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RESOLUTION NO. 2020=17
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. PL2015-253 TO CONSTRUCT A NEW
4,333 SQUARE -FOOT, TWO-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH AN
ATTACHED 748 SQUARE -FOOT THREE -CAR GARAGE ON A 0.26 ACRE LOT
LOCATED AT 1111 N. DIAMOND BAR BLVD., DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765
(APN 8706-008-013).
A. RECITALS
1. The property owner, James Chin Chou (Trustee), and applicant, Creative Design
Associates, have filed an application for the following entitlements: (1) Zone
Change to modify the existing zoning district from Commercial (C-1) to Low
Density Residential (RL); and (2) Development Review to construct a new
4,333 square -foot, two-story single-family residence with an attached
748 square -foot three -car garage located at 1111 N. Diamond Bar Boulevard,
Diamond Bar, County of Los Angeles, California ("Project Site").
2. On March 6, 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. A notice display board was posted at the site, and a copy of the
notice was posted at the City's designated community posting sites.
3. On March 24, 2020, the Planning Commission hearing was cancelled due to the
State and County COVID-19 shelter -in -place orders. On April28, 2020, the
project was postponed to the June 23, 2020, hearing. The applicant provided
written consent to delay the hearing for up to 90 days, which is the maximum
extensions allowable under the Permit Streamlining Act (Gov. Code §65957).
4. On June 12, 2020, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within
a 1,000-foot radius of the Project site. On June 12, 2020, notification of the public
hearing for this project was published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune
newspaper. A notice display board was posted at the site, and a copy of the notice
was posted at the City's designated community posting sites.
5. On June 23, 2020, the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar
conducted a duly noticed public hearing, solicited testimony from all interested
individuals, and concluded said hearing on that date.
6. On
June 23, 2020,
the
Planning Commission of
the
City of Diamond Bar voted
4-1
recommending
that
the City Council approve
the
Project.
7. On July 21, 2020, the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar voted 3-2 to remand
the matter back to the Planning Commission for a physical public hearing in order
to enable the public to attend and provide testimony on the proposed project in
person.
August 7, 2020, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within
a 1,000-foot radius of the Project site. On August 14, 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 designated community posting sites.
9. On August 25, 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.
10. The documents and materials constituting the administrative record of the
proceedings upon which the City's decision is based are located at the City of
Diamond Bar, Community Development Department, Planning Division,
21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765.
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 Al of this Resolution are true and correct; and
2. The proposed Development Review on the Subject Property is categorically
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as prescribed
under CEQA Guidelines Section 15303(a) (construction of a new single-family
residence). Therefore, no further environmental review is required.
3. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds and determines that, having
considered the record as a whole including the findings set forth below, there is
no evidence before this Planning Commission that the Proposed Project herein
will have the potential of an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat
upon which the wildlife depends. Based upon substantial evidence, this Planning
Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effects contained in
Section 753.5(d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
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
recommends that the City Council make the following findings:
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Development Review Findinos (DBMC Section 22.48.040
1. The design and layoutof 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).
With the approval of the Zone Change, the design and layout of the proposed
single-family residence consisting of 4,333 square feet of floor area and 748
square -foot, three-cargarage area is consistent with the City's General Plan, City
Design Guidelines and development standards. The City's General Plan Policy
LU-PmM requires that development on privately -owned, residentially designated
land in hillside areas shall be compatible with the surrounding natural areas
promoting design principles such as minimizing grading, preserving existing
vistas, and incorporate site and architectural design that is sensitive to the
hillsides. The design and layout of the building will be integrated within the
existing topography of the site and will not visually impact the views of nearby
properties. The proposed home will not have a negative impact to neighboring
residences viewsheds since the property is located on a much lower pad level
than nearby properties.
The building's architectural design accentuates simplicity of line and form,
articulated through massing treatment and incorporates detailed design elements
that complies with the City's Design Guidelines where architectural design should
accentuate simplicity of line and form, restrained and understated elegance, as
opposed to the overly ornate or monumental [City's Design Guidelines A. Site
Planning (2) and B. Architecture (2)]. All elevations are architecturally treated
and strongly articulated along the visible fagade [City's Design Guidelines B.
Architecture (3)]. In addition, appropriate screening and integration of the home
to the natural environment is accomplished by providing a variety of groundcover,
shrubs, and trees throughout the site.
The Project complies with all development standards of the Low Density
Residential zoning district by meeting all development standards such as
required setbacks, building height, and lot coverage. The project site is not part
of any theme area, specific plan, community plan, boulevard or planned
development.
2. The design and layout of the proposed development will not interfere with the use
and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future developments, and will not create
traffic or pedestrian hazards.
The proposed single-family house will not interfere with the use and enjoyment
of neighboring existing or future developments because the use will not
significantly generate any traffic, parking, noise, lighting, view or other impacts
onto surrounding residences and adjacent right-of-ways. In addition, no
protected trees exist on site.
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The proposed single-family house will not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian
movements, such as access or other functional requirements of a single-family
home because it complies with the requirements for driveway widths and grades,
exceeds the minimum number of off-street parking spaces, and the circular
driveway design allows vehicles to enter and exit the property in a more efficient
manner.
3. The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible with the
character of the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain and enhance the
harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by Chapter 22.48:
Development Review Standards, the City's Design Guidelines, the City's General
Plan, or any applicable specific plan.
The proposed single family residence was redesigned with atwo-story structure
in a contemporary style of architecture to be compatible with the character of the
surrounding neighborhood. The use of a single-family home fits more
appropriately with the fabric of the surrounding area in comparison to other
potential land use options such as multi -family residential or commercial. The
City's General Plan Policy LU-P-56 requires that residential development be
compatible with the prevailing character of the surrounding neighborhood in
terms of building scale, density, massing, and design. The City's General Plan
Goal CC-G-4 also requires the preservation of the scale and character of existing
residential neighborhoods and ensure sensitive transitions between densities
and uses. The City's Design Guidelines Architecture (1) requires compatibility
with the surrounding character including harmonious building style, form, size,
color, material and roofline.
The proposed two story single family residence is comparable in mass and scale
to the surrounding neighborhood. The building's design theme is simple with
incorporation of variable roof heights, movement along the street facing elevation,
and utilization of large vertical and horizontal window surfaces. The architectural
design theme will be duplicated on all of the building's elevations to provide a
pleasing visual appearance form multiple vantage points. The Project minimizes
negative impacts on nearby uses since the house will not block existing
viewsheds from nearby properties. In sum, the Project fits the character of the
neighborhood on which it is proposed.
4. The design of the proposed development will provide a desirable environment for
its occupants and visiting public as well as its neighbors through good aesthetic
use of materials, texture, color, and will remain aesthetically appealing.
The design of the new single-family home is a contemporary style of architecture.
Variation in the building elements are achieved through the utilization of varying
enhanced architectural features and building materials as discussed in the
previous findings. The architectural features utilize a variety of building materials
such as stucco, ledgestone and wood siding, metal roof, and cable railing. Also,
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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 balances and appropriate for the site.
5. The proposed development will not be detrimental to public health, safety or
welfare or materially injurious (e.g., negative effect on property values or
resale(s) of property) to the properties or improvements in the vicinity.
Before the issuance of any City permits, the proposed project is required to
comply with all conditions within the approved resolution, and the Building and
Safety Division and Public Works Departments requirements.
Through the permit and inspection process, the referenced agencies will ensure
that the proposed project is not detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare
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 single family residence is categorially exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as prescribed under CEQA Guidelines
Section 15303(a) (construction of a new single-family residence). Therefore, no
further environmental review is required.
Based upon the findings and conclusion set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby
recommends that the City Council approve Development Review, subject to the following
conditions and the attached Standard Conditions of Approval:
This Development Review approval shall be null and void unless the Zone
Change is approved.
2. Development shall substantially comply with the plans and documents presented
to the Planning Commission at the public hearing.
3. Prior to building permit issuance, landscape and irrigation plans shall be reviewed
and approved by the City's Consulting Landscape Architect and shall comply with
the updated Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance.
4. The property owner shall record a deed disclosure with the Los Angeles County
Recorder's Office informing future purchasers that the subject property is
potentially located within an air quality sensitive receptor area due to its proximity
to the SR 57 Freeway. The property owner shall submit a conformed copy of the
recorded deed disclosure to the City prior to the issuance of building permits.
5. Standard Conditions. The applicant shall comply with the standard development
conditions attached hereto.
The Planning Commission shall:
aI Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
b. Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the City Council of
the City of Diamond Bar.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 25th DAY OF AUGUST 202W, BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
By:
Kehneth Mok, Chairman
I, Greg Gubman, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 251h day of August 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners:
NOES: Commissioners:
ABSENT: .Commissioners:
ABSTAIN: Commissioners:
ATTEST: �/, ! C'
Greg Gubman, Secretary
Barlas, Garg, Wolfe, Chair/Mok
VC/Rawlings
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PROJECT #: Development Review No. PL2015-253
SUBJECT:
PROPERTY James Chin Chou (Trustee)
OWNER: 1359 Bentley Court
West Covina. CA 91791
APPLICANT: Creative Design Associates
17528 Rowland Street, 2"d Floor
City of Industry, CA 91748
LOCATION: 1111 N Diamond Bar Blvd. Diamond Bar CA 91765
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION AT (909) 839-7030, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, and its
officers, agents and employees, from any claim, action, or proceeding to
attack, set -aside, void or annul, the approval of Development Review
No. PL2015-253 brought within the time period provided by Government Code
Section 66499.37. In the event the city and/or its officers, agents and
employees are made a party of any such action:
(a) Applicant shall provide a defense to the City defendants or at the City's
option reimburse the City its costs of defense, including reasonable
attorneys fees, incurred in defense of such claims.
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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. PL2015-253, at the City of Diamond
Bar Community Development Department, their affidavit stating that they are
aware of and agree to accept all the conditions of this approval. Further, this
approval shall not be effective until the applicants pay remaining City
processing fees, school fees and fees for the review of submitted reports.
3. All designers, architects, engineers, and contractors associated with this
project shall obtain a Diamond Bar Business License; and a zoning approval
for those businesses located in Diamond Bar.
4. Signed copies of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2020-17, Standard
Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans
(full size). _The sheets) are for information only to all parties involved in the
construction/grading activities and are not required to be wet sealed/stamped
by a licensed Engineer/Architect.
5. Prior to the plan check, revised site plans and building elevations incorporating
all Conditions of Approval shall be submitted for Planning Division review and
approval.
6. Prior to
any use of the
project site or
business activity being commenced
thereon,
all conditions of
approval shall
be completed.
7. The project site shall be maintained and operated in full compliance with the
conditions of approval and all laws, or other applicable regulations.
8. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the
Development Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and any applicable
Specific Plan in effect at the time of building permit issuance.
9. All site, grading, landscape/irrigation, and roof plans, and elevation plans shall
be coordinated for consistency prior to issuance of City permits (such as
grading, tree removal, encroachment, building, etc.,) or approved use has
commenced, whichever comes first.
10. The property owner/applicant shall remove the public hearing notice board
within three days of this project's approval.
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11. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of City Planning, Building
and Safety Divisions, Public Works Department, and the Fire Department.
12. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall record, and provide
the City with a conformed recorded copy of, a Covenant and Agreement or
similar document in a form approved by the City Attorney, which restricts the
rental of rooms or other portions of the property under two or more separate
agreements and prohibits use of the property as a boarding or rooming house,
except to the extent otherwise permitted by the Diamond Bar Municipal Code
or applicable state or federal law.
B. FEES/DEPOSITS
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. PL2015-253 expires within two
years from the date of approval if the use has not been exercised as defined
per Diamond Bar Municipal Code (DBMC) Section 22.66.050 (b)(1). In
accordance with DBMC Section 22.60.050(c), the applicant may request, in
writing, aone-year time extension for Planning Commission consideration.
Such a request must be submitted to the Planning Division prior to the
expiration date and be accompanied by the review fee in accordance with the
fee schedule in effect at the time of submittal.
D. SITE DEVELOPMENT
1. This approval is to construct a new 4,333 square -foot, two-story single-family
residence with an attached 748 square -foot three -car garage at 1111 N.
Diamond Bar Blvd., as described in the staff report and depicted on the
approved plans on file with the Planning Division, subject to the conditions
listed herein, and the development code regulations.
2. The construction documents submitted for plan check shall be in substantial
compliance with the architectural plans approved by the Planning
Commission, as modified pursuant to the conditions below. If the plan check
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 anon -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.
All ground -mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, air
conditioning condensers, etc., shall be located out of public view and
adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete or masonry
walls, berms, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the Planning Division.
8. All roof -mounted equipment shall be screened from public view.
9. All structures, including walls, trash enclosures, canopies, etc., shall be
maintained in a structurally sound, safe manner with a clean, orderly
appearance. All graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours by the property
owners/occupant.
10. No occupancy permit shall be granted until all improvements required by this
approval have been properly constructed, inspected, and approved.
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11. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the location, size and screening of all
building utility service connections, including water, gas, and electric service,
fire service, and irrigation connections shall be approved by the Community
Development Director. All changes to building utility connections shall be
approved by the Community Development Director prior to construction.
Building utility connections shall be located, sized and screened in such a
manner that they have the least possible impact on the design of the building
and site. The architect of record shall be directly involved in the design and
placement of all site and building service connections and shall sign all plans
submitted to the City which located, size and/or screen utility connections.
12. Additional plant materials may be required by the Community Development
Director and shall be planted proper to final occupancy in order to screen utility
connections, valves, backflow devices, and all above ground appurtenances,
etc., to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. This
determination shall be made in the field after all screen utility connections,
valves, backflow devices, and all above ground appurtenances, etc. have been
installed and inspected.
E. SOLID WASTE
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 ensure 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.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, (909) 839-7040,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. GENERAL
The mailbox shall be installed on the property so that daily mail trucks must
enter the driveway to deliver mail.
2. The driveway shall be kept clear to allow daily mail delivery and any other
scheduled delivery to access the property and maneuver appropriately to exit
the property front-end first onto Diamond Bar Blvd.
3. An Erosion Control Plan shall be submitted concurrently with the grading plan
clearly detailing erosion control measures. These measures shall be
implemented during construction. The erosion control plan shall conform to
national Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) standards and
incorporate the appropriate Best Management Practices (BMP's) as specified
in the Storm Water BMP Certification. For construction activity which disturbs
one acre or greater, a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) will be
needed.
4. Pursuant to NPDES Permit (CAS004001) for MS4 Discharges within the
Coastal Watershed of Los Angeles County (Order No. R4-2012-0175), a new
single-family hillside home development project shall include mitigation
measures to:
(i) Conserve natural areas;
(ii) Protect slopes and channels;
(iii) Provide storm drain system stenciling and signage;
(iv) Divert roof runoff to vegetated areas before discharge unless the
diversion would result in slope instability; and
(v) Direct surface flow to vegetated areas before discharge, unless
the diversion would result in slope instability.
These mitigation measures shall be shown on the grading plan and
implemented during construction.
5. Grading and construction activities and the transportation of equipment and
materials and operation of heavy grading equipment shall be limited to
between the hours of 7;00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Dust generated by grading and construction activities shall be reduced by
watering the soil prior to and during the activities and in accordance with South
Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 402 and Rule 403. Reclaimed
water shall be used whenever possible. Additionally, all construction
equipment shall be properly mufFled to reduce noise levels.
B. SOILS REPORT/GRADING/RETAINING WALLS
1. Prior to or concurrent with grading plan submittal, a geotechnical report
prepared by a Geotechnical Engineer, licensed by the State of Califorhia, shall
be submitted by the applicant for approval by the City.
2. The applicant shall submit grading plans prepared by a Civil Engineer,
licensed by the State of California, prepared in accordance with the City's
requirements for the City's review and approval. A list of requirements for
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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.
10. Apre-construction meeting shall be held at the project site with the grading
contractor, applicant, and city grading inspector at least 48 hours prior to
commencing grading operations.
11. Rough grade certification by project soils and civil engineers and the as -
graded geotechnical report shall be submitted for review and approval prior to
issuance of building permits for the foundation of the residential structure.
Retaining wall permits may be issued without a rough grade certificate.
12. Final grade certifications by project soils and civil engineers shall be submitted
to the Public Works Department prior to the issuance of any project final
inspections/certificate of occupancy, respectively.
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C. DRAINAGE
Detailed drainage system information of the lot with careful attention to any
flood hazard area shall be submitted. All drainage/runoff from the
development shall be conveyed from the site to the natural drainage course.
No on -site drainage shall be conveyed to adjacent parcels, unless that is the
natural drainage course.
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 IIVIPROVENiEiVTS
All public improvements shall be approved by the City Engineer, constructed
with an encroachment permit issued by the Public Works Department, and
completed prior to final inspection/certificate of occupancy issuance.
2. All driveway approaches shall be constructed in accordance with current
American Public Works Association (APWA) standard plan 110-2 Type C.
3. All public drive approaches and sidewalks shall be constructed with a minimum
of 2500 PSI concrete.
4. The applicant shall replace and record any centerline ties and monuments that
are removed as part of this construction with the Los Angeles County Public
Works Survey Division.
The applicant shall replace and record any centerline ties and monuments that
are removed as part of this construction with the Los Angeles County Public
Works Survey Division.
E. UTILITIES
Easements, satisfactory to the City Engineer and the utility companies, for
public utility and public service purposes shall be offered and shown on the
detailed site plan for dedication to the City or affected utility company.
2. Will Serve Letters from all utilities such as, but not limited to, phone, gas, water,
electric, and cable, shall be submitted to the City stating that adequate facilities
are or will be available to serve the proposed project.
3. Applicant shall relocate and underground any existing onsite utilities to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer and the respective utility owner.
4. Underground utilities shall not be constructed within the drop line of any mature
tree except as approved by a registered arborist.
F. SEWERS/SEPTIC TANK
Applicant shall obtain connection permits) from the City and County Sanitation
District prior to issuance of building permits.
2. Applicant, at applicant's sole cost and expense, shall construct the sewer
system in accordance with the City, Los Angeles County Public Works
Division. Sewer plans shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Division
for review and approval by the City.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION,
(909) 839-7020, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. GENERAL CONDITIONS
At the time of plan check submittal, plans and construction shall conform to
current State and Local Building Code requirements and all other applicable
construction codes, ordinances and regulations in effect.
2. Provisions for CAL Green shall be implemented onto plans and certification
shall be provided by a third party as required by the Building Division. Specific
water, waste, low VOC, and related conservation measures shall be shown on
plans. Construction shall conform to the current CAL Green Code.
B. PLAN CHECK —ITEMS TO BE ADDRESSED PRIOR TO PLAN APPROVAL
The minimum design load for wind in this area is 110 M.P.H. exposures "C"
and the site is within seismic zone D or E. The applicant shall submit drawings
and calculations prepared by a California State licensed Architect/Engineer
with wet stamp and signature.
2. This project shall comply with the energy conservation requirements of the
State of California Energy Commission. All lighting shall be high efficacy or
equivalent per the current California Energy Code 119 and 150(k).
3. Indoor air quality shall be provided consistent with ASHRAE 62.2 as required
per California Energy Code 150(0).
4. Public Works/Engineering Department is required to review and approve
grading plans that clearly show all finish elevations, drainage, and retaining
walls) locations. These plans shall be consistent with the site plan submitted
to the Building and Safety Division.
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5. "Separate permits are required for retaining walls" and shall be noted on plans.
6. All balconies shall be designed for 601b/ft live load.
7. All easements shall be shown on the site plan.
8. All retaining walls shall be separately submitted to the Building and Safety and
Public Works/Engineering Departments for review and approval.
9. A soils report is required per CBC 1803 and all recommendations of the soils
report shall be adhered to.
10. Light and ventilation shall comply with CBC 1203 and 1205.
11. A soils report is required per CBC 1803 and all recommendations of the soils
report shall be adhered to.
12. Light and ventilation shall comply with CBC 1203 and 1205.
13. An occupancy separation shall be provided between the dwelling unit and
garage.
14. The wood deck shall be clarified whether it is on -grade or raised.
C. PERMIT —ITEMS REQUIRED PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE
1. Solid waste management of construction material shall incorporate recycling
material collection per Diamond Bar Municipal Code 8.16 of Title 8. The
contractor shall complete all required forms and pay applicable deposits prior
to permit.
2. Prior to building permit issuance, all school district fees shall be paid. Please
obtain a form from the Building and Safety Division to take directly to the school
district.
3. Submit grading plans clearly showing all finish elevations, drainage, and
retaining wall locations. No building permits shall be issued prior to submitting
a pad certification.
4. Los Angeles County Fire Department approval is required prior to permit
issuance.
5. Approval from the County Sanitation District is required for the new sewer hook
up.
6. SCAQMD notification is required at least 10 days priorto any demolition. Proof
of notification is required at permit issuance.
7. 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 priorto 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 priorto 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. The project shall
be
protected by a construction fence
to the satisfaction of the
Building
Official.
All
fencing shall be view obstructing
with opaque surfaces.
5. 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.
6. All equipment staging areas shall be maintained in an orderly manner and
screened behind a minimum 6-foot high fence.
7. A height and setback survey may be required at completion of framing and
foundation construction phases respectively.
8. The project shall be protected by a construction fence and shall comply with
the NPDES & BMP requirements (sand bags, etc.).
9. The location of property lines and building pad may require a surety to be
determined by the building inspection during foundation and/or frame
inspection.
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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. Any changes or
deviation from approved
plans during
the
course of
construction shall
be approved by the City prior
to proceeding
with
any work.
12. All glazing in hazardous locations shall be labeled as safety glass. The
labeling shall be visible for inspection.
13. Carbon monoxide detectors are required in halls leading to sleeping rooms per
CRC R315.
14. Drainage patterns shall match the approved grading/drainage plan from the
Public Works/Engineering Department. Surface water shall drain away from
the building at a 2% minimum slope. The final as -built conditions shall match
the grading/drainage plan or otherwise approved as -built grading/drainage
plan.
15. Decks, roofs, and other flat surfaces shall slope at least 1/4"/ft with approved
and listed water proofing material. Guardrails shall be provided for these
surfaces at least 42" minimum in height, 4" maximum spacing between rails,
and capable of resisting at least 20 pounds per lineal foot of lateral load.
16. Special inspections and structural observation will be required in conformance
with CBC 1704 to 1709.
17. Eaves shall be at least 2 feet from the property line and shall be fully enclosed
and protected/fire rated.
County of Los Angeles Fire Department 1909) 620-2402 —
Submit two sets of Architectural Drawings when ready for plan check with the
following information:
• Show all existing public fire hydrants on the site plan. Include the location
of all public fire hydrants within 600 feet of the lot frontage on both sides of
the street. Specify size of fire hydrants) and dimensions) to property lines.
Additional fire hydrant requirements may be necessary after this
information is provided.
A minimum five-foot wide approved firefighter access walkway leading from
the fire department access road to all required openings in the building's
exterior walls shall be provided for firefighting and rescue purposes. Fire
Code 504.1.
2. The applicant is required to have the Information of Fire Flow Availability for
Building Permit (Form 195) completed by the Water Purveyor.
3. All development shall be constructed with adequate water supply and pressure
for all proposed development in compliance with standards established by the
fire marshal.
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