HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 2020-19PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
NO. PL2019-188 TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 8,120 SQUARE -FOOT SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH 2,690 SQUARE FEET OF GARAGE AND
STORAGE AREAS, AND 1,160 SQUARE FEET OF ATTIC AREA, AND A
CONCURRENT TREE PERMIT TO REMOVE AND REPLACE, AT A
3:1 RATIO, FOUR COAST LIVE OAK AND THREE CALIFORNIA BLACK
WALNUT TREES, ON A 1.62 GROSS ACRE (70,544 GROSS SQUARE -
FOOT) UNDEVELOPED LOT LOCATED AT 2775 SHADOW CANYON
ROAD, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 (APN 8713-018-039).
A. RECITALS
1. The property owner, Sidney Limtaveemongkol and Annie Sukanya
Jamparsoot and applicant, Edwin Agabao with Architecture Refined
Corporation, have filed an application for Development Review and Tree
Permit No. PL2019-188 to construct a new 8,120 square -foot single-family.
residence with 2,690 square feet of garage and storage areas and
1,160 square feet of attic area located at 2775 Shadow Canyon Road,
Diamond Bar, County of Los Angeles, California. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject Development Review and Tree Permit shall be referred
to as the "Proposed Project."
2. The following approvals are requested from the Planning Commission:
(a) Development Review to construct a new 8,120 square -foot single-family
residence with 2,690 square feet of garage and storage area, and
1,160 square feet of attic area; and
(b) Tree Permit to remove four coast live oak and three Southern California
black walnut.
Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Review and Tree
Permit shall be referred to as the "Proposed Project."
3. The subject property is made up of one parcel totaling 70,544 gross square
feet (1.62 gross acres). It is located in the Rural Residential (RR) zone with
an underlying General Plan land use designation of Rural Residential,
4. The legal description of the subject property is Lot 67 of Tract No. 30289, The
Assessor's Parcel Number is 8713-018-039.
5. On November 13, 2020, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners
within a 1,000-foot radius of the Project site. Also, public notices were posted
at the project site and the City's four designated community posting sites. On
November 13, 2020, notification of the public hearing for this project was
published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune newspaper.
6. On November 24, 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:
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 and 22.38, this Planning
Commission hereby finds as follows:
Development Review Findings (DBMC Section 22.48.040)
The design and layout of the proposed development is consistent with the
applicable elements of the City 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 contemporary
Mediterranean 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
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various details and architectural elements such as low pitched hipped s-tile
roof,, tall vertical windows; light cream colored varied textured stucco finish;
stone veneer, aluminum clad, wood windows with dark bronze colored window
and doorframes; and sand finish foam trim around the windows. 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 complying with 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-G4 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 1.62 gross -acre site. The contemporary Mediterranean
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
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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 contemporary Mediterranean with
architectural elements such as low pitched hipped stile roof,• tall vertical
windows; light cream colored varied textured stucco finish; stone veneer, -
aluminum clad, wood windows with dark bronze colored window and door
frames; and sand finish foam trim around the windows. The newhome 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 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.
Tree Permit Finding (DBMC Section 22.38.110)
1. The tree is a public nuisance by causing damage to improvements
(e.g., building foundations, retaining walls, roadways/driveways, patios, and
decks) and appropriate mitigation measures will be implemented in
compliance with DBMC Section 22.38.140 (Tree protection requirements)
below.
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The applicant submitted a tree report, prepared by a licensed arbodst dated
September 17, 2020, which indicates there are seven protected trees on the
property. The applicant is proposing to remove all seven trees, which includes
three Southern California black walnut trees and four coast live oak trees with
a DBH ranging between 8 and 16 inches. Four coast live oak trees are in fair
and poor health and three Southern California black walnut trees are in poor
health. The trees in fair condition are in located in the areas of grading and
cannot be preserved. The trees will be replaced at a 3:1 ratio with nine 15-
gallon California black walnut and twelve 15-gallon coast live oak trees around
the perimeter of the property, which is required amount of mitigation trees to
be planted. The planting of 21 new protected species will provide sufficient
replacement of the natural landscape.
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, 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.
3. 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.
4. 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, Sidney Lim Sidney Limtaveemongkol and Annie
Sukanya Jamparsoot, 17870 Castleton St. #660, City of Industry, CA
91748 and applicant, Edwin Agabao with Architecture Refined
Corporation, 556 N. Diamond Bar Blvd., Suite 305, Diamond Bar, CA
91765,
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 24TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2020, BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR,
By:
K eth 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 24th day of November 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Barlas, Garg, Wolfe, V/C Rawlings, Chair/Mok
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioners: None
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ATTEST:
Greg Gubman, Secretary
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STANDARD CONDITIONS
USE PERMITS, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL NEW AND
REMODELED STRUCTURES
PROJECT #: Development Review and Tree Permit No. PL 2019-188
SUBJECT: To construct a new 8 120 square -foot single-family residence with
2,690 square feet of garage and storage areas, and 1,160 square
feet of attic area on a 1:62 gross acre undeveloped lot. A Tree
Permit is also requested to remove four coast live oak and three
Southern California black walnut trees.
PROPERTY
OWNER: Sidney Limtaveemongkol and Annie Sukanva Jamparsoot
17870 Castleton St. Unit #660, City of Industry, CA 91748
APPLICANT: Edwin Agabao, Architecture Refined Corporation
556 N. Diamond Bar Blvd.. Suite 305, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
LOCATION: 2775 Shadow Canyon Road, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
I. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION AT (909) 839-7030,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, and
its officers, agents and employees, from any claim, action, or
proceeding to attack, set -aside, void or annul, the approval of
Development Review and Tree Permit No. PL2019-188 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:
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(a) Applicant shall provide a defense to the City defendants or at the
City's option reimburse the City its costs of defense, including
reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred in defense of such claims.
(b) Applicant shall promptly pay any final judgment rendered against
the City defendants. The City shall promptly notify the applicant
of any claim, action of proceeding, and shall cooperate fully in
the defense thereof.
2. This approval shall not be effective for any purpose until the applicant
and owner of the property involved have filed, within twenty-one
(21) days of approval of this Development. Review and Tree Permit
No. PL2019-188, 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.2020-19,
Standard Conditions, and all conditions of approval 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.
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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 Saturdays, 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/DEP®SITS
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 and Tree Permit No. PL2020-188
expires within two years from the date of approval if the use has not been
exercised as defined per Diamond Bar Municipal Code (DBMC)
Section 22.66.050 (b)(1). In accordance with DBMC Section 22.60.050(c),
the applicant may request, in writing, a one-year time extension for
Planning Commission consideration. Such a request must be submitted to
the Planning Division prior to the expiration date and be accompanied by
the review fee in accordance with the fee schedule in effect at the time of
submittal.
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D. SITE DEVELOPMENT
1. This approval is to construct a new 8,120 square -foot single-family
residence with a 2,690 square feet of garage and storage areas, and
1,160 square feet of attic area at 2775 Shadow Canyon Road, as
described in the staff report and depicted on the approved plans on file
with the Planning Division, subject to the conditions listed below.
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
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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 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.
F. FIRE PROTECTION STANDARDS
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.
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(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.
It. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT,
(909) 839-7040, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. GENERAL
1. There is not a valid address assigned to this parcel. The applicant shall
submit an Application for Address Change form to the Public Works
Department for processing.
2. 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.
3. The applicant shall comply with the 2012 Municipal Separate
Stormwater Sewer System (MS4) Permit requirements. A Low Impact
Development (LID) Plan/Report shall be submitted for review and
approval to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
4. 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;
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(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 included with the submitted
grading plans 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 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 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.
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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.
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
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.
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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. Will Serve Letters shall be submitted stating that adequate facilities are
or will be available to serve the proposed project shall be submitted to the
City from all utilities such as, but not limited to, phone, gas, water, electric,
and cable.
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. Applicant shall obtain connection permits) from the City and County
Sanitation District prior to issuance of building permits.
2. Any homeowner that installs a new septic tank system, repairs and
existing septic tank or adds any plumbing fixture units or bedroom
equivalents to the facility served by an existing septic system will need to
submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to the Regional Water Quality Control
Board for Waste Discharge Requirements and submit a copy of the sent
NOI and check to the City. Please refer to City handouts.
3. 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.
4. SEPTIC TANK: The Applicant shall show septic tanks location, size and
details on the plans. The Los Angeles County Health Department,
California Water Control Board and the City's Geotechnical Engineer
shall approve these plans prior to the issuance of any permits. The
property owner shall be required to sign and record the City's Covenant
for use of a septic system.
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.
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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,
3. Only one single family dwelling is allowed on this property unless specifically
approved otherwise per CBC 202,
4. The second floor and garage shall not be used for any habitable purposes.
The areas must be redesigned in order to be used for habitable purposes.
Only the first floor is habitable.
B. Plan Check — Items to be Addressed Prior to Plan Approval:
5. 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.
6. 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).
7. Indoor air quality shall be provided consistent with ASHRAE 62.2 as required
per California Energy Code 150(o).
8. 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.
9. "Separate permits are required for pool, spa, entry gate, BBO area, fire pit,
fountains, retaining walls, and fences over 6' in height" and shall be noted on
plans.
10. There shall be design for future electrical vehicle charging including circuitry in
the electrical panel and future conduit.
11. 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,
12. All easements shall be shown on the site plan.
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13. Fire Department approval shall be required. Contact the Fire Department to
check the fire zone for the location of your property. If this project is located in
High Hazard Fire Zone, it shall meet requirements of the fire zone per
CBC Chapter 7A.
a. All unenclosed under -floor areas shall be constructed as exterior wall.
b. All openings into the attic, floor and/or other enclosed areas shall be
covered with corrosion -resistant wire mesh not less than 1/4 inch or more
than 1/2 inch in any dimension except where such openings are equipped
with sash or door.
c. Eaves shall be protected.
d. Exterior construction shall be one -hour or non-combustible.
e. Fuel modification plans shall be approved through LA County Fire Fuel
Modification Unit.
f. LA County Fire shall approve plans for fire flow availability due to home
being over 3600 sf as required per CFC Appendix B105.1.
14, All retaining walls shall be separately submitted to the Building and Safety and
Public Works/Engineering Departments for review and approval.
15. A soils report is required per CBC 1803 and all recommendations of the soils
report shall be adhered to.
16. Slope setbacks shall be consistent with California Building Code
Figure 1805.3.1 and California Residential Code R403.1.7. Foundations shall
provide a minimum distance to daylight.
17, Light and ventilation. shall comply with CBC 1203 and 1205.
18, Design for future electric vehicle charging shall be provided consistent with
CALGreen 4.106A.
19. New single family dwellings shall have solar panels installed in conformance
with CA Energy Code 150.1(c)14.
20. All sleeping rooms shall have adequate size for emergency egress.
21. Design for the sewer ejector pump must be designed by a civil engineer and
meet requirements per CPC 710,
C. Permit — Items Required Prior to Building Permit Issuance:
22. 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.
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23. 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.
24. 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.
25. Private property sewer system shall be approved by the Los Angeles County
Sanitation District and fees paid prior to permit issuance.
26. AQMD notification is required at least 10 days prior to any demolition. Proof
of notification is required at permit issuance.
27. 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.
28. The basement retaining wall must be separated from the house plans and
separately permitted in order to certify the building pad before permit issuance
of the house structure.
D. Construction —Conditions Required During Construction:
29. 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.
30. 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.
31. 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.
32. ,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.
33. All equipment staging areas shall be maintained in an orderly manner and
screened behind a minimum 6' high fence.
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34. 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.
35. 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.
36. 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,
37. 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.
38. All glazing in hazardous locations shall be labeled as safety glass. The
labeling shall be visible for inspection.
39. Pursuant to California Residential Code (CRC) Section R315, carbon
monoxide detectors are required in halls leading to sleeping rooms.
40. 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.
41. 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.
42. Bodies of water that are greater than 18" in depth shall have the required
barriers to prevent unintentional access per CBC 3904.4.
43. Special inspections and structural observation will be required in conformance
with CBC 1704 to 1709.
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