HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 2003-24PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE DIAMOND BAR PLANNING COMMI SION
APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 2003-92, INOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2003-10, AND CATEG�O ICAL
EXEMPTION, A REQUEST FOR A LAND USE INTENSIFICATI N IN
THE COMMERCIAL CENTER'S RETAIL SUITES OF 1,400 SQUARE
FEET TO A RESTAURANT USE WITH OUTDOOR DINING THE
PROJECT ADDRESS IS 1221/1223 DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD,
DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA.
A. RECITALS
1. The property owner, Diamond Bar Grand LLC, and applicant/agent, Sun
min
Won, have filed an application to approve Development Review No. 2003-12,
Minor Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-10, and Categorical Exemption,
r a
property located at 1221/1223 Diamond Bar Boulevard, Diam nd Bar,
Los
Angeles County, California, as described in the title of thi Resolution.
Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Review, M
nor
Conditional Use Permit, and Categorical Exemption shall be referred to
as
the "Application."
2. On July 24, 2003, 571 property owners within the project si e's 700
eet
radius were mailed a public hearing notification and three other ublic pl
e:,
in the application's vicinity were posted. On July 29, 2003, his prof
is
public hearing notification was made in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune
nd
the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers, and the public h aring noice
was posted at the site on a display board.
3. On August 12, 2003, the Planning Commission of the City of
conducted and concluded a duly noticed public hearing on th
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�he facts
forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. The Planning Commission hereby determines that the project identi ted
above in this Resolution is Categorically Exempt from the requirement of
the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA) an J guidelir es
promulgated thereunder. This is pursuant to Section 15301(a) of Article 19 of
Chapter 3, Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
3. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds and determines that,
having considered the record as a whole including the findings set forth
below, and changes and alterations which have been incorporated into and
conditioned upon the proposed project set forth in the Application, there is no
evidence before this Planning Commission that the project proposed herein
will have the potential of an adverse effect on wild life resources or the
habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Based upon substantial evidence,
this Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effects
contained in Section 753.5 (d) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations.
4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth herein, this Planning
Commission hereby finds as follows:
(a) The project address is 1221/1223 Diamond Bar Boulevard. The
project's suite is in a 6.76 acre existing shopping center at the
southwest comer of Diamond Bar Boulevard and Grand Avenue. The
shopping center has a reciprocal parking and access agreement for
the five lots/parcels.
(b) The project's General Plan land use designation is General
Commercial (C) and is zoned Unlimited Commercial -Billboard
Exclusion (C -3 -BE).
(c) The following zones and uses surround the project site: Unlimited
Multiple Residence -Minimum Lot Size -8,000 square feet -25 units per
acre (R -3-8000-25U) Zone is to the north and west; and the Unlimited
Commercial (C -3 -BE Zone) is to the south and east.
(d) ' The Application is a request for a land use intensification in the
commercial center's retail suites of 1,400 square feet to a restaurant
use with outdoor dining.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
(e) 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 specialized
area (e.g., theme areas, specific plans, community plans, boulevards,
or planned developments.
The project site's General Plan land use designation is General
Commercial (Q. This land use designation provides for regional,
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freeway oriented, and/or community retail and service commercial
uses. The proposed project is considered a retail commercial us6 and
is consistent with the General Plan.
There is no change to the building's exterior and the current ite's
architectural style, construction materials and colors re coni tent
and compatible with the surrounding commercial sites. An exi ting
outdoor dining use is located nearby. An outdoor dins area w ll be
created on the sidewalk facing Diamond Bar Boulevard while le ving
ample pedestrian path of travel. As amended herein, the design and
layout of the proposed project is consistent with the applicable
elements of the City's General Plan and Design Guidelines.
(f} The design and layout of the proposed development wi 1 not into ere
with the use and enjoyment of neighboring exists g or f ure
development, and will not create traffic or pedestrian hazards .
The project site is zoned Unlimited Commercial -Billboard Exclu ion
(C -3 -BE). The C-3 Zone permits a restaurant service and with the
appropriate approvals outdoor dining. There is no change to the
building's exterior and the current site's architectural s le,
construction materials, and colors are consistent and compatible with
the surrounding commercial sites. An existing outdoor dining use is
nearby. An existing outdoor dining use is located nearby. An outc foor
dining area will be created on the sidewalk facing blamiond Bar
Boulevard, while leaving ample pedestrian path of travel, As amended
herein, the current site is adequate in size an shape to
accommodate the use, the parking and loading facilities landscaping
and other development features prescribed in the ode, of as
required in order to integrate said use with the uses in thsurroun ing
area.
Grand Avenue and Diamond Bar Boulevard adequately serve the
project site. Grand Avenue and Diamond Bar Boulevard are designed
to provide an ingress/egress to the project site and to andle traffic
created by this type of development. Therefore, the desi In and la out
will not interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighborsg existin or
future development, and will not create traffic or pedes an haz rds
(g) The architectural design of the proposed development is comps
with the characteristics of the surrounding neighborhood and
maintain and enhance the harmonious, orderly arid attrac
development contemplated by Chapter 22.48, the General Plan,.
Design Guidelines, or any applicable specific plan.
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There are no changes proposed in the architectural design of the
project site's existing retail shopping center. The site's current
architectural exterior design is consistent with the City's Development
Review standards in that the project has an orderly and harmonious
appearance to the existing structures, existing and new outdoor dining
areas, parking area, landscaping, and has an existing architectural
design that is compatible with the surrounding commercial uses.
(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 (f) and (g), the project site's
current exterior design and outdoor dining areas are consistent with
the applicable elements of the General Plan and development
standards of the zone through its design, use of materials, colors, and
landscaping. Therefore, the design of the proposed development will
provide a desirable environment for its occupants and visiting public
as well as its neighbors through good aesthetic use of materials,
texture, and color that will remain aesthetically appealing and will
retain a reasonably adequate level of maintenance.
(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, inspections, Fire Department and
Health 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.
(j) The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The City's environmental evaluation has determined that this project is
categorically exempt pursuant to the guidelines of the Califomia
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15301(a).
MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
(k) The proposed use is allowed within the subject zoning district with
approval of a Minor Conditional Use Permit and complies with all
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other applicable provisions of this Development
Municipal Code.
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In accordance with Diamond Bar's Municipal Code, C Japter 22. 10:
Table 2-6, the proposed restaurant with outdoor din. ng1seatir g is
permitted in the C-3 Zone with the review and approt al of a h linor
Conditional Use Permit. As conditioned, the proposed u se will co ply
with all other applicable provisions of the Developmen Code.
(f) The proposed .use is consistent with the General Flan and any
applicable specific plan.
The project site's land use designation is General Commercial (C).
This land use designation provides for regional, freeway ofier, ted,
and/or community retail and service commercial uses. Theproposed
project is considered a retail use and is consistent with the Ger era)
Plan. There is no applicable specific plan.
(m) The design, location, size and operating characte istics of the
proposed use are compatible with the existing and futur land us sin
the vicinity.
A portion of the sidewalk facing Diamond Bar Boulevar
wi0 be
an outdoor dining area. There is an existing outdoa
dining
nearby the proposed use. The creation of the outdoor d
ning are
not substantially alter the center's physical appearance.
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characteristics will be compatible with the existing and
future
uses in the vicinity as conditioned through the MinorCo
ditiona
Permit process.
(n) The subject site is physically suitable for the type and density
of use being proposed including access, provision of
compatibility with adjoining land uses, and the absence of
constraints.
There is an existing outdoor dining area nearby and the
additional outdoor dining area on the sidewalk facing
Boulevard will not substantially alter the center's physica
The site is physically suitable for the type and densitylin
being proposed including access, provision of utilities,
with adjoining land uses, and the absence of physical
Furthermore, the project site contains an adequate number of
spaces needed for the proposed use and other tenants as regi
Municipal Code 22.30.040, Table 3-10. Therefore, the ubjk
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physically suitable for the type and densitylintensity of use being
proposed..
(o) Granting the Minor Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to
the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare, or
materially injurious to persons, property or improvements in the
vicinity and zoning district in which the property is located.
Structural plan check, City permits, inspections, Fire Department, and
Health Department approvals are required. These processes and
operational conditions listed within this resolution indicate that the
granting of the Minor Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to
the public interest, health, safety, injurious to persons, property, or
improvements in the vicinity and zoning district which the property is
located.
(p) The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The City's environmental evaluation has determined that this project is
categorically exempt pursuant to the guidelines of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15301(a).
Based upon the findings and conclusion set forth above, the Planning
Commission hereby approves this Application subject to the following
conditions:
(a) The project shall substantially conform to site plan, and floor plans
collectively labeled as Exhibit "A" dated August 12, 2003, as
submitted to, amended herein, and approved by the Planning
Commission.
(b) The subject site shall be maintained in a condition that 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 contractor, who has been authorized by the City
to provide collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste from
residential, commercial, construction, and industrial areas within the
City. It shall be the applicant's obligation to insure that the waste
contractor utilized has obtained permits from the City of Diamond Bar
to provide such services.
(c) Property owner/applicant shall remove the public hearing notice board
within three days of this project's approval.
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PUBLIC WORKS/BUILDING AND SAFETY
(d) The applicant shall be responsible for acquiring the appropriate
industrial waste permits with Los Angeles County and obtain approval
from the Los Angeles County for the grease trap. Additionally, the
applicant shall conform to the NPDES requirements for food waste
disposal and Health Department requirements for food service.
(e) The single-family structure shall meet the 2001 Calif rnia Co es:
Uniform Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Unifor Mechanical
Code, and the 2001 National Electrical Code requirem nts.
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(f) Pians shall meet all B -2 -occupancy requirements.
(g) Applicant shall comply with State Handicap Accessibili Regulat ons
(i.e., van parking, shortest route to accessible entrance, shoitesi
pedestrian route to the closest pedestrian entrance, restroc ms,
ramps, distance in service area, aisles, etc.).
(h) Men's and Women's restrooms shall be provided if the reste
establishment employs four or more employees at any given ti
(i) The existing restroom shall meet current handicap
requirements.
0) The restroom access doors shall be clearly marked
(k) One seating space in the restaurant patron area shall b providl for
handicap use.
(1) Applicant shall obtain Health Department approval.
(m) Prior to the issuance of any construction permits, theapplicant qhall
submit construction pians to the Los Angeles County Fir Depart ent
for review and approval.
(n) The applicant shall comply with the requirements of the fire
Department; City Planning, Building and Safety, and ublic Wrks
Divisions.
(o) Hours of operation shall be between 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 .m., MI
through Thursday, and until 5:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., F iday th
Sunday.
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(p) Alcoholic beverages, and/or entertainment are not a part of this
approval process and shall not be provided.
(q) Owner/Applicant shall redesign the outdoor dining plan to eliminate
tables and chairs on the sidewalk facing Grand Avenue.
(r) Owner/Applicant shall redesign the outdoor dining pian to include the
following and submit the plan to the Planning Division for approval:
1. Design a protective barrier to be reviewed and approved by the
Building Official for tables and chairs on the Grand Avenue side of
the building;
2. Design outdoor dining on the Grand Avenue side of the building
which shall maintain the existing pedestrian walkway;
3. Design outdoor dining area on Diamond Bar Boulevard side of the
building which shall not extend beyond the columns of the existing
overhang;
4. Install concrete bumper strips in the parking stalls adjacent to the
sidewalk of the subject revisions to prevent overhang on the
pedestrian walkway;
5. Applicant shall maintain the designed pedestrian right-of-way at all
times so that tables and chairs do not interfere with pedestrian
travel.
(s) Umbrella span and use shall not extend into pedestrian path of travel.
(t) This grant is valid for two (2) years and shall be exercised
(i.e., construction) within that period or this grant shall expire. A one -
(1) year extension may be approved when submitted to the City in
writing at least 60 days prior to the expiration date. The Planning
Commission will consider the extension request at a duly noticed
public hearing in accordance with Chapter 22.72 of the City of
Diamond Bar Development Code.
(u) This grant shall not be effective for any purpose until the permittee
and owners of the property involved (if othef 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 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.
(v) If the Department of Fish and Game determines that Fish and Game
Code Section 711.4 applies to the approval of this project, then the
applicant shall remit to the City, within five days of this grant's
approval, a cashier's check of $25.00 for a documentary handling fee
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in connection with Fish and Game Code requirements. Furthermc re, 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 arid 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 owner, Diamond Bar Grand LLC, 2717 W. Coast Highway,
Diamond Bar, CA 91765, applicant(agent, Sunmin on, 364 E.
Trabuco Canyon, Brea, CA 92821.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12th DAY OF AUGUST 2003, BY THE PLANKING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
By:
Steve ye, Chairm
[, James DeStefano, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify that the foreg Ding
Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 12th day of August 2003, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner: Ruzicka, VC/Nolan, Nelson, Chair ye
NOES: Commissioner: Tanaka
ABSENT: Commissioner:
ABSTAIN: Commissioner:
ATTEST:
Jam DeStefan , Secretary
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'LANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2003-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE DIAMOND BAR PLANNING
COMMISSION APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 2003-
12, INOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2003-10, AND CATEGO
ICAL EXEMPTION, A REQUEST FOR A LAND USE INTENSIFICATI
N IN THE COMMERCIAL CENTER'S RETAIL SUITES OF 1,400 SO
ARE FEET TO A RESTAURANT USE WITH OUTDOOR DINING
THE PROJECT ADDRESS IS 1221/1223 DIAMOND BAR BOULE
ARD, DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA.
A. RECITALS
1. The property owner, Diamond Bar Grand LLC, and applicant/agent, Sui
Won, have filed an application to approve Development Review No. 2
200; Minor Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-10, and Categorical -
Exemption, property located at 1221/1223 Diamond Bar Boulevard,
Diam nd Bar, Angeles County, California, as described in the title of
this Resolu Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development
Review, N Conditional Use Permit, and Categorical Exemption shall a
be r ferred t the "Application."
2. On July 24, 2003, 571 property owners within the project si e's 700 radius
were mailed a public hearing notification and three other public pic in
the application's vicinity were posted. On July 29, 2003, 'his proj(
public hearing notification was made in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune
the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers, and the public haring n(
was posted at the site on a display board.
3. On August 12, 2003, the Planning Commission of the City of
conducted and concluded a duly noticed public hearing on th
B. RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by
Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of -he facts
forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. The Planning Commission hereby determines that the project i( above in
this Resolution is Categorically Exempt from the req iren the °
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA) an gu
promulgated thereunder. This is pursuant to Section 15301 (a) of Article 19 of
Chapter 3, Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
3. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds and determines that,
having considered the record as a whole including the findings set forth
below, and changes and alterations which have been incorporated into
and conditioned upon the proposed project set forth in the Application,
there is no evidence before this Planning Commission that the project
proposed herein will have the potential of an adverse effect on wild life
resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Based upon
substantial evidence, this Planning Commission hereby rebuts the
presumption of adverse effects contained in Section 753.5 (d) of Title 14
of the California Code of Regulations.
4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth herein, this Planning
Commission hereby finds as follows:
(a) The project address is 1221/1223 Diamond Bar Boulevard. The
project's suite is in a 6.76 acre existing shopping center at the
southwest comer of Diamond Bar Boulevard and Grand Avenue.
The shopping center has a reciprocal parking and access
agreement for the five lots/parcels.
(b) The project's General Plan land use designation is General
Commercial (C) and is zoned Unlimited Commercial -Billboard
Exclusion (C -3 -BE).
(c) The following zones and uses surround the project site: Unlimited
Multiple Residence -Minimum Lot Size -8,000 square feet -25 units
per acre (R -3-8000-25U) Zone is to the north and west; and the
Unlimited Commercial (C -3 -BE Zone) is to the south and east.
(d) The Application is a request for a land use intensification in the
commercial center's retail suites of 1,400 square feet to a
restaurant use with outdoor dining.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
(e) 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 specialized
area (e.g., theme areas, specific plans, community plans,
boulevards, or planned developments.
The project site's General Plan land use designation is General
Commercial (C). This land use designation provides for regional,
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freeway oriented, and/or community retail and servic
uses. The proposed project is considered a retail grcial use
coma is consistent with the General Plan.
There is no change to the building's exterior and the current ite's
architectural style, construction materials and colors re consi tent
and compatible with the surrounding commercial site ;, An exi ting
outdoor dining use is located nearby. An outdoor dinir area w 11 be
created on the sidewalk facing Diamond while le ving
BarBoulevard ample pedestrian path of travel. As e design and
amended herein, tl layout of the proposed project is
consistent with ti elements of the City's General Plan
(f) The design and layout of the proposed development will not it with
the use and enjoyment of neighboring existilh-g or
development, and will not create traffic or pedestrian h ard;
The project site is zoned Unlimited Commercial-Billbo,
(C -3 -BE). The C-3 Zone permits a restaurant service
appropriate approvals outdoor dining. There is no c and with the
building's exterior and the current site's archite range to the
construction materials, and colors are consistent and aural style,
cc the surrounding commercial sites. An existing , ppatible
outdoor nearby. An existing outdoor dining use is with dining
located nearb dining area will be created on the use is An
sidewalk facing 1 Boulevard, while leaving ample outdoor
pedestrian path of travel herein, the current site is Diamond
adequate in size an accommodate the use, the Bar Asame
parking and loading facilities and other development ed Y shape
features prescribed in the required in order to to
integrate said use with the uses in 1A area. landscaping
'ode, o as
surrounding
Grand Avenue and Diamond Bar Boulevard adequato ly serve the
project site. Grand Avenue and Diamond Bar are desig ed
Boulevard to provide an ingress/egress to the project candle
site and to created by this type of development. traffic In and
Therefore, the desi, will not interfere with the use and layout rg
enjoyment of neighboh future development, and will existin or
Jan hazards
(g) The architectural design of the proposed development with _ compat
the characteristics of the surrounding neighborl maintain
and enhance the harmonious, orderly development ill d ble od and
and
illattrac
contemplated by Chapter 22.48, the Gen ve al Plan,
resign Guidelines, or any applicable specific plan
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There are no changes proposed in the architectural design of the
project site's existing retail shopping center. The site's current
architectural exterior design is consistent with the City's
Development Review standards in that the project has an orderly
and harmonious appearance to the existing structures, existing and
new outdoor dining areas, parking area, landscaping, and has an
existing architectural design that is compatible with the surrounding
(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 (f) and (g), the project site's
current exterior design and outdoor dining areas are consistent with
the applicable elements of the General Plan and development
standards of the zone through its design, use of materials, colors,
and landscaping. Therefore, the design of the proposed
development will provide a desirable environment for its occupants
and visiting public as well as its neighbors through good aesthetic
use of materials, texture, and color that will remain aesthetically
appealing and will retain a reasonably adequate level of
(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, inspections, Fire Department
and Health 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.
Q) The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The City's environmental evaluation has determined that this project is
categorically exempt pursuant to the guidelines of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15301(a).
MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
(k) The proposed use is allowed within the subject zoning district with
approval of a Minor Conditional Use Permit and complies with all
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other applicable provisions of this Development Code and the Municipal Code.
In accordance with Diamond Bar's Municipal Code, apter 2110:
Table 2-6, the proposed restaurant with outdoor dinhglseati g is
permitted in the C-3 Zone with the review and approval of a Minor
Conditional Use Permit. As conditioned, the proposed a will co ply
with all other applicable provisions of the Development Code.
(1) The proposed use is consistent with the General Flan an � any ap�lic�ble
specific plan.
The project site's land use designation is General C mmerci I (
This land use designation provides for regional, freeway ori tE
and/or community retail and service commercial uses. he pro 0 s
project is considered a retail use and is consistent 1vit the Ge e
Plan. There is no applicable specific plan.
(m) The design, location, size and operating charact ristics c
proposed use are compatible with the existing and ftur land
the vicinity. t
A portion of the sidewalk facing Diamond Bar Boulevar
(n) The subject site is physically suitable for the type and de sity
of use being proposed including access, provisio of
compatibility with adjoining land uses, and the absence of
constraints.
There is an existing outdoor dining area nearby and the addition
Wan additional outdoor dining area on the sidewalk facing Diamond
ar Boulevard will not substantially alter the center'sphysica appears
ce. The site is physically suitable for the type and densitylin ens. %ty
of se being proposed including access, provision of utilities, compati
ility with adjoining land uses, and the absence of physical onstraint ;
Furthermore, the project site contains an adequate number of parking
spaces needed for the proposed use and other tenants require by
Municipal Code 22.30.040, Table 3-10. Therefore, the subject si is
n outdoor dining area. There is an existing outdoo dining ea
earby the proposed use. The creation of the outdoor di ing are 1will
of substantially alter the center's ohvsical aooearanc I. Oopr Vir
haracteristics will be compatible with the existing an Ifuture land
ses in the vicinity as conditioned through the Minor Co ditiona/ he
ermit arocess.
(n) The subject site is physically suitable for the type and de sity
of use being proposed including access, provisio of
compatibility with adjoining land uses, and the absence of
constraints.
There is an existing outdoor dining area nearby and the addition
Wan additional outdoor dining area on the sidewalk facing Diamond
ar Boulevard will not substantially alter the center'sphysica appears
ce. The site is physically suitable for the type and densitylin ens. %ty
of se being proposed including access, provision of utilities, compati
ility with adjoining land uses, and the absence of physical onstraint ;
Furthermore, the project site contains an adequate number of parking
spaces needed for the proposed use and other tenants require by
Municipal Code 22.30.040, Table 3-10. Therefore, the subject si is
physically suitable for the type and densityrn tensity of use being
proposed.
(o) Granting the Minor Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the
public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare, or materially
injurious to persons, property or improvements in the vicinity and
zoning district in which the property is located.
Structural plan check, City permits, inspections, Fire Department,
and Health Department approvals are required. These processes
and operational conditions listed within this resolution indicate that
the granting of the Minor Conditional Use Permit will not be
detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, injurious to
persons, property, or improvements in the vicinity and zoning district
which the property is located.
(p) The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The City's environmental evaluation has determined that this projectis
categorically exempt pursuant to the guidelines of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15301(a).
5. Based upon the findings and conclusion set forth above, the Planning
Commission hereby approves this Application subject to the following
conditions:
(a) The project shall substantially conform to site plan, and floor plans
collectively labeled as Exhibit "A" dated August 12, 2003, as
submitted to, amended herein, and approved by the Planning
Commission.
(b) The subject site shall be maintained in a condition that 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 contractor, who has been authorized by the City to provide
collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste from
residential, commercial, construction, and industrial areas within the
City. It shall be the applicant's obligation to insure that the waste
contractor utilized has obtained permits from the City of Diamond
Bar to provide such services.
(c) Property owner/applicant shall remove the public hearing notice board
within three days of this project's approval.
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(d) The applicant shall be responsible for acquiring the approp iate
industrial waste permits with Los Angeles County and obtain app
oval from the Los Angeles County for the grease trap. Additionally,
the applicant shall conform to the NPDES requirements for food
waste disposal and Health Department requirements for food
(e) The single-family structure shall meet the 2001
Uniform Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, I
Code, and the 2001 National Electrical Code req
(f) Plans shall meet all B -2 -occupancy requirements.
(g) Applicant shall comply with State Handicap Acce
(i.e., van parking, shortest route to accessible
pedestrian route to the closest pedestrian er
ramps, distance in service area, aisles, etc.).
(h) Men's and Women's restrooms shall be provided if
establishment employs four or more employees at ar
(i) The existing restroom shall meet current handicap
requirements.
Q) The restroom access doors shall be clearly marked
(k) One seating space in the restaurant patron area shall
handicap use.
(1) Applicant shall obtain Health Department approval.
(m) Prior to the issuance of any construction permits, the
submit construction plans to the Los Angeles County F
for review and approval.
(n) The applicant shall comply with the requirements I of the
Department; City Planning, Building and Safety, and-1public V
Divisions.
(o) Hours of operation shall be between 5:30 a.m. to 11:30
through Thursday, and until 5:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.,
Sunday.
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(p) Alcoholic beverages, and/or entertainment are not a part of this approval
process and shall not be provided.
(q) Owner/Applicant shall redesign the outdoor dining plan to eliminate tables
and chairs on the sidewalk facing Grand Avenue.
(r) Owner/Applicant shall redesign the outdoor dining plan to include the
following and submit the plan to the Planning Division for approval:
1. Design a protective barrier to be reviewed and approved by the
Building Official for tables and chairs on the Grand Avenue side of the building;
2. Design outdoor dining on the Grand Avenue side of the building which shall
maintain the existing pedestrian walkway;
3. Design outdoor dining area on Diamond Bar Boulevard side of
the building which shall not extend beyond the columns of the
existing overhang;
4. Install concrete bumper strips in the parking stalls adjacent to the
sidewalk of the subject revisions to prevent overhang on the
pedestrian walkway;
5. Applicant shall maintain the designed pedestrian right-of-way at
all times so that tables and chairs do not interfere with
pedestrian travel.
(s) Umbrella span and use shall not extend into pedestrian path of travel.
(t) This grant is valid for two (2) years and shall be exercised (i.e.,
construction) within that period or this grant shall expire. A one(1)
year extension may be approved when submitted to the City in
writing at least 60 days prior to the expiration date. The Planning
Commission will consider the extension request at a duly noticed
public hearing in accordance with Chapter 22.72 of the City of
Diamond Bar Development Code.
(u) This grant shall not be effective for any purpose until the permittee and
owners 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 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.
(v) If the Department of Fish and Game determines that Fish and Game
Code Section 711.4 applies to the approval of this project, then the
applicant shall remit to the City, within five days of this grant's
approval, a cashier's check of $25.00 for a documentary handling fee
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in connection with Fish and Game Code requirements. urtherm re, if
this project is not exempt from a filing fee imposed because the project
has more than a deminimis impact on fish an 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 Plalning Commission shall:
(a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
(b) Fort with transmit a certified copy of this Resolution b certified mail to
owner, Diamond Bar Grand LLC, 2717 W. Cost High ay, Diamond
Bar, CA 91765, applicant/agent, Sunmin on, 36 E. Trabuco Canyon,
Bi ea, CA 92821.
APTROVED AND AgOPTED THIS 12th DAY OF AUGUST 2003, BY THII PLANING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
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Re:
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By: Steve
mes DeStefano, F
olution was duly it
emission held on 0
YES:
, Chairm
tanning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify that the f
troduced, passed, and adopted, at a regular meeting o the
e 12th day of August 2003, by the following vote:
Ruzicka, VC/Nolan,
Nelson, Tanaka
ATTEST: --/Jam93 Destefan , Secretary
JOES:
ommissioner:
ABSENT:
ommissioner:
ABSTAIN:
ommissioner:
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