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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 2020-15PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2020-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLAWiwi OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. PL2015-253 TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 4,333 SQUARE -FOOT, TWO-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH AN ATTACHED 748 SQUARE -FOOT THREE -CAR GARAGE ON A 0.26 ACRE LOT LOCATED AT 1111 N. DIAMOND BAR BLVD., DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 (APN 8706-008-013). A. RECITALS The property owner, James Chin Chou (Trustee), and applicant, Creative Design Associates, have filed an application for the following entitlements: (1) Zone Change to modify the existing zoning district from Commercial (C-1) to Low Density Residential (RL); and (2) Development Review to construct a new 4,333 square -foot, two-story single-family residence with an attached 748 square -foot three -car garage located at 1111 N. Diamond Bar Boulevard, Diamond Bar, County of Los Angeles, California ("Project Site"). 2. On March 13, 2020, notification of the public hearing for this project was published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune newspaper. Public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within a 1,000-foot radius of the project site and were posted at the City's four designated community posting sites on March 6, 2020. In addition to the posted and mailed notices, the project site was posted with a display board. 3. On March 24, 2020, the Planning Commission hearing was cancelled due to the State and County COVID-19 shelter -in -place orders. On April 28, 2020, the project was postponed to the June 23, 2020 hearing. The applicant provided written consent to delay the hearing for up to 90 days, which is the maximum extensions allowable under the Permit Streamlining Act (Gov. Code §65957). 4. On June 12, 2020, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within a 1,000-foot radius of the Project site. On June 12, 2020, notification of the public hearing for this project was published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune newspaper. A notice display board was posted at the site, and a copy of the notice was posted at the City's four designated community posting sites. C. 5. On June 23, 2020, 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. 6. The documents and materials constituting the administrative record of the proceedings upon which the City's decision is based are located at the City of Diamond Bar, Community Development Department, Planning Division, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765, RESOLUTION NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows: The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct; and 2. The proposed Development Review on the Subject Property is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as prescribed under CEQA Guidelines Section 15303(a) (construction of a new single-family residence). Therefore, no further environmental review is required. 3. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds and determines that, having considered the record as a whole including the findings set forth below, there is no evidence before this Planning Commission that the Proposed Project herein will have the potential of an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Based upon substantial evidence, this Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effects contained in Section 753.5(d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. 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 recommends that the City Council make the following findings: Development Review Findings (DBMC Section 22.48.040) The design and layout of the proposed development is consistent with the applicable elements of the City's General Plan, City Design Guidelines, and development standards of the applicable district, design guidelines, and architectural criteria for special areas (e.g., theme areas, specific plans, community plans, boulevards or planned developments): 2 PC Resolution No. 2020-15 With the approval of the Zone Change, the design and layout of the proposed single-family residence consisting of 4,333 square feet of floor area and 748 square -foot, three -car garage area is consistent with the City's General Plan, City Design Guidelines and development standards. The City's General Plan Policy LU-P-56 requires that development on privately - owned, residentially designated land in hillside areas shall be compatible with the surrounding natural areas promoting design principles such as minimizing grading, preserving existing vistas, and incorporate site and architectural design that is sensitive to the hillsides. The design and layout of the building will be integrated within the existing topography of the site and will not visually impact the views of nearby properties. The proposed home will not have a negative impact to neighboring residences viewsheds since the property is located on a much lower pad level than nearby properties. The building's architectural design accentuates simplicity of line and form, articulated through massing treatment and incorporates detailed design elements that complies with the City's Design Guidelines where architectural design should accentuate simplicity of line and form, restrained and understated elegance, as opposed to the overly ornate or monumental (City's Design Guidelines A. Site Planning (2) and B. Architecture (2)j. All elevations are architecturally treated and strongly articulated along the visible fagade [City's Design Guidelines B. Architecture (3)]. In addition, appropriate screening and integration of the home to the natural environment is accomplished by providing a variety of groundcover, shrubs, and trees throughout the site. The Project complies with all development standards of the Low Density Residential zoning district by meeting all development standards such as required setbacks, building height, and lot coverage. The project site is not part of any theme area, specific plan, community plan, boulevard or planned development. 2. The design and layout of the proposed development will not interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future developments, and will not create traffic or pedestrian hazards: The proposed single-family house will not interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future developments because the use will not significantly generate any traffic, parking, noise, lighting, view or other impacts onto surrounding residences and adjacent right-of-ways. In addition, no protected trees exist on site. 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 grades, exceeds the minimum number of off-street 3 PC Resolution No. 2020-15 parking spaces, and the circular driveway design allows vehicles to enter and exit the property in a more efficient manner. 3. The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain and enhance the harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by Chapter 22.48: Development Review Standards, the City's Design Guidelines, the City's General Plan, or any applicable specific plan: The proposed single family residence was redesigned with atwo-story structure in a contemporary style of architecture to be compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. The use of a single-family home fits more appropriately with the fabric of the surrounding area in comparison to other potential land use options such as multi -family residential or commercial. The City's General Plan Policy LU-P-56 requires that residential development be compatible with the prevailing character of the surrounding neighborhood in terms of building scale, density, massing, and design. The City's General Plan Goal CC-G-4 also requires the preservation of the scale and character of existing residential neighborhoods and ensure sensitive transitions between densities and uses. The City's Design Guidelines Architecture (1) requires compatibility with the surrounding character including harmonious building style, form, size, color, material and roofline. The proposed two story single family residence is comparable in mass and scale to the surrounding neighborhood. The building's design theme is simple with incorporation of variable roof heights, movement along the street facing elevation, and utilization of large vertical and horizontal window surfaces. The architectural design theme will be duplicated on all of the building's elevations to provide a pleasing visual appearance form multiple vantage points. The Project minimizes negative impacts on nearby uses since the house will not block existing viewsheds from nearby properties. In sum, the 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 design of the new single-family home is a contemporary style of architecture. Variation in the building elements are achieved through the utilization of varying enhanced architectural features and building materials as discussed in the previous findings. The architectural features utilize a variety of building materials such as stucco, ledgestone and wood siding, metal roof, and cable railing. Also, landscaping is integrated into the site to complement the massing of the house and blend in with neighboring homes 4 PC Resolution No. 2020-15 and the natural environment of the site in order to maintain a desirable environment. The scale and proportions of the proposed home are well balances 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: 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 ormaterially 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 single family residence is categorially exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as prescribed under CEQA Guidelines Section 15303(a) (construction of a new single-family residence). Therefore, no further environmental review is required. Based upon the findings and conclusion set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council approve Development Review, subject to the following conditions and the attached Standard Conditions of Approval: This Development Review approval shall be null and void unless the Zone Change is approved. 2. Development shall substantially comply with the plans and documents presented to the Planning Commission at the public hearing. Prior to building permit issuance, landscape and irrigation plans shall be reviewed and approved by the City's Consulting Landscape Architect and shall comply with the updated Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance. The property owner shall record a deed disclosure with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office informing future purchasers that the subject property is potentially located within an air quality sensitive receptor area due to its proximity to the SR 57 Freeway. The property owner shall submit a conformed copy of the recorded deed disclosure to the City prior to the issuance of building permits. 5. Standard Conditions. The applicant shall comply with the standard development conditions attached hereto. 5 PC Resolution No. 2020-15 The Planning Commission shall: a. Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and bI Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23yd DAY OF DUNE 2020, BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. By: t Kghn' th Mok, Chairman I, Greg Gubman, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 231d day of June 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: NOES: Commissioners: ABSENT: Commissioners: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Barlas, Garb, Wolfe, Chair/Mok VC/Rawlings None None 01911a11y signetl by Greg Gubman ON: C=.UG, E=996 iam tlbarcaI Greg Gubmano mmon9y Devellopmenf Director, N Greq Gubman ATTEST: Date 2020.(G25 15:32:3MM Greg Gubman, Secretary 0 PC Resolution No. 2020-15 STANDARD CONDITIONS RESIDENTIAL NEW AND REMODELED STRUCTURES PROJECT #: Development Review No. PL2015-253 SUBJECT: PROPERTY James Chin Chou (Trustee) OWNER: 1359 Bentley Court West Covina, CA 91791 APPLICANT: Creative Desian Associates 17528 Rowland Street, 2nd Floor City of Industry. CA 91748 LOCATION: 1111 N Diamond Bar Blvd. Diamond Bar CA 91765 ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION AT (909) 839-7030, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, and its officers, agents and employees, from any claim, action, or proceeding to attack, set -aside, void or annul, the approval of Development Review No. PL2015-253 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. PC Resolution No. 2020-15 (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. PL2015-253, 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. 2020-15, Standard Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The sheet(s) are for information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect. 5. Prior to the plan check, revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be submitted for Planning Division review and approval. 6. -Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all conditions of approval shall be completed. 7. The project site shall be maintained and operated in full compliance with the conditions of approval and all laws, or other applicable regulations. 8. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and any applicable Specific Plan in effect at the time of building permit issuance. 9. All site, grading, landscape/irrigation, and roof plans, and elevation plans shall be coordinated for consistency prior to issuance of City permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment, building, etc.,) or approved use has commenced, whichever comes first. 10. The property owner/applicant shall remove the public hearing notice board within three days of this project's approval. 8 PC Resolution No. 2020-15 11. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of City Planning, Building and Safety Divisions, Public Works Department, and the Fire Department, 12. 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 Applicant shall pay development fees (including but not limited to Planning, Building and Safety Divisions, Public Works Department and Mitigation Monitoring) at the established rates, prior to issuance of building or grading permit (whichever comes first), as required by the City. School fees as required shall be paid prior to the issuance of building permit. In addition, the applicant shall pay all remaining prorated City project review and processing fees prior to issuance of grading or building permit, whichever comes first. 2. Prior to any plan check, all deposit accounts for the processing of this project shall have no deficits. c. TIME LIMITS The approval of Development Review No. PL2015-253 expires within two years from the date of approval if the use has not been exercised as defined per Diamond Bar Municipal Code (DBMC) Section 22.66.050 (b)(1). In accordance with DBMC Section 22.60.050(c), the applicant may request, in writing, a one-year time extension for Planning Commission consideration. Such a request must be submitted to the Planning Division prior to the expiration date and be accompanied by the review fee in accordance with the fee schedule in effect at the time of submittal. D. SITE DEVELOPMENT This approval is to construct a new 4,333 square -foot, two-story single-family residence with an attached 748 square -foot three -car garage at 1111 N. Diamond Bar Blvd., as described in the staff report and depicted on the approved plans on file with the Planning Division, subject to the conditions listed herein, and the development code regulations. 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 9 PC Resolution No. 2020-15 submittal is not in substantial compliance with the approved Development Review submittal, the plans may require further staff review and re -notification of the surrounding property owners, which may delay the project and entail additional fees. 3. To ensure compliance with the provisions of the Planning Commission approval, a final inspection is required from the Planning Division when work for any phase of the project has been completed. The applicant shall inform the Planning Division and schedule an appointment for such an inspection. 4. The above conditions shall run with the land and shall be binding upon all future owners, operators, or successors thereto of the property. Non- compliance with any condition of approval or mitigation measure imposed as a condition of the approval shall constitute a violation of the City's Development Code. Violations may be enforced in accordance with the provisions of the Development Code. 5. Failure to comply with any of the conditions set forth above or as subsequently amended in writing by the City, may result in failure to obtain a building final and/or a certificate of occupancy until full compliance is reached. The City's requirement for full compliance may require minor corrections and/or complete demolition of a non -compliant improvement, regardless of costs incurred where the project does not comply with design requirements and approvals that the applicant agreed to when permits were pulled to construct the project. 6. The project site shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the approved plans submitted to, approved, and amended herein by the Planning Commission, on file with the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein, and the Development Code regulations. 7. All ground -mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, air conditioning condensers, Al 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. No occupancy permit shall be granted until all improvements required by this approval have been properly constructed, inspected, and approved. 10 PC Resolution No. 2020-15 11. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the location, size and screening of all building utility service connections, including water, gas, and electric service, fire service, and irrigation connections shall be approved by the Community Development Director. All changes to building utility connections shall be approved by the Community Development Director prior to construction. Building utility connections shall be located, sized and screened in such a manner that they have the least possible impact on the design of the building and site. The architect of record shall be directly involved in the design and placement of all site and building service connections and shall sign all plans submitted to the City which located, size and/or screen utility connections. 12. Additional plant materials may be required by the Community Development Director and shall be planted proper to final occupancy in order to screen utility connections, valves, backflow devices, and all above ground appurtenances, etc., to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. This determination shall be made in the field after all screen utility connections, valves, backflow devices, and all above ground appurtenances, etc. have been installed and inspected. E. SOLID WASTE The site shall be maintained in a condition, which is free of debris both during and after the construction, addition, or implementation of the entitlement approved herein. The removal of all trash, debris, and refuse, whether during or subsequent to construction shall be done only by the property owner, applicant or by a duly permitted waste contractor, who has been authorized by the City to provide collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste from residential, commercial, construction, and industrial areas within the City. It shall be the applicant's obligation to ensure that the waste contractor used has obtained permits from the City of Diamond Bar to provide such services. 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. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, (909) 839-70401 FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: A. GENERAL The mailbox shall be installed on the property so that daily mail trucks must enter the driveway to deliver mail. 2. The driveway shall be kept clear to allow daily mail delivery and any other scheduled delivery to access the property and maneuver appropriately to exit the property front-end first onto Diamond Bar Blvd, 11 PC Resolution No. 2020-15 3. An Erosion Control Plan shall be submitted concurrently with the grading plan clearly detailing erosion control measures. These measures shall be implemented during construction. The erosion control plan shall conform to national Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) standards and incorporate the appropriate Best Management Practices (BMP's) as specified in the Storm Water BMP Certification. For construction activity which disturbs one acre or greater, a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) will be needed. 4. Pursuant to NPDES Permit (CAS004001) for MS4 Discharges within the Coastal Watershed of Los Angeles County (Order No. R4-2012-0175), a new single-family hillside home development project shall include mitigation measures to: (i) Conserve natural areas; (ii) Protect slopes and channels; (iii) Provide storm drain system stenciling and signage; (iv) Divert roof runoff to vegetated areas before discharge unless the diversion would result in slope instability; and (v) Direct surface flow to vegetated areas before discharge, unless the diversion would result in slope instability. These mitigation measures shall be shown on the grading plan and implemented during construction. 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 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 Prior to or concurrent with grading plan submittal, a geotechnical report prepared by a Geotechnical Engineer, licensed by the State of California, shall be submitted by the applicant for approval by the City. 2. The applicant shall submit grading plans prepared by a Civil Engineer, licensed by the State of California, prepared in accordance with the City's requirements for the City's review and approval. A list of requirements for 12 PC Resolution No. 2020-15 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. All easements and flood hazard areas shall be clearly identified on the grading plan. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the California Building Code, City Grading Ordinance, Hillside Management Ordinance and acceptable grading practices, 8. 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. 9. All slopes shall be seeded per landscape plan andlor 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. 10. A pre -construction meeting shall be held at the project site with the grading contractor, applicant, and city grading inspector at least 48 hours prior to commencing grading operations, 11. Rough grade certification 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. 12. 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. 13 PC Resolution No, 2020-15 C. DRAINAGE Detailed drainage system information of the lot with careful attention to any flood hazard area shall be submitted. All drainage/runoff from the development shall be conveyed from the site to the natural drainage course. No on -site drainage shall be conveyed to adjacent parcels, unless that is the natural drainage course. 2. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, a complete hydrology and hydraulic study shall be prepared by a Civil Engineer registered in the State of California to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Los Angeles Public Works Department, D. OFF -SITE STREET IMPROVEMENTS All public improvements shall be approved by the City Engineer, constructed with an encroachment permit issued by the Public Works Department, and completed prior to final inspection/certificate of occupancy issuance. 2. All driveway approaches shall be constructed in accordance with current American Public Works Association (APWA) standard plan 110-2 Type C. 3. All public drive approaches and sidewalks shall be constructed with a minimum of 2500 PSI concrete. 4. The applicant shall replace and record any centerline ties and monuments that are removed as part of this construction with the Los Angeles County Public Works Survey Division, 5. The applicant shall replace and record any centerline ties and monuments that are removed as part of this construction with the Los Angeles County Public Works Survey Division, E. UTILITIES Easements, satisfactory to the City Engineer and the utility companies, for public utility and public service purposes shall be offered and shown on the detailed site plan for dedication to the City or affected utility company. 2. Will Serve Letters from all utilities such as, but not limited to, phone, gas, water, electric, and cable, shall be submitted to the City stating that adequate facilities are or will be available to serve the proposed project. 3. Applicant shall relocate and underground any existing onsite utilities to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the respective utility owner. 14 PC Resolution No. 2020-75 Underground utilities shall not be constructed within the drop line of any mature tree except as approved by a registered arborist. F. SEWERS/SEPTIC TANK Applicant shall obtain connection permits) from the City and County Sanitation District prior to issuance of building permits. Applicant, at applicant's sole cost and expense, shall construct the sewer system in accordance with the City, Los Angeles County Public Works Division. Sewer plans shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Division for review and approval by the City. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 83940203 FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: A. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. At the time of plan check submittal, plans and construction shall conform to current State and Local Building Code 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. B. PLAN CHECK —ITEMS TO BE ADDRESSED PRIOR TO PLAN APPROVAL 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. 2. 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). 3. Indoor air quality shall be provided consistent with ASHRAE 62.2 as required per California Energy Code 150(0). 4. Public Works/Engineering Department is required to review and approve grading plans that clearly show all finish elevations, drairiage, and retaining wall(s) locations. These plans shall be consistent with the site plan submitted to the Building and Safety Division. 15 PC Resolution No. 2020-15 5. "Separate permits are required for retaining walls" and shall be noted on plans. 6. All balconies shall be designed for 60lb/ft live load. 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. Light and ventilation shall comply with CBC 1203 and 1205. 11. A soils report is required per CBC 1803 and all recommendations of the soils report shall be adhered to. 12. Light and ventilation shall comply with CBC 1203 and 1205. 13. An occupancy separation shall be provided between the dwelling unit and garage. 14. The wood deck shall be clarified whether it is on -grade or raised. C. PERMIT — ITEMS REQUIRED PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Los Angeles County Fire Department approval is required prior to permit issuance. 5. Approval from the County Sanitation District is required for the new sewer hook up. 16 PC Resolution No. 2020-15 SCAQMD notification is required at least 10 days prior to any demolition. Proof of notification is required at permit issuance. 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. D. CONSTRUCTION —CONDITIONS REQUIRED DURING CONSTRUCTION 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. 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. 3. 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. The project shall be protected by a construction fence to the satisfaction of the Building Official. All fencing shall be view obstructing with opaque surfaces. 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. All equipment staging areas shall be maintained in an orderly manner and screened behind a minimum 6-foot high fence. 7. A height and setback survey may be required at completion of framing and foundation construction phases respectively. The project shall be protected by a construction fence and shall comply with the NPDES & BMP requirements (sand bags, etc.). The location of property lines and building pad may require a surety to be determined by the building inspection during foundation and/or frame inspection. 17 PC Resolution No. 2020.15 10. 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 wwwAiaalert.org. 11. Any changes or deviation from approved plans during the course of construction shall be approved by the City prior to proceeding with any work. 12. All glazing in hazardous locations shall be labeled as safety glass. The labeling shall be visible for inspection. 13. Carbon monoxide detectors are required in halls leading to sleeping rooms per CRC R315. 14. 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. 15. 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. 18. Special inspections and structural observation will be required in conformance with CBC 1704 to 1709. 17. Eaves shall be at least 2 feet from the property line and shall be fully enclosed and protected/fire rated. Countv of Los Ancteles Fire Department 1909) 620-2402 — Submit two sets of Architectural Drawings when ready for plan check with the following information: • Show all existing public fire hydrants on the site plan. Include the location of all public fire hydrants within 600 feet of the lot frontage on both sides of the street. Specify size of fire hydrant(s) and dimension(s) to property lines. Additional fire hydrant requirements may be necessary after this information is provided. A minimum five-footwide approved firefighter access walkway leading from the fire department access road to all required openings in the building's exterior walls shall be provided for firefighting and rescue purposes. Fire Code 504.1, 18 PC Resolution No. 2020-15 2. The applicant is required to have the Information of Fire Flow Availability for Building Permit (Form 195) completed by the Water Purveyor. 3. All development shall be constructed with adequate water supply and pressure for all proposed development in compliance with standards established by the fire marshal. 19 PC Resolution No. 2020-15