HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 2018-07PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. PL2017-167 TO
DEMOLISH AN EXISTING RESIDENCE AND CONSTRUCT A 9,769 SQUARE -
FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH 2,435 SQUARE FEET OF GARAGE
AREA AND 1,951 SQUARE FEET OF PATIO/BALCONY/PORCH AREA ON A
1.46 GROSS ACRE (63,774 GROSS. SQUARE -FOOT) LOT LOCATED AT
2315 ALAMO HEIGHTS DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 (APN 8713-006-005). A
TREE PERMIT IS ALSO REQUESTED TO REMOVE SEVEN BLACK WALNUT
TREES THAT ARE IN POOR HEALTH AND TWO COAST LIVE OAK TREES THAT
ARE IN GOOD AND FAIR HEALTH AND REPLACE WITH SIX 36 -INCH BOX
COAST LIVE OAK TREES AND FIVE 24 -INCH BOX BLACK WALNUT TREES.
A. RECITALS
1. The property owners, Christopher and Rachel Lupo, and applicant, Pete Volbeda,
have filed an application for Development Review and Tree Permit
No. PL2017-167 to request the following approvals from the Planning
Commission:
(a) Development Review to demolish an existing residence and construct a
9,769 square -foot single-family residence with 2,435 square feet of garage
area and 1,951 square feet of patio/balcony/porch area; and
(b) Tree Permit to remove seven Black Walnut trees that are in poor health and
two Coast Live Oak trees that are in good and fair health and replace with
six 36 -inch box Coast Live Oak trees and five 24 -inch box Black Walnut
trees.
Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Review and Tree Permit
shall be referred to as the "Proposed Project."
2. The subject property is made up of one parcel totaling 63,774 gross square feet
(1.46 gross acres). It is located in the Rural Residential (RR) zone with an
underlying General Plan land use designation of Rural Residential.
3. The legal description of the subject property is Lot 5 of Tract No. 30091. The
Assessor's Parcel Number is 8713-006-005.
4. On July 11, 2018, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within a
1,000 -foot radius of the Project site. On July 13, 2018, notification of the public
hearing for this project was published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and the
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers. Also, public notices were posted at the
project site and the City's three designated community posting sites.
5. ' On July 24, 2018, the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar
conducted a duly noticed public hearing, solicited testimony from all interested
individuals, and concluded said hearing on that date.
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; and
2. The Planning Commission hereby determines the Project to be Categorically
Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to the provisions of Article 19, Section 15303(a) (construction of a new
single-family residence) of the CEQA Guidelines. Therefore, no further
environmental review is required.
C. FINDINGS OF FACT
Based on the findings and conclusions set forth herein and as prescribed under
Diamond Bar Municipal Code (DBMC) Sections 22.48 and 22.38, this Planning
Commission hereby finds as follows:
Development Review Findings (DBMC Section 22.48.040)
1. The design and layout of the proposed development is consistent with the
applicable elements of the City's General Plan, City Design Guidelines, and
development standards of the applicable district, design guidelines, and
architectural criteria for special areas (e.g., theme areas, specific plans,
community plans, boulevards or planned developments):
The design and layout of the proposed single-family residence consisting of
9,769 square -foot single-family residence with 2,956 square feet of garage area
and 1,951 square feet of patio/balcony/porch area is consistent with the City's
General Plan, Design Guidelines and development standards. A gradual
transition between the project and adjacent uses is achieved through appropriate
setbacks, building height, landscaping, and window and door placement.
The proposed new single-family residence incorporates various details and
architectural elements such as a low-pitched hipped roof with clay tiles, stucco
and stone veneer exterior finishes, arched entrance with an ornamental wrought
iron front door, and appropriate massing and proportion to meet the intent of the
City's Design Guidelines.
The project site is not part of any theme area, specific plan, community plan,
boulevard or planned development.
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2. The design and layout of the proposed development will not interfere with the use
and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future developments, and will not create
traffic or pedestrian hazards;
The proposed single-family house will not interfere with the use and enjoyment
of neighboring existing or future developments because the use of the project site
is designed for a single-family home and the surrounding uses are also single-
family homes.
The proposed single-family house will not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian
movements, such as access or other functional requirements of a single-family
home because it complies with the requirements for driveway widths and exceeds
the minimum number of required off-street parking spaces.
3. The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible with the
character of the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain and enhance the
harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by Chapter 22.48:
Development Review Standards, the City's Design Guidelines, the City's General
Plan, or any applicable specific plan;
The proposed house is comparable in mass and scale to existing homes on
similar lots in The Country. The architecture in The Country is eclectic, and
includes a variety of architectural designs. In addition, the house will appear as
a two-story home from the street, but the rear of the building steps down to three
levels. The scale and proportions of the proposed home are well balanced and
appropriate for the site. In sum, the proposed project fits the character of the
neighborhood on which it is proposed.
4. 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, color, and will remain aesthetically appealing;
The architectural style of the home is Mediterranean, including details such as a
low-pitched hipped roof with clay tiles, stucco and stone veneer exterior finishes,
and an arched entrance with an ornamental wrought iron front door. The new
home will not be intrusive to neighboring homes and will be aesthetically
appealing by integrating a variety of materials, such as clay roof tiles, and stucco
with sand float finished. Earth -tone shades for the exterior finish are used to
soften the building's visual impact and assist in preserving the hillside's aesthetic
value. Also, landscaping is integrated into the site to complement the massing
of the house and blend in with neighboring homes and the natural environment
of the site in order to maintain a desirable environment. The scale and
proportions of the proposed home are well balanced and appropriate for the site.
5. The proposed development will not be detrimental to public health, safety or
welfare or materially injurious (e.g., negative effect on property values or
resale(s) of property) to the properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
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Before the issuance of any City permits, the proposed project is required to
comply with all conditions within the approved resolution, and the Building and
Safety Division and Public Works Departments requirements.
Through the permit and inspection process, the referenced agencies will ensure
that the proposed project is not detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare
or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity.
6. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth under Article 19 Section 15303(a)
(construction of a new single-family residence) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Tree Permit Finding (DBMC Section 22.38.110)
1. The tree is a public nuisance by causing damage to improvements (e.g., building
foundations, retaining walls, roadways/driveways, patios, and decks) and
appropriate mitigation measures will be implemented in compliance with DBMC
Section 22.38.140 (Tree protection requirements) below.
The applicant submitted a tree report, prepared by a licensed arborist on July 8,
2018, which indicates there are 29 protected trees on the property. The arborist
is proposing to remove a total of nine trees—seven Southern California Black
Walnut trees which are diseased and in poor health—that are located within the
proposed building pad areas. The applicant is proposing to remove two Coast
Live Oak trees—one with a 10 -inch DBH that is located at the rear of the house
and one with a 9 -inch DBH located at the front of the property. Both trees will be
impacted with the proposed grading for the building pad at the rear and front of
the property. The applicant is proposing to replace the trees with six 36 -inch box
Coast Live Oak trees and five 24 -inch Black Walnut trees throughout the
property. The planting of 11 new protected species will provide sufficient
replacement of the natural landscape.
Based upon the findings and conclusion set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby
approves this Application, subject to the following conditions:
1. Development shall substantially comply with the plans and documents presented
to the Planning Commission at the public hearing.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall record, and provide the
City with a conformed recorded copy of, a Covenant and Agreement or similar
document in a form approved by the City Attorney, which restricts the rental of
rooms or other portions of the property under two or more separate agreements
and prohibits use of the property as a boarding or rooming house, except to the
extent otherwise permitted by the Diamond Bar Municipal Code or applicable
state or federal law.
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3. Prior to building permit issuance, the required landscape plan shall be designed
to meet the requirements of the Los Angeles County Fire Department's Fuel
Modification Plan Guidelines in terms of plant selection, placement and
maintenance. The final landscape and fuel modification plans shall be submitted
to the Los Angeles Fire Department for review and approval.
4. Prior to building permit issuance, a Certification of Design, together with
landscape and irrigation plans prepared by a licensed landscape architect, shall
be submitted to the Planning Division for review and approval by the City's
Consulting Landscape Architect. Landscape and irrigation plans shall comply
with the updated Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance.
5. Standard Conditions. The applicant shall comply with the standard development
conditions attached hereto.
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 property owners, Christopher and Rachel Lupo, 2056 Highridge Drive,
Chino Hills, CA 91709; and applicant, Pete Volbeda, 164 N. 2nd Street,
Upland, CA 91786.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 24TH DAY OF JULY 2018, BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
By: W"AI44L
Kennbtfi Mok, Chairman
I, Greg Gubman, 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 24th day of July, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES:
Commissioners:
NOES:
Commissioners:
ABSENT:
Commissioners:
ABSTAIN:
Commissioners:
ATTEST:
Farago, Wolfe, Chair/Mak
None
Mahlke, VC/Barlas
None
Greg Gubman, Secretary
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STANDARD CONDITIONS
USE PERMITS, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL NEW AND
REMODELED STRUCTURES
PROJECT #: Development Review and Tree Permit No. PL 2017-167
SUBJECT: To demolish an existing 2,956 square -foot residence and construct a
9,769 square -foot single-family residence with 2,435 square feet of
in poor health and two Coast Live Oak trees that are in good and fair
health and replace with six 36 -inch box Coast Live Oak trees and five
24 -inch box Black Walnut trees.
PROPERTY Christopher and Rachel Lupo
OWNER: 2056 Highridge Dr.
Chino Hills, CA 91709
APPLICANT: Pete Volbeda
164 N. 2nd Avenue Suite 100
Upland, CA 91786
LOCATION: 2315 Alamo Heights Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
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
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 Development Review and
Tree Permit No. PL2017-167 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:
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(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.
(b) Applicant shall promptly pay any final judgment rendered against
the City defendants. 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 Development Review and Tree Permit No. PL2017-167,
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 License; and a zoning
approval for those businesses located in Diamond Bar.
4. Signed copies of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2018-07, 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/irrigation, and roof plans, and elevation 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.
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10. The hours during which construction activities causing the operation of any
tools or equipment used in construction, drilling, repair, alteration, or
demolition work are limited to Monday through Saturday, between the
hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., and are not allowed at any time on
Sundays or holidays.
11. The property owner/applicant shall remove the public hearing notice board
within three days of this project's approval.
12. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of City Planning, Building
and Safety Divisions, Public Works Department, and the Fire Department.
13. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall record, and
provide the City with a conformed recorded copy of, a Covenant and
Agreement or similar document in a form approved by the City Attorney,
which restricts the rental of rooms or other portions of the property under
two or more separate agreements and prohibits use of the property as a
boarding or rooming house, except to the extent otherwise permitted by
the Diamond Bar Municipal Code or applicable state or federal law.
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 comes 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 Development Review and Tree Permit No. PL2017-167
expires within two years from the date of approval if the use has not been
exercised as defined per Diamond Bar Municipal Code (DBMC)
Section 22.66.050 (b)(1). In accordance with DBMC Section 22.60.050(c),
the applicant may request, in writing, a one-year time extension for Planning
Commission consideration. Such a request must be submitted to the
Planning Division prior to the expiration date and be accompanied by the
review fee in accordance with the fee schedule in effect at the time of
submittal.
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D. SITE DEVELOPMENT
1. This approval is to demolish an 2,956 square -foot residence and construct
a 9,769 square -foot single-family residence with 2,435 square feet of
garage area and 1,951 square feet of patio/balcony/porch area at
2315 Alamo Heights Drive, as described in the staff report and depicted
on the approved plans on file with the Planning Division, subject to the
conditions listed below.
2. The construction documents submitted for plan check shall be in
substantial compliance with the architectural plans approved by the
Planning Commission, as modified pursuant to the conditions below. If
the plan check submittal is not in substantial compliance with the approved
Development Review submittal, the plans may require further staff review
and re -notification of the surrounding property owners, which may delay
the project and entail additional fees.
3. To ensure compliance with the provisions of the Planning Commission
approval, a final inspection is required from the Planning Division when
work for any phase of the project has been completed. The applicant shall
inform the Planning Division and schedule an appointment for such an
inspection.
4. The above conditions shall run with the land and shall be binding upon all
future owners, operators, or successors thereto of the property. Non-
compliance with any condition of approval or mitigation measure imposed
as a condition of the approval shall constitute a violation of the City's
Development Code. Violations may be enforced in accordance with the
provisions of the Development Code.
5. Failure to comply with any of the conditions set forth above or as
subsequently amended in writing by the City, may result in failure to obtain
a building final and/or a certificate of occupancy until full compliance is
reached. The City's requirement for full compliance may require minor
corrections and/or complete demolition of a non-compliant improvement,
regardless of costs incurred where the project does not comply with design
requirements and approvals that the applicant agreed to when permits
were pulled to construct the project.
6. 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, on file with the Planning
Division, the conditions contained herein, and the Development Code
regulations.
7. 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
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masonry walls, berms, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the
Planning Division.
8. All roof -mounted equipment shall be screened from public view.
9. All structures, including walls, trash enclosures, canopies, etc., shall be
maintained in a structurally sound, safe manner with a clean, orderly
appearance. All graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours by the property
owners/occupant.
10. All landscaping, structures, architectural features and public
improvements damaged during construction shall be repaired or replaced
upon project completion.
E. 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.
2. Mandatory solid waste disposal services shall be provided by the City
franchised waste hauler to all parcels/lots or uses affected by approval of
this project.
II. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT,
(909) 839-7040, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. GENERAL
An Erosion Control Plan shall be submitted concurrently with the grading
plan clearly detailing erosion control measures. These measures shall be
implemented during construction. The erosion control plan shall conform
to national Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) standards
and incorporate the appropriate Best Management Practices (BMP's) as
specified in the Storm Water BMP Certification. For construction activity
which disturbs one acre or greater soil a Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP) will be needed.
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2. A new single-family hillside home development project shall include
mitigation measures to:
i. Conserve natural areas;
ii. Protect slopes and channels;
iii. Provide storm drain system stenciling and signage;
iv. Divert roof runoff to vegetated areas before discharge unless the
diversion would result in slope instability; and
V. Direct surface flow to vegetated areas before discharge, unless the
diversion would result in slope instability.
3. Grading and construction activities and the transportation of equipment
and materials and operation of heavy grading equipment shall be limited
to between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 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 used whenever possible.
Additionally, all construction equipment shall be properly muffled to reduce
noise levels.
B. SOILS REPORT/GRADING/RETAINING WALLS
1. Prior to grading plan submittal, a geotechnical report prepared by a
Geotechnical Engineer, licensed by the State of California, shall be
submitted by the applicant for approval by the City.
2. Upon approval of the geotechnical report, the applicant shall submit
drainage and grading plans prepared by a Civil Engineer, licensed by the
State of California, prepared in accordance with the City's requirements
for the City's review and approval. A list of requirements for grading plan
check is available from the Public Works Department. All grading (cut and
fill) calculations shall be submitted to the City concurrently with the grading
plan.
3. Finished slopes shall conform to City Code Section 22.22.080 -Grading.
4. The grading plan shall show the location of any retaining walls and the
elevations of the top of wall/footing/retaining and the finished grade on
both sides of the retaining wall. Construction details for retaining walls
shall be shown on the grading plan. Calculations and details of retaining
walls shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Division for review and
approval.
5. 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
defense shall be locked whenever the construction site is not supervised.
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6. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the California
Building Code, City Grading Ordinance, Hillside Management Ordinance
and acceptable grading practices.
7. The maximum grade of driveways serving building pad areas shall be
15 percent. In hillside areas driveway grades exceeding 15 percent shall
have parking landings with a minimum 16 feet deep and shall not exceed
five (5) percent grade or as required by the City Engineer. Driveways with
a slope of 15 percent shall incorporate grooves for traction into the
construction as required by the City Engineer.
8. All slopes shall be seeded per landscape plan and/or fuel modification plan
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.
9. Submit a stockpile plan showing the proposed location for stockpile for
grading export materials, and the route of transport.
10. Prior to the issuance of building permits, a pre -construction meeting shall
be held at the project site with the grading contractor, applicant, and city
grading inspector at least 48 hours prior to commencing grading
operations.
11. Rough grade certifications by project soils and civil engineers shall be
submitted prior to issuance of building permits for the foundation of the
residential structure. Retaining wall permits may be issued without a
rough grade certificate.
12. Final grade certifications by project civil engineers shall be submitted to
the Public Works Department prior to the issuance of any project final
inspections/certificate of occupancy respectively.
C. DRAINAGE
1. Detailed drainage system information of the lot with careful attention to
any flood hazard area shall be submitted. All drainage/runoff from the
development shall be conveyed from the site to the natural drainage
course. No on-site drainage shall be conveyed to adjacent parcels, unless
that is the natural drainage course.
2. 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 I
Public Works Department.
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D. UTILITIES
1. Underground utilities shall not be constructed within the drip line of any
mature tree except as approved by a registered arborist.
2. Applicant shall relocate and underground any existing on-site utilities to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the respective utility owner.
3. Underground utilities shall not be constructed within the drip line of any
mature tree except as approved by a registered arborist.
E. SEWERS/SEPTIC TANK
1. Applicant shall obtain connection permit(s) from the City and County
Sanitation District prior to issuance of building permits.
2. Applicant, at applicant's sole cost and expense, shall construct the sewer
system in accordance with the City, Los Angeles County Public Works
Division. Sewer plans shall be submitted for review and approval by the
City.
III. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION,
(909) 839-7020, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
General Conditions:
1. At the time of plan check submittal, plans and construction shall conform
to current State and Local Building Code (i.e., 2016 California Building
Code series will apply) requirements and all other applicable construction
codes, ordinances and regulations in effect.
2. Provisions for CALGreen shall be implemented onto plans and certification
shall be provided by a third party as required by the Building Division.
Specific water, waste, low VOC, and related conservation measures shall
be shown on plans. Construction shall conform to the current CALGreen
Code.
3. Only one single family dwelling is allowed on this property unless
specifically approved otherwise per CBC 202. Kitchen/wet bars in other
areas of the home are ancillary to the main kitchen on the first floor. This
would include the 2nd floor master and 1st floor great room wet bar, 1St floor
mud/BBQ areas, and wet bar in basement game room.
Plan Check — Items to be addressed prior to plan approval:
4. The minimum design load for wind in this area is 110 M.P.H. exposures
"C" and the site is within seismic zone D or E. The applicant shall submit
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drawings and calculations prepared by a California State licensed
Architect/Engineer with wet stamp and signature.
5. This project shall comply with the energy conservation requirements of the
State of California Energy Commission. All lighting shall be high efficacy
or equivalent per the current California Energy Code 119 and 150(k).
6. Indoor air quality shall be provided consistent with ASHRAE 62.2 as
required per California Energy Code 150(o).
7. Public Works/Engineering Department is required to review and approve
grading plans that clearly show all finish elevations, drainage, and
retaining wall(s) locations. These plans shall be consistent with the site
plan submitted to the Building and Safety Division.
8. "Separate permits are required for pool, spa, BBQ area, fountains/water
features, auto gates, and retaining walls" and shall be noted on plans.
9. There shall be design for future electrical vehicle charging including
circuitry in the electrical panel and future conduit.
10. All balconies shall be designed for 60lb/ft live load.
11. All easements shall be shown on the site plan.
12. 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 requirements of the fire
zone per CBC Chapter 7A.
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.
c. Eaves shall be protected.
d. Exterior construction shall be one-hour or non-combustible.
e. Fuel modification plans shall be approved through LA County Fire Fuel
Modification Unit.
f. . LA County Fire shall approve plans for fire flow availability due to home
being over 3600 sf as required per CFC Appendix 6105.1.
13. All retaining walls shall be separately submitted to the Building & Safety
and Public Works/Engineering Departments for review and approval.
14. A soils report is required per CBC 1803 and all recommendations of the
soils report shall be adhered to. The soils report shall directly address
structures in the 'Restricted Use Area."
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15. Slope setbacks shall be consistent with California Building Code Figure
1805.3.1 and California Residential Code R403.1.7. Foundations shall
provide a minimum distance to daylight.
16. Light and ventilation shall comply with CBC 1203 and 1205. This would
include the new den area.
17. Design for future electric vehicle charging and solar ready roof shall be
provided.
18. All glazing shall be designed for high energy efficiency with supporting
energy compliance forms.
19. Design of pool barriers shall be shown on plans. All pool barriers shall not
be climbable and doors accessing the pool area shall be alarmed.
Permit — Items required prior to building permit issuance:
20. Solid waste management of construction material shall incorporate
recycling material collection per Diamond Bar Municipal Code 8.16 of Title
8. The contractor shall complete all required forms and pay applicable
deposits prior to permit.
21. Prior to building permit issuance, all school district fees shall be paid.
Please obtain a form from the Building and Safety Division to take directly
to the school district.
22. Submit grading plans clearly showing all finish elevations, drainage, and
retaining wall locations. No building permits shall be issued prior to
submitting a pad certification. A separate permit will be required for the
interior retaining wall that separates out different levels of the lowest level.
This is in order to have pad certification for the structure.
23. AQMD notification is required at least 10 days prior to any demolition.
Proof of notification is required at permit issuance.
24. All workers on the job shall be covered by workman's compensation
insurance under a licensed general contractor. Any changes to the
contractor shall be updated on the building permit.
Construction — Conditions required during construction:
25. Fire sprinklers are required for new single family dwellings (CRC R313.2).
Sprinklers shall be approved by LA County Fire Department prior to
installation and shall be inspected at framing stage and finalization of
construction.
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26. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until all California Building
Code and State Fire Marshal regulations have been met. The buildings
shall be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy.
27. Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of this
Code shall expire and become null and void unless the work authorized
by such permit is commenced within one -hundred -eighty (180) days after
permit issuance, and if a successful inspection has not been obtained from
the building official within one -hundred -eighty (180) days from the date of
permit issuance or the last successful inspection. A successful inspection
shall mean a documented passed inspection by the city building inspector
as outlined in Section 110.6.
28. All structures and property shall be maintained in a safe and clean manner
during construction. The property shall be free of debris, trash, and
weeds.
29. All equipment staging areas shall be maintained in an orderly manner and
screened behind a minimum 6' high fence.
30. A height and setback survey may be required at completion of framing and
foundations construction phases respectively.
31. The project shall be protected by a construction fence to the satisfaction
of the Building Official, and shall comply with the NPDES & BMP
requirements (sand bags, etc.) All fencing shall be view obstructing with
opaque surfaces.
32. The location of property lines and building pad may require a survey to be
determined by the building inspection during foundation and/or frame
inspection.
33.. The applicant shall contact Dig Alert and have underground utility locations
marked by the utility companies prior to any excavation. Contact Dig Alert
by dialing 811 or their website at wwwAigalert.org.
34. The applicant shall first request and secure approval from the City for any
changes or deviations from approved plans prior to proceeding with any
work in accordance with such changes or deviations.
35. All glazing in hazardous locations shall be labeled as safety glass. The
labeling shall be visible for inspection.
36. Pursuant to California Residential Code (CRC) Section R315, carbon
monoxide detectors are required in halls leading to sleeping rooms.
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37. Drainage patterns shall match the approved grading/drainage plan from
the Public Works/Engineering Department. Surface water shall drain
away from the building at a 2% minimum slope. The final as -built
conditions shall match the grading/drainage plan or otherwise approved
as -built grading/drainage plan.
38. Decks, roofs, and other flat surfaces shall slope at least 1/4"/ft with
approved and listed water proofing material. Guardrails shall be provided
for these surfaces at least 42" minimum in height, 4" maximum spacing
between rails, and capable of resisting at least 20 pounds per lineal foot
of lateral load.
39. Bodies of water that are greater than 18" in depth shall have the required
barriers to prevent unintentional access per CBC 3904.4.
40. Special inspections and structural observation will be required in
conformance with CBC 1704 to 1709.
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