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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/11/2000Julyif�s2IIIZf, 7:00 P.Me South Coast Air Quality Management District Auditorium 21865 East Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA Chairman Steve Nelson Vice Chairman Bob Zirbes Commissioner George Kuo Commissioner Joe Ruzicka Commissioner Steve Tye Copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to agenda items are on file in the Planning Division of the Dept. of Community & Development Services, located at 21660 E. Copley Drive, Suite 190, and are available for public inspection. If you have questions regarding an agenda item, please call (909) 396-5676 during regular business hours. In an effort to comply with the requirements of Title 11 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Diamond Bar requires that any person in need of any type of special equipment, assistance or accommodation(s) in order to communicate at a City public meeting must inform the Dept. of Community & Development Services at (909) 396-5676 a minimum of 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. 1® Please refrain from smoking, eating or The city of Diamond Bar uses recycled paper drinking in the Auditorium and encourages you to do the same City of Diamond Bar Planning Commission MEETING RULES PUBLIC INPUT The meetings of the Diamond Bar Planning Commission are open to the public. A member of the public may address the Commission on the subject of one or more agenda items and/or other items of which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Diamond Bar Planning Commission. A request to address the Commission should be submitted in writing at the public hearing, to the Secretary of the Commission. As a general rule, the opportunity for public comments will take place at the discretion of the Chair. However, in order to facilitate the meeting, persons who are interested parties for an item may be requested to give their presentation at the time the item is called on the calendar. The Chair may limit individual public input to five minutes on any item; or the Chair may limit the total amount of time allocated for public testimony based on the number of people requesting to speak'and the business of the Commission. Individuals are requested to conduct themselves in a professional and businesslike manner. Comments and questions are welcome so that all points of view are considered prior to the Commission making recommendations to the staff and City Council. In accordance with State Law (Brown Act), all matters to be acted on by the Commission must be posted at least 72 hours prior to the Commission meeting. In case of emergency or when a subject matter arises subsequent to the posting of the agenda, upon making certain findings, the Commission may act on item that is not on the posted agenda. INFORMATION RELATING TO AGENDAS AND ACTIONS OF THE. COMMISSION Agendas for Diamond Bar Planning Commission meetings are prepared by the Planning Division of the Community and Development Services Department. Agendas are available 72 hours prior to the meeting at City Hall and the public library, and may be accessed by personal computer at the number below. Every meeting of the Planning Commission is recorded on cassette tapes and duplicate tapes are available for a nominal charge. ADA REOUIREMENTS A cordless microphone is available for those persons with mobility impairments who cannot access the public speaking area. The service of the cordless microphone and sign language interpreter services are available by giving notice at least three business days in advance of the meeting. Please telephone (909) 396-5676 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS Copies of Agenda, Rules of the 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 PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF DIAMOND BAR Tuesday, July 11, 2000 CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Next Resolution No. 2000-13 1. ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Chairman Steve Nelson, Vice Chairman Bob Zirbes, George Kuo, Joe Ruzicka, and Steve Tye. 2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: This is the time and place for the general public to address the members of the Planning Commission on any item that is within -their jurisdiction, allowing the public an opportunity to speak on non-public hearing and non -agenda items. Please complete a Speaker's Card for the recording Secretary (Completion of this form is voluntary.) There is a five-minute maximum time limit when addressing the Planning Commission. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chairman 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following items listed on the consent calendar are considered routine and are approved by a, single motion. Consent calendar items may be removed from the agenda by request of the Commission only: 4.1 Minutes: June 27, 2000 5. OLD BUSINESS: None. 6. NEW BUSINESS: None 7. PUBLIC HEARING: 7.1 Development Review No. 2000-09 (pursuant to Code Sections 22.48.020) is a request to construct a three story (two stories and a basement) single family residence with a three car. garage and balconies totaling to approximately 11,560 square feet. The request also includes a swimming pool1spa, gazebo and retaining walls with a maximum six-foot height. July 11, 2000 Page 2 Project Address: 2718 Steeplechase Lane (Lot 54 of Tract No. 30289) Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Property Owner Palazzo, Inc. P.O. Box 5170 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Applicant: An -Chi Lee 3740 Campus Drive, #B Newport Beach, CA 92660 Environmental Determination: Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15303(a), the City has determined that this project is categorically exempt. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development Review No. 2000-09, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval, as listed within the resolution. 8. * PRESENTATION OF DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT: 8.1 General Plan Housing Element: The City is in the process of preparing a Housing Element for planning period 2000-2005. The purpose of this presentation is to provide an overview of the Housing Element development process and to present to the Planning. Commission the draft Housing Element prior to its submittal to the State. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission review the draft Housing Element and direct staff as appropriate. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: 10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 10.1 Public Hearing dates for future proiects. 11. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: CONCERTS IN THE PARK: Every Wednesday starting June 21— August 23, 2000 - 6:30 p.m. -8:00 p.m. Sycamore Park, 22930 Golden Springs Drive July 11, 2000 Page 3 TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING: SKATE PARK OPENING DAY: CITY COUNCIL MEETING: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW MEETING: Thursday, July 13, 2000 — 7:00 p.m. AQMD Room CC -2, 21865 E. Copley Drive Saturday, July 15, 2000 —10:00 a.m. Peterson Park, Sylvan Glen Road Tuesday, July 18, 2000 — 6:30 p.m. AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive Tuesday, July 25, 2000 — 6:00 p.m. AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: Tuesday, July 25,2000— 7:00 p.m. AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive PARKS AND RECREATION Thursday, July 27, 2000 — 7:00 p.m. COMMITTEE MEETING: AQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Drive DIAMOND BAR NIGHT AT QUAKE STADIUM: 12. ADJOURNMENT: Wednesday, August 30, 2000 Bus leaves City Hall at 5:30 p.m. Game Time at 7:00 p.m. MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 27, 2000 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management Headquarters Building Auditorium, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Ruzicka. 1. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Steve Nelson, Vice Chairman Bob Zirbes, and Commissioners George Kuo, Joe Ruzicka Commissioner Steve Tye was excused. Also Present: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager, Sonya Joe, Development Services Assistant, Linda Smith, Development Services Assistant, and Stella Marquez, Administrative Secretary. 2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None offered. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: 4.1 Minutes of the June 13, 2000, meeting. C/Ruzicka moved, C/Kuo seconded, to approve the minutes of the meeting of June 13, 2000, as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMIVIISSIONERS: Kuo, Ruzicka, VC/Zirbes, Chair/Nelson NOES: COMIVIISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Tye 10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: DCM/DeStefano stated that the Housing Element Update study session has been moved to the July 11, 2000, meeting. JUNE 27, 2000 PAGE Z. PLANNING COMMISSION 11. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: As presented with the following change: The second item should read as follows: CITY COUNCIL MEETING - Friday, June 30, 2000 - 2:00 p.m., City Hall Conference Room, 21660 E. Copley Drive. The following item is added to the Schedule of Future Events: SKATEBOARD PARK GRAND OPENING - Saturday, July 15,'2000 - 10:00 a.m., Peterson Park (All Commissioners are invited to attend) 7. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: None 8. PUBLIC HEARING: 8.2 2000-09, Tree Permit No. 2000-01, and Negative Declaration No. 2000-03 (pursuant to Code Sections 22.54, 22.48, 22.52, and 22.38) is a request to construct a two-story, single family residence, of approximately 11,427 square feet, with a basement, balconies, porch, and five -car garage. Additionally, the request includes accessory structures: Tennis court, swimming pool and gazebo. The Variance is a request for a rear setback reduction for the tennis court and tennis court lighting. The Minor Variance request is to construct chimneys that extend 3.5 feet above the maximum 35 - foot height permitted for a residence. The Tree Permit is requested to allow replacement trees as a mitigation measure for the removal of two native California Walnut trees currently on site. PROJECT ADDRESS: APPLICANT: - 2515 Crowfoot Drive - (Tract No. 30577, Lot 62) Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Mark and Tara. Kuo P.O. Box 50907 Irvine, CA 92619 Twen Ma Architects 195 Mt. Olive Drive Bradbury, CA 91010 JUNE 27, 2000 PAGE 3 PLANNING COMMISSION DSA/Smith presented staff's report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Variance No. 2000-04, Development Review No. 2000-06, Minor Variance No. 2000-09, Tree Permit No. 2000-01, and Negative Declaration No. 2000-03, Findings of Fact, -and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. DSA/Smith responded to VC/Zirbes that many of the variances are requested by applicant and represent self imposed variance request. However, staff is able to support the variance since this is a good place for the tennis court to be located because it abuts another tennis court and in accordance with the Development Code requires less grading of the site. The applicant has sufficient room for a tennis court at the rear of the property. However, if the applicant was required to move the tennis court to that location, he would be chopping up the hill. The project location is not a square lot and requires special consideration. These are the reasons that a finding can be made to place the tennis court in the proposed location. VC/Zirbes said he is concerned about encroaching into the neighbor's setback to the rear of the proposed project. DCM/DeStefano stated that in this particular circumstances it could be concluded that this is a self-imposed hardship because there is no right to a tennis court.: The applicant has requested approval for the construction of a tennis court, and in order to appropriately align the tennis court to the site and to deal with sun angles, etc. on an almost triangular shaped piece of property, it creates difficulties when attempting to add such an amenity to the project. The project does not require a tennis court but the denial of such a request could create a situation where this particular property is being treated differently than similarly situated neighboring properties in "The Country Estates" where similar tennis courts are found in front yard or side yard areas. The property owner is asking for a right or privilege similar to what other property owners in "The Country Estates" have enjoyed. VC/Zirbes asked where a septic tank should be placed on the site in relationship to the house. DSA/Smith responded that because of the new requirements with the Los Angeles County Health Department septic tanks are often not located until some grading occurs. It is at the applicant's risk that the septic tank is not located on the property at this time. When the applicant conducts the test pits and produces the findings that are necessary, engineers and the County of Los Angeles will decide the placement of the septic tank. She said she suspects that it will leech out near the pool area. If a septic tank is necessary, it will likely be pumped to the top. JUNE 27, 2000 PAGE 4 PLANNING COMMISSION DSA/Smith stated in response to VC/Zirbes that the two native California Walnut trees will be. fenced during grading. If it is necessary to protect the trees, grading will be done by hand rather than by machine. The California Pepper trees fall .within the realm of acceptable replacement trees. However, staff would like to see like for like trees included in the replacement program. C/Ruzicka said he does not favor variances. The Planning Commission spent many hours formulating the current Development Code. However, there are instances when the rules should be bent to provide an owner a right to enjoyment of his property. Did staff or the applicant's representative check with the applicant's neighbors to determine whether they are in favor of this proposed variance? He said he did not find anything in the resolution that protects the California Walnut tree stands. DCM/DeStefano stated that Condition 5. (d) at the top of page 9 of the resolution talks about the need to protect the trees as called out in the City's ordinance. Staff did not specifically solicit input from any of the neighbors. However, staff observed the property posting of the property and notices were sent to approximately 50 neighbors surrounding this project that included notice of the variance request. With respect to working through architecture to deal with the variance, the project design's sub floor has about a an 8 foot floor to ceiling height; the central floor has a floor to ceiling height of about 10 feet and the upper floor has about a 9 foot floor to ceiling height. Most houses in Diamond Bar are running about 8 feet between floors. However, most houses in "The Country Estates" have -about 10 feet floor to ceiling height. The project could be architecturally modified. Based upon the roof pitch and material, the City's Building Division is satisfied with the architecture. The pad could be lowered by a few feet thereby reducing the mass of the house. Based upon the design of the chimney and the pitch of the house, the chimney is about six inches taller than it needs to be. Twen Ma, project architect, said that with respect -to building height, approximately 65 percent of the perimeter at the rear of the house will appear to be two stories high plus about 4 feet to accommodate high windows in order to gain light and ventilation for the basement. The structure will be 35 feet high from the garage pad and from the front entry. The pad will be placed as low as possible to minimize the amount of grading and Ito try to maintain the natural topography.. The neighbor's tennis court is about 4 feet from the property line. The applicant's tennis court will be about 12 feet from the property line. He said he believes that he can lower the height of the chimney by about six inches in order to comply with the building code. The proposed tennis court location will provide the minimum amount of visual sight and lighting impact to the street. The applicant will comply with the appropriate replacement tree ratio. JUNE 27, 2000 PAGE 5 PLANNING COMMISSION Twen Ma responded to C/Ruzicka that 6 inches is the maximum amount that can be eliminated from the chimney height. He indicate that he believes he can reduce the overall height of the structure from 38 1/2feet to 37 feet by reducing the height of the pad by 12 inches and reducing the height of the chimney by 6 inches. Twen Ma indicated to VC/Zirbes that the interior dimension of the tennis court is .proposed to be 5,000 square feet which is the minimum size for a tennis court. The height of the chain link fence at the rear of the tennis court is proposed to be no more than 6 feet. Chair/Nelson opened the public hearing. There being no one present who wished to speak on this item, Chair/Nelson closed the public hearing. C/Ruzicka said that although he does not generally favor variances, he appreciates what staff goes through with respect to project variances. He hopes that the Commission can incorporate the architect's proposal to lower the pad by 12 inches and to lower the chimney by 6 inches. Chair/Nelson agreed with C/Ruzicka about variances. He said he is concerned about the cost to lower the pad by a foot and he does not know what that would achieve. Reduction of the chimney by 6 inches sends a message that the Commission does not like variances and people should not expect to be grantetvariandes. He also agreed that staff works very hard to eliminate variances wherever possible. He favors "like for like" for replacement trees. However, native trees in back yards do not necessarily hold the importance of native trees in natural settings. In the past, he has supported the removal of native treesand setting the appropriate monies aside in a street tree fund. Twen Ma indicated to the Commission that there is relative location with respect to the tennis court and the building. Lowering of the building pad by one foot would require an addition of one foot to the retaining wall height fora total of seven feet which he believes is unacceptable to the city._ In addition, the reduction of the building pad would require approximately 13,000 feet of dirt export from the premises which he does not believe would improve the natural setting. C/Kuo indicated even though Mr. Ma has indicated he can lower the building pad by one foot and the chimney height by 6 inches he still neqjj lavariance.In the past, the - city has issued a number of variances to homeowners aria business owners and -he does not understand why this variance is different. If the chimney is treated as an architectural feature instead of included as part of the building height this case would be much simpler and the Commission could focus on the big picture of the total structure. JUNE 27, 2000 PAGE 6 PLANNING COMMISSION VC/Zirbes moved, C/Kuo seconded, to approve Variance No. 2000-04, Development Review No. 2000-06, Minor Variance No. 2000-09 with the chimney height being at 3 feet instead of 3 1/a feet, Tree Permit No. 2000-01, and Negative Declaration No. 2000- 03. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, Ruzicka, VC/Zirbes, Chair/Nelson NOES: COMIVIISSIONERS: .None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Tye 8.1 Development Review No. 200-07 (pursuant to Code Section 22.48.020) is a request to construct a two-story single family residence with a five -car garage, balconies and patio for a total of approximately 12,525 square feet. PROJECT ADDRESS: 2800 Crystal Ridge Road (Lot 29 of Tract No. 47850) Diamond Bar, CA 91765 PROPERTY OWNER Diamond Bar West, LLC APPLICANT: 3480 Torrance boulevard, Suite 300 Torrance, CA 90503 DCM/DeStefano presented staff's report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development Review No. 2000-07, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. DCM/DeStefano responded to C/Ruzicka that typically the applicant to submit the architectural plan for staff's review and approval. However, it is the Commission's discretion as to whether it wishes to review the plan. Kurt Nelson, Diamond Bar West, LLC, stated he read staff's report and concurs with the conditions of approval. He sits on the Board of Directors for the Crystal Ridge Homeowners Association which reviews all architectural plans for aesthetics and city requirements that are built into the CC&R's for all of the project within the Crystal Ridge project. Chair/Nelson opened the public hearing. There being no one who wished to speak on this item, Chair/Nelson closed the public hearing. JUNE 27, 2000 PAGE 7 PLANNING COMMISSION . C/Ruzicka move, C/Kuo seconded, to approve Development review No. 2000-07, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMIVIISSIONERS: Kuo, Ruzicka, VC/Zirbes, Chair/Nelson NOES: CONMSSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMNIISSIONERS: Tye 9. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: VC/Zirbes said that his questions this evening regarding Agenda Item 8.2 were not meant to cast aspersions upon staff's ability to refine a project to meet the City's codes. He took this opportunity to ask questions of staff with respect to what the Commission's obligations might be. Staff's performance is phenomenal. C/Ruzicka stated that in no way does he question staff's performance. He wants it on the record that he does not believe consideration of variances is a "walk-through" and each project stands on its own merits. Staff does a fine job in presenting Commissioners with sufficient information to justify a project or to question a project. Chair/Nelson said that C/Ruzicka is an example of a "Green Bay Packer" fan with respect to the City of Diamond Bar. ADJOURNMENT: C/Ruzicka moved, C/Kuo seconded, to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chair/Nelson adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, James DeStefano Deputy City Manager Attest: Steve Nelson Chairman AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: REPORT DATE: MEETING DATE. CASE/FILE NUMBER: APPLICATION REQUEST: PROJECT LOCATION: PROPERTY OWNERS: APPLICANT: BACKGROUND: City of Diamond Bar PLANNING . ING COMMISSI®N Staff Report �• 1 June 19, 2000 July 11, 2000 Development Review No. 2000-09 To construct a three-story (two stories and a basement) single-family residence with a 'three car garage and balconies totaling to approximately 11,560 square.feet. The request also includes a swimming pool/spa, gazebo, fountain and retaining walls with a maximum six-foot height. 2718 Steeplechase Lane (Lot 54, Tract No. 30289) Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Palazzo, Inc. P.O. Box 5170 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 An -Chi Lee 3740 Campus Drive, #B, Newport Beach, CA 92660 The property owner, Palazzo,. Inc. and the applicant, An -Chi Lee are requesting approval of Development Review No. 2000-09 (pursuant to Code Section 22.48,.020) in order to construct a three-story (two stories and a basement) single-family with a 1 three car garage. and balconies totaling to approximately 11,560 square feet. The request also includes a swimming pool/spa, gazebo, fountain and retaining walls with a maximum six-foot height. The project site, an existing vacant lot, denude of significant vegetation, is located at 2718 Steeplechase Lane (Lot 54, of Tract No. 30289) within allgated community identified as "The Country Est'ates". The project site rectangular shaped and approximately 1.20 gross acres and 1.11 net acres. It slopes up from Steeplechase Lane to the rear property line. An existing driveway traversed the front portion of the project site behind the proposed 30 -foot front setback. The driveway is utilized as a non-exclusive n -exclusive easement that abuts three existing residences, one vacant lot to the north of the project site and the project_ site. This easement will also abut the driveway for the project site. A recreational and equestrian use easement located within the rear portion of the project site was deleted in it entirety in April 1990. The project site has a General Plan land use designation of Rural Residential (RR) Maximum 1 DU/AC and zoning designation of Single Family Residence -Minimum Lot Size 20,000 Square Feet (R-1- 20,000). Generally, the following zones surround the project site: to the north, south, east and west is the R-1-20,000 Zone. ANALYSIS: Development Review The City's Development Code sets forth a'Development Review process. The purpose of this process is to establish consistency with the General Plan through the promotion of high aesthetic and functional standards to complement and add to the economic, physical, and social character of the City. The process will also ensure that new development and intensification of existing development yields a pleasant living, working, or shopping environment and attracts the interest of residents, workers, shoppers and visitors as the result of consistent exemplary design. Pursuant to Development Code Section 22.48.020, an application for Development Review is required for residential projects, which involve construction on a vacant parcel and new structures, additions to structures, and reconstruction projects which are equal to 50 percent or greater of the floor area of existing structures on site, or have a minimum 10,000 square feet of combined gross floor area. The proposed residential project is on a vacant lot with a gross floor area of approximately 11,560square feet. As such, this project requires Development Review and the Planning Commission is the review authority. 0 Development Standards The following is a comparison of the City's development standards set and the project's proposed development standards. CITY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS PROPOSED PROJECT'S DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS .Lot 54 Lot 54 Setbacks: Minimum Setbacks: • Front yard - min. 30 ft. from • Front yard - 100 ft. plus from property line; property line; • Side yard - 10 & 15 ft. from • Side yard - 10 & 18 ft. from property line with 25 ft. between property line with 28 & 30 ft. dwelling units on adjoining parcels; between dwelling units on adjacent parce 1 s ; • Rear yard - 25 ft. from property • Rear yard - 118 ft. from property line; line; Building Height: Building Height: • Maximum 35 ft.; • Three stories (two stories with a basement) - 35 ft.; Parking: Parking: • Two car garage - minimum; • Three car garage; (2 -bays - 20'x20'); (2 -bays - 201x20' & 1 -bay - 10'x18'); Accessory Structures: Accessory Structures: • Gazebo • Gazebo Sides & street side - same as Sides - 40 & 64 ft. from property main structure; line; Rear - same as main structure; Rear - 90 ft. from rear property line; • Swimming pool/spa • Swimming pool/spa Street side - same as main Side - 44 & 56 ft. from side structure; property line; Rear & side - 5 ft.• frompropertyRear - 108 ft. from rear property line; line,- ine;Lot LotCoverage: Lot Coverage: • 30% • 29% 3 The proposed project complies with all the required City development standards. Architectural Features and Colors The proposed residence's architectural style is Mediterranean. This style is compatible.with other residences within Tract No. 30289 and "The Country Estates" due to the eclectic architectural style that is existing in this area. A materials/colors board has been submitted which delineates the following: ♦ Exterior stucco walls: ♦ Typical Stucco - Merlex P-1027, Beige, smooth finish; ♦ Accent Stucco - Merlex P-105, light beige, smooth finish; Roof tile: ♦ -Monier life the - Espana Slurry Terra Cotta Flashed; ♦ Gutters, railings, chimney top: ♦ ICI Paints - Bird's Nest - 90YR 10/151, dark brown; ♦ Columns, balusters, trim & cap: ♦ Precast concrete - color to match accent stucco; ♦ Entry & trellis: ♦ Stained wood - Antique Pine (custom stain); ♦ Window/Door: . ♦ Vinyl Clad Wood - White; ♦ Wall stone: ♦ Marmol Export - Limestone, Coliseum stone, beige; "The Country Estates" homeowners' association architectural committee has approved the proposed materials/colors board and architectural plans. The proposed colors are a variation of earth.tones. The proposed materials offer a variety of textures. As a result, the proposed project will provide a desirable environment with good aesthetic use of materials, textures and colors that will remain aesthetically appealing while offering, variety. A proposed prominent architectural feature/focal point of the residence is the Coliseum Stone front entry and motor court entrance with Composite type columns, which is a combination of the Ionic and Corinthian order. The balconies are a secondary focal point of the front fagade utilizing columns and balustrade, which corresponds to the prominent architectural focal points. The window styles and architectural treatment extends to all sides of the proposed residential structure. Floor Plan A floor plan is included as part of Exhibit "A". The proposed single-family structure's basement contains a motor court, three 1H car garage, laundry room, om, elevator, vestibule, storage room, hobby room bathroom and media/exercise/game room. The first floor contains an entry with entry deck, foyer, living room, dining room,.wet bar, kitchen with an adjacent wok kitchen, nook and butler's pantry, library, family room, secondary master bedroom with bathroom, powder room, and exterior balcony. The I second floor contains a master bedroom suite with bathroom, wardrobe and exterior balcony, sitting/game room with exterior balcony and three bedrooms.each with a bathroom. A total,of five bedrooms are proposed with a 3 -car garage. The motor court could accommodate three additional cars. As a result, staff believes that the number bedrooms in relationship to the number of parking spaces that will be provided offer adequate parking for the proposed project., Grading The grading -plan indicates that the proposed project would generate approximately 2,500. cubic yards of cut and 210 cubic yards of fill. The cut will create the pad for -the proposed development. The fill will occur within the driveway area leading to and adjacent to the proposed pad. In this case, cut and fill will not be balanced on site and exportation of earth will occur. Retaining Walls Several retaining and non -retaining walls are proposed. The site plan and grading plan (Exhibit "All) delineates these walls as follows- ♦ At the driiveway entrance, five to six feet tall with pilasters and steel gate; these wall are not within the front setback and may be taller than 42 inches or a maximum height of six feet; Within the front portion of the site to create planters adjacent to the residence varying in height not to exceed six feet; ♦ Adjacent to the side property lines/ maximum height of six feet; ♦ Within the rear portion of the site, adjacent to the swimming pool area with a maximum height of six feet; ♦ Within the rear portion of the site, adjacent to the gazebo and garden area; and ♦ Within the rear portion of the projectsite, adjacent to the garden area, two keystone wallsareproposed at a height of three feet with a five foot.separation to be utilized as a planter area. R Gazebo, Barbecue, Fountain A gazebo that incorporates a waterfall and spa is proposed adjacent to the swimming pool within the rear of the project site. The gazebo will also house the pool equipment. Architectural style, construction materials and color will match the proposed residence. Also, within the rear of the project site below the second floor balcony is a barbecue area with sink and bar. Additionally, within the front/side portion of the project site, incorporated.into the proposed retaining walls with pilasters and stairs leading to the entry deck is a fountain Landscaping/Irrigation A conceptual landscape plan was submitted with this project's application. The applicant is required to submit a final landscape plan with an irrigation plan for the City's review and approval prior to the issuance of anyCitypermits. It will be required that the landscaping and irrigation be install prior to final inspection or Certificate of Occupancy. The conceptual landscape plan delineate's two eucalyptus trees at the southerly side property line. These trees are actually on the neighbor's property and will remain. Additional Review The City's Public Works and Building and Safety Divisions reviewed this project. Their recommendations.are within the attached draft resolution. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: The environmental evaluation shows that the proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and guidelines promulgated thereunder, according to.Section 15303(a). NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Notice for this project was published in the Inland Valley Bulletin and the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on June 28, 2000. Public hearing notices were mailed to approximately 49 property owners within a 500 -foot radius of the project site on June 22, 2000. Furthermore, the project site was posted with a display board on June 27, 2000 and the public notice was posted in three public places on June 22, 2000. 1.1 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development Review No. 2000-09, Findings of Fact and conditions of approval as listed within the attached resolution. REQUIRED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FINDINGS: 1. The design and layout of the proposed development is consistent with the General Plan; City Design Guidelines, development standards.of the applicable district, ' and architectural criteria for special ares, (e.g. theme areas,- spec * ific 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; I 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 occupant 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 Environm . ental Quality Act (CEQA). 7 Prepared by: Ann J. Lungu, Associate Planner Attachments: 1. Draft resolution; 2. Exhibit "A" - site plan, floor plan, elevations, sections, grading plan, landscape plan and colors/materials board dated July 11, 2000; 3. Tree Preservation Statement date April 24, 2000; and 4 Application. M A. B. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -XX 4 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 2000-09, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A THREE-STORY (TWO STORIES AND A BASEMENT) SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A THREE CAR GARAGE AND BALCONIES TOTALING TO APPROXIMATELY 11,560 ..SQUARE FEET,,, THE REQUEST ALSO INCLUDES A SWIMMING POOL/SPA, GAZEBO, FOUNTAIN AND RETAINING WALLS WITH A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF SIX FEET. THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT 2718 STEEPLECHASE LAND (LOT 54, TRACT NO, 30289), DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA. RECITALS. 1. The property owner, Palazzo,'Inc. and applicant, An -Chi Lee have filed an application for Development Review No. 2000-09.for a property located at 2718 Steeplechase Lane, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, California. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Review shall be referred to as the "Application." 2. On June 22, 2000, public hearing notices were mailed to approximately 49 property owners of record within a 500 - foot radius of the project and the public hearing notice was posted in three public places within the City of Diamond Bar. On June 27, 2000, the project site was posted with a display board. On June 28, 2000, notification of the public hearing for this project was provided in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers. 3. On July 11, 2000, the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the Application. Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows: 1. This Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. The Planning Commission hereby finds that thect identified above in this Resolution is categorically pursuant to the provisions of the California Envirr%on=men Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and guidelines promulgated thereunder, according to Section 15303(a). 3. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds and determines that, having considered the record as a whole including the findings set forth below, and changes and alterations which have been incorporated into and conditioned upon the proposed project set forth in the application, there is no evidence before this Planning Commission that the project proposed herein will have the potential of an adverse effect on wild life resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Based upon substantial evidence, this Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption, of adverse effects, contained in Section 753.5 (d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. 4. Based on the findings and conclusions 'set forth herein, this Planning Commission hereby finds as follows: (a) The project relates to an existing vacant lot, denude of significant vegetation, is located at 2718 Steeplechase Lane (Lot 54, of Tract No. 30289) within a gated community identified as "The Country Estates". The project site is rectangular shaped and approximately 1.20 gross acres and 1.11 net acres. It slopes up from Steeplechase Lane to the rear property line. An existing driveway traversed the front portion of the project site behind the proposed 30 - foot front setback. The driveway is utilized as a non-exclusive easement that abuts three existing residences, one vacant lot to the north of the project site and the project site. This easement will also. abut the driveway for the project site. A recreational and equestrian use easement located within the rear portion of the project site was deleted in it entirety in April 1990. (b) The project site. has a General Plan land use designation of Rural Residential (RR). (c) The project site is within the Single Family Residence -Minimum Lot Size 20,000 Square Feet (R-1- 20,000) Zone. (d) Generally, the following zone surround the* project site: to the north, south, east and west is the R-1- 20,000 Zone. K (e) The Application request is to construct a thre0 y (two stories and a basement) single-family �i wl three car garage and balconies totaling approximately 11,560 square feet. The request also includes a swimming pool/spa, gazebo, fountain and .retaining walls with a maximum six-foot height. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (f) The design and layout of the proposed development is consistent with the applicable elements of the City's General Plan, City Design Guidelines, and development standards of, the applicable district, design guidelines, and architectural criteria for special areas (e.g., theme areas, specific plans, community .plans, boulevards or planned developments). Tract Map No. 30289 was approved by Los Angeles County prior to the City of Diamond Bar's incorporation and sited for residential development, knowing that Lot 54 would eventually be developed with a single family residence. On July 25, 1995, the City adopted its General Plan. Although the Tract was established prior to the General Plan's adoption, itcomplies with the General Plan land use designation of RR -Maximum 1 DU/AC since the project site is.1.20 -gross acres. Additionally, the proposed project complies with the General Plan objectives and strategies and the City's Design Guidelines related to maintaining the integrity of residential neighborhoods and open space. Furthermore, the proposed,.project is compatible with the eclectic architectural style, colors and material of other homes within Tract No. 30289 and "The Country Estates." (g) The design and layout of the proposed development will not interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future development and will not create traffic or pedestrian hazards. The project site was planned for the eventual developed of a single-family residence through the Tract's original approval. The proposed project is a single-family residence, which is consistent with single family residences - established within "The Country Estates". As such, the proposed single family residence is not expected to interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future development. The proposed single-family residence is not expected to create traffic or 3 pedestrian hazards because the propose was expected in the future. Steeplechase Lane,, a e street, adequately serves the project site an established to handle minimum traffic created by th s type of gated residential development. Therefore, the use of a contemplated single-family residence will not interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future development and will not create traffic or pedestrian hazards. (h) The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain the harmonious, orderly .and attractive development contemplated by Chapter 22.48.20. Development Review Standards, City Design Guidelines, the City's General Plan, or any applicable specific plan. The architectural design of the proposed project is Mediterranean. The architectural design of other residences within "The Country Estates" is eclectic. Therefore, the proposed project's architectural design is compatible with other residences within this gated community. Furthermore, the proposed project has obtained the approval of "The Country Estates" architectural committee. A proposed prominent architectural feature/focal point of the residence is the Coliseum Stone front entry and motor court entrance with Composite type columns, which is a combination of the Ionic and Corinthian order. The balconies are a secondary focal point of the front -fagade utilizing columns and balustrade, which corresponds to the prominent architectural focal points. The window styles and architectural treatment extends to all sides of the proposed residential .structure. The proposed colors are a variation of earth tones. The proposed materials offer a variety of textures. As a result, the proposed project will provide a desirable environment with good aesthetic . use of materials, textures and colors that will remain. aesthetically appealing while offering variety. Therefore, the architectural design of the proposed development is compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood andwill maintain the harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by Chapter 22.48.20. Development Review Standards, City Design Guidelines, the City's General Plan. 0 oi e a (i) The design of the proposed development will *w desirable environment for its occupants and vi P ublic as well as its neighbors through good aeslMet> use of materials, texture, and color that will remain aesthetically appealing.,and will retain a reasonably adequate level of maintenance. As referenced in the above findings and the colors /materials board, the proposed project will provide a desirable environment for its occupants and visiting public as well as its neighbors through good aesthetic use of materials, texture and color that will remain aesthetically appealing while offering, variety in color, texture and a low level of maintenance. (j) The proposed development will not be detrimental to 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, and Fire Department requirements. The referenced agencies through the permit and 'inspection process will ensure that the proposed.project is not detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. (k) The proposed project with the provisions Quality Act (CEQA); ,has been reviewed in compliance of the California Environmental The environmental evaluation shows that the proposed project is categorically, exempt pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and guidelines promulgated thereunder, according to Section 15303(a). 5. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby.approves the Application subject to the following conditions: (a) -The project shall substantially conform to site plan, grading plan, floor plan, elevations, sections, landscape/irrigation plan and colors/materials board collectively labeled as Exhibit "A" dated July 11, RI (b) 2000 as submitted and approved by the Pl*:u ng Commission, and as amended herein. The site shall be maintained in a condition, which is free of debris both during and after the construction, addition, or implementation of the entitlement granted herein. The removal of all trash, debris, and refuse, whether during or subsequent to construction shall be done only by the property owner, applicant or by a duly permitted waste contractor, who has been authorized by the City to provide collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste from residential, commercial, construction, and industrial areas within the City. It shall be the applicant's obligation to insure that the waste contractor utilized has obtained permits from the City of Diamond Bar to provide such services. (c) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit a final landscape/irrigation plan.for the City's review and approval. The approved landscaping and irrigation shall be installed prior to final inspection or Certificate of Occupancy issuance. (d) Prior to construction, the applicant shall install temporary construction fencing pursuant to the building and Safety Division's requirements along the project perimeter. (e) The single-family residence shall not be utilized in a manner that creates adverse effects (i.e, significant levels of dust, glare/light, noise, odor, traffic, or other disturbances) upon the neighborhood and environmental setting. Additionally, the single- family residence shall not result in significantly adverse effects on public services or resources. No portion of the residence shall be rented, used for commerc-i al kins t -i tuti-ona-1 - - purposes -1 - or otherwise utilized as a.separate dwelling. The property shall not be used for regular gatherings that result in a nuisance or create traffic and parking problems in the neighborhood. (f) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit a complete grading plan in accordance with the City's grading requirements for the City's review and approval. The grading plan shall delineate the following: (1) Cut and fill quantities with calculations; (2) Existing and proposed topography; (3) Flow lines and drainage/drainage outlets; R., (4) Finish surface and finished grade; i (5) Grading plan shall be signed/stamped by a cIA41- engineer, geotechnical engineer and geologist, as� required; (6) Exportation site; and (7) All easements. (g) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit a soils report for the City's review and approval that incorporates the suitability and stability of all retaining walls to withstand the pressure of the retained soil and surcharge created by the proposed loads.Additionally, the soils report shall incorporate the scope of the proposed development and appropriate recommendations for the project's construction.' (h) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the app . licant shall submit a proper drainage plan indicating details and sections for the City's review and approval. (i) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the ,applicant shall submit a retaining wall plan for the City's review and approval. The retaining wall plan shall delineate the following: (1) Sections to scale with the appropriate details; (2) Top of wall, finished surface, bottom of wall and top of footing; (3) Type of retaining wall; (4) Calculations; and (5) Retaining walls are subject to the City's Hillside Management Standards. (j) Before the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit an erosion control plan for the City's review and approval. The erosion control plan shall conform to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) standards and incorporate the appropriate Best Management Practices (BMP's). Additionally, the applicant shall obtain the necessary NPDES permits. (k) Applicant shall obtain a Rough Grade and Fine Grade Certification prior to the project's final inspection. (1) Slope of the proposed driveway shall not exceed 15 1 percent and shall obtain Fire Department approval. (m) The applicant shall be responsible for sewer connection and shall ensure connection with Los ig Angeles County Department of Public WorkspA. he Sanitation District. V 40PN (n) The proposed residence shall comply with the State Energy. Conservation Standards. (o) - Surface water shall drain away from the proposed residence at a two -percent minimum slope. (p) The proposed single-family residence is located within '"Fire Zone 4" and shall meet all requirements of said zone. (1) All roof covering shall be "Fire Retardant." Tile roof :shall be fire stopped at the eaves to preclude entry of the flame or members under the fire. (2) All unenclosed under -floor areas shall be constructed as exterior walls. (3) All openings into the attic, floor and/or other enclosed areas shall be covered with corrosion - resistant wire mesh not less than 1/4 inch or more than 1/2 inch in dimension except where such openings are equipped with sash or door. (4) Chimneys shall have spark arrests of maximum 1/2 - inch screen. (q) Plans shall conform to State and Local Building Code (i.e., 1997 Uniform Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, and the 1996 National Electrical Code) requirements. (r) Construction plans shall be engineered to meet wind loads of 80 M.P.H. with a IICII exposure. (s) Prior to the issuance of any construction permits, the -applicant--shall submit construction -plans to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, for review and .approval. (t) 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 of time may be approved when submitted to the City in writing at least 60 days prior to the expiration date. The Planning Commission will consider the extension request at a duly noticed public hearing in accordance with Chapter 22.72 of the City of Diamond Bar Development Code. 14 0 (u) This grant shall not be effective for anyse '� r until the permittee and owner of the property in (if other than the permittee) have filed, wit fifteen. (15) days of approval of this grant, at th TT City of Diamond Bar Community and.Development Services Department, their affidavit stating that they are aware of and agree. to accept all the conditions of this grant. Further, this grant shall not be effective until the permittee pays remaining City processing fees, school fees and fees for the review of submitted reports. . (v) If the Department. of Fish and Game determines that Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 applies to the approval of this project, then the applicant shall remit to the City, within five days of this grant's approval, a cashier's check of $25.00 for a documentary handling fee in connection with Fish and Game Code requirements. Furthermore, if this project is not exempt from a filing fee imposed because, the project has more than'a deminimis impact on fish and wildlife, the applicant shall also pay to the Department of Fish and Game any such fee and any fine which the Department determines to be owed. The Planning Commission shall: (a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and (b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution, by certified mail, to: Palazzo Inc. 'P.O. Box 5170, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 and An -Chi Lee; 3740. Campus Drive, #B, Newport Beach, CA 92660. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 11 OF JULY0001 BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. 19W Steve Nelson, Chairman 0 ti. I, James DeStefano, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby fy that the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and a AO:> by the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar, at a regu meeting of the Planning Commission held on the lith day of July 2000, by the following voter AYES: NOES: ABSENT ABSTAIN: ATTEST: James DeStefano, Secretary 10 CITY OF 'nIAMOND BAR lilt, COMMUN. . DEVELOPMENT DEPARTAWNT 21660 E: Copley Drive Suite 190 (909)396-5676 Fax (909)861-3117 ..,,,.�...�.. ADMMST'RATWE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW/ Record Owner Applicant. Name ast-A /)UG (Last name first) Address' 0 • BOX -5/70 City 26-wPtl p _ zip UJ,6�' Phone�t?� b ?'J —tel L— AN GH 1 (Last name fust) 37go opus rn . q z6 6* FPL tt`--.�..' Deposit S Lam" 'it' •.'� ' Receipt# By 4✓ Date Recd - Applicant's Agent (Last name first) 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 a separate shed, if necessary, including names, addresses, and signatures of members of partnerships, joint ventures, and directors of corporations.)/? Consent: 1 cer,Pfy that I am the owner of the herein described property and permit the applicant to fila this request. Sighed -----= record `owners) Date Certification: I, the undersigned, hereby certify under penalty of peoFury that the information herein provided is correct to the best of my knowledge. Print Name plieant or Agent) Signed44�2 Date q-/ �f10 0 �7 (Applicant or Agent) Location (Street address or tract and lot number) Zoning / �7""- HNM /`C' •Z f� moi' j Previous Cases Present Use of Site XJ�� `' ,�'(SJ,,r�' 9, S•y/ Use applied for c��N� iy1 iiY Hou. r Legal description (all ownership comprising the proposed lots)/parcel(s)) Area devoted to structures 6, b50 5F Landscaping/Open space 74-/,,7-34 SF . Project Size/ ✓ Lot Coverage �3 ' Proposed density Style MeP t T -, �( (Units/Acres) tyle of Architecture Number of Floors Proposed 2•'t Slope of Roof lAf Grading If Yom, Quanti Cut 2.Sst� r, Y, Fill s import If yes, Quantity Export / If yes, Quantity TREE PRESERVATION STATEMENT [(/ The subject property contains no oak, walnut, sycamore, willow, or naturalized California Pepper trees. [ ] The subject property contains one or more oak, walnut, sycamore, willow, or naturalized California Pepper trees. The applicant anticipates that no activity (grading and/or construction) will take palace within five (5) feet. of the outer dripline of any oak, walnut, sycamore, willow, or naturalized California Pepper tree. [ ] The subject property contains one or more oak, walnut, sycamore, willow, or naturalized California Pepper trees. The applicant states that activity (grading and/or construction) wdl take place within five (5) feet of the outer dripline of any oak, walnut, sycamore, willow, or naturalized California Pepper tree. A Tree Permit has been or will be applied for prior to any activity taking place on the property.. pplicant's Signature) D: WORD-UNDATORMSIV EE STATEMENT (Date) E"c L J� �M\4\F _. vm-A,.4,,�'f 1t+` �'. ��' i�`� `� � 1 '+ �, •t, _ --- � �' N...��'� , 9 , ati,i zz ' � t It It lt` ;1 } `11.�Y, r,% _m I'✓✓ f• ii• - :1nA .cY ~�b � `+ i . i 1t 1 i i i �� C GENERAL NOTES = SITE PLAN: NOTES: SHEET INDEX: BUILDING SUMMARY. 3 1: SEE LANDSCAPE PLANS FDR NFORSAXPOW OF LANDSCAPE AREA. ❑T "Mt. COANTR] 2 PAL -ar FENCEAl ©PTD. STEEL WE. W. TO UAICN AOL. WALL. 5-Oil YIN. SITE PLAN AZ BASEMENT PLAN .Attl 27123 STEEPLECHASE LANE DMOND BAR. CA 91765 COtOR/FlN15N OF CONCRETE/PAWRS. NDOR OF GARDEN WALLS P{/STLRS, LMRDSCAPC DIWA50NS. CONCAVEGAPS @ 8, USTERS.E%IST TREE TO DO Z . WN ❑ � STUCCO FIN. CW WILL/ PILASTER Y{ GATE COtY- CAP AS FIRST FLOOR PLAN jayy nOCIMMMr LOT 54. TRACT M. 30289 2.- ALL SPOT ELEWIDNS SF " IS FOR WORNATiON ONtr. SEE GRADING @ KEYSTONE RETAINING WALL .0 STl3000 FIN. WNL/ PIVSTER W/ OSi CONE. CN' A4 SECOND FLOOR PLAN 615 ROOF PIAN IMAM 48611, Cas � c � a l 3.- PEFEP TO GRADFT/DPANAX PUN FOR ALL OaAMGC NFDt,MT014. a.- rtvrn TG SITE PLAN FDR sRE.RETARim N4.L OETARs. ❑ ExiSr. ASPHALT CONCRETE DPNEWAv >D BE REFN51fD @ klaEN R P30. STEEL PALING :'❑ AO- ELEVATIONS. �npp 7C0 14� p� REIANNO WALL 5.- SEPARATE F4'1NR5 ARE REWIRED FOR ORD➢P1G ON0. ExCAIANON3. 0 uuusowE AREA - - .® C04C. OTCN DWUt 617 ELEVATIONS AB SECTIONS -. FRO"= 1� FON/511& SRE ROAN,IG t !E, @ OTHER ON-SDE STRUCTBPES. a: . BUILDING FOORPIRM K ALL OTHER STRUCTURES SHALL BE LAO OUF @ ❑p ACCREGTED CONCRETE FIN. COO.OR CONE. STEPS W/ BULLNOSE EDGE. SAM FlAL LS LANDSCAPE PLAN FIRST FLOOR 4.625 SO.FI. CBC ANCE O . STAxm AT A LICENSED E STRI R. A CEAPE L PLAN IN • TO ,TILDE TROT ALL THE ST8ICTUAES-ME LOCATED IN ACCCRDwCE > e'H. Lrors. ttne ©aro. STEEL 1PNmQL 3'-011. FROM STAR NOSING - ❑ C'I GRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN SECOND FLOOR 3,235 SO.fI. - WRH THE APPROVED PIANS. RaSAM FIN. COLOR CONE. BASENEN1 1.418 SO.FT. LEGEND. �•L•jT�. �.u+ 7: THE IXDTECNpEA, ENGINEER OF RECORD 4ULL FAARC ALL FECESSAR+ FEtP INSPEQONS. - ❑ SMOp1N FII:. COLOR CONE. - - TOTAL. 91]E SO.R. FjC3 RAOE @ STORAGE 67E SO.. a e- SECURE PERI,SSEN FRO u T CRF ENRNEER. IF REOUTED BF Q STONE PREPS - ---I'�N---- DIV. C0IEIOUR UNE MASTRJCMN. FOR ANF GRADING AND/OR DISCNAAGE OF MALAGE WANT STAT PONT OF WALT. S CONC. PAD FOR CONOESING UNIT. VERIFY SZE Z 14.993 / 46.414 a 31% � � �I 9: ALL ROOF WATER SN.LL CONDUCIED W SEEM (PLACE DRAR4 LINES, M 510000 FIN. CHU RETAINING WALL W/ RADARS CAP. 6•-011. MAX. At E.. GE —1 LANES EAC. ODM Gul @ BALCONF .—LOC'— PRDALDNS SINAL IX LAADE FOP CONFRIBUTOW ORANAGE,A1 ALL TIMES CAST CONE. EAWSIERS OVER STUCCO FN. "U REMAND WALL - —`>'— PPOPOSED ANXINti PM= iCt 871-301-e026 ZONING: PR Vr[-]tt OLP, CON, PUCFOx. t1.- FI !01 WESFRP BERN AT TOP OF SLOPES R APPLICABLE. S ILAGE= FIN. 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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Chairman and Planning Commissioners FROM: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager SUBJECT: Presentation of Draft Housing Element DATE: July 7, 2000 MEETING DATE: July 11, 2000 The City is in the process of preparing a Housing Element for the 2000-2005 planning period. Cotton/Beland/Associates (CBA) has been engaged to prepare the necessary documents. The purpose of the study session is to provide the Commission with an overview of the Housing Element development process and to present the Draft Housing Element prior to its submittal to the State. A copy of the working Draft Housing Element is attached for your review. CBA will be in attendance at the meeting to present the document to the Commission. Attachments - Draft Housing Element —Excerpt from the League of California Cities Planning Commissioner's 2000 Handbook Housing Element Scope of Work and Schedule Legal Authority The General Plan 13 The Housing Element One of the most detailed and controversial elements is the housing element. State law describes both the policy rationale and the content of housing elements. See Gov't. Code § 65580 and following. An assessment must be undertaken of the housing needs of all economic segments of the community, and a program must be formulated to meet those needs. Housing need is determined by calculating the community's fair share of regional housing needs. That share is initially determined by the appropriate council of governments (COGs), or by the Department of Housing and Community'Development (HCD) in those areas where a COG does X. not exist. If a community disagrees with the COG's determination' it must comply with the procedures -outlined in Gov't. Code section 65584 to propose revisions. The assessment of housing need and the development of a housing program must include: ® Analysis and projections of population, employment trends and housing needs, including the city's fair share of regional need; ® Analysis of household characteristics; • An inventory of land suitable for residential. development; • Analysis of governmental restraints and local efforts to remove those constraints; ®' Analysis of nongovernmental constraints; ® Analysis of specified special housing needs; ® Analysis of residential energy conservation opportunities; and • Analysis of existing assisted housing development at risk for loss of assistance within ten years. The housing element's needs assessment must be complemented by a statement of the community's housing goals, quantified objectives and policies; and by a five-year action program. Among other things, the action program consists of identifying adequate sites for a variety of types of housing for all income levels, by addressing governmental constraints on the development of housing, by conserving and improving the condition of existing affordable housing stock, and by promoting housing opportunities for all persons in the community. The following provisions of the housing element law should be notgd: • HCD's housing element guidelines must be considered by .the city, even though they are advisory. See Gov't. Code § 65585. League of California Cities Planning Commissioner's Handbook 2000 Legal Authority 14 The General Plan ® All comments made by HCD in its review of local housing elements are advisory; however, housing elements enjoy a rebuttable presumption of validity if HCD has found they substantially comply with the statute. ® If a city decides not to revise its housing element in accordance with HCD's comments, the city must include written findings in its resolution of adoption. The findings must explain why the city believes it has complied with the statute in spite of HCD's comments: A city is not, however, required to expend local revenues for the construction of housing, housing subsidies or land acquisition. Cities may not disapprove low- or moderate -income residential development unless they make specific findings supported by substantial evidence. The findings relate to regional need, specific adverse impact, conflicting state or federal law, economic overconcentration, resource preservation and general plan inconsistency. See Gov't. Code § 65589.5. Although state law is extensive in the housing area, it does not go so far as to require local agencies to construct, rehabilitate or conserve the regionally allocated total housing need. State law acknowledges an agency's obligations are limited by the available resources and the community's ability to promote housing options within its planning activities. See Gov't. Code § 65583(b). With certain limited exceptions, each city must have brought its housing element into compliance by October 1, 1981. See Gov't. Code § 65586. The element must be revised periodically, not less than every five years on a staggered time basis, depending on locality. See Z. Gov't. Code § 65588. The Legislature frequently extends these revision deadlines. Several cases have reviewed housing element law. See Hernandez v. City of Encinitas, 28 Cal. App. 4th 1048 (1994) (upholding housing element); Buena Vista Gardens Apartments Assn. v. City of San Diego, 175 Cal. App. 3d 289 (1985) (permit for a planned residential development could not be approved until the city demonstrated substantial compliance with required housing development programs to conserve and improve the condition of existing affordable housing - stock); Committee for Responsible Planning v. City of Indian Wells, 209 Cal. App. 3d 1005 (1989); Northwood Homes, Inc. v. Town of Moraga, 216 Cal. App. 3d 1197 (1989) (housing element's identification of needs represents goals rather than mandated acts). League of California Cities Planning Commissioner's Handbook 2000 SCOPE OF WORK The following outlines our proposed scope of work by task for preparation of the 2000-200 Housing Element for Diamond Bar. Housing data will .be summarized in charts, and where appropriate,graphically depicted on maps to make the Element more readable. 1. COMPONENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE a. Update of Population, Household, and Housing Market Information CBA will review the City's existing Housing Element and other available data, and identify additional information that may required. We will then discuss with staff members the best means of remedying any data deficiencies. i) Current information on population, households, employment, and income for the City. 1990 Census data will be supplemented with information from SCAG, Department of Finance, and Employment Development Department. The following demographic and household information will be provided: • Current population and population growth trends; • Characteristics ofthe population including age distribution, race/ethnicity, and gender; • Household characteristics including number of households, household size, overcrowding, family and female -headed households, and level of payment compared to ability to pay; • Household income for the City in comparison to the region, income differences by census tract, persons living in poverty by subgroup,-i.e., female - headed households, elderly, children. ii) Information on special housing needs groups, including the disabled, elderly, military households, large families, female -headed households and the homeless. Interviews will be conducted with key service providers to gain insight on the particular unmet needs of these populations in Diamond Bar. iii) Current (1999) information on housing stock characteristics, including unit mix and tenure, housing rental rates and sales prices, and housing age and condition. Current market data will be compiled from a variety of sources, including: Department of Finance, Construction Industry Research Board, Data Quick Real Proposal for City of Diamond Bar 2 2000-2005 Housing Element Estate Market Information Services, local Board of Realtors and Apartment Owners Association, and advertised rentals listed in local newspapers and the Los Angeles Times. Information on the location and extent of housing deterioration in the City will initially be derived from interviews of City housing code enforcement and rehabilitation staff. iv) Inventory of the location and potential development capacity of vacant and underutilized land in the City suitable for new residential development during the 2000-2005 planning period. CBA will also evaluate residential growth potential on underutilized sites, including opportunities for mixed use, underdeveloped residential properties, second units, surplus public properties, and other potential sites based on discussion with staff. CBA will evaluate the adequacy of this site inventory in fulfilling.the City's 2000-2005 regional housing needs allocation. units. CBA will analyze the demographic and housing information collected above to assess: ® The characteristics of the City's existing households and any projected changes. ® The match between the housing needs of the City's population and the housing available to them. ® The relationship of the cost of housing in the City to the income of its residents. An analysis will be conducted comparing existing household incomes with the availability of rental and for -sale housing affordable to these households. b. Evaluation of Assisted Housing Stock at Risk of Conversion to Market Rate The Housing Element will need to document the number of deed -restricted low income rental housing projects that are at risk of converting to non -low income uses during the planning period of July 1, 2000 and June 30, 2010 due to termination of subsidy contracts, mortgage prepayment, or expiration of restrictions on use. Diamond Bar has only one assited housing development - the Seasons Apartments. This 149 unit development is owned by a non-profit and maintains 40 year affordability controls not eligible to expire until the year 2028. Therefore, the Housing Element will only need to document the continued affordability of this project. Proposal for City of Diamond Bar 3 2000-2005 Housing Element C. d. Potential Housing Constraints and Resources CBA will prepare an updated analysis of potential constraints upon the maintenance, . improvement or.development of housing in Diamond Bar to include the following: market conditions (construction costs, land costs, availability of financing); and additional public policy discussion of: zoning; residential development standards; codes and. enforcement; on- and off-site improvements; fees and taxes; and processing and permit procedures. The Element will also include a discussion of incentives offered by the City for provision of affordable housing, such as density bonus, modified development standards, fee reductions, etc. The City's recently adopted Development Code will be extensively evaluated as part of this analysis of potential governmental constraints. The resources chapter of the Element will evaluate financial resources available for program implementation, including federal, state, local and private funding sources. The Element will specifically detail the anticipated revenue stream from the Redevelopment Agency's low and moderate income housing fund during the five year planning period. Review of Existing Housing Element In order to develop appropriate programs to address the housing needs identified in the prior tasks, CBA will work with City staff to determine the achievements under adopted housing programs in the 1995 Diamond Bar Housing Element, and evaluate the effectiveness of these programs in delivering housing services. This evaluation will include a description of the City's track record in producing new affordable housing during the planning period, and a comparison of both market rate and assisted housing production with the City's identified regional housing growth needs. Asa means of saving project costs under this task, City staff will maintain responsibility for compiling data on program accomplishments for provision to CBA. e. Public Participation Based on discussions with City staff, we propose conducting a study session before the Planning Commission on the draft Housing Element prior to submittal of the draft element to HCD. The goal of this meeting is to solicit input regarding unmet housing needs and any potential new program areas the City's decision -makers would like to see addressed in the draft Housing Element. CBA's project manager will conduct the workshop, and will provide the Commission with summary materials on the proposed Housing Element. Proposal for City of Diamond Bar 4 2000-2005 Housing Element L Draft Housing Element Based on the evaluation conducted in the prior phases, combined with input from City staff and community input, the City's existing Housing Element will be comprehensively updated to develop a Screencheck Draft Housing Element. 'A comprehensive program will be developed which: i) Identifies the availability of sites for the development of a variety of housing types for all income levels, including rental housing, factory -built housing, mobilehomes, emergency shelters and transitional housing to meet the City's identified housing needs; ii) Contains programs to assist in the development of adequate housing to meet the needs of low and moderate income households; iii) Addresses, and where appropriate, mitigates the constraints which. government imposes on the maintenance, improvement; and development of housing; iv) Contains programs to preserve and improve the condition of the City's existing affordable housing stock; v) Ensures that housing opportunities are available for all persons regardless of age, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, or color; and vi) Achieves internal consistency with other general plan elements and community goals. Housing goals will be identified for the City related to the affordability, availability, and adequacy of the City's housing stock, with corresponding housing policies to provide a specific guiding action and clear commitment to the goal. Each policy will be related -to one or more implementing programs which will specify five-year housing goals, funding sources, implementation time frames, and agencies responsible for program implementation. Based on direction received from staff, CBA will make any appropriate revisions to the screendraft Element and will prepare a public review draft Element for submittal to the State to initiate their maximum 45 -day review period. The Draft Element will also be made available in public locations for review and comment. Products Screencheck Draft Housing Element Public Review Draft Housing Element Proposal for City of Diamond Bar .5 2000-2005 Housing Element g. Environmental Documentation It is anticipated that the preparation of a Negative Declaration will serve as environmental clearance for the Element. If however significant land use changes are n ultimately proposed as part of the Housing Element, a Mitigated Negative Declaration, or new EIR maybe necessary. For purposes of minimizing project costs, we have C� assumed City staff will maintain responsibility for preparation of the Negative Declaration, under CBA's direction. Products Initial Study/Negative Declaration (City staff h. Public Review and Finalization Upon receipt of comments from HCD on the Draft Housing Element, CBA will draft a memo identifying any recommended changes to the Element necessary to achieve HCD compliance. CBA will assist City staff in conducting the City Council and Planning Commission public hearings on the Draft Element. All comments and changes arising from these meetings will be prepared for incorporation into the final documents. In the event that HCD approval of the Housing Element cannot be achieved, CBA can assist the City in preparing written findings to be included in the resolution of adoption. The findings will explain the reasons the City believes that the Element. substantially complies with the requirements of the housing element law. The cost for preparation of findings is not currently included in the project budget. Products Memo identifying recommended changes to Draft Element Adopted Housing Element Findings (optional - as needed) 2. MEETINGS As described under Task e above, we recommend conducting a noticed public workshop (scoping meeting) before the Planning Commission. The purpose of this workshop would be to present the City's planning body with the proposed draft Housing Element prior to submittal to the State. The cost for the workshop includes preparation of summary materials to be used both as a handout and as part of our PowerPoint presentation. Our project budget also includes attendance at one p4blic hearing before the Planning Commission and two hearings before the City Council. Proposal for City of Diamond Bar 6 200.0-2005 Housing Element 3. PRODUCTS The following products are included within our scope of services. For purposes of "program budgeting, we have assumed a given number of document copies which we can refine based on further discussions with staff. All documents will be provided to the City on computer disk in the format desired by the City. ® Planning Commission workshop materials (10 copies) - - ® Screencheck Draft Housing Element (5 copies) 0 Public Review Draft Housing Element (20 copies) - ® Memo identifying recommended changes to Draft Element (one reproducible copy) ® Adopted Housing Element (one reproducible original, 25 copies, and a computer version on diskette(s)) City of Diamond Bar 7 Proposal for 2000-2005 Housing Element TIME SCHEDULE Pursuant to state law, the City's 2000-2005 Housing Element is currently required to be adopted by June 30, 2000. However, both SCAG and HCD has indicated. support for a six month extension, with an urgency bill to be introduced when the State legislature reconvenes in January. 0 rz Given the likelihood of an extension, we concur with the City's proposed schedule for adoption by year end 2000. We propose the following time frame, for preparation of Diamond Bar's Housing Element. 1. Project Initiation. March 2000 2. Housing Needs Assessment/ May 2000 Review of Program Accomplishments A C. 2#= 3. Planning Commission Study Session June 2000 IX 4. Screen Draft 2000-2005 Housing Element June 2000 5. Draft Element/Submittal of Draft Element to HCD for 45 July 2000 day review 6. Negative Declaration/ 21 day circulation (City staff) July 2000 7. Planning Commission/City Council Public Hearings September/ Submittal of Adopted Element to HCD October 2000 Proposal for City of Diamond Bar 1 1 2000-2005 Housing Element Project MEETINGS CITY OF DIAMOND BAR July 11, 2000 COMMUNITY & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT PLANNING COMMISSION PROJECTS Case # PM Location PC CC PC CC PC CC PC KING, ANDREW/GOLDRUSH INV. ADR 2000-14 Si 24199 HIGHCREST - 7/11 7/18 7/25 8/1 8/8 8/15 8/22 (Single Family Residence) TRACT 31977 DIAMOND BAR MONTESSORI CUP 2000-03 LKS . 23555 PALOMINO DRIVE pH PH ACADEMY HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE ADR 2000-16 JDS CITYWIDE X PH LEE, AN -CHI (PALAZZO INC.) DR 2000-09 AJL 2718 STEEPLECHASE LANE PH (Single Family Residence) ADR 2000-05 LKS 22454 STEEPLECHASE LANE PH PARKS/TRAILS MASTER PLAN JDS CITYWIDE X PASCUAL, GENE (Single Family Residence) VAR 2000-05 ADR 2000-07 Si 2001 DERRINGER LANE PH PH YEH, JERRY DR 2000-05 AJL 2688 BLAZETRAIL pH (Single Famil Residence) MV 2000-05 LKS 2823 CRYSTAL RIDGE PH ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS Case # PM Location DCM DCM DCM DCM KING, ANDREW/GOLDRUSH INV. ADR 2000-14 Si 24199 HIGHCREST - PH (Single Family Residence) TRACT 31977 KING, ANDREW/GOLDRUSH INV. ADR 2000-15 Si 687 RADBURY pH (Single Family Residence) KING, ANDREW/GOLDRUSH INV. ADR 2000-16 Si 24161 HIGHCREST PH (Single Family Residence) PATROSKE, WALT ADR 2000-05 LKS 22454 STEEPLECHASE LANE PH (Single Family Resideke) SHUN, SIMON ADR 2000-11 LKS 2629 ROCKY TRAIL PH (2,477 Square Feet Addition) GOULD, RICHARD ADR 2000-12 LKS 2823 CRYSTAL RIDGE PH DIAMOND BAR WEST (TRACT 47850-LOT25) PENDING Case # PM Location BHOGAL, SURINDER ADR 2000-10 AJL 23415 PLEASANT MEADOW PROCESSING (Single Family Residence) MCUP 2000-6 MV 2000-6 TP 2000-3 g:\\project meeting\\doc PH = PUBLIC HEARING X = NOT A.PUBLIC HEARING PROJECT MEETINGS July 11. 2000 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITY & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT PENDING Case # PM Location DIAMOND BAR HONDA/ VAR 2000-02 AJL 515 S. GRAND AVENUE ON HOLD - PER APPLICANT ALEXANDER DEVELOPMENT (Freeway Sign) - LIPPICH, LESLIE DR 2000-08 AJL 1626 DERRINGER LANE PROCESSING (Single Family Residence) METRICOM — WVUSD CUP 2000-02 AJL 21400 PATHFINDER PROCESSING (Wireless Telecommunications JCC DEVELOPMENT ZC 2000-01 AJL DIAMOND BAR BLVD PROCESSING (Zone Chane to Commercial) PM 10208, PARCEL 2 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT JDS CITYWIDE PROCESSING PH = PUBLIC HEARING X = NOT A PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF DIAMOND BAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF DIAMOND BAR The Diamond Bar Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting at the South Coast Quality Management District Auditorium, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, on July 11, 2000, at 7:00 P.M. Items for consideration are listed on the attached agenda. 1, Stella Marquez, declare as follows: I am employed by the City of Diamond Bar, Community and Development Services Department. On July 7, 2000, 1 posted copies of the Notice for the Regular Meeting of the Diamond Bar Planning Commission, to be held on July 11, 2000, at the following locations: City Hall South Coast Quality Management District Auditorium 21660 E. Copley Drive 21865 East Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on July 10, 2000, at Diamond Bar, California. Stella Marquez Community and Development services Dept. gA\affidavitposfing.doc CALL, CLAYTON & ``J�NSEN A PROFESSIONAL CORI ORARIDN iv LAWYERS 610 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 700 NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92 ((�_ tIJU P ��?0 n :2 TELEPHONE (949) 71q��00 I- r '4-`J FACSIMILE (949) 717-3100 www.ccjlaw.com July 6, 2000 OUR FILE NUMBER ROB05-03 City of Diamond Bar Department of Community and Development Services Planning Division 21660 Copley Dr., Ste. 190 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Re: Development Review No 2000-09 (2718 Steeplechase Lane) Dear Sir or Madam: We represent Eric Roberts and Beatriz Roberts, the owners of the property located at 2690 Steeplechase Lane. The Roberts understand that Palazzo, Inc., the owner of 2718 Steeplechase Lane (which is currently an empty lot), intends to build an 11,560 square foot house on the lot and to access that house by crossing over the Roberts' property. The Roberts do not believe it would be fair to burden their property with access for an 11,560 square foot house, and object to any such access over their property. The Roberts' property has never been used for access to 2718 Steeplechase Lane, and the Roberts have grave concerns about the use of their property to provide access to a mansion. Clearly, there will be substantial ingress and egress to and from a dwelling of that size. It is the Roberts' position that the plans for 2718 Steeplechase Lane should include a driveway that would provide for direct access from Steeplechase Lane to that property. It is the Roberts' understanding that the owners of 2704 Steeplechase Lane, whose property would also be burdened by ingress and egress for an 11,560 square foot mansion at 2718 Steeplechase Lane, feel the same way about this issue as the Roberts do. Indeed, both the Roberts and the owners of 2704 Steeplechase Lane would like to have private driveways for their own homes, which are substantially smaller than the home Palazzo, Inc. intends to build, and believe that Palazzo, Inc. should plan for a private driveway rather than attempt to impose such an undue burden on neighboring properties. LITIGATION 0 REAL ESTATE • EMPLOYMENT • TECHNOLOGY 0 CORPORATE City of Diamond Bar Department of Community and Development Services July 6, 2000 Page 2 Should you have any questions regarding the above, please do not hesitate to call. Very truly yours, , eth L. Liebman For Call, Clayton & Jensen A Professional Corporation SLL:kr cc: Mr. and Mrs. Eric Roberts (By fax and mail) INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission n�orm'snx COMMUNITY & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PLANNING DIVISION FROM: Stella Marquez, Administrative Secretary SUBJECT: 2000-2005 Housing Element Planning Commission Meeting — July 11, 2000 DATE: July 14, 2000 Attached is a copy of page 2-2 of the 2000-20005 Housing Element Screen Draft. Inadvertently, this page was omitted from the copy that was presented to the Planning Commission at its regular meeting on July 11, 2000. If you have any questions, please call me. Thank you. Attachment cc: Planning Staff JUL-12-2000 08:59 COTTON BELAND ASSOCIATES 626 304 0402 P.02102 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 F Figure 2: Population Growth 1990 -1999 Diamond Bar Brea Chino Hills Walnut Yorba Unda 1990 2000 2. Age Characteristics Age is an important influence on housing demand because people of different age groups have different housing needs. Traditionally, the assumption has been that the young adults (20 to 34 years old) prefer apartments, low -to moderate -cost condominiums, and smaller single-family units. Adults between 35 and 65 years old provide the major market for moderate- to high-end apartments, condominiums, and single-family homes. This segment of the population is more likely to have higher incomes and larger household sizes. The senior population (65 years and older) tends to demand low -to moderate -cost apartments and condominiums, group quarters, and mobile homes. In 1990, the median age in Diamond Bar was 31.9 years, slightly higher than the Los Angeles County median age of 30.7 years. Between 1980 and 1990, the median age for Diamond Bar increased significantly from 27.5 years to 31.9 years. Demographic projections indicate that countywide, the median age of the population will continue to increase. Between 1980 and 1990, the proportion of Diamond Bar's population aged between 20 and 34 years old decreased from 28 percent to 23 percent. During the same period, adults between the ages of 35 and 64 increased significantly as a proportion of the population, from 31 percent in 1980 to 40 percent in 1990, attracted by the many move -up housing opportunities in the City. The senior population also grew; the share of the population aged 65 years and above increased from 2 percent to 4 percent during the ten-year period. In terms of actual numbers, the senior population increased by more than 350%, from 624 persons in 1980 to 2,271 persons in 1990, .This indicates that special attention must be paid to the housing and supportive services needs of senior residents. Table 2 and Figure 3 show the age distribution of Diamond Bar's population in 1980 and 1990. 2-2 TOTAL P.02 City of Diamond Bar 2000=2-005 Housing Element ... =i _ ._t,_;�i.r,...,t�t'�..vyWii��Z.s;ei•Si''c �_vs#i'�.t S,tiL*LSSs' s.`;i;±a5v . .... .. ., Planning Commission StudySession 2000July 11 If rt ra•_ tS c :.Y 1"-h i% 1 a�yii;�r+6..i�cti�,�Ci�ShS-e auj,t''T^t OtO Housing • Summary 0 Housing ••. Housing'N Housing t".-XT'rordability and Overpayment Conditions/Overcrowding 'LNII Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNAI Housing Programs NexfSteps Housing Characterisfilcs 9 Housing Stock (2000) L Housing Type 18,043 units L,' Single -Family - 15,417 units. (85%.) u Multi Family - 2,358, units .(13%) ,A Mobilehomes - 268 units (2%), � Housing Tenure Ow, ner - 85% Renter - 15% -Housin$,gu. %.,naraderisfics LZ ,It M Housing Growth (1990-2000) very ICO Single -Family - 291 units 11 Multi -Family - 88 units (2 condo projects) N No new rental housin,,v New home construction targets ,""high�end" market ($500,000+) u 0 id a ECV4� l=� 11860 ,., L,�,� �.{ 77 1"r�..i Median Single Family Home Sales Price 1 $253,000 (mostly resales) N Median Condominium Sales Price 1 $1.29,000 •resalej I Average Rents Bedroom Apartment - • to $1.,,020 . A - - y' i ._ t is �� 'az �t t t.4�ie� r1-. . '�tfi4t..��,=:�.i � Ys•� r `c' 7:_ {{��.� {yti� .. .._ _ iii'.�.,.,?t'..�;��CTLrssT�j:s$:.It�i�,F!hSfi�S'!C'�1��`;��h � r.•+,fi ..asd,2�� _ _ _r. ..- �d.4'Tt.Fr,S H O -using Overpaymen, ..... � - ... -. `fie r t � r r �x2��• qt jhA��`^�t �+1�6} itl !'��N M✓�q* } it a > is - .. •' households (42% of households) overpaid for housing in 1998 'd 46% of renter- households overpaid % of • -r- households overpaid I u Among senJo,r renters, approximately 63 households (70%) overpaid in 1990. r Affordability-== I nters - ti y{l{tryyKtp M, �.{p:..�RIt�'1. pyi Income Group Median Income Maximum Housing Available (defined as % (4 -person Affordable of County MFI) household) Monthly Rent Very Low $26,050 '► . 1'- $1,042 . - Low $411700 :/• '� • - Housing Affordability ®®Owners .. -. j.. - _ i 1 u J. {. i.7 A 1 s a•i 'i }( t '.' . • .. r k d� n�l••a>L :c�i�cl.....�ittix.ti_.3 vy . Income • • Median IncomeMaximum • • (defined ase (4 -person Affordable of County house hold)---H,ome. Price Very Low• $26,050 $75,900 • •�' • •i Housing Condi • tions rt.r. h,'�.,-i•+^��wuw•,ri}-�.ns4ct�'- -n.WNfl-.a'ej _ .... ... __ r... `_ �.._ . >. 1,...d�::t':=.tal i1cs M.';N3 h.3�i3r ''.u� : i} ai116..,a�� i._�av:.:.• � ^ , ...: _.Housing in excellent conaition overall Neighborhoods • exhibit signs of deferred One-third of 30+ years old, requiring continued maintenance I Few overcrowded -households in City 1 i 275 (11 i renterhouseholds Special ,�..g14yj� .. ._,.. ... t` K� .: ..�.,., ..'.t�t�lw+e-iTF21S.7Fi;1.'iilitTL.ual�'aj,;:.�3L,'iGiw�W; %i Elderly 969 •' households, (6%) One-quarter of elderly householders live alone... 0 n*ly-9% of elderly households are renters N City has one affordable senior project, "'Seasons" with approximately 149 units I I Growing elderlypopulation as persons 1 •• in - place Special Needs Groups �w + N Large Households 2,870 households with 5+ members' and have relatively high incomu I Two-thirds of City's 412 large renter households hai . housing problems (overpayment, overcrowding, or living in sub-st'andard conditions) I I I% lived in overcrowded conditions 1 20% paid more than 50% of income for housin Special Needs Groups "� Homeless 6YLS3 - N No documented homeless persons in Diamond Ba City Zoning Ordinance has no specific provision fol 1,1 Parking requirement for group quarters (includin; transitional housing) is high at" one space per bed Kegional Housing Housing Units Needs Assessment Very Low Income (0-50%) 23 16% Y.4-4.:I}'.!r'L.F �!>�:w '' ' *y a. � - �•� .-... 17 �i:i z+�sa-r ..y.,, a . � Income Group (defined by % of County Median Family Income) Housing Units % of Total Very Low Income (0-50%) 23 16% Low Income. (51-80%) 17 12% 19% -----_ Moderate Income (81-120%) - y 27 Upper Income (>120%) , 76 53%° i Sites Inventory '-• - -=,x.Y':'�:.�'%t.'!�S�y;�_�i y�iSa�};[iivitl�it$.6•I `[4��i�.d��y.I � ...._ � .. Land Use Category Maximum Vacant Land Density Acres DU's Rural Residential 1.0 DU/ac 319 319 216 0 Low Density Residential 3.0 DU/ac 5.0 DU/ac 72 0 Low -Medium Density Residential Medium Density Residential 12.0 DU/ac 0 � 0 Medium High Density Residential 16.0 DU/ac 2.2 36 High Density Residential Planning Areas: ------ 20.0 DU/ac 13.5 2701 PA -1 ----------- -------- ------ 700 ------ ------ - 144 PA -2 — 400. ----130 PA -3 ---- - ----55 ------_ PA -4 82 0 TOTAL 11643.71 11115.0 Existing Ho g Progra S usin V First-time Homebuyer Assistance (MCC) I Residential Code Enforcement I Affordable Hsg Incentives/Density Bonus o ing Housing Pro""hmra s O 0 Exist Second Units Preserve Existing Affordable Housing. I Maintain affordability at The Seasons � Preserve 2 mobilehome parks r Condominium ordinance •• N Fair HHousing Proposed 1995 9 �m Housingtie ent Programs - _. ...�:'r ,. ,nt• 'Al �.1u..'1ai.:u �.t4.::t•.:-., i.,G.u.a>ur t - . Investigate Inclusionary Housing/In-Lieu Fee il;J Consider Mixed Use (residential with commercial/office development) 9, Encourage development of affordable senior housing t - 4 Poter tial New Progra s ,r _110 - r" - r I Additional programs Lease -to- wn County Homeownership.Program Habitat for Humanity Rentaldevelp,*Pmentora s (seniors IN City of In s'f.ry set-aside funds County Aff O'ct ale Rental Development N HUD Section -`202 Partner with -non- ro it s w Filer VI ed by a , and is ready for Ming File Wiewod by 2 1 on f' '-1-2 and i �ready for desruction n t, r S ruction by City Clerk