HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 2007-04PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 2006-17, FOR THE REQUEST TO INSTALL A CO -LOCATED
WIRELESS ANTENNA ON AN EXISTING MONOPOLE LOCATED AT THE
DIAMOND BAR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FIELD LOCATED AT
21400 PATHFINDER ROAD—APN: 8285-001-901.
A. RECITALS
1. The Planning Commission considered an application filed by Royal Street
Communications, LLC., on behalf of the property owner, Walnut Valley
Unified School District, requesting approval of plans to install a wireless
communication antenna on an existing 110 -foot high monopole located on
the Diamond Bar High School athletic field addressed as 21400 Pathfinder
Road.
2. The subject property is zoned R-1, (7,500) Single -Family Residential and it
contains 44.8 acres of land area.
3. The subject property is legally described as Portion of Sections 20 and 21,
Township 2 South, Range 9 West, San Bernardino Meridian, in the County of
Los Angeles and the Assessor Parcel Number (APN) is 8285-001-901.
4. Public hearing notification was published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune
and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers and property owners within a
500 -foot radius of the project site were notified of the proposed project by
mail. Further, a public hearing notice display board was posted at the site
and at three other locations within the project vicinity.
��. On January 23, 2007, the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar
conducted and concluded a duly noticed public hearing and solicited
testimony from all interested individuals.
B. RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
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 proposed project is
categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA) in accordance to Sections 15301 of the CEQA
Guidelines.
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 wildlife 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 information contained in the submitted plans, the associated
staff report and testimony given at the public hearing the Planning
Commission hereby finds as follows:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
(a) The proposed use is allowed within the subject zoning district with the
approval of a conditional use permit and it complies with all other
applicable provisions of this development code and the Municipal
Code.
The proposed use as a co -located wireless communication antenna
and support equipment is permitted on the subject property pursuant
to the provisions of the City's Telecommunications Facilities
Opportunities Map with the issuance of a conditional use permit.
(b) The proposed use is consistent with the general plan and any
applicable specific plan.
The proposed use is permitted on the subject School site in
accordance with the provisions of the City's Telecommunications
Facilities Opportunities Map and the proposed project is consistent
with the goals and objectives of the adopted general plan.
(c) The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the
proposed use are compatible with the existing and future land uses in
the vicinity.
The proposed co -location of the wireless telecommunications
equipment are to be screened from view in a manner consistent with
the City's design criteria and will, therefore, not impact existing and
future land uses in the vicinity.
(d) The subject site is physically suitable for the type and density/intensity
of use being proposed including access, provision of utilities,
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compatibility with adjoining land uses, and the absence of physical
constraints.
The subject 44.8 acre site developed with a public high school is
adequate in size to accommodate the additional co -located monopole
antenna and screened equipment.
(e) Granting the conditional use permit will not be detrimental to the
public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare, or injurious to
persons, property, or improvements in the vicinity and zoning district
in which the property is located.
The proposed addition of a wireless antenna mounted on a monopole
used to support athletic field lighting and an existing antenna will not
be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or
welfare. Nor will the proposed project be injurious to persons, property
or improvements in the vicinity and zoning district. The support
equipment will be adequately screened from view.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusion set forth above, the Planning
Commission hereby approves this Application subject to the following
conditions:
a. Planning Division
(1) If the Department of Fish and Game determines that Fish and
Game Code Section 711.4 applies to the approval of this
project, then the applicant shall remit to the City, within five
days of this grant's approval, a cashier's check of $50.00 for a
documentary handling fee in connection with Fish and Game
Code requirements. Furthermore, if this project is not exempt
from a filing fee imposed because the project has more than a
deminimis impact on fish and wildlife, the applicant shall also
pay to the Department of Fish and Game any such fee and any
fine which the Department determines to be owed.
b. The applicant shall comply with the standard development conditions
attached hereto and labeled Attachment "A."
c. The ground mounted equipment shall be screened by a decorative and
solid view -obscuring structure. Shrubs and vines shall be provided
around the structure. The final design of the structure, the materials and
the colors, and the landscaping shall be submitted for Community
Development Director review and approval, prior to issuance of building
permit.
d. Applicant shall be responsible for maintaining the landscaping within the
lease area.
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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 the applicant and the property owner.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS
23rd
DIAMOOF ND BAR. JANUARY 2007, BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
By:
Steve Nelson, Chairman
I, Nancy Fong, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted, ataregular
meeting
of the Planning
Commission held on the 23rd day of January 2007, by the following
AYES: Commissioners: vC/Torng, Nolan, Wei, Chair/Nelson.
NOES: Commissioners: None.
ABSENT: Commissioners: Lee.
ABSTAIN: Commissioners_ None.
ATTEST: '
Nancy Fong, S cretary
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
Attachment "A"
STANDARD CONDITIONS
USE PERMITS, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL
NEW AND REMODELED STRUCTURES
PROJECT #: Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 2006-17
SUBJECT: Wireless Communication Antenna
APPLICANT: _ Royal Street Communication
LOCATION: Diamond Bar Hiqh School 21400 Pathfinder Rd
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION AT (909) 839-7030, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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 Conditional Use Permit 2006-17 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) Applicant 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 defense of such claims.
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(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.
2. This approval shall not be effective for any purpose until the applicant and
owner of the property involved have filed, within twenty-one (21) days of
approval of this Conditional Use Permit 2006-17, at the City of Diamond Bar
Community Development Department, their affidavit stating that they are
aware of and agree to accept all the conditions of this approval. Further,
this
ts
approval shall not be effective until the applicants pay 9 City
processing fees, school fees and fees for the review of submitted reports.
3. All designers, architects, engineers, and contractors associated with this
project shall obtain a Diamond Bar Business Registration and zoning
approval for those businesses located in Diamond Bar.
4. Signed copies of the Planning Commission Resolution No. 2007-04,
Standard Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on
the plans (full size). The sheet(s) are for information only to all parties
involved in the construction/grading activities and are not required to be wet
sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect.
5. Prior to the plan check, revised site plans and building elevations
incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be submitted for Planning
Division review and approval.
6. Prior to any use of the project site orbusiness completed activity commenced
thereon, all conditions of approval shall
7. The project site shall be maintained and operated in full compliance with the
conditions of approval and all laws, or other applicable regulations.
g. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections o
f the
Development Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and an applicable
Specific Plan in effect at the time of building permit issuance.
g. All: site, grading, landscape, and irrigation plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of City permits (such as grading, tree removal,
encroachment, building, etc.,) or approved use has commenced, whichever
comes first.
10. Property owner/applicant shall remove the public hearing notice board within
three days of this project's approval.
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11. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of City Planning, Building
and Safety Divisions, Public Works Department, and the Fire Department.
B. FEES/DEPOSITS
1. Applicant shall pay development fees (including but not limited to Planning,
Building and Safety Divisions, Public Works Department and Mitigation
Monitoring) at the established rates, prior to issuance of building or grading
permit (whichever comes first), as required by the City. School fees as
required shall be paid prior to the issuance of building permit. In addition, the
applicant shall pay all remaining prorated City project review and processing
fees prior to issuance of grading or building permit, whichever come first.
2. Prior to any plan check, all deposit accounts for the processing of this project
shall have no deficits.
C. TIME LIMITS
The approval of Conditional Use Permit 2006-17 shall expire within two years
from the date of approval if the use has not been exercised as defined in
accordance to Municipal Code Section 22.66.050 (b)(1). The applicant may
request in writing a one year time extension subject to Municipal Code
Section 22.60.050(c) for applicable: Planning Commission approval.
D. SITE DEVELOPMENT
'I. The project site shall be developed and maintained in substantial
conformance with the approved plans submitted to, approved, and amended
herein by the Planning Commission, referenced herein as Exhibit "A"
including: site plans, floor plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials
and colors, landscaping on file in the Planning Division, the conditions
contained herein and the Development Code regulations.
2'. All ground -mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, air
conditioning condensers, etc., shall be located out of public 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.
3. To ensure compliance with all conditions of approval and applicable codes,
the Conditional Use Permit shall be subject to periodic review. If non-
compliance with conditions of approval occurs, the Planning Commission
may review the Conditional Use Permit. The Commission may revoke or
modify the Conditional Use Permit.
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4. The applicant shall provide a method of emergency access to the subject
cellular tower in a manner acceptable to the Fire Department.
5. The subject surface mounted equipment shall be screened from view by a
solid 6 -foot high wall constructed of decorative material in a manner
approved by the Director of Community Development.
6. Applicant shall insure that the property is properly secured to prevent
unauthorized access to the communication facilities.
7. Signs and advertising shall be prohibited on the screened wireless antenna.
g. No additional lighting shall be installed on the screened wireless antenna
structure.
9. The applicant and the property owner must consent to the future co -location
of facilities on the building or support structure unless technical
considerations preclude that co -location.
10. 1 n the event that the antenna becomes inoperable applicant
r hall ceasesto b remove the f roof
or a
period of six consecutive months the app
mounted antenna within 90 -days of notification by the City.
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11. The applicant shall post o$5he0antenna in0 cash dwiththe evenhe Clty of that itDlceases amondBo rbe
guarantee the removal
operational for a period of six consecutive months
12. The site shall be maintained in a condition free of trash, debris, refuse, and
undesirable vegetation. All graffiti must be removed within 72 hours.
E. LANDSCAPE, PRESERVED AND PROTECTED TREES
1. Prior to issuance of any permits, detailed landscape and irrigation plans shall
be submitted to the Planning Division for review and approval.
2. Prior to plan check submittals, additional landscaping trees and shrubs are
required to soften the appearance of the existing chain link fence from the
downhill properties. The revised final landscape plan shall be submitted to
the Planning Division for review and approval.
3. Prior to plan check sumo ftallamat drials,pcollorgasze,on plan
quanttyshall
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be
submitted with the typeplanting
location.
4. Prior to the Planning Division's final inspection and/or Certificate of
Occupancy issuance, the landscaping/irrigation shall be installed or replaced.
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5. Prior to releasing occupancy, an inspection shall be conducted by the
Planning Division to determine that the slope vegetation is in satisfactory
condition.
F. SOLID WASTE
The site shall be maintained in a condition, which is free of debris both during
and after the construction, addition, or implementation of the entitlement
approved herein. The removal of all trash, debris, and refuse, whether
during or subsequent to construction shall be done only by the property
owner, applicant or by a duly permitted waste contractor, who has been
authorized by the City to provide collection, transportation, and disposal of
solid waste from residential, commercial, construction, and industrial areas
within the City. It shall be the applicant's obligation to insure that the waste
contractor used has obtained permits from the City of Diamond Bar to
provide such services.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, (909) 839-7040,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. GENERAL
The applicant shall comply with Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan
(SUSMP) requirements to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
B. QSOILS REPORT/GRADING/RETAINING WALLS
1. 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. All access points in the fence
shall be locked whenever the construction site is not supervised.
2. Prior to the issuance of building permits, a pre -construction meeting shall be
held at the project site with the applicant and City inspector at least 48 hours
prior to commencing construction operations.
C. UTILITIES
All utilities for the proposed project shall be installed underground in a
manner acceptable to the City Engineer.
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION,
(909) 839-7020, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. Plans shall conform to State and Local Building Code (i.e., 2001 California
Building Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, and
the 2001 National Electrical Code) requirements and all other applicable
construction codes, ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of plan
check submittal.
2. The minimum design load for wind in this area is 80 M.P.H. exposures "C"
and the site is within seismic zone four (4). The applicant shall submit
drawings and calculations prepared by a California State licensed
Architect/Engineer with wet stamp and signature.
3. Building setback from any slope (toe or top) shall meet Chapter 18 of the
2001 California Building Code.
4. Indicate all easements on the site plan.
5. Fire Department approval shall be required. Contact the Fire Department to
check the fire zone for the location of your property. If this project is located
in High Hazard Fire Zone it shall meet of requirements of the fire zone.
a. All unenclosed under -floor areas shall be constructed as exterior wall.
b. 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 1/2 inch in any dimension except where such openings are equipped
with sash or door.
6. The project shall be protected by a construction fence and shall comply with
the NPDES & BMP requirements (sand bags, etc.)
7. Check drainage patterns with Engineering Department. Surface water shall
drain away from building at a 2% minimum slope.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE PREVENTION FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. Emergency access shall be provided, maintaining free and clear, a minimum
28 foot at all times during construction in accordance with Fire Department
requirements.
2. All required fire hydrants shall be installed and tested and accepted prior to
construction. Vehicular access must be provided and maintained
serviceable throughout construction.
End of Conditions
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PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 2006-17, FOR THE REQUEST TO INSTALL A CO -LOCATED
WIRELESS ANTENNA ON AN EXISTING MONOPOLE LOCATED AT THE
DIAMOND BAR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FIELD LOCATED AT
21400 PATHFINDER ROAD- AP N : 8285-001-901.
A. RECITALS
The Planning Commission considered an application filed by Royal Street
Communications, LLC., on behalf of the property owner, Walnut Valley
Unified School District, requesting approval of plans to install a wireless
communication antenna on an existing 110 -foot high monopole located on
the Diamond Bar High School athletic field addressed as 21400 Pathfinder
Road.
2. The subject property is zoned R-1, (7,500) Single -Family Residential and it
contains 44.8 acres of land area.
3. The subject property is legally described as Portion of Sections 20 and 21,
Township 2 South, Range 9 West, San Bernardino Meridian, in the County of
Los Angeles and the Assessor Parcel Number (APN) is 8285-001-901.
4.
Public hearing notification was published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune
and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers and property owners within a
500 -foot radius of the project site were notified of the proposed project by
mail. Further, a public hearing notice display board was posted at the site
and at three other locations within the project vicinity.
5. On January 23, 2007, the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar
conducted and concluded a duly noticed public hearing and solicited
testimony from all interested individuals.
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 proposed project is
categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA) in accordance to Sections 15301 of the CEQA
Guidelines.
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 wildlife 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 information contained in the submitted plans, the associated
staff report and testimony given at the public hearing the Planning
Commission hereby finds as follows:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
(a) The proposed use is allowed within the subject zoning district with the
approval of a conditional use permit and it complies with all other
applicable provisions of this development code and the Municipal
Code.
The proposed use as a co -located wireless communication antenna
and support equipment is permitted on the subject property pursuant
to the provisions of the City's Telecommunications Facilities
Opportunities Map with the issuance of a conditional use permit.
(b) The proposed use is consistent with the general plan and any
applicable specific plan.
The proposed use is permitted on the subject School site in
accordance with the provisions of the City's Telecommunications
Facilities Opportunities Map and the proposed project is consistent
with the goals and objectives of the adopted general plan.
(c) The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the
proposed use are compatible with the existing and future land uses in
the vicinity.
The proposed co -location of the wireless telecommunications
equipment are to be screened from view in a manner consistent with
the City's design criteria and will, therefore, not impact existing and
future land uses in the vicinity.
(d) The subject site is physically suitable for the type and density/intensity
of use being proposed including access, provision of utilities,
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compatibility with adjoining land uses, and the absence of physical
constraints.
The subject 44.8 acre site developed with a public high school is
adequate in size to accommodate the additional co -located monopole
antenna and screened equipment.
(e) Granting the conditional use permit will not be detrimental to the
public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare, or injurious to
persons, property, or improvements in the vicinity and zoning district
in which the property is located.
The proposed addition of a wireless antenna mounted on a monopole
used to support athletic field lighting and an existing antenna will not
be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or
welfare. Nor will the proposed project be injurious to persons, property
or improvements in the vicinity and zoning district. The support
equipment will be adequately screened from view.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusion set forth above, the Planning
Commission hereby approves this Application subject to the following
conditions:
a. Planning Division
(1) If the Department of Fish and Game determines that Fish and
Game Code Section 711.4 applies to the approval of this
project, then the applicant shall remit to the City, within five
days of this grant's approval, a cashier's check of $50.00 for a
documentary handling fee in connection with Fish and Game
Code requirements. Furthermore, if this project is not exempt
from a filing fee imposed because the project has more than a
deminimis impact on fish and wildlife, the applicant shall also
pay to the Department of Fish and Game any such fee and any
fine which the Department determines to be owed.
b. The applicant shall comply with the standard development conditions
attached hereto and labeled Attachment "A."
c. The ground mounted equipment shall be screened by a decorative and
solid view -obscuring structure. Shrubs and vines shall be provided
around the structure. The final design of the structure, the materials and
the colors, and the landscaping shall be submitted for Community
Development Director review and approval , prior to issuance of building
permit.
d. Applicant shall be responsible for maintaining the landscaping within the
lease area.
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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 the applicant and the property owner.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23rd DAY OF JANUARY 2007, BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
By: ( U /AiIA'Wr 2 ---
Steve Nelson, Chairman
I, Nancy Fong, 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 23rd day of January 2007, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: VC/Torng, Nolan, Wei, Chair/Nelson.
NOES: Commissioners: None.
ABSENT: Commissioners: Lee.
ABSTAIN: Commissioners: None.
ATTEST:
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
Attachment "A"
STANDARD CONDITIONS
USE PERMITS, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL
NEW AND REMODELED STRUCTURES
PROJECT #: Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 2006-17
SUBJECT: Wireless Communication Antenna
APPLICANT: Royal Street Communication
LOCATION: Diamond Bar High School 21400 Pathfinder Rd.
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION AT (909) 839-7030, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. (3ENERAL REQUIREMENTS
11. 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 Conditional Use Permit 2006-17 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) Applicant 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 defense of such claims.
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(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.
2. This approval shall not be effective for any purpose until the applicant and
owner of the property involved have filed, within twenty-one (21) days of
approval of this Conditional Use Permit 2006-17, at the City of Diamond Bar
Community Development Department, their affidavit stating that they are
aware of and agree to accept all the conditions of this approval. Further, this
approval shall not be effective until the applicants pay remaining City
processing fees, school fees and fees for the review of submitted reports.
3. All designers, architects, engineers, and contractors associated with this
project shall obtain a Diamond Bar Business Registration and zoning
approval for those businesses located in Diamond Bar.
4. Signed copies of the Planning Commission Resolution No. 2007-04,
Standard Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on
the plans (full size). The sheet(s) are for information only to all parties
involved in the construction/grading activities and are not required to be wet
sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect.
5. Prior to the plan check, revised site plans and building elevations
incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be submitted for Planning
Division review and approval.
6. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced
thereon, all conditions of approval shall be completed.
7. The project site shall be maintained and operated in full compliance with the
conditions of approval and all laws, or other applicable regulations.
8. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the
Development Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and any applicable
Specific Plan in effect at the time of building permit issuance.
9. All: site, grading, landscape, and irrigation plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of City permits (such as grading, tree removal,
encroachment, building, etc.,) or approved use has commenced, whichever
comes first.
10. Property owner/applicant shall remove the public hearing notice board within
three days of this project's approval.
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11. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of City Planning, Building
and Safety Divisions, Public Works Department, and the Fire Department.
B. FEES/DEPOSITS
1. Applicant shall pay development fees (including but not limited to Planning,
Building and Safety Divisions, Public Works Department and Mitigation
Monitoring) at the established rates, prior to issuance of building or grading
permit (whichever comes first), as required by the City. School fees as
required shall be paid priorto the issuance of building permit. In addition, the
applicant shall pay all remaining prorated City project review and processing
fees prior to issuance of grading or building permit, whichever come first.
2. Prior to any plan check, all deposit accounts for the processing of this project
shall have no deficits.
C. TIME LIMITS
1. The approval of Conditional Use Permit 2006-17 shall expire within two years
from the date of approval if the use has not been exercised as defined in
accordance to Municipal Code Section 22.66.050 (b)(1). The applicant may
request in writing a one year time extension subject to Municipal Code
Section 22.60.050(c) for applicable: Planning Commission approval.
D. SITE DEVELOPMENT
'I. The project site shall be developed and maintained in substantial
conformance with the approved plans submitted to, approved, and amended
herein by the Planning Commission, referenced herein as Exhibit "A"
including: site plans, floor plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials
and colors, landscaping on file in the Planning Division, the conditions
contained herein and the Development Code regulations.
2'. All ground -mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, air
conditioning condensers, etc., shall be located out of public 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.
3. To ensure compliance with all conditions of approval and applicable codes,
the Conditional Use Permit shall be subject to periodic review. If non-
compliance with conditions of approval occurs, the Planning Commission
may review the Conditional Use Permit. The Commission may revoke or
modify the Conditional Use Permit.
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4. The applicant shall provide a method of emergency access to the subject
cellular tower in a manner acceptable to the Fire Department.
5. The subject surface mounted equipment shall be screened from view by a
solid 6 -foot high wall constructed of decorative material in a manner
approved by the Director of Community Development.
6. Applicant shall insure that the property is properly secured to prevent
unauthorized access to the communication facilities.
7. Signs and advertising shall be prohibited on the screened wireless antenna.
8. No additional lighting shall be installed on the screened wireless antenna
structure.
9. The applicant and the property owner must consent to the future co -location
of facilities on the building or support structure unless technical
considerations preclude that co -location.
10. I n the event that the antenna becomes inoperable or ceases to be used for a
period of six consecutive months the applicant shall remove the roof
mounted antenna within 90 -days of notification by the City.
11. The applicant shall post a $5,000 cash bond with the City of Diamond Bar to
guarantee the removal of the antenna in the event that it ceases to be
operational for a period of six consecutive months
12. The site shall be maintained in a condition free of trash, debris, refuse, and
undesirable vegetation. All graffiti must be removed within 72 hours.
E. LANDSCAPE, PRESERVED AND PROTECTED TREES
1. Prior to issuance of any permits, detailed landscape and irrigation plans shall
be submitted to the Planning Division for review and approval.
2. Prior to plan check submittals, additional landscaping trees and shrubs are
required to soften the appearance of the existing chain link fence from the
downhill properties. The revised final landscape plan shall be submitted to
the Planning Division for review and approval.
3. Prior to plan check submittal, a final landscape/irrigation plan shall be
submitted with the type of planting materials, color, size, quantity and
location.
4. Prior to the Planning Division's final inspection and/or Certificate of
Occupancy issuance, the landscaping/irrigation shall be installed or replaced.
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Ei. Prior to releasing occupancy, an inspection shall be conducted by the
Planning Division to determine that the slope vegetation is in satisfactory
condition.
F. SOLID WASTE
1. The site shall be maintained in a condition, which is free of debris both during
and after the construction, addition, or implementation of the entitlement
approved herein. The removal of all trash, debris, and refuse, whether
during or subsequent to construction shall be done only by the property
owner, applicant or by a duly permitted waste contractor, who has been
authorized by the City to provide collection, transportation, and disposal of
solid waste from residential, commercial, construction, and industrial areas
within the City. It shall be the applicant's obligation to insure that the waste
contractor used has obtained permits from the City of Diamond Bar to
provide such services.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, (909) 839-7040,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. GENERAL
1. The applicant shall comply with Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan
(SUSMP) requirements to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
B. SOILS REPORT/GRADING/RETAINING WALLS
1. 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. All access points in the fence
shall be locked whenever the construction site is not supervised.
2. Prior to the issuance of building permits, a pre -construction meeting shall be
held at the project site with the applicant and City inspector at least 48 hours
prior to commencing construction operations.
C. UTILITIES
1. All utilities for the proposed project shall be installed underground in a
manner acceptable to the City Engineer.
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION,
(909) 839-7020, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1 Plans shall conform to State and Local Building Code (i.e., 2001 California
Building Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, and
the 2001 National Electrical Code) requirements and all other applicable
construction codes, ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of plan
check submittal.
2. The minimum design load for wind in this area is 80 M.P..H. exposures "C"
and the site is within seismic zone four (4). The applicant shall submit
drawings and calculations prepared by a California State licensed
Architect/Engineer with wet stamp and signature.
3. Building setback from any slope (toe or top) shall meet Chapter 18 of the
2001 California Building Code.
4. Indicate all easements on the site plan.
5. Fire Department approval shall be required. Contact the Fire Department to
check the fire zone for the location of your property. If this project is located
in High Hazard Fire Zone it shall meet of requirements of the fire zone.
a. All unenclosed under -floor areas shall be constructed as exterior wall.
b. 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.
6. The project shall be protected by a construction fence and shall comply with
the NPDES & BMP requirements (sand bags, etc.)
7. Check drainage patterns with Engineering Department. Surface water shall
drain away from building at a 2% minimum slope.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE PREVENTION FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. Emergency access shall be provided, maintaining free and clear, a minimum
28 foot at all times during construction in accordance with Fire Department
requirements.
2. All required fire hydrants shall be installed and tested and accepted prior to
construction. Vehicular access must be provided and maintained
serviceable throughout construction.
End of Conditions
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