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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/10/2019 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA September 10, 2019 6:30 PM The Windmill Room at Diamond Bar City Hall First Floor 21810 Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to agenda items are on file in the Planning Division of the Community Development Department, located at 21810 Copley Drive, and are available for public inspection. If you have questions regarding an agenda item, please call (909) 839-7030 during regular business hours. Written materials distributed to the Planning Commission within 72 hours of the Planning Commission meeting are available for public inspection immediately upon distribution in the City Clerk's office at 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California, during normal business hours. Chairperson Naila Barlas Vice Chairperson Frank Farago Commissioner Jennifer "Fred" Mahlke Commissioner Kenneth Mok Commissioner William Rawlings In an effort to comply with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Diamond Bar requires that any person in need of any type of special equipment, assistance or accommodation(s) in order to communicate at a City public meeting must inform the Community Development Department at (909) 839-7030 a minimum of 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Please refrain from smoking, eating or drinking in the Windmill Community Room The City of Diamond Bar uses recycled paper and encourages you to do the same City of Diamond Bar Planning Commission MEETING RULES PUBLIC INPUT The meetings of the Diamond Bar Planning Commission are open to the public. 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Comments and questions are welcome so that all points of view are considered prior to the Commission making recommendations to the staff and City Council. When speaking, please direct your questions and comments to the Commission, not to staff or other members of the public. In accordance with State Law (Brown Act), all matters to be acted on by the Commission must be posted at least 72 hours prior to the Commission meeting. In case of emergency or when a subject matter arises subsequent to the posting of the agenda, upon making certain findings, the Commission may act on item that is not on the posted agenda. INFORMATION RELATING TO AGENDAS AND ACTIONS OF THE COMMISSION Agendas for Diamond Bar Planning Commission meetings are prepared by the Planning Division of the Community Development Department. Agendas are available 72 hours prior to the meeting at City Hall and the public library, and may be accessed by personal computer at the contact information below. Every meeting of the Planning Commission is recorded and duplicate recordings are available for a nominal charge. ADA REQUIREMENTS A cordless microphone is available for those persons with mobility impairments who cannot access the public speaking area. The service of the cordless microphone and sign language interpreter services are available by giving notice at least three business days in advance of the meeting. Please telephone (909) 839-7030 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Friday. HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION Copies of Agenda, Rules of the Commission, CDs of Meetings (909) 839-7030 Email: info@diamondbarca.gov Website: www.diamondbarca.gov CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PLANNING COMMISSION September 10, 2019 AGENDA Next Resolution No. 2019-09 CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 1. ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Jennifer "Fred" Mahlke, Kenneth Mok, William Rawlings, Frank Farago, Vice Chairperson, Naila Barlas, Chairperson 2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: This is the time and place for the general public to address the members of the Planning Commission on any item that is within its jurisdiction, allowing the public an opportunity to speak on non-public hearing and non-agenda items. Please complete a Speaker’s Card for the recording Secretary (completion of this form is voluntary). There is a five-minute maximum time limit when addressing the Planning Commission.. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chairperson 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following items listed on the consent calendar are considered routine and are approved by a single motion. Consent calendar items may be removed from the agenda by request of the Commission only: 4.1. Minutes - July 23, 2019 5. OLD BUSINESS: 6. NEW BUSINESS: 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7.1 Conditional Use Permit No. PL2019-59 - Under the authority of DBMC Section 22.58, the property owner and applicant are requesting a Conditional Use Permit to relocate an existing chess school to a 945 square-foot space within Diamond Bar Town Center, an existing SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 PAGE 2 PLANNING COMMISSION 39,965 square-foot multi-tenant commercial center. The subject property is zoned Regional Commercial (C-3) with an underlying General Plan land use designation of Commercial (C). PROJECT ADDRESS: 1155 S. Diamond Bar Blvd., Unit B Diamond Bar, CA 91765 PROPERTY OWNER: Diamond Bar Town Center, LLC 6621 E. Pacific Coast Highway, #270 Long Beach, CA 90803 APPLICANT: Shijie Chen 1110 Cleghorn Dr., #B Diamond Bar, CA 91765 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The project has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Based on that assessment, the City has determined the project to be Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Article 19 under Section 15301(a) (interior alterations involving such things as interior partitions, plumbing, and electrical conveyances) of the CEQA Guidelines. No further environmental review is required. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. PL2019-59, based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the conditions of approval as listed within the draft resolution. 7.2 Development Review No. PL2017-213 - Under the authority of Diamond Bar Municipal Code Section 22.48, the applicant and property owner are requesting Development Review approval to demolish an existing single - family residence to construct a new 12,636 square-foot single-family residence with a 1,774 square-foot garage and 4,790 square feet of storage/porch/patio areas on a 1.98 gross acre (86,249 gross square-foot) site. The subject property is zoned Rural Residential (RR) with an underlying General Plan land use designation of Rural Residential. No protected trees are being removed as part of the project. PROJECT ADDRESS: 22307 Broken Twig Rd. Diamond Bar, CA 91765 PROPERTY OWNER: Jacqueline Hsu 22888 Canyon View Rd. Diamond Bar, CA 91765 APPLICANT: Pete Volbeda 164 N. 2nd Ave. Upland, CA 91786 SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 PAGE 3 PLANNING COMMISSION ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The project has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Based on that assessment, the City has determined the project to be Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Article 19 under Section 15303(a) (new construction of a single-family residence) of the CEQA Guidelines. No further environmental review is required. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development Review No. PL2017-213, based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the conditions of approval as listed within the draft resolution. 7.3 Development Review No. PL2019-55 - Under the authority of DBMC Section 22.48, the applicant, Brian Huang, and property owner, Liu Chang Pei, are requesting Development Review approval to construct a 914 square-foot second-story addition and 116 square-foot patio to an existing 1,272 square-foot, single-story residence on a 7,980 square-foot lot. The subject property is zoned Low Density Residential (RL) with an underlying General Plan land use designation of Low Density Residential. PROJECT ADDRESS: 332 N. Platina Dr. Diamond Bar, CA 91765 PROPERTY OWNER: Liu Chang 48 Sweet Fields Buena Park, CA 90620 APPLICANT: Brian Huang 20472 Carrey Rd. Walnut, CA 91789 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The project has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Based on that assessmen!t, the City has determined the project to be Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Article 19 under Section 15301(e) (additions to existing structures) of the CEQA Guidelines. No further environmental review is required. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development Review No. PL2019-55, based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the conditions of approval as listed within the draft resolution. 8. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 9. STAFF COMMENTS / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 PAGE 4 PLANNING COMMISSION 9.1. Project Status Report 10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 11. ADJOURNMENT: TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING: Thursday, September 12, 2019, 6:30 pm Diamond Bar City Hall Windmill Community Room 21810 Copley Drive CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 – 6:30 pm South Coast Air Quality Management District Auditorium 21825 Copley Drive PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: Tuesday, September 24, 2019, 6:30 pm Diamond Bar City Hall Windmill Community Room 21810 Copley Drive GENERAL PLAN JOINT STUDY SESSION – CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION: Wednesday, September 25, 2019, 6:00 pm Diamond Bar City Hall Windmill Community Room 21810 Copley Drive PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING: Thursday, September 26, 2019, 6:30 pm Diamond Bar City Hall Windmill Community Room 21810 Copley Drive CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, October 1, 2019 – 6:30 pm South Coast Air Quality Management District Auditorium 21825 Copley Drive GENERAL PLAN JOINT STUDY SESSION – CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION: Tuesday, October 8, 2019, 6:00 pm Diamond Bar City Hall Windmill Community Room 21810 Copley Drive MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 23, 2019 CALL TO ORDER: Chair/Barlas called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Windmill Room, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Mok led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Ken Mok, William Rawlings, Vice- Chair Frank Farago and Chair Naila Barlas Absent: Commissioner Jennifer “Fred” Mahlke was excused. Also present: Greg Gubman, Community Development Director; James Eggart, Assistant City Attorney; Grace Lee, Senior Planner; May Nakajima, Associate Planner; and Stella Marquez, Administrative Coordinator. 2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: 4.1 Minutes – July 9, 2019: C/Rawlings moved, Chair/Barlas seconded, to approve Consent Calendar Item 4.1 as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Rawlings, VC/Farago, Chair/Barlas NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Mok ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Mahlke 5. OLD BUSINESS: None 6. NEW BUSINESS: None 7. PUBLIC HEARING(S): 7.1 Conditional Use Permit No. PL2019-62 - Under the authority of Diamond Bar Municipal Code Section 22.58, the property owner and applicant requested a Conditional Use Permit for a proposed Adult Day Health Care Center in a 15,324 square foot tenant space within a 60,706 square foot multi -tenant commercial center. The subject property is zoned Professional Office (OP) 4.1 Packet Pg. 7 ________________________________________________________________________ JULY 23, 2019 PAGE 2 PLANNING COMMISSION ________________________________________________________________________ with an underlying General Plan land use designation of Commercial Office (CO). PROJECT ADDRESS: 820 N. Diamond Bar Boulevard Diamond Bar, CA 91765 PROPERTY OWNER: Foremost Diamond Ranch 4590 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 600 Newport Beach, CA 92660 APPLICANT: Angeles Del Sol ADHC, LLC 820 N. Diamond Bar Boulevard Diamond Bar, CA 91765 AP/Nakajima presented staff’s report and recommended Planning Commission approval of Conditional Use Permit No. PL2019-62, based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the conditions of approval as listed within the Resolution. Chair/Barlas opened the public hearing. Sean Najarian, representing the applicant, said his firm was very happy that through this process, staff recommended approval for this project. Chair/Barlas closed the public hearing. VC/Farago moved, C/Rawlings seconded, to approve Conditional Use Permit No. PL2019-62, based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the conditions of approval as listed within the draft resolution. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Mok, Rawlings, VC/Farago, Chair/Barlas NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Mahlke 8. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: C/Mok said he was happy to hear that the Big Lots center which has been vacant for years is in the process of being divided into six different small areas, four of which are to be occupied. 9. STAFF COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 4.1 Packet Pg. 8 ________________________________________________________________________ JULY 23, 2019 PAGE 3 PLANNING COMMISSION ________________________________________________________________________ 9.1 Project Status Report. CDD/Gubman stated that there are no items scheduled for the entire month of August. As a result, the Commission will go dark for both of the scheduled meeting dates. Staff would like to schedule joint Planning Commission and City Council meetings to begin study sessions for the General Plan Update for September and October to bring the Planning Commission up to speed and prepare for the Planning Commission’s public hearing, tentatively scheduled for November 12th. In addition, there is another large project around that time which is nearly ready for public hearings, the Brea Canyon Business Park project proposed to be located at the former Brea Canyon Boat and RV Storage lot which has been vacated. The project i s comprised of a hotel (Hampton Inn) and office building s that may be occupied by a single tenant with a sizeable employment base. To avoid conflicts with the General Plan hearings, not only to avoid having an extremely long evening with two of the biggest projects the City has seen in several years, but to not overburden the Commission with a weekend of intense reading, he would like to have a special meeting on October 29th to look at the hotel project. He asked that Commissioners send him an email letting him know if the October 29th date is available to them. 10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: As listed in the agenda. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair/Barlas adjourned the regular meeting at 6:46 p.m. The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 10th day of September, 2019. Attest: Respectfully Submitted, __________________________________ Greg Gubman Community Development Director _______________________________ Naila Barlas, Chairperson 4.1 Packet Pg. 9 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 7.1 MEETING DATE: September 10, 2019 CASE/FILE NUMBER: Conditional Use Permit No. PL2019-59 PROJECT LOCATION: 1155 S. Diamond Bar Blvd. Unit B Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (APN 8717-031-010) GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: General Commercial (C) ZONING DISTRICT: Regional Commercial (C-3) PROPERTY OWNER: Diamond Bar Town Center, LLC 6621 E. Pacific Coast Highway #270 Long Beach, CA 90803 APPLICANT: Shijie Chen Wing Chess Academy 1110 Cleghorn Dr. #B Diamond Bar, CA 91765 SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to relocate an existing chess school from a 675 square-foot unit to a 945 square-foot lease space within an existing 39,965 square-foot multi-tenant shopping center. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment 1) approving Conditional Use Permit No. PL2019-59, based on the findings of Diamond Bar Municipal Code (DBMC) Section 22.58, subject to conditions. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ~ 21810 COPLEY DRIVE ~ DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 ~ TEL. (909) 839-7030 ~ FAX (909) 861-3117 7.1 Packet Pg. 10 Conditional Use Permit No. PL2019-59 Page 2 of 8 BACKGROUND: The project site is located at Diamond Bar Town Center on the west side of Diamond Bar Boulevard, between Grand Avenue and Clear Creek Canyon Drive. The center consists of a 21,759 square-foot, two-story multi-tenant commercial building (where Subway is located on the first floor), a 15,360 square-foot vacant building (previously Big Lots), and a 2,846 square-foot fast food restaurant (Jack in the Box), totaling 39,965 square feet. Although the vacant building and fast food restaurant are within the same shopping center, they are located on separate parcels. The center was constructed with 198 parking spaces. The Firestone building facing Grand Avenue and the multi-tenant commercial building with Waba Grill, Massage Envy, and Sprint, located at the northwest corner of Grand Avenue and Diamond Bar Blvd., are separate properties with dedicated parking, and have reciprocal access with the Diamond Bar Town Center. On May 23, 2017, a Conditional Use Permit application was approved for a chess school, Wing Chess Academy, to operate within a 675 square-foot lease space located on the second floor of the existing two-story building. On April 5, 2019, the applicant submitted an application to relocate within the same building to a 945 square-foot lease space. The applicant is proposing to relocate into a larger lease space because the existing lease space does not have enough room to construct an office. Site and Surrounding General Plan, Zoning and Land Uses The following table describes the surrounding land uses located adjacent to the subject property: General Plan Designation Zoning District Land Use Site General Commercial C-3 General Retail, Restaurant, Office, and Personal Services North General Commercial C-3 Southern California Edison Electrical Utility Facility and Vacant Building South General Commercial C-3 Commercial Shopping Center Consisting of Retail, Bank and Restaurant Uses East General Commercial C-3 General Retail, Restaurant, Office, and Personal Services West High Density Residential RM Multi-Family Residential 7.1 Packet Pg. 11 Conditional Use Permit No. PL2019-59 Page 3 of 8 Storefront of Existing Business Location 7.1 Packet Pg. 12 Conditional Use Permit No. PL2019-59 Page 4 of 8 Project Description The applicant is requesting approval to operate a chess school for children ages 6 to 18. The school offers both private (one -on-one) and group classes with a maximum of 10 students per class. Each class will have a maximum of one instructor at any one time. Classes will be offered Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Class sessions range between one hour and one and half hours in duration with half an hour breaks between each class. There will only be one class session at a time. Proposed Hours of Operation: Monday Wednesday Friday Saturday 9:30-10:30 am 11:00-12:00 pm 1:00-2:00 pm 2:30-3:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm 4:00-5:00 pm 6:30-7:30 pm 6:30-7:30 pm 6:30-8:00 pm The applicant is also proposing to have practice tournaments once a month, on Saturday evenings from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The chess school will not be hosting outside competitors at the practice tournaments and will have a maximum of Storefront of Proposed Business Location 7.1 Packet Pg. 13 Conditional Use Permit No. PL2019-59 Page 5 of 8 10 students and one teacher at a time. The intent of the practice tournaments is to prepare the students for outside tournaments. The proposed space consists of an open area with a reception desk, classroom area, office, and a restroom at the rear of the unit. The classroom area consists of five tables, 14 chairs, and seven chessboards. Although there will be a maximum of 10 students per class, the applicant is proposing five tables with seven chess boards because there are teaching techniques where a student uses more than one chessboard at a time. ANALYSIS: Review Authority (DBMC Section 22.58) A CUP is required for uses whose effect on the surrounding area cannot be determined before being analyzed for suitability at a particular location. When reviewing a CUP, consideration is given to the location, design, configuration, operational characteristics and potential impacts to determine whether or not the proposed use will pose a detriment to the public health, safety and welfare. If it can be found that the proposed use is likely to be compatible with its surroundings, the Commission may approve the proposed use subject to conditions stipulating the manner in which the use must be conducted. If the Commission finds that the proposed use is likely to be detrimental to the general peace, health and general welfare, then it must deny the request. When a CUP is approved, it runs with the land and all conditions placed on the CUP are binding on all successors in interest. In other words, if the owner of the pro posed tutoring center were to close the business, a new tenant could locate in the space and operate the same type of business. The new tenant would be required to comply with the same conditions as the previous tenant and would not be permitted to expand the school without full review and approval by the Planning Commission. Proposed Floor Plan 7.1 Packet Pg. 14 Conditional Use Permit No. PL2019-59 Page 6 of 8 Required Parking The required number of parking spaces for non-degree schools is one space per 250 square feet of gross floor area plus one space for each employee and shopping centers between 20,000 and 50,000 square feet in size are required to provide one parking space for every 250 square feet of gross floor area. The parking requirements for businesses approved under a CUP (e.g., schools, tutoring, etc.,) are calculated separately. The table below provides a summary of the parking requirements for the shopping center. Diamond Bar Town Center provides 198 off-street parking spaces. The parking required for the current palette of uses minus the proposed chess school is 168 spaces. The proposed chess school requires 6 spaces. The total off-street parking requirement for the center would thus be 174 spaces, leaving a surplus of 24 spaces. Since there is a surplus of parking spaces, staff does not foresee any parking issues res ulting from the proposed use. City’s Development Code Parking Requirement Use Sq. Ft. Parking Ratio Parking Required Parking Provided Shopping Center 36,698 1/250 sq. ft. 147 Kumon Math & Reading Center 1,147 1/200 sq. ft. plus 1 per employee 11 Fibo Art School 1,175 1/200 sq. ft. plus 1 per employee 10 Proposed Chess School 945 1/200 sq. ft. plus 1 per employee 6 Total 39,965 174 198 Parking Demand When reviewing parking impacts on shopping centers, the various uses and peak business hours for those uses are taken into consideration. The existing shopping center has uses ranging from restaurants, offices, personal services, retail, and specialized education uses. The varying uses result in a range of peak business hours and parking demands. The peak parking demand occurs on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The proposed chess school will have classes Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons and evenings, and throughout the day on Saturday. In addition, by breaking up the start times of each class into intervals of 30 minutes, the overlap of students being driven to classes and leaving from classes at the same time is avoided. Based on the business proposal, the chess school will need a maximum of 11 parking spaces for 10 students and one instructor. Because class times are staggered by 7.1 Packet Pg. 15 Conditional Use Permit No. PL2019-59 Page 7 of 8 30 minutes, staff does not foresee an overlap between students being dropped off and picked up. During this transition, assuming all other businesses are experiencing peak operations (a highly unlikely scenario) the center’s parking demand could reach 197 spaces. Since 198 parking spaces are available, there would still be a surplus of one parking space under this scenario. The table below provides a summary of the worst-case scenario parking demand for the shopping center during regular class times. Worst-Case Parking Demand During Regular Class Times Use Sq. Ft. Parking Demand Parking Required Parking Provided Shopping Centers 36,698 Per Development Code Requirements 147 Kumon Math & Reading Center 1,147 6 (1/200 sq. ft.) 5 (staff) 11 Fibo Art School 1,175 24 (students) 4 (staff) 28 Proposed Chess School 945 10 (students) 1 (employee) 11 Total 39,965 197 198 Additionally, staff does not foresee any parking concerns during practice tourna ments since they are only held once a month on Saturday evenings and half of the businesses in the shopping center are closed on the weekends. Compatibility with Neighborhood Diamond Bar Town Center has a variety of uses, including restaurants, professi onal offices, retail uses, personal services, and other schools and learning center. In addition, the chess school is currently located within the shopping center. Given the proposed hours of operation, the availability of parking, and types of adjoining uses, it is reasonable to conclude that the chess school will continue to be compatible with the other uses in the center. Additional Review The Building and Safety Division reviewed this project and included their comments in the attached resolution as conditions of approval. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: On August 28, 2019, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within a 500-foot radius of the project site. On August 30, 2019, the notice was published in the Inland Valley Daily Tribune and San Gabriel Valley Tribune newspapers; the project site 7.1 Packet Pg. 16 Conditional Use Permit No. PL2019-59 Page 8 of 8 was posted with a notice display board; and a copy of the public notice was posted at the City’s three designated community posting sites. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: This project has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Based on that assessment, the City has determined the project to be Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to the provisions of Article 19 Section 15301(a) (Interior alterations involving partitions and electrical conveyances) of the CEQA Guidelines. No further environmental review is required. PREPARED BY: REVIEWED BY: Attachments: A. Draft Resolution No. 2019-XX and Conditions of Approval B. Site Plan and Floor Plan 7.1 Packet Pg. 17 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2019-XX A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. PL2019-59, TO RELOCATE AN EXISTING CHESS SCHOOL FROM A 675 SQUARE-FOOT UNIT TO A 945 SQUARE-FOOT LEASE SPACE WITHIN A 39,965 SQUARE-FOOT MULTI-TENANT SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 1155 SOUTH DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD, UNIT B, DIAMOND BAR, CA (APN 8717-031-010). A. RECITALS 1. Property owner, Diamond Bar Town Center LLC, and applicant, Shijie Chen, have filed an application for Conditional Use Permit No. PL 2019-59 to operate a 945 square-foot chess school located within an existing shopping center. The project site is more specifically described as 1155 S. Diamond Bar Blvd., Unit B, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, California. Hereinafter in this resolution, the subject Conditional Use Permit shall collectively be referred to as the “Project” or “Proposed Use.” 2. The subject property is comprised of a 1.24 gross acre parcel. It is located in the Regional Commercial (C-3) zone with a General Plan land use designation of General Commercial. 3. The Assessor’s Parcel Number is 8717-031-010. 4. On August 28, 2019, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within a 500-foot radius of the Project site. On August 30, 2019, notification of the public hearing for this project was published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers and posted at the City’s designated community posting sites. 5. On September 10, 2019, 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. 7.1.a Packet Pg. 18 2 PC Resolution No. 2019-XX 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 15301(a) (Interior alterations involving partitions and electrical conveyances) 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 22.58, this Planning Commission hereby finds and approves as follows: Conditional Use Permit Review Findings (DBMC Section 22.58) 1. The Proposed Use is allowed within the subject zoning district with the approval of a conditional use permit and complies with all other applicable provisions of this Development Code and the Municipal Code. Pursuant to DBMC Section 22.10.030 Table 2-6, a facility for individual and group instruction in the arts—as defined by DBMC Section 22.80.020 and determined to include a chess school—is permitted in the C-3 zoning district with approval of a conditional use permit. Through compliance with the conditions of approval stipulating the manner in which the use must be conducted, the proposed use will be compatible with neighboring uses in the shopping center and surrounding neighborhood. 2. The Proposed Use is consistent with the general plan and any applicable specific plan. The Proposed Use is consistent with General Plan Strategy 1.3.3: (“Encourage neighborhood serving retail and service commercial uses”) in that the proposed chess school meets Strategy 1.3.3 because the proposed chess school provides services to Diamond Bar residents. The Project site is not subject to the provisions of any specific plan. 3. 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 Use is located within a multi-tenant shopping center occupied by retail stores, restaurants, personal service uses, tutoring center and art school. The existing gross floor area of the shopping center requires 168 parking spaces based on Development Code requirements. The proposed chess school requires six parking spaces. There are 198 off- street parking spaces located at the existing project site , which will thus 7.1.a Packet Pg. 19 3 PC Resolution No. 2019-XX exceed the requirement by providing a technical surplus of 24 parking spaces. The varying uses result in a range of peak business hours and parking demands. Assuming that the instructor and each student arrives in a separate vehicle, the proposed use could potentially generate a demand for eleven parking spaces. In addition, class times are spaced between 30-minute gaps to limit the demand for parking spaces during the chess school’s operating hours. Therefore, staff does not foresee any parking issues at the site. As such, the operational characteristics and parking demands anticipated to be associated with the Proposed Use are compatible with the existing uses within the center because it is an existing business currently located within the shopping center. Through compliance with the conditions of approval stipulating the manner in which the use must be conducted, the Proposed Use will be compatible with the other uses within the shopping center. 4. The subject site is physically suitable for the type and density/intensity of use being proposed, including access, provision of utilities, compatibility with adjoining land uses, and the absence of physical constraints. The Proposed Use is currently located within the existing shopping center and is relocating to a larger lease space. Additionally, the shopping center currently has similar uses, such as a tutoring center and an art school. The Proposed Use is physically suitable with the subject site because it will be located in an existing building and no additional square footage is being proposed. In addition, the proposed use is intended to operate within an existing shopping center and will be using existing access and parking in the center. 5. 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. Prior to the issuance of any city permits, the Project is required to comply with all conditions of approval within the attached resolution , and the Building and Safety Division. 6. The proposed Project has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The proposed use is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth under Article 19 Section 15301(a) (Interior alterations involving partitions and electrical conveyances) of the CEQA Guidelines. 7.1.a Packet Pg. 20 4 PC Resolution No. 2019-XX D. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Based upon the findings and conclusion set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. PL2017-29 subject to the following conditions: 1. This approval is for the establishment and continued operation of a chess school as described in the application on file with the Planning Division, the Planning Commission staff report for Conditional Use Permit No. PL2019-59 dated September 10, 2019 and the Planning Commission minutes pertaining thereto, hereafter referred to as the “Use.” 2. The Use shall substantially conform to the approved plans as submitted and approved by the Planning Commission and on file with the Community Development Department. 3. This Conditional Use Permit shall be valid only for 1155 S. Diamond Bar Blvd., Unit B, as depicted on the approved plans on file with the Planning Division. If the proposed use moves to a different location or expands into additional tenant spaces, the approved Conditional Use Permit shall terminate and a new Conditional Use Permit, subject to Planning Commission and/or City Council approval shall be required for the new location. If the Use ceases to operate, the approved Conditional Use Permit shall expire without further action by the City. 4. If, at any time, the City finds that the Use is the cause of a parking deficiency or other land use impact, the Community Development Director may refer the matter back to the Planning Commission to co nsider amending this Conditional Use Permit to address such impacts. 5. No changes to the approved scope of services comprising the use shall be permitted unless the applicant first applies for an amendment to this Conditional Use Permit, pays all application processing fees and receives approval from the Planning Commission and/or City Council. 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 owner, Diamond Bar Town Center, LLC, 6621 E. Pacific Coast Highway #270, Long Beach, CA 90803; and applicant, Shijie Chen, 1110 Cleghorn Dr. #B, Diamond Bar, CA 91765. 7.1.a Packet Pg. 21 5 PC Resolution No. 2019-XX APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2019, BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. By: ______________________________________ Naila Barlas, Chairperson 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 10th day of September, 2019, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: NOES: Commissioners: ABSENT: Commissioners: ABSTAIN: Commissioners: ATTEST: ___________________________ Greg Gubman, Secretary 7.1.a Packet Pg. 22 6 PC Resolution No. 2019-XX COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS USE PERMITS, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL NEW AND REMODELED STRUCTURES PROJECT #: Conditional Use Permit No. PL2019-59 SUBJECT: To operate a 945 square-foot chess school within a 39,965 square-foot multi-tenant shopping center. PROPERTY Diamond Bar Town Center, LLC OWNER(S): 6621 E. Pacific Coast Highway #270 Long Beach, CA 90803 APPLICANTS: Shijie Chen 1110 Cleghorn Dr. #B Diamond Bar, CA 91765 LOCATION: 1155 S. Diamond Bar Blvd., Unit B, 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 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 No. PL 2019-59 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. 7.1.a Packet Pg. 23 7 PC Resolution No. 2019-XX (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 Conditional Use Permit No. PL 2019-59 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. The business owners and all designers, architects, engineers, and contractors associated with this project shall obtain a Diamond Bar Business License, and zoning approval for those businesses located in Diamond Bar. 4. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all conditions of approval shall be completed. 5. The project site shall be maintained and operated in full compliance with the conditions of approval and all laws, or other applicable regulations. 6. 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. 7. To ensure compliance with all conditions of approv al 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. 8. Property owner/applicant shall remove the public hearing notice board within three (3) days of this project's approval. 9. 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, and Public Works Department) 7.1.a Packet Pg. 24 8 PC Resolution No. 2019-XX at the established rates, prior to issuance of building permits, 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 Conditional Use Permit No. PL2019-59 shall expire within one (1) year from the date of approval if the use has not been exercised as defined per DBMC Section 22.66.050 (b)(1). The applicant may request in writing a one year time extension su bject to DBMC Section 22.60.050(c) for Planning Commission approval. 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 Cal Green 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 Cal Green Code. Plan Check – Items to be addressed prior to plan approval: 3. 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. 4. “Separate permit shall be required for all wall and monument signs” and shall be noted on plans. 5. Number of plumbing fixtures shall be in compliance with CPC T-422. 6. Provide at least one bathroom for each sex per CBC 412.3. 7.1.a Packet Pg. 25 9 PC Resolution No. 2019-XX Permit – Items required prior to building permit issuance: 7. 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. 8. AQMD notification is required at least 10 days prior to any demolition. Proof of notification is required at permit issuance. 9. 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: 10. Where fire sprinklers are present, 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. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. All equipment staging areas shall be maintained in an orderly manner and screened behind a minimum 6’ high fence. 14. The project shall be protected by a construction fence to the satisfaction of the Building Official, and shall comply with the NPDES & BMP requirements (sandbags, etc.). All fencing shall be view obstructing with opaque surfaces. 15. 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. 7.1.a Packet Pg. 26 10 PC Resolution No. 2019-XX 16. All glazing in hazardous locations shall be labeled as safety glass. The labeling shall be visible for inspection. END 7.1.a Packet Pg. 27 UP UP UP Jack in the box 15360 sq.ft. 10000 sq.ft. 7056 sq.ft.7056 sq.ft. 2846 sq.ft. BIG LOTS S DIAMOND BAR BLVDGRAND AVE190'275'195'140'210'195'155'150'177'64'269' SITE PLAN Scale: 1/32"=1' 1155 S DIAMOND BAR BLVD 1165 S DIAMOND BAR BLVD 1139 S DIAMOND BAR BLVD Shopping Center 36,968 Kumon Math & Reading Center 1,147 Fibo Art Shool 1,175 TYPE OF USE SQ.FT. 1/200 sq.ft. PARKING RATIO 1/200 sq.ft. plus 1 per employee 148 10 SPACES REQUIRED 11 Proposed Chess Tutoring 945 6 39,965 TOTAL 175 PROVIDED 198 PARKING SPACES 1/200 sq.ft. plus 1 per employee 1/200 sq.ft. plus 1 per employee N 4 A1.1 Key Plan NOTES: THE DESIGNS AND DRAWINGS REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF APPICAN LLC. AND MAY NOT BE ALTERED, ISSUED,OR REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC WRITTEN CONSENT OF APPICAN LLC. THE CONTRACTOR MUST CHECK AND VERIFY ALL DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS OF THE JOB AND BE DISCREPANCIES TO APPICAN LLC. BEFORE COMMENCING WORK. WRITTEN DIMENSIONS SHALL TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER SCALED DIMENSIONS. No.Revisions Date CK. 1 2 3 4 North Signature Client Location Drawing title Date: Scale: Drawn by: Checked by: File name: Last edit date: Rev. No. Drawing no. A-1.1 18472 COLIMA RD #205 ROWLAND HEIGHTS CA 91748 ARCH&LAND DEVELOPMENT INC Tel: (909) 810-2555 Fax: (626) 363-4083 07-23-2019 WING CHESS 1155 S DIAMOND BAR BLVD WALNUT CA 91765 1/32"=1' SITE PLAN 1155 S DIAMOND BAR BLVD WALNUT, CA 91765 7.1.b Packet Pg. 28 UP UP UP A C D E F G H I J K L M N Ground Floor Second Floor O P Q R S T U 1031SF 680SF 675SF 900SF 747SF 675SF 1125SF 64'74'PARKING 10'212' UP UP UP 8'37' 249' 20'-4"106' 130'-6"46'HALLWAY 6' 142'-6" 6' Scale: 1/16"=1' Scale: 1/16"=1'18'39'-2"18'6'B 1010 SF 945SF 945SF 1260SF 1260SF 1205SF 976SF 945SF 1260SF 945SF 945SF 1575SF 1255SF 1400SF N 79' Existing Unit B Floor Plan 15'-6"8'-10"14'7'-3"7'-3"6'-3"9'-3"11'-2"64'19'-1"8'7'-6"44'-11"15'-6" 10'-6"4'(E) HALLWAY(E) BATHROOM (E) HALLWAYElec. panel. (E) ROOM 1 (E) ROOM 2 (E) ROOM 3 (E) ROOM 4 (E) ROOM 5 ENTER (E) DOOR EXIT Scale: 1/4"=1' Proposed Unit B Floor Plan EXIT ENTER (E) BATHROOM (E) HALLWAY (E) HALLWAY15'-6"8'-10"21'-3"33'-11"64'19'-1"64'8'7'-6"44'-11"Elec. panel. DESK (E) DOOR Scale: 1/4"=1' LEGEND WALL TO BE DEMOLISHED EXISTING WALL NEW WALL (E) WINDOW (E) WINDOW Ø5'Ø5' 4' PROPOSED CLASS SCHEDULE MONDAY 4:30-5:30 PM 6:30-7:30 PM TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 9:30-10:30 AM 11:00-12:00 PM 1:00-2:00 PM 6:30-7:30 PM 6:30-8:00 PM 4:30-5:30 PM 4:00-5:00 PM 2:30-3:30 PM 493.00 SQ.FT. AREA FACTOR CLASSROOM OCC LOAD 20 NET 25 OCC LOAD 176.50 SQ.FT. AREA FACTOR OFFICE OCC LOAD 100 GROSS 2 OCC LOAD 1 A1.1 3 A1.1 2 A1.1 4 A1.1 5 A1.1 5 A1.1 Key Plan NOTES: THE DESIGNS AND DRAWINGS REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF APPICAN LLC. AND MAY NOT BE ALTERED, ISSUED,OR REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC WRITTEN CONSENT OF APPICAN LLC. THE CONTRACTOR MUST CHECK AND VERIFY ALL DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS OF THE JOB AND BE DISCREPANCIES TO APPICAN LLC. BEFORE COMMENCING WORK. WRITTEN DIMENSIONS SHALL TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER SCALED DIMENSIONS. No.Revisions Date CK. 1 2 3 4 North Signature Client Location Drawing title Date: Scale: Drawn by: Checked by: File name: Last edit date: Rev. No. Drawing no. A-2.1 07-23-2019 WING CHESS 1155 S DIAMOND BAR BLVD WALNUT CA 91765 FLOOR PLAN 1155 S DIAMOND BAR BLVD WALNUT, CA 91765 18472 COLIMA RD #205 ROWLAND HEIGHTS CA 91748 ARCH&LAND DEVELOPMENT INC Tel: (909) 810-2555 Fax: (626) 363-4083 7.1.b Packet Pg. 29 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 7.2 MEETING DATE: September 10, 2019 CASE/FILE NUMBER: Development Review Planning Case No. PL2017-213 PROJECT LOCATION: 22307 Broken Twig Road Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (APN 8713-006-009) GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Rural Residential (RR) ZONING DISTRICT: Rural Residential (RR) PROPERTY OWNER: Jacqueline Hsu 22888 Canyon View Road Diamond Bar, CA 91765 APPLICANT: Pete Volbeda 164 N 2nd Ave, Suite 100 Upland, CA 91786 SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting approval of a Development Review (DR) application to demolish an existing residence and construct a new 12,636 square-foot single-family residence with a 1,774 square-foot garage and 4,790 square feet of storage/porch/patio areas on a 1.98 gross acre (86,249 gross square-foot) site. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment A) approving Development Review No. PL2017-213, based on the findings of Diamond Bar Municipal Code (DBMC) Section 22.48, subject to conditions. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ~ 21810 COPLEY DRIVE ~ DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 ~ TEL. (909) 839-7030 ~ FAX (909) 861-3117 7.2 Packet Pg. 30 Development Review Planning Case No. PL2017-213 Page 2 of 10 Site Plan View (Aerial) BACKGROUND: The project site is located in the Diamond Bar Country Estates (The Country), at the end of the cul-de-sac of Broken Twig Road. The property was developed in 1980 under Los Angeles County standards with a 3,491 square-foot, single-family residence and garage. There are no protected trees on the property. The proposed project has not yet been approved by the Diamond Bar Country Estates Architectural Committee. The property is legally described as Lot 9 of Tract No. 30091, and the Assessor’s Pa rcel Number (APN) is 8713-006-009. Site and Surrounding General Plan, Zoning and Land Uses The image below highlights the subject property: AAADDDJJJAAACCCEEENNNTTT FFFLLLAAAGGG LLLOOOTTT 7.2 Packet Pg. 31 Development Review Planning Case No. PL2017-213 Page 3 of 10 Project Site Adjacent Property to Southeast Adjacent Property to North 7.2 Packet Pg. 32 Development Review Planning Case No. PL2017-213 Page 4 of 10 The following table summarizes the land use status of the subject property and its surroundings: General Plan Designation Zoning District Land Use Site Rural Residential RR Single-Family Residential North Rural Residential RR Single-Family Residential South Rural Residential RR Single-Family Residential East Rural Residential RR Undeveloped West Rural Residential RR Undeveloped flag lot Project Description Site Plan As stated, the property’s gross lot area is 86,249 square feet (1.98 gross acres), which includes a 29-foot wide private street easement along its frontage for Broken Twig Road. The property is an irregularly-shaped lot with a net buildable area (i.e., minus the private street easement and flood hazard area) of 72,310 square feet (1.66 acres). The property is a hillside property with a descending slope that starts from the private street easement to the rear property line. The proposed house is situated toward the front of the lot, 32’-2” from the edge of the private street easement line on Broken Twig Road. The front elevation faces Broken Twig Road. A driveway is proposed at the front of the property, which leads into the side yard to provide access into the seven-car garage. Grading Plan The applicant is proposing to cut 4,500 cubic yards of soil and fill 4,000 cubic yards of soil throughout the property to expand the existing building pad. Therefore, 500 cubic yards would have to be exported from the site. Standard dump truck capacities range from 10 to 15 cubic yards, so the proposed amount of export would require approximately 34 to 50 total truck trips. The applicant is proposing five retaining walls with a maximum height of four feet at the rear of the property to support fills above the natural grade to expand the buildable pad for the house. Additionally, a pair of tiered retaining walls, with a maximum height of six feet, are proposed at the side of the property to support cuts into the slope for the driveway. All exposed portions of the proposed retaining walls will have a decorative finish, such as split-faced block, painted stucco or stone veneer to match the house. 7.2 Packet Pg. 33 Development Review Planning Case No. PL2017-213 Page 5 of 10 Architecture The architectural style is French Eclectic. Exterior finishes include ashlar pattern stone veneer and smooth stucco in a scored pattern. Features proposed to emphasize the French Eclectic design vocabulary include a steeply pitched, h ipped roof with slate tiles, high conical towers, upward flared eaves, elongated windows, and stone cladding. The proposed three-level house’s floor plan is comprised of the following components: • Basement Floor – Seven-car garage and storage. • First Floor – Common areas (foyer, family room, kitchen with wok, dining room, living room and theater), guest room with bathroom, exercise room with bathroom, and two powder rooms. • Second Floor – Master suite with a bathroom and walk-in closet, four bedrooms with bathrooms, library, and a laundry room. • Patio and balcony areas totaling 2,607 square feet throughout the three levels of the residence. The floor area distribution is summarized on the following page: Front Elevation 7.2 Packet Pg. 34 Development Review Planning Case No. PL2017-213 Page 6 of 10 The height of the building is 35 feet, measured f rom the finished grade to the highest point of the roofline. Landscape Plan The applicant is proposing a variety of trees to be planted throughout the property, including a 24-inch box golden medallion tree and four 15-gallon eastern redbud trees in the rear yard. Three existing trees will remain on the property including a California pepper and two cottonwood trees. One California pepper and one cottonwood tree will be removed due its proximity to construction. Both species are not considered protected trees. Additionally, various 5-gallon and 1-gallon shrubs that have a variety of color, texture, and form are proposed throughout the front, side and rear yards. Overall, landscaping consists of drought tolerant and non-invasive species to minimize irrigation and reduce the area of turf. The project is required to comply with the City’s Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance, and compliance will be verified during building plan check and final inspections. The subject property is located within the Lo s Angeles County Fire Department “High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.” Therefore, the proposed landscaping must comply with the Fire Department’s Fuel Modification Plan requirements. The landscape plans will be submitted for review and approval by the Fire Department during building plan check. 7.2 Packet Pg. 35 Development Review Planning Case No. PL2017-213 Page 7 of 10 ANALYSIS: Review Authority The proposed project requires a land use approval through the Development Review process. The analysis that follows provides the basis for staff’s recommendation to approve the Development Review application. Development Review (DBMC Chapter 22.48) New construction of a single-family home requires Planning Commission approval of a Development Review application. Development Review approval is required to ensure compliance with the City’s General Plan policies, development standards, and design guidelines, and to minimize adverse effects of the proposed project upon the surrounding properties and the City in general. As stated in Section 22.48.010 of the Development Code, the Develo pment Review process was established to ensure that new development and additions to existing development are consistent with the General Plan “through the promotion of high functional and aesthetic standards to complement and add to the economic, physical , and social character” of Diamond Bar. Development Standards: The following table compares the proposed project with the City’s development standards for residential development in the RR zone: Development Feature Residential Development Standards Proposed Meets Requirements Front Setback 30 feet 32’-2” Yes Side Setbacks 15 feet on the street side, 10 feet on one side 21’-2” – north side 12’ – south side Yes Side Yard Minimum Between Adjoining Structures 25 feet 51 feet – north side Undeveloped lot on south side Yes Rear Setback 25 feet 25 feet Yes Lot Coverage Maximum of 30% 10% Yes Max. Building Height 35 feet 35 feet Yes Parking 2-car garage 7-car garage Yes Retaining Wall Height 4-foot exposed (supporting fill) 6-foot exposed (supporting cut) 4-foot exposed (supporting fill) 6-foot exposed (supporting cut) Yes 7.2 Packet Pg. 36 Development Review Planning Case No. PL2017-213 Page 8 of 10 Compliance with Hillside Management Ordinance (DBMC Section 22.22) The proposed project was reviewed for compliance with the City’s Hillside Management Design Guidelines and regulations. The project complies with all of the regulations and guidelines to ensure that development will complement the character and topography of hillside areas set forth in the Development Code, and incorporates the following features: • All proposed retaining walls associated with the building pads are at a maximum exposed height of four feet and retaining walls supporting cuts are at a maximum exposed height of six feet; • The project is terraced on split-level pads. From the street view, the building is a two-story structure, but the home consists of three levels; and • Earth tone building materials and color schemes are used that blend in with the natural landscape. The project complies with all of the regulations and guidelines to ensure that development will complement the character and topography of hillside areas set forth in the Development Code. Compatibility with Neighborhood The house is located on an existing leveled pad but will be extended for the building footprint expansion and rear yard improvements. The new house will not be intrusive to neighboring homes since the proposed house will not block existing views from adjacent properties. The adjacent house to the north has views to the west. The home to the east maintains views in all directions. The property to the west is undeveloped. 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. 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. Additionally, three California pepper trees exist on the lot to the north and a Brazilian pepper tree to the east that are proposed to remain, which will provide screening between the subject property and the neighboring properties. • The new single-family residence will conform to all development standards, including building height and setbacks, which is consistent with other homes in The Country; • A gradual transition between the project and adjacent uses is achieved through appropriate setbacks, building height, landscaping, and window and door placement; 7.2 Packet Pg. 37 Development Review Planning Case No. PL2017-213 Page 9 of 10 • The proposed new single-family residence is appropriate in mass and scale to the site; • Elevations are treated with detailed architectural elements; • The exterior finish materials and colors blend with the natural environment; and • Effective landscape design should serve the du al purpose of intrinsically enhancing a project setting, as well as integrating the landscaping into the overall architectural design. Staff finds the proposed plant palette to be diverse, and the plant selections are compatible with Southern California native landscapes. Additional Review The Public Works Department and Building and Safety Division reviewed this project, and their comments are included in the attached resolution as conditions of approval. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: On August 28, 2019, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within a 1,000-foot radius of the project site. On August 30, 2019, the notice was published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers. A notice display board was posted at the site, and a copy of the notice was posted at the City's three designated community posting sites. Public Comments Received No comments have been received as of the publication date of this report. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: This project has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Based on that assessment, the City has determined the project to be Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to the provisions of Article 19 Section 15303(a) (construction of a new single-family residence) of the CEQA Guidelines. No further environmental review is required. PREPARED BY: 7.2 Packet Pg. 38 Development Review Planning Case No. PL2017-213 Page 10 of 10 REVIEWED BY: Attachments: A. Draft Resolution No. 2019-XX and Standard Conditions of Approval B. Color and Material Board C. Site Plan, Floor Plans, Elevations, Landscape Plans, and Conceptual Grading Plans 7.2 Packet Pg. 39 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2019-XX A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. PL2017-213 TO DEMOLISH AN EXISTING RESIDENCE AND CONSTRUCT A 12,636 SQUARE- FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH AN 1,774 SQUARE-FOOT GARAGE AND 4,790 SQUARE FEET OF STORAGE/PORCH/PATIO AREAS ON A 1.98 GROSS ACRE (86,249 GROSS SQUARE-FOOT) LOT LOCATED AT 22307 BROKEN TWIG ROAD, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 (APN 8713-006-009). A. RECITALS 1. The property owner, Jacqueline Hsu, and applicant, Pete Volbeda, have filed an application for Development Review No. PL2017-213 to demolish an existing residence to construct a new 12,636 square-foot single-family residence with a 1,774 square-foot garage and 4,790 square feet of storage/porch/patio areas located at 22307 Broken Twig Road, Diamond Bar, County of Los Angeles, California. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Review shall be referred to as the "Proposed Project." 2. The subject property is made up of one parcel totaling 86,249 gross square feet (1.98 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 9 of Tract No. 30091. The Assessor’s Parcel Number is 8713-006-009. 4. On August 28, 2019, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within a 1,000-foot radius of the Project site. On August 30, 2019, 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 September 10, 2019, 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 Cate gorically Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 7.2.a Packet Pg. 40 2 PC Resolution No. PL2019-XX 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) 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 12,636 square feet with a 1,774 square-foot garage and 4,790 square feet of storage/porch/patio 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 steeply pitched, hipped roof with slate tiles, high conical towers, upward flared eaves, elongated windows, and stone cladding; 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 development s, 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 new house will not be intrusive to neighboring homes since the proposed house will not block existing views from adjacent properties. The adjacent house to the north has views to the west. The home to the east maintains views in all directions. The property to the west is undeveloped. 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. 7.2.a Packet Pg. 41 3 PC Resolution No. PL2019-XX 3. The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and w ill 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. The scale and proportions of the proposed home are well balanced and appropriate for the site. The project is terraced on split-level pads. From the street view, the building is a two-story structure, but the home consists of three levels. 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 French Eclectic, including details such as a steeply pitched, hipped roof, high conical towers, upward flared eaves, elongated windows, and stone cladding. The new home will not be intrusive to neighboring homes and will be aesthetically appealing by integrating a variety of materials, such as slate tile roofing, ashlar pattern stone veneer; and stucco with a smooth finish in a scored pattern. 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. 7.2.a Packet Pg. 42 4 PC Resolution No. PL2019-XX 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. 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 owner, Jacqueline Hsu, 22888 Canyon View Road, Diamond Bar, CA 91765; and applicant, Pete Volbeda, 164 N 2nd Ave, Suite 100, Upland, CA 91786. 7.2.a Packet Pg. 43 5 PC Resolution No. PL2019-XX APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2019, BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. By: ______________________________________ Naila Barlas, Chairperson 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 10th day of September, 2019, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: NOES: Commissioners: ABSENT: Commissioners: ABSTAIN: Commissioners: ATTEST: ______________________________________ Greg Gubman, Secretary 7.2.a Packet Pg. 44 6 PC Resolution No. 2019-XX COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS USE PERMITS, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL NEW AND REMODELED STRUCTURES PROJECT #: Development Review No. PL2017-213 SUBJECT: To demolish an existing 3,491 square-foot residence and construct a new 12,636 square-foot single-family residence with a 1,774 square- foot garage and 4,790 square feet of storage/porch/patio areas. PROPERTY Jacqueline Hsu OWNER: 22888 Canyon View Road Diamond Bar, CA 91765 APPLICANT: Pete Volbeda 164 N 2nd Ave, Suite 100 Upland, CA 91786 LOCATION: 22307 Broken Twig Road, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. I. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION AT (909) 839-7030, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 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 Development Review No. PL2017-213 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. 7.2.a Packet Pg. 45 7 PC Resolution No. 2019-XX (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 No. PL2017-213, 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. 2019-XX, Standard Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be incl uded 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. 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. 7.2.a Packet Pg. 46 8 PC Resolution No. 2019-XX 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 No. PL2017-213 expires within two years from the date of approval if the use has not been exercised as def ined 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 1. This approval is to demolish an existing 3,491 square-foot residence and construct a new 12,636 square-foot single-family residence with a 1,774 square-foot garage and 4,790 square feet of storage/porch/patio areas at 22307 Broken Twig Road, as described in the staff report and depicted on the approved plans on file with the Planning Division, subject to the conditions listed below. 7.2.a Packet Pg. 47 9 PC Resolution No. 2019-XX 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 Ci ty’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 masonry walls, berms, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the Planning Division. 8. All roof-mounted equipment shall be screened from public view. 7.2.a Packet Pg. 48 10 PC Resolution No. 2019-XX 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 1. The site shall be maintained in a condition, whi ch 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. F. FIRE PROTECTION STANDARDS 1. Development shall be constructed to reduce the potential for spread of brushfire. a. In the case of a conflict, where more restrictive provisions are contained in the Uniform Building Code or in the fire code, the more restrictive provisions shall prevail. b. Roofs shall be covered with noncombustible materials as defined in the building code. Open eave ends shall be stopped in order to prevent bird nests or other combustible material lodging within the roof and to preclude entry of flames. c. Exterior walls shall be surfaced with noncombustible or fire- resistant materials. d. Balconies, patio roofs, eaves and other similar overhangs shall be of noncombustible construction or shall be protected by fire- resistant material in compliance with the building code. 7.2.a Packet Pg. 49 11 PC Resolution No. 2019-XX 2. All development shall be constructed with adequate water supply and pressure for all proposed development in compliance with standards established by the fire marshal. 3. A permanent fuel modification area shall be required around development projects or portions thereof that are adjacent or exposed to hazardous fire areas for the purpose of fire protection. The required width of the fuel modification area shall be based on applicable building and fire codes and a fire hazard analysis study developed by the fire marshal. In the event abatement is not performed, the council may instruct the fire marshal to give notice to the owner of the property upon which the condition exists to correct the prohibited condition. If the owner fails to correct the condition, the council may cause the abatement to be performed and make the expense of the correction a lien on the property upon which the conditions exist. 4. Fuel modification areas shall incorporate soil erosion and sediment control measures to alleviate permanent scarring and accelerated erosion. 5. If the fire marshal determines in any specific case that difficult terrain, danger of erosion, or other unusual circumstances make strict compliance with the clearance of vegetation undesirable or impractical, the fire marshal may suspend enforcement and require reasonable alternative measures designed to advance the purposes of this chapter. 6. Special construction features may be required in the design of structures where site investigations confirm potential geologic hazards. 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 Elim ination 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. 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 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Dust generated by grading and construction activities shall be reduced by watering the soil prior to and during the activities and in accordance with South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 402 7.2.a Packet Pg. 50 12 PC Resolution No. 2019-XX 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. 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 six-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. 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. 7.2.a Packet Pg. 51 13 PC Resolution No. 2019-XX 9. 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 and the as- graded geotechnical report shall be submitted for review and approval 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 soils and 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 Public Works Department. D. UTILITIES 1. Applicant shall relocate and underground any existing on-site utilities to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the respective utility owner (if applicable). 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 1. If the existing connection to the LA County sewer main will be modified, the applicant shall obtain connection permit(s) from the City and County Sanitation District prior to issuance of building permits. 2. If the existing sewer system is to be modified, the applicant shall construct the new sewer system in accordance with the City, Los Angeles County Public Works Division, at applicant’s sole cost and expense. Sewer plans shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Division for review and approval by the City. 7.2.a Packet Pg. 52 14 PC Resolution No. 2019-XX 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. The basement shall be completely non-habitable space under this application. 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 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, fountains, 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 1.5 times the live load for the area served per CBC Table 1607.1 (emergency regulations). 11. All easements shall be shown on the site plan. 7.2.a Packet Pg. 53 15 PC Resolution No. 2019-XX 12. An occupancy separation/fire wall shall separate the garage and dwelling unit. 13. 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 B105.1. 14. All retaining walls shall be separately submitted to the Building and Safety and Public Works/Engineering Departments for review and approval. 15. A soils report is required per CBC 1803 and all recommendations of the soils report shall be adhered to. 16. 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. 17. Light and ventilation shall comply with CBC 1203 and 1205. 18. Design for future electric vehicle charging and solar ready roof shall be provided. 19. The layout for the storage room shall be designed to not allow any potential habitable use or separate rooms within. 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. 7.2.a Packet Pg. 54 16 PC Resolution No. 2019-XX 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. 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’ high fence. 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. 7.2.a Packet Pg. 55 17 PC Resolution No. 2019-XX 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 www.digalert.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. 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. END 7.2.a Packet Pg. 56 7.2.bPacket Pg. 57 7.2.c Packet Pg. 58 7.2.c Packet Pg. 59 7.2.c Packet Pg. 60 7.2.c Packet Pg. 61 7.2.c Packet Pg. 62 7.2.c Packet Pg. 63 7.2.c Packet Pg. 64 7.2.c Packet Pg. 65 7.2.c Packet Pg. 66 7.2.c Packet Pg. 67 7.2.c Packet Pg. 68 7.2.c Packet Pg. 69 7.2.c Packet Pg. 70 7.2.c Packet Pg. 71 7.2.c Packet Pg. 72 7.2.cPacket Pg. 73 7.2.cPacket Pg. 74 7.2.cPacket Pg. 75 7.2.cPacket Pg. 76 7.2.cPacket Pg. 77 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 7.3 MEETING DATE: September 10, 2019 CASE/FILE NUMBER: Development Review No. PL2019-55 PROJECT LOCATION: 332 N. Platina Dr. Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (APN: 8703-015-022) GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Low Density Residential (RL) ZONING DISTRICT: Low Density Residential (RL) PROPERTY OWNER: Liu Chang Pei 48 Sweet Fields Buena Park, CA 90620 APPLICANT: Brian Huang 20472 Carrey Rd. Walnut, CA 91789 SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting approval of a Development Review (DR) application to construct a 914 square-foot second-story addition and 116 square-foot patio to an existing 1,272 square-foot, single-story residence on a 7,980 square-foot lot. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment A) approving Development Review No. PL2019-55, based on the findings of Diamond Bar Municipal Code (DBMC) Section 22.48, subject to conditions. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ~ 21810 COPLEY DRIVE ~ DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 ~ TEL. (909) 839-7030 ~ FAX (909) 861-3117 7.3 Packet Pg. 78 Development Review No. PL2019-55 Page 2 of 9 BACKGROUND: The subject property is located on the east side of Platina Drive, south of Willapa Lane. The property was developed in 1965 under Los Angeles County standards with a 1,272 square-foot, one-story, single family residence and 432 square-foot attached garage. There are no protected trees on site. The property is legally described as Lot 5 of Tract No. 27531, and the Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) is 8703-015-022. Site and Surrounding General Plan, Zoning and Land Uses The following table describes the surrounding land uses located adjacent to the subject property: General Plan Designation Zoning District Land Use Site Low Density Residential RL Single Family Residential North Low Density Residential RL Single Family Residential South Low Density Residential RL Single Family Residential East Low Density Residential RL Single Family Residential West Low Density Residential RL Single Family Residential 7.3 Packet Pg. 79 Development Review No. PL2019-55 Page 3 of 9 Project Description The existing 1,272 square-foot, single-story home consists of common areas (family room, nook, and kitchen), three bedrooms with closets; two bathrooms; and a two-car garage. An attached patio cover was previously located at the rear of the house but was demolished in early 2019. The applicant is proposing to remodel the first floor by demolishing the existing kitchen, family room and nook to create an open floor plan with a kitchen and great room. Additionally, one of the existing bedrooms will be removed to construct the stairs and an additional bathroom on the first floor. The second story is proposed above the rear portion of the existing first floor with a master bedroom suite and a bathroom, walk-in closet and a linen closet; two bedrooms with closets; and a bathroom. There will be a total of five bedrooms and five bathrooms in the residence. A patio is proposed at the rear of the house, with access from the great room. A condition of approval is included to remove an unpermitted shed located at the rear of the property. The height of the existing house is approximately 13 feet. The proposed second story addition will increase the height of the house to 23 feet, six inches. The proposed addition is located at the rear of the existing residence and above the existing footprint, and consists of the following components: Site and Grading Configuration: The property is an irregularly-shaped lot. The existing house is situated on a leveled pad. There is an existing ascending slope located at the rear of the property. The patio is located at the rear of the house— outside of the proposed great room—on the leveled pad and the second story addition is located above the existing first floor and proposed patio at the rear of the house. There will be no grading and no site improvements are proposed on the property. Architectural Features, Colors, and Materials: The home is a 1960s tract home with a gable roof and hipped roof above the garage, and asphalt roof shingles. The applicant is proposing stucco to match the existing house. The proposed roof will be integrated into the existing roof by using the same roof pitch and materials as the existing structure. The applicant is proposing stucco foam window trim around the PROJECT SUMMARY (square footage) Living Area Existing 1,272 Proposed Second Floor Addition 914 Total 2,186 Total Living Area 2,186 Garage Existing 432 Total Garage Area 432 TOTAL FLOOR AREA 2,618 7.3 Packet Pg. 80 Development Review No. PL2019-55 Page 4 of 9 windows on the front of the house. Staff is including a condition of approval requiring stucco foam window trim on all existing windows as well. Adjacent Property to North Adjacent Property to South Existing Residence Proposed Front Elevation 7.3 Packet Pg. 81 Development Review No. PL2019-55 Page 5 of 9 ANALYSIS Review Authority The proposed project requires a land use approval through the Development Review process. The analysis that follows provides the basis for staff’s recommendation to approve the Development Review application. Development Review (DBMC Section 22.48) Additions which are equal to or greater than 50 percent of the existing habitable floor area of all existing structures on site, or substantially change the appearance of an existing residence require Planning Commission approval of a DR application. Development Review approval is required to ensure compliance with the City’s General Plan policies and design guidelines, and to minimize adverse effects of the proposed project upon the surrounding properties and the City in general. As stated in Section 22.48.010 of the Development Code, the Development Review process was established to ensure that new development and additions to existing development are consistent with the General Plan “through the promotion of high functional and aesthetic standards to complement and add to the economic, physical, and social character” of Diamond Bar. Development Standards: The following table compares the proposed project with the City’s development standards for residential development in the RL zone: Development Feature Residential Development Standards Existing Proposed Meets Requirements Front Setback 20 feet 20’-3” 20’-3” Yes Side Setbacks 5 feet on one side and 10 feet on the other side 6 feet – north side 5 feet – south side 5 feet– north side 5 feet – south side Yes No* Distance to Structures on Adjoining Lots 15 feet 15’-4” – north side 13’-6” – south side 15 feet – north side 13’-6” – south side Yes No* Rear Setback 20 feet 57 feet 53 feet Yes Lot Coverage Maximum of 40% 21.3% 22.8% Yes Building Height Limit 35 feet 13 feet 23’-6” Yes Parking 2-car garage 2-car garage 2-car garage Yes *Existing legal nonconforming structure and does not further encroach into setbacks. 7.3 Packet Pg. 82 Development Review No. PL2019-55 Page 6 of 9 Landscaping: Landscape plans are not required because the site is already developed, and because the project is exempt from the City’s Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance. The existing front yard has not been properly maintained, and, therefore the existing lawn has died. The applicant is proposing to restore the lawn at the front of the property upon project completion. Compatibility with Neighborhood The project is located between existing two-story homes. Staff surveyed 18 houses that are located on Platina Drive between Willapa Lane and Decorah Road to compare the existing livable square-footages of these homes. Six of those homes are two story and range between 1,272 to 2,437 square feet (four of the homes are over 2,000 square feet). The total proposed square-footage of the subject home is 2,186 square feet, which is approximately 250 square feet smaller than the largest home on the street. The proposed massing of the second-story addition is designed in a manner that respects the existing scale of the streetscape. The proposed second story is stepped back 23 feet from the front of the garage (approximately 43 feet from the front property line), with the massing concentrated above the existing kitchen and family room. The existing garage and existing first floor bedrooms—located toward the west (front) and Properties Included in Survey 7.3 Packet Pg. 83 Development Review No. PL2019-55 Page 7 of 9 south side portions of the building—include lower roof elements that help reduce the overall scale of building. Based on the foregoing, staff finds that the project follows the principles of t he City’s Residential Design Guidelines as follows: • The addition will conform to all development standards, including building height and setbacks; • A gradual transition between the addition and existing residence is achieved through appropriate setbacks, building height and window and door placement; • Placement and relationship of windows, doors, and other window openings are carefully integrated with the building’s overall design; and • The second story addition is set back 23 feet from the front of the house . Privacy and Sensitivity to Adjacent Neighbors: Staff reviewed the location of the proposed second story windows to verify that there will be minimal privacy concerns to the adjacent neighbors. Although one bathroom window faces the adjacent property to the north and one hallway window faces the property to the south, staff does not find privacy loss to be a project impact to these neighboring properties because there are existing trees along the side property lines of the adjacent homes. The adjacent property to the east is located approximately 18 feet above the finished grade of the project site. The applicant is proposing the addition toward the north side of the property to minimize the impacts of view blockage from the adjacent property to the east. The property owner attempted to contact the neighbors to the north, south, and east to review the proposed plans and obtain support for the proposed addition . The neighbors to the north and east expressed support for the project. The property owner was not able to contact the neighbor to the south because they were not home at the time. 7.3 Packet Pg. 84 Development Review No. PL2019-55 Page 8 of 9 Additional Review The Public Works Department and Building and Safety Division reviewed this project, and their comments are included in the attached resolution as conditions of approval. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: On August 28, 2019, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within a 1,000-foot radius of the project site. On August 30, 2019, the notice was published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers. A notice display board was posted at the site, and a copy of the notice was posted at the City's three designated community posting sites. Public Comments Received No comments have been received as of the publication date of this report. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: This project has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Based on that assessment, the City has determined the project to be Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to the provisions of 7.3 Packet Pg. 85 Development Review No. PL2019-55 Page 9 of 9 Article 19 Section 15301(e) (additions to existing structures) of the CEQA Guidelines. No further environmental review is required. PREPARED BY: REVIEWED BY: Attachments: A. Draft Resolution No. 2019-XX and Standard Conditions of Approval B. Site Plan, Floor Plan, Elevations, Roof Plan 7.3 Packet Pg. 86 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2019-XX A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. PL2019-55 TO CONSTRUCT A 914 SQUARE-FOOT, SECOND-STORY ADDITION AND 116 SQUARE-FOOT PATIO TO AN EXISTING 1,272 SQUARE-FOOT, SINGLE-STORY RESIDENCE WITH AN ATTACHED 432 SQUARE-FOOT GARAGE ON A 7,980 SQUARE-FOOT LOT AT 332 NORTH PLATINA DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 (APN 8703-015- 022). A. RECITALS 1. The property owners, Liu Chang Pei, and applicant, Brian Huang, have filed an application for Development Review No. PL2019-55 to construct a 914 square-foot, second-story addition and 116 square-foot patio to an existing 1,272 square-foot, single-story single-family residence located at 332 North Platina Drive, Diamond Bar, County of Los Angeles, California. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Review shall be referred to as the "Proposed Project." 2. The subject property is made up of one parcel totaling 7,980 gross square feet (0.18 gross acres). It is located in the Low Density Residential (RL) zone with an underlying General Plan land use designation of Low Density Residential. 3. The legal description of the subject property is Lot 5 of Tract No. 27531. The Assessor’s Parcel Number is 8703-015-022. 4. On August 28, 2019, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within a 1,000-foot radius of the Project site. On August 30, 2019, notification of the public hearing for this project was published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers; and public notices were posted at the City’s designated community posting sites. In addition to the published and mailed notices, the project site was posted with a display board. 5. On September 10, 2019, 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. 7.3.a Packet Pg. 87 2 DR PL2019-XX 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 15301 (e) (additions to existing structures) 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) 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 addition consisting of a 915 square- foot second-story and 116 square-foot patio to an existing single-story, single-family residence is consistent with the City’s General Plan, City Design Guidelines and Development Code standards. The mass and scale of the addition are proportionate to the existing house and surrounding properties. 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 development s, and will not create traffic or pedestrian hazards. The proposed addition 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. In addition, no protected trees exist on site. 7.3.a Packet Pg. 88 3 DR PL2019-XX The proposed addition 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 is a continuation of an existing use. 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 project is designed to be compatible with the character of the existing homes in the neighborhood, in terms of massing and scale. The project is located between existing, two-story homes to the south and north. Staff surveyed 18 houses that are located on Platina Drive between Willapa Lane and Decorah Road to compare the existing livable square- footages of these homes. Six of those homes are two story and four of the homes are over 2,000 square feet. The largest home has an area of 2,437 square feet. The total proposed square-footage of the subject home is 2,186 square feet, which is approximately 250 square feet smaller than the largest home on the street. The second story addition is located toward the north side of the house above the first floor—approximately 43 feet from the front property line and 23 feet from the front of the house—which mitigates the overall mass and bulk of the two-story house as seen from the street. The existing garage and first floor bedrooms—located toward the west (front) and south side portions of the building—include lower roof elements that help reduce the overall scale of building. Staff reviewed the location of the proposed second story windows to verify that there will be minimal privacy concerns to the adjacent neighbors. There is one bathroom window facing the adjacent property to the north and one hallway window facing the property to the south. Staff does not find privacy loss to be a project impact to the neighboring properties to the north and south because there are existing trees along the side property lines of the adjacent homes. The adjacent property to the east is located approximately 18 feet above the finished grade of the project site. The applicant is proposing the addition toward the north side of the property to minimize the impacts of view blockage from the adjacent property to the east. Staff does not find privacy or view loss to be a project impact to the neighboring properties because the applicant reviewed the proposed plans with the neighbors to the north and east and has received support from the neighbors. 4. The design of the proposed development will provide a desirable environment for its occupants and visiting public as well as its neighbors 7.3.a Packet Pg. 89 4 DR PL2019-XX through good aesthetic use of materials, texture, color, and will remain aesthetically appealing. The home is 1960s tract with a gable roof and hipped roof above the garage, and asphalt roof shingles. The applicant is proposing stucco to match the existing house and stucco foam window trim to surround the windows on the front of the house. A condition of approval is included requiring stucco foam window trim on all existing windows. The proposed addition is designed to blend into the existing house by using similar building materials and exterior colors of the existing house. The proposed roof will be integrated into the existing roof by using the same roof pitch and materials as the existing structure. The second story addition is located toward the north side of the house above the first floor—approximately 43 feet from the front property line and 23 feet from the front of the house—which mitigates the overall mass and bulk of the two-story house as seen from the street. Therefore, the proposed addition will have similar massing and scale as the existing house and will not negatively impa ct the look and character of the neighborhood. 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. 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 15301 (e) (additions to existing structures) 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 final inspection, the applicant shall remove the unpermitted shed at the rear of the property. 7.3.a Packet Pg. 90 5 DR PL2019-XX 3. On the plans submitted for plan check, include stucco foam window trim on all existing and proposed windows. 4. Standard Conditions. The applicant shall comply with the standard development conditions attached hereto. 5. 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. 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, Liu Chang Pei, 48 Sweet Fields, Buena Park, CA 90620, and applicant, Brian Huang, 20472 Carrey Rd., Walnut, CA 91789. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2019, BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. By: ______________________________________ Naila Barlas, Chairperson 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 10th day of September, 2019, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: NOES: Commissioners: ABSENT: Commissioners: ABSTAIN: Commissioners: ATTEST: ___________________________ Greg Gubman, Secretary 7.3.a Packet Pg. 91 6 PC Resolution No. 2019-XX COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS USE PERMITS, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL NEW AND REMODELED STRUCTURES PROJECT #: Development Review No. PL 2019-55 SUBJECT: To construct a 915 square-foot, second-story addition and 116 square-foot patio to an existing 1,272 square-foot, one-level, single-family residence. PROPERTY Liu Chang Pei OWNERS: 48 Sweet Fields Buena Park, CA 90620 APPLICANT: Brian Huan 20472 Carrey Rd. Walnut, CA 91789 LOCATION: 332 N. Platina Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765 ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. I. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION AT (909) 839-7030, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 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 Development Review No. PL2019-55 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: 7.3.a Packet Pg. 92 7 PC Resolution No. 2019-XX (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 No. PL2019-55, 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. 2019-XX, 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 activi ty 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. 7.3.a Packet Pg. 93 8 PC Resolution No. 2019-XX 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. 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., or 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 No. PL2019-55 expires within two years from the date of approval if the use has not been exercised as defined pursuant to Diamond Bar Municipal Code 7.3.a Packet Pg. 94 9 PC Resolution No. 2019-XX (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. D. SITE DEVELOPMENT 1. This approval is to construct a 915 square-foot, second-story addition and 116 square-foot patio to an existing 1,272 square-foot, one-level, single-family residence with an located at 332 N. Platina Drive, as described in the staff report and depicted on the approved plans on file with the Planning Division, subject to the conditions listed herein. 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, ma y 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 7.3.a Packet Pg. 95 10 PC Resolution No. 2019-XX 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, collectively attached referenced as site plans, floor plans, architectural elevations, and landscape plans 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 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 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/ENGINEERING 7.3.a Packet Pg. 96 11 PC Resolution No. 2019-XX 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. B. 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. 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 CALGr een 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. 7.3.a Packet Pg. 97 12 PC Resolution No. 2019-XX 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. 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. 6. “Separate permits are required for retaining walls and other detached structures” and shall be noted on plans. 7. All easements shall be shown on the site plan. 8. All retaining walls shall be separately submitted to the Building and Safety and Public Works/Engineering Departments for review and approval. 9. A soils report is required per CBC 1803 and all recommendations of the soils report shall be adhered to. 10. 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. Permit – Items required prior to building permit issuance: 11. Solid waste management of construction material shall incorporate recycling material collection per Diamond Bar Municipal Code Section 8.16 of Title 8. The contractor shall complete all required forms and pay applicable deposits prior to permit. 12. 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. 13. AQMD notification is required at least 10 days prior to any demolition. Proof of notification is required at permit issuance. 14. 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: 15. 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. 7.3.a Packet Pg. 98 13 PC Resolution No. 2019-XX 16. All equipment staging areas shall be maintained in an orderly manner and screened behind a minimum 6’ high fence. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. All glazing in hazardous locations shall be labeled as safety glass. The labeling shall be visible for inspection. 21. Pursuant to California Residential Code (CRC) Section R315, carbon monoxide detectors are required in halls leading to sleeping rooms. 22. 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. 23. Special inspections and structural observation will be required in conformance with CBC 1704 to 1709. 24. All plumbing fixtures, including those in existing areas, shall be low-flow models consistent with California Civil Code Section 1101.1 to 1101.8. END 7.3.a Packet Pg. 99 A-2.0S-3.1EX. ELEVATION PLAN (NORTH & SOUTH)A-3.0APN: VICINITY MAPSHEET INDEXPROJECT TEAMPROJECT INFORMATION & SITE PLANPROJECT SCOPE OF WORKS:PROJECT INFORMATIONZONING:ADDRESS:LOT AREA:BUILDING CODE:STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS8ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS2371A-2.1FLOOR PLAN A-1.1OCCUPANCY GROUP: BUILDING AREA:45BUILDING TYPE:6STRUCTURAL ENGINEER:DESIGNER:OWNER:S-1.1S-2.1LOT COVERAGE:SW191011S-2.2S-2.3EX. FIRST FLOOR PLAN ROOF PLAN A-2.2EX. ELEVATION PLAN ( EAST & WEST)) A-3.16EX. AREAEX. 2-CAR GARAGE2ND FLOOR ADDITION340 N. PLATINA324 N. 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HUANG1/4"=1'-0"05-15-19LAND DEVELOPMENT, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION WALNUT, CA 9 1 7 8 9 2 0 4 7 2 C A R R E Y R D PROJECT: FAX: ( 6 2 6 ) 8 0 2 - 4 9 4 5 CONSULTANT: TEL: ( 9 0 9 ) 5 9 5 - 0 3 3 5 REVISIONSDATEADU ENGINEERING, INC. 332 N. PLATINA DR. DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 LIU FAMILY ADDITIONS (EAST & WEST) \\WDmycloud\Public\Shared Drawing\DB_Platina-Kelvin\DB_Platina-Kelvin 060319.dwg, 8/27/2019 9:23:45 AM 7.3.bPacket Pg. 105 EXTERIOR FINISHES LEGEND143251'-6"1'-6"321431'-6"1'-6"31452N. NORTH ELEVATIONN. SOUTH ELEVATIONELEVATION PLAN SHEET NO:SCALE:JOB NO:ARCH:DATE:SHEET TITLE:A-3.2DRAWN: B. HUANG1/4"=1'-0"08-08-19LAND DEVELOPMENT, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION WALNUT, CA 9 1 7 8 9 2 0 4 7 2 C A R R E Y R D PROJECT: FAX: ( 6 2 6 ) 8 0 2 - 4 9 4 5 CONSULTANT: TEL: ( 9 0 9 ) 5 9 5 - 0 3 3 5 REVISIONSDATEADU ENGINEERING, INC. 332 N. PLATINA DR. DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 LIU FAMILY ADDITIONS (SOUTH & NORTH) \\WDmycloud\Public\Shared Drawing\DB_Platina-Kelvin\DB_Platina-Kelvin 060319.dwg, 8/27/2019 9:23:45 AM 7.3.bPacket Pg. 106 EXTERIOR FINISHES LEGEND143251'-6"1'-6"RIDGE LEVELGROUND LEVELCEILING LEVEL2ND FL CLG LEVEL0'-6"8'-0"10'-0"5'-0"321435N. EAST ELEVATION3214335331'-6"1'-6"N. WEST ELEVATIONELEVATION PLANSHEET NO:SCALE:JOB NO:ARCH:DATE:SHEET TITLE:A-3.3DRAWN: B. HUANG1/4"=1'-0"08-08-19LAND DEVELOPMENT, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION WALNUT, CA 9 1 7 8 9 2 0 4 7 2 C A R R E Y R D PROJECT: FAX: ( 6 2 6 ) 8 0 2 - 4 9 4 5 CONSULTANT: TEL: ( 9 0 9 ) 5 9 5 - 0 3 3 5 REVISIONSDATEADU ENGINEERING, INC. 332 N. PLATINA DR. DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 LIU FAMILY ADDITIONS (EAST & WEST) \\WDmycloud\Public\Shared Drawing\DB_Platina-Kelvin\DB_Platina-Kelvin 060319.dwg, 8/27/2019 9:23:46 AM 7.3.bPacket Pg. 107 Project Status Report CITY OF DIAMOND BAR September 10, 2019 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT LEGEND PH = PUBLIC HEARING X = NON PUBLIC HEARING AP = ASSIGNED PLANNER PC = PLANNING COMMISSION AR = ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW CC = CITY COUNCIL PROPERTY LOCATION PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW File # AP Applicant PC 9/10/19 CC 9/17/19 PC 9/24/19 CC 10/1/19 PC 10/8/19 CC 10/15/19 22307 Broken Twig Rd. (Demo and re-build single family residence) DR PL2017-213 MN Pete Volbeda/ Jacqueline Hsu PH 1155 S. Diamond Bar Blvd. #B (Relocate existing chess school) CUP PL2019-59 NTE Shiji Chen PH 332 N. Platina Dr. (Second story addition and patio) DR PL2019-55 NTE Brian Huang/Liu Chang PH 24030 Shotgun Ln. (New single family residence) DR PL20160-195 NTE Pete Vobleda PH 750 N. Diamond Bar Blvd. (Convert to medical office) CUP PL2017-139 MN Howard Zelefsky PH ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW Property Location AP Applicant 9/5/19 21050 Golden Springs, #C107 & C108 (Beer and wine) MCUP PL2019-108 MN S&J Gran Café PH PENDING ITEMS Property Location File # AP Applicant Status 1619 Bears Den Rd. (Addition to single family residence) ADR PL2019-17 MN Nathan Gallardo Under review 850 Brea Canyon Rd. (109 Room, 61.5K Sq.Ft. Hotel; 8,900 Sq.Ft. 1 Story Office; 47,642 Sq. Ft. 3 Story Office) GPA/ZC/DR PL2017-169 GL Phyllis Shih Environmental review being prepared/ Scheduled for 10/30/19 PC hearing 1607 Derringer (Addition and remodel to single family residence) DR PL2018-157 NTE Shiv Talwar Under review 237 S. Diamond Bar Blvd. Massage at Phenix Salon) CUP PL2019-158 MN Anita Ortega Under review 1111 N. Diamond Bar Blvd. (New Single family residence) GPA/ZC/DR PL2015-253 GL JWL Associates Third incomplete letter sent 5/29/19 – waiting for additional information 9.1 Packet Pg. 108 Project Status Report CITY OF DIAMOND BAR Page 2 September 10, 2019 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PENDING ITEMS (continued) Property Location File # AP Applicant Status 2825 S. Diamond Bar Blvd. (New gym) CUP PL2019-103 NTE Chase Villafana Incomplete letter sent 7/12/19 – waiting for additional information 20515 Flintgate DR PL2019-142 NTE Under review 21130 Golden Springs MCUP PL2019-122 NTE Marwan Almannini Incomplete letter sent 8/7/19 – waiting for additional information 2244 Indian Creek (New single family residence) DR PL2019-42 MN Pete Volbeda Third incomplete letter sent 8/8/19 – waiting for additional information 2432 Indian Creek (New single family residence) DR PL2018-226 MN Jeffrey Sun Third incomplete letter sent 8/27/19 – waiting for additional information 23135 Ridge Line Rd. (New single family residence) DR PL2018-233 MN Faiz Ennabe Incomplete letter sent 1/8/19 - waiting for additional information 2137 Rocky View (Additon and remodel to single family residence) DR PL2019-138 MN Walt Patroske Incomplete letter sent 9/2/19 - waiting for additional information Various locations in public right-of-way (wireless facilities) CUP PL2017-69 MN Anthony Serpa Second incomplete letter sent 2/28/18 - waiting for additional information 9.1 Packet Pg. 109