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RESOLUTION NO. 98-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 98-9,
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 98-11, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A
5,029 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO AN EXISTING 5,380 SQUARE
FOOT ONE STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING TO BE UTILIZED FOR
HOLLYWOOD VIDEO, STARBUCKS AND A BANK. THE PROJECT SITE
IS LOCATED AT 1195 DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD (PARCEL 3 OF
PARCEL MAP NO. 12738), DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA.
A. RECITALS.
1. The property owners/applicants, Dariush and Jacob
Khakshouri and Max Netty have filed an application for
Conditional Use Permit No. 98-9 and Development Review
No. 98-11 located at 1195 Diamond Bar Boulevard, Diamond
- Bar, Los Angeles County, California, as described above
in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject Conditional Use Permit and
Development Review shall be referred to as the "Applica-
tion".
2. The Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar on
October 13, 1998 conducted a duly noticed public hearing
on the Application.
3. Notification of the public hearing for this project was
published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland
Vallev Daily Bulletin newspapers on September 23, 1998.
One hundred and ten property owners within a 500 foot
radius of the project site were notified by mail on
September 22, 1998.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the
Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
1. This Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that
all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of
this Resolution are true and correct.
2. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the project
identified above in this Resolution is categorically
exempt from requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, and guidelines
promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section 15301 (e) (2)
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of Article 19 of Chapter 3, Title 14 of the California
Code of Regulations.
3. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth herein,
this Planning Commission hereby finds as follows:
(a) The project site is approximately 28,594 square
feet. It is located at 1195 Diamo7nd Bar Boulevard,
adjacent to (not a part of) a retail shopping center
identified as Diamond Bar Town Center. The project
site is currently developed with a 5,380 square foot
vacant bank building.
(b) The project site has a General Plan land use
designation of General Commercial (C). Pursuant to
the General Plan, this land use designation provides
for regional, freeway oriented and/or community
retail and service commercial uses. The proposed
project will consist of retail/service commercial
use and therefore complies with the General Plan.
(c) The zoning designation for the project site is
Unlimited Commercial (C-3). This zoning
designation permits a wide range of uses and
services. Generally, the following zones surround
the project site: to the north and west is the
Unlimited Multiple Residence -Minimum Lot Size -8,000
Square Feet -25 Units Per Acre (R -3-8,000-25U) Zone;
and to the south and east is the Unlimited
Commercial (C-3) Zone.
(d) The proposed Application is a request to con-
struction of a 5,029 square foot addition to an
existing 5,380 square foot, one-story, vacant
commercial building. A total of 10,409 square feet
will be devoted to structure.
Conditional Use Permit Findings Pursuant to Section 22.56.090
(e) The proposed project, at the proposed location, will
not adversely affect the health, peace, comfort or
welfare of persons residing or working in the
surrounding area; or
The project site is within a commercial zone and is
immediately adjacent to other commercial sites. The
proposed uses are consistent with the Zoning Code
and other commercial retail/service uses permitted
in the zone and permitted within surrounding
commercial developments. As such, it is not
expected that the proposed project, at the proposed
location, will adversely affect the health, peace,
comfort or welfare of persons residing or working in
the surrounding area.
(f) The proposed project will not be materially
detrimental to the use, enjoyment or valuation of
property of other persons located in the vicinity of
the site; or
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The proposed project will yield a pleasant
environment for those working and visiting the
project site through its exemplary design, use of
F--. materials and colors, landscaping, variety of uses
and outdoor patio dinning.
The proposed architectural design is consistent with
the City's Development Review Ordinance in that the
project: has an orderly and harmonious appearance
with regards to the proposed structure, parking area
design, landscaping and the integration of the
adjacent -shopping center; and has an architectural
design that is compatible with the surrounding
commercial uses. Therefore, the proposed project
will not be materially detrimental to the use,
enjoyment or valuation of property of other persons
located in the vicinity of the site.
(g) The proposed project will not jeopardize, endanger
or otherwise constitute a menace to the public
health, safety or General welfare; and
The proposed project, with the incorporation of
measures mention in Items 5 (e) above and 5 (i)
below, will not jeopardize, endanger or otherwise
constitute a menace to the public health, safety or
General welfare.
(h) The proposed site is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate the yards, walls, fences, parking and
loading facilities, landscaping and other
development features prescribed in Title 22, or as
is otherwise required in order to integrate said use
with the uses in the surrounding area; and
The project site is 28,594 square feet. It is
currently developed with a 5,380 square foot vacant
bank building. The applicant desires to add 5,029
square feet. With the addition, the project
complies with and exceeds all the required
development standards. The applicant, by a
condition of approval, will be required to obtain a
reciprocal parking agreement with the adjacent
shopping center. Additionally, the proposed project
is integrated with the adjacent shopping center
through landscaping, common access driveways and
design. Therefore, the proposed site is adequate in
size and shape to -accommodate the yards, walls,
fences, parking and loading facilities, landscaping
and other development features prescribed in Title
22, or as is otherwise required in order to
integrate said use with the uses in the surrounding
area.
(i) The proposed site is adequately served by highways
or streets of sufficient width, and improved as
necessary to carry the kind and quantity of traffic
such use would generate and by other public or
private service facilities as are required.
The project site is served by major arterial
identified as Diamond Bar Boulevard and Grand
Avenue, which are designed to accommodate the
proposed use. Therefore, the proposed site is
adequately served by highways or streets of suf-
ficient width-, and improved as necessary to carry
the kind 'and quantity of traffic such use would
generate and by other public or private service
facilities as are required.
Development Review Findings Pursuant to Section 22.72.140
(j) 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
historic districts, theme areas, specific plans,
community plans, boulevards, or planned
developments.
The proposed project has a General Plan land use
designation of General Commercial (C). Pursuant to
the General Plan, this land use designation provides
for the establishment of regional, freeway oriented
and/or community retail and service commercial uses.
The proposed project and uses are considered
community retail and service commercial uses as
required by the General Plan. Pursuant to the
General Plan, the proposed project will yield a
pleasant environment for those working and visiting
the project site through its exemplary design, use
of materials and colors, landscaping and a variety
of uses. The building height and setbacks comply
with the development standards of the C-3 Zone. The
proposed project's architectural style, construction
materials and colors are consistent and compatible
with the surrounding commercial sites. Therefore,
the design and layout of the proposed project is
consistent with the applicable elements of the
City's general plan and design guidelines of the
appropriate district.
(k) The design and layout of the proposed development
will not unreasonably interfere with the use and
enjoyment of neighboring existing or future
development and will not create traffic or
pedestrian hazards.
The proposed project is within the Unlimited
Commercial (C-3) Zone. The C-3 Zone permits a wide
range of community retail and service commercial
uses, including those proposed by this Application.
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The applicant, by a condition of approval, will be
required to obtain a reciprocal parking agreement
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with the adjacent shopping center. Additionally,
the proposed project is integrated with the adjacent
shopping center through landscaping, common access
driveways and design. Therefore the
y g proposed site
is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the
--� yards, walls, fences, parking and loading
facilities, landscaping and other -development
features prescribed in Title 22, or as is otherwise
required in order to integrate said use with the
uses in the surrounding area.
(1) The architectural design of the proposed development
is compatible with the character of the surrounding
neighborhood and will maintain the harmonious,
orderly and attractive development contemplated by
Chapter 22.72 of Development Review Ordinance No. 5
(1990) and the City's general plan.
The proposed architectural design is consistent with
the City's Development Review Ordinance in that the
project: has an orderly and harmonious appearance to
the proposed structure, parking area, landscaping
and the integration of the neighboring service
station site; and has an architectural design that
is compatible with the surrounding commercial uses.
The incorporation of a reciprocal parking agreement
will also maintain a harmonious and orderly
development.
As also referenced in Item 5 (j), the proposed
project's design is consistent with the applicable
elements of the General Plan. Therefore, the
proposed project is compatible with the character of
the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain the
harmonious, orderly and attractive development
contemplated by the City's Development Review
Ordinance and General Plan.
(m) The design of the proposed development will provide
a desirable environment for its occupants and
visiting public as well as its neighbors through
good aesthetic use of materials, texture, and color
that will remain aesthetically appealing and will
retain a reasonably adequate level of maintenance.
As referenced in the above findings, the proposed
project's design is consistent with the applicable
elements of the General Plan and development
standards of the zone through its exemplary design,
use of materials, colors and landscaping. The
proposed materials of stucco and tile are low
maintenance and long lasting. The varieties of
F texture and color add to the design's good
aesthetics. Therefore, the design of the proposed
sN development will provide a desirable environment for
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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.
(n) The proposed development will not be detrimental to
public health, safety or welfare or materially
injurious to the properties or improvements in the
vicinity.
Before the issuance of any City permits, the
proposed project is required to comply with all
conditions within the approved resolution and the
Building and Safety Division, Public works Division,
Health Department and Fire Department requirements.
The referenced agencies' involvement will ensure
that the proposed project is not detrimental to the
public health, safety or welfare or materially
injurious to the properties or improvements in the
vicinity.
5. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above,
the Planning Commission hereby approves the Application
subject to the following conditions:
(a) The project shall substantially conform to site
plan, floor plan, elevations, landscape/irrigation
-, plan and colors/materials board collectively labeled
as Exhibit "A" dated October 13, 1998, as submitted
�. and approved by the Planning Commission.
(b) The site shall be maintained in a condition which is
free of debris both during and after the con-
struction, addition, or implementation of the
entitlement granted herein. The removal of all
trash, debris, and refuse, whether during or
subsequent to construction shall be done only by the
property owner, applicant or by a duly permitted
waste contractor, who has been authorized by the
City to provide collection, transportation, and
disposal of solid waste from residential,
commercial,.construction, and industrial areas
within the City. It shall be the applicant's
obligation to insure that the waste contractor
utilized has obtained permits from the City of
Diamond Bar to provide such services.
(c) Applicant shall obtain a reciprocal parking
agreement with the adjacent shopping center to be
reviewed and approved by the City prior to the
issuance of any City permits.
(d) Additional uses based on occupancy shall not be
permitted without a revision to the approved
Conditional Use Permit.
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(e) Applicant shall submit a revised landscape plan with
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additional shrubs and trees for the City's review
and approval prior to the issuance of any City
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permits. The revised landscape plan shall
incorporate the following: plant species, size,
quantity and location. Landscaping/irrigation plans
shall comply with the City's established Water
Efficient Landscape Regulations and shall be plan
checked accordingly prior to the issuance of any
City permits. All landscaping shall be installed
before final inspection.
(f)
All mechanical equipment shall be incorporated
within the buildings design and shall not be visible
to the public.
(g)
Applicant, in writing, shall obtain approval of the
outdoor patio design from the Los Angeles County
Flood Control District. This approval shall be
submitted to the City for review and approval prior
to the issuance of any City permits.
(h)
Applicant shall acquire the appropriate industrial
wastes permits with Los Angeles Country. Proper
notification shall be made to the Los Angeles County
Sanitation District of use changes.
(i)
Applicant shall comply with all NPDES requirements
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and shall obtain the necessary permits.
,. (j)
Applicant shall make all utility improvement prior
to occupancy.
(k)
Applicant shall be responsible for sewer and storm
drain connections and shall pay connection fees, as
required by the City and L.A. County Department of
Public Works.
(1)
Plans shall delineate type of building construction
to determine the allowable building size per Section
504 and building height per Section Table 5-b.
(j)
Applicant shall comply with the following ADA
requirements:
(1) Provide handicap parking lot signage;
(2) Delineate path of travel -(striping) from
parking lot to building; this path of travel
shall not exceed a two percent slope;
(3) Handicap parking shall comply with the State
Handicap Accessible Regulations including van
parking and one handicap parking space;
(4) Handicap parking spaces shall be located on the
shortest route to the main entrance;
(5) Access doors and restrooms shall be clearly
marked with the handicap symbols; and
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(6) Ramps shall be handicap accessible.
(k) The applicant shall obtain the Los Angeles County
Fire Department's approval.
(1) Starbucks shall require an additional restroom if
four or more employees are working -per shift.
(m) Plans shall be approved by Los Angeles County Waste
Management.
(n) Plans shall comply with the 1994 U.B.C., U.P.C.,
U.M.C. and the 1993 National Electric Code
requirements.
(o) Structures shall be engineered to meet wind loads of
80 m.p.h. with a "C” exposure.
(p) This grant is valid for two years and shall be
exercised (i.e. construction started) within that
period or this grant shall expire. A one year
extension may be requested in writing and submitted
to the City 30 days prior to the expiration date.
(q) This grant shall not be effective for any purpose
until the permittee and owner of the property
involved (if other than the permittee) have filed,
within fifteen (15) days of approval of this grant,
at the City of Diamond Bar Community Development
Department, their affidavit stating that they are
aware of and agree to accept all the conditions of
this grant. Further, this grant shall not be
effective until the permittee pays remaining City
processing fees.
(r) If the Department of Fish and Game determines that
Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 applies to the
approval of this project, then the applicant shall
remit to the City, within five days of this grant's
approval, a cashier's check of $25.00 for a
documentary handling fee in connection with Fish and
Game Code requirements. Furthermore, if this
project is not exempt from a filing fee imposed
because the project has more than 'a deminimis impact
on fish and wildlife, the applicant shall also pay
to the Department of Fish and Gam4 any such fee and
any fine which the Department determines to be owed.
The Planning Commission shall:
(a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
(b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this
Resolution, by certified mail, to: Dariush and Jacob
Khakshouri and Max Netty 10750 Wilshire Blvd, 11404
Los Angeles, CA 90024
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF OCTOBER 1998, BY
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
BY:
Joe McManus, Chairman
I, James eStefano, 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 13th day of October
1998, by the following vote:
AYES: Tye, Ruzicka, Kuo, Nelson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: McManus
ATTEST: kmevDeStefam,
Secretary
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PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 98-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF TEE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 98-9„ DEVELOPMENT REVIEW -NO. 98-
11p A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A Sr029 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO AN
EXISTING 51380 SQUARE FOOT ONE STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING TO BE
UTILIZED FOR HOLLYWOOD VIDEO# STARBUCKS AND A BANK. THE PROJECT
SITE IS LOCATED AT 1195 DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD (PARCEL 3 OF PARCEL
MAP NO. 12738), DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA.
A. RECITALS.
1. The property owners/applicants, Dariush and Jacob Khakshouri and Max Netty have filed an
application for conditional Use Permit No. 98-9 and Development Review No. 98-11 located
at 1195 Diamond Bar Boulevard, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, California, as
described above in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter inthis Resolution, the subject
Conditional Use Permit and Development Review shall be referred to as the "Application".
2. The Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar on October 13, 1998 conducted a duly
noticed public'hearing on the Application.
3. Notification of the public hearing for this project was
published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland Vallev Dailv Bulletin newspapers
on September 23, 1998. one hundred and ten property owners within a 500 foot radius of
the project site were notified by mail on September 22, 1998.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning Commission of the
City of Diamond Bar as follows:
1. This Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A. of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the project identified above in this Resolution is
categorically exempt from requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, and guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant to
Section 15301 (e) (2)
of Article 19 of Chapter 3, Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
3. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth herein, this Planning Commission hereby finds as follows:
(a) The project site is approximately 28,594 square feet. It is located at 1195
Diamond Bar Boulevard, adjacent to (not a part of) a retail shopping center
identified as Diamond Bar Town Center. The project site is currently
developed with a 5,380 square foot vacant bank building.
(b) The project site has a General Plan land use designation of General Commercial
(C). Pursuant to the General Plan, this land use designation provides for
regional, freeway oriented and/or community retail and service commercial
uses. The proposed project will consist of retail/service commercial use and
therefore complies with the General Plan.
(c) The zoning designation for the project site is Unlimited Commercial (C-3). This
zoning designation permits a wide range of uses and services. Generally,
the following zones surround the project site: to the north and west is the
Unlimited Multiple Residence -Minimum Lot Size -8,000 Square Feet -25
Units Per Acre (R -3-8,000-25U) Zone; and to the south and east is the
Unlimited Commercial (C-3) Zone.
(d) The proposed Application is a request to construction of a 5,029 square foot
addition to an existing 5,380 square foot, one-story, vacant commercial
building. A total of 10,409 square feet will be devoted to structure.
Conditional Use Permit Findings Pursuant to Section 22.56.090
(e) The proposed project, at the proposed location, will not adversely affect the
health, peace, comfort or welfare of persons residing or working in the
surrounding area; or
The project site is within a commercial zone and is immediately adjacent to
other commercial sites. The proposed uses are consistent with the Zoning
Code and other commercial retail/service uses permitted in the zone and
permitted within surrounding commercial developments. As such, it is not
expected that the proposed project, at the proposed location, will adversely
affect the health, peace, comfort or welfare of persons residing or working in
the surrounding area.
(f) The proposed project will not be materially detrimental to the use, enjoyment or
valuation of property of other persons located in the vicinity of the site; or
The proposed project will yield a pleasant environment for those working and
visiting the project site through its exemplary design, use of materials and
colors, landscaping, variety of uses and outdoor patio dinning'.
The proposed architectural design is consistent with the Cityfs Development
Review Ordi-nance in that the project: has an orderly and harmonious
appearance with regards to the proposed structure, parking area design,
landscaping and the integration of the adjacent -shopping center; and has an
architectural design that is compatible with the surrounding commercial uses.
Therefore, the proposed project will not be materially detrimental to the use,
enjoyment or valuation of property of other persons located in the vicinity of
the site.
(g) The proposed project will not jeopardize, endanger or otherwise constitute a
menace to the public healthl safety or General welfare; and
The proposed project, with the incorporation of measures mention in Items
5 (e) above and 5 (i) below, will not jeopardize, endanger or otherwise
constitute a menace to the public health, safety or General welfare.
(h) The proposed site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the yards,
walls, fences, parking and loading facilities, landscaping and other
development features prescribed in Title 22, or as is otherwise required in order to
integrate said use with the uses in the surrounding area; and
The project site is 28,594 square feet. It is currently developed with a 5,380
square foot vacant bank building. The applicant desires to add 5,029 square
feet. With the addition, the project complies with and exceeds all the required
development standards. The applicant, by a condition of approval, will be
required to obtain a reciprocal parking agreement with the adjacent shopping
center. Additionally, the proposed project is integrated with the adjacent
shopping center through landscaping, common access driveways and
design. Therefore, the proposed site is adequate in size and shape to -
accommodate the yards, walls, fences, parking and loading facilities,
landscaping and other development features prescribed in Title 22, or as is
otherwise required in order to integrate said use with the uses in the
surrounding area.
(i) The proposed site is adequately served by highways or streets of sufficient
width, and improved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity of traffic
such use would generate and by other public or private service facilities as
are required.
The project site is served by major arterial identified as Diamond Bar
Boulevard and Grand Avenue, which are designed to accommodate the
proposed use. Therefore, the proposed site is adequately served by
highways or streets of sufficient width-, and improved as necessary to
carry the kind 'and quantity of traffic such use would generate and by
other public or private service facilities as are required.
Development Review Findings Pursuant to Section 22.72.140
Q) 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 historic districts, theme areas, specific plans,
community plans, boulevards, or planned developments.
The proposed project has a General Plan land use designation of General
Commercial (C). Pursuant to the General Plan, this land use designation
provides for the establishment of regional, freeway oriented and/or
community retail and service commercial uses. The proposed project and
uses are considered community retail and service commercial uses as
required by the General Plan. Pursuant to the General Plan, the proposed
project will yield a pleasant environment for those working and visiting the
project site through its exemplary design, use of materials and colors,
landscaping and a variety of uses. The building height and setbacks comply
with the development standards of the C-3 Zone. The proposed project's
architectural style, construction materials and colors are consistent and
compatible with the surrounding commercial sites. Therefore, the design and
layout of the proposed project is consistent with the applicable elements of
the City's general plan and design guidelines of the appropriate district.
(k) The design and layout of the proposed development will not unreasonably
interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future
development and will not create traffic or pedestrian hazards.
The proposed project is within the Unlimited Commercial (C-3) Zone. The C-
3 Zone permits a wide range of community retail and service commercial
uses, including those proposed by this Application. The applicant, by a
condition of approval, will be required to obtain a reciprocal parking
agreement
with the adjacent shopping center. Additionally, the proposed project is
integrated with the adjacent shopping center through landscaping, common
access driveways and design. Therefore, the proposed site is adequate in
size and shape to accommodate the yards, walls,- fences, parking and
loading facilities, landscaping and other -development features prescribed in
Title 22, or as is otherwise required in order to integrate said use with the
uses in the surrounding area.
The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible with the
character of the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain the harmonious,
orderly and attractive development contemplated by Chapter 22.72 of
Development Review Ordinance No. 5 (1990) and the City's general plan.
The proposed architectural design is consistent with the City's Development
Review Ordinance in that the project: has an orderly and harmonious
appearance to the proposed structure, parking area, landscaping and the
integration of the neighboring service station site; and has an architectural
design that is compatible with the surrounding commercial uses.
The incorporation of a reciprocal parking agreement will also maintain a
harmonious and orderly development.
As also referenced in Item 5 (j), the proposed project's design is consistent
with the applicable elements of the General Plan. Therefore, the proposed
project is compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and
will maintain the harmonious, orderly and attractive development
contemplated by the City's Development Review Ordinance and General
Plan.
(m) The design of the proposed development will provide a desirable environment
for its occupants and visiting public as well as its neighbors through good
aesthetic use of materials, texture, and color that will remain aesthetically
appealing and will retain a reasonably adequate level of maintenance.
As referenced in the above findings, the proposed project's design is
consistent with the applicable elements of the General Plan and
development
standards of the zone through its exemplary design, use of materials, colors
and landscaping. The proposed materials of stucco and tile are low
maintenance and long lasting. The varieties of texture and color add to the
design's good aesthetics. Therefore, the design of the proposed development
will provide a desirable environment for
its occupants and visiting public as well as its neighbors through good
aesthetic use of materials, texture and color that will remain aesthetically
appealing and will retain a reasonably adequate level of maintenance.
(n) The proposed development will not be detrimental to public health, safety or
welfare or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the
vicinity.
Before the issuance of any City permits, the proposed project is required to
comply with all conditions within the approved resolution and the Building
and Safety Division, Public Works Division, Health Department and Fire
Department requirements. The referenced agencies, involvement will ensure
that the proposed project is not detrimental to the public health, safety or
welfare or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the
vicinity.
5. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby
approves the Application subject to the following conditions:
(a) The project shall substantially conform to site plan, floor plan, elevations,
landscape/irrigation plan and colors/materials board collectively labeled as
Exhibit "All dated October 13, 1998, as submitted and approved by the
Planning commission.
(b) The site shall be maintained in a condition which is free of debris both during and
after the construction, addition, or implementation of the entitlement granted
herein. The removal of all trash, debris, and refuse, whether during or
subsequent to construction shall be done only by the property owner,
applicant or by a duly permitted waste contractor, who has been authorized
by the City to provide collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste
from residential, commercial -construction, and industrial areas within the
City. It shall be the applicant's obligation to insure that the waste contractor
utilized has obtained permits from the City of Diamond Bar to provide such
services.
(c) Applicant shall obtain a reciprocal parking agreement with the adjacent
shopping center to be reviewed and approved by the City prior to the
issuance of any City permits.
(d) Additional uses based on- occupancy shall not be permitted without a
revision to the approved Conditional Use Permit.
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Applicant shall submit a revised landscape plan with
additional shrubs and trees for the City's review and approval prior to the
issuance of any City permits. The revised landscape plan shall incorporate
the following: plant species, size, quantity and -location.
Landscaping/irrigation plans shall comply with the City's established Water
Efficient Landscape Regulations and shall be plan checked accordingly prior
to the issuance of any City permits. All landscaping shall be installed before
final inspection.
(f) All mechanical equipment shall be incorporated within the buildings design and
shall not be visible to the public.
(g) Applicant, in writing, shall obtain approval of the outdoor patio design from the
Los Angeles County Flood Control District. This approval shall be submitted
to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of any City permits.
(h) Applicant shall acquire the appropriate industrial wastes permits with Los
Angeles Country. Proper notification shall be made to the Los Angeles
County Sanitation District of use changes.
(i) Applicant shall comply with all NPDES requirements and shall obtain the
necessary permits.
0) Applicant shall make all utility improvement prior to occupancy.
(k) Applicant shall be responsible for sewer and storm drain connections and shall
pay connection fees, as required by the City and L.A. County Department of
Public Works.
(1) Plans shall delineate type of building construction to determine the allowable
building size per Section 504 and building height per Section Table 5-b.
Applicant shall comply with the following ADA
2) Delineate path of travel -(striping) from
Darking lot to building; this path of travel
hall not exceed a two percent slope;
3 -iandicap parkingshall comply with the State
Handicap Accessible Regulations including van
Darking and one handicap parking space:
4 Handicap parking spaces shall be located on the
hortest route to the main entrance;
5 ccess doors and restrooms shall be clear)
harked with the handicap symbols; and
This grant is valid for two years and shall be
exercised i.e. construction started within tha
period or this grant shall expire. A one yea
(6) Ramps shall be handicap accessible.
(k)
The applicant shall obtain the Los Angeles County Fire Department's
approval.
(1) Starbucks shall requir
an additional restroora if four or more employees are working, per shift.
(m)
Plans shall be approved by Los Angeles County Waste Management.
(n)
fans shall comply with the 1994 U.B.C., U.P.C., U.M.C. and the 1993 National
Electric Code requirements.
(o)
Structures shall be engineered to meet wind loads of 80 m.p.h. with a "C'
(p
extension may be requested in writing and submitted
to the City 30 days prior to the expiration date.
This grant shall not be effectivelfor any purpose
until the permittee and owner of the propert
involved if other than thepermittee) have filed,
within fifteen 15 daVs of approval of this grant,
t the City of Diamond Bar Community Development
Department, their affidavit stating that they are
ware of and agree to accept all the conditions of
his grant. Further, this grant shall not be
ffective until the permittee pays remaining Cit
rocessin fees.
r If the Department of Fish and Game determines that
Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 applies to the
approval of this project, then the applicant shall
remit to the City, within five days of this rant'
approval, a cashier's check of $2
.00 fora
1
documentary handling fee in connection with Fish and
Game Code requirements. Furtherml e, if this
O
project is not exempt from a filing fee imposed
because the project has more than a deminimis impact
on fish and wildlife, the applicant shall also pa
to the Department of Fish and Gam4any such fee and
any fine which the Department determines to be owed.
The Planning Commission shall:
a Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
b Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this
Resolution, by certified mail, to: Dariush and Jacob
Khakshouri and Max Netty 10750 Wilshire Blvd, 1140
Los Angeles, CA 9002
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF OCTOBER 1998, BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
BY: C j(5 -e McManus, chairman ?eS t e
I, James eStefano, 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 13th day of October 19980, by the following vote:
IF
AYES: Tye, Ruzicka, Kuo, Nelson NOES: None
ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: McManus
ATTEST: es DeStefano, Secretary