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RESOLUTION NO. 2004-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR RECOMMENDING THAT CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2003-02, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
NO. 2003-07, TREE PERMIT NO. 2004-05 AND NEGATIVE
DECLARATION NO. 2003-06, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A TWO-
STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING OF APPROXIMTELY 52,000 SQUARE
FEET WITH AN UNDERGROUND PARKING GARAGE AND REMOVE AND
REPLACE ONE OAK TREE AND PEPPER TREES THE PROJECT SITE
IS LOCATED AT 1035'/2 BANNING WAY, (APN #8763-007-022), DIAMOND
BAR, CALIFORNIA.
A. RECITALS.
The property owner, Diamond Bar Project Company and the applicant,
Mr. Myung Chung, CMC Architects have filed an application for Conditional
Use Permit No. 2003-02, Development Review No. 2003-07, Tree Permit
No. 2004-05 and Negative Declaration No. 2003-06 for a property located at
1035'/2 Banning Way, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, California.
Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Conditional Use Permit,
Development Review, Tree Permit and Negative Declaration shall be
referred to as the "Application."
2. On May 10, 2004, notification of the public hearing for this project was
provided in the San -Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland Valles Daily Bulletin
newspapers. On May 3, 2004, public hearing notices were mailed to
approximately 65 property owners within a 500 -foot radius of the project site.
On May 10, 2004, the project site was posted with a display board and the
public notice was posted in three public places.
3. On June 8, 2004, the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar
conducted and concluded a duly noticed public hearing on the Application.
B. RESOLUTION.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
This Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set
forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the Initial Study review and
Negative Declaration No. 2003-06 have been prepared by the City of
Diamond Bar in compliance with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and guidelines promulgated there
under, pursuant to Section 15070. Furthermore, Negative Declaration No.
2003-06 reflects the independent judgment of the City of Diamond Bar. The
review period began April 5, 2004 and ended May 4, 2004.
3. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds and determines that,
having considered the record as a whole including the findings set forth
below, and changes and alterations which have been incorporated into and
conditioned upon the proposed project set forth in the application, there is no
evidence before this Planning Commission that the project proposed herein
will have the potential of an adverse effect on wild life resources or the
habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Based upon substantial evidence,
this Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effects
contained in Section 753.5 (d) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations.
4. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth herein, this Planning
Commission hereby finds as follows:
(a) The project site is located at 1035'/2 Banning Way (APN
#8763-007-022). It is a vacant irregular shaped lot of approximately
97,000 square feet (2.22 acres) and located on the north side of
Golden Springs Drive between Lemon Avenue and Brea Canyon
Road.
(b) The project site has a General Plan land use designation of General
Commercial (C).
(c) The project site is currently zoned A-1-15,000 (Light Agricultural -
Minimum Lot Size 15,000 Square). If Zone Change 2002-02 is
approved by the City Council, the project site will be zoned
Community Commercial (C-2) which is consistent with the General
Pian land use designation of General Commercial.
(d) Generally, the following zones and uses surround the project site: To
the north is the Pomona Freeway and retail landscape nursery; to the
south (south side of Golden Springs Drive) is the Single -Family
Residence -Minimum Lot Size 10, 000 square feet (R-1-10,000) a
zone; to the west is the Commercial Community (C-2) zone developed
with a commercial strip shopping center; and to the east is the
Regional Commercial (C-3) zone developed with an office building, LA
Fitness and commercial strip shopping center.
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(e) The Application request is to construct a two-story commercial
building of approximately 52,000 square feet with an underground
parking garage to be utilized for general commercial and general
office uses and one restaurant, thereby creating a shopping center.
Additionally, the request includes the removal/replacement of one oak
tree and pepper trees.
Conditional Use Permit
(f) The proposed use is allowed within the subject zoning district with the
approval of a. Conditional Use Permit and complies with all other
applicable provisions of the Development Code and the Municipal
Code;
Pursuant to Development Code Sections 22.10.030, Table 2-6 and
22.58, the proposed mixed -the use development is permitted in the
C-2 zone with a Conditional Use Permit approval. Review of the
project plans and application show that the proposed project complies
with all the development standards required within the C-2 zone. The
project request also includes Zone Change No. 2002-02 which if
approved by City Council will change the existing zoning from A-1-
15,000 to C-2 for General Plan consistency.
(g) The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and any
applicable specific plan;
The General Plan land use designation for the project site is General
Commercial (C). Pursuant to the General Plan, this land use
designation provides forregional, freeway -oriented, and/or community
retail and service commercial uses with the floor area ratio (FAR)
between 0.25 and 1.00. The proposed project will provide community
retail and service commercial uses for the City of Diamond Bar. it will
provide an FAR of 0.52. Additionally and as directed by the General
Plan, the proposed project will provide revenue -generating uses in a
location that serves the City's needs and will take advantage of its
location which is visible from the freeway. Therefore, the proposed
project will be consistent with the description of the General Plan land
use designation of General Commercial. There is no applicable
specific plan.
(h) The design, location, size and operating characteristics of the
proposed use are compatible with the existing and future land uses in
the vicinity;
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As referenced above in findings (f) and (g) the proposed project is
consistent with the General Plan and meets all the development
standards applicable to the C-2 zoning district including parking
requirements. The proposed project anticipates that the first story
will be utilized for general commercial and a restaurant and second
story will be utilized forgeneral offices. Pursuant to the Development
Code, future tenants are required to obtain approval from the
Planning Division so that individual land uses can be review forzoning
compliance and operating characteristics. Additionally, the proposed
building's architectural style, colors and materials are compatible with
the surrounding area and similar to the L.A. Fitness and Diamond Star
Plaza development and implements standards set forth in the City's
Design Guidelines.
The circulation design and access is adequate to accommodate the
proposed project. Asa result, the proposed project's design, location,
size and operating characteristics are 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 findings (f), (g) and (h), the design, location
and size of the proposed project are compatible with the existing and
future land uses in the vicinity. The subject site is physically suitable
to accommodate the proposed project driveways as designed and
located, provision of utilities, compatibility with adjoining land uses,
and with the absence of physical constraints.
(j) Granting the 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 in which the property is
located; and
As referenced in finding (f) above, granting the Minor Conditional Use
Permit is required to permit a two-story mixed-use commercial center
in the C-2 zoning district. Applicant submitted a traffic study,
geological report, hydrology report which have been reviewed or are
under going review. The traffic study has been approved with the
applicant paying their `fair share" of traffic improvement measures.
Additionally, the applicant will be installing public improvements
related to sidewalks, streetlights, street trees, curbs, gutters and
dedication of property for Banning Way improvements.. Furthermore,
the proposed project complies with all the applicable development
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standards required for the C-2 zone. Therefore, granting a
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 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).
An Initial Study review and Negative Declaration No. 2003-06 have
been prepared by the City of Diamond Bar in compliance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of
1,970 and guidelines promulgated there under, pursuant to Section
15070. Furthermore, Negative Declaration No. 2003-06 reflects the
independent judgment of the City of Diamond Bar. The review period
began April 5, 2004 and ended May 4, 2004.
Development Review
(1) The design and layout of the proposed development is consistent with
the applicable elements of the City's General Plan, City Design
Guidelines, and development standards of the applicable district,
design guidelines, and architectural criteria for special areas (e.g.,
theme areas, specific plans, community plans, boulevards or planned
developments).
As referenced above in findings (g) and (h), the proposed project is
consistent with the General Plan. It is also consistent with all
applicable development standards of the C-2 zoning district. The
proposed project's architectural style, colors and materials are
compatible with the surrounding area and similar to the L.A. Fitness
and Diamond Star Plaza development and implements the standards
set forth in the City's Design Guidelines.
(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 above in findings (g), (h) and (i), the proposed project
can be accommodated at the project site
(n) The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible
with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain
the harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by
Chapter 22.48.20. Development Review Standards, City Design
Guidelines, the City's General Plan, or any applicable specific plan.
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As referenced above in findings (g), (h), (i) and Q), the proposed
project will maintain the harmonious, orderly and attractive
development contemplated by Chapter 22.48.20. Development
Review Standards, City Design Guidelines, the City's General Plan.
There is not an applicable specific plan for this area.
(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 and will retain a reasonably
adequate level of maintenance.
As referenced in the above findings (g), (h), (i) and (j), 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
while offering variety in color and texture and a low level of
maintenance.
(p) The proposed development will not be detrimental to 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; and
Before the issuance of any City permits, the proposed project is
required to comply with all conditions within the approved resolution
and the Building and Safety Division, Public Works Division, Los
Angeles County Fire Department and Walnut Valley Water District
requirements. The referenced agencies through the permit and
inspection process will ensure that the proposed project is not
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);
An initial Study review and Negative Declaration No. 2003-06 have
been prepared by the City of Diamond Bar in compliance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of
1970 and guidelines promulgated there under, pursuant to Section
15070. Furthermore, Negative Declaration No. 2003-06 reflects the.
independent judgment of the City of Diamond Bar. The review period
began April 5, 2004, and ended May 4, 2004.
A
Tree Permit
(It shall be necessary that one or more of the following findings is made, otherwise
the application shall be denied.)
(r) The tree is so poorly formed due to stunted growth that its
preservation would not result in any substantial benefits to the
community;
(s) The tree interferes with utility services, or streets and highways, either
within or outside of the subject property, and no reasonable
alternative exists other than removal or pruning of the tree(s);
(t) The tree is a potential public health and safety hazard due to the risk
of it falling and its structural instability cannot be remediated;
(u) The tree is a public nuisance by causing damage to improvements,
(e.g., building foundation, retaining walls, roadways/driveways, patios,
and decks);
(v) The tree is host to an organism, which is parasitic to another species
of tree that is in danger of being exterminated by the parasite;
(w) The tree belongs to a species which is known to be a pyrophitic or
highly flammable and has been identified as a public safety hazard;
and
(x) Preservation of the tree is not feasible and would compromise the
property owner's reasonable use and enjoyment of property or
surrounding land and appropriate mitigation measures will be
implemented in compliance with Section 22.38.130 (Tree
Replacement/Relocation Standards
The proposed project site contains several tree species
(i.e., Mulberry, Eucalyptus, Shamel Ash, Magnolia, a California Fan
Palm, Italian Cypress, Olive California Pepper, Brazilian Pepper,
Japanese Black Pine, Coast Live Oak, and Monterey Pine trees).
Pursuant to the City's Development Code, Califomia pepper trees
where appropriate and oak trees are required to be protected,
preserves, or replaced if theirsize is eight inches in diameter at breast
height (DBH). The project site contains one Coast Live Oak and two
Califomia pepper trees (see attachment Califomia Arbor Care arborist
report). The oak tree is located toward the center of the project site
and within the proposed building area and will need to be removed
due to its location. Its DBH is 12 to 14 inches and is in good health
with die back. The California pepper trees ha ve a DBH range from 10
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to 12 and 14 to 16 inches. One California pepper tree has a health
rating of fair with die back, leaning and diseased. The second one
has a health rating of fair. These trees are located adjacent to the
south property line that abuts the building of the existing strip center.
One tree may interfere with the proposed parking spaces and drive
isle. In this case, due to the health and location of the California
pepper trees, staff believes it is appropriate to remove them. Staff
also believes that replacing the oak tree on site at a 3:1 ratio minimum
36 inch box size may not be appropriate. Oak trees require special
growing conditions, monitored watering and monitoring for a certain
period of time. It this case, it may be more appropriate for the
applicant to contribute/donate the cost and planting of the
replacement trees to the. City's tree replacement fund, thereby
allowing the City to plant the replacement trees on publicly owned
property.
5. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above, the Planning
Commission hereby approves the Application subject to the following
conditions:
(a) The project shall substantially conform to site plan, grading plan, floor
plan, elevations, sections and final landscape/irrigation plan
collectively labeled as Exhibit "A" dated June 8, 2004, as submitted
and approved by the Planning Commission, and as amended herein.
(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 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) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit a
final landscape/irrigation plan in compliance with the City's Water
Efficient Landscape Regulations pursuant to Development Code
Section 22.36. Said plans shall be plan checked accordingly by the
City. Prior to final inspection or Certificate of Occupancy, all
landscaping/irrigation shall be installed.
(d) Prior to final inspection or Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall
submit a Transportation Demand Management Plan for the City's
review and approval pursuant to Development Code Section 22.40.
(e) Prior to final inspection or Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall
install or contribute the cost and planting of the replacement trees at a
3:1 ratio (three oak tree and six California pepper each 36 inch box
size) to the City's tree replacement fund, thereby allowing the City to
plant the replacement trees on publicly owned property.
(f) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit a
detail in compliance with the City's Design Guidelines for the
proposed trash/recycling bin enclosures for the City's review and
approval.
(g) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit a
revised parking lot lighting pian/photometric study for the City's review
and approval in compliance with Development Code Section 22.30.70
(9) which contains general requirements for parking lot lighting. The
final plan shall delineate the extreme limits of the proposed lighting,
style, height and shielding of the proposed light fixtures and the
device utilized for automatic turn -on and turn-off of lighting.
(h) Signs are not a part of this entitlement. Signs for the proposed project
shall be submitted for review and approval through the City's
Comprehensive Sign Program prior to their installation.
Public Works Division
(i) Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide an
Irrevocable Offer of Dedication (2'x length of property along Banning
Way) to the City to accommodate a 22 foot half street right-of-way (44
foot total right-of-way) from the street centerline on the west side of
Banning Way.
Q) A soils and geotechnical report prepared by a Soil & Geotechnical
Engineer, licensed by the State of California shall be approved by the
City concurrently with the grading Plan submittal.
(k) A hydrology study, hydraulic calculations, grading and erosion control
plans and earthwork calculations in accordance with the City .
standards prepared by a Civil Engineer, licensed by the State of
California shall be approved by the City concurrently with the grading
plan submittal.
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(I) Prior to building plan submittal, the grading plans shall be reviewed
and approved by the Public Works Division. The grading plan shall
show the location of all retaining walls, elevations of the top of
walls/footings and the finished grade on both sides of the retaining
wall. Calculations shall be submitted to the Building and Safety
Division.
(m) Prior to issuance of a grading permit, any proposed stockpile location
for grading export materials as well as the route of transport shall be
provided. All trucks hauling dirt, sand or other loose materials shall
maintain at least two feet of freeboard (i.e., minimum vertical distance
between the top of the load and the top of the trailer).
(n) The applicant shall incorporate Structural or Treatment Control Best
Management Practices for storm water runoff into the grading plans
and submit Standard Urban Storm water Mitigation Plan/report
(SUSMP) for construction and post -construction activities
respectively.
(o) Prior to issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit off-
site improvement plans for all work within the City right-of-way for
Banning Way, Golden Springs Drive and Lemon Avenue. Said plans
shall include but are not limited to the following:
(1) Reconstruction of the westerly half of Banning Way north of
Golden Springs Drive including but not limited to curb, gutter
and sidewalk, driveways, drainage facilities, sewer facilities,
street lights, street trees, asphalt pavement, striping and
signage.
(2) Upgrading of the cross gutter, access ramps; repair curb,
gutter and sidewalk on Golden Springs Drive and Lemon
Avenue identified during the plan check.
(3) Coordination of the requirements for relocation and/or
installation of additional street lights on Banning Way, Golden
Springs Drive and Lemon Avenue with the Los Angeles County
Lighting Division and Southern California Edison. Incorporate
all the requirements on the off-site improvement plans. The
street lights shall be annexed into the County Lighting
Maintenance District 10006 and Country Light District LLA -1
Diamond Bar Zone, as determined by the City Engineer.
These improvements shall be shown on the grading plans with
the appropriate notes and details provided. All required
permits for work within the public right-of-way shall be obtained
prior to construction.
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(p) Applicant shall be responsible for sewer and storm drain connection
and coordinate with all appropriate utility companies to obtain
underground utility services for the project and relocate facilities as
necessary to construct all on and off site improvements. All overhead
utilities shall be relocated underground. Any improvements required
such as extension of sewer or storm drain lines shall be submitted to
the City and L.A. County for review and approval. The applicant shall
bear all costs associated with the improvement, review and approval
for the addition of sewer or storm drains.
(q) Prior to final inspection or Certificate of Occupancy issuance, the
applicant shall install appropriate signage and/or paint curb red on the
west side of Banning Way.
(r) Prior to final inspection or Certificate of Occupancy issuance, the
applicant shall replace any centerline ties and monuments that are
removed as part of this construction and record said replacement with
the Los Angeles County Public Works Survey Division.
(s) All on and off site storm water discharge shall be drained into an
underground facility.
(t) The applicant shall obtain written approval from Cal Trans and the
Los Angeles County Department of Public Works for both on and off
site discharge flows into Cal Trans right-of-way and connection into
the County storm drain system.
(u) Applicant shall coordinate and provide access to adjacent properties
at all times during on and off-site construction.
(v) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit
retaining wall plans to the Building and Safety Division and obtain
construction permit from the Building and Safety Division.
(w) Within 60 days of Planning Commission approval, the applicant shall
submit a revised traffic study addressing all on and off site circulation
and driveway access for the City's review and approval. The revised
traffic study is required to consider the closing of Banning Way to the
potential Diamond Interchange on State Route 60 at Lemon Avenue.
Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit a
revised site plan that implements measures recommended in the
revised traffic study and approved by the City. Prior to final inspection
or issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall implement
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said City approved measures. In addition, the applicant shall prepare
a traffic study in accordance with the May 3, 2004, Cal Trans letter
and submit the traffic study to Cal Trans for review and approval.
(x) Prior to final inspection or
applicant shall pay a "fair
improvements to mitigate 1
follows;.
Certificate of Occupancy issuance, the
share" amount of $67,252.00 for the
he following impacted intersections as
(1) Add a second southbound left turn lane at the intersection of
Lemon and Golden Springs. The fair share contribution shall
be $8,886.00.
(2) Re -stripe to add one through lane both northbound and
southbound at the intersection of Brea Canyon and Lycoming.
The fair share contribution is $262.00.
(3) At the intersection of Golden Springs and Brea Canyon Road
add a northbound right turn lane (widening would be required
in order to provide proper alignments through the intersection),
add a second northbound left turn lane, and add a second
westbound left turn lane. The fair share contribution shall be
$14,190.00 based on an estimate of $300,000.00 by the City
since this estimate was not provided by the applicant's
engineer.
(4) Installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Lemon and
Walnut Drive. The fair share contribution shall be $10,205.00.
(5) Installation of a traffic signal at Banning Way and Golden
Springs. The fair share contribution shall be $33,709.00.
Building and Safe Division
(y) Prior to final inspection or Certificate of Occupancy issuance, the
applicant shall install all required interior and exterior handicapped
signs.
(z) Prior to plan check submittal and on a revised site plan, the applicant
shall delineate the path of travel (striping) from parking lot to building
and from curb to building and one handicapped van parking space.
The path of travel from the handicap parking to the building may not
exceed a cross slope of two percent.
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(aa) Plans shall conform to State and Local Building Code (i.e., 2001
Uniform Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical
Code, and the 2001 National Electrical Code) requirements.
(bb) Construction plans shall be engineered to meet wind loads of
80 M.P.H. with a "C" exposure.
(cc) Prior to plan check submittal and on a revised site plan, the applicant
shall delineate ramp slope percentage to the underground parking.
Los Angeles County Fire Department
(dd) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit
plans to the fire department for review. It is required that this project
comply with all fire department requirements. In addition, this project
shall comply with the follow fire department requirements:
(1) Provide a minimum, unobstructed width of 26 feet clear to sky,
vehicular access to within 150 feet of all portions of the exterior
walls.
(2) Fire lane shall be around the entire building.
(3) Provide the required fire flow for the public fire hydrant at the
project site of 3,375 gallons per minute at 20 psi for a duration
of three hours, over and above maximum daily domestic
demand;
(4) Provide the required fire flow for on-site hydrants at 2,500
gallons per minute at 20 psi. Each on-site hydrant must be
capable of flowing 1,250 gallons per minute at 20 psi with ant
two hydrants flowing simultaneously;
(5) Provide an approved fire sprinkler system;
(6) Provide plans showing underground piping of on-site hydrants;
(7) On-site protection facilities shall be installed, tested and except
prior to occupancy; and
(8) Hydrostatic test and flushing of the hydrant and/or sprinkler
system shall be witnessed by the proper fire department
representative and no underground piping shall be covered
with earth or hidden from view until the fire department
representative has been notified and given no less than 48
hours in which to inspect such installations.
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(ee) Prior to issuance of any development permits, the Los Angeles
County Fire Department shall review revisions to the site plan and
traffic study .
Walnut Valley Water District
(ff) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall upsize
the existing one inch domestic metered service.
(gg) If applicable, the applicant shall provide an additional recycled
metered service for landscape irrigation.
(hh) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit
an application for service and provide demand information once final
building facility design has been approved.
(ii) This grant shall not be valid unless Zone Change No. 2002-02 has
been adopted and effective.
(jj) 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 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.
(kk) 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.
(II) 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.
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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: Diamond Bar Project Company, 11618 South Street, Artesia, CA
91789 and CMC Architects, Myung Chung, 3380 Flair Drive, EI
Monte, CA 91731.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8Th OF JUNE 2004, BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
BY:
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Dan Nolan, Chairman
I, James DeStefano, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the
City of Diamond Bar, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 8th day
of June 2004, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Tye, VC/Tanaka, McManus, C/Nolan
NOES: Commissioners: Low
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
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PLANNING
COMMISSION
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR RECOMMENDING THAT CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2003-02, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
NO. 2003-07, TREE PERMIT NO. 2004-05 AND NEGATIVE
DECLARATION NO. 2003-06, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A
TWOSTORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING OF APPROXIMTELY 52,000
SQUARE FEET WITH AN UNDERGROUND PARKING GARAGE AND
REMOVE AND REPLACE ONE OAK TREE AND PEPPER TREES THE
PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT 103572 BANNING WAY, (APN #8763-
007-022), DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA.
A. RECITALS.
1. The property owner, Diamond Bar Project Company and the applicant, Mr. Myung
Chung, CMC Architects have filed an application for Conditional Use Permit No.
2003-02, Development Review No. 2003-07, Tree Permit No. 2004-05 and
Negative Declaration No. 2003-06 for a property located at 1035'/2 Banning
Way, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, California. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject Conditional Use Permit, Development Review, Tree
Permit and Negative Declaration shall be referred to as the "Application."
2. On May 10, 2004, notification of the public hearing for this project was provided in
the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers. On
May 3, 2004, public hearing notices were mailed to approximately 65 property
owners within a 500 -foot radius of the project site. On May 10, 2004, the project
site was posted with a display board and the public notice was posted in three
public places.
3. On June 8, 2004, the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar conducted and
concluded a duly noticed public hearing on the Application.
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 Initial Study review and Negative
Declaration No. 2003-06 have been prepared by the City of Diamond Bar in
compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) of 1970 and guidelines promulgated there under, pursuant to Section
15070. Furthermore, Negative Declaration No. 2003-06 reflects the independent
judgment of the City of Diamond Bar. The review period began April 5, 2004 and
ended May 4, 2004.
3. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds and determines that, having
considered the record as a whole including the findings set forth below, and
changes and alterations which have been incorporated into and conditioned upon
the proposed project set forth in the application, there is no evidence before this
Planning Commission that the project proposed herein will have the potential of
an adverse effect on wild life resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife
depends. Based upon substantial evidence, this Planning Commission hereby
rebuts the presumption of adverse effects contained in Section 753.5 (d) of Title
14 of the California Code of Regulations.
4. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth herein, this Planning
Commission hereby finds as follows:
(a) The project site is located at 10351/2 Banning Way (APN 48763-007-
022). It is a vacant irregular shaped lot of approximately 97,000 square
feet (2.22 acres) and located on the north side of Golden Springs Drive
between Lemon Avenue and Brea Canyon Road.
(b) The project site has a General Plan land use designation of General
Commercial (C).
(c) The project site is currently zoned A-1-15,000 (Light
AgriculturalMinimum Lot Size 15,000 Square). If Zone Change
2002-02 is approved by the City Council, the project site will be
zoned Community Commercial (C-2) which is consistent with the
General Plan land use designation of General Commercial.
(d) Generally, the following zones and uses surround the project site: To
the north is the Pomona Freeway and retail landscape nursery; to
the south (south side of Golden Springs Drive) is the Single -
Family Residence -Minimum Lot Size 10, 000 square feet (R-1-
10,000) a zone; to the west is the Commercial Community (C-2)
zone developed with a commercial strip shopping center; and
to the east is the Regional Commercial (C-3) zone developed with
an office building, LA Fitness and commercial strip shopping
(e) The Application request is to construct a two-story commercial building
of approximately 52,000 square feet with an underground parking
garage to be utilized for general commercial and general office uses
and one restaurant, thereby creating a shopping center. Additionally,
the request includes the removal/replacement of one oak tree and
pepper trees.
Conditional Use Permit
(f The proposed use is allowed within the subject zoning district with the
approval of a Conditional Use Permit and complies with all other
applicable provisions of the Development Code and the Municipal
Code;
Pursuant to Development Code Sections 22.10.030, Table 2-6
and 22.58, the proposed mixed -the use development is
permitted in the C-2 zone with a Conditional Use Permit
approval. Review of the project plans and application show
that the proposed project complies with all the development
standards required within the C-2 zone. The project request
also includes Zone Change No. 2002-02 which if approved by
City Council will change the existing zoning from A-115,000 to
The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable
specific plan;
The General Plan land use designation for the project site is
General Commercial (C). Pursuant to the General Plan, this
land use designation provides for regional, freeway -oriented,
and/or community retail and service commercial uses with the
floor area ratio (FAR) between 0.25 and 1.00. The proposed
project will provide community retail and service commercial
uses for the City of Diamond Bar. It will provide an FAR of 0.52.
Additionally and as directed by the General Plan, the proposed
project will provide revenue -generating uses in a location that
serves the City's needs and will take advantage of its location
which is visible from the freeway. Therefore, the proposed
project will be consistent with the description of the General
Plan land use designation of General Commercial. There is no
(h) The design, location, size and operating characteristics of the proposed use
are compatible with the existing and future land uses in the vicinity;
As referenced above in findings (f) and (g) the proposed project is
consistent with the General Plan and meets all the development
standards applicable to the C-2 zoning district including parking
requirements. The proposed project anticipates that the first story
will be utilized for general commercial and a restaurant and
second story will be utilized for general offices. Pursuant to the
Development Code, future tenants are required to obtain approval
from the Planning Division so that individual land uses can be
review forzoning compliance and operating characteristics.
Additionally, the proposed building's architectural style, colors and
materials are compatible with the surrounding area and similar to
the L.A. Fitness and Diamond Star Plaza development and
implements standards set forth in the City's Design Guidelines.
The circulation design and access is adequate to accommodate the
proposed project. As a result, the proposed project's design,
location, size and operating characteristics are compatible with the
existing and future land uses in the vicinity,
(j 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 findings (f), (g) and (h), the design, location
and size of the proposed project are compatible with the existing
and future land uses in the vicinity. The subject site is physically
suitable to accommodate the proposed project driveways as
designed and located, provision of utilities, compatibility with
adjoining land uses, and with the absence of physical constraints.
Granting the 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 in which the
property is located; and
As referenced in finding (f) above, granting the Minor Conditional
Use Permit is required to permit a two-story mixed-use commercial
center in the C-2 zoning district. Applicant submitted a traffic study,
geological report, hydrology report which have been reviewed or
are under going review. The traffic study has been approved with
the applicant paying their "fair share" of traffic improvement
measures. Additionally, the applicant will be installing public
improvements related to sidewalks, streetlights, street trees, curbs,
gutters and dedication of property for Banning Way improvements..
Furthermore, the proposed project complies with all the applicable
standards required for the C-2 zone. Therefore, granting a
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 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).
An Initial Study review and Negative Declaration No. 2003-06 have
been prepared by the City of Diamond Bar in compliance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of
1970 and guidelines promulgated there under, pursuant to Section
15070. Furthermore, Negative Declaration No. 2003-06 reflects the
independent judgment of the City of Diamond Bar. The review
period began April 5, 2004 and ended May 4, 2004.
Development Review
(I The design and layout of the proposed development is consistent with
the applicable elements of the City's General Plan, City Design
Guidelines, and development standards of the applicable district,
design guidelines, and architectural criteria for special areas (e.g.,
theme areas, specific plans, community plans, boulevards or planned
developments).
As referenced above in findings (g) and (h), the proposed
project is consistent with the General Plan. It is also consistent
with all applicable development standards of the C-2 zoning
district. The proposed project's architectural style, colors and
materials are compatible with the surrounding area and similar
to the L.A. Fitness and Diamond Star Plaza development and
implements the standards set forth in the City's Design
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 above in findings (g), (h) and (i), the proposed project
can be accommodated at the project site
(n) The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible with the
character of the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain the
harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by
Chapter 22.48.20. Development Review Standards, City Design
Guidelines, the City's General Plan, or any applicable specific plan.
As referenced above in findings (g), (h), (i) and Q), the proposed
project will maintain the harmonious, orderly and attractive
development contemplated by Chapter 22.48.20. Development
Review Standards, City Design Guidelines, the City's General Plan.
There is not an applicable specific plan for this area.
(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 and will retain a reasonably adequate level of
maintenance.
As referenced in the above findings (g), (h), (i) and Q), 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 while offering variety in color and texture
and a low level of maintenance.
The proposed development will not be detrimental to 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; and
Before the issuance of any City permits, the proposed project is
required to comply with all conditions within the approved resolution
and the Building and Safety Division, Public Works Division, Los
Angeles County Fire Department and Walnut Valley Water District
requirements. The referenced agencies through the permit and
inspection process will ensure that the proposed project is not
detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or materially
injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity.
The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
An Initial Study review and Negative Declaration No. 2003-06 have
been prepared by the City of Diamond Bar in compliance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of
1970 and guidelines promulgated there under, pursuant to Section
15070. Furthermore, Negative Declaration No. 2003-06 reflects the.
independent judgment of the City of Diamond Bar. The review
period began April 5, 2004, and ended May 4, 2004.
Tree
(It shall be necessary that one or more of the following findings is made,
otherwise the application shall be denied.)
(r) The tree is so poorly formed due to stunted growth that its preservation would
not result in any substantial benefits to the community;
(s) The tree interferes with utility services, or streets and highways, either
within or outside of the subject property, and no reasonable alternative
exists other than removal or pruning of the tree(s);
(t) The tree is a potential public health and safety hazard due to the risk of it
falling and its structural instability cannot be remediated;
(u) The tree is a public nuisance by causing damage to improvements, (e.g.,
building foundation, retaining walls, roadways/driveways, patios, and
decks);
(v) The tree is host to an organism, which is parasitic to another species of tree
that is in danger of being exterminated by the parasite;
(w The tree belongs to a species which is known to be a pyrophitic or highly
flammable and has been identified as a public safety hazard; and
(x) Preservation of the tree is not feasible and would compromise the
property owner's reasonable use and enjoyment of property or
surrounding land and appropriate mitigation measures will be
implemented in compliance with Section 22.38.130 (Tree
Replacement/Relocation Standards
The proposed project site contains several tree species (i.e.,
Mulberry, Eucalyptus, Shamel Ash, Magnolia, a California Fan
Palm, Italian Cypress, Olive California Pepper, Brazilian
Pepper, Japanese Black Pine, Coast Live Oak, and Monterey
Pine trees). Pursuant to the City's Development Code,
California pepper trees where appropriate and oak trees are
required to be protected, preserves, or replaced if their size is
eight inches in diameter at breast height (DBH). The project
site contains one Coast Live Oak and two California pepper
trees (see attachment California Arbor Care arborist report).
The oak tree is located toward the center of the project site
and within the proposed building area and will need to be
removed due to its location. Its DBH is 12 to 14 inches and is
to 12 and 14 to 16 inches. One California pepper tree has a
health rating of fair with die back, leaning and diseased. The
second one has a health rating of fair. These trees are located
adjacent to the south property line that abuts the building of the
existing strip center. One tree may interfere with the proposed
parking spaces and drive isle. In this case, due to the health
and location of the California pepper trees, staff believes it is
appropriate to remove them. Staff also believes that replacing
the oak tree on site at a 3:1 ratio minimum 36 inch box size may
not be appropriate. Oak trees require special growing
conditions, monitored watering and monitoring for a certain
period of time. It this case, it may be more appropriate for the
applicant to contribute/donate the cost and planting of the
replacement trees to the City's tree replacement fund, thereby
allowing the City to plant the replacement trees on publicly
5. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above, the Planning Commission
hereby approves the Application subject to the following conditions:
(a) The project shall substantially conform to site plan, grading plan, floor plan,
elevations, sections and final landscape/irrigation plan collectively
labeled as Exhibit "A" dated June 8, 2004, as submitted and approved by
the Planning Commission, and as amended herein.
(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 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) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit a
final landscape/irrigation plan in compliance with the City's Water
Efficient Landscape Regulations pursuant to Development Code
Section 22.36. Said plans shall be plan checked accordingly by the
City. Prior to final inspection or Certificate of Occupancy, all
landscaping/irrigation shall be installed.
(d) Prior to final inspection or Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall submit a
Transportation Demand Management Plan for the City's review and approval
pursuant to Development Code Section 22.40.
(e) Prior to final inspection or Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall install
or contribute the cost and planting of the replacement trees at a 3:1 ratio
(three oak tree and six California pepper each 36 inch box size) to the
City's tree replacement fund, thereby allowing the City to plant the
replacement trees on publicly owned property.
(f Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit a
detail in compliance with the City's Design Guidelines for the proposed
trash/recycling bin enclosures for the City's review and approval.
Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit a
revised parking lot lighting plan/photometric study for the City's review
and approval in compliance with Development Code Section 22.30.70 (9)
which contains general requirements for parking lot lighting. The final
plan shall delineate the extreme limits of the proposed lighting, style,
height and shielding of the proposed light fixtures and the device utilized
for automatic turn -on and turn-off of lighting.
(h) Signs are not a part of this entitlement. Signs for the proposed project shall be
submitted for review and approval through the City's Comprehensive Sign
Program prior to their installation.
Public Works Division
(i Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide an
Irrevocable Offer of Dedication (2'x length of property along Banning
Way) to the City to accommodate a 22 foot half street right-of-way (44
foot total right-of-way) from the street centerline on the west side of
Banning Way.
A soils and geotechnical report prepared by a Soil & Geotechnical Engineer,
licensed by the State of California shall be approved by the City concurrently
with the grading Plan submittal.
(k) A hydrology study, hydraulic calculations, grading and erosion control
plans and earthwork calculations in accordance with the City .
standards prepared by a Civil Engineer, licensed by the State of
California shall be approved by the City concurrently with the grading
plan submittal.
Prior to building plan submittal, the grading plans shall be reviewed
and approved by the Public Works Division. The grading plan shall
show the location of all retaining walls, elevations of the top of
walls/footings and the finished grade on both sides of the retaining
wall. Calculations shall be submitted to the Building and Safety
Division.
(m Prior to issuance of a grading permit, any proposed stockpile location
for grading export materials as well as the route of transport shall be
provided. All trucks hauling dirt, sand or other loose materials shall
maintain at least two feet of freeboard (i.e., minimum vertical
distance between the top of the load and the top of the trailer).
(n) The applicant shall incorporate Structural or Treatment Control Best
Management Practices for storm water runoff into the grading plans
and submit Standard Urban Storm water Mitigation Plan/report
(SUSMP) for construction and post -construction activities
respectively.
(o) Prior to issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit offsite
improvement plans for all work within the City right-of-way for
Banning Way, Golden Springs Drive and Lemon Avenue. Said plans
shall include but are not limited to the following:
Reconstruction of the westerly half of Banning Way north of
Golden Springs Drive including but not limited to curb, gutter
and sidewalk, driveways, drainage facilities, sewer facilities,
street lights, street trees, asphalt pavement, striping and
signage.
(2) Upgrading of the cross gutter, access ramps; repair curb, gutter and
sidewalk on Golden Springs Drive and Lemon Avenue identified
during the plan check.
Coordination of the requirements for relocation and/or
installation of additional street lights on Banning Way, Golden
Springs Drive and Lemon Avenue with the Los Angeles
County Lighting Division and Southern California Edison.
Incorporate all the requirements on the off-site improvement
plans. The street lights shall be annexed into the County
Lighting Maintenance District 10006 and Country Light
District LLA -I Diamond Bar Zone, as determined by the City
Engineer. These improvements shall be shown on the grading
plans with the appropriate notes and details provided. All
required permits for work within the public right-of-way shall
be obtained prior to construction.
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( Applicant shall be responsible for sewer and storm drain connection
and coordinate with all appropriate utility companies to obtain
underground utility services for the project and relocate facilities as
necessary to construct all on and off site improvements. All overhead
utilities shall be relocated underground. Any improvements required
such as extension of sewer or storm drain lines shall be submitted to
the City and L.A. County for review and approval. The applicant shall
bear all costs associated with the improvement, review and approval
for the addition of sewer or storm drains.
( Prior to final inspection or Certificate of Occupancy issuance, the
applicant shall install appropriate signage and/or paint curb red on the
west side of Banning Way.
(r) Prior to final inspection or Certificate of Occupancy issuance, the applicant
shall replace any centerline ties and monuments that are removed as
part of this construction and record said replacement with the Los
Angeles County Public Works Survey Division.
(s) All on and off site storm water discharge shall be drained into an
underground facility.
(t) The applicant shall obtain written approval from Cal Trans and the Los
Angeles County Department of Public Works for both on and off site
discharge flows into Cal Trans right-of-way and connection into the
County storm drain system.
(u) Applicant shall coordinate and provide access to adjacent properties at all
times during on and off-site construction.
(v) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit
retaining wall plans to the Building and Safety Division and obtain
construction permit from the Building and Safety Division.
(w Within 60 days of Planning Commission approval, the applicant shall
submit a revised traffic study addressing all on and off site circulation
and driveway access for the City's review and approval. The revised
traffic study is required to consider the closing of Banning Way to the
potential Diamond Interchange on State Route 60 at Lemon Avenue.
Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit a
revised site plan that implements measures recommended in the
revised traffic study and approved by the City. Prior to final
inspection or issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall
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said City approved measures. In addition, the applicant shall prepare a
traffic study in accordance with the May 3, 2004, Cal Trans letter and
submit the traffic study to Cal Trans for review and approval.
(x) Prior to final inspection or Certificate of Occupancy issuance, the applicant
shall pay a "fair share" amount of $67,252.00 for the improvements to
mitigate the following impacted intersections as follows;.
(1 Add a second southbound left turn lane at the intersection of
Lemon and Golden Springs. The fair share contribution shall be
$8,886.00.
(2) Re -stripe to add one through lane both northbound and southbound
at the intersection of Brea Canyon and Lycoming. The fair share
contribution is $262.00.
( At the intersection of Golden Springs and Brea Canyon Road
add a northbound right turn lane (widening would be required
in order to provide proper alignments through the
intersection), add a second northbound left turn lane, and add
a second westbound left turn lane. The fair share contribution
shall be $14,190.00 based on an estimate of $300,000.00 by the
City since this estimate was not provided by the applicant's
engineer.
(4) Installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Lemon and
Walnut Drive. The fair share contribution shall be $10,205.00.
Installation of a traffic signal at Banning Way and Golden
Springs. The fair share contribution shall be $33,709.00.
Building and Safety
Prior to final inspection or Certificate of Occupancy issuance, the applicant
shall install all required interior and exterior handicapped signs.
(z) Prior to plan check submittal and on a revised site plan, the applicant
shall delineate the path of travel (striping) from parking lot to
building and from curb to building and one handicapped van parking
space. The path of travel from the handicap parking to the building
may not exceed a cross slope of two percent.
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(aa) Plans shall conform to State and Local Building Code (i.e., 2001 Uniform
Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code,
and the 2001 National Electrical Code) requirements.
(bb) Construction plans shall be engineered to meet wind loads of 80
M.P.H. with a "C" exposure.
(cc) Prior to plan check submittal and on a revised site plan, the applicant shall
delineate ramp slope percentage to the underground parking.
Los Angeles County Fire
(dd) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall
submit plans to the fire department for review. It is required that
this project comply with all fire department requirements. In
addition, this project shall comply with the follow fire department
Provide a minimum, unobstructed width of 26 feet clear to
sky, vehicular access to within 150 feet of all portions of
the exterior walls.
(2) Fire lane shall be around the entire
building.
(3) Provide the required fire flow for the public fire hydrant at the
project site of 3,375 gallons per minute at 20 psi for a duration
of three hours, over and above maximum daily domestic
(4) Provide the required fire flow for on-site hydrants at 2,500 gallons
per minute at 20 psi. Each on-site hydrant must be capable of
flowing 1,250 gallons per minute at 20 psi with ant two
hydrants flowing simultaneously;
(5) Provide an approved fire sprinkler
system;
(6) Provide plans showing underground piping of on-site hydrants;
(7) On-site protection facilities shall be installed, tested and except
prior to occupancy; and
(8) Hydrostatic test and flushing of the hydrant and/or sprinkler
system shall be witnessed by the proper fire department
representative and no underground piping shall be covered
with earth or hidden from view until the fire department
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(ee) Prior to issuance of any development permits, the Los Angeles County Fire
Department shall review revisions to the site plan and traffic study.
Walnut Valley Water District
(ff) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall upsize the
existing one inch domestic metered service.
(g If applicable, the applicant shall provide an additional recycled metered
service for landscape irrigation.
(hh) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall submit an
application for service and provide demand information once final
building facility design has been approved.
(ii) This grant shall not be valid unless Zone Change No. 2002-02 has been
adopted and effective.
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 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.
(kk) 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.
(II) 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.
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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: Diamond Bar Project Company, 11618 South Street, Artesia, CA
91789 and CMC Architects, Myung Chung, 3380 Flair Drive, El
Monte, CA 91731.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8Th OF JUNE 2004, BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
BY:�Dan Nolan, Chairman
I, James DeStefano, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City
of Diamond Bar, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 8th day of June
2004, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Tye, VC/Tanaka, McManus, C/Nolan NOES:
Commissioners: Low
ATTEST
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