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RESOLI
A RESOLUTION OF TlF
CITY OF DIAMOND B�
CITY COUNCIL OF HIL
USE PERMIT NO.2002.
FOR VESTING TENTAT
LOT RESIDENTIAL SI
DEVELOPMENT OF FIV
AND THE REMOVAURE
TREES. THE PROJECT:
TERMINUS OF ALAMO HI
BAR, CALIFORNIA.
RECITALS
The property owner/app
Bar, LLC, has filed an a
and Tree Permit No. re
No. 53670 as described
Resolution, the subject
referred to as the "Applic
COMMISSION
N NO. 2004-54
E PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
R RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO
LSIDE MANAGEMENT CONDITIONAL
17 AND TREE PERMIT NO. 2002-12
VE TRACT MAP NO. 53670, A FIVE
BDIVISION FOR THE EVENTUAL
E SINGLE-FAMILY CUSTOM HOMES
PLACEMENT OF OAK AND WALNUT
ITE IS LOCATED AT THE SOUTHERLY
IGHTS DRIVE (EAST SIDE), DIAMOND
-ant, Mr. Jerry K. Yeh of Horizon Pacific Diamond
p ication for Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-17
2-12 related to Vesting Tentative Tract Map
in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this
.o ditional Use Permit and Tree Permit shall be
2. On November 4, 2004, pubs
115 property owners withi
November 9, 2004, the prof
public notice was posted
November 10, 2004, notific
provided in the San Gabriel
newspapers.
3. On November 23, 2004, the
Bar conducted and concl
Application.
RESOLUTION
hearing notices were mailed to approximately
a 1,000 -foot radius of the project site. On
A site was posted with a display board and the
in three public places. Furthermore, on
ion of the public hearing for this project was
'alley Tribune and Inland Valley Dail Bulletin
Planning Commission of the City of Diamond
ded a duly noticed public hearing on the
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found determined and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
This Planning Commission *eby specifically finds that all of the facts set
forth in the Recitals, Part A, Of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. The Planning CommissionI�ereby finds that the project identified above in
this Resolution required an nvironmental Impact Report. Environmental
Impact Report No. 2004-01
EIR) has been prepared
Environmental Quality Act (
The 45 day public review pE
September 6, 2004. FurthE
the EIR and related docum
3. The Planning Commission
having considered the reo
below, and changes and all
conditioned upon the propo
evidence before this Plannii
will have the potential of
habitat upon which the wilds
this Planning Commission h
contained in Section 753.;
Regulations.
- SCH # 2003071051 (hereinafter referred to as
ccording to the requirements of the California
CEQA) and guidelines promulgated thereunder.
riod for the EIR began July 23, 2004, and ended
rmore, the Planning Commission has reviewed
)nts in reference to the Application.
hereby specifically finds and determines that,
rd as a whole including the findings set forth
)rations which have been incorporated into and
ed project set forth in the application, there is no
g Commission that the project proposed herein
i adverse effect on wild life resources or the
fe depends. Based upon substantial evidence,
�reby rebuts the presumption of adverse effects
(d) of Title 14 of the California Code of
4. Based on the findings an conclusions set forth herein, this Planning
Commission hereby finds aI follows:
(a) The project relates to vacant land located at terminus of Alamo
Heights Drive (on the east side) within a gated community identified
as "The Country Estates" which consists of large single-family homes.
The project site is directly south of Alamo Heights Drive which would
be extended to provide access to the project site.
(b) The project site has 4 General Plan land use designation of Rural
Residential (RR) Maximum 1 DU/AC.
(c) The project site is within the Single Family Residence -Minimum bot
Size 20,000 Square Feet (R-1-20,000) Zone.
(d) Generally to the north, south, east, and west, the Single Family
Residence -Minimum Lot Size 20,000 square feet (R-1-20,000) zoning
district surrounds the project site.
(e) The Application request is to certify the EIR; to subdivide a 7.5 acres
site into five parcels with a minimum lot size of one acre for the
eventual development of five single-family custom homes; to change
the existing zoning from R-1-20,000 to Rural Residential (RR); to
grade and develop in hillside area; and to remove and replace oak
and walnut trees.
The Planning Commission shall evaluate a Conditional Use Permit for
hillside development based on the following objectives and required findings:
(f) The preservation o natural topographic features and appearances by
means of landfo m grading so as to blend man-made or
manufactured slop s into the natural topography.
(g)
(h)
The proposed map is a five lot residential subdivision for the eventual
development of five single-family custom homes. The map approval
includes grading the project site in a manner that will create five
developable pads, Street "A" within the map boundaries and the
extension of Alamo Heights Drive. The proposed project will result in
changes in the existing topography of the project site. Grading will
create manufactured slopes at a 2:1 (horizontal to vertical) ratio
utilizing a landform grading technique. As a result, manufactured
slope will have characteristics resembling slopes created by nature.
Round -off cut edges, will be utilized to conform to the natural grade.
Proper transitioning to natural slopes will be achieved through the use
of irregular curvilinear shapes that will blend into the adjoining
topography. Reveg taion of the manufactured slope will be applied in
patterns which occur in nature. Down slope drainage devices will be
designed to follow the natural lines of the landform graded
manufactured slopes, or tucked away in special swale and berm
combinations in ord r to conceal the drains from view. Therefore, the
proposed project wi I provide the appearance of natural topographic
features by means c f landform grading so as to blend man-made or
manufactured slopes into the natural topography.
The preservation o natural features and appearances through
restrictions on succ ssive padding and terracing of building sites.
The proposed map Is not the type of project that would tend to utilize
successive padding and terracing of building sites. The project is
located within a gated community that has a General Plan land use
designation of Rural Residential which prescribes minimum lot sizes
at one acre and with a maximum of one dwelling unit per acre. The
zoning designation as prescribe in Zone Change 2002-03 for this
project also requires minimum lot sizes of one acre with a maximum of
one dwelling unit per acre. As such, the proposed map is in
compliance with the General Plan and will be able to accommodate
the applicable develo ment standards of the RR zoning district as well
as development stars ards set forth in the conditions of approval.
The retention of majo natural topographic features, drainage courses,
steep slopes, waterhed areas, vernal pools, view corridors, and
as.
scenic vist
The EIR has been prepared for the proposed project and has
analyzed visual impacts, scenic resources, drainage courses,
watershed areas, steep slopes and vernal pools. Although the project
site is currently undeveloped vacant land, it does not contain any
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unique aesthetic features or scenic resources. Topographic features
and slopes have been addressed above in Finding (f) and with
mitigation measures from the Mitigation Monitoring Program that will
be incorporated into the proposed project, it is anticipated that the
environmental impa is related to topographic features and slopes will
be mitigated to a lev 1 of less than significant.
Pursuant to the EIR,
the proposed project site lies within the "Los
Angeles -San Gabriel"
Hydrology Unit and is in the San Gabriel River
watershed boundaries.
The watershed originates in the San Gabriel
Mountains and even
rually water discharges into the Pacific Ocean.
For the project site, z
drainage plan was prepared. The project site,
as undeveloped land
does not contain any existing drainage facilities.
Storm water current
drains into an un -named tributary of Tonner
Canyon Creek. Off-
ite areas and manufactured slopes within the
footprint of the proje
t site would be routed via brow ditches to the
southern project bOL
ndary. After construction of the project, storm
water runoff from the
ite would continue to drain into Tonner Canyon
Creek. Therefore,
le existing drainage pattern would not be
substantially altered.
In addition, vernal pools are not related to the
proposed project.
According to the EIR, prominent visual characteristics of the project
site are the natural landscape features, including the undeveloped
hillside and the natural vegetation within the project boundaries.
There are no exceptional or unique aesthetic features orscenic vistas
present within the pro ect boundaries. Only existing homes adjacent
to the project site or or7 adjacent ridgelines have views of the project
site. With the incorporation of mitigation measure such as: using
landform grading techniques in order to minimize the visual impacts to
the natural topograph and maintain the look of natural slopes to the
maximum extent; rev getation of manufacture slopes on the project
site with natural and d ought tolerant plant material; and the planting
of vegetation associat d with the future new homes will contribute to
the visual continuity of the project site with the surrounding
environment. As a result, aesthetic and visual impacts associated with
the proposed project will be less than significant.
(i) The preservation and enhancement of prominent landmark features,
significant ridgeline, natural rock outcropping, protected trees and
woodlands (Chapter 2 .28, Tree Preservation and Protection), and
other areas of special hatural beauty.
The preservation and
and significant ridge
Findings (f) and (h).
do not exist at the oro
is
ement of prominent landmark features
addressed in the above referenced
g to the EIR, natural rock outcroppings
site.
According to the i
were prepared for
The potential sign
resources has bee
2.96 acres of oak 4
live oak trees, 26 s
trees. However, i
follows and presc
impacts would be
mitigation measure
• The site for n
the project of
• A combinatic
restoration at
• Native tree pr
trees, 26 scrc
total of 208 tri
• Develop a pla
in late fall ear
Biological moi
• Obtain approf
and Game,
0 U.S. Fish and
and State Wa
0 Lighting plat
demonstrating
away from nal
Q) The utilization of vai
and compatible buil
blend buildings into
The proposed map
custom single-family
with development sta
this resolution that re,
of accessory structur,
obtain approval thro
Colors and material
homes in the surroc
Guidelines will also
Foundation design v
Uniform Building Coo
(k) The utilization of cli
terrain so as to red
? prepared for the project site, focused surveys
3tive trees and special status plants/vegetation.
dance of environmental impacts on biological
assessed. The proposed project would impact
odland, 2.28 acres of walnut woodland 71 coast
�lb oak and 111 southern California black walnut
`h the incorporation of mitigation measures as
led in the Mitigation Program, the cumulative
.duced to level of less than significant. The
are as follows:
igation will be determined in coordination with
'icant, the City and resource agencies,
of on-site or off-site preservation and/or
less than a 1:1 acreage ratio;
9ction at a 3:1 ratio to replace 71 coast live oak
oak and 111 California black walnuts (for a
,s to be replaced);
ing schedule which requires planting to occur
winter between October 30, to January 30;
to permits from California Department of Fish
Vildlife Services, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
,r Resources Control Board; and
reviewed and approved by the City
that lighting from the project will be directed
ral open space areas.
setbacks, building heights, foundation design
forms, materials, and colors which serve to
terrain.
1 cause the eventual development of five
Ines. The homes will be required to comply
irds set forth by conditions of approval within
to setbacks, building height and the location
Additionally, future homes will be required to
i the City's Development Review process.
1 be required to be compatible with other
ng area. Furthermore, the City's Design
vly to the development of future homes.
be required to comply with the California
-ed sites and buildings on more gently sloping
grading alterations on steeper slopes.
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As referenced above in Finding (g), the proposed map is not the type
of project that would tend to utilize clustering of sites and building due
to the General Plan 1 nd use designation and proposed zoning district
which is compliance with the General Plan. The project is located
within a gated community that has a General Plan land use
designation of Rural Residential which prescribes minimum lot sizes
at one acre and with a maximum of one dwelling unit per acre. The
zoning designation as prescribe in Zone Change 2002-03 for this
project also requiresminimum lot sizes of one acre with a maximum of
one dwelling unit per acre. As such, the proposed map is in
compliance with the General Plan and will be able to accommodate
the applicable development standards of the RR zoning district as well
as development standards set forth in the conditions of approval.
Furthermore Findin(f) referenced above, discusses grading
alterations on slopes
(I) The utilization of bui
serve to avoid a cor
privacy and protecti
At this time, the cor
application request. �
approval through the
with the City's Desi;
standards set forth in
designs, locations, ar
1 designs, locations, and arrangements, which
ous intrusive Skyline effect and which afford
'uction of residential units is not part of the
, future development will be required to obtain
Y's Development Review process and comply
Guidelines and comply with development
is resolution. This process analyzes building
arrangements, privacy and protection.
{m) The preservation and introduction of plant materials are to protect
slopes from soil erosion and slippage and minimize the visual effect of
grading and construction and hillside area.
Grading will create i
vertical) ratio utilizing
manufactured slopes
created by nature. Rc
the natural grade. f
achieved through the c
into the adjoining top
slope will be applied
minimizing the visual
accomplished with suit
and irrigation in order
minimizing the potentia
(o) The utilization of stre{
minimize grading alter,
and character of the h
ranufactured slopes at a 2.1 (horizontal to
a landform grading technique. As a result,
will have characteristics resembling slopes
!nd-off cut edges will be utilized to conform to
oyer transitioning to natural slopes will be
ae of irregular curvilinearshapes that will blend
)graphy. Revegetaion of the manufactured
in patterns which occur in nature, thereby
.ffect of grading. The revegetation will be
ible plant material requiring minimal cultivation
D thrive, thereby fostering slope stability and
I for erosion.
designs and improvements which serve to
)ns and harmonize with the natural contours
ide.
The proposed proj
Drive. The project,
will take access off
will be required to in
project site to the m
improvement and e
existing developme
that the grade ofAls
road with propose
extension of Alarr
satisfaction of the G
Tree Permit
t is located at the terminus of Alamo Heights
9poses one street, identified as Street "A" that
Alamo Heights Drive. However, the applicant
rove and extend Alamo Heights Drive along the
t southern boundary of the proposed map. The
Rnsion shall align with and be compatible with
and proposed VTTM 53430. It will be required
o Heights Drive be lowered in order to align the
VTTM 53430. All improvements and the
Heights Drive will be constructed to the
Engineer.
It shall be necessary that one or more of the following findings is made,
otherwise the applications all be denied:
(p) The tree is so poorly formed due to stunted growth that its
preservation would not result in any substantial benefits to the
community.
(q) The tree interferes with utility services, or streets and highways, either
within or outside of the subject property, and no reasonable
alternative exists oth r than removal or pruning of the tree(s).
(r) The tree is a potential public health and safety hazard due to the risk
of it falling and its str ctural instability cannot be remediated.
(s) The tree is a public nuisance by causing damage to improvements,
(e.g., building foundation, retaining walls, roadways/driveways, patios,
and decks).
(t) 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.
(u) 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.
(v) Preservation of the tree is not feasible and would compromise the
property owner's reasonable use and enjoyment of property or
surrounding land a d appropriate mitigation measures will be
implemented in Compliance with Section 22.38.130 (Tree
Replacement/Relocation Standards.
According to the EIR prepared for the project site, focused surveys
were prepared for native trees and special status plants/vegetation.
The potential significance of environmental impacts on biological
resources has been assessed. The proposed project would impact
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2.96 acres of oak woodland, 2.28 acres of walnut woodland 71 coast
live oak trees, 26 scrub oak and 111 southern California black walnut
trees. Preservation of the said specified vegetation impedes the
grading of the project site and the development of buildable pads,
thereby compromisir g the applicant's ability to reasonably develop the
subject site. Howev r, with the incorporation of mitigation measures
as prescribed in the i 11itigation Program incorporated into the EIR, the
impacts would be r duced to level of less than significant. The
mitigation measures are as follows:
• The site for mitigation will be determined in coordination with
the project applicant, the City and resource agencies; .
• A combinatio of on-site or off-site preservation and/or
restoration at no less than a 1:1 acreage ratio;
• Native tree protection at a 3:1 ratio to replace 71 coast live oak
trees, 26 scrub oak and 111 California black walnuts (for a
total of 208 trees to be replaced);
• Develop a planting schedule which requires planting to occur
in late fall earl winter between October 30, to January 30;
• Biological mo itoring ;
• Obtain appropriate permits from Califomia Department of Fish
and Game,
• U.S. Fish an Vildlife Services, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
and State Water Resources Control Board; and
5. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above, the Planning
Commission hereby recommends that the City Council certify the
Environmental Impact Report and recommends that the City Council approve
VTTM 53670 and the Mitigation Monitoring Program subject to the following
conditions:
A. General
(1) The project site shall be developed in substantial conformance
with VTTM 53570, except as conditions herein, and as
conditioned in Zone Change No. 2002-03, Conditional Use
Permit No. 2002-17, and Tree Permit No.2002-12 submitted to
and recommen ed approval by the Planning Commission to
the City Council collectively attached hereto as Exhibit "A" - the
subdivision map, Exhibit "B" - Mitigation Monitoring Program
dated November 11, 2004, and Exhibit "C° - Environmental
Impact Report as modified herein.
(2) The site shall be maintained in a condition, which is free of
debris both dur ng and after the construction, addition, or
implementation of the entitlement granted herein. The removal
of all trash, debr s, and refuse, whether during or subsequent
to construction hall 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.
(3) This grants all be null and void and of no affect unless the
EiR is certified, and Tentative Tract Map No. 53670, Mitigation
Monitoring Program and Zone Change Number 2002-03 are
approved.
(4) This approva
shall not be effective for any purpose until the
applicant and
owner of the property involved have filed within
15 days of approval
of this map, at the City of Diamond Bar
Community a
d Development Services Department/Planning
Division an Affidavit
of Acceptance stating that they are aware
of it and agree
to accept all the conditions of this approval.
Further, this approval
shall not be effective until the applicant
pays all rema
ning Planning Division fees.
(5) In accordance,
with Government Code Section 66474.9(b) (1),
the applicant
shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the
City, and its officers,
agents and employees, from any claim,
action, or proceeding
to attack, set-aside, void or annul, the
approval of
VTTM 53670 brought within the time period
provided by Government
Code Section 66499.37. In the event
the city and/or
its officers, agents and employees are made a
party of any Such
action:
(a) Applica t shall provide a defense to the City defendants
or at the City's option reimburse the City its costs of
defense, including reasonable attorneys fees, incurred
in defer se of such claims; and
(b) Applicant shall promptly pay any final judgment
rendered against the City descendents.
The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action
of proceeding, and shall cooperate fully in the defense thereof.
(6) The applicant shall comply with the adopted 2001 Uniform
Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing
Code, and the, 2001 National Electric Code and all other
applicable construction codes, ordinances and regulations in
effect at the time the application was deemed complete.
(7) Notwithstanding any previous subsection of the resolution, the
Department of Fish and Game requires payment of the fee
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pursuant to S ction 711.4 of that Fish and Game Code. Said
payment shall be made by the applicant to the city within five
days of this g ant's approval.
(8) Prior to final ap approval, the applicant shall pay a fee to the
City in -lieu of edication for parkland pursuant to Subdivision
Ordinance Ch pter 21.32.
(9) Applicant shall
pay development fees (including but not limited
to Planning,
Building and Safety, Public Works and
Engineering
Divisions and Mitigation Monitoring) at the
established rates,
prior to final map approval, issuance of
building or gra
Jing permit (whichever comes first), as required
by the City. School
fees shall be paid prior to the issuance of a
Building and Safety
Division permit. In addition, the applicant
shall pay all
remaining prorated City project review and
processing fe
s prior to the map's recordation as required by
the City.
(10) In accordance to Subdivision Map Act Section 66463.5,
VTTM 53670 is valid for three years. An extension of time may
be requested in writing and shall only be considered if
submitted to the city no less than 60 days prior to the approval
expiration date Final map approval will not be granted unless
the map is ir substantial compliance with VTTM 53670
including all conditions and the applicant has entered into a
subdivision improvement agreement to the satisfaction of the
City Attorney.
(11) The project si a shall be maintained and operated in full
compliance wit the conditions of approval and all laws, or
other applicabl regulations.
Planning
(1) The Mitigation Monitoring Program outlined in the EIR and
approved by the, City shall be implemented and complied with
rigorously. The mitigation monitoring fees shall be deposited
with the City, 90 days prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
All costs related to the ongoing monitoring shall be secured
from the appli ant and received by the City prior to the
approval of the final map.
(2) Prior to final rriap recordation, the applicant shall provide
evidence of annexation into "The Country Estates"
Homeowners A sociation. Each lot of VTTM 53670 shall be
subject to "The Country Estates" Covenant, the Conditions and
Restrictions (C &R's).
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(3) Prior to the final
map recordation, the application shall provide
the City with
a "Buyer's Awareness Package." for the City's
review and approval.
The "Buyer's Awareness Package" shall
include, but
is not limited to, information pertaining to
geological issues
regarding the property, wildlife corridors, oak
and walnut trees,
natural vegetation preservation issues,
maintenance
program for urban pollutant basins, fuel
modification,
all mitigation measures within the Mitigation
Monitoring Pr
gram and Exhibit "A" which delineates each lot's
building envelope,
explanatory information pertaining to
restrictions or
i the use of properties as necessary, and similar
related mattei
s. The applicant shall give each buyer a copy of
the "Buyer's
Awareness Package" and shall document their
receipt of the
same in the escrow instructions of each lot and
document their
receipt to the City.
(4) Applicant, thr ugh the "Buyer's Awareness Program," shall
encourage the segregation of green waste for reuse as
specified under the City's Source Reduction Recycling
Element, anc County Sanitation District's waste division
policies.
(5) Proposed future custom single-family residential units shall
comply with the City's Development Review process.
(6) All single-family residential units shall be required to obtain
Development Review approval. In addition, single-family
residential dw Iling units shall utilize the following development
standards:
(a) Front y rd setback minimum 30 feet from front property
line;
(b) Side ya d setbacks minimum 10 and 15 feet from the
edge o the buildable pad or side property lines,
whiche r is applicable;
(c) Distance between single-family residential dwelling units
shall be a minimum of 40 feet;
(d) Rear yard setback minimum 25 feet from the edge of
the buildable pad or rear property line, whichever is
applicable; and
(e) Accessory structures shall utilize setback distances
from the edge of pad or property line whichever is
applicab a and be consistent with the Rural Residential
zoning d strict at the time of permit issuance.
(7) All ground -mounted utility appurtenances such as
transformers, air conditioning condensers, etc., shall be
located out of p blit view and adequately screened through
the use of a combination of concrete or masonry walls, berms,
and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the Planning Division.
(8) All lighting fixtures adjacent to interior property lines shall be
approved by the Planning Division as to type, orientation and
height.
(9) All terrace drains
and drainage channels shall be constructed
in muted earth
tones so as not to impart adverse visual
impacts. Terrace
drains shall follow landform slope
configuration
and shall not be placed in an exposed position.
All down drains
shall be hidden in swales diagonally or
curvilinearly across
a slope face.
(10) Prior to the issuance
of a grading permit or the initiation of any
activity that in
olves the removal/disturbance of oak and walnut
woodland habitat,
the applicant shall develop a detail oak and
walnut woodland
mitigation plan in accordance with the EIR's
Mitigation Program
and submit the plan to the City for review
and approval.
Mitigation shall include offsite preservation and
or restoration
t no less than 1:1 acreage ratio. The native
trees protected
under the City's tree preservation and
protection star
dards require a minimum replacement ratio of
3:1. It is estirr
ated that 71 coast five oak, 26 scrub oak and
111 southern
alifornia black walnuts will be removed by a the
project's deve
opment, totaling to 208 trees. . However,
mitigation offsi
a shall be in accordance with the requirements
and approval of
the California Department of Fish and Game.
If in -lieu fees
are utilized for a part of or all mitigation, this
mitigation me
hod shall also be in accordance with the
requirements z
nd approval of the California Department of
Fish and Game
and the City of Diamond Bar.
(11) Prior to the iss
iance of any City permits, the applicant shall
submit a reveg
Cation landscape plan and irrigation plan for
slopes within the
project site for the City's review and approval.
Said slope sha
I be landscaped at the completion of grading
activities. All slope
planting and irrigation and revegetation
areas shall be
continuously maintained in a healthy and
thriving condition
by the developer until each individual unit is
sold and occupied
by the buyer. Prior to releasing occupancy
for the units, an
inspection shall be conducted by the Planning
Division to det
rmine that the vegetation is in satisfactory
condition.
(12) 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.
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Fire Department
(1) Emergency
clear, a mini
accordance �
ess shall be provided, maintaining free and
m 26 foot at all times during construction in
i Fire Department requirements.
(2) Prior to the issuance of any building permits for combustible
construction, evidence shall be submitted to the Fire
Department that temporary water supply for fire protection is
available pending completion of the required fire protection
system.
(3) All required ire hydrants shall be installed and tested and
accepted pri r to construction. Vehicular access must be
provided and maintained serviceable throughout construction.
(4) Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall
submit a fuel modification plan, landscape/irrigation plan
prepared by a registered landscape architect to the Fire
Department for review and approval.
(5) Prior to recordation, the final map shall comply with all Fire
Department requirements.
General
(1) Prior to final map approval, written certification that all utility
services and any other service related to the site shall be
available to serve the proposed project and shall be submitted
to the City. Such letters shall be issued by the district, utility
and cable tele ision company, within ninety (90) days prior to
final map app oval.
(2) Prior to final map approval and when final map is submitted for
plan check, a title report/guarantee showing all fee owners,
interest holders, and nature of interest shall be submitted. The
account shall remain open until the final map is filed with the
County Recorder. An updated title report/guarantee and
subdivision gu rantee shall be submitted ten (10) working days
prior to final map approval.
(3) Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the Applicant shall
complete and cord a "Covenant and Agreement to Maintain
a Single-Famil Residence" on a form to be provided by the
City. The cove iant shall be completed and recorded with the
Los Angeles C unty Recorders Office.
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(4) Prior to finial map approval, if any public or private
improvements required as part of this map have not been
completed by applicant and accepted by the City, applicant
shall enter into a subdivision agreement with the City and shall
post the appropriate security. Cost Estimates for all bond
amounts shall be provided by the applicant and approved by
the City Engineer.
(5) Prior to final map approval, all site grading, landscaping,
irrigation, street, sewer and storm drain improvement plans
shall be approved by the City Engineer and surety shall be
posted and ar agreement executed guaranteeing completion
of all public and private improvements.
(6) Details and notes shown on the vesting tentative map are not
necessarily approved. Any details or notes which may be
inconsistent with requirements or ordinances, general
conditions of pproval, or City policies shall be specifically
approved to thp satisfaction of the City Engineer.
(7)
All identified geologic
hazards within the vesting tentative tract
map boundariE,,s
which cannot be eliminated as approved by
the City Engineer
shall be indicated on the final map as
"Restricted Use
Area" subject to geologic hazard. The
applicant shall
dedicate to the City the right to prohibit the
erection of buildings
or other structures within such restricted
use areas shown
on the final map. All identified geologic
hazards within
the vesting tentative tract boundaries which
cannot be eliminated
as approved by the City Engineer shall
be indicated on
the final map as "Restricted Use Area" subject
to geologic haz
ard. The applicant shall dedicate to the City the
right to prohibft
the erection of buildings or other structures
within such restricted
use areas shown on the final map.
(8)
Prior to final
map approval and the issuance of grading
permit(s), surety
shall be posted and an agreement executed
guaranteeing c
mpletion of all drainage facilities necessary for
dewatering all parcels
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
(9)
Easements for
disposal of drainage water onto or over
adjacent parcel
shall be delineated and shown on the final
map, as approved
by the City Engineer.
(10)
Prior to finalization
of any development phase, sufficient street,
sewer, and drair
age improvements shall be completed beyond
the phase bou
daries to assure secondary access, proper
outfall for sewers
and drainage protection to the satisfaction of
the City Engineer,
Phase boundaries shall correspond to lot
lines shown on the
final map.
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01) Prior to final
Engineer the
public improti
(12) Prior to any
shall be paid
the Public V
required.
map approval, applicant shall submit to the City
detail cost estimates for bonding purposes of all
Nork performed in the street right-of-way, fees
and a construction permit shall be obtained from
orks Division in addition to any other permits
(1.3) Applicant shall label and delineate on the final map any private
drives or fire lanes to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
(14) Applicant shall submit recorded document(s) from the
Diamond Bar Country Estates Association indicating the
project will have proper/adequate right -of -entry to the subject
site.
(15) Easements, satisfactory to the City Engineer and the utility
companies, for public utility and public services purposes shall
be offered and shown on the final map for dedication to the
City.
(16) After the final iiap records, applicant shall submit to the Public
Works/Engineering Division, at no cost to the City, a full size
reproducible copy of the recorded map. Final approval of the
public improvements shall not be given until the copy of the
recorded map is received by the Engineering Division.
(17) Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall provide to the City as
built mylars, stamped by appropriate individuals certifying the
plan for all improvements at no cost to the City.
(18) All improveme is for the subject tract shall be coordinated with
any existing o proposed maps including TTM 53430 to the
south.
(19) Applicant shall contribute funds to a separate engineering trust
deposit against which charges can be made by the City or its
representatives for services rendered. Charges shall be on an
hourly basis arid shall include any City administrative costs.
(20) Applicant shall provide digitized information in an Auto CADD
format defined by the City for all related plans, at no cost to the
City.
(21) All activities/improvements proposed for this map shall be
wholly contained within the boundaries of the map. Should any
off-site activities/improvements be required, approval shall be
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obtained from the affected property owner and the City as
required by toe City Engineer.
E. Grading
(1) Exterior gra ling and construction activities and the
transportatior of equipment and materials and operation of
heavy gradinc equipment shall be limited to between the hours
of 7:00 a.m. e nd 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Dust
generated by grading and construction activities shall be
reduced by watering the soil prior to and during the activities
and in accordance with South Coast Air Quality Management
District Rule 402 and Rule 403. Reclaimed water shall be
utilized when ver possible. Additionally, all construction
equipment sh ll be properly muffled to reduce noise levels.
(2) All equipment staging areas shall be located on the project
site. Staging area, including material stockpile and equipment
storage area, shall be enclosed within a 6 foot -high chain link
fence. Alia cess points in the defense shall be locked
whenever the construction site is not supervised.
(3) Precise grading plans for each lot shall be submitted to the
Community and Development Services Department/Planning
Division for approval prior to issuance of building permits.
(This may be on an incremental or composite basis).
(4) Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the
California Building Code, City Grading Ordinance, Hillside
Management Ordinance and acceptable grading practices.
The maximum grade of driveways serving building pad areas
shall be 15 percent.
(5) At the time of submittal of the 40 -scale grading plan for plan
check, a detailed soils and geology report shall be submitted to
the City Engineer for approval. Said report shall be prepared
by a qualified engineer and/or geologist licensed by the State
of California.rior to the issuance of a grading permit, the
report shall add ess, but not be limited to the following:
(a) Stability analyses of daylight shear keys with a 1.1
projection from daylight to slide plane; a projection
plane shall have a safety factor of 1.5;
(b) All soils and geotechnical constraints (i.e., landslides,
shear ke locations, etc.,) shall be delineated in detail
with resp ict to proposed building envelopes. Restricted
use areas and structural setbacks shall be considered
and delin aced prior to recordation of the final map;
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(c) Soil remediation
measures shall be designed for a
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case" geologic interpretation subject to
verification
in the field during grading;
(d) Thee
tent of any remedial grading into natural areas
shall be
clearly defined on the grading plans;
(e) Areas
of potential for debris flow shall be defined and
proper
remedial measures implemented as approved by
the City
Engineer;
(f) Gross
stability of all fill slopes shall be analyzed as part
of geotechnical
report, including remedial fill that
replaces
natural slope;
(g) Stability
of all proposed slopes shall be confirmed by
analysis
as approved by the City Engineer;
(h) All gec
logic data including landslides and exploratory
excavations
must be shown on a consolidated
geotec
nical map using the 40 -scale final grading plan
as a base;
and
(i) All ge
technical and soils related findings and
recommendations
shall be reviewed and approved by
the Cit
Engineer prior to issuance of any grading
permits
and recordation of the final map.
(6) Prior to issuance
of grading permits, storm drain improvement
plans shall be
approved by the City Engineer and County and
surety shall
be posted and an agreement executed
guaranteeing
completion of all drainage facilities to the
satisfaction of
the City Engineer.
(7) Final grading plans
shall be designed in compliance with the
recommendati
ns of the final detailed soils and engineering
geology reports.
All remedial earthwork specified in the final
report shall be
incorporated into the grading plans. Final
grading plans
shall be signed and stamped by a California
registered Civi
Engineer, registered Geotechnical Engineer
and registered
Engineering Geologist and approved by the City
Engineer.
(8) A Standard Ur
an Stormwater Management Plan (SUSMP)
conforming to
City Ordinance is required to be incorporated
into the grading
plan and approved by the City Engineer.
(9) All slopes shall
be seeded with native grasses or planted with
ground cover,
shrubs, and trees for erosion control upon
completion of
grading or some other alternative method of
erosion control
shall be completed to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer
and a permanent irrigation system shall be
installed.
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(10) An erosion c ntrol plan shall be approved by the City Engineer.
Erosion contr I plans shall be made in accordance to the City's
NPDES requi ements.
(11) No grading or
any staging or construction shall be performed
prior to final
map approval by the City Council and map
recordation.
All pertinent improvement plans shall be
approved byte
City Engineer prior to final map approval by
the City Council,
(12) Prior to final
map approval, the applicant shall submit plans
that delineateadjustments
to the grades of Lots 4 and 5. The
grade adjustment
shall match the elevation of the adjacent
development
entative Tract Map No. 53430 which is located
to the south of
VTTM 53670. Said grade adjustments shall be
subject to the
-eview and approval of the City Engineer.
F. Drainage
(1) All drainage i provements necessary for dewatering and
protecting the ubdivided properties shall be installed prior to
issuance of bu Iding permits, for construction upon any parcel
that may be s bject to drainage flows entering, leaving, or
within a parcel elative to which a building permit is requested.
(2) Prior to placement of any dredged or fill material into any
U.S.G.S. blue I ne stream bed, a 404 permit shall be obtained
from the Army Corps of Engineers and an agreement with the
California Depa rtment of Fish and Game shall be obtained and
submitted to th City Engineer.
(3) Storm drainage facilities shall be constructed within the street
right-of-way or 11 easements satisfactory to the City Engineer
and the Los An eles County Flood Control Districts. All storm
drain facilities plans shall be plan checked by the County of
Los Angeles ad all fees required shall be paid by the
applicant. 7
(4) A final drainage study and final drainage/storm drain plan in a
24" x 36" sheet i ormat shall be submitted to and approved by
the City Enginee r and Los Angeles Public Works Department
prior to grading r ermit. All drainage facilities shall be designed
and constructed as required by the City Engineer and in
accordance wit County of Los Angeles Standards. Private
(and future) easements for storm drain purposes shall be
offered and shoi vn on the final map for dedication to the City.
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(5) Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, a complete hydrology
and hydraulic study shall be prepared by a Civil Engineer
registered in the State of California to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer and. Los Angeles Public Works Department.
(6) Applicant sh all construct grading and drainage facilities on
VTTM 5367C with a dry pipe for future storm drain extension
from the outlet manhole shown south to the southerly end of
Street A curb return to accommodate future extension.
Street
(1) Prior to final map approval, street names shall be submitted for
City review and approval. Street names shall not duplicate
existing streets within the City of Diamond Bar's postal service
zip code areas.
(2)
House numbering
plans shall be submitted to and approved by
the City Engineer
prior to issuance of building permits.
(3)
Prior to final map
recordation, the applicant shall submit plans
delineating the
improvement and extension of Alamo Heights
Drive for theCity's
review and approval. The improvement and
extension shall
occur along the project site that fronts Alamo
Heights Drive
to the most southern boundary of the proposed
map. The improvement
and extension shall align with and be
compatible wi
h proposed VTTM 53430. The improvement
and extension
of Alamo Heights Drive shall be completed prior
to final inspection
of grading activities.
(4)
Prior to the issuance
of any City permits, the applicant shall
provide writter
permission to the satisfaction of the City from
any property owners
which will be affected by offsite grading.
(5)
Lowering the
grade of Alamo Heights Drive is necessary in
order to align
the road with proposed VTTM 53430. As a
result, it shall
be necessary to reconstruct the driveway of
2510 Alamo Heights
Drive (Lot 116 of Tract 30578) to match
the new grad
of Alamo Heights Drive. Therefore, the
applicant shall
submit plans for the driveway reconstruction for
City review anc
approval and shall reconstruct the driveway to
the satisfaction
of the City Engineer. The driveway
reconstruction
shall be completed prior to the completion of
Alamo Heights
Drive improvements.
(6)
Street improvement
plans in a 24" x 36" sheet format, prepared
by a registered
Civil Engineer, shall be submitted to and
approved byte
City Engineer. Streets shall not exceed a
maximum slope
of 12 percent.
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(7) New street centerline monuments shall be set at the
intersections of two or more streets, intersections of two or
more streets, intersections of streets with tract boundaries and
to mark the beginning and ending of curves or the points of
intersection of tangents thereof. Survey notes showing the ties
between all monuments set and four (4) durable reference
points for each shall be submitted to the City Engineer for
approval in accordance with City Standards, prior to issuance
of Certificate of Occupancy.
(8) The design and construction of private street improvements
shall be set to City and County standards and designed to a
design speed of 35 mph.
(9) Prior to building occupancy, applicant shall construct base and
pavement for all streets in accordance with soils report
prepared by a California registered soils engineer and
approved by the City Engineer or as otherwise directed by the
City Engineer.
(10) The extension
of Alamo Heights partial road extension south of
Street "A" shall
be constructed as a partial width roadway with
paving up to 241
feet in width and with proper termini facilities
per County standards.
Said paving shall be at grades that can
accommodate
utility extensions as necessary for future
development to
the south as required by the City Engineer.
(11) Alamo Heights
Drive (north of Street "A" shall be designed and
constructed at
full width north of the Tract Boundary to the
requirements of
the City Engineer.
Utilities
(1) Prior to final m p approval, a water system with appurtenant
facilities to sere all lots/parcels in the land division designed to
the Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) specifications shall
be provided an approved by the City Engineer. The system
shall include fire hydrants of the type and location as
determined by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The
water mains shall be sized to accommodate the total domestic
and fire flows to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, WVWD
and Fire Department.
(2) Prior to final map approval, the applicant shall construct or
enter into an improvement agreement with the City
guaranteeing construction of the necessary improvements to
the existing water system according to Walnut Valley Water
District (WVWD specifications to accommodate the total
domesticand fire flows as may be required by the City
Engineer, W WD and Fire Department.
(3) Prior to recordation of final reap, applicant shall provide
separate underground utility services to each parcel per
Section 21.2 .400 of Title 21 of the City Code, including water,
gas, electric power, telephone and cable TV, in accordance
with the res ective utility company standards. Easements
required by t e utility companies shall be approved by the City
Engineer.
(4) Applicant sh ll relocate and underground any existing on-site
utilities tote satisfaction of the City Engineer and the
respective utii1ity owner.
(5) Prior to submittal of the final map, written certification from
Walnut Valley Water District, Verizon, SCE, SCG and Century
Communications stating that adequate facilities are or will be
available to serve the proposed project shall be submitted to
the City.
(6) Underground utilities shall not be constructed within the drip
line of any mature tree except as approved by a registered
arborist.
I. Sewers
(1) Prior to final map approval, applicant shall submit a sanitary
sewer area study to the City and County Engineer to verify that
capacity is available in the sewerage system to be used as the
outfall for the sewers in this land division. If the system is
found to be of insufficient capacity, the problem shall be
resolved to the satisfaction of the County Engineer.
(2) Each dwelling unit shall be served by a separate sewer lateral
which shall not cross any other lot lines. The sanitary sewer
system serving the tract shall be connected to the City or
District sewer system. Said system shall be of the size, grade
and depth approved by the City Engineer, County Sanitation
District and Los Angeles County Public Works Division and
surety shall bE provided and an agreement executed prior to
approval of the final map.
(3) Applicant shall obtain connection permit(s) from the City and
County Sanitation District prior to issuance of building permits.
The area within the tentative map boundaries shall be annexed
into the Coun4 Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District and
appropriate ea ements for all sewer main and trunk lines shall
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be shown on �he final map and offered for dedication on the
final map.
(4) Applicant, atapplicant's sole cost and expense, shall construct
the sewer system in accordance with the City, Los Angeles
County Public Works Division and County Sanitation District
Standards prior to occupancy.
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: Mr. Jerry K. Yeh, Horizon Pacific Diamond Bar, LLC, 2707 S.
Diamond Bar Boulevard, Diamond Bar, CA 91765.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 2004, BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CIT OF DIAMOND BAR.
Dan Nolan, C14dirman
I, James DeStefano, Planning Commissio Secretary, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly introduced, passed, e nd adopted by the Planning Commission of the
City of Diamond Bar, at a regular meetinc of the Planning Commission held on the 23rd
day of November 2004, by the following v te:
AYES: Commissioners:
NOES: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners:
ABSTAIN: Commissioners
ATTEST:
J4mjs DeStefino,
/C Tanaka, Low, McManus, Tye, Chair Nolan
ne
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e
PLANNI
G COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-54
A RESOLUTION OFT E PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND B R RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO
CITY COUNCIL OF HI LSIDE MANAGEMENT CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 2002
17 AND TREE PERMIT NO. 2002-12
FOR VESTING TENTAT VE TRACT MAP NO. 53670, A FIVE
LOT RESIDENTIAL S BDIVISION FOR THE EVENTUAL
DEVELOPMENT OF FI E SINGLE-FAMILY CUSTOM HOMES
AND THE REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT OF OAK AND WALNUT
TREES. THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT THE SOUTHERLY
TERMINUS OF ALAMO H IGHTS DRIVE (EAST SIDE), DIAMOND
BAR, CALIFORNIA.
A. RECITALS
1 The property owner/applic J nt, Mr. Jerry K. Yeh of Horizon Pacific Diamond
Bar, LLC, has filed an app ication for Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-17
and Tree Permit No. 20 9 2-12 related to Vesting Tentative Tract Map
No. 53670 as described in the title of this(:) Resolution. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject Co ditional Use Permit and Tree Permit shall be
referred to as the "Applicati n."
2.
On November 4, 2004, pub is hearing notices were mailed to approximately
115 property owners withi a 1,000 -foot radius of the project site. On
November 9, 2004, the prof ct site was posted with a display board and the
public notice was poste in three public places. Furthermore, on
November 10, 2004, notific tion of the public hearing for this project was
provided in the San Gabriel Valle Tribune and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
newspapers.
3. On November 23, 2004, the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond
Bar conducted and concl ded a duly noticed public hearing on the
Application.
B. RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found
Commission of the City of Diamon
1. This Planning Commission
forth in the Recitals, Part A,
determined and resolved by the Planning
Bar as follows:
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ereby specifically finds that all of the facts set
>f this Resolution are true and correct.
2. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the project identified above in
this Resolution required an Environmental Impact Report. Environmental
Impact Report No. 2004-0
EIR) has been prepared
Environmental Quality Act
The 45 day public review p
September 6, 2004. Furth
the EIR and related docum
- SCH # 2003071051 (hereinafter referred to as
ccording to the requirements of the California
CEQA) and guidelines promulgated thereunder.
riod for the EIR began July 23, 2004, and ended
rmore, the Planning Commission has reviewed
nts in reference to the Application.
3. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds and determines that,
having considered the rec rd as a whole including the findings set forth
below, and changes and alt rations which have been incorporated into and
conditioned upon the propo ed project set forth in the application, there is no
evidence before this Planni g Commission that the project proposed herein
will have the potential of n adverse effect on wild life resources or the
habitat upon which the wild) fe depends. Based upon substantial evidence,
this Planning Commission h reby rebuts the presumption of adverse effects
contained in Section 753. (d) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations.
4. Based on the findings an
Commission hereby finds a
(a) The project relates
Heights Drive (on the
as 'The Country Esta
The project site is dir
be extended to provi
conclusions set forth herein, this Planning
follows:
vacant land located at terminus of Alamo
east side) within a gated community identified
s" which consists of large single-family homes.
ctly south of Alamo Heights Drive which would
e access to the project site.
(b) The project site has 0 General Plan land use designation of Rural
Residential (RR) Maximum 1 DU/AC.
(c) The project site is wit
Size 20,000 Square F
(d) Generally to the nort
Residence -Minimum
district surrounds the
(e)
eventual development
The Application reque
site into five parcels
grade and develop in
and walnut trees.
the existing zoning fir
in the Single Family Residence -Minimum Lot
et (R-1 -20,000) Zone.
, south, east, and west, the Single Family
of Size 20,000 square feet (R-1 -20,000) zoning
roject site.
t is to certify the EIR; to subdivide a 7.5 acres
th a minimum lot size of one acre for the
f five single-family custom homes; to change
m R-1-20,000 to Rural Residential (RR); to
hillside area; and to remove and replace oak
Conditional Use Permit/Hillside Management
The Planning Commission
hillside development based o
hall evaluate a Conditional Use Permit for
the following objectives and required findings:
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The preservation of
natural topographic features and appearances by
means of landfo
m grading so as to blend man-made or
manufactured slop
:s into the natural topography.
(g)
Round -off cut edge
slope will have cha
utilizing a landform
create manufactur,
changes in the exi,
extension of Alamo
includes grading t
developable pads,
development of fiv,
The proposed map
is a five lot residential subdivision for the eventual
single-family custom homes. The map approval
e project site in a manner that will create five
Street "A" within the map boundaries and the
Heights Drive. The proposed project will result in
ting topography of the project site. Grading will
d slopes at a 2:1 (horizontal to vertical) ratio
grading technique. As a result, manufactured
acteristics resembling slopes created by nature.
will be utilized to conform to the natural grade.
Proper transitioning to natural slopes will be achieved through the use
of irregular curvilin
topography. Reveg6
patterns which occu
designed to follov
manufactured slope
combinations in ordh
proposed project wi
features by means c
manufactured slope
ear shapes that will blend into the adjoining
'taion of the manufactured slope will be applied in
r in nature. Down slope drainage devices will be
the natural lines of the landform graded
s, or tucked away in special swale and berm
r to conceal the drains from view. Therefore, the
provide the appearance of natural topographic
f landform grading so as to blend man-made or
into the natural topography.
The preservation o
restrictions on succe
f natural features and appearances through
ssive padding and terracing of building sites.
The proposed map i.
successive padding
located within a gat
not the type of project that would tend to utilize
and terracing of building sites. The project is
d community that has a General Plan land use
esidential which prescribes minimum lot sizes
designation of Rural
at one acre and with
zoning designation
project also requires
one dwelling unit p
compliance with the
the applicable develo
as development stan
(h) The retention of majo
a maximum of one dwelling unit per acre. The
s prescribe in Zone Change 2002-03 for this
inimum lot sizes of one acre with a maximum of
r acre. As such, the proposed map is in
eneral Plan and will be able to accommodate
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ment standards of the RR zoning district as well
ards set forth in the conditions of approval.
natural topographic features, drainage courses,
steep slopes, watershed areas, vernal pools, view corridors, and
scenic vistas.
The EIR has been
analyzed visual im
watershed areas, ste
site is currently undi
prepared for the proposed project and has
acts, scenic resources, drainage courses,
pp slopes and vernal pools. Although the project
veloped vacant land, it does not contain any
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unique aesthetic fea
and slopes have b
mitigation measures
be incorporated ink
environmental imps
be mitigated to a lev
ures or scenic resources. Topographic features
yen addressed above in Finding (f) and with
from the Mitigation Monitoring Program that will
the proposed project, it is anticipated that the
is related to topographic features and slopes will
9/ of less than significant.
Pursuant to the Elf
Angeles San Gabrie
watershed boundari
Mountains and even
For the project site, G
as undeveloped land,
Storm water current!
Canyon Creek. Off
footprint of the projei
southern project boy
water runoff from the
Creek. Therefore, t
substantially altered.
proposed project.
the proposed project site lies within the "Los
"Hydrology Unit and is in the San Gabriel River
s. The watershed originates in the San Gabriel
!wally water discharges into the Pacific Ocean.
drainage plan was prepared. The project site,
does not contain any existing drainage facilities.
y drains into an un -named tributary of Tonner
ite areas and manufactured slopes within the
t site would be routed via brow ditches to the
clary. After construction of the project, storm
ite would continue to drain into Tonner Canyon
e existing drainage pattern would not be
In addition, vernal pools are not related to the
According to the EIR,
site are the natural I.
hillside and the natu
There are no exceptio
prominent visual characteristics of the project
ndscape features, including the undeveloped
al vegetation within the project boundaries.
ral or unique aesthetic features or scenic vistas
present within the pro ect boundaries. Only existing homes adjacent
to the project site or o adjacent ridgelines have views of the project
site. With the incorp ration of mitigation measure such as: using
landform grading tech iques in order to minimize the visual impacts to
the natural topograph and maintain the look of natural slopes to the
maximum extent; rev etation of manufacture slopes on the project
site with natural and d ought tolerant plant material; and the planting
(i)
of vegetation associat
the visual continuity
environment. As a res
the proposed project
The preservation and
significant ridgeline, n
woodlands (Chapter 2
other areas of special
The preservation and
and significant ridgeli
Findings (f) and (h). A
do not exist at the proj
with the future new homes will contribute to
of the project site with the surrounding
It, aesthetic and visual impacts associated with
ill be less than significant.
nhancement of prominent landmark features,
tural rock outcropping, protected trees and
.28, Tree Preservation and Protection), and
atural beauty.
nhancement of prominent landmark features
e is addressed in the above referenced
cording to the EIR, natural rock outcroppings
ct site.
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According to the EIR prepared for the project site, focused surveys
were prepared for native trees and special status plants/vegetation.
The potential significance of environmental impacts on biological
a)
(k)
resources has bee
2.96 acres of oak w
live oak trees, 26 sc
trees. However, w
follows and prescri
impacts would be
mitigation measure
the project a
The site for
A combinati
assessed. The proposed project would impact
odland, 2.28 acres of walnut woodland 71 coast
ub oak and 111 southern California black walnut
th the incorporation of mitigation measures as
ed in the Mitigation Program, the cumulative
educed to level of less than significant. The
are as follows:
itigation will be determined in coordination with
plicant, the City and resource agencies;
n of on-site or off-site preservation and/or
restoration at no less than a 1:1 acreage ratio;
total of 208 to
trees, 26 scn
Native tree pr
in late fall ea
Develop a pla
Biological mo
Obtain appro,
and Game,
U.S. Fish and
and State Wa
away from na
demonstratin
Lighting pla
tection at a 3:1 ratio to replace 71 coast live oak
b oak and 111 California black walnuts (for a
es to be replaced);
ting schedule which requires planting to occur
winter between October 30, to January 30;
itoring ;
riate permits from California Department of Fish
ildlife Services, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
or Resources Control Board; and
reviewed and approved by the City
that lighting from the project will be directed
ral open space areas.
The utilization of varyng setbacks, building heights, foundation design
and compatible building forms, materials, and colors which serve to
blend buildings into toe terrain.
The proposed map
custom single-family
with development sta
this resolution that red
of accessory structun
obtain approval thro
Colors and material
homes in the surrou
Guidelines will also
Uniform Building Cod
Foundation design
The utilization of clust
terrain so as to reduc
will cause the eventual development of five
omes. The homes will be required to comply
dards set forth by conditions of approval within
to to setbacks, building height and the location
s. Additionally, future homes will be required to
gh the City's Development Review process.
ill be required to be compatible with other
ding area. Furthermore, the City's Design
poly to the development of future homes.
1 be required to comply with the California
red sites and buildings on more gently sloping
grading alterations on steeper slopes.
As referenced abov in Finding (g), the proposed map is not the type
of project that would tend to utilize clustering of sites and building due
(I)
(m)
(0)
to the General Plan t
which is compliance
within a gated cot
designation of Rural
at one acre and with
zoning designation
project also requires
one dwelling unit
p
compliance with the
the applicable devel
as development sta,
Furthermore Findin
alterations on slopes
and use designation and proposed zoning district
with the General Plan. The project is located
7munity that has a General Plan land use
Residential which prescribes minimum lot sizes
a maximum of one dwelling unit per acre. The
is prescribe in Zone Change 2002-03 for this
minimum lot sizes of one acre with a maximum of
er acre. As such, the proposed map is in
General Plan and will be able to accommodate
ment standards of the RR zoning district as well
Bards set forth in the conditions of approval.
(f) referenced above, discusses grading
The utilization of building designs, locations, and arrangements, which
serve to avoid a continuous intrusive Skyline effect and which afford
privacy and protect io
At this time, the con
application request. 7
approval through the
with the City's Desi,
standards set forth in
designs, locations, at
;truction of residential units is not part of the
he future development will be required to obtain
;ity's Development Review process and comply
in Guidelines and comply with development
this resolution. This process analyzes building
d arrangements, privacy and protection.
The preservation and introduction of plant materials are to protect
slopes from soil erosi n and slippage and minimize the visual effect of
grading and construct on and hillside area.
Grading will create anufactured slopes at a 2:1 (horizontal to
vertical) ratio utilizin a landform grading technique. As a result,
manufactured slopes will have characteristics resembling slopes
created by nature. R and -off cut edges will be utilized to conform to
the natural grade. roper transitioning to natural slopes will be
achieved through the se of irregularcurvilinearshapes that will blend
into the adjoining top graphy. Revegetaion of the manufactured
slope will be applied in patterns which occur in nature, thereby
minimizing the visual effect of grading. The revegetation will be
accomplished with suit ble plant material requiring minimal cultivation
and irrigation in order o thrive, thereby fostering slope stability and
minimizing the potenti I for erosion.
The utilization of street designs and improvements which serve to
minimize grading alterations and harmonize with the natural contours
and character of the hillside.
The proposed prof
Drive. The project
Tree Permit
extension of Alam
road with propose
that the grade of Ala
existing developme
improvement and e
project site to the m
will be required to
will take access off
ct is located at the terminus of Alamo Heights
roposes one street, identified as Street A' that
f Alamo Heights Drive. However, the applicant
prove and extend Alamo Heights Drive along the
st southern boundary of the proposed map. The
tension shall align with and be compatible with
t and proposed VTTM 53430. It will be required
o Heights Drive be lowered in order to align the
VTTM 53430. All improvements and the
Heights Drive will be constructed to the
satisfaction of the Cyty Engineer.
It shall be necessary that
otherwise the application s
(p)
(q)
The tree is so po
preservation would
community.
The tree interferes wl
within or outside c
alternative exists oth
(r) The tree is a potentia
of it falling and its str
and decks).
(e.g., building founda
e or more of the following findings is made,
all be denied:
rly formed due to stunted growth that its
not result in any substantial benefits to the
th utility services, or streets and highways, either
if the subject property, and no reasonable
pr than removal or pruning of the tree(s).
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public health and safety hazard due to the risk
ctural instability cannot be remediated.
(s) The tree is a public nuisance by causing damage to improvements,
ion, retaining walls, roadways/driveways, patios,
(t) The tree is host to anlorganism, which is parasitic to another species
of tree that is in clang
(u) The tree belongs to
highly flammable and
(v)
Preservation of the tr
property owner's re
surrounding land a
implemented in c
Replacement/Relocat
According to the EIR
were prepared for nat
The potential signific
resources has been a
r of being exterminated by the parasite.
species which is known to be a pyrophitic or
has been identified as a public safety hazard.
ee is not feasible and would compromise the
sonable use and enjoyment of property or
d appropriate mitigation measures will be
mpliance with
Section 22.38.130 (Tree
on Standards.
prepared for the project site, focused surveys
ive trees and special status plants/vegetation.
9nce of environmental impacts on biological
ssessed. The proposed project would impact
2.96 acres of oak w
live oak trees, 26 sc
trees. Preservatio
grading of the proje
thereby compromisii
subject site. Howev
as prescribed in the
impacts would be r
mitigation measures
dland, 2.28 acres of walnut woodland 71 coast
ub oak and 111 southern California black walnut
of the said specified vegetation impedes the
site and the development of buildable pads,
g the applicant's ability to reasonably develop the
r, with the incorporation of mitigation measures
'tigation Program incorporated into the EIR, the
duced to level of less than significant. The
are as follows:
• The site for mitigation will be determined in coordination with
the project ap
A combinatio
restoration at
Native tree pr
trees, 26 scru
total of 208 tr
Develop a plan
in late fall earl
Biological mon
Obtain approp—
and Game,
U.S. Fish and I
and State Wat
,licant, the City and resource agencies; .
of on-site or off-site preservation and/or
io less than a 1:1 acreage ratio;
tection at a 3:1 ratio to replace 71 coast live oak
5 oak and 111 California black walnuts (for a
es to be replaced);
sting schedule which requires planting to occur
winter between October 30, to January 30;
toying ;
iate permits from California Department of Fish
rildlife Services, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
r Resources Control Board; and
5. Based on the findings and
Commission hereby recon
Environmental Impact Report
VTTM 53670 and the Mitigati
conditions:
A. General
conclusions set forth above, the Planning
mends that the City Council certify the
and recommends that the City Council approve
on Monitoring Program subject to the following
(1) The project site hall be developed in substantial conformance
with VTTM 53 70, except as conditions herein, and as
conditioned in one Change No. 2002-03, Conditional Use
Permit No. 200 -17, and Tree Permit No.2002-12 submitted to
and recommen ed approval by the Planning Commission to
the City Council collectively attached hereto as Exhibit "A" - the
subdivision ma , Exhibit "B" - Mitigation Monitoring Program
dated Novemb r 11, 2004, and Exhibit "C" - Environmental
Impact Report s modified herein.
(2) The site shall b maintained in a condition, which is free of
debris both dur ng and after the construction, addition, or
implementation f the entitlement granted herein. The removal
of all trash, debr s, and refuse, whether during or subsequent
to construction hall be done only by the property owner,
applicant or by a duly permitted waste contractor, who has
been auth rized by the City to provide collection,
transportatio , and disposal of solid waste from residential,
commercial, construction, and industrial areas within the City.
It shall be th applicant's obligation to insure that the waste
contractor utilized has obtained permits from the City of
Diamond Bat to provide such services.
(3)
(4)
(5)
This grant sF
EIR is certifie
Monitoring Pi
approved.
This approval
applicant and
15 days of al
Community a
Division an At
of it and agrE
Further, this E
pays all rema
In accordancE
the applicant
City, and its IT
action, or pro
approval of'
provided by G
the city and/o—
party of any s
(a) Applica
or at th
defens
in defer
(b) Applicai
rendere
The City shall
of proceeding,
(6) The applicant
Building Code,
Code, and the
applicable con
effect at the tin
all be null and void and of no affect unless the
i, and Tentative Tract Map No. 53670, Mitigation
ogram and Zone Change Number 2002-03 are
shall not be effective for any purpose until the
owner of the property involved have filed within
proval of this map, at the City of Diamond Bar
id Development Services Department/Planning
fidavit of Acceptance stating that they are aware
e to accept all the conditions of this approval.
pproval shall not be effective until the applicant
ning Planning Division fees.
with Government Code Section 66474.9(b) (1),
hall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the
fivers, agents and employees, from any claim,
ceding to attack, set-aside, void or annul, the
TTM 53670 brought within the time period
wernment Code Section 66499.37. In the event
its officers, agents and employees are made a
ch action:
it shall provide a defense to the City defendants
City's option reimburse the City its costs of
including reasonable attorneys fees, incurred
se of such claims; and
it shall promptly pay any final judgment
J against the City descendents.
romptly notify the applicant of any claim, action
and shall cooperate fully in the defense thereof.
;hall comply with the adopted 2001 Uniform
Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing
2001 National Electric Code and all other
truction codes, ordinances and regulations in
e the application was deemed complete.
(7) Notwithstanding any previous subsection of the resolution, the
Department of Fish and Game requires payment of the fee
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pursuant to S
payment shal
days of this g
(8) Prior to final 1
City in -lieu of
Ordinance Ch
(9) Applicant shal
to Planning,
Engineering I
established re
building or gra
by the City. S
Building and
shall pay all
processing fee
the City.
action 711.4 of that Fish and Game Code. Said
be made by the applicant to the city within five
ant's approval.
ap approval, the applicant shall pay a fee to the
Dedication for parkland pursuant to Subdivision
ipter 21.32.
pay development fees (including but not limited
Building and Safety, Public Works and
divisions and Mitigation Monitoring) at the
tes, prior to final map approval, issuance of
4mg permit (whichever comes first), as required
hool fees shall be paid prior to the issuance of a
afety Division permit. In addition, the applicant
remaining prorated City project review and
is prior to the map's recordation as required by
to Subdivision Map Act Section 66463.5,
valid for three years. An extension of time may
in writing and shall only be considered if
s city no less than 60 days prior to the approval
Final map approval will not be granted unless
substantial compliance with VTTM 53670
nditions and the applicant has entered into a
rovement agreement to the satisfaction of the
(10) In accordance
VTTM 53670 is
be requested
submitted to th
expiration date
the map is it
including all cc
subdivision im
City Attorney.
(11) The project sie shall be maintained and operated in full
compliance with the conditions of approval and all laws, or
other applicable regulations.
B. Planning
(1) The Mitigation
approved by th
rigorously. Th
with the City, 9
All costs relate
from the appl
approval of the
(2) Prior to final
evidence of
Homeowners A
subject to "The
Restrictions (C
p
Monitoring Program outlined in the EIR and
City shall be implemented and complied with
mitigation monitoring fees shall be deposited
days prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
to the ongoing monitoring shall be secured
t and received by the City prior to the
inal map.
ap recordation, the applicant shall provide
nnexation into "The Country Estates"
sociation. Each lot of VTTM 53670 shall be
ountry Estates" Covenant, the Conditions and
&R's).
(3)
ial map recordation, the application shall provide
a "Buyer's Awareness Package." for the City's
:proval. The "Buyer's Awareness Package" shall
is not limited to, information pertaining to
ues regarding the property, wildlife corridors, oak
rees, natural vegetation preservation issues,
program for urban pollutant basins, fuel
all mitigation measures within the Mitigation
gram and Exhibit "A" which delineates each lot's
lope, explanatory information pertaining to
the use of properties as necessary, and similar
s. The applicant shall give each buyer a copy of
wareness Package" and shall document their
ame in the escrow instructions of each lot and
document thelir receipt to the City.
receipt of the
the "Buyer's
related matte
restrictions o
building env
Monitoring Pr
modification,
maintenance
geological is
and walnut
include, but
review and a
the City with
Prior to the fi
ugh the "Buyer's Awareness Program," shall
segregation of green waste for reuse as
er the City's Source Reduction Recycling
County Sanitation District's waste division
(4) Applicant, thri
encourage th
specified unc
Element, anc
policies.
(5) Proposed futu
comply with th
(6) All single-fami
Development
residential dwE
standards:
re custom single-family residential units shall
e City's Development Review process.
y residential units shall be required to obtain
Review approval. In addition, single-family
Iling units shall utilize the following development
(a) Front y rd setback minimum 30 feet from front property
line;
(b) Side ya d setbacks minimum 10 and 15 feet from the
edge o the buildable pad or side property lines,
whiche r is applicable;
(c) Distanc between single-family residential dwelling units
shall be a minimum of 40 feet;
(d) Rear ya d setback minimum 25 feet from the edge of
the buil able pad or rear property line, whichever is
applicab e; and
(e) Access ry structures shall utilize setback distances
from th edge of pad or property line whichever is
applicab e and be consistent with the Rural Residential
zoning d strict at the time of permit issuance.
(7) All ground -m unted utility appurtenances such as
transformers, 4it conditioning condensers, etc., shall be
located out of p blic view and adequately screened through
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the use of a
(8)
c
ombination of concrete or masonry walls, berms,
aping to the satisfaction of the Planning Division.
and/orlands
All lighting fi:
approved by
height.
(9)
(10)
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tures adjacent to interior property lines shall be
the Planning Division as to type, orientation and
All terrace dr
in muted ea
impacts.
configuration
All down dra
curvilinearly a
ins and drainage channels shall be constructed
th tones so as not to impart adverse visual
errace drains shall follow landform slope
and shall not be placed in an exposed position.
ins shall be hidden in swales diagonally or
(cross a slope face.
Prior to the iss'
activity that im
woodland hab
walnut woodla
Mitigation Pro
and approval.
or restoration
trees protect(
protection star
3:1. It is estin
111 southern
Fish and Gam
requirements
uance of a grading permit or the initiation of any
olves the removal/disturbance of oak and walnut
tat, the applicant shall develop a detail oak and
nd mitigation plan in accordance with the EIR's
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ram and submit the plan to the City for review
Mitigation shall include off site preservation and
t no less than 1:1 acreage ratio. The native
d under the City's tree preservation and
dards require a minimum replacement ratio of
ated that 71 coast live oak, 26 scrub oak and
alifornia black walnuts will be removed by a the
f the California Department of Fish and Game.
re utilized for a part of or all mitigation, this
od shall also be in accordance with the
nd approval of the California Department of
and the City of Diamond Bar.
mitigation me
If in -lieu fees
and approval
project's development, totaling to 208 trees.. However,
mitigation offsi a shall be in accordance with the requirements
(11) Prior to the iss ante of any City permits, the applicant shall
submit a reveg tation landscape plan and irrigation plan for
slopes within th project site for the City's review and approval.
Said slope sha I be landscaped at the completion of grading
activities. All lope planting and irrigation and revegetation
areas shall be continuously maintained in a healthy and
thriving conditi n by the developer until each individual unit is
sold and occupi d by the buyer. Prior to releasing occupancy
for the units, an inspection shall be conducted by the Planning
Division to det rmine that the vegetation is in satisfactory
condition.
(12) Plans shall co form to State and Local Building Code
(i.e., 2001 Unit rm Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code,
Uniform Mecha ical Code, and the 2001 National Electrical
Code) requirem nts.
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C. Fire Department
(1)
Emergency
clear, a mini
accordancei
ccess shall be provided, maintaining free and
num 26 foot at all times during construction in
'ith Fire Department requirements.
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Prior to the i
construction,
Department
available pei
system.
;suance of any building permits for combustible
evidence shall be submitted to the Fire
hat temporary water supply for fire protection is
iding completion of the required fire protection
All required tire hydrants shall be installed and tested and
accepted pri r to construction. Vehicular access must be
provided and maintained serviceable throughout construction.
Prior to the i
submit a fu(
prepared by
Department f
Prior to recor
Department rE
suance of a grading permit, the applicant shall
I modification plan, landscape/irrigation plan
a registered landscape architect to the Fire
xr review and approval.
lation, the final map shall comply with all Fire
quirements.
D. Public Works/Engin
General
(1)
(2)
(3)
erino Division
Prior to final map approval, written certification that all utility
services and any other service related to the site shall be
available to s rve the proposed project and shall be submitted
to the City. S ch letters shall be issued by the district, utility
and cable tele ision company, within ninety (90) days prior to
final map app oval.
Prior to final m
plan check, a
interest holder
account shall r
County Recor
subdivision guE
prior to final mi
ap approval and when final map is submitted for
title report/guarantee showing all fee owners,
a, and nature of interest shall be submitted. The
emain open until the final map is filed with the
der. An updated title report/guarantee and
rantee shall be submitted ten (10) working days
—p approval.
Prior to the iss
complete and r
a Single-Famil'
City. The cove
Los Angeles C
ance of any City permits, the Applicant shall
cord a "Covenant and Agreement to Maintain
Residence" on a form to be provided by the
ant shall be completed and recorded with the
unty Recorders Office.
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(4) Prior to fin
improvement
completed by
shall enter int
post the apps
amounts shal
the City Engir
(5) Prior to final
irrigation, stre
shall be appr
posted and ar
of all public ai
Prior to final r
permit(s), suret
guaranteeing ca
dewatering all p
(6) Details and n
necessarily a
inconsistent
conditions of
approved to th
(7)
Easements for
adjacent parcel
map, as approv
All identified g
map boundari
the City Engi
"Restricted U
applicant shall
erection of bull
use areas sh
hazards within
cannot be elim
be indicated on
to geologic hazy
right to prohibit
within such res'
(8)
(9)
(10)
I map approval, if any public or private
required as part of this map have not been
applicant and accepted by the City, applicant
a subdivision agreement with the City and shall
opriate security. Cost Estimates for all bond
be provided by the applicant and approved by
eer.
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map approval, all site grading, landscaping,
It, sewer and storm drain improvement plans
ved by the City Engineer and surety shall be
agreement executed guaranteeing completion
d private improvements.
ro
tes shown on the vesting tentative map are not
proved. Any details or notes which may be
with requirements or ordinances, general
approval, or City policies shall be specifically
p satisfaction of the City Engineer.
ologic hazards within the vesting tentative tract
s which cannot be eliminated as approved by
:e r shall be indicated on the final map as
Area" subject to geologic hazard. The
dedicate to the City the right to prohibit the
ings or other structures within such restricted
wn on the final map. All identified geologic
the vesting tentative tract boundaries which
mated as approved by the City Engineer shall
the final map as "Restricted Use Area" subject
3rd. The applicant shall dedicate to the City the
the erection of buildings or other structures
ricted use areas shown on the final map.
nap approval and the issuance of grading
r shall be posted and an agreement executed
mpletion of all drainage facilities necessary for
arcels to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
disposal of drainage water onto or over
shall be delineated and shown on the final
d by the City Engineer.
Prior to finalizati
sewer, and drai
the phase bou
outfall for sewer
the City Enginee
lines shown on t
m of any development phase, sufficient street,
age improvements shall be completed beyond
caries to assure secondary access, proper
and drainage protection to the satisfaction of
r. Phase boundaries shall correspond to lot
he final map.
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(11) Prior to final map approval, applicant shall submit to the City
Engineer the detail cost estimates for bonding purposes of all
public improvements.
(12) Prior to any work performed in the street right-of-way, fees
shall be paid and a construction permit shall be obtained from
the Public Works Division in addition to any other permits
required.
(13) Applicant shall label and delineate on the final map any private
drives or fire lanes to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
(14) Applicant shall submit recorded cocument(s) from the
Diamond Ba Country Estates Association indicating the
project will h ve proper/adequate right -of -entry to the subject
site.
(15) Easements, atisfactory to the City Engineer and the utility
companies, f r public utility and public services purposes shall
be offered and shown on the final map for dedication to the
City.
(16) After the final ap records, applicant shall submit to the Public
Works/Engin eying Division, at no cost to the City, a full size
reproducible copy of the recorded map. Final approval of the
public improvements shall not be given until the copy of the
recorded map is received by the Engineering Division.
(17) Prior to occur
built mylars, s
plan for all im
ancy, the applicant shall provide to the City as
amped by appropriate individuals certifying the
rovements at no cost to the City.
(18) All improvements for the subject tract shall be coordinated with
any existing o proposed maps including TIM 53430 to the
south.
(19) Applicant shall contribute funds to a separate engineering trust
deposit agains which charges can be made by the City or its
representative for services rendered. Charges shall be on an
hourly basis and shall include any City administrative costs.
(20) Applicant shall provide digitized information in an Auto CADD
format defined by the City for all related plans, at no cost to the
City.
(21) All activities/i provements proposed for this map shall be
wholly contained within the boundaries of the map. Should any
off-site activities/improvements be required, approval shall be
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obtained fro
required by t
E. Grading
(1) Exterior gra
transportatio
heavy gradin
of 7:00 a.m.
generated by
reduced by w
and in accord
District Rule
utilized, when
equipment sh
(2) All equipment
site. Staging
storage area,
fence. All a
whenever the
(3)
Division for a
Precise gradin
Community an
(This may be
i the affected property owner and the City as
e City Engineer.
ing and construction activities and the
of equipment and materials and operation of
equipment shall be limited to between the hours
d 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Dust
grading and construction activities shall be
tering the soil prior to and during the activities
nce with South Coast Air Quality Management
02 and Rule 403. Reclaimed water shall be
ver possible. Additionally, all construction
II be properly muffled to reduce noise levels.
staging areas shall be located on the project
rea, including material stockpile and equipment
hall be enclosed within a 6 foot -high chain link
cess points in the defense shall be locked
onstruction site is not supervised.
plans for each lot shall be submitted to the
Development Services Department/Planning
prove] prior to issuance of building permits.
an incremental or composite basis).
(4) Grading of the
California Buil
Management
The maximum
shall be 15 pe
(5)
the City Engine
check, a detaile
At the time of
ubject property shall be in accordance with the
ing Code, City Grading Ordinance, Hillside
rdinance and acceptable grading practices.
rade of driveways serving building pad areas
ent.
ubmittal of the 40 -scale grading plan for plan
soils and geology report shall be submitted to
r for approval. Said report shall be prepared
gineer and/or geologist licensed by the State
rior to the issuance of a grading permit, the
ess, but not be limited to the following:
report shall add
of California.
by a qualified e
(a) Stability nalyses of daylight shear keys with a 1:1
projectio from daylight to slide plane; a projection
plane sh II have a safety factor of 1.5;
(b) All soils nd geotechnical constraints (i.e., landslides,
shear ke locations, etc.,) shall be delineated in detail
with resp ct to proposed building envelopes. Restricted
use area and structural setbacks shall be considered
and delin ated prior to recordation of the final map;
(g)
(6)
(c) Soil r mediation measures shall be designed for a
"wors case" geologic interpretation subject to
verific tion in the field during grading;
(d) The e tent of any remedial grading into natural areas
shall e clearly defined on the grading plans;
(e) Areas of potential for debris flow shall be defined and
prope remedial measures implemented as approved by
the Ci Engineer;
(f) Gross tability of all fill slopes shall be analyzed as part
of ge technical report, including remedial fill that
replac s natural slope;
Stabili of all proposed slopes shall be confirmed by
analys s as approved by the City Engineer;
(h)
(i)
asab
excav
logic data including landslides and exploratory
tions must be shown on a consolidated
nical map using the 40 -scale final grading plan
geotec
All ge
permit
the Cit
recom
All ge
Prior to issuan
guaranteeing
surety shall
plans shall be
se; and
technical and soils related findings and
endations shall be reviewed and approved by
Engineer prior to issuance of any grading
and recordation of the final map.
e of grading permits, storm drain improvement
approved by the City Engineer and County and
be posted and an agreement executed
completion of all drainage facilities to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
(7) Final grading fans shall be designed in compliance with the
recommendati ns of the final detailed soils and engineering
geology report. All remedial earthwork specified in the final
report shall b incorporated into the grading plans. Final
grading plans shall be signed and stamped by a California
registered Civi Engineer, registered Geotechnical Engineer
and registered ngineering Geologist and approved by the City
Engineer.
(8)
A Standard Ur
conforming to i
into the gradinc
(9) All slopes shall
ground cover,
completion of
erosion control
City Engineer
installed.
an Stormwater Management Plan (SUSMP)
ity Ordinance is required to be incorporated
plan and approved by the City Engineer.
be seeded with native grasses or planted with
shrubs, and trees for erosion control upon
grading or some other alternative method of
shall be completed to the satisfaction of the
—nd a permanent irrigation system shall be
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(10) An erosion control plan shall be approved by the City Engineer.
Erosion contr I plans shall be made in accordance to the City's
NPDES requi ements.
(11)
(12)
the City Coun
approved by t
No grading o
prior to final
recordation.
development
grade adjust
that delineate
Prior to final
any staging or construction shall be performed
map approval by the City Council and map
All pertinent improvement plans shall be
ie City Engineer prior to final map approval by
il.
ap approval, the applicant shall submit plans
djustments to the grades of Lots 4 and 5. The
ent shall match the elevation of the adjacent
entative Tract Map No. 53430 which is located
to the south of IVTTM 53670. Said grade adjustments shall be
subject to the eview and approval of the City Engineer.
F. Drainage
(1)
All drainage i provements necessary for dewatering and
protecting the ubdivided properties shall be installed prior to
issuance of building permits, for construction upon any parcel
that may be subject to drainage flows entering, leaving, or
within a parcel relative to which a building permit is requested.
(2) Prior to place ent of any dredged or fill material into any
U.S.G.S. blue I ne stream bed, a 404 permit shall be obtained
from the Army Corps of Engineers and an agreement with the
California Dep rtment of Fish and Game shall be obtained and
submitted to th City Engineer.
(3)
Storm drainageJacilities shall be constructed within the street
Los Angeles a
applicant.
and the Los An
drain facilities
right-of-way or i
easements satisfactory to the City Engineer
eles County Flood Control Districts. All storm
lans shall be plan checked by the County of
d all fees required shall be paid by the
(4) A final drainage study and final drainage/storm drain plan in a
24" x 36" sheet ormat shall be submitted to and approved by
the City Engine r and Los Angeles Public Works Department
prior to grading ermit. All drainage facilities shall be designed
and constructe as required by the City Engineer and in
accordance wit County of Los Angeles Standards. Private
(and future) ea ements for storm drain purposes shall be
offered and sho n on the final map for dedication to the City.
(5)
(6)
G. Street
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, a complete hydrology
and hydrauli
registered in
City Enginee
c study shall be prepared by a Civil Engineer
the State of California to the satisfaction of the
and. Los Angeles Public Works Department.
Applicant sh
VTTM 5367
from the outl
Street A curb
zip code are
.II construct grading and drainage facilities on
with a dry pipe for future storm drain extension
It manhole shown south to the southerly end of
return to accommodate future extension.
Prior to final riap approval, street names shall be submitted for
City review and approval. Street names shall not duplicate
existing streets within the City of Diamond Bar's postal service
Prior to final
delineating th
Drive for the
extension sh
Heights Drive
map. The im
compatible wi
ring plans shall be submitted to and approved by
eer prior to issuance of building permits.
ap recordation, the applicant shall submit plans
improvement and extension of Alamo Heights
ity's review and approval. The improvement and
I occur along the project site that fronts Alamo
o the most southern boundary of the proposed
rovement and extension shall align with and be
h proposed VTTM 53430. The improvement
and extension of Alamo Heights Drive shall be completed prior
to final inspec ion of grading activities.
Prior to the is
provide writte
any property o
Lowering the
order to align
result, it shall
2510 Alamo H
the new grad
applicant shall
City review an
the satisfacti
reconstruction
Alamo Heights
Street improve
by a registere
approved byt
maximum slop
uance of any City permits, the applicant shall
permission to the satisfaction of the City from
ners which will be affected by offsite grading.
rade of Alamo Heights Drive is necessary in
the road with proposed VTTM 53430. As a
be necessary to reconstruct the driveway of
ights Drive (Lot 116 of Tract 30578) to match
of Alamo Heights Drive. Therefore, the
ubmit plans for the driveway reconstruction for
approval and shall reconstruct the driveway to
n of the City Engineer. The driveway
hall be completed prior to the completion of
Drive improvements.
ent plans in a 24" x 36" sheet format, prepared
Civil Engineer, shall be submitted to and
e City Engineer. Streets shall not exceed a
of 12 percent.
(7) New street
intersections
more streets,
to mark the
intersection
0
between all
points for ea
approval in a
of Certificate
centerline monuments shall be set at the
of two or more streets, intersections of two or
intersections of streets with tract boundaries and
eginning and ending of curves or the points of
tangents thereof. Survey notes showing the ties
onuments set and four (4) durable reference
h shall be submitted to the City Engineer for
cordance with City Standards, prior to issuance
f Occupancy.
(8) The design a
shall be set t
design speed
(9) Prior to buildin
pavement for
prepared by
approved by t
City Engineer.
d construction of private street improvements
City and County standards and designed to a
f 35 mph.
occupancy, applicant shall construct base and
all streets in accordance with soils report
a California registered soils engineer and
e City Engineer or as otherwise directed by the
(10) The extension f Alamo Heights partial road extension south of
Street "A" shall be constructed as a partial width roadway with
paving up to 2 feet in width and with proper termini facilities
per County standards. Said paving shall be at grades that can
accommodate utility extensions as necessary for future
development t the south as required by the City Engineer.
(11) Alamo Heights rive (north of Street "A" shall be designed and
constructed at lull width north of the Tract Boundary to the
requirements of the City Engineer.
H. Utilities
(1) Prior to final m p approval, a water system with appurtenant
facilities to sere all lots/parcels in the land division designed to
the Walnut Vall y Water District (WVWD) specifications shall
be provided an approved y the City Engineer. The system
shall include f re hydrantbs of the type and location as
determined by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The
water mains sh I be sized to accommodate the total domestic
and fire flows to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, WVWD
and Fire Departent.
(2) Prior to final map. approval, the applicant shall construct or
enter into an improvement agreement with the City
guaranteeing co struction of the necessary improvements to
the existing wat r system according to Walnut Valley Water
District (WVWD specifications to accommodate the total
domestic ar
Engineer, W
(3)
Prior to rec
separate un
Section 21.2,
gas, electric
with the res
I
required by tl
Engineer.
d fire flows as may be required by the City
VWD and Fire Department.
prdation of final map, applicant shall provide
derground utility services to each parcel per
1.400 of Title 21 of the City Code, including water,
power, telephone and cable TV, in accordance
oective utility company standards. Easements
ie utility companies shall be approved by the City
(4) Applicant shall relocate and underground any existing on-site
utilities tote satisfaction of the City Engineer and the
respective utility owner.
(5) Prior to subn
Walnut Valley
Communicati
available to s
the City.
ittal of the final map, written certification from
Water District, Verizon, SCE, SCG and Century
ms stating that adequate facilities are or will be
arve the proposed project shall be submitted to
(6) Underground utilities shall not be constructed within the drip
line of any m
arborist.
1. Sewers
ture tree except as approved by a registered
(1) Prior to final ap approval, applicant shall submit a sanitary
sewer area st dy to the City and County Engineer to verify that
capacity is available in the sewerage system to be used as the
outfall for the sewers in this land division. If the system is
found to be f insufficient capacity, the problem shall be
resolved to th satisfaction of the County Engineer.
(2) Each dwelling unit shall be served by a separate sewer lateral
which shall n t cross any other lot lines. The sanitary sewer
system servin the tract shall be connected to the City or
District sewer ystem. Said system shall be of the size, grade
and depth ap roved by the City Engineer, County Sanitation
District and L s Angeles County Public Works Division and
surety shall b provided and an agreement executed prior to
approval of th final map.
(3) Applicant shall
County Sanitat
The area withir
into the County
appropriate ea:
obtain connection permit(s) from the City and
on District prior to issuance of building permits.
the tentative map boundaries shall be annexed
Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District and
;ements for all sewer main and trunk lines shall
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be shown on
final map.
(4) Applicant, at <
the sewer sy
County Publi
Standards pri
The Planning Commission shall:
(a) Certify to the adopti
e final map and offered for dedication on the
.pplicant's sole cost and expense, shall construct
;tem in accordance with the City, Los Angeles
Works Division and County Sanitation District
brto occupancy.
of this Resolution; and
(b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution, by certified mail,
to: Mr. Jerry K. Yeh, Horizon Pacific Diamond Bar, LLC, 2707 S.
Diamond Bar Boulev rd, Diamond Bar, CA 91765.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED TH S 23RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 2004, BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
BY.
Dan Nolan, C i
I, James DeStefano, Planning Commissio
Resolution was duly introduced, passed,
City of Diamond Bar, at a regular meetin
day of November 2004, by the following v
AYES: Commissioners:
NOES: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners:
ABSTAIN: Commissioners:
ATTEST:
Secretary, do hereby certify that the foregoing
nd adopted by the Planning Commission of the
of the Planning Commission held on the 23rd
te:
YC Tanaka, Low, McManus, Tye, Chair Nolan
one
one
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