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AMENDED on April 28, 2020
April 28, 2020
6:30 PM
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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.
Commissioner Naila Barlas
Commissioner Mahendra Garg
Commissioner Kenneth Mok
Commissioner William Rawlings
Commissioner Raymond Wolfe
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.
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City of Diamond Bar
Planning Commission
MEETING RULES
PUBLIC INPUT
The meetings of the Diamond Bar Planning Commission are open to the public. A member of the public
may address the Commission on the subject of one or more agenda items and/or other items of which
are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Diamond Bar Planning Commission. At this time, the
teleconference moderator will ask callers one at a time to give their name and if there is an agenda item
number they wish to speak on before providing their comment. If you wish to speak on a public hearing
item or commission consideration item, you will then be called upon to speak at that point in the
agenda.
As a general rule, the opportunity for public comments will take place at the discretion of the Chair.
However, in order to facilitate the meeting, persons who are interested parties for an item may be
requested to give their presentation at the time the item is called on the calendar. The Chair may limit
individual public input to five minutes on any item; or the Chair may limit the total amount of time
allocated for public testimony based on the number of people requesting to speak and the business of
the Commission.
Individuals are requested to conduct themselves in a professional and businesslike manner.
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.
Every meeting of the Planning Commission is recorded and duplicate recordings are available for a
nominal charge.
HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION
Copies of Agenda, Rules of the Commission, CDs of Meetings (909) 839-7030
Email: info@diamondbarca.gov
Website: www.diamondbarca.gov
Consistent with the Governor’s latest Executive Order to stay at home, avoid gatherings and
maintain social distancing, this meeting will be conducted telephonically and Members of the
Planning Commission and City staff will be participating via Teleconference. There will be no
physical meeting location.
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
PLANNING COMMISSION
April 28, 2020
AGENDA
Next Resolution No. 2020-09
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ADMINISTRATION OF
OATH:
1. ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Naila Barlas, Mahendra
Garg, Kenneth Mok, William Rawlings, Raymond
Wolfe
2. REORGANIZATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION:
2.1. Selection of Chairperson
2.2. Selection of Vice Chairperson
3. 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 pub lic
an opportunity to speak on non-public hearing and non-agenda items. At this time,
the teleconference moderator will ask callers one at a time to give their name and if
there is an agenda item number they wish to speak on before providing their comment.
If you wish to speak on a public hearing item or commission consideration item, you will
then be called upon to speak at that point in the agenda
4. APPROVAL OF
AGENDA:
Chairperson
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5. 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:
5.1. Minutes of Planning Commission - February 25, 2020
6. OLD BUSINESS:
7. NEW BUSINESS:
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8.1 Development Review No. PL2019-162 – Under the authority of Diamond
Bar Municipal Code Section 22.48, the applicant is requesting
Development Review approval to demolish an existing 2,305 square-foot
single-family residence and 469 square-foot garage and construct a new
4,845 square-foot single-family home with a 815 square-foot garage and
532 square feet in porch and terrace areas on a 33,610 gross square -foot
(0.77 acre) lot. The subject property is zoned Rural Residential (RR) with
an underlying General Plan land use designation of Rural Residential.
PROJECT ADDRESS: 22438 Steeplechase Lane
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNER/ Joan Lee
APPLICANT: 22438 Steeplechase Lane
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 15303(a) (construction of a single-family residence) of the CEQA
Guidelines. No further environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Development Review No. PL2019-162,
based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the conditions of approval as
listed within the draft resolution.
8.2 Development Review No. PL2018-100 - 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
1,562 square-foot residence and construct a new 2,658 square-foot
single-family residence with 821 square feet of garage area and 1,008
square feet of porch/balcony/covered patio area on a 27,034 square -foot
(0.62 acre) lot. The subject property is zoned Low Density Residential
(RL) with an underlying General Plan land use designation of Low Density
Residential.
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PROJECT ADDRESS: 340 Fern Place
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNER: 21 Property Management LLC
340 Fern Place
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
APPLICANT: Bao Pham, BDP Engineering
13902 Harbor Blvd. #2A
Garden Grove, CA 92863
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: Approve Development Review No. PL2018-100,
based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the conditions of approval as
listed within the draft resolution.
8.3 Zone Change and Development Review No. PL2015-253 - Under the
authority of DBMC Sections 22.48 and 22.70, the property owner and
applicant are requesting a Zone Change to modify the existing zoning
district from Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) to Low Density Residential
(RL) to be consistent with the General Plan land use designation; and
approval of Development Review application to construct a new 4,333
square-foot, two story single family residence measuring 28’-8” high on an
11,225 square-foot (0.26 acre) undeveloped, vacant lot.
PROJECT ADDRESS: 1111 Diamond Bar Blvd.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNER: James Chin Chou
1359 Bentley Court
West Covina, CA 91791
APPLICANT: Creative Design Associates
17528 Rowland Street, 2nd Floor
City of Industry, CA 91748
RECOMMENDATION: Continue the matter to the June 23, 2020, meeting
and direct staff to mail updated public hearing notices to own ers of
property within a 1,000-foot radius of the subject property.
9. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
APRIL 28, 2020 PAGE 4 PLANNING COMMISSION
10. STAFF COMMENTS / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
11. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
12. ADJOURNMENT:
*Until further notice and consistent with the Governor’s latest Executive
Order to stay at home, all City meetings will be conducted telephonically.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, May 5, 2020 – 6:30 pm
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: Tuesday, May 12, 2020, 6:30 pm
TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION MEETING: Thursday, May 14, 2020, 6:30 pm
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 – 6:30 pm
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: Tuesday, May 26, 2020, 6:30 pm
PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION MEETING:
Thursday, May 28, 2020, 6:30 pm
Cancelled due to lack of business
PLANNING
COMMISSION
AGENDA
April 28, 2020
6:30 PM
CONSISTENT WITH THE GOVERNOR'S LATEST EXECUTIVE ORDER TO
STAY AT HOME, AVOID GATHERINGS AND MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING,
THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED TELEPHONICALLY. MEMBERS OF
THE PLANING COMMISION AND CITY STAFF WILL BE PARTICIPATING VIA
TELECONFERENCE, WHICH IS BEING RECORDED.
YOU CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY VISITING
HTTPS://GLOBAL.GOTOMEETING.COM/JOIN/19233781
Commissioner Naila Barlas
Commissioner Mahendra Garg
Commissioner Kenneth Mok
Commissioner William Rawlings
Commissioner Raymond Wolfe
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.
In an effort to comply with the requirements of Title 11 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.
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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. A member of the public
may address the Commission on the subject of one or more agenda items and/or other items of which
are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Diamond Bar Planning Commission. At this time, the
teleconference moderator will ask callers one at a time to give their name and if there is an agenda item
number they wish to speak on before providing their comment. If you wish to speak on a public hearing
item or commission consideration item, you will then be called upon to speak at that point in the
agenda.
As a general rule, the opportunity for public comments will take place at the discretion of the Chair.
However, in order to facilitate the meeting, persons who are interested parties for an item may be
requested to give their presentation at the time the item is called on the calendar. The Chair may limit
individual public input to five minutes on any item; or the Chair may limit the total amount of time
allocated for public testimony based on the number of people requesting to speak and the business of
the Commission.
Individuals are requested to conduct themselves in a professional and businesslike manner.
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.
Every meeting of the Planning Commission is recorded and duplicate recordings are available for a
nominal charge.
HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION
Copies of Agenda, Rules of the Commission, CDs of Meetings (909) 839-7030
Email: infota'2diamondbarca.gov
Website: www.diamondbarca.gov
Consistent with the Governor's latest Executive Order to stay at home, avoid gatherings and
maintain social distancing, this meeting will be conducted telephonically and Members of the
Planning Commission and City staff will be participating via Teleconference. There will be no
physical meeting location.
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
PLANNING COMMISSION
April 28, 2020
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ADMINISTRATION OF
OATH:
2.
4.
ROLL CALL:
AGENDA
Next Resolution No. 2020-09
6:30 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS: Naila Barlas, Mahendra
Garg, Kenneth Mok, William Rawlings, Raymond
Wolfe
REORGANIZATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION:
2.1. Selection of Chairperson
2.2. Selection of Vice Chairperson
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. At this time,
the teleconference moderator will ask callers one at a time to give their name and if
there is an agenda item number they wish to speak on before providing their comment.
If you wish to speak on a public hearing item or commission consideration item, you will
then be called upon to speak at that point in the agenda
APPROVAL OF Chairperson
AGENDA:
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6.
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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:
5.1. Minutes of Planning Commission - February 25, 2020
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8.1 Development Review No. PL2019-162 —Under the authority of Diamond
Bar Municipal Code Section 22.48, the applicant is requesting
Development Review approval to demolish an existing 2,305 square -foot
single-family residence and 469 square -foot garage and construct a new
4,845 square -foot single-family home with a 815 square -foot garage and
532 square feet in porch and terrace areas on a 33,610 gross square -foot
(0.77 acre) lot. The subject property is zoned Rural Residential (RR) with
an underlying General Plan land use designation of Rural Residential.
PROJECT ADDRESS: 22438 Steeplechase Lane
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNER/ Joan Lee
APPLICANT: 22438 Steeplechase Lane
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The project has been reviewed
far 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 15303(a) (construction of a single-family residence) of the CEQA
Guidelines. No further environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Development Review No. PL2019-162,
based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the conditions of approval as
listed within the draft resolution.
8.2 Develooment Review No. PL2018-100 -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
1,562 square -foot residence and construct a new 2,658 square -foot
single-family residence with 821 square feet of garage area and 1,008
square feet of porch/balcony/covered patio area on a 27,034 square -foot
(0.62 acre) lot. The subject property is zoned Low Density Residential
(RL) with an underlying General Plan land use designation of Low Density
Residential.
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PROJECT ADDRESS:
PROPERTY OWNER:
340 Fern Place
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
21 Property Management LLC
340 Fern Place
Diamond Bar. CA 91765
APPLICANT: Bao Pham, BDP Engineering
13902 Harbor Blvd. #2A
Garden Grove, CA 92863
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: Approve Development Review No. PL2018-100,
based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the conditions of approval as
listed within the draft resolution.
8.3 Zone Change and_ Development Review No. PL2015-253 -Under the
authority of DBMC Sections 22.48 and 22.70, the property owner and
applicant are requesting a Zone Change to modify the existing zoning
district from Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) to Low Density Residential
(RL) to be consistent with the General Plan land use designation; and
approval of Development Review application to construct a new 4,333
square -foot, two story single family residence measuring 28'-8" high on an
11,225 square -foot (0.26 acre) undeveloped, vacant lot.
PROJECT ADDRESS:
PROPERTY OWNER:
1111 Diamond Bar Blvd.
Diamond Bar. CA 91765
James Chin Chou
1359 Bentley Court
West Covina, CA 91791
APPLICANT: Creative Design Associates
17528 Rowland Street, 2"d Floor
City of Industry, CA 91748
RECOMMENDATION: Continue the matter to the June 23, 2020, meeting
and direct staff to mail updated public hearing notices to owners of
property within a 1,000-foot radius of the subject property.
9. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS /INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
APRIL 28, 2020
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STAFF COMMENTS / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
*Until
further
notice and consistent with
the
Governor's latest Executive
Order
to stay
at home, all City meetings
will
be conducted telephonically.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION MEETING:
CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING:
PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION MEETING:
12. ADJOURNMENT:
Tuesday, May 5, 2020 — 6:30 pm
Tuesday, May 12, 2020, 6:30 pm
Thursday, May 14, 2020, 6:30 pm
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 — 6:30 pm
Tuesday, May 26, 2020, 6:30 pm
Thursday, May 28, 2020, 6:30 pm
Cancelled due to lack of business
MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair/Barlas called the meeting to order at 6:32 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: Kenneth Mok, Vice-Chairperson
Frank Farago, and Chairperson Naila Barlas.
Commissioner William Rawlings arrived at 6:34 p.m.
Also present: Greg Gubman, Community Development Director; James
Eggart, Assistant City Attorney; Grace Lee, Senior Planner; May Nakajima, Associate
Planner; Natalie T. Espinoza, 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 – Regular Meeting – January 28, 2020.
C/Mok moved, VC/Farago seconded, to approve the January 28, 2020,
Meeting Minutes as corrected. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Mok, VC/Farago, Chair/Barlas
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Rawlings
5. OLD BUSINESS: None
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.1 GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY – General Plan conformity analysis of a
proposed transfer of property from the County of Los Angeles Department of
Parks and Recreation for roadway improvement purposes related to the SR57/60
Confluence Project.
AP/Nakajima presented staff’s report and recommended Adoption of a resolution
finding the proposed transfer of property from the conformity analysis of a
proposed transfer of property from the County of Los Angeles
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Department of Parks and Recreation for roadway improvement purposes related
to the SR57/60 Confluence Project.
VC/Farago moved, C/Rawlings seconded, to Adopt Resolution No. 2020 -06,
finding the proposed transfer of property from the County of Los Angeles
Department of Parks and Recreation for roadway improvement purposes related
to the SR57/60 Confluence Project to be in conformance with the Diamond Bar
General Plan. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Mok, Rawlings, VC/Farago
Chair/Barlas
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
7. PUBLIC HEARING(S):
7.1 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. PL2019-179 – Under the authority of Diamond
Bar Municipal Code Section 22.48, the applicant requested Development Review
approval to construct a 1,029 square foot addition to an existing 1,554 square
foot, single-story residence on a 10,000 square foot lot. The subject property is
zoned Low Medium Density Residential (RLM) with an underlying General Plan
land use designation of Low Density Residential.
PROJECT ADDRESS: 1959 Viento Verano Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNERS: Yongli Luan
1959 Viento Verano Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
APPLICANT: Xin Wang
19834 Camino de Rosa
Walnut, CA 91789
AP/Nakajima presented staff’s report and recommended Planning Commission
approval of Development Review No. PL2019-179, based on the Findings of
Fact, and subject to the conditions of approval as listed within the Resolution.
C/Mok said he appreciated the design and thought the proposal was a great way
of increasing the square footage without having to go up to a second level.
Chair/Barlas agreed with C/Mok.
Chair/Barlas opened the public hearing.
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Xin Wang, applicant, explained that the property owner has submitted this
proposal because she had another baby in 2019 and there is no more space.
The property owner wants all of her immediate family to come and live with her.
Chair/Barlas closed the public hearing.
C/Rawlings moved, C/Mok seconded, to approve Development Review
No. PL2019-179, based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the conditions of
approval as listed within the Resolution. Motion carried by the following Roll Call
vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Mok, Rawlings, VC/Farago,
Chair/Barlas
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
7.2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. PL2019-103 – Under the authority of
Diamond Bar Municipal Code Section 22.58, the applicant requested Conditional
Use Permit approval for a fitness center (Planet Fitness) in a 21,440 square foot
leased space previously occupied by Rite Aid, located at Diamond Hills Plaza.
The subject property is zoned Community Commercial (C-2) with an underlying
General Plan land use designation of Commercial (C).
PROJECT ADDRESS: 2825 S. Diamond Bar Boulevard
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNER: ROIC Diamond Hills Plaza LLC
PO Box 130339
Carlsbad, CA 92013
APPLICANT: Chase Villafana
PF Supreme, LLC
3200 Park Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
AP/Espinoza presented staff’s report and recommended Planning Commission
approval of Conditional Use Permit No. Pl2019-103, based on the findings of
Fact, and subject to the conditions of approval as listed within the Resolution.
C/Mok said it was his understanding that gym parking lots are very desirable for
theft such as that experienced by LA Fitness on Golden Springs Drive. As such,
he was very happy to see that the applicant and owner are going through three
different measures to make sure security is pretty tight at this location by trimming
back the foliage and installing additional security cameras and lighting. He
commends the applicant and owner for their foresight.
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C/Rawlings said that with respect to parking, he believes the Diamond Hills Plaza
is a much better choice for this type of facility. He is concerned that folks will be
parking as close to the facility as possible and wondered how effective it would
be to have vehicles parked in zones H and J as preferred parking spots which he
assumes will depend on the amount and type of information that it being sent out
to the members of Planet Fitness and how they are encouraged to comply. He
looks forward to that contingency being part of the conditions.
Chair/Barlas opened the public hearing.
Karen Merriman, ROIC, said she is excited to bring Planet Fitness to their
property and to Diamond Bar. She has had great interaction with staff working
on making things right at the site. One item that was not clearly identified was
the addition of a security camera at the main drive where there is an existing light
that will be monitoring on a 24-hour basis. Signage will be added to let people
know the area is under surveillance. ROIC has about 100 properties and where
there is very active communication with tenants and their employees encouraging
them to use employee parking and as suggested, there will be areas designated
for employee parking where signage will be posted. With respect to Condition D-
4, ROIC would like for this condition to be removed because it is very broad and
vague. As landlords, ROIC will do what needs to be done to make sure parking
is available and that people are parking in the right spaces by working with
security to keep the area clean and safe.
Chase Villafana, Planet Fitness owner, thanked Planning staff for the time they
have spent to make sure Planet Fitness gets this right. Planet Fitness is a publicly
traded company with 2000 stores nationwide including stores in Alaska and
Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. The Planet Fitness business
model is a very friendly judgement-free zone where everyone can experience a
safe and clean environment at a value price. And in so doing, members are
provided with over 100 pieces of cardio equipment, strength training and
tanning/hydro massage and massage chairs. Planet Fitness has seen positive
life changing experiences for their members. Many people thank Planet Fitness
for being part of their community. Thank you to the City and the Commission and
Planet Fitness looks forward to being part of the Diamond Bar community.
Miguel Pulido, ROIC, asked that the Planning Commission please work with
ROIC on Condition D-4 because it is his understanding that Planet Fitness will
not consummate this lease or come into the area because that uncertainty goes
against the large investment Planet Fitness will make. He pledged that ROIC is
not leaving the area. They own the two centers in the beautiful City of Diamond
Bar and if there is anything that comes up he is sure it can be resolved. He recalls
meeting with staff at the end of last summer and through the fall. ROIC believes
they have done a good job, answered all of the questions and worked closely
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with staff to resolve all issues. CDD/Gubman came to City Hall during the
holidays when it was closed to assist ROIC. He would very much appreciate the
Planning Commission working to amend the approval to remove Condition D -4.
Allen Wilson said he was concerned about the traffic and congestion on Diamond
Bar Boulevard and Evergreen Springs, as well as the economic impacts to the
City in losing Rite Aid and getting Planet Fitness in its place.
Bruce Fuller, 2668 Castle Rock Road (directly behind the project), said that over
the years the center has grown which is great for Diamond Bar and the noise
levels have improved every year. Several of his concerns were covered this
evening and he believes the project is beautiful. He would appreciate it if the
property owner would pay attention to the noise affect to the community adjacent
to the center. If the trees are trimmed back the barriers that muffle some of the
noise will be gone.
Chair/Barlas closed the public hearing.
C/Rawlings said he can see how Condition D-4 would create a level of uncertainty
for any property owner or business and asked if there was a way the condition
could be amended to make it easier or provide assurances to the property owner
regarding the review of the Conditional Use Permit.
CDD/Gubman responded to C/Rawlings that the Condition is something that that
has customarily been added to Conditional Use Permit app lications based on
concerns years ago on projects where the Planning Commission was interested
in having the City staff perform an audit after six months to see that the conditions
imposed and/or concerns about certain impacts actually surfaced and to check
on whether there were any additional conditions or modifications that needed to
be done to better address those concerns. In this case, after being taken to task
to look at that particular Condition which is close to boilerplate, staff would have
no objections if the Commission wished to strike the Condition because the
applicant has been very responsive to staff’s initial concerns regarding parking
sufficiency and security and has analyzed and addressed those issues far
beyond the approach taken by other applicants. As a result, staff is confident that
the measures proposed by the applicant will ensure that the proposed use will
not negatively impact the successful operations of the surrounding businesses.
VC/Farago said that in his opinion, Mr. Fuller’s concerns address the reason this
Condition should remain so that the City can do a six month assessment on
whether their proposed measures are adequate. And, if the applicant is confident
in their mitigation efforts, it should not be a problem. Speaking to the employee’s
parking at the rear of the building, if it ends up becoming a problem late at night
depending on shift change and how that works, it would give the City and local
community an opportunity to address it and allow employees to park in front
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during evening hours versus parking at the rear of the building. He does not
believe the City would impose anything that would be too costly or too
unmanageable, but he believes that the review would protect the community in
case something comes up that is unforeseen.
C/Mok said that Planet Fitness is a 24/7 business and after the other businesses
are closed for the evening there would be fewer employees onsite from
10:00 p.m. to 6:00, 7:00 or 8:00 a.m. And assuming there would be a small
number of cars he does not believe it would be an issue for them not to park at
the back of the building.
C/Rawlings said he agreed with C/Mok. He is not overly concerned about noise
during those hours and he agrees that the City needs to be very thoughtful about
the changes in vegetation (soft surfaces) that would mitigate the noise. During
the General Plan Update process this was a subject that was brought up
numerous times and he believes it is worth the City’s time and effort to pay more
attention to that issue and he wants to be sensitive to that. If Condition D-4 is
removed, what kind of leverage would the City have if there was a problem that
it wanted to mitigate, whether it be noise, lighting or parking?
CDD/Gubman responded to C/Rawlings that he could probably use the example
of the Diamond Bar Towne Center where there have been issues with available
parking and what staff and ROIC did in hearing those complaints led him to spend
a morning with one of the property management personnel. Together they
walked the entire property to find opportunities where there might be additional
parking spaces in the front and on the sides, as well as additional opportunities
to relocate a trash enclosure and/or consolidate them. They found opportunities
to add several parking spaces and ROIC is looking into moving forward with that
implementation. So, staff routinely hears concerns and sometimes specific
issues and staff does everything possible to resolve tho se concerns and issues.
It often works well because the City strives to maintain collaborative relationships
with partners in the business community. Regardless of what the issue is and
whether it is Planet Fitness or HMart or the recycling center, staff will try to work
with them. If there is a Condition that is perhaps not working well, whether it is
parking management or some other issue that cannot be dealt with
administratively, the City may have to look at coming back to the Planning
Commission to amend those Conditions. In the vast majority of cases, staff is
able to capitalize on the good working relationships to resolve issues.
C/Rawlings said that CDD/Gubman’s explanation was very reassuring.
Chair/Barlas said she was excited to learn about the 24/7 facility. Noise and
traffic are issues for her as well. If ROIC has no problem and has a very good
relationship with staff, this Condition which has been applied to many projects
should not be of concern.
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Chair/Barlas reopened the public hearing.
Mr. Pulido said that in terms of what the City has over ROIC, ROIC always needs
a good relationship with and will continue to operate in the City. However, there
might be an issue none of the parties can conceive of at this time and working
with staff is essential. In terms of doing things on the front end, ROIC would b e
willing to add a Condition relative to the noise and cars that are parking behind
the building which is, that after 10:00 p.m., there would be no parking behind the
building because there will be plenty of parking in the front and he would be willing
to direct the employees to come in the front of the store and thus be further away
from Mr. Fuller’s property. And ROIC wants to be good neighbors to everyone.
Also relative to the noise, the tree trimming is being done because of safety
issues. He would be willing to commit to work with staff and if there is something
they deem will soften the center and improve the sound barrier, they will do it.
ROIC has been in Diamond Bar for a long time and intends to remain in Diamond
Bar for a long time and the more these concerns are solved ahead of time, the
better for all involved. Relative to ROIC’s tenant Planet Fitness, they want
assurance that ROIC does everything right and will live up to what they agree to.
Mr. Villafano said that the tree trimming that is taking place is to increase the
visibility in the front of the center. In addition, he believes a great option and
compromise is to have parking in the front after 10:00 p.m. His overnight staff
usually consists of three to four staff members and the key to the business is that
it caters to everybody and that includes people who work at night (firem en,
policemen, etc.) and want to utilize the facility during the overnight hours.
Condition D-4 is concerning for Planet Fitness because it is so open ended and
a deal-killer for them. It’s a tough pill to swallow when it is such an open -ended
item both as a tenant and a landlord putting so much time, effort and money into
a proposition to make sure that this has been thoroughly vetted.
Carol Merriman confirmed that ROIC is making the changes at the Walmart
Center. If the City were to come to ROIC a year or two years from now and say
that traffic patterns have now changed and we now need to take another look at
the parking lot (parking and landscaping), ROIC would look at it again. It is not a
timeframe for them, rather, it is how the property is operating, how customers are
coming and going, how things have changed with respect to types of
transportation and whether ROIC has to adapt to that. The Conditional Use is six
months and to her the question is, what would happen in the seventh month
because she knows that ROIC will always be working to improve their properties.
VC/Farago asked if Ms. Merriman was recommending the Condition be changed
to two years and she responded, no, because it will move and change and it will
keep moving and changing. The director of design at ROIC has a major in
landscape and he would be thrilled to be able to add some softening landscape
at any of the properties ROIC has. Again, they are trimming/thinning th e trees
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for visibility, but the trees will not be leveled and if ROIC has the opportunity to
provide additional soft scape, they would definitely do that.
Allen Wilson said that being a good neighbor is one thing, but forcing other
neighbors to pay for everything is financially irresponsible.
Chair/Barlas closed the public hearing.
C/Rawlings said in response to Allen Wilson’s concern, one thing he has seen
with a lot of fitness centers is the amount of traffic they drive to a center boosts
the other businesses in that center. He has seen some very struggling centers
in Walnut, for example, where a fitness center went in which led to sever al tax
revenue generating and thriving businesses from the traffic created by the fitness
center. While there is no sales tax revenue on services in fitness memberships,
he is more comfortable with the investment because of the increased traffic
supporting those other struggling businesses which would ultimately generate
increased tax revenue indirectly from Planet Fitness which is one reason he likes
Planet Fitness for this particular center. With this said, he believes the City needs
to be mindful of the traffic and infrastructure issues on some of the adjoining
streets which he believes the City has been working on.
Chair/Barlas reopened the public hearing.
Mr. Pulido responded to VC/Farago that ROIC was recommending that at 10:00
p.m. the conditional use be changed to disallow parking at the rear of the building.
With respect to landscaping, he wants the Commission to tell ROIC what it wants
and ROIC will work with staff to make it happen. Having a beautiful center will
make a big difference and if it does not get this tenant, an empty building
generates zero tax and it has a negative impact on the center because other
tenants will begin to look at moving out of the center. This building has been
empty long enough and ROIC needs the Commission’s support.
Chair/Barlas closed the public hearing.
CDD/Gubman said that at the rear of the building there are refrigeration trucks
idling in the loading area and there have been complaints about the noise. Staff
will address that issue to determine whether there or not there is a noise level
issue. One of the problems with the back of the shopping center is the concrete
lined channel between the center and the rear yard of the homes and he suspects
there is some noise bouncing back and forth and amplifying that issue. This will
be an issue that will have to be resolved whether or not Planet Fitness goes in.
Staff does not anticipate the 24-hour operation within an enclosed building with
public entrances on the front of the building to be an issue and he believes it is a
good idea and absolutely appropriate to restrict parking after 10:00 p.m. in Zone
N because the parking demand will be generated only by the gym during those
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hours. Staff will also look into putting in more vines along the rear fencing
property line to provide visual screening and noise absorption.
C/Mok asked if D-4 could be edited by keeping the first sentence. He believes
there may be some discomfort with terms like “parking deficiencies” and “other
land uses impacted” in sentence #2 which are to him, vague phrases.
CDD/Gubman suggested the following to replace the Condition D -4 language:
“After the first six months of business activity the Director shall review the gym
operations with respect to parking usage, CPTED criteria and noise. If issues
are identified, staff shall work with the applicant to identify and implement
appropriate corrective measures which may, but not necessarily, include referring
the matter back to the Planning Commission to consider amending Conditions of
Approval set forth in the Resolution.”
Chair/Barlas reopened the public hearing to allow the applicant to respond to the
proposed new Condition.
Mr. Villafano explained that the issue with Condition D-4 as read back by
CDD/Gubman remains an issue for ROIC. The applicant feels that in coming to
the center with all the background and consultants that have taken part in this
process there would be no issues relating to their use in the center in general.
Also, as CDD/Gubman stated, there is an ability for Code Enforcement to call out
any issues. What every city does not have is this condition and Planet Fitness is
in a lot of cities in LA County.
Mr. Pulido said Diamond Bar is a beautiful City and he believes that the
Commission was on the right track when proposing to delete Condition D-4 and
add a Condition for no parking in Zone N after 10:00 p.m. and propose that ROIC
work with staff on landscaping. Other than that, there is no other uncertainty. If
ROIC does not get a tenant there, none of these improvements will be made and
it will be a bad center. Diamond Bar wants a busy center and that operator there.
ROIC cannot control an operator who says he will not sign the lease and if this
cannot be done, nothing will happen. There will be an empty building and that
does not help anyone – not Diamond Bar, not Planet Fitness and not the
constituents. Earlier CDD/Gubman said the Commission can make a motion to
delete D-4 and replace it with a parking condition and call this a victory. This is
a very, very important project. The building has been empty for far too long. All
parties want to leave here with a victory for Diamond Bar. A good tenant will
come in to the center and ROIC will work with the City. If any of the conditions in
the CUP are violated the City can come back and say this is in violation of the
CUP. ROIC will not risk that because there is too much at stake.
Chair/Barlas closed the public hearing.
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VC/Farago moved, C/Mok seconded, to approve Conditional Use Permit
No. PL2019-103, based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the conditions of
approval as listed within the Resolution as amended to strike Condition D-4 and
add a Condition to prohibit parking in Zone N after 10:00 p.m. and revisit the
matter of soft scape at the back of the building. Motion carried by the following
Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Mok, Rawlings, VC/Farago,
Chair/Barlas
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
8. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
C/Mok said he understood this was VC/Farago’s last meeting and thanked him for his
years of service and leadership on the Commission. C/Mok said he has visited the
Hmart Center and noticed activity at the former Unocal site on the corner of Cold Spring
and Diamond Bar Boulevard. CDD/Gubman responded to C/Mok that he observed the
conclusion of the soil contamination mitigation that has been a long process. Staff has
been told from time to time that there was a tenant that was very close to signing a Letter
of Intent. After America’s Tire, supposedly an 85°C Bakery Café was on the cusp of
signing a Letter of Intent which apparently did not happen. Unfortunately, he has nothing
more interesting to report than the soil contamination cleanup at this time.
C/Rawlings echoed C/Mok’s thoughts. He has appreciated VC/Farago’s help during this
first year of C/Rawlings service on the Commission.
Chair/Barlas said she was sorry to lose VC/Farago.
VC/Farago said CDD/Gubman told him earlier it seems like yesterday that VC/Farago
was on a Commission trip to San Francisco which was about seven years ago. He
remembers that when he was appointed by Council Member Jack Tanaka and he had
his first meeting to go over the rules with CDD/Gubman, he arrived with a wheelbarrow
with numerous binders which he placed on the table and told VC/Farago to take them
home and memorize the contents. It has been a pleasure serving especially with the
fantastic staff. Having gone places and talked with people offsite with commissioners
and hearing their horror stories of ill-prepared staff and out-of-control meetings and
unruly patrons, Diamond Bar has the best staff. Staff makes Commission jobs easy and
it has been a pleasure serving Diamond Bar.
9. STAFF COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
9.1 Project Status Report.
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CDD/Gubman expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to work with VC/Farago
during the past eight years. It is amazing that those years flew by but a lot was
accomplished including adoption of a 20-year General Plan Update, the Site D
Willow Heights Development, two Housing Elements, and a controversial
rezoning in Tres Hermanos to meet the City’s Affordable Housing requirements.
VC/Farago has earned his retirement.
CDD/Gubman stated that at the March 17th City Council meeting, Commissioner
Farago and other outgoing members of other City Commissions will be formally
recognized.
There will be no meeting on March 10th. The next Planning Commission meeting
will take place on March 24th during which the Commission will be seating two
new Commissioners, Mahendra Garg who was one of the GPAC members and
was appointed by Council Member Mahlke to succeed her and, Ray Wolfe will be
coming back to the Planning Commission as C/Farago’s successor. At this time
there are two items on the agenda, a custom home on Steeplechase in The
Country and a project that has been shelved for a few years, a custom home
project at the north end of Diamond Bar Boulevard about a quarter mile south of
Temple Avenue, which includes a rezone that would ultimately go to the City
Council for approval. The first order of business on March 24 th will be a
reorganization of the Commission.
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 7:53 p.m.
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 24th day of March, 2020.
Attest:
Respectfully Submitted,
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Greg Gubman
Community Development Director
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AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 8.1
MEETING DATE: April 28, 2020
CASE/FILE NUMBER: Development Review No. PL2019-162
PROJECT LOCATION:
22438 Steeplechase Lane
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(APN: 8713-026-019)
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Rural Residential (RR)
ZONING DISTRICT: Rural Residential (RR)
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT:
Joan Lee
22438 Steeplechase Lane
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
SUMMARY:
The applicant is proposing to demolish an existing 2,305 square-foot single-family
residence and 469 square-foot garage to facilitate the construction of a new 4,845
square-foot single-family home, 815 square-foot garage, and 532 square feet in porch
and terrace areas on a 33,610 gross square-foot (0.77 acre) lot.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment A) approving Development Review
No. PL2019-162, based on the findings of Diamond Bar Municipal Code (DBMC)
Section 22.48, subject to conditions.
BACKGROUND:
The application was originally scheduled to be heard on the March 24, 2020, Planning
Commission agenda. However, in response to mandates issued by Governor Newsom
and public health agencies to lessen the spread of Coronavirus (COVID -19) by
supporting social distancing, the City cancelled all meetings—including the scheduled
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ~ 21810 COPLEY DRIVE ~ DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 ~ TEL. (909) 839-7030 ~ FAX (909) 861-3117
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Planning Commission meeting—for the month of March. The matter is being resumed
on the April 28, 2020, meeting via Teleconference.
The subject property is located on the south side of Steeplechase Lane, between
Wagon Train Lane and Alamo Heights Drive. The property was developed in 1976
under Los Angeles County standards with a 2,305 square -foot, one-story, single family
residence and 469 square-foot attached garage. There are no protected trees on site.
The proposed project was approved by the Diamo nd Bar Country Estates Architectural
Committee on October 22, 2019.
The property is legally described as Lot 114 of Tract No. 30578, and the Assessor’s
Parcel Number (APN) is 8713-026-019.
Site and Surrounding General Plan, Zoning and Land Uses
The following table summarizes the land uses and zoning 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 Single-Family Residential
West Rural Residential RR Single-Family Residential
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Project Site
Adjacent Property to the East
Adjacent Property to the West
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Project Description
Site Plan
As stated, the property’s gross lot area is 33,610 squ are feet (0.77 gross acres), which
includes a 32-foot wide private street easement for Steeplechase Lane along its
frontage. The subject property is rectangular in shape, with a net buildable area
(i.e., minus the private street) of 30,110 square feet (0.69 acres). The property is a
hillside property with a descending slope located at the rear of the property.
The proposed house is situated toward the center of the lot, 30 feet from the edge of the
private street easement line. The entrance to the propo sed house faces Steeplechase
Lane. The applicant is proposing a driveway along the west side of the property that
leads to an auto court with two garages.
The rear yard will be primarily open and include large open terrace areas and a fish
pond. There is an existing storage shed located on a concrete pad on the rear slope,
which will remain.
Grading Plan
The applicant is proposing to cut 205.42 cubic yards of soil and fill 129.09 cubic yards of
soil throughout the property to expand the building pad at the rear of the property.
Therefore, 76.33 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 six to eight total truck trips.
Although there is an existing building pad on the property, the soils engineer is
recommending the over-excavation and recompaction of 1,110.37 cubic yards of soil
where the footprint of the house and garage will be located to properly construct the
footings and foundation of the proposed house. The over-excavated soil will be used in
the re-compaction of the pad. Therefore, there will be no import or export from the over-
excavated soil.
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Architecture
The design of the proposed home is French Country Manor, which includes
characteristics such as steep hipped roofs with concrete roof tiles, arches above
dormers, windows, and entrance, and asymmetrical elevations. The colors and building
materials include earth-toned smooth stucco and stone veneer.
The proposed single-story house consists of common areas (front porch, entry area,
living room, family room, kitchen, breakfast area, food preparation area, pantry, and
dining room); master suite with a master bathroom and walk-in closet; three bedrooms
with bathrooms and walk-in closets; powder room; two shoe closets; storage room; and
two garages.
The floor area distribution is summarized below:
Proposed Front Elevation
4,845
4,845
815
532
52
1,399
6,244
PROJECT SUMMARY (square footage)
Covered Porch/Terrace
Total Non-Livable Area
TOTAL FLOOR AREA
Existing Shed
Living Area
Single-Story House
Total Living Area
Non-Livable Area
Garage/Storage Area
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The height of the building is 30 feet, six inches measured from the finished grade to the
highest point of the roofline.
Landscape Plan
There are 25 existing trees throughout the property, including crape myrtles, camphor
trees, fruit trees, golden rain trees, and plumerias. The applicant is proposing to keep
23 trees and remove the two plumeria trees. The applicant is also proposing to plant
15-gallon acacia and 24-inch box desert museum trees throughout the property.
Additionally, various 5-gallon and 1-gallon shrubs that have a variety of color, texture,
and form are proposed throughout the property. 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 Los Angeles County Fire Department “Very
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.
ANALYSIS:
Review Authority
The proposed project requires a land use review and 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)
Development Review approval is required to ensure compliance with the City’s Genera l
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 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 RR zone:
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Development Feature
Residential
Development
Standards
Proposed
Meets
Requirements
Front Setback 30 feet 30 feet Yes
Side Setbacks
10 feet on one side and
15 feet on the other
10 feet – east side
20’-7” – west side Yes
Side Yard Minimum
Between Adjoining
Structures
25 feet 28’-1” – east side
31’-2” – west side Yes
Rear Setback 25 feet 25 feet Yes
Lot Coverage Maximum of 30% 20.6% Yes
Max. Building Height 35 feet 30’-6” Yes
Parking 2-car garage 3-car garage Yes
Retaining Wall Height 4-foot exposed (supporting fill)
6-foot exposed (supporting cut)
4-foot exposed (supporting fill)
N/A Yes
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;
• The new single-family residence is single-story; 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 proposed house will be located on an existing leveled pad but will be extended for a
larger building footprint and rear yard improvements. The proposed single -story house
will be located between existing two-story homes on both sides. The new house will not
be intrusive to neighboring homes since the proposed house will not block existing
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views from adjacent properties. The adjacent homes to the east and west have views
to the north and south, and the home to the south has views to the east.
The proposed house is smaller in mass and scale compared to other 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.
• 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;
• The proposed new single-family residence is appropriate in mass and scale to
the site;
• Proper screening for ground and roof-mounted equipment is architecturally
compatible with the dwelling in terms of materials, color, shape, and size and
blends in with the proposed building design;
• The exterior finish materials and colors blend with the natural environment; and
• Effective landscape design should serve the dual 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 March 12, 2020, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within a
1,000-foot radius of the project site. On March 13, 2020, the notice 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.
Public Comments Received
No comments have been received as of the publication date of this report.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
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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:
REVIEWED BY:
Attachments:
A. Draft Resolution No. 2020-XX and Conditions of Approval
B. Site Plan, Floor Plan, Elevations, Conceptual Landscape Plans, and Conceptual
Grading Plans
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
NO. PL2019-162 TO DEMOLISH AN EXISTING RESIDENCE AND
CONSTRUCT A NEW 4,845 SQUARE-FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE
WITH 815 SQUARE FEET OF GARAGE AREA, AND 532 SQUARE FEET OF
PATIO/TERRACE AREA ON A 0.77 GROSS ACRE (33,610 GROSS SQUARE-
FOOT) LOT LOCATED AT 22438 STEEPLECHASE LANE, DIAMOND BAR,
CA 91765 (APN 8713-026-019).
A. RECITALS
1. The property owner and applicant, Joan Lee, has filed an application for
Development Review No. PL2019-162 to demolish an existing residence
and construct a 4,845 square-foot single-family residence with 815 square
feet of garage area, and 532 square feet of patio/terrace area located at
22438 Steeplechase Lane, Diamond Bar, County of Los Angeles,
California. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Review
shall be referred to as the "Proposed Project."
2. The subject property is made up of one parcel totaling 33,610 gross square
feet (0.77 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 114 of Tract No. 30578.
The Assessor’s Parcel Number is 8713-026-019.
4. On March 12, 2020, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners
within a 1,000-foot radius of the Project site. On March 13, 2020,
notification of the public hearing for this project was published in the San
Gabriel Valley Tribune newspaper. Also, public notices were posted at the
project site and the City’s four designated community posting sites.
5. On April 28, 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.
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
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2. The Planning Commission hereby determines the Project to be
Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California Environm ental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the provisions of Article 19,
Section 15303(a) (construction of a new single-family residence) of the
CEQA Guidelines. Therefore, no further environmental review is required.
C. FINDINGS OF FACT
Based on the findings and conclusions set forth herein and as prescribed under
Diamond Bar Municipal Code (DBMC) Section 22.48, this Planning Commission
hereby finds as follows:
Development Review Findings (DBMC Section 22.48.040)
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 of the Project is consistent with the applicable elements of 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, incorporate site and
architectural design that is sensitive to the hillsides, and require fuel
modification. Although the buildable pad area is proposed to be expanded
at the rear of the property, the new house is proposed mainly on the existing
buildable pad area to limit the amount of grading and will not block any
existing views. A French Country Manor architectural design is being
proposed with earth tone shades for the exterior finish as not to detract from
the hillsides. The Project will also be required to implement fuel
modification.
A gradual transition between the project and adjacent uses is a chieved
through appropriate setbacks, building height, window and door placement,
and the proposed exterior finishes of the single-family residence
incorporates various details and architectural elements such as steep
hipped roof with concrete roof tiles, arched dormers, windows and entrance
and an asymmetrical design. All elevations are architecturally treated and
strongly articulated along the visible façade [City’s Design Guidelines B.
Architecture (3)].
The Project complies with all development standards of the Rural
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.
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2. The design and layout of the proposed development will not interfere with
the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future 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 proposed single-family house will not interfere with vehicular or
pedestrian movements, such as access or other functional requirements of
a single-family home because it complies with the requirements for
driveway widths and exceeds the minimum number of required off -street
parking spaces.
3. The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible with
the character of the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain and
enhance the harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated
by Chapter 22.48: Development Review Standards, the City’s Design
Guidelines, the City's General Plan, or any applicable specific plan;
The 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 applicant is proposing a 4,845 square-foot home, which is smaller in
mass and scale to other existing homes on similar lots in The Country. The
scale and proportions of the proposed home are well balanced and
appropriate for the 0.77-acre site. The French Country Manor architectural
style with earth tone shades for the exterior finish is compatible with other
homes in the neighborhood since the architecture in The Country is eclectic,
and includes a variety of architectural designs. The Project minimizes
negative impacts on surrounding uses since the house will not blo ck existing
views from adjacent 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 proposed home is French Country Manor with steep
hipped roofs with concrete tiles, arches above dormers, windows, and
entrance, and asymmetrical elevations. The new home will not be intrusive
to neighboring homes. Earth-tone shades for the exterior finish are used to
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soften the building’s visual impact and assist in preserving the hillside’s
aesthetic value. Also, landscaping is integrated into the site to complement
the massing of the house and blend in with neighboring homes and the
natural environment of the site in order to maintain a desirable environment.
The scale and proportions of the proposed home are well balanced and
appropriate for the site.
5. The proposed development will not be detrimental to public health, safety
or welfare or materially injurious (e.g., negative effect on property values or
resale(s) of property) to the properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
Before the issuance of any City permits, the proposed project is required to
comply with all conditions within the approved resolution, and the Building
and Safety Division and Public Works Departments requirements.
Through the permit and inspection process, the referenced agencies will
ensure that the proposed project is not detrimental to the public health,
safety or welfare or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in
the vicinity.
6. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth under Article 19
Section 15303(a) (construction of a new single-family residence) of the
CEQA Guidelines.
Based upon the findings and conclusion set forth above, the Planning Commission
hereby approves this Application, subject to the following conditions:
1. Development shall substantially comply with the plans and documents
presented to the Planning Commission at the public hearing.
2. All exposed portions of all freestanding and retaining walls shall be
decorative block or finished with a stucco application to match the proposed
exterior wall finish of the house.
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.
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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/applicant, Joan Lee, 22438 Steeplechase
Lane, Diamond Bar, CA 91765.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 28TH DAY OF APRIL 2020, BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
By: ______________________________________
, 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 28th day of April, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners:
NOES: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners:
ABSTAIN: Commissioners:
ATTEST: ______________________________________
Greg Gubman, Secretary
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
USE PERMITS, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL NEW AND
REMODELED STRUCTURES
PROJECT #: Development Review No. PL2019-162
SUBJECT: To demolish an existing 2,305 square-foot single-family
residence and 469 square-foot garage and construct a
4,845 square-foot single-family home, 815 square-foot
garage, and 532 square feet in porch and terrace areas
on a 33,610 gross square-foot (0.77 acre) lot
PROPERTY
OWNER/APPLICANT:
Joan Lee
22438 Steeplechase Lane
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
LOCATION: 22438 Steeplechase Lane, 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. PL2019-162 brought within the time period
provided by Government Code Section 66499.37. In the event the
city and/or its officers, agents and employees are made a party of
any such action:
(a) Applicant shall provide a defense to the City defendants or at
the City's option reimburse the City its costs of defense,
including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred in defense of
such claims.
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(b) Applicant shall promptly pay any final judgment rendered
against the City 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. PL2019-162,
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-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 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
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Saturday, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., and are not
allowed at any time on Sundays or holidays.
11. The property owner/applicant shall remove the public hearing notice
board within three days of this project's approval.
12. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of City Planning,
Building and Safety Divisions, Public Works Department, and the
Fire Department.
13. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall record, and
provide the City with a conformed recorded copy of, a Covenant and
Agreement or similar document in a form approved by the City
Attorney, which restricts the rental of rooms or other portions of the
property under two or more separate agreements and prohibits use
of the property as a boarding or rooming house, except to the extent
otherwise permitted by the Diamond Bar Municipal Code or
applicable state or federal law.
B. FEES/DEPOSITS
1. Applicant shall pay development fees (including but not limited to
Planning, Building and Safety Divisions, Public Works Department
and Mitigation Monitoring) at the established rates, p rior 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. PL2019-162 expires within
two years from the date of approval if the use has not been exercised as
defined per Diamond Bar Municipal Code (DBMC) Section 22.66.050
(b)(1). In accordance with DBMC Section 22.66.050(c), the applicant
may request, in writing, a one-year time extension for Planning
Commission consideration. Such a request must be submitted to the
Planning Division prior to the expiration date and be ac companied 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 2,305 square-foot residence
and construct a 4,845 square-foot single-family residence with
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815 square feet of garage area, and 532 square feet of patio/terrace
area at 22438 Steeplechase Lane, as described in the staff report
and depicted on the approved plans on file with the Planning
Division, subject to the conditions listed below.
2. The construction documents submitted for plan check shall be in
substantial compliance with the architectural plans approved by the
Planning Commission, as modified pursuant to the conditions below.
If the plan check submittal is not in substantial compliance with the
approved 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 a nd
schedule an appointment for such an inspection.
4. The above conditions shall run with the land and shall be binding
upon all future owners, operators, or successors thereto of the
property. Non-compliance with any condition of approval or
mitigation measure imposed as a condition of the approval shall
constitute a violation of the City’s Development Code. Violations may
be enforced in accordance with the provisions of the Development
Code.
5. Failure to comply with any of the conditions set forth above or as
subsequently amended in writing by the City, may result in failure to
obtain a building final and/or a certificate of occupancy until full
compliance is reached. The City’s requirement for full compliance
may require minor corrections and/or complete demolition of a non -
compliant improvement, regardless of costs incurred where the
project does not comply with design requirements and approvals that
the applicant agreed to when permits were pulled to construct the
project.
6. The project site shall be developed and maintained in substantial
conformance with the approved plans submitted to, approved, and
amended herein by the Planning Commission, on file with the
Planning Division, the conditions contained herein, and the
Development Code regulations.
7. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, air
conditioning condensers, etc., shall be located out of public view and
adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete
or masonry walls, berms, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of
the Planning Division.
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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 wit h 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.
F. FIRE PROTECTION STANDARDS
1. Development shall be constructed to reduce the potential for spread
of brushfire.
(i) In the case of a conflict, where more restrictive provisions are
contained in the current State and Local Building Code or in the
Fire Code, the more restrictive provisions shall prevail.
(ii) 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.
(iii) Exterior walls shall be surfaced with noncombustible or fire-
resistant materials.
(iv) 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.
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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.
II. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT,
(909) 839-7040, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. GENERAL
1. An Erosion Control Plan shall be submitted concurrently with the
grading plan clearly detailing erosion control measures. These
measures shall be implemented during construction. The erosion
control plan shall conform to national Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) standards and incorporate the appropriate Best
Management Practices (BMP’s) as specified in the Storm Water
BMP Certification. For construction activity which disturbs one acre
or greater soil a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) will
be needed.
2. A new single-family hillside home development project shall include
mitigation measures to:
(i) Conserve natural areas;
(ii) Protect slopes and channels;
(iii) Provide storm drain system stenciling and signage;
(iv) Divert roof runoff to vegetated areas before discharge unless
the diversion would result in slope instability; and
(v) Direct surface flow to vegetated areas before discharge, unless
the diversion would result in slope instability.
3. Grading and construction activities and the transportation of
equipment and materials and operation of heavy grading equipment
shall be limited to between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 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.
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B. SOILS REPORT/GRADING/RETAINING WALLS
1. Prior to grading plan submittal, a geotechnical report prepared by a
Geotechnical Engineer, licensed by the State of California, shall be
submitted by the applicant for approval by the City.
2. Upon approval of the geotechnical report, the applica nt shall submit
drainage and grading plans prepared by a Civil Engineer, licensed
by the State of California, prepared in accordance with the City’s
requirements for the City’s review and approval. A list of
requirements for grading plan check is available from the Public
Works Department. All grading (cut and fill) calculations shall be
submitted to the City concurrently with the grading plan.
3. Finished slopes shall conform to City Code Section 22.22.080-
Grading.
4. 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 and/or fuel
modification plan with native grasses or planted with ground cover,
shrubs, and trees for erosion control upon completion of grading or
some other alternative method of erosion control shall be completed
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and a permanent irrigation
system shall be installed.
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10. Submit a stockpile plan showing the proposed location for stockpile
for grading export materials, and the route of transport.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
D. UTILITIES
1. Easements, satisfactory to the City Engineer and the utility
companies, for public utility and public services purpose shall be
offered and shown on the detailed site plan for dedication to the City
or affected utility company.
2. Applicant shall relocate and underground any existing on-site utilities
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the respective utility
owner.
3. Underground utilities shall not be constructed within the drip line of
any mature tree except as approved by a registered arborist.
E. SEWERS/SEPTIC TANK
1. Applicant shall obtain connection permit(s) from the City and County
Sanitation District prior to issuance of building permits.
2. Applicant, at applicant’s sole cost and expense, shall construct the
sewer system in accordance with the City, Los Angeles Cou nty
Public Works Division. Sewer plans shall be submitted for review
and approval by the City.
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III. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION,
(909) 839-7020, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. 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.
B. Plan Check – Items to be addressed prior to plan approval:
1. 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(o).
4. 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.
5. “Separate permits are required for pond and retaining walls” and
shall be noted on plans.
6. There shall be design for future electrical vehicle charging including
circuitry in the electrical panel and future conduit.
7. All easements shall be shown on the site plan. No construction shall
occur over any easement area.
8. Fire Department approval shall be required. Contact the Fire
Department to check the fire zone for the location of your property.
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If this project is located in High Hazard Fire Zone, it shall meet
requirements of the fire zone per CBC Chapter 7A.
i. All unenclosed under-floor areas shall be constructed as
exterior wall.
ii. 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.
iii. Eaves shall be protected.
iv. Exterior construction shall be one-hour or non-combustible.
v. Fuel modification plans shall be approved through Los Angeles
County Fire Fuel Modification Unit.
vi. Los Angeles County Fire shall approve plans for fire flow
availability due to home being over 3600 square feet as
required per CFC Appendix B105.1.
9. All retaining walls shall be separately submitted to the Building and
Safety and Public Works/Engineering Departments for review and
approval.
10. A soils report is required per CBC 1803 and all recommendations of
the soils report shall be adhered to. The soils report shall directly
address the Restricted Use Area.
11. 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.
12. Light and ventilation shall comply with CBC 1203 and 1205.
13. Design for future electric vehicle charging shall be provided
consistent with CalGreen 4.106.4.
14. New single-family dwellings shall have solar panels installed in
conformance with CA Energy Code 150.1(c)14.
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.
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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. AQMD notification is required at least 10 days prior to any demolition.
Proof of notification is required at permit issuance.
5. 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:
1. 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.
2. 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 year 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.
4. 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.
5. All equipment staging areas shall be maintained in an orderly manner
and screened behind a minimum 6’ high fence.
6. 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.
7. 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.
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8. 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.
9. 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.
10. All glazing in hazardous locations shall be labeled as safety glass.
The labeling shall be visible for inspection.
11. Pursuant to California Residential Code (CRC) Section R315, carbon
monoxide detectors are required in halls leading to sleeping rooms.
12. 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.
13. Special inspections and structural observation will be required in
conformance with CBC 1704 to 1709.
END
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A 2
R-13 BATT INSULATION
EXTERIOR CEMENT
PLASTER OVER 2 LAYER
VINYL WINDOW
5/8" G.W.B.
WD. SILL
PLYWD. SHEATHING WHERE
OCCUR
30# BUILDING PAPER
SHIM ENTIRE WIDTH
OF SILL
TYP. WINDOW SILL
CONC. CASTSTONE
GRACE VICOR PLUS
SELF-ADHERED FLASHING
TYP. WINDOW HEAD
R-13 BATT INSULATION
VINYL WINDOW
EXTERIOR CEMENT
PLASTER OVER 2 LAYER
30# BUILDING PAPER
CAULK ENTIRE PERIMETER
OF WINDOW
STUCCO SHIELD & HEAD
CAULK BEHIND NAILING FIN
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION &
LAP FLASHING PAPER OVER
EXT. FACE OF NAIL FIN
SECURE GALV. CASING OR FIN.
NAIL 1/2" ABOVE NAIL FIN & BEND
OVER FIN TO ALOW FOR
HEADER DEFLECTION
SILL
CONC. CASTSTONE
SURROUND
TRIM AND MOLDING
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DECORATIVE
DOMER
DECORATIVE
DOMER
RETAINING WALL
MAX. 4' HIGH
SECTION & ELEVATION
PILASTER & STONE CAP
TO MATCH EXISTING
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CAR COURT
DRIVEWAY
131.47'EXIST. HOUSEEXISTING HOUSE79.11'244.77'243'STEEPLECHASE LANE
COURTYARD
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REVISED: C.M.
DRAWN BY:EricAPN# : 8713-026-019
EMAIL: info@tritechengineer.com
TEL: (626) 570-1918
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SAN GABRIEL, CA 91775
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......... Center Line
....... Chain Link Fence
...... Ex. Structure
....... Wrought Iron Fence
......... Ex. Tree, Diameter
(100.25)
101
............ Street Light
LEGEND:
----o----o----
.......... Existing Elevation
......... Ex. Ground Contour Line
10"
......... Retaining Wall
......... Fire Hydrent
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
NOTE:
1. BOUNDARIES SHOWN PER FILED RECORD DATA.
2. TRITECH IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ITEMS
THAT MAY BE OMITTED FROM THIS MAP DUE
TO DENSE BRUSH, PARKED AUTOMOBILES, OR
OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS AT TIME OF SURVEY.
HARDSCAPE W/O SURVEY DATA IS
APPROXIMATELY SHOWN..
949.99 FEETASSUMED ELEVATION
TEMPORARY BENCHMARK (T.B.M.)
DESCRIPTION:TOP OF SEWER MANHOLE LID AT
1
(
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CORNER OF PROPERTY BEING
SURVEYED AS SHOWN HEREON.
BW ............ Bottom of Wall Elevation
PP ............ Power Pole
BLCK WALL ............ Block Wall
W.I.F ............ Wrout Iron Fence
WW ............ Walk Way
FL ............. Flow Line Elevation
FH ............. Fire Hydrant
FF ............. Finish Floor Elevation
EX. ............ Existing
CONC. ..... Concrete
D/A ........... Driveway Appron
DWY. .......... Driveway
AC ............. Asphalt Concrete
EP ............. Existing Pavement
PW ............ Plant Wall
RW .......... Retaining Wall
TC ............. Top of Curb Elevation
TW ............. Top of Wall Elevation
WM ............ Water Meter
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STEEPLECHASE LANE, AS SHOWN IN TRACT, M.B.
785-1-25, RECORDS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
EASEMENT NOTES:
E1 8' WIDE EASEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER AND
INCIDENTAL PURPOSES AS DEDICATED ON TRACT NO.
30578, M.B. 785-1-25.
E2 AN EASEMENT FOR FUTURE STREET PURPOSES AS
DEDICATED ON TRACT NO. 30578, M.B. 785-1-25.
NUMBER DELTA ANGLE TANGENT RADIUS ARC LENGTH
C1
16.89' 500.68' 33.78'
C2
17.97' 532.68' 35.92'
CURVE DATA TABLE:7.72
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, COUNTY
OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
PARCEL 1:
LOT 114, OF TRACT NO. 30578, IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 785 PAGES 1 TO 25 INCLUSIVE OF
MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY.
PARCEL 2:
AN EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT TO BE USED IN COMMON WITH OTHERS FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS
OVER ALL THOSE AREAS SHOWN UPON THE MAP OF SAID TRACT 30578 AS "PRIVATE STREET"
AND OVER ALL THOSE AREAS SHOWN UPON THE MAP OF TRACT NO. 30289, RECORDED IN BOOK
743, PAGES 42 TO 50 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID
COUNTY, AS "PRIVATE STREET" SAID EASEMENT TO BE APPURTENANT TO AND FOR THE
BENEFIT OF THE LOT DESCRIBED ABOVE IN PARCEL 1. EXCEPT THEREFROM ANY PORTION
WHICH FALLS WITHIN THE LINES OF PARCEL 1 ABOVE DESCRIBED.
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EASEMENT NOTES:E1 8' WIDE EASEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER AND INCIDENTAL PURPOSES AS DEDICATED ON TRACT NO. 30578, M.B. 785-1-25.E2 AN EASEMENT FOR FUTURE STREET PURPOSES AS DEDICATED ON TRACT NO. 30578, M.B. 785-1-25.NUMBERDELTA ANGLETANGENTRADIUSARC LENGTHC103°51'55"16.89'500.68'33.78'C203°51'49"17.97'532.68'35.92'CURVE DATA TABLE:LEGAL DESCRIPTION:LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 114, OF TRACT NO. 30578, IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 785 PAGES 1 TO 25 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY.ALL EXPOSED PORTIONS OF RETAINING WALLS SHALL BE A DECORATIVE FINISH OR STUCCOED TO MATCH THE RESIDENCE.GRADING LIMITFF 952.50PAD 952.00.... Ex. Ground Contour Line......... Ex. Tree, Diameter ............ Street Light ............. Fire Hydrant............ Area Light 10" ...... Ex. Structure ....... Wrought Iron Fence ....... Chain Link Fence.......... Existing Elevation----o----o------X--X-- 101(100.25)LEGEND: PVMT. ........ Pavement S/W .......... Sidewalk SMH .......... Sewer Manhole WM ............ Water MeterWV ............. Water Valve TC ............. Top of Curb Elevation P/L ........... Property Boundary LineD/A ........... Driveway AppronDWY. .......... Driveway DMH .......... Drainage Manhole EX. ............ Existing FH ............. Fire Hydrant FL ............. Flow Line ElevationGV ............. Gas Valve INV. ........... Invert Elevation P/A ........... Planter Area EP ............. Edison PoleABBREVIATIONS:AC ............. Asphalt Concrete CBW .......... Conc. Block Wall C/B ........... Catch BasinCONC. ..... ConcreteLS ........... Landscape Area TG ............. Top of Grate Elevation TW ............. Top of Wall ElevationHv ............. Height of WallDS. .......... DownspoutC&G ............ Curb & Gutter...... Prop. Flow Line for Swale...... Ex. Flow...... Prop. Sheet FlowUT ............ Underground Transformer..To RemainET ............ Electrical Room...... Area Drain ............. Catch basin ............. PLANTER WALL1"=20'CAROL LEEDIAMOND BAR, CA 9176522438 STEEPLECHASE LANE.,JLDATEGEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER'S STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCETHIS PLAN HAS BEEN REVIEW BY _________________AND DEEMED TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THERECOMMENDATIONS IN OUR REPORT(S) DATED _________PROJECT NO.__________________REVIEW WAS LIMITED TO THE GEOTECHINICAL ASPECTS OF THEPLAN ONLY. WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATION AS TO THE ACCURACY OF DIMENSIONS, MEASUREMENTS,CALCULATIONS,OR ANY PORTION THEREOF.SOIL ENGINEERRGE_______DATEDATECEG_______ENGINEER GEOLOGIST GUAN WANGRCE 79702TEL (909) 618-5925CONCEPTUAL GRADING PLANPLANS APPROVED BY:OWNER: DATECITY ENGINEERRCE 44053DAVID G. LIUDATECITY OF DIAMOND BAR:DRAWN BY: CHECK BY: SCALE: SITE ADDRESS:PLANS REVIEWED FOR THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR BY:EMAIL: info@tritechassociates.comTEL: (626) 570-1918RITECH 135 N. 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PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 8.2
MEETING DATE: April 28, 2020
CASE/FILE NUMBER: Development Review No. PL2018-100
PROJECT LOCATION:
340 Fern Place
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(APN 8281-002-029)
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Low Density Residential (RL)
ZONING DISTRICT: Low Density Residential (RL)
PROPERTY OWNER:
21 Property Management LLC
340 Fern Place
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
APPLICANT:
Bao Pham
BDP Engineering
13902 Harbor Boulevard #2A
Garden Grove, CA 92863
SUMMARY:
The applicant is requesting approval of a Development Review (DR) application to
demolish an existing 1,562 square-foot, single-story residence, and construct a new
2,658 square-foot, two-story single-family residence with 821 square feet of garage area
and 1,008 square feet of porch/balcony/covered patio area on a 27,034 square -foot lot.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment A) approving Development Review
No. PL2018-100, based on the findings of Diamond Bar Municipal Code (DBMC)
Sections 22.48, subject to conditions.
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ~ 21810 COPLEY DRIVE ~ DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 ~ TEL. (909) 839-7030 ~ FAX (909) 861-3117
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BACKGROUND:
The project site is located on Fern Place, on the east side of the cul-de-sac, south of
Armitos Place. The property was developed in 1985 under Los Angeles County
standards with a 1,562 square-foot, single-family residence and garage. There are no
protected trees on the property.
The property is legally described as Lot 7 of Tract No. 42584, and the Assessor’s Parcel
Number (APN) is 8281-002-029.
The application was originally scheduled for the Januar y 22, 2019, Planning
Commission meeting. Prior to the scheduled hearing, the neighbor to the north
(330 Fern Place) contacted staff to express concerns that the proposed two-story house
would create privacy issues and block sunlight during the winter mont hs. On
January 15, 2019, the applicant submitted a written request to postpone the hearing to
address the neighbor’s concerns. The request for the postponement was received on
the date that the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin and San Gabriel Valley Tribune published
the legal ad, and after the public hearing notices were mailed to surrounding property
owners. As a courtesy to property owners in the surrounding neighborhood, a notice of
postponement was mailed on January 17, 2019. The applicant, neighbor, and staff
subsequently worked together to resolve the concerns before bringing the matter before
the Planning Commission.
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Site and Surrounding General Plan, Zoning and Land Uses
The image below highlights the subject property:
Site Aerial
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Project Site
Adjacent Property to North
(330 Fern Place)
Adjacent Property to West
(Across the Street – 355 Fern Place)
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The following table summarizes the land uses status of the subject property and its
surroundings:
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
Project Description
Site Plan:
The subject property is an irregularly-shaped lot with a descending slope at the front
(northwest corner) of the property and an ascending slope that starts at the center of the
property to the south side property line. There are no easements or Restricted Use
Areas on the property.
There are existing accessory structures at the rear of the property—including a
swimming pool, spa, paved patio area, and hardscape —that will remain on the property.
There is an existing unpermitted detached patio cover toward the front of the proper ty
and a concrete waterfall/fountain located at the rear of the property, adjacent to the
pool, which will be demolished during construction.
The existing two-story house is situated on a leveled pad. The proposed house is
situated toward the front of the lot, approximately 20 feet from the front property line and
is proposed on the existing leveled pad. There will be no grading or site improvements
proposed on the property.
The height of the building is 29 feet, one inch measured from the finished grade to the
highest point of the roofline.
Floor Plan
The proposed two-level house’s floor plan is comprised of the following components:
• First Floor – Common areas (entry, great room, kitchen, and dining room), one
powder room, walk-in pantry, coat closet, linen closet, one bedroom with a
bathroom and closet, three-car garage, porch, and covered patio.
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• Second Floor – Master suite with a bathroom and walk-in closet, two bedrooms
with closets, one bathroom, laundry room, family room, and a covered balcony
with access from the master bedroom.
The floor area distribution is summarized below:
PROJECT SUMMARY (square footage)
Living Area
First Floor 1,143
Second Floor 1,515
Total Living Area 2,658
Garage/Porch/Patio/Balcony Area
Garage Area 821
Entry Porch 162
First Floor Patio 538
Second Floor Patio 308
Total Garage/Deck/Balcony Area 1,829
TOTAL FLOOR AREA 4,487
Grading Plan
The applicant is proposing to cut 88 cubic yards of soil and fill 23 cubic yards of soil to
expand the building pad at the south side of the property. Therefore, 65 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 five to
seven total truck trips.
The applicant is proposing one, six-foot high retaining wall to support the cut of the
slope that expands the building pad along the south side of the property. All exposed
portions of retaining walls will be stuccoed to match the house.
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Architecture
The architectural style is Italian with Mediterranean details. Features proposed to
emphasize the Mediterranean design vocabulary include tall arched and rectangular
windows, a porch with stone veneer columns, and a low -pitched hipped roof with “s”
concrete roof tiles. The applicant is also proposing wrought iron grillwork on the front
door, first floor powder room window and two faux windows between the front entrance
and garage doors. Exterior finishes include smooth stucco and stone veneer.
Landscape Plan
There are 20 existing trees throughout the property, including eucalyptus, Aleppo pine,
king palms, and Australian willow myrtle trees. The applicant is proposing to keep 14
trees and remove six king palm trees. The applicant is also proposing a variety of
landscaping to be planted throughout the front yard, including 5 -gallon shrubs, such as
appleblossom roses, little john bottlebrush, and French lavender; and 1 -gallon shrubs,
such as magenta rockrose and island alum root. Additionally, the applicant is proposing
to reestablish permanent landscaping on the ascending slope at the south side of the
property with groundcover, such as pink ice plant. The applicant is also proposing to
keep the landscaping at the rear of the house and the existing trees throughout the
property. 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.
Front Elevation
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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 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
Proposed
Meets
Requirements
Front Setback 20 feet 20’-6” Yes
Side Setbacks
5 feet on one side and
10 feet on the other side
15’-6”– north side
79’-11”– south side Yes
Side Yard Minimum
Between Adjoining
Structures
15 feet 34’-11” – north side
127’-9”– south side Yes
Rear Setback 20 feet 77”-5” Yes
Lot Coverage Maximum of 40% 9.43% Yes
Max. Building Height 35 feet 29’-1” Yes
Parking 2-car garage 3-car garage Yes
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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:
• The proposed building height is a maximum of 29’-1”, where 35 feet is allowed;
• The proposed retaining wall protecting the cut below the natural grade is at a
maximum exposed height of six feet;
• There are no proposed retaining walls associated with the building pads;
• Architectural treatment is provided on all sides of the building with varying
setbacks; 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 project is located on an existing leveled pad on the east side of a cul -de-sac street.
The new two-story house will not be intrusive to neighboring homes since the existing
house is two-stories and will not block existing views from adjacent properties. The
existing house to the north is located approximately 15 feet below the finished grade of
the subject property and has views to the north and east and the house across the
street to the west has views to the west. The houses to the south are located at the top
of the existing 40-foot high slope and have views to the north.
Scale and Massing: The massing of the building is softened by creating articulation of
the front façade by recessing the second -story a minimum of five feet from the porch at
the front of the house. The porch/entry, powder room, and coat closet include lower roof
elements that help reduce the overall scale of building. The house also includes a
single-story element, such as garage at the north side of the house. Therefore, the
proposed home will not overwhelm the streetscape and the surroundings from a human
scale.
Privacy and Sensitivity to Adjacent Neighbors: Staff reviewed the location of the
proposed balcony and second story windows to verify that there will be minimal privacy
concerns with the adjacent neighbors. The proposed balcony is located a t the rear of
the second floor, toward the south side of the house. The balcony is located 77’-5” from
the rear property line and is located approximately 150 feet from the houses located on
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the properties to the east. There are existing trees located al ong the rear of the
property to the east that provide screening between the two properties.
The house on the adjacent property to the north is a single -story home and is located
approximately 15 feet below the finished grade of the subject property. The proposed
second floor includes one bedroom and two family room windows facing the adjacent
property to the north and is located 26’-3” from the north side property line.
As previously mentioned, the neighbor to the north, Tarek Elsharhawy, had concerns
with the original design of the proposed house. On June 3, 2019, Mr. Elsharhawy
submitted a letter (Attachment B) stating that he believed that the proposed house
would create privacy issues into his rear yard and block sunlight during the winter
months. The applicant made changes to the design by relocating the balcony to the
south side of the house, and relocating the garage (a single-story element) to the north
side of the house. Additionally, the applicant revised the design by relocating the house
toward the center of the property, farther from the north side property line. Mr.
Elsharhawy reviewed the plans with staff and indicated that he supports the redesign of
the project (Attachment C). Therefore, staff does not find privacy loss to be a project
impact to the neighboring property and all other concerns have been addressed.
City’s Residential Design Guidelines: The project also incorporates the principles of the
City’s Residential Design Guidelines as follows:
• The new single-family residence will conform to all development standards,
including building height and setbacks, which is consistent with other homes in
the neighborhood;
• 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 is appropriate in mass and scale to
the site;
• 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.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
On January 9, 2019, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within a
1,000-foot radius of the project site. On January 11, 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. On January 17, 2019, a notice of
postponement was mailed to property owners within a 1,000 -foot radius.
On April 15, 2020, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within a
1,000-foot radius of the project site. On April 17, 2020, the notice 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.
Public Comments Received
No further comments have been received as of the publication date of this report.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
This project has been reviewed for compliance with the Californ ia 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:
REVIEWED BY:
Attachments:
A. Draft Resolution No. 2020-XX and Standard Conditions of Approval
B. Letter from Tarek Elsharhawy - 330 Fern Place Received June 3, 2019
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C. Letter of Support from Tarek Elsharhawy – 330 Fern Place Received April 15,
2020
D. Site Plan, Floor Plans, Elevations, Conceptual Landscape Plan, Conceptual
Grading Plans
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PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. PL2018-100 TO
DEMOLISH AN EXISTING RESIDENCE AND CONSTRUCT A NEW 2,658 SQUARE-
FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH AN 821 SQUARE-FOOT GARAGE AND
1,008 SQUARE FEET OF PATIO/BALCONY/PORCH AREA ON A 0.62 ACRE
(27,034 GROSS SQUARE-FOOT) LOT LOCATED AT 340 FERN PLACE, DIAMOND
BAR, CA 91765 (APN 8281-002-029).
A. RECITALS
1. The property owner, 21 Property Management LLC, and applicant, Bao Pham,
have filed an application for Development Review No. PL2018-100 to demolish
an existing residence and construct a 2,658 square-foot single-family residence
with an 821 square-foot garage and 1,008 square feet of patio/balcony/balcony
area located at 340 Fern Place, 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 27,034 square feet (0.62
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 7 of Tract No. 42584. The
Assessor’s Parcel Number is 8281-002-029.
4. On January 9, 2019, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within
a 1,000-foot radius of the Project site. On January 11, 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 four designated community posting sites.
5. On January 17, 2019, notices of postponement were sent to the property owners
within a 1,000-foot radius at the applicant’s request to provide additional time to
redesign the project.
6. On April 15, 2020, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within
a 1,000-foot radius of the Project site. On April 17, 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.
7. On April 28, 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.
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B. RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning Commission
of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
1. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth
in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct; and
2. The Planning Commission hereby determines the Project to be Categorically
Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to the provisions of Article 19, Section 15303(a) (construction of a new
single-family residence) of the CEQA Guidelines. Therefore, no further
environmental review is required.
C. FINDINGS OF FACT
Based on the findings and conclusions set forth herein and as prescribed under
Diamond Bar Municipal Code (DBMC) Sections 22.48, 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 of the Project is consistent with the applicable elements of 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, incorporate site and architectural design that
is sensitive to the hillsides. Although the buildable pad area is proposed to be
expanded at the south side of the property, the new house is proposed mainly on
the existing buildable pad area to limit the amount of grading and will not block
any existing views.
The proposed new single-family residence incorporates various details and
architectural elements such as a low-pitched hipped roof with “s” concrete roof
tiles, smooth stucco and stone veneer exterior finishes, arched entrance with an
ornamental wrought grillwork on the front door, first floor bathroom window and
two faux windows between the front entrance and garage doors . All elevations
are architecturally treated and strongly articulated along the visible façade [City’s
Design Guidelines B. Architecture (3)].
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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 development s, and will not create
traffic or pedestrian hazards;
The property owner to the north had concerns that the proposed second story
would be too close to their property, would infringe on their privacy into his rear
yard and would also block sunlight during the winter months. The applicant
changed the design of the proposed house by relocating the balcony to the south
side of the property and relocating the garage —a single-story element—to the
north side of the property. Additionally, the proposed house was also relocated
toward the center of the property, farther away from the adjacent property to the
north. The property owner to the north reviewed the revised plans with staff and
indicated that he supports the redesign of the project.
The proposed single-family house will not interfere with the use and enjoyment
of neighboring existing or future developments because the use of the project site
is designed for a single-family home and the surrounding uses are also single -
family homes.
The proposed single-family house will not interfere with vehicular or p edestrian
movements, such as access or other functional requirements of a single -family
home because it complies with the requirements for driveway widths and exceeds
the minimum number of required off-street parking spaces.
3. The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible with the
character of the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain and enhance the
harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by Chapter 22.48:
Development Review Standards, the City’s Design Guidelines, the City's General
Plan, or any applicable specific plan;
The 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 project is located on an existing leveled pad on the east side of a cul-de-sac
street. The new two-story house will not be intrusive to neighboring homes since
the existing house is a two-story and will not block existing views from adjacent
properties. The existing house to the north is located approximately 15 feet below
the finished grade of the subject property and has views to the north and east
and the house across the street to the west has views to the west. The houses
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to the south are located at the top of the existing 40-foot high slope and have
views to the north.
The massing of the building is softened by creating articulation of the front façade
by recessing the second-story a minimum of five feet from the porch at the front
of the house. The porch/entry, powder room, and coat closet include lower roof
elements that help reduce the overall scale of building. The house also includes
a single-story element, such as garage at the north side of the house. Therefore,
the proposed home will not overwhelm the streetscape and the surroundings from
a human scale.
Staff reviewed the location of the proposed balcony and second story windows
to verify that there will be minimal privacy concerns with the adjacent neighbors.
The proposed balcony is located at the rear of the second floor, toward the south
side of the house. The balcony is located 77’-5” from the rear property line and
is located approximately 150 feet from the houses located on the properties to
the east. There are existing trees located along the rear of the property to the
east that provide screening between the two properties.
The neighbor located at the property to the north had concerns with the previous
design that the location of the second story would be too close to their property
where it would infringe on their privacy into his rear yard and block sunlight during
the winter months. The house on the adjacent property to the north is a single-
story home and is located approximately 15 feet below the finished grade of the
subject property. The proposed second floor includes one bedroom and tw o
family room windows facing the adjacent property to the north and is located 26’-
3” from the north side property line. The applicant made changes to the design
by relocating the balcony to the south side of the house, and relocating the
garage—a single-story element—to the north side of the house. Additionally, the
applicant revised the design by relocating the house toward the center of the
property, farther from the north side property line. The neighbor to the north
reviewed the plans with staff and indicated that he supports the redesign of the
project. Therefore, staff does not find privacy loss to be a project impact to the
neighboring property.
4. The design of the proposed development will provide a desirable environment for
its occupants and visiting public as well as its neighbors through good aesthetic
use of materials, texture, color, and will remain aesthetically appealing;
The architectural style of the home is Italian with Mediterranean details, including
a low-pitched hipped roof with “s” concrete tiles, smooth stucco and stone veneer
exterior finishes, tall arched and rectangular windows and, a porch with stone
veneer columns. The new home will not be intrusive to neighboring homes and
will be aesthetically appealing by integrating a variety of materials, such as
concrete roof tiles, smooth stucco, and stone veneer. Earth-tone shades for the
exterior finish are used to soften the building’s visual impact. Also, landscaping
is integrated into the site to complement the house and blend in with neighboring
homes and the natural environment of the site in order to maintain a desirable
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environment. The scale and proportions of the proposed home are well balanced
and appropriate for the site.
5. The proposed development will not be detrimental to public health, safety or
welfare or materially injurious (e.g., negative effect on property values or
resale(s) of property) to the properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
Before the issuance of any City permits, the proposed project is required to
comply with all conditions within the approved resolution, and the Building and
Safety Division and Public Works Departments requirements.
Through the permit and inspection process, the referenced agencies will ensure
that the proposed project is not detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare
or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity.
6. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth under Article 19 Section 15303(a)
(construction of a new single-family residence) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Based upon the findings and conclusion set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby
approves this Application, subject to the following conditions:
1. Development shall substantially comply with the plans and documents presented
to the Planning Commission at the public hearing.
2. Prior to 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.
3. Standard Conditions. The applicant shall comply with the standard development
conditions attached hereto.
The Planning Commission shall:
a. Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
b. Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution, by certified mail to
the property owners, 21 Property Management LLC, 340 Fern Place,
Diamond Bar, CA 91765; and applicant, Bao Pham, BDP Engineering,
13902 Harbor Blvd. #2A, Garden Grove, CA 92863.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 28TH DAY OF APRIL 2020, BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
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By: ______________________________________
, 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 28th day of April, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners:
NOES: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners:
ABSTAIN: Commissioners:
ATTEST: ______________________________________
Greg Gubman, Secretary
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
USE PERMITS, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL NEW AND
REMODELED STRUCTURES
PROJECT #: Development Review No. PL 2018-100
SUBJECT: To demolish an existing 1,562 square-foot residence and construct a
new 2,658 square-foot single-family residence with an 821 square-
foot garage and 1,008 square feet of patio/balcony/porch area.
PROPERTY 21 Property Management LLC
OWNER: 340 Fern Place
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
APPLICANT: Bao Pham
BDP Engineering
13902 Harbor Blvd. #2A
Garden Grove, CA 92863
LOCATION: 340 Fern Place, 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. PL2018-100 brought within the time period provided by Government
Code Section 66499.37. In the event the city and/or its officers, agents
and employees are made a party of any such action:
(a) Applicant shall provide a defense to the City defendants or at the
City's option reimburse the City its costs of defense, including
reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred in defense of such claims.
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(b) Applicant shall promptly pay any final judgment rendered against
the City 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. PL2018-100, 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-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.
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10. The hours during which construction activities causing the operation of any
tools or equipment used in construction, drilling, repair, alteration, or
demolition work are limited to Monday through Saturday, between the
hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., and are not allowed at any time on
Sundays or holidays.
11. The property owner/applicant shall remove the public hearing notice board
within three days of this project's approval.
12. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of City Planning, Building
and Safety Divisions, Public Works Department, and the Fire Department.
13. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall record, and
provide the City with a conformed recorded copy of, a Covenant and
Agreement or similar document in a form approved by the City Attorney,
which restricts the rental of rooms or other portions of the property under
two or more separate agreements and prohibits use of the property as a
boarding or rooming house, except to the extent otherwise permitted by
the Diamond Bar Municipal Code or applicable state or federal law.
B. FEES/DEPOSITS
1. Applicant shall pay development fees (including but not limited to
Planning, Building and Safety Divisions, Public Works Department and
Mitigation Monitoring) at the established rates, prior to issuance of building
or grading permit (whichever comes first), as required by the City. School
fees as required shall be paid prior to the issuance of building permit. In
addition, the applicant shall pay all remaining prorated City project review
and processing fees prior to issuance of grading or building permit,
whichever comes first.
2. Prior to any plan check, all deposit accounts for the processing of this
project shall have no deficits.
C. TIME LIMITS
1. The approval of Development Review No. PL2018-100 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 22.60.050(c), the applicant may request, in
writing, a one-year time extension for Planning Commission consideration.
Such a request must be submitted to the Planning Division prior to the
expiration date and be accompanied by the review fee in accordance with the
fee schedule in effect at the time of submittal.
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D. SITE DEVELOPMENT
1. This approval is to demolish an existing 1,562 square-foot residence and
construct a new 2,658 square-foot single-family residence with an 821
square-foot garage and 1,008 square feet of patio/porch/balcony area at
340 Fern Place, as described in the staff report and depicted on the
approved plans on file with the Planning Division, subject to the conditions
listed below.
2. The construction documents submitted for plan check shall be in
substantial compliance with the architectural plans approved by the
Planning Commission, as modified pursuant to the conditions below. If
the plan check submittal is not in substantial compliance with the approved
Development Review submittal, the plans may require further staff review
and re-notification of the surrounding property owners, which may delay
the project and entail additional fees.
3. To ensure compliance with the provisions of the Planning Commission
approval, a final inspection is required from the Planning Division when
work for any phase of the project has been completed. The applicant shall
inform the Planning Division and schedule an appointment for such an
inspection.
4. The above conditions shall run with the land and shall be binding upon all
future owners, operators, or successors thereto of the property. Non -
compliance with any condition of approval or mitigation measure imposed
as a condition of the approval shall constitute a violation of the City’s
Development Code. Violations may be enforced in accordance with the
provisions of the Development Code.
5. Failure to comply with any of the conditions set forth above or as
subsequently amended in writing by the City, may result in failure to obtain
a building final and/or a certificate of occupancy until full compliance is
reached. The City’s requirement for full compliance may require minor
corrections and/or complete demolition of a non-compliant improvement,
regardless of costs incurred where the project does not comply with design
requirements and approvals that the applicant agreed to when permits
were pulled to construct the project.
6. The project site shall be developed and maintained in substantial
conformance with the approved plans submitted to, approved, and
amended herein by the Planning Commission, on file with the Planning
Division, the conditions contained herein, and the Development Code
regulations.
7. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, air
conditioning condensers, etc., shall be located out of public view and
adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete or
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masonry walls, berms, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the
Planning Division.
8. All roof-mounted equipment shall be screened from public view.
9. All structures, including walls, trash enclosures, canopies, etc., shall be
maintained in a structurally sound, safe manner with a clean, orderly
appearance. All graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours by the property
owners/occupant.
10. All landscaping, structures, architectural features and public
improvements damaged during construction shall be repaired or replaced
upon project completion.
E. SOLID WASTE
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 t he City
franchised waste hauler to all parcels/lots or uses affected by approval of
this project.
II. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT,
(909) 839-7040, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. GENERAL
1. An Erosion Control Plan shall be submitted concurrently with the grading
plan clearly detailing erosion control measures. These measures shall be
implemented during construction. The erosion control plan shall conform
to national Pollutant Discharge 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. A new single-family hillside home development project shall include
mitigation measures to:
(i) Conserve natural areas;
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(ii) Protect slopes and channels;
(iii) Provide storm drain system stenciling and signage;
(iv) Divert roof runoff to vegetated areas before discharge unless the
diversion would result in slope instability; and
(v) Direct surface flow to vegetated areas before discharge, unless the
diversion would result in slope instability.
3. Grading and construction activities and the transportation of equipment
and materials and operation of heavy grading equipment shall be limited
to between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through
Saturday. Dust generated by grading and construction activities shall be
reduced by watering the soil prior to and during the activities and in
accordance with South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 402
and Rule 403. Reclaimed water shall be used whenever possible.
Additionally, all construction equipment shall be properly muffled to reduce
noise levels.
B. SOILS REPORT/GRADING/RETAINING WALLS
1. A geotechnical report prepared by a Geotechnical Engineer, licensed by
the State of California, shall be submitted by the applicant for approval by
the City. The geotechnical report may be submitted concurrently with the
grading plan with the understanding that changes to the geotechnical
report may trigger changes to the grading plan.
2. Grading and drainage plans prepared by a Civil Engineer, licensed by the
State of California, prepared in accordance with the City’s requirements
shall be submitted by the applicant for approval by the City . A list of
requirements for grading plan check is available from the Public Works
Department. All grading (cut and fill) calculations shall be submitted to the
City concurrently with the grading plan.
3. Finished slopes shall conform to City Code Section 22.22.080-Grading.
4. The grading plan shall show the location of any retaining walls and the
elevations of the top of wall/footing/retaining and the finished grade on
both sides of the retaining wall. Construction details for retaining walls
shall be shown on the grading plan. Calculations and details of retaining
walls shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Division for review and
approval.
5. All equipment staging areas shall be located on the project site. Staging
area, including material stockpile and equipment storage area, shall be
enclosed within a 6 foot-high chain link fence. All access points in the
defense shall be locked whenever the construction site is not supervised.
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6. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the California
Building Code, City Grading Ordinance, Hillside Management Ordinance
and acceptable grading practices.
7. The maximum grade of driveways serving building pad areas shall be 15
percent. 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.
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. 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
1. An encroachment permit shall be acquired from the Public Works
Department prior to the construction of any off -site work, including the
installation of a new driveway, sidewalk, and curb core for drainage.
2. Applicant shall construct a new driveway approach in accordance with
current American Public Works Association (APWA) standards. All public
improvement shall be approved by the City Engineer and completed prior
to final inspection/certificate of occupancy issuance.
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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 is 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.
III. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION,
(909) 839-7020, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. General Conditions:
1. At the time of plan check submittal, p lans and construction shall conform
to current State and Local Building Code (i.e., 2019 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.
B. Plan Check – Items to be addressed prior to plan approval:
1. 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).
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3. Indoor air quality shall be provided consistent with ASHRAE 62.2 as
required per California Energy Code 150(o).
4. 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.
5. There shall be design for future electrical vehicle charging including
circuitry in the electrical panel and future conduit.
6. All balconies shall be designed for 1.5 times the live load for the area
served per CBC Table 1607.1 (emergency regulations).
7. All easements shall be shown on the site plan.
8. Fire Department approval shall be required. LA County Fire shall approve
plans for fire flow availability due to home being over 3600 sf as required
per CFC Appendix B105.1.
9. All retaining walls shall be separately submitted to the Building & Safety
and Public Works/Engineering Departments for review and approval.
10. A soils report is required per CBC 1803 and all recommendations of the
soils report shall be adhered to.
11. 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.
12. Design for future electric vehicle charging and solar ready roof shall be
provided.
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 app licable
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. AQMD notification is required at least 10 days prior to any demolition.
Proof of notification is required at permit issuance.
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4. 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.
5. Retaining walls required to build the pad of the building are required to be
permitted and approved prior to issuance of the building permit.
D. Construction – Conditions required during construction:
1. 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.
2. 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.
4. 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.
5. Existing fencing shall remain in-place during construction including pool
barrier fencing. Any alteration of the fe ncing may result in a
discontinuation of construction until the fences are returned to its original
state.
6. All equipment staging areas shall be maintained in an orderly manner and
screened behind a minimum 6 feet high fence.
7. A height and setback survey may be required at completion of framing and
foundations construction phases respectively.
8. The project shall be protected by a construction fence to the satisfaction
of the Building Official, and shall comply with the NPDES & BMP
requirements (sand bags, etc.) All fencing shall be view obstructing with
opaque surfaces.
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9. 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.
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 www.digalert.org.
11. 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.
12. All glazing in hazardous locations shall be labeled as safety glass. The
labeling shall be visible for inspection.
13. Pursuant to California Residential Code (CRC) Section R315, carbon
monoxide detectors are required in halls leading to sleeping rooms.
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 o therwise 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” maxi mum spacing
between rails, and capable of resisting at least 20 pounds per lineal foot
of lateral load.
16. Special inspections and structural observation will be required in
conformance with CBC 1704 to 1709.
17. Pool barriers shall be maintained at all times and replaced immediately.
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April 15, 2020
To: Natallie Espinoza
(909) 839-7034
Planning Department
City of Diamond Bar
21810 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Subject: Development Review No. PL2018-100 (“Project”)
Demolition of existing house and Rebuilding a new house.
Project Address: 340 Fern Pl, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Project Owner: Justin Li and 21 Property Management LLC.
Dear Natallie:
During our Zoom conference last Friday April 10, 2020 at 11:00 am, you have reviewed
the final plans for Alan’s new build for 340 Fern Pl. I confirm my approval of these plans
and wish him the best and his family.
In addition, I’m grateful to you for your assistance during this process. Please also thank
your department management of their efforts. If I can be of any further assistance, please
let me know.
Best Regards
Tarek Elsharhawy
Aerospace Engineering Professor
330 Fern Pl
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 636-2099
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Diamond Bar, CA 91765
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PLANTING PLAN
NOTES:
MULCH SPECIFICATIONS:
MULCH NOTE:
FOR GROUND COVER PLANTS AS PER 153.536 C.
1. MULCH MUST BE CONFINED TO AREAS UNDERNEATH SHRUBS AND TREES AND IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE
HAVE LENGTHS FROM 2 TO8 INCHES, WITH A WIDTH AND THICKNESS FROM 1/8 TO 1-1/2 INCHES.
TREES WITH A HIGH LENGTH-TO-WIDTH RATIO. A MINIMUM OF 95 PERCENT OF THE STRANDS MUST
SHREDDED BARK MULCH MUST A BLEND OF LOOSE, THIN WOOD OR BARK PIECES DERIVED FROM
SHREDDED BARK MULCH
LEGEND:
(N) CONCRETE
(N) TURF
TO CONFORM TO SOIL ANALYSIS REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS.
BIDDING PURPOSES ONLY. CONTRACTOR SHALL ADJUST ACTUAL AMENDMENTS AND BACKFILL MIXES
TO GRADING WORK. ANY SOIL AMENDMENTS AND FERTILIZER LISTED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS ARE FOR
FINAL GRADING AND BEFORE PLANTING, AS THE SURFACE SOIL IN LANDSCAPE AREAS MAY CHANGE DUE
REPORT AND SPECIFIC AMENDMENT RECOMMENDATIONS. SOIL TESTING SHALL BE DONE FOLLOWING
2. CONTRACTOR SHALL OBTAIN SOIL TEST FOR AGRICULTURAL SUITABILITY INCLUDING A SOILS ANALYSIS
SOIL TEST REQUIREMENT
4TYP PLDIVIDER (TYP) SEE DETAILS 1
1" X 4" BEND- A - BOARD
TOTAL TURF AREA
2,536 S.F.TOTAL LANDSCAPE AREA (LA)
NORTH
535 S.F.
2 TYP
W/M
5TYP
1TYP
6 TYP
4TYP
5 TYP
4 TYP
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(E) HARDSCAPE
(E) HARDSCAPE
(E) HARDSCAPE
(E) PLANTER
(E) POOL BARRIER
(E) POOL
(E) PLANTER
PAVER
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PLPL
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ASCENDING SLOPE
ASCENDING SLOPE
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17
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REMOVE (E) TREE
REMOVE (E) TREE
REMOVE (E) TREE
REMOVE (E) TREE
(E)
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DELOSPERMA COOPERI
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6. SEE ARCHITECTURE AND CIVIL PLANS FOR EXACTLY DIMENSION AND SPECIFICATION.
DISPENSER EVENLY THROUGHOUT ALL PLANTING AREAS EXCEPT TURF AREA.
5. SHREDDED WOOD CHIPS 1"-3" LENGTH, 3/8"-5/8" DIAMETER, 3" MIN THICK
4. ALL LANDSCAPING SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN A NEAT AND HEALTHY CONDITION.
3. ALL PAVEING AREAS SHALL BE KEPT CLEAN AND FREE OF DUST,MUD OR TRASH.
DURING THE COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION.
2. EXISTING TREE INDICATE TO BE REMAINED SHALL BE PRESERVED AND PROTECTED
1. ROOT BARRIERS SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL TREES WITHIN 5' OF HARDSCAPE.
RESIDUES HARMFUL TO PLANT OR ANIMAL LIFE.
THE SPECIFIED PARTICLE SIZE, SALTS,PAINT, PETROLEUM, PESTICIDES OR OTHER CHEMICAL
GLASS,PLASTIC, METALS, CLODS, WEEDS WEED SEEDS, COARSE OBJECTS, STICKS LARGER THAN
1. MULCH MUST NOT CONTAIN MORE THAN 0.1 PERCENT OF DELETERIOUS MATERIALS SUCH AS ROCK,
(N) 2'-6" RETAINING WALL
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ASCENDING SLOPE
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SHRUBFRENCH LAVENDER
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3' X 3'
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PODOCACPUS MACROPHYLLUS YEW PINE TREE MODERATE
ROSA x "NOAMEL"APPLEBLOSSOM ROSE
CALLISTEMON "LITTLE JOHN"
BOTLEBRUSH
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AQUILEGIA CAERULEA
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TALL FISCUE SODMARTHON II LAWN SOD
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PLANTING LEGEND
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5 GAL
5 GAL
5 GAL
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24-INCH BOX
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5-GALLON
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SHRUBS
TREES
GROUNDCOVER
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80%
70%
30%
COVERAGE WITHIN 2 YEARS 100%
REQUIRED MIX OF PLANT MATERIALS
TOTAL LANDSCAPE AREA
EFFICIENT USE OF WATER IN THE LANDSCAPE DESIGN PLAN.
LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENT PER ORDINANCE NO. 06 (2015) AND APPLIED THEM FOR THE
I HAVE COMPLIED WITH THE CRITERIA OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR WATER CONSERVATION
1 TYP 113.76' PROPERTY LINE89.81' PROPERTY LINE
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AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 8.3
MEETING DATE: April 28, 2020
CASE/FILE NUMBER: Zone Change and Development Review
(Planning Case No. PL2015-253)
PROJECT LOCATION:
1111 N. Diamond Bar Blvd. (APN 8706-008-013)
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Low Density Residential (RL)
ZONING DISTRICT: Neighborhood Commercial (C-1)
PROPERTY OWNER:
James Chin Chou, Trustee, 1359 Bentley Court,
West Covina, CA 91791
APPLICANT:
Creative Design Associates, 17528 Rowland St.,
2nd Floor, City of Industry, CA 91748
This project was originally noticed for a public hearing on March 24, 2020, but had to be
postponed due to the State and County COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders. The
applicant provided written consent to delay the hearing for up to 90 days
(Attachment A), which is the maximum extension allowable under the Permit
Streamlining Act (Gov. Code §65957).
In light of the foregoing, staff recommends that the Commission continue the matter to
the June 23, 2020, meeting. Staff will mail out updated public hearing notices to
property owners within a 1,000-foot radius at least 10 days prior to the rescheduled
hearing date.
PREPARED BY:
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ~ 21810 COPLEY DRIVE ~ DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 ~ TEL. (909) 839-7030 ~ FAX (909) 861-3117
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REVIEWED BY:
Attachments:
A. Letter from Applicant Dated April 1, 2020
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Via E-mail
April 1, 2020
Grace Lee, Senior Planner
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
Planning Division
21810 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
SUBJECT: 1111 N. Diamond Bar Boulevard Custom Home Project (Planning Case No.
PL2015-253) – Mutual Agreement to Time Limit Extension Under Permit
Streamlining Act
Dear Ms. Lee:
First and foremost, I want to thank you for your professional work and your guidance during the
processing and review of our custom home project located at 1111 N. Diamond Bar Boulevard.
Also, we hope that the City and local community are staying safe and well during this COVID-19
crisis. If there is anything we can do, as part of your local business community, to provide help
or support, please let us know.
Thank you for notifying us that the Planning Commission meetings during the next 60 days will
be held telephonically over the phone with no visual aid (e.g., streaming, video conference). In
light of the challenges of adequately presenting our project to the Planning Commission in a
restricted medium, in accordance with Government Code Section 65957 of the Permit
Streamlining Act (Government Code §§65920 et seq.), please accept this letter as mutual written
agreement to extend the 60-day deadline to approve/disapprove the project under Government
Code Section 65950(a)(5) for a period of up to 90 days.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ken Lee at ken@pacificplazapremier.com
or (562) 972-4033.
Respectfully,
James Chou
Owner
626.823.6660
Jameschou668@gmail.com
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Project Status Report CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
April 28, 2020 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
4/28/20
CC
5/5/20
PC
5/12//20
CC
5/19/20
PC
5/28/20
CC
6/5/20
22438 Steeplechase
(Demo and rebuilt new single family
residence))
DR PL2019-162 NTE Joan Lee PH
340 Fern Place
(New single family residence)
DR PL2018-100 NTE Alan Lim PH
1111 N. Diamond Bar Blvd.
(New Single family residence)
ZC/DR PL2015-253 GL Creative Design
Associates
PH
Public Right-Of-Way on Grand Ave.,
adjacent to Golden Springs Dr.
(Wireless facility)
CUP PL2017-69 MN Christopher Yoo PH
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
Property Location AP Applicant 5/7/20
367 S. Diamond Bar Blvd.
(Modification to CUP for fitness center)
MCUP PL2020-06 NTE Jennifer Veneracion PH
PENDING ITEMS
Property Location File # AP Applicant Status
Crooked Creek
(11-unit subdivision)
TTM, DR, CUP, TP
PL2017-203
MN Rob Meserve Incomplete letter sent 1/10/20 – waiting for additional information
800 N. Diamond Bar Blvd.
(Sign program)
CSP PL2019-164 MN Raj Panchal Second incomplete letter sent 3/9/20 – waiting for additional information
24011 Falcons View Dr.
(Addition and remodel)
DR PL2020-25 MN William Edwards Incomplete letter sent 3/11/20 – waiting for additional information
20657 Golden Springs
(Sign program amendment)
CUP PL2019-172 MN Sign Express Incomplete letter sent 10/10/19 – waiting for additional Information
2360 Indian Creek
(Addition and remodel to single family
residence)
DR PL2019-185 MN Pete Volbeda Second incomplete letter sent 2/26/20 – waiting for additional information
22589 Pacific Ln.
(New single family residence)
DR PL2020-17 NTE Jason Baumgartner Incomplete letter sent 3/6/20 – waiting for additional information
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April 28, 2020 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PENDING ITEMS (continued)
Property Location File # AP Applicant Status
22938 ½ Ridge Line Rd.
(Wireless facility)
CUP PL2020-42 NTE Jill Cleveland Incomplete letter sent 3/30/20 – waiting for additional information
23121 Ridge Line Rd.
(New single family residence)
DR PL2020-31 NTE Pete Volbeda Incomplete letter sent 3/26/20 – waiting for additional information
23135 Ridge Line Rd.
(New single family residence)
DR PL2018-233 MN Faiz Ennabe Second incomplete letter sent 2/6/20 – waiting for additional information
2775 Shadow Canyon
(New single family residence)
DR PL2019-188 NTE Edwin Agabao Incomplete letter sent 3/10/20 - waiting for additional information
2523 Blaze Trail
(New single family residence)
DR PL2020-49 MN Pete Volbeda Under review
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
AND AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
I, Stella Marquez, declare as follows:
I am employed by the City of Diamond Bar, Community Development Department. On
April 24, 2020, a copy of the April 28, 2020, Planning Commission Agenda, was posted
at the following locations:
SCAOMD/Government Center, 21865 Copley Drive
Heritage Park, 2900 Brea Canyon Road
City website: www,diamondbarca.gov
Due to COVID-19 closures, the Planning Commission Agenda could not be posted at
the following regular posting locations:
Diamond Bar City Hall
Diamond Bar Library
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on April 24, 2020, at Diamond Bar, California.
Stella Marquez
Community Developm n Department
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I, Stella Marquez, declare as follows:
I am employed by the City of Diamond Bar, Community Development Department, On
April 24, 2020, a copy of the April 28, 2020, Planning Commission Agenda, was posted
at the following locations:
SCAOMD/Government Center, 21865 Copley Drive
Heritage Park, 2900 Brea Canyon Road
City website: www.diamondbarca.gov
Due to COVID-19 closures, the Planning Commission Agenda could not be posted at
the following regular posting locations:
Diamond Bar City Hall
Diamond Bar Library
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on April 24, 2020, at Diamond Bar, California.
Stella Marquez
Community Developm n Department