of the similar sites surveyed the queue length reached a total of nine (9) vehicles during five (5) five-minute survey periods.'Using the site survey information, it would appear that the drive-thu would have sufficient queuing area. Furthermore the applicant is required to meet the following Development Code's standards for drive-t'hru facilities: minimum 10 foot interior radius at curves and a minimum 12 foot width; each drive-thru entrance/exit shall be at least 50 feet from an intersection of public rightmof-way, measured at the closest intersecting curbs, and at least 25 feet from t'he'curb cut on an adjacent property; and.each entrance to an aisle and the direction of traffic flow shall be clearly designated by signs/pavement markings., These requirements are intended to ensure retail trade or service use providing a drive-thru facility be designed appropriately for the site. COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM A Comprehensive Sign Program is required whenever five or more signs are proposed for a new or existing development. Pursuant to the Development Code, the Planning Commission must review a comprehensive sign program. The applicant proposes to have the following walls signs: unitized McDonald's letters on the north elevation with a sign area of approximately 24.0 square feet, unitized McDonald,s letters on the south elevation with a sign area of 80.4 square feet, two 2' 6" logo plaques sign area of 14.6 square feet (7.3 square feet each) on the north and east side elevations, one 3' 6" logo plaque with, sign area of 14.3 square feet on the west side elevation, two Chevron letters signs with sign area of 34.2 square feet (17.1 square feet each) on each side of the service station canopy, two food mart letters signs with sign area of 34.2 square feet (16.2 square feet each) on the north and east side elevations, and six Chevron C-25 Hallmark logo signs to be located on the north and east side elevations, 'a-nd also on each side of the service station canopy. The total sign area for all building wall signage amounts to approximately 227 square feet. As a result, the applicant shall reduce the amount of wall sign area so not to exceed 200 square feet as part of the project's conditions of approval. Additionally, the applicant proposes to have two six feet high monument signs with sign areas of 63 square feet (31.5 square feet for each sign). One monument sign is to be located along Brea Canyon Road near the driveway. The other monument sign is to- be located along Golden Springs Drive in the planter area closest to the service station canopy. Pursuant to the Development Code, freestanding monument signs are allowed only for frontages adjoining a public street. Maximum sign area permitted- is 32 square feet per sign for single use tenant sites with 200 feet or more of street frontage. Landscaping shall be provided at the base of the supporting structure equal to twice the area of one face of the sign. Single -use buildings with 200 feet or more of frontage may be permitte'd a maximum aggregate sign area of up to 200 square feet. Signs shall contain an Arabic number address plate identifying the project or use by specific street address. The address plate shall not exceed four square feet of sign face area. Numbers sh -all be a minimum of three inches in height and shall be clearly visible from the adjacent street. Address plates shall not be calculated against the permitted sign area. The applicant is currently in the process of having a lot line adjustment application reviewed and approved by the City. Nonetheless, a single address to be assigned to the newly proposed single 8 lot has not yet been determined. The applicant shall resubmit plans, once this determination has been made, indicating the address plate on the monument sign. This requirement shall be incorporated as part of the project's conditions of approval. Additionally, the applicant is currently in the ' process of having a landscapelirrigation plan reviewed and approved by the City. As mentioned above, the monument signs shall have landscaping installed at the base. Landscaping shall meet water efficient standards . and irrigation requirements. Should the landscape plans that are. in the process of being reviewed not meet these requirements, the City shall recommend the appropriate number, size, type, and species for each of the monument signs as part of the project's conditions of approval. The applicant proposes to have one plastic menu board at 6' 9" high, one customer order display at 4' 5 3/8" high, one illuminated menu board at 6' 9"high, one vehicle height detector with 9 foot clearance, five double faced illuminated directional signs, one flagpole at 50' high and another flagpole at 40' high. Pursuant to the Development Code, menu boards for drive-thru restaurants shall not exceed a height of six feet and shall be placed within a landscaped area. Only two menu signs shall be allowed for each restaurant. The applicant shall be required to resubmit revised plans indicating the menu boards shall not exceed 6' in height as part of the project's conditions of approval. Also, pursuant to the Development Code, official flags of the nation shall not exceed 35' in nonresidential zoning districts. The length of the flag shall not be more than 1/4of the height of the pole. The applicant shall be required to resubmit revised plans indicating the flag poles shall not exceed 35' in height as part of the project's conditions of approval. Lastly, the applicant proposes to have a pole sign. Currently, the Continental Burger located at 21025 Golden Springs Drive contains one pole sign. Also, the Chevron gas service station located at 21095 Golden Springs Drive contains one pole sign. The applicant proposes to eliminate the Continental Burger pole sign and retain the existing Chevron pole sign. Again, the application is a request for a combined commercial development, which requires advertisement for two services. The applicant proposes to add a double faced freeway sign containing the following: McDonald's logo sign that is 8' 8" x 10' 0", Chevron logo sign that is 8' 8" x 9' 10", and City of Diamond Bar sign that is 16' 7" x 7' 10". The design for the City of Diamond Bar has not yet been determined. City staff would like to work with the applicant to provide a sign that is aesthetically pleasing and most appropriately represents Diamond Bar. However, as a condition if the sign is permitted, it shall not exceed the sign's total height of 62' 10". The pole sign is considered a freeway oriented sign due to the project sites proximity to the freeway. The Development Code states that freeway oriented signs are only for the purpose of advertising fuel, food, and/or lodging. The project site's location is 20' below freeway grade. Pursuant to the Development Code, the height of a freestanding freeway oriented sign shall not exceed 25 feet above the adjacent grade of the freeway travel lanes (excluding on/off ramps) Therefore, the applicant is permitted a total sign height of 45' by right. The applicant is requesting a variance to exceed the permitted 45' in height. More specifically, the top of the Chevron sign is proposed to be 55' high. The applicant is also providing additional signage. for City of Diamond Bar to be located above the Chevron sign. This will require an additional 7' 10" be added to the- total height of the freestanding freeway oriented sign. The variance is for a pole sign which is a total height of 62' 10". 9 VARIANCE Pursuant to Development Code Section 22.54, an application for a Variance is required to allow for deviations from the Code's development standards. The variance may be granted when special circumstances (e.g., location, size, shape, surrounding, topography, etc.) are applicable to the property, which results in denying the property owner privileges enjoyed by other property owners in the vicinity and under the identical zoning district, or creates an unnecessary, and non - self -created, hardship by the strict application of the Development Code. Furthermore, all Variances require the Planning Commi4sion's review and approval. In granting the variance for the freeway oriented sign, special circumstances apply to this particular project site. First, the project is located 20' below the freeway grade. it is difficult for freeway travelers to see the subject -site without having a freeway oriented. sign in place. The project site surroundings include the SR 57 and SR 60 freeway junction and freeway eastbound freeway on ramp. It is anticipated that freeway travelers will be traveling at high speeds thus making it difficult for freeway travelers to see the sign at a 45' height. Since the freeway is also divided into in ' ore than four lanes, a sign, 45' high may not be noticed by freeway travelers going north. City staff anticipates freeway travelers wishing to visit the McDonald `s/Chevron may not see the sign in time and attempt to exit by quickly changing lanes to exit. By allowing the freeway oriented sign to exceed 45, freeway travelers may see the sign sooner, and in turn, have more time to exii the freeway more safely. Staff believes that the "Diamond Bar" section of the sign. is an opportunity to identify the City and businesses within the City for freeway travelers. It is an ideal location for a City identification sign due to its visibility, especially from the freeway. and creates the opportunity to bring more revenue into the City. The City's Public Works Division and Building and Safety Division reviewed this project. Their recommendations are within the attached draft resolution. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMMNT: Pursuant to the provisions of the Californi a Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),, the City has determined that a Negative Declaration is required for this project. According to Section 15070, Negative Declaration No. 994 has been prepared. The Negative Declaration's review period began April 8, 1999 and ended April 27, 1999. rM, Notice for this project was published in the Inland Valltri�i 1 I'llaily Bulletin and the Sian Gabriel Valley Tribune on April 8, 1999., Public hearing notices were -mailed to approximately within a 500 foot -radius of the project site on April 7, 1999. Furthermore, the project was posted with a display board on April 8, 1999. : 10 RECOMMENDATIONS: - -Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development Review No. 99-1, Conditional Use Permit No. 99-1, Comprehensive Sign Program 99-1, Variance No. 994, and Negative Declaration No. 994, Findings of Fact and conditions 'of approval as listed within the attached resolution. REQUIRED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FINDINGS: 1'. The design and layout of the p roposed development is consistent with the General,Plan, development is consistent with the General Plan, devel opment standards of the applicable district, design guidelines, and architectural criteria for dpecialized area (e.g., theme areas, specific plans, community plans, boulevards, or planned developments); 2. 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; 3. The architectural design of the proposed development 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, the General Plan, City Design Guidelines, or any applicable specific plan; 4. The design of the proposed development will provide a desirable envirorunent for its occupants and visiting public as well as its neighbors thorough good aesthetic use of materials, texture, and color that will remain aesthetically appealing; 5. The proposed project will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious (e.g. negative affect on property values or resale(s) of property) to the properties or improvements in the vicinity; and 6. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). L USE PERMIT FINDINGS: 1. The proposed use is allowed within the subject zoning district with the approval of a Conditional -Use Permit and complies with all other applicable provisions of this Development Code and the Municipal Code; 2. 1 The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan; 3. The design, location, size, and operating. characteristics 6f the proposed use are compatible with the existing and future land uses in the vicinity; 11 4. The subject site is physically suitable for the e and density/intensity of u being proposed tYP se including access, provision of utilities, compatibility with adjoining land uses, and the absence of physical constraints; Granting the Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, - convenience, or welfare, or injurious to persons, property, or improvements in the vicinity and zoning district in which the property is located; and 6 The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Comprehensive Sign Program satisfies the purpose of this Chapter and the intent of this Section; 2. The signs enhance the overall development, are in harmony with, and are visually related to other signs included in the Comprehensive Sign Program and to the structure and/or uses they identify, and to surrounding development; 3. The Comprehensive Sign Program accommodates future revisions which may be required due to changes in use or tenants; and 4. The Comprehensive Sign Program complies with the standards of this Chapter, except that flexibility is a ' Howled with regard to sign area, number, location, and/or height to the extent that the Comprehensive Sign Program will enhance the overall development and will more fully accomplish the purposes of this Chapter. I I III, It - I it I There are special circumstances applicable to the property (e.g., location, shape," size, surroundings, topography, or other conditions), so that the strict application of the City's Development Code denies the property owner privileges enjoyed by other property own eirs in the vicinity and under identical zoning districts or creates unnecessary and non -self created, hardship or unreasonable regulation which makes it obviously impractical to require compliance with the development standards; 2. Granting the Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights poissessed by other property owners in the same vicinity and zoning districts and denied to the property owner for which the Variance is sought; Granting the Variance is consistent with the General.Plan and any applicable specific plan; 12 4. The proposed entitlement would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City; and 5. 'The proposed entitlement h . as been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Prepared by: 445r-,� Sonya Joe,,/jftvcqVment Services Assistain Attachments: 1. Draft resolution; 2. Draft Negative Declaration No. 99-4; 3. Exhibit "N' - site plan, elevations, landscape/irrigation plan, materials board, 4. Exhibit "B" - sign elevations and details; 5. Exhibit "C" — materials board/color rendering 6. Application. 13 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 99 -XX A RESOLUTION OF* T19E PLANNING COMMSSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 99-1, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 99-1, COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM NO. 99711) VARIANCE NO. 99-4, AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 99-4, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A 4,794 SQUARE FOOT COMBINED COMMERICAL FAST FOOD RESTAURANT WITII DRIVE-THRU AISLE AND A GAS SERVICE STATTON. THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT 21025 AND 21095 GOLDEN SPRINGS DR11VE, DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIIA- A. REC The property owners, the Burger King Corporation and the Chevron Products Co., incorporated, and applicant, the McDonald's Corporation have filed an application for Development Review No. 99-1, Conditional Use Permit No. 99-1, Comprehensive Sign Program No. 99-1, Variance No. 99-4, and Negative Declaration No. 99-4 located at 21025 and 21095 Golden Springs Drive, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, California, as described above in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter, in this Resolution, the subject Development Review, Conditional Use Permit, Comprehensive Sign Program, Variance, and Negative Declaration shall be referred to as the "Applicatioif. 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar on April 27, 1999 conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the Application. 3. Notification of the public hearing for this project was published in the San _Gabriel Vall LT-ribune and Inland Vall y Dail y Bulletin newspapers on April 8, 1999. Forty- nine owners within a 500 foot radius of the project site were notified by mail on April 7, 1999. Furthermore, the project site was posted with a display board on April 8, 1999. B. RESOLU 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. 99-4 has been prepared by the City of Diamond Bar in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 Jim* and guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section 15070. Furthermore, Negative Declaration No. 994 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, there is no evidence before this Planning Commission that the project proposed herein willhave 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 site is approximately 50,167 square feet. It is located at 21025 and 21095 Golden Springs Drive, Diamond Bar, California. The project site is developed with an existing fast-food restaurant and gas service station. (b) The project site has a General Plan land use designation of General Commercial (C). Pursuant to the General Plan, this land use designation provides for regional, freeway oriented and/or community retail and service commercial uses. The proposed project is a retail and service commercial use and therefore complies with the General Plan. (c) The project site is within the Community Commercial (C -2 -BE) Zone. This zoning designation permits retail and service uses . as proposed. (d) Generally, the following zones ' and uses surround the project site: to the north, is the SR 57 and SR 60 freeway junction, to the west, east, and south, is the C -2 -BE zone. (e) The proposed Application is a request to construct a 4,794 square foot combined commercial fast food restaurant with a gas service station. The combined commercial development, proposed will include an indoor restaurant, drive-thru, convenience food store, and six multi -dispensers under service station canopy. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW: (e) The design and layout of the proposed development is consistent with the General Plan, development is consistent with the General Plan, development standards of the applicable district, design guidelines, and architectural criteria for specialized area (e.g., theme areas, specific plans, community plans, boulevards, or planned developments); 40 00 The proposed project complies with the elements of the ' adopted General Plan of July 25,1995, which has a land use designation of General Commercial. Additionally, the proposed project complies with the City's General Plan objectives and strategies related to designating adequate land for retail and service commercial, professional services, and other revenue generating uses in sufficient quantity to meet the City's needs. The proposed project's architectural style, construction materials and colors are consistent with the existing structures in the C -2 -BE zone. The proposed project has a contemporary design similar to the surrounding developments. Therefore, the design and layout of the proposed project is consistent with the applicable elements of the City's General Plan, design guidelines of the appropriate district. (f) 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 a commercial zone (C -2 -BE) which permits the proposed commercial use. The project required the submittal of a traffic analysis/report. A traffic impact analysis report was prepared by RKJK and Associates for this project. Recommendations are incorporated as a part of the project's conditions of approval to ensure the proposed project will not create traffic or pedestrian hazards. (g) The architectural design of the proposed development 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, the General Plan, City Design Guidelines, or any applicable specific plan; The architectural design of the proposed development is contemporary. The surrounding commercial neighborhood also has a contemporary architectural design. Nonetheless, there is an eclectic collect -ion of architectural style considered for a commercial area. Pursuant to the City's Design Guidelines, buildings are designed to reveal or express their primary patterns of use and entry. The proposed design is a new look for a new type of combined commercial development. This new design creates an attractive commercial development. (h) The design of the proposed development will provide a desirable environment for its occupants and visiting public as well as its neighbors thorough good aesthetic use of materials, texture, and color that will remain aesthetically appealing; Indeed, the McDonald's restaurant is easily identified by the brick red colored mansard roof, stucco walls, alum ' inum storefront, and wainscot tile. The color and texture of the fast food restaurant help easily identify McDonald's and thus, creates a familiar project site in which customers are accustomed to seeing in a Rum"'RAFT commercial area. More specifically, the wainscot tile is being added to the base of the building and walkway to provide for more aesthetic appeal. It also helps create a building, which is easier to maintain in the long run. The wainscot tile is preferred because painted stucco walls are more likely to peel and have a dirty appearance. 'Therefore, the proposed project's design provides for a more desirable environment for its occupants and customers through the good use of building materials, texture, and color. 0) The proposed project -will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious (e.g. negative affect on property values or resale(s) of property) to the properties or improvements in the vicinity; and Before the issuance of any City permits, the proposed project is required to comply with all conditions within the approved resolution and the Building and Safety Division, Public Works Division, Health Department, Sheriffs Department, Fire Department, South Coast Air Quality Management District requirements. The referenced agencies' involvement will ensure that the proposed commercial development is not detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The City has determined that a Negative Declaration is required for this project. Negative Declaration No. 99-4 has been prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15070. Furthermore, on the basis of the initial evaluation, it has been determined that the proposed project could not have a significant effect -on the environment. CONDMONAL USE PEP.Wr: (k) The proposed use is allowed within the subject zoning district with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit and complies with all other applicable provisions of this Development Code and the Municipal Code; Pursuant to the Development Code,' a drive-thru service is permitted in a C-2 zone, provided a Conditional Use Permit is obtained. The proposed project complies with the Development Code's requirements set forth for drive-thru facilities. Requirements specifically include the following: Drive-thru aisles shall have a minimum 10 foot interior radius at curves and a minimum 12 foot width. Each drive-thru entrance/exit shall be at least 50 feet from an intersection of public rights-of-way, measured at the closest intersection curbs, and at least 25 feet from the curb cut on an adjacent property. Each entrance to an aisle and the direction of traffic flow shall be clearly designated by signs/pavement markings. Additionally, the proposed project was required to submit a traffic analysis/report. The project was also reviewed by the City's traffic consultant to ensure adequate circulation routes necessary for ingress or egress from the property, or access to a parking space. (1) The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan; The proposed project has a General Plan land use designation of General Commercial (C). Pursuant to the General Plan, this land use designation provides for the establishment of regional, freeway oriented and/or community � retail and service commercial uses. The proposed development is considered a community retail and service commercial use as required by the General Plan. The addition of the drive-thru provides convenience for fast food restaurant customers and thus, makes for a potentially more attractive commercial development in which Diamond Bar citizens may enjoy. Furthermore, the proposed project meets the Development Code's minimum requirements for drive-thru facilities. Requirements include minimum aisle widths and analysis of vehicle queuing capacity. These requirements' help ensure the drive-thru fits in well with the site. Therefore, the design and layout of the proposed project is consistent with the applicable elements of the City's General Plan and City's Design Guidelines. (m)The design, location, size, and operating characteristi cs of the proposed use are compatible with the existing and future land uses in the vicinity; The proposed project is located within a Community Commercial (C -2 -BE) Zone. The zone allows for retail and service uses. All developments within the C -2 -B-E Zone must meet certain minimum development standards as stated in the City of Diamond Bar Development Code. Development standards include setbacks, building height, parking layout, FAR, landscaping, and signage. The proposed project meets the minimum development standards or has recommendations incorporated as part of the conditions of approval. Ther * efore, the proposed project is compatible with the existing and future land uses in the vicinity. (n) The subject site is physically suitable for the type and density/intensity of use being proposed including access, provision of utilities, compatibility with adjoining land uses, and the absence of physical constraints; The subject site currently contains an existing fast food restaurant and gas service station. The existing fast food restaurant and gas service station is permitted in a C -2 -BE Zone. The proposed project is similar to the existing land use and shall meet the requirements for a C -2 -BE Zone. This type of service is compatible with the surrounding commercial neighborhoods; particularly other nearby restaurant services, which* also have drive-thru facilities. Therefore, the subject site is physically suitable for the type and density/intensity of use being proposed including access, provision of utilities, compatibility with adjoining land uses, and the absence of physical constraints (o) Granting the Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare, or injurious to persons, property, or improvements in the vicinity and zoning district in which the property is located; and As stated in (k) and (1), the drive-thru must meet the minimum requirements set forth in the City of Diamond Bar's Develop * ment Code. Safety measures include providing minimum aisle widths, enhancing paving or markings which indicate pedestrian walkways, screening from view service areas, roof mounted mechanical equipment, and trash storage areas. Circulation issues related to the drive-thru have also been addressed in the traffic analysis/report, which was prepared by RKJK and Associates for this project. Therefore, granting the Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare, or injurious to persons, property, or improvements in the vicinity and zoning district which the property is located. (p) The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The City has determined that a Negative Declaration is required for this project. Negative Declaration No. 99-4 has been prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15070. Furthermore, on the basis of the initial evaluation, it has been.determined that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment. (q) The Comprehensive Sign Program satisfies the purpose of this Chapter and the intent of this Section; The Comprehensive Sign Program is consistent with purpose and intent of Chapter 22.36 of the City of Diamond Bar Development Code because it complies with the design standards and guidelines, and is compatible with the. style, color, and the requirements for presentation. With the exception of maximum allowed sign area for wall signs, the applicant shall reduce the signs so the total sign area does not exceed 200 square feet as part of the conditions of approval. The applicant has proposed to have approximately 227 square feet in wall sign area. The proposed signs were reviewed by the Public Work's Division and comply with clear line -of -site and directional requirements. Additionally, the Building 6* �,�n and Safety Division reviewed the sign proposal.- That Division's plan check review, permit and inspections will ensure that the proposed signs will not be a public hazard. (r) The signs enhance the overall development, are in harmony with, and are visually related to other signs included in the Comprehensive Sign Program and to the structure and/or uses they- identify, and to surrounding development; The proposed , signs' placement allows for clear identification of the McDonald's/Chevron development, when traveling west and eastbound on Golden Springs Drive. The pole sign allows for clear identification when traveling on the SR 60 freeway. Additionally, the arrangement of the signs and logos match with the existing main structure and allow for easy identification. The proposed signs' design is harmonious with the eclectic collection of sign styles in commercial centers in the City as a whole, as well as being compatible with the style, color and signs of the commercial sites surrounding the project site. (s) The Comprehensive Sign Program accommodates future revisions which may be required due to changes in use or tenants; and The application utilizes the maximum signage with this submittal. However, future revisions are allowed. (t) The Comprehensive Sign Program complies with the standards of this Chapter, except that flexibility is allowed with regard to sign area, number, location, and/or height to the extent that the Comprehensive Sign Program will enhance the overall development and will more fully accomplish the purposes of this Chapter. The application of all of the proposed signs of varying heights and locations, and two monument signs are consistent with the intent of Chapter 22.36 of the City of Diamond Bar Development Code. The color, size, presentation, and placement of the signs allow for flexibility with compatibility utilizing size, shape, color, presentation, and by utilizing logo recognition. VARIANCE: (u) There are special circumstances applicable to the property (e.g., location, shape, size, surroundings , topography, or other conditions), so that the strict application of the City's Development Code denies the property owner privileges enjoyed by other property owners in the vicinity and under identical zoning. districts or creates unnecessary and non -self created,. hardship or unreasonable regulation which makes it obviously impractical to require compliance with the development standards; id M -- R r7aj wirm In granting the variance for the freeway oriented sign, special circumstances apply to this particular project site. First, the project is located 20' below the freeway grade. It is difficult for freeway travelers to see the subject site without having a freeway oriented sign in place. The project site surroundings include the SR 57 and SR 60 freeway junction and freeway eastbound freeway on-ramp. It is anticipated that freeway travelers will be traveling at high speeds, thus making it difficult for freeway travelers to see the sign at a 45' height. Since the freeway is also divided into more than four lanes, a sign, 45' high may not be noticed by freeway travelers going north. City staff anticipates freeway travelers wishing to visit the McDonald's/Chevron may not seethe sign in time and attempt to exit by quickly changing lanes to exit. By allowing the freeway oriented sign to exceed 45', freeway travelers may see the sign sooner, and in turn, have more time to exit the freeway more safely. (v) Granting the Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights possessed by other. property owners in the same vicinity and zoning districts and denied to the property owner for which the Variance is sought; As referenced above, the project is located 20' below the freeway grade. It is difficult for freeway travelers to see the subject site without having a freeway oriented sign in place. It is also difficult for freeway travelers to see the sign at a 45' height. Since the freeway is also divided into more than four lanes, a sign, 45' high may not be noticed by freeway travelers going north. City staff anticipates freeway travelers wishing to visit the McDonald's/Chevron 'may not see the sign in time and attempt to exit by quickly changing lanes to exit. Whereas, the surrounding commercial businesses, which are also located next to the freeway. have a pole sign that is clearly visible to freeway motorists. Therefore granting the variance is necessary for the preservation- of substantial property rights possessed by other property owners in the same vicinity and zoning districts. (w)Granting the Variance is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan; The General Plan land use designation for the project is General Commercial (C). The proposed project is consistent with the General Commercial land use designation. The General Plan's objectives and strategies for land uses within General Commercial include encouraging revenue generating uses in locations that serve the City's needs. The freeway sign is in at an ideal location for a City identification sign because of its visibility from the freeway. and creates the opportunity to bring more revenue into the City. (x) The proposed entitlement would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City; and The applicant is required to provide construction and engineering details for the proposed pole sign. Details include information regarding sign height and materials used to construct the sign. The proposed pole sign's structural design will be reviewed and approved by the City's Building and Safety Division. This is to ensure a structurally sound freeway oriented sign with the appropriate footing depth and wind load resistance is installed. Therefore, the proposed entitlement will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City. (y) The proposed entitlement has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The City has determined that a Negative Declaration is required for this project. Negative Declaration No. 99-4 has been prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15070. Furthermore, on the basis of the initial evaluation, ithas been determined that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment. 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Application subject to the following conditions, as amended herein: (a) The project shall substantially conform to site plan, floor plan, elevations, landscape/irrigation plan labeled Exhibit "N'; sign plans, elevations, details labeled Exhibit "B"; and colors/materials board labeled Exhibit "C". All exhibits are dated April 27, 1999, as submitted and approved.by the Planning Commission. ( b) The site shall be maintained in a condition, which is free of debris both during and after the construction, addition, or implementation of the entitlement granted herein. The removal of all trash, debris, and refuse, whether during or subsequent to construction shall be done only by the property owner, applicant or by duly permitted waste contractor, who has been authorized by the City to provide collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste from residential, commercial, construction, and indust ' rial areas within the City. It shall be the applicant's obligation to ensure that the waste contractor utilized has obtained permits from the City of Diamond Bar to provide such services. (c) Applicant shall obtain a lot line adjustment to combine -the two lots located at 21095 and 21025 Golden Springs Drive. (d) The proposed development's hours of operation shall be 24 hours, seven days a week. (e) Applicant shall eliminate compact parking spaces on the site plan and replace with seven standard size spaces. i �. Parking, loading, storage, driveway and vehicle maneuvering areas shall be kept and maintained so as not to detract from the appearance of adjacent properties and to protect the health, safety and welfare of the user, occupant, and general public. Areas shall be kept in a neat and clean condition, free of trash, debris or rubbish, and free of potholes, sinkholes, standing water, cracks and/or broken areas. (g) Parking space and pavement striping and signs shall be repainted, refurbished and/or replaced When. they become faded, damaged or destroyed. to an extent that they are no longer effective. (h) Parking areas shall be periodically resurfaced or seated to minimize seepage of water into the ground below. (i) No person shall park or store any commercial vehicle, trailer or related equipment for a period in excess of 72 hours. No more than two commercial vehicles may be parked on any parcel at any one time. Applicant shall resubmit a revised set of plans delineating the reduction in'the, amount of proposed sign area for wall signs and shall not exceed a maximum total of 200 square feet in sign area. (k) Applicant shall submit a materials sample for the roof and wainscot tile to be reviewed and approved by the City. (1) Applicant shall submit an e xterior lighting plan/study to be reviewed and approved by the City prior to the issuance of any City permits. The parking lot security lighting shall be indicated on the submitted plans. (in) Applicant shall re- ' submit plans for the City's review and approval, which indicate the proposed flag pole shall not exceed 35 feet in height. (n) Applicant shall re -submit plans for the City's review and approval, which indicate the menu board sign shall not exceed 6 feet in height. (o) Applicant shall ensure their menu board sign speakers comply with the City's Noise Ordinance. (p) All landscaped areas shall be kept and maintained in a manner so as not to detract from the appearance of adjacent properties and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the user, occupant and general public. (q) Landscape plans shall comply with water efficiency standards. Landscaping shall be installed prior to Planning Divisions final inspection. 10 Applicant shall retain the number of eucalyptus trees as determined by the City. The applicant's landscape architect may work with City staff to help make this determination. (s) Should the applicant remove any of the eucalyptus trees, the applicant shall replace each eucalyptus tree at a 3:1 ratio. (t) All structures, including any fences or walls for the trash enclosure, shall be maintained - in a structurally sound, safe manner with a clean, orderly appearance. Any graffiti shall be removed with 72 hours by the owner/occupant. (u) A recycle bin shall be included in the trash enclosure. A revised detail of the trash enclosure shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to issuance of City permits. (v) Applicant shall be approved by the Los Angeles County Waste Management and acquire appropriate permits. (w) Applicant shall obtain the Los Angeles County Fire Department's approval. (x) Applicant shall comply with all NPDES requirements and shall obtain the necessary permits. (y) Applicant shall be responsible for sewer and storm drain connections and shall pay connection fees, as required by the City and L.A. County Department of Public Works. (z) A complete grading plan shall -be reviewed and approved by the City before the issuance, of a grading permit. (aa) A soils analysis/report shall be* reviewed and approved by the City before the issuance of a grading permit. (bb) Applicant re -submit plans which indicate the easterly driveway along Golden Springs Drive shall be eliminated. (cc) Applicant shall re -submit plans which i ndicate the project driveways shall be stop controlled with minimum widths of 40 feet. (dd) Applicant shall dedicatel.5' of irrevocable public right-of-way to the City for future traffic mitigation improvements. (ee) Applicant shall contribute fair share costs as determined by the Public Works Divisions Deputy City Director of Public Works for traffic mitigation within.60 days of approval for this project. 11 (ft) Applicant shall comply with the following ADA requirements: 1. Provide handicap parking lot signage; 2. Delineate path of travel (striping) from parking lot to building; this path of travel shall not exceed a.2% slope; 3. Handicap parking shall comply with the State Handicap Accessible Regulations including van parking and two handicap parking spaces; 4. Handicap parking spaces shall be located on the shortest route to the main entrance; 5. Access doors and restrooms shall be clearly marked with the handicap symbols; 6. Ramps shall be handicap accessible. (gg) All underground storage tank plans shall be submitted to the Fire department for review an approval. (hh) The commercial development shall conform to State and Local Building Codes (i.e. 1994 editions of the Uniform Building Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, and 1993 edition of the National Electrical Code) as well as the State Energy Code. (H) All roof mounted equipment shall be screened from view. 6j) All mechanical equipment shall be incorporated within the building and shall not be visible to the public. A/C unit shall also be screened in a manner approved by the City. (kk) Applicant shall obtain separate sign permits from the Building and Safety Division. (n) Structures 'shall be engineered to meet wind loads of 80, m.p.h. with a "C' exposure. (mm)Pole sign shall be designed to withstand 80 miles an hour wind load with "C" exposure. (nn) Prior to construction, the applicant shall install temporary construction fencing pursuant to the Building and Safety Division's requirements along the project site's perimeter. This fencing shall remain until the Building Official approves its removal. (oo) Applicant shall file and obtain permit approvals from the South Coast Air Quality Management District for the fast food restaurant charbroiler and fuel dipsensers. 12 (pp) Demolition permits shall be obtained from the South Coast Air Quality Management District and the Building and Safety Division. (qq) The applicant shall comply with all requirements from the Planning and Zoning Division, Building and Safety Division, Public Works Division, and Fire Department. (rr) This grant is valid for two years and shall be exercised (i.e. construction started) within that -period or this grant shall expire. A one year extension may be requested in writing and submitted to the City 30 days prior to the expiration date.. (ss) This grant shall not be effective for any purpose until the permittee and owner of the property involved (if other than the permittee) have filed, within, fifteen (15) days of approval of this grant, at the City of Diamond Bar Community Development Department, their affidavit stating that they are aware of and agree to accept all the conditions of this grant. Further, this grant shall not be effective until the permittee pays remaining City processing fees. (tt) If the Department of Fish and Game determines that Fish and Game Code Seciton 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. 13 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: The Burger King Corporation, 1777 Old Cutler Road, Miami, FL 33157; Debra Marinozzi, The McDonald's'Corporation, 11682 El Camino Real, Suite #400, San Diego, CA 92130; The Chevron Products Co., Incorporated, 1300 South La Habra Boulevard, La Habra, CA 90632; and Roger Green, Hogle- Ireland, Inc., 5 Corporate Park, Suite #160, Irvine, CA 92660. App . ROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 27TH DAY OF APRIL 1-999, By TIHE PLANNING COMMISSION OF TBE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. IM Steve Tye, Chairman 1, 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 27th . day of April 1999, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: James DeSte&no, Secretary 14 crry OF DLAMOND BAR commuNITY, DEPARTMENT 21660 E. Cople, irive Suite 190 (909)396-5676 Fax (909)861-3117 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION Reqord Owner Name �;I; Q ij=&R,—PeH aAst name first) Burger -King Corp. Address 17777 Old 011-1— Ad. city M jLLM� Zip 33157 Applicant Marinozzi, Debra 0-ast name first) McDonald's Corp. 4370 La_ja� �Drive 92122 Phone(615 535-8900 Case# _bj�_ 19 - I FPL # '1 -2- 0 0 1 Deposit $ V 0 0 V - O'D Receipt# P4 00 lik BY SDA Yk JoE Date Rec�d Applicant's Agent Green, Roge GAst name first) Hogle-Ireland 5 Corporate Park* Irvine, CA 92606 Phone( NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to notify the Communit I y Developnient.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, jointventures, and directors of corporations.) Consent: I cerfify that I am the owner of the here:in desc� - r�ibed nd permit the applicant to j1le th! I s request. Date UA/ C Signed 6,j r� ILI 2 C 'AI,;,,,' (All r;�o do er,) V -�e Cerfification.. 1, the undersigned, hereby certify underpenalty ofpejjury. that the information herein provided is correct to the best of my knowledge. Print Name, �Debra Marinozzi (Applicant or Agent) Signee���� Date (Appli n� to Age Location 21025 Golden Springs L)rive-, (Street address or tract and lot number) Zoning C2 BE Previous Cases Present Use of Site Use applied for BNM CITY OF DIAMOND BAR COAEMEUNny pvVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 21660 E. Copley ve Suite 190 (909)396-5676 Fax (909)861-3117 DkV.ELOpAjENT REVIEW APPLICATIO Phone( )5L2--fi2A--1L3L— Applicant Yost-, Rick -- (Last name first) Same as owner Case# FPL #, Deposit $ Reeeipt# BY -Date Ree'd Applicant's Agent C,rpen Rncler (Last name first) Hogle-Ireland, Inc" .-.-'5 Corporate Park�� 160 Trvi-�e, CA 92606 1W Phone( ) 562-694-7i3-6 Phone( )_24j=L3-j=j-42-7— NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to notify the Community Development Director in writing of any change of. the cipals involved during the processing Of this case-. prin ve mes, addresses, and si-natures of members of partnerships, joint ntures, and directors (Attach a separate sheet, if necessary, including na of corporations.) Consent: I ce tha In the owner -of the herein described property and permit the applicant to file this request. Date Signed o ers) wn the undersign . ed, hereby certify u . nderpenalty ofpedury. that the information herein provided is correct Certi .flcation: 1, to the best of my knowledge. Print Name Rick. Yost (A licant or Agent)- - p Date Signed..__ (Apj licant or Agent) Location 21095 Golden Springs Road., (Street address or tract and lot number) Zoning C-2 BE ENM­­—� Previous Cases Pre -sent Use of Site Use applied for Record owner Name Yost, hick GAst name first) Chevron Marketing .Address_1300 S- Beach Blvd.*, City La Halbra, CA 90632-2833 zi Phone( )5L2--fi2A--1L3L— Applicant Yost-, Rick -- (Last name first) Same as owner Case# FPL #, Deposit $ Reeeipt# BY -Date Ree'd Applicant's Agent C,rpen Rncler (Last name first) Hogle-Ireland, Inc" .-.-'5 Corporate Park�� 160 Trvi-�e, CA 92606 1W Phone( ) 562-694-7i3-6 Phone( )_24j=L3-j=j-42-7— NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to notify the Community Development Director in writing of any change of. the cipals involved during the processing Of this case-. prin ve mes, addresses, and si-natures of members of partnerships, joint ntures, and directors (Attach a separate sheet, if necessary, including na of corporations.) Consent: I ce tha In the owner -of the herein described property and permit the applicant to file this request. Date Signed o ers) wn the undersign . ed, hereby certify u . nderpenalty ofpedury. that the information herein provided is correct Certi .flcation: 1, to the best of my knowledge. Print Name Rick. Yost (A licant or Agent)- - p Date Signed..__ (Apj licant or Agent) Location 21095 Golden Springs Road., (Street address or tract and lot number) Zoning C-2 BE ENM­­—� Previous Cases Pre -sent Use of Site Use applied for 12/14/98 MON 16:18 FAX 619 792 4629 MCD SD FpL -0 D L6 003 CUMMUNM I)EVELopMENT WAKMENT 200 E. CAPQ1 ve swtt 190 C909)30&S676 ),_ (9"1-3117 CONDMONAL USE MUM MMUCATION by, sO A/ U Dow Wd, Ramd OWOW APV&" Applad'I Af" p(am Burger King _Corpo ration t#r*L0_jjJa_22brA OAS "m Apo) OAA NWW U4 Now Ono McDonald's COrP- HQq1Q_1r6lwbdv, Inc. Addan rftraij, 17411mgm 6 ammmike peak son Dieso, CA 33157 92122 zip------- roe* 94%-553-Pl 305-378-3077 - __427 Nom k is on 4wmwe mpmibra to md* Df" ig wrwag of =7 dwv of Ow rrWQj"b WVGhVd "RS ** P*CMWB 9f *b 0=Chwpnft*m1(m05w. &*own of "WrWedwA.) on *w4er of dw bwvk d&V*dpwpwb ad pwmCft qpamwbjb Sh Room BURGER KING CORpORATION 2/ 15/ 95 Skmd By: A-siptan gk Wpm&*g &wqk pSWhj It wnvd to laie�i B ry n t S4cret Cavim6wmi. OA�Z"� 4mwwwr*dft the bW of NV U69648% pAng Debra Marinom (ApVjaiM at Apmg) (ApprWat Of W9 2102S Golden Sprin,96 briv!21 (Sbvd a&km or bid and wt wAdw) HM praut Use of siw� Adam Qr_ A6�s U" apou" P90jeft demity projwt Sim (Pon =a)_ C=WwyMidrid Dompak WSW Uum ------- 12/16/98 WED 11:49 FAX 619 792 4629 MCD SD 2 LIM t- C4VWY Dr, (gWR&3616 Fa CQNDMONAL tu P.0 Bur$CZ Xing CocporatiO tux�" CAA 64 RcWn4&4v 0 C09V 11777 MA!2%&UL.M- —.9-3 2"X0 " A MA4444M B&O Diego, Ck 33157 C4+�p * cop jq Fr. F —..2—v _ltu I u F -r- =11� MM&*-rLja&M, %nC!. 4 Qpwpvwm%*-fmwFk— IF weft to -a dft"w e' woo, mWm dwiL ItPumPRY. wasoftu"a. won=,. ma dowam dum*" 4dpmwAw.j4m-ww^ ONO ljjoj� 4f MpM - ml Ed. JMF 06 sm MW BUFOER KIIRG CORPORATION O=12/15/98 By* n. mumigau 'Sam hl p M -Mi;' V FIN 4 1 7711.7 r==-, rpm=& go of um h4va ?"*as Sam upmm MpwL—'—,— AM 5530935 —ISLE -IRELAND ILJ FT UP', LMUND BAR COMMUNITY DriVELOPM]INT DUPARMENT 21660 E. Copley Drive Suits 190 (OM396-5676 Fax (OM861-3117 CONDITIONAL USE PERWr APKJCAITON Record Owner Applicant N#010 Xogt, Ri t -le (Lest narne fird) Chevron Marketing Addm"1494-&14�e��. i7w�. � Phone( 562-694-7436 Yodt, Rick (L"t nam first) Same as owner Phone( ) RAI -694-2436 892 P02/02 DEC 14 '99 10:48 Ca= # FPL # Deposit $ Receipt# BY - Date Rec'd Applicant's Agog Green, Roger (Lut name firA) Hogle-Ireland 5 Corporate PArk .Trvine, CA Q�pAnr, Phone( ) 949-553-1427 NOTE., It is the applicant's raqwnxibility to no* the Community Development Dkedor in wiffing of any change of the, principals involved during the processing of dig me. (Attach separate sheet, Vnecessary, including nmes, addrc=, and signkm ofmcrabers of pmwerships, joint ventures, and directors ofcorporations.) ConsVn4- I Wn* dw I orthe herein describedpropa# aadpermft Om applicant to ftk && request. Dato 1-2 14 CortykmYon: 1, the undealped, hereby cen% under penaky ofpedury that the Whnnaiiox herein provided is corred to the beg of my knowk4ge. Rick Yost. Print N4me ro".1 Agent) Signed Date 14 �'(Applicant or Agent) Location -,)1o95 0AIdu Springr.- Boald (Street addma or trad and lot number) Zoning Previous Cases Present Use of Site Use applied fo Project Size (gross wres)_ Project density Domestic Water Source Company/District coN. rioNAL usE PERmrr BuRDEN oF iri, JF In addition to the information required in the application, the applicant shall substantiate to the satisfaction of the planning Commission, the following facts: A. That the requested use at the location proposed will not: . ' 1. Adversely affect the health, peace, comfort or welfare of.persons residing or worldng in the surrounding area, or 2. Be materially detrimental to the.use, enjoyment or valuation of property of other persons located in the vicinity of the site, or 3. Jeopardize, endanger or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety or general welfa�re. -The subject property is located at the northwest corner of Golden Springs Drive and Brea Canyon Road. The property is zoned C2 BE which'allows for a variety of commercial land uses. Currently, an existing Che ron gas station and existinq drive�through fast food restaurant are located at s location. AS are request of this Conditional Use Permit to demolish.the exi ation, we lace.them CONTINUED ON REVERSE B. ',bat the proposed site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the yards, walls, fences, paricing and loading facilities, landscaping and other development features prescribed in this Title 22, or as is otherwise required in order to integrate said use with the uses in the surrounding area. The proposed McDonald's and Chevron development plan and_prope ty size will adequately accomodate parking, landscaping, loading'areas walls and fences, and buildings to satisfy the zoning requirements. C. That the proposed site is adequately served: 1. By highways or streets of sufficient width and improved as necessary to carry the Idnd and quantity of traffic such use would generate, and 2. By* other public or private service facilities as are required. The proposed McDonald's and Chevron property is adequately served b7y.Golden Spr_�ngs Road and Brea Canyon Road. Access is provided al—ong both street frontages. To help improve on-site and off-site circulation, two driveways will -be closed along Golden Springs Road. As mentioned in A above, this project will replace the existi land u . ses with the same land uses. Therefore, there should be no increase in additional traffic generation. A. (continued) with a new McDonald's fast food restaurant and a new Chevron gas station with a convenience store. By replacing and redesigning the property with the same type of existing land uses, the new uses will not adversely affect the public, health and safety of surrounding land uses. LEGAL DESCRrMON (all ownership comprising the proposed lot(s)lparcel(s) 21095 Golden Springs Drive (Existing Chevron Gas Station) Parcel 1 of Parcel Map No. 7207 in the City of Diamond Bar as per map filed in Book 132 Page 44 of Parcel Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County. 21025 Golden Springs Drive (Existing Fast Food Restaurant) Parcel 2 of Parcel Map ]go. 7207 the Cit� of Diamond Bar as per.n filed in Book 132 Page 44 of Parcel Maps, P f ;3_ai ounty. ice of th County RecVr pr Q Area devoted to structures ----L-- LAnOscaPIng/uPen sPace Residential Project: (gross area) and (No. of lots)' Proposed densi (Units/Acres) Parldng Required Provided Standard 36 33 Compact 7 Handicapped 2 2 Total -38 42 Project Applicant (Owner): McDoriald!s Corporation NAM 11682 El Ca -m' n Rea- ADDRM San Die 92130 (619) 792-5370 MONE 0 (staff use) PROJECT NUMBER(s): DUTIAL STUDY QUESTIONNAIRE A. GENERAL INFORMATION Project Representatil� e:- Hogle-Ireland, Inc. NAME 5 Corpo ate Park, Suite -16,0 ADDRM Irvine, CA 92606 (949) 553-�1427 PWNE Action requested and project description: Request ap-oroyal to demoli-.-,h an existing fast food restaurant and existin gas btati-on and replace witli a ..np -Qa- siation and fa. food rest-aurant. 2. Street location of project: Northwest rnrner of rolden 1;1;�rings nriy�- and Brea Ca n�zon Road - 3a. Present use of site: cas; station and fas;t fond restaurant 3b. Previous use of site or structures: unknown - 4. Please list all previous cases (if any) related to this project: 5. Other related permit/approvals required. Specify type and gran�ing agency. Air quality related permits throuqh thf _gCAQMD and LA Countv Hoalth Dept. approvals, 6.- Are you planning future phases of this project? X C' If yes, explain: 7. Project Ar . ea: Covered by structures, paving: R6% Landscaping, open space: 14% Total Area: 100% 8. Number of floors: 9. Present zoning:- C 2 BF 10. * Water and sewer service Does service exist at site? If yes, do purveyors have capacity to meet demand of project and all other approved projects? Water Sewers Domestic Public N 61- N Y (3 N (�) N If domestic water or public sewers are not available, how -will these services be provided? Residential Projects: 11. Number and type of units: 12. Schools: What school district(s) serves the property?----, Are existing school facilities adequate to meet project needs? YES NO If not, what provisions will be made for.additional classrooms? Non -Residential projects: 1*3. Distance to nearest residential use or sensitive use (school, hospital, etc.) 500 Feet 14. Number and floor area of buildings: 1 Building .09 FAR 15. Number of employees and shifts: 16. maximum employees per shift: 17. Operating hours: is. Identify any: End pro -ducts Waste products Means of disposal 19. Do project operations use, store or produce hazardous substances such as oil, pesticides chemicals, paints, or radioactive mate *al YES NO If yes, explain- 20. Do your operations require any Prmwdz'ed tanks? YES If yes, explai 21. Identify any flammable, reactive or explosive materials to be located on-site. 4 gm-xj-qH-nj.:; t;; kq ;gj- in -000 gai, 22. Will delivery or shipment trucks travel through residential areas to reach the nearest highway'? YM If yes, explain ,. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION Environmental Setting—Project, Site a. Existing use/structures Gas station and fast fo.cd restaurant b. TopoRmphy/slopes Relatively flat *C. Vegetation None *d. Animals None *e. Watercourses None Cultural/historical resources None 9- Other 2. Environmental Setting — Surrounding Area a. Existing uses structures (t�pes, densities): Variety of existing commercial land uses (restaurants, retail, gas stations) b. Topokmphy/slopes Relatively flat *C. Vegetation None *d. Animals None *e. Watercourses None cultural/historical resourczs None 9- Other 3. Are th6fe any major ft-ees on the site, including oak trees? NO If yes, type and number: Existing eucalyptus trees r . . 4. Will any naturd'waterc 3es, surface flow patterns, etc., be changed -sugh project development?: YES NO If yes, explain: Answers, are not required if the area does not contain natural, undeveloped land. 5. Grading: Will the project require grading? �iiD NO If yes, how many cubic yards? Will it be balanced on site? NO If not balanced, where will dirt be obtained or deposited? 6. Are there any identifiable landslides or other major geologic hazards on the property (including uncompacted fill)? YES �01) If yes, explain: 7. Is the property located within a high fire hazard area (hillsides with moderately dense vegetati . on)? YES Distance to nearest fire station: 8. Noise: No additional noise levels will be generated with the new fast-food restaurant and gas.station. Existing noise sources at site: Noise to be generated by project: 9. 10. Fumes: None Odors generated by project: Could toxic fumes be generated? What energy -conserving designs or material will be used? CERTIFTCAUON: I hereb3 tify 'that the statements furnished above an,' the attached exhibits present the data and information required for, this initial evaluatw-i to the best of my ability, and .that the facts, statements, and formation presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief 12 1 ho /12— Signature Date For. INSOMeTor �i�-95505 I. Background 1. Name of Applicant: McDonald's Corporation Chevron Corporation 2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent: McDonald's Corporation Chevron Corporation 11682 El Camino Real, Ste. 400 134-00, San Diego, CA 92130 10 6 9 2- 3. Name, Address and Phone of Projject Contact: Roger Green, Hogle-Ireland, Inc. 5 Corporate Park, Suite 160 Irvine, CA 92606 (949) 553-1427 4. Date of Environmental Information Submittal: 5. Date of Environmental Checklist Submittal: 6. Lead Agency (Agency Required Checklist): City of Diamond Bar 7. Name of Proposal if applicable (Tract No. if Subdivision): McDonald's/Chevron Co-brand.project 8. Related Applications (under the authority of this environmental determination): None YES NO Variance: Conditional Use Permit: x Zone Change: General Plan Amendment: Development Review x (Aftach Completed Environmental Infomuuion Fonn) 11. Enviromnental hnpacts: (Explanations and additional inforutation to suppkment all wyej' and �possibly' answers are required to be submitted on attached sheets) YES NO POSSIBLY Earth. Will the proposal result in. - X a. Unstable earth conditions or changes in geologic substructures? X b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering of the soil? .X C. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? -X d. Ile destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical feature? .X e. Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? X f. Changes in deposition, erosion of stream ' banks or land adjacent to standing water, changes in siltation, deposition or other processes which may modify the channel of constant or intermittently flowing water as well as the areas surrounding permanent or intermittent standing water? X g. Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mudslides, ground failure, or similar hazards? 2. Air. Will the proposal result in: X a. Substantial air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? X b. Ile creation of objectionable odors? X C. Alteration of air movement, moisture, or temperature, or any changes in climate, either locally or regionally? 3. Water. Will the proposal result in: X a. Changes, in currents or the course or direction of water movements? X b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface nm-ofP X C. Alterations of the course or flow of flood waters? X d. Changes in the amount of surface water in any body of water? X e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality including but not limited to dissolved oxygen and turbidity7 X f. Alteration of the direction or ra te of flow of ground waters? X 9- Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquiker by cuts or excavations? YES NO POSSIBLY X— h. X 4. X a. X b. X C. X— d. X— e. S. X — X — , — X— — X— X— X— X am a. b. C. d. 6. a. b. 7. a. 8. a. 9. a. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? Exposure of people or property to water related hn7a ds such as flooding? Plant Life- Will the proposal result in: Change in the diversity of species, or number of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, and aquatic plants)? Reduction in the numbers of an y unique rare of endaneered species of plants? Reduction in the size of sensitive habitat areas or plant communities which are recognized as sensitive? Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a barri er to the normal replenishment of existing species? Reduction in acreage of any agricultural cropl Animal Life. Will the proposal result in: Change in the diversity of species, or number of any species of animals (birds, land :animals including reptiles, fish, and shellfish, benthic organisms �nd insects)? Reduction in the numbers of nay unique rare or endangered species of animals? Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or in a barrier to the normal migration or movement of resident speciesT Reduction in size or deterioration in quality of existing fish or* wildlife habitat? Noise. Will the proposal result in: Significant increases in existing noise levels? Exposure of people to severe noise levels? Light and Glare. Will the proposal result in: Significant new light and glare or contribute significantly to existing levels of light and glare? Land Use. Will the proposal result in: A substantial alteration of the present or planned land use in an area? Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in: An increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? YES NO POSSIBLY — X X — — X — — 10. Risk of Upset. Will the proposal result in: a. A risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset condition? b. Probable interference* with an emergency response plan or an emergency evacuation plan? 11. Population. Will the proposal: a. Alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? Housing. Will the proposal affect: 12. a. Existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing9 13. Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in: X a. Generation of Substantial additional vehicular movement? X b. Effects on existing parking facilities or demand for new parking? X X X X X X X X X X c. Substantial impact on existing transportation systems? d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and goods. e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air truffic? Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? 14. Public Services. Will the proposal: a. Have an effect upon, or result, in the need for new or altered governmental services in any of the following areas: 1 Fire Protection? 2. Police Protection? 3. Schools? 4. Parks or other recreational facilities? 5. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? 6. Other governmental services? r yES 140 posSIBLY 15. Energy. Will the proposal result in: X a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? X b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing energy sources or require the development of new sources of energy? 16. Utilities. Will the proposal result in: X A need for new systems, or Substantial alterations to public utilities? 17. Human Health. Will the proposal result in: X a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? X b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? 18. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in: X— 2. The obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to the public view7 19. Recreation. Will the proposal result in: X— a. An impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? 20. Cultural Resources. Will the proposal result in: X— a. The alteration of or the destruction of a prehistoric or historic archaeological site? X— b. Adverse physical or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or historic building, structure or object? X— C. A physical change which would affect unique edmic cultural values? X— I Restrictions on existing religious or sacred uses withi n the potential impact area. 21. Mandatory Findings of Significance? X— a. Does the proposed project have the potential to degrade the quality of the 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 or significantly redu6e 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 prehistory? YES NO POSSIBLY x x x b. Does the proposed project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term., environxnental goals? C. Does the proposed project pose impacts which are individually limited but cumulatively considerable? d. Does the project pose env' ironmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? III. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION: (Attach Narrative) On the basis of this initial evaluation: x I find that the proposed project COULD- NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effed in this case because the mitigation measures described on the attached, sheet have been incorporated into the proposed project. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED. I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. Date: Signature: Title: For the City of Diamond Bar, California Record Owner C11Y OF DIAINIUiNl) DAIS CO1%5WNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 21660 E. ( ' ey Drive Suite 190 (909)396-5t)j6 Fax (909)861-3117 PLANNED SIGN PROGRANI APPLICATION Name (Last name first) Burger King,Corp. Address17777 old Cutler Rd. City Miami , Flc)rlrl;; — Applicant Marinoz�,,i, Debra (Last name first) McDonald's Corp. 4370 La Jolla Villa Dr. k-asejy e--I-e 7 2 - i Date Rec'd - 'Fee $ 7 00. 0 a Receipt# A o 0 11 Co 13Y SO&Uh. J6E FPL 11-003 Applicant's Agent Green, Roger, JLasJ naT figt) Hog e_ re an . Inc 5 Corporate Park I Irvine, CA 92122 92606 Zip 33157 Phoneo 949-sc;-1-1427 Phonc4o� Phone�l 8900 -- NOTE: It is the applica. nt's responsibility to notify the Community Development Director in writing of any change of the principals involved during the processing of this case. (Attach separate sheet, if necessary, including names, addresses, and signatures of members of partnerships, joint . ven . tures, . and directors of corporations.) COnSent: I Certify that I am the owner of the herein described property and permit the applicant to fde this request. Signed 5Ltz, t. (- 1� IV' 6C r J (All recor(Vowners) \J I -Le i2re�lcl &--r Date 'Y( -,Ale- 2 Z I Me, Certi ry that. the information. herein provided is .flcation: I, the undersigned, hereby certify underpenahy ofpejju correct to the best of my knowledge. Printed Name a Marinn77i- (A licant or Agent) p u "r Signed_L��' Date (Applic or n�t) Location 21025 Golden Springs Drive (Street address or tract and lot number) Zoning C2 BE' 11311NIf (,Q- to -11 ? List number, size and type of sign(s) requested. (Example: 2 - 8' x 9' Freestanding, double faced signs - 6 ft. hio-h 1 - 3' x. 24' Wall sign) See attached Sign Program for specific number and size of signs.— M Name Record Owner Yost, Rick CITY OF M&NIOND BAR COA51T-TITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARUMENT 21660 E. opley Drive Suite 190 (909)396-5676 Fax (909)861-3117 PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM APPLICATION (Last name first) , Chevron Marketing Address 1300 S. Beach Blvd city La Habra, CA zip___20632-2833 Phone( ) 562-694-74-36 Applicant Yost, Rick (L.ast name first) Same as owner MILTEWSSMER71, Case# Date Rec'd Fee $ Receipt# By Applicant's Agent Green, Roger (Last name first) Hogle—Ireland, Inc. 5 Corporate Park, Ste 160 92606 Phoneo NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to notify the Community Development Director in writing of any change of the principals involved during the processing of this case. (Attach separate sheet, if necessary, including names, addresses, and signatures of members of partnerships, joint ventures, and directors of corporations.) Consent: request. Signed. ce7 that I am the owner of the herein described property and pennit the applicant to flle this record owners) I Date Certification: I, the undersigned, hereby certify underpenalty ofpedury that the infonnation. herein provided is correct to the best of MY knowledge. Printed Nam' R k Y t pp cant or Agent Signed Date (Ap cantorAgent) Location 21095 Golden Springs Road (Street address or tract and lot number) Zoning C— 2 BE HNN1 List number, size and type of si.,c;n(s) requested. (Example: 2 - 8' x. 9' Freestanding, double faced signs - 6 ft. high .1 - 3' x 24' Wall sign) See attached Sign Program for specific number and size of signs Length of lot frontage(s), if fireesta ig or roof sign(s) If roof sign, height of building Length of building (space occupied) frontage, if wall sign 5530935 HOGLE-IRELAND My C— DUMOND BAR COMM, —N DEVELOPAMT DEPARMeM 21660 E. Copley Drive Suite 190 (909)39"676 FRX (9NA61-3117 VARUNCE APPLICATIO14 555 P02/02 MAR 30 '99 13:19 Case# FPL F---- Depcwt $ 75 Receipt#. BY. DWta—R—w--'d Rword Owner Applicant Applicant's Agent aAst name fust) Back 0- GrPen,, Roger 17777 Old Cutler Rd. -McDonald's Corporation Nogle-hil"aThr, f!T)b, Miami, ri 116g2 FJ 0400 -5 001,porate Park. ,qii,te 160 ago Irvinei 92606 33157* 30-5-3711-3077 phonq 619-792-5,370 PbOne( W;itint ofanychange Principals iuvolved during the Pf004NWiUS of Ws case, i"rwe sh"t' if nemsmy, including names, addresses, and a of corporations.) ignItures of mcmb"s of Partnerships, joint ventUrta, 4nd am thi owner of 440 herein dosergwd propeny and pey'J'* dw appumm to fle ihis Bur rer x 119 car � Poratio,�,, d Owners '5(&A�U I Date BY.- Michael 13, MarVin, Assistant Secretark !wfion: 4the Ufidersioed, heieb -e ffi Me best of My knowkdge, v ceno underP014I& 01perlary that the Informaden herein provided is Qebra Marinozzi McDonald I s Cor oration I (AMicam or Agent) 1�. -- * CAPPUNW or Agent) Date - 1"M _2-1025 Golc inas Drive den S2 (StrM 4411am" Or tract and lot num haw&-, and (Suva) eA Tom— ? rc�-,V� size (Imss acres)_ Project Density_ CWW - —1 0 XJ66 ofsite We :�%-,plicd f*r A -Q Que-AIP14 the Q13,1-goa Jft :'---;�eway sign, N rn imm for DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 99-1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 99-1 COMPREBENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM NO. 99-1 VARLkNCE NO. 99-4 21095 GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE DIAMOND BAR, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CA 91765 Environmental Finding Initial Study (Environmental Information and Environmental Checklist) April 8, 1999 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR -4 NEGATIVE DECLARATION 99 Project Description and Location CITY OF DIAMOND BAR I 'ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM FOR INITIAL STUDY Pursuant to Guidelines for California Environmental Quality Act § 15603 (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 I Background Part II Summary of Environmental Factors Potentially Affected Part III Determination Part IV Evaluation of Environmental Impacts Part V Discussion of Environmental Impacts PARTI—BACKGROUND 1. City Project Number: Development Review No. 99- 1, Conditional Use Permit No. 99- 1, Comprehensive Sign Program No. 99- 1, Variance No. 99-4 2. Project Address/Location: 21950 Golden Springs Drive, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, California, 91765 3. Date of Environmental Information Form submittal: Janua1y 5, 1999 4. Applicant: McDonald's CoEporation. 11682 El Camino Real, Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92130 Property Owners: Chevron Products Co., Inc. 1300 South Beach Boulevard, La Habra, CA 90632, Burger King Comoration, 1777 Old Cutler Road, Miami, FL 33157 Lead Agency: City of Diamond Bar Contact: Sonya Joe, Development Services Assistant 7 Address: 21660 E. C )Dlev Drive- Si iite I ()n City/State/Zip: Diam)nd Bar. CA 91765 Phone: (9091) 396-5676 Fax: (909) 861-311.7 6. General Plan Designation: Gen eral Commercial,, (C - max. 1. 0 FAW... Zoning: C -2 -BE (Community Commercial District/Billboard Exclusions 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 lot located at 21025. Golden Springs Drive currently..contains the Continental Burger fast food restaurant. The neilghborin Jot located at 21095 Golden Springs Drive currently contains a Chevron gas service Ontinn Bgth existing developments will be demolished to accommodate the newlv brot)osed development. The qpplication is a -request to construct a 4 ,_794 square foot combined commercial. fast food restaurant with a gas.service station. The combined commercial develop ent prop.9—sed will include an indoor restaurant drive- thru, convenience food store and six multi-dis)ensers under seadice station canopy. The Conditional Use Permit is requested for the fast food restaLu—rantEdarilve-thru. Furthermore, the applicant is requesting a r—ram, which will include review of wall signs, two monument signs.. directional signs. and a -pole sign. The Variance is requested for the imsed 62' 10 iole si I.Yn. The applica ooses the McDonald's/Chevron be o 24 hours a day. The )onald s will require apm ximatel 10 gmninygge i fast food restaurant service and Chevron will re uire 2 em 1--g- +_ — for the eas station Agnin both the fast food restaurant and eas service station food mart will 9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: Briefly describe the project's surroundings: The proposed project is located at 21095 Iden S rincra nrly­ M, The lot is located south of the SR 57 gnd .0,R 60 figewgys I itinction. Qenerliii I 1,111i, to the north of the SR 57 and IRR 60 frgpwg�pl, roiect site lies 11 aht industria I I use buildi___ g the west, east. and south of the-projiect site lies general commercial uses, which res ect vel i includes a T_ )x fast fbod restaurant and Albertson's Market shoppin gir center. ,.-T—exaco gas service station, 10. Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation agreement.): The lead agency for the project is the Cit of Diamond Rn, In reviewina this Droiect. the Citv will comally -with the guidelines and standards of the Development Code. The project will also esub'ecttotheirity'.qn-- lines. AdditionallL th - s Coun1y Fire D partment wil over e Los Anaele Le����ew authority the fire safM aSDects of this project. The. appli s County'departments for waste in ement facilities health a -A safety from Los AngelL agencies, fire and sheriffs det)artment. 11. List City of Diamond Bar related applications for this project that must be processed simultaneously: Development Review'No. 99-1. Conditional Use Permit 99-1 Comprehensive Sign Program 99-1. Variance 99-4 are applications which are concurrentl e ewed by the City of Diamond Bar. 12. List prior projects for this parcel: Prior pro-jects include review for Bureer Kin Continental Bur er and Chevrnn Q— Station. The fo - - --t numbers: ZC 5791 ZC 6492 PP 402, PP 31261, ADR 93-08 PSP 94-01. PSP 94-05. eo SEE MAP NO III h 3i�t2 0 r. vn 93 -4 M B 904 86 90 U) tj A A zs CC 4f N r Ln 13 G� 65 0 ZE - - "A A AV V Lr) A A,,s 0 c CD 7. Lo 63 62 1. (D a .0 G1 Lo 0 s -W 3 31 36 35 70 a AV All to z s LTI 65 G4 93 92 0 G. 61 So ss (D w A LL S*AV .0%. zj.- Ln P FA LLS 3, Av 0 10 tn % Lo ri TR NO "�d 27390 'ICONDOI + RD MB 824- 19-21 7, W 23 0 r-) 13 E; N Do LD Z 0 tD 5 1 .l. w 30 31 w S Ll COLN AV 924 T -u K: LO LID o w SEE MAP NO III H 337 0831'111 H 333 PART 2 SUM%IARY OF ENVIRONMI.ENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. Land Use and Planning Population and Housing Geologic Problems Water Air Quality Transportation/Circulation Biological Resources Energy & Mineral Resources Hazards Noise Public Services Utilities & Service Systems Aesthetics Cultural Resources Recreation Mandatory Findings of Significance, 4 PART 3 —DETERMINATION to be completed by Lead Agency On the basis of this initial evaluation: Project Number: DR 99- 1, CUP 99-1 QSP 99-1, VAR 99-4 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 NIITIGATION NMASURES described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONAIENTAL EWPACT 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 EWPACT 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 effect's (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EK including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. Mg-riatio SonyaJoe Printed name Zg q� date NE1"- ATIVE DECLARATION 99-4 Initial Study (Environmental Information and Environmental Checklist) PART 4 — EVALUATTON OF ENVIRONNMNTAL EUPACTS 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 Impacf' 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 Nfitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an affect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation mea - sures and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section XVIL "Earlier Analyses," may be cross-referenced). 5. Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EK 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 ate 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. 6 131 C LVA 1 .61 Q C 0: ....... ... . ..... . .. ING.`:�::,W :. ''' ;: " " .... . .. . .... .......... ........... ........... ... ........... em .................. ................. mN ............ ............ ........... ................. * .......... .............. .......... a. Conflict with General Plan designation or El El 11 MR zoning? Sources #s: General Plan, p. 1-27; City of Diamond Bar Development Code, Title 22, p.11-4,11-7 b. Conflict with applicable environmental 0 El El plans or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over*the project? Source #s: General Plan M- 10 et seq. c. Be incompatible with existing land uses in 0 MR the vicinity? Source #s: General Plan, 1-6, 1-27; City of Diamond Bar Development Code, 11-7, C- 2 -BE. d. Affect agricultural resources or operations El 13 0 MR (e.g. impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts from incompatible land uses)? Source #s: Project site plan; Master Environmental Assessment (MEA)'p. II -E- I to 16. e. Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement El El MR of an established community (including a low-income or minority community)? Source #s: Project site plan; City of Diamond Bar Development code, p. H-15, 11- 18, H-2 1; General Plan, l- 1 et seq., H- I et seq.; project site plan. ..................... POPULATION "AND HOUSIN6*.*':!:*VVO'uld the' ..... ...... ........... ­ ........... p'rq'J��t .......... ....................... . a. Displace substantial numbers of people, . ....... .. . necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Source #s: 1990 Census of Population and Housing, MEA, p.H-14, 11-1-19 b. Induce substantial growth in an area either El 11 MR directly or indirectly (e.g. through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure)? Source #s: 1990 Census of Population and Housing; MEA, p. 11-1-19 7 ENVIRONMEENTAL ISSUES 8 ................................ .............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Potentially ...................................... --::: :::::: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : � . :::: � , Significant ................... ............................................ ........ ... ...................... ............ ........................... t .......... I...... t.11 ............... d-W&I C dp'le''tio' potential -L"'PRO 8 qi� yesu :3w fexpose 41ci ..o -A lliM8 .................... 4' G ... . . .. ....... :1�:..1.11. . I ............... .............. ......... .......... Potentially Unless Less Than Significant AUtigation Significant No Impact 0 Impact Incorporated Impact c. Displace substantial numbers of existing Source #s: General Plan, p. IV -2, 3, Fig. 0 housing, necessitating the construction of IV -1; MEA, p. II B-9, ; EIR Section III A. replacement housing elsewhere? Source #s: 1990 Census of Population and p. 7-10. Housing-, MEA, p. H-1- 19; General Plan, b. Seismic ground shaking? p. I- I et seq., p. Il- I et seq.; project site 11 MR 11 8 ................................ .............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I .................. ...................................... --::: :::::: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : � . :::: � , ................... ............................................ ........ ... ...................... ............ ........................... t .......... I...... t.11 ............... d-W&I C dp'le''tio' potential -L"'PRO 8 qi� yesu :3w fexpose 41ci ..o -A lliM8 .................... 4' G ... . . .. ....... :1�:..1.11. . I ............... .............. ......... .......... ..... 0 ............ . ............ In ac kmv . ,.Ing;, a. ........... ........... .................................. -- ..... . ........ ...... ................... .. Fault rupture? 0 El rx-1 Source #s: General Plan, p. IV -2, 3, Fig. IV -1; MEA, p. II B-9, ; EIR Section III A. p. 7-10. b. Seismic ground shaking? El 11 MR 11 Source #s: MEA; p. II -B-14, p. 11-b-10, Fig. 11-13-5. c. Seiche (water tanks, reservoirs)? El [z] Source #s: Walnut Valley Water District Map 1996. d. Landslides or mudflows? El 0 Source #s: General Plan, p. IV -3, Fig. IV - 1; NIEA, pJI-B-3, Fig. II -B-2; State of California Seismic Ha ' zard zones Map, dated April 15, 1998. e. Erosion, changes in topography or unstable El 11 MR soil conditions from excavation, grading, or fill? Source #s: General Plan, p.IV-3, Fig. IV - 1; project's preliminary soils report prepared by Krazan & Associates Inc., dated February 25, 1999. f Subsidence of the land? 11 0 MR Source #s: NIEA, p. H-16; project's .preliminary soils report prepared by Krazan & Associates Inc., dated February 25i 1999. g. Expansive soils? 11 0 Source #s: MEA, p.11-13-16; project's preliminary soils report prepared by Krazan & Associates Inc., dated February 25, 1999. 8 ENVIRONMMNTAL ISSUES Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than Significant Affligation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporated Impact h. Unique geologic or physical features? Source #s: MEA, Fig. H -A-1; project's preliminary soils report prepared by -Krazan & Associates Inc., dated February 25,1999-. ............................ ............. ............................ ................. ................. . ........ ........... .............. Jec :;ft n::,* t ...................................... .......... --- .. . ............... :: ;::: .................. I ........... - . ........... : :: ....... .. . . ..................... ........... .......... .............. . .......................... a,. ........................ . .......... ................... ..... ....... .............. ................ ............... Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff? Source #s: City of Diamond Bar Public Works/Engineering Division; project's preliminary soils report prepared by Krazan & Associates Inc., dated February 25,1999. b. Exposure of people or property to water El El related hazards such as flooding? Source #s: General Plan, p. IV -4, Fig. IV - 2; Fema Flood Panel No. 0650430980 B, Zone C, 12/2/80 c. Discharge into surface water or other E] MR alteration of surface water quality (e.g. temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity)? Source #s: MEA, p. H -C-3, 4, Fig. H -C- I d. Changes in the amount of surface water in 0 any water body? Source #s: MEA, p. III -C-3, 4, Fig. H -C-1 e. Changes in currents, or the course or direction of 'water movements? Source #s: MEA, p. H -C-3, 4, Fig. H -C- I f Changes in the quantity of ground waters either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations or through substantial loss of groundwater recharge capability? Source #s: MEA, p. H -C-3, 4, Fig. II -C-1; project's site/grading plans 9 AL ISSUES Potentially Significant Impact g. Altered direction or rate of flow, of groundwater? Source #s: City of Diamond Bar Public works/Engineering Division; project's preliminary soils report prepared by Krazan & Associates Inc., dated February 25,1999. h.. Impacts to groundwater quality? Source #s: MEA, p. H -P-3-8. i. Substantial reduction in the- amount of groundwater otherwise available for public water supplies? Source #s: MEA, p. H -P-3-8. 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 with 100 -year flood hazard area structures, which would impede or redirect flood flows? Source #s: General Plan, p. IV -4, Fig. IV - 2; MEA, p. II -C-1 et seq. Potentially 0 Significant MR Unless Less Than Nutigation Significant No Impact MR Incorporated Impact 0 0 [H] El 0 11 MR 0 MR AINNE9031 .................. .. .. .. 5. AIR QUALITY. Would the project: . ..... ............ ..................... . a. Conflict with or obstruct the ri El ri 0 imnlementation of the applicable air I quality plan? Source #s: SCAQMD Air Quality Handbook b. Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? Source #s: MEA, p. II -F-8-1 0, Fig. H -F-3. c. Result in cumulatively considerable net El increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non -attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions, which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? Source #s: SCAQMD Air Quality Handbook d. Create objectionable odors? Source #s: Project application, SCAQMD Quality Handbook 10 El 0 0 I 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 intersections) Source #s: Preliminary Traffic Study, dated March 1, 1999, prepared by RYJK & Assoc., Inc. b. Substantially increase hazards due to design feature (e.g. sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g. farm equipment)? Source #s: City's Public Works/Engineering Division c. Inadequate emergency access? Source #s: Multihazard Functional Plan, City of Diamond Bar, 1992; General Plan, P. V-1 d. Inadequate parking capacity on-site? Source #s: City of Diamond Bar Development Code, IH -98, III -100. e. Exceeding, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads and highways? Source #s: City's Public Works/Engineering Division; Ordinance No. 01 (1993) f Conflict with adopted policies, plans,'or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnabouts, bicycle racks)? Source #s: General Plan, p. V-22; Ordinance No. 0 1 (1993) Congestion Management Plan 11 Potentially 0 Significant 0 Potentially Unless Less Than Significant Afitigation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporated Impact .................. J: I d'::: i h ................. 1- ....... .... 0 rx-1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 rX_1 a 5QLVJ I MORM I WO M a M" g. Change in rail, water, or air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risk? Source #s: NMA,, p. II -T-36; project application a. Substantial adverse effect, either directly or inrollgli 1111DIM 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: I�EA, p. H -D-1-8; General Plan, p. III- 11; project site plan. 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: MEA, p. H -D-1-8; General Plan, p. 111-11; City of Diamond Bar Development Code, p. I]EI-149-150. c. A conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? Source #s: MEA, p. H -D- 1-8; General Plan, p. HI- 11, City of Diamond Bar Development Code, p. IR -149-150 d. Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional or state habitat conservation plan? Source #s: General Plan, p. 1-15-16, p. 11; NEA, p. 11-13- 1-8; City of Diamond Bar Development Code, p. 111-149-150 12 11 El rx-1 El 0 El El 7NIONNES-1 AREEKE-31 11 El Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than Significant Afitigation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporated Impact 0 0 Mx 11 El rx-1 El 0 El El 7NIONNES-1 AREEKE-31 11 El AL ISSUES 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: MEA, p. II -D-1-8 & 18. - ............. . ......... .................. ............... 8*::::::::��:::';:��::::;:':.:EI.URG'Y.-.,:-..';i M­..::��:M ........ .. .......... :,id . .......... "'*** . ............... Potentially ............... ...... .... ............. a. Conflict with adopted energy conservation ............ ................... ............ Significant Potentially Unless Uss Than Significant Mitigation Significant No impact Impact Incorporated Impact 0 Building Code, 1994. MR - ............. . ......... .................. ............... 8*::::::::��:::';:��::::;:':.:EI.URG'Y.-.,:-..';i M­..::��:M ........ .. .......... :,id . .......... "'*** . ............... ...... . .......... ou i� e: ............ . ........... ................. ............... ...... .... ............. a. Conflict with adopted energy conservation ............ ................... ............ plans? Source #s: General Plan, p. 111-14; .Uniform Building Code, 1994 b. Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful E1 and inefficient manner? Source #s: MEA, P. III -S-1; Uniform Building Code, 1994. c. Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be the future value to the region and the residents of the State? Source #s: MEA, p. IH -B-17 9. HAZARDS. Wotdd the proJect: . . .. ....... .................... a. Create a sianificant hazard to the public or .. ...... .. the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials; or create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonable foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? Source #s: MEA, P. H -M-1; project application, General Plan, p. IV -1 et seq., Uniform Building Code, 1994, Section 307. 13 ENVIRONM[ENTAL ISSUES 10. b. Impair the implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? Source #s: Multihazard Functional Plan, City of Diamond Bar, 1992. C. N e a 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: Walnut Valley Unified School District; Pomona Unified School District; City of Diamond Bar House Numbering Map 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 significant hazard to the public or the. environment? Source #s: MEA, p. H -M- I et seq. 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 residences are intermixed with wildlands? Source #s: MEA, p. H -K-1 ........ ........... NOISE. Would thiii'project re's­ult in: ............. Exposure of persons to or generation 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 groundbome vibration or groundbome noise levels? Source #s: Project application; General Plan, p. IV -15; NMA, p. H -G- I et seq.; City of Diamond Bar Development Code, P. 111-81-90. . Iff A I* 1-01 1031 M 14 Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than Significant AUtigation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporated Impact 1:1 0 MR Iff A I* 1-01 1031 M 14 ENVIRONN[ENTAL ]ISSUES ......... .......... ::ori:resu . ........ . .... . .......... t:jh':: .:a. . . ... ..... new MR El El Potentially rx-1 0 0 Significant MR 0 Potentially Unless Less Than Significant Ntigation Significant No Impact 0 Impact Incorporated Impact b. A substantial permanent increase or 0 0 0 temporary or periodic in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project; Source #s: Project application; General Plan, p. IV- 15; MEA, p. H -G- I et seq.; City of Diamond Bar Development Code, p. M-81-90. a. Fire Protection'! Source #s: General Plan, p. V1-3 b. Police Protections? Source #s: General Plan, p. VI -3 c. Schools? Source #s: MEA, p. H-0- I d. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? Source #s: General Plan, p. VI -2 e. Other governmental services? Source #s: General Plan, p. VI -1 et seq. 12. UTELITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Woc" systems or su plies 1':o'r substantial alteratiloins' I p a. Power or natural gas? Source #s: General Plan, p. 1- 18, VI -2 b. Communication systems? Source #s: General Plan, p. 1- 18, VI -2 c. Local or regional water treatment or distribution facilities? Source #s: General Plan, p. 1- 18, VI -2 d. Sewer or septic tanks? Source #s: General Plan, p. 1- 18, VI -2 e. Storm water drainage? Source #s: General Plan,. p. 1- 18, VI -2 -f Solid waste disposal? Source #s: General Plan, p. 1- 18, VI -2 g. Local or regional water supplies? Source #s: General Plan, p. 1- 18, VI -2 15 ...... .�!Iqpqn� .... ............. 0 ......... .......... ::ori:resu . ........ . .... . .......... t:jh':: .:a. . . ... ..... new MR El El 11 rx-1 0 0 0 MR 0 0 0 rX-1. 0 0 11 .......... .... ........ . 11 . .... ..... .......... 0 .. . ....... - .......... . F-1 El 11 11 El 0 11 MR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ........... IdAh U eVrojec .... .................... .............. . .... .............. a. Have a substantial adverse affect on a 11 0 scenic vista or damage scenic resources, "I including, but not limited to trees, rock out croppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? Source #s: General Plan, p. M- 10 b. Substantially degrade the existingvisual -character or quality of the site and -its surroundings? Source #s: General Plan, p. EEI-10; City of Diamond Bar's Development Code c. Create a new source of substantial light or glare, which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? Source #s: City of Diamond Bar's Development.Code, p. I -V-.1 1- 16 14. CULTURAL RESOUR'CES:""VOAiId the &6j'e­'***+­-­* a. Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic teatures( Source #s: NMN p. H -H- I et seq. b. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to § 15 064.5 Source #s: MEN p. H -H- I et seq. c. Cause a substantial adverse change in the El significance of historical resources as defined in §15064.5? Source #s: MEN p., II -H- I et seq. d. Have the potential to cause a physical' change, which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? Source #s: NffiN p. II -H- I et seq. e. Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? Source #s: MEN p. III -H- I et seg. 16 MR El El 01 ENVIRONTAMNTAL I SSUES a. Increase the demand use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? Source #s: General Plan, p. H- I et seq. b. Include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities, which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? Source #s: General Plan, p. H- I et seq. ... .... . . ...... .. 16. MANDATORY FMINGS Of S.I.GNM a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of fis'h 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 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 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 17 0 0 nN .0 0 0. 0 El 113, El El El El Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than Significant AEtigation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporated Impact ........................ ............. ................................ ............ ............................. ........................... ...... . 0 .. ............. . I ............. ....... .... ... .... 11 ............ ...... ... ... .................................. . . ... ... .. ... ... ... ... 0. 0 0 nN .0 0 0. 0 El 113, El El El El ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES d. Does the project have environmental effects, which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? 18 Potentially Significant Potentially Unless I --ss Than Significant Mtigation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporated Impact 0 1:1 0 Environmental Finding PART 5 — DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMEENTAL IWACTS Discussions within each section may be grouped. 1. LAND USE AND PLANNING' a) The proposed development is a combined commercial development in which two businesses will operate in one facility. The lot located at 21025 Golden Springs Drive currently contains the Continental Burger*fast food restaurant. The neighboring lot located at 21095 Golden Springs Drive currently contains a Chevron gas service station. Both existing developments will be demolished to accommodate the newly proposed development. McDonald's restaurant will be the main business and will offer gas service to its customers. The proposed development will require a lot line adjustment'. The project site is located within the General Plan land use designation of General Commercial (C). The land use designation provides opportunity for the establishment of a wide range of retail shopping and service uses. The "C" land use designation is consistent with the C-2'zoning designation. Again, the proposed use is a combined commercial development, which falls under the City of Diamond Bar Development Code's land use categories of Retail Trade Use and Service Use. The proposed uses are permitted in a C-2 zone, provided the appropriate permits are obtained. Therefore, the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan land use designation and zoning designation. b) The proposed project does not conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies adopted by the City of Diamond Bar or other agencies with jurisdiction over this pr9ject. 'The proposed project is.consistent with the General Plan's land use designation for the project site. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan's land use designation for the project site. The proposed project has been reviewed pursuant to CEQA requirements and found 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 appropriate recommendations will be incorporated as part of the project's conditions of approval. c) The proposed.project is a commercial land use, which is consistent with the General Plan land use designation. Therefore, the proposed project is compatible with existing land uses in the vicinity. d) There are no agricultural resources or operations in the vicinity of the project area. Therefore, agricultural resources or operations will not be effected. ' e) The project site is zoned for commercial uses. It contains no existing residential development and moreover, the present zoning designation was not intended for future residential development opportunities. The proposed project is consistent with the character of the. surrounding development and therefore, will not disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community including a low-income or minority community. 19 a), The proposed project is located in an area with existing commercial development and the proposed project is also a commercial development. Therefore, the proposed project will not likely displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere. b) No change in the City's population is expected because the majority of the employees will come from the immediate area. The employee staff is comprised of mostly teenagers, some adults, and a few seniors, The McDonald's service area will require only ten employees to operate. The Chevron service area will require only two employees on site to operate. c) The existing commercial project site does not contain.housing and/or residential dwelling units. The proposed project does not contain housing and/or residential dwelling units. Therefore, the proposed project will not displace substantial numbers of people, thereby necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere. 3. GEOLOGICAL PROBLEMS a) No. portion of the City has been identified as in an Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone. The closest fault ' is the Diamond Bar Fault, which is described as a "small inactivelocal fault". Historically, there is no record of any earthquake with an epicenter in Diamond Bar. of its Sphere of Influence, and no significant movement has ever been recorded for the Diamond Bar fault. The Whittier-Elsinor fault lies approximately four miles from the project site and has been active in historic tirnes. Three faults with the greatest potential for activity are located in excess of 20 miles from the proposed project. Therefore, the likelihood of fault rupture is limited. b) The proposed project site lies within an area identified as Seismic Zone 4 by the Uniform Building Code. The site does not appear to be located within an Earthquake Fault Zone. c) The closest reservoir is the Elders Tree Reservoir, approximately three quarters of a mile from the project site, in a different drainage basin. If seiche occurs, it will not affect the project site. Additionally, the project is not located near any volcanic mountain regions. There are no large bodies of water in close proximity to the project site. d) According to the State of California Seismic Hazard Zone Map, the project is in a potential liquefaction zone. However, this is not an indication that liquefaction will adversely affect this project site. This only infers a study was done ii! the general area. The applicant shall be required to provide an approved soils report so that the proposed project is less likely to be affected. Moreover, areas where historic occurrence of liquefaction, or local geological, geotechriical and groundwater conditions indicate a potential for permanent ground displacements would require mitigation as defined in Public Resources Code Section 2693 (c) would be required. Additionally, the nature of the underlying material on the project site, the lack of ground water and the existing and proposed drainage conveyance devices within the lot further diminish occurrences of liquefaction. KC e) Pursuant to the project's preliminary soils report, the subject site and soil conditions with the exception of the fill material and existing structures, appear to be conducive to the development of the project. Moreover, the project site can undergo further review to verify the structural integrity of the fill material. It is recommended that compaction testing reports be provided to the soils engineer for review. f) Test boring locations were * checked for the presence of groundwater during and immediately following the drilling operations. Free groundwater was not encountered. This infers subsidence of the land is very unlikely, and thus has no impact on the site. g) It is unlikely expansive soils will have a significant impact at this project site. P ursuant to the project's soils report, sandy conditions (silty sand and silty sand with gravel) were encountered throughout the site as opposed to clay� soils. Subsurface soil conditions were explored by drilling 8 borings to depths ranging from approximately 10 to 20 feet below existing site grade. Overall, field and laboratory tests suggest that the soils are moderately strong and slightly compressible. Therefore, it is not anticipated that expansive soils will adversely affect the project. h) It is not anticipated that any unique geologic or physical features exist on the project site. 4. WATER a) Development of the project site will likely not change the amount of impervious surfaces. Runoff will be directed from on-site.drainage devices into off-site drainage devices designed to accommodate run-off from the project site. Because the existing site will be demolished and cleared, the City has the opportunity to determine whether there will be potential run-off or drainage problems caused by the new development as well as prescribe methods for addressing them. The impacts associated from any increased runoff are expected to be insignificant. Moreover, the construction of the new building and parking lot requires the, submission of a grading plan and permit to the City Engineer for his review and approved to ensure there isproper soil compaction and drainage for the site before any grading can occur. b) The project site is not located within a flood hazard area and adequate drainage devices can be incorporated into the project's required drainage plan. c., d., e.) There is no body of surface water on the project site or in the vicinity of the project. Therefore, no impacts related to surface water features, quality or flow will affect the project site. The lotcurrently contains an asphalt/concrete surface. The proposed development will be similar to existing conditions. Therefore, the proposed project will not significantly impact the, quantity and recharge of groundwater. g., h) The proposed project will not effect the direction or rate of flow of groundwater due to conditions described above (a. through f ). With respect to groundwater quality, the gas 21 tanks for the gas station could potentially affect the quality of groundwater if there is any leakage. However, the applicant will be required to take numerous precautions to prevent or minimize the effects of leakage. Modem day storage tanks and piping feature a double wall construction, so that if the inner wall were to develop a leak or fail, the outer wall will contain the leak and prevents seepage into the ground. Additionally, new service stations are equipped with leak -detecting equipment at the tank turbines, the pump islands,, and the dispensing equipment, which provide early warning in the event of a leak. Finally, a pressure monitor in the convenience store is designed to alert employees of any pressure changes in the fuel storage and dispensing system. i) The proposed project will not cause significant reduction in groundwater supplies or -the availability of groundwater for public water supplies. 5. , AER QU ALM a) Grading is expected to be minimal. Air quality will be somewhat affected during grading operations, however, it is not expected to be significant with procedures that will be implemented to reduce air emissions. Additionally, such emissions are not expected to exceed those listed within the SCAQMD Quality Handbook. Pursuant to requirements by the SCAQMD, the applicant must file for an air quality permit. The SCAQMD would then check for Phase I and H vapor recovery. Phase I vapor recovery involves the transfer of fuel from tank or truck to underground storage and recovering any vapors in the underground storage. Recovered vapors are stored back in to the truck and brought back to the appropriate facility for disposal. The proper valve and hose connection should be installed to ensure vapors are not emitted into the air. Phase R vapor recovery involves putting in place nozzles and devices on any dispensing equipment to significantly reduce the amount of vapors emitted when dispensing fuel. The SCAQMD also will review volume amounts of fuel handled. This enables the SCAQMD to check for potential emissions. The emissions shall not exceed the thresholds set by the SCAQN4D. Therefore, conflict with the applicable air quality plan is very unlikely. b) There are no known sensitive receptors within one-half mile of the project site. Therefore, any impacts to sensitive receptors will be insignificant. c) The proposed project's affect on air quality will mostly be during grading operations only. The affect will be temporary and will not result in a considerable, cumulative net increase of any pollutant for which the project region is non -attainment under applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard. d) During the grading phase of the proposed project, diesel fuel odor may be emitted, however, based on the scope of the proposed grading operation, the impact is not expected to be significant. Furthermore, the applicant is subject to obtain air quality clearance for the operation of the charbroiler and grill in the fast food restaurant, which may produce fumes, dust, smoke or strong odors. A permit pursuant.to California State Law Code 65850.2. shall 22 be required. Therefore, there will be no significant air quality impacts from the proposed uses on this site. 6. TRANSPORTATION/C][RCULATTON a.) The applicant submitted a traffic impact analysis for the City's review and approval. The analysis, dated March 1, 1999, was prepared by RKJK & Associates. The study indicates that the proposed project is expected to generate approximately 3,308 trip ends per day with 256 vehicles per.hour during the AM peak hour and 252 vehicles per hour during the PM peak hour. For existing traffic conditions,the study area intersections are operating at Level of Service "D" or better during the peak hours. The study area roadway links currently have V/C ratios better than 0. 80, except for Brea Canyon Road between Lycoming Street and the SR -60 Freeway westbound ramps. According to the traffic analysis, the study area intersections are projected to operate at Level of Service "D" or better during peak hours with the proposed development, provided that certain street improvements are made to accommodate the traffic. Suggested street improvements include: 1) eliminating the easterly driveway located on Golden Springs Drive from the site plan, 2) providing an additional eastbound left turn lane for the intersection of the SR -60 freeway eastbound ramps at Golden Springs Drive, 3) provide an additional northbound left turn lane for the intersection of Brea Canyon at Lycoming Street, 4) provide an additional southbound left turn lane for the intersection of Brea Canyon at Golden Springs Drive, 5) restrict the driveway on Golden Springs Drive for right -turn -only ingress and egress for the site, 6) implement signing/striping improvements in conjunction with detailed construction plans for the project. The above listed recommendations shall be used to help mitigate the anticipated traffic impacts. Ultimately, the applicant will be responsible for contributing only the fair share costs. for the improvements. The results of the traffic study are in the process of being reviewed by the City's traffic consultant and Public Works Division for further recommendation. Final recommendations will be instituted as the project's conditions of approval. b) The proposed project is compatible with the established land uses identified within the - General Plan and Zoning Code. Traffic hazards identified within the traffic report will be further addressed through the project's conditions of approval. c) Issues related to access will also be reviewed in the traffic report. The applicant'shall be required to further address these issues as part of the project's conditions of approval. d) Pursuant to Code, one vehicle space is required for every 100 square feet of gross floor area for a fast food restaurant. Also pursuant to Code, one vehicle space if required for every 250 square feet of gross floor area for a gas service station. The proposed combined commercial development is approximately 4,794 square feet; 2,732 square feet for the fast food restaurant and 2,062 square feet for the gas service station. Therefore, 36 vehicle parking spaces are 23 required. Moreover,� the project site proposes to provide a 42 vehicle parking spaces. Therefore, the provided number of parking spaces meets the minimum parking requirements. e) The proposed project has included measures to accommodate and facilitate pedestrian access and circulation. There are no identifiable barriers to bicyclists' circulation or access. 1) The proposed project must be consistent with the General Plan's Vision Statement and maintain an adequate level of service on area roadways. Nonetheless, a traffic analysis has been completed to address traffic impacts caused by the proposed development. The design is consistent with the General Plan's goals, objectives and strategies supporting circulation and transportation, provided the applicant comply with the recommended conditions of approval. g) No rail, waterborne, or air traffic facilities or operations are in the vicinity of the proposed project. Therefore, the project will not impact these facilfties'or operations. a.) Presently, the majority of the site is occupied by existing structures an&asphaltic concrete pavement. The site does not contain locally designated natural communities or wetlands. In the absence of these conditions, a determination has been made that the site is incapable of supporting endangered, threatened or rare species. The site currently contains limited ornamental landscaping, which cannot support animal species. b.) The site contains eucalyptus trees in which the City would like to provide recommendations for retaining as part of the newly proposed site. The project's landscape plan will also be reviewed by the City to ensure it complies with the Development Code Water.Efficiency standards. Therefore, the proposed project will have a less than significant impact on biological resources. R� 010 NX%M a., b.) The proposed project will be required to comply with the LTBC design and construction standards. c) The proposed site is not within an area identified as possessing mineral resources of regional value. Therefore, it is not anticipated the proposed project will result in the loss of availability of mineral resources that would be of future value to the region and residents of the State. a) The project site contains underground storage tanks for fuel. The proposed project will be mitigated by requiring the project to comply with the UBC requirements, Section 307, for Group H Occupancies. Group H Occupancies shall include buildings or structures, or 24 portions thereof, that involve the manufacturing, processing, generation, or storage of materials that constitute a high fire, explosion, or health hazard. Therefore, the risk of accidental explosion or release of hazardous substances is significantly reduced. b) The proposed project will not interfere with the City's emergency response plan or evacuation plan. c). To mitigate any impacts, the project will be required to comply with the LJBC requirements, Section 307 for Group H Occupancies. Therefore, it is not anticipated that the proposed. project site will create any health hazard or potential health hazard. 10. NOISE a.,b.) The project site is located within an area impacted by noise generated by the SR 57 and' SR 60 Freeways and -Golden Springs Drive. The proposed project's development will generate noise impacts, but not to a level that surpasses existing sound levels. Therefore, the proposed project will not generate significant noise levels nor expose people to severe noise conditions. 11. PUBLIC SERVICES a., b.) The proposed project will receive fire protection and police protection services from the Los Angeles County Fire and Sheriff Departments. Currently, these agencies provide services to the City of Diamond Bar. It is anticipated that the proposed project will not require the development of new or expanded facilities or services. c) The proposed project is located within the Walnut Valley School District. The District is in need of permanent facilities. It is not anticipated that the proposed commercial project will create a significant demand to the District. However, the project is required to pay school fees as part of the development fees paid to the City. d) The maintenance of public facilities includes roads, streets, and public right of way. The project will likely create impacts to the City's streets and sewage systems. The impacts are addressed in the Traffic Analysis Report and Los Angeles County Sewer maintenance requirements. However, these impacts were identified and recommendations are to be incorporated as part of the project's conditions of approval. e) No other specific governmental services have been identified that may be impacted by the proposed project. 12. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS a. -g.) The project site currently contains a commercial fast food restaurant and gas service station. . The newly proposed development will continue to be a commercial use with a fast food restaurant and gas service station. It is anticipated the new development will use existing utility lines and pipe systems. Therefore, the development of the proposed 25 commercial project will not result in the need for new sy* stems or supplies or substantial alterations to the following: power or natural gas; communication systems; local or regional water treatment or distribution facilities; sewer systems; storm drainage systems, solid waste disposal systems. a. -c.) The proposed project site is located along the SR 60 freeway, near a freeway on-ramp. Aesthetic impact will be considered for ibe proposed project., Trees and landscaping will be reviewed to ensure. an aesthetically pleasing project site. The applicant shall conform to the landscape'plan, which complies with the City's Development Code and is approved by the City. The proposed project will be developed in compliance with -the City's Development Review and Design. Guideline standards. As a result, the proposed project will be consistent with the existing development within the surrounding area by utilizing good architectural design and features, as well as compatible and pleasing colors and materials. Exterior, on-site lighting will be shielded and i fistalled in a manner that will not reflect light or glare on to neighboring properties, Golden Springs Drive and/or Brea Canyon Road. IF a) There are no paleontological sites identified within the City and the site currently contains an existing, completely graded commercial site. Therefore, it is not anticipated that the site's development will disturb paleontological resources. b) There are no archaeological sites identified with the City and the site currently contains an existing, completely graded commercial site. Therefore, it is not anticipated that the site's development will disturb archaeological resources. c) No historical sites have been identified within the vicinity of the project site and none are expected. Therefore, development of the proposed project will not affect historical resources. d., e No unique ethnic cultural values, religious or sacred uses are located within a quarter mile of the project site. Therefore, the proposed project will not have the potential to create adverse impacts on said resources. 15. RECREATION a., b.) Commercial projects of this type are not generally associated with creating adverse impacts on parks or other recreation opportunities because of its location near the freeway. 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I, John Ilasin, declare as follows: I work for the City of Diamond Bar in the Community and Development Services Department; that copies of the Notice for the Regular Meeting of the Diamond Bar Planning Commission, to be held on April 27, 1999, were posted at their proper locations. I declare under penalty of pe�ury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on April 23, 1999, at Diamond Bar, California. ro �lm a s �in Community and Development Services Dept. DAWaffidavitposfmg.doc File review I. -by. Fi1kreVie by �22 2- and is ready for e4wc), a' 1� is ready for scanning destruction by Ci; Clerk