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PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 96-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 52203
A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE A 6.3 GROSS ACRE SITE
INTO SIXTEEN NUMBERED LOTS FOR SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND 6 LETTERED LOTS
FOR STREETS AND LANDSCAPING AND THE ADDENDUM
TO THE EIR FOR SOUTH POINTE MASTER PLAN (STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE #92081040), LOCATED ON THE WEST
SIDE OF BREA CANYON ROAD, NORTH OF PATHFINDER
ROAD IN DIAMOND BAR CALIFORNIA.
1. The property owner, Arciero and Sons, the applicant Diamond
Crest Estates, LLC, and the applicant's agent, Hunsaker and
Associates, together, the "Applicant" have filed an application
for Vesting Tentative Tract Map 52.203.
2. On April 18, 1989, the City of Diamond Bar was established as a
duly organized municipal corporation of the State of California.
Thereafter, the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar adopted
its Ordinance No. 14 (1990), 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 contain the Development
Code of the County of Los Angeles now currently applicable to
development applications, including the subject Application,
within the City of Diamond Bar.
3. On July 25, 1995, the City of Diamond Bar adopted a General
Plan. Action was taken on the subject application as to the
consistency with the General Plan. It has been determined that
the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan.
4. The Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar on September
9, 1996 and September 23, 1996 conducted duly noticed public
hearings on the Application.
5.
Notification of the public hearing- for this project has been
made in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland Valley Daily
Bulletin newspapers on August 19, 1996. Ninety-one property
owners within a 500 foot radius of the project site were
notified by mail on August 16, 1996. Further, additional public
notification was provided through mailings to approximately 300
property owners within the area surrounding the originally
proposed South Pointe Master Plan.
Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the
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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 potential
environmental impacts associated with the proposed project
will not require major revisions to ' the Final
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the South Pointe
Master Plan (State Clearinghouse #9208104'0) which includes
the subject property, in that no substantial' changes are
proposed in the project which will require major revisions
of the previous EIR due to the involvement of new
significant environmental effects or a ''substantial
increase' in the severity of the previously identified
significant effects; no substantial changes in
circumstances under which the project''i's undertaken which
will require major revisions of the previous EIR have
occurred due to indirect or new significant environmental
effects" or a substantial increase in the severity of
previously identified significant effects; and no new
information or issues of substantial importance which were
not known and could not have been known with the exercise
of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was
certified as complete shows any of the following:
(a) The project will tiave'one or more significant effects
not discussed in the previous EIR;
(b) Significant effects previously examined will be
significantly more se -,ere than shown in the previous
EIR.
(c) Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found
not to be feasible would in fact be feasible and
would substantially reduce one or more' significant
effects of the project, but the project proponents
decline to adopt the mitigation measure or
alternative;'
(d) Mitigation measures Lor alternatives which are
considerably .different from those analyzed in the
previous EIR'would substantially reduce one or more
significant effects on the environment, but the
project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation or
alternative.
Therefore an addendum to the EIR has been prepared and is hereby
being approved.
4. Based on the findings and the conclusions set forth
herein, this Planning Commission hereby finds as follows:
(a) The project relates to a vacant parcel, approximately
6.3 acres in size located on the west side of Brea
Canyon Road, north of Pathfinder Road. The project
site is zoned Single Family Residential, R-1-15,000.
It has a General Plan land use designation of Low
Density Residential (RL). The proposed map and the
design and improvement of the proposed subdivision is
consistent with the allowable density of development
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(1) By highways or streets of sufficient width and
improved as necessary to carry the kind and
quantity of traffic such use would generate; the
site is adequately served by Brea Canyon Road
and private roadways will be constructed within
the subject tract which have been reviewed and
determined to be adequate to accommodate traffic
generated by this project and;
(2) By other public or private service facilities as
are required. This project has been conditioned
to provide or be connected to all necessary
public services and facilities.
(g) The design and layout of the proposed project will
not be materially detrimental to the use, enjoyment
of neighboring existing or future development, and
will not create traffic or pedestrians hazards.
Vesting Tentative Tract Map 52203 has been designed
with lots and a system of private streets which are
adequate to accommodate the proposed level of
residential development.
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permitted within the RL General Plan land use
designation, General Pians.goals and strategies. This
site is not part of a specific plan.
(b)
Generally, the following zones and uses surround the
project site: to the north is the Single Family
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Residential -Minimum Lot''8ize 8,000 Square Feet (R-1-
8,000) Zone; to the south is vacant land zoned
Residential Planned Development (RPD -10,000), Brea
Canyon Road and the 57 Freeway to the east, and the
South Pointe Middle School to the west, which has a
zoning designation of (R-1-15,000).
(c)
The proposed project is a request to subdivide a 6.3
gross acre site into 16 numbered lots for residential
development and 6 lettered lots for streets and
landscaping.
(d)
The proposed project will not:
(1) Adversely affect the health, peace, comfort or
welfare of persons residing in the surrounding
area; or
(2) Be materially detrimental to the use, enjoyment
or valuation of property of other persons
located in the vicinity of the site; or
(3) Jeopardize, endanger or otherwise constitute a
menace to public health, safety or general
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welfare; and
(e)
The proposed site is physically suitable for the type
and proposed density of development- in that it is
adequate in size and shape to accommodate the
proposed development features.
(f)
The project site is adequately served:
(1) By highways or streets of sufficient width and
improved as necessary to carry the kind and
quantity of traffic such use would generate; the
site is adequately served by Brea Canyon Road
and private roadways will be constructed within
the subject tract which have been reviewed and
determined to be adequate to accommodate traffic
generated by this project and;
(2) By other public or private service facilities as
are required. This project has been conditioned
to provide or be connected to all necessary
public services and facilities.
(g) The design and layout of the proposed project will
not be materially detrimental to the use, enjoyment
of neighboring existing or future development, and
will not create traffic or pedestrians hazards.
Vesting Tentative Tract Map 52203 has been designed
with lots and a system of private streets which are
adequate to accommodate the proposed level of
residential development.
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(h) The design of this project will provide a desirable
environment for its occupants and visiting public as
well as its neighbors through good aesthetic use of
materials, texture and color that will remain
aesthetically appealing and will retain a reasonably y
adequate level of maintenance. The project has been
designed and conditioned to ensure that it will
provide a desirable environment for its residents and
the homes will be constructed providing good
aesthetic 'use of materials and design.
(i) The design of the subdivision and the proposed
improvements are not likely to cause substantial
environmental damage or substantially and avoidably
injure fish or wildlife in their habitat, in that an
•EIR (SCH #x92081040) has been certified for the
project site by the City Council on June 3, 1994 and
Findings- of Facts and Statement of Overriding
_Considerations and Mitigation Reporting and Program
has been adopted by the City Council on October 18,
1994, which has adequately addressed any potential
impacts on wildlife at this -site.
(j) The design of the' subdivision and the type of
improvements will not conflict with easements,
acquired by the public at large for access through or
use of property within the proposed subdivision. The
proposed map has been reviewed by the Planning P:
Division and Engineering Department and it has been
determined that the proposed subdivision and any
improvements will not conflict with any on-site
easements for public access.
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 plans
collectively labeled as Exhibit "A" dated September
9, 1996, and Exhibit "C" dated September 18, 1996
as submitted and approved by the Planning Commission.
b) The project shall .conform to the Conditions of
Approval collectively labeled as Exhibit "B" dated
September, 23, 1996 as .submitted and approved by the
Planning Commission.
(c) This grant is valid for two years from the date of
the City Council resolution 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 expirati-on date. E
(d) This grant shall not be effective for any purpose
until a duly authorized representative of the
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applicant and/or owner of the property involved has
filed, at the office of Diamond Bar Community
Development 'Department, the 'Affidavit of Acceptance
stating that the applicant/ owner is aware of and
accepts all the conditions of this permit.
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 Arciero and Sons,
950 North Tustin, Anaheim, CA 92807.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1996, BY
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
BY:
J e R zicka, Acting 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 23RD day of September,
1996, by the following vote:
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AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Fong, McManus and Ruzicka
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Schad
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Goldenberg
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
ATTEST:
James DeStef no, Secretary
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EXHIBIT B
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 9/21/96
A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 52203 shall not be
effective for any purpose until a duly authorized representative
of the applicant has filed with the Community Development
Department an Affidavit of Acceptance, thereby accepting all
conditions of this approval which Affidavit shall be filed
within 15 days of the date of approval.
2. All requirements of the Resolution, the applicable Zoning
District, the City Codes, City departmental policies, rules and
regulations of any State, Federal or local agency with
jurisdiction thereof shall be complied with by the Applicant.
3. In accordance with Government Code Section 66474.9(b) and (c),
the subdivider shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the
City, its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action
or proceeding against the City or its agents, officers, or
employees to attack, set aside, void or annul, an approval of
the City, which action is brought within the time period
provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37.
B. FIRE DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
1. Provide and locate water mains, fire hydrants and fire flows as
required by Fire Department and Fire Code.
2. Fire Department access shall be extended to within 150 feet
distance of any portion of structure to be built and shown on
the final map.
3. Access shall comply with Section 10.207 of the Fire Code (all
weather access).
4. Driveways shall include, as necessary, turnarounds suitable for
fire protection equipment use and shown on the final map.
Turnarounds shall be designed, constructed and maintained to
insure their integrity for Fire Department use.
5. All required fire hydrants shall be installed, tested and
accepted prior to construction of on-site improvements.
Vehicular access must be provided and maintained serviceable
throughout construction.
6. All hydrants shall be brass or bronze and conform to current
AWWA standard AC503 or approved equal. All hydrants shall be
installed a minimum of 25' from a structure.
—a C. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
1. Vesting Tentative Tract Map 52203 shall be recorded in concert
with Vesting Tentative Tract Map 32400. In the event that
Vesting Tentative Tract Map 32400 is not recorded, Vesting
Tentative Tract Map 52203 shall not be recorded as a separate,
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independent tract.
2. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with
the approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map and plans approved by`��i'ar
the City Council.'tip',
3. Exterior construction activities (grading, framing, etc.) shall
be restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through
Saturday, except that interior building construction activities
shall not be limited. All construction equipment shall be
properly muffled to reduce noise levels. Transportation of
equipment and materials and 'operation of heavy grading equipment
shall also be limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00, Monday
through Saturday. All equipment staging areas shall be sited on
the subjectproperty. ' Dust generated by construction activities
shall be reduced by watering the soil prior to and during
grading activities. Use of reclaimed water' shall be used
whenever possible.
4. Applicant shall pay development fees (including, but not limited
to, planning', building and school fees) at the established rates
prior to recordation of the final map and issuance of building
permits.
5. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant/subdivider
shall prepare and submit to the Director of Community
Development for approval a "Buyers Awareness Package" addressing
VTT 32400 and VTT 52203 as a single development, which shall
include, but not be limited to, information pertaining to
geologic and environmental issues regarding the 'property,
freeway noise, proximity to bus routes and oak tree preservation
issues, explanatory information pertaining to restrictions on
use of properties as necessary and similar related matters.
Applicant shall institute a program to include delivery of a
copy of said "Buyer Awareness Package" to each prospective
purchaser and shall keep on file in the office of Applicant with
copies to the City and a receipt signed by each such prospective
purchaser indicating that the prospective purchaser has received
and read the information contained within the "Buyer Awareness
Package."
6. Prior to the issuance of building permits the variety of
materials and colors to be used on the exteriors of residential
structures shall be approved in form and color by the Community
Development Director as a part of the Development Review of the
model homes.
7. Prior to any occupancy permit being granted, these conditions
and all improvements shall be completed or bonded for, to the
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8. The use authorized by this approval shall be commenced or
construction necessary and incidental thereto shall be started
on or before the time limit specified herein and thereafter''.:
diligently advanced on or before the (2) second year after the,,
expiration of City Council approval.
9. Applicant shall pay all remaining City project review and
processing fees prior to recordation of the tract map as
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D. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN REQUIREMENTS
1. As a means of mitigating potential environmental impacts, the
applicant shall suspend construction in the vicinity of a
amu' cultural resource encountered during development of the site,
and leave the resource in place until a qualified archaeologist
can examine them and determine appropriate mitigation measures.
The applicant shall comply with mitigation measures recommended
by the archaeologist and approved by the Community Development
Director.
Upon initiation of grading activities, a paleontological grading
observation schedule by a Certified Paleontologist shall be
maintained when grading in bedrock units to further evaluate the
fossil resources of the site. Salvage operations shall be
initiated and coordinated with the project applicants if
significant concentrations of fossils are encountered.
2. Plant street trees as directed pursuant to the adopted street
tree plan in effect at the time of recordation and approved by
the City Engineer.
3. No underground utilities shall be constructed within the drip
line of any mature tree preserved on-site except as approved by
a registered arborist.
4. The mitigation monitoring program contained in EIR No. 92-1 (SCH
91081040) and approved by the City shall be implemented and
rigorously complied with. Applicant shall deposit and maintain
with the City, a fund in such amounts required by the Director
of Community Development to defray the cost of -implementation
and monitoring by City staff and consultants retained by City.
5. A single, detailed landscape and,irrigation plan for VTT 32400
and VTT 52203 including slope planting and model home
landscaping, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect
and submitted for City review and approval prior to issuance of
building permits. Fence details, tree, staking, soil
preparation, planting details and an automatic irrigation system
and the incorporation of xerotropic landscaping shall be
incorporated wherever feasible. The Applicant shall pay all
processing fees associated with plan review.
6. All terrace drains and drainage channels shall be constructed in
muted earth tones so as to not impart adverse visual impacts.
Terrace drains shall follow land form slope configuration and
shall not be placed in exposed positions. All down drains shall
be hidden in swales diagonally or curvilinear across a slope
f ace.
7. Prior to approval of a project landscape plan the applicant
shall demonstrate that the landscaping palette for the project
emphasizes the use of drought tolerant, native plant species
I with low water requirements adapted to the inland Southern
California climate. Also, plants used in perimeter or common
area landscaping shall include those which provide nectar, fruit
or seeds as food for native wildlife species. With the proper
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selection and placement of native plants, the proposed
development would retain some of its natural value. Recommended
plants for landscaping include:
Big -Leaf Maple
Bigberry Manzanita
Coyote Brush
Ceanothus
Redbud
Toyon
Honeysuckle
California Sycamore
Holly -leaved Cherry
California Coffeeberry
Holly -leaved Redberry•
Sugarbush
Chaparral Currant
Our Lord's Candle
Califd'rnia-Fuchsia
Acer macrophylla
Arctostaphylos glauca
Baccharis pilularis
Ceanothus spp.
Cergis occidentalis
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Lonicera spp.
Platanus racemose
Prunus ilicifolia
Rhamnus californica
Rhamnus ilicifolia
Rhus ovata
Ribes malvaceum
Yucca whipplei
Zauschneria californica
8. Prior to issuance of building permits, if applicable, Los
Angeles County Fire Department requirements for development in
a wildland fire area shall be incorporated to reduce potential
fire hazards. These provisions include, but may not be limited
to: (1) fire -resistive protection of exterior walls/openings;
(2) fire -retardant roof covering; '(3) fire -resistive
construction for decks, balconies and support structures; and
(4) chimney screens installed on each chimney flue. -
9. Project design and maintenance activities shall comply with
brush clearance programs administered by the Los Angeles County
Fire Department.
10. Prior to the initiation of construction activities, building
permits or recordation, the project applicant(s) shall submit
and the County Forester and Fire Warden shall approve a fire
hazard reduction/fuel management plan to minimize brush fire
- hazards on-site. That plan shall include, but may not be
limited to: (1) use of fire retardant construction materials;
(2) brush clearance and maintenance activities within 100 feet
surrounding individual struptures; (3) irrigated planting areas
with provisions for maintenance activities; and (4) the
provision and maintenance of fire breaks.
11. In order to limit the potential threat of wildland fires, low -
fuel volume plants shall be incorporated into the revegetative
plan.
APPLICABLE ETR MITIGATION MEASURES
(not addressed in subsections a, b, c or d) -
The following conditions are EIR mitigation measures not covered by the
tract conditions listed in subsections a, b, or c which apply to the
project site.
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1. All grading, earthwork and associated development activities
shall be designed and conducted in accordance with applicable
City and County standards and shall conform with recommendations
contained in the Preliminary Soils Engineering Investigation for
Tentative Tract No. 32400, County of Los Angeles (Petra
Geotechnical, Inc., October 18, 1988 and the subsequent report
by Petra including the area of Vesting Tentative Tract 52203,
and such other Geotechnical reports as may be prepared for the
site and/or required by the City and County.
2. The project applicant shall be financially responsible for the
following items: (1) the construction or advancement of funds
for the construction of any required on-site drainage
improvements as contained in the Master Plan of Drainage
Facilities approved by the City Engineer and County Engineer of
Los Angeles County; (2) the construction of in -tract and off-
site storm drain system .improvements; (3) prorated mitigation
fees of contributed flows and/or (4) any permits or other
assessments customarily imposed by the County Engineer.
3. Drainage shall be disposed of in a manner satisfactory to the
City Engineer. The design and installation of project drainage
facilities shall be in accordance with the flow criteria, design
standards and construction requirements of both the Los Angeles
County Department of Public Works and the City of Diamond Bar.
4. Prior .to the approval of the final tract map, a special
maintenance district or other funding mechanism addressing
Vesting Tentative Tract 32400 and Vesting Tentative Tract 52203
as a single entity, acceptable to and approved by- the City shall
' be established for the maintenance of on-site storm drainage
facilities. Terrace and down drain will be part of the
Landscape and Lighting District. The main drainage system shall
be accepted into the Los Angeles County or City of Diamond Bar
maintenance District.
5. Prior to the initiation of grading operations, the project
applicant(s) shall obtain all applicable construction,
stormwater and NPDES permits as may be required by the City, the
County of Los Angeles and the California Regional Water Quality
Control Board for the discharge of urban pollutants.
6. Prior to final map approval, Brea Canyon Road shall be
constructed or bonded for, to the planned four -lane cross-
section south of Glenbrook, adjacent to the tract, to the extent
of the graded area. Plus, left -turn lanes shall be provided at
each of the two project access points along Brea Canyon Road
shall be designed to provide adequate sight distance. Care
shall be taken that the future grades and landscaping adjacent
to these intersections, as well as all internal project
intersections, do not obstruct the necessary line -of -sight.
Applicant shall provide those dedications and improvements, and
be subject to pro -rated reimbursement.
i. With the development of the site plan for residential components
of the project, a traffic signal warrant shall be conducted to
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determine if a traffic signal is required. If warranted, a
signal shall be installed by developer at both collector road
entrances off Brea Canyon road. Applicant shall pay the prorata
share of the total cost of such signalization.
8. Construction and maintenance activities, including the repair
and maintenance of equipment, shall conform to and comply with
applicable provisions of the City of Diamond Bar's Noise
Ordinance.
9. When feasible, construction equipment shall be stored on-site to
eliminate and/or reduce heavy -equipment truck trips.
10. Prior to the issuance of building permits for residential Lot
Nos. 14 through 16, inclusively within Tentative Tract No.
52203, the project applicant(s) shall construct a suitable noise
barrier for those properties effectively attenuating traffic
noise to levels in compliance with City noise standards.
Compliance shall be based upon the City's acceptance of a
subsequent noise study for those properties and implementation
of those measures deemed appropriate by the City Engineer.
11. Project security features which shall be incorporated into the
final design may include: (1) residential dwelling unit
orientation which facilitates "neighborhood involvement"
activities; (2) exterior security lighting; (3) well-designed
access for police patrols to provide optimum observations; and.
(4) illuminated street addresses to ensure visibility from the
street for better patrol observation,
12. Prior to final tract map 'approval, the project applicant(s)
shall submit a sewer study to both the County and City Engineer
identifying project wastewater flow and tributary flow to the
existing County trunk and local sewer lines. This study shall
identify: (1) the location, phasing, bonding and details of any
proposed sewer facilities and improvements by street
configuration, lot layout and .gravity flow; (2) any current
capacity shortfalls of the County trunk and/or City sewer lines;
and (3) specific design recommendations to .provide additional
lines or sizing upgrade, if required.
13. The project applicant(s) shall convey access and property
easement and rights-of-way to the County Sanitation Districts of
Los Angeles County, as deemed'necessary by the County and City
Engineers, for the construction and maintenance of sewer lines
and associated facilities, prior to final map approval.
14. The project applicant(s) shall contribute an equitable share of
cost, as established by the City, to fund improvements to the
area's main lines, pumping stations, etc. required as a result
of project development, prior to final map approval.
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15. The project applicant(s) shall provide to the County Sanitation
Districts of Los Angeles County information regarding the
construction and/or building schedule of the project so that the '
timing of the County Sanitation Districts' expansion may be
21. This project shall be subject to and part of the Homeowners
Association created for Vesting Tentative Tract 32400 and made
a party to the Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions (CC&R's)
for this project. A copy of the CC&R's and Articles of
Incorporation of the Homeowners Association, subject to the
approval of the City Attorney, shall be recorded with this map
and placed on file with the Planning Department.
22. Each lot shall be developed in substantial 'compliance with the
final map and applicable CC&R's.
23. Any lighting fixtures adjacent to interior property lines shall
be approved by the Community Development Director as to type,
orientation and height. -
24. All slope planting and irrigation shall be continuously
maintained in a healthy and thriving condition by the developer
until each individual unit is sold and occupied by the buyer.
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coordinated with the project increase in demand.
16.
In order to minimize the impact of project development on the
County's solid waste disposal system and to facilitate the
attainment of source reduction standards for the City of Diamond
Bar as contained in the California Integrated Solid Waste
management Act of 1989, the project applicant(s) shall: (1)
consult with the City of Diamond Bar, the County Sanitation
Districts of Los Angeles County and the Los Angeles County
Department of Public Works regarding implementation of
technologies to reduce and recycle solid waste both during
construction and after completion of the project; and (2)
consult with the current refuse removal collection company(ies)
regarding design standards for access to, location and
construction of trash container enclosures in order to
facilitate implementation of automated refuse collection.
17.
The project applicant(s) or subsequent homeowners'
association(s) shall comply with those source reduction and
recycling and composting -requirements as may be adopted by the
City of Diamond Bar in accordance with Assembly Bill 939.
18.
The project applicant(s) through the Buyer Awareness program,
shall encourage the segregation of green wastes for reuse as
specified under the City's Source Reduction Recycling Element
and county Sanitation Districts waste diversion policies.
19.
Applicant shall comply with the mitigation monitoring program to
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implement the required EIR No. 92-1 mitigation measures.
20.
The applicant shall provide a thematic design for the southerly
entrance to the site off of the access road which is consistent
with the design of the entry statement for the entrance to
Vesting Tentative Tract 32400 from Brea Canyon Road as a
component of the Development Review application. The entry
statement design shall be consistent with the design elements
of The Country Estates.
21. This project shall be subject to and part of the Homeowners
Association created for Vesting Tentative Tract 32400 and made
a party to the Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions (CC&R's)
for this project. A copy of the CC&R's and Articles of
Incorporation of the Homeowners Association, subject to the
approval of the City Attorney, shall be recorded with this map
and placed on file with the Planning Department.
22. Each lot shall be developed in substantial 'compliance with the
final map and applicable CC&R's.
23. Any lighting fixtures adjacent to interior property lines shall
be approved by the Community Development Director as to type,
orientation and height. -
24. All slope planting and irrigation shall be continuously
maintained in a healthy and thriving condition by the developer
until each individual unit is sold and occupied by the buyer.
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Prior to any occupancy permit being granted, these conditions
and all improvements shall be completed or bonded for subject to
the approval of City Engineer. i7r
25. All down drains and drainage channels shall be constructed inB!I„,l
muted earth tones so as to not impart adverse visual impacts.
26. All residences will be required to receive approval via the
Development Review process by the Planning Commission subsequent
to approval of the final map.
27. Prior to any occupancy permit being granted, these conditions
and all improvements shall be completed or bonded for subject to
the approval of the City Engineer.
F. ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS:
1. Prior to approval and recordation of the final map, written
certification from each affected district, that adequate sewer
and water facilities are or will be available and from each
public utility and cable television purveyor that adequate
facilities are or will be available to serve the proposed
project, shall be submitted to the City. Such letters must have
been issued by the district, utility and cable television
company, within ninety (90)- days prior to final map approval.
2. All easements existing prior to final map approval must be
identified and shown on final map. If an easement is blanket or
indeterminate in nature, a statement to that effect must be
shown on the final map in lieu of its location.
3. A title report/ guarantee showing all fee owners, interest
holders, and nature of interest must be submitted when a final
map is submitted for plan check. The account shall remain open
until the final map is filed with the County Recorder. An
updated title report/ guarantee and subdivision guarantee must be
submitted ten (10) working days prior to final map approval.
4. New boundary monuments shall be set in accordance with the State
Subdivision Map Act and as required by the City Engineer.
5. If any required public improvements have not been completed by
subdivider and accepted by the City prior to the approval of the
final map Subdivider shall enter into a subdivision agreement
with the City and shall post the appropriate security.
6. All site grading, landscaping, irrigation, street, sewer and
storm drain improvement plans shall be approved by the City
Engineer prior to final map approval.
7. Street names shall be submitted for City review and approval
prior to approval of the final map. Street names shall not
duplicate existing streets within the City of Diamond Bar's
postal service zip code areas.
S. House numbering plans shall be submitted to and approved by the
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City Engineer prior to issuance -,of building permits.
9. The detail drawings and construction notes shown on the vesting
tentative map are conceptual only and the approval of this map
does not constitute approval of said notes.
10. Subdivider shall submit to the City Engineer the total grading
and drainage construction cost estimate for bonding purposes
prior to approval of the final map.
11. The final grading plans shall be submitted to and approved by
the City Engineer prior to issuance of a grading permit and
approval of final map.
12. Precise grading plans for each lot are to be submitted to the
Community Development Department for approval prior to issuance
of building permits. (This may be on an incremental or
composite basis.)
13. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the
current Uniform Building Code, City Grading Ordinance 14 and
City's Hillside Management Ordinance, as modified by CUP91-5 and
acceptable grading practices. The precise and final grading
plan shall be in substantial conformance with the approved
Vesting Tentative Map.
14. All landslide debris shall be completely removed prior to fill
placement as required by,the final geotechnical report.
15. At the time of submittal of the 40 -scale grading plan for plan
check, a detailed soils and geology report shall.be submitted in
compliance with City guidelines to the City Engineer for
approval and said report shall be prepared by a registered
geotechnical engineer and geologist licensed by the State of
California. The report shall address, but not be limited to,
the following:
(a) Soil remediation measures shall be designed for a "worst
case" geologic interpretation subject to verification in
the field during grading.
(b) The extent of any remedial grading into natural areas
shall be clearly defined on the grading plans.
(c) Areas of potential for debris flow shall be defined and
proper remedial measures implemented as approved by the
City Engineer.
(d) Gross stability of all fill slopes shall be analyzed as
part of the geotechnical report including remedial fill
that replaces natural slope.
(e) Stability of all proposed slopes shall be confirmed by
analysis as approved by the City Engineer.
(f) All geologic data including landslides and exploratory
excavations must be shown on a consolidated geotechnical
map using the 40 -scale final grading plan as a base.
All geotechnical and soils related findings and recommendations must
be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of
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any grading permits and recordation of the final map.
16. Final grading plans shall be prepared in a 24" x 36" format and
designed in compliance with the recommendations of the final
detailed soils and engineering geology reports. All remedial jl^
earthwork specified in the final report shall be incorporated
into the plans.
17. Grading plan(s) must be signed and stamped by a California
registered Civil Engineer, registered Geotechnical Engineer and
registered Geologist.
18. All identified geologic hazards within the vesting tentative
tract boundaries which cannot be eliminated as approved by the
City Engineer shall be indicated on the final map as "Restricted
Use Area" subject to geologic hazard. The owner shall dedicate
to the City the right to prohibit the erection of buildings or
other structures within such restricted use areas shown on the
final map.
19. Surety shall be posted and an agreement executed guaranteeing
completion of all drainage facilities necessary for dewatering
all parcels to the satisfaction of the City Engineer prior to
final map approval and prior to the issuance of grading
permit(s).
20. Easements for disposal of drainage water onto or over adjacent
parcels shall be delineated and shown on the final map as
approved by the City Engineer.
21. All drainage improvements necessary for dewatering and
protecting the subdivided properties shall be installed prior to
issuance of building permits for construction upon any parcel
that may be subject to drainage flows enter, leaving, or within
a parcel for which a building permit is requested.
22. An erosion control plan shall be approved by the City Engineer
prior to issuance of grading permits.
23. Prior to placement of any dredged or fill material into any
U.S.G.S. blue line stream bed, a 404 permit shall be obtained
from the Army Corps of Engineers and an agreement with the
California Department of Fish and Game shall be obtained and
submitted to the City Engineer.
24. The Subdivider shall provide drainage facilities to remove the
flood hazard and dedicate and show necessary easements and/or
rights of way on the final map to the satisfaction of City
Engineer. Storm drainage facilities should be constructed
within the street right-of-way or in easements satisfactory to
the City Engineer and the Lo's Angeles County Flood Control
District.
25. All identified flood hazard locations within the tentative map
boundaries which cannot be eliminated as approved by the City
Engineer shall be shown on the final map and delineated as
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"Restricted Use Area" subject to flood hazard. The Owner shall
dedicate to the City the -right to prohibit the erection of
buildings or other structures within such restricted use areas
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shown on the final map.
26. A permit from the County Flood Control District is required for
work within its right-of-way or connection to its facilities.
A permit from CALTRANS is required for work within its right-of-
way or connection to its facilities.
27. A final drainage study and final storm drain improvement plans
in a 2411x36" sheet format shall be submitted to and approved by
the City Engineer and the Los Angeles County Department of
Public Works prior to final map approval. All drainage
facilities shall be installed as required by the City Engineer
and in accordance with County of Los Angeles Standards for
acceptance and disposal of all related drainage.
28. Prior to finalization of any development phase, sufficient
street, sewer, and drainage improvements shall be completed
beyond the phase boundaries to assure secondary access, proper
outfall for sewers and drainage protection to the satisfaction
of the City Engineer. Phase boundaries shall correspond to lot
lines shown on the final map.
29. Subdivider shall submit to the City Engineer the detail cost
estimate for bonding purposes of all public improvements, prior
to approval of the final map.
30. New street centerline movements shall be set at the
intersections of streets, intersection of streets with tract
boundaries and to mark the beginning and ending of curves or the
points of intersection of tangents thereof. Survey notes
showing the ties between all movements set and four (4) durable
reference points for each shall be submitted to the City
Engineer for approval in accordance with City standards, prior
to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.
31. Street improvement plans in a 241lx36" sheet format, prepared by
a California registered Civil Engineer, shall be submitted to
and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be posted and
an agreement executed guaranteeing completion of the public
and/or private street improvements, prior to final map approval.
32. 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.
33. No street shall exceed a maximum slope of 12% unless approved by
the City Engineer.
34. Construct base and pavement on all streets in accordance with
soils report prepared by a California registered soils engineer
and approved by the City Engineer or as otherwise directed by
the City Engineer.
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35. Vehicular access must be provided to all "Urban Pollutant
Basins" with a minimum width of 15 feet, with 12 feet of
pavement and with a maximum slope no greater than 15% unless 4M,li
otherwise approved the City Engineer.
36. Subdivider shall pay its fair share amount for signal
improvements at Pathfinder and Brea Canyon Road prior to final
map approval based upon amended traffic study as approved by the
City Engineer.
37. Subdivider shall pay its fair share of other signal improvements
required pursuant to the approved EIR prior to approval of the
final map based'upon amended traffic study as approved by City
Engineer.
38. Label any private drives or fire lanes and delineate on the
final map to the satisfaction of the City. Owner shall offer to
dedicate on the final map the public street from Brea Canyon
Road to the westerly vesting tentative tract boundary.
Subdivider shall improve street to its full width in accordance
with City standards, including, but not limited to, sidewalks on
one side, curbs, gutters, and street lights.
39. Construct or post bonds for drainage improvements and offer
easements needed for street and slope drainage as required by
the City Engineer prior to recordation of the final map.
40. Construct sidewalks throughout and adjoining the frontage of the
vesting tentative tract per City standards and as approved by
the City Engineer. EI
41. Provide and install street name signs to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
42. All utility lines shall be underground within the Vesting
Tentative Tract Map.
43. Dedicate slope easements along Brea Canyon Road in favor of the
City as required by the City Engineer, prior to approval or
recordation of the final map. The dedicated slope easements
shall be placed in a Homeowner's Association as directed by the
"City Engineer.
44. Construct curb and gutters per City standards subject to
approval by the City Engineer.
45. Construct wheelchair ramps at all corners and all intersections
pursuant to City Standards or as may be required by the City
Engineer.
46. Construct street lights along all streets as required to per
City standards and as approved by the City Engineer. The street
lights shall be annexed into the County lighting districts, or
shall be operated and maintained by a homeowners association. °
47. Traffic improvement plans shall be prepared by a registered
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Traffic.Engineer in a 241lx36" sheet format and submitted to and
approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be posted and an
agreement executed guaranteeing completion of traffic
improvements prior to final map approval.
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48. Intersection line of sight designs shall be submitted to the
City for approval as may be required by the City Engineer.
49. ,Traffic control signing and striping plans shall be prepared in
accordance with City requirements and submitted to and approved
by the City Engineer prior to approval of the final map.
50. Secondary street access must be provided as approved by the City
Engineer.
51. Prior to final map approval the subdivider shall submit a
sanitary sewer area study to the City Engineer to verify that
capacity is available in the sewerage system to be used as the
outfall for the sewers in this land division. If the system is
found to be of insufficient capacity, the problem must be
resolved to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
52. Each dwelling unit shall be served by a separate sewer lateral
which shall not cross any other lot lines. The sanitary sewer
system serving the tract shall be connected to the City or
District sewer system. Said system shall be of the size, grade
and depth approved by the City Engineer, County Sanitation
District and Los Angeles County Public Works Department, prior
to approval of the final map.
53. The Owner shall obtain connection permits) from the City and
County Sanitation District prior to issuance of building
permits. The area within the tentative map boundaries shall be
annexed into the County Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District
and appropriate easements for all sewer main and trunk lines
shall be shown on the final map and offered for dedication on
the final map.
54. The Subdivider, at Subdivider's sole cost and expense, shall
construct the sewer system in accordance with the City, Los
Angeles County Public Works Department and County Sanitation
District Standards.
55. Prior to final map approval a water system with appurtenant
facilities to serve all lots/parcels in the land division
designed to Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) specifications,
must be provided and approved by the City Engineer. The system
shall include fire hydrants of the type and location as
determined by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The water
mains shall be sized to accommodate the total domestic and fire
flows to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, WVWD and Fire
Department.
5-6. Prior to final map approval, the Subdivider shall construct, or
enter into an improvement agreement with the City guaranteeing
' construction of the necessary improvements to the existing water
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system according to Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD)
specifications to accommodate the total domestic and fire flows
as may be required by the City Engineer, WVWD and Fire
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Department.
57. Provide separate underground utility services to each parcel,
including water, gas, electric power, telephone and cable TV, in
accordance with the respective utility company standards.
Easements required by the utility companies shall be approved
by the City Engineer prior to granting.
58. Subdivider shall relocate and underground any existing on-site
utilities to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the
respective utility owner.
59. Prior to submittal of the final map, written certifications from
Walnut Valley Water District, GTE, SCE, SCG and Jones Intercable
stating that adequate facilities are or will be available to
serve the proposed project shall be submitted to the City.
60. Based on a determination by the City Engineer, the City reserves
the right to require the applicant to plan and incorporate into
the homeowners' association obligations the future installation
of main and service lines capable of delivery of reclaimed
water to all homeowners, association maintained common area
landscaped portions of the Tract, prior to final map approval.
The system shall be designed to permit "switch over" of non-
domestic services on each area within the homeowners'
association maintained landscaped common area at time of
availability of reclaimed water, all to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer and.designed to the specifications of the Walnut
Valley Water District.
61. The applicant has agreed to work with staff to incorporate the
placement of trees along the south side of the access road to
the South Pointe Middle School.
62. The applicant shall incorporate a meandering sidewalk, minimum
16 foot wide landscape setback, block wall undulation and
landscaping theme as depicted on Exhibit "C" dated September 18,
1996 along the southerly boundary of the tract.
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