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PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
NO. PL2017-133 TO CONSTRUCT A 7,093 SQUARE -FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENCE WITH 2,218 SQUARE FEET OF GARAGE AREA AND 1,452
SQUARE FEET OF DECK/PATIO/BALCONY AREA ON A 0.9 GROSS ACRE
(40,269 GROSS SQUARE -FOOT) LOT LOCATED AT 2740 STEEPLECHASE
LANE, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 (APN 8713-018-028).
RECITALS
The property owner, Jeff Tsui and Wendy Hsu, and applicant, Pete Volbeda,
have filed an application for Development Review No. PL2017-133 to
construct a 7,093 square -foot single-family residence with 2,218 square
feet of garage area, and 1,452 square feet of deck/patio/balcony area.
Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Review shall be
referred to as the "Proposed Project."
2. The subject property is made up of one parcel totaling 40,269 square feet
(0.9 acres). It is located in the Rural Residential (RR) zone with an
underlying General Plan land use designation of Rural Residential.
3. The legal description of the subject property is Lot 56 of Tract No. 30289.
The Assessor's Parcel Number is 8713-018-028.
4. On February 2, 2018, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners
within a 1,000 -foot radius of the Project site. On February 2, 2018,
notification of the public hearing for this project was published in the San
Gabriel Valley Tribune and the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers.
Also, public notices were posted at the project site and the City's three
designated community posting sites.
5. On February 13, 2018, the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond
Bar conducted a duly noticed public hearing, solicited testimony from all
interested individuals, and concluded said hearing on that date.
B. RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
1. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set
forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct; and
2. The Planning Commission hereby determines the Project to be
Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the provisions of Article 19,
Section 15303(a) (construction of a new single-family residence) of the
CEQA Guidelines. Therefore, no further environmental review is required.
C. FINDINGS OF FACT
Based on the findings and conclusions set forth herein and as prescribed under
Diamond Bar Municipal Code (DBMC) Section 22.48, this Planning Commission
hereby finds as follows:
Development Review Findings (DBMC Section 22.48.040)
1. The design and layout of the proposed development is consistent with the
applicable elements of the City's General Plan, City Design Guidelines, and
development standards of the applicable district, design guidelines, and
architectural criteria for special areas (e.g., theme areas, specific plans,
community plans, boulevards or planned developments):
The design and layout of the proposed single-family residence consisting of
a 7,093 square -foot single-family residence with 2,218 square feet of
garage area, and 1,452 square feet of deck/patio/balcony area is consistent
with the City's General Plan, Design Guidelines and development
standards. A gradual transition between the project and adjacent uses is
achieved through appropriate setbacks, building height, landscaping, and
window and door placement.
The proposed new single-family residence incorporates various details and
architectural elements such as flat and canted roof forms, large eave
overhangs, expansive window areas, and emphasis of rectilinear forms;
modern building colors and materials, including smooth white and grey
stucco, metal fascia boards, Eldorado stacked stone veneer, wood siding,
dark bronze aluminum window trim, glass, and steel cable balcony railings;
and appropriate massing and proportion to meet the intent of the City's
Design Guidelines.
The project site is not part of any theme area, specific plan, community plan,
boulevard or planned development.
2. The design and layout of the proposed development will not interfere with
the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future developments, and
will not create traffic or pedestrian hazards;
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The proposed single-family house will not interfere with the use and
enjoyment of neighboring existing or future developments because the use
of the project site is designed for a single-family home and the surrounding
uses are also single-family homes.
The proposed single-family house will not interfere with vehicular or
pedestrian movements, such as access or other functional requirements of
a single-family home because it complies with the requirements for
driveway widths and meets the minimum number of required off-street
parking spaces.
3. The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible with
the character of the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain and
enhance the harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated
by Chapter 22.48: Development Review Standards, the City's Design
Guidelines, the City's General Plan, or any applicable specific plan;
The proposed house. is comparable in mass and scale to existing homes on
similar lots in The Country. The architecture in The Country is eclectic, and
includes a variety of architectural designs. In addition, the height of the
building is 34 feet, which is below the 35 -foot maximum. The scale and
proportions of the proposed home are well balanced and appropriate for the
site. In sum, the proposed project fits the character of the neighborhood on
which it is proposed.
4. The design of the proposed development will provide a desirable
environment for its occupants and visiting public as well as its neighbors
through good aesthetic use of materials, texture, color, and will remain
aesthetically appealing;
The architectural style of the home is modern with elements such as a flat
roof, large eave overhangs, expansive window areas, and emphasis of
rectangular forms. Additionally, colors and materials, including smooth
white and grey stucco, metal fascia boards, Eldorado stacked stone veneer,
wood siding, dark bronze aluminum window trim, glass, and steel cable
balcony railings, work in harmony and with each other and the surrounding
elements. Outdoor decks, covered balconies, and recesses in wall planes
help break up the massing throughout all elevations. The new home will
not be intrusive to neighboring homes and will be aesthetically appealing by
integrating a variety of materials. Also, landscaping is integrated into the
site to complement the massing of the house and blend in with neighboring
homes and the natural environment of the site in order to maintain a
desirable environment. The scale and proportions of the proposed home
are well balanced and appropriate for the site.
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5. The proposed development will not be detrimental to public health, safety
or welfare or materially injurious (e.g., negative effect on property values or
resale(s) of property) to the properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
Before the issuance of any City permits, the proposed project is required to
comply with all conditions within the approved resolution, and the Building
and Safety Division and Public Works Departments requirements.
Through the permit and inspection process, the referenced agencies 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.
The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth under Article 19
Section 15303(a) (construction of a new single-family residence) of the
CEQA Guidelines.
Based upon the findings and conclusion set forth above, the Planning Commission
hereby approves this Application, subject to the following conditions:
Development shall substantially comply with the plans and documents
presented to the Planning Commission at the public hearing.
2. Prior to building permit issuance, the required landscape plan shall be
designed to meet the requirements of the Los Angeles County Fire
Department's Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines in terms of plant selection,
placement and maintenance. The final landscape and fuel modification
plans shall be submitted to the Los Angeles Fire Department for review and
approval.
Prior to building permit issuance, a Certification of Design, together with
landscape and irrigation plans prepared by a licensed landscape architect,
shall be submitted to the Planning Division for review and approval by the
City's Consulting Landscape Architect. Landscape and irrigation plans shall
comply with the updated Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance.
4. Standard Conditions. The applicant shall comply with the standard
development conditions attached hereto.
The Planning Commission shall:
a. Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
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b. Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution, by certified mail
to the property owner, Jeff Tsui and Wendy Hsu, 2121 Saleroso
Drive, Rowland Heights, CA 91748; and applicant, Pete Volbeda,
180 N. Benson Ave. Suite D, Upland, CA 91786.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2018, BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
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I, Greg Gubman, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted, at a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission held on the 13th day of February, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Barlas, Farago, Mahlke, VC/Mok, Chair/Wolfe
NOES: Commissioners: Mone
ABSENT: Commissioners: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioners: None
ATTEST:
Greg Gubman, Secretary
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STANDARD CONDITIONS
USE PERMITS, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL NEW AND
REMODELED STRUCTURES
PROJECT #: Development Review No. PL 2017-133
SUBJECT:
deck/patio/balcony area.
PROPERTY Jeff Tsui and Wendy Hsu
OWNER: 2121 Saleroso Drive
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
APPLICANT: Pete Volbeda
180 N. Benson Ave., Suite D
Upland, CA 91786
LOCATION: 2740 Steeplechase Lane, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION AT (909) 839-7030,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City,
and its officers, agents and employees, from any claim, action, or
proceeding to attack, set-aside, void or annul, the approval of
Development Review No. PL2017-133 brought within the time period
provided by Government Code Section 66499.37. In the event the
city and/or its officers, agents and employees are made a party of
any such action:
(a) Applicant shall provide a defense to the City defendants or at
the City's option reimburse the City its costs of defense,
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including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred in defense of
such claims.
(b) Applicant shall promptly pay any final judgment rendered
against the City defendants. The City shall promptly notify the
applicant of any claim, action of proceeding, and shall
cooperate fully in the defense thereof.
2. This approval shall not be effective for any purpose until the applicant
and owner of the property involved have filed, within twenty-one
(21) days of approval of this Development Review No. PL2017-133,
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 approval. Further, this approval shall not be
effective until the applicants pay remaining City processing fees,
school fees and fees for the review of submitted reports.
3. All designers, architects, engineers, and contractors associated with
this project shall obtain a Diamond Bar Business License; and a
zoning approval for those businesses located in Diamond Bar.
4. Signed copies of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2018-03,
Standard Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be
included on the plans (full size). The sheet(s) are for information only
to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and are
not required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed
Engineer/Architect.
5. Prior to the plan check, revised site plans and building elevations
incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be submitted for
Planning Division review and approval.
Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being
commenced thereon, all conditions of approval shall be completed.
The project site shall be maintained and operated in full compliance
with the conditions of approval and all laws, or other applicable
regulations.
8. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections
of the Development Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and
any applicable Specific Plan in effect at the time of building permit
issuance.
9. All site, grading, landscape/irrigation; and roof plans, and elevation
plans shall be coordinated for consistency prior to issuance of City
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permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment, building,
etc.,) or approved use has commenced, whichever comes first.
10. The hours during which construction activities causing the operation
of any tools or equipment used in construction, drilling, repair,
alteration, or demolition work are limited to Monday through
Saturday, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., and are not
allowed at any time on Sundays or holidays.
11. The property owner/applicant shall remove the public hearing notice
board within three days of this project's approval.
12. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of City Planning,
Building and Safety Divisions, Public Works Department, and the
Fire Department.
13. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall record, and
provide the City with a conformed recorded copy of, a Covenant and
Agreement or similar document in a form approved by the City
Attorney, which restricts the rental of rooms or other portions of the
property under two or more separate agreements and prohibits use
of the property as a boarding or rooming house, except to the extent
otherwise permitted by the Diamond Bar Municipal Code or
applicable state or federal law.
B. FEES/DEPOSITS
1. Applicant shall pay development fees (including but not limited to
Planning, Building and Safety Divisions, Public Works Department
and Mitigation Monitoring) at the established rates, prior to issuance
of building or grading permit (whichever comes first), as required by
the City. School fees as required shall be paid prior to the issuance
of building permit. In addition, the applicant shall pay all remaining
prorated City project review and processing fees prior to issuance of
grading or building permit, whichever comes first.
2. Prior to any plan check, all deposit accounts for the processing of
this project shall have no deficits.
C. TIME LIMITS
1. The approval of Development Review No. PL2017-133 expires
within two years from the date of approval if the use has not
been exercised as defined per Diamond Bar Municipal Code
(DBMC) Section 22.66.050 (b)(1). In accordance with DBMC
Section 22.60.050(c), the applicant may request, in writing, a one-year
time extension for Planning Commission consideration. Such a request
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must be submitted to the Planning Division prior to the expiration date
and be accompanied by the review fee in accordance with the fee
schedule in effect at the time of submittal.
D. SITE DEVELOPMENT
This approval is to construct a 7,093 square -foot single-family
residence with 2,218 square feet of garage area, and 1,452 square
feet of deck/patio/balcony area at 2740 Steeplechase Lane, as
described in the staff report and depicted on the approved plans on
file with the Planning Division, subject to the conditions listed below.
2. The construction documents submitted for plan check shall be in
substantial compliance with the architectural plans approved by the
Planning Commission, as modified pursuant to the conditions below.
If the plan check submittal is not in substantial compliance with the
approved Development Review submittal, the plans mayrequire
further staff review and re -notification of the surrounding property
owners, which may delay the project and entail additional fees.
3. To ensure compliance with the provisions of the Planning
Commission approval, a final inspection is required from the
Planning Division when work for any phase of the project has been
completed. The applicant shall inform the Planning Division and
schedule an appointment for such an inspection.
4. The above conditions shall run with the land and shall be binding
upon all future owners, operators, or successors thereto of the
property. Non-compliance with any condition of approval or
mitigation measure imposed as a condition of the approval shall
constitute a violation of the City's Development Code. Violations may
be enforced in accordance with the provisions of the Development
Code.
5. Failure to comply with any of the conditions set forth above or as
subsequently amended in writing by the City, may result in failure to
obtain a building final and/or a certificate of occupancy until full
compliance is reached. The City's requirement for full compliance
may require minor corrections and/or complete demolition of a non-
compliant improvement, regardless of costs incurred where the
project does not comply with design requirements and approvals that
the applicant agreed to when permits were pulled to construct the
project.
6. The project site shall be developed and maintained in substantial
conformance with the approved plans submitted to, approved, and
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amended herein by the Planning Commission, on file with the
Planning Division, the conditions contained herein, and the
Development Code regulations.
7. All ground -mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, air
conditioning condensers, etc., shall be located out of public view and
adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete
or masonry walls, berms, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of
the Planning Division.
8. All roof -mounted equipment shall be screened from public view.
9. All structures, including walls, trash enclosures, canopies, etc., shall
be maintained in a structurally sound, safe manner with a clean,
orderly appearance. All graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours by
the property owners/occupant.
10. All landscaping, structures, architectural features and public
improvements damaged during construction shall be repaired or
replaced upon project completion.
E. SOLID WASTE
1. 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 approved 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 used has obtained permits from the City of Diamond Bar
to provide such services.
2. Mandatory solid waste disposal services shall be provided by the City
franchised waste hauler to all parcels/lots or uses affected by
approval of this project.
F. FIRE PROTECTION STANDARDS
1. Development shall be constructed to reduce the potential for spread
of brushfire.
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a. In the case of a conflict, where more restrictive provisions are
contained in the Uniform Building Code or in the fire code, the
more restrictive provisions shall prevail.
b. Roofs shall be covered with noncombustible materials as
defined in the building code. Open eave ends shall be stopped
in order to prevent bird nests or other combustible material
lodging within the roof and to preclude entry of flames.
c. Exterior walls shall be surfaced with noncombustible or fire-
resistant materials.
d. Balconies, patio roofs, eaves and other similar overhangs shall
be of noncombustible construction or shall be protected by fire-
resistant material in compliance with the building code.
2. All development shall be constructed with adequate water supply
and pressure for all proposed development in compliance with
standards established by the fire marshal.
3. A permanent fuel modification area shall be required around
development projects or portions thereof that are adjacent or
exposed to hazardous fire areas for the purpose of fire protection.
The required width of the fuel modification area shall be based on
applicable building and fire codes and a fire hazard analysis study
developed by the fire marshal. In the event abatement is not
performed, the council may instruct the fire marshal to give notice to
the owner of the property upon which the condition exists to correct
the prohibited condition. If the owner fails to correct the condition,
the council may cause the abatement to be performed and make the
expense of the correction a lien on the property upon which the
conditions exist.
4. Fuel modification areas shall incorporate soil erosion and sediment
control measures to alleviate permanent scarring and accelerated
erosion.
5. If the fire marshal determines in any specific case that difficult terrain,
danger of erosion, or other unusual circumstances make strict
compliance with the clearance of vegetation undesirable or
impractical, the fire marshal may suspend enforcement and require
reasonable alternative measures designed to advance the purposes
of this chapter.
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Special construction features may be required in the design of
structures where site investigations confirm potential geologic
hazards.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT,
(909) 839-7040, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. GENERAL
Applicant shall acquire permission to build within the existing
equestrian easement on the property.
2. An Erosion Control Plan shall be submitted concurrently with the
grading plan clearly detailing erosion control measures. These
measures shall be implemented during construction. The erosion
control plan shall conform to national Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) standards and incorporate the appropriate Best
Management Practices (BMP's) as specified in the Storm Water
BMP Certification. For construction activity which disturbs one acre
or greater soil a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) will
be needed.
3. A new single-family hillside home development project shall include
mitigation measures to:
(i) Conserve natural areas;
(ii) Protect slopes and channels;
(iii) Provide storm drain system stenciling and signage;
(iv) Divert roof runoff to vegetated areas before discharge unless
the diversion would result in slope instability; and
(v) Direct surface flow to vegetated areas before discharge,
unless the diversion would result in slope instability.
4. Grading and construction activities and the transportation of
equipment and materials and operation of heavy grading equipment
shall be limited to between ,the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Saturday. Dust generated by grading and
construction activities shall be reduced by watering the soil prior to
and during the activities and in accordance with South Coast Air
Quality Management District Rule 402 and Rule 403. Reclaimed
water shall be used whenever possible. Additionally, all construction
equipment shall be properly muffled to reduce noise levels.
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B. SOILS REPORT/GRADING/RETAINING WALLS
Prior to grading plan submittal, a geotechnical report prepared by a
Geotechnical Engineer, licensed by the State of California, shall be
submitted by the applicant for approval by the City.
2. Upon approval of the geotechnical report, the applicant shall submit
drainage and grading plans prepared by a Civil Engineer, licensed
by the State of California, prepared in accordance with the City's
requirements for the City's review and approval. A list of
requirements for grading plan check is available from the Public
Works Department. All grading (cut and fill) calculations shall be
submitted to the City concurrently with the grading plan.
Finished slopes shall conform to City Code Section 22.22.080 -
Grading.
4. All easements and flood hazard areas shall be clearly identified on
the grading plan.
The grading plan shall show the location of any retaining walls and
the elevations of the top of wall/footing/retaining and the finished
grade on both sides of the retaining wall. Construction details for
retaining walls shall be shown on the grading plan. Calculations and
details of retaining walls shall be submitted to the Building and Safety
Division for review and approval.
6. All equipment staging areas shall be located on the project site.
Staging area, including material stockpile and equipment storage
area, shall be enclosed within a 6 foot -high chain link fence. All
access points in the defense shall be locked whenever the
construction site is not supervised.
7. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the
California Building Code, City Grading Ordinance, Hillside
Management Ordinance and acceptable grading practices.
8. The maximum grade of driveways serving building pad areas shall
be 15 percent. Driveways with a slope of 15 percent shall incorporate
grooves for traction into the construction as required by ,the City
Engineer.
9. All slopes shall be seeded per landscape plan and/or fuel
modification plan with native grasses or planted with ground cover,
shrubs, and trees for erosion control upon completion of grading or
some other alternative method of erosion control shall be completed
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to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and a permanent irrigation
system shall be installed.
10. Submit a stockpile plan showing the proposed location for stockpile
for grading export materials, and the route of transport.
11. A pre -construction meeting shall be held at the project site with the
grading contractor, applicant, and city grading inspector at least 48
hours prior to commencing grading operations.
12. Rough grade certifications by project soils and civil engineers and
the as -graded geotechnical report shall be submitted for review and
approval prior to issuance of building permits for the foundation of
the residential structure. Retaining wall permits may be issued
without a rough grade certificate.
13. Final grade certifications by project soils and civil engineers shall be
submitted to the Public Works Department prior to the issuance of
any project final inspections/certificate of occupancy respectively.
C. DRAINAGE
Detailed drainage system information of the lot with careful attention
to any flood hazard area shall be submitted. All drainage/runoff from
the development shall be conveyed from the site to the natural
drainage course. No on-site drainage shall be conveyed to adjacent
parcels, unless that is the natural drainage course.
2. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, a complete hydrology and
hydraulic study shall be prepared by a Civil Engineer registered in
the State of California to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Los
Angeles Public Works Department.
D. UTILITIES
Applicant shall relocate and underground any existing on-site utilities
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the respective utility
owner.
2. Underground utilities shall not be constructed within the drip line of
any mature tree except as approved by a registered arborist.
E. SEWERS/SEPTIC TANK
Applicant shall obtain connection permit(s) from the City and County
Sanitation District prior to issuance of building permits.
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2. Applicant, at applicant's sole cost and expense, shall construct the
sewer system in accordance with the City, Los Angeles County
Public Works Division. Sewer plans shall be submitted to the
Building and Safety Division for review and approval by the City.
III. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION,
(909) 839-7020, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. GENERAL CONDITIONS:
1. At the time of plan check submittal, plans and construction shall
conform to current State and Local Building Code (i.e. 2016
California Building Code series will apply) requirements and all other
applicable construction codes, ordinances and regulations in effect.
2. Provisions for CAL Green shall be implemented onto plans and
certification shall be provided by a third party as required by the
Building Division. Specific water, waste, low VOC, and related
conservation measures shall be shown on plans. Construction shall
conform to the current CAL Green Code.
3. Only one single family dwelling is allowed on this property unless
specifically approved otherwise per CBC 202.
B. PLAN CHECK — ITEMS TO BE ADDRESSED PRIOR TO PLAN
APPROVAL:
1. The minimum design load for wind in this area is 110 M.P.H.
exposures "C" and the site is within seismic zone D or E. The
applicant shall submit drawings and calculations prepared by a
California State licensed Architect/Engineer with wet stamp and
signature.
2. This project shall comply with the energy conservation requirements
of the State of California Energy Commission. All lighting shall be
high efficacy or equivalent per the current California Energy Code
119 and 150(k).
3. Indoor air quality shall be provided consistent with ASHRAE 62.2 as
required per California Energy Code 150(0).
4. Public Works/Engineering Department is required to review and
approve grading plans that clearly show all finish elevations,
drainage, and retaining wall(s) locations. These plans shall be
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consistent with the site plan submitted to the Building and Safety
Division.
5. "Separate permits are required for pool, spa, BBQ area, detached
trellises and fountains, retaining walls, exterior decks, and exterior
fireplaces" and shall be noted on plans.
6. There shall be design for future electrical vehicle charging including
circuitry in the electrical panel and future conduit.
7. All balconies shall be designed for 60lb/ft live load.
8. All easements shall be shown on the site plan.
9. Fire Department approval shall be required. Contact the Fire
Department to check the fire zone for the location of your property. If
this project is located in High Hazard Fire Zone, it shall meet
requirements of the fire zone per CBC Chapter 7A.
a. All unenclosed under -floor areas shall be constructed as exterior
wall.
b. All openings into the attic, floor and/or other enclosed areas shall
be covered with corrosion -resistant wire mesh not less than
1/4inch or more than 1/2 inch in any dimension except where
such openings are equipped with sash or door.
c. Eaves shall be protected.
d. Exterior construction shall be one-hour or non-combustible.
e. Fuel modification plans shall be approved through LA County Fire
Fuel Modification Unit.
f. LA County Fire shall approve plans for fire flow availability due to
home being over 3600 sf as required per CFC Appendix B105.1.
10. All retaining walls shall be separately submitted to the Building and
Safety and Public Works/Engineering Departments for review and
approval.
11. A soils report is required per CBC 1803 and all recommendations of
the soils report shall be adhered to.
12. Slope setbacks shall be consistent with California Building Code
Figure 1805.3.1 and California Residential Code R403.1.7.
Foundations shall provide a minimum distance to daylight.
13. Design for future electric vehicle charging and solar ready roof shall
be provided.
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14. One-hour glazing shall be provided between the dwelling unit and
garage. The specifications shall be listed on plans with the
appropriate test agency.
15. Glass railings shall be designed for a factor of safety of 4 and
designed with a top rail to span between two panels if one shall fail.
C. PERMIT — ITEMS REQUIRED PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT
ISSUANCE:
1. Solid waste management of construction material shall incorporate
recycling material collection per Diamond Bar Municipal Code 8.16
of Title 8. The contractor shall complete all required forms and pay
applicable deposits prior to permit.
2. Prior to building permit issuance, all school district fees shall be paid.
Please obtain a form from the Building and Safety Division to take
directly to the school district.
3. Submit grading plans clearly showing all finish elevations, drainage,
and retaining wall locations. No building permits shall be issued prior
to submitting a pad certification.
4. Approval from LA County Sanitation for sewer connections will be
required.
5. All workers on the job shall be covered by workman's compensation
insurance under a licensed general contractor. Any changes to the
contractor shall be updated on the building permit.
D. CONSTRUCTION — CONDITIONS REQUIRED DURING CONSTRUCTION:
1. Fire sprinklers are required for new single family dwellings (CRC
R313.2). Sprinklers shall be approved by LA County Fire
Department prior to installation and shall be inspected at framing
stage and finalization of construction.
2. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until all California
Building Code and State Fire Marshal regulations have been met.
The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy.
3. Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of
this Code shall expire and become null and void unless the work
authorized by such permit is commenced within one -hundred -eighty
(180) days after permit issuance, and if a successful inspection has
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not been obtained from the building official within one -hundred -
eighty (180) days from the date of permit issuance or the last
successful inspection. A successful inspection shall mean a
documented passed inspection by the city building inspector as
outlined in Section 110.6.
4. All structures and property shall be maintained in a safe and clean
manner during construction. The property shall be free of debris,
trash, and weeds.
5. All equipment staging areas shall be maintained in an orderly manner
and screened behind a minimum 6' high fence.
6. The project shall be protected by a construction fence to the
satisfaction of the Building Official, and shall comply with the NPDES
& BMP requirements (sand bags, etc.) All fencing shall be view
obstructing with opaque surfaces.
7. The location of property lines and building pad may require a survey
to be determined by the building inspection during foundation and/or
frame inspection.
8. The applicant shall contact Dig Alert and have underground utility
locations marked by the utility companies prior to any excavation.
Contact Dig Alert by dialing 811 or their website at www.digalert.org.
9. The applicant shall first request and secure approval from the City
for any changes or deviations from approved plans prior to
proceeding with any work in accordance with such changes or
deviations.
10. All glazing in hazardous locations shall be labeled as safety glass.
The labeling shall be visible for inspection.
11. Pursuant to California Residential Code (CRC) Section R315, carbon
monoxide detectors are required in halls leading to sleeping rooms.
12. Drainage patterns shall match the approved grading/drainage plan
from the Public Works/Engineering Department. Surface water shall
drain away from the building at a 2% minimum slope. The final as -
built conditions shall match the grading/drainage plan or otherwise
approved as -built grading/drainage plan.
13. Decks, roofs, and other flat surfaces shall slope at least 1/4"/ft with
approved and listed water proofing material. Guardrails shall be
provided for these surfaces at least 42" minimum in height, 4"
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maximum spacing between rails, and capable of resisting at least 20
pounds per lineal foot of lateral load.
14. Special inspections and structural observation will be required in
conformance with CBC 1704 to 1709.
15. Any existing easements or drainage courses shall be maintained and
unobstructed.
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