HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 2000-06PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
NO. 2000-02, A REQUEST FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
REVIEW OF 127- -SINGLE FAMILY HOMES WITHIN
APPROVED VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 52267.
ADDITIONALLY, THE REQUEST INCLUDES THE MAIN
ENTRY AND LANDSCAPING, PERIMERTER FENCING AND
WALLS. THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT THE
700 BLOCK OF DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD (EAST SIDE OF
DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD AT TIN DRIVE),
DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765.
A. RECITALS
1. The property owner/applicant, Pulte Home Corporation, has
filed an application for Development Review No. 2000-02,
for a property located at the 700 Block of Diamond Bar
Boulevard (east side of Diamond Bar Boulevard at
- Tin Drive), Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, California,
as described in the title of this Resolution.
2. This Application request is controlled by Conditional Use
Permit No. 98-03 and Oak Tree Permit No. 98-01 for
Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 52267 which was approved
by the City Council on October 6, 1998. Subsequently,
the Final Tract- Map No. 52267 was approved by the City
Council on February 18, 2000, and recorded thereafter.
Hereinafter in this Resolution, .the subject Development
Review is referred to as the "Application."
3. On April 14, 2000, the following actions took place.
Notification of the public hearing for this project was
provided in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland
Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers; public hearing notices
were mailed to 940 property owners of record within a
1,000 -foot radius of the project; the project site was
posted with a display board; and three other sites were
posted within the vicinity of this application.
4.0n April 25, 2000, The Planning Commission of the City of
Diamond Bar conducted a duly noticed public hearing on
the Application. The public hearing was opened and
public comments were received. The Application was
continued to May 9, 2000, and concluded on May 9, 2000.
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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 consistent with
the ,previously certified Environmental Impact Report
No. 97-2 for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 52267
according to the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970 (CEQA) and guidelines promulgated thereunder,
pursuant to Section 15162(a) of Article 11 of the
California Code of Regulations. No further environmental
review is required.
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 the 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 wild life 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 upon the findings and conclusions set forth herein,
this Planning Commission hereby finds as follows:
(a) The project relates to previously approved Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 52267, Conditional Use
Permit No. 98-03, and Oak Tree Permit No. 98-01, on
approximately 65 acres. The subdivision approvals
included 127 lots with graded buildable pads, and
the Homeowner Association's Open Space slopes and
mitigation monitoring area.
(b) The project site has a General Plan land use
designation of Planning Area 2/Specific Plan
Overlay.
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(c) The project site is`"'"zoned Residential Planned
-- Development -Minimum Lot Size -20,000 square feet
2 Units Per Acre(RPD- 20,000-2U).
(d) .-Generally, the following zones and uses surround the
project site: to the north and east is the
RPD -20,000-2U Zone; to the south is the Single
Family Residence -Minimum Lot Size 40,000 Square Feet
(R-1-40,000) and the RPD -20,000-2U Zone; and to the
west is the Single Family Residence -Minimum Lot Size
8,000 Square Feet (R-1-8,000) Zone.
(e) The project involves architectural design review of
127 two story single family homes within a gated
community identified as "Diamond Hills". There are
six floor plans ranging from approximately 3,366
square feet to 7,135 square feet, with two and three
car garages and additional floor plan options.
Product Type I designed by HOVE Associates, which
includes the larger models is identified as "Diamond
Hills Classics". Product Type II designed by Mark
Gross Associates, which includes the smaller models
is identified as "Diamond Hills Estates". Each
floor plan has three architectural styles including
Mediterranean, Spanish, French Country, Monterey,
bP„ and Contemporary. Additionally, the design review
includes the main entry and landscaping, perimeter
fencing and walls.
(f) The design and layout of the proposed development
are consistent with the General Plan, 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 implements the conditions
required in the previously approved Conditional Use
Permit No. 98-03, and Oak Tree Permit No. 98-01 for
Vesting Tentative Tract No. 52267. The proposed
project complies with the setbacks including minimum
20 foot front yard setbacks, 15 foot distance
between dwelling units, minimum 20 foot rear yard
setbacks and minimum 30 foot rear yard setbacks for
perimeter lots. The proposed project also complies
- with the maximum building height of two stories and
35 feet, staggered placement of building footprints,
and perimeter fencing, which allows for view,
quality aesthetic appeal, and wildlife access.
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The proposed project complies also with the City's
General Plan objectives and strategies specifically
related to maintaining the integrity of residential
neighborhoods and open space. Furthermore, the
proposed project meets the intent of the City's
Design Guidelines and is compatible with the
eclectic architectural style and design, materials,
and colors of existing homes within the surrounding
area. , The Applicant proposed the colors and model
type of each single family residence will vary to
add visual interest so that no two single family
residences located next to one another or directly
across the street will look the same. As a result,
the proposed colors and model types utilized are
compatible with the variation of surrounding homes
in adjacent neighborhoods. -
(g) The design of the proposed development will not
interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring
existing or future developments, and will not create
traffic or pedestrian hazards.
Diamond Bar Boulevard adequately serves the project
site. Moreover, Environmental Impact Report
N No. 97-2 for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 52267,
i- certified by the City on October 6, 1998, addresses
the design and layout of the neighborhood as well as
the flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
(h) The architectural design of the proposed development
is compatible with the character of the surrounding
neighborhood and will maintain and enhance. the
harmonious, orderly, and attractive development
contemplated by this Chapter, the General Plan, or
any applicable specific plan.
As mentioned in Item (f), the proposed project meets
the goals and objectives contemplated in the City's
General Plan and development standards for Tract
No. 52267, for harmonious, orderly, and attractive
development. Staff has considered the surrounding
character including harmonious building style, form,
size, color, material and roofline. Staff has also
considered the design of the project's main
entry/emergency secondary access and landscaping,
perimeter fencing, and walls to compliment the style
of the proposed single family residences.
Therefore, the proposed project's architectural
design is compatible with the eclectic architectural
style of other homes within adjacent areas.
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Additionally, the proposed colors and materials
blend with the natural environment by utilizing an
earthtone palette of colors. Bright and/or
reflective colors and materials are avoided.
Moreover, the colors utilized for each single family
residence will vary to add visual interest so that
no two single family residences located next to one
another or directly across the street will look the
same. As a result, the proposed colors and
materials utilized are compatible with the variation
of surrounding homes in adjacent neighborhoods.
(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,
and will remain aesthetically appealing.
Project colors/materials boards were submitted to
the City. The colors, materials, and textures
proposed are complimentary to the existing homes
within the area while offering variety and low level
of maintenance. Each product design will also have
six different color schemes for application to each
architectural style to provide a semi -customized
design feel. The exterior wall material will
consist of earth tones as shown on the submitted
materials/colors boards including off-white, light
and dark beige, gray, and sandstone colored stucco.
There is a selection of El Dorado stone veneer
accents including Bordeaux country rubble, Chateau
country rubble, Serrano country rubble, and Tuscany
country rubble. The colors utilized for trim,
fascia, shutters, wrought iron, and doors as well as
accent colors are varying shades of earth tones,
grays, browns, greens and blues as shown on the
submitted materials/colors board. The roof material
consists of Flat Slate Tile and Low Profile "S" tile
in shades of complimentary earth tone colors.
Furthermore, the use of stone accents, shutters,
balconies, and wrought iron will enhance and support
the individual design schemes and create a semi -
custom feel to the proposed project, while being
consistent with the character of adjacent
-m neighborhoods. Therefore, the design of the
proposed development will provide a desirable
environment for its occupants and visiting public as
well as its neighbors. Therefore, the design of the
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proposed development will provide a desirable
environment for its occupants and visiting public.
(j) The proposed development will not be detrimental to
the public health, safety or welfare or materially
injurious (e.g., negative affect on property values
or resale(s) of property) 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.
Additionally, the proposed project is required to
comply with the Building and Safety Division and
Public Works Division requirements. As a result, it
is not anticipated that the proposed project will be
detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare
or materially injurious to the properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
(k) The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance
with the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
Pursuant to the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has
determined that this project is consistent with the
previously certified Environmental Impact Report
No. 97-2 for approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map
No. 52267. Therefore, no further environmental
review is required.
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 plans, elevations, entry and landscape
plan, fencing and wall plans, materials/colors
boards, collectively labeled as Exhibit "A" and
dated May 9, 2000, as submitted, amended herein, 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 duly permitted waste
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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 ensure
that the waste contractor utilized has obtained
permits from the City of Diamond Bar to provide such
services.
(c) The applicant shall submit to the Planning
Division/Public Works Division for review and
approval administrative Yard Modification and/or Lot
Line Adjustment applications' on those lots as
required to meet the setback requirements as
measured from the buildable pad/property line before
the issuance of building permits.
(d) The applicant shall obtain a grading permit for any
lot with cut and fill quantities of 50 cubic yards
or greater to be submitted for review and approval
by the Public Works Division. On each lot's grading
plan, the following shall be delineated:
(1) Cut and fill quantities and calculations;
(2) All flow lines, finished surfaces, and finished
grades;
(3) Proper drainage with detailed sketches;
(4) All easements and restrictions on the precise
grading plan. Permanent structures shall not
be built over any easement; and
(5) Location of all retaining walls, also noting
top of wall, top of footing, and finished
surfaces.
(e) Retaining walls shall be designed to create a larger
side yard area between structures to allow for
pedestrian access. The Director may approve wall
heights to a maximum exposed height of seven feet in
these areas of varying topography. The walls shall
be decorative to be consistent with the design of
the single family residences and reviewed and
approved by the Public Works Division. Regardless
of the height of the retaining wall, an open-work,
non -view obscuring fence may be erected at the top
of the retaining wall for safety protection to a
t maximum height of 42 inches.
(f) The applicant shall submit a precise site plan that
indicates revisions to the placement of the proposed
building foots, architectural style/elevation, and
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colors to be reviewed and approved by the City's
Planning Division prior to the issuance of any
retaining wall or building permits. The building ,II,i;��
foot prints shall be placed on the lots so that theti;k;,
single family residences are offset and have varying
front/rear yard setbacks.
(g) Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the
applicant shall submit a site plan, which delineates
all street addresses including the model homes for
the City's review and approval.
(h) Driveway slopes shall not exceed 15 percent.
(i) Prior to the Building and Safety Division's final
inspection, fine -grading certifications shall be
provided to the City.
(j) Prior to construction commencement, the applicant
shall submit a phasing plan delineating the
quantity, location, and schedule for construction of
the 127 single family residences.
(k) Building setbacks shall meet
the
requirements listed
in Chapter 18 of the California
Building Code.
The
setback measurement from the
of
toe slope shall
be
calculated by H/2, but shall
not
exceed 15 feet
and
setback measurement from the
top of slope shall
be
calculated by H/3, but shall
not
exceed 40 feet.
(1) The single family structure shall meet the State and
Local Building Codes (i.e., 1998 California Building
Code, California Plumbing Code, California
Mechanical Code, and California Electrical Code)
requirements and Fire Department requirements.
(m) The minimum design wind pressure shall be 80 miles
per hour and "CO exposure.
(n) The single family structure is located in "Fire
Zone 4" and shall meet all requirements of the
following requirements:
(1) All roof coverings shall be "Fire Retardant".
Tile roofs shall be fire stopped at the eaves
to preclude entry of the flame to members;
(2) All unenclosed under floor areas shall be r
constructed as exterior walls;
(3) All openings into the attic, floor and/or other
enclosed areas shall be covered with corrosion
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resistant wire medh' not less than 1/a inch nor
more than 1/2 inch in any dimension except where
such openings are equipped with sash or door;
(4) Chimneys shall have spark arrestors of maximum
% inch screen.
(o) -This single family structure shall meet the State
Energy Conservation Standards.
(p) Drainage pattern shall be reviewed and approved by
the Public Works Division; surface water shall drain
away from the building at a 2% minimum slope.
(q) All plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Fire
Department.
(r) Pools, spas, gazebos, decks and all other accessory
structures shall require separate permits.
(s) Fences, walls, and all other structures located
within the front yard setback shall not exceed 42"
in height.
(t) Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of
Occupancy, the applicant shall submit to the City
written evidence indicating the buyer's receipt of
the "Buyer's Awareness Package" as required by the
Planning Division.
(u) The applicant- shall amend the Diamond Hills
Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions (CC&R's) and
Buyer's Awareness Package to indicate the following:
(1) Residents shall be required to prioritize their
use of available parking in the following
-order: 1) garage parking, 2) driveway parking,
3) street parking and submit a copy to the City
for review and approval prior to recordation by
the Los Angeles County Recorder.
(2) The floor plan layout for each house on Lot
Nos. 35, 38, 42, 49, 50, 51, 64, 82, 84, 86,
90, 92, and 94 contain no more than five
bedrooms.
(3) The CCR's shall reflect that there shall be no
garage conversions permitted at a future date
for all lots.
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(4) The homebuyer shall responsibly conform to City
landscape requirements. The City Development
Code requires that all setbacks be landscaped
(from the area of site between the street curb
and the front of the residential structure form
side property line to side property line)
except where the setback is occupied by an
existing sidewalk or driveway and that the
landscaping shall include trees, shrubs, ground
cover, and turf. Alterations to the amount of
landscape area shall be reviewed and approved
by the Planning Division.
(v) The applicant shall modify the proposed design plans
-for the HOVE III and MGA plan III to provide a
standard three car garage for all single family
residences except for the residences located on the
lots listed in condition (w). No garage unit(s) of
any plan shall incorporate tandem garage.
(w) Lot Nos. 35, 38, 42, 49, 50, 51, 64, 82, 84, 86, 90,
92, and 94 shall be permitted to have a two -car
garage with driveway grades not" to exceed
15 percent.
(x) The Applicant shall submit floor plans to the City
for each house located on Lot Nos. 35, 38, 42, 49,
50, 51, 64, 82, 84, 86, 90, 92, and 94. The plans
shall indicate the floor plans contain no more than
five bedrooms for each house.
(y) The Applicant shall revise the. -landscaping/
irrigation plans to indicate the following:
(1) The front yard landscaping/ irrigation for
each house shall be installed prior to the
Planning Division's final inspection or
Certificate of Occupancy's issuance.
(2) The entry street trees shall be increased
in size to minimum 36" box trees.
(3) The conceptual entry landscape plan and the
mitigation landscape plan for Tract No. 52267
shall be coordinated with one another to ensure
compatibility between plant species.
(z) The applicant shall comply with the Planning,
Building and Safety, and Public Works Divisions' and
Fire Department requirements.
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(aa) The Applicant shall submit to the Planning
Commission for review and approval the type, details
for installation, and precise locations of the
access gates for primary (Tin Drive) and emergency
secondary (Highcrest Drive) access. The emergency
secondary access gate shall be designed
architecturally consistent with the decorative
nature of the main entry gate design.
(bb) Within 10 days of this approval, the applicant shall
submit a plan, which indicates relocation of the
construction vehicles, equipment, food service
vehicles, and other construction related activities
for the City's review and approval. The applicant
shall complete the relocation plan within 20 days of
said approval.
(cc) The Grant Deed shall reflect that there shall be no
garage conversions permitted at a future date for
all lots.
(dd) This grant is valid for two years and shall be
exercised 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
Deputy City Manager may consider the extension
request at duly noticed public hearing in accordance
with Chapter 22.72 of the City of Diamond Bar
Development Code.
(ee) 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. Furthermore, this grant
shall not be effective until the permittee pays the
remaining City processing fees.
(ff) 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
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project is not exempt from a filing fee imposed
because the project has more than a deminimus impact
on fish and wildlife, the applicant shall also pay O
to the Department of Fish and Game any such fee and
any fine which the Department
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:
Scott Wright, Pulte Home Corporation,
18401 Von Karman, Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92612.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 9" DAY OF MAY 2000, BY THEPLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
BY:
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Steve Nelson, Chairman
I, James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager, 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 9th day of
May 2000, by the following vote:
' AYES: Commissioner Ruzicka, VC/Zirbes,
Commissioners Kuo, Tye, Chair/Nelson
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
BY:
James DeStefan®, Secretary
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OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
NO. 2000-02, A REQUEST FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
REVIEW OF 127 -SINGLE FAMILY HOMES WITHIN
APPROVED VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 52267.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2000-06
ADDITIONALLY, THE REQUEST INCLUDES THE MAIN
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
ENTRY AND LANDSCAPING, PERIMERTER FENCING AND
WALLS. THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT THE
700 BLOCK OF DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD (EAST SIDE OF
1.The property owner/applicant, Pulte Home Corporation, has filed an application for
Development Review No. 2000-02, for a property located at the 700 Block of Diamond Bar
Boulevard - (east side of Diamond Bar Boulevard at Tin Drive), Diamond Bar, Los Angeles
County, California, as described in the title of this Resolution.
2.This Application request is controlled by Conditional Use Permit No. 98-03 and Oak Tree
Permit No. 98-01 for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 52267 which was approved by the City
Council on October 6, 1998. Subsequently, the Final Tract Map No. 52267 was approved by
the City Council on February 18, 2000, and recorded thereafter. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject Development Review is referred to as the "Application.ff
DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD AT TIN' I DRIVE) ,
3. On April 14, 2000, the following actions took place: Notification of the public hearing for this
project was provided in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
newspapers; public hearing notices were mailed to 940 property owners of record within a
1,000 -foot radius of the project; the project site was posted with a display board; and three
other sites were posted within the vicinity of this application.
DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765.
4.On April 25, 2000, The Planning Commission of the City Diamond Bar conducted a duly of
noticed public hearing the Application. The public hearing was opened on
an
public comments were received. The Application continued to May 9, 2000, and d
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 consistent
with the previously certified Environmental Impact Report No. 97-2 for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.
52267 according to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA) and guidelines
promulgated - thereunder, pursuant to Section 15162(a) of Article 11 of the California Code of
Regulations. No further environmental review is required.
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 the 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 wild life 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 upon the findings and conclusions set forth herein, this Planning Commission hereby finds as
follows
(a) The project relates to previously approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 52267, Conditional Use
Permit No. 98-03, and Oak Tree Permit No. 98-01, on approximately 65 acres. The subdivision
approvals included 127 lots with graded buildable pads, and the Homeowner Association's
Open Space slopes and mitigation monitoring area.
(b) The project site has a General Plan land use designation of Planning Area 2/Specific Plan Overlay.
(c) The project site is""'—zbned Residential Planned Development -Minimum Lot Size -20,000
square feet 2 Units Per Acre(RPD- 20,000-2U).
(d) -Gen-erally', the following zones and uses surround the project site: -to the north and east
is the RPD -20,000-2U Zone; to the south is the Single Family Residence -Minimum Lot
Size 40,000 Square Feet -(R-1-40,000) and the RPD -20,000-2U Zone; and to the
west is the Single Family Residence -Minimum Lot Size 8,000 Square Feet (R-1-
8,000) Zone.
(e) The project involves architectural design review of 127 two story single family homes
within a gated community identified as "Diamond Hills". There are six floor plans
ranging from approximately 3,366 square feet to 7,135 square feet, with two and
three car garages and additional floor plan options. Product Type I designed by
HOVE Associates, which includes the larger models is identified as "Diamond Hills
Classics". Product Type 11 designed by Mark Gross Associates, which includes the
smaller models is identified as "Diamond Hills Estatesff. Each floor plan has three
architectural styles including Mediterranean, Spanish, French Country, Monterey, and
Contemporary. Additionally, the design review includes the main entry and
landscaping, perimeter fencing and walls.
(f) The design and layout of the proposed development are consistent with the General Plan,
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 implements the conditions required in the previously approved
Conditional Use Permit No. 98-03, and Oak Tree Permit No. 98-01 for Vesting
Tentative Tract No. 52267. The proposed project complies with the setbacks including
minimum 20 foot front yard setbacks, 15 foot distance between dwelling units,
minimum 20 foot rear yard -setbacks and minimum 30 foot rear yard setbacks for
perimeter lots. The pro -posed project also complies with the maximum building height
of two stories and 35 feet, staggered placement of building footprints,and - perimeter
fencing, which- allow's for view, quality aesthetic appeal, and wildlife access.
The proposed project complies also with the City's General Plan objectives and
strategies specifically related to maintaining the integrity of residential neighborhoods
and open space. Furthermore, the proposed project meets the intent of the City's
Design Guidelines and is compatible with the eclectic architectural style and design,
materials, and colors of existing homes within the surrounding area. , The Applicant
proposed the colors and model type of each single family residence will vary to add
visual interest so that no two single family residences located next to one another or
directly across the street will look the same. As a result, the proposed colors and
model types utilized are compatible with the variation of surrounding homes in adjacent
neighborhoods.
(g) The design of the proposed development will not interfere with the use and enjoyment of
neighboring existing or future developments, and will not create traffic or pedestrian
hazards.
Diamond Bar Boulevard adequately serves the project site. Moreover, Environmental
Impact Report No. 97-2 for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 52267, certified by the
City on October 6, 1998, addresses the design and layout of the neighborhood as
well as the flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
(h) The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible with the character of
the surrounding neighborhood and wills maintain and enhance, the harmonious,
orderly, and attractive , development contemplated by this Chapter, the General Plan,
or any applicable specific plan.
As mentioned in Item (f), the proposed project meets the goals and objectives
contemplated in the City's General Plan and development standards for Tract No.
52267, for harmonious, orderly, and attractive development. Staff has considered the
surrounding character including harmonious building style, form, size, color, material
and roofline. Staff has also considered the design of the project's main
entry/emergency secondary access and landscaping, perimeter fencing, and walls to
compliment the style of the proposed single family residences. Therefore, the
proposed project's architectural design is compatible with the eclectic architectural
style of other homes within adjacent areas.
Additionally, the proposed colors and materials blend with the natural environment by
utilizing an earthtone palette of colors. Bright and/or reflective colors and materials
are avoided. Moreover, the colors utilized for each single family residence' will vary to
add visual interest so that no two single family residences located next to one
another or directly across the street will look the same. As a result, the proposed
colors and materials utilized are compatible with the variation of surrounding homes
in adjacent neighborhoods.
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, and will remain aesthetically appealing.
Project colors/materials boards were submitted to the City. The colors, materials, and
textures proposed are complimentary to the existing homes within the area while
offering variety and low level of maintenance. Each product design will also have six
different color schemes for application to each architectural style to provide a semi -
customized design feel. The exterior wall material will consist of earth - tones as
shown on the submitted materials/colors boards including off-white, light and dark
beige, gray, and sandstone colored stucco. There is a selection of EI Dorado stone
veneer accents including Bordeaux country rubble, Chateau country rubble, Serrano
country rubble, and Tuscany country rubble. The colors utilized for trim, fascia,
shutters, wrought iron, and doors as well as accent colors are varying shades of
earth tones, grays, browns, greens and blues as shown on the submitted
materials/colors board. The roof material consists of Flat Slate Tile and Low Profile
"S" tile in shades of complimentary earth tone colors. Furthermore, the use of stone
accents, shutters, balconies, and wrought iron will enhance and support the individual
design schemes and create a semicustom feel to the proposed project, while being
consist-ent with the character of adjacent neighborhoods. Therefore, the design of the
proposed development will provide a desirable environment for its occupants and
visiting public as well as its neighbors. Therefore, the design of the
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proposed de„--elopment will provide a desirable environment for its occupants and
visiting public.
Q) The proposed development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or
materially injurious (e.g., negative affect on property values or resale(s) of property)
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. Additionally, the proposed project is
required to comply with the Building and Safety Division and Public Works Division
requirements. As a result, it is not anticipated that the proposed project will be
detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or materially injurious to the
properties or improvements in the vicinity.
(k) The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
City has determined that this project is consistent with the previously certified
Environmental Impact Report No. 97-2 for approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.
52267. Therefore, no further environmental review is required.
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 plans, elevations, entry and
landscape plan, fencing and wall plans, materials/colors boards, collectively labeled
as Exhibit "A” and dated May 9, 2000, as submitted, amended herein, 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 duly permitted waste 6
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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 ensure that the waste
contractor utilized has obtained permits from the City of Diamond Bar to provide such
services.
(c) The applicant shall submit to the Planning Division/Public Works Division for review and
approval administrative Yard Modification and/or Lot Line Adjustment applications' on
those lots as required to meet the setback requirements as measured from the
buildable pad/property line before the issuance of building permits.
(d) The applicant shall obtain a grading permit for any lot with cut and fill quantities of 50
cubic yards or greater to be submitted for review and approval by the Public Works
Division. on each lot's grading plan, the following shall be delineated:
(1) Cut and fill quantities and calculations;
(2) All flow lines, finished surfaces, and finished grades;
(3) Proper drainage with detailed sketches;
(4) All easements and restrictions on the precise grading plan. Permanent structures
shall not be built over any easement; and
(5) Location of all retaining walls, also noting top of wall, top of footing, and finished
surfaces.
(e) Retaining walls shall be designed to create a larger side yard area between structures to
allow for pedestrian access. The Director may approve wall heights to a maximum
exposed height of seven feet in these areas of varying topography. The walls shall be
decorative to be consistent with the design of the single family residences and
reviewed and approved by the Public Works Division. Regardless .of the height of the
retaining wall, an open-work, non -view obscuring fence may be erected at the top of
the retaining wall for safety protection to a maximum height of 42 inches.
(f) The applicant shall submit a precise site plan that indicates revisions to the placement of
the proposed building foots, architectural style/elevation, and 7
colors to be reviewed and approved by the City's Planning Division prior to the
issuance of any retaining wall or building permits. The building f oot prints shall be
placed on the lots so that the single family residences are offset and have varying
front/rear yard setbacks.
(g) Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the applicant shall submit a site plan, which
delineates all street addresses including the model homes for the City's review and
approval.
(h) Driveway slopes shall not exceed 15 percent.
(i) Prior to the Building and Safety Division's final inspection, fine -grading certifications shall
be provided to the City.
Q) Prior to construction commencement, the applicant shall submit a phasing plan
delineating the quantity, location, and schedule for construction of the 127 single
family residences.
(k) Building setbacks shall meet the requirements listed in Chapter 18 of the California
Building Code. The setback measurement from the of toe slope shall be calculated
by H/2, but shall not exceed 15 feet and setback measurement from the top of slope
shall be calculated by H/3, but shall not exceed 40 feet.
(1) The single family structure shall meet the State and Local Building Codes (i.e., 1998
California Building. Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, and
California Electrical Code) requirements and Fire Department requirements.
(m) The minimum design wind pressure shall be 80 miles per hour and "C" exposure.
(n) The single family structure is located in "Fire Zone 4" and shall meet all requirements of
the following requirements:
(1) All roof coverings shall be "Fire Retardant". Tile roofs shall be fire stopped at the
eaves to preclude entry of the flame to members;
(2) All unenclosed under floor areas shall be constructed as exterior walls;
(3) All openings into the attic, floor and/or other enclosed areas shall be covered with
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resistant wire r—e4ff not less than 1/4 inch nor more than 1/2 inch in any dimension
except where such openings are equipped with sash or door;
(o) This single family structure shall meet the State
Conservation Standards.
(p) Drainage pattern shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Division;
surface water shall drain away from the building at a 2% minimum slope.
(q) All plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Fire Department.
(r) Pools, spas, gazebos, decks and all other accessory structures shall require
(s) Fences, walls, and all other structures located within the front yard setback shall
not exceed 421, in height.
(t) Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall submit to
the City written evidence indicating the buyer's receipt of the "Buyer's
Awareness Package" as required by the Planning Division.
(u) The applicant, shall amend the Diamond Hills Conditions, Covenants, and
Restrictions (CC&RIs) and Buyer's Awareness Package to indicate the
following: (1) Residents shall be required to prioritize their
use of available parking in the following -order: 1) garage parking, 2) driveway
parking, 3) street parking and submit a copy to the City for review and
approval prior to recordation by the Los Angeles County Recorder.
(2) The floor plan layout for each house on Lot Nos. 35, 38, 42, 49, 50, 51,
64, 82, 84, 86,
90, 92, and 94 contain no more than five bedrooms.
(3) The CCR's shall reflect that there shall be no garage conversions
permitted at a future date for all lots.
(4) The homebuyer shall responsibly conform to City landscape requirements. The City
Development Code requires that all setbacks be landscaped (from the area of site
between the street curb and the front of the residential structure form side property
line to side property line) except where the setback is occupied by an existing
sidewalk or driveway and that the landscaping shall include trees, shrubs, ground
cover, and turf. Alterations to the amount of landscape area shall be reviewed and
approved by the Planning Division.
(v) The applicant shall modify the proposed design plans -for the HOVE III and MGA plan III to provide
a
standard three car garage for all single family residences except for the -residences located on the
lots listed in -condition (w). No garage unit(s) of any plan shall incorporate tandem garage.
Lot Nos. 35, 38, 42, 49, 50, 51, 64, 82, 84, 86, 90,
92, and 94 shall be permitted to have a two -car garage with driveway grades not- to exceed 15
percent.
(x) The Applicant shall submit floor plans to the City for each house located on Lot Nos. 35, 38, 42, 49,
50, 51, 64, 82, 84, 86, 90, 92, and 94. The plans shall indicate the floor plans contain no more
than five bedrooms for each house.
(y) The Applicant shall revise the. -landscaping/ irrigation plans to indicate the following:
(1) The front yard landscaping/ irrigation for each house shall be installed prior to the
Planning Division's final inspection or Certificate of Occupancy's issuance.
(2) The entry street trees shall be increased in size to minimum 36" box trees.
(3) The conceptual entry landscape plan and the mitigation landscape plan for Tract No.
52267 shall be coordinated with one another to ensure compatibility between plant
species.
(z) The applicant shall comply with the Planning, Building and Safety- and Public Works Divisions' and
Fire Department requirements.
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(aa) The Applicant shall submi t to the Planning Commission for review and approval the
type, details for installation, and precise locations of the access gates for primary (Tin
Drive) and emergency secondary (Highcrest Drive) access. The emergency
secondary access gate shall be designed architecturally consistent with the
decorative nature of the main entry gate design.
(bb) Within 10 days of this approval, the applicant shall submit a plan, which indicates
relocation of the construction vehicles, equipment, food service vehicles, and other
construction related activities for the City's review and approval. The applicant shall
complete the relocation plan within 20 days of said approval.
(cc) The Grant Deed shall reflect that there shall be no garage conversions permitted at a
future date for
all lots.
(dd) This grant is valid for two years and shall be
F_ exercised 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
Deputy City Manager may consider the extension request at duly noticed public
hearing in accordance with Chapter- 22.72 of the City of Diamond Bar Development
Code.
(ee) 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. Furthermore, this grant shall not be effective until the
permittee pays the remaining City processing fees.
(ff) 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 deminimus
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
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:
Scott Wright, Pulte Home Corporation, 18401 Von Karman, Suite 200, Irvine, CA
92612.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 9TH DAY OF MAY 2 0 0 0, BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
BY:' -Steve Nelson, Chairman
I, James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager, 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 9th day of May 2000, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Ruzicka, VC/Zirbes, Commissioners Kuo, Tye,
Chair/Nelson
NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: BY:
J les DeStefano,
Secretary