HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 2003-10PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE C TY OF
DIAMOND BAR APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 2 03-01,
A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A TWO-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENCE WITH BALCONIES, PATIO, PORCH AND ATT CHED
FOUR CAR GARAGE TOTALING TO APPROXIMATELY 0,643
SQUARE FEET AND A SITE RETAINING WALL WITH AN EXP OSED
HEIGHT OF APPROXIMATELY SIX FEET. THE PROJECT S TE IS
LOCATED AT 3099 WINDMILL DRIVE (LOT 5, TRACT 7314),
DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA.
A. RECITALS
The property owner, Windmill Estates, LLC, and applicant, Ri hard G uld,
have filed an application for Development Review No. 20D3-01, for a
property located at 3099 Windmill Drive, Diamond Bar, Los An eles County,
California, as described in the title of this Resolution. Herei after in this
Resolution, the subject Development Review shall be refer r d to as the
"Application."
2. On April 24, 2003, 68 property owners within a 700 -foot radius f the project
site were notified by mail and a notice of public hearing on a isplay b and
was posted at the project site and displayed at least 10 da before the
public hearing. On April 29, 2003, notification of the public hearing for his
project was made in the San Gabriel Valle.y Tribune and Inlanc Valley Daily
Bulletin newspapers. Additionally, three other sites were post d within the
vicinity of the application.
3. On May 13, 2003 the Planning Commission of the City of iamond at
conducted and concluded a duly noticed public hearing on the Applicati n.
B. RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by
Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
1. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of
forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and co
2. The Planning Commission hereby determines that the proj
above in this Resolution is consistent with the previously cel
Environmental Impact Report No. 97-1 for Tract No. 50314 acc
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA) an
e Planning
facts tet
:t identifi
`ied Mas
rding to t
guidelin
promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section 15162(a) of Article 11 of the
California Code of Regulations. No further environment review is necessary.
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 wildlife depends. Based upon substantial evidence,
the 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, the Planning
Commission hereby finds as follows:
(a) The project site address is 3099 Windmill Drive, Diamond Bar,
California. It is the vacant Lot 5 of Tract 50314, a 15 -lot subdivision
with graded buildable pads adjacent to the Country Estates approved
by the City Council on February 3, 1998. The lot is approximately
1.77 gross acres and the buildable pad area is .50 acres. The pad
area will remain the same except for the 13 feet that will be expanded
on the north side yard to provide for required backout area for the
garage which is perpendicular to the driveway. The rectangular
shaped lot has a flat buildable pad and the balance of the lot slopes
downward to the canyon and is part of a slope, drainage and
maintenance easement. There is a sewer and 30 feet utility
easement at the front of the lot. There are also easements for access
and street purposes and an easement for sanitary and sewer
purposes.
(b) The property contains protected/preserved trees according to the
mitigation monitoring plan, located outside of the buildable pad
located at the front, north side and the rear downward sloping side of
the property. Those trees include California Black Walnuts, Sugar
Gums, Mondell Pines, Coast Live Oaks, Scrub Oaks and Mexican
Elderberries.
(c) The project site is zoned Single Family Residential -Minimum Lot Size
40,000 Square Feet (R-1-40,000). Its General Plan Land Use
designation is Rural Residential (RR), Maximum 1 DU/AC.
(d) Generally, the following zones surround the subject site: to the north,
south and east is R-1-40,000; and R-1-8,000 to the west.
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(e) The application is a request to construct a two-story, single -ft mily
residence with balconies, patio, porch and attached four car ga age
totaling to approximately 10,643 square feet and a site retaining wall
with a maximum exposed height of six (6) feet.
ADMINISTRATIVE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
(e) The design and layout of the proposed development are consiE tent
with the General Plan, development standards of the applicable
district, design guidelines, and architectural criteria fc r special zed
area (e.g., theme areas, specific plans, community plans, boulevE rds,
or planned developments.
The General Plan was adopted on July 25, 1995, and the Final
Map No. 50314 was approved on April 18, 2002. The prof
project complies with the City's General Plan objectives andstrai
related to maintaining density, the integrity of resid
neighborhoods and open space, and the City's Design Guideli
The project is consistent with the Tract Map's evelopent
Standards. Furthermore, the proposed project is comp tible with the
eclectic architectural style and design, materials, a d color of
existing homes within the surrounding area. There is r o specific or
additional community planned development for the site.
(f) The design and layout of the proposed development will not interlere
with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existi g or fure
development will not create traffic or pedestrian hazard $.
Tract Map No. 50314 Master Environmental Impact Report No. 97- 1,
certified by the City, addresses the design and layout of the
neighborhood as well as the flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
The project site is an undeveloped lot within an approved tiact
designed for single-family homes.
Windmill Drive and access roads in the vicinity, Wagor Train Lane
and Steeplechase Lane, adequately serve the project site as
reviewed in the Certified EIR 97-1. These private streets are
designed to handle minimum traffic created by residential
development. Therefore, the use of a single-family residence will of
interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or futl ire
development will not create traffic or pedestrian hazards.
(g) 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
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development contemplated by Chapter 22.48, the General Plan, City
Design Guidelines, or any applicable specific plan.
The project's architectural features include the portico%ntry with
round arches supported by stylized columns, balconies with baluster
railings, a bay window, quoins and a stucco exterior with stucco
details of cornice and window treatments for styling. These features
and the varying rooflines add texture and contrast.
The proposed materials/colors board was compared with previously
approved boards in the vicinity. The combinations of off-white, beige
palette and the building's architecture blend and complement the
overall streetscape. The selected materials and colors are consistent
and the style is compatible with the eclectic architectural style of other
homes in neighboring Tract 48487, 47850 and 50314, and the
Country Estates, yet allow variation in the overall palette and textures.
Therefore, the proposed project is consistent with and will maintain
and enhance the harmonious, orderly and attractive development
contemplated by Chapter 22.48, the General Plan, City Design
Guidelines. There is no applicable specific plan.
(h) 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 in the above findings, colors, materials, and textures
proposed are complimentary to the existing homes within the area
while offering variety and low levels of maintenance. Therefore, the
proposed project will provide a desirable environment for its
occupants and visiting public, as well as its neighbors, through good
aesthetic use of materials, texture, and color that will remain
aesthetically appealing. Additionally, a Covenant and Agreement is
required and runs with the land to maintain a single-family residence.
(i) The proposed project 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.
Structural plan check, City permits, and inspections, soils report and
Fire Department approvals, are required for construction. These
processes will ensure that the finished project will not be detrimental
to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to the —
properties or improvements in the vicinity.
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Additionally, the terrain in the vicinity of Windmill Driv
subject site is at the middle of the tract and at a lower,
its northerly neighbors are. By maintaining the a
requirements, the proposed residential structure allows
for the neighboring properties. Therefore, the proposea
not be significantly detrimental with respect to view blo
is hilly. I The
evation rhan
awed h laht
(j) The proposed project has been reviewed in complitEQA).
ce with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
The environmental evaluation shows that the proposed project is
consistent with the previously certified Master Environmental Impact
Report No. 97-1 for Tract Map Nos. 50314 according to he Calitc nia
Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA) and guide! nes
promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section 15162(a) ofArticle1 of
the California Code of Regulation. No further environmental revi w is
necessary.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusion set forth above, 1he
Planriing
Commission hereby approves this Application subject to the
following
conditions:
(a) The project shall substantially conform to site plan,
floor plans,
elevations, and materials/colors board collectively
labeled
as
Exhibit "A" dated May, 13 2003, as submitted and approved
by
the
Planning Commission, and as amended herein.
(b) The subject site shall be maintained in a condition that
is freE
of
debris both during and after the construction,
iddition,
or
implementation of the entitlement granted herein. Ther
moval ol
all
trash, debris, and refuse, whether during or sut
sequent
to
construction, shall be done only by the property owner, a
plicant o
by
duly permitted waste contractor, who has been authorize
J by the G
ity
to provide collection, transportation, and disposal of solic
I waste fr
m
residential, commercial, construction, and industrial areas
within
he
City. It shall be the applicant's obligation to insure that
the waste
contractor utilized has obtained permits from the City of E
iamond
Bar
to provide such services.
(c) Before construction begins, the applicant shall install
temporary
construction fencing pursuant to the Building and Safe
y Divisio
's
requirements along the project site's perimeter. The
fences
all
remain at the buildable pad to ensure no construction equipment
or
debris of any kind is placed within the vegetated area until
released
by
the Planning Division and the balance shall remain until
the Buildina
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Official approves its removal. Sanitation facilities shall be provided
during construction.
PUBLIC WORKS
(d) A grading plan review and approval is required for cut/fill quantities
greater than 50 cubic yards, otherwise a fine grade/drainage plan
shall be filed with the City's Public Works Division.
(e) Before the issuance of any City permits, erosion control plans shall be
submitted for the City's review and approval. Measures shall be in
place for construction started after September 15 through April 15.
The erosion control plan shall conform to National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) standards and incorporate the
appropriate Best Management Practices (BMP's). Additionally, the
Applicant shall obtain the necessary NPDES permits.
(f) If applicable, the applicant shall comply with Standard Urban Storm
Water Mitigation Plan requirements to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
(g) 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.
(h) Driveway slope shall be shown on plans.
BUILDING AND SAFETY
(i) The Building and Safety Division shall review retaining walls:
(1) Retaining wall shall not be constructed of wood or wood
products;
(2) Retaining wail shall be required to be ornamental by using
stucco or decorative block;
(3) Engineered calculations shall be submitted with retaining walls;
(4) Indicate retaining wall locations on grading plan with standard
detail and delineate:
(a) Top of wall;
(b) Top of footing;
(c) Finish Surface;
(d) Structural calculations; and
(5) Retaining wall exposed height shall not exceed six feet
0) Dirty kitchen shall not be used as a second unit.
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PLANNING
(k) Any future pool and spa or tennis court shall require separate per its.
(1) The single-family structure shall meet the 2001 California Co es:
Uniform Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical
Code, and the 2001 National Electrical Code requirem gnts.
(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" a�d shall Teet
the following requirements of that fire zone:
(1) All roof covering shall be "Fire Retardant, Class A"; tileroofs
shall be fire stopped at the eaves to preclude entry of the
flame or members under the fire;
(2) All unenclosed under -floor areas shall be constructed as
exterior walls;
(3) All openings into the attic, floor, and/or other en losed a eas
shall be covered with corrosion -resistant wire rr esh not ess
than 1/4 inch nor more than 1/2 inch in any dime sion except
where such openings are equipped with sash or door;
(4) Chimneys shall have spark arresters of maximum 1/2 nch
screen.
(o) This single-family structure shall meet the State Energyonsery ion
Standards.
(p) Smoke detectors shall be provided in all sleeping
(q) Prior to the issuance of any construction permits, thea plicant all
submit construction plans to the Los Angeles County Fir Depart ent
for review and approval.
BUYERS' AWARENESS
(r) A condition of approval for Tract No. 50314 requires tho prepara on
of a "Buyers' Awareness Package". This includes, but s not lim ed
to:
1. Information pertaining to geologic issues regarding
properties;
2. Wildlife corridors;
3. Oak and walnut preservation issues;
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4. The existence and constraints pertaining to Significant
Ecological Area No. 15 and Tonner Canyon;
5. Explanatory information pertaining to restrictions on use of the
properties as necessary;
6. And, similar related matters.
(s) Applicant shall deliver a copy of the "Buyers' Awareness Package" to
each prospective purchaser. A signed receipt by the prospective
purchaser verifying receipt of the Package and that the prospective
purchaser read the information within the Package shall be forwarded
to the City. Applicant shall submit to the City a copy of this receipt
signed by the prospective buyer before the issuance of Certificate of
Occupancy. In the event no buyer has purchased the property, then
receipt is to be forwarded before approval of future improvements
(i.e., hardscapes, pool/spa, retaining walls, additional landscaping.)
(t) Applicant shall make an application to the Walnut Valley Water
District as necessary, and submit their approval to the Planning
Division prior to the issuance of building permits.
(u) Within 60 days of the Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall be
required to submit a landscape/irrigation plan for the City's review and
approval. The plan shall reflect the guidelines set forth by
Tract 54314 and delineate the type of planting materials, color, size,
quantity and location. Landscape and irrigation shall be installed
within six (6) months of the Certificate of Occupancy issuance.
(v) Applicant shall submit a detailed driveway design including pattern,
color, and landscaping for Planning Division review and approval.
(w) Applicant shall comply with Planning and Zoning; Building and Safety
Division; and Public Works Division; and the application shall be
approved by the Fire Department.
(x) The single-family residence shall not be utilized in a manner that
creates adverse effects upon the neighborhood and environmental
setting of the residential site to levels of dust, glare/light, noise, odor,
traffic, or other disturbances to the existing residential neighborhood
and shall not result in significantly adverse effects on public services
and resources. The single-family residence shall not be used for
commercial/institutional purposes, or otherwise used as a separate
dwelling. The property shall not be used for regular gatherings which
result in a nuisance or which create traffic and parking problems in the
neighborhood.
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(y) The owner shall complete and record a "Covenant and
greeme
t to
Maintain a Single Family Residence" on a form to be pr
vided by
the
'
City. The covenant must be completed and recorded
with the
Los
Angeles County's Recorder's Office prior to the issuance
of a building
permit.
(z) This grant is valid for two (2) years and shall
be exercise-
d
(i.e., construction) within that period or this grant shall
xpire. Aone-
(1) year extension may be approved when submitted
to the Ci
:y in
writing at least 60 days prior to the expiration date. The
Deputy
City
Manager will consider the extension request at a duly noticed
ptiblic
hearing in accordance with Chapter 22.72 of the City of
Diamond
Bar
Development Code.
(aa) This grant shall not be effective for any purpose until
the perm
ttee
and owner of the property involved (if other than the permittee)
I
iave
filed, within fifteen (15) days of approval of this grant,
at the Ci
y of
Diamond Bar Community and Development Services
Department,
their affidavit stating that they are aware and agree to
ccept al
the
conditions of this grant. Further, this grant shall not be
ffective
ntil
the permittee pays remaining City processing fees.
The Planning Commission shall.
(a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution, and
(b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution, by certifiedail
to Windmill Estates, LLC, owners, and applicant, Rich rd Goul , at
3480 Torrance Boulevard, #300, Torrance, CA 90503.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13th DAY OF MAY 2003, BY TH� PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
BY: t
Ste Tye, Chairm n
1
�fl
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 May 2003, by the following vote:
ATTEST:
AYES: Commissioners: Ruzicka, WC Nolan, Nelson, Tanaka,
C/Tye
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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-ANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2003-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE C TY
OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO.
2(03-01, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A TWO-STORY SINGLE -F
MILY RESIDENCE WITH BALCONIES, PATIO, PORCH AND ATT
CHED FOUR CAR GARAGE TOTALING TO APPROXIMATELY
0,643 SQUARE FEET AND A SITE RETAINING WALL WITH AN EX
SED HEIGHT OF APPROXIMATELY SIX FEET. THE PROJECT S
TE IS LOCATED AT 3099 WINDMILL DRIVE (LOT 5, TRACT 5 314),
DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA.
A. RECITALS
1. The property owner, Windmill Estates, LLC, and applicant, Ri hard G uld, have
filed an application for Development Review No. 2003-01, f (or a property
located at 3099 Windmill Drive, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles Co nty,
California, as described in the title of this Resolution. Herei after in his
Resolution, the subject Development Review shall be referr d to as the
"Application."
2. On April 24, 2003, 68 property owners within a 700 -foot radius f the pro ect site
were notified by mail and a notice of public hearing on a isplay b card was
posted at the project site and displayed at least 10 da before the public
hearing. On April 29, 2003, notification of the public hearing for his project
was made in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inlan Valle D it Bulletin
newspapers. Additionally, three other sites were post ?d within he vicinity
of the application.
On May 13, 2003 the Planning Commission of the City of C-iamond
conducted and concluded a duly noticed public hearing on thelApplica
B. RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by Pla
Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of fac
forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and co
2. The Planning Commission hereby determines that the p above in
this Resolution is consistent with the previously
Environmental Impact Report No. 97-1 for Tract No. 50314, t
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA) 9
promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section 15162(a) of Article 11 of the Californi<
Code of Regulations. No further environment review is necessary.
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 wildlife depends. Based upon substantial
evidence, the 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, the Planning
Commission hereby finds as follows:
(a) The project site address is 3099 Windmill Drive, Diamond Bar,
California. It is the vacant Lot 5 of Tract 50314, a 15 -lot subdivision
with graded buildable pads adjacent to the Country Estates
approved by the City Council on February 3, 1998. The lot is
approximately 1.77 gross acres and the buildable pad area is .50
acres. The pad area will remain the same except for the 13 feet that
will be expanded on the north side yard to provide for required
backout area for the garage which is perpendicular to the driveway.
The rectangular shaped lot has a flat buildable pad and the balance
of the lot slopes downward to the canyon and is part of a slope,
drainage and maintenance easement. There is a sewer and 30 feet
utility easement at the front of the lot. There are also easements for
access and street purposes and an easement for sanitary and
sewer purposes.
(b) The property contains protected/preserved trees according to the
mitigation monitoring plan, located outside of the buildable pad
located at the front, north side and the rear downward sloping side
of the property. Those trees include California Black Walnuts, Sugar
Gums, Mondell Pines, Coast Live Oaks, Scrub Oaks and Mexican
Elderberries.
(c) The project site is zoned Single Family Residential -Minimum Lot Size
40,000 Square Feet (R-1-40,000). Its General Plan Land Use
designation is Rural Residential (RR), Maximum 1 DU/AC.
(d) Generally, the following zones surround the subject site: to the north,
south and east is R-1-40,000; and R-1-8,000 to the west.
(e) The application is a request to construct a two-story, singli
residence with balconies, patio, porch and attached fo r car
totaling to approximately 10,643 square feet and a site retain
with a maximum exposed height of six (6) feet.
NISTRATIVE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
(e) The design and layout of the proposed development
with the General Plan, development standards of
district, design guideiines, and architectural criteria
area (e.g., theme areas, specific plans, community
plai or planned developments.
The General Plan was adopted on July 25, 1995, and t e Final
Map No. 50314 was approved on April 18, 2002. e proF
project complies with the City's General Plan objectives and
strat related to maintaining density, the integrity o resid
neighborhoods and open space, and the City's Design Guidelii
The project is consistent with the Tract Map's eve)
Standards. Furthermore, the proposed project is comp tible
eclectic architectural style and design, materials, a 17d cc o
IR�gio i 'tf �u i1 `h tkb spi f
site layout
vehicular approved
(f) The design and layout of the proposed development will not it
with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existi g or
development will not create traffic or pedestrian hazard .
Tract Map No. 50314 Master Environmental Impact Rep rt No. f
certified by the City, addresses the design and
of neighborhood as well as the flow of pedestrian and
tr: The project site is an undeveloped lot within an
designed for single-family homes.
Windmill Drive and access roads in the vicinity,
Train L, and Steeplechase Lane, adequately serve the
site
reviewed in the Certified EIR 97-1. These private streets
designed to handle minimum traffic created by resider
development. Therefore, the use of a single-family resid nce will
with the use and enjoyment of neighboring
or
(g) The architectural design of the proposed development is I compa with
the characteristics of the surrounding neighborhood and maintain
and enhance the harmonious, orderly an -1 attrac
development contemplated by Chapter 22.48, the General Plan, City
Design Guidelines, or any applicable specific plan.
The project's architectural features include the portico%ntry with
round arches supported by stylized columns, balconies with
baluster railings, a bay window, quoins and a stucco exterior with
stucco details of cornice and window treatments for styling. These
features and the varying rooflines add texture and contrast.
The proposed materiatslcolors board was compared with previously
approved boards in the vicinity. The combinations of off-white, beige
palette and the building's architecture blend and complement the
overall streetscape. The selected materials and colors are
consistent and the style is compatible with the eclectic architectural
style of other homes in neighboring Tract 48487, 47850 and 50314
and the Country Estates, yet allow variation in the overall palette
and textures. Therefore, the proposed project is consistent with and
will maintain and enhance the harmonious, orderly and attractive
development contemplated by Chapter 22.48, the General Plan, City
Design Guidelines. There is no applicable specific plan.
(h) 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 in the above findings, colors, materials, and textures
proposed are complimentary to the existing homes within the area
while offering variety and low levels of maintenance. Therefore, the
proposed project will provide a desirable environment for its
occupants and visiting public, as well as its neighbors, through good
aesthetic use of materials, texture, and color that will remain
aesthetically appealing. Additionally, a Covenant and Agreement is
required and runs with the land to maintain a single-family
(i) The proposed project 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.
Structural plan check, City permits, and inspections, soils report and
Fire Department approvals, are required for construction. These
processes will ensure that the finished project will not be detrimental
to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to the
properties or improvements in the vicinity.
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Additionally, the terrain in the vicinity of Windmill Driv is hilly. The
subject site is at the middle of the tract and at a lower elevation han
its northerly neighbors are. By maintaining the al owed h ight
requirements, the proposed residential structure allows iew corr ors
for the neighboring properties. Therefore, the proposed residenc will
not be significantly detrimental with respect to view bloc kage im
Q) The proposed project has been reviewed in complianc with th
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act ( EQA).
The environmental evaluation shows that the proposed proje t
consistent with the previously certified Master Environmental 1
)act Report No. 97-1 for Tract Map Nos. 50314 accordi g to he
nia Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA) at, guidel no
promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section 15162(x)f Article 1
the California Code of Regulation. No further environm ntal revi w
necessary.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusion sel forth
Commission hereby approves this Application subject t he foll ingl
conditions:
a The project shall substantially conform to site plan,
floor pl ns,
elevations, and materials/colors board collectivel
labelec a
Exhibit "A" dated May, 13 2003, as submitted and app
oved b th
Planning Commission, and as amended herein.
b The subject site shall be maintained in a condition th
at is fre o
debris both during and after the construction,
ddition, o
implementation of the entitlement granted herein. The r
moval o all
trash, debris, and refuse, whether during or su
se uen t
construction, shall be done only by the property owner, ap
plicant o b
duly permitted waste contractor, who has been authorize
by th it
to provide collection, transportation, and disposal of soli
waste fr m
residential, commercial, construction, and industrial are
s within h
City. It shall be theapplicant's obligation to insure th
t the wa st
contractor utilized has obtained permits from the City o
iamonc a
to provide such services.
c Before construction begins, the applicant shall instal
tempo r
construction fencing pursuant to the Building and Safe
Divisi '
requirements along the project site's perimeter. The
fence sall
remain at the buildable pad to ensure no construction
quipme o
debris of an kind is laced within the vegetated area until release b
the Planning Division and the balance shall remain until he Buildil n
Official approves its removal. Sanitation facilities shall be provided
during construction.
PUBLIC WORKS
(d) A grading plan review and approval is required for cut/fill quantities
greater than 50 cubic yards, otherwise a fine grade/drainage plan shall
be filed with the City's Public Works Division.
(e) Before the issuance of any City permits, erosion control plans shall be
submitted for the City's review and approval. Measures shall be in
place for construction started after September 15 through April 15.
The erosion control plan shall conform to National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) standards and incorporate
the appropriate Best Management Practices (BMP's). Additionally,
the Applicant shall obtain the necessary NPDES permits.
(f) If applicable, the applicant shall comply with Standard Urban Storm
Water Mitigation Plan requirements to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
(g) 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.
(h) Driveway slope shall be shown on plans.
BUILDING AND SAFETY
(i) The Building and Safety Division shall review retaining walls:
(1) Retaining wall shall not be constructed of wood or wood
products;
(2) Retaining wall shall be required to be ornamental by using
stucco or decorative block;
(3) Engineered calculations shall be submitted with retaining walls;
(4) Indicate retaining wall locations on grading plan with standard
detail and delineate:
(a) Top of wall; (b) Top of footing; (c) Finish Surface;
(d) Structural calculations; and
(5) Retaining wall exposed height shall not exceed six feet
(j) Dirty kitchen shall not be used as a second unit.
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k) Any future pool and spa or tennis court shall require (1) The single -family
structure shall meet the 2001 1
Jniform Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Ur Code, and the 2001 National
lectrical Code requi
(m) The minimum design wind pressure shall be 80 miles per hou "C"
exposure.
(n) The single-family structure is located in "Fire Zone 4" a -d shall the
following requirements of that fire zone:
(1) All roof covering shall be "Fire Retardant, Class A"; the roofs
shall be fire stopped at the eaves to preclude entry of the
flame or members under the fire;
unenclosed under -floor areas shall be co structe as exterior walls;
(3) All openings into the attic, floor, and/or other enclosed a leas
shall be covered with corrosion -resistant wire esh not ess
than 1/4 inch nor more than 1/2 inch in any dimension except
where such openings are equipped with sash or door;
imneys shall have spark arresters of maxi um 1/2 inch screen.
is single-family structure shall meet the State Energy onsery ion Standards.
PLANNING
(p) Smoke detectors shall be provided in all sleeping
(q) Prior to the issuance of any construction permits, the
submit construction plans to the Los Angeles County F
for review and approval.
BUYERS' AWARENESS
(r) A condition of approval for Tract No. 50314 requires th- prep of a
"Buyers' Awareness Package". This includes, but s not to:
Information pertaining to geologic issues re arding properties;
Wildlife corridors;
Oak and walnut preservation issues;
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4. The existence and constraints pertaining to Significant
Ecological Area No. 15 and Tonner Canyon;
5. Explanatory information pertaining to restrictions on use of the
properties as necessary;
6. And, similar related matters.
(s) Applicant shall deliver a copy of the "Buyers' Awareness Package" to
each prospective purchaser. A signed receipt by the prospective
purchaser verifying receipt of the Package and that the prospective
purchaser read the information within the Package shall be
forwarded to the City. Applicant shall submit to the City a copy of
this receipt signed by the prospective buyer before the issuance of
Certificate of Occupancy. In the event no buyer has purchased the
property, then receipt is to be forwarded before approval of future
improvements (i.e., hardscapes, pooUspa, retaining walls,
(t) Applicant shall make an application to the Walnut Valley Water District as
necessary, and submit their approval to the Planning Division prior to
the issuance of building permits.
(u) Within 60 days of the Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall be
required to submit a landscape/irrigation plan for the City's review
and approval. The plan shall reflect the guidelines set forth by Tract
50314 and delineate the type of planting materials, color, size,
quantity and location. Landscape and irrigation shall be installed
within six (6) months of the Certificate of Occupancy issuance.
(v) Applicant shall submit a detailed driveway design including pattern, color,
and landscaping for Planning Division review and approval.
(w) Applicant shall comply with Planning and Zoning; Building and Safety
Division; and Public Works Division; and the application shall be
approved by the Fire Department.
(x) The single-family residence shall not be utilized in a manner that
creates adverse effects upon the neighborhood and environmental
setting of the residential site to levels of dust, glare/light, noise,
odor, traffic, or other disturbances to the existing residential
neighborhood and shall not result in significantly adverse effects on
public services and resources. The single-family residence shall not
be used for commercial/institutional purposes, or otherwise used as
a separate dwelling. The property shall not be used for regular
gatherings which result in a nuisance or which create traffic and
parking problems in the neighborhood.
(y) The owner shall complete and record a'
The Planning Commission shall.
(a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
an
(b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution by certified ail to
Windmill Estates, LLC, owners, and applicant, Rich rd Goul at 3480
Torrance Boulevard, #300, Torrance, CA 90503.
Maintain a Single Family Residence" on a form to be pi
vided b
the
City. The covenant must be completed and recordec
with the
Los
Angeles County's Recorder's Office prior to the issuanc
e of a
buil
din
perm it.
z This grant is valid for two 2 ears and shall
e exercised
i.e., construction within that period or this grant shall e
x ire.
Dne.
1 year extension may be approved when submitted
o the Ci
y in
writing at least 60 days prior to the expiration date. Th
Deputy
Cit
Manager will consider the extension request at a dul
oticed p
bli
hearing in accordance with Chapter 22.72 of the City of
Diamor
Ba
Development Code.
as This grant shall not be effective for any purpose until
he perm
tte
and owner of the property involved if other than the p
mittee
filed, within fifteen 15 days of approval of this rant,
at the Ci
jent
Diamond Bar Communityand Development Service
Depar
their affidavit stating that they are aware and agree to
accep
a
the
conditions of this grant. Further, this grant shall not be
effectiVE
ntil
the permittee pays remaining City processingfees.
The Planning Commission shall.
(a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
(b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution by certified ail to
Windmill Estates, LLC, owners, and applicant, Rich rd Goul at 3480
Torrance Boulevard, #300, Torrance, CA 90503.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13th DAY OF MAY 2003, BY TH NG
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
BY: Ste Tye, Chairm n
we
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 May 2003, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Ruzicka, WC Nolan, Nelson, Tanaka, CITye
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST
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