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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 98-20PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 98-20 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 98-10, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO 82,944 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE BUILDINGS TOTALLING APPROXIMATELY 166,000 SQ. FT. ON A 13.35 ACRE SITE LOCATED ON LOT NO. 2 OF GATEWAY CORPORATE CENTER, DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF. A. Recitals 1. Trammel Crow, acting as agent for A.E.W. Diamond Bar Associates, has filed an application for Development Review No. 98-10 to construct a pair of commercial office buildings (82,944 sq. ft. each) totalling approximately 166,000 sq. ft. The project site is located on Lot No. 2 of Gateway Corporate Center, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, California, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Review is referred to as the "Application". 2. Action was taken on the subject application as to its consistency with the General Plan. It has been determined that the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan. 3. The Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar, on October 13, 1998 conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the Application. 4. Notification of the public hearing for this project was published made in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers on September 23, 1998. Sixty-three property owners within a 300 foot radius of the project site were notified by mail on September 4, 1998. B. Resolution NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows: I IL —I 1 444- Ll- Llw _ 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. 2. The Planning Commission hereby determines that the project identified above in this Resolution is con- sistent with the Negative Declaration No. 98-3 prepared for this project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA) and guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section 15162 (a) of Article 11 of the California Code of Regulations. 3. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth herein, this Planning Commission, hereby finds as follows: (a) The project relates to a vacant, bulb shaped lot. The project site is approximately 13.35 acres with a 10 acre buildable pad. (b) The project site is located within the Commercial Manufacturing -Billboard Exclusion -Unilateral Contract (CM -BE- U/C) Zone. It has a General Plan Land Use designation of Professional Office (OP). (c) Generally, the following zones surround the subject site are within the same General Plan Designation (OP) and Zone Classification (CM-BE-U/C). (d) The project involves the construction of two 82,944 square foot office buildings. (e) The nature, condition, and size of the site has been considered. The project site is adequate in size to accommodate the use. The original approval of the professional office park delineates the size of the lot and buildable pad. The analysis of the project's proposed development and the Corporate Center's approved development standards indicates that the proposed project complies with approved development standards. Therefore, the project site is adequate in size to accommodate the use. (f) The design and layout of the proposed development is consistent with the applicable elements of the City's General Plan, design guidelines of the appropriate district, and any adopted architectural criteria for specialized area, such as designated 4�. 2 historic districts, theme areas, specific plans, community plans, boulevards, or planned develop- ments. The project has been reviewed and approved by the Architectural Review Board of Gateway Corporate Center. The design of the project is consistent with the Gateway Corporate Center Design Guidelines and applicable City development standards. (g) The proposed project will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. City permits and soils report are required for construction which will ensure that the finished project will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. (h) The design and layout of the proposed project will not unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future - development, and will not create traffic or pedestrian hazards. The Negative Declaration and supporting analyses prepared by or for the City, addresses the design and layout of the commercial complex as well as the flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. (i) The architectural design of the proposed project is compatible with the characters of the surrounding office complex and will maintain the harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by Chapter 22.72 of Development Review Ordinance No. 5 (1990) . The proposed project's architectural design is compatible with the previously approved commercial construction for the surrounding tract and the eclectic architectural style exhibited by other office buildings within the Corporate Center. (j) The design of the proposed 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 adequate level of maintenance. -K A project colors/materials board is provided as Exhibit "A". (k) The project site is adequately served by Golden Springs Drive and Gateway Corporate Center Drive. Additionally, this issue is addressed in the certified Environmental Impact Report for Tract 39679 and Negative Declaration No. 98-3. 5. Based upon the findings and conclusion set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby approves this Application subject to the following conditions: (a) The project shall substantially conform to site plan, floor plan, elevations, landscape/irrigation plan and materials/colors board collectively labeled as Exhibit "A" dated October 13, 1998 as submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission. (b) The subject site shall be maintained in a condition which is free of debris both during and after the construction, addition, or implementation of the j entitlement granted herein. The removal of all trash, debris, and refuse, whether during or subsequent to construction shall be done only by the property owner, applicant or by duly permitted waste contractor, who has been authorized by the City to provide collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste from residential, commercial, construction, and industrial areas within the City. It shall be the applicant's obligation to insure that the waste contractor utilized has obtained permits from the City of Diamond Bar to provide such services. (c) Before construction begins, the applicant shall install temporary construction fencing to protect the required mitigation monitoring landscaping from damage that may occur during construction, to the Building and Safety Division's requirements. This fencing shall remain until the Planning Division's final inspection is completed and the Building Official approves its removal. 4 (d) Prior to the approval of the final inspection, the applicant shall install and complete all elements of the plans and mitigation measures prescribed within this grant. Landscape/irrigation plans shall comply with the City's Water Efficient Landscape Regulations and shall be approved accordingly, prior to issuance of any City permits. The Deputy City Manager may allow phasing of development or improvements as deemed appropriate or may refer issues to the Planning Commission for direction. (e) Walls, gates and any other structures proposed within the front yard shall not be in the streets' dedicated easement. (f) 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. (g) Roof mounted equipment shall be hidden behind building parapets so as not to be visible from surrounding streets, drives or adjacent buildings on a horizontal sight line. (h) Where roof mounted equipment is not hidden from residential view by the building parapet, a screen shall be constructed using materials complimentary with existing buildings in the area. The design of the screen shall be integrated into the overall architectural design of the building. The surface of the screen shall be finished with a color to match the roof finish material. (i) The applicant shall, if required by the City, submit a Transportation Demand Management Plan for approval by the Deputy City Manager and the Deputy Public Works Director prior to Certificate of Occupancy of any phase of the project in compliance with Ordinance No. 1 (1993). (j) The applicant shall submit a construction traffic management plan for approval by the Deputy Public Works Director prior to issuance of any building permit that will at a minimum: 1) Provide a parking plan for construction related vehicles for each development phase. - - --- --� -.-- - -- T - �1- 2) Ensure construction -related traffic will be directed away from residential areas during the grading phase(s). (k) The applicant shall reduce construction related emissions of dust by the watering the site at least twice daily sufficient to control dust producing activities especially during the grading stage. (1) The applicant shall restrict all noise intensive construction activities to the hours of 7 a.m to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. (m) The applicant shall provide noise monitoring equipment on the construction site to the satisfaction of the Deputy City Manager to monitor the noise level to ensure compliance with the existing noise standards. If the noise standards are exceeded the project shall be brought immediately into compliance. The noise level during the construction phase shall not exceed the level authorized in the noise ordinance for construction sites. (n) All exterior walls, not a part of habitable or storage structures, shall be textured in muted tones and shall additionally be covered with ivy or _Ji other similar vegetation. (o) No signs are approved as a part of this application. All signs shall be submitted to the City under separate application and must comply with all standards in effect at the time of application. (p) The applicant shall install or fund the installation of all traffic mitigation measures identified as a component of the City's mitigation monitoring program. (q) The grading plan shall delineate the following: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Cut and fill quantities and calculations greater than 50 cubic yards; All flow lines, finished finished grades; Proper drainage with detailed Proposed and existing grades; All easements; and Driveway slope (not to exceed 6 surfaces, and sketches; 15 percent) . (r) Applicant shall provide Fine Grade Certification prior to building final. I (s) Erosion control per approved Tract Erosion Control Plans shall be utilized between October 1 and April 15. (t) The commercial structures shall meet the 1994 U.B.C., U.P.C., U.M.C., and the 1993 National Electric Code requirements. (u) The minimum design wind pressure shall be 80 miles per hour and "C" exposure. (v) The commercial structures are located in "Fire Zone ALI and shall meet the following requirements of that fire zone: (1) All roof covering shall be "Fire Retardant, Class All; tile roofs shall be fire stopped at the eaves to preclude entry of the flame or members under the fire; (2) All enclosed under -floor areas shall be constructed as exterior walls; (3) All openings into the attic, floor, and/or - other enclosed areas shall be covered with corrosion -resistant wire mesh not less than a inch nor more than Z inch in any dimension except where such openings are equipped with sash or door; (4) Chimneys shall have spark arrestors of maximum i inch screen. (w) These structures shall meet the State Energy Conservation Standards. (x) Drainage pattern shall be review and approved by the Public Works Division; surface water shall drain away from the building at a 2% minimum slope. (y) The Applicant shall comply with Planning and Zoning, Building and Safety, and Public Works Division's and County of Los Angeles Fire Department requirements. (z) Structural plans shall indicate roof pitch. (aa) This grant is valid for two (2) years and shall be exercised (i.e. construction) within that period or this grant shall expire. A one (1) year extension '.. 7 may be requested in writing and submitted to the City 30 days prior to this grant's expiration date. q, (ab) This grant shall not be effective for any purpose until the permittee and owner of the property involved (if other than the permittee) have filed, within fifteen (15) days of approval of this grant, at the City of Diamond Bar Community Development Department, their affidavit stating that they are aware of and agree to accept all the conditions of this grant. Further, this grant shall not be effective until the permittee pays remaining City processing fees. (ac) On-site driveways shall be labeled as "Private Driveway and Fire Lane" on the final plans. Fire lanes and private driveways shall be designed in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fire Code and must be clearly delineated and dimensioned. (ad) The applicant shall modify the driveway/drive approach to conform to the City's commercial standard. Fire Department approval shall be required prior to final approval. 6. The Planning Commission Secretary shall: I (a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and (b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Reso- lution, to Tooley & Co., 5801 S. Eastern Avenue, 1100, Los Angeles, CA 90040 as set forth on the application. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS THE 13TH DAY OF October, 1998 BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. e McManus, Chairman I, James DeStefano, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify t at the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted, by the Planning Commission on the 13TH day of October, 1998 with the following vote: 8 " AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Tye, McManus, Nelson, Ruzicka, Kuo L-1 NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: COMMISSIO R None ATTEST: Ja es DeStefanoy Secretary 0 __ __z___ _ -._,_ _ .._ .. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 98-20 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA APPROVING DEVELOPH M REVIEW NO. 98-10, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO 82,944 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE BUILDIN 'GS TOTALLING APPROXIMATELY 166,000 SQ. FT. ON A 13.35 ACRE SITE LOCATED ON LOT NO. 2 OF GATEWAY CORPORATE CENTER, DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF. A. Recitals 1. Trammel Crow, acting as agent for A.E.W. Diamond Bar Associates, has filed an application for Development Review No. 98-10 to construct a pair of commercial office buildings (82,944 sq4 ft. each) totalling approximately 166,000 sq. ft. The project site is located on Lot No. 2 of Gateway Corporate Center, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, California, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Review is referred to as the "Application". 2. Action was taken on the subject application as to its consistency with the General Plan. It has been determined that the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan. 3. The Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar, on October 13, 1998 conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the Application. 4. Notification of the public hearing for this project was published made in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers on September 23, 1998. Sixty-three property owners within a 300 foot radius of the project site were notified by mail on September 4, 1998. 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 fie'r6by specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. The Planning Commission hereby determines that the project identified above in this Resolution is consistent with the Negative Declaration No. 98-3 prepared for this project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA) and guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section 15162 (a) of Article 11 of the California Code of Regulations. 3. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth herein, this Planning Commission, (a) The project relates to a vacant, bulb shaped lot. The project site is approximately 13.35 acres with a 10 acre buildable pad. (b) The project site is located within the Commercial Manufacturing -Billboard Exclusion -Unilateral Contract (CM -BE- U/C) Zone. It has a General Plan Land Use designation of Professional Office (OP). (c) Generally, the following zones surround the subject site are within the same General Plan Designation (OP) and Zone Classification (CM-BE-U/C). (d) The project involves the construction of two 82,944 square foot office buildings. (e) The nature, condition, and size of the site has been considered. The project site is adequate in size to accommodate the use. The original approval of the professional office park delineates the size of the lot and buildable pad. The analysis of the project's proposed development and the Corporate Center's approved development standards indicates that the proposed project complies with approved development standards. Therefore, the project site is adequate in size to accommodate the use. (f) The design and layout of the proposed development is consistent with the applicable elements of the City's General Plan, design guidelines of the appropriate district, and any adopted architectural criteria for specialized area, such as designated 2 historic districts, theme areas, specific plans, community plans, boulevards, or planned developments. The project has been reviewed and approved by the Architectural Review Board of Gateway Corporate Center. The design of the project is consistent with the Gateway Corporate Center Design Guidelines and applicable City development standards. (g) The proposed project will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. City permits and soils report are required for construction which will ensure that the finished project will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. (h) The design and layout of the proposed project will not unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future development, and will not create traffic or pedestrian hazards. The Negative Declaration and supporting analyses prepared by or for the City, addresses the design and layout of the commercial complex as well as the flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. (i) The architectural design of the proposed project is compatible with the characters of the surrounding office complex and will maintain the harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by Chapter 22.72 of Development Review Ordinance No. 5 (1990). The proposed project's architectural design is compatible with the previously approved commercial construction for the surrounding tract and the eclectic architectural style exhibited by other office buildings within the Corporate Center. Q) The design of the proposed 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 adequate level of maintenance. A project colors /materials board is provided as Exhibit "A". (k) The project site is adequately served by Golden Springs Drive and Gateway Corporate Center Drive. Additionally, this issue is addressed in the certified Environmental Impact Report for Tract 39679 and Negative Declaration No. 98-3. 5. Based upon the findings and conclusion set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby approves this Application subject to the following conditions: (a) The project shall substantially conform to site plan, floor plan, elevations, landscape/irrigation plan and materials/colors board collectively labeled as Exhibit "A" dated October 13, 1998 as submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission. (b) The subject site shall be maintained in a condition which is free of debris both during and after the construction, addition, or implementation of the entitlement granted herein. The removal of all trash, debris, and refuse, whether during or subsequent to construction shall be done only by the property owner, applicant or by duly permitted waste contractor, who has been authorized by the City to provide collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste from residential, commercial, construction, and industrial areas within the City. It shall be the applicant's obligation to insure that the waste contractor utilized has obtained permits from the City of Diamond Bar to provide such services. (c) Before construction begins, the applicant shall install temporary construction fencing to protect the required mitigation monitoring landscaping from damage that may occur during construction, to the Building and Safety Division's requirements. This fencing shall remain until the Planning Division's final inspection is completed and the Building official approves its removal. (d) Prior to the approval of the final inspection, the applicant shall install and complete all elements of the plans and mitigation measures prescribed within this grant. Landscape/irrigation plans shall comply with the City's Water Efficient Landscape Regulations and shall be approved accordingly, prior to issuance of any City permits. The Deputy City Manager may allow phasing of development or improvements as deemed appropriate or may refer issues to the Planning Commission for direction. (e) Walls, gates and any other structures proposed within the front yard shall not be in the streets' dedicated easement. (f) 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. (g) Roof mounted equipment shall be hidden behind building parapets so as not to be visible from surrounding streets, drives or adjacent buildings on a horizontal sight line. (h) Where roof mounted equipment is not hidden from residential view by the building parapet, a screen shall be constructed using materials complimentary with existing buildings in the area. The design of the screen shall be integrated into the overall architectural design of the building. The surface of the screen shall be finished with a color to match the roof finish material. (i) The applicant shall, if required by the City, submit a Transportation Demand Management Plan for approval by the Deputy City Manager and the Deputy Public Works Director prior to Certificate of Occupancy of any phase of the project in compliance with Ordinance No. 1 (1993). Q) The applicant shall submit a construction traffic management plan for approval by the Deputy Public Works Director prior to issuance of any building permit that will at a minimum: 1) Provide a parking plan for construction related vehicles for each 2) Ensure construction -related traf f is will be directed away from residential areas during the grading phase(s). (k) The applicant shall reduce construction related emissions of dust by the watering the site at least twice daily sufficient to control dust producing activities especially during the grading stage. (1) The applicant shall restrict all noise intensive construction activities to the hours of 7 a.m to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. (m) The applicant shall provide noise monitoring equipment on the construction site to the satisfaction of the Deputy City Manager to monitor the noise level to ensure compliance with the existing noise standards. If the noise standards are exceeded the project shall be brought immediately into compliance. The noise level during the construction phase shall not exceed the level authorized in the noise ordinance for construction sites. (n) All exterior walls, not a part of habitable or storage structures, shall be textured tones and shall additionally be covered with ivy or other similar vegetation. (o) No signs are approved as a part of this application. All signs shall be submitted to the City under separate application and must comply with all standards in effect at the time of application. (p) The applicant shall install or fund the installation of all traffic mitigation measures identified as a component of the City's mitigation monitoring program. (q) The grading plan shall delineate the following: (1) Cut and fill quantities and calculations greater than 50 cubic yards; (2) All flow lines, finished finished grades; surfaces, and Proper drainage with detailed Proposed and (3) existing grades; All easements; and sketches; (4) Driveway slope (not tQ exceed (5) (6) 15 percent), Ir -1 (r) Applicant shall provide Fine Grade Certification prior to building final. (s) Erosion control per approved Tract Erosion Control Plans shall be utilized between October I and April 15. (t) The commercial structures shall- meet the 1994 U.B.C., U.P.C., U.M.C., and the 1993 National Electric Code requirements. (u) The minimum design wind pressure shall be 80 miles per hour and IICII (v) The commercial structures are located in "Fire Zone ALI and shdll meet the following requirements of that fire zone: (1) All roof covering shall be "Fire Retardant, Class All; tile roofs shall be fire stopped at the eaves to preclude entry of the f lame or members under the fire; (2) All enclosed under -floor areas shall be constructed as exterior walls; (3) All openings into the attic, f loor, and/or other enclosed areas shall be covered with corrosion -resistant wire mesh not less than inch nor more than k inch in any dimension except where such openings are equipped with sash or door; (4) Chimneys shall have spark arrestors of maximum k inch screen. (w) These structures shall meet the State Energy Conservation Standards. (x) Drainage pattern shall be review and approved by the Public Works Division; surface water shall drain away from the building at a 2% (y) The Applicant shall comply with Planning and Zoning, Building and Safety, and Public Works Division's and County of Los Angeles Fire Department requirements. (z) Structural plans shall indicate roof pitch. (aa) This grant is valid for two (2) years and shall be exercised (i.e. construction) within that period or this grant shall expire. A one (1) may be requested in writing and submitted to the City 30 days prior to this grant's expiration date. (ab) This grant shall not be effective for any purpose until the permittee and owner of the property involved (if other than the permittee) have filed, within fifteen (15) days of approval of this grant, at the City of Diamond Bar Community Development Department, their affidavit stating that they are aware of and agree to accept all the conditions of this grant. Further, this grant shall not be effective until the permittee pays remaining City processing fees. (ac) on-site driveways shall be labeled as "Private Driveway and Fire Lane" on the final plans. Fire lanes and private driveways shall be designed in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fire Code and must be clearly delineated and dimensioned. (ad) The applicant shall modify the driveway/drive approach to conform to the City's commercial standard. Fire Department approval shall be required prior to final approval. 6. The Planning Commission Secretary shall: (b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution, to Tooley & Co., 5801 S. Eastern Avenue, #100, Los Angeles, CA 90040 as set forth on the application. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS THE 13TH DAY OF October, 1998 BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. BY: 0.;--eMcManus , Ch—a'irm—Ln I, James/ /DeStef ano, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify tWat the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted, by the Planning Commission on the 13TH day of October, 1998 with the following vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Tye, McManus, Nelson, Ruzicka, Kuo NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: COMMISSIO R None 1 10RN,S "\V/ 4 ATTEST: —esSDeStefano— Secr4 Ja es DeStefano— Secretary