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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. PL2018-92 TO
DEMOLISH AN EXISTING RESIDENCE AND CONSTRUCT A 4,586 SQUARE -
FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH AN 860 SQUARE-FOOR GARAGE AND
424 SQUARE FEET OF BALCONY/PORCH AREA ON A 1.29 GROSS ACRE
(56,263 GROSS SQUARE -FOOT) LOT LOCATED AT 2909 STEEPLECHASE
LANE, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 (APN 8713-014-002).
A. RECITALS
1. The property owners, Ming Huang Tsai and Shi'His Chen, and applicant, Feng
Xiao, have filed an application for Development Review No. PL2018-92 to
demolish an existing residence and construct a 4,568 square -foot single-family
residence with an 860 square -foot garage and 424 square feet of balcony/porch
area located at 2909 Steeplechase Lane, Diamond Bar, County of Los Angeles,
California. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Review shall
be referred to as the "Proposed Project."
The subject property is made up of one parcel totaling 56,263 gross square feet
(1.29 gross acres). It is located in the Rural Residential (RR) zone with an
underlying General Plan land use designation of Rural Residential.
The legal description of the subject property is Lot 14 of Tract No. 30289. The
Assessor's Parcel Number is 8713-014-002.
4. On November 28, 2018, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners
within a 1,000 -foot radius of the Project site. On November 30, 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 December 11, 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:
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
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) Section 22.48, this Planning Commission hereby
finds as follows:
Development Review Findings (DBMC Section 22.48.040)
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 4,586
square -foot single-family residence with an 860 square -foot garage and 424
square feet of 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 concrete tiles,
stucco and stone veneer exterior finishes to resemble ashlar masonry, arched
entrance with an ornamental wrought iron front door, tall arched and rectangular
windows and a covered patio with arches and columns at the rear of the house
that resemble an arcade, 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.
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;
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The proposed houseis smaller in mass and scale compared to existing homes
on similar lots in The Country. The architecture in The Country is eclectic, and
includes a variety of architectural designs. 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 Italian Renaissance, including details such
as a low-pitched hipped roof with concrete tiles, stucco and stone veneer exterior
finishes, an arched entrance with an ornamental wrought iron front door, tall
arched and rectangular windows, and a covered patio with arches and columns
at the rear of the house to resemble an arcade. The new home will not be
intrusive to neighboring homes and will be aesthetically appealing by integrating
a variety of materials, such as concrete roof tiles; and stucco with a sand float
finish. 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
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.
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
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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.
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. Prior to the issuance of a demolition, grading or building permit, the existing
protected trees in the native vegetation area, outside of the construction/grading
limits shall be barricaded by chain link fencing with a minimum height of five feet
or by another protective barrier approved by the Community Development
Director or designee. Chain link fencing shall be supported by vertical posts at a
maximum of ten -foot intervals to keep the fencing upright and in place. Barriers
shall be placed at least five (5) feet away from the native vegetation area. A sign
posted on the fencing which states "Warning: Tree Protection Zone" and stating
the requirements of all workers in the protection zone. Throughout the course of
construction, the tree protection fencing shall be maintained and the site shall be
maintained and cleaned at all times. No construction staging or disposal of
construction materials or byproducts, including but not limited to paint, plaster, or
chemical solutions is allowed in the tree protection zone. The fencing plan shall
be shown on the grading plan and other applicable construction documents and
the Applicant, Owner or construction manager shall contact the Planning Division
to conduct a site visit prior to commencement of any work to ensure this condition
is met.
6. All work conducted close to the protected zone of the protected trees shall be
performed within the presence of a qualified arborist. A 48-hour notice shall be
provided to the arborist and the Planning Division prior to the planned start of
work.
7. If protective measures fail to ensure the survival of any protected tree during
construction activity or within three years after approval of final inspection, a
minimum of three protected trees for every protected tree that dies shall be
planted on the property.
8, Standard Conditions. The applicant shall comply with the standard development
conditions attached hereto.
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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 property owners, Ming Huang Tsai and Shi His Chen, 2861 Oak Knoll
Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765; and applicant, Feng Xiao, 2540 Huntington
Dr. Suite 207, San Marino, CA 91108.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 11TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2018, BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
By: y
Kennet ok, 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 11th day of December, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Farago, Mahlke, Wolfe, VC/Barlas, Chair/Mok
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioners: None
ATTEST:
Greg Gubman;cretary
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
USE PERMITS, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL NEW AND
REMODELED STRUCTURES
PROJECT #: Development Review No. PL2018-92
SUBJECT: To demolish an existing 2,422 square -foot residence and construct a
4,586 square -foot single-family residence with 860 square feet of
garage area and 424 square feet of balcony/porch area.
PROPERTY Ming Huang Tsai and Shu His Chen
OWNER: 2861 Oak Knoll Dr.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
APPLICANT: Feng Xiao
2540 Huntington Dr. Suite 207
San Marino, CA 91108
LOCATION: 2909 Steeplechase Lane, 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 shalt 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
No. PL2018-92 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.
(b) Applicant shall promptly pay any final judgment rendered against
the City defendants. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of
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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 No. PL2018-92, 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. 2018-17, 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.
Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the
Development Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, andany
applicable Specific Plan in effect at the time of building permit issuance.
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..
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.
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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
The approval of Development Review No. PL2018-92 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 22.66.050(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.
D. SITE DEVELOPMENT
This approval is to demolish a 2,422 square -foot residence and construct
a 4,586 square -foot single-family residence with an 860 square -foot
garage and_424 square feet of balcony/porch area at 2909 Steeplechase
Lane, 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
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3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
All roof -mounted equipment shall be screened from public view.
10. 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.
11. All landscaping, structures, architectural features and public
improvements damaged during construction shall be repaired or replaced
upon project completion.
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E. 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.
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
1. 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.
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.
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Additionally, all construction equipment shall be properly muffled to reduce
noise levels.
B. SOILS REPORT/GRADING/RETAINING WALLS
1. 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. The geotechnical report may be submitted concurrently with the
grading plan with the understanding that changes to the geotechnical
report may trigger changes to the grading plan.
2. Grading and drainage plans prepared by a Civil Engineer, licensed by the
State of California, prepared in accordance with the City's requirements
shall be submitted by the applicant for approval by the City. 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.
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 and a permanent irrigation system shall be installed.
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9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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
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
Public Works Department.
D. UTILITIES
Applicant shall relocate and underground any existing on-site utilities to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the respective utility owner.
2. 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
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.
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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.
Plan Check — Items to be addressed prior to plan approval:
3. 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
drawings and calculations prepared by a California State licensed
Architect/Engineer with wet stamp and signature.
4. 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).
5. Indoor air quality shall be provided consistent with ASHRAE 62.2 as
required per California Energy Code 150(o).
6. 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.
7. "Separate permits are required for pool, spa, BBQ area, fountains/water
features, auto gates, and retaining walls" and shall be noted on plans.
8. There shall be design for future electrical vehicle charging including
circuitry in the electrical panel and future conduit.
9. All balconies shall be designed for 1.5 times the live load for the area
served per CBC Table 1607.1 (emergency regulations).
10. All easements shall be shown on the site plan.
11. 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.
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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 B105.1.
12. All retaining walls shall be separately submitted to the Building. and Safety
and Public Works/Engineering Departments for review and approval.
13. A soils report is required per CBC 1803. and all recommendations of the
soils report shall be adhered to.
14. 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.
15. Light and ventilation shall comply with CBC 1203 and 1205.
16. Design for future electric vehicle charging and solar ready roof shall be
provided.
17. An occupancy separation shall be provided between the dwelling unit and
garage.
18. The study roof tower shall have appropriate design for crickets in order to
prevent ponding/roof drainage towards any building structure.
19. Design for the retaining walls for surcharge and slope setback is required.
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.
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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.
25. The basement retaining wall must be separated from the house plans and
separately permitted in order to certify the building pad before permit
issuance of the house structure.
Construction — Conditions required during construction:
26. 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.
27. 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.
28. 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..
29. 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.
30. All equipment staging areas shall be maintained in an orderly manner and
screened behind a minimum 6 -foot high fence.
31. A height and setback survey may be required at completion of framing and
foundations construction phases respectively.
32. 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.
33. 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.
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34. 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.
35. 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 www.digalert.org.
36. 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.
37. All glazing in hazardous locations shall be labeled as safety glass. The
labeling shall be visible for inspection.
38. Pursuant to California Residential Code (CRC) Section R315, carbon
monoxide detectors are required in halls leading to sleeping rooms.
39. 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.
40. 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.
41. Special inspections and structural observation will be required in
conformance with CBC 1704 to 1709.
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