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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 99-09..,. I .. ...,.--- -� +n -11r1 -11 X11-1.11-- 11 , . i.. i,ur m _I _ - PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 99-9 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 99-2 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 99-2, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A TWO-STORY OFFICE BUILDING OF APPROXIMATELY 42,720 GROSS SQUARE FEET. The PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT 1520 S. Bridge Gate DRIVE, (LOT 15, TRACT NO. 39679) DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA. A.RECITALS. 1. The property owner, Diamond Bar Business Associates c/o AEW Capital Management, LP and applicant, Opus West Corporation have filed an application for Development Review No. 99-2 and Negative Declaration No. 99-2 for a property located at 1520 S. Bridge Gate Drive, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, California. Hereinafte-r n this Resolution, the subject Development Review,afid Negative Declaration shall be referred to as the "Application". 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar on March 23, 1999 conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the Application. 3. Notification of the public hearing for this project was provided in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers on February 26, 1999. Public hearing notices were mailed to approximately 11 property owners of record within a 500 -foot radius of the project on February 19; 1999. Furthermore, the project site was posted with a display board on March 1, 1999. 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 F 11. Resolution are true and correct. 2. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the Initial Study review and Negative Declaration No. 99-2 have been prepared by the City of Diamond Bar in compliance with the 1 requirement of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section 15070. Furthermore, Negative Declaration No. 99-2' reflects the independent judgement of the City of Diamond Bar. 3. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds and determines that, having considered the record as a whole including the findings set forth below, and changes and alterations which have been incorporated into and conditioned upon the proposed project set forth in the application, there is no evidence before this Planning Commission that the project proposed herein will have the potential of an adverse effect on wild life resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Based upon substantial evidence, this'Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effects contained in Section 753.5 (d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. 4. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth herein, this Planning Commission hereby finds as follows: (a) The project relates to a vacant lot, approximately four gross, acres (3.77 net acres) with an 111,687 square foot graded pad (2.56 -acre pad). It contains two -ten foot wide storm drain easement and a 16 foot wide storm drain access easement. One storm drain easement is located adjacent to the north property line. The other storm drain easement and storm drain access easement is located adjacent to the toe of slope in the eastern portion of the project site. (b) The project site has a General Plan land use designation of Professional Office (OP). Pursuant to the General Plan, this land use designation provides for the establishment of office -based working environments for general, professional, and administrative offices, as well as support uses. Additionally, development within the OP designation will maintain a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.00. (c) The project site is within the Commercial - Manufacturing -Billboard Exclusion -Unilateral Contract (C-M-BE-U/C) one. This zoning designation permits general office uses with parking structures j as proposed. (d) Generally, the following zones and use surround the project site: to the north, south, and east is the C-M-BE-U/C Zone; and to the west is the C-M-BE-U/C Zone and the SR 57 (Orange Freeway). The projectt'1 site is also located within the City's Redevelopment Agency's Economic Revitalization Area. 7 1 "J Ofiw-�:m 1dC 4.lLn'�6r@ M3: y., (e) The Application request is to construct a two-story office building of approximately 42,720 gross square feet (40,900 net square feet) to be utilized for general office. (f) The design and layout of the proposed development is consistent with the applicable elements of the City's General Plan, City Design Guidelines, and development standards of the applicable district, design'guidelines, and architectural criteria for special areas (e.g., theme areas, specific plans, community plans, boulevards or planned developments). The proposed project provides for the establishment of an office -based working environment for general offices within the General Plan's OP land use designation. Pursuant to the General Plan, the proposed project will yield a pleasant environment for those working and visiting the office facility through its exemplary design, use of materials and colors, landscaping that will offer a variety of plant species and adequate on-site parking. Additionally, the proposed project complies with the development standards prescribed in the Gateway Corporate Center Unilateral Contract and has received the approval of the Gateway Corporate Center Architectural Committee. (g) The design and layout of the proposed development will not 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 Commercial - Manufacturing -Billboard Exclusion -Unilateral Contract (C-M-BE-U/C) Zone, which permits the proposed general office use. The project site is within the established Gateway Corporate Center, which permits general office uses. General office uses were reviewed and approved with the original approval of the Center processed by Los Angeles County. Additionally, the Center's certified Environmental Impact Report reviewed impacts related to traffic and pedestrians. As a result, the following traffic mitigation measures were required and were installed. 1. Improve that portion of the proposed bikeway along Golden Springs Drive fronting on Gateway Corporate Center. 3 2. 3. Golden Springs Drive shall be widened to provide left -turn pockets at both entrance streets to the Center. Traffic signals shall be installed on Golden Springs Drive, at the two entrance drives to the Center. Additionally, a traffic analysis and site plan evaluation prepared by Linscott, Law and Greenspan, dated January 5, 1999, recommends the following: 1. Re -stripe the northbound approach on Copley Drive to provide one left -turn and dual right - turn lanes; and 2. Modify the existing traffic signal accordingly. The identified improvements, which will be conditions of approval, are expected to mitigate the impact of future and background and/or project traffic; and improve LOS to an acceptable range. Additionally, the applicant is required to provide a pedestrian crosswalk from the west to east sides of Bridge Gate Drive consistent with the existing pedestrian access within Gateway Corporate Center and curb cut/driveway apron with an encroachment permit. Furthermore, the applicant, as a condition of approval, will be required to analyze the intersections of Golden Springs Drive/Gateway Center Drive, Gateway Center Drive/Valley Vista Drive, and Copley Drive/Bridge Gate Drive. (h) 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 22.48.20. Development Review standards,. City Design Guidelines and the City's General Plan. As also referenced in Item 4. (f) above and (i) below, the proposed project will be consistent and compatible with the architectural design, materials, and colors of the other office buildings within the Center Gateway Corporate Center and its Unilateral Contract originally reviewed and approved by Los Angeles County. The Unilateral Contract sets forth land restrictions/development standards. The development standards require an architectural style that is Modern/Contemporary with materials, textures and colors that complement this style. As a result, the City, upon incorporation adopted the specified development standards. Furthermore, the proposed 4 project has received't�he Center's architectural committee's approval. Therefore, the proposed revision will be compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain the harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by the City's Development Review requirements and General Plan. (i) 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 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. (j) 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 revision 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 revision is not detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. (k) The proposed project will be in substantial compliance with the adopted Economic Revitalization Area. The proposed project is located within the Economic Revitalization Area. The proposed project is consistent with the Economic Revitalization Area Plan in that the proposed project: implements the applicable policies as present in the City's General Plan and complies with development limits and standards established by the City's Development Code; provides the opportunity for office uses; promotes the economic development of the Project Area by providing an attractive, well -serviced, 5 ._ ... _-- --__­ ._____—._._ __ v_ _ - - well-protected environment for all residents and visitors; and promotes local job opportunities. 5. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above, IUI {{nN"!," the,Planning Commission hereby approves the Application subject to the following conditions: (a) The project shall substantially conform to site plan, grading plan, floor plan, elevations, final landscape/irrigation plan, final exterior and parking lot lighting plan/study and colors/materials board collectively labeled as Exhibit "A" dated March 23 1999, as submitted and approved by the PlanningCommission, as amended herein. (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) Before the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit a final landscape/irrigation plan that delineates plant species, size, quantity and location; for the City's review and approval. The landscape/irrigation plan shall comply with the City's established Water Efficient Landscape Regulations and shall be plan checked accordingly before the issuance of any City permits. Additionally, non-invasive plant species shall be utilized, thereby avoiding the degradation of the natural open space slopes on the project site. (d) Before the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit an exterior lighting plan/ study for the City's review and approval. Lighting shall be shielded in a manner that does not cause glare or spillage onto adjacent residential properties or the slopes surrounding the project site. (e) The proposed project shall comply with the City's Trip Reduction and Travel Measures regulations. 6 Prior to final inspection or Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall submit a congestion management plan for the City's review and approval. (f) Prior to the Xssuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit a final detail of the trash/recycle bin enclosure for the City's review and approval. (g) Prior to final inspection/occupancy, the applicant shall install the following improvements: (1) Re -stripe the northbound approach on Copley Drive to,provide one left -turn and dual right - turn lanes; and (2) Modify the existing traffic signal accordingly. (i) Before the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit a traffic analysis related to the following intersections: Golden Springs Drive/Gateway ',Center Drive; Gateway Center Drive/Valley Vista Drive; and Copley Drive/Bridge Gate Drive. The applicant shall pay their fair share of improvements to said intersections as required by the Deputy Public Works Director. i (j) Prior to final inspection/occupancy, the applicant �- shall install proposed driveway's curb cut and apron with an encroachment permit. Driveway slope shall not exceed 15 percent. Additionally, the applicant shall install a pedestrian crosswalk in the vicinity of Lot 12 and Lot 15 of Tract No. 39679 consistent with the existing pedestrian access within the Gateway Corporate Center, thereby providing continuous pedestrian circulation. (k) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit a complete grading plan in accordance with the City's grading requirements for the City's review and approval. The grading plan shall: (1) Be signed/stamped by a civil engineer, geotechnical engineer and geologist as required; (2) Delineate the proposed and existing topography; (3) Delineate finish surface, finish grade, flow lines; and 7 (4) Delineate proper drainage with details and sections; (5) Provide details and sections delineating top of wall, top of footing, finish surface, bottom of foot for proposed retaining wall. (1} Before the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit an erosion control plan for the City's review and approval. The erosion control plan shall conform to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) standards and incorporate the appropriate Best Management Practices (BMP's). Additionally, the applicant shall obtain the necessary NPDES permits. (m) The applicant shall be responsible for sewer and storm drain system/lateral installation and shall ensure connection with the L. A. County Department of Public Works for storm drain and sewer lateral if there are none currently available. Additionally, the applicant shall pay the County Sanitation District for connection fees. Furthermore, the applicant shall be responsible for all costs associated with the improvement, review and approval for the addition of sewer or storm drains. (n) Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall submit a soils report, for the City's review and approval, incorporating the scope of the proposed development in the review and analysis. The soils report shall give the appropriate recommendations for the construction of the project. (o) No permanent structures shall encroach onto storm drain lines or easements. (p) All handicap parking shall comply with current State handicap accessible regulation. Van parking shall be provided. Site plan shall delineate path of travel from parking lot to building. Cross slope shall not exceed two percent. All bathroom and ramps shall be designed in compliance with State handicap accessible regulations. Required handicap signage shall be installed at each entrance. Project site shall be handicap accessible by utilizing the west side of the driveway access. (q) Plans shall conform to State and Local Building Code (i.e. 1994 Uniform Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, and the 1993 National Electrical Code) requirements. 8 IN (r) Construction plans shall be engineered to meet wind —, loads of 80 m.p.h. (s) Pursuant to the Building and Safety Division requirements, the applicant shall provide construction fencing surrounding the boundaries of the project site. F (t) 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 of time may be approved when submitted to the City in writing at least 60 days prior to the expiration date. The Planning Commission will consider the extension request at a duly noticed public hearing in accordance with Chapter 22.72 of the City of Diamond Bar Development Code. (u) 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 and Development Services 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, school fees and fees for the review of submitted reports. (v) 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 Game any such fee and any fine which the Department determines to be owed. D The Planning Commission shall: (a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and � IFii;,Vl. (b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution, by certified mail, to: Diamond Bar Business Associates c/o AEW Capital Management, LP, 601 S. Figueroa, #2150, Los Angeles, CA, 90017 and Opus West Corporation, 2030 Main Street, Irvine, CA 92614. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23RD OF MARCH 1999, BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. BY: Steve Tye, ChxLn 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 March 1999, by the following vote: f � AYES: Tye, Nelson, McManus, Ruzicka, Kuo NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 4'� ATTEST: James DeSteXano, Secretary 10 PLANNING COMMISSION A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 99-2 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 99-2, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A TWO-STORY OFFICE BUILDING OF APPROXIMATELY 42,720 GROSS SQUARE FEET. The PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT 1520 S. Bridge Gate DRIVE, (LOT 15, TRACT NO. 39679) DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA. Fill V •] 11 rel I&I 1. The property owner, Diamond Bar Business Associates c/o AEW Capital Management, LP and applicant, Opus West Corporation have filed an application for Development Review No. 99-2 and Negative Declaration No. 99-2 for a property located at 1520 S. Bridge Gate Drive, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, California. Hereinafte-r-'In this Resolution, the subject Development Review-a3ld Negative Declaration shall be referred to as the "Application". The Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar on March 23, 1999 conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the Application. 3. Notification of the public hearing for this project was provided in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers on February 26, 1999. Public hearing notices were mailed to approximately 11 property owners of record within a 500 -foot radius of the project on February 19F 1999. Furthermore, the project site was posted with a display board on March 1, 1999. B.Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning Commission of the 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. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the Initial Study review and Negative Declaration No. 99-2 have been prepared by the Ci-ty of Diamond Bar in compliance requirement of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section 15070. Furthermore, Negative Declaration No. 99-2, reflects the independent judgement of the City of Diamond Bar. 3. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds and determines that, having considered the record as a whole including the findings set forth below, and changes and alterations which have been incorporated into and conditioned upon the,pioposed project set forth in the application, there is no evidence before this Planning Commission that the 'project proposed herein will have the potential of an adverse effect on wild life resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Based upon substantial evidence, this'Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effects contained in Section 753.5 (d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. 4. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth herein, this Planning Commission hereby (a) The project relates to a vacant lot, approximately four gross acres (3.77 net acres) with an 111,687 square foot graded pad (2.56 -acre pad). It contains two -ten foot wide storm drain easement and a 16 foot wide storm,drain access easement. One storm drain easement is located adjacent to the north property line. The other storm drain easement and storm drain access,'easement is located adjacent to the toe of slope in the eastern portion of the project site. (b) The project site has a General Plan land use designation of Professional Office (OP). Pursuant to the General Plan, this land use designation provides for the establishment of offide-based working environments for general, professional, and administrative offices, as well as support uses. Additionally, development within the OP designation will maintain a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.00. (c) The project site is within the CommercialManufacturing-Billboard Exclusion- UnilaterAl Contract (C-M-BE-U/C) one. This zoning designation permits general office uses with parking structures as proposed. (d) Generally, the following zones and use surround the project site: to the north, south, and east is the C-M-BE-U/C Zone; and to the west is the C-M-BE-U/C Zone and the SR 57 (Orange Freeway). The project site is also located within -the City's Redevelopment Agency's Economic Revitalization Area. (e) The Application request is to construct a two-story office building of approximately 42,720 gross square feet (40,900 net square feet) to be utilized for general office. The design and layout of the proposed development is consistent with the applicable elements of the City's General Plan, City Design Guidelines, and development standards of the applicable district, design guidelines, and architectural criteria for special areas (e.g., theme areas, specific plans, community plans, boulevards or planned developments). The proposed project provides for the establishment of an office -based working environment for general offices within the General Plan's OP land use designation. Pursuant to the General Plan, the proposed project will yield a pleasant environment for those working and visiting the office facility through its exemplary design, use of materials and colors, landscaping that will offer a variety of plant species and adequate on-site parking. Additionally, the proposed project, complies with the development standards prescribed in the Gateway Corporate Center Unilateral Contract and has received the approval of the Gateway Corporate Center Architectural Committee. (g) The design and layout of the proposed development will not 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 Commercial-, Manufacturing -Billboard Exclusion -Unilateral Contract (C-M-BE-U/C) Zone, which permits the proposed general office use. The project site is within the established Gateway Corporate Center, which permits general office uses. General office uses were reviewed and approved with the original approval of the Center processed by Los Angeles County. Additionally, the Center's certified Environmental Impact Report reviewed impacts related to traffic and pedestrians. As a result, the following traffic mitigation measures were required and were installed. Improve that portion of the proposed bikeway along Golden Springs Drive fronting on Gateway Corporate Center. 2. Golden Springs Drive shall be widened to left -turn pockets provide at both entrance to the Center. Traffic signals shall be installed on Golden Springs Drive, at the two entrance drives to the Center. Additionally, a traffic analysis and site plan evaluation prepared by Linscott, Law and Greenspan, dated January 5, 1999, recommends the following: 1. Re -stripe the northbound approach on Copley Drive to provide one left - turn and dual rightturn lanes; and 2. Modify the existing traffic signal accordingly. The identified improvements, which will be conditions of approval, are expected to mitigate the impact of future and background and/or project traffic; and improve LOS to an acceptable range. Additionally, the applicant is required to provide a pedestrian crosswalk from the west to east'sides of Bridge Gate Drive consistent with the existing pedestrian access within Gateway Corporate Center and curb cut/driveway apron with an encroachment permit. Furthermore, the applicant, as a condition of approval, will be required to analyze the intersections of Golden Springs D'rive/Gateway Center Drive, Gateway Center Drive/Valley Vista Drive, and Copley Drive/Bridge Gate Drive. (h) 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 22.48.20. Development Review standards,.City Design Guidelines and the City's General Plan. As also referenced in Item 4. (f) above and (i) below, the proposed project will be consistent and compatible with the architectural design, materials, and colors of the other office buildings within the Center Gateway Corporate Center and its Unilateral Contract originally reviewed and approved by Los Angeles County. The Unilateral Contract sets forth land restrictions/development standards. The development—standards require an architectural style that is Modern/Contemporary with materials, textures and colors that complement this style. As a result, the City, upon incorporation adopted the specified development standards. Furthermore, the proposed proj ect has received"f" Center's architectural committeefs approval. Therefore, the proposed revision will be compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain the harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by the City's Development Review requirements and General Plan. 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 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. Q) The proposed development will not bedetrimental,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 revision 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 revision is not detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. (k) The proposed project will be in substantial compliance with the adopted Economic Revitalization Area. The proposed project is located within the Economic Revitalization Area. The proposed project is consistent with the Economic Revitalization Area Plan in that the proposed project: implements the applicable policies as present in the City's General Plan and complies with development limits and standards established by the City's Development Code; provides the opportunity for office uses; promotes the economic development of the Project Area by providing an attractive, well -serviced, well -protected environment for all residents and visitors; and promotes 5. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above, the, Planning Commission hereby approves the Application subject to the following conditions: I (a) The project shall substantially conform to site plan, grading plan, floor plan, elevations, final landscape/irrigation plan, final exterior and parking lot lighting plan/study and colors/materials board collectively labeled as Exhibit "A" dated March 23 1999, as submitted and approved by the Planning Commission. as amended herein. (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) Before the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit a final landscape/irrigation plan that delineates plant species, size, quantity and location#—' for the City's review and approval. .The landscape/irrigation plan shall comply with the City's established Water Efficient Landscape Regulations and shall be plan checked accordingly before the'issuance of any City permits. Additionallyl non-invasive plant species shall be utilized, thereby avoiding the degradation of the natural open space slopes on the project site. (d) Before the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit an exterior lighting plan/ study for the City's review and approval. Lighting shall be shielded in a manner that does not cause glare or spillage onto adjacent residential properties or the slopes surrounding the project site. (e) The proposed project shall comply with the City's Trip Reduction and Travel Prior to final inspe-ction or Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall submit a congestion management plan for the City's review and approval. (f) Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit a final detail of the trash/recycle bin enclosure for the City's review and approval. (g) Prior to final inspection/occupancy, the applicant shall install the following (1) Re -stripe the northbound approach on Copley Drive to provide one left - turn and dual rightturn lanes; and (2) modify the existing traffic signal accordingly. (i) Before the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit a traffic analysis related to the following intersections: Golden Springs Drive/Gateway Center Drive; Gateway Center Drive/Valley Vista Drive; and Copley Drive/Bridge Gate Drive. the applicant shall pay their fair share of improvements to said intersections as required by the Deputy Public Works Director. Q) Prior to final inspection/occupancy, the applicant shall install proposed driveway's curb cut and apron with an encroachment permit. Driveway slope shall not exceed 15 percent. Additionally, the applicant shall install a pedestrian crosswalk in the vicinity of Lot 12 and Lot 15 of Tract No. 39679 consistent with the existing pedestrian access within the Gateway Corporate Center, thereby providing continuous pedestrian circulation. (k) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit a complete grading plan in accordance with the City's grading requirements for the City's review and approval. The grading plan shall: (1) Be signed/stamped by a civil engineer, geotechnical engineer and geologist as required; (2) Delineate the proposed and existing topography; (3) Delineate finish surface, finish grade, flow lines; and (4) Delineate proper drainage with details and sections; (5) Provide details and sections delineating top of wall, top of footing, finish surface, bottom of foot for proposed retaining wall. Before the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit an erosion control plan for the City's review and approval. The erosion control plan shall conform to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) standards and incorporate the appropriate Best Management Practices (BMP's). Additionally, the applicant shall obtain the necessary NPDES permits. (m) The applicant shall be responsible for sewer and storm drain system/lateral installation and shall ensure connection with the L. A. County Department of Public Works for storm drain and sewer lateral if there are none currently available. Additionally, the applicant shall pay the County Sanitation District for connection fees. Furthermore, the applicant shall be responsible for all costs, associated with the improvement, review and approval for the addition of sewer or storm drains. (n) Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall submit a soils report, for the City's review and approval, incorporating the scope of the proposed development in the review and analysis. The soils report shall give the appropriate recommendations for the construction of the project. (o) No permanent structures shall encroach onto storm drain lines or (p) All handicap parking shall comply with current State handicap accessible regulation. Van parking shall be provided. Site plan shall delineate path of travel from parking lot to building. Cross slope shall not exceed two percent. All bathroom and ramps shall be designed in compliance with State handicap accessible regulations. Required handicap signage shall be installed at each entrance. Project site shall be handicap accessible by utilizing the west side of the driveway access. (q) Plans shall conform to State and Local Building Code (i.e. 1994 Uniform Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, and the 1993 National Electrical Code) requirements. L7 P4 -F-7701, S/ Construction plans shall be engineered to meet wind loads of 80 m.p.h. (s) Pursuant to the Building and Safety Division requirements, the applicant shall provide construction fencing surrounding the boundaries of the project site. (t) 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 of time may be approved when submitted to the City in writing at least 60 days prior to the expiration date. The Planning Commission will consider the extension request at a duly noticed public hearing in accordance with Chapter 22.72 of the City of Diamond Bar Development Code. (u) 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 and Development Services 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, school fees and fees for the review of submitted reports. (v) 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 Game 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: Diamond Bar Business Associates c/o AEW Capital Management, LP, 601 S. Figueroa, #2150, Los Angeles, CA, 90017 and Opus West Corporation, 2030 Main Street, Irvine, CA 92614. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23RD OF MARCH 1999, BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. BY: Steve T an ye I, James DeStefano, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was dulyintroduced, 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 March 1999, by the following vote: AYES: Tye, Nelson, McManus, Ruzicka, Kuo NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: YJ a" 'e— —an o, James DeSte no, Secretary mes D Ste; Its]