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AGENDA
NOVEMBER 24, 1998
7:00 P.M.
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Auditorium
21865 East Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, California
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Joe McManus
Steven Tye
George Kuo
Steve Nelson
Toe Ruzicka
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PL��NNING COMMISSION
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
Tuesday November 24, 1998
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
Next Resolution No. 98-22
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Chairman Joe McManus, Vice Chairman Steve
Tye, Joe Ruzicka, George Kuo, and Steve Nelson.
2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS:
This is the time and place for the general public to address the members of the Planning
Commission on any item that is within their jurisdiction, allowing the public an opportunity to
speak on non-public hearing and non -agenda items. Please complete a Speaker's Card for the
recording Secretary (Completion of this form is voluntary). There is a five minute maximum
time linut when addressing the Planning Commission.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chairman
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
The following items listed on the consent calendar are considered routine and are approved by a
single motion. Consent calendar items may be removed from the agenda by request of the
Commission only:
4.1 Minutes: November 10, 1998
5. OLD BUSINESS: None
6. NEW BUSINESS: None
7. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: None
8. PUBLIC HEARING:
8.1 Extension of Time for Approved Tract Map No. 51253, Conditional Use Permit No. 92-12
Oak Tree Permit No. 92-9 (pursuant to Code Sections 21.40.180, 22.56.140 and 22.56.2250) is
a request for approval of a one year extension of time of the City's approval dated May 17,
1995. 'The approval permits a 21 unit, single-family, residential subdivision on 6.7 acres.
PROJECT ADDRESS: East of Morning Sun Avenue and North of Pathfinder Road,
Diamond Bar, CA, 91789
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Amrut Patel, Sasak Corporation, 858 West (9th Street,
Upland, CA, 91785
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Pursuant to the guidelines of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Environmental Impact Report No. 92-1 was prepared and
certified on June 3, 1994. Pursuant to CEQA Section 15162, no further environmental review
is required.
RECOMMENDATION: Pursuant to the applicant's request, staff recommends that the
extension of time for approved Tract Map No. 51253, Conditional Use Permit No. 92-12 and
Oak Tree Permit No. 92-9 be continued to December 8, 1998.
8.2. Development Review No. 98-13 (pursuant to Sections 22.72.020.A. and 22.72.040) is a request
for approval to construct a three-story office building approximately 73,000 square feet and a two-
level parking structure with one level above grade and one level at grade.
PROJECT ADDRESS: 21950 E. Copley Drive, (Lot 23 of Tract No. 39679) Diamond
Bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNER: Diamond Bar Associates, c/o AEW Capital Management, LP,
601 S. Figueroa, #2150, Los Angeles, CA 90017
APPLICANT: Opus West Corporation, 2030 Main Street, Irvine, CA 92614
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Pursuant to the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has determined that a Negative Declaration is
required for this project. Pursuant to CEQA Section 15070, Negative Declaration No. 98-4 has
been prepared.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve
Development Review No. 98-13 and Negative Declaration No. 98-4, Findings of Fact and
conditions listed within the resolution.
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8.3. Conditional Use Permit No. 98-10 and Development Review No. 98-14 (pursuant to Code
Sections 22.28.260.A and 22.72.020.A (4)) to change an existing deli into a restaurant, an
intensification of land use. The removal and rearrangement of interior walls to accomodate the
restaurant use does not alter the unit's square footage. Alcohol sales for on-site consumption
requires a Conditional Use Permit.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 958 N. Diamond Bar Boulevard, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNER: Beal Bank, 15770 N. Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX 75248
APPLICANT: Blair Hightower, 958 N. Diamond Bar Boulevard, Diamond Bar,
CA 91765
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The environmental determination shows that the
proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15301 (a).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional
Use Permit No.98-10 and Development Review No. 98-14, Findings of Fact and conditions as
listed within the resolution.
9. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:
10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
10.1 Public Hearing dates of future projects
11. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY - November 26 & 27 1998
City offices will be closed. Will reopen Monday, November 30, 1998.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - December 1, 1998 - 6:30 p.m.
SCAQMD 21865 E. Copley Drive - Auditorium
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - December 8, 1998 - 7:00 p.m.
SCAQMD 21865 E. Copley Drive - Auditorium
12. ADJOURNMENT: December 8, 1998
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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMIVIISSION
NOVEMBER 10, 1998
CALL. TO ORDER: DRP -T
Chairman McManus called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality
Management Hearing Board Room, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Ruzicka.
ROLL, CALL:
Present: Chairman Joe McManus, Vice Chairman Steve Tye and Commissioners
George Kuo and Joe Ruzicka.
Absent: Commissioner Steve Nelson.
Also Present: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager, Ann Lungu, Associate Planner,
Linda Smith, Development Services Assistant and Sonya Joe, Development
Services Assistant.
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As submitted.
CONSENT CALENDAR.
1. Minutes of October 27, 1998.
C/Ruzicka moved, C/Kuo seconded, to approve the minutes of the October 27, 1998
meeting as presented. Motion carried 3-0-1 with VC/Tye abstaining.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
PUBLIC HEARING: None
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: None
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
1. Introduction of the new Development Services Assistants
November 10, 1998 Page 2
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DCM/DeStefano introduced Linda Smith and Sonya Joe, Development Services Assistants.
Sonya has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Irvine and was
previously employed with the City of LaHabra. Linda Smith has been with the City of
Diamond Bar for the past five years and has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cal State
Fullerton and certifications in various Public Works courses. Sonya and Linda will provide
technical support to the Planning and Engineering staff.
2. Public Hearing dates of future projects.
DCM/DeStefano spoke about the projects that will come before the Planning Commission at
its regular meeting of November 24, 1998: Extension of Time for Tract No. 51253 (Morning
Sun subdivision project), a proposed 75,000 three story office building to house the Allstate
Insurance Company at the corner of Copley Drive and Golden Springs Drive and conversion
of a deli to a restaurant within Oak Tree Lanes shopping center. The Telecommunications
Ordinance public hearing is scheduled for December 8, 1998. Currently, there are no items
scheduled for the regular meeting of December 22, 1998.
3. Transmittal of adopted Development Code.
DCM/DeStefano stated that at its November 3, 1998 meeting, the City Council adopted the
new Development Code. Copies of the new code which becomes effective December 3, 1998
have been delivered to Planning Commissioners.
DCM/DeStefano reminded Commissioners that the City's Holiday parry will be held on
Wednesday, December 9, 1998.
C/Ruzicka requested revised dividers for all Articles of the Development Code.
Responding to VC/Tye, DCM/DeStefano reported on the status of the proposed Wells Fargo
Bank Building project.
November 10, 1998 Page 3
ADJOURNMENT:
C/Ruzirka moved, C/Kuo seconded, to adjourn the meeting. There being no further L. IaS46 come
before the Planning Commission, Chair/McManus adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
James DeStefano
Secretary to the Planning Commission
Attest:
Joe McManus
Chairman
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Chairman and Planning Commission
FROM: Ann J. Lungu, Associate Planner 4
SUBJECT: Agenda Item 8.1 - a one year Extension of Time for
Tract No. 51253, Conditional Use Permit No. 92-12
and Oak Tree Permit No. 92-9
DATE: November 18, 1998
Tentative Tract Map No. 51253 was submitted to the City in October
1992 and processed as a component of the South Pointe Master Plan.
At that time, the 21 unit, single-family, residential subdivision
was proposed on a 6.7 acre site. However, at a later date, the
map was separated from the South Pointe Master Plan and its public
hearings continued. Tract No 32400 (Arciero/Standard Pacific
Development), also a component of the South Pointe Master Plan,
was approved by City Council.
The continuance of Tentative Tract Map No. 51253 allowed the
applicant time to address the Council's concerns. The map was
revised. It still was a 21 unit residential subdivision, but it
now encompassed Walnut Valley Unified School District property and
the circulation pattern changed. The City Council reviewed the
revisions and approved the map on May 17, 1994.
Before: the map's approval expired, the applicant requested an
Extension of Time. The public hearing for this request was
noticed for November 24, 1998.
In a -correspondence dated November 18, 1998, the applicant is
requesting additional time to provide the City with the required
information needed to process the Extension of Time.
RECOMMENDATION:
Pursuant to the applicant's request, staff recommends that the
Planning Commission continue the public hearing for a one year
Extension of Time for Tract No. 51253, Conditional Use Permit No.
92-12 and Oak Tree Permit No. 92-9 to December 8, 1998.
Attachments:
Correspondence dated November 18, 1998
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LAND DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS & ENGINEERS
4439 Rk*&Ua Dive, Cameo #, CA. 91711
Pbane: 9693984430 Fix: 969-398-4433
November 18, 1998
Ms Ann Lungu
Associate Planner
City of Diamond Bar
Reference: Tract 51253/Map Extension
Dear Ms Lungu,
20524 BAekm Rd sw, p WA 98579
Fhone/Fas: 366-273-2451
Per our conversation this morning, neither I or Mr. Patel will be in California on November
24, 1999 for the scheduled meeting.
I would appreciate it if you could continue the meeting until the first available meeting in
December as I will be returning on December 2, 1998.
MT. Patel has advised me that he will be in India until the middle of January, 1999.
Thank you for your consideration on this matter.
Respectfully,
1 n
Jan C. Dabney RCE
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REPORT DATE:
MEETING DATE:
CASE/FILE NUMBER:
APPLICATION REQUEST:
PROJECT LOCATION:
PROPERTY OWNERS:
APPLICANT:
BACKGROUND:
City of Diamond Bar
PLANNING COMMISSION
Staff Report
8.2
November 17, 1998
November 24, 1998
Development Review No.
98-13
To construct a three
story commercial office
building of approximately
73,000 square feet and a
parking structure.
21950 E. Cooley Drive
(Lot 23, Tract No. 39679)
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Diamond Bar Business
Associate c/o AEW Capital
Management, LP
601 S. Figueroa, #2150
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Opus West Corporation,
2030 Main Street
Irvine, CA 92614
The property owner, Diamond Bar Business Associate and applicant,
Opus West Corporation are requesting approval of Development Review
No. 98-5 (pursuant to Code Section 22.72.020.A. and 22.72.040).
The request is for approval to construction a three-story,
commercial office building of approximately 73,000 square feet to
be utilized for Allstate Insurance. Additionally, the request
included a two-level parking structure.
The project site, a vacant, 9.067 acre lot with a 163,738 square
foot (3.79 acre) graded pad, is located at 21950 E. Cooley Drive
(Lot 23, Tract No. 39679) within a commercial business center
identified as Gateway Corporate Center. The center is
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approximately 233 acres of which approximately 143 acres are
subdivided into lots to accommodate the development of a mix of
office -professional, light manufacturing, restaurant and retail.
Gateway Corporate Center was processed by Los Angeles County and
approved in the late 1980's. This approval- incorporated a
unilateral contract imposing land restrictions/development
standards which the City adopted on October 17, 1989.
The project site has a General Plan land use designation of
Professional Office (OP). Pursuant to the General Plan, this land
use designation provides for the establishment of office -based
working environments for general, professional, and administrative
officers, as well as support uses. Additionally, development within
the OP designation will maintain a floor area ratio (FAR) between
0.25 and 1.00. The project site is within the Commercial -
Manufacturing -Billboard Exclusion -Unilateral Contract (C-M-BE-U/C)
Zone. This zoning designation permits general office uses.
Generally, the following zones surround the project site: to the
north is the Open Space (OS) Zone; to the south, east and west is
the C-•M-BE-U/C Zone.
ANALYSIS:
As previously stated, the General Plan provides for the
establishment of office -based working environments for general,
professional, and administrative offices, as well as support uses
within the OP land use designation. The FAR requirement within
this designation is between 0.25 and 1.00. The proposed project,
a general office use, with an FAR of .184 complies with the General
Plan.
In 1990, the City established Development Review Ordinance No.5.
Its purpose is to: support the General Plan's implementation;
stress quality community design standards; encourage an orderly and
harmonious appearance of structures and property; assist
development to be more cognizant with public concerns of
aesthetics; reasonably ensure that new development does not have an
adverse aesthetic, health, safety or architecturally related impact
upon adjoining properties or the City in general and preserve
significant topographic features.
Pursuant to the Development Review Ordinance's Section
22.72.020.A., an application for Development Review is required for
any and all commercial, industrial and institutional development
which .involves the issuance of a building permit for construction
or reconstruction of a structure. Therefore, the proposed project,
a commercial development involving the issuance of a building
permit requires Development Review by the Planning Commission.
In addition to complying with the City's Development Review
Ordinance, the proposes project must comply with the land use
restrictions imposed upon Gateway Corporate Center by the adoption
of the Unilateral Contract. The development standards set forth by
the Unilateral Contract are more restrictive than the City's
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development standards. Therefore, the proposed project is required
to comply with the most restrictive development standards. The
following is a comparative between the Unilateral Contract's
development standards and the proposed project's development
standards.
UNILATERAL CONTRACT'S DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
PROPOSED PROJECT'S
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Lot 23
Lot 23
Setbacks_
Setbacks:
North property line, adjacent to Golden
North property Line - building setback -
Springs Dr. - 25 ft from the property line
80.66 ft.; parking setback from property
for buiLding and parking;
line - minimum 25 ft;
East property line, adjacent to CopLey Dr.-
East property Line - building setback - 45
from top of slope building setback is 45
ft.; parking setback - 30 ft;
ft. and parking setback is 25 feet from the
property line;
West property line - top of slope sets the
west property line - parking structure
boundary for development;
setback varies from 100 to 210 ft; building
setback 300 ft.;
South property line - the toe of slope
South property line - parking - 80 ft.
which provides boundary for development.
plus; building 400 ft. plus.
South property line - building setback 165
ft.; parking setback from toe of slope - 45
ft.
BuiLdin Height:
Building Height:
Five stories or 55 ft, whichever is less.
Three stories/43 ft.
Parking•.
Parking:
Clinics and professional offices - minimum
Parking required calculated at minimum one
one space for each 250 square feet (general
space for each 250 square feet of gross
office) of gross floor area;
floor
area - 292; provided - 371;
Parking arranged in a geometric pattern;
Parking arranged in a geometric pattern;
3 ft. wide by 4 ft. long curbed tree
planter between stalls at 4 to 6 stall
5 ft. wide by 18 ft. (min.) long curbed
intervals; and
tree planter between stalls at 4 stall
intervals; and
Maximum compact stalls - 30%
Maximum compact stalls at 27% at 102
parking spaces.
Landscaot•n9:
Landscaping:
15% of the gross usable lot area (including
15% of the gross usable lot area (including
front setback area but excluding aLL
front setback area but excluding all
natural and graded side and rear yard
natural graded sides and rear yard slopes).
slopes).
Architecture-
Architecture:
Contemporary with simple building masses
Contemporary, simple in form with strong
simple in form and of strong geometry.
geometric lines.
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Building Materials:
Building Materials:
Contemporary, utilizing glass, brick, non-
Glazing - Blue reflective glass, accent
pattern tile, metal panels, °tilt -up",
color - white (204P -Egret), building
"poured -in-place" or "precast concrete"
finish warm grey.
with a natural finish (sandblasted or
-
textured), and uniform in color, concrete
block (textured, split face, or
sandblasted), and/or glass block.
Roofs•
Roof:
Generally flat, with minimum slope for
Generally flat;
adequate drainage; may include simple gable
or shed forms; and
Height variations will be used to conceal
equipment and define entrances.
Height variations - parapet will conceal
M.
mechanical equipment.
The proposed project was reviewed by Gateway Corporate Center's
architectural committee. The architectural committee approved the
plans.
The proposed office building's exterior is referenced in the above
comparison chart. The proposed architectural style, colors and
materials are compatible with the requirements of Gateway Corporate
Center and existing structures within the Center.
A conceptual floor plan is included as Exhibit "A". However, it
may vary with the tenants actual improvements.
Pursuant to the adopted code and Gateway Corporate Center
development standards, general office requires one parking space
for every 250 square feet of gross floor area. The City's new
development code which will be in effect on December 31 1998
requires one parking space for every 250 square feet of gross floor
area. The above comparison chart indicates that the proposed
project's provided parking complies with Gateway Corporate Center's
development standards, the City's current code and new code. Two
hundred and ninety-two parking spaces are required. Three hundred
and seventy-one parking spaces will be provided. A two-level
parking structure is proposed, one at ground level and one above
ground level (actually the roof of the parking structure). The
structures maximum height is 12.5 feet. The parking structures
ground. level will provide 115 parking spaces. The roof level will
provide 111 parking spaces. The remaining parking lot area will
provide 145 parking space. Therefore, a total of 371 parking space
will be provide. The parking structure will be painted concrete
with reveals to match the proposed office building.
On November 17, 1998, the applicant submitted a traffic analysis
and site plan evaluation for the City's review and approval. The
analysis, dated November 13, 1998 was performed by Linscott Law and
Greenspan. The study indicates that the proposed project is
expected to generate 1,000 daily two-way trips, with 145 trips (129
inbound, 16 outbound) anticipated during the AM peal commute hour.
At the PM peak commute hour, it is anticipated that 147 trips (22
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inbound, and 147 outbound will be generated. The additional
traffic generated by the proposed project is not expected to impact
the operating conditions of Golden Springs Drive and Copley Drive.
At completion and occupancy of the proposed project, the Golden
Springs/Copley Drive intersection is forecast to -operate at LOS C
or better during the AM and PM peak commute hours of a typical
weekday. The review of the site plan indicates that access to the
proposed project site is adequate. The on-site layout of the
proposed project is adequate. However, the analysis recommends
that the site driveway be "throated" for approximately 50 feet to
ensure that vehicles accessing the parking spaces located south of
the proposed office building do not impede the flow of traffic into
the site, and "quell onto Copley Drive. This mitigation measure
will require the deletion of at least the first two parking spaces
on the south side of the primary entry/exist drive aisle. The
analysis also indicated that no modifications to the existing
median or changes in the existing striping on Copley Drive are
required to accommodate site access/egress turning movements.
Before! the submittal of the applicant's traffic analysis and site
plan evaluation and the City's review and approval of said
analysis, the City's contract traffic engineer, Warren Siecke
reviewed the proposed project. He suggested that a left hand turn
lane toe provided on Copley Drive for traffic entering the project
site.
A sidewalk does not exist adjacent to the project site's property
line along Copley Drive. The applicant will be required to install
a five foot wide sidewalk along the total property frontage at
Copley Drive. The sidewalk is required to be installed south of
the existing parkway, five feet beyond the existing curb in order
to maintain consistency with the pedestrian access within Gateway
Corporate Center.
The City has a Trip Reduction and Travel Measure Ordinance No. 1
(1993). The Ordinance pertains to a trip reduction and travel
demand management that promotes alternative transportation methods
and parking management programs. The Ordinance's applicability
begins with non-residential development of 25,000 square feet or
more. The proposed project is approximately 73,000 square feet, as
such, it is required to comply with the City's Trip Reduction and
Travel Demand Measures.
Parking lot lighting and exterior site lighting was not submitted.
The applicant is required to submit a exterior lighting plan and a
parking lot lighting plan/study for the City's review and approval
prior to the issuance of a building permit.
Although a flat pad exists
Approximately, 3,129 cubic
yard of earth imported.
southeastern portion of th
southwestern portion of th
on the site, some grading is proposed.
yards of fill is proposed with 198 cubic
The fill will occur at the north and
project site. Cuts will occur in the
a project site.
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Landscaping/ irrigation is proposed. The City's current code
requires that 10 percent of the net area be landscaped. As
referenced in the comparison chart, Gateway Corporate Center
requires that 15 percent of the gross usable lot area (including
front setback area but excluding all natural and -graded side and
rear yard slopes) be landscaped. The City's new code also requires
a minimum 15 percent of the site area to be landscaped.
Approximately 15 percent of the gross usable lot are (including
front setback area but excluding all natural and graded side and
rear yard slopes) will be landscaped. The applicant is required to
submit. a final landscape/irrigation for the City's review and
approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. The landscape
plan ;shall include plant species, size, quantity and location.
Additionally, the proposed project is required to comply with the
City's; established Water Efficient Landscape Regulations and will
be plan checked accordingly.
A trash/recycle enclosure is provide, within the parking lot. The
applicant is required to submit a detail of the enclosure.
signage is not a part of this applicant. Proposed signage will be
reviewed at a later date.
The City's Public Works Department and Building and Safety Division
reviewed this project. Their recommendations are within the
attached draft resolution.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
The Environmental Impact Report (SCH 80121218) that reviewed the
entire development of Gateway Corporate Center and which
contemplated the type of use proposed by this project, required
that the following traffic mitigation measures be installed. The
traffic mitigation measures required by the EIR have been
installed.
Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), the City has determined that a Negative Declaration is
required for this project. According to CEQA Section 15070,
Negative Declaration No. 98-4 has been prepared.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
Notice for this project was published in the Inland Valley Bulletin
and the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on November 2, 1998. Public
hearing notices were mailed to approximately 26 property owners
within a 300 foot radius of the project site on October 29, 1998.
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development
Review No. 98-13, Findings of Fact and conditions of approval as
listed within the attached resolution.
REQUIRED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FINDINGS:
1. The design and layout of the proposed project is consistent
'with the applicable elements of the City's general plan,
design guidelines of the appropriate district, and any adopted
architectural criteria for specialized area, such as
designated historic districts, theme area, specific plans,
community plans, boulevards, or planned developments;
2. Approval of the design and layout of the proposed project will
not unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of
neighboring existing or future development, and will not
create traffic or pedestrian hazards;
3. The architectural design of the proposed project is compatible
with the characteristics of the surrounding neighborhood and
will maintain the harmonious, orderly and attractive
development contemplated by Chapter 22.72 of Development
Review Ordinance No. 5 (1990), City Design Guidelines and the
City's General Plan;
4. The design of the proposed project would provide a desirable
environment for its occupants and visiting public as well as
its neighbors through good aesthetic use of materials,
texture, and color that will remain aesthetically appealing
and will retain a reasonably adequate level of maintenance;
and
5. The proposed project will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety or welfare or materially injurious to the
properties or improvements in the vicinity.
Prepared by:
Ann J. L n, ssociate Planner
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Attachments:
1. :Draft resolution;
2. :Exhibit "A" - site plan, grading plan, floor plan,
elevations, parking structure section and -colors/materials
]board dated November 24, 1998;
3. ;9pplication; and
4. Correspondence regarding Gateway Corporate Center's
architectural committee dated October 29, 1998.
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 98 -XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW NO. 98-13, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A
THREE-STORY, COMMERCIAL OFFICE BUILDING OF
APPROXIMATELY 73,000 SQUARE FEET WITH A TWO-
LEVEL PARKING STRUCTURE FOR ALLSTATE
INSURANCE. THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT
21950 E. COPLEY DRIVE, (LOT 23, TRACT NO.
39679) DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA.
A. RECITALS.
1.. The property owner, Diamond Bar Business Associates c/o
AEW Capital Management, LP and applicant, Opus West
Corporation have filed an application for Development
Review No. 98-13 located at 21950 E. Copley Drive,
Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, California, as described
above in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in
this Resolution, the subject Development Review shall be
referred to as the "Application".
2. The Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar on
November 24, 1998 conducted a duly noticed public hearing
on the Application.
3. Notification of the public hearing for this project has
been made in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland
Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers on November 2, 1998.
Twenty-six property owners within a 300 foot radius of
the project site were notified by mail on October 29,
1998.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the
Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
1. This Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that
all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of
this Resolution are true and correct.
2. The Planning Commission hereby determines that the
project identified above in this Resolution is consistent
with the previously certified Master Environmental Impact
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Report (SCH No. 80121218) for Tract No. 39679 actiry
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to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1
(CEQA) and guidelines promulgated thereunder, puL`
Section 15162 (a) of Article it of the California Coda 't_
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 wild life resources or
the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Based upon
substantial evidence, this Planning Commission hereby
rebuts the presumption of adverse effects contained in
Section 753.5 (d) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations.
4. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth herein,
this Planning Commission hereby finds as follows:
(a) The project relates to a vacant, 9.067 acre lot with
a 163,738 square foot (3.79 acre) graded pad, within
a commercial business center identified as Gateway
Corporate Center.
(b) The project site has a General Plan land use
designation of Professional Office (OP). Pursuant
to the General Plan, this land use designation
provides for the establishment of office -based
working environments for general, professional, and
administrative offices, as well as support uses.
Additionally, development within the OP designation
will maintain a floor area ratio (FAR) between 0.25
and 1.00.
(c) The project site is within the Commercial -
Manufacturing -Billboard Exclusion -Unilateral
Contract (C-M-BE-U/C) Zone. This zoning designation
permits general office uses as proposed
(d) Generally, the following zones surround the project
site: to the north is the Open Space (OS) Zone; to
the south, east and west is the C-M-BE-U/C Zone.
(e) The proposed Development Review is a request to
construct a three-story, commercial office building
of approximately 73,000 square feet to be utilized
for Allstate Insurance. Additionally, the request
included a two-level parking structure.
(f) The design and layout of the proposed development is
consistent with the applicable elements of the
City's general plan, design guidelines of the
appropriate district, and any adopted architectural
criteria for specialized area, such as designated
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historic districts, theme areas, specific pli4iN
community plans, boulevards, or planned F�
developments.
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The proposed project provides for the establishment
of office -based working environment for general
offices within the General Plan's OP land use
designation. Pursuant to the General Plan, the
proposed project will yield a pleasant environment
for those working and visiting the medical facility
through its exemplary design, use of materials and
colors, and landscaping which will offer a variety
of plant species. The building setbacks from
Golden Springs Drive is 80.66 feet and from Copley
Drive is 45 feet. These setbacks are appropriate in
relation to the scale of the proposed building with
its height of three-stories/45 feet and the street
right-of-ways which are 84 feet for Copley Drive and
95 feet for Golden Springs Drive.
The General Plan suggests that walls be minimized
and utilized only for screening. Walls are not part
of the proposed project. Screening for mechanical
equipment is designed as part of the building
parapet.
The proposed project's architectural style,
construction materials and colors are consistent and
compatible with the existing structures within
Gateway Corporate Center and has received the
Center's architectural committee's approval.
Therefore, the design and layout of the proposed
project is consistent with the applicable elements
of the City's General Plan, design guidelines of the
appropriate district, and the adopted architectural
criteria of the Unilateral Contract of Gateway
Corporate Center.
(g) The design and layout of the proposed development
will not unreasonably interfere with the use and
enjoyment of neighboring existing or future
development and will not create traffic or
pedestrian hazards.
The proposed general office building is within the
Commercial -Manufacturing -Billboard Exclusion -
Unilateral Contract (C-M-BE-U/C) Zone which permits
the purposed use. The proposed project's site is
within the established Gateway Corporate Center
which permits general office uses. General office
uses were originally reviewed and approved for the
Center. Additionally, the Center's certified
Environmental Impact Report reviewed impacts related
to traffic and pedestrians. As a result, the
following traffic mitigation measures were required
and were installed.
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1. Improve that portion of the proposed bikeway
along Golden Springs Drive fronting on 4ateway
Corporate Center;
2. Golden Springs Drive shall be widened to
provide left -turn pockets at both entrance
streets to the Center; and -
3. Traffic signals shall be installed on Golden
Springs Drive, at the two entrance drives to
the Center.
Due to the above referenced and installed mitigation
measures and the traffic analysis and site plan
evaluation prepared by Linscott Law and Greenspan,
dated November 13, 1998, the design and layout of
the proposed general office building will not
unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of
neighboring existing or future development and will
not create traffic or pedestrian hazards.
(h) The architectural design of the proposed development
is compatible with the character of the surrounding
neighborhood and will maintain the harmonious,
orderly and attractive development contemplated by
Chapter 22.72 of Development Review Ordinance No. 5
(1990), City Design Guidelines and the City's
General Plan.
Gateway Corporate Center and its Unilateral Contract
were originally reviewed and approved by Los Angeles
County. The Unilateral Contract sets forth land
restrictions/development standards. The development
standards require an architectural style that is
Modern/Contemporary with materials, textures and
colors that complement this style. As a result,
the City, upon incorporation adopted the Unilateral
Contact, thereby adopting the specified development
standards. However, the proposed project's
architectural style, Contemporary, construction
materials and colors are consistent and compatible
with the Unilateral Contract and with the existing
structures within Gateway Corporate Center.
Furthermore the proposed project has received the
Center's architectural committee's approval.
The proposed architectural design is consistent with
the City's Development Review Ordinance in that the
project: minimizes grading effect by utilizing the
existing pad and preserving the slopes which
surround the project site ; maintains public health,
safety and general welfare by the installed traffic
mitigation measures and the issuance of City permits
and inspections; and has and orderly and harmonious
design and appearance of the proposed structure, the
parking area and landscaping.
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As also referenced in Item 4 (f), the proposed
project's design is consistent with the applicable
elements of the General Plan. Therefore, the
proposed project is compatible with the character of
the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain the
harmonious, orderly and attractive development
contemplated by the City's Development Review
Ordinance and General Plan.
(i) 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 and will
retain a reasonably adequate level of maintenance.
As referenced in the above findings, the proposed
project's design is consistent with the applicable
elements of the General Plan through its exemplary
design, use of materials, colors and landscaping.
The proposed materials of glass, aluminum and steel
are low maintenance and long lasting. The varieties
of texture and color add to the design's good
aesthetics. Therefore, 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 and will retain a reasonably adequate
level of maintenance.
(j) The proposed development will not be detrimental to
public health, safety or welfare or materially
injurious to the properties or improvements in the
vicinity.
Before the issuance of any City permits, the
proposed project is required to comply with all
conditions within the approved resolution and the
Building and Safety Division, Public Works Division,
Health Department and Fire Department requirements.
The referenced agencies' involvement will ensure
that the proposed medical offices/urgent care
facility is not detrimental to the public health,
safety or welfare or materially injurious to the
properties or improvements in the vicinity.
15. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above,
the Planning Commission hereby approves the Application
subject to the following conditions:
(a) The project shall substantially conform to site
plan, grading plan, floor plan, elevations, parking
structure section, final landscape/irrigation plan,
final exterior and parking lot lighting plan and
k,
colors,/materials board collectively labeled as`�
Exhibit "A" dated November 24, 1998, as submitted
and approved by the Planning Commission.
(b) The site shall be maintained in a condition which is
free of debris both during and after the con-
struction, addition, or implementation of the
entitlement granted herein. The removal of all
trash, debris, and refuse, whether during or
subsequent to construction shall be done only by the
property owner, applicant or by a duly permitted
waste contractor, who has been authorized by the
City to provide collection, transportation, and
disposal of solid waste from residential,
commercial, construction, and industrial areas
within the City. It shall be the applicant's
obligation to insure that the waste contractor
utilized has obtained permits from the City of
Diamond Bar to provide such services.
(c) Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the
applicant shall submit a final landscaping/
irrigation plan which delineates plant species,
size, quantity and location, for the City's review
and approval. The landscape/irrigation plan shall
comply with the City's established Water Efficient
Landscape Regulations and shall be plan checked
accordingly before the issuance of any City permits.
(d) Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the
applicant shall submit an exterior lighting plan and
a parking lot lighting plan/study for the City's
review and approval.
(e) The proposed project shall comply with the City's
Trip Reduction and Travel Measures Ordinance. Prior
to final inspection or Certificate of Occupancy, the
applicant shall submit a congestion management plan
for the City's review and approval.
(g) Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the
applicant shall submit a revised site plan with the
site driveway "throated" for approximately 50 feet
to ensure that vehicles accessing the parking spaces
located south of the proposed office building do not
impede the flow of traffic onto the site and queue
onto Copley Drive. Additionally, the "dead end"
parking area at the northeast corner of the site
shall be redesign. The revised site plan shall be
reviewed and approved by the City.
(h) Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the
applicant shall submit a final detail of the
trash/recycle bin enclosure for the City's review
and approval.
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(i) The applicant shall provide a sidewalk adjacent to
the building's south elevation which leads to Copley
Drive.
(j) Before the issuance of a grading permit, a complete
grading plan shall be submitted in accordance with
the City's grading requirements for the City's
review and approval. Grading plan shall be
signed/stamped by a civil engineer, geotechnical
engineer and geologist.
(k) The complete grading plan shall delineate the
existing and proposed topography, finished surface,
finished grade, flow line, etc. and proper drainage
with details and sections.
(1) A soils report shall be required, incorporating the
scope of the proposed development in the review and
analysis. The soils report shall give appropriate
recommendations for the construction of the project.
Before the issuance of a grading permit, the soils
report shall be reviewed and approved by the City.
(m) Applicant shall be responsible for sewer and storm
drain connections and shall ensure connection with
the L.A. County Department of Public Works for storm
drain and sewer lateral if there is none currently
available. Additionally, applicant shall pay the
County Sanitation District for connection fees.
(n) Applicant shall comply with all National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements
and shall obtain the necessary permits.
(o) Appropriate driveway shall be installed and location
delineated on the plans. Driveway and parking ramps
slope shall not exceed 15 percent. An encroachment
permit shall be required for driveway off-site
improvement.
(p) The applicant shall install a five foot wide
sidewalk along the total property frontage at Copley
Drive. The sidewalk shall be installed south of the
existing parkway, five feet beyond the existing curb
in order to maintain consistency with the pedestrian
access within Gateway Corporate Center. The
applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit for
this improvement.
(q) If required by the City, the applicant shall provide
a left hand turn lane on Copley Drive for traffic
entering the project site.
(r) All new handicap parking shall comply with the new
State Handicapped Accessible Regulations. Plans
shall delineate path of travel, including cross
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slope percentage for handicap parking spaces the
building and compliance with van parking. 41%
Additionally, all bathrooms
designed in compliance with
Accessible Regulations.
and ramps shall b
State Handicapped`,
(s) Plan check submittal shall include -irrigation plans.
(t) The applicant shall obtain the Los Angeles County
Fire Department's approval.
(u) Plans shall be engineered to meet wind loads of 80
m.p.h.
(v) The office building and parking garage structure
shall comply with the 1994 U.B.C., U.P.C., U.M.C.
and the 1993 National Electric Code requirements.
(w) This.grant is valid for two years and shall be
exercised (i.e. construction started) within that
period or this grant shall expire. A one year
extension may be requested in writing and submitted
to the City 30 days prior to the expiration date.
(x) This grant shall not be effective for any purpose
until the permittee and owner of the property
involved (if other than the permittee) have filed,
within fifteen (15) days of approval of this grant,
at the City of Diamond Bar Community Development
Department, their affidavit stating that they are
aware of and agree to accept all the conditions of
this grant. Further, this grant shall not be
effective until the permittee pays remaining City
processing fees.
(y) If the Department of Fish and Game determines that
Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 applies to the
approval of this project, then the applicant shall
remit to the City, within five days of this grant's
approval, a cashier's check of $25.00 for a
documentary handling fee in connection with Fish and
Game Code requirements. Furthermore, if this
project is not exempt from a filing fee imposed
because the project has more than a deminimis impact
on fish and wildlife, the applicant shall also pay
to the Department of Fish and Game any such fee and
any fine which the Department determines to be owed.
The Planning Commission shall:
(a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
(b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this
Resolution, by certified mail, to: Diamond Bar
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Business Associates, c/o AEW Capital Manageient, LP,
601 S. Figueroa, #2150 , Los Angeles, CA 90017; and
Opus West Corporation, 2030 Main Street, Irvine,. CA
92614.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 24TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1998, BY
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. -
BY:
Joe McManus, 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 24th day of November
1998, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
James DeStefano, Secretary
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
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21660 E. Copley Drive Suite 190 � FPL # '05
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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION Receipo ��r
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Date R
IV 66 DEC • _4
NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to notify the Community Development Director in writing of any
change of the principals involved during the processing of this case.
(Attach a separate sheet, if necessary, including names, addresses, and signatures of members of partnerships, joint
ventures, and directors of corporations.)
Consent: / certify th t / am the owner of the herein described property and permit the application to rile
this request.
Signed_
(AMI record owners) Date
Certification: 1, the undersigned, hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the information herein
provided is correct to the best of my knowledge.
Print Name Oous West Corooratinn
(Mpucant or Agent)
Signed_ f
ipnt or Agent) Date 16-z- I p
Location_ 21950 E. Q -n -1v Drive
(Street address or tract and lot number)
Zoning_ C-M-BE-1iC '-- HNM /t/ H 3 3 ?
Previous Gases None b Aicant
Present Use of Site Vacant Land
Use applied for 3. tOrY office buildin and 1 -level arkin structure
Record Owner
Applicant
Applicant's Agent
Name
Diamond Bar Associates
Opus West Corporation
Address
C/O AEW Capital Mgmt, LP
2030 Main St. Suite 520
601 S. Figueroa Suite 2150
City
Los Angeles, CA
Irvine, CA
Zip
Phone
90017
(213) 312-2611
92614(949)
622-1950
NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to notify the Community Development Director in writing of any
change of the principals involved during the processing of this case.
(Attach a separate sheet, if necessary, including names, addresses, and signatures of members of partnerships, joint
ventures, and directors of corporations.)
Consent: / certify th t / am the owner of the herein described property and permit the application to rile
this request.
Signed_
(AMI record owners) Date
Certification: 1, the undersigned, hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the information herein
provided is correct to the best of my knowledge.
Print Name Oous West Corooratinn
(Mpucant or Agent)
Signed_ f
ipnt or Agent) Date 16-z- I p
Location_ 21950 E. Q -n -1v Drive
(Street address or tract and lot number)
Zoning_ C-M-BE-1iC '-- HNM /t/ H 3 3 ?
Previous Gases None b Aicant
Present Use of Site Vacant Land
Use applied for 3. tOrY office buildin and 1 -level arkin structure
Legal description: (all ownership comprising the proposed lot(s)/parcel(s).
Lot 23 as per Tract Map No 39679 in the County of Los Angeles as per map recorded in
Book 1083 pages 14-21 inclusive of Tract Maps in the Office of the County Recorder of
Said County.
Area devoted to structures 61,350 S.F. Landscaping/Open space 50.000 S.F.
Project size 72,750 G.S.F. Lot Coverage 15.50/oProposed Density184
(Units/Acres)
Style of A rchitecture Contempora
Number of Floors Proposed Three (3) Slope of Roof Flat (114" per FT)
Grading Yes If yes, Quantity See cut & fill
Cut 4174 C.Y. Fill 3976 C.Y.
Import Yes If yes, Quantity 198 C.Y.
Export No If yes, Quantity
1. Area devoted to structures = Building footprint + parking structure footprint.
2. Landscaping/Open Space = Landscaping provided within net usable site area.
(15% of net usable site area is required).
3. Project size = Gross Building Floor Area.
4. Lot coverage = Building footprint + parking structure footprint _ by gross lot area
(24,550 + 36,800)/394,961.
5. Proposed density = Gross Building Area = Gross Site Area
(72,7501394,961)
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AEW
VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS
October 29, 1998
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Jefferson E. Hill, Jr.
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2030 Main Street #520
Irvine, CA 92614
Re: Approval of Plans for Lot 23
Dear Jeff:
This letter shall serve as approval by the Architectural Committee,
pursuant to Article V of the Master Declaration of Covenants,
Conditions and Restrictions of Gateway Corporate Center, of the plans
and specifications submitted by your firm for the development of
Lot 23.
Said approval is based upon review of the following documents:
• Conceptual Site Plan, dated 10/1/98
• Conceptual Floor Plan, dated 10/1/98
• Conceptual Elevation, dated 10/1/98
• Conceptual Grading Plan, dated 10/1/98
• Preliminary Landscape Plan, dated 10/30/98
As noted in Article V of the CC&R's, owners are expected to develop
improvements in conformance with the approved plans. Should you
have any questions or comments, please contact me at 213-312-2611.
cer y,
Michael S. Per
Vice President
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
FOR INITIAL STUDY
Pursuant to Guidelines for California Environmental Quality Act §15063 (f), this form, along
with the Environmental Information Form completed by the applicant, meets the requirements
for an Initial Study.
This form is comprised of six parts:
Part 1 Background
Part 2 Summary of Environmental Factors Potentially Affected
Part 3 Determination
Part 4 Evaluation of Environmental Impacts
Part 5 Discussion of Environmental Impacts
Part 6 Sources
PART 1. - BACKGROUND
1. City Project Number: Development Review No 98-13
2. Project Address/Location: 21950 E. Copley Drive t 23 of Tract No 39679),
-Diamond Bar. Los Angeles County California 91765
3. Date of Environmental Information Form submittal: October 10, 1998
4. Applicant: Onus West 2030 Main Street Suite 520 Irvine CA 92614 (949)622-1950
Property Owner: Diamond Bar Associates, c/o AEW Capital Management LP
Address: 601 Figueroa Suite 2150
City/State/Zip: Los Angeles CA 90017
Phone: (213)312-2611
AADR98.131S 11/17/98 1
Fax: N/A
1,ead Agency: Cily of Diamond Bar
Contact: Ann J. Lung Associate Planner
Address: 21660 E. CMIcy Drive, i 190
City/State/Zip: Diamond Bar. CA 91765
Phone: (909) 396-5676
Fax: (909) 861-3117
General Plan Designation: Professional Office (OP - Max 1.0 FAR)
Zoning: Commercial -Manufacturing Unilateral/Cont ct (C M TT/r) Zone
8. Description of Project: (Describe the whole action involved, including but not limited
to later phases of the project, and any secondary, support, or off-site features necessary
for its implementation. Attach additional sheets if necessary).
The application is a request for approval to construct a three story office building
approximately 73 000 square feet and a two level narking structurewith one level below
g=rade and one level above grade The parking lot will provide 147 narldngipaces The
lyi!o-level parlang structure will provide 228 parking spaces Therefore a total of 37
Darlang sroaces will be provided. The pr�sed use for this application is Allstate
Insurance. Days and hours of operation will be Monday throu hg Friday from 6:00 a.m.
IQ 7:00 p. m. with approximately, 350 employees
The project site is a vacant lot of approximately 3 76 acres It is located within Gateway
orporate Center which was approved by Los Angeles County and completed b, ly 986
atewav o rate Center was pro sed to service the eastern San Gabriel Valley's
demand for professional office facilities m a location with regional access Development
within a ewav =orate Center can generally be charactPrjzed as professional office
research and development and commercial The project was approved with extensive
entiQn placed on compatibility with the community and providing off-site
improvements to respond to impacts created by the project A Master Environmental
Impact (HEIR) was prepared and approved by Los Angeles County Regional Planning_
The document identified impacts principally related to geotechnical hazards air quality,
i ta. archeolo6c /paleontology scenic ouality and traffic/access
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:The mitization measures developed and approved for Gateway CoMorate Center
identified the need for: Conditions. Covenants and Restrictions (CC&Rs); detailed design
guidelines that related to grading, pad development and circulation within the center: off-
site traffic mitigation measures that included expansion of Golden Springs Drive: and
ontribution to funds for improvements required for future development phases. The
developer of Gateway Corporate Center has met these mitigation measures. as prescribed
;in the MEIR
9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: Briefly describe the project's surroundings:
The proposed project is located on Lot 23 at 21950E Copley Drive within the Gateway
!Corporate Center Gateway Coraorate Center is located south and east of the SR 57 and
;4R 60 Freeways' junction within the City of Diamond Bar. Generally. to the northwest
of the project site lies South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD - Lot
;1) and an approved project for St Jude's Medical Center (Lot 2) which will begin
construction in the near future Adjacent to the project site Lot 22 is vacant
10. Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or
participation agreement.):
lone.
11. ]List City of Diamond Bar related applications for this project that must be processed
simultaneously:
None.
12. ]List prior projects for this parcel:
None.
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PART 2 - SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving
at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact"
as indicated by the checklist on the
following; pages.
1. Land Use and Planning _ 9.
Hazards —
2. Population and Housing _ 10.
Noise —
3. Geologic Problems _ 11.
Public Services —
4. Water _ 12.
Utilities & Service
Systems —
5 Air Quality _ 13.
Aesthetics _
6. Transportation/
Circulation _ 14.
Cultural Resources
7. Biological Resources _ 15.
Recreation _
8. Energy & Mineral 16.
Mandatory Findings
Resources _
of Significance _
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AADR98.133S 11/17/98
PART 3- DETERMINATION
to be completed by Lead Agency
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
Project Number: DR No. 98-13
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and
a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
X
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there
will not be a significant effect in this case because the MITIGATION MEASURES described
on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be
prepared.
I find that the proposed project MAY have significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but at least
one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal
standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as
described on attached sheets, if the effect is a "potentially significant impact" OR "potentially
significant unless mitigated." An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but
it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there
WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects (a) have
been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been
avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that
are imposed upon the proposed project.
Date
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PART 4 •- EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
1. A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are
adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses
following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the
referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects
like the one involved (e.g. the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact"
answer should be explained where it is based on project -specific factors as well as
general standards (e.g. the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based
on a project -specific screening analysis.)
2. All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as
on-site, cumulative as well as project -level, indirect as well as direct, and construction
as well as operational impacts.
3. "Potentially Significant Impact is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an
effect is significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries
when the determination is made, an EIR is required.
4. Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation
of mitigation measures has reduced an affect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a
";Less than Significant Impact." The lead agency must described the mitigation measures
and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation
measures from Section XVII, "Earlier Analyses," may be cross-referenced).
5. Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other
C:EQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative
declaration. Section 15063 (c)(3)(D). Earlier analyses are discussed in Section SVII at
the end of the checklist.
6. Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information
sources for potential impact (e.g. general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a
previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference
to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. A source list should be
attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the
discussion.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
C. Be incompatible with existing land
uses in the vicinity?
Source #s: General Plan, P. I-27,
p.8 -Fig. 2; Los Angeles County
Zoning Code, CM-BE-U/C Zone
d. Affect agricultural resources or
operations (e.g. impacts to soils or
farmlands, or impacts from
incompatible land uses)?
Source #s: Project site plan; Master
Environmental Assessment (MEA), X
P. II -E-1-16
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Lew Than
Miugauon Significant No
Significant
Signi
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
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a. Conflict with General Plan
designation or zoning?
Source #s: General Plan, p. I-27;
X
Los Angeles County Zoning Code,
Ch. 22.28 Part 3
b. Conflict with applicable
environmental plans or policies
adopted by agencies with
jurisdiction over the project?
Source #s: General Plan, p. III -10
et seq.; EIR for Tract No. 39679;
Unilateral Contract No. 85-763963;
Gateway Corporate Center Design
X
Guidelines
C. Be incompatible with existing land
uses in the vicinity?
Source #s: General Plan, P. I-27,
p.8 -Fig. 2; Los Angeles County
Zoning Code, CM-BE-U/C Zone
d. Affect agricultural resources or
operations (e.g. impacts to soils or
farmlands, or impacts from
incompatible land uses)?
Source #s: Project site plan; Master
Environmental Assessment (MEA), X
P. II -E-1-16
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potentially
significant
Potentially unleu Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Impact Incorporated Impact
b. Induce substantial growth in an area
either directly or indirectly (e.g.
through projects in an undeveloped
area or extension of major
infrastructure)?
Source #s: 1990 Census of
Population and Housing; MEA, p.
H-1-19; EIR, p. 38
C. Displace existing housing,
especially affordable housing?
Source #s: 1990 Census of
Population and Housing; MEA, p.
1I-1-19; General Plan, p. I-1 et seq,
p. II -1 et seq; project site plan
No
Impact
X
X
X
X
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a. Fault rupture?
Source #s: General Plan, p. N-2,
3, Fig. IV -1; MEA, p. H -B-8, EIR
Section III A. p. 7-10
b. Seismic ground shaking?
Source #s: MEA, p. H -B-14, p. II -
b -10, Fig. H -B-5, EIR Section III
A. p. 7-10
C. Seiche (water tanks, reservoirs)?
Source #s: Walnut Valley Water
District Street Map 1996
d. Landslides or mudflows?
Source #s: General Plan, p. IV -3,
Fig. IV -1; MEA, p. H -B-3, Fig. II-
B -2; EIR Section III A. p. 7-10
e. Erosion, changes in topography or
unstable soil conditions from
excavation, grading, or fill?
Source #s: General Plan, p. IV -3,
Fig. IV -1; project's preliminary
soils report
f. Subsidence of the land?
Source #s: MEA, p. H -B-16;
project's preliminary soils report
g. Expansive soils?
Source #s: MEA, P. H -B-16;
project's preliminary soils report
Potentially
Significant
Potentially unless Lea. 'nun
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
X
XI
Om
X
X
X
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Potentially
Significant
Unless
Potentially
Significant Mitigation
Incorporated
hwact
h. Unique geologic or physical
features?
Source #s: MEA, Fig. II -A-1;
project's preliminary soils report
a. Changes in absorption rates,
drainage patterns, or the rate and
amount of surface runoff?
Source #s: City of Diamond Bar
Public Works/Engineering Division;
project's soils report
b. Exposure of people or property to
water related hazards such as
flooding?
Source #s: General Plan, p. IV4,
Fig. IV -2; FEMA Flood Panel No.
0650430980 B, Zone C, 12/2/80
C. Discharge into surface water or
other alteration of surface water
quality (e.g. temperature, dissolved
oxygen or turbidity)?
Source #s: MEA, p. II -C-3, 4, Fig.
II -C-1
d. Changes in the amount of surface
water in any water body?
Source #s: MEA, p. II -C-3, 4, Fig.
II -C-1
e. Changes in currents, or the course
or direction of water movements?
Source #s: MEA, p. II -C-3, 4, Fig.
II -C-1; Site/Grading Plan
Lew 11=
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
X II
X I
X
X
MA
wo
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Potentially
significant
Potentially Unless Leas Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact incorporated Impact Impact
f. Change in the quantity of ground
waters either through direct
additions or withdrawals, or
through interception of an aquifer
by cuts or excavations or through
substantial loss of groundwater
recharge capability?
Source #s: MEA, p. II -C-3, 4, Fig. X
II -C-1; Site/Grading Plan
g. Altered direction or rate of flow of
groundwater?
Source #s: City of Diamond Bar
Public Works/Engineering Division; X
project's preliminary soils report
h. Impacts to groundwater quality? X
Source #s: MEA, p. II -P-3-8
i. Substantial reduction in the amount
of groundwater otherwise available
for public water supplies? X
Source #s: MEA, p. II -P-3-8
a. Violate any air quality standard or
contribute to an existing or
projected air quality violation?
Source #s: SCAQMD Air Quality X
Handbook
b. Expose sensitive receptors to
pollutants?
Source #s: MEA, p. II -F-8-10, Fig. X
II -F-3
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Leu Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
C. Alter air movement, moisture, or
temperature, or cause any change in
climate?
Source #s: SCAQMD Air Quality X
Handbook
d. Create objectionable odors? X
Source #s: Project application
a. Increased vehicle trips or traffic
congestion?
Source #s: Trip Generation, 6th
Edition, Institute of Traffic
Engineers, 1991; project's traffic
analysis and site evaluation
prepared by Linscott Law and
Greenspan, dated Nov. 13, 1998;
Traffic Study Report Gateway
Corporate Center, LL&G, January
23, 1990 X
b. Hazards to safety from design
features (e.g. sharp curves or
dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g. farm
equipment)?
Source #s: City's Public X
Works/Engineering Division
C. Inadequate emergency access or
access to nearby uses?
Source #s: Multihazard Functional
Plan, City of Diamond Bar, 1992; X
General Plan, p. V-1
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Potentially
Significant
Unless
Potentially
Mitiga
Significant tion
Impact Incorporated
d. Insufficient parking capacity on-site
or off-site?
Source #s: Los Angeles County
Planning and Zoning Code, Ch.
22.52 Part 11; Gateway Corporate
Center Design Guidelines, Section
2.7; project site plan
e. Hazards or barriers for pedestrians
or bicyclists?
Source #s: General Plan, p. V-13,
Fig. V-4
f. Conflicts with adopted policies
supporting transportation (e.g. bus
turnouts, bicycle racks)?
Source #s: General Plan, p. V-22
g. Rail, waterborne or air traffic
impacts?
Source #s: MEA, p. II -T-36
a. Endangered, threatened or rare
species or their habitats (including
but not limited to plants, fish,
insects, animals, and birds)?
Source #s: MEA, p. II -D-1-8;
General Plan, p. III -11; project site
plan; application data; site visit
Leu Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
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b. Locally designated species (e.g.
heritage trees)?
Source #s: MEA, p. II -D-1-8;
General Plan, P. III -11; Los
Angeles County Planning and
Zoning Code
c. Locally designated natural
communities (e.g., oak forest,
coastal habitat, etc.)?
Source #s: MEA, p. H -D-1-8;
General Plan, p. III -11; Los
Angeles County Planning and
Zoning Code
d. Wetland habitat (e.g. marsh,
riparian and vernal pool)?
Source #s: MEA, p. H -D-1-8;
General Plan, P. III -11; Los
Angeles County Planning and
Zoning Code
e. Wildlife dispersal or migration
corridors?
Source #s: MEA, P. H -D-1-8 & 18
a. Conflict with adopted energy
conservation plans?
Source #s: General Plan, P. III -14;
Uniform Building Code 1994
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Leos Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
x II
X
x
X
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Environmental Issues - continued
Potentially
significant
Potentially Unless
significant Mitigation
Impact Incorporated
b. Use non-renewable resources in a
wasteful and inefficient manner?
Source #s: MEA, p. II -S-1;
Uniform Building Code 1994
C. Result in the loss of availability of a
known mineral resource that would
be of future value to the region and
the residents of the State?
Source #s: MEA, p. H -B-17
a. A risk of accidental explosion or
release of hazardous substances
(including, but not limited to: oil,
pesticides, chemicals or radiation)?
Source #s: MEA, p. II -M-1; project
application
b. Possible interference with an
emergency response plan or
emergency evacuation plan?
Source #s: Multihazard Functional
Plan, City of Diamond Bar,
September 22, 1992
C. The creation of any health hazard
or potential health hazard?
Source #s: General Plan, p. IV -1 et
seq; project application
d. Exposure of people to existing
sources of potential health hazards?
Source #s: General Plan, p. IV -1 et
seq; project application
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Less Than
significant
Impact
No
Impact
X II
RM
XI
X
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Environmental Issues — continued
Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unlew Lew Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
e. Increased fire hazard in areas with
flammable brush, grass, or trees?
Source #s: MEA, p. II -K-1; project X
landscape/irrigation plan
a. Increases in existing noise levels?
Source #s: General Plan, p. IV -15; X
MEA, p. II -G-1 et seq
b. Exposure of people to severe noise
levels?
Source #s: General Plan, p. IV -15;
MEA, p. II -G-1 et seq; City's X
Noise Ordinance
a. Fire Protection?
X
Source #s: General Plan. p. VI -3
b. Police Protection?
X
Source #s: General Plan. p. VI -3
C. Schools?
X
Source #s: MEA, p. II -0-1
d. Maintenance of public facilities,
including roads?
X
Source #s: General Plan. p. VI -2
e. Other governmental services?
Source #s: General Plan, p. VI -1 et
X
seq
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Leas Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
a. Power or natural gas?
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Source #s: General Plan, p. I-18,
X
VI -2
b.
Communication systems?
Source #s: General Plan, p. I-18,
X
VI -2
C.
Local or regional water treatment
or distribution facilities?
Source #s: General Plan, p. I-18,
X
VI -2
d.
Sewer or septic tanks?
Source #s: General Plan, p. I-18,
X
VI -2
e.
Storm water drainage?
Source #s: General Plan, p. I-18,
X
VI -2
f.
Solid waste disposal?
Source #s: General Plan, p. I-18,
X
VI -2
g.
Local or regional water supplies?
Source #s: General Plan, p. I-18,
X
VI -2
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Environmental Issues - continued
Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unleas Lew Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
a. Affect a scenic vista or scenic
highway?
Source #s: General Plan, p. III -10 X
et seq
b. Have a demonstrable negative
aesthetic effect?
Source #s: General Plan, p. III -10
et seq; Development Review
Ordinance No. 5 (1990); Gateway X
Corporate Center Design Guidelines
C. Create light or glare?
Source #s: Development Review
Ordinance No. 5 (1990): Gateway _ X
Corporate Center Design Guidelines
a. Disturb paleontological resources? X
Source #s: MEA, p. II -H-1 et seq
b. Disturb archaeological resources? X
Source #s: MEA, p. II -H-1 et seq
C. Affect historical resources? X
Source #s: MEA, p. II -H-1 et seq
d. Have the potential to cause a
physical change which would affect
unique ethnic cultural values? X
Source #s: MEA, p. II -H-1 et seq
e. Restrict existing religious or sacred
uses within the potential impact
area? X
Source #s: MEA, p. II -H-1 et seq
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Environmental Issues - continued
Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless
Significant Mitigation
Impact Incorporated
a. Increase the demand for
neighborhood or regional parks or
other recreational facilities?
Source #s: General Plan, p. H-1 et
seq
b. Affect existing recreational
opportunities?
Source #s: General Plan, p. II -1 et
seq
a. Does the project have the potential
............:...
to degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce
the habitat of a fish or wildlife
species, cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self-
sustaining levels, threaten to
eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or
restrict the range of a rare or
endangered plant or animal or
eliminate important examples of the
major periods of California history
or pre -history?
b. Does the project have the potential
to achieve short-term, to the
disadvantage of long-term,
environmental goals?
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Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
X
X
X
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Environmental Issues - continued
Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
C. Does the project have impacts that
are individually limited, but
cumulatively considerable?
("Cumulatively considerable" means
that the incremental effects of a
project are considerable when
viewed in connection with the
effects of past projects, the effects
of other current projects, and the X
affects of probable future projects)
d. Does the project have
environmental effects which will
cause substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or X
indirectly?
17. :EARLIER ANALYSES
Earlier analyses may be used here, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA
process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative
declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case a discussion should identify the
following on attached sheets:
-I) Earlier analyses used. Identify earlier analyses and state where they are available
for review.
b) Impacts adequately addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist
were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant
to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by
mitigation measures based on the earlier analyses.
c:) Mitigation measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation
Incorporated." describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or
refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-
specific conditions for the project.
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Environmental Finding
PART 5 - DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Discussions within each section may be grouped.
1. :LAND USE AND PLANNING
a. The project site is located within the General Plan land use designation of
Professional Office (OP). This land use designation provides opportunity for the
establishment of office -based working environments for general professional, and
administrative offices, as well as support uses. The propose project (Allstate
Insurance) is an office use. Therefore, the proposed project is consistent with the
General Plan land use designation for the project site. The project site is located
within the Commercial -Manufacturing -Billboard Exclusion-Unilateral/Contract (C-M-
BE-U/C) Zone. This zone allows for a variety of land uses by -right and with a
Conditional Use Permit. The land uses contemplated within this classification include
but are not limited to the following: professional office, research and development,
light manufacturing, medical offices and clinics, commercial retail, restaurants,
hotels, physical fitness centers and government services. Other ancillary and support
uses such as day care facilities, gymnasiums, dry cleaning services, and automobile
rental and leasing agencies are permitted. This zoning classification encourages uses
that can benefit the community in many ways including sales tax revenues and
attracting an employee base with additional buying power.
b. The proposed project does not conflict with applicable environmental plans or polices
adopted by the City of Diamond Bar or other agencies with jurisdiction over this
project. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan's land use
designation for the project site. The proposed project has been reviewed pursuant
to CEQA requirements and found to have no significant effect on the environment.
In addition, the Gateway Corporate Center Design Guidelines provide development
criteria applicable to all lots and addresses building envelope, lot coverage, parcel
access, and design elements that restrict building height, exterior material and
landscape pallet. Furthermore, the Gateway Corporate Center architectural
committee conducts review of all such projects and approved this project.
The proposed project is an office land use which is consistent with the General Plan,
Zoning, the Gateway Corporate Center Design guidelines and the existing uses within
the Center. Therefore, the proposed project is compatible with existing land uses in
the vicinity.
d. There are not agricultural resources or operations in the vicinity of the project area.
e. Gateway Corporate Center is a professional/retail center that provides no existing
residential development or opportunities for residential development. The proposed
project is consistent with the character of the surrounding development and therefore
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will not disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community
including a low-income or minority community.
2. POPULATION AND HOUSING
.a. The nature of Gateway Corporate Center lends itself to attracting businesses in need
of regionally accessible transportation opportunities, affordable lease rates and an
educated employee base. The proposed tenant may possess employees who reside
outside of the area. Existing employees will take one of the following actions:
commute from outside the area; relocate to this area; or find different employment.
It is assumed that some of the replacement personnel will be from this area. If not
from this area, these employees will exercise on of the aforementioned actions.
These factors were contemplated when the application to develop Gateway Corporate
Center was approved by Los Angeles County and were found not to be in conflict
with the regional housing projects for the area. The Center was found to provide
consumers for the expanding housing opportunities present in the central San Gabriel
Valley at the time of review. Presently, these conditions persist and the proposed
project is consistent with regional and local housing projections.
b. The proposed project is located in an area with existing commercial development and
existing infrastructure that can accommodate the proposed project and contemplated
development as reviewed within Gateway Corporate Center's approved EIR.
Therefore, it is not anticipated that this project will induce substantial growth either
directly or indirectly.
c. The proposed project site is a vacant, graded lot with a buildable pad, zoned for
commercial -manufacturing development, consistent with the policies presented in the
General Plan. Additionally, housing was not contemplated in Gateway Corporate
Center's original approval.
3. GEOLOGICAL PROBLEMS
a. No portion of the City has been identified as in an Alquist-Priolo Special Studies
Zone. The closest fault is the Diamond Bar Fault, which is described as a "small
inactive local fault". Historically, there is no record of any earthquake with an
epicenter in Diamond Bar of its Sphere of Influence, and no significant movement
has ever been recorded for the Diamond Bar fault. The Whittier -Elsinore fault lies
approximately four miles from the project site and has been active in historic times.
Three faults with the greatest potential for activity are located in excess of 20 miles
from the proposed project. Therefore, likelihood of fault rupture is limited.
b. The proposed project lies within Zone 1, or Relative Ground Response Low (RGR1).
Under current building and engineering codes which consider ground shaking, any
impacts from seismic ground shaking may be considered less than significant.
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c. The closest reservoir is the Ambushers Reservoir, approximately six miles form the
project site, in a different drainage basin. If seiche occurs, it will not affect the
project site. Additionally, the project is not located near any volcanic mountain
regions. There are no large bodies of water in close proximity to the project site.
d. The proposed project site does not lie within a potential liquefaction zone.
Additionally, the nature of the underlying material on the project site, the lack of
ground water and the existing and proposed drainage conveyance devices within
Gateway Corporate Center further diminish occurrences of liquefaction.
e;. Pursuant to the project's soils report, all slopes impacting the subject site are
considered to be grossly and surficial stable. The slopes constructed during mass
grading operations were built at a slope ration no greater than 2:1 (horizontal to
vertical) and appear to be in accordance with previous project plans and
specifications. These slopes appear to possess a safety factor of 1.50 or greater for
gross stability. However, to minimize future erosion, the slope landscaping shall
consist of a suitable proportion of deep rooted slope plantings classified as being
drought resistant. Additionally, weather conditions may require additional erosion
control measures such as matting, netting and plastic sheeting.
f. The proposed project site is graded with a buildable pad created in conjunction with
the development of Gateway Corporate Center. Pursuant to the project's soils report,
Subsidence should be 0.1 feet due to earthwork operations.
g. Pursuant to the project's soils report, the project site does contain expansive soil
(sandy silt and shale). However, the proposed structures will be safe from excessive
settlements by meeting the following requirements of: the City's Building Code; the
City's Grading Ordinance; site inspections during grading and construction activities;
"Specifications for Compaction Fill Operations" with in the project's soils report;
deepened foundation into the underlying bedrock; and removing all disturbed soils
prior to placement of any additional fill or pavement.
h. Pursuant to the project's soils report, there are no significant or unique geologic of
physical characteristics found on the project site.
4. WATER
a. Development of the project site will reduce pervious surfaces thereby increasing
surface runoff. Runoff will be directed from on-site drainage devices into off-site
drainage devices designed to accommodate runoff from the project site. The impacts
associated from the increased runoff are expected to be insignificant.
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b. The project site is not located within a flood hazard area and adequate drainage
devices have been incorporated into the drainage plan Gateway Corporate Center, as
well as the proposed project.
c., d., e. There is no body of surface water on the project site or the vicinity of the project.
Therefore, no impacts related to surface water features, quality or flow will affect
the project site.
f. The proposed project will not impact the quantity of groundwater but will have an
insignificant impact on the recharge of groundwater because of the reduction in
pervious surfaces.
g., h. The proposed project will not effect the direction or rate of flow of groundwater or
groundwater quality due to conditions described above (a. through f.).
i. The proposed project will not cause a significant reduction in groundwater supplies
or the availability of groundwater for public water supplies.
5. AIR QUALITY
a. Air quality will be affected during grading operation, however, it is not expected to
be significant with procedures that will be implement to reduce air emissions.
Additionally, such emissions are not expected to exceed those listed within the
SCAQMD Air Quality Handbook.
b. There are no known sensitive receptors within one-half mile of the project site.
Therefore, any impacts to sensitive receptors will be insignificant.
c.. The proposed project is not expected to alter air movement, moisture, or
temperature, or cause any change in climate.
d„ During the grading phase of the proposed project, diesel fuel odor may be emitted,
however, based on the scope of the proposed grading operation the impact is not
expected to be significant.
6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION
a. The applicant submitted a traffic analysis and site plan evaluation for the City's
review and approval. The analysis, dated November 13, 1998 was performed by
Linscott Law and Greenspan. The study indicates that the proposed project is
expected to generate 1,000 daily two-way trips, with 145 trips (129 inbound, 16
outbound) anticipated during the AM peal commute hour. At the PM peak commute
hour, it is anticipated that 147 trips (22 inbound, and 147 outbound will be
generated. The additional traffic generated by the proposed project is not expected
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to impact the operating conditions of Golden Springs Drive and Copley Drive. At
completion and occupancy of the proposed project, the Golden Springs/Copley Drive
intersection is forecast to operate at LOS C or better during the AM and PM peak
commute hours of a typical weekday. The review of the site plan indicates that
access to the proposed project site is adequate. The on-site layout of the proposed
project is adequate. However, the analysis recommends that the site driveway be
"throated" for approximately 50 feet to ensure that vehicles accessing the parking
spaces located south of the proposed office building do not impede the flow of traffic
into the site, and queue onto Copley Drive. This mitigation measure will require the
deletion of at least the first two parking spaces on the south side of the primary
entry/exist drive aisle. The analysis also indicated that no modifications to the
existing median or changes in the existing striping on Copley Drive are required to
accommodate site access/egress turning movements. Suggested mitigation measures
will be instituted as the project's conditions of approval.
b. The proposed project is compatible with the established land uses within Gateway
Corporate Center and land uses identified within the General Plan and Zoning Code.
Hazards identified within the traffic report will be mitigated and instituted as
conditions of approval.
c. Issues related to access will also be review in the traffic report. Mitigation measures
will be implemented as conditions of approval.
d. The proposed office building is approximately 73,000 square feet. Pursuant to Code,
one parking is required for each 250 square feet of gross floor area. Therefore, 292
parking spaces are required. However, the project site will provide 375 parking
spaces. Therefore, the provided number of parking spaces exceeds the minimum
parking requirement.
e. The proposed project has included measures to accommodate and facilitate pedestrian
access and circulation. There are no identifiable barriers to bicyclists' circulation or
access.
f. The proposed project's design is consistent with the General Plan's goals, objectives
and strategies supporting circulation and transportation.
g. No rail, waterborne, or air traffic facilities or operations are in the vicinity of the
proposed project. Therefore, the project will not impact these facilities or
operations.
7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
a. -e. The project site is a vacant, graded site with a buildable pad area that does not
contain locally designated natural communities or wetlands, In the absence of these
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conditions, a determination has been made that the site is incapable of supporting
endangered, threatened or rare species. The site currently supports non-native
grasses, various types of rodents and unlisted migrating animal species such as
coyotes, deer and domestic species.
8. ENERGY
a., lb. The proposed project will be required to comply with the UBC design and
construction standards, thereby conforming to the City's energy conservation
standards.
c. the proposed project site is not within an area identified as possessing mineral
resources of regional value. Therefore, it is not anticipated that the proposed project
will result in the loss of availability of mineral resources that would be of future
value to the region and residents of the State.
9. HAZARDS
a. The proposed project will likely utilize hazardous materials, such as oil, diesel fuel,
etc. during the construction phase. It is anticipated that these materials utilized
during the construction phase will generated less than significant impacts.
b. The proposed project will not interfere with the City's emergency response plan or
evacuation plan.
C. It is not anticipated that the proposed office use will create any health hazard or
potential health hazard.
d. There are no known health hazards on or in the vicinity of the project site.
Therefore, it is not expected that the proposed project will expose people to potential
health hazards.
e. The proposed project is not located within Fire Zone 4 and development of the site
and installation of landscaping and irrigation will not create fire hazards.
10. NOISE
a., b. The project site is located within an area impacted by noise generated by the SR 57
and SR 60 Freeways and Golden Springs Drive. The proposed project's development
will generate noise impacts but not to a level that surpasses existing sound levels.
Therefore, the proposed project will not generate significant noise levels nor expose
people to severe noise conditions.
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11. PUBLIC SERVICES
a., b. The proposed project will receive fire protection and police protection services from
the Los Angeles County Fire and Sheriff Departments. Currently, these agencies
provide service to Gateway Corporate Center. It is anticipated that the proposed
project will not require the development of new or expanded facilities or services.
c. The proposed project is located within the Walnut Valley School District. The
District is in need of permanent facilities. It is not anticipated that the proposed
office project will create a significant demand to the District. However, the project
is required to pay school fees as part of the development fees paid to the City.
d. The project will create impacts to the City's streets and sewage systems. However,
these impacts were identified and mitigated as part of Gateway Corporate Center's
development.
e. No other specific governmental services have been identified that may be impacted
by the proposed project.
12. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
a. -g. The development of the proposed office project will not result in the need for new
systems or supplies or substantial alterations to the following: power or natural gas;
communication systems; local or regional water treatment or distribution facilities;
sewer systems; storm drainage systems, solid waste disposal systems,
13. AESTHETICS
a. -c. The proposed project will be developed in compliance with the Design Guidelines of
Gateway Corporate Center and the City's Development Review Ordinance and
Design Guideline standards. As a result, the proposed project will be consistent with
the existing development within the Center and surrounding area by utilizing good
architectural design and features, as well as compatible and pleasing colors and
materials. The only source of light and glare may emanate from the sunlight
reflected on windows and the on-site lighting. However, on-site lighting will be
shielded and installed in a manner that will not reflect light or glare on to
neighboring properties, Copley Drive and/or Golden Springs Drive.
14. CULTURAL RESOURCES
a. There are no paleontological sites identified within the City and the site has sustained
extensive grading as part of the Center's development. Therefore, it is not
anticipated that the site's development will disturb paleontological resources.
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b. There are no archaeological sites identified within the City and the site has sustained
extensive grading as part of the Center's development. Therefore, it is not
anticipated that the site's development will disturb paleontological resources.
c. No historical sites have been identified within the vicinity of the project site and none
are expected. Therefore, development of the proposed project will not affect
historical resources.
d., e. No unique ethnic cultural values, religious or sacred uses are located within a quarter
mile of the project site. Therefore, the proposed project will not have the potential
to create adverse impacts on said resources.
15. RECREATION
a., b. Office projects of this type are not generally associated with creating adverse impacts
on parks or other recreation opportunities. Employees will generally be from outside
the City and will primarily use those facilities where they live. As such, it is not
anticipated that the proposed project will increase the demand for neighborhood or
regional parks or other recreational facilities or affect existing recreational
opportunities.
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City of Diamond Bar
PLANNING COMMISSION
Staff Re ort
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER;
8.3
REPORT DATE:
November 19, 1998
MEETING DATE:
November 24, 1998
CASE/FILE NUMBER:
Development Review No. 98-14 and Conditional
Use Permit No. 98-10
APPLICATION REQUEST:
To change an existing deli into a restaurant and to
serve beer and wine for on-site consumption
PROPERTY LOCATION:
Giuseppe's Restaurant
958 N. Diamond Bar Boulevard
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNER:
Beal Bank
15770 N. Dallas Parkway
Dallas, TX 75248
APPLICANT:
Blair Hightower
958 N. Diamond Bar Boulevard
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
BACKGROUND:
The applicant and property owner are requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 98-10 and
Development Review No. 98-14 (pursuant to Code Sections 22.28.260.A. and 22.72.020.A(4)). The request
is to construct and modify the existing suite at 958 N. Diamond Bar Boulevard in the Oak Tree Plaza from
a current deli to a restaurant, an intensification of land use. The removal and rearrangement of interior walls
to accommodate the restaurant use does not alter the suite's square footage of 1,588. The Applicant has also
requested Conditional Use Permit approval to permit alcohol sales for on-site consumption.
The project site has a General Plan land use designation of Commercial Office (CO). Pursuant to the General
Plan, the land use designation provides for land use areas that are diverse, Waxed uses of commercial retail,
office, and service properties.
The zoning designation for the project site is Commercial -Manufacturing (C -M). Premises in Zone C -M may
be used for retail sales, recreation, amusement, and services. Services include restaurants and other eating
establishments, as well as food take-out. Generally, the following zones and uses surround the project site:
to the north and east the zones are Single Family Residential (R-1-8000) and Limited Multiple Family
Residential Zone (R-3-8000); to the west is State Road 57/60 and the City of Pomona; and to the south is the
C -M Zone.
ANALYSIS:
DEVFr OEMM r REVIEW
In 1990, the City established Development Review Ordinance No. 5. Its purpose is to: support the General
Plan's implementation; stress quality community design standards; encourage an orderly and harmonious
appearance of structures and property; assist development to be more cognizant with public concerns of
aesthetics; reasonably ensure that new development does not have an adverse aesthetic, health, safety or
architecturally related impact upon adjoining properties or the City in general and preserve significant
topographic features.
Pursuant to the Development Review Ordinance's Section 22.72.020.A(4), an application for Development
Review is required for any and all commercial, industrial, institutional development which involves the
issuance of a building permit for construction or reconstruction of a structure. Additionally, Development
Review is required for a project which involves a substantial change or intensification of land use, such as the
conversion of an existing building to a restaurant. Therefore, the proposed project, requiring the issuance of
a building permit and a change in land use, requires a Development Review by the Planning Commission.
The project site is located in the Oak Tree Plaza in a commercial suite in Building A. The Plaza has three
buildings: the bowling alley (Oak Tree Lanes); Building A, Giuseppe's Italian Deli and seven other suites; and
Building B with five suites. There is no change to the site's exterior building facade. The applicant has
requested outdoor dining where he brings the tables and chairs in at closing and puts them out before opening.
Pursuant to Code Section 22.28.070.G(6), Development Standards for Restaurants in the C -M Zone, a
Conditional Use Permit for outdoor dining is exempt if the tables and chairs are removed daily, therefore a
Conditional Use Permit is not required. After visiting the site, it was noted that the patio tables are located
in front of a vacant adjoining suite. The placement of the tables and chairs is conditional based on the
approvals by the Plaza's owner, Beal Bank, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, and the current
Building and Safety Codes.
Currently, the site is in compliance with the original Conditional Use Permit No. 85-061-(1) issued by Los
Angeles County Department of Regional Planning which states that a minimum of 302 off-street parking
spaces shall be provided on the subject property. Based on the current uses, vacant suites, and the proposed
restaurant, a minimum of 176 parking spaces are required. Prior to final inspection, the applicant shall
restripe the parking lot to comply with ADA requirements as determined by the City.
The hours of operation and peak hours of operation for the proposed uses are as follows:
BUSINESS
HOURS OF OPERATION
PEAK HOURS OF
OPERATION
1
OAK TREE
LANES
Monday through Sunday 9:00 am.-2:00a.m.
Monday through Friday 6:00 p.m - 9:00
P.m.
Saturday 9:00 am. - 11:00 am
Sunday 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m
2
VACANT
3
VACANT
4
GIUSEPPE'S
Monday through Saturday - 8:00 am - 6:30m
CLOSED SUNDAY p'
M �
onlay O Friday 8:00 am - 9:30
am
Monday through Saturday
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 4:00
P.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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TOUCH OF
CLASS HAM
Wednesday through Friday 10:00 a.m. -
7:00 p.m.
SAME
SALON
Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
CLOSED SUNDAY, MONDAY, 'TUESDAY
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VACANT
7
M.S.R. DANCE
Monday through Thursday 3:00 p.m. - 8:30
SAME
STUDIO
p.m.
Friday 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
CLOSED SUNDAY
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EAST VALLEY
EMERGENCY
Monday through Friday 6:00 p.m. - 8:00
a.m.
Weekends Saturday 12:00 p.m. -
PET CLINIC
Weekends Samrda 12:00
Y p.m. to Monday
Monday a.m.
8:00 a.m.
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CONTINENTAL
HAIR FASHIONS
Tuesday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00
Saduday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
p.m. .
Satuuday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 p.m.
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CLOSED SUNDAY
10
VACANT
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DIAMOND BAR
CLEANERS
Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00
p.m.
Monday Hugh Friday 7:00 a.m. -
Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
CLOSED
9:00 a.m. do 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00
SUNDAY
p.m.
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HEAD TO TAIL
PET GROOMING
Tuesday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00
Tuesday through Saturday 8:00 a.m.
p.m.
CLOSED SUNDAY
-
10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. _ 5:00p.m.
13 CHECK Monday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00
CASHING p.m.
CENTER Tuesday, Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00
p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
CLOSED SUNDAY
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. -
1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
14 OAK TREE Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. - Daily 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
LIQ10:30 m.
MARKETT Friday do Saturday 8:00 a.m. 11:00 p.m.
SILmdav 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
A site visit indicated dead ground cover in the planters. Prior to final inspection, the applicant
shall replace missing and/or dead ground cover to match existing. Additionally, the applicant shall
insure that the existing irrigation system is operating properly.
Section 22.56.010, Conditional Use Defined -Purpose of Permit, and Section 22.28.260(A), Uses
Subject to Permits, of the current Code (Los Angeles County Planning and Zoning Code) allows
for the sale of alcohol for on or off-site consumption provided a Conditional Use Permit is
obtained.
A "conditional use" at this site as defined in Section 22.56.010 means a use which because of
characteristics peculiar to it and because of its location with reference to surroundings requires
special consideration relative to placement. Such a use may be approved with or without
conditions. The sale of beer and wine at the site requires the Planning Commission to approve
the request for the conditional use and to require the permit to be in full force and effect in
conformity with the conditions of the permit as stated in the attached resolution.
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has been contacted and a permit is in process.
The Department requires the approval of the Conditional Use Permit No. 98-10 for issuance of
its permit.
The Public Works Division and the Building and Safety Division have reviewed this project. Their
recommendations are included within the draft resolution.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has
determined that this project is categorically exempt, Section 15301(a).
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
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Notice for this project was published in the Inland Valley Daa. BLtiPr;.,
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Valley Trib ine on November 2, 1998. Public hearing notices wer lmaie mai ed and
approximately , an
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Property owners within a 500 foot radius of the project site on Actober 29, 1998.
RECOMMENDATION.-
Staff
ECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 98-10 and
Development Review No. 98-14, Findings of Fact and conditions
resolution. as listed within the attached
REQUIRED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS:
1. That the proposed use at that location will not be in substantial conflict with the adopted
general plan for the area; and
2. That the requested use at that location will not:
a. Adversely affect the health, peace, comfort or welfare of persons residing or
working in the surrounding area; or
b. Be materially detrimental to the use, enjoyment or valuation of property of other
persons located in the vicinity of the site; or
C. Jeopardize, endanger or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety
or General welfare; and
3. That the proposed site is adequate in size and shape
loading facilities prescribed in the Code, or as is oise req red in�order the parkin
integrate
said use with the uses in the surrounding area; and
4. The proposed site is adequately served by highways or streets of sufficient width, Diamond
Bar Boulevard and State Road 57/60, and improved as necessary to carry the kind and
quality of traffic such use would generate and by other public or private servi
as are required. ce facilities
REQUIRED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FINDINGS:
1. The design and layout of the proposed project is consistent with the applicable elements of
the City's General Plan, City's Design Guidelines, and any adopted architectural criteria
for specialized area, such as designated historic districts, theme area, specific plans,
community plans, boulevards, or planned developments;
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2. Approval of the design and layout of the proposed project will not unreasonably interfere
with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future development, and will not
create traffic or pedestrian hazards;
3. The architectural design of the proposed project is compatible with the characteristics of
the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain the harmonious, orderly and attractive
development contemplated by Chapter 22.72 of Development Review Ordinance No. 5
(1990) and the City's General Plan;
4 The design of the proposed project would provide a desirable environment for its occupants
and visiting public as well as texture, and color that will remain aesthetically appealing and
will retain a reasonably adequate level of maintenance; and
5. The proposed project will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or
materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity.
Prepared by:
Linda Kay Smith, Development Services Assistant
ATTACHMENTS!
1. Draft Resolution of Approval;
2. Exhibit "A" - Application, site plan, floor plans and elevations;
3. Correspondence
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A.
B.
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 98 -XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 98-10,
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 98-141 A REQUEST TO MODIFY AN
EXISTING 1,588 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL SUITE FROM AN
EXISTING DELI TO A RESTAURANT AND FOR THE SALE AND ON-
SITE CONSUMPTION OF BEER AND WINE. THE PROJECT SITE IS
LOCATED AT 958 NORTH DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD, DIAMOND BAR,
CALIFORNIA.
1. The property owner, Beal Bank and applicant, Blair
Hightower have filed an application for Conditional Use
Permit No. 98-10 and Development Review No. 98-14 located
at 958 North Diamond Bar Boulevard, Diamond Bar, Los
Angeles County, California, 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. The Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar on
November 24, 1998 conducted a duly noticed public hearing
on the Application.
3. Notification of the public hearing for this project was
published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland
Valley Daffy Bulletin newspapers on November 2, 1998.
Eighty-four property owners within a 500 foot radius of
the project site were notified by mail on October 29,
1998.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the
Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
1. This Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that
all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of
this Resolution are true and correct.
2. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the project
identified above in this Resolution is categorically
exempt from requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, and guidelines
promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section 15301 (a) of
Article 19 of Chapter 3, Title 14 of the California Code
of Regulations.
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3. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth ni
this Planning Commission hereby finds as follows:
(a) The project site is approximately 1,588 square feet.
It is located at 958 North Diamond Bar Boulevard, in
a retail shopping center commonly known as the Oak
Tree Plaza. The project site is -currently developed
as Giuseppe's Delicatessen in a 1,588 square foot
suite.
(b) The project site has a General Plan land use
designation of Commercial Office (CO). Pursuant to
the General Plan, this zone consists of land use
areas that are diverse, mixed uses of commercial
retail, office, and service properties.
(c) The zoning designation for the project site is
Commercial-Manufacturing(C-M). Premises in the C -M
Zone may be used for retail sales, recreation,
amusement, and services. Services include restaurants
and other eating establishments, as well as food
take-out. Generally, the following zones and uses
surround the project site: to the north and east the
zones are Single Family Residential (R-1-8000) and
Limited Multiple Family Residential (R-3-8000); to
the west is State Road 57/60 and the City of Pomona;
and to the south is the C -M Zone.
(d) The proposed Application is a request to modify an
existing suite at 958 S. Diamond Bar Boulevard in the
Oak Tree Plaza from a deli to a restaurant, an
intensification of land use. The restaurant plans to
incorporate the sale of beer and wine for on-site
consumption. The removal and rearrangement of
interior walls to accommodate the restaurant does not
alter the suite's square footage of 1,588. The
application is also a request for a CUP approval to
permit alcohol sales for on-site consumption.
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(e) The proposed project use is not in substantial
conflict with the adopted general plan.
The proposed project will consist of retail/service
commercial use and therefore complies with the
General Plan.
(f) The proposed project, at the proposed location, will
not adversely affect the health, peace, comfort or
welfare of persons residing or working in the
surrounding area; or
The project site is within a Commercial -Manufacturing
Zone and is immediately adjacent to other commercial
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sites. The proposed uses are consi with the
Zoning Code and other commercial reta
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permitted in the zone andses
surrounding commercial developments.e As such,- itis
not expected that the proposed project, at he
proposed location, will adversely affect the health,
peace, comfort or welfare of persons residing or
working in the surrounding area.
(g) The proposed project will not be materially
detrimental to the use, enjoyment or valuation of
property of other persons located in the vicinity of
the site; or
The proposed project is an intensification of use
from an existing deli which offered minimum food
service. The proposed restaurant use as well as
other food services in the area are pursuant to the
Code and allowed in the C -M Zone. Additionally, no
adverse letters or comments have been received from
notified residents in the 500 foot radius.
(h) The proposed project will not jeopardize, endanger or
otherwise constitute a menace to the public health,
safety or general welfare; and
The proposed project, with the incorporation of
conditions of approval as presented in the Resolution
and as findings above in Item (f) and (g), will not
jeopardize, endanger or otherwise constitute a menace
to the public health, safety or general welfare.
(i) 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 Title 22, or as is otherwise
required in order to integrate said use with the uses
in the surrounding area; and
The project site is 1,588 square feet. The project
site is located in the Oak Tree Plaza in a commercial
suite in Building A. The Plaza has three buildings:
the bowling alley (Oak Tree Lanes); Building A,
Giuseppe's Italian Deli with seven other suites; and
Building B with five suites. There is no change to
the site's exterior building facade. The applicant
has requested outdoor dining where he brings the
tables and chairs in at closing and puts them out
before opening. Pursuant to Code Section
22.28.070.G(6), Development Standards for Restaurants
in the C -M Zone, a Conditional Use Permit for outdoor
dining is exempt if the tables and chairs are removed
daily. Therefore, a CUP is not required.
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(j) The proposed site is adequately served by s
streets of sufficient width, and impro3e�
necessary to carry the kind and quantity of tra�f'
such use would generate and by other public or
Private service facilities as are required.
The project site is served by major arterial
identified as Diamond Bar Boulevard, which is
designed to accommodate the proposed use. Therefore,
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 by other public or
private service facilities as are required.
(k) The design and layout of the proposed development is
consistent with the applicable elements of the City's
General Plan, City Design Guidelines, and any adopted
architectural criteria for specialized area, such as
designated historic districts, theme areas, specific
plans, community plans, boulevards, or planned
developments.
The project site has a General Plan land use
designation of Commercial Office (CO). Pursuant to
the General Plan, the land use designation provides
for land use areas that are diverse, mixed uses of
commercial retail, office, and service properties.
The proposed project and uses are considered retail
and service commercial uses as required by the
General Plan. Pursuant to the General Plan, the
proposed project will yield a pleasant environment
for those working and visiting the project site. As
there is no change to the site's exterior
configuration, the current site's architectural
style, construction materials and colors are
consistent and compatible with the surrounding
commercial sites. Therefore, the design and layout
of the proposed project is consistent with the
applicable elements of the City's general plan and
design guidelines of the appropriate district.
(1) The design and layout of the proposed development
will not unreasonably interfere with the use and
enjoyment of neighboring existing or future
development and will not create traffic or pedestrian
hazards.
The existing site of the proposed project is within
the Commercial -Manufacturing Zone (C -M). The C -M
Zone permits a wide range of retail and service
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commercial uses, including those pro this
Application. There is no change to s
exterior configuration, and the current�sf
adequate in size and shape to accommodate
walls, fences to the yar ,
landscaping and other kdevelop ent f aturesoading f prescribed
in the Code, or as re Prescribed
o integrate
said use with the uses in the surrounding area. The
site's current architectural, construction materials
and colors are consistent and compatible with the
surrounding commercial sites. Therefore, the design
and layout of the proposed project is consistent with
the applicable elements of the City's General Plan
and City Design Guidelines.
(m) The architectural design of the proposed development
is compatible with the character of the surrounding
neighborhood and will maintain the harmonious,
orderly and attractive development contemplated by
Chapter 22.72 of Development Review Ordinance No. 5
(1990) and the City's general plan.
There are no changes purposed in the architectural
design of the existing commercial structures at the
project site. The site's current architectural
exterior design is consistent with the City's
Development Review Ordinance in that the project: has
an orderly and harmonious appearance to the existing
structures, parking area and landscaping; and has an
existing architectural design that is compatible with
the surrounding commercial uses.
As also referenced in Item 3 (k), the proposed
project's design is consistent with the applicable
elements of the General Plan. Therefore, the
proposed project is compatible with the character of
the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain the
harmonious, orderly and attractive development
contemplated by the City's Development Review
Ordinance and General Plan.
(n) 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 and will retain a
reasonably adequate level of maintenance.
As referenced in the
site's current exterior
applicable elements
development standards
exemplary design, use
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above findings, the project
design is consistent with the
of the General Plan and
of the zone through its
of materials, colors and
landscaping. The
proposed materials oInd
tile are low maintenance and long lasting, he
varieties of texture and color add to the design's
good aesthetics. Therefore, 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 and will retain a reasonably
adequate level of maintenance.
(o) The proposed development will not be detrimental to
public health, safety or welfare or materially
injurious to the properties or improvements in the
vicinity.
Before the issuance of any City permits, the proposed
project is required to comply with all conditions
within the approved resolution and the Building and
Safety Division, Public Works Division, Health
Department, Industrial Waste and Fire Department
requirements. The referenced agencies' involvement
will ensure that the proposed project is not
detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare
or materially injurious to the properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
>. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above, the
Planning Commission hereby approves the Application sub-
ject to the following conditions:
(a) The project shall substantially conform to
application, site plan, floor plan and 'elevations
collectively labeled as Exhibit "A" dated November
24, 1998, as submitted and approved by the Planning
Commission and as modified herein.
(b) The site shall be maintained in a condition which is
free of debris both during and after the
construction, addition, or implementation of the
entitlement granted herein. The removal of all
trash, debris, and refuse, whether during or
subsequent to construction shall be done only by the
property owner, applicant or by a duly permitted
waste contractor, who has been authorized by the City
to provide collection, transportation, and disposal
of solid waste from residential, commercial,
construction, and industrial areas within the City.
It shall be the applicant's obligation to insure that
the waste contractor utilized has obtained permits
from the City of Diamond Bar to provide such
services.
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(c) Prior to final inspection, the applicant shall
restripe the parking lot to I comply with ADA
requirements as determined by the City.
(d) Prior to final inspection, the applicant shall
replace missing and/or dead ground cover. Said
ground cover shall match existing. Additionally, the
applicant shall insure that the existing irrigation
system is operating properly.
(e) Hours and days of operation shall be from 8:00 a.m.
to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
(f) Outdoor patio dining shall consist of removable
tables and chairs. Said tables and chairs shall be
placed outside of the restaurant's suite only and
shall not block the way for pedestrian travel.
(g) Applicant shall obtain appropriate permits for
Alcohol and Beverage Control.
(h) All mechanical equipment shall not be visible to the
public.
(i) Applicant shall acquire the appropriate industrial
wastes permits with Los Angeles Country. Proper
notification shall be made to the Los Angeles County
Sanitation District of use changes.
(j) Applicant shall comply with all NPDES requirements
and shall obtain the necessary permits. All wastes
generated by the food service and food distribution
sources shall be properly disposed of in a manner
that said wastes are not discharged into the
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System.
(k) All utility improvements shall be made prior to
occupancy. Should there be any cuts in the public
right -of -way, the applicant shall obtain appropriate
encroachment permits and pay the required fees.
(1) Applicant shall comply with the following ADA
requirements:
(1) Provide handicap parking lot signage;
(2) Delineate path of travel (striping) from parking
lot to building; this path of travel shall not
exceed a two percent slope;
(3) Handicap parking shall comply with the State
Handicap Accessible Regulations including van
parking and one handicap parking space;
(4) Handicap parking spaces shall be located on the
shortest route to the main entrance;
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(5) Access doors and restrooms shall be clearly
marked with the handicap symbols;
(6) Ramps shall be handicap accessible; and
(7) Two exits.
(m) The applicant shall obtain the _Los Angeles County
Fire Department's approval.
(n) Occupancy for the proposed restaurant shall not
exceed 70.
(o) Plans shall comply with the 1994 U.B.C., U.P.C.,
U.M.C. and the 1993 National Electric Code
requirements.
(p) This grant is valid for two years and shall be
exercised (i.e. construction started) within that
period or this grant shall expire. A one year exten-
sion may be requested in writing and submitted to the
City 30 days prior to the expiration date.
(q) This grant shall not be effective for any purpose
until the permittee and owner of the property
involved (if other than the permittee) have filed,
within fifteen (15) days of approval of this grant,
at the City of Diamond Bar Community Development
Department, their affidavit stating that they are
aware of and agree to accept all the conditions of
this grant. Further, this grant shall not be
effective until the permittee pays remaining City
processing fees.
(r) If the Department of Fish and Game determines that
Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 applies to the
approval of this project, then the applicant shall
remit to the City, within five days of this grant's
approval, a cashier's check of $25.00 for a
documentary handling fee in connection with Fish and
Game Code requirements. Furthermore, if this project
is not exempt from a filing fee imposed because the
project has more than a deminimis impact on fish and
wildlife, the applicant shall also pay to the
Department of Fish and Game any such fee and any fine
which the Department determines to be owed.
(s) Conditional Use Permit No. 85-061-(1) shall remain in
full force and effect.
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• 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, tg: Beal Bank, 15770
N. Dallas Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75243 and Blair
Hightower, 958 N. Diamond Bar Boulevard, Diamond Bar,
CA 91765.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 24TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1998, BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
BY:
Joe McManus, Chairman
I, James DeStefano, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced,
passedadopte
by the Planning Commission of the City of DiamondBar,, and
na regular
meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 24th day of November
1998, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
James DeStefano, Secretary
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