HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 2001-09PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2000-04, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
NO. 2000-10, AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, A
REQUEST TO INSTALL TWO MONOPOLES WITH TWO
ANTENNAS ON EACH MONOPOLE AND EQUIPMENT CABINET
ENCLOSED BY BLOCK WALL. THE PROJECT SITE IS
LOCATED AT 24401 DARRIN DRIVE (LOT 51, TRACT
NO. 42584) DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA.
A. RECITALS.
1. The property owner, Eric Stone and applicant, Nextel
Communications -have filed an application for Conditional Use
Permit No. 2000-04, Development Review No. 2000-10 and
Categorical Exemption for a property located at 24401 Darrin
Drive, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, California.
Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Conditional Use
Permit, Development Review, and Categorical Exemption shall be
referred to as the "Application."
2. On February 13, 2001, the Planning Commission of the City of
Diamond Bar conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the
Application.
3. On January 31, 2001, notification of the public hearing for
this project was provided in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune
and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers. On January'29,
2001, public hearing notices were mailed to approximately 106
property owners of record within a 700 -foot radius of the
project. On January 30, 2001, the project site was posted
with a display board and the public notice was posted in three
public places.
B. Resolution.
NOW, 'THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the
Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
1. This Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of
the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this
Resolution are true and correct.
2. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the project
identified above in this Resolution is categorically exempt
pursuant -to the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and guidelines promulgated
thereunder, according to Section 15303(e).
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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 rp
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 an irregular shaped lot that
slopes down to a canyon and then slopes upward to the
northerly property boundary adjacent to the freeway. The
project site is approximately 10.05 gross acres
(approximately 6.87 net acres). A storm drain easement
traverses the project site in a north -south direction
taking access from Armitos Place and not within the area
of the proposed telecommunication facility. The project
site is currently developed with a single family
residence approximately 1,400 square feet and a
telecommunication facility with three monopoles and a
telecommunications equipment cabinet approved by the
Planning Commission for Pac Bell and Cox communications
in 1998. The project site is bordered by the Pomona
Freeway (SR 60) on the north, Armitos Place on the south,
Golden Springs Drive on the west, Carpio Drive on the
southwest and Darrin Drive on the southeast.
(b) The General Plan land use designation for the project
site is Low Density Residential (RL -Maximum 3 DU/Acre).
(c) The zoning designation for the project site is Single
Family Residence -Minimum Lot Size 10,000 Square Feet
(R-1-10,000).
(d) Generally, the following zones and uses surround the
project site: to the north is the Pomona Freeway (SR 60);
to the south is the R-1-10,000 Zone; and to the west and
East is the -R-2-20,000 and R-1-8,000 Zones.
(e) The application request is to install two monopoles with
two antennas each, and an equipment cabinet enclosed by
a block wall on a proposed lease area of approximately
277 square feet. The monopoles with the antennas will be
25 and 30 feet tall. --The antenna poles will be
camouflaged painted to match the existing telecommuni-
cations facility. The equipment cabinet is approximately
92 square feet and will hold receiving and distribution
equipment. A block wall varying from 7 to 9.5 feet in
height will enclose the cabinet. The wall will also be
camouflaged painted to_zna_cb the wall of the existing
telecommunications facility.Chain-link fercina
- approximately 7.5 feet tall will be atop and inside the
wall. Chain-link access gates will be provided. The
wall enclosure will also contain two air-conditioning
units to service the equipment cabinet. The proposed
project will also cause an extension of the existing
steps and existing pathway (utilized by Pac Bell and Cox)
to the equipment and a new gravel path from the proposed
step extension to one of the proposed monopoles.
conditional Use Permit
(f) The proposed use is allowed within the subject zoning
district with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit
complies with all other applicable provisions of the
Development Code and the Municipal Code;
The purpose of a Conditional Use Permit is to provide a
process for reviewing specified activities and uses
identified in a zoning district whose effect on the
surrounding area cannot be determined before being
proposed for a particular location. Therefore, the
review will include location, design, configuration and
potential impacts to ensure that the proposed used will
protect the pubic health, safety and welfare.
Pursuant to the City's Development Code standards for
telecommunication facilities, the proposed project does
not meet the criteria for an Administrative Review or
Minor Conditional Use Permit due to its location in a
residential zone (R-1-10,000), design, concealment and
architectural integration. As a result, the proposed
project requires approval of a Conditional Use Permit by
the Planning Commission.
(g) The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and
any applicable specific plan;
The project site has a General Plan land use designation
of Low Density Residential (RL -Maximum 3 DU/Acre).
Objectives and Strategies of the General Plan encourage
the establishment of new technology that are deemed
environmentally safe and compatible with developmenc.
The proposed project is required to comply with Federal
regulations regarding radio frequency emissions thereby
considered environmentally safe. The proposed project is
compatible with the General plan in that it will generate
a minimal amount of additional traffic to the
r. neighborhood by infrequent maintenance visits. It will
not create a new source of light and noise. It will not
be visible from Armitos Place and will not block the view
of the hillside north of the 60 Freeway. A specific plan
does not exist for the project site or area.
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(h) The design, location, size and operation characteristics
of the proposed use are compatible with the existi:g and
future land uses in the vicinity;
The project site is approximately 10.05 gross acres
(approximately 6.87 net acres) and developed with a 1,400
square foot single-family home and existing
telecommunications facility (approved by the Planning
Commission in 1998) approximately the same size as the
proposed facility. The proposed telecommunications
facility will utilize approximately 277 square feet of
the project site. Considering the size of the project
site and the lot area required to install the proposed
telecommunications facility, it is clear that the pro3ect
site can accommodate the proposed project. The proposed
project will generate a minimal amount of additional
traffic to the neighborhood by infrequent maintenance
visits. It will not create a new source of light and
noise. The facility is required to comply with Federal
regulations regarding radio frequency emissions. It will
not be visible from Armitos Place and will not block the
view of the hillside north of the 60 Freeway. The
project will be camouflaged painted to match the existing
j cell facility and additional landscaping will be added.
It is anticipated that the existing vegetation will also
assist in screening the proposed telecommunications
facility. Therefore, it is unlikely that the proposed
project will negatively impact the single-family
residential neighborhood. Furthermore, the existing cell
site operating for approximately two years does not
appear to have negatively impacted the single-family
residence. Therefore, the project's design, location,
size and operational characteristics, as conditioned,
will be compatible with the existing and future.land uses
in the vicinity.
(i) The subject site is physically suitable for the type and
density/intensity of use being proposed including access,
provision of utilities, compatibility with adjoining land
uses and the absence of physical constraints;
As referenced above in Item (h), the proposed project
meets the required development standards for the
R-1-10,000 zone. As such, it is compatible with
adjoining land uses. Provisions for utilities exist at
the project site.
(j) Granting the Conditional Use Permit will not be
detrimental to the public interest, health, safety,
convenience, or welfare, or injurious to persons,
property, or improvements in the vicinity and zoning
district in which the property is located;
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As referenced above in Items (f) through (i), the
proposed project, as conditioned, will meet the City's
minimum development standards. Traffic will be minimal.
With the issuance of the appropriate permits and required
compliance with Federal regulations regarding radio
frequency emissions, it is expected that granting the
Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the
public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare,
or injurious to persons, property, or improvements in the
vicinity and zoning district in which the property is
located.
(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), Section 15303(e) and
guidelines promulgated thereunder, the City has
determined that this project is categorically exempt.
Development Review
(1) The design and layout of the proposed development are
consistent with the General Plan, City Design Guidelines,
development standards of the applicable district, and
architectural criteria for special areas, (e.g., theme
areas, specific plans, community plans, boulevards, or
planned developments);
As referenced above in Items (f) through (i), the
proposed project_ is consistent with the City's Design
Guidelines, development standards of the applicable
district, and architectural criteria for special areas.
Additionally, a specified architectural criteria for the
area does not exist.
(m) 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;
As referenced in Items (f) through (j) above, it is
expected that the design and layout of the proposed
project will not interfere with the use and enjoyment of
neighboring existing or future development, and will not
create traffic or pedestrian hazards.
(n) The architectural design of the proposed development is
compatible with the characteristics of the surrounding
neighborhood and will maintain and enhance the
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harmonious, orderly and attractive development
contemplated by Chapter 22.48 of the City's Development
Code, the General Plan,- or any applicable specific plan;
As referenced in Items (g) and (h) above, the
architectural design of the proposed development is
compatible with the characteristics of the surrounding
neighborhood and will maintain and enhance the
harmonious, orderly and attractive development
contemplated by Chapter 22.48 of the City's Development
Code, the General Plan, or any applicable specific plan.
(o) 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;
As referenced above in Items (h), and (i), it is expected
that 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.
(p) 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;
As referenced in Items (h) through (k) above, the
proposed project is not expected to 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.
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 a site plan,
sections/elevations, and final landscape/irrigation plan,
collectively labeled as Exhibit "A" dated February 13,
2001, 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 a duly
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permitted waste contractoi 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) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the applicant
shall submit a final landscape/ irrigation plan for the
City's review and approval. Said plan shall:
(1) Delineate the relocation site of the three 24 -inch
box size trees that require relocation due to the
proposed project's construction; said trees shall
be relocated in a manner that will effectively
screen the existing and proposed telecommunications
facility;
(2) All boxed trees shall be planted;
(3) Additional 24 -inch box size trees and five gallon
size shrubs shall be planted to effectively screen
the proposed block wall equipment enclosure; said
trees and shrubs shall be consistent with the
existing on-site vegetation; and
(4) Vegetation destroyed during construction shall be
replaced with like vegetation.
(d) Prior to final inspection, property owner/applicant shall
remove all debris/trash that exists within the project
_. site area.
(e) Property owner/applicant shall remove the public hearing
notice board within three days of this project's
approval.
(f) To ensure compliance with all conditions of approval and
applicable codes, the Conditional Use Permit shall. be
subject to period review. If non-compliance with
conditions of approval occurs, the Planning Commission
may review the Conditional Use_ Permit. The Commission
may revoke or modify the Conditional Use Permit.
(g) Prior to the release of utilities, the application shall
submit a study addressing the need to provide service to
various areas of Diamond Bar which are currently
considered dark and remedies thereof.
(h)' Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the applicant
shall submit retaining wall plans and calculations for
the City's review and approval. .
(i).. Prior to construction, the applicant shall install
temporary construction fencing pursuant to the Building
and Safety Division's requirements along the project
perimeter.
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(j) All stairways leading to equipment shall have handrails
and guardrails per Building Code requirements.
(k) Plans shall conform to State and Local Building Code
(i.e., 1998 Uniform Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code,
Uniform Mechanical Code, 1998 National Electrical Code
and State Energy Code) requirements.
(1) All cables shall be installed underground.
(m) Construction plans shall be engineered to meet wind loads
of 80 M.P.H. with a "C" exposure.
(n) 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 for
this application 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.
(o) 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.
(p) 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: Eric Stone, 24401 Darrin Drive,
Diamond Bar, CA and Nextel Communications, 310 Commerce,
Irvine, CA 92602.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13TH,OF FEBRUARY 2001, BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
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BY:
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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 Sar, at a regular
meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 13th day of February
2001, by the following vote:
AYES: V/C Zirbes, Ruzicka, Kuo, Tye, Chair Nelson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ATTEST:
James De tefano, Secretary
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PLANNING COMMISSION
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2000-
04, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 2000-10, AND CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION, A REQUEST TO INSTALL TWO MONOPOLES WITH
TWO ANTENNAS ON EACH MONOPOLE AND EQUIPMENT CABINET
ENCLOSED BY BLOCK WALL. THE PROJECT SITE /S LOCATED AT
24401 DARRIN DRIVE (LOT 51, TRACT NO. 42584) DIAMOND BAR,
CALIFORNIA.
A. RECITALS.
1. The property owner, Eric Stone and applicant, Nextel Communications -have filed an application for
Conditional Use Permit No. 2000-04, Development Review No. 2000-10 and Categorical
Exemption for a property located at 24401 Darrin Drive, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County,
California. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Conditional Use Permit, Development
Review, and Categorical Exemption shall be referred to as the "Application."
2. On February 13, 2001, the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar conducted a duly noticed
public hearing on the Application.
3. On January 31, 2001, notification of the public hearing for this project was provided in the San Gabriel
Valley Tribune and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers. On January 29, 2001, public hearing
notices were mailed to approximately 106 property owners of record within a 700 -foot radius of
the project. On January 30, 2001, the project site was posted with a display board and the public
notice was posted in three public places.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning Commission of the
City of Diamond Bar as follows,:
1. This Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A,
of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the project identified above in this Resolution is categorically
exempt pursuant,to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and
guidelines promulgated thereunder, according to Section 15303(e).
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 t -he California Code of Regulations.
4. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth herein, this Planning Commission hereby
(a) The project relates to an irregular shaped lot that slopes down to a canyon and then
slopes upward to the northerly property boundary adjacent to the freeway. The
project site is approximately 10.05 gross acres (approximately 6.87 net acres).
A storm drain easement traverses the project site in a north -south direction
taking access from Armitos Place and not within the area of the proposed
telecommunication facility. The project site is currently developed with a single
family residence approximately 1,400 square feet and a telecommunication
facility with three monopoles and a telecommunications equipment cabinet
approved by the Planning Commission for Pac Bell and Cox communications in
1998. The project site is bordered by the Pomona Freeway (SR 60) on the north,
Armitos Place on the south, Golden Springs Drive on the west, Carpio Drive on
the southwest and Darrin Drive on the southeast.
(b) The General Plan land use designation for the project -site is Low Density
Residential (RL -Maximum 3 DU/Acre).
(c-) The zoning designation for the project site is Single Family Residence -Minimum Lot
Size 10,000 Square Feet (R-1-10,000).
(d) Generally, the following zones and uses surround the project site: to the north is the
Pomona Freeway (SR 60); to the south is -the R-1-10,000 Zone; and to the west
and East is the -R-1-10,000 and R-1-8,000 Zones.
(e) The application request is to install two monopoles with two antennas each, and an
equipment cabinet enclosed by a block wall on a proposed lease area of
approximately 277 square feet.' The monopoles with the antennas will be 25 and
30 feet tall. - The antenna poles will be camouflaged painted to match the
existing telecommunications facility.- The equipment cabinet is approximately 92
square feet and will hold receiving and distribution equipment. A block wall
varying from 7 to 9.5 feet in height will enclose the cabinet. The wall will also be
camouflaged painted to_pgtcb the wall of the exJLsting telecommunications
facility. Chain -Link enc, -n Q approximately 7.5 feet tall will be atop and inside the
wall. Chain-link access gates will be provided. The wall enclosure will also
contain two air-conditioning units to service the equipment cabinet. The proposed
project will also cause an extension of the existing steps and existing pathway
(utilized by Pac Bell and Cox) to the equipment and a new gravel path from the
proposed step extension to one of the proposed monopoles.
Conditional Use Permit
(f) The proposed use is allowed within the subject zoning district with the approval of a
Conditional Use Permit complies with all other applicable provisions of the
Development Code and the Municipal Code;
The purpose of a Conditional Use Permit is to provide a process for reviewing
specified activities and uses identified in a zoning district whose effect on the
surrounding area cannot be determined before being proposed for a particular
location. Therefore, the review will include location, design, configuration and
potential impacts to ensure that the proposed used will protect the pubic health,
safety and welfare.
Pursuant to the City's Development Code standards for telecommunication
facilities, the proposed project does not meet the criteria for an Administrative
Review or Minor Conditional Use Permit due to its location in a residential zone
(R-1-10,000), design, concealment and architectural integration. As a result, the
proposed project requires approval of a Conditional Use Permit by the Planning
Commission.
(g) The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific
The project site has a General Plan land use designation
of Low Density Residential (RL -Maximum 3 DU/Acre). Objectives and Strategies
of the General Plan encourage the establishment of new technology that are
deemed environmentally safe and compatible with development. The proposed
project is required to comply with Federal regulations regarding radio frequency
emissions thereby considered environmentally safe. The proposed project is
compatible with the General plan in that it will generate a minimal amount of
additional traffic to the neighborhood by infrequent maintenance visits. It will not
create a new source of light and noise. It will not be visible from Armitos Place
and will not block the view of the hillside north of the 60 Freeway. A specific plan
does not exist for the project site or area.
(h) The design, location, size and operation characteristics of the proposed use are
compatible with the eX4 sz—'-g and future land uses in the vicinity;
The project site is approximately 10.05 gross acres (approximately 6.87 net acres) and
developed with a 1,400 square foot single-family home and existing
telecommunications facility (approved by the Planning Commission in 1998)
approximately the same size as the proposed facility. The proposed
telecommunications facility will utilize approximately 277 square feet of the project site.
Considering the size or the projectsite and the lot area required to install the proposed
telecommunications facility, it is clear that the pro3ect site can acconmodate the
proposed project. The proposed project will generate a minimal amount of additional
traffic to the neighborhood by infrequent maintenance visits. It will not create a new
source of light and noise. The facility is required to comply with Federal regulations
regarding radio frequency emissions. It will not be visible from Armitos Place and
will,not block the view of the hillside north of the 60 Freeway. The project will be
camouflaged painted to match the existing cell facility and additional landscaping will be
added. It is anticipated that the existing vegetation will also assist in screening the
proposed telecommunications facility. Therefore, it is unlikely that the proposed
project will negatively impact the single-family residential neighborhood. Furthermore,
the existing cell site operating for approximately two years does not appear to have
negatively impacted the single-family residence. Therefore, the project's design,
location, size and operational characteristics, as conditioned, will be compatible with the
existing and future,Iand uses in the vicinity.
(i) The subject site is physically suitable for the type and density/intensity of use being
proposed including access, provision of utilities, compatibility with adjoining land
uses and the absence of physical constraints;
As referenced above in Item (h), the proposed project meets the required
development standards for the R-1-10,000 zone. As such, it is compatible with
adjoining land uses. Provisions for utilities exist at the project site.
0) Granting the Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the public interest, health,
safety, convenience, or welfare, or injurious to persons, property, or improvements in the
vicinity and zoning district in which the property is located;
As referenced above in Items (f) through (i), the proposed project, as conditioned,
will meet the City's minimum development standards. Traffic will be minimal. With
the issuance of the appropriate permits and required compliance with Federal
regulations regarding radio frequency emissions, it is expected that granting the
Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety,
convenience, or welfare, or injurious to persons, property, or improvements in the
vicinity and zoning district in which the property is located.
(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),
Section 15303(e) and guidelines promulgated thereunder, the City has
determined that this project is categorically exempt.
Development Review
(1) The design and layout of the proposed development are consistent with the General
Plan, City Design Guidelines, development standards of the applicable district,
and architectural criteria for special areas, (e.g., theme areas, specific plans,
community plans, boulevards, or planned developments);
As referenced above in Items (f) through (i), the proposed project -is consistent
with the City's Design Guidelines, development standards of the applicable
district, and architectural criteria for special areas. Additionally, a specified
architectural -criteria for the area does not exist.
(m) 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;
As referenced in Items (f) through Q) above, it is expected that the design and
layout of the proposed project will not interfere with the use and enjoyment of
neighboring existing or future development, and will not create traffic or
pedestrian hazards.
(n) The architectura7-1 design of the proposed development is compatible with the
characteristics of the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain and enhance
the
harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by Chapter 22.48
of the City's Development Code, the General Plan, --or any applicable specific
As referenced in Items (g) and (h) above, the architectural design of the proposed
deve lopment is compatible with the characteristics of the surrounding
neighborhood and will maintain and enhance the harmonious, orderly and
attractive development contemplated by Chapter 22.48 of the City's Development
Code, the General Plan, or any applicable specific plan.
(o) 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;
As referenced above in Items (h), and (i), it is expected that 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.
(p) 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;
As referenced in Items (h) through (k) above, the proposed project is not
expected to 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.
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 a site plan, sections/elevations, and final
landscape/irrigation plan, collectively labeled as Exhibit "A" dated February 13, 2001, 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 11 01,
done only by the property owner, applicant or by a duly
permitted waste contractoxi 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) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit a final landscape/
irrigation plan for the City's' review and approval. Said plan shall:
(1) Delineate the relocation site of the three 24 -inch box size trees that require
relocation due to the proposed project's construction; said trees shall be
relocated in a manner that will effectively screen the existing and
proposed telecommunications facility;
(2) All boxed trees shall be planted;
(3) Additional 24 -inch box size trees and five gallon size shrubs shall be planted
to effectively screen the proposed block wall equipment enclosure; said
trees and shrubs shall be consistent with the existing on-site vegetation;
and
(4) Vegetation destroyed during construction shall be replaced with like
vegetation.
(d) Prior to final inspection, property owner/applicant shall remove all debris/trash that
exists within the project site area.
(e) Property owner/applicant shall remove the public hearing notice- board within three
days of this project's approval.
(f) To ensure compliance with all conditions of approval and applicable codes, the
Conditional Use Permit shall. be subject to period review. If non-compliance with
conditions of approval occurs, the Planning Commission may review the
Conditional Use -Permit. The Commission may revoke or modify the Conditional
Use Permit.
(g) Prior to the release of utilities, the application shall submit a study addressing the
need to provide service to various areas of Diamond Bar which are currently
considered dark and remedies thereof.
(hj" Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit retaining wall
plans and calculations for the City's review and approval.
-(-i) Prior to cons—_ruction, the applicant shall install temporary construction fencing
pursuant to the Building and Safety Division's requirements along the project
Q) All stairways leading to equipment shall have handrails and guardrails per Building Code
requirements.
(k) Plans shall conform to State and Local Building Code (i.e., 1998 Uniform Building Code, Uniform
Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, 1998 National Electrical Code and State Energy
Code) requirements.
(1) All cables shall be installed underground.
(m) Construction plans shall be engineered to meet wind loads of 80 M.P.H. with a "CH
(n) 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 for this application 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.
(o) 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.
(p) 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: Eric Stone, 24401
Darrin Drive, Diamond Bar, CA and Nextel Communications, 310 Commerce, Irvine, CA
92602.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13TH,OF FEBRUARY 2001, BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
BY: "tan 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 13th day of February 2001, by the following vote:
AYES: V/C Zirbes, Ruzicka, Kuo, Tye, Chair Nelson NOES: None
ABSENT: None e ATTEST:
James De tefano, Secretary