HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 93-12PC RESOLUTION NO. 93-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 93-2 AN APPLICATION TO
6 ESTABLISH A CHURCH SANCTUARY IN AN EXISTING TWO FLOOR OFFICE
BUILDING .WITH APPURTENANT USES LOCATED AT 22324 GOLDEN SPRINGS
DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
A. Recitals
(i) The applicant is Calvary Chapel/Hidden Manna, 22324
Golden Springs Dr., Diamond Bar, CA has heretofore filed an
application as described above in the title of this Resolution.
Hereinafter in this Resolution, the project, located at address
indicated in the title of this Resolution, shall be referred to as
".the application".
(ii) On April 18, 1989, the City of Diamond Bar was
established as a duly organized municipal corporation of the State
of California. On said date, pursuant to the requirements of the
California Government Code Section 57376, Title 21 and 22, the
City Council of the City of Diamond Bar adopted its Ordinance No.
14, thereby adopting the Los Angeles County Code as the ordinances
of the City of Diamond Bar. Title 21 and 22 of the Los Angeles
County Code contains the Development Code of the County of Los
Angeles now currently applicable to development applications, in-
cluding the subject application, within the City of Diamond Bar.
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(iii) The City of Diamond Bar lacks on operative General
Plan. Pursuant to the order issued by the Los Angeles County
Superior Court, action was taken on the subject application as to
the consistency with the General Plan, pursuant to the terms and
provisions of Ordinance No. 4 (1992) of the City of Diamond Bar.
(iv) On March 8, 1993 the Planning Commission of the
City of Diamond Bar conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the
application, continued to and concluded said public hearing on
April 12, 1993.
(v) All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this
Resolution have occurred.
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 facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are
true and correct.
2. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the initial study
review prepared by the City of Diamond Bar and a Negative
Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and
the Guidelines promulgated thereunder, and, further said
negative declaration reflects the independent judgement of
m the City of Diamond Bar;
3. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds and
determines that, having considered the record as a whole
including the findings set forth below, 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. Notwithstanding any previous
Subsection of this Resolution, if the Department of Fish and
Game requires payment of a fee pursuant to Section 711.4 of
the Fish and Game Code, payment thereof shall be made by the
applicant prior to the issuance of any building permit or any
other entitlement.
4. Based on the substantial evidence presented to the Planning
Commission during the above -referenced public hearing opened
on March 81 19931 continued to and concluded on April 12,
1993, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, and in conformance with the terms and
provisions of Ordinance No. 4 (1992) of the City of Diamond
Bar, the Planning Commission hereby specifically finds as
follows:
(a) The applicant's request is for approval of a
church sanctuary in an existing two floor
office building. Additionally, the applicant
is requesting the following appurtenant uses:
a recording studio, day care facility, and
assembly rooms. The occupancy is proposed
for a maximum of 1,800. Parking provided for
the project site totals 700 and the site is
served by three (3) points of ingress and
egress to Golden Springs and one to Grand
Ave.
(b) The application applies to property located
at 22324 Golden Springs Drive, Diamond Bar
with a gross area of 29 acres and is zoned CM
(Commercial Manufacturing Zone). The General
Plan land use designation is Office
Professional Planned Development [PD (OP)].
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(c) Properties to the east and south are devel-
oped with single family and multi -family
residences and a commercial center, to the
�_. north the site is developed with a golf
course and the sites to the west are
partially developed by a commercial office
development known as Gateway Corporate
Center.
(d) The subject property is currently developed
with an office building and a large section
of the easterly portion of the parcel is
vacant.
(e) The site is sufficient in size and can pro-
vide adequate ingress and egress to allow the
development compatible with the surrounding
current land uses.
(f) The subject site lies within the Diamond Bar
General Plan . Office Professional/Planned
Development PD (OP) land use designation.
The current zoning of the site is not
consistent with the land use designation.
(g) Notification of the public hearing for this
project has been made in the San Gabriel
Valley Tribune and the Inland Valley Daily
Bulletin newspapers on February 14, 1993.
Notification to property owners within -a 500
foot radius was mailed on February 12, 1993.
(h) The design and layout of the proposed devel-
opment will not unreasonably interfere with
the use and enjoyment of the neighboring ex-
isting and contemplated future developments,
and will not create significant pedestrians
hazards;
(i) The conceptual architectural design of the
proposed complex is compatible with the
character of the surrounding development and
will maintain the harmonious, orderly, and
attractive development contemplated by the
Development Review Ordinance and the proposed
General Plan of the City;
(j) The design -of the proposed development would
provide a desirable environment for its occu-
pants and visiting public as well as its
neighbors through good aesthetic use of
materials, texture and color that will remain
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aesthetically appealing and will retain a
' reasonably adequate level of maintenance.
(k) The proposed use will not be detrimental to
the public health, safety or welfare or be
materially injurious to the properties or im-
provements in the vicinity and will promote
these goals.
(1) The subject site is adequately served by
Golden Springs Drive and Grand Avenue and all
required public and private' services. The
site is physically suitable for the
development.
(m) The nature, condition, and size of the site
is adequate in size to accommodate .the
project.
5. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs
1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 above, this Commission hereby approves the
application subject to the following restrictions as to use and
standard conditions contained within this document:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. This permit shall not be effective for any purpose until
a duly authorized representative of the owner of the
property involved has filed at the office of Planning
Division of the Community Development Department the
Affidavit of Acceptance and accepts all the conditions
of this permit;
2. That the applicant must comply with all federal, state,
Zone CM (Commercial Manufacturing), Community
Development Department and Public Works Department
requirements.
3. That three copies of the elevations, floor plans, site
plans, hours of operation andactivitiesschedule,
similar to that presented at the April 12, 1993 public
hearing, date stamped and marked Exhibit "A" and
conforming to such of the following conditions as can
shown on a plan, shall be submitted for approval of the
Community Development Director. The property shall
thereafter be developed and maintained in substantial
conformance with approved plans and schedule of
activities.
. 4. submit for approval by the Community Development
Director landscape and irrigation plans which shall
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incorporate drought tolerant landscaping. All
landscaping shall be installed prior to issuance of the
certificate of occupancy.
5. Roof finish material shall have a uniform color so as
to reduce reflectivity. Additionally, all roof mounted
equipment must be painted a color to match the roof
finish material.
6. Roof mounted equipment will be hidden behind building
parapets so as not to be visible from surrounding
streets, drives or adjacent buildings on a horizontal
sight line.
7. Where roof mounted equipment is not hidden from view by
the building parapet, a screen must be constructed
using materials complimentary with existing buildings
in the area. The design of the screen will be
integrated into the overall architectural design of the
building. The inside surface of the screen shall be
finished a grey color to match the roof finish
material.
8. The applicant shall submit a Transportation System
Management Plan for approval by the Community
Development Director, and the Public Works Director
prior to Certificate of Occupancy of Phase I in
compliance with Ordinance No. 1 (1993).
9. All parking areas shall be lighted to a 1 candle foot
minimum level of illumination.
10. Reduce the use of natural gas and electricity and use
energy conserving design and materials according to
established standards to be reviewed by the City's
Building Official.
11. The property shall be maintained in a condition which
is free of debris both during and after the
construction, addition, or implementation of the
entitlements 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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12. A 24 sq. ft. sign is approved is approved as exhibited
on the site plan in compliance with sign regulations.
13.
This rant is valid for two 2
g ( ) years and must be
exercised (i.e. construction initiated) within that
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period or this grant will expire. A one year extension
may be requested in writing and submitted to the City
no later than 30 days prior to the expiration date.
14.
The applicant shall contribute a predetermined pro rata
share of $10,000 for the installation of the traffic
signal, approach, and entrance improvements at the
Medical Plaza's entrance designated as entrance No. 1,
prior to issuance of building permits.
15.
The applicant shall dedicate a 15 ft. wide portion of
the property extending from the southwestern most
portion of the access closest to Golden Springs Drive
to the intersection of Grand Ave. and Golden Springs
Drive, for an eastbound right turn lane. The value of
this dedication shall be credited to the project's
required contribution to the Grand Ave./Golden Springs
Drive traffic mitigation fund.
16.
The applicant shall provide access to Golden Springs
Dr., shall enter into a reciprocal access agreement
with the adjacent land owners, as necessary, and shall
participate in the construction of an access road, per'��,
City standards, to Golden Springs Dr., via the property
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to the south which is the subject of Conditional Use
Permit No. 91-1, at the time the said property owner is
required to provide such access.
17.
The applicant shall contribute $60,000 for the
construction of a traffic signal, subject to the pro
rata reimbursement or offset, at Golden Springs Dr. and
the point of access thereto with the road required to
be constructed pursuant to condition No. 16 above. The
applicant shall be entitled to reimbursement of such
sum in the event said access road is not constructed
within 15 years of the effective date of this approval.
18.
The applicant is required to participate in the
creation of the Master Plan for the Planned Development
areas surrounding the property site.
19.
Additional traffic control shall include provision of
Deputy Sheriffs in an amount satisfactory to the
Sheriff and the Director of Public Works, during the
Sunday services scheduled between the hours of 0600 to
1400 hrs.
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20. No left turns are allowed from the northern most
driveway of the site onto Golden Springs Drive during
the peak hours of Monday through Friday. The movements
are limited to right turns in and out of the site.
21. Parking areas whether for normal or overflow parking
shall be paved with asphalt with a minimum depth of 2"
and shall conform to City standards.
22. Repair any broken or damaged curb, gutter, sidewalk and
pavement on Grand Avenue and Golden Springs Drive
abutting the project. Prior to any work being
performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid
and a construction permit shall be obtained from the
City Engineer's Office in addition to any other permits
required.
23. Pavement striping, marking and street signing shall be
installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
24. The applicant shall dedicate -to the City, up to 25 ft.
of additional right-of-way for street widening along
Grand Avenue as required by the City Engineer.
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6. The Planning Commission Secretary Shall:
(a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution;
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(b) Forthwith transmit a.certified copy of this
Resolution, by certified mail, return receipt
request, to: Calvary Chapel at the address as set forth
on the Application.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12th DAY OF APRIL, 1993 BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
Bruce Flamenbaum, 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, UIM
at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 12th
day of April, 1993, by the following vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Meyer, Li, Grothe, Plunk, and
Flamenbaum
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
ATTEST:
P�tl('James Defano, Secretary
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