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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/12/2000ber _.,.2 2000 P.M.7-000 South Coast Air Quality Management Auditorium �y 21865 East Copley Drive Diamond Bar, •z 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 II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 9990, the City of Diamond Dar 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. 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 Comtnission 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. 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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 Next Resolution No. 2000-16 1. ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Chairman Steve Nelson, Vice Chairman Bob Zirbes, George Kuo, Joe Ruzicka, and Steve Tye. 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 Sneaker'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 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: .1 Minutes: August 8, 2000. 6. NEW BUSINESS: Review topics of discussion conducted at Joint Study Session of City Council and Planning Commission on August 15, 2000. a September 12, 2000 801 Development Review No. 2000-14 (pursuant to Code Section 22.48.020) is a request to construct a two story, single family residence of approximately 10,349 square feet with a four -car garage. The request also includes a five-foot high retaining wall. Project Address: 2813 Watercourse Drive (Lot 48 of Tract 47850) Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Property Owner Diamond Bar West, LLC 3480 Torrance Boulevard, Suite 300 Torrance, CA 90503 Applicant: Richard Gould 3480 Torrance Boulevard, Suite 300 Torrance, CA 90503 Environmental Determination: Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has determined that this project is consistent with the previously certified Environmental Impact Report No. 91-2 for Tract Map No. 47850. No further environmental review is required. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development Review No. 2000-14, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval, as listed within the resolution. 802 Conditional Use Permit No. 2000-04 and Development Review No. 2000-10 (pursuant to Code Sections 22.58 and 22.48) is a request to install two (2) additional 25 foot high camouflaged monopoles with a total of six (6) antennas, equipment cabinets, and block equipment enclosure on an approximately seven acre site that currently contains co -located, unmanned, wireless telecommunication facilities. Project Address: 24401 Darrin Drive (Lot 51 of Tract No. 42584) Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Property Owner . Eric Stone 24401 Darrin Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Applicant: Nextel Communications 310 Commerce Irvine, CA 92602 September 12, 2000 Page 3 Environmental Determination: Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15303(e), the City has determined that this project is Categorically Exempt. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2000-04 and Development Review No. 2000-10, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval, as listed within the resolution. TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING: DIAMOND BAR DAY AT LOS ANGELES COUNTY FAIR Thursday, September 14, 2000 AQMD Board Hearing Room 21865 E. Copley Drive Monday, September 18, 2000 Fairplex, Pomona JOINT STUDY SESSION Tuesday, September 19, 2000 CITY COUNCIL AND TRAFFIC AND 5:00 p.m. — AQMD Room CC -8 TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION" 21865 E. Copley Drive CITY COUNCIL MEETING: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW MEETING: Tuesday, September 19, 2000 — 6:30 p.m. AQMD Auditorium 21865 E. Copley Drive Tuesday, September 26, 2000 — 6:00 p.m. AQMD Auditorium 21865 E. Copley Drive September 12, 2000 MEETING: IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII•I - Be LYAVJFAI%* MEM Tuesday, September 26, 2000 —7:00 p.m. AQMD Auditorium 21865 E. Copley Drive Thursday, September 28, 2000 — 7:00 p.m. AQMD Hearing Board Room 21865 E. Copley Drive Saturday, October 7, 2000 9:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Mt. Sac Parking Lot B - 11101. Grand Ave, Walnut MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REGULARMEETING OF THE, PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST :. hI,I 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. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Kuo. 11 OA �1 Present: Chairman Nelson, Vice Chairman Bob Zirbes, and Commissioners George Kuo, Joe Ruzicka, and Steve Tye. Also Present: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; Sonya Joe, Development Services Assistant; Linda Smith, Development ,Services Assistant, and Stella Marquez, Administrative Secretary. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: . As presented. 4.1 Minutes of the July 25, 2000, meeting. C/Ruzicka moved, C/Kuo seconded, to approve the minutes of the meeting of July 25, 2000, as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, Ruzicka, Tye, VC/Zirbes, Chair/Nelson NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None 5.1 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 pool/spa, gazebo and retaining walls with a maximum six-foot exposed height. (Public Hearing closed and continued from July 11, 2000.) August 8, 2000 Page 2 Planning Commission GI��CN�h�A 2718 Steeplechase Lane (Lot 54, Tract No. 30289) Diamond Far, CA 91765 P# • P.O. Diamondc 91765 An -Chi Lee 3740 Campus Drive #B Newport Beach, CA 92660 DCM/DeStefano reported that this matter was continued in order for staff to look into concerns expressed by the Commission: 1) The accessibility of the easement road and driveway situation, and 2) verify the amount of earth work proposed for the project. The Commission closed the public hearing on July 11, 2000. The Commission has the opportunity to deliberate on the matter and to question the applicant and receive answers from the applicant regarding questions or concerns. With respect to access rights over the shared driveway, staff has received documentation from the applicant and has requested the City Attorney to look at the situation. The City Attorney has concluded in a letter dated August 1, 2000, that the applicant does have rights over the access drive and that the objection presented by the adjacent property owner should not serve as a basis for denial of the application by the Planning Commission. With respect to the quantity of earth work necessary for the project, the quantities have been verified as being 2700 cubic yards of earth work for the project - 25 cubic yards of cut and 200 cubic yards of fill with about 2300 cubic yards of earth work requiring exportation from the site. Assuming a truckload of about 12 cubic yards, it would equate to 192 full truckloads leaving the site. The precise quantities of earth work will likely vary as a result of final engineering, grading and field conditions found once the project is underway. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development Review No. 2000-09, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. C/Tye asked what recourse is available to the Roberts in the event that Condition 5 (i) is not completed to their satisfaction. DCM/DeStefano stated that staff would recommend that Condition 5 (i) be modified to include such things as determination of an access route by the Applicant, an assessment of the roadway condition for that route to be provide by the Applicant to the City's Engineer, a reassessment of the roadway by the City prior to the approval of final occupancy, and that the Applicant be responsible for repairing any damage that has been caused by the construction activities. It is staff's understanding that the roadway section is minimal and that it is about 35-40 years old. This Applicant has access rights over the roadway but has absolutely no control over the condition of that roadway, has no ability to repair it - has no obligation to repair it, and unless and until the six August g, 2000 Page 3 Planning Commission or seven involved property owners get together and determine the method and responsibility of maintenance and upkeep the roadway will likely remain in its current condition. The property owners at either end of the driveway have tended to take care of their portions. It is the property owners in the middle that have not maintained their portion. VC/Zirbes said that he drove to the site yesterday. He came in on the access road to the south and he noted that all of the roadway leading to the site as well as, the frontage on the Applicant's property was in dire need of repair. The property owners to the north of the project site have improved their portion and the Roberts' have improved their portion with a concrete material instead of a blacktop material. Jim Stroffe, Attorney at Law, Friedman, Peterson and Stroffe, representing the Applicant, stated that the Applicant does not have a problem with the concept of a baseline assessment of the roadway and a determination as to what damage, if any, has been caused by the construction activity and an obligation on his part to repair that damage. C/Tye asked if the repair included re -paving in spite of its current condition would they do so. Jim Stroffe responded that what he is saying is that if there is damage caused to the roadway by the construction activity that does not pre-exist the construction activity, the Applicant will repair that damage to the pre-existing state. C/Tye questioned how asphalt could be restored to its pre-existing condition. Jim Stroffe admitted that this is a dilemma. Staff's suggestion to reconstruct the roadway in front of the Applicant's property is most likely where most of the construction activity will take place. It. is likely the trucks will come empty across the Roberts' property causing the least amount of damage and'exit the property at the other end where the lots are unimproved. The loading activity will take place on the Applicant's property. If there is damage occurring from the construction activity in other areas it will be repaired to the satisfaction of the City's Engineer. He indicated he was referring to Condition (h), which requires that the Applicant reconstruct which is different from repair. DCM/DeStefano explained that staff's intent was twofold: 1) to cause the eventual reconstruction of the entire roadway starting with this Applicant who will be responsible for their portion directly in front of their property. Any subsequent projects will have the identical condition unless and until the property owners get together and resolve the issue, and 2) to cause the Applicant to repair any damage that the construction causes to the balance of the roadway but only to bring it to the level existing prior to the construction activity taking place. Staff is not asking that the Applicant reconstruct the roadway fronting neighboring lots. Chair/Nelson.re-opened the public hearing. August 8, 2000 Page 4 Planning Commission Victor Natividad, Lot 55 (adjacent to the proposed project) said he is concerned about 192 truckloads traveling over the access road. Construction will continue for about one year and with heavy loads the asphalt will give way. If the Applicant is going to fix the roadway they cannot wait until the rain stops because it will be extremely muddy. He does not want to pass the cost over to the builder but at the same time it has to be passable because he has witnessed even pickups moving in and out of the area causing severe problems. He asked that the roadway be repaired as soon as possible, especially during the heavy rains. Mr. Natividad explained to C/Ruzicka that repair would not be an issue at this time. When the rains come, potholes will be created by heavy loads passing over the roadway. Left unattended, the damage will be extreme and it may render his access impassable. Chair/Nelson closed the public hearing. C/Ruzicka said he understands the conditions of approval as written. However, Mr. Natividad may have a point that there ought to be some kind of condition that the builder maintain the road in passable condition during the time of the project. VC/Zirbes suggested that Condition (i) be modified to read: "The Applicant shall repair damage that may occur to the shared access driveway during construction, on an ongoinglas needed basis, pursuant to the satisfaction of the City Engineer." C/Ruzicka concurred. Chair/Nelson said he shares the same concerns about the roadway. If the roadway is in very poor condition and portions are repaired back to its existing condition, he doesn't understand how this will take care of the situation. DCM/DeStefano responded that staff has discussed this matter at length. The issue is that there is no Homeowners Association and no shared ownership of this long access driveway. Requiring this Applicant to repair or improve the entire access drive puts this Applicant at the mercy of the other property owners. While staff agrees that repairing a bad road with a "new coat of paint" which will still have a bad structural condition, may not be the best way to deal with this matter. Staff is not sure that there is necessarily a nexus between this Applicant's project and a responsibility to repair the entire roadway. While it is not the ideal situation, it is staff's opinion that it is the appropriate solution at this point. It is staff's hope that some of the property owners will capture the opportunity to rebuild their portion of the driveway. 'There may be an opportunity for a volume discount with the pavement contractor and hopefully, as a result of this project, some of the other homeowners will pitch in their share and more of the driveway will be properly repaired. Construction activities will be monitored on a regular basis. DCM/DeStefano responded to C/Ruzicka that the proposed wording change to Condition (i) would be redundant but it would not be onerous. August R, 2000 Page 5 Planning Commission VC/Zirbes asked if the cut under the roadway is strong enough to support the types of weight loads proposed for exporting earth and does Condition (i) cover the understructure. DCM/DeStefano responded that the Applicant is required to provide soils reports (Condition (g)) that will prove that the property can withstand the additional loads for the house and for the use of the roadway for construction activity. VC/Zirbes moved, C/Tye seconded, to approve Development Review No. 2000-09, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution subject to the following modification to Condition 5. (i): Add "on an ongoing/as needed basis" so that the condition reads: "The Applicant shall repair damage that may occur to the shared access driveway during construction, on an ongoindas needed basis, pursuant to the satisfaction of the City Engineer." as well as, the inclusion of wording in Condition 5. (i) an assessment prior.to construction regarding the selection of a route, a reassessment of the route and appropriate repair to any damage caused. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kuo, Ruzicka, Tye, VC/Zirbes, Chair/Nelson NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None 6. NEW -BUSINESS: 601 Discussion on Joint Study Session of City Council and Planning Commission on August 15, 2000, Review of proposed topics for .discussion. Commissioners requested inclusion of the following topics for discussion: C/Ruzicka: 1) Status of Shopping Malls/redevelopment 2) Redevelopment Agency 3) Kmart Shopping Center plans 4) Top Value (Brea Canyon Road and Golden Springs Drive 5) Ralphs Market (Country Hills Towne Center) . VC/Zirbes: 1) Status of approved CUP's 2) Redevelopment Agency 3) Industry East Project and its effect on D.B. business C/Tye: 1) (In Force) Conditional Use Permit Review Process August 8, 2000 Page 6 Planning Commission M 0 2) Use of Code Enforcement Officers to clean up the city 3) Update re: Larkstone Park 1) Approval of Variances 2) D.B. Traffic and status of the Four Corners Freeway Study 3) Industry East Project 4) State Approval of the City's Housing Element Chair/Nelson: (Unable to attend the joint meeting) 1) Better Understanding of the Council's Vision for Open Space within the City as well as, at its borders. 2) Update on Council's Discussion Regarding Annexation of Lands to the Southwest. 3) Status of Tonner Canyon 4) Parks/Trails baster Plan 8,1 Conditional Use Permit No. 2000-03 (pursuant to Code Section 22.42.040 and 22.58) is a request to operate a Child Day Care Center in conjunction with a Montessori School. 23555 Palomino Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Abbey Company 12383 Lewis Street,. Suite 200 Garden Grove, CA 92840 APPLICANT: Diamond Bar Montessori Academy 1861 Paseo La Paz Pomona, CA 91768 DSA/Smith presented staff's report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development Review No. 2000-03, Findings of Fact and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. DSA/Smith responded to C/Ruzicka that children may range in age from 2 to 11 years. The applicant is not concerned about the close proximity of the school to a bar. . August 8, 2000 Page 7 Planning Commission DSA/Smith indicated to Chair/Nelson that KinderCare operated at this location from 1979 to September, 1999. Parking is available on both sides of Derringer Lane in front of the school. Tige Licato reiterated the project plan. No structural changes are proposed. The Applicant intends to provide the same type of care previously offered by KinderCare. Speaking on behalf of himself and his partners, Mr. Licato stated he does not foresee any problem with conditions set forth by the City's Planning Department. however, the Applicant has a timeliness issue since school commences at the end of August. There is a great deal of interest in the school. Thirty-five parents have indicated that they wish to enroll their children in the school and fully understand that there is not a specific date of opening due to the fact that Los Angeles County has not yet process their business license application which was submitted two months ago. The City's Planning Department has conditioned the project that the business license must be in hand prior to issuance of the CUP. The Applicant has requested permission from the Planning Department to open prior to receipt of the business license. he reported that he spoke with Ms. Everett (L.A. County Business License Department) who indicated they cannot do a site inspection until the CUP is completed and the business is up and running. The business license is the only outstanding matter. Attorney Gene Shield stated that this project is within the economic revitalization of the City of Diamond Bar. Due to the fact that there was a 20 year existing school in that location the Applicant is merely implementing the same program with a variance in terms of the education quality being at a higher level as well as, providing a day care facility for the residents of Diamond Bar within that economic revitalization plan. The CUP issue arose because the previous business had been closed longer than the required 180 days. DCM/DeStefano indicated to C/Ruzicka that business licenses are required in Diamond Bar for certain activities, of which this is one. Diamond Bar contracts with the County of Los Angeles to provide the service. A business license is required. The applicant is asking you to waive or extend that requirement such that they can open their business without the County business license which 'is a major policy issue that may be outside of the Planning Commission's scope of authority. The issue is how do you effectively do so and how do you receive assurances that the.Applicant is going to process the business license. What if there are issues that the County discovers in the Applicant's background that cause them to not issue the license and you have a school that is now open. When and how would you seek revocation of the recently granted CUP. It creates a number of issues. For as many times as the City hears the County permits the processing of a the operation of a business without a license, they come back and say that they do not allow anything to open up without the license first being in hand. It is a difficult situation. As a City, the Planning Commission has no control over the County's process. August 8, 2000 Page 8 Planning Commission C/Tye asked if it would be unprecedented to permit this Applicant to open his school without physically having a business license? DCM/DeStefano said "No„ because he can think of one other example in that immediate area where a business operated without a County business license which is still a point of contention almost one year to the day later. If the 180 days had not expired, a business license would still be required, a CUP would not be required because they would not have lost their previous status. Mr. Licato responded to VC/Zirbes that the purchase of the property was consummated the end of June. VC/Zirbes said as a parent he is concerned about the proximity of the school to the bar. What types of requirements or conditions does the State Licensing Bureau impose with respect to the school's proximity to an establishment that sells alcohol. Mr. Licato responded that it was not an issue as far as the State is concerned. Children will not be waiting outside of the school for their parents. There is a strict state requirement that all children be signed in and out of the school with the time noted. VC/Zirbes asked if Mr. Licato has considered the peak hour traffic at that intersection and how it will effect his student population. How many children will be picked up between the hours of 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Mr. Licato said he anticipates that because of the school's scheduling about one-third of the students will be dropped off and picked up at any given time. During those specific hours, about 25 to 30 students will be picked up. The school does not anticipate a traffic problem. C/Ruzicka asked if the Planning Commission can do what the Applicant is asking it to do. DCM/DeStefano responded that he does not believe it can. The Commission has a Municipal Code Provision that requires a business license prior to the operation of a business and he believes that the Planning Commission cannot waive that requirement. The license is presumed to be 90 days after the application has been filed which will not help this applicant. Chair/Nelson opened the public hearing. August 8, 2000 Page 9 Planning Commission There being no one who wished to speak on this matter, Chair/Nelson closed the public hearing. DCM/DeStefano suggested that the Planning Commission could approve the project with the provision that evidence of the filing for a business license to be provided to staff within 15 days of approval or the approval does not become effective. The second provision could be that this Conditional Use Permit expires at a certain time unless they have their business license in hand. The only remedy to that would be to seek an extension to the CUP from the Planning Commission. Assuming Planning Commission approval, staff would work with the Los Angeles County Business License Division in order to try to assure the timely conclusion of this application and other applications. C/Ruzicka emphasized his concern about the City's potential liability where small children are involved in the event that this school opens and problems ensue. VC/Zirbes concurred. There are children involved and he believes that all of the appropriate licensing should be in place before the facility opens. Mr. Licato indicated to Chair/Nelson that the business license matter is being disclosed to all applicants that they had intended to .open at the end of August but because of the situation with the business license the opening may be pushed back. Parents are awaiting the Planning Commissions' decision. Attorney Shield stated that the proposed business is the same type of business that previously occupied the site. These Applicants have completed the rigorous background search with the Department of Social Services, Department of Education, etc. Chair/Nelson stated that there is no problem with the type of use. No one on this Commission is questioning the validity of the operation or, its benefits to the community - we are discussing a major change in policy about which this body must be very cognizant. C/Tye moved, VC/Zirbes seconded, to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2000-03, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. AYES: Kuo, Ruzicka, Tye, VC/Zirbes, Chair/Nelson None None CO SSIONERS: NOES: CO SSIONERS: ABSENT: CO SSIONERS: August 8, 2000 Page 10 Planning Commission 8.2 Variance 2000-05, Administrative Development Review No. 2000-07 (pursuant to Code Section 22.52 and 22.48) is a request to construct a two story single family residence of approximately 9,692 square feet, which includes two (2) two -car garages and second story decks. The request also includes a lap pool with spa, pond with waterfall, and pavilion. The Variance is requested for proposed crib walls that reach a maximum height of approximately 25 feet. 2001 Derringer Lane (Lot 73, Tract 3009 1) Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Gene Pascual 14326 Spring Crest Drive Chino Hills, CA 91709 APPLICANT: Ron Wilson 2658 Del Mar Heights Road #149 Del Mar, CA 92014 DSA/Joe presented staff's report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Variance No. 2000-05 and Administrative Development Review No. 2000-07, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. DSA/Joe explained the proposed project and the crib wall requirement and variance request in relationship to the topography of the site.. Staff believes that the installation of the crib wall is preferable to excessive grading of the site in order to create a flat buildable pad. Ron Wilson explained the project using photographs of the lot. He was very concerned about the mass of the house as seen from the street and screening the house from view to offer the property owner some privacy. Most of the rooms of the house are oriented to the canyon view. The civil engineer determined that a crib wall would be the most prudent way to create a building pad and not have a series of walls on this site. Mr. Wilson responded to VC/Zirbes that the entire crib wall will be covered with landscaping. Ron Tashima, Landscape Architect, indicated to VC/Zirbes that a lot of the vines that will be used for landscaping currently exist in that location. A drip irrigation will be installed using fertilizer injection. He presented examples of commercial structures that are supported by crib walls which are about one year old. In about three years of three good growing seasons the walls will be completely covered. August g, 2000 Page 11 Planning Commission Mr. Wilson explained to C/Ruzicka that the house will be built behind the house in order to preserve the natural terrain. Dan Pierce, GVW Engineering, explained to C/Ruzicka that when the pad is graded down the second story floor would be near street level. With respect to the rear crib wall along the pool, if the Applicant went with a series of six foot walls in that area there would be about 3 -six foot walls with 3:1 slopes in between them. It is likely that there would be a series of four to five walls in the front area where the 25 foot crib wall is proposed and those walls would come out to the street right of way and step down to the house. Mr. Milson indicated to C/Kuo that he does not know specifically how many crib walls in "The Country Estates" exceed 25 feet. He referred to the picture of the home on Derringer Dane that has a series of walls that are 15 to 16 feet. Although the proposed crib wall extends to 24 feet at one point and decreases in height dramatically because the grade falls very rapidly. He believes that this is the best design solution for this particular lot which offers unique design options. Mr. Tahema explained to Chair/Nelson that the landscape plan includes plantings of varying height at the base of the back wall to soften the impact. Chair/Nelson cautioned the landscape architect to avoid invasive species. Chair/Nelson opened the publicpearing. There being no one present who wished to speak on this item, Chair/Nelson closed the public hearing. C/Ruzicka moved to approve Administrative Development Review No. 200-07, Variance No. 2000-05, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval, as listed within the resolution. VC/Zirbes seconded the motion and ask for consideration of the following: That Ron Wilson be removed as an applicant from Page 1 of the Recitals and that Condition 5. (d) on Page g include the following language at the end of the sentence: ", including all crib wall landscaping and irrigation prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy." C/Ruzicka concurred with the amendments. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: Kuo, Ruzicka, Tye, VC/Zirbes, Chair/Nelson None None COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIO S: August 8, 2000 Page 12 Planning Commission 9. COMMISSION COMMENTS: C/Tye asked if the matter of reciprocal parking for Togo's has been addressed and how is it that they will be opening shortly. DSA/Joe responded that yesterday Togo's submitted an application to amend their existing CUP application due to the increased occupancy to change from a takeout Deli to an indoor- dining facility. They also submitted a Minor Conditional Use application to request outdoor dining which would consist of possible two to three tables with three chairs to each table. This will require increased parking. Part of the application will be to again review the purpose of the Conditional Use Permit that was triggered due to the increase in seating. C/Ruzicka thanked DCM/DeStefano for his heroic attempt to accommodate the Planning Commission with regard to the Montessori Academy. He read in today's paper that the Utilities Commission is conducting open hearings entitled "help write the rules." He asked if the City has any input into something along these lines. VC/Zirbes commented that colorized architectural drawings provided a much clearer picture of proposed projects. 10.1 Public Hearing dates for future projects. As indicated in the agenda matrix. DCM/DeStefano pointed out that the Planning Commission presently has no items scheduled for its August 22, 2000 meeting. No items are scheduled or anticipated. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission go dark on that evening and meet again on the regular meeting date of September 12, 2000. The Commission concurred to go dark on August 22, 2000. DCM/DeStefano explained that a notice will be posted re: anticipated lack of quorum for August 22, 2000. DCM/DeStefano, reported that AssocP/Lungu is doing well following surgery on her left wrist last week. y r. As listed in the agenda. August g, 2000 Page 13 Planning Commission There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chairman Nelson adjourned the meeting at 10:15 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, James DeStefano Deputy City Manager Attest: Chairman Steve Nelson CASE/FILE ER: City of Diaxaond PLANNING COMMISSION Report RIM September 12, 2000 Development Review No. 2000-14. A request to construct a two story single family residence of approximately 10,349 square foot with a four car garage. The request also includes a three foot high retaining wall. 2813 Water Course Drive (Lot 48, Tract 47850) Diamond Bar West, LLC 3480 Torrance Boulevard, Suite #300 Torrance, CA 90503 The property owner/ applicant, Diamond Bar West, LLC is requesting a Development Review approval (pursuant to Code Section 22.48.020 and 22.48.040) in order to construct a two story single family residence of approximately 10,349 square feet with a four car garage. The project site is located at 2813 Water Course Drive adjacent to "The Country Estates". The project site is Lot 48 of Tract 47850, a 50 lot subdivision with graded buildable pads, approved by City Council on June 6, 1995. The project site is a vacant, rectangular shaped lot approximately 29,031 gross square feet. The front yard contains a downward slope that tapers off toward the driveway. The rear yard contains a small downward slope. The north side yard contains an upward slope. The south side yard contains a small berm. According to the Tract Map, 1 the project site does not contain any easements and/or restricted use areas. Additionally, the subject property does not contain any of the trees listed within the Development Code that may require protection and/or preservation. The project site is zoned Single Family Residential- Minimum Lot Size 20,000 Square Feet (R-1-20,000). Its General Plan Land Use designation is Rural Residential (RR). Generally, the following zones surround the subject site: to the north, south, east, and west is the R-1-20,000 Zone. 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 compliment and add to the economic, physical, and social character of the City. The process will also ensure that new development and intensification of existing development yields a pleasant living, working, or shopping environment and attracts the interest of residents, workers, shoppers and visitorstas the result of consistent exemplary design. Section 22.48.020 states that 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 project is residential construction on a vacant lot for a 10,349 square foot home. Therefore, Development Review is required and the Planning Commission is the review authority. Additionally, a condition of approval for Tract No. 47850 requires that the proposed project comply with the conditions of approval for Vesting Tract Map No. 47850. A condition of approval for the tract map requires that residential dwelling units be submitted for the City's review pursuant to the requirements of the Development Review Ordinance. The Development Review Ordinance is incorporated into the City's Development Code. The following is a comparison of the City and Tract Map No. 47850 development standard requirements and the project's proposed development standards: Theproposed single family residence complies with the City's and Tract Map No. 47850's development standards for Lot 48. However, this report includes added discussion on the minimum dimensions for the proposed garage. 3 City/Tract Hap No. 47550 Project's Development Standards Development Standard Requirements 1. Setbacks: 1. Setbacks: Front yard - minimum of 25' Front yard - 35' from property from property line line. Side yard setbacks - 10' and Side yards - 16' 6" and 10' 15' from buildable pad's from buildable pad's edge. edge. Rear yard - minimum of 25' from Rear yard - 51' from the buildable pad's edge. buildable pad's edge. Minimum distance between Minimum distance of 40' between dwelling units - 40'. Pads dwelling units. of .25 or less may vary from the established setbacks .subject to Development Review. 2. Building Height: 2. Building Height: Two stories - maximum - 35'. Two stories - 30' 6". 3. Parking: 3. Parking: Minimum 2 car garage. 4 car garage. Minimum 20' depth and 10 foot' 2 -bays 20' x 20' 6" width for each vehicle bay. 1 -bay 8 x 20'6" 1 -bay 8.5 x 20' 4. Retaining wall: 4. Retaining Wall: Maximum of 6' exposed height. 3' exposed height. 5. Site Coverage: 5. Site Coverage: Maximum 30 percent. 18 percent Theproposed single family residence complies with the City's and Tract Map No. 47850's development standards for Lot 48. However, this report includes added discussion on the minimum dimensions for the proposed garage. 3 Tract No. 47850 is not annexed to "The Country Estates". As a result, on January 15, 1997, Jim Gardner, manager for "The Country Estates" stated that "The Country Estate's" homeowners' association architectural committee would not be reviewing the proposed homes for Tract No. 47850. The proposed project's architectural style is Mediterranean. It is compatible with the eclectic architectural style of other homes within adjacent Tract No. 47851 and "The Country Estates". The following materials and colors were proposed with this application: ® stucco - P-941 Vanilla Rose; roof - 3532 Terraccotta/Gold Streaks ® fascia and trims - SP 164 French White ® columns and exterior doors - SP 1 White ® trims and bellybands - SP 152 Cashmere. The proposed materials/color board was compared to boards previously approved for homes adjacent or near the project site =(Lots 46, 47, 50). The comparison indicates the proposed application will incorporate matching colors that will further compliment the tract development, but also remain distinctive enough to encourage a more customized feel. This single family residence contains simple, elegant architectural features. Unlike nearby single family developments, the faoade will not contain a stone face or stone accents. Instead, this proposal includes roof and window treatments to accentuate the homes fenestration. The applicant has also proposed a bellyband, which helps prevent the appearance of a smooth box and provide distinction between the first and second floor. The proposed single family structure consists of two stories as shown on Exhibit "A". The first story contains an entry foyer, living room, two bedrooms (each with adjacent bathrooms), theater, family room, wet bar, dining room, powder room, kitchen, nook, dirty kitchen,- pantries, service room and four car garage. The second story contains a master bedroom with sitting room, wardrobe rooms and master bathroom, library, four bedrooms (each with an adjacent bathroom), storage room, mezzanine, and two balconies. 0 Pursuant to Development Code Section 22.30 Table 3-10, a minimum of two spaces in a fully enclosed garage is required. Furthermore, pursuant to Development Code Section 22.30 Table 3-11, the minimum interior parking stall dimension for residential uses is 10 feet in width and 20 feet in length. Staff researched projects within Tract No. 47850 that were approved by the Planning Commission between January 1999 to the present date. The following table contains past project approval information: ADDRESS GARAGE STALL DIMENSIONS OVERALL APPROVAL SIZE GARAGE WIDTH DATE 2808 Crystal Ridge 1- four car 2 -bays 10' x 22' 38' 10/26/99 (Lot 30) garage 2 -bays 9' x 22' 2859 Crystal Ridge 2- four car 2 -bays 10' x 2116" 37' for first 10/26/99 (Parcel F) garages 2 -bays 8.16" x 2116" garage 2 -bays 10' x 2116" 2 -bays 819" x 2116" 37'6" for second garage 2800 Crystal Ridge 1- four car 2 -bays 10' x 20' 37 6/27/00 Road (Lot 29) garage 2 -bays 816" x 20' 2819 Water Course 1- five car 3 -bays 10' x 20' 4616" 5/23/00 (Lot 46) garage 1 -bay 8' x 20' 1 -bay 8'6" x 20' As indicated above, past projects for Tract No. 47850, which provided a minimum of two, fully enclosed parking spaces with a 10' width and 20' length for each vehicle bay have been approved by the Planning Commission. However, the smallest overall garage width that has been approved is 37'. Whereas, this application proposes a four car garage.with a 36'6" overall width. In an effort to ensure no precedence is set for a further reduced size garage, staff recommends, the overall width be a minimum of 37'. As a part of this project's conditions of approval, the Applicant shall submit a plan, which delineates a minimum garage width of 37' for a four car garage for the City's review and approval prior to the issuance of any City permits. A landscape/ irrigation plan was not submitted with this project's application. However, the applicant will be required to submit landscape/irrigation plans at a later date, reflecting the landscaping guidelines and restrictions set forth by Tract Map No. 47850 for the City's review and approval. In recently approved projects (i.e. Tract No. 47851), the applicant was required to 5 submit a landscape/ irrigation plan delineating the type of planting materials, color, size, quantity and location, for review and approval by the City within 60 days of the project's final inspection or occupancy issuance. Additionally, the landscaping/irrigation was required to be installed within six months of the Planning Division's final inspection or Certificate of Occupancy's issuance. This requirement will be a condition of approval for this proposed project. A condition of approval for Tract No. 47850 requires the preparation of a "Buyers' Awareness Package" which includes but is not limited to information pertaining to geologic issues regarding the properties, wildlife corridors, oak and walnut tree preservation issues, the existence and constraints pertaining to Significant Ecological Area No. 15 and Tonner Canyon, explanatory information pertaining to restrictions on use of the properties as necessary and similar related matters. A program was instituted to included delivery of a copy of the "Buyers' Awareness Package" to each prospective purchaser. This program incorporated a signed receipt by the prospective purchaser verifying receipt of the Package and that the information within the Package was read by the prospective purchaser. This program also required that a copy of this receipt be forwarded to the City. To ensure the effectiveness of this program, a condition of approval for this project will be that before final inspection or Certificate of Occupancy of the proposed home, the applicant shall submit to the City a copy of this receipt signed by the prospective buyer. The Public Works Division and the. Building and Safety Division reviewed this project. Their recommendations are a component of the draft resolution. This item has been advertised in the San Gabriel Valle the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin on September 1, 2000. mailed'to twenty-two property owners within a 500 foot project site on September 1, 2000. A notice of public display board measuring at least 4 foot by,6 foot was project site on September 1, 2000 and displayed for at before the public hearing. Also, a notice of public posted at.three public places on September 1, 2000. 0 y Tribune and Notices were radius of the hearing on a posted at the least 10 days hearing was The environmental evaluation shows that the proposed project is consistent with the previously certified Master Environmental Impact Report No. 91-2 for Tract Map Nos. 47850, 47851, and 48487 according to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA) and guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section 15162 (a) of Article 11 of the. California Code of Regulations. No further environmental review is required. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development Review No. 2000-14 Findings of Fact, and conditions as listed within the attached resolution. Prepared by: Sonya J e Development Services Assistant 1. The design and layout of the proposed development are consistent with the General Plan, development standards of the applicable district, design guidelines, and architectural criteria for special areas (e.g. theme areas, specific plans, community plans, boulevards or planned developments); 2. The design and layout of the proposed development will not interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future developments, and will not create traffic or, pedestrian hazards; 3. The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain and enhance the harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by the 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, and will remain aesthetically appealing; 5. The proposed development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious (e.g., negative 0 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). 1. Draft Resolution of Approval; 2. Exhibit "A" - site plan, floor plan, elevations, and materials/colors board, dated September 12, 2000; 3. Application; and 4. Oak Tree Statement dated August 23, 2000. 8 A. Recitals The property owner/applicant, Diamond Bar West, LLC has filed an application for Development Review No. 2000-14. The project site is located at 2813 Water Course Drive, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, California, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Review is referred to as the "Application". The Deputy City Manager of the City of Diamond Bar, on September 12, 2000 conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the Application. . Notification of the public hearing for this project has been made in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers on September 1, 2000. Twenty-two property owners within a 500 foot radius of the project site was notified by mail on September 1, 2000. A notice of public hearing on a display board measuring at least 4 foot by 6 foot was posted at the project site on September 1, 2000 and displayed for at least 10 days before the public hearing. B. Resolution NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning Commissioner of the City of Diamond Bar as.follows: 1. The Planning Commissioner hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth I the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 1 tom. r, 2. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the project identified above in this Resolution is consistent with the previously certified Master Environmental Impact Report No. 91-2 for Tract Nos. 47850, 47851, and 48487 according to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA) and guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section 15162 (a) of Article 11 of the California Code of Regulations. 3. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds and determines that, having considered the record as a whole including the findings set forth below, and changes and alterations which have been incorporated into and conditioned upon the proposed project set forth in the application, there is no evidence before the Planning Commission that the project proposed herein will have the potential of an adverse effect on wild life resources or the habitat upon which the wild life depends. Based upon substantial evidence, this Planning Commission hereby - rebuts the presumption of adverse effects contained in Section 753.5 (d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. 4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth herein, the Planning Commission, hereby finds as follows: (a) The project relates to a 50 lot subdivision with graded buildable pads, approved by City Council on June 6, 1995. The project site is a vacant. ,rectangular shaped lot approximately 29,031 gross square feet. The front yard contains a downward slope that tapers off toward the driveway. The rear yard contains a small downward slope. The north side yard contains an upward slope. The south side yard contains a small berm. According to the Tract. Map, the project site does not contain any easements and/or restricted use areas. Additionally, the subject property does not .contain any of the trees listed within the Development Code that may require protection and/or preservation. (b) The project site is zoned Single Family Residential - Minimum Lot Size 20,000 Square Feet (R-1-20,000). Its General Plan designation is Rural Residential (RR max. 1 du/acre). F-1 (d) The project involves the construction of a two story, single family residence of approximately 10,349 square feet with a four car garage. The request also includes a three foot high retaining wall. (e) The design and layout of the proposed 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). Originally, Tract Map No. 47850 was submitted as a vesting tentative tract map. At that time, the City was operating under a draft General Plan. The General Plan was adopted on July 25, 1995, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 47850 was approved on June 5, 1995. However, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 47850 was designed at 25 percent below the maximum allowable density and has an overall average density of 1.49 dwelling units per acre unit which complies with the land use designation of Rural Residential (max. 1 du/acrea) identified in the adopted General Plan. Additionally, the proposed project complies with the City's General Plan objectives and strategies related to maintaining the integrity of residential neighborhoods and open space. Furthermore, the proposed project is compatible with the eclectic architectural style and design, materials, and colors of existing homes within the surrounding area. (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. Tract Map No. 47850's Master Environmental Impact Report No. 91-2, certified by the City, addresses the design and layout of the neighborhood as well as the flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Water Course Drive adequately serve the project site as 9 presented in the Environmental Impact Report. This street was designed to handle minimum traffic created by this planned residential development. Therefore, the use will not interfere with (g) The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible with the characteristics of the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain the harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by the Development Code, the General Plan, City Design Guidelines, or any applicable specific plan. The proposed project's architectural style is Mediterranean. This single family residence contains simple, elegant architectural features. Unlike nearby single family developments, the fagade will not contain a stone face or stone accents. Instead, this proposal includes roof and window treatments to accentuate the homes fenestration. The applicant has also proposed a bellyband, which helps prevent the appearance of a smooth box and provide distinction between the first and second floor. As a result, the architectural design is compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain the harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by Chapter 22.48.020 Development Review Standards, City Design Guidelines, and the City's General Plan. Additionally, as approved the proposed project will be compatible with Vesting Tract Map No. 47850's development standards. (h) 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. A project colors/materials board is provided as Exhibit "A". The colors, materials, and textures proposed are complimentary to the existing homes within the area while offering variety and low level of maintenance. The proposed colors and materials will provide a desirable environment for its occupants and visiting public by accentuating the simple, elegant architectural features of the single family residence. x (i.) 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. City permits, inspections, and soils reports are required for construction and will ensure that the finished project will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. (j) The. proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has determined that this project is consistent with the previously certified Environmental Impact Report No. 91-2 for Tract Map No. 47850.. 5. Eased upon the findings and conclusion set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby approves this Application subject to the following conditions: (a) The project shall substantially conform to site plan, floor plan, elevations, and materials/colors board collectively labeled as Exhibit "A" dated September 12, 2000, as submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission, and as amended herein. (b) The subject site shall be maintained in a condition which is free of debris both during and after the construction, addition, or implementation of the entitlement granted herein. The removal of all trash, debris, and refuse, whether during or subsequent to construction shall be done only by the property owner, applicant, or by duly permitted waste contractor, who has been authorized by the City to provide collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste from residential, commercial, construction, and industrial areas within the City. It shall be the applicant's obligation to insure that the waste contractor utilized 0 LA, j has obtained permits from the City of Diamond Bar to provide such services. (c) Before construction begins, 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. (d) Within 60 days of this project's final inspection or occupancy issuance, the applicant shall submit a landscape/ irrigation plan delineating the type planting materials, color, size, quantity and location, for review and approval by the City. The landscaping/ irrigation shall be installed within six months of the Planning Division's final inspection or Certificate of Occupancy's issuance. (e) Before final inspection or Certificate of Occupancy issuance, the applicant shall submit to the City written evidence indicating the buyer's receipt of the "Buyer's Awareness Package" within 30 days of occupancy. (f) Grading plan, review and approval shall be required if cut/fill quantities are greater than 50 cubic yards otherwise a fine grading/drainage plan with a soils letter update shall be filed with the Public Works Division. On a grading plan, the following shall be delineated for the City's review and approval: (1) Cut and fill quantities and calculations. (2) All flow lines, finished surfaces, and finished grades. (3) Proper drainage with detailed sections. (4) Existing and proposed grades. (5) Retaining Walls (including top of wall, top of footing and finished surfaces). (g) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit retaining wall calculations for the City's review and approval. (h) Fine Grade Certification shall be required before building final. (i) Driveway slope shall not exceed 15 percent. R (j) Applicant shall obtain Fire Department approval. (k) Applicant shall obtain separate permits for pool, spa, and accessory structures. (1) The single family structure shall meet the 1998 Uniform Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code and the 1996 National Electric code requirements. (m) Building setback from any slopes (toe or top) shall .neet Section 18 of •• Code. (n) The minimum design wind pressure shall be 80 miles per hour and "C" exposure. (o) This single family home is located in "Fire Zone 4" and shall meet all requirements of the fire, zone. (1) All roof covering shall be "Fire Retardant". Tile roofs 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 wall. (3) All openings into the attic, floor and/or other enclosed areas shall be covered.with corrosion - resistant wire mesh not less than 1/ inch nor more than 1/a in any dimension except where such openings are equipped with sash.or door. (4) Chimneys shall have spark arrestors of maximum 1/% inch screen. (p) This single family structure shall meet the State Energy Conservation Standards. (q) Drainage pattern shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Division; surface water shall drain away from the building at a 2% minimum slope. (r) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the Applicant shall submit a plan, which .delineates a minimum garage width of 37' for a four car garage for the City's review and approval. 7 (s) The Applicant shall comply with the Planning Division, Building and Safety Division, Public Works Division, and Fire Department requirements. (t) This grant is valid for two (2) years 'and shall be exercised (i.e. construction) within that period or this grant shall expire. A one (1) year extension may be requested in writing and submitted to the City 30 days prior to this grant's expiration date. (u) This grant shall not be effective for any purpose until the permittee and owner of the property involved (if other than the permittee) have filed, within fifteen (15) days of approval of this grant, at the City of Diamond Bar Community 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. (v) If the Department of Fish and Game determines that Fish and Game Code Section 711.2 applies to the approval of this project, then the applicant shall remit to the City a cashier's check, payable to the County Clerk, in the amount of $25.00 for a documentary handling fee in connection with Fish and Game Code requirements. Furthermore, if this project is not exempt from a filing fee imposed pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 because the project has more than a deminimus impact on fish and wildlife then the applicant shall also pay to the Department of Fish and Game. any such fee and any .fine which the Department determines to be owed. 8 The Planning Commission shall: (a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and (b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution, by certified mail to Diamond Bar West, LLC, 3450 Torrance Boulevard, Suite #300, Torrance, CA 90503. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 200# BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. Steve Nelson, Chairman I, James DeStefano, Secretary, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, passed and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 12th day of September 2000, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: BY: James DeStefano, Secretary E 21660 E. Copley Drive Suite 190 (909)396-5676 Fax (909)861-3117 ADAMISTRATM- DEVELOPAW.NT RF-V'E"�,ECEIVE. Name Diamond Bar West, LLC (Last name first) Applicant I ... ... Richard Gould (Last name first) Addrcss_aAa9_Joxxanaa-3J— Ste. 300 same as—CINACoex- — Zip �90503 O'hone( ) 310-540-3990 Phone( )-a1Q--'iA0-3990 Phone( Deposit$ -AEO —IP. 0 4) BY Date Rec'd Applicant's Agent (Last name first) INIOTE: 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 ceM)37 that of the herein described property and permit the applicant to file this request. Date �/73/oo GREG DELGADO, President Certification: I, the undersigned, hereby certify under penalty ofpeijury that the information herein provided is correct to the best of my knowledge. Print Name RICHARD GOULD )ApPlicant or Agent) Date gL�^Ico Signed (Applicant r Agent) Location 2813 WATER COURSE DRIVE - Tract 47850 Lot 48 (Street address or tract and lot number) Zoning R-1-20 000 -- HNM Previous Cases Present Use of Site — V Use applied for — New 0 ( /plr�icante'sSigfniature) a =«lJa OEJll\I f TbAl 2-% j/ WATER COURSE DR. DIAMOND BAR, C TRACT 75 0 / LOT 48 h E ?-o - Ig PLOT PLAN R a WPM � � I ( 2\ r7 �� e.2\ 2 z cl. OZ D, \Z.C. 000-� ± On LUNV CH Mum I hm, SCALE: FLOOR AREA SQ. FT. TOTAL LNMLL ... ei30.aO m}. 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Permitr 2000-04 and Development Review r 2000-10 APPLICATI®N ST: A. request, pursuant to Code Sections 22.58 and 22.48, to install two 25 foot high camouflaged monopoles with six antennas, equipment cabinets and a block wall equipment enclosure,, to be located adjacent to an existing unmanned co -located wireless telecommunication facility on a portion of a 10.05 acre site. PROJECT LCATI®N: 24401 Darrin Drive, (Tract No. 42584, Lot 51) Diamond Bar, CA 91765 PROPERTY O . Robin 4,1 Darrin Drive Diamond :. .63 APPLICANT® Nextel Coinmunications 310 Commerce Irvine, CA 92602 Nextel Communications has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to construct an unmanned wireless telecommunication facility to be placed below the street level within the sloped area of a residentially zoned site. Facing toward the Pomona (60) Freeway the facility will consist of two, 25 foot high monopoles incorporating six antennas, equipment cabinet, and block wall enclosure. The facility is designed to blend into the hillside site similar to the adjacent existing telecommunications facility constructed for Pac Bell and Cox Communications in 1998. The proposal is permitted subject .to the approval of a Development Review and Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission. Site Characteristics The project is proposed to be located at 24401 Darrin Drive (Tract 42584, Lot 51). The property consists of a single 10.05 acre site. The property has been assigned two Los Angeles County Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN). APN 8281-29-24 consists of 6.87 acres and contains the existing 1400 square foot residence constructed in 1985 and located at the northwest comer of Darrin Drive at Armitos Place. The site also contains a co -located wireless telecommunications facility cell site approved by City Council action in 1997, located adjacent to Armitos Place near the Los Angeles County Fire Station. APN 8281-29-23 contains 3.18 acres and is fully encumbered by a storm drain easement.. A map restriction exists on the property restricting vehicular ingress and egress to Armitos Place. The subject property is an irregularly shaped lot located at the northwest comer of Armitos Place and Darrin Drive, south of the 60 Freeway. The site is approximately 10.05 gross acres, surrounding a 25,270 square foot parcel owned by the Los Angeles County and occupied by a fire station. The development site is adjacent to the flat portion of the property along Armitos Place. The site trends downward at an approximately 2:1 slope northerly property boundary adjacent to the freeway. There is the existing 1,400 square foot single family residence on the site with frontage and access on Darrin Drive and telecommunications facility. With the exception of the residence and cell site, the property is undeveloped. Vegetation consists primarily of sage scrub plants typically found on the lower slopes of the City. The site contains scattered trees believed to be oak and walnut. All trees will be retained. The site's General Plan designation is Low Density Residential (RL) and it is zoned Single Family Residential (R-1-10,000.) The proposed use is conditionally permitted within this zone pursuant to the provisions of Development Code Section 22.58, and 22.48. The land uses surrounding the subject site include the Pomona Freeway (SR 60) to the north, and single family residential development to the south, east and west. Since the City's incorporation in 1989, twenty-four (24) cell sites have been constructed within the City. Generally, these sites are located adjacent to or near the freeways or heavily roadways in order to capture the maximum number of users. This cell site is located within a residential neighborhood, although there are facilities located at Diamond Bar High School, which has a residential zoning designation. F Existing Wireless Telecommunication Facilities Entitlement On April 22, 1997, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 97-6 approving an application (Conditional Use Permit No. 96-10 and Development Review No. 96-9) for the construction of a co -located wireless telecommunication facilities cell site (Pac Pell Mobile Services and Cox Communications) project on a portion of the 10.05 acre site located adjacent to Armitos Drive. The Planning Commission's decision was subsequently "called for review" by the City Council. In August 1997, the City Council concluded its public hearing review and adopted Resolution No. 97-58 approving the proposed project for a one-year period. The adopted Resolution set forth an opportunity to extend the grant subject to the review and approval by the Planning Commission at the conclusion of a duly noticed public hearing. In June 1998, Pac Pell Mobile Services and Cox Communications, the applicants, applied for said extension. On August 25, 1998, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 98-18 extending the grant to August 5, 2001. No further extension of the permit shall be granted unless the applicants submit an application and receive approval from the Planning Commission following a duly noticed public hearing. Conditional Use Permit No. 96-10 and Development Review No. 96-9 contain specific conditions as approved by the City Council and as contained within the extension approved by the Planning Commission. The project was conditioned to conform to the approved development plans. The approval is specific to the development plans proposed by the two carriers, Cox and Pac Pell. Nextel has applied for an additional telecommunications facility on the Stone property. As such the proposed application would add a third facility (antennas, structures and equipment building) to a site approved for a total of two carriers). As the Development Code states in Section 22.66.060, an expansion of the existing use, will require a new Conditional Use Permit and Development Review or a Modification to the existing Conditional Use Permit and Development Review. Ordinance No. 4 (1999), the Radio and Television Antennas and Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance adopted on March 2, 1999, establishes procedures for the placement of wireless telecommunications facilities and modifications to existing facilities. Section 22.42.130.J.l.of the Ordinance states that certain modifications to wireless telecommunications antenna facilities may be authorized by an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit. The application process for a new or amended permit requires a noticed public hearing before the Planning Commission. The applicant is proposing that a third . carrier, antenna and equipment enclosure be located upon the site. Staff has concluded that the proposed additional telecommunication facility for Nextel incorporating two additional monopoles, six directional antennas and. an equipment enclosure will require a new discretionary ki conditional use permit and development review incorporating a public hearing before the Planning Commission. I: ffL�- 01 Le MIS The current proposal consists of two (2) antennas, 25 foot high camouflaged monopoles with six antennas, equipment cabinets and a block wall equipment enclosure. The facility is proposed on the subject site's northerly slope, facing the freeway below the undeveloped area between the fire station and the dwelling unit. Each antenna sector consists of three (3) panel antennas measuring four feet high, six inches wide and the overall width of the antenna array is eight feet. The antennas will be mounted on two separate vertical poles placed in the slope. Both monopoles will be placed on the slope. Both monopoles will be placed approximately 100 feet from the southerly property line adjacent to Annitos Place. The highest point of all the antennas will be approximately located at or below the flat, street level portion of the site. As proposed, the antennas will be approximately 120 feet from the nearest residence and will not be visible from the street level along Armitos Place. The antennasiwill be visible (although screened) from the Pomona (60) Freeway. The facility will also involve the placement of an equipment cabinet on a 230 square foot concrete slab located south and perpendicular to the antennas. The slab will be placed into an area cut into the side of the hill immediately adjacent to the existing cell site and oriented parallel to the existing contours. Retaining walls not to exceed 6 feet in height will be used to accommodate the necessary cut. The equipment cabinets will be enclosed with a six foot block wall with chain link top. The antennas, equipment cabinets and other support hardware will be painted in camouflage colors to match the existing vegetation. The antennas and equipment cabinet will not be lighted nor generate any discernable noise to residents. The applicant is proposing access to the site via a 15 foot wide easement extending from Armitos Place. No vehicular ingress or egress is proposed nor will be permitted from Armitos Place. Radio Frequency Emissions/I%ealth Impacts The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires that all cellular and PCS providers comply with safety standards for radio frequency electromagnetic fields. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) have established standards for safe human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields. E! The Telecommunication Reform Act of 1996 prohibits local governments from regulating facilities because of the environmental effects of radio frequency emissions as long as facilities comply with FCC regulations. However, that does not preclude cities from requiring that telecommunication providers submit documentation showing safety standard compliance. The City has previously required that an applicant submit radio frequency radiation ( ) field measurement study to the Planning Division to verify compliance with FCC emission standards. Location Criteria The design and location of telecommunication facility sites is determined by several factors. Sites must be close enough to the caller to receive the signal generated. Sites must be far enough from one another to eliminate cross -talk and sites must be located away from sources of interference, which will cause signal distortion and poor communication quality. Height is one of the most important considerations when locating a site because telecommunications facilities function on a line -of -sight transmission. Antennas must be placed at precise heights in relation to one another in order to transmit and receive signals. Therefore, topography plays a major role when determining antenna heights. Other considerations include availability of road access, electric power, land based telephone lines and/or microwave link capability, structural capacity for equipment and maximum coverage in the desired area with minimal sites. According to Nextel, the proposed project fills a gap in coverage along the Pomona (60) Freeway. Land Use Compatibility Telecommunications facilities, including antennas are conditionally permitted within the Single Family residential zone. According to Development Code Section 22.58, a conditionally permitted use is a use which, because of specific characteristics such as size, technological processes, or location, requires "special consideration" to "ensure proper integration with other existing or permitted uses in the same zone ...." Conditional uses are generally approved with conditions ensuring that this integration is achieved. Vehicular access to the project site would be utilized a few times a year for maintenance of the telecommunication facility. Since the equipment cabinets and antennas are located on the slope, access by foot would be necessary. On -street parking is not restricted in this area, therefore, the maintenance crews could park their trucks on the street for the limited time that service visits require. W Environmental Assessment In accordance with the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has determined that this project will not have a significant impact on the environment and has been determined to be Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA, pursuant to Section 15303(e). On August 24, 2000, public hearing notices were mailed to approximately 164 property owners of record within a 700 -foot radius of the project site. On August 25, 2000, notification of the public hearing for this project was provided in the San Gabriel Vallev Tribune and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, and the project site was posted with a display board for at least 10 days. Further, the public notice was posted at three public places. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2000-04 and Development Review No. 2000-10, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval, as listed within the resolution. y In the alternative, the Planning Commission may direct staff to prepare a resolution of denial or continue the project to a date certain for further information and discussion. 1. The proposed use is allowed within the subject zoning district with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit and complies with all other applicable provisions of this Development Code and the Municipal Code. 2. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan. 3. The design, location, size and operating characteristics of the proposed use are compatible with the existing and future land uses in the vicinity. 4. The subject site is physically suitable for the type and density/intensity of use being proposed including access, provisions 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 materially injurious to person, property or improvements in the vicinity and zoning districts in which the property is located. 6. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 6 1. The design and layout of the proposed development are consistent with the General Plan, development standards of the applicable district, design guidelines, and architectural criteria . for special areas (e.g., theme areas, specific plans, community plans, boulevards or planned developments); 2. The design and layout of the proposed development will not interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future developments, and will not create traffic or pedestrian hazards; 3. The architectural design of the proposed development is, compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain and enhance the harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by this Chapter, the - General Plan, or any applicable specific plan; 4. The design of the proposed development will provide a desirable environment for its occupants and visiting public as well as its neighbors through good aesthetic use of materials, texture and color, and will remain aesthetically appealing; 5. The proposed development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or materially injurious (e.g., negative affect on property values or resale(s) of property) to the properties or improvements in the vicinity; and 6. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). i Prepared by: James DeStefano, Deput City Manager Attachments: 1. Draft Planning Commission Resolution 2. Project Site Map 3. Conditional Use Permit No. 2000-04, and Development Review No. 2000-10 4. Conditional Use Permit Narrative 5. Facilities Master Plan 6. Photographic Simulation 7. Public Hearing Notice g. Proposed Development Plan 0 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N61, 2000-X 1. The property owners, Eric and Robin Stone and the applicant, Nextel Communications, have filed an application for Conditional Use Permit No. 2000-04, and Development Review No. 2000-10, as described above in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Conditional Use Permit and Development Review shall be referred to as the `Application." 2. On August 24, 2000, public hearing notices ,were mailed to approximately 164 property owners of record within a 700 -foot radius of the project site. On August 25, 2000, notification of the public hearing for this project was provided in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, and the project site was posted with a display board for at least 10 days. Further, the public notice was posted at three public places. 3. On September 12, 2000, the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the Application. 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 determines that the project identified above in this Resolution Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section 15303 of Article 19 of Chapter 3 of Division 13 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. 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 wildlife 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, the Planning Commission hereby finds as follows: (a) The project relates to a developed parcel containing a 1400 square foot residence, approximately 10.05 acres in size located at 24401 Darrin Drive. b) The project site has a General Plan land use designation of Low Density Residential (RL). It is within the Single Family Residential (R-1-10,000) Zone. (c) Generally, the following uses surround the project site: To the north is the Pomona Freeway, to the south, east and west is single family residential development. In approximately the center of the project is a separate parcel occupied by a fire station. (d) The proposed project is a request by Nextel Communications for the location of an additional telecommunications facility. (e) The proposed Conditional Use Permit will not be in substantial conflict with the adopted General Plan. The General Plan provides for a variety and mix of land uses and accessory uses necessary for the health, safety, comfort and convenience of the community. The facility's operation offers a service to the community. The proposed facility is consistent with the General Plan and is further authorized as a conditionally permitted use within the R-1®10,000 zone pursuant to the Development Code Section, Section 22.22.48 and 22.58. (f) The proposed project will not: (1) Adversely affect the health, peace, comfort or welfare of persons residing 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 public health, safety or general welfare for the following reasons; N The Conditional Use Permit's approval allows for the proposed telecommunications facility's construction. The facility, as conditioned complies with all City Codes, therefore does not jeopardize, endanger or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety or general welfare. Currently, the consensus of the scientific community maintains that the radio frequency radiation emitted and the lower frequency electromagnetic fields associated with this type of facility generally do not produce adverse health effects in humans because they are non -ionizing in nature and normal exposures are controlled so as not to result in thermal effects. As such, the facility will not be detrimental to the use, enjoyment or valuation of property or persons located in the vicinity of the site. (g) The proposed site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate develop- ment features prescribed in this approval to integrate the use in the surrounding area. (h) The project 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. The project site is served by Armitos Place. The project site, Lot 51 of Tract Map 42584, contains a map restriction which gives the City the authority to restrict ingress and .egress to Armitos Place. It has been determined that vehicular access to the site is not necessary and that maintenance trucks can utilize on -street parking. The facility does not significantly increase vehicular traffic to and from the site. It requires only a few routine maintenance checks with one vehicle during a one-year period. Additionally, electrical and telephone service to be utilized by the facility already exists at the site. (i) The proposed project is found to be in compliance with Development Code. (j) The architectural design of this project is compatible with the character of .the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain the harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by Chapter 22.48 of the Development Code. At their highest elevation, the antennas will be below the elevation of the top of the slope adjacent to the level pad area as shown on the approved site plans and will not be visible when viewed from the street. Additionally, landscaping will further screen and enhance the appearance of the project site so that it will be compatible with the neighborhood. The facility will be painted to match the existing landscaping and topography and additional landscaping if necessary to create a naturalized grove on the slope. The equipment cabinets will be K } screened with a block wall painted to match the surroundings and screened with landscaping as required. (k) The design of this project provides a desirable environment for its occupants and visiting public as well as its neighbors through good aesthetic use of materials, textures and color that will remain aesthetically appealing and will retain a reasonably adequate level of maintenance. 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 development plans dated September 12, 2000, collectively labeled as Exhibit "A" as submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission, and amended herein. (b) The site shall be maintained permanently 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 ensure that the waste contractor utilized has obtained permits from the City of Diamond Bar to provide such services. (c) The applicant shall comply with all Federal, State and City regulations. (d) This grant is valid for a period of two years and shall be exercised (i.e., construction commenced) within that period or the grant shall expire. No extension shall be granted unless the applicant submit an application for an extension no less than 60 days prior to the expiration and the extension is approved by the Planning Commission following a duly noticed public hearing. (e) To ensure continuing compliance with all conditions of approval and applicable codes, the Conditional Use Permit and Development Review shall be subject to periodic review by the Planning Commission. Should non-compliance occur, the Planning Commission may modify conditions or revoke the Conditional Use Permit and Development Review. (f) This grant shall not be effective for any purpose until the applicant have posted, at the office of Development Services, a bond, letter of credit or other security in a form approved by the City Attorney, in the amount of $10,000, to guarantee the removal of the facility and the restoration of the site to a condition acceptable to the Deputy City Manager. 11 Said bond or letter of credit or other security shall be released to the applicant upon removal of the facility and restoration of the site to a condition acceptable to the Planning Division. (g) This grant shall not be effective for any purpose until the property owners and applicant have filed, within fifteen (15) days of approval of this grant, at the office of City Clerk, their Affidavit of Acceptance stating that they are aware of and agree to all conditions of this grant. Further, this grant shall not be effective until the applicant pay any remaining City processing fees. (h) 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, payable to the County of Los Angeles, 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 de minimis 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. (i) Prior to final inspection of the telecommunications facility, the applicant shall submit a radio frequency radiation (RFR) field measurement study to the Planning Division for review and approval which verifies compliance with FCC emission standards. The study shall be accompanied by a report describing compliance with these standards in language that can be understood by a lay person. Any costs associated with the City's review of the study shall be borne by the applicant. (j) The applicant shall submit a certification attested to by a licensed engineer expert in the field of RFR emissions, that the facilities will be operated within the then current applicable FCC standards for RFR emissions. Any costs resulting from the city's review of this certification shall be borne by the applicant. (k) If the wireless telecommunications facility approved by this resolution is operated or maintained in violation of FCC standards, said facility shall be subject to permit revocation by the Planning Commission. (1) In the event of any future maintenance problems, abandonment of use, expiration of permit ,approval or changes in technology which render the above mentioned facility and screening structure obsolete, the applicant shall, upon notification by the City of Diamond Bar, repair, replace or remove the screening structure and/or facility within 30 days. (m) Prior to permit issuance, the applicant shall submit final landscaping/fencing and irrigation plans to the Planning Division for review and approval. Landscaping, incorporating the earth removed from M the equipment cabinet/pad area, shall be provided on the flat pad area, as necessary, in quantities sufficient to enhance the appearance of the project site when viewed from the street, creating a neighborhood amenity as determined by the Planning Division. The equipment cabinets shall be completely enclosed by a block wall or other opaque fencing materials as approved by the Planning Division, and then painted to blend with the surrounding terrain and landscaping. Landscaping shall be provided adjacent to the walls, in quantities and heights sufficient to soften the appearance of the walls and provide additional screening. Trees, shall also be provided, as necessary, between and surrounding the antennas and shall be planted in an arrangement representing a naturalized grove of trees. New plant materials utilized shall emphasize drought tolerant materials and/or native species in the following sizes and types: Trees; 24 inch box, 20%, 15 gallon, .80%: shrubs; 5 gallon 70%, 1 gallon (herbaceous only) 30%. All landscaping shall be installed prior to final project inspection. Upon removal of said facility, the property owners shall maintain the landscaping on the project site in perpetuity. (n) Plans shall conform to State and Local Building Codes (i.e., 1998 editions of the Uniform Building Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, and 1997 edition of the National Electrical Code) as well as the State Energy Code. (o) Proposed antennas shall be engineered to meet wind loads of 80 m.p.h. with an exposure of "C." (p) All cables or electrical conduits from the cabinet or any vault, shall be installed underground. Any new or additional electrical service associated with this project shall be installed underground. (q) Prior to permit issuance, grading plans showing all cut and fill quantities and drainage plans, shall be submitted to the Public Works Division for review and approval. 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 Eric and robin Stone, 24401 Darrin Avenue, Diamond Bar, CA 91765, and Nextel Communications, 310 Commerce, Irvine, CA 92602. 0 APPROVED AND ADOPTED TEAS 12TH OF SEPTEMBER 2000, BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. Steve Nelson, Chairman I, James DeStefano, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 12th day of September 2000, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: James DeStefano, Secretary I gWesolutions pc\cup200O-O4danin.doc 7 Im z ' N Zfl Re 4 10 .9 _1-6_..1- •66 s O OI 4 EVA CONDITIDNAL. USE PERMIT APPLICATION phoo4q Fax -20 3 54 C --- Case 4' FPL # -1 LLLL-L�� Deposit s_ 2., Rc=pt Date Rec'd FOR CM* USE k/ Applicanes Agent ,e) to est) C2L-;)Y �22- z4le4�-- mac 5% Phon Fax / �3s;, NOTE: "is the &PPlicant's responsibility to notify the City in writing oranychug Processing of this aue. e of PriuciP&ls involved during the (Attach SeParate sheet, if ncccs_wy corporti6ons.) ,inclAng DMCS, Bd&esm, md signatma of mewbco of paft"sWpz, joint Venttwes, and &ccton of the applicant to Rale this requeS4 Date .rPffeYan,,,.fion herein provid p LocafionX'7/(/,,l 4 is address or zoning R- /- /® "') House Numbering Map Previous C&n* —LZE�� s Date Present Use of Site ifs F4 A .4 i/® 0 City orDimmond Bar - IcAll, 'Ok"I'll'All-au JI N V- -p F I "-Ilr Project Size (gross acres) Project Density ® Cas" Presmi Use of Site wl, u CONDITIONAL.USE PE TT BURDEN OF PROOF',--* In add . ition to the information required in the application, the applicant shall substantiate to tisfaction of tlie'P Commission, the following facts: (answers must be full & complete) '4 <J 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 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. C. That the proposed site is adequately served: 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. Residential: Total Units Bachelor I Bedroom 2 Bdrm. & larger Tot dl Pkg. Cov. Pkg. Uncov. Pkg. Project Size: Lot Coverage: Density: Maximum Height: No. of floors: Non-residential: Sq. ft. area No. of Bldgs. OccupantLoad* Sq. Footage Parking: Total Standard Compact Handicap Landscaping: Sq. feet Grading: Y _ N If yes, Quantity: Cut: Fill: Import: Y N If yes, Quantity: Export: Y P1® If yes, Quantity: Occupant Load as calculated by the Building & Safety Di`V':1-S'ion is requiredfor all dining, take-out or assembly use, churches, health clubs, theaters, etc. LEGAL DESCRIPTION (all ownership comprising the proposed lot(s)/pareel(s) 0 Area devoted to structures Landscaping/Open spacee Residential Prqject:.__�_ and (gross area) (No. of lots) Proposed density (UnitsJA,cres) Parking Required Provided Standard Compact Handicapped Total I FPL # Deposit$ L Receipt# By Date It 'd (Lut name fin) M I dywst7A,d�. vi. I mr�wnt-, k am the o f the herein described property and pennif the applicant to-fl-e—dd"eqv OF F4 D.. owners) 5rtification: 1, the undersigned, hereby cerfify underpenalty ofpejjuiy that the information herein provided is correci to the best of my knowledge. 0 4 (Applicant's Signature', I (Date) V. Nil E TM R i R At the direction of the Planning Department for the City of Diamond Bar, Nextel is filing for a Conditional Use Permit for a telecommunication facility. The property is located at 24401 Darrin Drive, Diamond Bar. The application is for co -location on an existing telecommunication site. Nextel's representatives have been informed by city staff that the location does not qualify for administrative approval. The site is located in a residential zone, with single-family homes in close proximity to the proposed facility. Lynn Van Aken Project Manager 20472 CRESCENT BAY DRIVE, SUITE 104, LAKE FOREST, CA 92630, U.S.A. TELEPHONE: (949) 470-7990 f FAX: (949) 470-7989 Introduction Nextel Communications is the world's leading provider of fully integrated, all digital wireless services. Nextel's goal is to provide the highest quality wireless services available throughout its coverage area. Coveraze Nextel's wireless network is defined by three basic characteristics: coverage, quality and capacity. Effective radio frequency (RF,) coverage is realized by transmitting RF energy over existing terrain, including foliage and man-made structures to provide enough downlink (from the cell site to the mobile,) to allow uninterrupted two-way communication. A correctly designed and balanced system will never be uplink limited; that is, limited by the transmission power of the mobile unit to the cell site antenna. Nextel's philosophy is to design the RF network so if sufficient downlink signal is present, the mobile subscriber will always be able to establish communication. Therefore, when discussing coverage, we will be referring to the downlink signal. Within the category of RF coverage, Nextel applies two additional standards to qualify coverage: In Car Portable (ICP) coverage, and In Building Portable (IBP) coverage. A Portable is a typical handheld, one half watt capable phone. ICP coverage requires that sufficient downlink signal be present inside the passenger cabin of a motor vehicle to enable communication. Extensive testing by Motorola has shown that effective ICP coverage requires in general, an increase in signal available versus an unobstructed line of sight to compensate for vehicle penetration losses. IBP coverage has been shown to require even greater signal levels be present than that required for ICP coverage, depending on building size, construction materials and location inside the building. Nextel's goal in proposing to construct the site at 15627 Arrow Highway is to provide ICP coverage east and west along Arrow Highway, and to the areas immediately north and south of that roadway. This includes the Trammell Crowe Business Park in Irwindale, located immediately to the.south of the proposed Nextel facility, and the Irwindale Civic Center area, located to the southeast. Because today's wireless customers are modifying their usage, especially with the introduction of wireless data services, Nextel's goal is to provide IBP coverage in these major commercial sectors of Irwindale. The proposed 65 -foot -high facility at 15627 Arrow Highway will allow Nextel to meet this service level goal. uall The quality of the RF network is defined by having sufficient signal quality to provide voice and data traffic free of unwanted degradations, warbling, noise or other interference to enable uninterrupted communications and seamless handovers at cell site RF boundaries. The minimum signal-to-noise ratio (SNR,) for an iDEN technology, interconnect call has been established to be 20 dB; that is, the downlink (limiting) signal needs to be 100 times greater than the sum of all other signals present. The presence of various extraneous in and near band RF sources, and the relatively increased noise floor of the 800 — 900 MHz band makes it increasingly difficult to ensure a 20 dB SNR is attainable. The FCC limitation for a Metropolitan Service Area of 100 Watts Effective Radiated Power (ERP) per transmit channel then means that to attain the required SNR, Nextel's cell sites need to be more closely spaced together. If this is done, a sufficient quality signal is made available for establishing, sustaining and handing over wireless phone calls. Ca aci The final method by which Nextel's RF network is characterized is capacity. Network capacity is a measure of how much traffic an individual cell site can carry. Capacity is limited by three separate constraints: Landline infrastructure Antenna -air interface Motorola's Fixed Network Equipment design limitations. Landline infrastructure refers to the local telephone service provider's network connecting a cell site back to its controlling switch. A fixed bandwidth pipeline is provided to carry the voice and data traffic between the two facilities. The finite nature of this pipeline effectively limits the number of subscriber calls an individual cell site can process through the switch. The antenna -air interface is a limit to how much power a single antenna can transmit without adversely raising the RF noise floor at the site or creating intermodulation products that could interfere with that cell site's operation or, in violation of FCC requirements, another carrier's operation. A single sector of a cell can only have a finite number of antennas due to RF spacing requirements for optimum receiver operation. Since the forward power per antenna or sector is limited, then the number of transmitting carriers and therefore sector capacity will also be limited. Motorola design limitations are related to the physical equipment racks themselves. Transmitter size, RF combining requirements, heat dissipation and other requirements limit the number of transmitting. carriers available per antenna, sector and the entire site. Once any of these limits is reached, depending on individual site configuration, a subscriber attempting to establish communication will be "blocked" from doing so unless there is sufficient RF signal available from a neighboring site or sector to enable call setup to occur and a high quality call to ensue. Therein lies the solution to capacity issues: Build cells in close proximity such that neighboring sites or sectors can offload heavily trafficked sites. ProMosed Solutions The three RF network characteristics all require that as subscriber numbers increase and methods of cell phone usage change, in order to maintain adequate coverage with a high quality signal to ensure acceptable calls and smooth handovers, and to ensure minimal blocking to satisfy subscriber demand, Nextel will engage in an aggressive buildout . program where subscriber use mandates. Figure 1 shows the Total Minutes of Use per week, from February to July 2000, for an area which includes the Eastern San Gabriel Valley and the city of Diamond Bar. 25000 20000 15000 D 10000 5000 0 Figure 1 120 100 80 m 0 0 e 60 0 m u E e 40 20 0 As shown, subscriber use is on a sustained increase. Future projections using this trend indicate local network saturation sometime late in 2000 or early in 2001 if no new sites are built in the area. The Los Angeles Market as a whole is experiencing similar growth, so construction dollars to this area are limited. To determine the most effective use of available capital in this cluster, RF Engineering has studied the existing coverage and traffic statistics per site. One particular coverage problem we have is in the Diamond Bar area on the 60 Freeway between Diamond Bar Blvd. and Phillips Ranch Rd. in Pomona. This area is difficult due to the terrain around the freeway and the turns in the road. The best solution for this area is a site located around the freeway in the vicinity of the currently proposed site 6710® Phillips Ranch. This site has been tested and verified to provide sufficient coverage levels to connect the currently existing sites in Diamond Bar with sites in Pomona and Chino. ! �r Llr— E) Umm .00 f,UG 23 ; 1 :32 August 16, 2000 Jim DeStefano Deputy City Manager Diamond Bar, CA Dear Mr. DeStefano, Nextel Communications 310 Commerce Irvine, California 92602-1300 (714) 368-3500 Fax: (714) 368-3501 I am the RF Engineer for the current and proposed sites in the Diamond Bar and eastern San Gabriel Valley area. As is required by federal law, all sites in this area comply with all FCC rules and regulations. I can also ensure you that the proposed site, CA6710 — Phillips Ranch, will be in compliance with all regulations regarding RF emissions. If you have any questions regarding current FCC regulations please feel free to contact me at 760-250-4465. Sincerely, Steven A. 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I'll! 111 Illy Ill Ii1:1!1�ilill-lillillilill,,,I, 11111111111111 Jill III I III I TO: Property Owners within a 700 foot radius of subject site FROM: City of Diamond Bar, Deputy City Manager NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to State law, that a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission to determine whether or not the subject request shall be approved under the provisions of State law and the City of Diamond Bar Development Code as follows: DATE AND TIME OF BEARING: Tuesday, September 12, 2000, 7:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter that the matter can be heard) PLACE OF HEARING: South Coast Air Quality Management District Auditorium 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit No. 2000-04 and Development Review No. 2000-10 REQUEST: Conditional Use Permit No. 200004 and Development Review No. 2000-10 (pursuant to Code Sections 22.58 and 22.48) is a request to install (2) two additional 25 foot high camouflaged monopoles with a total of (6) six antennas, equipment cabinets, and block equipment enclosure on an approximately seven acre site that currently contains co -located, unmanned, wireless telecommunication facilities. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 24401 Darrin Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (Lot 51, Tract No. 42584) PROPERTY OWNER: Eric Stone, 24401 Darr -in Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 APPLICANT: Nextel Communications, 310 Commerce, Irvine, CA 92602 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15303 (e), the City has determined that this project is Categorically Exempt. Published in: San Gabriel Valley Tribune: Friday, August 25,'2000 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin: Friday, August 25, 2000 If you are unable to attend the public hearing, but wish to send written comments, please write to the City of Diamond Bar Community and Development Services Department/Planning Division at the address given below. To preview case materials or for further information on this subject please contact the Community and Development Services Department/Planning Division at (909) 396-5676. If you challenge this application and project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. CASE MATERLkLS are available for review between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., at the Community and Development Services Department/Planning Division, 21660 E. Copley Dr., #190, Diamond Bar, CA 91765. AREA MAP: North Subject (ttoscale) 1t t t& xi K ,+ae �,'llll ai' ¢i '4 �`.e...:�sst� ' fiC Ne 119 �01 � LEGAL DESCRIPTION VICINITY MAP SHEET INDEX REVISIONS APN NUMBER: 8281-029-024 LOT 51 OF TRACT NO 42584, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1024, PAGES 6 - O7 COVER SHEET INNER—OFFICE NO. DATE ISSUED BY: DESCRIPTION TO 14 INCLUSIVE OF MMS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. NOWEXCEPTINGA THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS AND OTHER INHYDROCARBONS DE MINERALS, AND THEREUNDER, TOGETHER NOW OR AT ANY REE RIGHT WITH THE AW DMET TER STRIATE. PRODUCT, RIGHT i0 DRILL FOR, PRODUCT, EXTRACT, TAKE AND MINE THEREFROM, SUCH OIL, ANDOTHER AND MINERALS AND TO �'A pTjT('1T as R JEC PROJECT - SITE O2 OVERALL SITE PLAN SITE PLAN & NORTH ELEVATION C1 SITE SURVEY Ol 4/11/00 HE -EL PRELIMINARY REVIEW 02 6/19/00 NE%TEL DIMEIJSIONS ADDED 03 6/30/00 NEMEL DIMENSIONS ADDED THE SAID LAND, O SAID THE SAGE UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, OR BELOW THE SURFACE OF PROJECT TEAM 04 8/15/00 NE%TEL Cltt COMMENTS SAID LAND, AS AND T1 THE RIGHT TO STORE UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, OIL, CAS AND OTHER AND MINERALS WHICH MAY BE II, WITH ENTRY THEREON FOR SAID PRODUCED FROM OTHER IRIGHT WRC THE RICHT PROPERTY ADDRESS: APPLICANT: 24401 DARRIN DRIVE NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 INV COMMERCE IRVINE, CA 92602 JAMES MCBRYDE-CONST. MGR. PURPOSE AND WITH THE RIGHT' TO CONSTRUCT. USE, MPIPE N, ERECT, REPAIR, USE, REPLACE AND REMOVE THEREON AND THEREFROM, ALL PIPE LINES, TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH LINES, TANKS, EGU E BUILDINGS AND DRIER STRUCTURES, WHICH MAY BE NECESSARY ANDREOtIESRE T TO CARRY ON OPERATIONS ON SAID LANDS, - WITH THE FURTHER RIGHT TO ERECT, MAINTAIN, OPERATE AND REMOVE A PIANT, WITH ALL NECESSARY APPURTENANCE FOR THE ET"MION OF GASOLINE FROM GAS, ED C, o Yo g �� d oS� COMMENTS INCLUDING ALL RIGHTS NECESSARY OR CONVENIENT THERETO, AS EXCEPTED AND (949)-279-0901 RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM TRANSAMERICA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, A CAUFORNLA CORPORATION, RECORDED MARCH 29, 19681 IN BOOK D-3955, PAGE 185, INSTRUMENT NO. 2456, OFFlCW. RECORDS, AND RE-RECORDED JUNE 19, 1969, IN '� �'' �' o LYNN VAN AKEN-ZONING MGR. (949)-279-2575 PROPERTY OWNER BOOK 0-4407, PACE 591, INSTRUMENT NO. 1776, OFFICIAL RECORDS, AND ASH MODIFIED BY A QUITCLAIM DEED, WHICH REUNQUISHED ALL RIGHTS TO THE USE OF THE SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE TO A DEPTH OF FIVE HUNDRED (500) FEET FROM THE SURFACE OF SAID lAN0. RECORDED DECEMBER 23, 1981, AS INSTRUMENT No, 4p ERIC & ROBYN STONE 24401 DARRIN DRIVE MUNICIPALITY: DIAMOND BAR. CA 91765 CIN OF DIAMOND BAR (909)- 860-2474 81-1263075, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PARCEL PROJECT DATA THIS DEED IS EASE ANO ACCEPTED UPON THE COVENANTS, LATITUDE 34' 01' 32" LONGITUDE 117' 47 30" THIS I5 AN UNMANNED TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACIUTr FOR NEXTEL. THIS SITE CONSISTS OF AN EQUIPMENT CABINET AND SIX (6) DIRECTIONAL ANTENNAS ON 25 FOOT MONOPOLES. APPROVAL AGENCY IN THAONS, FORTH IN THAT CERTAIN RECLARA ONS, F EASEMENTS AND OTHER ED FEBRSETUARY NO. 84-233 OF RESTRICTIONS, RECORDED FEBRUARY 24, 1984, AS WHICH WHICH N0. 84-233763, INCORPORATED RECORDS, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, ALL WITH PROVISIONS ARE INCORPORATED HERRN BY REFERENCE THERETO WITH 7HE SAME FORCE AND EFFECT AS THOUGH FllLLY SET FORTH HEREIN AT LENGTH, AND GRANTEES, BYACCEPTANCE OF THIS DEED APPROVE, ADOPT, RATIFY AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE PROVISIONS OF SAID DECLARATION, AND AGREE TO PAY PROMPTLY, WHEN DUE, ANY AND ALL LWMENANCE ASSESSMENTS AS REQUIRED UNDER SAID DECLARATION. NO. DATE ISSUED BY: DESCRIPTION CURRENT ZONING: R-1-10.000 EXISTING USE: 0100 TEL ECOMMUNICAtHONS SITE EXISTING/PROPOSED USE: 0100 TELECOMIAUNICARONS SITE NET LEASE AREA 23'X23' (529 S.F COMMENTS G rohinson hill architecture, inc. A California Corporation 1 9 7 6 2 MacArthL, Boulevard, Suite 120 Irvine, California 92612 tel. 949-399-0880 fax 949-399-0881 SITE NAME PHILLIPS RANCH PROJECT NUMBER DRAVIN BY: ONTC081.C1 S.C.M. CHECKED BY: DATE 04/11/00 SITE NUMBER CA671OB 8/15/00 ISSUED FOR: LAND USE DRAWINGS AISNEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS 310 COMMERCE IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92602-1300 PH 711 368 3500 FAX 714 368 3501 CA6710B SITE ADDRESS 24401 DARRIN DRIVE DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765-1849 APAI : 8281-029-024 SHEET 14UMBER PROPOSED NEXTEL DIRECTIONAL ANTENNAS ON CALIOUFLAGED PAINTED POLES TO EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATION CARRIERS TENNAS ON CAMOUFLAGED PAINTED POLES. MATCH EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATION PROPOSED"NL EL DIRECTIONAL ANTENNAS -tXRRIERS-ANO-SURROUNDINGS ON CAMOUFLAGE D�PAIet'[ED POLES TO PROPOSED NEXTEL WOOD MATCH EXISTING 'IELECOhIAIUNICATION STEPS TO MATCH EXISTING. CARRIERS MID SURROUNDINGS. IST NG TREES AND SHRUBS NEW NEXTEL CMU WALL ,M$; TO ABUT EXISTING WALL bF R 'X ' �I�-) _ •. CMU BLOCK RETAINING EXISTING TREES AND SHRUBS ENEXTELQUIPMENT PROPOSED NEXTEL DIRECTIONAL ANTENNAS PROPWALL FOR ON CAIdOUFlAGE PAINTED POLES TO WALL FOR EOUNMENL GBINEE ENCLOSURE TO REMAIN. (TYPICAL) MATCH EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATION WITH CHAIN LINK TOP. PAINTED CAMOUFLAGE CARRIERS AND SURROUNDINGS. TO MATCH EXISTING SURROUNDINGS. rO�In90n hill architecture, inc, A C.Efomin Corporation PROPOSED EXISTING TREES TO BE RELOCATED AS REQUIRED. _ RELOCATION TO BE MINIMIZED J� _ - 4i - �+•rc�` EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS BLOCK PROPOSED NEXTEL DIRECTIONAL ANTENNAS EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE WITH CAMOUFLAGE ON CAMOUFLAGE PAINTED POLES TO PAINT TO MATCH EXISTING SURROUNDINGS. MATCH EXISTING TELECOMAIUNICATION CARRIERS AND SURROUNDINGS. 1 9 7 6 2 M,aknur BOulewrd, $Nile 120 hm, CdComio 92612 (al. 949-399-0880 fox 949-399-0661 41 '•✓' •� �.d )�••-d ' ='P �"'t •� 'l "d EXISTING WOOD STEPS. 23 9 ` t' �— K2 � np —CONSULTANT SITE NAME PHILLIPS RANCH PROJECT NUMBER DRAWN BY: a 0NTC081.C1 S.C.M. EXISTING TREES AND SHRUBS TO REMAIN. (TYPICAL) ANY TREES AND LANDSCAPING TO BE RELOCATED IS DEPENDANT UPON THE JNING DEPARTMENT. APPROVAL OF THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT. TRIMMING OF EXISTING LANDSCAPING FOR RF ANTENNAS TO HE KEPT u" -d PROPOSED (4) FOUR NEXTEL RADIO EQUIPMENT CABINETS (40 -XII -X60" EACH) •-c WI TH (1) ONE N/0 TON A/C UNIT AT EACH END. - PROPOSED NEXTEL BLOCK EQUIPMENT•.„f , CABINCT ENCLOSURE WITH CHAIN ANTE NG TELECOMMUNICATION CARRIERS EXISTING TREE ANTE(TYPICAL-3) NNAS ON CAMOUFLAGE PAINTED POLES. 10 REMAIN. CHECKED BY: GATE 04/11/00 SITE NUMBER CA671OB STAMP TO A MINIMUM. UNK TOP. PAINTED CAMOUFLAGE ALL CABLES AND UTILITIES TO 10 MATCH EXISTING SURROUNDINGS. BE TRENCHED UNDERGROUND. EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS BLOCK I EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE WRIT CAMOUFLAGE EXISTING TREES AND SHRUBS PAINT TO MATCH SURROUNDINGS. TO REMAIN. (TYPICAL) ENLARGED SITE PLAN K' V -o' NORTH ELEVATION a/u' • r -o' CURREI•I'T ISSUE DATE l 8/15/00 ISSUED FOR: LAND USE DRAWINGS i PROPOSED NEXTEL ANTENNAS EXISTING FIRE STATION. ON CAMOUFLAGE PAINTED POLE. :_.------'_- _® ®tea. m '\ ` NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS 310IONS IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92602-1300 PIP 714 368 3500 FAX 714 368 3501 APPROVALS LANDLORD INITIALS DATE LEASING ZONING If RF E P C.P.M. 1 \. j \ PROPOSED NEXTEL BLOCK / EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE. •� 'SRRI/T03 SITE NUMBER CA6710B PZ4CF .\ SITE ADDRESS EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS BLOCK EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE. \ '` 24401 DARRIN DRIVE DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765-1849 APN : 82B1-029-024 \ SHEET NUMBER 02 OVERALL SITE PLAN RO PROJECT SITE D1Ba°NY: nN"n,TGBATBDe2E�Tg6GITe Bao 4 �D.D6 a FAx 66 D,,6 (PROVIDED BY CLIENT) N L_ 60 robinson bill architecture, ine. N.T.S. TO THE NEAREST 2 ONE FOOT. PHILLIPS RANCH A.P. NUMBER: PROJECT NUMBER 3 8201-029-024 LAT./LONG. OF PROPOSED MONOPOLE: A CalifomiD Corporation DAB — 39T1'33' LON 1 9 112 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 120 DATE TUE LONGHTuOE; -11]'4]'33' ELa 938' Irvine, CDlifomia 92612 07/06/00 tel. 949-399-0880 SITE ADDRESS: 24401 DARRIN DRIVE CA6710B fax 949-399-0881 LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR A.P.N. 8281-029-024 — D1Ba°NY: nN"n,TGBATBDe2E�Tg6GITe Bao 4 �D.D6 a FAx 66 D,,6 (PROVIDED BY CLIENT) LOT 51 OF TRACT NO. 42504, IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA 800FOK 6 TO 14 OF MAPS IN TIE OFFICE OF THE L_ CPER OUNttPRECWNERUED IN SND2COUNttS BENCH MARK: SITE NAME EL£7ATON BASED ON NORTH AMERICA VERTICAL BB ORTHGMETRIC DATA. ACCURACY IS TO THE NEAREST 2 ONE FOOT. PHILLIPS RANCH A.P. NUMBER: PROJECT NUMBER DRAWN BY: 8201-029-024 LAT./LONG. OF PROPOSED MONOPOLE: DO -664 DAB — 39T1'33' LON CHECKED BY: DATE TUE LONGHTuOE; -11]'4]'33' ELa 938' LMO 07/06/00 SITE NUMBER SITE ADDRESS: 24401 DARRIN DRIVE CA6710B DIAMOND BAR, CA OT7GS-1849 STAMP LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LEASE PARCEL: THAT PORTON OF LOT 51 OF TRACT NO. 42584. IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES.IFSH STATE OF CALIFORNIA PER MAP FILED IN BOOK 1024, PAGES 6 TO 14 OF MAPS IN TR OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY _ DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: — O GO MENDED AT THE MOST SOUTHERLY CORNER OF LOT 66 OF SAID TRACT NO. 42581 SAID POINT BEING ON THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY UNE OF ARMITDS PLACE, - 60 FEEr WIDE, AS SHOWN ON SAID MAP; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY UNE OF SAID LOT 51 AND SAID NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY UNE —TH >]'40'40' EAST. 26.07 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A CURVE, CGNCAVE SOUTHWESTERLY. HAVING p SNa SWTHWESTERLY UNE CURRENT ISSUE DATE RAG US OF 378.00 FEET: THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG OF LOT 51 AND SAID NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY UNE AND SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL AN OF 11'09'10" AN ARC LENGTH OF 7150 FEET. A RADIAL LINE THROUGH SAD POINT BEARS NORTH 2320'30' EAST: THENCE —NG SAID SGUTHYIESIERLY LINE OF LOT 51 AND SAID NORIHEASIERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY UNE NORTH M '30' EAST, 9].30 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING: THENCE NORTH 44'OD'15" EAST. 10.00 FEET—SOUTH 45'59'45" EAST; 23.00 FEET: THENCE SOUTH 9V00'15 WEST. 10.00 FEET TO A UNE THAT BEARS SOUTH 45'59'45' EAST FROM TIE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING: THENCE ALONG SAID LINE NaRTH 45'59'45" WEST, 23.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF ACCESS EASEMENT: ISSUED FOR: THAT PORTON OF LOT 51 OF TRACT NO. 42584. IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, SFAIE OF CALIFORNIA PER MAP FILED IN BOOK 1024, PAGES S TO 14 OF MAPS. IN THE OFFICE OF RHE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: ARM A STRIP OF LAND. 120D FEET WIDE LYING NORTHWESTERLY AND NORTHEASTERLY OF NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS THE FOLLOWDG DESCRIBED UNE 17275 DERIAN AVENUE COMSADMPOINTGAT INE BEINON LTHET NORTH EE 11 CORNERRGHTT-OFOWAY HE OT 66 OF F ARM TOS PLACE, TRACT NO. 4, L�P4i 949 FORNA 2300614 BO FEET WIDE, AS SHOWN ON -a MAP. THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHW£51ERLY UNE OF RHGNT-OF-WAY UNE SOUTH 77'40'40" EAST, FAX 949 882 2313 SAID LOT 51 ANO SAID NORTHEASTERLY 26.07 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A CURVE. CONCAVE SOUTHWESTERLY, HAVING A NAGNS OF 3]8.00 FEET. THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY HANG SAID SDUTHWESTERLY UNE OF LOT 51 ANIT SAID NORTHEASTERLY RIGNT-OF-WAY UNE AND SAID CURVE THROUGH APPROVALS APPROVALS INITIALS DATE A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 11'00'10' AN ARC LENGTH OF 73.58 FEET TO TIE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, A RADIAL UNE THROUGH SAID POINT EEARS NORTH 232870' EAST. THENCE LEAVING SAID SOUTHWESTERLY UNE OF LOT 51 AND SAID NORIHEASTERLY LANDLORD RICHT-OF-WAY UNE NORTH 212B'30' EAST, 97.30 FEET; THENCE NORTH -GD 15 EAST. 1000 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 4559'45' EAST. 2100 FEET. LEASING ZONING SIDELINES OF BND STRIP SHALL BE LEHGIHENED OR au RIENED TO TERMINATE SOUTHYNSTERLY ON SND SOUTHWESTERLY UNE OF LOT 51. RF E P LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF UTILITY EASEMENT: C.P.M. THAT PORTON OF LOT 51 OF TRACT NO. 42584, IN THE COONTY OF LOS ANGELES. S(TE NUMBER STATE OF CAUFORNIA PER MAP FILED IN BOOK 1024, PACES 5 TO 14 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. BEING MORE PARTCULARLY DESCRIBED AS FO— A STRIP OF LAND, 3.00 FEET —E. LYING NORTHWESTERLY ANO NORTHEASTERLY OF CA6710B THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED UNE: SITE ADDRESS COMMENCING AT THE MOST SOUTHERLY CORNER OF LOT O6 OF SAID )RACY ND. 42584, SND POINT BEING ON THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT -CF -WAY LINE OF ARM -S PLACE, 60 FEET WIDE, AS SHOWN ON SAID MAP; THENCE ALDNG THE SOUTHVHESTERLY UNE OF 24401 DARRIN DRIVE SND LOT 51 AND SAID NORTHEASTERLY RICHT-OF-WAY LINE SOUTH 7T40'40" EAST, 26.07 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A CURVE. CONCAVE SOUTHWESIERLY, HAVING A RADIUS OF 370.00 FEET: THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID SOUIHWESTTRLY UNE DIAMOND BAR, CA 91755-1849 8281-029-024 OF LOT 51 AND SAID NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY UNE AND SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 11109'10' AN ARC LENGTH OF 7358 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT SHEET NUMBER OF BEGINNING, A NADIAL LINE THROUGH SAID POINT BEARS ROR1H 232070" EAST: THENCE LEAVING SAID SOUTHWESTERLY UNE OF LOT 51 AND SAID NORTHEASTERLY RICHT-OF-VIAT UNE NORTH 2328'30' EAST, 97.30 FEET; THENCE NORTH 44'00'15' AA A EAST, IOOO FEET; THENCE SOUTH 45'S9'tr5' EAST, 23.00 FEET. SIDELINES OF SAID STRIP SHALL BE LENGTHENED OR SHORTENED TO TERMINA SOUTHWESTERLY ON SAID SOUTHWESTERLY UNE OF LOT 51. Project MEETINGS August 8, 2000 PLANNING COMMISSION PROJECTS Case # PM Location PC cc PC cc PC cc PC 9/12 9/19 9/26 10/3 10/10 10/17 10/24 GOULD, RICHARD DR 2000-13 AJL 2818 WATER COURSE MV 2000-6 PH TP 2000-3 (Single Family Residence) BOURNE, JOHN (TRACT 47850) LKS 2102 ROCKY VIEW ROAD ON HOLD - PER APPLICANT (Converting Storage into Game Room) GOULD, RICHARD DR 2000-14 si 2813 WATER COURSE DR. PH ON HOLD - PER APPLICANT ALEXANDER DEVELOPMENT (Single Family Residence) LIPPICH, LESLIE DR 2000-08 AJL 1626 DERRINGER LANE PROCESSING (Single Family Residence) HOUSING ELEMENT JDS CITYWIDE X NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS — CUP 2000-04 JDS 24401 DARRIN DRIVE PH (Wireless Telecommunications) DR 2000-10 PARKS/TRAILS MASTER PLAN JDS CITYWIDE X PLATINUM RESTAURANT CUP 99-4 JDS 245 GENTLE SPRINGS PH (Review Conditional Use Permit) ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS Case # PM Location ®CM ®CM DCVI GOULD, RICHARD ADR 2000-19 LKS 2883 WATER COURSE DR. PH (Single Family Residence) PENDING Case # PM Location ASHAI & ASSOC./ SUNIL KOHLI ADR 2000-17 si 23634 RIDGE LINE ROAD PROCESSING (Room Additions) BHOGAL, SURINDER DR 2000-11 AJL 23415 PLEASANT MEADOW PROCESSING (Single Family Residence) MCUP 2000-6 MV 2000-6 TP 2000-3 BOURNE, JOHN MC UP 2000-09 LKS 2102 ROCKY VIEW ROAD ON HOLD - PER APPLICANT (Converting Storage into Game Room) 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) g:\\project meetingWoc: PH = PUBLIC HEARING X = NOTA PUBLIC HEARING PROJE('r MEETINGS Ativieo R WM CITY • •:••. :PEEN D I N G" Case # PM Location ]CC DEVELOPMENT ZC 2000-01 AJL DIAMOND BAR BLVD PROCESSING (Zone Change to Commercial) PM 10208, PARCEL 2 METRICOM — WVUSD CUP 2000-02 AJL 21400 PATHFINDER PROCESSING (Wireless Telecommunications) MOON, SEONG YEO CUP 2000-06 AJL 20627 GOLDEN SPRINGS DR. PROCESSING (Entertainment — Karoke) TOGO'S — ROBERT PARKER CUP 2000-05 LKS 1193 S. DIAMOND BAR EI. PROCESSING (Dine In) MCUP 2000-10 TRENTON GROUP DR 2000-12 si 1440 BRIDGEGATE (LOT 16, PROCESSING (Three -Story Office Building) TRACT 39679) ZONING MAP AMENDMENT JDS CITYWIDE PROCESSING g:\\project meeting\\doc PH = PUBLIC HEARING X = NOT A PUBLIC HEARING Date: September 8, 2000 To: Community and Development Services Department Planning Commission From: Diamond Bar Resident Subject: Opposing of Conditional Use Permit No. 2000-04 and Development Review No. 2000-10 To Whom It May Concern: We are opposing the project, which was requested by Nextel Communications to install (2) two additional 25 -foot high camouflaged monopoles with a total of six antennas, equipment cabinets, and block equipment in our neighborhood. However, we are not able to attend the Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 12, 2000. Please take our opinion into your consideration. Thank you for your attention and time. Diamond Bar Resident G NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING, AND AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ) r On September , 2000, at 7:00 P.M., the Diamond Bar Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting at the South Coast Quality Management District Auditorium, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar,.Califp�n a. Items for consideration are listed on the attached agenda. I, John Ilasin, declare as follows: I am employed by the City of Diamond Bar, Community and Development Services Department. On September 8, 2000, I posted copies of the Notice for the Regular Meeting of the Diamond Bar Planning Commission, to be held on September 12, 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 91.765 I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on September 11, 2000, at Diamond Bar, California. J n Ilasin Community and Development Services Dept. g:\\affidavitposting.doc VI and is rea y for ning He fev' we b