HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/22/2022PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
6:30 PM
PUBLIC ADVISORY:
Consistent with State Assembly Bill 361, this meeting will be conducted telephonically and
Members of the Planning Commission and staff will be participating via Teleconference. There
will be no physical meeting location for this meeting. Members of the public are encouraged to
participate and address the Planning Commission during the public comment portion of the
meeting via teleconference.
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Members of the public may provide public comment by sending written comm ents to the Minutes
Secretary by email at Planning@DiamondBarCA.gov by 5:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Please
indicate in the Subject Line “FOR PUBLIC COMMENT.” Written comments will be distributed to the
Planning Commission members and read into the record at the meeting, up to a maximum of five
minutes.
Public comment may be submitted by logging onto the meeting through this link: visiting
https://attend ee.gotowebinar.com/register/3085897452183675408 . Members of the public will
be called upon one at a time during the Public Comment portion of the agenda. Speakers are limited to
five minutes per agenda item, unless the Chairperson determines otherwise.
Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities:
Pursuant to the Executive Order, and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need
special assistance to participate in the Planning Commission Meeting, please contact the Community
Development Department at (909) 839-7030 within 72 hours of the meeting. Commission recordings will
be available upon request the day following the Planning Commission Meeting. If requested, the agenda
will be made available in an alternative format to a person with disability as required by Section 202 of
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
CHAIRPERSON WILLIAM RAWLINGS
VICE CHAIRPERSON MAHENDRA GARG
COMMISSIONER NAILA BARLAS
COMMISSIONER KENNETH MOK
COMMISSIONER RAYMOND WOLFE
City of Diamond Bar
Planning Commission
MEETING RULES
PUBLIC INPUT
Members of the public may address the Planning Commission on any item of business on th e
agenda during the time the item is taken up by the Planning Commission. In addition, members
of the public may, during the Public Comment period address the Planning Commissi on on any
Consent Calendar item or any matter not on the agenda and within the Planning Commission’s
subject matter jurisdiction. Any material to be submitted to the Planning Commission at the
meeting should be submitted through the Minutes Secretary.
Speakers are limited to five minutes per agenda item, unless the Chairperson deter mines
otherwise. The Chairperson may adjust this time limit depending on the number of people
wishing to speak, the complexity of the matter, the length of the agenda, the h our and any other
relevant consideration. Speakers may address the Planning Commission only once on an
agenda item, except during public hearings, when the applicant/appellant may be afforded a
rebuttal.
Public comments must be directed to the Planning Commission. Behavior that disrupts the
orderly conduct of the meeting may result in the speaker being removed from the meeting.
INFORMATION RELATING TO AGENDAS AND ACTIONS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Agendas for regular Planning Commission meetings are available 72 hours prior to the meeting
and are posted in the City’s regular posting locations and on the City’s website at
www.diamondbarca.gov. The Planning Commission may take action on any item listed on the
agenda.
Copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to agenda items are on file in the
Planning Division of the Community Development Department, located at 21810 Copley Drive,
and are available for public inspection upon request. If you have questions regarding an agenda
item, please call (909) 839-7030 during regular business hours.
HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION
Copies of Agenda, Rules of the Planning Commission, Recordings of Meetings (909) 839-7030
Email: info@diamondbarca.gov
Website: www.diamondbarca.gov
The City of Diamond Bar thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent spreading the
COVID-19 virus.
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
PLANNING COMMISSION
February 22, 2022
AGENDA
Next Resolution No. 2022-01
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Naila Barlas, Kenneth Mok, Raymond
Wolfe, Vice Chairperson Mahendra Garg, Chairperson William Rawlings
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chairperson
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
"Public Comments" is the time reserved on each regular meeting agenda to
provide an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Planning
Commission on consent calendar items or other matters of interest not on the
agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the council. Although the
Planning Commission values your comments, pursuant to the brown act,
members of the Planning Commission or staff may briefly respond to public
comments if necessary, but no extended discussion and no action on such
matters may take place. There is a five -minute maximum time limit when
addressing the Planning Commission. The city will call on teleconference callers,
one at a time to give their name and if there is an agenda item number they wish
to speak on before providing their comment. If you wish to speak on a publ ic
hearing item or Planning Commission consideration item, you will then be called
upon to speak at that point in the agenda.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
The following items listed on the consent calendar are considered routine and
are approved by a single motion. Consent calendar items may be removed from
the agenda by request of the Planning Commission only:
4.1 Minutes of the Planning Commission Regular Meeting –
November 9, 2021
4.2 Continued use of teleconferencing in accordance with Assembly
Bill 361 for meetings of the Planning Commission subject to State
open meeting laws.
5. OLD BUSINESS: None.
6. NEW BUSINESS: None.
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7. PUBLIC HEARING(S):
7.1 Conditional Use Permit Planning Case No. PL2021-97 - Under the
authority of Diamond Bar Municipal Code Section 22.58, the applicant and
property owner are requesting Conditional Use Permit approval to operate
an 1,850 square-foot veterinarian clinic (Phillip An Veterinary Services) at
The Ranch Shopping Center. Overnight boarding will not be offered. The
subject property is zoned Professional Office (OP) with an underlying
General Plan land use designation of Neighborhood Mixed Use (MU-N).
PROJECT ADDRESS: 838 N. Diamond Bar Blvd.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNER: Foremost Diamond Ranch, LLC
27271 Las Ramblas, Ste 100
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
APPLICANT: Philip An, DVM,
220 East Bonita Ave. #175
San Dimas, CA 91773
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The project has been reviewed for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Based on that
assessment, the City has determined the project to be Categorically Exempt from
the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Article 19 under Section 15301(a) (Interior
alterations involving partitions and electrical conveyances) of the CEQA
Guidelines. No further environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission
approve Conditional Use Permit Planning Case No. PL2021 -97, based on the
findings of fact, and subject to the conditions of approval as listed within the draft
resolution.
8. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
9. STAFF COMMENTS / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, March 1, 2022, 6:30 pm
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING:
Tuesday, March 8, 2022, 6:30 pm
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, March 15, 2022, 6:30 pm
PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, March 22, 2022, 6:30 pm
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11. ADJOURNMENT:
MEETING:
MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
DIAMOND BAR CITY HALL WINDMILL COMMUNITY ROOM
21810 COPLEY DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair/Rawlings called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Chair Garg led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Naila Barlas, Raymond Wolfe, Vice
Chairman Mahendra Garg, Chairman William Rawlings
Absent: Commissioner Kenneth Mok was excused.
Staff Present : Greg Gubman, Community Development Director; James
Eggart, Assistant City Attorney (telephonically); Grace Lee, Senior Planner; Mayuko (May)
Nakajima, Associate Planner; Stella Marquez, Administrative Coordinator.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
4.1 Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of October 26, 2021.
C/Barlas moved, VC/Garg seconded, to approve Item 4.1 as presented.
Motion carried 4-0 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Barlas, Wolfe, VC/Garg,
Chair/Rawlings
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Mok
5. OLD BUSINESS: NONE
6. NEW BUSINESS: NONE
7. PUBLIC HEARING(S):
7.1 Time Extension for Development Review and Tree Permit (Planning Case
No. PL2018-226) – Under the authority of Diamond Bar Municipal Code
Section 22.66.050, the applicant submitted a request for a one year Extension
of Time for a Development Review and Tree Permit approval to demolish an
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existing single-family residence to accommodate the construction of a new
8,906 square-foot single-family residence, 991 square-foot garage, 872
square feet of balcony area, and protect two California black walnut trees on
a 1.32 gross acre site. The subject property is zoned Rural Residential (RR)
with an underlying General Plan land use designation of Rural Residential.
PROJECT ADDRESS: 2432 Indian Creek Road
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNER: Y&L Home, LLC and Mei Lan Liang
14328 Lomitas Avenue
City of Industry, CA 91745
APPLICANT: Mei Lan Liang and Jimmy Liang
14328 Lomitas Avenue
City of Industry, CA 91745
At the recommendation of C/Wolfe, Planning Commissioners concurred to
omit staff’s presentation and move forward to consider staff’s recommendation
for approval of Time Extension for Development Review and Tree Permit –
Planning Case No. PL2018-226, based on the findings of fact, and subject to
the conditions of approval as listed within the draft resolution.
Chair/Rawlings opened the public hearing.
Chair/Rawlings closed the public hearing.
C/Wolfe moved, C/Barlas seconded, to approve the Time Extension for
Development Review and Tree Permit – Planning Case No. PL2018-226,
based on the findings of fact, and subject to the conditions of app roval as listed
within the resolution.
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Barlas, Mok, Wolfe, VC/Garg,
Chair/Rawlings
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
7.2 Time Extension for Development Review and Tree Permit (Planning Case
No. PL2019-42) – Under the authority of Diamond Bar Municipal Code
Section 22.66.050, the applicant submitted a request for a one-year Extension
of Time for a Development Review and Tree Permit approval to construct a
new 31,458 square-foot, single-family residence with a 2,100 square-foot
garage, an 800 square-foot porte-cochere and 8,675 square feet of balcony
area; and removal of three protected California black walnut trees that are in
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fair/poor health and replace with nine coast live oak trees on a 8.51 gross acre
(370,696 gross square-foot) site. The subject property is zoned Rural
Residential (RR) with an underlying General Plan land use designation of
Rural Residential.
PROJECT ADDRESS: 2244 Indian Creek Road
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNER: Henry Hau
1163 Fairway Drive, Suite 102
City of Industry, CA 91789
APPLICANT: Benjamin Hook, Windsor Group
1163 Fairway Drive, Suite 102
City of Industry, CA 91789
At the recommendation of C/Wolfe, Planning Commissioners concurred to
omit staff’s presentation and move forward to consider staff’s recommendation
for approval of Time Extension for Development Review and Tree Permit –
Planning Case No. PL2019-42, based on the findings of fact, and subject to
the conditions of approval as listed within the draft resolution.
Chair/Rawlings opened the public hearing.
Speaking telephonically, the applicant’s representative Benjamin Hook,
indicated the applicant agreed with staff’s recommendation and had no other
questions or concerns.
Chair/Rawlings closed the public hearing.
C/Wolfe moved, VC/Garg seconded, to approve the Time Extension for
Development Review and Tree Permit – Planning Case No. PL2019-42, based
on the findings of fact, and subject to the conditions of approval as listed within
the resolution. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Barlas, Wolfe, VC/Garg,
Chair/Rawlings
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Mok
7.3 Development Review Planning Case No. PL2021-22 – Under the authority
of Diamond Bar Municipal Code Section 22.48, the applicant and property
owner requested Development Review approval to remodel and construct a
two-story addition consisting of 2,141 square feet of floor area to an existing
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2,586 square foot, two story single family residence with an attached
541 square foot garage on a 0.65 gross acre (28,208 gross square foot) site.
A Minor Conditional Use Permit was requested to allow the continuation of an
existing nonconforming structure with a 20’ 6” front setback (where 30 feet is
required). The subject property is zoned Rural Residential (RR) with an
underlying General Plan land use designation of Rural Residential.
PROJECT ADDRESS: 2631 Rocky Trail Road
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNER: Katy Liu
2631 Rocky Trail Road
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
APPLICANT: Kenneth Pang
Creative Design Associates
17528 Rowland Heights, 2nd Floor
City of Industry, CA 91748
SP/Lee presented staff’s report and recommended Planning Commission
approval of Development Review Planning Case No. PL2021 -22, based on
the findings of fact, and subject to the conditions of approval as listed within
the resolution.
Chair/Rawlings opened the public hearing.
Kenneth Pang, applicant said he was present to address questions and
concerns of the Planning Commission and voiced no concerns regarding the
conditions of approval.
Chair/Rawlings closed the public hearing.
VC/Garg moved, C/Barlas seconded, to approve Development Review
Planning Case No. PL2021-22, based on the findings of fact, and subject to
the conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. Motion carried by the
following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Barlas, Wolfe, VC/Garg,
Chair/Rawlings
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Mok
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8. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None
9. STAFF COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
CDD/Gubman announced that the next Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
would go dark on November 23rd and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
As listed in the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the Planning Commission,
Chair/Rawlings adjourned the Special Planning Commission meeting at 6:50 p.m.
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 22nd of February, 2022.
Attest:
Respectfully Submitted,
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Greg Gubman, Community Development Director
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William Rawlings, Chairperson
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AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 4.2
MEETING DATE: February 22, 2022
CASE/FILE NUMBER: CONTINUED USE OF TELECONFERENCING
IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 361
FOR MEETINGS OF THE DIAMOND BAR CITY
PLANNING COMMISSION SUBJECT TO
STATE OPEN MEETING LAWS.
PROJECT LOCATION:
Citywide
SUBJECT: Continued use of teleconferencing in accordance
with Assembly Bill 361 for meetings of the
Planning Commission subject to State open
meeting laws.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
The Ralph M. Brown Act (“Brown Act”) requires that all meetings of a legislative body of
a local agency be open and public, that a physical location for such meetings be
provided, and that the public be permitted to provide public comment during the
meetings – with some exceptions as defined under the law.
Due to the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the California Legislature
passed Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361), which authorizes a local agency to use
teleconferencing without complying with certain teleconferencing requirements imposed
by the Brown Act when: (1) the legislative body of a local agency holds a meeting
during a declared state of emergency; (2) when state or local health officials have
imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing; and/o r (3) when a
local agency has determined that meeting in person would present imminent risks to the
health or safety of attendees.
The Planning Commission first utilized the provisions of AB 361 on February 22, 2022.
In order to continue to have the ability to use the modified teleconferencing options,
AB 361 requires that the Planning Commission re-affirm its findings every 30 days.
Conditions under which AB 361 may be utilized continue to exist as described in the
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attached Resolution (Attachment A). The provisions of AB 361 allowing the modified
teleconferencing will expire January 1, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment A), providing for continued use of
teleconferencing and other formats as defined and in compliance with Assembly Bill 361
for meetings of the Planning Commission.
PREPARED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
Attachments:
A. Draft Resolution No. 2022-XX
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, MAKING SPECIFIED FINDINGS
RELATING TO THE USE OF TELECONFERENCING IN ACCORDANCE
WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 361 FOR MEETINGS OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION SUBJECT TO STATE OPEN MEETING LAWS.
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, California Governor Newsom declared a State of
Emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic;
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, to address the impacts of COVID-19, Governor
Newsom issued Executive Orders that required, among other things, residents of
California to follow orders and guidance of local public health officials, including social
distancing and masking requirements;
WHEREAS, existing California law, the Ralph M. Brown Act (“Brown Act”) requires,
with specified exceptions, that all meetings of a legislative body of a local agency, as
those terms are defined, be open and public , that a physical location for such meetings
be provided, and that the public be permitted to provide public comment during the
meetings;
WHEREAS, the Brown Act permits members of legislative bodies to
teleconference into public meetings subject to certain conditions, including that the place
from which the member teleconferences be open to the public, that an agenda be posted
on the site, and that the teleconference location be noticed in the agenda;
WHEREAS, in recognition that such public gatherings at such meetings could
accelerate the spread of COVID-19, Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders suspended,
among others, these Brown Act teleconferencing requirements to provide local agencies
with greater flexibility to hold meetings via teleconferencing safely;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Emergency Services Act (Government Code sections
8550 et seq.), and Chapter 8.00 of Title 8 of the Diamond Bar Municipal Code, the City
Council of the City of Diamond Bar has proclaimed the continued existence of a local
emergency resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic;
WHEREAS, as of September 30, 2021, the Governor’s Executive Order
suspending the Brown Act’s teleconferencing requirements is set to expire;
WHEREAS, on September 16, 2021, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 361
(AB 361), which authorizes a local agency to continue to use teleconferencing without
complying with certain teleconferencing requirements imposed by the Brown Act when:
(1) the legislative body of a local agency holds a meeting during a declared state of
emergency; (2) when state or local health officials have imposed or recommended
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measures to promote social distancing; and/or (3) when a local agency has determined
that meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees;
WHEREAS, both Los Angeles County and state health officials continue to
recommend social distancing due to a recent increase in COVID-19 cases believe to be
caused by the so-call Omicron Variant;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission must approve a Resolution reaffirming that
the requirements set forth in AB 361 exist every 30 days in order to allow members of its
legislative bodies to utilize the provisions of AB 361 when attending public meetings via
teleconferencing; and
WHEREAS, notwithstanding that the City’s legislative bodies, as defined by the
Brown Act, are now holding modified public meetings in person, there may be situations
in which a member of one of these legislative bodies decides not to attend in person due
to a particular health or safety risk posed by such attendance and as such, it is the
Planning Commission’s desire to permit members of the Planning Commission to attend
by way of teleconference pursuant to AB 361 due to health and safety concerns
associated with COVID-19.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning Commission
of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
1. That the above recitals are true and correct. and based thereon, that the
spread and potential further spread of COVID -19 poses an imminent risk to
the public health and safety.
2. That a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to exist
and at the time that this Resolution was adopted both Los Angeles County
and State health officials are recommending social distancing to slow the
spread of COVID-19.
3. That meeting in person may pose an imminent risk to the health and safety
of some attendees, including members of the Planning Commission, who due
to age, health conditions, or vaccination status, have a higher risk of
contracting COVID-19 and are more likely to get severely ill and in some
cases, die from COVID-19.
4. That during the effective period of this Resolution and any reaffirmation
thereof, members of the Planning Commission may participate in meetings
subject to the Brown Act by way of teleconference in accordance with AB 361.
5. That meetings shall be held in accordance with AB361 by, among other
things, providing notice to the public how it can access the meeting and
provide public comment, providing an opportunity for the public to attend via
a call-in or an internet-based service option, conducing the meeting in a
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manner which protects the statutory and constitutional rights of the public,
and stopping the meeting until public access is restored in the event of a
service disruption.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution is effective for 30 days from its
adoption date and must be affirmed/acknowledged every 30 days by the Planning
Commission of the City of Diamond Bar in order for the provisions of Assembly Bill 361
to continue to apply to teleconferencing by members of the Planning Commission.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 22ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2022 BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
By: ______________________________________
William Rawlings, 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 February, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners:
NOES: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners:
ABSTAIN: Commissioners:
ATTEST: ______________________________________
Greg Gubman, Secretary
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AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 7.1
MEETING DATE: February 22, 2022
CASE/FILE NUMBER: Conditional Use Permit Planning Case No.
PL2021-97
PROJECT LOCATION:
838 N. Diamond Bar Blvd.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(APN 8706-002-056)
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Neighborhood Mixed Use (MU-N)
ZONING DISTRICT: Professional Office (OP)
PROPERTY OWNER:
Foremost Diamond Ranch, LLC
27271 Las Ramblas, Ste 100
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
APPLICANT:
Phillip An, DVM
220 East Bonita Ave. #175
San Dimas, CA 91773
This report was prepared by Planning Intern, Daniel Kim.
SUMMARY:
The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application to
operate a veterinary clinic (Phillip An Veterinary Services) in an 1,850 square -foot
tenant space at The Ranch Shopping Center. Overnight boarding will not be offered.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment 1) approving Conditional Use Permit
No. PL2021-97, based on the findings of Diamond Bar Municipal Code (DBMC)
Section 22.58, subject to conditions.
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BACKGROUND:
Phillip An Veterinary Services is proposing to locate within The Ranch Shopping Center,
located on the east side of Diamond Bar Boulevard, south of Highland Valley Road.
The shopping center consists of approximately 60,706 square feet of floor area and
includes tenants consisting of retail, restaurants, real estate offices, a dance school, an
adult day care and personal services. The center is comprised of attached inline tenant
spaces and one pad building fronting Diamond Bar Blvd. Phillip An Veterinary Services
is proposing to locate in the vacant tenant space at the east end of the center,
previously occupied by a security service office, Southwest Patrol, Inc. There are
238 total off-street parking spaces on site.
The property is legally described as Lots 14 through 17 of Tract Map 34803. The
Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) is 8706-002-056.
Site and Surrounding General Plan, Zoning and Land Uses
The following table describes the surrounding land uses located adjacent to the subject
property:
General Plan Designation Zoning
District Land Use
Site Neighborhood Mixed Use OP
Commercial Shopping Center
Consisting of Retail, Service and
Restaurant Uses
North Neighborhood Mixed Use OP
Commercial Shopping Center
Consisting of a Bowling Alley,
Retail, Service and
Restaurant Uses
South Neighborhood Mixed Use OP Automobile Repair Station
East Low Density Residential RL Single-Family Residential
West N/A N/A 57 Freeway
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Storefront of Proposed Business Location
Site (Plan View) Aerial
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Project Description
The applicant will provide veterinary services for dogs, cats and small mammals.
Services will include routine care and vaccination, hospitalization and treatment of
medical conditions and illnesses, medical grooming procedures, advanced diagnostics
(laboratory testing, x-ray and ultrasound imaging), surgical procedures, community
outreach programs and public health initiatives. The kennel space will be used for
temporary boarding for pets during medical treatments and recuperation after
procedures. Business will be conducted within defined business hours on an
appointment-only basis but will make exceptions to provide medical care to emergency
and urgent needs during business hours. Critically ill patients requiring extended
medical care will be transferred to the neighboring overnight animal hospital and no pets
will be hospitalized, boarded or kept overnight at the project location. The design
includes additional sound-control measures at the demising walls and ceiling to mitigate
noise transmission.
Staff will consist of one veterinarian, two assistants/technicians, and one receptionist
with future plans to hire an additional doctor. The hours of operation will be six days a
week, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. and closed Sundays.
The proposed space consists of a waiting room with reception desk, three exam rooms,
X-ray room, procedure room, isolation area, office, storage room, staff lounge, cat ward,
two restrooms and a patient treatment area with kennels.
Adjacent Business to the Northeast Adjacent Business to the Southwest
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ANALYSIS:
Proposed Floor Plan
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Review Authority (DBMC Section 22.58)
A CUP is required for uses whose effect on the surrounding area cannot be determined
before being analyzed for suitability at a particular location.
When reviewing a CUP, consideration is given to the location, design, configuration,
operational characteristics and potential impacts to determine whether or not the
proposed use will pose a detriment to the public health, safety and welfare. If it can be
found that the proposed use is likely to be compatible with its surroundings, the
Commission may approve the proposed use subject to conditions stipulating the
manner in which the use must be conducted. If the Commission finds that the proposed
use is likely to be detrimental to the general peace, health and general welfare, then it
must deny the request.
When a CUP is approved, it runs with the land and all conditions placed on the CUP are
binding on all successors in interest. In other words, if the owner of the propo sed
veterinary clinic were to close the business, a new tenant could locate in the space and
operate the same type of business. The new tenant would be required to comply with
the same conditions as the previous tenant and would not be permitted to expand the
veterinary clinic without full review and approval by the Planning Commission.
Required Parking
The required number of parking spaces for veterinary clinics and hospitals is one space
for each 250 square feet of gross floor area, plus one space for each 800 square feet of
boarding area, and shopping centers between 20,000 and 50,000 square feet in size
are required to provide one parking space for every 250 square feet of gross floor area
for commercial uses that are not subject to approval of a CUP. The parking
requirement for businesses approved under a CUP (e.g., schools, tutoring,
health/fitness studios, etc.) are calculated separately.
The Ranch Shopping Center provides 238 off-street parking spaces. The parking
required for the current palette of uses minus the proposed veterinary clinic is 214
spaces. The proposed veterinary clinic requires seven spaces based on Development
Code requirements. The total off-street parking requirement for the center would thus
be 221 spaces, leaving a technical surplus of 17 spaces.
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Parking Demand
When reviewing parking impacts on commercial centers, the various uses and peak
business hours for those uses are taken into consideration. Ranch Center has uses
ranging from a dance studio, restaurant, offices, and other retail and service uses. The
peak parking demand typically occur on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:0 0 p.m.
Approximately half of the businesses in the center are uses that are open during peak
hours. The proposed veterinary clinic will be open Monday through Friday, from
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and closed Sundays.
Based on their business proposal, seven parking spaces are required to accommodate
parking. Under a parking demand scenario, one additional space would be required
compared to the City’s development code parking requirement. The parking demand
anticipates a requirement of five vehicles for the employees and three vehicles for
customers at the veterinary clinic based on the number of exam rooms available, which
totals to eight required parking spaces. Since 238 parking spaces are available, there
would still be a surplus of 32 spaces under this scenario.
Parking Demand
City’s Development Code Parking Requirement
Use Sq. Ft. Parking Ratio Parking
Required
Parking
Provided
Shopping Center 43,532 1/250 sq. ft. 174
Angeles Del Sol
(Adult Day Care) 15,324
1/10 adults, 1/employee,
1/vehicle used in
conjunction with the use
40
Proposed
Veterinary Clinic
1,850
(no boarding area)
1/250 sq. ft. plus 1/800
sq. ft. of boarding area 7
Total 60,706 221 238
Use Sq. Ft. Parking Demand Parking
Required
Parking
Provided
Shopping Center 43,532 Per Development Code
Requirements 174
Angeles Del Sol
(Adult Day Care) 15,324 160 adults, 10 employees,
10 cars and 4 vans 24
Proposed
Veterinary Clinic 1,850 5 employees, 3 customers
at any one time 8
Total 60,706 206 238
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Staff does not foresee any parking issues resulting from the proposed use. The existing
parking supply is adequate and can accommodate the proposed veterinary clinic. If at
any time, the City finds that the proposed use is causing a parking deficiency or other
land use impact, the Community Development Director may refer the matter back to the
Planning Commission to consider amending the CUP to address such impacts.
Compatibility with Neighborhood
The Ranch Center has a diversity of uses, including a dance studio, restaurant, offices,
and other retail and service uses. Given the proposed hours of operation, the availability
of parking, and types of adjoining uses, it is reasonable to conclude that the veterinary
clinic will be compatible with the other uses in the center.
Noise:
As mentioned above, there will not be any pet boarding. Animals will be housed within
the facility and will not be exercised outside. To alleviate any potential noise concerns,
the facility is designed to include additional sound-control measures at the demising
walls and ceiling with a sound transmission class (STC) rating of 55 and six-inch-thick
sound insulation above the entire ceiling. STC ratings identify the level of noise
reduction through a medium in decibels. An STC rating of 20 is considered poor while a
rating of 60 is considered excellent.
Exterior noise impacts are highly unlikely. Moreover, the residence nearest to the
facility is approximately 200 feet away, and is buffered by an 80-foot tall, landscaped
slope. As such, animal noise from within the veterinary office would be nearly
impossible to detect.
Given the proposed hours of operation, the availability of parking, types of adjoining
uses, and noise control, it is reasonable to conclude that the veterinary clinic will
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continue to be compatible with the other uses in the center and the surrounding
neighborhood.
Additional Review
The Building and Safety Division reviewed this project and included their comments in
the attached resolution as conditions of approval.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
On February 11, 2022, public hearing notices were mailed to property owner s within a
700-foot radius of the project site. On February 11, 2022, the notice was published in
the San Gabriel Valley Tribune newspaper; the project site was posted with a notice
display board; and a copy of the public notice was posted at the City’s d esignated
community posting sites.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
This project has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA). Based on that assessment, the City has determined the project to be
Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to the provisions of
Article 19 Section 15301(a) (Interior alterations involving partitions and electrical
conveyances) of the CEQA Guidelines. No further environmental review is required.
PREPARED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
Attachments:
A. Draft Resolution No. 2022-XX, Standard Conditions of Approval
B. Site Plan and Floor Plan
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PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. PL2021-97, TO OPERATE A 1,850 SQUARE-FOOT VETERINARY CLINIC
LOCATED AT 838 NORTH DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD, DIAMOND BAR, CA
(APN 8706-002-056).
A. RECITALS
1. Property owner, Foremost Diamond Ranch, LLC, and applicant, Phillip An,
DVM, have filed an application for Conditional Use Permit No. PL 2021-97
to operate an 1,850 square-foot veterinary clinic within an existing 60,706
square-foot multi-tenant commercial center. The project site is more
specifically described as 838 N. Diamond Bar Blvd., Diamond Bar, Los
Angeles County, California. Hereinafter in this resolution, the subject
Conditional Use Permit shall collectively be referred to as the “Proposed
Use.”
2. The Project Site is made up of one parcel totaling 5.4 acres. It is located in
the Professional Office (OP) zone with a General Plan land use designation
of Neighborhood Mixed Use.
3. The legal description of the subject property is Lots 14 through 17 of Tract
Map 34803. The Assessor’s Parcel Number is 8706-002-056.
4. On February 11, 2022, notification of the public hearing for this project was
published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune newspaper. On February 11,
2022, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within a 700-
foot radius of the Project site and posted at the City’s designated community
posting sites.
5. On February 22, 2022, 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.
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2. The Planning Commission hereby determines the Proposed Use to be
Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the provisions of Article 19,
Section 15301(a) (Interior alterations involving partitions and electrical
conveyances) 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 22.58, this Planning Commission
hereby finds and approves as follows:
Conditional Use Permit Review Findings (DBMC Section 22.58)
1. The Proposed Use is allowed within the subject zoning district with the
approval of a conditional use permit and complies with all other applicable
provisions of this Development Code and the Municipal Code.
The Ranch Center was constructed in 1982, prior to the City’s incorporation.
Although the site is zoned Professional Office (OP), the existing land uses
and layout of the center is more indicative of commercial zoning, such as in
the Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) and Community Commercial (C-2)
districts. A veterinary clinic is permitted in both commercial and office zones
with a CUP. Through compliance with the conditions of approval stipulating
the manner in which the use must be conducted, the Proposed Use will be
compatible with neighboring uses in the commercial center and surrounding
neighborhood.
2. The Proposed Use is consistent with the general plan and any applicable
specific plan.
The Proposed Use is consistent with General Plan Strategy 1.3.3:
(“Encourage neighborhood serving retail and service commercial uses”) in
that the proposed business would provide veterinary services to Diamond
Bar residents.
The Project site is not subject to the provisions of any specific plan.
3. The design, location, size and operating characteristics of the Proposed
Use are compatible with the existing and future land uses in the vicinity.
The Proposed Use is located within an existing commercial center that
has a diversity of uses, including a dance studio, restaurant, offices, and
other retail and service uses. The Proposed Use is compatible with the
other uses within the commercial center.
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Business will be conducted within defined business hours on an
appointment-only basis but will make exceptions to provide medical care to
emergency and urgent needs during business hours. There will be
temporary boarding for pets during medical treatments and recuperation
after procedures. Critically ill patients requiring extended medical care will
be transferred to the neighboring overnight animal hospital and no pets will
be hospitalized, boarded or kept overnight at the project location. To
alleviate any potential noise concerns, the facility is designed to include
additional sound-control measures at the demising walls and ceiling with an
STC rating of 55 and six-inch-thick sound insulation above the entire ceiling.
STC stands for sound transmission class and an STC rating of 20 is
considered poor while a rating of 60 is con sidered excellent. Furthermore,
the closest residence to the facility is approximately 200 feet away, buffered
by an 80-foot tall, landscaped slope.
As such, the design, location and operational characteristics associated
with the Proposed Use are compatible with the existing uses within the
center and surrounding neighborhood.
4. The subject site is physically suitable for the type and density/intensity of
use being proposed, including access, provision of utilities, compatibility
with adjoining land uses, and the absence of physical constraints.
The Project site is located within an existing commercial center that
currently has a diversity of uses, including a dance studio, restaurant,
offices, and other retail and service uses. There are 238 parking spaces at
the existing shopping center. The number of parking spaces required for the
shopping center minus the veterinary clinic is 214 parking spaces. The
proposed veterinary clinic requires 7 spaces based on Development Code
requirements, for a total parking requirement of 221 off-street parking
spaces leaving a technical surplus of 17 spaces. Under a parking demand
scenario, one additional space would be required. Five vehicles for the
employees and three vehicles for customers at the veterinary clinic based
on the number of exam rooms available totals to eight required parking
spaces. Since 238 parking spaces are available, there would still be a
surplus of 32 spaces under this scenario. Based on these observations,
there is likely a sufficient amount of parking for current and future uses to
accommodate peak-period demands. Given the proposed hours of
operation, the overall parking demands, and the types of adjoining uses, it
is reasonable to conclude that the veterinary clinic will be compatible with
the other uses in the commercial center.
The Proposed Use is physically suitable with the subject site because it will
be located in an existing building. In addition, the proposed use is intended
to operate within an existing commercial center and will be using existing
access and parking in the center.
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5. Granting the conditional use permit will not be detrimental to the public
interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare, or injurious to persons,
property, or improvements in the vicinity and zoning district in which the
property is located.
Prior to the issuance of any city permits, the Proposed Use is required to
comply with all conditions of approval within the attached resolution, and
the Building and Safety Division.
6. The Proposed Use has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The proposed use is categorically exempt from the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth under Article 19
Section 15301(a) (Interior alterations involving partitions and electrical
conveyances) of the CEQA Guidelines.
D. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Based upon the findings and conclusion set forth above, the Planning Commission
hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. PL2021-97, subject to the following
conditions:
1. This approval is for the operation of an 1,850 square-foot veterinary clinic
within an existing shopping center. Services will include routine care and
vaccination, hospitalization and treatment of medical conditions and
illnesses, medical grooming procedures, advanced diagnostics (laboratory
testing, x-ray and ultrasound imaging), surgical procedures, community
outreach programs and public health initiatives., hereafter referred to as the
“Use.”
2. The Use shall substantially conform to the approved plans as submitted and
approved by the Planning Commission and on file with the Community
Development Department.
3. This Conditional Use Permit shall be valid only for 838 N. Diamond Bar
Blvd., as depicted on the approved plans on file with the Planning Division.
If the proposed use moves to a different location or expands into additional
tenant spaces, the approved Conditional Use Permit shall terminate and a
new Conditional Use Permit, subject to Planning Commission and/or City
Council approval shall be required for the new location. If the U se ceases
to operate, the approved Conditional Use Permit shall expire without further
action by the City.
4. If, at any time, the City finds that the Use is the cause of a parking deficiency
or other land use impact, the Community Development Director may r efer
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the matter back to the Planning Commission to consider amending this
Conditional Use Permit to address such impacts.
5. No changes to the approved scope of services as described above shall be
permitted unless the applicant first applies for an amendment to this
Conditional Use Permit, pays all application processing fees and receives
approval from the Planning Commission and/or City Council.
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, Foremost Diamond Ranch, LLC, 27271 Las
Ramblas, Ste 100, Mission Viejo, CA 92691; and applicant, Phillip
An, DVM, 220 East Bonita Ave. #175, San Dimas, CA 91773.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 22ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2022, BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
By: ______________________________________
William Rawlings, 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 February, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners:
NOES: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners:
ABSTAIN: Commissioners:
ATTEST: ___________________________
Greg Gubman, Secretary
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
USE PERMITS, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL
NEW AND REMODELED STRUCTURES
PROJECT #: Conditional Use Permit No. PL2021-97
SUBJECT: To operate a 1,850 square-foot veterinary clinic within an
existing shopping center.
PROPERTY Foremost Diamond Ranch, LLC
OWNER(S): 27271 Las Ramblas, Ste 100
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
APPLICANTS: Phillip An, DVM
220 East Bonita Ave. #175
San Dimas, CA 91773
LOCATION: 838 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
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 Conditional Use Permit
No. PL2021-97 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
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 Conditional Use Permit No. PL2021-97 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. The business owners and all designers, architects, engineers, and
contractors associated with this project shall obtain a Diamond Bar
Business License, and zoning approval for those businesses located in
Diamond Bar.
4. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced
thereon, all conditions of approval shall be completed.
5. The project site shall be maintained and operated in full compliance with
the conditions of approval and all laws, or other applicable regulations.
6. 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.
7. To ensure compliance with all conditions of approval and applicable
codes, the Conditional Use Permit shall be subject to periodic review. If
non-compliance with conditions of approval occurs, the Planning
Commission may review the Conditional Use Permit. The Commission
may revoke or modify the Conditional Use Permit.
8. Property owner/applicant shall remove the public hearing notice board
within three (3) days of this project's approval.
9. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of City Planning,
Building and Safety Divisions, Public Works Department, and the Fire
Department.
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B. FEES/DEPOSITS
1. Applicant shall pay development fees (including but not limited to
Planning, Building and Safety Divisions, and Public Works Department)
at the established rates, prior to issuance of building permits, 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 Conditional Use Permit No. PL2021-97 shall expire
within one (1) year from the date of approval if the use has not been
exercised as defined per DBMC Section 22.66.050 (b)(1). The applicant
may request in writing a one year time extension subject to DBMC
Section 22.60.050(c) for Planning Commission approval.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION,
(909) 839-7020, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
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 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.
Plan Check – Items to be addressed prior to plan approval:
3. Upgrades for existing parking and path of travel is required consistent
with CBC 11B-202. All existing facilities shall be evaluated for required
upgrades to comply with current California Building Code. The existing
path from parking shall be evaluated to verify if there are alternatives to
the path passing behind the parking stall amongst other ADA
improvements.
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4. “Separate permit shall be required for all wall and monument signs” and
shall be noted on plans.
5. Exits shall be clearly defined in plan check, showing occupant load for
each space, exit width, exit signs, etc.
6. Number of plumbing fixtures shall be in compliance with CPC T-422.
7. Provide at least one bathroom for each sex per CBC 412.3.
Permit – Items required prior to building permit issuance:
8. 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.
9. AQMD notification is required at least 10 days prior to any demolition.
Proof of notification is required at permit issuance.
10. 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.
Construction – Conditions required during construction:
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
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14. All structures and property shall be maintained in a safe and cle an
manner during construction. The property shall be free of debris, trash,
and weeds.
15. All equipment staging areas shall be maintained in an orderly manner
and screened behind a minimum 6’ high fence.
16. 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.
17. All glazing in hazardous locations shall be labeled as safety glass. The
labeling shall be visible for inspection.
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Project Status Report CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
February 22, 2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
LEGEND PH = PUBLIC HEARING
X = NON PUBLIC HEARING
AP = ASSIGNED PLANNER
PC = PLANNING COMMISSION
AR = ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
CC = CITY COUNCIL
PROPERTY LOCATION
PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW File # AP Applicant PC
2/22/22
CC
3/1/22/21
PC
3/8/22
CC
3/15/22
PC
3/22/22
CC
4/5/22
838 N. Diamond Bar Blvd. CUP PL2021-97 DK/
MN
Philip An, DVM PH
Crooked Creek
(7-unit subdivision)
VTTM, DR, CUP, TP
PL2017-203
MN New Bridge Homes PH
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
Property Location AP Applicant
None
PENDING ITEMS
Property Location File # AP Applicant Status
1625 Bears Den Rd.
(Addition to single family residence)
DR PL2021-01 MN Pete Volbeda Second incomplete letter sent 8/31/21 – waiting for additional information
850 Brea Canyon Rd.
(Modification to hotel and office project)
TPM/CUP/DR/PP/CSP
PL2017-169
GL Philip Lee Environmental Review
2020 Brea Canyon Rd.
(2-Lot Subdivision)
TPM PL2022-07 GL Nathaniel Williams Under Review
1198 Chisolm Trail Dr.
(New single-family residence)
DR PL2021-51 JT/JE Michael Wu First incomplete letter sent 7/21/21 – waiting for additional information
20221 Damietta Dr.
(Addition and remodel to single-family
residence)
DR PL2021-83 MN/
DK
Chen Lee Under Review
2001 Derringer Ln.
(2-lot subdivision)
TPM 83036/DR
PL2021-46
MN
Gurbachan S. Juneja Under Review
Gentle Springs Ln. and
S. Prospectors Rd.
GPA, ZC, VTTM, DR
PL2021-23
GL Tranquil Garden LLC First incomplete letter sent 4/16/21 – waiting for additional information
2234 Indian Creek Rd.
(New single-family residence)
DR PL2020-159 MN Jeffrey Sun Second incomplete letter sent 9/30/21 – waiting for additional information
22909 Lazy Trail Rd.
(Addition and remodel to single family
residence)
DR, MCUP PL2021-05 JT/JE Walt Petroske Second incomplete letter sent 9/8/21 – waiting for additional information
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Project Status Report CITY OF DIAMOND BAR Page 2
February 22, 2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PENDING ITEMS (continued)
Property Location File # AP Applicant Status
23121 Ridge Line Rd.
(New single-family residence)
DR PL2020-31 MN Pete Volbeda Third incomplete letter sent 8/13/21 – waiting for additional information
23712 Ridge Line Rd.
(New single-family residence)
DR PL2022-01 JE/GL First incomplete letter sent 02/10/22 – waiting for additional information
Walnut Valley Unified School District
(Billboard Ordinance)
PL2021-43 GL/
MN
WVUSD Under review
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
AND AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
I, Stella Marquez, Administrative Coordinator for the City of Diamond Bar, CA, declare as
follows:
I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that
on February 18, 2022, 1 posted the February 22, 2022, Planning Commission Agenda,
pursuant to Government Code Section 54950 et.seq, at the following locations:
Diamond Bar City Hall, 21810 Copley Drive
SCAQMD/Government Center, 21865 Copley Drive
Heritage Park, 2900 Brea Canyon Road
Diamond Bar Library, 21800 Copley Drive
City website: www.diamondbarca.gov
Executed on February 18, 2022, at Diamond Bar, California.
Stella Marquez
Community Developr4 t Dept.
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