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PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 99-1, SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT NO. 99-1 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 99-9.
A. RECITALS.
1. The City of Diamond Bar has initiated an application for
Development Code Amendment No. 99-1, Subdivision
Ordinance Amendment No. 99-1 and Negative Declaration
No. 99-9. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Development Code Amendment, Subdivision Ordinance
Amendment and Negative Declaration shall be referred to
as the "Application".
2. The Community and Development Services Department has
determined that the following existing development
! r standards within the Development Code require
modification in order to implement the General Plan:
Article II, Sections 22.06.040 -Table 2-2, 22.08.240 -
Table 2-4 and 22.10.030 -Tables 2-5 and 2-6;
Article III, Sections 22.42.110 -Table 3-15 and 22.42.060-
B.6. and B.10.;
Article IV, Section 22.44.020, Table 4-1; and
Article V, Section 22.68.030.
3. The Community and Development Services Department has
determined that the following existing standards within
the Subdivision Ordinance require modification in order
to implement the General Plan:
Article I, Section 22.01.040-A.; and
Article II, Section 22.20.110-A.
4. Pursuant to Planning and Zoning Law Government Code
Section 65091 (a) (3) requiring at least a one -eight page
4i display advertisement in at least one newspaper of
general circulation, on November 23, 1999, notification
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of the public hearing for this Application was provided
in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland Valley Daily I!x
Bulletin newspapers. Furthermore, on November 22, 1999, Ii"�!a;9��4�
public notices were posted in five public places (City
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Hall, South Coast Air Quality Management District,
Diamond Bar Library, Country Hills Town Center Community
Board, and Vons/Savon Community Board.)
5. On December 14, 1999, the Planning Commission of the City
of Diamond Bar conducted a duly noticed public hearing on
the Application. On December 14, 1999, the public
hearing was continued to January 11, 2000. On
January 11, 2000, the Planning Commission directed staff
to prepare a resolution recommending approval of the
Application to City Council. The public hearing was
continued to and was concluded on January 25, 2000.
6. Following due consideration of public testimony, staff
analysis, and the Commission's deliberations, the
Planning Commission has determined that Development Code
Amendment No. 99-1 and Subdivision Ordinance Amendment
No. 99-1 attached hereto as Exhibit "A" implements the
Strategies of the General Plan.
B. Resolution. 0
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 Initial
Study review and Negative Declaration No. 99-9 have been
prepared by the City of Diamond Bar in compliance with
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) of 1970 and guidelines promulgated thereunder,
pursuant to Section 15070. Furthermore, Negative
Declaration No. 99-9 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
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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 above, the
Planning Commission hereby recommends that 'the City
Council adopt Development Code Amendment No. 99-1 and
Subdivision Ordinance Amendment No.99-1 attached hereto as
Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference.
The Planning Commission shall:
(a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
(b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this
Resolution to the City Council forthwith.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 25TH OF JANUARY 2000, BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
BY: l
;Steve Tye Chairman
I, James DeStefano, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify
that -the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and
adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar, at a
regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 25th day of
January 2000, by the following vote:
AYES: Tye, Nelson, Ruzicka, Kuo
NOES: None
ABSENT: McManus
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST:
James DeS efano, Secretary
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CITY OF DIAMOND BARD
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Exhibit "A"
ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 99-1
ARTICLE II
Development
Amendment to Section
22.06.040,
Zoning
Consistency Matrix, Table 2-2
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION
EXISTING
ZONING DISTRICT APPLICABLE DEVELOPMENT
Setbacks Required
CODE STANDARD
Rural Residential (RR)
R-1
40,000
Rural Residential (RR)
Max 1 DU/AC
R-1
20,000
property line or
Low Density Residential
RPD
20,000
Low Density Residential
(RL) Max 3 DU/AC
R-1
15,000
descending slope
R-1
10,000
whichever is
RPD
10,000
applicable
mot Coverage
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R -A
10,000
30 percent
R-1
9,000
R-1
8,500
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Amendment to Section 22.08.240, Residential Zoning District General
Development Standards, Table 2-4
Development
RR
RL
RLM
Feature
Setbacks Required
Rear
25 ft. from the
20 ft. from the
20 ft. from the
property line or
property line or
property line or
buildable pad on a
buildable pad on a
buildable pad on a
descending slope
descending slope
descending slope
whichever is
whichever is
whichever is
applicable
appl-cable
applicable
mot Coverage
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30 percent
30 percenz:
30 percent
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Amendment to Section 22.10.030, Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements
For Office Zoning Districts, Table 2-5
LAND USE PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT
RETAIL TRADE USES
Alcohol beverage sales - off-s_te
Alcohol beverage sales - off -size - in
conjunction with the sale of motor fuel
Alcohol beverage sales - on-site
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Amendment to Section 22.10.030, Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements
for Office Zoning Districts, Table 2-6
LAND USE PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT
Article III
Amendment to Section 22.42.110, Required Setbacks -Accessory Uses and
Structures, Table 3-15
Single -Family Detached Homes
Accessory Structure Type of Setback Required Setback
Swimming pool, spa, fish pond, Sides, rear 5 ft.
outdoor play equipment
Street side As required by
the main
structure
Amendment to Section 22.42.060, Guest Houses
B.6. Size and permit requirements. A guest house of 500 square feet
of gross floor area may be approved by the Director. Guest houses in
excess of 501 square feet and not exceeding 1,200 square feet or up
to 25 percent of the main dwelling's square footage, whichever is
less, may be approved by a Minor Conditional Use Permit in compliance
with Chapter 22.56 (Minor Conditional Use Permit).
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sales -
off-site
Alcohol beverage
sales -
off-site - in
CUP
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conjunction with
the sale
of motor fuel
Alcohol beverage
sales -
on-site
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Article III
Amendment to Section 22.42.110, Required Setbacks -Accessory Uses and
Structures, Table 3-15
Single -Family Detached Homes
Accessory Structure Type of Setback Required Setback
Swimming pool, spa, fish pond, Sides, rear 5 ft.
outdoor play equipment
Street side As required by
the main
structure
Amendment to Section 22.42.060, Guest Houses
B.6. Size and permit requirements. A guest house of 500 square feet
of gross floor area may be approved by the Director. Guest houses in
excess of 501 square feet and not exceeding 1,200 square feet or up
to 25 percent of the main dwelling's square footage, whichever is
less, may be approved by a Minor Conditional Use Permit in compliance
with Chapter 22.56 (Minor Conditional Use Permit).
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B.10. Parcel coverage. The guest house, along with the main dwelling
and any other accessory structures, shall not exceed an overall
parcel coverage of 30 percent.
Article IV
Amendment to Section 22.44.020, Authority for Land Use and Zoning
Decisions, Table 4-1
Type of Permit or Decision Director Hearing Planning City
Officer Cam fission Council
comprehensive Sign Program Final Appeal
Article V
Amendment to Section 22.68.030, Restrictions on Non -conforming
Structures
The addition, enlargement, extension, reconstruction, relocation or
structural alteration of a nonconforming structure, may be allowed
with Minor Conditional Use Permit approval, in compliance with
Chapter 22.56 (Minor Conditional Use Permit). The Hearing Officer
may approve a Minor Conditional Use Permit only if the following
findings can be made, in addition to those contained in
Section 22.56.040 (Finding and Decisions).
In the case of residential dwelling units, the Director may approve
the following if:
1. An addition or improvement is less than 50 percent of the
existing square footage of all structures on site and lot
coverage does not exceed 30 percent as listed in Table 2-4;
2. An addition or improvement conforms to all other applicable
provisions of this Development Code; and
3. The exterior limits of new construction do not exceed the
applicable height limit or encroach further into the setbacks
than the comparable portion of the existing structure (follow
the development line of the existing structure); however, if the
existing side yard setback is less than five feet, the exterior
limits of new construction shall maintain a minimum five-foot
side yard setback.
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SUBDIVISION CODE AMENDMENT NO. 99-1
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Article I
Amendment to Section 21.01.040, Applicability
A. Subdivision approval required. All subdivisions within the City
shall be authorized through the approval of a map or other
entitlement in compliance with Chapter 21.03 (Subdivision Map
Approval Requirements), and all other applicable provisions of this
Title. All subdivision applications shall follow the same process as
a Development Code Amendment.
Article II
Amendment to Section 22.20.110, Changes to Approved Tentative Map or
Conditions
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A. Limitation on allowed changes. Changes to a Tentative Map that
may be requested by a subdivider in compliance with this Section
include major adjustments to the location of proposed lot lines and
improvements, and reductions in the number of approved lots (but no
increase in the number of approved lots), and any changes to the
conditions of approval, consistent with the findings required by
Subsection D. of this Section. The City Engineer, except as
otherwise provided by this Section may approve said changes to a
Tentative Map. Other changes shall require the filing and processing
of a new Tentative Map.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2000-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE DEVELOPMENT CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 99-1, SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 99-1 AND NEGATIVE
DECLARATION NO. 99-9.
A. RECITALS.
1. The City of Diamond Bar has initiated an application for Development Code Amendment No. 99-1,
Subdivision Ordinance Amendment No. 99-1 and Negative Declaration No. 99-9. Hereinafter
in this Resolution, the subject Development Code Amendment, Subdivision Ordinance
Amendment and Negative Declaration shall be referred to as the "Application".
2. The Community and Development Services Department has determined that the following existing
development standards within the Development Code require modification in order to
implement the General Plan:
Article II, Sections 22.06.040 -Table 2-2, 22.08.240Table 2-4 and 22.10.030 -Tables 2-5 and 2-6;
Article III, Sections 22.42.110 -Table 3-15 and 22.42.060B.6. and B.10.;
Article IV. Section 22.44.020. Table 4-1: and
Article V. Section 22.68.030.
3. The Community and Development Services Department has determined that the following existing
standards within the Subdivision Ordinance require modification in order to implement the
General Plan:
Article I. Section 22.01.040-A.: and
Article II, Section 22.20.110-A.
4. Pursuant to Planning and Zoning Law Government Code Section 65091 (a) (3) requiring at least a
one -eight page display advertisement in at least one newspaper of general circulation, on
November 23, 1999, notification
of the public hearing for this Application was provided in the San Gabriel Valley
Tribune and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers. Furthermore, on November 22,
1999, public notices were posted in five public places (City Hall, South Coast Air
Quality Management District, Diamond Bar Library, Country Hills Town Center
Community Board, and Vons/Savon Community Board.)
5. On December 14, 1999, the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar conducted a
duly noticed public hearing on the Application. On December 14, 1999, the public
hearing was continued to January 11, 2000. On January 11, 2000, the Planning
Commission directed staff to prepare a resolution recommending approval of the
Application to City Council. The public hearing was continued to and was concluded
on January 2S, 2000.
6. Following due consideration of public testimony, staff analysis, and the Commission's
deliberations, the Planning Commission has determined that Development Code
Amendment No. 99-1 and Subdivision Ordinance Amendment No. 99-1 attached
hereto as Exhibit "All implements the Strategies of the General Plan.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning Commission of
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 Initial Study review and Negative
Declaration No. 99-9 have been prepared by the City of Diamond Bar in compliance
with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and
guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section 15070. Furthermore,
Negative Declaration No. 99-9 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 above, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that'the
City Council adopt Development Code Amendment No. 99-1 and Subdivision Ordinance Amendment
No.99-1 attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference.
The Planning Commission shall:
(a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution, and
(b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the City Council forthwith.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 25TH OF JANUARY 2000, BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
BY: --Chai Steve Tye Chairman
I, James DeStefano, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify that -the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced,
passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 25th day of January 2000, by the following vote:
AYES: Tye, Nelson, Ruzicka, Kuo
NOES: None
ABSENT: McManus
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: James —DeS efano, Secretary
CITY OF DIAMOND BARD
Low Density Residential I RPD 1 20,000 1 Low Density Residential
ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 99-1
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Amendment to Section 22.08.240, Residential Zoning District General
Development Standards, Table 2-4
evelopment RR RL RLM
Feature
Setbacks Required
Rear 25 ft. from the
20 ft. from the
20 ft. from the
property line or
Amendment to SectioN
22.06
040, ZoninA
Consistency Matrix, Table 2-2
GENERAL PLAN IDESIGNATIONI
EXIS
ING ZONING DISTRICT A.PPLICABLE DEVELOPMENT
descendingsloe
descending sloe
descending slope
CODE STANDARD
Rural Residential RR
R-1
40,000
Rural Residential RR
Max 1 DU/AC
R-1
20,000
30 percenz
CITY OF DIAMOND BARD
Low Density Residential I RPD 1 20,000 1 Low Density Residential
ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 99-1
PA -2
Amendment to Section 22.08.240, Residential Zoning District General
Development Standards, Table 2-4
evelopment RR RL RLM
Feature
Setbacks Required
Rear 25 ft. from the
20 ft. from the
20 ft. from the
property line or
property line or
property line or
buildable pad on a
buildable pad on a
buildable pad on a
descendingsloe
descending sloe
descending slope
whichever is
whichever is
whichever is
applicable
applicable
applicable
—lot Coverage 30 percent
30 perceriz
30 percenz
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Amendment to Section 22.10.030, Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements For Office Zoning Districts, Table 2-
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PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT
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RETAIL TRADE USES
Alcohol beverage sales - off-site Alcohol beve--aae sales -
off -size - in conjunction with the sale of motor fuel Alcohol
beverage sales - on-site
MCUP MCUP IMCUP
Amendment to Section 22. 0.030, Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Office Zoning Districts, Table 2-
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RETAIL TRADE USES
Alcohol beverage sales - off-site Alcohol beverage
sales - off-site - in conjunction with the sale of motor
fuel Alcohol beverage sales - on-site
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MCUP MCUP MCU
Article III
Amendment to Section 22.42.110, Required Setbacks -Accessory Uses and Structures, Table 3-15
Single -Family Detached Homes
Accessory Structure Type of Setback Required Setback Swimming pool, spa, fish pond, Sides, rear 5 ft.
outdoor play equipment
Street side As required by the main structure Amendment to
Section 22.42.060, Guest Houses
B.6. Size and permit requirements. A guest house of 500 square feet of gross floor area may be approved by
the Director. Guest houses in
excess of 501 square feet and not exceeding 1,200 square feet or up to 25 percent of the main dwelling's
square footage, whichever is less, may be approved by a Minor Conditional Use Permit in compliance with
Chapter 22.56 (Minor Conditional Use Permit).
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B.10. Parcel coverage. The guest house, along with the main dwelling and any other accessory structures, shall not exceed
an overall parcel coverage of 30 percent.
Article IV
Amendment to Section 22.44.020, Authority for Land Use and Zoning Decisions, Table 4-1
Type of Permit or Decision Director Hearing Planning City Officer Commission Council
Comprehensive Sign Program Final Appeal
Article V
Amendment to Section 22.68.030, Restrictions on Non -conforming Structures
The addition, enlargement, extension, reconstruction, relocation or
structural alteration of a nonconforming structure, may be allowed with Minor Conditional Use Permit
approval, in compliance with Chapter 22.56 (Minor Conditional Use Permit). The Hearing Officer may
approve a Minor Conditional Use Permit only if the following findings can be made, in addition to those
contained in
Section 22.56.040 (Finding and Decisions).
In the case of residential dwelling units, the Director may approve the following if:
1. An addition or improvement is less than 50 percent of the
existing square footage of all structures on site and lot coverage does not exceed 30 percent as listed
in Table 2-4;
2. An addition or improvement conforms to all other applicable provisions of this Development Code; and
3. The exterior limits of new construction do not exceed the applicable height limit or encroach further into the
setbacks than the comparable portion of the existing structure (follow the development line of the
existing structure); however, if the existing side yard setback is less than five feet, the exterior limits of
new construction shall maintain a minimum five-foot side yard setback.
SUBDIVISION CODE AYMMMENT NO. 99-1
Article I
Amendment to Section 21.01.040, Applicability
A. Subdivision approval required. All subdivisions within the City shall be authorized through the approval of
a map or other entitlement in compliance with Chapter 21.03 (Subdivision Map' Approval Requirements), and all
other applicable provisions of this Title. All subdivision applications shall follow the same process as a
Development Code Amendment.
Article II
Amendment to Section 22.20.110, Changes to Approved Tentative Map or Conditions
A. Limitation on allowed changes. Changes to a Tentative Map that may be requested by a subdivider in
compliance with this Section include major adjustments to the location of proposed lot lines and improvements,
and reductions in the number of approved lots (but no increase in the number of approved lots), and any
changes to the conditions of approval, consistent with the findings required by Subsection D. of this Section.
The City Engineer, except as otherwise provided by this Section may approve said changes to a Tentative Map.
Other changes shall require the filing and processing of a new Tentative Map.