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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 2020-18PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2020-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. PL2020-17 TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 18,499 SQUARE -FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH 2,931 SQUARE FEET OF GARAGE, MECHANICAL, AND ELECTRICAL ROOM AREA AND 2,161 SQUARE FEET OF COVERED PATIO AREA ON A 2.89 GROSS ACRES (125,903 GROSS SQUARE -FOOT) LOT LOCATED AT 22589 PACIFIC LANE, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 (APNS 8713-028=031 & 8713-028-032). A. RECITALS 1. The property owner Desmond Lim and applicant, Jason Baumgartner, have filed an application for Development Review No. PL2020-17 to construct a new 18,499 square -foot single-family residence, with 2,931 square feet of garage, mechanical and electrical room area and 2,161 square feet of covered patio area located at 22589 Pacific 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 two parcels totaling 125,903 gross square feet (2.89 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 descriptions of the subject properties are Lots 1 and 2 of Tract No. 53670. The Assessor's Parcel Numbers are 8713-028-031 and 8713-028- 032. 4. On September 9, 2020, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within a 1,000-foot radius of the Project site. On September 11, 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 September 22, 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 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) 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. A modern 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 achieved 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 low pitched hipped roof with metal roof and large overhangs, floor -to -ceiling windows, and an open floor plan. All elevations are architecturally treated and strongly articulated along the visible fagade [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. 2. The design and layout of the proposed development will not interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future developments, and will not create traffic or pedestrian hazards; The proposed single-family house will not interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future developments because the use of the project site is designed for a single-family home and the surrounding uses are also single- family homes. The proposed single-family house will not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian movements, such as access or other functional requirements of a single-family home because it complies with the requirements for driveway widths and exceeds the minimum number of required off-street parking spaces. 3. The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain and enhance the harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by Chapter 22.48: Development Review Standards, the City's Design Guidelines, the City's General Plan, or any applicable specific plan; 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 scale and proportions of the proposed home are well balanced and appropriate for the 2.89-acre site. The modern 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 block 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 modern with steep hipped roofs with a low- pitched, hipped roof with large overhangs, floor -to -ceiling windows with an emphasis on rectangular forms, and an open floor plan. The new home will not be intrusive to neighboring homes. Earth -tone shades for the exterior finish are used to soften the building's visual impact and assist in preserving the hillside's aesthetic value. Also, landscaping is integrated into the site to complement the 3 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. The proposed development will not be detrimental to public health, safety or welfare or materially injurious (e.g., negative effect on property values or resales) 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: 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 Consulting Landscape Architect. Landscape and irrigation plans shall comply with the updated Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance. Standard Conditions. The applicant shall comply with the standard development conditions attached hereto. 0 The Planning Commission shall: aI Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and b. Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution, by certified mail to the property owner, Desmond Lim, DCW Homes LLC, 22589 Pacific Lane, Diamond Bar, CA 91765; and applicant, Jason Baumgarten, EBTA Architects, 17871 Mitchell North Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92614, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 22ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2020, BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. Kenneth'Mok, 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 22nd day of September, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: Barlas, Garg, Wolfe, VC/Rawlings, Chair/Mok NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None ABSTAIN: Commissioners: None ATTEST: t l� V14 Greg Gubman; Secretary 5 STANDARD CONDITIONS USE PERMITS, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL NEW AND REMODELED STRUCTURES PROJECT #: Development Review No. PL2020-17 SUBJECT: To construct a 18,499 square -foot single-family home, 815 PROPERTY OWNER: Desmond Lim DCW Homes LLC 22589 Pacific Ln. Diamond Bar, CA 91765 APPLICANT: Jason Baumgartner EBTA Architects 17871 Mitchell North Suite 150 Irvine, CA 92614 LOCATION: 22589 Pacific Lane Diamond Bar CA 91765 ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION AT (909) 839-7030, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS The applicant 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. PL2020-17 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: 0 (a) Applicant shall provide a defense to the City defendants or at the City's option reimburse the City its costs of defense, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred in defense of such claims. (b) Applicant shall promptly pay any final judgment rendered against the City defendants. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action of proceeding, and shall cooperate fully in the defense thereof. 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. PL2020-17, 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. 2020-18, 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 conons of approval and all laws, or other applicable regulations. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and any applicable Specific Plan in effect at the time of building permit issuance. All site, grading, landscape/irrigation, and roof plans, and elevation plans shall be coordinated for consistency prior to issuance of City permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment, building, etc.,) or approved use has commenced, whichever comes first. 7 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. PL2020-17 expires within two years from the date of approval if the use has not been exercised as defined per Diamond Bar Municipal Code (DBMC) Section 22.66,050 (b)(1). In accordance with DBMC Section 22.66.050(c), the applicant may request, in writing, a one-year time extension for Planning Commission consideration. Such a request must be submitted to the Planning Division prior to the expiration date and be accompanied by the review fee in accordance with the fee schedule in effect at the time of submittal. E D. SITE DEVELOPMENT 1. This approval is to construct a 18,499 square -foot single-family residence with 2,931 square feet of garage, mechanical and electrical room area and 2,161 square feet of covered patio area at 22589 Pacific 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 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 is 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 0 adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete or masonry walls, berms, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the Planning Division, 8. All roof -mounted equipment shall be screened from public view. 9. All structures, including walls, trash enclosures, canopies, etc., shall be maintained in a structurally sound, safe manner with a clean, orderly appearance. All graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours by the property owners/occupant. 10. All landscaping, structures, architectural features and public improvements damaged during construction shall be repaired or replaced upon project completion. E. SOLID WASTE 1. The site shall be maintained in a condition, which is free of debris both during and after the construction, addition, or implementation of the entitlement approved herein. The removal of all trash, debris, and refuse, whether during or subsequent to construction shall be done only by the property owner, applicant or by a duly permitted waste contractor, who has been authorized by the City to provide collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste from residential, commercial, construction, and industrial areas within the City. It shall be the applicant's obligation to insure that the waste contractor used has obtained permits from the City of Diamond Bar to provide such services. 2. Mandatory solid waste disposal services shall be provided by the City franchised waste hauler to all parcels/lots or uses affected by approval of this project. F. FIRE PROTECTION STANDARDS 1. Development shall be constructed to reduce the- potential for spread of brushfireI (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. , 10 (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. 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) 83940403 FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: A. GENERAL 1. There is not a valid address assigned to this parcel. Applicant shall submit an Application for Address Change form to the Public Works Department for processing. 2. Applicant shall record the executed Lot Line Adjustment (Lot Merger) with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's Office and provide a copy of the recorded document to the Public Works Department prior to grading permit issuance. 3. Applicant shall follow special requirements as required by the City Engineer for construction in a Restricted Use Area. No portion of the habitable structure shall be located in the Restricted Use Area and a Covenant and Agreement to construct in a Restricted Use Area shall be recorded and returned to the City prior to the issuance of any grading or retaining wall permits. 4. A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be submitted and approved by the City, uploaded to the State's SMARTS System, and a WDID number shall be acquired from the California Water Board prior to the issuance of construction permits. 5. Per 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; 11 (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. 6. 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 grading plan submittal, a geotechnical report prepared by a Geotechnical Engineer, licensed by the State of California, shall be submitted by the applicant for approval by the City. 2. The applicant shall submit 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 6 foot -high chain link fence. All access points in the defense shall be locked whenever the construction site is not supervised. 12 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. Submit a stockpile plan showing the proposed location for stockpile for grading export materials, and the route of transport. 11. 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. 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 Detailed drainage system information of the lot with careful attention to any flood hazard area shall be submitted. All drainage/runoff from the development shall be conveyed from the site to the natural drainage course. No on -site drainage shall be conveyed to adjacent parcels, unless that is the natural drainage course. 2. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, a complete hydrology and hydraulic study shall be prepared by a Civil Engineer registered in the State of California to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Los Angeles Public Works Department. D. UTILITIES 1. 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 1. 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 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, plans 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. 3. Only one single family dwelling is allowed on this property unless specifically approved otherwise per CBC 202. B. Plan Check —Items to be addressed prior to plan approval: 1. The minimum design load for wind in this area is 95 M.P.H. exposures 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. 14 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 entry gate, BBQ area, fountains, retaining walls, fences over 6' in height, water features, and fire pits" 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 balconies shall be designed for 1.5 times the live load for the area served per CBC Table 1607.1 and provide ventilation in the joist space per CBC 2304,12.2.6, Venting shall be consistent with the High Severity Fire Zone requirements per CBC Chapter 7A. 8. All easements shall be shown on the site plan. 9. Fire Department approval shall be required. Contact the Fire Department to check the fire zone for the location of your property. If this project is located in High Hazard Fire Zone, it shall meet requirements of the fire zone per CBC Chapter 7A. 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 112 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. 15 10. All retaining walls shall be separately submitted to the Building and Safety and Public Works/Engineering Departments for review and approval. 11. A soils report is required per CBC 1803 and all recommendations of the soils report shall be adhered to. 12. 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. 13. Light and ventilation shall comply with CBC 1203 and 1205. The theater shall be provided with artificial light and ventilation designed by a licensed professional. 14. Design for future electric vehicle charging shall be provided consistent with CalGreen 4.106,41 15. New single-family dwellings shall have solar panels installed in conformance with CA Energy Code 150.1(c)14. 16. Listed protective waterproofing shall be provided at the spa terrace area that is capable of allowing constant water contact. 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. Sewer connections shall be subject to LA County Sanitation approval and fees. 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. IL D. Construction — Conditions required during construction: Fire sprinklers are required for new single-family dwellings (CRC R313.2). Sprinklers shall be approved by LA County Fire Department prior to installation and shall be inspected at framing stage and finalization of construction. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 17 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. 17. Decks, roofs, and other flat surfaces shall slope at least 1/4"/ft with approved and listed water proofing material. Guardrails shall be provided for these surfaces at least 42" minimum in height, 4" maximum spacing between rails, and capable of resisting at least 20 pounds per lineal foot of lateral load. 18. Bodies of water that are greater than 18" in depth shall have the required barriers to prevent unintentional access per CBC 3904.4. 19. Special inspections and structural observation will be required in conformance with CBC 1704 to 1709. m