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The property owner, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, and applicant, Skyler X.
Denniston, have filed an application for Development Review to construct a new
two-story, 33,850 square -foot addition to an existing single -story, 31,050 square -
foot medical office building (MOB) on a 10.01 -acre lot located at 1336 Bridge Gate
Drive, Diamond Bar Boulevard, City of Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County,
California ("Project Site").
2. The project site is currently comprised of one parcel totaling 10.01 gross acres. It
is located in the "Office, Business Park" (OB) zone and is consistent with the
Professional Office land use designation of the General Plan.
3. The legal description of the subject property include Lots 17 and 18 of Tract
No. 39679 in the City of Diamond Bar, County of Los Angeles, State of California
as per map recorded in Book 1083, Pages 14 through 21, inclusive of maps, in the
Office of the County Recorder of the County of Los Angeles. The Assessor's
Parcel Number is 8293-0.50-042.
4. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, California Public Resources
Code Section 21000 et seq. ("CEQA") and CEQA's implementing guidelines,
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15000 et seq., an initial study was
prepared and it was determined that the proposed project qualifies for a Negative
Declaration as the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the
environment. In accordance to the provisions of Section 15070 of the CEQA
Guidelines, the City prepared and filed a Notice of Availability and Intent to Adopt
Negative Declaration for the project on December 18, 2013, with the Los Angeles
County Clerk. Pursuant to CEQA Section 15105, the public review period for the
Negative Declaration began December 19, 2013, and ended January 8, 2014.
5. On December 20, 2013, notification of the public hearing for this project was
published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
newspapers. Public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within a 700 -
foot radius of the project site and public notices were posted at the City's
designated community posting sites on January 3, 2014. In addition to the public
and mailed notices, the project site was posted with a display board.
6. On January 14, 2014, the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar
conducted and concluded a duly noticed public hearing, solicited testimony from all
interested individuals, and concluded said hearing on the date; and
7. The documents and materials constituting the administrative record of the
proceedings upon which the City's decision is based are located at the City of
Diamond Bar, Community Development Department, Planning Division,
21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California 91765.
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NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning Commission of
the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
This Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in
the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. The Planning Commission has independently considered the Initial Study and
Negative Declaration that was made available for public review, and all other oral
and written public comments received prior to or at the public hearing prior to
adopting this Resolution. The Planning Commission finds that the Negative
Declaration reflects the City's independent judgment and analysis. The Planning
Commission herby determines on the basis of the whole record before it, including
the Initial Study and comments received, that there is no substantial evidence that
the proposed Project will have a significant effect on the environment, and on the
basis, hereby recommends the Planning Commission adopt Negative Declaration.
The record of proceedings on which the Planning Commission's decision is based
is located at the City of Diamond Bar, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar,
California, Community Development Department/Planning Division. The custodian
of record of proceedings is the Director of Community Development.
3. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds and determines that, having
considered the record as a whole including the findings set forth below, and
changes and alterations which have been incorporated into and conditioned upon
the proposed project set forth in the application, there is no evidence before this
Planning Commission that the project proposed herein will have the potential of an
adverse effect on wild life resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife
depends. Based upon substantial evidence, this Planning Commission hereby
rebuts the presumption of adverse effects contained in Section 753.5 (d) of Title
14 of the California Code of Regulations.
C. FINDINGS OF FACT
Based on the findings and conclusions set forth herein and as prescribed under Diamond
Bar Municipal Code (DBMC) Section 22.48, this Planning Commission hereby finds and
follows:
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The design and layout of the proposed development are consistent with the
general plan, 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 General Plan land use designation for the project site is Professional Office
(OP) which provides for the establishment of office -based working environments
for general, professional and administrative offices, as well as support uses. The
proposed project meets the General Plan criteria for the OP land use designation.
Therefore, the project site is in compliance with the General Plan.
The project site is within the Office, Business Park (OB) zoning district. Pursuant
to the Development Code, the OB zoning district is intended for areas appropriate
for large scale, headquarter -type office facilities and business park developments
and similar and related uses. The proposed project complies with all of the
development standards of this zoning district as illustrated in the comparison
matrix in the staff report.
The proposed architectural style of the Kaiser Diamond Bar Medical Office
Building (MOB), Phase //, 33,850 square feet, two-story, building expansion is
contemporary modem. The building is a simple geometric form that mimics the
improvements and overall design themes of the existing building by continuing to
visually emphasize strong horizontal articulation with sleek, un -dominating building
elevations. Window configuration and size, spandrel glass and reveals are used to
accentuate the geometric contemporary form of the building and provide
architectural interest. These features are continued on all elevations of the
building expansion. The exterior of the building will have a cement plaster finish in
white. Vision and spandrel glass will be used in light to medium green. Potential
mass and scale of the building is minimized by employing such architectural
elements/strategies as a visually heavy ground floor, upper floor setbacks,
contrasting building materials with less dominant exterior colors along the second
floor, score lines, and utilization of translucent building planes. The architectural
style, colors and materials used are consistent with otherbuildings in the corporate
center. Additionally, as designed, the proposed,project is consistent with City's
Design Guidelines and has obtained the approval of Gateway Corporate Center's
Architectural Committee.
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 33,850 square -foot, two-story MOB building expansion can be
accommodated at the project site and the size of the project is not unusual for the
Gateway Corporate Center. In addition, the architectural style, color and materials
proposed are compatible with existing development.
The proposed addition will not interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring
existing or future developments because the use of the project site is designated
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for commercial uses and predominately surrounded by commercial uses to the
north, east, and west. Residential uses exist to the south of the site at a distance
of approximately 800 feet, and of a higher grade difference of 300 feet.
The proposed addition will not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian movements,
such as access or other function requirements. A traffic analysis report concluded
that the proposed project would not cause any intersections or street segments in
the vicinity to operate at an unacceptable level of service. All intersections and
roadway segments will continue to maintain an acceptable level of service,
including two new project driveways on Copley and Bridge Gate Drives.
Furthermore, the TIA and the City's review of the project did not identify the
presence of any substantial increase in traffic -related hazards due to the project
proposed design, including placement of the two new driveways.
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 this chapter, the
General Plan, or any applicable specific plan:
As referenced in Finding 1 above, the proposed project is consistent with the
development standards of the OB zoning district, the City's Design Guidelines and
Gateway Corporate Center's Design Guidelines. There is not a specific plan for
the project area.
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 and color, and will remain aesthetically appealing:
As referenced in the above findings 1, 2, and 3, the proposed project provides a
desirable environment for its occupants and visiting public as well as its
neighboring businesses through good aesthetic use of materials, texture and color
that will remain aesthetically appealing while offering variety in color and texture to
match the existing building.
5. The proposed development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or
welfare or materially injurious (e.g., negative effect on the property values or
resale(s) of property) to the properties or improvements in the vicinity.
Before the issuance of any City permits, the proposed project is required to comply
with all conditions within the approved resolution and the Building and Safety
Division, Public Works Department, and Fire Department requirements. The
referenced agencies through the permit and inspection process 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):
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An initial study was prepared and it was determined that the proposed project
qualifies for a Negative Declaration as the proposed project will not have a
significant effect on the environment. In accordance to the provisions of Section
15070 of the CEQA guidelines, the City prepared and filed a Notice of Availability
and Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration for the project on December 18, 2013,
with the Los Angeles County Clerk. Pursuant to CEQA Section 15015, the public
review period for the Negative Declaration began December 19, 2013, and ended
January 8, 2014.
Based on the findings and conclusions set forth herein and as prescribed under DBMC
Section 22.48, the Planning Commission hereby approves Development Review
No. PL2013-261, subject to the following conditions, and the attached Standard
Conditions of Approval:
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The approval for Development Review No. PL2013-261 shall be null and
void unless the Negative Declaration is approved.
2. The applicant shall comply with the requirements Planning and Building and
Safety Divisions, Public Works/Engineering Department, and the Los
Angeles County Fire Department.
3. This approval shall not be effective for any purpose until the
applicant/owner of the property involved has filed, within twenty-one (21)
days of approval of this Development Review No. PL2013-261, an affidavit
stating that the applicant/owner is aware of and agrees to accept all the
conditions of of this approval. Further, this approval shall not be effective
until the applicant pay the remaining City processing fees.
4. The applicant shall comply with Diamond Bar Municipal Code
Section 22.34.050. A permanent landscape maintenance program shall be
implemented ensuring regular irrigation, fertilization, and weed removal. All
landscaping shall be maintained in a healthy, neat and orderly condition,
free of weeds and debris and with operating irrigation at all times.
5. Standard Conditions. 'The applicant shall comply with the standard
development conditions attached hereto.
This approval is for the site plan, elevations, exterior materials, and
conceptual landscape plans for the construction of a new two-story, 33,850
square foot addition to an existing single -story, 31,050 square -foot medical
office building (MOB) on a 10.01 -acre lot located at 1336 Bridge Gate
Drive, as described in the staff report and depicted on the approved plans
on file with the Planning Division, subject to the conditions in this
Resolution.
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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. Within five (5) days following approval, the applicant shall submit a
$2,181.25 Department of Fish and Wildlife filing fee pursuant to
Section 711.4(c) of the California Fish and Wildlife Code.
4. The final site plan shall depict a minimum of two (2) loading spaces within a
concealed location of the parking lot, not highly visible from the adjacent
public right-of-way. Prior to plan check submittal, the final location of said
loading spaces shall receive final review and approval by the Planning
Division.
5. Prior to building permit issuance, landscape and irrigation plans shall be
submitted for review and approval by the City's Consulting Landscape
Architect and shall comply with the Water Conservation Landscaping
Ordinance.
6. Painting and surface coating shall be limited to the following options:
a. Option 1 — Painting and surface coating shall be limited to an
aggregate areas of not more than 6,422 square feet per day during
any phase of construction; or
b. Option 2 — Paints and surface coatings shall be limited to a VOC
content of not more than 118 milligrams per litter of VOC content
7. The project shall confirm to the recommendations contained within
the geotechnical studies prepared by GEOBASE, Inc., identified as
(1) "Geotechnical Report — Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. Kaiser
Permanente — Diamond Bar Phase 2 MOB, 1336 South Bridge Gate Drive,
Lot 17, Tract 39679, Diamond Bar, California" dated May 7, 2012;
(2) "Supplemental Geotechnical Recommendations" dated March 20, 2013;
and (3) "Supplemental Geotechnical Recommendations — Waterproofing"
dated July 2, 2013.
8. Prior to occupancy, the project shall conform to the recommendations
contained in "Revised 'Traffic Impact Analysis Report — Kaiser Permanente
Diamond Bar Medical Office Building, Phase 11 Project, Diamond Bar,
California" prepared by Linscott, Law & Greenspan on June 13, 2013, and
revised November 7, 2013. As specified herein, the applicant will pay
$173,960.00 as its proportional fair share contribution.
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9. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall deliver to the
City a will serve letter or similar documentation from the Walnut Valley
Water District demonstrating the available of sufficient potable water to
adequate service consumptive and fire -flow requirements.
10. All existing landscaping and public improvements damaged during
construction shall be repaired or replaced upon project completion.
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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:
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc,, 1800 Harrison Street, 19th
Floor,
Oakland, Ca 94612 and Skyler X. Denniston — Kaiser Permanente,
825 Colorado Boulevard, Suite 222, Los Angeles, CA 90041
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF JANUARY 2014, BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
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BY: ('j
Jack Shah, Acting Viceiai/rman
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1, Greg Gubman, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of
Diamond Bar, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 14th day of January,
2014, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner: Dhingra, Lin, Shah
NOES: Commissioner: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner: N6ne
ABSENT: Commissioner: VC/Farago
ATTEST:
Greg Gubman, Secretary
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
SUBJECT: A Development Review to construct a new two-story, 33,850
square foot addition to an existing single -story, 31,050
square -foot medical office building (MOB) a 10.01_ acre lot
PROPERTY Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, In
OWNER: 1800 Harrison St., I 9th Floor Oakland, CA 94,12.
APPLICANT: Skyler X. Denniston — Kaiser Permanente, 825_ Colorado
Boulevard, Suite 222, Los Angeles, CA 90041
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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
In accordance with Government Code Section 66474.9(b) (1), the applicant shall
defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, and its officers, agents and
employees, from any claim, action, or proceeding to attack, set-aside, void or
annul, the approval of Development Review No. PL2013-261 brought within the
time period provided by Government Code Section 66499.37. In the eventthe city
and/or its officers, agents and employees are made a party of any such action:
(a) Applicant shall provide a defense to the City defendants or at the City's
option reimburse the City its costs of defense, including reasonable
attorneys fees, incurred in defense of such claims.
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(b) Applicant shall promptly pay any final judgment rendered against the City
descendents. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim,
action of proceeding, and shall cooperate fully in the defense thereof.
2. This approval shall not be effective for any purpose until the applicant and owner
of the property involved have filed, within twenty-one (21) days of approval of this
Development Review No. PL2013-261 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 Registration and zoning approval for those
businesses located in Diamond Bar.
4. Signed copies of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2014-02 and Standard
Conditions 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 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 Federal, State, or City
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. Site, grading, landscape/irrigation and driveway plans, elevations and sections
shall be coordinated for consistency prior to issuance of City permits (such as
grading, tree removal, encroachment, building, etc.,) or approved use has
commenced, whichever comes first.
10. Property owner/applicant shall remove the public hearing notice board within three
days of this project's approval.
11. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of City Planning, Building and
Safety Divisions, Public Works Department, and the Los Angeles County Fire
Department.
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FEES/DEPOSITS
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 come first.
2. Prior to any plan check, all deposit accounts for the processing of this project shall
have no deficits.
C. TIME LIMITS
The approval of Development Review No. PL2013-261 shall expire within two
years from the date of approval if the use has not been exercised as defined per
Municipal Code Section 22.66.050 (b)(1). In accordance with Diamond Bar
Municipal Code Section 22.60.050(c), the applicant may request in writing, a one
year time extension for Planning Commission approval prior to the expiration date
and be accompanies by the review fee in accordance with the Fee Schedule in
effect at the time of submittal.
D. SITE DEVELOPMENT
The project site shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance
with the approved plans submitted to, approved, and amended herein by the City
Council, on file with the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein, and the
Development Code regulations.
2. All ground -mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, air conditioning
condensers, etc., shall be located out of public view and adequately screened
through the use of a combination of concrete or masonry walls, berms, and/or
landscaping to the satisfaction of the Planning Division. -
3. All roof -mounted equipment shall be screened from public view.
4. 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.
5. No occupancy permit can be granted, until all improvements required by this
approval have been properly constructed, inspected, and approved.
6. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the location, size, and screening of all
building utility service connections, including water, gas, and electric service, fire
service, and irrigation connections shall be approved by the Community
Development Director. All changes to building utility connections shall be
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approved by the Community Development Director prior to construction. Building
utility connections shall be located, sized and screened in such a manner that they
have the least possible impact on the design of the building and site. The architect
of record shall be directly involved in the design and placement of all site and
building service connections and shall sign all plans submitted to the City which
locate, size and/or screen utility connections.
7. Additional plant materials may be required by the Community Development
Director and shall be planted prior to final occupancy in order to screen utility
connections, valves, backflow devices, and all above ground appurtenances, etc.,
to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. This determination
shall be made in the field after all screen utility connections, valves, backflow
devices, and all above ground appurtenances, etc. have been installed and
inspected.
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The site shall be maintained in a condition, which is free of debris both during and
after the construction, addition, or implementation of the entitlement approved
herein. The removal of all trash, debris, and refuse, whether during or subsequent
to construction shall be done only by the property owner, applicant or by a duly
permitted waste contractor, who has been authorized by the City to provide
collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste from residential, commercial,
construction, and industrial areas within the City. It shall be the applicant's
obligation to insure that the waste contractor used has obtained permits from the
City of Diamond Bar to provide such services.
2. Mandatory solid waste disposal services shall be provided by the City franchised
waste hauler to all parcels/lots or uses affected by approval of this project.
APPLICANT SHALL
• THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, (909) 839-7040, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
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An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan shall be submitted concurrently with
the grading plan clearly detailing erosion control measures. These
measures shall be implemented at all times 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).
2. A separate Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is required.
Grading permits will not be issued until the associated WDID Number has
been issued by the State Regional Water Quality Control Board.
3. A Low Impact Development (LID) Plan conforming to the 2012 MS4 Permit
issued by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles
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Region Order No. R4-2012-0175, on November 08, 2012 shall be
submitted for review and approval and will be required to be incorporated
into the grading and storm drain plans to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
4. 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 construction 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.
Prior to grading permit issuance, a geotechnical report prepared by a
Geotechnical Engineer, licensed by the State of California, shall be
submitted for review and approval by the Public Works/Engineering
Department. The report shall address, to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer, all comments in the memo dated November 8, 2013 provided by
the City's geotechnical consultant reviewer, Leighton & Associates.
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
Public Works/Engineering Department review and approval. All grading
(cut and fill) calculations shall be submitted to the City concurrently with the
grading plan.
3. All easements and flood hazard areas shall be clearly identified on the
grading plan.
4. The grading plan shall show the location of any retaining walls and the
elevations of the top of wall, footing and the finished grade on both sides of
the retaining wall. Construction details for retaining walls shall be shown on
the grading plan. Calculations and details of retaining walls shall be
submitted to the Building and Safety Division for review and approval.
5. All equipment staging areas shall be located on the project site. Staging
area, including material stockpile and equipment storage area, shall be
enclosed within a 6 foot -high chain link fence. All access points in the
fence shall be locked whenever the construction site is not supervised.
6. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the California
Building Code, City Grading Ordinance, Hillside Management Ordinance
and acceptable grading practices.
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7. All slopes shall be seeded per approved 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.
8. Prior to beginning any grading activities, appropriate rodent control shall be
installed around the perimeter of the project site to prevent the migration of
rodents to existing residential and commercial sites. A plan detailing the
proposed rodent barriers to be used by the developer/contractor shall be
submitted to the Public Works/Engineering Department and Planning
Division for review.
9. Prior to commencing any grading activities, a pre -construction meeting
must be held at the project site with the grading contractor, geotechnical
engineer, applicant, and city grading inspector, engineers and City building
inspector at least 48 hours prior to commencing grading operations.
10. Rough grade certifications by project soils and civil engineers and a
geotechnical as -graded report shall be submitted prior to issuance of
building permits for the structure. Retaining wall permits may be issued
concurrently with the grading permits.
11. Retaining wall permits shall be obtained from the Building and Safety
Division.
12. Final grade certifications by project soils engineer and civil engineers shall
be submitted to the Public Works/Engineering Department prior to the
issuance of any project final inspections/certificate of occupancy.
13. Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall provide to the City as built mylars,
stamped by appropriate individuals certifying the completion of all
improvements at no cost to the City.
Detailed drainage system information of the lot with careful attention to any
flood hazard area shall be submitted. All drainage/runoff from the
development shall be conveyed from the site to the natural drainage
course. No on-site drainage shall be conveyed to adjacent parcels, unless
that is the natural drainage course.
2. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, a complete hydrology and
hydraulic study shall be prepared by a Civil Engineer registered in the State
of California to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
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3. A permit from the Los Angeles County Public Works Department and/or
Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD) shall be required for
work within its right-of-way/easements and relocation of its facilities.
Building permits for the structure will not be released without approval from
LA County for the completion of the proposed relocation of the storm drain.
D. OFF-SITE STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Construct driveway approaches and sidewalks per American Public Works
Association (APWA) standards. All public improvements shall be approved
by the City Engineer, constructed with an encroachment permit and
completed prior to final inspection/certificate of occupancy issuance.
2. Any damage to the public right-of-way as a result of construction activities
will be the responsibility of the applicant to have repaired to the satisfaction
of the City Engineer prior to release of final inspection/certificate of
occupancy.
E. UTILITIES
Easements, satisfactory to the City Engineer and the utility companies, for
public utility and public services purpose shall be offered and shown on the
detailed site plan for dedication to the City or affected utility company.
2. 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.
3. Underground utilities shall not be constructed within the drip line of any
mature tree except as approved by a registered arborist.
F. SEWERS/SEPTIC TANK
Applicant, at applicant's sole cost and expense, shall construct the sewer
system in accordance with the City Building and Safety Division.
G. TRAFFIC MITIGATIONS
1. A fair share payment in the amount of $173,960 as identified in the Traffic Impact -
Analysis, dated November 7, 2013, shall be accepted by the City prior to the
issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 839-7020,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
Plans shall conform to currently adopted State and Local Building Code (i.e. 2010
California Building Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code,
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and the California Electrical Code if plan check is submitted before January 1,
2014. If after January 1, 2014, the 2013 version will apply) requirements and all
other applicable construction codes, ordinances and regulations in effect at the
time of plan check submittal.
2. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all California
Building Code and State Fire Marshal regulations have been met. The buildings
shall be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy.
3. Every permit issued by the Building and Safety Division shall expire if the building
or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the
date of such permit or work has discontinued and not been signed -off on the job
card by the building inspector.
4. Construction activities causing the operation of any tools or equipment used in
construction, drilling, repair, alteration, or demolition work shall be conducted Mon.
— Sat. between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
5. The project shall be protected by a construction fence to the satisfaction of the
Building Official. All fencing shall be view obstructing with opaque surfaces.
6. 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.
7. All equipment staging areas shall be maintained in an orderly manner and
screened behind a minimum 6' high fence.
8. Solid waste management of construction material shall incorporate recycling
material collection per Diamond Bar Municipal Code 8.16 of Title 8.
9. The minimum design load for wind in this area is 85 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.
10. This project shall comply with all Accessibility Code requirements including
accessible parking, path of travel, elevators, restrooms, drinking fountains, etc.
Provide compliance with van accessible parking, path of travel, etc. Reception
counter shall comply with the Title 24 accessibility requirements. Where existing
are affected, components shall be upgraded to current code per CBC 1134B.2.1.
11. "Separate permit shall be required for all wall and monument signs, trash
enclosures, and retaining walls" and shall be noted on plans.
12. Prior to Building permit issuance, all school district fees must be paid. Please
obtain a form from the Building and Safety Division to take directly to the school
district.
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13. Provide exit analysis showing occupant load for each space, exit width, exit signs,
etc.
14. Indicate the proposed addition and existing building on the plans. Submit code
analysis and justification showing the following:
a. Each building square foot
b. Each building height
C. Type of construction
d. Sprinkler system
e. Each group occupancy
f. Property line location in relation to each building (side yard)
9. Exit analysis for each building (occupant load/corridor rating/exit width/exit
signs, etc.)
h. Accessibility analysis for the entire site and for each building
i. Required fire rated walls identified.
j. Shaft rating/ exterior walls construction/ opening protection
15. All retaining walls shall be by separate permit and submitted to the Building &
Safety and Public Work Departments for review and approval.
16. The project shall be protected by a construction,
fence and shall comply with the
NPDES & BMP requirernents (sand bags, etc.)
17. Drainage patterns shall match the approved grading/drainage plan from the
Engineering Department. Surface water shall drain away from 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.
18. All glazing in hazardous locations shall be labeled as safety glass. The labeling
shall be visible for final inspection.
19. Special inspections and structural observation will be required in conformance to
CBC 1704 to 1709.
20. A soils report is required and all recommendations of the soils report shall be
adhered to.
21. 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.
22. AQMD notification is required at least 10 days prior to any demolition.
23. All workers on the job shall be covered by workman's compensation insurance
under a licensed general contractor.
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24. Any changes to approved plans during the course of construction shall be
approved by the City prior to proceeding with any work. , I
25. The method of hazardous waste disposal shall be shown on plans and may be
subject to LA County Health and Industrial Waste approval is required prior to
permit issuance.
26. An accessible path of travel to the sidewalk is required. The path of travel shall be
to the sidewalk and not a sloped driveway approach. The path of travel to street
shall be shown on the civil plans.
27. Each use of each room shall be explicitly listed on plans to identify that they do not
have any medical use that would require a different occupancy group or
requirements other than a standard "B" occupancy medical office. No OSHPD
(CBC 1226),1-2 (CBC 407), L, (per CBC 443) or similar use is allowed. The use
proposed is for nonsurgical medical office with ambulatory patients. No physical
rehabilitation offices.
28. The number of toilet fixtures shall meet CPC T-4-1. A plumbing fixture calculation
shall be provided on plans to show the number of fixtures is consistent with that on
plans including for the women's toilets.
29. The exiting of the existing building shall not be impacted by this work. The door
that is between the existing building and new extension is an existing convenience
access and not an exit.
30. An area of refuge or equivalent as per CBC 1007 shall be provided.
31. Allowable area calculations shall be provided on plans per CBC 503. If unlimited
area is used, all components shall meet CBC 507.
32, The expansion shall meet requirements under CBC 422 for ambulatory health care
facilities which include smoke barriers, refuge area, independent egress,
sprinklers, and fire alarm systems.
33, Specialty equipment shall be identified on plans and no x-ray equipment is part of
this submittal without LA County Health approval.
34, LA County Fire approval is required prior to permit issuance.
35. The primary entrance serving this facility is located on the west side where new
accessible parking stalls are provided.
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