HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 2006-09PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE DIAMOND BAR PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 2006-041MINOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-011MINOR VARIANCE
NO. 2006-01 AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION 15301(e), A REQUEST TO
REMODEL AND CONSTRUCT AN APPROXIMATE 1,683 GROSS
SQUARE FEET ADDITION INCLUDING PORCH, BALCONY/PATIO
COVER, STORAGE ROOM AND GARAGE TO AN EXISTING 2,577
LIVABLE SQUARE FEET TWO-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE. A
MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPROVAL PERMITS THE
CONTINUATION OF LEGAL NONCONFORMING FRONT AND SIDE YARD
SETBACKS. THE MINOR VARIANCE APPROVAL PERMITS A
DECREASE OF THE REQUIRED SETBACK FOR THIS IRREGULARLY
SHAPED LOT. THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT 22088 CEDARDALE
DRIVE (LOT 23, TRACT NO. 31153, APN 8293-039-033), DIAMOND BAR,
CALIFORNIA.
A. RECITALS
1. The property owner, Dr. Jacob Said, and applicant, Khanjian Agop, filed
Development Review No. 2006-04/Minor Conditional Use Permit
No. 2006-01 and Minor Variance No. 2006-01 applications for a property
located at 22088 Cedardale Drive (Lot 23, Tract No. 31153, APN 8293-039-
033), Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, California, as described in the title
of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development
Review, Minor Conditional Use Permit, Minor Variance, and Categorical
Exemption shall be referred to as the "Application."
2. On February 14, 2006, 107 property owners in and near the project's 500 -
foot radius were mailed a public hearing notice and three other locations in
the application's vicinity were posted with the public hearing notice. On
February 17, 2006, the project's public hearing notification was published in
the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers
and a public hearing notice display board was posted at the site.
3. On February 28, 2006, the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar
conducted and concluded a duly noticed public hearing on the Application.
B. RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
1. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set
forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. The Planning Commission hereby determines that the Application is
categorically exempt in accordance to the 1970 California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15301(e).
3. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds and determines that,
having considered the record as a whole including the findings set forth
below, and changes and alterations which have been incorporated into and
conditioned upon the proposed project set forth in the Application, there is no
evidence before this Planning Commission that the project proposed herein
will have the potential of an adverse effect on wild life resources or the
habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Based upon substantial evidence,
this Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effects
contained in Section 753.5 (d) of Title 14 of the California Code o
Regulations.
4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth herein, this Planning
Commission hereby finds as follows:
(a) The project site is addressed 22088 Cedardale Drive (Lot 23
Tract 31153, Assessor Parcel Number 8293-039-033), Diamond Bar,
California. The parcel is approximately .54 gross acres: 15,000 usable
square feet. The lot is irregularly-shaped with an existing two-story,
legal nonconforming single-family residence approved and completed
in 1983.
(b) The General Plan Land Use designation is Low Medium Residential
(RLM), minimum lot area 8,000 square feet. The site is zoned Single-
family Residence, R-1-8,000.
(c) The R-1-8,000 zone and single-family uses surround the site.
(d) The Application requests to remodel and construct an approximate
1,683 gross square feet addition including porch, balcony/patio cover,
storage room and garage to an existing 2,577 livable square feet two-
story single-family residence. A Minor Conditional Use Permit
approval permits the continuation of legal nonconforming front and
side yard setbacks. The Minor Variance approval permits a decrease
of the required setback for this irregularly shaped lot.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
(e) The design and layout of the proposed development are consistent
with the General Plan, development standards of the applicable
district, design guidelines, and architectural criteria for specialized
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area (e.g., theme areas, specific plans, community plans, boulevards,
or planned developments.
The project site, developed with a two-story single-family residence,
was established before the July 25, 9995, General Plan adoption and
current Municipal Code. The Application complies with the City's
General Plan's elements, objectives, and strategies related to
maintaining the integrity of residential neighborhoods and open
space, and the Low Medium Residential (minimum lot 8,000 SFJ land
use designation. The proposed use is zoned for single-family
residence at R-1-8,000. There is no specific or additional community
planned development for the site.
(f) The design and layout of the proposed development will not interfere
with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future
development, and will not create traffic or pedestrian hazards.
Cedardale Drive and Sunbluff Drive adequately serve the project site.
These and neighboring streets are designed to handle minimum traffic
created by residential development. The project site is developed with
a two-story, legal nonconforming single-family residence. The
Application does not change the existing single-family use. The
Application maintains the existing style consistent with surrounding
properties. The Application is not expected to unreasonably interfere
with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future
development.
(g) The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible
with the characteristics of the surrounding neighborhood and will
maintain and enhance the harmonious, orderly and attractive
development contemplated by Chapter 22.48, the General Plan, City
Design Guidelines, or any applicable specific plan.
The Application's multi-level roofs, decorative windows, balcony/patio
cover with wrought iron railing, stucco and window, door and trim
moldings add texture, contrast, variety, and low maintenance
materials. The Application's architectural design and palette are
compatible with other neighboring homes architectural style and are
consistent with the City's General Plan, Municipal Code, and Design
Guidelines. There is no specific plan.
(h) The design of the proposed development will provide a desirable
environment for its occupants and visiting public, as well as its
neighbors, through good aesthetic use of materials, texture, and color
that will remain aesthetically appealing.
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The proposed colors, materials, and textures are consistent with and
complimentary to the existing homes in the area while offering variety
and low maintenance levels.
(i) The proposed project will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety, or welfare or materially injurious (e.g., negative phe eaffeaes ffect
on
property values or resale(s) of property)
improvements in the vicinity.
Structural plan check, City permits and inspections, soils analysis as
needed, and Fire Department approval are required for construction.
These standards and processes ensure that the finished project will
not be detrimental to the public health, safety, welfare, or materially
injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. Additionally,
a recorded Covenant and Agreement is required and runs with the
land to maintain a single-family residence.
(j) The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The City has determined that the Application is categorically exempt
in accordance to the 1970 Califomia Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), Section 15301(e).
NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES
(k) The addition, enlargement, extension, reconstruction; relocation or
structural alteration of the nonconforming structure would not result in
the structure becoming incompatible with other structures in the
neighborhood.
As stated in Item (g), the Application is compatible with other
structures in the vicinity. Many structures in the vicinity have
remodeled and increased square footage.
(I) The addition, enlargement, extension, reconstruction, relocation or
structural alteration of the nonconforming structure would not result in
the structure becoming inconsistent with the General Plan or any
applicable specific plan.
As stated in Item (e) and (g), the Application is consistent with the
City's General Plan objectives and strategies, Municipal Code
Section 22.48, and City Design Guidelines.
(m) The addition, enlargement, extension, reconstruction, relocation or
structural alteration of the nonconforming structure would not result in
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the structure becoming a restriction to the eventual/future compliance
with the applicable regulations of this Development Code.
The parcel was approved by Tract Map No. 31153, Lot 23, as .54
acres. The existing structure was completed in accordance to the Los
Angeles County Code in 1983 and met the required setbacks of that
Code prior to the City's incorporation.
Legal nonconforming is defined as any parcel' or structure that was
legally created or constructed prior to the current Diamond Bar
Municipal Code's adoption, November 3, 1998, and does not conform
to current Code provisions/standards prescribed for the zoning district
in which the use is located. Many structures in this tract were
approved with the 15 feet front setback measurement and a six feet
city parkway. Today's front setback requirement is 20 feet from the
property line. Therefore, legal nonconforming findings and Minor
Conditional Use Permit approval are required by the Planning
Commission.
The new construction does not exceed the applicable height limit and
with the approval of the Minor Variance encroaches minimally into the
front setback on this irregularly shaped lot and is consistent with
other properties in the neighborhood. No further nonconforming
status of this parcel is anticipated.
(n) The addition, enlargement, extension, reconstruction, relocation or
structural alteration of the nonconforming structure would not result in
the structure becoming detrimental to the health, safety, and general
welfare of persons residing in the neighborhood.
Structural plan check, City permits and inspections, soils analysis as
needed, and Fire Department approval are required for construction.
These standards and processes ensure that the finished project will
not be detrimental to the public health, safety, welfare, or materially
injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. Additionally,
a recorded Covenant and Agreement is required and runs with the
land to maintain a single-family residence.
(o) The addition, enlargement, extension, reconstruction, relocation or
structural alteration of the nonconforming structure would not result in
the structure becoming detrimental and/or injurious to property and
improvements in the neighborhood.
As stated in Items (e -h), the Application's architectural design is
compatible with the characteristics of the surrounding neighborhood
and will maintain the harmonious, orderly and attractive development
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contemplated by Municipal Code Section 22.48, the General Plan,
City Design Guidelines, or any applicable specific plan.
Structural plan check, City permits and inspections, soils analysis as
needed, and Fire Department approval are required for construction.
These standards and processes ensure that the finished project will
not be detrimental to the public health, safety, welfare, or materially
injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. Additionally,
a recorded Covenant and Agreement is required and runs with the
land to maintain a single-family residence.
MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
(p) The proposed use is allowed within the subject -zoning districtwith the
approval of a Minor Conditional Use Permit and complies with all
other applicable provisions of this Development Code and the
Municipal Code.
As stated in items (e -o), the proposed use is allowed in the zoning
district and complies with other applicable provisions of the Municipal
Code.
(q) The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and any
applicable specific plan.
As stated in Item (e), the proposed use is consistent with the General
Plan and any applicable specific plan.
(r) The design, location, size and operating characteristics of the
proposed use are compatible with the existing and future land uses in
the vicinity.
As stated in Items (e -o), the design, location, size, etc,. are
compatible with the existing and future land uses in the vicinity.
(s) The subject site is physically suitable for the type and density/intensity
of use being proposed including access, provisions of utilities,
compatibility with adjoining land uses, and the absence of physical
constraints.
As stated in Items (e -o), the subject site is physically suitable for the
type and density/intensity of use being proposed including access,
provisions of utilities, compatibility with adjoining land uses, and the
absence of physical constraints.
(t) Granting the Minor Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to
the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare or
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materially injurious to person, property or improvements in the vicinity
and zoning districts in which the property is located.
Structural plan check, City permits and inspections, soils analysis as
needed, and Fire Department approval are required for construction.
These standards and processes ensure that the finished project will
not be detrimental to the public health, safety, welfare, or materially
injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. Additionally,
a recorded Covenant and Agreement is required and runs with the
land to maintain a single-family residence.
(u) The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The City has detemnined that the Application is categorically exempt
in accordance to the 9970 California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), Section 95301(e).
MINOR VARIANCE
(v) There are special circumstances applicable to the property
(e.g., location, shape; size, surroundings, topography, or other
conditions), so that the strict application of this Development Code
denies the property owner privileges enjoyed by other property
owners in the vicinity and under identical zoning districts or creates an
unnecessary and non -self-created, hardship or unreasonable
regulation which make it obviously impractical to require compliance
with the development standards.
The owner requests six (6) inches at a small portion of the front
elevation because of the street's curvature. Most of the structure
maintains or exceeds the existing legal nonconforming 16.5 feet front
setback except for approximately three (3) feet of the 55 feet front
elevation width. Many of the lots in this neighborhood are rectangular,
but this irregularly shaped lot is narrow at the front setback and
widens at the rear.
The main structure's placement and lot configuration are special
circumstances for this application. The adjustment of six (6) inches in
the front setback when added to the city's six feet parkway provides
the appearance of a 22 feet setback. The strict application of the
Municipal Code's front setback standard denies the property owner
privileges enjoyed by other property owners in the vicinity and under
identical zoning districts. This creates an unnecessary and non -self
created hardship that makes it impractical to require compliance with
the development standards.
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(w) Granting the Minor Variance is necessary for the preservation and
enjoyment of substantial property rights possessed by other property
owners in the same vicinity and zoning district and denied to the
property owner for which the Minor Variance is sought.
There are homes in the same vicinity that have added square footage
to their homes. Granting the Minor Variance will allow the applicant
the enjoyment of substantial property rights possessed by other
property owners in the same vicinity. The Diamond Bar Development
Code Minor Variance approval may allow up to a 20% for setback
variation. The Applicant is requesting 20% or four (4) feet fora 16 feet
distance. However, the existing project is legal nonconforming at 16.5
feet and the actual request is forsix (6) inches for approximately three
(3) feet of the 55 feet front elevation width
(x) Granting the Minor Variance is consistent with the General Plan and
any applicable specific plan.
The proposed single-family residence is consistent the City's General
Plan. The proposed single-family residence complies with the
applicable standards for the R-1-8,000 zoning district with the
exception of this front setback.
(y) The proposed entitlement would not be detrimental to the public
interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare of the City.
Structural plan check, City permits and inspections, soils analysis as
needed, and Fire Department approval are required for construction.
These standards and processes ensure that the finished project will
not be detrimental to the public health, safety, welfare, or materially
injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. Additionally,
a recorded Covenant and Agreement is required and runs with the
land to maintain a single-family residence.
(z) The proposed entitlement has been reviewed in compliance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The City has determined that the Application is categorically exempt
in accordance to the 1970 California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), Section 15301(e).
5. Based upon the findings and conclusion set forth above, the Planning
Commission hereby approves this Application subject to the following
conditions:
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GENERAL
(a) The project shall substantially conform to cover, site plan, floor plans,
elevations, roof plan, and sections collectively labeled as Exhibit "A"
dated February 28, 2006, as submitted to, amended herein, and
approved by the Planning Commission.
(b) The subject site shall be maintained in a condition that is free of
debris both during and after the construction, addition, or
implementation of the entitlement granted herein. The removal of all
trash, debris, and refuse, whether during or subsequent to
construction, shall be done only by the property owner, applicant or by
duly permitted waste contractor, who has been authorized by the City
to provide collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste from
residential, commercial, construction, and industrial areas in the City.
It shall be the applicant's obligation to insure that the waste contractor
used has obtained permits from the City of Diamond Bar to provide
such services.
ENGINEERINGIPUBLIC WORKS
(c) The applicant shall submit a Drainage Plan illustrating the drainage
pattern and an erosion control plan; surface water shall drain away
from the building at a 2% minimum slope. Erosion control measures
shall be in place for construction starting after October 1 through April
15. The erosion control plan shall conform to national Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) standards and incorporate
the appropriate Best Management Practices (BMP's). The standards
for the preparation of erosion control plans can be obtained from the
Public Works/Engineering Division.
(d) if applicable, the applicant shall comply with Standard Urban Storm
Water Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) requirements to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer.
(e) The owner shall execute and record a covenant and agreement to
maintain and hold the City harmless for all existing improvements in
the public right-of-way.
BUILDING AND SAFETY
(f} The applicant shall provide temporary sanitation facilities during
construction.
(g) If required by the Building Official, a construction fence shall protect
the project.
(h) A permit for demolition shall be obtained from the South Coast Air
Quality Management District.
(j) The single-family structure shall meet the 2001 California Building
Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, and the
2001 National Electrical Code requirements.
(j) This single-family structure shall meet the State Energy Conservation
Standards.
(k) The minimum design wind pressure shall be 80 miles per hour and
"C" exposure. The City is in seismic zone four (4). Applicant shall
submit drawings and calculations prepared by a licensed
architectlengineer with wet stamp and signature.
(l} Applicant shall verify Fire Department requirements and shall meet
the Hi h Hazard Fire Zone as required including that all openings into
the attic, floor and/or other enclosed areas shall be covered with
corrosion -resistant wire mesh not less than 114 inch or more than 112
inch in any dimension except where such openings are equipped with
sash or door.
(m} Applicant shall provide accurate square feet for existing/new/remodeled
areas on structural plans.
(n) Separate submittals and permits are required for accessory structures.
(o) Structural plans shall specify location of tempered glass as required
by code including glass at tub in master bath.
(p) Kitchen and bathroom lights shall be fluorescent fixtures
(q) Structural plans shall specify 114"/ft slope for ail decks and balconies
with approved water proofing material and indicate guardrail
connection detail and calculations.
(r) Structural plans shall indicate door between garage and the house
and shall be 1 318" solid core door self closing. Walls and ceiling
between living space and garage shall be 5/8 type X.
(s) Hard wired smoke detectors with battery back-up shall be installed in
all bedrooms and hallways leading into sleeping areas.
(t) All bedrooms shall comply with rescue window requirements.
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PLANNING
be
(u) The reworked
in front of ed so that the new he front yardtairs co pies with the 50percent removed
and rework
landscape regulation and driveway width.
(v) The applicant shall comply with the requirements of City Planning,
Building and Safety Division, the Public Works Department, and the
Fire Department.
(w) The land sca pinglirri g ation shall be installed or replaced in the front
yard prior to the Planning Division's final inspection. Any walls, gates,
fountains, dense plant material, etc., that may be proposed in the
front setback shall not exceed a maximum height of 42 inches.
(x) The single-family residence shall not be used in a manner that
creates adverse effects upon the neighborhood and environmental
setting of the residential site to levels of dust, glare/light, noise, odor,
traffic, or other disturbances to the existing residential neighborhood
and shall not result in significantly adverse effects on public services
and resources. The single-family residence shall not be used for
commercial/institutional purposes, or otherwise used as a separate
dwelling. The property shall not be used for regular gatherings which
result in a nuisance or which create traffic and parking problems in the
neighborhood.
(y) The owner shall complete, notarize, and record a "Covenant and
Agreement to Maintain a Single-family Residence" on a City form. The
covenant must be completed and recorded with the Los Angeles
County's Recorder's Office prior to the issuance of a building permit_
(z) This approval is valid for two (2) years and shall be exercised
(i.e., construction) in that period or this approval shall expire. A one -
(1) year extension may be approved when submitted to the City in
writing at least 60 days prior to the expiration date. The Planning
Commission will consider the extension request at a duly noticed
public hearing in accordance to Chapter 22.72 of the City of Diamond
Bar Municipal Code.
(aa) This approval shall not be effective for any purpose until the permittee
and owner of the property involved (if other than the permittee) have
filed, in fifteen (15) days of approval, at the City of Diamond Bar
Community Development Services Department, their affidavit stating
that they are aware and agree to accept all the conditions of this
approval. Further, this approval shall not be effective until the
permittee pays remaining City processing fees.
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The Planning Commission shall:
(a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
(b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution, by certified mail
to Dr. Jacob Said, 22088 Cedardale Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
and Applicant, Khanjian Agop, 2721 N. Michigan Avenue, Pasadena,
CA 91106.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 28th DAY BAR.
FRFEBRUARY 2006, BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF CITY OF DIAMOND A
By:
Ruth M. Low, Vice C airman
1, Nancy Fong, Planning Commission Secretary,
do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted, a thregular
l meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 28th day of February
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
ATTEST:
Commissioner: Lee; Nolan; Toxng; QTc/Low
Commissioner: None
Commissioner: chi- -r Mr_Manus
Commissioner: None
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PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE DIAMOND BAR PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 2006-041MINOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-01IMINOR VARIANCE
NO. 2006-01 AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION 15301(e), A REQUEST TO
REMODEL AND CONSTRUCT AN APPROXIMATE 1,683 GROSS
SQUARE FEET ADDITION INCLUDING PORCH, BALCONY/PATIO
COVER, STORAGE ROOM AND GARAGE TO AN EXISTING 2,577
LIVABLE SQUARE FEET TWO-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE. A
MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPROVAL PERMITS THE
CONTINUATION OF LEGAL NONCONFORMING FRONT AND SIDE YARD
SETBACKS. THE MINOR VARIANCE APPROVAL PERMITS A
DECREASE OF THE REQUIRED SETBACK FOR THIS IRREGULARLY
SHAPED LOT. THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT 22088 CEDARDALE
DRIVE (LOT 23, TRACT NO.31153, APN 8293-039-033), DIAMOND BAR,
CALIFORNIA.
A. RECITALS
1 The property owner, Dr. Jacob Said, and applicant, Khanjian Agop, filed
Development Review No. 2006-04/Minor Conditional Use Permit
No. 2006-01 and Minor Variance No. 2006-01 applications for a property
located at 22088 Cedardale Drive (Lot 23, Tract No. 31153, APN 8293-039-
033), Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, California, as described in the title
of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development
Review, Minor Conditional Use Permit, Minor Variance, and Categorical
Exemption shall be referred to as the "Application."
2. On February 14, 2006, 107 property owners in and near the project's 500 -
foot radius were mailed a public hearing notice and three other locations in
the application's vicinity were posted with the public hearing notice. On
February 17, 2006, the project's public hearing notification was published in
the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers
and a public hearing notice display board was posted at the site.
3. On February 28, 2006, the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar
conducted and concluded a duly noticed public hearing on the Application.
B. RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
1. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set
forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. The Planning Commission hereby determines that the Application is
categorically exempt in accordance to the 1970 California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15301(e).
3. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds and determines that,
having considered the record as a whole including the findings set forth
below, and changes and alterations which have been incorporated into and
conditioned upon the proposed project set forth in the Application, there is no
evidence before this Planning Commission that the project proposed herein
will have the potential of an adverse effect on wild life resources or the
habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Based upon substantial evidence,
this Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effects
contained in Section 753.5 (d) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations.
4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth herein, this Planning
Commission hereby finds as follows:
(a)
The project site is addressed 22088 Cedardale Drive (Lot 23
Tract 31153, Assessor Parcel Number 8293-039-033), Diamond Bar,
California. The parcel is approximately.54 gross acres: 15,000 usable
square feet. The lot is irregularly-shaped with an existing two-story,
legal nonconforming single-family residence approved and completed
in 1983.
(b) The General Plan Land Use designation is Low Medium Residential
(RLM), minimum lot area 8,000 square feet. The site is zoned Single-
family Residence, R-1-8,000.
(c) The R-1-8,000 zone and single-family uses surround the site.
(d) The Application requests to remodel and construct an approximate
1,683 gross square feet addition including porch, balcony/patio cover,
storage room and garage to an existing 2,577 livable square feet two-
story single-family residence. A Minor Conditional Use Permit
approval permits the continuation of legal nonconforming front and
side yard setbacks. The Minor Variance approval permits a decrease
of the required setback for this irregularly shaped lot.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
(e) The design and layout of the proposed development are consistent
with the General Plan, development standards of the applicable
district, design guidelines, and architectural criteria for specialized
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area (e.g., theme areas, specific plans, community plans, boulevards,
or planned developments.
The project site, developed with a two-story single-family residence,
was established before the July 25, 1995, General Plan adoption and
current Municipal Code. The Application complies with the City's
General Plan's elements, objectives, and strategies related to
maintaining the integrity of residential neighborhoods and open
space, and the Low Medium Residential (minimum lot 8,000 SF) land
use designation. The proposed use is zoned for single-family
residence at R-1-8,000. There is no specific or additional community
planned development for the site.
The design and layout of the proposed development will not interfere
with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future
development, and will not create traffic or pedestrian hazards.
Cedardale Drive and Sunbluff Drive adequately serve the project site.
These and neighboring streets are designed to handle minimum traffic
created by residential development. The project site is developed with
a two-story, legal nonconforming single-family residence. The
Application does not change the existing single-family use. The
Application maintains the existing style consistent with surrounding
properties. The Application is not expected to unreasonably interfere
with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future
development.
The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible
with the characteristics of the surrounding neighborhood and will
maintain and enhance the harmonious, orderly and attractive
development contemplated by Chapter 22.48, the General Plan, City
Design Guidelines, or any applicable specific plan.
The Application's multi-level roofs, decorative windows, balcony/patio
cover with wrought iron railing, stucco and window, door and trim
moldings add texture, contrast, variety, and low maintenance
materials. The Application's architectural design and palette are
compatible with other neighboring homes architectural style and are
consistent with the City's General Plan, Municipal Code, and Design
Guidelines. There is no specific plan.
(h) The design of the proposed development will provide a desirable
environment for its occupants and visiting public, as well as its
neighbors, through good aesthetic use of materials, texture, and color
that will remain aesthetically appealing.
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(I)
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The proposed colors, materials, and textures are consistent with and
complimentary to the existing homes in the area while offering variety
and low maintenance levels.
The proposed project will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety, or welfare or materially injurious (e.g., negative affect on
property values or resale(s) of property) to the properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
Structural plan check, City permits and inspections, soils analysis as
needed, and Fire Department approval are required for construction.
These standards and processes ensure that the finished project will
not be detrimental to the public health, safety, welfare, or materially
injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. Additionally,
a recorded Covenant and Agreement is required and runs with the
land to maintain a single-family residence.
The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The City has determined that the Application is categorically exempt
in accordance to the 1970 California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), Section 15301(e).
NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES
(k) The addition, enlargement, extension, reconstruction; relocation or
structural alteration of the nonconforming structure would not result in
the structure becoming incompatible with other structures in the
neighborhood.
(I)
As stated in Item (g), the Application is compatible with other
structures in the vicinity. Many structures in the vicinity have
remodeled and increased square footage.
The addition, enlargement, extension, reconstruction, relocation or
structural alteration of the nonconforming structure would not result in
the structure becoming inconsistent with the General Plan or any
applicable specific plan.
As stated in Items (e) and (g), the Application is consistent with the
City's General Plan objectives and strategies, Municipal Code
Section 22.48, and City Design Guidelines.
(m) The addition, enlargement, extension, reconstruction, relocation or
structural alteration of the nonconforming structure would not result in
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the structure becoming a restriction to the eventual/future compliance
with the applicable regulations of this Development Code.
The parcel was approved by Tract Map No. 31153, Lot 23, as .54
acres. The existing structure was completed in accordance to the Los
Angeles County Code in 1983 and met the required setbacks of that
Code prior to the City's incorporation.
Legal nonconforming is defined as any parcel' or structure that was
legally created or constructed prior to the current Diamond Bar
Municipal Code's adoption, November 3, 1998, and does not conform
to current Code provisions/standards prescribed for the zoning district
in which the use is located. Many structures in this tract were
approved with the 15 feet front setback measurement and a six feet
city parkway. Today's front setback requirement is 20 feet from the
property line. Therefore, legal nonconforming findings and Minor
Conditional Use Permit approval are required by the Planning
Commission.
The new construction does not exceed the applicable height limit and
with the approval of the Minor Variance encroaches minimally into the
front setback on this irregularly shaped lot and is consistent with
other properties in the neighborhood. No further nonconforming
status of this parcel is anticipated.
(n) The addition, enlargement, extension, reconstruction, relocation or
structural alteration of the nonconforming structure would not result in
the structure becoming detrimental to the health, safety, and general
welfare of persons residing in the neighborhood.
Structural plan check, City permits and inspections, soils analysis as
needed, and Fire Department approval are required for construction.
These standards and processes ensure that the finished project will
not be detrimental to the public health, safety, welfare, or materially
injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. Additionally,
a recorded Covenant and Agreement is required and runs with the
land to maintain a single-family residence.
(o) The addition, enlargement, extension, reconstruction, relocation or
structural alteration of the nonconforming structure would not result in
the structure becoming detrimental and/or injurious to property and
improvements in the neighborhood.
As stated in Items (e -h), the Application's architectural design is
compatible with the characteristics of the surrounding neighborhood
and will maintain the harmonious, orderly and attractive development
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contemplated by Municipal Code Section 22.48, the General Plan,
City Design Guidelines, or any applicable specific plan.
Structural plan check, City permits and inspections, soils analysis as
needed, and Fire Department approval are required for construction.
These standards and processes ensure that the finished project will
not be detrimental to the public health, safety, welfare, or materially
injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. Additionally,
a recorded Covenant and Agreement is required and runs with the
land to maintain a single-family residence.
MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
(p)
(q)
The proposed use is allowed within the subject -zoning districtwith the
approval of a Minor Conditional Use Permit and complies with all
other applicable provisions of this Development Code and the
Municipal Code.
As stated in Items (e -o), the proposed use is allowed in the zoning
district and complies with other applicable provisions of the Municipal
Code.
The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and any
applicable specific plan.
As stated in Item (e), the proposed use is consistent with the General
Plan and any applicable specific plan.
(r) The design, location, size and operating characteristics of the
proposed use are compatible with the existing and future land uses in
the vicinity.
As stated in Items (e -o), the design, location, size, etc,. are
compatible with the existing and future land uses in the vicinity.
(s) The subject site is physically suitable for the type and density/intensity
of use being proposed including access, provisions of utilities,
compatibility with adjoining land uses, and the absence of physical
constraints.
As stated in Items (e -o), the subject site is physically suitable for the
type and density/intensity of use being proposed including access,
provisions of utilities, compatibility with adjoining land uses, and the
absence of physical constraints.
(t) Granting the Minor Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to
the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare or
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materially injurious to person, property or improvements in the vicinity
and zoning districts in which the property is located.
Structural plan check, City permits and inspections, soils analysis as
needed, and Fire Department approval are required for construction.
These standards and processes ensure that the finished project will
not be detrimental to the public health, safety, welfare, or materially
injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. Additionally,
a recorded Covenant and Agreement is required and runs with the
land to maintain a single-family residence.
(u) The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The City has determined that the Application is categorically exempt
in accordance to the 1970 California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), Section 15301(e).
MINOR VARIANCE
(v) There are special circumstances applicable to the property
(e.g., location, shape, size, surroundings, topography, or other
conditions), so that the strict application of this Development Code
denies the property owner privileges enjoyed by other property
owners in the vicinity and under identical zoning districts or creates an
unnecessary and non -self-created, hardship or unreasonable
regulation which make it obviously impractical to require compliance
with the development standards.
The owner requests six (6) inches at a small portion of the front
elevation because of the street's curvature. Most of the structure
maintains or exceeds the existing legal nonconforming 16.5 feet front
setback except for approximately three (3) feet of the 55 feet front
elevation width. Many of the lots in this neighborhood are rectangular,
but this irregularly shaped lot is narrow at the front setback and
widens at the rear.
The main structure's placement and lot configuration are special
circumstances for this application. The adjustment of six (6) inches in
the front setback when added to the city's six feet parkway provides
the appearance of a 22 feet setback. The strict application of the
Municipal Code's front setback standard denies the property owner
privileges enjoyed by other property owners in the vicinity and under
identical zoning districts. This creates an unnecessary and non -self
created hardship that makes it impractical to require compliance with
the development standards.
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(w)
Granting the Minor Variance is necessary for the preservation and
enjoyment of substantial property rights possessed by other property
owners in the same vicinity and zoning district and denied to the
property owner for which the Minor Variance is sought.
There are homes in the same vicinity that have added square footage
to their homes. Granting the Minor Variance will allow the applicant
the enjoyment of substantial property fights possessed by other
property owners in the same vicinity. The Diamond Bar Development
Code Minor Variance approval may allow up to a 20% for setback
variation. The Applicant is requesting 20% or four (4) feet fora 16 feet
distance. However, the existing project is legal nonconforming at 16.5
feet and the actual request is forsix (6) inches for approximately three
(3) feet of the 55 feet front elevation width
(x) Granting the Minor Variance is consistent with the General Plan and
any applicable specific plan.
(Y)
The proposed single-family residence is consistent the City's General
Plan. The proposed single-family residence complies with the
applicable standards for the R-1-8,000 zoning district with the
exception of this front setback.
The proposed entitlement would not be detrimental to the public
interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare of the City.
Structural plan check, City permits and inspections, soils analysis as
needed, and Fire Department approval are required for construction.
These standards and processes ensure that the finished project will
not be detrimental to the public health, safety, welfare, or materially
injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. Additionally,
a recorded Covenant and Agreement is required and runs with the
land to maintain a single-family residence.
(z) The proposed entitlement has been reviewed in compliance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The City has determined that the Application is categorically exempt
in accordance to the 1970 California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), Section 15301(e).
5. Based upon the findings and conclusion set forth above, the Planning
Commission hereby approves this Application subject to the following
conditions:
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GENERAL
(a) The project shall substantially conform to cover, site plan, floor plans,
elevations, roof plan, and sections collectively labeled as Exhibit "A"
dated February 28, 2006, as submitted to, amended herein, and
approved by the Planning Commission.
(b) The subject site shall be maintained in a condition that is free of
debris both during and after the construction, addition, or
implementation of the entitlement granted herein. The removal of all
trash, debris, and refuse, whether during or subsequent to
construction, shall be done only by the property owner, applicant or by
duly permitted waste contractor, who has been authorized by the City
to provide collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste from
residential, commercial, construction, and industrial areas in the City.
It shall be the applicant's obligation to insure that the waste contractor
used has obtained permits from the City of Diamond Bar to provide
such services.
ENGINEERING/PUBLIC WORKS
(c) The applicant shall submit a Drainage Plan illustrating the drainage
pattern and an erosion control plan; surface water shall drain away
from the building at a 2% minimum slope. Erosion control measures
shall be in place for construction starting after October 1 through April
15. The erosion control plan shall conform to national Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) standards and incorporate
the appropriate Best Management Practices (BMP's). The standards
for the preparation of erosion control plans can be obtained from the
Public Works/Engineering Division.
(d) If applicable, the applicant shall comply with Standard Urban Storm
Water Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) requirements to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer.
(e) The owner shall execute and record a covenant and agreement to
maintain and hold the City harmless for all existing improvements in
the public right-of-way.
BUILDING AND SAFETY
(f)
The applicant shall provide temporary sanitation facilities during
construction.
(g) If required by the Building Official, a construction fence shall protect
the project.
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(h) A permit for demolition shall be obtained from the South Coast Air
Quality Management District.
(i) The single-family structure shall meet the 2001 California Building
Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, and the
2001 National Electrical Code requirements.
U)
This single-family structure shall meetthe State Energy Conservation
Standards.
(k) The minimum design wind pressure shall be 80 miles per hour and
"C" exposure. The City is in seismic zone four (4). Applicant shall
submit drawings and calculations prepared by a licensed
architect/engineer with wet stamp and signature.
(1)
(m)
Applicant shall verify Fire Department requirements and shall meet
the High Hazard Fire Zone as required including that all openings into
the attic, floor and/or other enclosed areas shall be covered with
corrosion -resistant wire mesh not less than 1/4 inch or more than 1 /2
inch in any dimension except where such openings are equipped with
sash or door.
Applicant shall provide accurate square feet for existing/new/remodeled
areas on structural plans.
(n) Separate submittals and permits are required for accessory structures.
(o) Structural plans shall specify location of tempered glass as required
(p)
(q)
by code including glass at tub in master bath.
Kitchen and bathroom lights shall be fluorescent fixtures
Structural plans shall specify 1/4"/ft slope for all decks and balconies
with approved water proofing material and indicate guardrail
connection detail and calculations.
(r) Structural plans shall indicate door between garage and the house
and shall be 1 3/8" solid core door self closing. Walls and ceiling
between living space and garage shall be 5/8 type X.
(s) Hard wired smoke detectors with battery back-up shall be installed in
all bedrooms and hallways leading into sleeping areas.
(t)
All bedrooms shall comply with rescue window requirements.
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PLANNING
(u) The flatwork in front of the new downstairs bedroom shall be removed
and reworked so that the front yard complies with the 50 percent
landscape regulation and driveway width.
(v) The applicant shall comply with the requirements of City Planning,
Building and Safety Division, the Public Works Department, and the
Fire Department.
(w)
The landscaping/irrigation shall be installed or replaced in the front
yard prior to the Planning Division's final inspection. Any walls, gates,
fountains, dense plant material, etc., that may be proposed in the
front setback shall not exceed a maximum height of 42 inches.
(x) The single-family residence shall not be used in a manner that
creates adverse effects upon the neighborhood and environmental
setting of the residential site to levels of dust, glare/light, noise, odor,
traffic, or other disturbances to the existing residential neighborhood
and shall not result in significantly adverse effects on public services
and resources. The single-family residence shall not be used for
commercial/institutional purposes, or otherwise used as a separate
dwelling. The property shall not be used for regular gatherings which
result in a nuisance or which create traffic and parking problems in the
neighborhood.
(Y)
The owner shall complete, notarize, and record a "Covenant and
Agreement to Maintain a Single-family Residence" on a City form. The
covenant must be completed and recorded with the Los Angeles
County's Recorder's Office prior to the issuance of a building permit.
(z) This approval is valid for two (2) years and shall be exercised
(i.e., construction) in that period or this approval shall expire. A one -
(1) year extension may be approved when submitted to the City in
writing at least 60 days prior to the expiration date. The Planning
Commission will consider the extension request at a duly noticed
public hearing in accordance to Chapter 22.72 of the City of Diamond
Bar Municipal Code.
(aa) This approval shall not be effective for any purpose until the permittee
and owner of the property involved (if other than the permittee) have
filed, in fifteen (15) days of approval, at the City of Diamond Bar
Community Development Services Department, their affidavit stating
that they are aware and agree to accept all the conditions of this
approval. Further, this approval shall not be effective until the
permittee pays remaining City processing fees.
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The Planning Commission shall:
(a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
(b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution, by certified mail
to Dr. Jacob Said, 22088 Cedardale Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
and Applicant, Khanjian Agop, 2721 N. Michigan Avenue, Pasadena,
CA 91106.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 28th DAY OF FEBRUARY 2006, BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF Tit-I2'CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
By:
Ruth M. Low, Vice C
I, Nancy Fang, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 28th day of February 2006, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner: Lee; Nolan; Torng; VC/Loa
NOES: Commissioner:
ABSENT: Commissioner:
ABSTAIN: Commissioner:
ATTEST:
ecreta
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